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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
DETROIT MEETING TO BE LARGE
Delegates Are Promised From Large
Number of Cities. r.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 30.-The
Geographic Invitations sent out last
night by Mayor William G. Maybury
to governors of a number of states and
the mayors Of the principal cities in
the East, Middle West and Northwest,
asking them to send delegations to
participate in a national conference on
the coal strike, have met with a great
number Of acceptances,7 and the pro-
posed conference bids fair to be a ire
mendous gathering. The mayors office
was kept open until late tonight to re-
ceive kilograms and answer those call
ing for a reply. A great majority of
the messages received expressed hearty
sympathy with the conference and a
promise to send delegates.
In answer to the message from May
or Seth Low of Greater New York ask
ing for further particulars, Mayor May
bury sent the following telegram:
Conference is expected to take up coal
situation as it exists at date of meeting.
Then will discuss best and most practical
bic MEANS Of obtaining that to which
The plan to ben ensude to enforce our de-
The plan to be used to enforce our de-
mand must be governed by the wisdom
plan as will be- most effectively and
promptly applied. Representa- ton. from
the metropolitan city of the country
would be most helpful.D ~ a!r e.
Among the few messages received that
did not indorse the proposed conference
was the following from Gov. Murphy, Of
New Jersey: -
81 do not think the conference pro-
posed can accomplish any practical re-
suits. IF -Fran nh Murphy, Governor" =
receipt of your telegram Heartily SYM
pathfze with the results you desire. to
bring about. I have no authority of law
for appointing the delegates suggested.
If 1 act it will be a mere voluntary mat.
ter, and if citizens attend under such
appointments it will be voluntary on their
part. I have no confidence in the efficacy
Of unauthorized acts upon the part of
officials. George K. Nash, Governor"
President H.. B. Mcfarland of the
board of commissioners Of the district Of
Columbia, telegraphed as follows:
will be glad to cooperate. Have
asked board of trade and bisiness mems
associations if they cam name delegates. -
In reply to message fron-Mayor Wells;
of st. Louis, saying he thodght it would
be better to have the delegates appoint
ed by. the business organizations Of the
city. Mayor Maybury Wirea that it did
not matter who appointed them. soeIong
as the city was represented at the con-
ference. $3.50
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
LA TOILETTE OPENS CAMPAIGN.
Wisconsin's Governor Greeted by a
LARGE Milwaukee Audience.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Sept. 30.-Gov.
Robert M. La Toilette opened the
campaign for the Republicans of Wis,
consin at the West Side Turner hall,
in this city, tonight before an audience
that overfloWed the hall. Several
hundred persons could not get even
standing room. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Maj. Charles III. Arson.
Seated on the stage were several can
didates for other state offices and as-.
pirants for congress. Gov La Fol-,
lette was enthusiastically received. He
said:
IF the chosen representative does
not represent the citizens, his voice is
stided; he is denied any part in gov,
eminent. If majority decision, as de-.
termined by the law of the land, is
ignored and reversed, if the expressed
will of the people is scorned and scorn-
ed again, then the popular government
fails, then government of the people,
by the people and for the people is
at an end It's forms may be observed,
you may have the mockery Of 'elec-
tons and the force of representation
but a government based upon the will
Of the people has persisted from the
earth"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
ZOLA'S FUNERAL TO BE
AN IMPOSING \ ONE
Preparations for the5IBaria Of the
French Author Elahorate-
cIaretie's Es,Ioay.

PARIS, Sept. so.-Fhe remains of
lola will be inferred in, Montmartre
ceremony. The funeral will be civic
ceremony, though probably the body
will be accorded the military honors
to which the deceased,sfs entitled as an
officer of the Legion. iiof Honor. The
League of the Rights Of Man is organ
izing an imposing demonstration at
the funeral and has issued an appeal
for subscriptions to erect a monument
to the dead novelist.
Among those who signed the register
at Zola'S house or sent condolences
were Premier Combes, a majority OF
the cabinet ministers, M. Waldeck-
Rousseau, Maitre Labori, Col. Picquart
and M. Millerand.
Jules Claretie has written for the
Temps eu1ogistic appreciation of 70
las literary labors in which he says
the name of the dead novelist will re-
sound In the history of French letters;
his name and his work will live for
centuries and concludes with recall
ing how the votes for lola at the cleo
lions for members of the academy
dwindled until the last time there was
only one recorded, tand," M. Claretie
says, shat vote was mine."
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
BIG SALT COMPANY
IN RECEIVERS HANDS
Involved In a Contract Which Causes {
Loss Of Some $4,000
Month,

TRENTON, N. j., Sept Chancellor
day appointed Frank P. McDermott, of
Jersey City, and Nathan s. Beardslee, of
Warsaw N. Y, receivers for the National
Salt company. The papers in the case
application for receiver was made by
Chauncey H. Strickland, of New York
city The company's liabilities are given
at 81, 150, 900, and the quick assets at
$S5S, 900.
It is said that the company lost $225, 900
during the first six months Of the pres
ent year, and that it stands to lose $35, 600
which the company was to purchase from
the Michigan Salt association and others
at a stipulated price about 100000 bar
rels of salt year. This contract does
not expire until January, 1904.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
HEINZE WANTS AN INJUNCTION.
Will Seek to Prevent Clark Democrats
From FiIina Nominations,

BUTTE, Mont, Sept. 30.-F. Angus
tus Heinze will institute Injunction
proceedings, it Is understood, whereby
1t will be sought to enjoin the county
clerk from fling the nomination made
by the Clark Democracy in county
convention yesterday. Heinze's new
political party, known as the anti
trust Democratcy, met in convention
today.
After much discussion a committe
Of five was appointed as a conference
committee to meet the representatives
Of the Populist and labor parties and
agree upon a candidate for the asso-
ciate judgeship of the state supreme
court. 1t is this Office, it is alleged by
the Clark or regular Democracy,
Heinze is battling for.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
specIal Notice TO q. a. r.

Ry. has been selected by 9 the Commando r.
in-Chief to carry the official party 10 the
Washington Encampment in October.
The Official National Headquarters
Train will leave Minneapolis at D. M,
and st. Paul at 1870 p n. Saturday even
ing, Oct 4th, reaching Washington via
the Pennsylvania Line 900 Monday morn
ing.
The rate from the Twin Cities to Wash
ington and return via this most attractive
route will be s23 80. Comrades and 9TH
ers wishing full particulars, will please
communicate with w. B. Dixon, North
western Passenger Agent. st. Paul. MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
GROOM FAILS TO SHOW.
Wedding Is Spoiled At Last
Moment.

A too convivial celebration of his
approaching marriage to Christina
744 Van Buren, street at s o'clock last
night, led Charles Anderson into a cell.
The guests had gathered, the wedding
banquet, had been spread, the minister
discovered that the most necessary part
of the coming ceremony had omitted to
appear-the bridegroom was not to be
found A search began for the missing
man, and an appeal was made to the po-
lice.
The police had no trouble in locating
to telegraph pole and taken to the sta
tion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
Special Excursion Rates Via Wisconsin
Central Railway.
D. c., and return,

Washington, D. c.. and return,
through car service .............. % 80
Buffalo and return ......... 90. so
Pittsburg and return ...... %. 90
Cincinnati-Leuisyiller and return. -. 10 SO
Detroit and return ............... 17.75
Similar low rates to nearly all points in
Indiana, Ohio, Western New York and
Western Pennsylvania. Tickets on sale
October End, 3rd, 4th and 9Th; return limit
November 3rd.s
Boston and retrrn-On sale Oct 9Th to
10th; return limit Nov. 18th. $1,000.
For full particulars call on or address
HERMAN BROWN,
City Ticket Agent.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
SPECIAL RATES VIA "THE MILWAU-
kEE ROAD:U

Chicago and return, Oct. and O.. $1S. so
turn limit Nov. IL ............... 90. 90
Washington and return:
G. A. r. Encampment. ............ $23. 80
Through car service.
Detroit and return ................. IT. rs
Cleveland and return .............. u so
Buffalo and return .................. %. so
Pittsburg and return .............. % 90
Cincinnati and Louisville .......... 10 so
Similar rates to nearly all points IN
Ohio. Indiana. Western Pennsylvania and
Western New York.
Dates Of sale, Oct 2, 8, 4, 5. Return
limit, Nov. 3rd
For full particulars regarding rates, ac-
commodatio lions, ETC., write tG.
w. B. DIXON,
Northwestern Passenger Agent. st. Paul.
City Ticket Office, 365 Robert street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
TO MEET The mlaz NwoRkERs
Mitchell Accepts Proposition of Manu-
facturers, Assoc alton,

DETROIT. Mich, Sept 9O.-Presi-
dent, D. M. Parry, of the National Assoc
citation Of Manufactugersf tonight re-
ceived from President sJehn Mitchell.
of the United Mine Workers, who is at
Wilkesbarre, Pa, q tslegtam agreeing
on behalf Of the MING workers to APP
point a COMMITTEES ID meet with a
committee from the Association, and
discuss means OF ending the coal
strike. Upon receiving President Mitch
ellis telegram, Mr.. Parry sent Mr..
Mitchell another telegram suggesting
Buffalo as the place Of meeting any
day this week Mitchell may designate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
early. Apply at City Ticket Office, ss5
Robert St, or address w. B. Dixon,
North Western Passenger Agent. ST.
Paul. MINI.
Homeseekers, Tickets to the West.

Homeseekers can buy excursion tickets
via the Great Northern railway to points
the West at rate Of one fare plus 500
for the round trip on first and third
Tuesdays Of July. August. September and
October.
Tickets and information from Ill rail-
way ticket agents. or f. I. Whitney, G..
p. & T. A, ST. Paul
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
Round-Trip Homeseekers' Excursion to
the West.

The Great Northern Railway sells
homeseekers' tickets to Manitoba, Mon
tana, Washington and all points in the
West on first and third Tuesdays of
July, August, September and October, at
the rate. Of one fare plus $500 for the
round trip.
Information from all ticket agents. or
F. I. Whitney. G. P & T.. A, st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
Attention, Comrades.

Union Veterans Union Official Special
Train to the National Encampment will
leave via the Wisconsin Central and B.
& o. Railway Oct. 4: Secure your tickets
and berths at City Ticket Office. 373 Rob-
nation apply to Col. Jas D. Wood, In
spector General, 100 Western avenue, st.
Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
THE OFFICIAL ROUTE
To c. A. r. Encampment. Washington
DC,

D..
The Chicago Great Western Railway
has been named the Official Route for the
veterans of Minnesota by Department
Commander Perry Starkweather. The
Sleeping Cars and Free Chair Cars will
leave Minneapolis at 700 p. M, ST. Paul
7:35 p. m. Saturday. Oct. 4th, arriving at
Washington, D. G., early Monday morn
No change of cars: $3.50 for the round
trip; $500 for berth in Tourist Sleeping
cars through to Washington. For fur
Their information apply to J. N. Storr.
City Ticket Agent. corner Fifth and
Robert streets. lasrE -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
Wilcox TO Have New Trial

RALEIGH, N. c., Sept ao.-The SUI
preme court of North Carolina today
granted James Wilcox. charged with the
murder Of Nell Cropsey in Elizabeth CITY
last November and sentenced to death. a
new trial. The case will be heard again
Nov II.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
SIX Months for melting Boycott

LONDON. Sept. 3o.-John Roche, Ma
tionalist member of the house of com
mons for the East division of Galway,
was today sentenced at Mount BeIIew,
Galway. to six months at hard labor un-
der the crimes act for melting the boy
colt Of land owners,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
Yale Man Is Badly Injured.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Sept. SO.-Dur-
ing the football practice of the Yale
Harry Rockwell, of Portland, Or, a sub
stitute quarterback, received serious in
ternaI injuries, and he will be unable to
play again this season. Rockwell is a
freshman =
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
Homeseekers' Excursions.

Great Northern Railway sells home
seekers tickets, st. Paul or Minneapolis.
to all points West. Including Montana
and Washington, on the first and third
Tuesdays of July, August, September and
October, 1902, at rate Of one fare plus 500
for the rourd trip.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
HIT BY FREIGHT TRAIN; is DEAD.
J. r. Kruger Expires at Hastings-G. J.
Hetherington Also Dies.
Special to The Globe.

Special TO The GIObe
Kruger, Waterman ON the Milwaukee
tracks, died today from injuries received
by being struck by freight train He
was one of Hastings former well-known
years.
George J. Hetherington, ex-ceunty COM
missioner and one of Hastings former re-
Spected business men and county officials,
died this evening, after a brief illness,
aged about siXty-fiYe years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
Thieves Lake SIX.

OTTUMwA, Iowa, Sept. 30.-A gang Of
thieves that has been operating In South
ern Iowa, taking nothing but silks. broke
into the general store of A. E. Dent at
Charlton, early today, and took silks and
satins valued at several thousand dollars.
The work was done by professionals.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
The business Woman.

"You don't mean to say that you would
not marry me for any considerations"
mot at ALL. I said I could not afford
to marry you for any merely sentimental
consideration. Town and Country.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
Low Fare to Boston
All Bail. or Rail and Steamer.

October 7th to 18th, inclusive excur-
Pennsylvania Short Lines will cost $500.
all rail, Fort Wayne Route. or $4,000 rail
and steamer. Over Pan Handle Route,
all rail, the round trip will be $4,000, or
S220 rail and steamer. Return limit
October 18th, with privilege to extend un-
til November 18th. Get details from FL.
r. Dering, A. G. P. Agt., 24S South Clark
Street, Chicago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
Grand Army Encampment, Washington,
n

The Wisconsin Central Railway will
run special trains, with Pullman Tourist
and Standard Sleepers. through to Wash
ington without change. Tickets on sale
Oct. to 5. For particulars call or adj
dress v. C. Russell Agent, 230 Nicoilet
avenue, Minneapolis; Herman Brown,
Agent 373 Robert street, st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
Through sleepers to Washington, D. Co.,
on the Pioneer Limited, Famous Train
af the World.

For the comfort and convenience of its
patrons the C. M. G. st. P. Ry will at
tach to its Pioneer Limited on October
4th first class standard sleeping cars,
which will be run through to Washing
ton without change Berth rate, 500.
from st. Paul Make your reservations
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
ic Route" Tickets on sale Sept 29-30
and Oct l. Get particulars at ticket
office, 379 Robert street.
chlcaoo and Return. s1a.5o.

Via the Burlington Route. Tickets on sale
Oct. and 2. Inquire at city ticket office,
400 Robert street (Hotel Ryan.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
chIcaoo and RetIrn. s1s5o.

Via WISCONSIN Central Railway Tickets
on sale Oct. l and 2. Apply to Herman
Brown, City Ticket Agent, 373 Robert
street, st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
Cable Company Closes Business.

SAN JUAN, P. R., Sept. 30.-The Di-
rect West Indian Cable company has
closed it's local office after having oper-
ated on this island for eighteen months.
No business was the cause of the step
lust taken.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
New York and Return.

via Chicago Great Western Railway.
Tickets on sale October 2, 8, 4 and 9Th.
Good to return Oct IA. For particu-
lars inquire of j. N. Storr, City Tkt. Agt,
corner Fifth and Robert streets, st. Paul
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
KTIIs Girl who lifted Him.

PORT JERVIS, N. Y. Sept. 30.-Theo.
Tuthilf tonight shot and killed Jeannette
Sloder and then shot himself fatally. The
girl had refused to marry TuthilL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
RAILROAD NOTICES.
New York and Return. sa1.4o.

Via wisconsin Central Railway. Tickets
on sale Oct. 2 to 6. For full particulars,
call or address Herman Brown, City Tick
ct Agent, 373 Robert street, St. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
IL A II .
S A 2 OIL Q

Is especially valuable during the
summer season, when outdoor occu-
rations and sports are most in order.
GLASS STAINS. MUD STAINS
AND CALLouS SPOTS
weld to it, and it is particularly
agreeable when used in the bath
affer violent exercise.
ALL dR0CERs AND DRUGGISTS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
Every Comfort for the TraveI>,

Every Colniort +lof sHe
Is afforded by the Lehfgh Valley Rail
road. Vestibuled limited trains from
/ Buffalo; also Chicago and the West via
Niagara Falls to New York. Dining
Car, service a la carte.
Stop-oyer allowed at Niagara Falls on
all through tickets to New York and
PfiladeIphia
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
WOMAN AT PRAYERS
is SEIZED BY BURGLARS
They Threaten to Burn Her Feet If She
Doesn't Reveal Money.

DOCSIf IVIOI'Cys
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. SO.-Two masked
men entered the home of Fred R. Leonard
here tonight, during his absence, and
seized Mrs Leonard while she was kneel-
ing at her bed praying. They bound and
gagged her and poured kerosene on her
feet and threatened to ignite the oil I'M
less she would tell where her husband
money was
She gave them her earrings and a small
amount of money, which she said was all
there was in the house. The men depart
ed without putting their threat into ex-
ecUtiOn.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
Washington, D. c., Without Change via
Burlington Route.

/ On Saturday, Oct. 4th. through sleepers
will be run In connection with the vesti-
bule Limited train, leaving ST. Paul at
8:25 p. M, and arriving at Washington
Monday at lis p. m.
Fare for the round trip, $3.50.
Enquire at City Ticket Office, 400 Rob-
ert Street (Hotel Ryan,.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
$3f4o to New York City and Return, via
the North Western Line.

Tickets on sale Oct. 2-5, inclusive. Also
low round trip excursion rates to many
other points East. Particulars at 1872
Robert street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01

Through Cars to California
Every Tuesday and Saturday via the
North Western Line Particulars 3S2
Robert Street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01

San francisco and Return $8f.4o
Via the 500 Pacific Line, "The True Seen
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
Chicago and Return $3.50,

Via the Burlington Route. Tickets on
sale Oct. 1st and I'd. Inquire at City
Ticket Office, 400 Robert street (Hotel
Ryan,.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
RAIN STOPSSOL DIERS
MANEUVERS AT FORT RILEY ARE
PUT OFF BECAUSE OF STICKY
GROUND
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
ARE AT THE BIG CAMP

Among Them Are Gov. Stanley, of
Kansas-Makes Visit to Gen. Bates,
After Which He Takes Look at
the Kansas National Guard-Today's
Outlook.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-01
New York and Return. ss1. 4o,

Via the Burlington Route. Tickets on
sale Oct. 2 to s, inclusive. City Ticket
Office, 400 Robert street Low rates to
other Eastern points.
Gilpin observer., 1902-09-04
STORM HITS TRAIN
HURLs NORTHWESTERN PAS
sENGER DOWN EM1ANKaENT.
Three Persons Killed, Four Fatally
Injured and Thirty-four Others
Hurt-Disaster Occurs Near Ovsa-
tonna, Minn.-Path of the Storm.

Owatonna, Mimi. Sept. 1.-The
wreck On the Chicago and Northwest
ern road five miles west of here SIT
urday night probably was the worst
that ever happened in this section of
the state. Three are dead four are
fatally injured and thirty-four others
received injuries, some of them OF
serious character. Those killed anu
fatally injured were:
The dead: Delmar Peterson, Wa
SEGA, Mimi; Ethel Richards, New
Ulm; unknown woman, about thirty
years of age, supposed to have come
from Lake Mills, la.
Fatally injured: Mrs. Almira i.
Bickford. Albert Lea; A. c. McCon-
nell, Brookings, S. D.; Caroline Nc
Cune. Worthington, MINI; Conductor
w. II. Kensie.
Investigation shows that the storm
which wrought such damage to the
train was but 100 feet in width. From
all reports it is evident that the en-
gine escaped the fury of the tornado
by but few feet, for it remained
standing on the track. while the six
coaches in the train were picked up
as if they were feathers and rolled
over and over down the steep embank-
ment. Four of the coaches caught
the full fury of the storm and were
carried much farther than were the
other two. In these four coaches oc-
CURED all of the deaths and the ma
jority of the injuries Engineer Mitch
ell apparently was unaware of the ap-
proach of the storm cloud. but many
of the passengers state that they saw
funnel shaped cloud approaching,
but had scarcely time to move in their
seats when it struck the train. The
fact that the brakemen upon the i'll
fated train was a new man is prob
ably responsible for the fact that the
baggageman escaped with his life.
The baggageman was in one of the
rear coaches instructing the brake
man how to light the lamps when the
storm struck. The baggage car was
one of those that received the storms
full force and was literally smashed
to splinters. Great credit is given
by the passengers to Conductor Ken
sic for his heroic work in rescuing
the injured. Althoughs himself suffer
ing from severe injuries, he refused
any aid for himself, but set to work
with great grit and heroic courage to
relieve the injured from their peril
GUS positions and not until the last
OF the passengers was out of the
wreck did he receive medical atten-
ton for his own wounds. 1t is feared
that he cannot survive.
| Of fh4 4.
stacks of Thomas Rake, upon whose
farm the wreck occurred, then passed
directly between his house and barn,
leaving them unharmed. 1t then
passed northwest through Medford, a
town on the Milwaukee road. where a
number Of barns were demolished
and several houses and other build
ings overturned.
Gilpin observer., 1902-09-04
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ELECTS.

Mayor Smythe Chosen President and
Baltimore Next Meeting Place.
Grand Rapids, Mich, Aug. 30.-The
sixth annual convention of the League
of American Municipalities closed
yesterday afternoon. Next years con-
vention will be held at Baltimore. Of
dcers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, Mayor ]. A. Smythe, Charleston,
S. c.; treasurer, Hon. Thomas P. fay-
lor. Bridgeport; secretary. Hon. John
M. McVicar. Des Moines; trustees,
Mayor Thomas Hayes, Baltimore;
Mayor John Arbuthart. Winnipeg;
Hon. Jacob Cantor, New York; Mayor
I. Sullivan. Hartford; Councilman
Haskell, Omaha.
The convention was changed to pro-
vide for three grades of membership.
as follows: First. active members;
second, honorary members or former
active members, who shall have the
privilege of the floor, but no vote;
third, associate members, editors Of
municipal journals and members or
individuals of firms engaged In maxi
ing municipal necessities.