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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18

ne did and that 1 had seen him. He
then took the lemonade into the kitchen
and threw 1T out. I saw him rinse the
glass afterward. He said he would
throw away the doctors medicine also
If wished. ] asked him to let Blanche
see in the trunk, but he would not" The
neon adjournment then followed
BERTHA WILL BE HERE.
When the afternoon session opened
Mrs. Hull resumed the witness stand.
MI. Pierce sought to learn from the
witness where Bertha Mathews is at
present. By various questions he learn
ed that the girl was last at the Hull
home In September last Mr.. Butler
method of cross examination and was
sustained by the court. I'VE don't care
anything about Bertha now said
Judge Egan. but Mr.. Pierce insisted
that ne proposed to prove that Bertha
had been sent away by the state
Don't fret about the girl" said Mr.
Butler, we'll produce her for you when
you want her" And then Mr.. Butler
started to tell where the girl is, but was
not allowed to do SO by the court.
Nevertheless, Mr.. Pierce heard Mr..
Butler say the girl is en- route, and will
be in the city before the week is ended.
The story Of the New York Mutual
insurance policy was then gone over
again. Mrs. Hull said she had urged
her husband to let it lapse because
she did not think their finan-
keeping UP the premiums. Indeed, wit
ness said, there were some overdue
payments on the policy when she
urged him to take this course Mr.
Pierce sought to have Mrs. Hull ac--
knowledge that when she was exam
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
Wiley Pancoast. reprieve until the 18th
day Of November, 1885, and,

Wiley Pancoast, reprieve until the 10Th
day of November, 1896; and.
Whereas, There has personally appeared
before me Hon. William B. Mcconnell, judge
OF the Third judicial district, before whom the
said William Wiley Pancoast was tried. and
by whom the said PancoaSt was sentenced,
and asked for Communication of the sentence
OF death by hanging to Imprisonment In the
North Dakota penitentiary for the period Of
his natural life, and,
Whereas, 1t is stated by Hon. William B.
Mcconnell that his reasons for asking for the
communication OF the sentence pronounced upon
the said Pancoast, in brief, are as follows:
fhat Exhibit c, known as the BLACK Book,
could be so minutely and accurately prepared
before the homicide seems incredible; that the
absence from trial of persons who had been
instrumental in obtaining the confession from
Swidensky, and they not being called to testi-
~, has been by him construed as favorable
70 the said William Wiley Pancoast; that the
noJlVe Ior homicide was not clear; that the
publicity given the case by reason of the
hrst trial operated against the defendant,
ana that certain things occurring during the
trial were prejudicial to the defendant, and
Whereas. as Hon. William B. Mcconnell
presided at the trial at which said William
whey Pancoast was convicted and had op-
portgInity %r for knowing. judging and determin-
ing the statements above set forth, now,
Therefore, l. Roger Allin, governor of the
state of North Dakota by virtue Of the au-
thor1ty and power in me vested, by the con-
sututlon and laws of the state of North
Dakota, do, by these presents, commute the
sentence Of death by hanging pronounced upon
tne SAID William Wiley Pancoast, and Of
which he stands reprieved until the 18th day
OF November, 1896, to Imprisonment in the
North Dakota penitentiary for the term Of
his natural life at hard labor for the reasons
above set forth and do direct you, o. @.
Barnes, sheriff Of the county Of Cass, state
OF North Dakota, charged with the execution
OF the sentence Of the court, to deliver the
said William Wiley Pancoast to the authorl-
ties OF the North Dakota penitentiary to be
Dy them held and restrained of his liberty
during the period Of his natural life and
agreeable to the provisions of law in such
cases, made and provided and such i'm
heretofore pronounced upon the said William
Wiley Pancoast, and further, upon the pres
entation Of this order, which I have exc
ed cuted IN duplicate. the authorities of the
North Dakota penitentiary will receive the
said William Wiley Pancoast agreeable to
the terms of this order ~
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ing Bertha, and she did not know whiel.
one to believe. HuIls first confession
was made in November, 1894 but tn
girl was allowed to remain as a mem
Der Of the household until the following:
summer.
all these months, did your asked MI
Pierce.
Then the insurance papers were
again taken up. The witness said sht
wanted the policy that was on tht
property in favor of the family re
newed and kept alive, and limited thai
she was fearful for her life and TO
that reason was anxious that the polfcs
on her life might lapse.
Did you ever tell him you Wer,
afraid for your life, or hear your hus
band say anything Of the kind, tina
would lead you to think that he woul6s
be better off if you were out Of th
way" demanded Mr.. Pierce
"Bjeck!' said Mr.. Butler.
Sustained responded the court.
Mr.. Pierce insisted that his ques
tioning would lead up to the poini
where he would show that Mrs. HUI
had a disposition to self-administes
poison, and he further intended t.
show where the poison that was founC
on Mr.. Hull the day Of his arrest cam
~ OAAi. 4 VI lAlC1 uAl. Il ASlCc Sdlu Ilt
would show that Mrs. Hull hated he,
husband and that she sought to have
him inundated and took this method
of doing it.
I'VE propose to show that Mrs HUI.
Is abnormally deranged, and inherited
her mental weakness said Mr.. Pierce
QUESTIONS RULED OUT.
The court refused to allow the ques
tien and another objection was noted
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ined by the physician of this insurance
company, there was some talk between
herself and her husband relative to the
mental and physical condition of the
witness mother. This was objected to
by Mr. Butler, and the objection sus-
tanned. Mr.. Pierce persisted, and said
that the court was ruling unfairly to
his client. well, I'll reverse my ruling
If you can show me where there is any
relevancy between Mrs. Hull's mothers
mental condition and the charge con
tanned in the indictment against Mr.
Hull, said Judge Egan.
My own personal self-respect would
not permit me to make such an effort
with all due respect to this court, >
retorted Mr.. Pierce. II take an ex-
ception to the ruling of this court"
Mrs. Hull then said that she had beer
married to the defendant for nearly
fifteen years. That she continued to-
live with him for more than a year
after she learned of his relations with
Bertha Mathews. She became par
tally reconciled to her husband through,
his persistence and insistence, but she
never had full confidence in him again
He had told her two stories concern
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
KENT THANKS GOD
That He Has a Chance to Prove His
Innocence.

Special to the Globe.
FARGO, N. D., Nov. 1.-THE news
OF the communication Of his sentence
was delivered to Kent by Judge Bar
nett one of his attorneys Kent shook
the judge and the newspaper renorters
present heartily by the hand. and said :
Please convey my heartfelt gratitude
to Gov. Allin, say God bless him." He
was next asked If he had ANYTHING
TO say for publication. Kent replied:
les, want you to express the graf
ltude l feel to all the kind friends in
North Dakota, who have done so much
Ior me In my trouble. 1t has given me
another opportunity to vindicate my
seir IN the eyes Of all, and know that
justice and truth must prevail T
want to thank that grand man, Judge
Mcconnell, who, in the pureness of his
heart, and with a feeling such as i'm
oueu the GOOD Samaritan, has brought
his errand Of mercy to a successful ter
mination, and has saved the fair name
OF our state from the stigma of hav-
ing committed a judicial murder. And
M. A. Hildreth, that friend Of friends:
he has his faults, but he has been true
TO me through my two years Of terrible
trouble, and the feeling have for him
cannot be expressed in words
The news Of Judge McConnelPs in
tercession in my behalf was entirely
unexpected, and it almost seemed as
though he was sent by God to save
me from a most ignoble death. I
have feeling Of charity toward all,
and, now that opportunity is offered,
| know that all will come right in the
end. Were it not that I felt that In
time my innocence would be estab-
Hshed 1 would rather thousand times
walk to the slaughter house in the
yard outside, and die instantly, than
rot for the rest of my natural life
among criminals in the state peniten-
t1ary. have never known the feeling
Of physical fear. Through 1t all /
seemed to feel the spiritual presence
Of dead Julia, crying to me 'Myron,
patience, patience, patience When
workmen began the construction Of the
enclosure, and the gallows outside, it
seemed Of no concern to me, I could
hear patience, patience, patience and
it has borne me through 1t ALL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
PETTIGREW's PLOT
To Defeat Kyle Is Developing i'm
South Dakota.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
ABERDEEN. S. D., Nov. 1.-THE
leading Populistst IN this vicinity have
commenced to gather evidence upon
which to base contest of the seats Of
Capt. S. P. Howell. and Hon. Ira Hatch.
Republican members elect to legislature
from Mcpherson and Campbell counties
respectively. They allege ballot box
stuffing on the part of the Republicans
in Eureka, and that certain judge in
one precinct, who.was engaged in mark
ing ballots. for illiterate Russian citi-
zens, voted them solidly against Popu-
list ticket, although many had instruct
ed him mark their ballots otherwise,
Howell had Ill majority, and Hatch
about as many. The contests are
though to be a. part Of Pettigrew's
scheme to seat enough additional silver
members to control the legislative eau
Gus, and thus knock out Senator Kyle.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
SOVEREIGN STAYS IN.
Reelected Master Workman by the
knights of Labor


ROCHESTER, N, Y. Nov. 17.-At today's
session Of the general assembly Of the Knights
of Labor, the principal business was the re-
port of the committee on appeals and griev-
ances on the case Of the Washington Times
and It's editor c. G.. Conn, ex CONGRESSMAN
from the Thirteenth Indiana district. He was
expelled from the order and placed the
unfair list
The principal business this afternoon was
the election OF officers. James r. Sovereign.
present general master workman, was re-
elected without opposition. For the Office of
general worthy foreman there were but two
candidates, Philip L. Anon, master work
man of district 1877, Jersey City, and Thomas
B. Mcclure, Of Amsterdam, n. Y, the lat
ter being elected General Secretary Ire asurer
John w. Hayes, Of New Jersey, was re-elect-
ed without opposition. For the general ex-
ecutive board, consisting of three members,
there were eight nominations. Henry B. Mar
tin, Of Minneapolis at present member of the
board, Andrew Best OF Brooklyn, and Daniel
Brown. of Butte City, Mont, were elected.
1t was voted by the general assembly to
refuse to recognize or sustain organizations
of any men who have taken the places of
men on strikes. This action was taken be-
cause in the past some Of the organizations
have been careless as to who were admitted
to membership.
Daniel Brown of Montana, member of the
new executive board and presidential elector
from Montana on the Bryan Watson ticket,
tonight, In speaking of the reelection of Gen
eral Master Workman Sovereign, said: 81
think by the reelection Of Sovereign at the
present time, the knights of Labor will gain
membership in the West South and East
fully go per cent. in the coming year, due to
the active part Mr.. Sovereign has taken in
the past campaign on the side Of free silver,
and he is certainly one of the ablest labor
leaders we have in the United States"
Mr. Brown also stated that there had been
some talk in an informal way Of introducing
a proposition to the convention, having as its
object the making of Chicago clearing house
for the West and South instead Of having the
business done in New York, as that would
give Wall street to understand that the peo-
pie of the West were determined to do all
that they possibly can to protect their own
interests. He also stated that negotiations
had been started between Southern and
Northwestern interests for the purpose of
constructing railroad line from Montana to
New Orleans throughout the agricultural belt
with the view of diverting the large ship
ments of wheat and other products from
their present channel to New Orleans
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
TRAGIC STORY CLOSED.
ScOtt-DawsOn Episode Ends With
Wedding Bells.

DEs MONIES. TO-. Nov. 17.-Clara
Dawson Scott, the widow Of Walter
Scott, has married Willard Mckay.
Dec. "a last, the girl, now nineteen
years of age, was married to Walter
Scott, after a romantic courtship. Her
father refused to allow the marriage.
and twice had the girl sent to insane
asylums, and once to a convent to pre-
vent the marriage Finally the couple
eloped and married After the cere-
mony, Scott went to Dawson to tell
him Of the marriage and get some prop
erty belonging to the girl. The father
shot him dead, and is now serving a
ten year sentence in the penitentiary.
The young widow made her home with
Scott's parents, never having spoken
to her own parents since the tragedy.
Willard Mckay had been Scotts init
mate friend, and had helped them in
their elopement. He continued a friend
of the widow and the marriage is the
conclusion of the romance The couple
will go at once to Canada, where Nc
Kay's family lives, and where they win
make their home.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
Disgusted Woodsmen,

Special to the Globe
DULUTH, Minn., Nov. 17.-Fifteen disgust
ed woodsmen focked into Duluth lawyers
ONCE this morning. They had worked one
month in the woods for a certain lumber
firm and when they settled up SO was de-
Quoted in railroad fare and $150 for hospital
dues from each mans time. Each had com
ing S3.75 and to represent 1t they had time
checks for that amount payable April 21 at
Minneapolis.
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Recount at Duluth.
Special to the Globe

Special to the Globe.
DULUTH, Minn, Nov 17.-Today the com
mission appointed to recount the water bal
lots was at work on the Second ward. In
the First ward enough ballots with "Yes"
crossed on both the propositions to build and
to buy had been found to overcome major
the face OF the returns, In case the judges of
the district hold IN accordance with CITY At
torney Benham's opinion as to the meaning
OF the supreme courts decision In the case
Of Truelsen against the city. It is not deemed
probable that the recount will be completed
before Saturday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
HARRIED TO TEARS
SENSATIONAL SCENE IN THE HULL
CASE WHILE BLANCHE TIES
TIFIED.
MRS. HULL CR0SS-ExAMINED.
ATTORNEY PIERCE UNABLE To
GET IN THE QUESTIONS HE
DESIRED.
HE THREATENED TO WITHDRAW.
Some TiIts Between the Court and
the Defendants AttOrney-State
About Ready to Rest.

Two episodes, trivial in themselves,
relieved the monotony Of the proceed
ings in the Hull case. on trial before
Judge Egan, yesterday. Both were
brought about by Attorney Pierce for
the defense. The first occurred In the
forenoon, when the attorney, inceneed
at the rulings Of the court. threatened
to withdraw from the case, and the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
OVER EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND
The Popular Plurality Given to Mai.
Mckinley

AS the official figures come in, Mr..
McKinley's popular plurality goes
down. Some Of the silver states gave
Mr.. Bryan much larger pluralities than
We're expected, as for instance Colo
rado gave him 129O95. and Utah 81, 1850.
The Mckinley plurality is therefore
the morning after election, to a little
more than 100000. The best figures at
hand show that Mckinley carried %
states, with 272 electoral votes. and
Bryan % states, with ITS electoral
votes, and that the pluralities In the
various states were about as follows:
C%o+a
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
Court at Brainerd.

Special to the Globe
BRAINERD, Minn., Nov. 17.-District court
convened here yesterday with Judge Holland
presiding. The grand jury has returned In
dictments as follows: Martin johnson, fors-
cry second degree, two indictments; Charles
Slemmer, grand larceny second degree, plead
ed guilty; David Delony, escaping an officer;
H. M. Demars, receiving stolen property. The
case of John Paul against the Northern Pa
cif1c was on trial today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
Society Wedding at winona.

Special to the Globe.
WINONA, Mimi, Nov. ia society mar
riage occurred In Winona this evening, when
Miss Ethel Douglas became the wife of
James K. Simpson, of Hon. Thomas Slmp-
son. The ceremony was performed before g.
number of friends at the brides residence
~ was followed by wedding supper. The
house was beautifully decorated. The coupIe
Will continue to reside in this city the groom
holding responsible position with the Laird
Norton Lumber company
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
Northwest Pensions,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Northwestern pom
slons were granted yesterday as follows:
Minnesota - Additional: Joseph Foster
Winnebago. Restoration and increase: Franz
j. Pohl dead. Fort Smelling. Increase: Isaac
Odekirk, Rochester.
South Dakota-Original: Charles NJ Cherry,
White.
Iowa-0riginal: George Metcalf dead.
Council Bluffs Widows: Helen E. Metcalf.
Council Bluffs. Reissue: Mary Waters.
Washington.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
Blaze at Luverne.

Special 10 the Globe.
LUVERNE, Mimi, Nov. 17-Fire was dis
covered in the MssmaR feed stables this
morning at $3.50 o'clock, and the stables were
completely destroyed. Two horses belonging
to Will Strever, of Beaver Greek, perished
in the flames. The origin of the fire is a
mystery, though it is believed by many to be
the work of incendiaries. There was a small
insurance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
May Manufacture woolens.

Special to the Globe.
.hOCHESTER, Mimi, Nov. 17.-C. T. Booth,
Of Chatleld, was in the city last evening to
meet with the board of trade and see what
could be done in regard to establishing
Woolen mill here. Mr.. Booth formerly ran
mill In Chatfield, but had the misfortune
to have 1t destroyed by fire some time ago.
he stated that ST. Paul and Minneapolis mer-
cnants and Marshall, Field & Co., Chicago
nad patronized his mill at Chatfield and were
anxious to use his goods again If he sue
ceeded in starting another mill committee
OF prominent business men was appointed to
look the matter up and report on Friday
evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
Stolen Horses Recovered.

Special to the Globe.
ROCHESTER, Mimi, Nov 17-R A. Perry
stolen about two weeks ago, got track of
them at Pine Springs, 10. Frank Atwood
the thief, drove up to the depot at the above
place, and, jumping out of the rig, took
the train that was waiting. The horses be-
came frightened at the train and ran away
demolishing the buggy
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
BULLETIN OF
THE ST. PRUI GLOBE.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1s, 1896.
Weather for Today
SHOWS Variable Winds.

PAGE L.
Kent's Sentence Is COMMITTED.
Kelly Is Now on Trial.
Evidence in the Hull Case.
Reed Fails to Arrive In Duluth.
PAGE z.
Fireman's Sudden Disappearance.
Sparring Over Street Car Loops
Kingsley May Retire Soon.
PAGE 3.
Two Banks to Consolidate.
Few Bills by the Grand Jury.
Tams Bixby Visits Mr.. Mckinley.
Editorial.
Corrections and Charities Meeting.
New York Chamber Annual.
PAGE 6.
Star Pointer Beats Joe Patchen.
Report of FOrtif1catiOns Board.
Storm Along the Pacific.
A Claim Made to ST. Paul.
PAGE @.
Agents to Recheck Rates.
w. c. L. L. Chooses Officers.
PAGE z.
Bar silver, SO 1-Sc.
Cash Wheat In Chicago, 20 3-Sc.
Stocks Weak; Trivial Changes.
Wants of the People.
PAGE g.
Talk With the Politicians
Social News of ST. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
District Convention,

Special to the Globe.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. Nov. 1.-THE third
annual convention OF the W.. G. T. u for the
seventh district is now in session in this
city. A large delegation is in attendance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
Leckenby win Appeal.

Special to the Globe.
ALBERT LEA, Mimi, Nov. 17.-In the JUS
tiee court today, James Leckenby was found
guilty of striking Mrs. Bertha Bergman, a
woman aged "a years. She is very feeble and
claims the defendant struck her three times
In the face, but no marks of violence were
found Leckenby declares his Innocence and
will take an appeal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
Eau Claire Franchise Sold.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Nov. 1.-THE property
and franchise of the Eau Claire Street Rail-
way, Light & Power company was sold today
at receivers sale. The purchaser was E. A..
Hoyer, of Portland representing bondholders,
for $40, 600. The plant will be reconstructed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
TOM REED DELAYED.
There Will BE No Formal Reception
at Duluth.

Special to the Globe.
DULUTH, Mimi, Nov. 17.-Thomas
y. Reed, OF Maine, who was expected
to arrive in Duluth Monday morning.
has been delayed by storms and will
not arrive here until TAO tomorrow
morning. An elaborate programme Of
reception had been made up, but the
car te1egraphed that he did not desire
formal reception and the entertain
ment will consist merely of drives
ABOUT the city and an informal time at
the Spalding. Mr.. Reed and party will
leave during the afternoon for Chicago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
KELLrHAN CASE CONTINUED.
Sherburne Murderer VIII Not Be
Tried Until February.

PARAMOUNT, Mimi, Nov. 17.-Lewis
Kellihan, the Sherburne bank robber
and murderer, today pleaded not guilty
to the Indictment for murder in the
first degree. On motion of Kellihan's
attorneys and by consent of the county
attorney, the case has been continued
until Feb 16 1897
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
His Notes stolen.

Special 70 the Globe.
EAU CLAIRE, Nov. 17.-John Young, a
farmer of the town of Wheaton, was robbed Of
$3.50 in notes which he had hidden in an old
iron tea kettle in his granary. The theft
was not discovered until yesterday, when
one of the notes came due.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18

NEW YORK-Arrived: New York, South
ampton Mobile, London Kaiser Wilhelm,
Genoa.
GLASGOW-Arrived: Siberian, New York.
QUEENSTOWN-Arriv Waesland Phil
adelphia, for Liverpool.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
Assignment at Aberdeen.

Special to the Globe.
Carter, a leading druggist, gave a bill of
sale Of his entire stock today, to George H.
Wells, his clerk.
F. N. Clough, a weIl-known farmer of
Southern Brown county. died at the hospital
in this city today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18

cies here are all "torn up over the rebellion
Oh the Methodists and the war has culminat-
ca IN a large majority organizing a Presby-
ter1an church and purchasing the Methodist
cnurch property. 1t was one Of the most
sudden changes of faith on record, and seems
70 snow plainly that arbitrary rulings will
not be tolerated in this part Of the world.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18
burglars Taken In.

Spec1eI to the Globe.
DETROIT, Minn,s Nov. E,-Policeman Will
lam Brooks arrested two strangers about /
o'clock this morning who were attempting
to force an entrance to the jewelry store
of WI. Flack. They gave their names as
Charles Hastings and John Wilson.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-18

Somebody has started a fake fac
tory right under the walls Of the Vati-
can. The news comes straight from
the pope that the stories about Arch
bishop Ireland are pure inventions"