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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
BRYAN GOING HUNTING.
This Time He Is Not After Silver
Votes,

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 16.-Hon. William
J. Bryan passed through Kansas City this
forenoon, en- route from his Nebraska home
to St. Louis. From st. Louis he starts out
on hunting trip through Southern Missouri
and will be accompanied by a number of
state officials, including Gov. Stone. Mr..
Bryan spent the little time he had between
trains in walking about the streets, and was
an object Of interest to every one whom
he passed. Mr.. Bryan was feeling especially
well, and to a reporter talked interestingly
of his intended campaign until 1900 and eX-
pressed his belief that the Democratic party
would carry the banner of free silver into
the White House four years hence.
Mr.. Bryan refused to discuss the possible
favorable acts toward silver of President
elect Mckinley. He talked freely, however,
and In reply to numerous inquiries put to
him by reporters, said among other things:
The administrations idea Of civil service
Is a full permission for all officials to do
whatever the administration wants them to
do. The Democrats who worked with and
supported the Republican party in the late
campaign will be gladly welcomed again into
the ranks of the Democratic party, but only
as silver Democ ats. The Democratic party
is now a silver party. There cannot be two
Republican parties.
The charge that grieved me most and was
unjust was that / had deserted the Demo-
cratic party in 1892 and voted for Gen. Wea-
yer. Those who made the charge knew we
had fusion in Nebraska and that I acted
upon the recommendation of the chairman
of the national Democratic committee. These
men will find 1t very hard now to accuse me
of not being Democrat.
am ready to make my future plans PUBLIC
/ do not intend to lose my residence in Lin
coin. I will lecture some. 1 will engage in
nothing that could invaldate my position as
the head of the silver forces.
In reply to the question as to his present
opinion of the New York speech episode, Mr.
Bryan said
l still believe my judgment was right I
was urged by many leaders, when l reached
New York, to make fiery, extemporaneous
speech. But | was not aiming for that audi
ence alone. l wanted to reach the whole
country with a complete exposition of our
case. We had to use the press of the enemy
to reach the people. By preparing a manu-
script, could give the speech to the papers
in advance and be sure it reached the people
in a complete form. l had other opportuni-
ties to make the sort of speeches that our
enthusiastic supporters wanted I am thor
oughly satisfied that my New York speech
was for the best, in the way l made it,
Before the train started quite a crowd had
gathered in the depot and Mr.. Bryan held
an informal reception from the rear platform
of his car.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
MABON MAY HEDGE.
He Has Another Guess ON the Ar
mOry Proposition.

mOry Proposition.
Assemblyman Ernest L. Mabon will
probably hedge on the position he took
on the question of arrnory rent at the
meeting of the committee on claims
the other day. Mr.. Mabon's low esti
mate of the militia doesn't tally with
that of the majority of citizens, It Is
Claimed, and Mr.. Mabon is expected tC.
discover the fact before the question
comes up again. In it's report of the
meeting the Dispatch said:
Mr.. Mabon spoke very strongly against the
idea of paying out SO, 500 a year for place
for the militia to give parties and dances
why, said he I'VE could purchase the
Auditorium for one years rent Of this pace
The whole thing Is preposterous in my mind.
This militia cannot be worth that much to
the city, at any rate II they want to soldier
they should be satisfied with small hall
for the winter. In the summer they should
not drill in the house."
in different ways. and Mr. Craig said that
the idea Of placing the value Of the present
armory at $36 900 was preposterous.
Members of the national guard in ST
Paul have condemned the attitude and
remarks Of Assemblyman Mabon
They say that every town in the state
which has militia company provides
a suitable armory anl the expense Of
keeping it in order. Does the assem-
blyman, they ask, pretend to say tha'
81. 1dUl Is HOl " 10 dS
for it's militia as other cities?
why the city Of Duluth" said al,
officer Of one Of the st. Paul companies
yesterday, has only two companies
but that town has erected an armors-
at a total cost to the city of $55,000
The interest on that is greater thar
what st. Paul has to pay for the rent
Of the armory here, where there ar
nearly 500 militiamen to use it. THAI
includes the company at Merriam Park
the rent for their armory being includ
ed in the amount which Mabon kicks
on paying.
$50 far as giving parties and dances
that is not true Company D, I believe
is giving series Of hops, six in all
but the company meets and drills two
hours each evening before the hop
The other companies may give an an
nual hop, but that is no excuse fo~
what Mabon says about 1t. Even i.
they did give dances, these help tho
organization. They bring in youn:~
men, some Of whom join the companies
and in that way are benefit l thinl
st. Paul thinks sufficiently well
of it's militia companies to-
pay the rent which it has
been paying for the armory. There
are a whole lot of the boys who think
so at least, whether Mabon does or
NOT /"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
ALLEGED ELECTION FRAUDS
Considered by the Republican Com
mittee of Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 16.-The Republi-
can executive committee met in this city to-
day, and a number Of prominent citizens were
present. While the meeting was q secret
one, 1t is understood that its purpose was
to discuss the best methods for exposing the
frauds praticed by Democratic election Of
hcers in the recent election. 1t is claimed
that If fair count could be secured in five
West Tennessee counties it would give the
state to the Republicans.
A resolution was adopted appointing a COM
mittee to investigate, gather evidence and
raise money to contest the election of COVER
nor before the legislature meeing in January
the resolution admitting that Tillman, Re-
publican, Is defe ated on the face Of the re-
turns; also that Republican candidates for
congress, defeated, be requested to contest
and that congress be asked to Investigate the
presidential and congressional elections on
this ticket.
Resolutions requesting Mr.. Mckinley to ap-
point H. &C. Evans, of Chattanooga, to a
cabinet position were also adopted. The reso-
lutions are laudatory and also state that the
Republicans of the South worthy Of recog
milton. There was only one vote against the
resolution, by r. w. Austin, of Knoxville
who held the proxy of Committeeman Sinner
ly. A similar resolution had been offered at
the conference this morning but R. w.
Austin made a vigorous speech against it
and it was withdrawn.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
MARK HALF PERSUADED.
Re May Be Induced to Take the
Treasury Portfolio.

CHICAGO, Nov. 16. = The Posts
Washington special says: It is the gen.
eral belief here that Mark Hanna will
suffer himself to be prevailed upon to
accept the portfolio Of the secretary of
the treasury. The week he spent in
New York was a pleasurable revelation
to him. He was overwhelmed with de-
mands from all quarters that he as
sumo the direction Of the nG tionaI finan-
ces. Mr.. Hanna has impressed him
self upon the East, as upon the whole
country, as a Napoleonic character. The
need of "a strong man in the treasury
department is now felt as it has not
been since the resumption Of specie
payments. For some reason the strong
financial concerns and commercial in
terests Of the East are looking toward
Mr. Hanna as the man to meet the
emergency.
When Maj. Mckinley was nominated
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
COST OF THE ARMY.
Sixteen Millions Expended by the
PaymaSter,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The cost Of
the army during the last year was $16,-
074, ,4S8, an increase of $755,527 over last
year, according to the report of Pay
master General Stanton, made public
today. The report points out that the
increase is due to new legislat ation, bv
which the pay Of enlisted men during
their first year is restored from SO to
$13 per month and the service pay due
soldiers is made payable monthly. To
offset this, however, there have been
several points of saving, viz, on mile
age of officers and pay officers. In
the matter of payment for travel Of
officers over those railroads known as
$50 per cent land grant roads," of
which the Northern Pacific is an ex-
ample, the practice has been for Of
ficers so travelling to pay full fare ana
charge the cost of the same in their
mileage accounts, the government
thereby losing the benefit of the 80
per cent proviso. The report recon-
mends legislation so that in the set
tlement of these accounts, the adyan-
tage Of the so per cent can be secured.
The savings deposits of soldiers with
the paymaster are shown to be on the
increase, the total for the year being
$42G, 1888, as against $3182 last wear.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
ALLEGED FoRGER SLIPPERY.
Prosec cutiOn in Duluth DirectOry
SyyindIe Again Fails.

Special to the Globe.
DULUTH, Mimi, Nov. 16-Two in
dictments against Samuel D. Lisbon,
the alleged directory swindler, were
quashed today and he was released.
A year ago this summer some men
-eanxassede Duluth for the Index Busi-
ness Directory, and g large number of
business men signed orders permitting
the use of their names in the directory
Last spring these orders turned up in
the hands of Lisbon with the same
signatures, but they then took the
shape of promises to pay various
amounts from S. to $25 for advertising.
Lisbon collected a number of them un-
der protest and in April he was ar
rested for forgery. He was tried in
May, but evidence was lacking and he
was acquitted. Meanwhile in his room
at hotel all his papers were found,
showing that the scheme involved half
the business men in Duluth. He was
Immediately rearrested, but in Septem-
ber the indictments against him were
knocked out and again today The
ground is that the orders presented
by Lisbon are not negotiable, could
not be sued upon, and, therefore, could
not be forgeries. The same scheme
was worked in Superior and other
Northwestern towns, but it seems that
it is impossible to secure a conviction
on account Of 1t.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
THOROUGHLY CONSIDERING
THE QUESTION.
c0MMUTATI0N is EXPECTED.
JUDGES UNITE In ASKING THAT
LIFE IMPRISONMENT BE
GRANTED.
ALLEGED FORGER SLIPPERY
Prosecutions in Duluth Directory
sWind1e Again Fails-News of
the Northwest.
sneciaI to the clnha

Special to the Globe
BISMARCK, N. D., Nov. 16.-Judge
Mcconnell, of Fargo trial Judge in the
second trial of Kent, appeared before
the governor today and set forth his
reasons for granting Kent a commuta-
ton of the death penalty to life imprls-
onment. H. G. Voss, of Mandan. pros
ecuting attorney, will appear before the
governor tomorrow morning. 1t is
thought decision will be given by the
governor some time tomorrow
Judge Mcconnell arrived this morn
Ing, and he, in company with Judge
Winchester, who presided at the first
trial, were closeted with the governor
for some time. Winchester takes the
same position as Mcconnell. namely.
that the evidence is principally circum-
stantial, not sufficiently strong to re-
move all possibility Of a doubt, and that
1t is better to err on the side of mercy
than hang an innocent man Should
the governor commute the sentence, as
predicted, there will be few to complain,
for public sentiment is almost wholly
with the condemned man. Even in
Morton county, where the murder was
committed, there has been a marked
change in his favor.
SWidenSky, who confessed to the COM
mission of the crime and received a
life sentence, is employed in the har-
ness factory at the penitentiary, and
evinces no interest in the Kent case,
seeming content with saving his own
neck. In case the governor eommutes
the sentence, Kent WILL in all prob
ability, be employed in the same room
with Swidensky, as all lifers are worked
together within the prison walls
In addition to the Erlichman letter,
the governor today received a long let
ter from Frank Laird, of Minneapolis,
Kents brCther-in-law, protesting
against commutation
Judge Mcconnell declined to make
public the statement made to the gov
ernor this morning, but it is understood
to have been even stronger in tone
than anything yet published in favor
of Communication.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
PICKED By THE Cobb
COUNTY NOMINEE.
GRooMED BY HokE SMITH.
RESULT HAS REEN FoREGONE
SINCE THE WITHDRAWAL OF
GOV. ATKINSON.
NEW SENATOR KNOWN AS "sTEvE,
For a Number of Years He Has Been
Prominent In the Politics
of His State.

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 16.-Alexander
Stephens Clay, of Cobb county, chair
man of the Democratic state commit
tee, and ex-president of the state SEN
ate, was nominated for United States
senator, to succeed John B. Gordon. by
the Democratic legislature caucus this
afternoon. The nomination was made
on the thirty-frst ballot at 1855 o. m.
The vote was: Clay, s5; Howell. 40;
Lewis, IS; Norwood, s.; Walsh. 8:
Garard, 2.
AS soon as the vote was announced,
pandemonium reigned. Mr.. Clay was
waiting in the senate chamber. and the
cheering reached his ears. He knew
he was elected. His friends Immediate
ly ran over to where he was and es-
corted him to the house.. where his
presence created a scene of wild en-
thusiasm. The friends Of the success
full candidate Immediately began pre-
rarations for escorting him to his home
in Marietta, twenty miles from At
lanta, for which point he left at half
past o'clock. The result Is what has
been expected since the race narrowed
down to Clay and Howell. Mr.. Clay
received the active support of ex-
Secretary Smith. Congressman Mar
don, F. D. Dubignon and others
Steve" Clay, as the new senator-to-
be is known throughout the state, as
boy worked on farm, and secured
an education by his own efforts He
studied law, was admitted to the bar
and made his appearance in politics in
the latter '70's when he was returned
from Cobb county as a member of the
IGQiSlaf11ra q SarT-nH nd
the third term, in 1889, was elected
speaker of the house at the same time
when Hon. F. G. Dubignon was presk
dent of the senate. He presided over
the house with dignity and was very
popular among the members. At the
next session of the general assembly
he was elected senator from the TWen-
ty-f1fth district, and was elected presi-
dent Of the senate without opposition.
He was a factor in much important
legislation and often took the floor to
favor measures of merit.
In the convention which nominated
Gov. Thorn, in 1885, there was a con-
test for the position of attorney be-
tween the late George N. Lester, a one
armed ex-confederate soldier, and Col.
Clifford Anderson the profound and
brilliant attorney eSneral of preceding
administrations. Perhaps the most
| thrilling speech ever made in the
Georgia capitol in nominating a can
didate was made by Mr.. Clay IN nom
mating Lester. 1t carried the members
eff their feet and Lester swept the
| convention.
When Gov. Atkinson became the
| Democratic nominee In 1894, he was
succeeded, as chairman of the state
executive committee by Mr.. Clay. In
the campaign recently closed he held
| the same position. He is young, active,
vigorous and Of commanding physique.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
LETTER FROM SHERMAN.
Mckinley Congratulated by the
Senior Ohio Senator.

Senior Ohio Senator.
CANTON, o., Nov. 16.-United States Sem
ator John Sherman, Of Ohio, has Just written
Maj Mckinley:
I am rather late In expressing to you my
hearty congratulations on your election as
president of the United States, but they are
not the less sincere and hearty The great
est beneiciaries of the result of the election
are the people of the United States, for they
have escaped real danger in the threatened
election of Bryan and the socialistic ideas
he represented. You will enter upon your
great Office with the most hopeful promises Of
success, and / confidently believe you will
meet and perform your important duties to
the satisfaction of the conservative people
of the United States.
Congressman Boutelle of Maine, and his
daughter were guests at the Mckinley home
today. They reached Canton on a late train
last night, but stopping at a hotel for the
night, did not make their presence known un-
til this morning, when they went to the Nc
Kinley home for friendly visit. Congress
man Boutelle, in an Interview today, said
1t Is too early to speculate on the probability
OF an extra session Of congress, and that the
work OF the short session would to very
great extent, decide whether or not an ex-
ira session was needed. He also said that his
majority for congress is so large that he is
perfectly willing to serve his old constit-
uents without aspiring to another ONCE. An
other caller was Ulysses Click, OF Chicago,
financial agent of the Republican National
league. He came with an invitation from
the Review, Of Chicago, to the president
elect, inviting his presence at a banquet Nov.
"a, and a response to the sentiment Duties
Of the Hour" or Thanksgiving" Mr. Nc
K1nley has declined all such invitations.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
Mississippi Lights Go Out.

Special to the Globe.
WINONA, Mimi, Nov. 16.-The navigation
season on the Mississippi closed yesterday
The 18th Of November is the date when all
the marine insurance expires, and the gov
ernment lights no more lit. Some idea
OF this seasons river traflc may be well
guessed, in comparison with that of last year,
by the schedule of boats etc., which have
passed through the Northwestern railroad
draw bridge this summer. The schedule is
accurately kept by Engineer Samuel Bran
mer, and up to midnight last night gives the
following for the seasons figures: Boats
1888; RATS 1,098; barges, 936. The season
of 1895 showed as follows: Boats, 3,745; RATS
1925; barges, 444.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
HIS LAST VOYAGE.
River Captain A. IT. Rogers Sudden
Iy Departs Into the Unknown.

Special to the Globe.
WINONA, Mimi, Nov 16.-Every river
man is familiar with tie name Capt. A. T.
Rogers. who, for many years. has been cap
tain of the steamer Belle of Belleview, which
has been so long and we'll known on the
Mississippi. News reaches Winona today of
his sudden death. 1t occurred at 10 O'Clock
Saturday night at his home in Trempealeau
Wis. He was standing at the gate leading
into the yard of his residence, when he sud-
denly stopped talking with several friends who
his knees, then his face. When he was
picked up he was dead Justice Utter had
the case investigated, and the decision was
reached that death had been caused by
apaplexy. The deceased was a brother of
George N. Rogers, of Winona. A sister from
Minneapolis visiting him at the time of
his demise. The funeral was held at / o'clock
this afternoon. The interment was in the
Trempealeau cemetery by the grave of his
wife, who died some two years ago. Capt.
Rogers was fifty-hve years of age.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
PLUM FOR BEDE.
1t Is Claimed He Can Be Register of
the CrOOkston Office.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 16.-J
Adam Bede is very liable to receive a
plum from President Cleveland's ad-
ministration. 1t is understood that as
soon as Secretary Francis has COM
pleted his annual report he will take
up the matter Of a successor to the late
Register Dunlava, Of the Crookston
land Office. The position pays So 900 per
annurn, and if Mr.. Bede will accept the
position he can undoubtedly receive the
appointment. Bede's participation in
the late campaign and his effective
work against free silver has placed him
in excellent standing with the admin
istration. Should Mr.. Bede accept the
position it is more than likely that he
will remain under the new administra-
ton.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
Trouble over south Dakota vote.

PIERRE, s. D., Nov. 1s.-Changes on the
official count from the first reports sent out
in unorganized counties are large enough to
make vital changes when the vote is so close.
Canvassing boards are refusing to count re-
turns in several counties, and the precincts
thus cut out may change results. 1t is re-
ported here that in Marshall county the can
vassing board went into the ballot boxes and
threw out number of tickets which they
declared to be defective, and there are ru-
mors of such action in other counties. If
this is true, there will be protests against
the state board canyassing the returns from
these counties, and there is no telling what
the result will be.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
BRYAN WRITING A BOOK.
He VIII Tell His Followers How 1t
Happened.

CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-William J. Bryan is
actively engaged in the preparation of a
work to be published about Jan. 1. This
work will embody a thorough discussion of
bimetallism, and its importance as an issue
thorized his publishers, the w. B. Conkey
company, of this city, to state that one-half
of the royalties received from the sale of the
book will be used in advancing the cause of
bimetallism during the next four years. The
work will also contain Mr.. Bryan's views
regarding the results of the recent campaign
his biography written by his wife, together
with special contributions from eminent po-
litical leaders. Another special feature of the
work will bean interesting account of Mr..
Bryan's trip<and the enthusiastic reception
accorded him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
Dakota County,s Bible society

Special to the Globe
HASTINGS, Minn., Nov. 16.-At the annual
meeting of the Dakota County Bible society
this evening, the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: President, Rev.
H. ]. Harrington, vice president; Rev. W.
s. Trower; secretary, M. F. Boice; treasurer,
]. B. Lambert. An interesting address was
delivered by the Rev. ]. T. Evans district
superintendent, who spoke Of the increased
circulation of the Bible by mission work
through the American Bible society, etc.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-17
BULLETIN OF
TIE ST. PRUI GLOBE.
TUESDAY, NOV. IL, 1890.
Weather for Today.
Fair, Decidedly Colder.
PAGE 1.

PAGE 1.
Clay Named for Senator in Georgia.
kent's Sentence to BE Committed.
Alleged Duluth FOrger Goes Free.
News of the Northwest.
Rev. HuII's Trial Begun.
PAGE z.
Details of the Hull Trial.
Johns Is Chairman for Ramsey.
Retailers organizing.
PAGE 8.
Minneapolis Matters.
PIummer's Bill Turned Down.
WeyIer Threatened With Recall.
PAGE A.
Editorial.
HOhenIOhe Bluffs the Reichstag.
Extra Session of Congress Probable
PAGE 8.
Maher Defeats Choynski.
Days Racing Events.
Berg's New Legislative Manual.
VenisOn Seizures in st. Paul.
Fair VIII Complication Ended.
PAGE 6.
Uniform Freight Classification.
News of the Railways.
w. C.. II. U. Considers Finances.
California Irrigation Law Upheld.
PAGE z.
Bar Silver 81 7-Sc
Cash Wheat in Chicago, IT 3-4c.
Bears Attack Stocks.
Wants of the People.
PAGE 8.
Anoka Farmers Sue st. Paul.
News of the Courts.
Hospital Commission Work.
Address to Associated Charities.
Days Social Events.