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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

West VirEinia's Corrupt Election.
The West Virginia legislature meets to-
day, and it win hear something from Gov.
Wilson about corrupt voting. The govern
ors message is devoted almost wholly to
the November election in his state, and to
recommendations for preventing frauds
upon the ballot box He condemns the
Il snagers Of the republican campaign in
the strongest possible language, and points
out the dangers to the state Of the practices
with which he charges them.
He makes it quite plain that at least 5000
illegal votes were cast in the state The
capitations in 1855 were 147, 40S and the
vote was 159,440 These figures show an
increase in tina vote in four years of p, Sj3,
and indicate an increase n the population
Of over 10000 The governor says that
there has been no such increase. In fact,
the ballots cast show that the increase of
the voters over the increase of the capita
tions was more than 1000.
The republican managers determined to
carry West Virginia at any cost. A thor
ough investigation would show probably not
only false registering, but illegal voting
and bribery.
The legislature of Wet Virginia has a
duty to perform. The governor has done
his duty. He has pointed out the ballot box
evils which threaten the liberties of the
people, and made reco lamentations for
their correction. Gov Hin, of New York,
has done the same thing. The messages of
both governors are strong state papers, and
show beyond Question the necessity for
ballot reform. VIII the legislatures of New
York and West Virginia prove equal to the
responsibility resting upon themf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

Gen. Longstreet appears to have enemies
in Atlanta A telegram from that city Is
rinted in one Of the New York newspa-
pers in which it is stated that after Mr..
Cleveland's election he became a very luke
warm republican, and that about a year
ago he caused the impression to be made
that he had become democrat. the pur-
pose of the correspondent probably is to in
jure Gen. Longtreet's chances of getting a
cabinet position, but as his chances, and
those of every other Georgia republican, are
slim, the telegram will not injure him very
greatly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09
News About Gotham Girls, via Ken
lucky.
From the Cour1er.Jouraal tNe,o York lei

From the Co1rterJourndl tNst0 York Letter.
Everything is very formal here. and they are
so afraid OF their girls that you must tSot the
mother out with the daGghterif you So TO get
the grl a box OF candy. The result is lust
what you might expect. When tle girl gets
away from her parents she takes every al.
vantage Of her unaccustomed liberty. The
latest fad among the girls is to startle their
gentlemen friends by swearing 1t j. considered
very pretty and bold and audacious They also
take great delight Ia pretending fondnsss for
strong liquors Most OF the big coufectioners
have private bars for their lady customers. The
girls are not really fond Of the drink. but they
think 1t the thing to pretend that they are
foolish conduct or girls az these places They
seem TO consider themselves absolutely without
restraint when their mothers ars not at hand
To any one accustomed 60 the refinement VI
well bred southern women these stories seem
Incredible AT least one is apt - attribute
them to whas a society girl would call "tacky
people,"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09
Con. Harrison a Humorist.

Col. William r. Morrison, who not long
ago was the democratic leader of TIE House,
and who is now a member of the inters.a
commerce commission, thinks that Gen.
Harrison Is a humorist. In view of the
fact that Gen Harrison was never known
to tell a funny story, or to laugh at one, it
may seem strange to some way Col Morri-
son should think that ne IS a humorist Col
Morrison, however, saws that he showed a
vein Of humor when, in his New Years
speech, he acclaimed with apparent earn
estness on the necessity for a free, unpur-
chased and unawed ballot. This too, in
less than two months from the November
election and in Indiana"
In the face Of the fact that the republi-
can managers in Indiana and other states
purchased votes by the thousands Gen
Harrison's New Years speech was a rather
funny one He could hardly help knowing
that hundreds of thousands of dollars were
spent in buying votes for him But, after
all, was Col. Morrison correct in calling
him a humoriSt. There are apparently a
great many republicans VINO think that it
is right for their party to buy votes and in
timidate voters. They pretend to believe
that only in the south the freedom of the
ballot is interfered with, and when they
talk about free and unawed ballot they
have only the south in mind. 1t may be
that Gen. Harrison IS a republican of this
kind If he is not then Col. Morrison is
right, and the colutry may confidently ex-
pect other specimens Of Gen. Harrison's
humor. But it must be admitted that his
humor is of a very auaer sort
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

II is said that Mr.. Wetherell. Emma
Abbott's husband, who died in Denver t
other day, left a fortune Of 100000. 1t is
also said that Emma Abbotts individual
fortune is fully equal in amount to that left
by her husband. Emma Abbott's net earn
ings have been from $50, 900 TO $4,000 an
nually for number Of years, and both she
and her husband made very fortunate in
Yestments
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

The New York Times says: 1--WE cannot
resist the impression that Gen. Harrison is
having good deal of quiet fun with him
self over Mr. Blaine" That's where you
are greatly mistaken. Gen. Harrison finds
Mr. Blaine thorn in the flesh, and don
you forget it. He apparently doesn't want
to appoint him Secretary Of State, but ne
IS afraid that if he doesn't he will cause the
wreck Of his party. Then he is afraid that
if he does, he will cause about the same
thing. Mr.. Blaine is a regular Jumbo of
an elephant
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

Miss Mary Andersons opinion that
actresses must begin at the foot of the
ladder and climb to the top by close appli-
cation is the correct one, Of course, notwlth-
standing that Mrs. James Brown Potter and
some other actresses have attempted to get
TO the top at bound. What is true Of the
stage is true Of every other business. The
successful men and women in the worlds
history have attained success by hard work.
Notwithstanding many women voted
fraudulently in the recent Boston election,
Gov Ames, Of Massachusetts,, wants female
suffrage to be extended Wouldn't it BE-
better IL their voting rights in Massa
chusetts were abridgedi
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09
Stand By Your Colors.
From the vs,r Yort St1r lTeu,

FrOnl the Ns'r York Star DeWl
The contss. over the United states senator
ship that viii open in West Virginia ou Wednes-
day promises - be one OF the most interest z
legislative contentious of the day The result
depends on a single vote, and both parties are
using the utmost energy to win it. The demo-
Gratis hold the odds on tre face OF the roll and
the party in the state viii be disgraced II the
advantage is lost
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

The direct tax bill, as amended by the
House, is still pending before the Senate
finance committee, but it no doubt will be
passed by the Senate, either with or with
out the amendment relating TO Beaufort, S.
G. 1t is thought that the amendment will
be concurred in. II Mr. Cleveland should
not think the bill good one, the country
would be given another evidence that the
President has backbone.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

1t has been stated in Washington several
times lately that the two democratic CON
gressmen recently elected from Wisconsin
are ineligible because of their foreign birth
and their want Of naturalization papers.
The two Wisconsin congressman are not
likely to lose their seats. They hardly
would have gone through the cam
paign without having their inelgibil-
ity proved, if they were ineligible. Depend
on it, they srs all right.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

Some of the people of New York are
clamoring now for the repeal of the law
which went into effect Jan. l. and which
provided for the execution by electricity of
condemned criminals. They say the
method would be barbarous. 1t does not
seem probable, however, that she law will
be repealed 1t was passed on the recon-
mendation of committee appointed to in
vestigate electric executions, and the
method no doubt will be found to be at
least as satisfactory as hanging.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

Mr.. Jay Gould has telegraphed that if
any employe of his railroad has been guilty
nj rate-cutting in violation of an agreement
between several roads, he wants him to be
summarily discharged. He wants the mat
ter investigated. 1t seems from this that he
doesn't believe in rate-cutting,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

1t is announced again that Gen. Harrison
is a civil service reformer, aud that he will
not attempt to make anything like clean
sweep Of democrats in Office. This no doubt
is distressing news to Senator Ingalls, and a
large number Of other republican spoils-
men
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

Buffalo Bill' has served notice on Show
man Adam Forepaugh that he will bring
suit against him for heavy damages for
initiating scenes in the "Wild West" show.
Has buffalo Bill" got patent on the
features Of his show, or is this an advertis-
ing trickf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

One of the New York newspapers says.
Gov. Hill has always exhibited desire to
meet the legislature on a high plane Of
craftsmanship" That is true, but it has
happened that the Legislatures with which
he has had TO deal have been republican,
and republican bodies don't get above the
plane OF craftsmanship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

Is Mr.. Blaine going to indianapolis 10 SEQ
Gen. Harrisonl One Of his intimate friends,
Congressman HIT, says he is and another
one, Congressman Phelps, says he isn't. Mr.
Blaine is said to be keeping a paddock on
his mouth He no doubt will go to see Gen.
Harrison if be thinks it necessary to do so
10 get the portfolio OF state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09
The People are Learning.


The republican senator's stand Ike e stone
wall ia deteuse OF higher taxes on the thresd Of
the sewing women the clothing Of the people
and the necessrTies of life. They are indeed
schoolnasters in the glorious Campaign Of
Education. Keep IL up
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09
They Believe in States Rights.
Fro,n the PalLadsIpAla 80 -

The legislatures Of The several states deem
themselves entirely competent to deal with the
subject o. marriage and divorce, aud they re-
gard the whole matter as entirely within their
authority. Hence. they are not likely 70 favor
any amendment Of the constitution Of the
United States TO transfer this legislation TO con
gresS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

It is reported that Gen. Harrison said the
other day that he would rather have the
devil in his cabinet than Blaine. II is pretty
certain that he will have devil of time if
he puts Blame in his cabinet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09
CURRENT COMMENT.


From tie Nashville AHlerioGn CDen)
The death Of Bismarck would be a terrible
blow 70 the German empire There is ALSO
lutely no one to take his place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

Mr.. Glen Stuaebaker of South Bend,
Ind, has been to see Gen. Harrison about
the cabinet Mr.. Studebaker may make a
very good wagon, but he hardly can con-
struct cabinet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-09

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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-11-09
AMUSEMEN rs.

The attendance at Harmonic hall last
evening, upon the occasion of the teStl-
monial to James HARRISON, the veteran
stage manager. A mixed musical and
dramatic entertainment was provided
that was excellent,
The inimitable Victoria Vokes, who
comes to the Grand opera next Monday,
is the older sister of Rosina, who was
seen here last winter and one OF the
famous Vokes family.
1.-The Pearl of Pekin," which was In
such favor at the Grand last season,
will return the last half of the week.
A new waltz ballad, called 81 Love My
Old Love Still" has been added. 1t has
become the general impression that
1.-The Pearl of Pekin" is as clever a
comic opera as has been produced since
the "Mikado." At any rate, the houses
have been SO large that Manager Rice
thinks it will run for whole year.
There will be matinees at all the
theaters to-day, Natural Cas-" at the
Grand. 'Paola'' at the Harris, and ''Ole
Olson" at the Bijou.
"The Old Homestead having been
SO heartily approved by the ministers
of the Eastern states, the clergy OF
Minneapolis city have been invited to
witness its production next week at the
Harris theater, to see whether or not
they indOrse the verdict.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-11-09

me If kept list of bills payable, and
| said no. He said he had found nearly
twice as much paper out as had stated.
| asked him to go with me to Blaisdell,
but he said he would see Blaisdell him
self. He seemed to be quite dissatisfied
with me. told Blaisdell of 1t. l had
heard IRON other sources that Chamber
lain was looking the matter up.
II saw Blaisdell at the lake Oh Sunday
and told him he must see Chamberlain
early on Monday morning or there would
be trouble. l came in from the lake on
Monday morning, about banking
hours, with Blaisdell, and left him near
the Security bank. l thought he was
going in to see Chamberlain. Later in
the day Chamberlain came to see me
again and wanted statement. l
knew he had not seen Blaisdell,
from his manner. / told him
| could not make statement.
He asked me who negotiated the notes
in the East. told him Julius Schultz.
l went out to find BlaisdelI, but did not
succeed until Tuesday, when | met him
going into the Boston block. told him
Ihad been hunting for him. He seemed
agitated, and did not want to talk.
told him that Chamberlain was making
a fool of himself; that he would pay
the notes if he wanted the money. l
wanted him to go to my Office, but he
said he must go to Anders0n's office, so
he went up. Anderson and Chamber
lain were there. Chamberlain took
Blaisdell into another room and Ander-
son went out. Pretty soon Chamberlain
came back and told me l ought
to secnre Blaisdell; he said he had
found about 100000 of our paper. said
was willing to secure HIM by turning
over all my property; that had always
been willing to do this. The matter OF
an attorney to do the business was
talked of. and Mr.. Farnham was agreed
upon. The next day / gave Chamber
lain statement of my property the
same as is in my assignment. Blalsdell,
Anderson, Chamberlain and myself
went to Farnham's Office, and
Mr.. Chamberlain explained the busI-
ness to him. Blaisdell said he was
going away and could not act as trustee,
so Anderson was agreed Oh. l was to
turn over my property to him to secure
Blasdell, and the bank was to furnish
the money to pay the Collom-Blaisdell
notes as fast as they came due.
signed the deeds on Saturday. My wife
came home on Sunday and signed the
deeds on Monday. The deeds were de-
livered to Mr.. Farnham."
At this point the court adjourned until
10 o'clock this morning, when Mr.. Col
lOm will give his version OF the famous
alleged confession scene.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-11-09
LOCAL COMMENT.

The action of City Comptroller Calder
wood in calling the attention of the
council to the apparent irregular issue
of school bonds and the deficit in the
city departments of S4O,0 has called
forth considerable adverse criticism
from those who don't like to hear of
those things. An eX-eity comptroller,
in speaking of these matters yesterday,
said that the redemption of the school
bonds had always been provided for
bV the legislature when the bonds ma
tured. He also said that every city in
the country carried a debit balance
over from year to year, and he thought
he was a good thing, as il enabled the
financial officer of the city TO shut Oft
fresh expenditures on the grounds that
a deficit already existed. Evidently
that was Comptroller Calderwood's
idea when he made his communication
to the council. Since the deficit has
been made public the proposed munich
pal signal system and the proposed big
appropriation for the steel arch bridge
have quietly been pigeon hOlded.
The crossings muddle is not settled
yet. As soon as one side makes prop
psition, the other side is ready with an
objection. City attorney Russell says
the city will probably accept the last
proposition made by the st. Louis road,
If agreeable to the Manitoba road. Col.
Benton. of the Manitoba, however, de-
clareS that there is nothing new in the
proposition of the st. Louis road. He
maintains that it relieves none of the
NanitOba's objections, and if accepted
would cause an utter destruction OF the
ManitOba's property. 1t looks now as
If the game of battledOOr and shuttle
cock was being played, and it is more
than probable that a decision of the
United States supreme court would be
filed in these cases long before COM
promise can be effected.
When the citizens committee ap-
pointed to relieve the sufferers by the
JOhnstoWn flood. completed their labOrs.
they had a balance in the treasury of
several hundred dollars. The commit
tee had expended all the funds which
came into their hands judiciously, and
they only ceased their laborS when their
work had been we'll and thoroughly
DONE As the committee was appointed
for specific purpose, they were i'll
QuandaTy as to what disposition they
should make of the surplus. Yesterday
they decided to divide the money equally
among the charitable organizations of
the city. The fact that the committee
had surplus to divide speaks well for
the llberality of the citizens of Mime
apOlis and the committee. Surely no
one will object to such disposition.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-11-09
THE NEW RULES.
How Books May Be Procured
From the Public Library.

From the Public Library.
The rules adopted by the library board
for the use by the public of the free
library provide that the building shall
be opened on all week days, except legal
holidays, from $50 a. m. to 10 p. m, but
no books shall be issued after p. N.
The reading room and reference de-
partment Will be opened on Sundays and
holidays from to 10 o'clock o. m. All
residents of Minneapolis over fourteen
years Of age can procure books without
charge, provided they file a guarantee
for the safe return Of the books unin-
jured, signed by a responsible citizen.
The guarantee shall be good for two
years. Books taken from the library
may be kept for fourteen days. After
that fine of two cents per day will be
imposed until they are returned. No
book will be issued to any family who
are quarantined by the health board on
account of having contagious disease in
the house.
A movement has been started to try
and establish branch libraries in various
parts of the city, where books may be
secured from the general library. With
this object in view, the board of educa-
ton has decided to offer the public
board room in the North Side High
school building in which to start a
branch library for that portion of the
city. At these branch libraries it is pro-
posed to have a catalogue of all the
books in the public library. with 81, 600
worth of reference books and about
1900 volumes from the library proper.
a person living in the vicinity of the
branch library may 90 to the branch and
select book from the catalogue. Every
day messengers will go to the main
library and procure the books so Sc
lected, and they are to be distributed
from the branch. The library board has
decided to expend $4,000 for books
during the coming year, and has re-
tanned Herbert Putnam as librarian, at
a salary of 5000 per annum.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-11-09
j. FRANK COLON.
The Defendant Takes the Wit
ness Stand

The Defendant Takes the Wit
ness Stand.
When the name of j. Frank Colon
was next called by the attorney for the
defense, Mr.. COLON rose up with alac-
rity and was sworn, while buzz of ex-
element went around among the
audience, which was larger than
usual, no doubt having been
attracted by the prospect that the de-
PENDANT would take the stand some time
during the day. He said:
81 am the defendant in this case. The
Endorsement OF j. T. Blaisdell on the
back of Exhibit A is the handwriting of
John T. Blaisdell. / saw him write it
in Mr.. Rockwood's prive room adjoining
mine on June %, 1889. l am able to
identify the time because l was in st.
Paul on the 9th, trying to close real
estate deal. | had note due at the
Security bank on that day, and, seeing
that l could not get through with my
business and get to the bank before it
closed, l telephoned over to see if
could attend to it after banking hours.
/ reached the bank about 4:30 p. M,
everything was locked up. The
next day, June 2s, Mr.. BlaisdeIl
came to my Office about II o'clock and
signed three notes. l think saw him
at his house as l came along IN the
morning. e. T. Jackson, of st. Paul. d.
A. Cool and S. j. Francis were in my
room adjoining Mr.. Rockwood's when
Mr.. Blaisdell came in"
Here the witness drew on the black
board a diagram of the rooms occupied
by himself and Mr.. lockwood.
Al was negotiating with the gentle
men named for the purchase of twenty
seven acres of land adjoining Merriam
Park. Mr.. Blaisdell came in and told