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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-21

There are many guesses as to the
name of the successor of Fire Chief
Healy. Robert Cline and Charles
Klieves have been predicted as sure
winners. but the consensus of opinion
seems to be in favor Of Edward Clator.
One Republican, who cllims to have
inside information, and who is one of
"de ring" offered TO wager any amount
of money yesterday that Clator would
be the next Chief. This don't make
it a cinch, however.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-21

tt is understood that one citizen has
so far firmly refused to sign petition
of any sort. The gentleman is evi-
IDENTITY working for a reputation for &C.
centricity, same as the fellow who re-
fused to wear a campaign button.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24

ton, but this policy must in the end, and
wherever long lines Of road are concerned,
give way to foreign syndicate operations.
Meanwhile many agents Of the American
financiers and builders of railroads and rolling
stock are now in China awaiting, the an
nouncement of definite plans by the imperial
government, and at least two great American
combinations stand ready to build and equip
any railroad system China may desire.
While much may be done towards introduc-
ing American ships, armor and guns in
China If manufacturers will keep agents
there steadily Mr.. DENLY does not recon-
mend the present investment Of American
capital in the establishment of industries
until the grave question shall be settled Of the
exemption of such foreign factories from tax
alton.
Touching the silver question, Mr.. DENLY
says: "It is safe to say that it will be many
years before native-made goods will drive
foreign manufacturers out Of the country. The
silver question cuts both ways: The merchant
buys in China for silver and sells in Europe
and America for gold, and necessarily gains
largely. On the other hand, he buys in Eu-
rope and America for gold and sells in
China for silver. Universal bimetallism would
be welcomed by many foreign merchants resid-
ing in China. 1t is scarcely necessary to say
that not one favors free silver for his coun-
try alone.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
TO BE MADE AT ST. LOUIS By THE
WHITE METAL FORCES IN
CONVENTION.
STANDARD OF SOLID GOLD.
THEY WILL OFFER A MONOMETAL-
LIC PLANK AND FORCE A
BALLOT.
NO EVASION TO BE PERMITTED.
Silver Men Determined Republicans
Shall Go on Record as For or
Against Gold.

CHICAGO, May pa Washington special
to the Post says: The free silver delegates to
st. Louis will not bolt. Such, at least, is the
present intent. The present purpose is for
the silverites to make their fight on the plat
form, take no part in the nomination of
ticket (being mute when 1t comes to ballot
ing) and then make such combinations and
alliance afterwards as will give greater prom
Use of future influence. 1t is barely possible
that they will amend the second clause of the
proposition, and instead of refraining from
balloting plunge" on Senator Don Cameron
and make a fight for him in their respective
states.
But the most interesting feature of the pro-
gramme remains to be told. The silver dele
gates will have representation Of eight or
nine on the committee on resolutions, includ-
ing such fighters as Teller, Dubois, Carter and
Cannon. These men will make as big fight
as they in the committee, and will of
course, be outvoted overwhelmingly. They
will then proceed to formulate a minority re-
port, but 1t will not declare for free silver.
1t will be an out-and-out gold platform. 1t
will pronounce for gold monometallism in the
most specific terms and in the strongest Ian
guage that can be employed. If the silver
delegates cannot secure the recognition of
silver, they propose to force the convention to
go on record for or against gold standard.
IF the convention is bent on taking gold,''
said Mountain state senator, who will be
delegate at st. Louis, 1--WE will give 1t
chance to take the refined article, so that
there will be no doubt as to the quality"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
BUNDLES OF FoRGERIEs.
Plenty of Evidence Discovered In
the Duluth Swindling Cases.

Special to the Globe.
DULUTH, Minn., May 23.-The forgery
case against Samuel Lisbon. alias Walter Ro-
mans, the directory swindler, was given to
the jury this noon and the jury is still out
Little interest is felt in the verdict by the
authorities, as the officer In charge OF the
jury has warrant for Romans arrest on a
similar charge, and there are stacks Of evil
dence against him. When the present case
was nearly finished Romans attorney went
to the prisoners room in the Merchants
hotel to look for something. He was observ-
ed, and the police took from recess in the
bureau lot Of papers. including SSH in
forged contracts, signed by merchants here
and papers showing that his syndicate of
swindlers operates under the names of the
Midland Directory company Commercial Trade
List and Directory company and Index Dr.
rectory company. some of which will be rec
ognized in the Northwest, as 1t is said that
this territory has all been worked by the
swindlers.
The jury came in at 9:30 tonight finding
Romans not guilty. On this trial there was
no evidence that he knew that the contracts
were forgeries but new evidence will hold
him. He Immediately rearrested.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24

Dor bill. as finally passed by both houses, was
taken to the White house at a late hour this
afternoon. AS soon as the house had agreed
to the conference report the committee
on enrolled bills went to work to see that the
bill agreed in all respects with the recon-
mendations of the conference committee. Ow-
ing to the numerous amendments this was
no easy task, but as result Of continuous
work, the committee finished few minutes
after o'clock The enrolled bill was then
taken to Speaker Reed, who signed 1t and i'm
mediately announced the fact to the house.
Then the clerk having the matter in charge
hurried over to the senate, where the bill
received the signature of Vice President Ste
vepson. This action of the vice president
having been announced to the senate. the
bill was taken back to the enrolled bills COM
mittee, and afterwards to the White house.
The president has ten days, beginning Mon
day Sundays excluded in which to act on
the bill.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
CHINA TRADE.
1t Expanded During the War With
Japan.

1t Expanded During the War With
Japan.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-United States
Minister DENLY, at Pekin, IN reporting upon
the trade of China for 1895, directs attention
to the fact that the late war with Japan failed
to injure China's trade with the outside world,
and that trade really expanded during the
year, notwithstanding the loss of Formosa and
the closing Of the New Chwang custom house
for several months. With the United States
the trade was less than in 1894, but was great
er than for any other year in the preceding
eight years. The exports to the United States
in 1895 were $15, ,S53, 800, and imports from the
United States s5494.642, 100000 being in
kerosene. The imports of Russian oil exceed
ed those from America for the first time, prob
ably owing to the heavy imports Of American
oil in the preceding year, which left large
stock held over
In the matter of internal development there
has been no want of progress, though the ex-
pectations Of foreigners that the old Chinese
conservatism would be broken down as the
result Of the war were not completely real
lied. The Chinese are endeavoring to con-
troll their own railroads by allowing only
Chinese money to be used in their construc-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
DRUMMERs ELECT OFFICERS.
Minneapolis Chosen as the Place for
Next Meeting.

Special to the Globe.
afternoon session of the United Commercial
Travellers of Minnesota and the Dakotas the
following officers were elected: j. G. Palmer,
Grand Forks, grand counsellor; James F. Jor-
dan, Minneapolis, past grand counsellor; P. c..
Crenshaw, Fargo, grand junior counsellor;
L. W. Irwin, Minneapolis, grand secretary
H. G.. Winnie, Duluth, grand treasurer; B. F.
Holbrooke, Minneapolis grand sentinel; E. M.
Estey, St Paul. grand conductor; executive
committee, w. S. Trowbridge Winona; C. H.
Bronson, Grand Forks; w. B. Lycan Crooks
ton; r. o. Philpot, Owatonna, the latter to
fill the vacancy caused by the resignation Of
E. M. Estey. Minneapolis was decided upon
for the next meeting place. Fargo and Duluth
were also candidates for the convention, and
the Fargo boys were SO sure of the meeting
that they are not in the best humor over the
result. twenty-five candidates were initiated
this afternoon and the committee reported.
The meeting has been pleasant and important
one, and the travellers are loud in their praise
of the way the city and local lodges have en-
tertained them.
A ball game between the travellers of North
Dakota and those of Minnesota was played this
afternoon, the former winning by score of
20 to "a.
Tonight the Fargo o. c. T. minstrels were
at the Metropolitan, and standing room sold at
a premium. The special train will leave here
at o'clock tomorrow over the Northern Pa
cifc.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
CAPITAL City Notes.
SpeciaI to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Nelson
today introduced bill grating pension
to Anna P johnson, widow of Paul john
son. Iowa volunteers. He also presented the
petition of the st. Paul Typographical union
in favor of the government ownership Of
telegraph lines.
Senator Davis has introduced a bill pro-
viding for the payment to Rev. ]. A. Gil
fillan Of s23381, the amount expended by him
in purchasing and shipping 322 bushels Of
potatoes for planting, in May, 1895. for
bands Of Chippewa Indians.
Congressman McCleary today introduced
bill granting pension to Mrs. Lavina
Eastlick, Of Lake Crystal.
Provision Is made In the general deficiency
bill reported to the senate today for an ap-
preparation to improve number Of fish cul.
ture stations, The hatchery at Duluth is
included In the list.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
CORPSE ON HIS WEDDING DAY.
South Dakota Bridegroom Killed by
an Awful Mistake.

sTURGIs. S. D.. May 2S.-Edward Keller,
a well-known and highly esteemed young
farmer, is dead from the effects OF dose
of corrosive sublimate. He was to have been
married the day following to a young lady
who lives in his neighborhood. On his way
to Sturgis for the marriage license, he be-
came Ill, and consulted the Fort Meade ply
sician. who gave him a prescription calling
for preparation of calomel. Keller took
the prescription to Mueller's drug store and
had 1t filled.
He procured his license and attended to
the business. and started home. taking
dose OF the medicine before he left. He rode
leisurely along. alone. and when near the
creamery. which is a short distance east of
town, fell off his horse and expired instantly
The body was taken back to Sturgis, where
an analysis of the medicine disclosed the
fact that the clerk had made the awful mis-
take of giving him a preparation of cors
rosive sublimate instead Of calomel.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
COPS REFUSE TO QUIT.
As n Result Ashland Has Two Sets OF
Officers.

Special to the Globe
ASHLAND, Wis, May 23.-The city is ex.
cited today over the situation as to the police
force. Two rival sets Of officers are parading
the streets, each set claiming to be In au-
thority. Ten days ago Mayor Bardon ap-
pointed Gus Schwartz chief of police and a
full set Of patrolmen. They were confirmed
by the council. qualified and assumed the
duties of Office today. The old officers, Chief
Bennett and his patrolmen, who were appoint
ed a year ago by Mayor McClintock and who
were desirous of being retained for another
year, today refuse to deliver their tools,
claiming that Schwartz and his officers were
not legally appointed. So far no trouble has
resulted between the rival officers. but they
refuse to recognize each others authority,
and when arrests are made they may clash.
Mayor Bardon today complicated matters by
suspending and dscharging all the old Of
ficers. They ignore his order and insist on
acting as officers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
CLAMoRoUs CREDITORS.
They May Do Violence to MIR. Hoga-
boom at Hot Springs.

They May Do Violence to Mr.. Hoga-
boom at Hot Springs.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark, May 23.-Ed Hoga-
boom, proprietor Of the City Savings Bank
and Trust company, of Hot Springs, which
recently failed, with liabilities of nearly
SITE, 900, and whose whereabouts have been
mystery, returned here today, and as soon
as his presence here became known he was
besieged by clamorous crowd Of creditors.
Depositors in the bank who had lost all
their savings in the defunct institution. fair
ly swarmed around Hogaboom's residence
and several stormy interviews between de-
positors and the president took place. Ex-
citement was very high and the opinion was
freely expressed that violence would be done
Mr.. Hogaboom, but this is hardly probable.
Mr.. Hogaboom has, since his absence from
Hot Springs, been spending his time quietly
in a village near Memphis. He says he does
not know what condition his affairs here are
in, but will try to straighten them out.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
Moorhead DispIeased.

MOORHEAD, Mimi, May 23.-The demoli-
tion of the Grand Pacific hotel continues, and
the magnificent structure each day gives evil
dence of the work. Moorhead people are very
bitter against ]. J. HILL and his action in
the hotel matter is the subject of much un-
favorable comment. Agent Thorson is today
moving the ticket Office to the Arcade build
ing. where it will hereafter be located until
a new station house is erected. This will
probably be built Of old material taken from
the Grand Pacific hotel.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24

The Chicago newspapers are trying to
make the rest of the country believe
that one-third Of the children in the
Chicago schools never saw a hog. This
story will not go down unless the Chi
cago papers make affidavit to it. Why
haven't the Chicago children been taken
TO see the Chicago council2
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
Fergus Falls High.

FERGUS FALLS. Mimi. May 23.-The elev-
enth annual commencement of the Fergus
Falls high school begins tomorrow. when Rev.
George L. Soper, of Alexandria. delivers the
baccalaureate sermon. There are eleven grad
yates, who will receive diplomas Thursday
evening. Rev. George D. Black will deliver
thA commencement addreaa-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
soyyyer-Upham Families Unite.

MADISON, Wis, May 23-The union Of
two of the best known families in Wisconsin
is promised in the engagement just announc-
ed of Phil H. Sawyer, grandson Of ex-
Senator Philetus Sawyer, and Miss Caroline
Upham, youngest daughter Of Gov. Upham.
The future bride is q pretty, spirited girl
Of about twenty. Mr. Sawyer is about twen-
ty-three, junior in the state university,
and ultimate heir to an estate of millions
his grandfather being one Of the richest men
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
NO Extra Session.

MADISON, Wis.,, May 23.-In regard to the
action of the mass meeting in Milwaukee last
night, requesting the governor to call an ex-
ira session Of the legislature for the purpose
of taking some action on the franchises of
the Milwaukee Street Railway company, Gov.
Upham this morning said that all he knew in
regard to the mass meeting was what he had
read in the papers. He added that he did not
think it proper for him to pass upon question
until 1t had been officially presented to him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
Creamery Men Coming.

GRACEVILLE, Mimi, May 23.-About sixty
members of the Graceville Creamery associa-
tion will visit the state experimental farm
next week, leaving here Monday morning. w.
F. O'Neill and representative Of each news
paper will go with the farmers to show them
how to blow out the gas. etc., and will show
them around the different places Of interest,
including Mr.. Hills farm.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
BOYCOTT CONDEMNED.
Said to Have Inaugurated Reign
of Terror.

MILWAUKEE. Wis, May 2S.-The Mer-
chants and Manufacturers association held a
meeting this afternoon, at which it was de-
olared that the street railway strike boycott
had produced reign Of terror unlike any
thing known before In the city's history, and
that method Of forcing settlement Of the
strike was strongly condemned. The associa-
ton called upon all good citizens at once to
cease to use or submit to this Objectionable
weapon. and to exercise their independence as
citizens The mayor was requested to cali the
attention of those responsible for the boycott
to the statute Of the state, which provides a
punishment for this misdemeanor, and the
civil authorities were asked to exercise all
their power for the detection and punishment
.of all persons guilty Of violating the Law,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
L,Anse Permanently wiped Out.

MARQUETTE, Mich, May 23.-There is lit
tie probability that the village Of L'Anse will
recover from the effects Of the fire which two
weeks ago wiped out half the town. Many
business men who sustained loss will not re-
build but the most discouraging fact of all
is the reported intention Of j. B. Smith to re-
move to Detroit. Smiths large mill and
general store was the main enterprise and
dependence of the village, and his decision not
to rebuild leaves little for the future Of
L'Anse.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
Invited to Call.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, May 23.-Hon. Sam
uel Fessenden, a member of the Republican
national committee, and who is friend and
supporter of Thomas B. Reed, has been in
vited to go to Canton and make a "social
calP' on Maj. Mckinley. A dispatch from
Stamford says that Mr.. Fessenden refuses to
confirm or deny the above report
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
Each Get $1,000.

ST. CLOUD. Mimi, May 23.-Hon. Martin
Greedy, postmaster of Kimball, was in the city
today and confirmed the rumor that several
well-known people Of this county were re-
membered in substantial manner in the will
of rich relative who recently died. Josiah
Greedy, of the state Of Maine, who has spent
more or less time In this section Of the coun-
try. died short time ago, and when his will
was probated 1t was learned that he had not
fnrsptten his Minnesota relatives. Martin
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24

preme vice chancellor of the world in the
Pythian order. He did more than any other
man to elevate Pythianism. The money for
the statue will be raised by popular subscrip-
ton. 1t will be of bronze mounted on a
granite pedestal. The great Pythian will be
shown standing in graceful posture, at the
base and upon the steps leading up to it will
be Knight in armor, with bowed head, plac-
ing wreath at the feet of George B. Shaw.
The monument will be placed in one of the
city's parks.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
Valuable Equines E7ectrocuted.

Special 70 the GIobe.
ALBERT LEA, Mimi, May 23.-The six
year-old trotting stallion Gov. Merriam and
the four -year-old gelding Mayor Weaver were
both killed today by the same bolt of light
ming. They were in the stables at the fair
grounds, and were being tracked by C. p.
Rathburn. The former the property of
Wedge, NORM & Rathburn. and valued
at s.. 900, while the latter was owned by d. X.
Stacy, the well known race starter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
sILyERITEs DISSATISFIED.
Reiterated That South Dakota Will
Have q COntesting Delegation.

YANKTON, S. D., May 23.-South Dakota
will have a contesting delegation in the
Democratic national convention. The free sill
yer men had a convention at Aberdeen after
the gold standard men had their innings and
elected full set of delegates to Chicago. For
some reason this suppressed, but dele
gates in attendance declare that nearly 100 of
the 100 delegtes present at the first conven-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
stolen Money Order. Out.

Special to the Globe.
DOWNING, Wis, May 23.-The National ex-
press office at this place was entered by
burglars on the night of the 22d and money
orders numbered 257,S21 to 257,S29 inclusive,
stolen. The company has sent out notices
warning the public from taking any of the
orders.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
NEW KANSAS CYCLONE.
Village of La Fontaine Laid in
Ruins.

NEODESHA, Kan, May ga tornado
passed through the western part of this
county early this morning La Fontaine, a
village of 200 souls. was almost destroyed.
Two business houses, the Missouri Pacific de-
pot and the Christian church were wrecked,
and almost every house in the village was
damaged. A score of farm houses, north east
and west, were. destroyed. Aaron Edwards
a farmer, was fatally injured, and many
others severely hurt. The aggregate loss on
buildings and property is fully $25, ,OOO Hail
and rain accompanied the wind and destroyed
every vestige of vegetation. The damage to
crops Is incalculable. The area of the dam
aged district is about seventy-fve square
miles.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
Postmaster Very short.

BOZEMAN, Mont, May 23.-F. ]. Nesbitt,
late postmaster here, whose term expired
March Is, was arrested last night by Post
cfice Inspector Linn, of Helena, his accounts
being short over $4,000. He had been post
master for the full term of four years. the
shortage beginning three years ago. and being
covered by false reports sent to the depart
ment at Washington. He was one of the
most respected citizens here. honored and
trusted, and deacon in the Presbyterian
4.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
Ex-LegisIator Dead.

ALEXANDRIA, Mimi, May 23.-Hill H.
Wilson, an old resident here and one of the
most popular men in the county, died here
this morning. He was forty-nine years DID,
born in Ireland, and was representative for
Douglas county in the sessions Of 1887 and
1889. OF late years he had been cattle buy
er and shipper to the st. Paul market
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
GEN. FAIRCHILD DEAD.
Ex-COmmander of the G. A. r.. Passed
Away at Madison.

MADISON. Wiss., May 23.-Gen. Lucius
Fairchild, commander-in-c of the Loyal
Legion, and ex-commander of the G. A. R.,
died at $50 tonight at his residence in this
city. Gen. Fairchild has suffered from the
effects of grippe for several weeks. and a
month ago the ailment was complicated by
kidney trouble. Until five days ago it was
thought he would recover. At noon today
there was a change for the worse, and at 4
o'clock he sank into a comatose condition,
and did not regain consciousness. His wife
and daughters were present when the end
came. No arrangements have been consid-
cred for the funeral.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
THE QUEEN Of HAAY

ton and who were dissatisfied assembled In
regular session and elected a permanent or
ganzation and chose the following delegates
to the national convention: s. V. Ross, DR..
Lynch, N P. Potts, ]. B. Barrett, ]. w. Abel
T. w. Taubman. A. w. Mullen. These dele
gates will meet at Huron on June for final
Conference before starting for Chicago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-05-24
Outing of Editors.

ABERDEEN, s. D., May 23.-President
Reeves and Secretary Falladay of the South
Dakota Press association, have just made ar
rangements for the annual summer meeting
and outing of the association at Big Stone
Lake, probably some time in August.