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The morning news., 1889-03-16
Prohibition Methods.

The people of New Hampshire have de-
clared against the amendment to the con-
stitution of the state, prohibiting the manu-
facture and sale of Intoxicating liquors, by
a pretty large majority. The prohibition
lists may claim that if there had been no
exception in favor of cider in the amend
ment they would have been victorious, but
if they do their claim will not be admitted
by their opponents. 1t is probable that the
reason prohibition was defeated was that
the people are not yet ready for it, and,
also, because of the belief that it cannot be
enforced where public sentiment is not
strongly in favor oft. In all the states in
which an effort has been made to
enforce prohibition there has been about
as much drinking as there was before
the law was Iassed. 1t is a notorious fact
that In the towns of Maine, in which state
there has Teen for a long time prohibitory
law, an immense amount Of intoxicants is
solo. They are not sold openly, and the
chances are that the amount that is distrib-
uted surrepttiously is about equal to that
which would be sold if the saloons were
open.
for three years, and it has proved to be so
complete a failure that the probability is
that the prohibitory amendment will be
resubmitted to the people this year. On
Wednesday the Senate of the state, by a
large majority, voted to resubmit it, and
it is confidently believed that the House
will vote the same way.
There has been no difficulty in the rural
districts in enforcing the prohibitory law,
because there public sentiment is strongly in
favor Of it, but in the cities the law has
been virtually dead letter. In fact, it is
said that in this city of Providence tho num-
Der Of the drinking places has very nearly
doubled since the law was enacted. The
police do not attempt to arrest the violators
of the law, and public sentiment appears to
uphold them in their course.
Wherever general prohibition has been
tried it has failed to accomplish the results
expected from it, The conclusion to be
drawn from this fact is that before a law
prohibiting the liquor traffic, or any other
law, can be enforced it must have the hearty
sympathy and support of a majority OF the
people.
OF all the methods for the promotion of
temperance that have been tried, local op-
tion is the best, because it permits each
community to decide for itself whether or
not it viii permit the sale of intoxicants
within its limits. When a county or town
votes against whisky the barrooms are
closed, and they remain so. The authori-
ties enforce the prohibitory law be-
cause public sentiment compels them
10 do it. In this state prohibition
is successful in about all the counties which
have adopted it, and about two-thirds Of
them have done So IF the friends Of tenn
perance do not grow weary, all the other
counties of the state, in time, Will be con-
verted TO prohibition. Then, if it be thought
advisable, a state prohibitory law can be
adopted with certainty that it will be en-
forced. 1t would be a mistake, however, to
substitute a general prohibitory law for
local option at present.
The morning news., 1889-03-16
PERSONAL.

CLEMENT SCoTT, the dramatic critic of the
Daily Telegraph of London, has been suffering
from severe attack of writers cramp" Pos
sibly the legacy of $50000, said to have been
left co him recently may serve to mitigate his
sufferings.
BERRY WALL, the young man of New York
who has acquired notoriety on account of his
many pairs OF trousers, says that the recently
published statement to the effect that he
was going to open tailor's shop is "an in
famous lie
THE WIDOW of Senator Logan is now in vi
emma, AS chaperen Of the Misses Pullman
sne has lent herself entirely TO their plans aud
will prolong her stay abroad beyond the time
originally intended. 1t is now said that the
party will not return before autumn.
MISS PAuNcEFoTE, the daughter of Lord
Sackville's successor as British minister to this
country, is beautiful young woman of 25. She
is said TO possess more of En- gliSh reserve than
Lord Sackville's 5 daughters, but is a good talker
a graceful dancer and popular wherever she
goes.
Mas LANGTRY is negotiating for a season at
the Drury Lane theater London, TO begin early
in the autumn. She counts on Mary Anderson's S
remaining in this country for another year, and
thinks she can do better on the other side
Should she succeed, she will revive Henry
VIII: and play the role Of "Catharine of ARA
gon."
Al Washington, went into Chamberlin's few
days ago and had what might he called an in
ternational racket He drank German vino,
French champagne and ended UP with hot
drink made OF Irish whisky sweetened with
Cuban sugar and stirred with Connecticut
spoon. He paid his bill out of Chinese silk
purse drawn from a pocket up his sleeve,
found piece OF ginseng root, which he put
into his mouth, and went away happy.
Mrs. CLEVELAND employed herself ingeniously
at her last reception by counting the number Of
Hsding wells that passed before her So
wrapped up did She become in the occupation
that for once she forgot herself. Instead Of
repeating the name after Col. Wilson, as is her
custom she shook hands with pretty young
woman and said. -Four hundred and one" She
saw the trick habit had played on her when the
girl looked up IN surprise. No more counting
was attempted. and -four hundred and one'
was Mrs. Cleveland's limit.
LITTLE PHlLN SHERIDAN inherits his illustri-
Gus fathers pluck. 1t is told that at Staunton,
on their way TO Nonquit, before the generals
DEATH the private railroad car in which Mrs
Sheridan and family were making the journey
had been placed on a side track to await the
through train. In switching, a car came thun-
dering along the same track The family, see
ing the danger, retreated in great haste and
The morning news., 1889-03-16
Blaine's Son Walker.

| The appointment of Walker Blaine to the
| position of examiner of claims of the state
| department excites considerable comment,
some of which is not favorable The position
is one of great responsibility, and for the
discharge of its duties excellent judgment
and considerable knowledge of inter
national law are required. Walker Blaine
has never shown much ability as a
lawyer. He is "a years old and has
had some experience in his profession.
He opened a law office in Chicago.
but did not succeed in acquiring practice.
Last su MINER he closed his law office and
joined his father in his stumping tour.
When his father was Secretary of State in
the Garfield administration he was Third
Assistant Secretary of State He did not
distinguish himself in any particular.
Perhaps he had no opportunity of doing So
At his old home in Augusta he is not
thought to be particularly brilliant, and it
is believed to be doubtful whether he could
make living at the bar if left to his own
resources.
His predecessor in the Office was the late
DR.. Wharton, who occupied very high
position IN the legal profession. There are
some very important claims pending in the
state department. several of winch are Of
long standing They are, of course against
foreign governments. Great care is neces-
sary in deciding them, especially those
against weak governments like those of
South America, because they do not always
rest upon solid foundation.
Not i1frequently fraudulent claims are
made against weak governments with the
hope that this government, being deceived
as to the merits of them, will insist upon
their payment.
1t was to be expected, however, that Mr..
Blaine would provide his son with good
place. He has put him where he can keep
his eye upon him, and assist him if neces-
sary. Perhaps the young man will not
make any serious blunders.
The morning news., 1889-03-16
THE MORNING NEWS: SATURDAY, MARCH is, 1889.

confusion to the opposite end Of the car Little
PHIL took in the situation at once, but was not
to be stampeded. He braced himself between
the seats and looked defiance at the approach
ing car, which was still not responding TO the
brakes. When It struck with considerable force
Little Phil" was still there, holding his own.
while his mother and sisters and Mrs. Kellogg
were considerably alarmed.
Mr.. STEAD of the Pail Mall Gazette, is par
ticularly bitter toward the Bismarcks. Accord
ing to Mr.. T. P. O'Connor when last year Mr..
Stead accredited himself to the government of
Europe, he visited Berlin among other places.
Naturally he tried 10 see Count Herbert Bis
marck and for the purpose armed himself with
a letter of introduction from Lord Esher. But
Count Herbert bismarck could not see Mr..
Stead. After his return from his interview
with the cZar, Mr.. Stead renewed the attempt
TO see the German foreign minister, but was
again repulsed Count Herbert was so exas-
perated by the frequency of these applications
that he wrote to Lord Esher a letter, asking
him why he had introduced Mr.. Stead to him.
The question was accompanied by some unfiat-
tering observations as to Mr. Stead.
The morning news., 1889-03-16
The Scramble for Gold.

1t begins to look as if there would soon
be trouble in the new mining fields of Lower
California. The Mexican governor of the
province, Torres, does not have much conf
dence in his ability to preserve the peace.
He has called upon the Mexican govern
ment for additional troops, but the chances
are that they will not be furnished very
soon, if at all.
1t is estimated that there are about 1000
Americans, 1000 Mexicans and 200 Indians
at the mines, and they are all armed and
are quarreiing over claims. Ia the absence
of courts and officers to enforce the laws,
the claimants will depend upon their shot
guns and revolvers to enforce their de-
mands.
Both Mexicans and Americans condemn
Gov. Torris in the strongest terms. 1t
seems he exacts a very heavy fee for per-
mission to mine any whore in the province.
The governor, therefore, is pretty certain
to profit by the mining excitement, whether
much gold is found or not.
1t is asserted that an English company
has put in a claim for the richest part of
the diggings, and threatens to send to San
Francisco for 5000 Cinnamon to work them
The American and Mexican miners say
that Cinnamon shall not work in the mines,
and, besides, they resist the claim of the
English company. The American miners,
it is said, intend to petition the govern
ment of the United States to give them
what prote ction they need. 1t is difficult
to see, however, what this government has
to do with the mining troubles on Mexican
soil. If it should take stsps to assist the
Americans to maintain their alleged rights,
it might find itself in trouble with the
Mexican government.
The situation at present is a rather COM
pllcated one. Mexico Is managing the
mines to suit herself, but this country may
have a word 70 say if American miners are
deprived of any rights TO which they are
entitled. The English government may
make some inquiries if the English com
pany's claim is denied, and the Chinese gov
ernment may have occasion to insist that
her citizens shall be treated with respect
1t is by no means certain that the mines
are rich. It has been reported that the ex.
element with respect to them was started
by a company of land Spectators in Lower
California, who hit upon the gold excite
ment scheme to call attention to their lands
and secure settlers for them. There is no
doubt, however. that gold is being found
in considerable quantities.
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The morning news., 1889-03-16

While crime in this country is increasing
much more rapidly than population, it is
decreasing, relatively, in England. The
Voice says: This may be due to more
humane method Of dealing with English
Juvenile delinqueats, who are put under
treatment for reform, instead of being
lodged, as formerly, with older criminals
in the jails" Increased crime in the coun-
try is due chiefly to undesirable immigra-
ton, but if such immigration should be
stopped, there probably would still be
more crime according to population than
formerly. We should find out England's
way Of decreasing it.
The morning news., 1889-03-16
Jerry Murphy and the Hennepin Canal
From the Washington Post.

from tHe W dSItHQtOR BOSt.
The presence of the Hon. Jerry Murphy of
Iowa and the Hennepin canal in the city re-
calls story about him and his efforts in behalf
of the canal
In the same congress with Mr.. Murphy was
Phil Thompson OF Kentucky. Thompson has a
twin brother, John, and the resemblance be-
tween the two is so near perfect that their own
parents can hardly tell them apart
One day Murphy accosted John, who was
here in the interest of the whisky bill, suppos-
ing that he was talking to Phil lie asked John
to help him on his canal bill and vote for it.
John saw the mistake in identity, but pro-
posed that Murphy assist in passing the whisky
bill.
Said John: 81 will work and speak and vote
for your canal bill if you will do the same for
my whisky bill"
Murphy agreed and the two shook hands on
the pledge.
The whisky bill came up first, and Murphy
was true to his pledge He got his whole dele
cation and many others to vote for it. and it
was passed.
Soon afterward the canal bill came up. and
what was Murphy's amazement to see Phil
Thompson not only vote against il, but make q
speech fiercely attacking it, After the bill had
been defeated Murphy tackled Thompson in a
way calculated to make kentuckan shout with
both hands. Murphy thought "a gentleman's
pledge could be relied upon" He said he did
not know it was customary among Kentucky
gentlemen to betray their own honor and break
their pledges.
Thompson was bewilsered and intimated
that Murphy was losing his mind, and finally
drew out from the latter the question:
"Didn't you promise me on your honor to
work and vote for the Hsnnepin canal bill?'
No, didn't; never spoke to you about your
canal bill nor made any promise. I have al
ways been opposed to il. and you know it,"
What what! what" spluttered Mr. Murphy
"You dare not deny that you promised me to
work for it If | worked for the whisky bill
Why sir, shall brand you"
just here John stepped up and stood beside
his brother and smilingly said: II am the man
who made the agreement with you and not my
brother, Phil. here.
Murphy rubbed his eyes as he looked at the
two men, while John explained the situation
When IL was well understood the crowd had a
hearty laugh at the ludicrous termination of
what promised TO be personal encounter. and
Mr.. Murphy footed the bill for a little mulled
cider in the Senate restaurant, the hour being
late and the weather cold.
The morning news., 1889-03-16
Lost Interest in the Young Man.
From the New YORK Sta

From the New York Star.
Those who are acquainted with William NJ
Chase, the artist, and his peculiarities, will ap
preciate the following: One day, lately, Mr.
Chase stroled into the antique school of the
academy of design, and noticing young man
who appeared to be doing some rather clever
work, offered him a criticism upon it. The
young man turned, and, looking Mr.. Chase over
from head to foot. asked:
Are you an artlst?"
well, yes; am William NJ Chase
"U-m-do you live in New York;"
ut is easy to see that you have lived in Chi
cago, said Mr.. Chase, as he disgustedly turned
away.
That young man will probably not profit
from any of Mr. Chase's criticisms in the fu-
ture,
The morning news., 1889-03-16
The sort r Man Jim Is.

Never wore q linen collar
Ner pair OF SHINY boots;
Never owned fancy trOtter
Ner went out on champagne toots;
Never wore pair Of trousers
But his mother wove and spun;
Never liked to lie to wimmin
As the other fellerS done;
Never used an ounce Of black min
On his boots to make 'en shine,
But he quite preferred that taller,
Wel rubbed in, was somethin' fine;
Never took to novel readin',
But would sit all night to bark
To some old-school politicians
Blow the Andrew jackson spark;
Mover seemed to care for frolics
Ner the fun that youn Sters found
In the cheese house where the rafters
Used to ring with merry sound;
Never noticed of the capers
That his brothers used to bring;
Never took to silly nonsense
Such as boys an girls ii fling;
Led life as nice and modest
AS a boy could ever lead;
Never made his father trouble,
Ner his mothers heart to bleed,
That's the sorter boy that Jimmy
Was a dozen years ago.
But he found a nut an cracked it
An he's no more counted slow,
For he broke up the old meader
An he made the gravel whizz,
An he found a vein of yaller-
That's the sorter man Jim is.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 16. 1889.
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What Hampton Is In Favor Of

TTOHt ITIc IIttUItIotD7ItU
AS Senators CuIlum and Hampton met in the
elevator to-day after adjournment, the latter
remarked:
''Well we didn't annex Canada to-day"
No" was the response, "but another effort
will fetch it."
"If you'll get me a salmon river there, I'll
vote for it, said Hampton.
Ignoring the suggestion, Cullom continued:
Il have made up my. mind to one thing; that is,
never to let up on this question until Canada is
a part of our territory, and you are in favor Of
it, too"
IN tell you what am in favor Of" said Mr..
Hampton. I'm for the annexation of Cuba.
We want that island for the purpose of enabling
US 70 colonize some of our coIored people "
The morning news., 1889-03-16

1t seems probable that Editor Murat
Halstead's appointment as minister to
France would not be satisfactory to the
Frenchmen, who are already recalling the
fact that he was with the German army as
q special correspondent in 1870, and are
charging that his sympathiss were with
Germany. Perhaps the President might
find more remote mission for Halstead.
The more remote. the better.
The morning news., 1889-03-16
Appropriate Literature for Him.
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Newsboy-M Morning paper, siri All about
Harrison's appointments
Facetious stranger (winking at bystanders)-
Decentralization? That's the boy preacher
isn't it? Has he any appointments for meetings
in this neighborhood?
Newsboy-Not t0at Harrison-President Har-
rison, sir. All about
Facetious stranger lin tone of surprise)-
What Do you mean to tell me the President is
O man named Harrison? When was he elected?
Newsboy calling to chum on next block
Dick, run an get last years paper of some
Kind. Here's man from Philadelphia!
The morning news., 1889-03-16
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

SPECIAL NoTIcEs-As to bills against British
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of DR.. Stone.
New WAYS TO Buy PIANos-L. & 3. s. NJ. IL.
NEW SOUTH STovE-Cornwell q Chapman.
c. 6 c. COLLARS AND CUFFS, ETC.-Millus &
Co.
WINTER GooDs-The Goth purchaser at Appel
& Schauls.
CHEAP COLUMN ADVERTISEMENTS -- Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted For Rent; For
Sale Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news., 1889-03-16
Was the President sincere 2

The President, in his inaugural address,
had something to say about the necessity
for pure ballot and honest election
methods. He will soon have an opp1rtu-
nifty to provo whether or not he was sincere.
A large number of persons in Indiana and
West Virginia have been indicted for vio-
lating election laws. They ar9 charged
with having attempted to defeat the viii Of
the people by corruDtiug voters, and by pre-
venting in other ways fair ballot About
all of them are republicans.
Is it the purpose of the administration to
prosecute them vigorously? 1t will soon be
known whether it is or not, because they
are all to be tried in the federal courts. If
the prosecution of them is weak, it may be
| accepted as certain that there is no inten-
ton to punish taem. If it is vigorous, it
will be understood that the President
meant what he said in his inaugural ad-
dress
Two things have occurred that justif Y
the suspicion that the indicted persons are
to be let off lightly. The Senate refused to
confirm tho nomination of tie democrat
for United States district attorney for
Indiana that Mr. Cleveland sent to it, al
though there was a vacancy in the office {;
and about The first official act of the new
Attorney General was to call for the resig-
nation of the district attorney for West
Virginia, who is democrat. These things
look very much like an attempt to shield,
in both Indiana and West Virginia, those
indicted for crimes against the ballot box.
The West Virginia district attorney de-
clined to resign. He said he preferred to be
removed. IL is probable that he will be
removed, because, if it is the adniuistra-
tion's purpose to protect its indicted friends,
it will have to get rid of the democratic dis
trict attorney.
Does it not seem rather strange that there
should have been such haste in calling for
this district attorneys designations In view
Of the fact that his office is not very i'm
portant one, and that the pressure for other
Offices is many times greater, it is not easy
to understand the haste to replace him with
a republican unless the foregoing reason is
the correct one.
The morning news., 1889-03-16
A Significant Act.

From the Louisville Courjer-JouT1ldI (Denl.)
Is there any significance in the fact that
about the first removal made by Mr.. Harrison,
and blower of the bug blast for purer ballot,
is that Of G. G. Watts, United States district
attorney for West Virginia. who has made
himself Objectionable TO the blocks of five party
by his diligence in bringing illegal voters to
Justice?