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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
THE WORLDS RECORD BROKEN
The Lake shore Makes an Average
of CABS Miles an Hour.

Buffalo, n. Y, Oct. 24-The Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern, emulating the ex-
ample of the New York Central anu the
English roads, made a fast trial trip from
Chicago to Buffalo this morning and sue
ceeded in breaking the worlds record,
covering so miles, from One Hundredth
street, Chicago, to Buffalo Creek, Buffalo.
the outskirts Of both cities, in S.O1 :07, an
average including stops, Of s. 10 miles an
hour, or excluding stops, Of 6isS miles all
hour.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
ITALY AND THE VATICAN.
a Rumor That the Seat of the Pnpacy
Is to BE Moved to AvignOn.

Rome. Oct. 24-Rumors Of the contem-
plated transfer Of the seat Of the papacy
to Avignon, France, have been revived,
but are not credited here Politicians.
when asked about 1t recall the story OF
a plan formulated by the cardinals in
1878 to hold a conclave to elect a new pope
outside Of Italy, whereupon Signor Cris-
nj, who was then minister OF the interior.
declared that once the cardinals and the
pope went out OF Italy the government
would occupy the vatican.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
A sTOREKEEPER SHOT TWICE.
His AssaiIant RObber who Found
Him i'm His Cotton Field.

IIIa'H III IHI7 OVttUH HIeIus
Scale Ala. Oct. 24.-R. T. Renfro who
lives four miles south of Scale, on the road
from Scale to Pittsboro, and who keeps
a small store in front of his dwelling. while
out picking cotton in a field near the store
was fired upon with a shot gun BY some
one in ambush this morning about /
o'clock. The murderer after leaving Rem
fro, presumably dead, robbed the store
and set fire to 1t. Renfro in the meantime
having regained consciousness had start
ed to the store and was met by the robber
and shot again Renfro, though still alive
is desperately wounded and SAYS he did
not recognize his assailant. There is no
clue
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
oUBANs APPLY THE TORCH.
A Railway station and Twenty-sevez
Other buildings Destroyed.

Madrid, Oct. a.-A special dispatch from
Havana to the Imparcial says that band
Of insurgents under Clotilde Garcia sch
fire to the railway station at Hatonuevo.
The station and twenty-seven other build
ings, including a church. were DESTROYED
station fired upon the rebels, wounding
one OF them. The remainder escaped. a
lady residing in the town was shot dead
ana two men were wounded whether bv
the soldiers or the INSURGENTS Is moi knnur,S
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
A DOCTOR CUTS HIS THROAT.
Then He Leans Over a Sink, Calmly
waiting for Death.

Lorraine O.. Oct. 24-Dr. George NJ.
Harris, one Of the most prominent physi-
clans in the city committed suicide to-
night by cutting his throat with a sur
geon's knife He stood leaning over a sink
when he committed the deed and after CIV
ing the weapon the fatal plunge he calmly
awaited death. The doctor was wealthy
and about 50 years Of age. He leaves a
wife and a daughter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
work ON the Panama Canal.

Colon, Oct. PAT is stated that early
next spring work on an extensive scale
will be commenced on the Panama canal
Already 5000 men have been engaged
to work on the excavation at Culebra,
and to construct extensive Wharves here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
CARDENAs' CYCLONE.
Wharves Carried Away and Store
houses UnrOOfed.

Havana, Oct. 24.-Advices from Carde-
mas state that the damage caused there
10y cyclone which recently passed over
lne island was severe. Wharves were car
Lled away and sugar and molasses store
houses We're unrOofed. An American
ile-lo' on the south coast. No lives were
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
MURDERED BY A MANIAC.
A Texan Shot Dead by His Brother
fn-Law at His Home.

Fort Worth, Tex, Oct. 24.-Amos Will
Jams shot and killed his brother-in-law,
William Thompson, near Bastrop last
night. Williams was demented. He con-
cealed himself behind a door, and when
Thompson came In shot him with a gun
loaded with buckshot When officers at
tempted to arrest him, he began shooting
at them. The lunatic was badly wound
ed, but was captured and lodged in JAN.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
FRENCH TO ovERRUN CANADA.
A Montreal Paper Makes a Predfe-
tiOn for the Race.

Montreal. Oct. 24.-The Monde, liberal
French paper here, says the French race
are on the way to reconquer Canada.
Before twenty-five years, 1t saws an
the eastern towns will be French. About
the same time Ontario viii be overrun.
and in fifty years the French will be
dominant in the northwest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
ITALY's SWAY IN ABYssINIA.
The Commander of the Troops Wants
to Extend 1t.

Rome, Oct. 24-Gen. Baratieri. the gov
ernor of Erythrea. and commander of the
Italian troops operating against the Abys-
sinians, telegraphed to the government
few days ago asking that authority be
over the whole OF the Abyssinia. To-day
Prime Minister Crispi convoked the min
istry in council to decide upon what ac-
tion should be taken on the request.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
Fast Mail Wrecked.

St. Louis No, Oct. 25.-The fast mail
passenger train on the Nandalia due
here at 80 a. m, was wrecked east Of
Indianapolis tonight. The cars are
burning No further particulars are OBJ
tamable at present
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
soIdiers Dying Do Route Home.

Algiers, Oct. A-The French transport
Canton has arrived here from MADAGASCAR
with a large number of invanded sol
diers on board. Sixty-four died on the
voyage, fourteen of them since the Can
ton passed Port Said.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
FAMINE IN RUSSIA.
Failure of the Crops Causes Distress
Among the Peasants.

Riga, Russia. Oct. 24.-Famine prevails
in the Smolensk and Pskow districts of
Russia, owing to the failure of the crops.
The minister of the interior recently set
apart 100000 roubles for the relief of the
inhabitants of these districts, but ragged
and hungry peasants are crowding about
the railway stations inquiring what has
necome of the money.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
SHOT. EACH OTHER DEAD.
Marshal and a Negro Prisoner Kill
Each other.

Brantley, Ala, Oct. 24.-Town Marshal
Tsdale arrested a negro named George
Washington last night for disorderly con-
duct. While on the way to prison the ne
gro shot the marshal through the bowels,
lnhicting a fatal wound. In return the
marshal shot the negro three times, kill
ing him instantly. Mr.. Tisdale died to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-25
WENT CUNNING FOR EACH OTHER
A Brakeman and "A Conductor Settle
Their Differences with Pistols.

Houston, Tex, Oct. 24-Sydney Lane,
Southern Pacific brakeman. started
out to hunt Conductor c. II. Neville. Ne
Vile was warned, and when he saw
Lane began to fire, Lane returning it,
Neville was struck three times, dying in
q short while. Lane was hit twice, and
will die tonight. After firing five shots,
the men clinched and beat each other
with their pistols in horrible manner.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28
The Nations Day.

The people Of Speareville and at
Pogue's grove. will celebrate The Fourth
of July according TO the manner of the
forefathers of the country. There will
be speeches, songs, and good dinner.
Let everybody rejoice. The time is at
hand for instructing the youth Of our
land in the lessons of patriotism. The
Old-time character of patriotism has been
waning, and it is time to revive it. All
over the land elOquence and patriotism
will resOund during the day.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28
Advertised Letter List.

The following letters remain unclaim-
ed for week ending June 9th. 1875,
and unless called for within thirty days.
will be sent to dead letter office. Per-
sons calling for these letters will please
say, advertised. and give date Of
his notice:
Bailey. Mrs. Bert; Pieru, Geo. W.;
Reid. y; Reid, Rosa; Smith, Birdie;
Smith Charley; Williams, Dam.
ID. SWINEHART. Pm.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Henry, aged 9 years, grandson of H. J.
Strange, met with sad accident Satur-
day, that will cause him some discomfort
all of his life. The boy was playing
fully, jumping upon calf's back, in inn
itatiOn of circus rider, perhaps, when
he was thrown violently to the ground,
and his arm was broken in two places,
sustaining compound fracture. both
bones in the forearm being broken. 1t
was quite a serious accident, but DR.. Nc
Carly reset the broken bones; but, owing
to the warm weather. modification set in.
and Oh Wednesday DR.. McCarty was OBJ
liged to amputate the boys right arm
between the elbow and shoulder. This
Is distressing to the parents and an unfor-
tunate mishap for the boy.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Geo. NJ. Hoover purchased at an
assignee sale the section of land belong
ing to the estate Of A. G. lands, and
which is situated mile northeast of the
city. The land was appraised at S2l00,
but was sold at S1400, two-thirds of the
appraised value. Over half of the land
is under cultivation and there are houses
and other Improvements on it. The sale
is considered . fine bargain.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

All members of Lewis Post are earn.
estly requested TO be present at the next
regular meeting on Tuesday evening July,
2. final arrangements for the 18th Of July
celebration and other importance business
is to be transacted.
f. NJ. MISNER, f. ID. SWAN,
Adjutant. Post Commander.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28
Horse Lost.

One sorrel horse. weighing about 800
pounds, years old, blaZcd face. and run
Ming sore behind left ear. Finder please
return TO me and receive pay for your
trouble. Il. +. SMITH.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

F. A. Mitchell and family this week
removed to Ashland, Clark county,
where they will make their home in the
future. The GLOBE REPUBLICAN, wishes
them health and prosperity. Mr.. Mitch
ell was formerly county attorney Of Ford
county, and is now travelling in the in
terest of home for children.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

A heavy rain fell last night and it ex-
tended over western Kansas. Observer
Todd reports 80 of an inch. Crops will
be benefited.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28
ID. SWINEHART. PM.

A telegram from New York to Aus
trilia has to go nearly twenty thous-
andEmiles, fifteen thousand of which
are by sub marine cable, and it is
handled by fifteen operators.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Mrs. Ben Oldham and sister, Miss Mil
lie Colt, left Wednesday to make three
months visit with their parents at Strath-
roy, Ontario. They will return home
last of September.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Gwinner's new steam bakery is turn
ing ont the finest work in cooking ever
seen in this city. His baker is a graduate
in the art.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

A. y. Gissell will leave on the Sd to
spend few weeks in and around Denver
recreating and practicing on mountain
scenery with his kodak.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Manager Stein, of the w. ii. Lord
ranch near Ford. received Wednesday a
very fine Hambletonian stallion from the
east.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

The subject for the Epworth League
lesson for June 80 is 1.-The result OF
Divine RemOnstIance." Scriptural refer
ence. Job xXxxn LII. If you will at
tend the meeting. the members will en-
deavor to make you feel at home, and you
will be benefited by the study of the
lesson.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28
SfOlen..-S7O Reward.

$50 reward for immediate return Of
the mare; $50 for the arrest and cOnvic-
ton Of the thief. Sorrel mare. white
flash in face; branded 3H, three ii and
bar On left hip. Stolen Saturday, June
%, 1895.
je2s-2t CAPT. W. II. STRICKLER.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Miss Grace Martin, of Moline. Kan. i;
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Caroline
Martin. of this city.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Mrs. Anderson and daughter Grace left
for Chicago last week, after visit OF
several months i'm Dodge.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

G. F. Helm went to Caldwell this week
to arrange for the removal Of his family
to Dodge City. They will occupy Capt.
Strickler's west Front street property
next week.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

st. Cornelius Episcopal church will be
open all day next Sunday with the fol
lowing services: Nine a. IN. Holy Com
muniOn; 10 a. m. Sunday School; IL a.
m. Morning Prayer. Subject Of sermon
|-"Servants Of Christ" Eight D. m.
Evening Prayer. Subject Of Sermon
s'Soldiers of Christ" a cordial invita-.
ton given to ali.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

The ladies of the Presbyterian church
will give an ice cream social in the lawns
of the residences of Messrs. Slaven and
McElwain, Friday evening, and the
people are invited to 60 and enjoy them.
selves in the cool shade and partake of
the ice cream.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28
Strange & SunnneTsby,

Mrs. Caroline Martin has returned
from Hutchinson, where she has been
visiting relatives.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

A Pittsburg, Pa, lady was at the Oriel
this week with a pair of young cata-
mounts her husband had captured at La
mar, Colo. She was taking them east as
mementos of her western visit.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28
CAPT. W. II. STRICKLER.
Lot For Sale.

Lot No. II Chestnut street. Price
$3.50 p. III. SUGHRUE. Agent.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

E. V. LantZ, who was over at JetmOre,
the past week. reports crops along the
line of his route as in a most promising
condition. Mr.. Lantz has branch in
surance and law office at JetmOre, and he
was at that place looking after his in
tcreSts.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

j. K. Sayre, of Ensign. Gray county.
met with a painful accident on Friday
last, near his farm. He was driving a
pair of Spanish mules, and the line break.
ing he jumped out of the wagon. and
falling on bis right leg he sustained a
fracture above the ankle joint, and dis
location of ankle. He was brought to
this city and his fractured limb was re-
set by Drs. Milton and Crumbine. Mr..
Sayre finds thai misfortunes do not come
singly. A few weeks ago he lost a
dozen head of valuable cows by some un-
known cause supposed to be from poison.
Mr.. Sayre will be confined to his room
for several weeks, though he may be
able to walk about on crutches.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Mrs. H. G. Keck who has been seri-
ously i'll at her home at Minturn, Colo,
was brought to Dodge City last Saturday
with hopes that the change would benefit
her health. She is at Mrs. AL. Helms.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

John Il. Convey, formerly Of the south
ern part of Gray county, and known to
some of the readers of the GLOBE Re-
PUBLICAN, was killed by j. w. Lappin,
his father-in-law, few weeks ago.
We did not learn what causes led TO the
killing. Lappin is in Jail, but an effort
is being made to release him on writ
of habeas corpus. The shooting occurred
near Alva, Ok.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Country correspondents are requested
to hand in their letters as early as posi-
BILE, as it is the intention to print the
GLOBE REPUBLICAN on Thursday in
stead of Friday as heretofore.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

G.. b GarteE and Miss Tassie Johnston,
of CimarrOn. were married some days
ago, and are enjoying their honeymoon
in Newton. Mr.. Garten is one of the
editors of the JacksOnian, and his ac-
cOmplished bride is the daughter of
James D. Johnston, one of the pioneers
of Gray county. The GLoBE-REPUBLI-
CAN wishes them success.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Children Cry for Pitch :
er'S CaStOria.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

The Ralph Temple bicycles are becom-
ing the most popular wheels of the season.
A. Wells the agent for Dodge City. has
ordered three this week and expects to
order more us soon as these arrive. Ii
you want to be sin it, you must ride Il
''Ralph Temple
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

DR.. and Mrs. Milton and children, OF
Clinton, No.. left Sunday evening fol-
home. accompanied by B. F. Millions
daughter, Miss Eleanor. who will spend
a month in Missouri.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Movers are passing this point every
day ell route to Colorado. The white
covered wagons are again in front, and
emigration 70 Kansas comes next.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Miss Ermine Young left Tuesday on
the Rock Island for st. joe, Mo-, for a
few days visit, thence going to Mound
City where she will spend the summer
with relatives. She will return home
about first of September.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Mrs. Hill. of Danville, ILL.,. arrived last
night to visit her sister, Mrs. A. P. Coons.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

BORN-TO Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Garland
Friday June q. 1895, daughter.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

BASE BALL CHALLENGE.-We, the I'm
dersigned challenge any team of bal
players in the city tor a game on the 4th
Driskill, p: Burrell, c.; Hynd, LIST b.
Teer, ID b.; Smith, S. S.; Stumph. Sd b.
Curry. X. F.; Riuey. l.. F.. Gyles, e. F
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

ALBERT Wells sold this week three
Ralph Temple bicycles to Dodge City
whselmen. Dodge City is rapidly get
ting to the front on wheels.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Balloons are cheaper this Fourth thar
ever before. Gwinner has them in al
sizes from 25c up.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Rev. F. Rist, of Dallas City, ILL.,, is
visiting his friend Rev. E. H. Vaughan.
Mr.. Rist is the owner of GAO acres of
bottom land near Howell.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

District court adjourned last Saturday
to sit again on July 18th.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Observer Todd. of the L. S. Weather
Bureau, has our thanks for neat pamph-
let. issued by the Bureau, on 'Protection
from Lightning.'
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Hiram Wray, of Ford county, has had
his pension restored. 1t was cut down
from Sl2 to Sc and increased to So.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

The entertainment at the opera house,
Saturday afternoon, for the benefit of the
Episcopal church, was well patrOnised.
The music was excellent.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Miss Grace Wade who has been visit
ing the family of F. NJ. Pope, was givel
farewell reception by many of he
young friends, on Tuesday evening, a
Mr.. POpe's residence. A very enjoyabl,
time passed.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Mrs. w. p. VanOrdstrand will leave
Monday on months visit to her parent:
in eastern Kansas.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Jos. Dillon. representing the Kansas
City Times, was in the city Saturday.
Joe was formerly newspaper man in
kearney county.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

Mrs. Warren NOrvell left Sunday
morning to join her husband at Williams.
Ariz, where they will permanently re-
side
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-06-28

BORN-Jmne 18th, 1895. to Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. l.. Galloway, an eight pound son.
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-31
MAINE CENTRAL RELIEF.
Report of the Work of the Association the
1855 Past Year.

The annual meeting of the Maine Central
Relief association will be held at the Maine
Central offices in this city next Monday at
$50 o'clock. The directors have Pared
their annual report through President E.
A. Hall. which reads follows: The
directors respectfully present herewith
their report OF the Maine Central Railroad
Relief association, for the year ending De-
cember 81, 1894. The total membership of
the association is 1866, gain of eighty AS
compared with the previous year. Eighty
four members have been dropped by reason
of having left the employ of the railroad
company. and not wishing to retain their
insurance. The permanent fund amounts
to S19. 4624i, being gain of 81. 723.54 during
the year. This fund in securely invested
and is drawing interest at five per cent
per annum.
Eleven of our members have died during
the year. Eight from natural causes and
three as the result of accident. Twelve
death benefits of $1,000 each. have been paid.
two being on deaths which occurred in 1898.
leaving one benefit of like amount to be
paid in 1895, when the same becomes due.
Two hundred and thirteen claims for sick
ness and disability have been paid, amount
ing to $3.50. eleven of these claims we're
for 500 each. For the eleven deaths on
which assessments were made during the
year. the assessments on each surviving
member in the employ Of the road,
amounted TO five dollars and fifty cents. be-
ing an average of fifty cents for each death.
The treasurer. Mr.. L. P. Shaw's report,
shows balance on hand deposited and in
vested of $2l 1859, due on sick benefits
S293. lea wing balance, after paying all
claims to January 1st, 1895. S21.56l.39. These
were the deaths: Samuel Glover. Bangor;
Charles U. Juquith, Vassalboro; Harry e.
Lyford, LiveImore Falls: Thomas Nicker-
son, Bangor; Fred erick B. Wing, Newport;
Henry ". Wheeler, Brunswick; Elmer S.
Killett, Augusta; E. II. Nutting, Crmber-
land junction: Timothy O'Connell, Lewis
ton; j. H. Devine. Portland; Willard
Bracket, Augusta.
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-31
DENVER STATE LAND BOARD.
"A Portland Boy Elected Deputy Register
for Two Years.

The Denver, Colorado papers say that last
week the Denver State Land board held lis
first meeting since the new administrator
cook Office and elected register and deputy
register for the ensuing two years. u. |.
NJ eldrum was elected register of the boaro
with f. II. Wright as deputy. Mr. Wright is
a Portland boy, ii son of the late George A.
Wright. president of the Ocean insurance
company. and brother of Miss Alice u
Wright. He has resided in Denver over ten
years. He is a graduate of Yale. and IN
nominating him. as he did, Governor NC
1ntire said he was man in every way fitted
for the position. His election was unani-
nous.
The election of both register and deputy
was surprise. There were four candidate
in the field for register. Secretary McGaffey
had Medium. the governor had Hodgis OF
Glenwood Springs, Attorney general CaI1k
had man named Colby and Superintendent
Peavey had Undertake. Each was placed
in nomination and the first ballot resulted
in each man getting one each. The END
it ali was that the Sc cretary of state had
his way and Meldrum was elected by a
unanimous vote of the board.