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St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The crowd at the court house Yesterday
afternoon was the largest since the opening
OF the trial, all the seats, chairs and standing
room being fully occupied. AT a few minutes
after ? O'Clock Judge Brill came in and took
his seat and shortly afterward Sheriff O'Gor-
man appeared with the prisoner. Porter
looked Very tired, nervous and apprehen sive,
and to those sitting near him the quake of
his 'ame was very perceptible. moment
later his wife, a very fleshy but not unattrac-
tive woman, took her seat beside him. Mr.
Patrick Neary, the father, and Messrs. Frank
and James Neary, the brothers of the muir
dered boy, were also in court.
At 2:l5 Mr.. W. W. Erwin, counsel for the
defense, took his position before the jury,
and after thanking the judge for the i'm
partlalty of his rulings, proceeded with his
address. His plea was insanity. He care
fully reviewed the life of the prisoner from
boyhood to the 1st of April last. He called
attention to the facts that Porter's mother
was insane, that the boy had suffered a seri-
Gus wound in the forehead in tender wears
and that in early manhood he had been
thrown from a horse aud so injured that he
was not in a sane condition for month
Putting all these things together, it was
urged by the counsel that the mind of the
prisoner was unsound and that his periods
OF irrationaity REQUIRED whenever any undue
excitement or agitation was produced in his
brain. Excessive drink would produce and
did produce temporary periods of insanity.
The evidence given by parties living in
Clinton, Ia, Porter's old home, showed that
he was often crazy when in liquor, and in
stances were numerous where he had sought
to do bodily harm to those who had
q a1xtray ha.. l., fri Ie
left home some time in March
last. going TO Chicago, where he drank con-
tinually, thence to Eau Claire, where he
drank and manifested signs of insanity,
thence to Hudson, and there acting strangely
and then coming to st. Pau. where numerous
evidences of unsoundness were given, and
finally committing a murder while his reason
was dethrOned. Mr.. Erwin read the hypothe-
tical question put to two reputable physicians
of st. Paul, VINO stated that under the condi-
tions given the man must be insane. The
eminent counsel closed his eloquent address
to the jury by saying all the testimony in the
case pointed to the responsibility of the
prisoner at the moment of the crime, that the
state based its case upon a theory unsup-
ported by single fact adduced from the evil
dence, and that Porter wds therefore entitled
to his liberty.
At the close of Mr.. Erwin's address Judge
Brill read the charge preferred against the
prisoner, defined murder in the first and
second degrees and carefully reviewed the
evidence of insanity offered by the defense.
He said that the jury should not forget that
mere drunkenness was not an excuse for
crime, and that to clear the prisoner it would
be necessary to conclude beyond reasonable
doubt that he was laboring under temporary
mental alteration. The judges charge to
the jury was regarded as very fair to both
sides.
The Jury retired at O'Clock.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

distance, and at the close of the meeting,
they all expressed themselves as positive and
enthusiastic supporters of Mr.. DOnnelly.
They gave three loud cheers for him at the
close OF his speech, and many came to the
stand and cordially shook hands with him
and wished him success and pledged their
support at the polls.
short time ago two of Major Straits
able % orators visited this place and made
speech in behalf of the Major. There
were htty-three men. women and chill
dren '(not one more) present; the i'm
mensc crowd listened $50 | am informed)
very attentively until the close; but, instead
OF giving three cheers for the major, to tickle
his speakers, they all arose to their feet and
gave Three cheers for Mr.. Donnclly. to the
utter astonishment Of the speakers who had,
Dy thelr cunning words, been trying to con
vince them that the major was the onl,J man
VINO could DO them any good in the congress
of the United States.
l met man this mornino. ON tbe troi,
and in my conversation with him tool, oc-
casion to probe him a little on the congress
sional question, as l found he lived at North
field in the east end of this district. s.Wby.',
said he, ''Donnelly has the aor
on the run, it is all one
sided.n He is gentleman th.t
is engaged in the milling business and is
constantly travelling through this district and
his opinion of the outlook ought to be reIia-
BILE. Another man said to me that the ma
jor was doomed; the Republicans of the dis
trict, even those who were not altogether
satisfied with Mr. Donne1ly, felt that this was
the only chance they would have to get clear
of Strait; if he defeated Donnelly this yearhe
would hold the office forever; but if he was
laid out in the presidential year that was the
end of him; hence hundreds of leading Re
publicans throughout the district will quietly
vote and work for Donnelly.
1t is very evident that the tempory effect
caused by Major Straits broadside of lies
has passed away and Mr.. Donnelly is gain
ing every day, As my Northfieid acquaint-
ance said, she has got the major on the
run" The pension business and the proof
that the major deliberately lied about
the land-grant forfeiture bills in congress,
and about introducing the grasshopper
Dill, has disgusted Straits followers; and the
inability of the Pioneer Press to make any
one OF Its lies stick has correspondingly
helped Mr.. DOnnelly. 1t is curious feature
of the campaign that even the local millers
support Donnelly. They are being crushed
out by the octopus of Minneapolis, the mill
ers' rig there; the ring can put their -four
down in the eastern markets TWENTY-FIVE
cents cheaper. through rebate steals and re-
duced rates on eastern roads; than the local
millers can. Hence, while the local millers
are bursting up or struggling, the ring
fourishes. The Minneapolis Millers' associ-
alton is a curse not only to the farmers but
to men of all pursuits. 1t crushes all alike.
Mr.. Donnelly's friends here assure him
that he will have good sized majority in
Renville county, which usually is good for
500 to 1000 majority, Republican. He speaks
at seven points in the county.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
STATE POLITICS.
MINNESOTA ELECTORAL TICKETS.

Democratic, Republican, Prohibition, and
Butler
The following are the several electoral
tickets that have been chosen in Mime
sofa.
DEMOCRATIC.
CleUeldhd and Hendricks
Electors at Large-J. F. Norrish, Dakota
county; c.. II. Lienan Ramsey county.
First DistriCt-August Peterson, of Freeborn.
Second District-Thomas L. Bowen, of Brown.
Third District-Georg9 A. Du Toit, of Carver.
Fourth District-David Cochran, of Wright.
Fifth District-F. NJ. Wrigh, of Otter Tail
REPUBLICAN.
Blaine and LoqdR
Electors at Large-Charles f. Kindred, Crow
Wing; John G. Nelson, Washington.
First District-John d. Allen Mower county
Second District-A. d. Perkins, Cottonwood
county,
Thitd District-L. o. Thorpe, Kandiyohi
county.
Fourth District-W. B. Dean, Ram sey county.
Fifth District-Peter Rauin, of Hennepin
county. (For some nscrutable purpose the Re
publican state convention dsfranchised the Filth
district in the selection of electors.)
PROHIBITION.
So. John and D0nieLs.
Electors at Large-James E. Child, jackson
county; C. r. Fix, Hennepin county
First District-C. A. Bierce, Winona county.
Second District-J. j. Kendall, Cottonwood
county.
Third District-A. Wiley. Rice county.
Fourth District-J. NJ Durham, Hennepin
county.
Fifth District-D. Burbank, Fergus Falls
BUTLER PARTY.
Butler and West.
Electors at Large-Hon. William Meighen, Of
Forestyille; Prof. C. II. Roberts, of Rochester.
First District-Geo. b. Dresback, Dresback.
Second District Liyermore, Fairmont,
Third District-N. c. Martin, Litchheld.
Fourth District-James Starkey, St. Paul.
Fifth District--J. d. Goodrich, Glyndon.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
Donnelly's Afternoon at Sacred Heart.

OpeCIdI correspondence OF the Globe.
SACRED HEART. Oct. 22-Hon. Ignatius
Donnely held day meeting here at 2
O'Clock to-day. He could only speak for
about an hour, as he had to take the train
for Olivia where he speaks tonight The
school children were dismissed and the
crowd took possession of the school house
1t was an immense crowd the entire bnilding
was packed, an unusual circumstance, for If
is difficult to get people to attend NEE ting
in the day time. The meeting was called to
order by Hon. o. F Reishus, ex-member of
the legislature, and on motion of Mr. Nor.
gan Hor Henry Paulson was elected chair
man.
Mr.. Donnelly's speech was well received
and repeatedly interrupted by applause, and
at the close cheers were given for the
speaker. The audience was mainly farmers
and Scandinayians, but eight out of ten of
them will vote for Mr. DOnnelly. They have
got through sending bankers to congress 10
represent farmers. Wheat is is worth forty
nine cents bushcl; times are very dull and
the people very poor
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
Butler at Boston

BOSTON, Oct 24.-The Peoples party held
three large rallies in this city tonight, at
each of which Gen. Butler spoke. His first
appearance was in South Boston, where he
was greeted by an immense crowd The
rumors of intended violence to the general
were not realized, and no trouble whatever
was experienced. Gen. Butler, in his speech,
made several criticisms of the Herald of this
city. He declared his campaign had been
one OF principles and not SANDER, and he
had never spoken of Gov. Cleveland except
in terms of the greatest respect
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
Phillips Successor

New YORK, Oct. IA conference of the
leaders OF the local canvass was held tonight
and it was agreed to determine the slate to-
morrow to be presented to the re-convened
Republican county convention. John Nc
Love and Senator Gibbs are now spoken of
as possible successors of Mr.. Phillips for the
nomination of mayor. Mr. Spear absolutely
refuses to accept the nomination for comp
troller, and Edward B. Low was spoken of
as candidate for comptroller.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
THE CONGRESSIONAL TICKETS.
DEMOCRATIC.

DEMOCRATIC.
First District-A. Bierman.
Second District-J. j. Thornton.
Third District-Ignatius Donnelly.
Fourth District-O. G.. Merriman.
Fifth District-L. L. Baxter.
REPUBLICAN.
First District-Milo White.
Second District-James B. Wakefield.
Third District-Horace b. Strait.
Fourth District-John p. Gillian.
Fifth District-Knute Nelson.
PROHIBITION.
First District-C. A. Bierce, Winona.
Second District-Wm. G. Copp, Window.
Third District. c. Stearns, Zumbrota
Fourth District-Jsmes N. Douglas, Anoka.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
A Protective Tariff Meetine.

New YORK, Oct. 24.-In response to the
call issued October 20 by Thomas c. Platt,
chairman of the executive committee of the
Manufacturers National league, about 120
gentlemen to-day held private meeting.
John Roach and others made addresses
favoring protective tariff Five thousand
dollars were subscribed towards desseminat-
ing the views expressed.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

The last, the best, the most crushing, un-
answerablc argument of the campaign is the
address (giyen elsewhere) of the Oneida
county Republicans in New York, explaining
why they revolt against Mr.. Blaine. 1t shows,
too, that the Independent Republican move
ment is more formidable even than has been
claimed. It shows that New York is hope
lcssly lost to Mr.. Blaine, and the only hope
he has lies in the CAPTURE of Indiana.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

CONGRESSMAN HuRD has had rather 3
curious experience. He was elected to the
Foriy-fourth Congress and defeated for the
Forty-dtth, then elected to the Forty-sixth
and defeated for the Forty-seventh, again
elected to the Forty-eighth aud defeated for
the Forty-uinth. Franks luck runs with
the even numbers.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
YESTERDAYS M1RKETS.

The markets generally were stronger yester-
day AT Milwaukee wheat advanced &c, Chi
cago closed Is &c higher than on Thursday
Corn advanced l@19sc and oats Is &C for oc-
to0er and November. Stocks opened stronger
and generally higher, and the market through
ont the day showed better tone, and at the Gloss
the entire list Of active shares was higher than
on Thursday. Northwestern closed q per cent
higher st. Paul l, Omaha preferred ?, Northern
Pacific preferred q, Oregon Transcontineutal
y, Manitoba u. and Western Union z per cent
'gher than on Thursday.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

MONEY and Magnetism, Tariff and Tafy
have failed Blaine has resolved to fall back
on the blood shirt. In his talks now, he
raves over the Solid South, the Bloody Shirt,
and IS as hippant aud bitter as If he had
never made any money on gun contracts and
his substitute had gone to the war instead of
reposing in the Augusta jail
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

For the last few days Blaine seems to be
out OF temper. In his Indiana speeches he
abuses the South, and talks like crossroads
pettigogger. The more he is seen and heard
the more he demonstrates what an unsafe
man be Is 70 become President.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
Will Support Gov. Curtin.

RENovA, Pa, Oct. 24.-The Republican
congress conference of the Twentieth dis
trict nominated John Patton, of Clearfeld
county. Only three of the six counties com
posing the district were represented, as some
counties opposed making a nomination in
view of the desire of many Republicans to
support Ex-Gov. Curtin, the present incum-
bent, and running as Independant Dem
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
Iv A. rlec,inns Ii fnr held

II the elections SO far held trrenty-eigh
districts have elected members Of the Forty
Ninth Congress. In the 4Sih congress these
districts are represented ny thirteen Demo
cTats ana aftecu Republicans The recent
elections give the Democrats eleven andthe
Republicans seyon.eSn. the change being a
-@in ef-sssO congressman by r. Republicans
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

GENERAL STEWART L. WooDFoRD has
been firing lot of pyrotechnics of his own
manufacture at Henry Ward Beecher This
stay-at- home drawing -big-salary young
General appears to think Mr. Beecher is
running for President. The General artfully
dodges the only point at issue, that Mr..
Blaine is dishonest, dangerous man.
Woodford's froth is like penny rush-light
beside the sun, as compared with Beecner's
sturdy, unanswerable logic.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

BLAINE struck into Illinois yesterday, but
John Alexander Logan was not on hand to
welcome i'm and escort him about the state.
Since his snub in Ohio by young Walker
Blaine, the son Of his father, Black Jack has
been very quiet aud has not strained his con-
stitution in supporting lingo Blaine.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
Phillips Declines.

New YORK, Oct. 24.-Louis S. Phillips, in
a letter declining the Republican nomina-
ton for mayor, says: ''The coming election
is too important to the country and the Re
publican party to permit our ranks to be
broken by any disaffection or for any cause.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
The Miles City Democrats.

MILES CITY, Mont, Oct 24-The Dem
ocrats had an awakening here tonight.
Martin Maginnis, j. K. Toole, R. P. Vivian
and G. G.. Cox addressed large audience at
the roller rink. The candidates were sere-
naded at the hotel. A large torchlight pro-
cession preceded the speakers to the rink.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
CURRENT COMMENTS.

oRNE WILSON, who Is to take Miss Caroline
Astor as his bride, is the son Of r. 7. Wilson
banker. The senior Wilson began life down il
Georgia He lives in superb style in New York
and is said TO command more money than any
man in the city except Gould snd Vanderbilt /;
is notable that bis daughter married Mr. Goeler
and his son Is to marry Miss Astor. The Goelet.
and Astors are the richest real estate owners In
America IL Is the gossip Of the papers tha
young Wilson'S wedding present from his fathe1
win De sn income OF 500. 900 year.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
THE BIG AGITATION.
Continued From First Page)

occasion, but ! am exceedingly gratifed to
learn the cause which is represented by nay
candidacy approves itself to the intelligent
Judgment of so many of the under graduates
OF Columbia college. have great faith in
the young thinking men of this country.
Yours. very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

WHEN Blaine expected TO carry West Vir-
ginia and break the electoral vote of the
south he was very careful to say nothing to
offend that section, but since he finds that
he is not likely to get any assistance from
that quarter he has brought out the old
bloody shirt to fiaunt to the breeze until cleo
ton day. Just in this. way he will abuse the
Irish with all of his original venom so soon
as he learns that he cannot lead them by the
nose
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
Nominations in the Quaker Citr.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24.-The Democratic
conventions to nominate candidates for city
comptroller and recorder of deeds to fill the
vacancies on the ticket caused by the dec
lination of Hirst and McCully. Tonight they
selected Col Chas. H. Banis as candidate for
comptroller, and G. F. Ivesminger for re-
corder. Both are members of the city coun-
Gil.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

1T is the opinion of an English surgeon of note
that men who shave the oftenest shorten their
lives by several years. The Arabs also have
belief that those who wash their faces are marked
for an early tomb. The siouch has much to en-
courage him.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

MIR. WEST, the vice-presdential candidate on
the Butler ticket, started his business life as a
barkeeper in Michigan. From handing out fire.
water he went TO work on the railroad, and since
has become leading railway man.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

PARIsIAN dudes carry walking sticks the head
Of which is combined watch and cigarette
holder.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

Doninick McCaffrey declines to accept
Mitchelrs challenge, as he says be wants to
meet sullivan first
The Teemer-Conley boat race has been
postponed to November :.
At New York-Proviiience 3, Metropoli-
tan
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

The Newport Independent club reports a can
vass of that city ''with the probable results of
turning Ga:ield's majority of 500 into plurality
for C.evelaad.' The club even thiuk there
may he chance that Blaine will not carry Rhode
Island
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

A.ooUNTRT merchant in Wood county, O., set
spring gun in his store every night for thirteen
years without being rewarded. but the other
night she blazed away and brought down two
robbers. Patience will get there in the end.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

in his name always killed his antagonist. This
pointer about what challenges to accept wouId
be important il it were reliable and dueling had
not gone out Of fashion in the Unitsd States.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

PENNSYLVANIA has ''neutra' shoe stores
NOBODY but the owners know exactly what their
neutrality consists of, but there is strong sus-
picion that they neither lie nor tell the truth
about their goods.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

Tue Chinese government continues to offer
so'OOO reward for the head OF every French
officer These terms, IL it has the cash to pay
down and French officers are accommodating,
may be considered very liberal.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

in Ohio. From present indications it is
fairly certain that the Democrats will have
from forty to sixty majority in the new
House
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

REFoRMER Roosevelt has decided not to
run Tor congress against Perry Belmont.
That Is the only streak of sense this truly
good young man has ever shown in politics.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

EX-SENATOR MCDONALD is at work heartily
aud with effect for the Democratic ticket in
Indiana.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

The government of the United States of
Columbia has informed the Panama railroad
company it will not allow that company's
line of railroad to be cut, changed or dam.
aged for the benefit of the DeLesseps canal.
The hog cholera prevails to an alarming
extent in some portions of Pennsylvania.
AT Greenbay, Wis, the shops of the Mil.
wsukee d Northern railway were burned
Thursday night Loss $25, 600; not insured
Grave robbers at Binghampton, n. Y.
last night entered the vault of the Phelps
family and tried to steal the remains of q
son Of the late Judge Phelps, but were
scared away by the watchman.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

MR- GLADSTONE has very sweet tenor voice,
Sad sings English, Scotch and Irish ballads, as
well ss negro melodies. When be goes on visits
10 country houses be insists on singing duets
with Mrs. Gladstone, who Is very much in the
situztion of Col. Ba-dwen Slote, II sing. but
those who hear me say DON'T
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

JoHN KELLY has pledged the solid support
oil Tammany TO Cleveland and Hendricks.
He will keep his word.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

FROM the situation in New York It is plain
to be seen that Mr.. Conkling is not engaged
criminal practice.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

BosToS has Myopls club of young people.
Without rpectacles on the nose no person is ELI
gible to membership.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

IT appears that there are some things Jim.
Blaine can't do. He didn't succeed in buy
ing John Kelly.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

Gov. Gil PIERCE is so popular that he is adj
vertised TO deliver address at the opening of a
skating rink in jamestown, d. 7. The fun.
tions of a territorial governor are various,
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

EX-MAYoR ScHEU, of Buffalo, says the Inde-
pendents of that city have the names in writing
of 1000 Buffalo Republicans who have pledged
themselves to vote for Governor Cleveland
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

Texas win elect state officers, legislature and
congressman.
Virginia will elect congressman.
West Virginia will elect congressman
Wisconsin will elect state officers, legislature
and congressman.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

BELvA LoCKwooD's battallions carr,
brooms. Turn the Rascals out.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

Mr.. CLEMENS, Mark Twain, is speaking in
Connecticut for Cleveland.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

IT is to be presumed that the presidential
shoes which Mr.. St. John are to fill are pumps
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

Ben PERLEY PooRE says G. P. r. Jai4.s, inc
English novelist, was for some years British con-
sui at Norfolk, Va, and several times visited
Washington.
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

The ratio of Cleveland tc Dlarne men in the
faculties of Harvard College and the Boston In
stitnte of Technology is six to one
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

rANMANY's legions, a hundred thousand
strong, are solid for Cleveland
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

duct of the prisoner as elicted BY the evil
dence, making a strong case against him,
and claiming that such man was peril TO
society, and his crime should be fully pun
lshed. He argued that the insanity plea was
absurd, ana censured the doctors for
giving such off-hand opinions without really
knowing the facts in the case. He closed
with earnest appeal to the jury to put their
seal OF condemnation upon this vicious and
wicked defense and see that justice is meted
out to the prisoner
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
OHIO ELECTION.
THE OFFICIAL COUNT.

COLUMBUS, Oct. 24.-The returns are all
in and the footing completed by the secre-
tary of state to-day, as follows:
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
SECRETARY OF STATE,
The November Elections.

All the states will elect presidential cleo
tors on Tuesday, Nov 4. The several states
are entitled TO electors as follows:
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25

Cox CASH says that in every duel fought in
the United States the nan with fewer sEIIs5les
St. Paul daily globe., 1884-10-25
p. T. LYONS,
Sergeant. Signal Corps, U. 5. A
INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 1 a. m.-Indications
foI the upper Mississippi valley: Fair weather,
variable winds, nearly southern portion, lower
temperature, in northern portion.
Missouri valley: fair weather; variable winds
Oecor.ing southernly; nearly stationary tempera-
lure