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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
WILLING TO ACCEPT.
Secretary Long Talked OF as Re-
publican Candidate for the
Vice Presidency.

Washington. April 16-Referring to
the use Of his name in connection with
the vice presidential nomination, Sec
rotary Long is understood to have in
formed number of his friends that
if the nomination were rendered to
him he would accept it. He told them
that the honor was of such charac-
ter that no man could well refuse to
accept it. and expressed his high ap-
probation of the compliment implied
in the manner in which his name has
already been brought forward in that
connection.
Secretary Longs implied willingness
to accept the republican nomination
for the vice presidency, as inferred
from the statements made by him on
that subject Saturday, is matter Of
general comment in Washington. It
has set the republican slate makers to
thinking, and for the time being has
seriously upset the calculations Of
those who believed that the honor
would go to one of half dozen others
mentioned for the vice presidency.
Secretary Long was called on bv a
number OF persons durin the day, and
was importuned for an exact state
ment OF his attitude on the question.
He seemed disinclined to enter into any
general discussion of the matter, how
ever, preferring to let it rest with what
ne has already said on the subject, be.
lieving that the vice presidency is an
honor of such a character that no man
could well refuse to accept it. The Sec
Rotary, however, is not an avowed can
didate seeking the place. but the belief
is general that if the nomination is Of
fered to him he will accept.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
OHIO LEGISLATURE.
The Body Is Ready for Final Adjourn
ment-Little Hope for Centen-
NAL Appropriation.

Columbus, o., April 16.-The legisla-
ture adjourns sine die at noon to-day.
The past week has been perfect orgie
of legislation, all records having been
broken in number of laws enacted
None of the antitrust bills have be-
come laws. The Price bill, requiring
all domestic and foreign corporations
to make annual reports to the secre-
tary of state passed the house, but the
senate has not acted upon it. A final
effort will be made to break the dead
lock on the appropriation for the Ohio
centennial, but there is little hope that
it will succeed.
Columbus, O., April 16.-Two bills OF
interest to labor were made laws by
the action of the senate Saturday
night. One of them provides that eight
hours shall constitute a days work
for all men employed on public works
of the state. The other requires that
all workingmen shall be given two
hours respite from their labor on cleo
ton days.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
COLE PLEADS GUILTY.
Former President of Globe National
of Boston to Go to Prison-Sen-
tence Not Yet Pronounced.

Boston, April 16.-Charles H. Cole,
former president of the Globe national
bank, under Indictment for embezzle-
ment and misapplication of the funds
of the bank, pleaded guilty Saturday
in the United States district court.
Sentence will be pronounced later. On
motion of District Attorney Boyd D.
Jones, Coles bail was increased from
$4,000 to $4,000. The specific counts
of the Indictment to which Cole plead
ed guilty are three. to which eXcep-
lions had been taken. The exceptions
were overruled by the district court
and the United States court of ap-
peals.
There are Is counts in the indictments
found against Cole. alleging the embezzle-
ment and misapplication of funds of the
bank aggregating 100000 OF the three
counts to which he pleaded guilty to-day
the fifth alleges the misapplication on
June 3. 1899, of $4,000: the sixteenth al
leges false entry July IA, 1899, of Sill, 563 81
In the account of demand loans; the
nineteenth alleges false entry on August
H. 1859, OF sl26, 40l to the account of bonds
and stocks In paying teller's books. Cole S
arrest last January followed the closing
of the Globe national bank by order of
the comptroller of the currency in De-
cember. Cole resigned as president of
the bank in November by request of the
directors. After leaving the bank he
went to California with his family. When
Cole resigned, on demand of the direct
ors, he assumed personally loans aggre-
eating a large sum, which he had made
as president of the bank. In examining
the accounts of the bank after it had
been closed Receiver Wing discovered
evidences of methods which led him to
take action toward bringing about the
arrest of the former president. Secret
service agents located Cole in Los An
geles, Cal. At the proper time Cole was
made acquainted with the situation and
expressed a willingness to return to Bos-
ton and face any charges which might
be made against 'him.]
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
ALL WANT, MORE PAY
How Government Clerks WORRY the
Life Out of Congressman.
minnesota Statesman Tells the Story
or His Trials and Tribulations
Private John Allen on
Salary Grabbing.
Especial Washington letter.

90 o 9S!GREssM.lA FLETCHER, of
~ minneapolis. Familiarity known
oy his thousands of friends as
uncle Loren," is one of the most
Kindly disposed men in the congress,
but even his temper is sometimes ruff
hed by unreasoning demands upon
ms time and influence by those who
seek self-interest most persistently.
1T Is always a pleasure to me-" he
says TO help get employment for
those who desire to work, and I have
often given employment in my own
business to worthy ones out of work.
Those who seek employment in the
government offices, however, ere en-
ceedingly unreasonable. They know
that the civil service law exists, and
that it must be obeyed, as all laws are
obeyed. Nevertheless. there are peo-
pie who will not believe a congress-
man when he says that he cannot get
employment for them, outside of the
civil service rules and classification.
No, congressman doesn't like to be
called liar any more than any other
man likes it. 1t naturally ruffles me
when I am told, or see it intimated
by word or deed, that my word is
doubted, after I have made an honest
effort to try to find employment for
an offceseeker.
"Then there is another thing viii CHI
is exceedingly annoying. After months
or years of effort, when a man or
woman receives a civil service appoint
ment at 5000 per annum, that is mere
ly the beginning of the trouble. Be-
fore the appointment is secured the
applicant looks forward to perfect
happiness on that income. But no
sooner is the appointment received
than the lucky one becomes despond-
ent and unhappy, because others are
receiving larger salaries; and then the
congressman is harassed and worried
to use his influence to get a promo
ton to $1,000 per annum. If that is
done, the congressman is then hound
ed to get another promotion, and so
on ad infnitum. The officeseeking is
bad enough, but to have it followed
up by demands for promotion all the
time makes me tired and weary of
the whole business. Every govern
ment clerk should stand on his or her
own merits"
A bill pending granting an increase
of salary to high school teacher Of
this city brought forth a good speech
from the witty Mr.. Allen, of MISSISSIPPI
pi, who said: II want to indorse what
the chairman of the committee on
appropriations has just said. Gentle
men, you who do not have to deal with
these appropriations for salaries, it is
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
MINNESOTA NEWS.
What They Eat.

J. Il. Bell, state analytical clerk,
presents a schedule of the figures
paid for various items of clothing and
provisions by the eleven penal and
charitable institutions of the state.
The compilation Of this information
was provided for by the last legisla-
ture. The table completed by Mr..
Bell covers the quarter ending Jan.
81, 1900. In the one item of coffee
there is the highest range between
the maximum and minimum price
paid. St. Peter hospital purchased
5,4S1 pounds at II cents, while the
Soldiers Home paid 18 cents for a
large quantity. Of course, coffee is
one of the principal items of rations
with old soldiers, and it is not surpris-
ing that superior quality should be
provided for them. The state training
school, at Red Wing, pays little over
cents pound. The Rochester asy-
lum, however secures it's coffee for
less money than any other institution.
paying at the institution 81 cents
per pound. Butter of a very good
quality is served at all the institu-
tons, ranging in price from IA to rs
cents per pound. The state, for in
stance, uses two grades of butter,
creamery and dairy, taking bottom
and top prices.
During three months the state pris-
on used 3,101 pounds of butter, cost
ing $4,000. The St. Peter hospital:
however, holds the butter record for
the same period at s,7S2 pounds, cost
ing the state $1,S31.23.
In three months the insane at St.
Peter drank 1929 gallons of milk,
while the young men at the St. Cloud
reformatory consumed but 1928 gal
Ions. Milk costs the state an average
of 10 cents per gallon.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
ALLEN ADDRESSING THE HOUSE.

very hard for you to- appreciate the
pressure brought to bear on the ap-
preparations committee for the in,
crease of salaries, and the fact that
every employe of the government can
get up an argument and show you
why his or her particular salary
should be increased. do not think
there is an employe in the District OF
Columbia who could not give you all
the statistics as to what every other
employe of like character in every
other place in the world is getting,
and that seems to be a part Of the
civil service education here. a. EN-.
"There is no other city where per.
son can afford to work as cheap as in
Washington. There is no other city
that know of where rents are cheap
er, where charities are better dis.
pensed, with more free hospitals, free
school books, free libraries, free ev-
erything almost except food, which
you can buy as cheap here as you can
anywhere else; and, then, the other
and greater educational advantages
here of going into the galleries and
looking down upon this body occa-
sionally. (Laughter.) Now, they have
brought up comparison between the
salary of this teacher of the Central
high school and that of some other
cities. They have pointed out where
they get larger salaries; but let them
60 to the town of Tupelo, where civil
cation has reached it's highest devel-
opment daughter and applause), and
they will find there the principal of
the high school of the city of Tupe1o.
who has helped to produce that great
development, at salary of ope-third
Tess than is now given to the prin-
cipal of a single school in the city of
Washington.
''Many Of you gentlemen who do not
represent great cities can find that
you represent many more such prin.
cipals. The principal of the high
school here has diligently prepared
statistics to show his need Of higher
salary. In fact, he prepared the
-
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
Steal the Poor Box.

Whiting, Ind, April 16.-The Cath.
Ole church was entered and daring
robbery was attempted, but was frus-
trated through the Intervention of the
pastor, Rev. Charles Thiele, who hal
his suspicious aroused the previous
evening by the extraordinary devotion
Of some strangers who attended the
Holy week services. They succeeded
only in capturing the poor box, and Is
many valuable vessels and vestments
were exposed at this time Father
Thiele considers himself fortunate.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
CHARLES H. ALLEN.
First Civil Governor of Porto Rico.

ernor of Porto Rico, under the provi-
sions of the bill passed Wednesday by
the house of representatives.
Toward the close of the afternoon
Mr.. Allen was summoned to the white
house by the president, and the formal
tender of the post was made. Mr.. Al
len returned practical acceptance.
Then the president and the next gov
ernor of Porto Rico spent an hour in
close conference respecting the mat
tiers to be arranged in the immediate
future. Owing to the fact that little
more than two weeks time intervenes
before the civil government must
go into operation, according to the
terms of the act of congress, it was de-
cided that it would not be practica BILE
to complete the cabinet of the governor
in that time. Therefore Mr.. Allen will
go alone to San Juan at the earliest pos
sible moment.
He will put himself in touch with
Gen. Davis, now military governor of
the island, and spend short time in
acquainting himself with the insular
affairs and in studying the character
of the men who present themselves to
his notice as proper material for men,
bership of the new cabinet. The or
ganic act prescribes that at least seven
members of the council shall be Porto
Ricans.
Washington, April flowing to con-
tinued i'll health, Hon. John Addison
Porter, secretary to the president, has
rendered his resignation, and the pres
ident has accepted it, to take effect
May 1 next. George B. Cortelyou, of
New York, the present assistant secre-
tary to the president, has been appoint
ed to the Office.
Washington, April II. - The senate
committee on privileges and elections
Tuesday decided by a unanimous vote
to recommend the adoption of reso-
luton declaring that Hon. W. A. Clark,
of Montana, is not entitled to occupy a
seat as a senator from Montana. The
decision was reached after a two
hours sitting, at which all the mem
bers of the committee were present ex-
cept one. The absentee was Senator
Gallery, of Louisiana, and he wired
his vote in opposition to Mr.. Clark
The ballot was not taken until all the
members present had expressed them
selves upon the question, some of them
speaking at some length and all ex-
pressing different shades of opinion.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
OBSERVATION.

It used to be "the span Of hfe'' be-
fore the bicycle changed it to ''spin. y
The best philosophy is the sort that
includes sound sleep and plenty of it.
The people who know us best won't
write our epitaph probably-that's
one consolation.
No encyclopedia has ever yet in
Guided all the things that the average
man would like. Chicago Democrat.
When some men get up in the world
everything appears small to them
and they appear small to everybody.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
Burned to Death.

Mrs. Ludlam, wife of Rev. r. L. Lud-
lam, a minister of Clinton Falls, was
burned to death near Owatonna. Mr..
Ludlam was working in a field about
forty rods away when he saw his wife
come out on the porch. A few seconds
later she ran toward him, but after
taking few steps she tumbled and
he then noticed her clothing was on
fire. When he reached the scene his
wife was unconscious, although her
clothing still burned. Mrs. Ludlam
never regained consciousness.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
Burned to Death.

Parkersburg, w. Va, April 1.-The
residence of Peyton H. Ruble, seven
miles below this city, was destroyed by
fire, and two of it's inmates, Mrs. Ruble,
wife of Peyton Ruble, and Gordon
Davis, nine years old, were burned to
death. Peyton' Ruble was seriously
burned, and cannot recover.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
Not a Candidate.

Washington, April 11.-Judge Henry
C. Caldwell, of Arkansas, who has been
extensively spoken of as a candidate
for vice president, has written letter
to Senator Jones (Ark.) saying that he
cannot consent to such use of his name,
and that his resolution in this matter
is absolutely irrevocable.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
Give n Rnnsl

Kansas City, Mo-, April ia $780,
600 bond has been given by the Gillette
Herzog Manufacturing company, OF
Minneapolis, to insure the erection of
a new convention hall in time for oc-
cupancy by the democratic national
convention July 4.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
is OPENED ON TINE.
Great Exposition at Paris Is For
mally Inaugurated.
President Loubet ORciates-A Large
Crowd Visits the GrOunds-Build-
ings and Exhibits In
complete.

Paris, April 16. - The Paris EXPOSE
ton was opened at noon Saturday. The
mostfavorable weather conditions pre-
vailed and innumerable bright colored
domes and minarets glistened in the
sunshine. Paris was early astir with
people vending their way towards the
Elysee and in the direction of the ex-
position, in the hope of witnessing the
presidential procession at some part of
its journey. 49,.
All the public buildings and number
lesspriyate houses were decorated with
trophies of flags, chiefly the tri-color.
The neighborhood of the exposition
was especially gay with bunting,
while most of the pavilions themselves
were surmounted with floating ban
ners. ,--...
The unfinished condition of the ex-
position on Inauguration day is regret
table and perhaps misleading. 1t must
be borne in mind that this is only a
passing phase and on it's completion
within three weeks or a month from
now the exposition will undisputably
be the most attractive and magnificent
yet seen.
Americans Will Be Proud.
Americans especially will be proud
OF their country's display at this
worlds fair for the United States
stands second only to France herself
in the number of exhibitors, which
treble those of any foreign country.
Table of Exhibitors.
The following is table of exhibitors
which speaks eloquently of American
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
Three Men killed.

Jackson, Miss, April 12.-All trains
on the Illinois Central were delayed 20
hours by a freight wreck above Can
ton. Three members Of the train crew
were killed, and Engineer Crisp, one of
the oldest employees of the road, was
seriously injured.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
Forgot His English.

Last winter Edward Berg was shot
in the head by companion while
hunting out near Nary, on the Duluth
line. He was taken to the Brainerd
hospital and the bullet and small
portion of the brain was removed. He
has been discharged as cured and now
finds, that although he could before
the accident talk English fuently, he
has entirely lost all knowledge of the
language and must learn it all over
again.
News In Brief.
The electric light station belonging
to the Pipestone Electric Company
burned. Origin of the fire is un-
known. Loss on building and ma
chinery, about $4,000; insurance, ST.
900.
At the board OF trade meeting, Man
kato's quota of $500 for the survey of
the north and south roads was
pledged by business men.
The issuance of 100000 in certif-
icates of indebtedness to raise funds
for the prosecution of work on the
state capitol, was authorized by the
commission recently.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
Will Carry Food.

Washington, April 11.-Orders have
been sent to Pay Director Henry NJ.
Denniston, in charge of the navy pay
Office in New York, to charter ship to
carry relief supplies to the famine
sufferers in India.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
Tragedy In Illinois.

Danville, ILL.,, April 16.-Jesse Oren-
dorf, of Indianola, in a fit Of jealousy
fatally shot his wife and then killed
himself.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
After q Fire Bug.

A mass meeting was held at Month
cello to discuss the supposed incen-
diary origin of the fire which de-
stroyed the meat market of John
Khort, when the family narrowly es-
capped death by leaping from the win
dows in the second story, the fire hav-
ing cut off escape by way of the stairs.
Mrs. Khort was severely injured. One
of her legs was broken and she sus-
tanned other injuries. It was resolved
to extend public aid in re-establishing
Khort's business, he being a poor
man, and also if possible to detect the
fire bug
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
Climate and Crop Bulletin.

The U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture, Minnesota section, reports that
north of the vicinity of the Minnesota
river the soil is generally in excellent
condition in the prairie regions; in the
timber regions, on clay lands and in
low places, the soil is still rather damp.
In the southern part of the state the
SHOWS of March 25 and 20 were much
heavier than farther north, and in con-
sequence the soil is wet, and in south
eastern counties it is very wet. In the
Red River valley and on favorable
lands in central portions seeding began
on the I'd, becoming general on the 5th
and 9th. In south central counties
seeding has had only beginning,
while in southeastern counties it has
not begun. A few oats have been
sown. The condition of winter wheat,
winter rye and clover can yet hardly
be determined.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
Short Married Bliss.

One day of married life was enough
for John E. Scott, according to the
story told in the Ramsey county dis
trict court, to Judge Jaggard, by Mrs.
Laura Scott, in her action for a di-
vorce. -5...
According to Mrs. Scott, who is 10
years old, she was married to John E.
Scott, Nov. 1s, 1899, by Rev. A. B. Mel
drum, without the knowledge of her
parents. Her maiden name was Laura
Cronquist.
For "a hours the couple were to-
gether, and then Mrs. Scott went to
the home of her parents, and Scott
promised to follow and explain mat
tiers. When he did appear week lat
er, she alleged he was intoxicated,
and did not stay. Then, Mrs. Scott
claimed, he relaxed into evil habits.
The court ordered findings for the
plaintiff, and Mrs. Scott was given
permission to resume her maiden
name.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19
Terrible Deed Of an Insane Man.

St. Paul, Mimi, April ga Winni-
peg MANI special to the Dispatch
says: II. Newton, a farmer living four
miles north of here, in a fit of insanity
committed suicide at his home Satur-
day, after brutally pounding his wife,
infiicting wounds from which she will
not likely recover. DR.. Crookshank is
having her removed to the general hos
Dital at Brandon.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-04-19

America has three times the number
of exhibitors that France had at the
worlds fair in Chicago. She occupies
329,o52 square feet, with her At distinct
exhibition spaces, 33 in the main ex-
position grounds, IA in the Vincennes
annex, excluding the ground covered
by our eagle surmounting the national
paviol on the Quai d. Orsay.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-04-03

Another cast OF smallpox is reported
at Terrace.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-04-03
CEMETERY TRUSTEES MEET
ING.

AT a regular meeting of the trustees
OF Fraternal Cemetery. the following
officers were elected: N. A. Hum
mel, president; A. Steel, vlce-presi-
dent; G. A. Macpherson, secretary
and treasurer, and Ed. Geogg superln-
tendent.
1t was decided to allow parties who
wish to improve their plots to lay three
fourth inch pipes from the Association
pipes TO their plots, provided they do
not cross other plots or interfere with
the mar In charge.
A vote Of thanks was extended to
those who assisted in relaying the
Cemetery pipes.
Alonzo Dodge was appointed to take
charge of the Cemetery.
The Association desires to warn all
that anyone caught shooting near the
Cemetery grounds will be prosecuted
Several of the headstones have been
Clipped, and several ratings almost
ruined from shot.