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MYSTERY OF Mr.. CROKER
ORIGIN OF RUMOR ANNOUNCING
HIS DEATH UNKNOWN.

LONDON, April PA rumor of the
death Of Richard Croker, the origin of
which cannot be traced, was the sole
topic of conversation in the places where
Americans most congregate last night
Mr.. j. P Andrews, of the City Granite
company, of which Mr.. Croker is a di-
rector, said to a representative of the
Associated Press that he had heard the
report. He added:
IF it is true, Mr.. Croker must have
died suddenly, late on Saturday; other
wise l would know
Dr. Thomas c. Reynolds, one of Mr..
Croker's physicians, informs the Asso-
ciated Press he has had no intimation
of Mr.. Crokers death.
L saw him few days ago. said DR..
Reynolds. Mr.. Croker was then well. 1
examined him and found him physically
sound. If he has died it must have been
the result of an accident. Some time
ago / operated on Mr.. Croker for car
buneles. I have heard nothing of his
death and l think that If he had died /
should have been the first person noti-
fed"
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22
REASON i.

Because he is the nominee of those
who are responsible before the bar
OF public opinion for the prevailing
reign Of criminal violence, Haunting i'm
morality and official corruption and in
competence.
Mayor Kiefer was denied a renomina-
tion by his party, and he was held re-
sponsible by It's leading local newspapers
for the condition of unpunished crime
which has go long prevailed as the result
of police incoinpetency and Corruption.
Yet Goss and his police department was
simply a legacy bequeathed to Mayor
Kiefer by his predecessor How, then,
can Republicans expect Chester r. Smith
TO be relieved of like responsibility He
goes into this campaign weighted with
the guilt Of four years of Republican
worthlessness. The injury to the city's
good name, to all it's material interests
and to the persons and property of its cit
liens which has resulted cannot be
shirked by him. He is bound by his party
political association and obligation. He
could not, If he would, and it is to be
doubted whether he would if he could, tear
up the evils and abuses which his most
powerful supporters are directly interest
I'd In maintaining. The only assurance
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22
.BOERS APPEAR IN FORGE
WARM WORK CUT OUT FOR THE
BRITISH IN THE VICINITY OF
ELANDSLAAGTE
BRITISH CONVOY ATTACKED
Beers Are Finally Driven on, but
BritOns Lose HeaviIy-Active
Operations Are at
Hand.

ELANDSLAAGTE, April M-A COM
mando of 1000 Beers came through Wes-
sells Mex this morning. They crossed
Sundays bridge and advanced to the
crest of ridge, but fell back when they
saw the mounted infantry, who opened
fire.
Later the Beers shelled Elandsgaate COL
liery. Ten shells fell close to the mine
but did no damage. The work at the mine
was stopped, but it is hoped will be re-
sumed tomorrow The British guns open
ed fire. The naval brigade on the right
sent few shells in the direction of the
Boer guns, which were posted on a long
range 1900 yards to the right They were
difficult to locate, but the Beers were soon
seen retreating toward Vessels Mex.
Several shells caught them and must
have done some damage.
On the left the squadron of African
horse were engaged all day in exchanging
shots with the Beers. No casualties are
reported.
Late in the day the Beers showed actiy-
ity in the trenches on the ridge in front of
Elandslaagte. A few AT shells forced
them to relinquish their works. This po-
sition was only 1880 yards distant from
Elandslaagte 1t is difficult to understand
the Boer object. Native deserters say
that they contemplate attacking in force,
while others state they are preparing to
retire.
The Law Journal says a special court
will be constituted for the trial of rebels
in South Africa, of which Lord Chief Jus
tice Baron Russell, of Killoween will be
wounded"
FIGHTING NEAR DEWETSDORP.
The war office has received the follow
ing dispatch from Lord Roberts:
"Bloemfontein, April 21-Rundle's force
came in contact with the enemy yester-
day. four miles southwest of Dewetsdorp.
They occupied strong positions, covering
the town. The yeomanry and mounted
infantry seized another position, which
enabled Rumble to drive the enemy off
and occupy the high ground the enemy
had been holding. Rundle advanced this
morning early, and is now again engaging
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IHSIo Aor OellSVlnB InaL ne viii stand
guard over the city's interests?
REASON O.
Because he has never during his resi-
dence in this city been associated, out
side the advancement Of his personal In
terests, with any movement designed for
the city's benefit
We have during the past fifteen or
twenty years seen committees Of our cit
izens chosen from different walks OF life
for the accomplishment of some given
undertaking which would add to the pop
ulation or industries of st. Paul. The
Chamber of Commerce, the Jobbers' in.
ion the Commercial club and the repre-
sentatives of our social, political and In
dustrial life have all, at one time or 9Th
er, taken off their coats and gone to work
to gain one or other advantage for this
city. Where has Chester r. Smith been
while all these movements have been un-
der way7 Who has seen the color cf his
money in connection with them, or ever
knew him even to give of his time or abl-
ity to such laudable undertakings? In
this connection his whole life shows that
he seeks the Office for the gain that may
come to himself, rather than TO the city.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22
REASON z.

Because he stands committed to per.
petuating the present incompetent and
corrupt police system, and has net dared
TO avow his readiness TO change q single
one of the existing conditions in our To-
cal government.
The circumstances attending his nonl-
lnation prove this proposition beyond nll
reasonable doubt His supporters played
the supporters of the present mayor in
that convention against those of Mr..
Schiffmann All was grist that came to
his mill. He was nominated directly as
the result Of the casting OF the West side
vote in his favor which represented the
grievance of Michael N Goss. He IS also
indebted to the followers of Mayor Kiefi
er. Whether he allows himself to be COM
trolled by his gratitude to Goss or by
his gratitude to Kiefer signifies simply
that either Getchell viii have the pref
erence over Goss or Goss over Getchell.
Either way, and the carnival OF crime Is
bound to continue, and the people of st.
Paul bound to be further wronged end
disgraced.
Otherwise he may make matters worse
by sending to Boston for man. which
Ia the latest report
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which the voters can have that those
abuses will not be perpetuated must come
through his defeat.
REASON 2.
Because there is ample reason to believe
that any man involved in any such trans
action as that which is revealed In the
case of The Martin Lumber Company VS..
Howard, reported in 40 Minnesota Re-
ports. page 404, is morally united for the
position.
The facts Of that case will be found
set forth elsewhere In this issue of the
G b e. The court held on the facts
before it that the defendant "and his
agents" one of whom was Chester r.
Smith, had antecedent knowledge of the
fraud which was sought to be perpe-
trated on the lumber company. That
fraud, briefly stated, is tn q; The de-
fendant Howard had a lot, on which he
sought to have buildings erected with
out paying for them. He mortgaged the
lot to the sister of Chester Smiths part
ner for Its full value There was not a
dollar OF consideration passed for the
mortgage. The Martin company fur
nished the lumber and fled It's lien on the
property, but when it came to forecIose
the lien the fraudulent mortgage was set
up as prior hen The court set the
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22
BULLETIN OF
IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE DAY
Weather Forecast for st. Paul.
Fair.

Weather Forecast for st. Paul
Fair.
1-Col. COIsOn Acquitted.
Latest From Africa.
Democratic Plans Defined.
LawIer Speaks for Smith,
2-VictOry In the Air.
3-EIl<s' Plans Progressing.
Funds for the Schools.
4-LOcaI Political News.
Heavy Registration.
5-LOcaI Political News.
Democrats Sure of victory,
6-EditortaI.
DOOIey's Letter.
Tin the City Churches.
S-News of the Northwest.
Minnesota Park Plan.
EcumenicaI Council.
9-MinneapOIis Matters.
1O-SDOrting News.
Baseball Games.
Chess Tournament.
11-Wilie Green's Letter.
Bicycle Gossip.
12-News of Foreign Fields.
13-Business Announcement.
Wounded War Horses.
list. Paul Social.
15-Suburban Social.
16-JuIes Verne at Home.
Life in the SuItan's Harem.
General Labor News.
Ryder's Chicago Gossip.
17-LiptOn's Fondest Dream.
Night Scenes In Dawson.
1S-Trusts' Approaching Doom.
Financial Review.
News of Railroads.
f9-ReaI Estate.
2O-Dramatic Page.
21-GrOwth of MilIiOnaires.
Story of the Deweys.
Lady Burdened With Proposals.
22-Short Stories.
A Related Opportunity.
The Green Muse.
A Real Miracle.
2s-Business Announcement.
War stories
25-New.York Fashion Letter.
Abitt!e Fiction
26-ConventiOn Business Manager.
Methodist Minister'S Stories.
Breaking a BrOnchO. ~
of the World.
News of the Lodge Room.
2s-BOxers of China.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22

son. They went overland to Katami,
thence by steamer to Sitka. where they
transferred to the Cottage, City They
bring a story of new strike across the
divide.
The marshal at Juneau has arrested
two counterfe!ters with an outfit and
seized 800 coins which were Canadian and
United States half dollars.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22
REASON 8.

Because his views and opinions on the
many problems of municipal government
which await solution, if he has any, are
unknown.
We do not know whether Chester r.
Smith ever read line OF the city char
ter. we do not even know that no has
the remotest idea as to the nature and ex-
tent of the changes which are sought TO
be made by the adoption Of the new
charter. Nor whether he is in favor Of
those changes. If the misfortune should
overtake this community of the re-elec-
ton of the men who are now members
OF the council. It is safe to assume that
he will be found the willing tool Of their
schemes. If there = a valuable public
utility to be stolen and bestowed on
some corporation or other, what reason is
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22
TO AVOID EXTRADITION

NEW YORK, April Wv. S. Taylor
governor of Kentucky, is In New York
IN consequence of the finding of an in
dlctment against him by the grand jury
of Frankfort, charging him with being
an accessory before the fact to the MUIR
der Of William Goebel. He telegraphed
TO Gov. Roosevelt yesterday afternoon
asking that any demand for extradition
be denied.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22
REPORT A RICH STRIKE
FIVE MEN FROM CAPE NOME AR
RIVE IN SEATTLE.

SEATTLE, Wash, April a.-The
steamer Cottage City has arrived from
Skagway. She brings FIVE men who left
Cape Nome on Jan. "a, ten days after
the latest information. They are C. P.
Dam, Capt. E. E. Hickman, J. D. Nor
gan, ]. H. Fredericks and c. E. Erick-
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22

ton, they settled on him as the man
who would properly represent them, and
would strain all his resources to main
tain the existing conditions of affairs
which is so dear to the average pap
hunting politician of his party. A vote
for him is vote in Endorsement of all
the evils which have so long infested the
community.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22
/. Cut in Wire and Mil Pricea.

YOUNGSTOWN, o., April 21.-Local
Jobbers. in wire and nails today received
notice from the American Steel, and Wire
company Of q cut Of 20 per cent in ali
prices -
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22

with the enemy. Our casualties yesterday
were two men severely sounded, and
Lieut.. OConnor and seven men slightly
wounded"
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word or performed an action which
shows that he has eYen an intelligent
understanding of the duties of mayor.
lie seeks election over a man who knows
the city and its people, its and
their needs and aspirations, as perhaps
Goes no other citizen of St Paul. and
who has given with q liberality which
has become proverb.al of hts brains and
ability, his time and his money to the
prosperity and happiness OF the commun-
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22
REASON 4.

Because as the head of the Republican
county committee he is TO be regarded as
representing in his own person the
standards of public morals OF the polit-
zeal ring now in control of our local af-
fairs ~
He has been picked out as The man
through whom those now in control of our
city and county affairs hope to retain
their grip on the Offices. The convention
which chose him was made up largely IN
Its membership by those who hold city
and county Office They fought against
the denomination OF Mayor Kiefer under
the Inspiration of the Dispatch; and,
knowing Smith as they did, by personal
contact with him In the last county eles-
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22
EXPERT VIEW oF 1T.


Spencer Wilkinson. reviewing the situa-
ton in South Africa for the Associated
Press, says at midnight:
The Beers admirably understand how
to suit their tactics and strategy to the
country. Their action compels the British
to attack and make marches across the
country unprovided with roads. Thus
their first step is to surround with supe-
rior force any isolated part of British.
This compels the British, if they try to
escape to attack under conditions which
give all the advantage OF cover and de-
fense to the rifle fire OF the Beers. The
British conmander-in-chief is forced to
send large relief expedition from dis
tance. The Boer force fnterposes, and
the British force, in order to get forward,
is again forced to attack This is the his
tory of Wepener, where Col. Dalgety has
LOCO men surrounded by Beers Gen. Bra
bant, from the south, and Gen. Arundel,
from the west, have to fight their way to
the relief of .Dalgety. Gen. Arundel has
part Of his own and Gen. Chermside's di-
visions, which if fully present would make
$4,000 men. His plan should be to try to
surround the Beers in front of him, but
as they ride and his men walk he may
find this impracticable and have to push
them back slowly by a combination of a
hank with a frontal attack. The Beers
are using their small forces with great
energy. A day or two ago they. were re-
connoitering Gen. Roberts, position, north
OF Bloemfontein. Now they have attack
ed Lord Methuen whoyis retiring toward
Boshof."
BRITISH CONVOY ATTACKED.
LONDON, April PA special dispatch
from Swartzkop, Josefontein, dated April
q, says:
This morning 1,5oO Beers made a de-
termined attack on a convoy returning
to Boshof. The British succeeded in re-
pulsing the attack and their fire became
SO heavy and well sustained that the
Beers fell back with considerable loss.
The British casualties were sixteen killed
and wounded. The convoy reached
Boshof SAFELY
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-22
WOMEN IN BoRR, RANKs.

A letter from a nurse in hospital at
Cape Town eorroborates an unpleasant
feature of the war. The writer says the
medical officers, for sanitary reasons,
forced a number of Beers to bathe in
the river behind the hospital Two OF
them absolutely refused to strip, and
when forced to do so twas found they
were women in mems clothes. The writer
adds:
Quite a nupber of the dead on battle
fields have been found to be women sim
ilarly disguised, and, worse than all, 1t
has often been these women who have
been guilty of atrocities, such as killing
the wounded"
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there for believing that he will st;
guard over the city's interests?
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Continued ON Twelfth Page.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-10-11

Twenty-seven members of the Mich
OILS family, Burlington Junction, Mo.
A. r. Haughawout, Webb City. Mo.
Sound money.
John T. Grow, prominent attorney,
New York. II shall not support Will
liam J. Bryan this Presidential year.
nor can in any respect sustain the
declaration Of anti-imperialism, anti
expansion and anti-militarism, con-
tanned in the Bryan Kansas City DEM
ocratic platform; they are bogies to
brighten the timid voters"
George w. Rutherford, Populist, Sa-
lem, Ill. Is convinced that America
does not need 45-cent dollars.
Col. M. AZ. Price, Populist Woon-
socket, s. d. Prosperity.
Frank Kimler, Leroy, Ill.,, life
long Democrat. Prosperity and ma
tional honor.
Thomas M. Smith, grain and imple-
ment dealer. Kinmundy, Ill. McKin-
ley's election is for the best interests
OF the people.
General Ferdinand G. Latrobe, old
line Democrat. Baltimore, Md. Served
several terms as Mayor Of the city.
No use for Organism.
Gustav I'll. Schwab, agent North Ger
man Lloyd Steamship Company. New
York. Sound money.
Judge e. P. Wheeler, New York.
Sound money.
Judge w. H. Peckham, New York.
Sound money.
/ Henry Apthorp, Ashtabula, O., and
formerly Democratic railroad commits
sioner and member OF the Ohio legisla-
ture. Cannot stand the Kansas City
platform. Resigned as q Democratic
member OF the railroad board.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-10-11

S. s. Harper, Philadelphia, Pa, man
ager of the Bed Rock Dredging Co.
Bryan's election would unsettle bust
ness.
III. Fl. Grace of Wisconsin, Demo-
cratic candidate for Mayor of West SUI
perior two years ago.
Frank Jones, leading Democrat OF
New Hampshire and a large con-
tributor to Democratic campaign
funds.
The Rev. P. M. Nystrom Of Iowa,
who stumped among the Swedes in
South Dakota and Nebraska four years
ago.
Cob J. C. Wear, Poplar Bluff, Mo-,
prominent for years In Missouri Dem-
ocratic politics.
Gen. d. N. Mcintyre, former Attor-
ney-General of Missouri and an ex-
Confederate soldier.
On the Massachusetts list are:
Charles Francis Adams, Alpheuss 8.
Hardy; John T. Wheeburgh, former
manager of Governor .Russell's CAM
paign; Henry w. Lamb, President OF
the New England Free Trade! League;
Charles A. Conard, once Democratic
candidate for Congress.
Col. r. e. Anderson of Hannibal,
Mo-, lifelong Democrat. Wants the
American flag to stay where 1t is.
James Nolan, farmer, 70 years OF
age, Old Ripley Township, Bond
County, Illinois. Under the last DEM
ocratic administration i fed two or
three tramps every day and sometimes
even more than that. Now have not
seen q tramp since the Democrats
went out of power, and il you fellows
are smart enough to keep the tramps
away I'm going with you this time. "
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-10-11

bde Wilcox, German Demo-
krmer, Pana, Ill. / have never
Republican ticket in my life,
b my four sons, who have al
EN- Democrats, ! will vote for
" this fall.
M Bowerdock, cattle shipper,
b County, Illinois. l have re-
Organism and the Democratic
bid intend to take the stump
whole Republican ticket.
Scott, Decatur, Ill, ex-Demo-
ongressman, Bloomington Dis
supported General Palmer
hrs ago, but as a Gold Demo-
he only course open to me this
to vote for Mckinley.
Donald of the Volksblatt,
*land, Ill. l have been a Demo-
j years and worked hard for
3h 1896. / was one of the speak
the pro-Boer mass meeting in
D last spring. l have given the
bs involved in this campaign
4 thought and will support Nc
and the whole Republican
3ules Kohl, prominent surgeon,
bber State Board of Health UNI
sgeld, st. Clair County, Illinois.
opposed to 16 to l and the cry
hilitarism.
Be- Crosby, Belleville. ILL.,, farm
gam opposed to the socialistic
Fies of the Democratic party.
/ kontz, 4. Buettner, Conrad
Ralph Martin, all Of Chicago
German Democrats. We are
FKinley because he is opposed
10 |.
Zwanzig, owner of the Volks
Ottawa, Ill. l am in favor OF
ion.
E George w. Wall, Duquoin, ILL.,,
Judge of the Appellate Court OF
bird Judicial District, and two
We cannot stand for the money
of Organism.
lam X. Murphy, Pinckneyville,
State Senator, former. Internal
c collector, Cairo District, under
md. | am opposed to the money
of the Democratic platform.
hall J. Browning, Sparta, ILL.,,
perator. The money plank OF
SIN is not to my belief.
IS E. Miller, Lincoln, ILL.,, prom
lawyer. | am bitterly against
Yer and strongly in favor OF the
lance of the Mckinley admin
IN.
ard Willasey. Kansas, Edgar
Z, ILL.,, prominent Jewish mer-
| am against free silver, race
ism in the gubernatorial CAM
and for Mckinley's protective
:. Mitchell, Chicago, H., map
Ter. | have voted for nine DEM
Presidential candidates, but
vote for Organism, anarchism,
'm, Populism or 16 to l.
, Helm, Murdoch, Ill. / voted
yam in 1896, but Democracy no
has any charms for me.
Damon, Hancock County, llli-
-ock dealer. 1t is better to be q
than a partisan, and ] can no
follow the precepts of a party
ways goes "agin" the govern
Mckinley's foreign policy is
rrect one, and l, with my two
iill vote for him.
?. Elders, Carterville, Ill. !
for Bryan in 1896, but am
him now, and have accepted
esidency of the McKinley-Yates
t Carterville.
lex ]. White, Pana, ILL.,, promi-
rlsh- American. I never voted
ticket in my life,
: did my father, but this time
hole family, consisting OF four
ny father and myself, will vote
raight Republican ticket from
bottom.
les Fowler, Watseka, ILL.,, life
Democrat and four years ago q
r man. / have always been 9
rat, but I want good, honest
, the stars and stripes to be
lined, the wheels OF prosperity
, whirling round, and our labor
asses to have plenty Of work;
~ whole family, am therefore
Kinley.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-10-11

New York. Nominated
President
land. Afraid of Organism in all It's branches
Of PennsyvanaA
IS OF that party with which ne symPahz wna.eye ne may cs
the American flag Philippines ne but ne BELIEVES
Republican had hesitation IN
ex-Pesdent
Chicago and believes In supporting the
administration.
General e, Wisconsin No Bryanism
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-10-11

- zSSxl.s szx 4xsES ~ go TIT ~
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-10-11

ee.ss &C Il s.ei1 necessary ma
i ssfxeanfssf arms Of each house shan a.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-10-11

section I There Il hereby appropriated.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-10-11

General John Gill;
Deposit wellknown
in
i porting this candidate. (Bryan}?"
AIonzo Colt business late Colonel Fourth which p
paed Porto Rico
at daion from foreign domestic foes will Its protection DO
removed needed white black
4
OF California; 1890.
Roswell Miller Chicago,
times In this country"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-04

tained and enthusiastic interest and active
participation in 1t by its devotees from
youth to advanced age The passing of Inc
years neither lessons their hunting ardol
nor impairs their stamina and dash in the
difficult cross-country riding after the
swift hounds A case in point. one oil
many, is thato Mr., John Crozier, master
of the Bleneathra hunt a present. He sue
ceeded his father as master in 1888. Al
his age men are more prone to the leHUI5
of what hey have done than to be up ana
doing with the best in the activities o.
sport.
Wire fencing in a number of sections OF
Great Britain offers a serious modern
problem for the hunters, for 1t interiereS
to serious extent with the riding anu
best enjoyment of the sport. A long PURSE
however, is a great aid in such matlets
and 1t is suggested that the hunts pay lo'
the taking down of the wire fences IN ln9
fall and the putting up of them IN 'lD
spring. There is less of friction between
farmer and hunter in England than there
Is between the same classes in AmeIlc''
through when crops are ridden over IN ''o
former country. which is not a comilo"
incident, there Is likely to be dissatisi'l-
ton at the act Still, no class IS NOR
opposed to unnecessary damage 20 lny
farmers interests than are the huh''''
themselves.
The foregoing will give the American foN
hunter a general idea of the high de5Ie e
to which fox hunting is organized 9uu
specialized in Great Britain, and the dls
tinct manner in which it is conducted m'
compared with fox hunting in Anne l ','.,
From che breeding and wedding out oil tn9
packs with view to secure good NoIC5s,
uniform speed and "sortiness." TO '
breeding of hunters which are weight '".
rlers. jumpers and good runners, even
detail of it has strict attention; but W.,
England may surpass America In the H "a.
ter of equipment as il pertains TO ,
hunting. it cannot surpass US in the ma
ter OF enjoyment