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Phoenix weekly herald., 1897-08-26

THE ooroner's jury exonersted the farmers who killed the zesoal that as- saulted Mrs. FeusBe in 6 Chicago sub urb It was clearly shown that he wae given ga opportunity to surrender but returned the compliment with fusiIade of bullets. I5i is also believed be is 8 notorious crook snd partner of two thieves nov iu custody.
Phoenix weekly herald., 1897-08-26

DEMOCRATIC ault-fiDders continue to reiterste the stateuentthat protective tariff breeds trusts. Yet every man familiar with the history of affairs in she past few years knows thet she trusts never f1ouFished as they did under the Wilson law, now happily wiped from the statute books of the country,
Phoenix weekly herald., 1897-08-26

very soon .
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-24

Dr. King of Hanson came forward with
the oil to pour on the troubled waters
in the way of motion to name another
conference committee and see If some
thing couldn't he done to effect fusion.
The populists seemed anxious and will
ing to fuse If the democrats would only
come their way. The new committee
was appointed and the democrats
hustled into session and named new
committee. They went into session at
$50 and after discussing the situation
for over two hours they disagreed on
everything and went back to their
conventions to so report.
The democrats got together about IL
o'clock and after bearing Mr., Wick
hem's report the convention placed in
nomination as candidate for judge of
the fourth circuit H. F. Fellows of Au-
rora county, who accepted the honor,
declaring he would rather go down to
defeat as the democratic candidate
than to be successful with the populist
support. Before the democrats ad-
journed resolutions endorsing the
Chicago platform and Mr.. Bryan we're
adopted.
Meanwhile the populists assembled at
the court house and listened to their
committees report, which was very
much the same rs the democrats made
to their convention. F. M. Goodykoontz
was then made the unanimous choice of
the convention for the judgeship. At
nearly the hour of midnight the con-
ventions adjourned.
After the smoke of battle had cleared
away this morning little groups of
populists were gathered at various
places discussing the lost opportunity.
The democrats declared they were go
ing to work for the election Of Mr..
Fellows until the polls closed and that
they would give Smith and Goody-
koontz as hard fight as they could
put up.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-24
THEY COULD
NOT MAKE 1T
The PopuliStS and Democrats Failed to
Ride in the Same Band Wagon and
They Will Travel Alone.
State Juvenile Band Received the New
Uniforms Monday for Their Engage
ment With the State Fair.
1T WAS A QUIET ONE
Election Day Tuesday Was Marked by a
Light Yote.-Wm. Koch and Jos.
Mclaughlin We're Victorious.
THEY FAILED TO FUSE.

The Popultsts and Democrats Will Travel
in Separate Paths b GREATER.
Well, the populist and democratic
conventions have adjourned, the culmiI-
atipg events having been reached near
to the hour of midnight before the sit
uation was Strengthened around and as
result there will be three tickets in
the field for the position OF Judge of the
fourth judicial circuit. 81. F. Fellows
of Plankinton, Aurora county, was
nominated by the democratic conven-
tion and F. M. Goodykoontz of this city
was made the nominee of the populists
convention. These conclusions were
not reached, however, with the ease as
would be inferred from the bare state
ment OF the facts, and this result was
brought about only after committees
from each convention had spent half OF
the afternoon and the entire evening in
endeavoring to get together on fus'
ion deal,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-24
Was a Quiet Election Day.

An election was held Tuesday to sup
ply vacancies on the city council from
the First and Second wards. In the
First W. B. Broad bent and VIM. Koch
were the candidates, and up to noon
light vote was polled, but in the after
noon the contest became alittle warmer
and some exertion was made to get out
the voters. j. G. Purdy was voted for
by the prohibition element and re-
ceived IA votes. 1t was not generally
known that he was candidate. The
polls closed at o'clock with the follow
ing result: Broadbent, 25; Koch, Is.
Jos. McLaug him had no opposition in
the Second ward and he secured 81
votes.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-24

for them moneys that they can just
as we'll collect for themselves. There
does not seem to be a pecessity for q
suit OF that kind to establish the tact
of the peculiar methods pursued by
Anderson, because, as I understand
the matter, Anderson admits the truth
of all the charges that have been made
against him. So far as criminal pro-
ceedings would be concerned, | do not
know Of any charge made against An
dereon of misconduct that would be
within the jurisd iction OF any court
within this state, because our courts
do not have jurisdiction even over its
own citizens as regards any crimes they
might commit in other slater. How
ever, I'm open to conviction on all
these questions. and whenever it shall
be made to appear clear that it is my
duty to begin suit against anyone con-
nected with this insurance business it
will not be found that 1 will ehirk my
duty"
It is understood at Pierre that both
ex-Auditor Nipple and Auditor May
hew will begin proceedings against the
public examiner for criminal libel.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-24
just About what Happened.

Passing over the preliminary pro-
ceedings of the convention in which
the populists were interested and which
consisted of appointing the usual COM
mittees and listening to the resolutions
read, which advocated the free coinage
of silver, denounced government by in
junction, etc., etc., we will come down
to the nomination. When Chairman
Bronson appointed the committee OF
five to meet the democrats Aurora
county made a great howl because,
having candidate, no delegate was
put on. Depew assumed the leadership
for Mr.. Fellows and stated that his
delegation had been ignored from
all the committees and he did not
propose to be ignored any longer; that
if Dawson county was to be represent
ed then Aurora county was not to be
ignored; Mr.. Depew declared that he
did not propose to be bull dozed in
populist convention and expressed him
self pretty freely with the manner in
which the convention was being con-
Quoted. Chairman Bronson studied
the matter over and finally, probably
for harmony and probably through de-
sign, appointed Depew on the confer
ence committee. With FIVE democrats
and Depew Mr.. Fellows had an easy
victory and after discussing the situa-
tion for over two hours the committee
made report recommending, in the
interest of harmony, that Mr.. Fellows
be declared the nominee of both con-
ventions. This was entirely satisfac-
tory to the democrats but the populists
saw the chances for an endorsement of
ing away. A motion was made to re-
iect the report, which was amended by
motion to accept, but in the discuss
ion which followed some of the dele
gates got tangled up and to straighter
| things out McManus of Hanson made {
substitute motion to all pending one
, that the report be adopted, and he ex
' pressed himself in favor of the fusiol
deal, believing that the democrats ha'
: contributed wholly to the success of th
!: state ticket and were Untitled to mucl
!; consideration. Stewart, of Brule, wa
!, also willing to be swallowed in fusio
}, and expressed himself in vigorous lar
d guage that he would rather elect Fe
Il lows than the republican nominee.
remained for Emmett Dowdell to arous
the convention to its sense OF duty b
declaring the democrats had no rigl
e or prestige to dictate the nominee
). the convention. Mr.. Dowdell was SOL
Of here, it is stated, as an emissary of II
ar state administration in the interest
Of Goodykoontz and he worked tooth ar
t. toe nail to accomplish the desired r
30 suit. Mr.. Martin, of Miner, assiste
m Dowdell in his fight for populist nor
in inee. When the vste was taken on tt
lg substitute motion there was lars
IN majority against the adoption of the r
port, the vote standing Il to
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-24
Reception For the Little Folks.

A very delightful reception was held
at the RI palace Saturday afternoon
and was given by the Episcopal Sunday
ocnool to which the little folks of the
city were invited to pay their respects
to Genevive, the qneen. This person
age was impersonated by Geanette
Smith, aud the little lady presented q
handsome picture dressed in her rich
robes and decked with brilliant dia-
monds. AS the little folks arrived
they were presented to the queen, to
whom they paid homage and then were
served with refreshments. 1t was a
very pretty little affair and was greatly
enjoyed by the little guests.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-24
DIED FROM APOPLEXY.
Mrs. Alber. Baker, an Aged Lady, Died
Very Suddenly Friday Night.

Mrs. Albert Baker, an Aged Lady, Died
Very Suddenly Friday Night.
Mrs. Albert Barker died at the home
of her son on west First street Friday
evening about IL o'clock, the cause said
to be apoplexy, aged 68 years. The
deceased moved here with her SOD, B.
G. Barker, early in the week, from
Letcher, and occupied the Free Shultis
house and was going to make her home
with them IN the future. In conversa-
ton with Mrs. B. G.. Barker she stated
that her mother had felt we'll during
the day, though somewhat tired from
arranging the household goods. Mrs.
Barker said she retired about 1890
o'clock and the mother continued to
arrange few things. She fell into a
doze and soon after was awakened by
the sound of something falling. She
went into the other room and found the
mother lying dead on the floor. She
summoned help at once but nothing
could be done. The deceased was not a
strong, healthy woman, having been
very i'll with the dropsy three years
ago and year later had an attack Of
paralyis. The husband of the deceased
was at Letcher and he came dowr
Saturday morning. The remains were
taken to that place, on the Milwaukee
train that afternoon. whore the family
has lived for the past ten years, fol
| interment.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-24
Gold Medal Contest.

The following named contestants will
compete for the gold medal of the Suf-
frage association at the court house,
Monday evening, Sept. 81: Mrs. Mary
]. Bailey, Hudson; Wellington Johnson,
Scotland; Joanna Miller Brooks, Run
ming Water; Nellie Hurst, Canova:
Mrs. Della Robinson King, Scotland:
Mrs. Brink, Meckling; Hannah O'Shea
Running Water; Mrs. Marie Stone
Scotland. Mrs. Dollard of Scotland
will sing solo and local talent will
also assist. Tickets 10 and Is cents.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-24
THE NEW UNIFORMS ARRIVE.
And the Juvenile Band Contains q Happy
Lot of Boys in Consequence.

And the Juvenile Band Contains Happy
Lot of Boys in Consequence.
Monday evening the new uniforms
for the State Juvenile band arrived via
the American Express Co.'S, route.
The uniforms are rich in color and
rich in trimming and the boys will un-
doubtedly present most attractive
appearance in them. The suits are
made of green cloth, trimmed on the
sleeves with red cloth and lavish use
of gold braid makes them look hand
some. The caps are neat and pretty
and are provided with lamp for parade
purposes after dark The band lacks
$50 to pay for their uniforms and to
raise this amount Manager Rathbun
has decided TO give two street concerts,
the first to occur Friday afternoon
from to 6 p. NJ, and the second from
s to o'clock that evening, giving the
people an opportunity to see the uni
forms in daylight and darkness. Dur
ing the concerts the band will take up
a collection and it is to be hoped that
every person who attends will bring
along a good sum to contribute toward
the cause,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-24
Railroad Off cials in Town.

Roswell Miller, president OF the
Chicago, Milwaukee g. ST. Paul Ry.,
A. j. Earling, general manager, of
Chicago, Frank S. Bond, S. Spencer
and Geo. VanSantwood, directors, of
New York, Supt. Cosgrave and Supt.
Beardsley arrived in the city at 6:3O
Monday evening on special train from
the south. They spent the night in
the city and went east Tuesday morning
att. They were out on al inspection
tour of the road.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-24
THE UNIVERSITY GATHERING

An Opportunity Given for the Students to
Become Better Acquainted.
An informal reception to the Un:ver-
sity students was given by the Epworth
League last evening at the Metho-
dist church. Over 100 we've present.
The pastor of the church gave short
address of welcome after which dainty
refreshments were served in the church
parlors. The evening was happily
spent in making new acquaintance and
renewing old ones. Great credit is due
Miss Meyer, president of the League,
and Miss Huyck, who is at the head ol
the social department, for the pleasures
derived from the gathering.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-24

The Popultsts and Democrats Will Travel
in Separate Paths b Hereafter
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-20
WA1ToN,s Ex-sTEWABD ARRESTED.
Tho PlunGer Accuses Him OF Writing DerAua.
tory Letters.

The PiunGer Accuses Him OF Writing DefAua-
tory Letters.
Francis T. Walton. proprietor of the Brighton
Beach Hotel, who earned the title of "Plunger"
because Of his heavy betting at the race track,
was complainant in tho Yorkville Court yester-
day against his former steward, John G.. Hall.
The prisoner was steward of the Brighton
Beach Hotel up to a month ago. when he was
discharged. Mr.. Walton alleged that. after his
discharge. Hall wrote letters to various business
men rejecting on his former employers integ.
rity. One of these letters was written on July
"a to Long & Co. Of 80 Moore street. and, in
consequence. the firm refused to have further
dealings with the complainant.
Magistrate Crane held Hall in $500 bail for
examination on Aug. &c. Hall. who Is 80 years
old and lives at $3.50 West Thirty-tifth street,
made the following statement:
Mr.. Walton's credit was virtually estab-
lished by the fact that ! was with him. only
warned my people that I was no longer connect
ed as steward Of the hotel. and notified thent to
collect their money. | established Walton in
the Brighton Beach Hotel through Acker, Mer-
rail- & Condit, c%onsiRnIng, not selling, $1,000
ton that 1 should be steward OF the house."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-20
sMEDBERa COMPRISES BURGLARY.
Fart or tho Jeweiry stolen from n. w. Mar
shnlI Pound ut smedberE's Uncle,s once.

Part or tho Joweiry stolen from n. W.. Mar
shall Found ut smedberE'n Unclo's nice.
PLAINFIELD, ". j., Aug. 19.-John Duncan
Smedberg, who has been under arrest charged
with entering and robbing Harry w. Marshall's
house. on East Fifth street. on the night Of June
80. has made a confession, in which he admits
that he committed tho burglary. All the stolen
property except a Knight Templar's charm.
valued at 5000. has been recovered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall were out bicycle riding
in the evening OF Juno 80. During their alb
sence their house was entered and jewelry
valued at $500 was stolen. Smedberg. who
boarded at the house where Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
shall took their meals. was suspected and a war
rant for his arrest was sworn out.
On Aug. 3 Smedberg was arraigned before
Justice OF the Peace Nash and was identified by
Michael J. O'Brien, q clerk employed by NJ. &
L. Brookheimer pawn brokers at 2l0 Third
avenue, New York, as a man who had pawned a
diamond ring, a gold watch and a revolver on
July IL.
SmcdberR protested his innocence. F. W.
Stack had a talk with Mrs. Smedberg and OBJ,
tained evidence which caused Smedberg to con-
fess. Smedberg said that part of the jewelry
was at the office Of his uncle. Adolph Smedherg
OF so Wall street, and part at tho office OF Ben
jamin Patterson, a lawyer OF 234. Broadway,
New York. Stack went TO the two addresses end
found tho jewelry. Smedberg said he had
thrown the charm into the North River because
OF the danger OF disposing OF 1t.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-20
WORN ON THE WILSON MURDER.
Philadelphia Police Active in the Case-The
Librarian's Will Found.

Philadelphia Police Active in the Case-Tho
Librnrian's Will Found.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1e.-During q further
search to-day Of the building in which Librarian
William G. Wilson was killed Monday night, a
will was found in a private desk. Mayor War
wick was present and the document was given
to him. The Mayor placed Il it In the possession
OF Director of Public Safety Ritter. and nothing
OF its contents was disclosed. Tho director an
nounced that O trust company in this city was
the executor. From the name OF alawyer associ-
ated with the instrument. it is inferred that the
executor Is the Provident Life Insurance and
Trust Company. Tho ~legatees named are
thought to be relatives.
A newspaper office received an anonymous
communication tonight from a writer who said
he had made an offer 70 tho police authorities to
turn States evidence and reveal the perpetrator
Of the crime on condition that the informant
might claim tho reward. The police protested
to have no knowledge OF II. The note was writ
ten on a letter head Of the Hotel Walton, ap.
parcntly In a disguised hand.
Director Ritter spent last night In a hack with
a policeman and n woman who informed the
police that a mulatto had confessed to her that
he had murdered Wilson. The effort to find the
man was %fruitless. but 1t Is believed the de-
~tectives arc still looking for him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-20
rn1Er DRANK LAUDAvUM.
Found II en- Mr.. waIsh's Kitchen Table apd
Thought u was whtsLey.

YoNKERs. Aug. 19.-Thioves entered the homo
OF Water Commissioner Michael Walsh, at III
Pallsade avenue. last night, and 1t is believed
that one OF the gang is either dead or dying from
the effects Of laudanum. which he drank by mis-
take. The thieves got away with nearly oil Of
walsh's silvorware, some money, q quantity OF
clothing, and a horse and buggy. The horse and
wagon were found in the woods at 1875 street
and Central avenue this afternoon by ono of tho
mounted policemen of the Thirty first New York
precinct.
shortly after 3 o'clock in tho morning Mrs.
Herbert. who Is a sister-in.lNw to Commissioner
Walsh. heard footsteps on the ground floor of
the house and the rumbling OF wagon wheels In
the roadway. She thought 1t was the milkman,
and said nothing OF 1t until the family found the
kitchen window open and a pane of glass broken
MIR. Walsh, on going to his stable, found that
his horse and buggy were gone, While tho
Welshs were discussing The situation some one
been left on the kitchen table in the evening
was half empty and uncorked. The police wore
informed, and dispatches were sent to the police
Of nearby towns. The ioea, Poice discovered
torated on the floor. IL wns evident that the
thief had mistaken the poison for whiskey.
At 3 o'clock word WAS received that a horse
YEA Wash ThS 8 rig f Sad Soen found sne @ at wa stro ct and and
Central avenue. Police Captain Mclaughlin
and Mr.. Walsh went to Kingsbridge and MIR.
Walsh identified the rig as his.
burglar. as 1t was believed that the man who
drank tho laudanum had either died or was so
affected that his companions had abandoned
him IN the woods to avoid attention Az OF tho
hospitals from YonkcrS to New York were
visited, but no patient OF tho Kind tho police
were looking for was found.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-20
MRS. MUaFORD's VIII.
She Makes . Discrfmination In Favor OF
Arthur Hill.

She Makes q DISCRIMINATION In Favor or
Arthur Hill.
Mrs. Marie Helene Sophie Mugford. tho wife
of Henry L Mugford. died in Brooklyn on Aug.
Is, and her will. which was executed on Aug. g,
was offered for probate yesterday. Charles
Andersen and Address Andersen. brothers OF
the testatrix, each received 81, and two sisters
get 50. The real estate and personal property,
valued at $12, 900 and $1,000. are thus disposed
Of:
desire that tho residence. 1888 Pacific street. also
the three.story house, 29o Smith street. in the city Of
Brooklyn: and all other real as well as personal prop
erty. bedding. linen, silverware. money In bank.
pictures. Eolian organ. diamonds. furniture. where
aoever situated. / devise and bequeath to my friend.
Arthur Hill Of Brooklyn. N. Y, absolutely and for
ever. ! have no debtB.
Arthur Hill Is also made sole executor. Tho
Mugfords were both aged and had each had a
previous matrimonial experience. when they
quarrelled during the honeymoon, and their
varied and picturesque s9uabbles were con.
stantly figuring In the courtA- II was only in
May last that Mrs. MuRford was convicted OF
malicious mischief for wrecking her stepdaugh-
ter's carpets and furniture and had to pay a fine
OF $3.50. Arthur Hill, who gots all Mrs. Mug
ford's estate, did not appear In evidence at any
of the court proceedings.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-20
LIKE EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS
LIGHTNING EIPLODES DYNAMITE
IN PORT COLBoRNE, CANADA.

The Shocks Felt More Than Twenty MILES
Away. and People on both sides or Lake
Erie Thought II was nm Earthaunke-Bur-
faio ana All the NeiEhborlnE Towns shnken'
BUFFALO, Aug, le.-Lightning exploded half q
ton Of dynamite and 1900 pounds Of powder in
John Reeb's magazine near Port Colborne, Cam
ado n. ZOO o,o,ool ri, r,or,ino po,h si5o. 80
80, - NV
the lake experienced tho sensation OF an Garth
quake. The dull roar reached Buffalo, fifteen
muoa across the lake. Tho sbook ratified The win.
N" n nH
dows ana reused a good part OF the people. Des-
patches announcing an earthquake came In
,ror, ali ,ho ,o;,hbor,,r tovr. The ,,.,th.-
iIon " - Oo"n "o"V"or
department tried In vain 10 account Tor IL or TO
trace Il, II was noon before Port CoIborne
voto M ,nd odvi..d tho ,yordorino neon,o th;.
woke up ana auVisoo tne "onuorinR peopio tniS
side OF the lake OF tho explosion.
The magazine waa about a mile and a half
-. o., Cs,.a-.. "a 80 to.Ida -.
wesIot ror' Ooiootne' u $1,000 pcSlue . Riass
factory, which had boon closed two months, and
beside tho factory stood q limekiln. The only
norsor ,wt,hIn a Ill % ~. nI.o. vo,a wa,oh-
poioon IN "iie y, pi"oo . W
man, who was In tho limekiln when the maya
zine WAS struck. Hundreds of tons OF stone and
cot, 80. to...a It, ~. IL Th. .,a..,.a
o"ith "elo Oooeou inV" 'no air' Ano Ria"s Lao-
tory, a frame building. was demolished. The
Nmekiln wan mt hurt. althonoh the watchman