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, 1890-02-13
FORAKER INUNDATED
He Testifes Again in the
Ballot Box Case.
WOOD STRONGLY DENOUNCED
The Ex-Governor Calls Him a
Notorious Forger and PeJurer
Wood Test!aes.

WAsHrSGroS, Feb. Elm the ballot
box investigation to-day Foraker de
noticed Wood Us a notorious forger aud
periurer and declared that ho had
counted seyonty,nine unqualified and
unmiti gated falseboods In his Wood -
testimony. The affair had been to him
n very bitter experience, mortify ing and
humillating to the last degree, but from
the beginning to the last there has never
been moment when all the world might
not have had all the Information that ho
had He would think to the day OF his
death that behind all this there was
ONE sort Of paper, hut
lac did not want any man to imagine
that ho had asserted that any ono
whose name was Oh that forged pa
per was on the paper he belicycd'to have
existed. lie did not believe that
heading and collateral security on
the paper out OF his own Imagination,
and must have received aid from other
paper or some other person.
Wood resumed the stand for u
few minutes, and asserted that tho
whole thing originated with Had.
den. lie never saw any
paper but what Foraker and IIadden
impressed ON his mind when they talked
about the ballot box contract. IIo
thought they knew what they were talk.
ing ABOUT Iladdon told him that tho
governor wanted "a butler, and Foraker
got buffer to BLUM Ben Butterworth.
Wood declared that he understood
thht th- paper was never tJ leave For
akcr hands, but was TO DO used as a
, 1890-02-13
LINC0LN'S BIRTHDAY.
Meetings Commemorative OF
the Event.
THE new YORK CELEBRATION.
An Eloquent Address by Senator
Cullom in Behalf OF Uni
versal Liberty.

NEW YoRK, Feb. l2.-Tho Republican
Club at Delmonico's tonight commemo
rated the eighty-first anniversary OF the
birthday OF Abraham Lincoln.
Cephas Brainertl, presided and or
Cullom, of Illinois, and Davis o
Minnesota. General Sherman, Speaker
Reed and others were present.
Senator Cullom was the first speaker
He spoke to the toast "Abuham Lin.
coln.' He spoke of him as the saviour
of the nation and the liberator OF 4.OOO,
0OO souls. "The fight" said the speaker
must 80 on IN accordance with the
creed of Lincoln, IN favor of liberty
and Justice to people Of all
classes, colors and conditions
in our land, until every man
shall sta nd slual before the law and on
an equal level in political rights, with nc
system OF intimidation at tue election
polls, or fraudulent counting when the
polls are closed. The fight must 20 on
unuI honest elections are secured, unit
merciless monopolies are subordinated
and the Interests OF the great body oi the
people are regarded, and until trusts and
combinations, prompted by greed and
ihordinate aNarice, shall be broken
AT CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Feb. l2-At Central Music
hall tonight 5000 people celebrated the
birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Tn,
Lincoln council of the National Union
conducted the affair Hon. John NJ
Thurston, of Nebraska, was the orator uI
the evening. His address was received
with applause.
Speaking of the change of government
of Brazil to republican, lac said
that on freedoms scroll OF honor
the name of Abraham Lincoln wa,
written first, aud the colossal statue OF
his fame stood forever before the Amcri-
can people. The sunshine OF approving
heaven rested upon it, aud over II calm.
ly hoated the tiag of the greatest nation
ON earth
AT COLUMBUS.
CoLuMBUs, Ohio, Feb, IA Lincoln
banquet, under the auspices Of the Ohio
Republican Club, occurred tonight. and
was attended by distinguished republi-
cans from Ohio and other states.
, 1890-02-13
MoNAy.s PROCEEDINGS.
A Long Discussion In the House Over
the New Code.

WAsnIsaroN, Feb. lO.-The house
journal Of Thursdays proceedings was
read and approved, ayes 40, noes 1, the
speaker counting quorum.
The conference Z, port on the bill ap-
propriating $4,000 for the removal of
snags from the Missouri river and s75,-
600 for the improvement of the mouth of
the Columbia river was agreed to-
The committee on rules reported back
the new code rules and the house pro-
ceeded 10 considerit
Mr.. Cannon explained the provision
OF the code. lie said that the business
Of the people piled up on the calendar.
and that not . per cent Of that busi-
ness at the last session had been con-
sdered by the house, and that almost rs
much time had bcen given to the OBJ
struction of the minority as to the con-
sicieration of the business of 90, 900, 600
of people. Ho defended the proposed
change prohibiting the speaker from en-
tertaining dilntory motions. He denied
that the proposed rules were tyrannical ;
but, IL Ii was tyranny, II was sustained
by the majority ofthe house.
Discussing the rule permitting the
speaker TO count u quorum, he said II
the democrats wanted to go before the
country as against the principle con-
tained in the rules, the republicans were
ready 20 meet them and let the people
choose,
MIR. Cannon then proceeded to review
the other changes in the code. maintain
ing their corrections and arguing that
their effect would be to facilitate the
transaction Of the business of the peo-
pie.
Mr.. Mills. OF Texas, said that the pro-
posed code would reverse legislative ac-
ton. and run back upon the track upon
forward for century 1t was founded
upon the proposition that the minority
had no rights. The great object
OF the government. as proclaimed
by the declaration Of Independence,
was to secure the inalienable rights OF its
citizens. The minority had asked for
rules, but they were after rules, which,
while providing for the procedure ot
business, would preserve and protect the
rights OF the minority.
Mr.. Bayne, of Pennsylvania, justified
the committee on rules in bringing in
the proposed code, arguing that IL would
facilitate the transaction OF business
and prevent the minority from nullify-
ing the work OF the majority of the rep
rescntatives OF the people.
MIR. Blount, of Georgia, made an argu-
ment In opposition to the proposed
rules, dwelling with especial antagon-
ism upon the clause making 100 mem
bers quorum in the committee OF the
whole.
Pending the discussion, ths house ad-
journed
, 1890-02-13
wALLA wALLA NEWS ITEMS.
Criminals sentcnced-rress Comment
on the Douglass Case.

WALLA WALt.A, Wash, Feb. II. This
morning Edward Collins, q lad charged
with horse stealing on account of his
youth was sentenced 70 only six months
in Jail,
IL. Il. Clark, the Waitsburg forger,
received two years In the pennitentiary
to-day.
The nomination OF Hanaford for tho
United States judgship gives especial
satisfaction here, where no worked when
young man on farm, and taught
school. lie has very many acquaintance
\ and friends here.
1t Is reported that Douglass, who was
recently acquitted of rape, has been tho
recipient OF number OF congratulatory
dispatches, chiefly frbm Pcndleton. Tho
journal here, commenting thereon,
says: I'VE can't see any room for con.
gratulations." This is the sentiment of
the entire community, Tho Statesman,
commenting on the verdict, says:
There has evidently been crime COM
mitted, but not rs heinous as was
charged"
A large number OF immigrants from
South Dakota, who arrived here this
morning, narrite u pitiful story of the
condition oi affairs there. They will ro-
main here.
John w. Mckay was appointed guard
oil the penitentiary this morning.
This morning MIR. Il. II. Chamberlain,
Whiie endeayoring 10 turn "a key in an
old door lock, broke a rib.
Iho Union Pacific has issued an order
whereby passengers can obtain q ten
day stop'ovcr at adjacent points.
, 1890-02-13

either afraid of his horses or else
could not handle them, for US he
turned into Post street unreeling the
hose they bolted, and ran for n
couple of blocks before they could be
checked.
When at last the water came,
there seemed to he no head to direct
the movements of the men and they
were made the butts Of the good
naturcd spectators, who laughed
and offered plenty of advice, uhtii
In fit of desperation, the water was
turned on the crowd.
There can be no doubt but that
the fire department needs consider
able hard drilling. They seem to
bc willing enough, but just don't
know how.
THE CHIEFS STATEMENT.
Chief Gillette, of the fire depart
mont, came around to the REVIEW
Office and made the following state
mont:
III want a fair chance. I'll admit
that We were slow in getting around
to the fire tonight, but the trouble
was that we did not get any alarm.
Our first intimatlon was given 10y
Police Officer Gibson, who ran from
Front and Washington street to the
cnginc-housc. In five minutes after
we got the alarm we had stream
of water on the buildings, and can
prove 1t.
"Our horses are new and green,
and We're very hard to control. II
, 1890-02-13
BALLOT REFORM TALK
Cleveland Again Inter-
viewed at Length.
THE EX-PRESIDENT'S ONE IDEA
IIo Believes That II VIII Surely
Come as a Renovator of
Politics.

BALTIMORE, Feb. l2.-The Sun to- NOR,
row will print long interview with ex-
President Cleveland, from which the
following Is taken; In discussing the
question of ballot reform the reporter
said TO hIm that some of the Southern
Democratic leaders ut Washington were
fearful that the adoption Of the Aus
tralian system would imperil the demo
cratic supremacy.
At this Mr.. Cleveland was surprised,
as he did not see why there should be
fear on that score; "but," said he, 81
have never looked upon this question
from that point Of view. have never
debated whether the removal of trickery
from the voter would injure or benefit
the democratic party, Ballot reform is
right, and that is why think il should
be adopted
As to the argument that the unedu.
Gated voter would DO embarrassed and
in many instances deprived OF his priyi'
lege, Mr. Cleveland could not see that
there was anything in it. The best plan
would be to nave a list of all the candi-
dates on one ticket, and the signs to be
adopted at the top OF each list, and In.
dicating to which party the candidate
belonged. The voters could then by one
mark indicate his intention to- vote for
all the candidates OF his party. lie did
not approve of the proposition re.
quiring the voter to make mark
opposite each candidate OF his party.
This was cumbersome and would result
disadyantageou ily, 80 far as both the ed.
ucatcd and uneduoated was concerned,
The vital principle OF ballot reform he
regarded as lodged in an oihcial ballot.
10 permit an Unofficial ballot would
leave the door as wide open as ever 10
bribery and corruption.
The necessity for ballot reform Is
most urgent in Indiana, he said, las
that state is most capable of Judging and
appreciating the evils of the present sYs-
tenn, and Is ripe for movement IN that
direction. In the last campaign the
virus of the corruption of voters passed
largely into the rural districts OF New
York, and thousands OF voters yielded
to the temptation, and for two dollar
bills voted against their own convictions.
II not arrested by legislation 1t will be
much worse ut the next general cleo
ton"
Mr. Cleveland believed that the senti.
ment tor ballot reform will ere long be
sufficiently powerful to compel respect
and obedience from the reluctant iegis.
lators. civil service reform, Mr.. Cleve-
land thought, has now too firm q hqki
upon the country to be destroyed by
politicians.
Speaking of the tariff, he said that the
agriculturists of the United States wcrc
the class upon whom the tariff bore
most heavily, and that it was TO relieve
their burden that ho was so anxious.
lie thought the best way to reach the
farmers aud convince them of their own
true interests was the establishment oil
tariff reform clubs among them and dis
seminate literature applicable to their
circumstances.
, 1890-02-13
THE PISTOL AGAIN,
John F. Stark Shoots Alfred Boul-
ton at Ilse's Stone Quarry
Yesterday.


A row at August Ilse's stone
quarry, six miles east of the city,
yesterday morning resulted in Al.
fred Boulton being shot In tn,
shoulder by John +. Stark.
Mr.. Ilse and Mr.. Boulton brought
Stark to town In u wagon and
turned him over to Of1icer Lewis al
tho city Jail. They had their pris-
oner thoroughly tied with a three
quarter inch rope.
According to the story of Messrs.
Use and BOultOu, Stark made his
appearance Mt the quarry mt 6o'clocl
in the morning determined TO xii
somebody. He had been discharge
from the quarry n few days before
and had come to demand his pay
Mr.. Ilse said he could not pay hin
until he came to town, whercupoI
Stark drew revolver and pointec
10 at him. Boulton interfered, ant
Stark threatened to kill him. In
order TO avoid trouble Ilse tolt
Stark he would come to town ano
pay him, and started after his team
Stark again threatened tO Kill
Boulton, and when llse asked Boul
ton TO get into the wagon aud com,
to town Stark objected to his com
ing, and said he would kill him 4
he got into the wagon.
Stark had his revolver In his han6
aud Ilso handed the lines to his wifi,
and caught hold of Stark to prevent
him from shooting in the direction
of the house. A struggle ensucd, In
| hlah nnttltnn fng,ty Il. ..,.I Ia.
the melee the pistol was discharged
the bullet striking Boulton in til,
shoulder. Notwithstanding hi,
wound, Boulton assisted In disarm
Ing Stark, and, assisted by Mr., lis,
and the cook, bound him and placet
him In the wagon.
AS soon MS Stark had been locked
up, Boul,on proceeded TO the oilic,
OF Or. Webber, who extracted tn,
bullet, u Us caliber, from his arm
, 1890-02-13
WEDNESDAY, S PROCEEDINGS.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE house
met at II O'Clock this morning in con-
tinuation of yesterdays session. The
debate ON the proposed code Of rules
was continued by Mr.. Dockory, Of Mis-
souri,.
Messrs. Morse, of Massachusetts, and
Allen, of Michigan, followed Mr.. Dock
cry, speaking in support of the rules
At the conclusion of their remarks
the session Of Tuesday ended. and that
of Wednesday was begun. The journal
was approved, tho speaker counting q
quorum.
Mr.. McCreary, Of Kentucky, then
took the floor In opposition to the new
rules.
Mir. McCreary criticised the recent
decisions OF the speaker. and said that
that officer had deiicd all precedents
and had reversed the parliamentary de-
cisions OF nearly all the speakers who
had presided over the house. lie In.
, 1890-02-13
HE LOST THREE FINGERS.
The Husband OF . Famous English
Costumer In Trouble.

LoNDoS, Fob. IA sensational case
was heard In the court at Richmond this
morning Isaacs, the husband OF
Madame Elise, the famous costumer OF
Regent street, appeared as complainant
against Elizabeth Vincent proposes
ing young woman. II appeared from
the testimony that Isancs IL the father
of the Vincent woman's iilegitimate
on both the mother and child, but she
held him at her room with pistol and
tried 70 compel him TO sign checks for a
large amount. He refused. Then she
shot him in tho urm, and a young lover
rushing in caused him the loss OF three
fingers before he was able TO escape from
the clutches OF tho two.
, 1890-02-13
TO FAoILIrArE COAL MINIso.
A Bill Concern Ing tho Acquisition of
Lands.

WASHINGTON, Feb, IL - Ex- Senator
Wolcott to-day introduced a bill to
authorize the acquisition of lands for
coke ovens and other improvements
and rights of way Tor wagonroads, rail
roads and trainways in connection with
coal mines.
The bill provides that any person or
association qualified to enter coal lands,
or any corporation owning not less than
$40 acres OF coal lands and desiring to
open and operate a mine, shall be en-
titled to take and enter at tho proper
land office on not exceeding i6O acres of
public lands for the purpose of the
erection of n suitable plant necessary Tor
the operation Of such coal mine.
The bill also grants right of way to
any person over public lands for the
purpose of constructing wagonroads,
railroads or trainways, to be used in
connection with the operation Of q mine.
, 1890-02-13
THE MONTANA MIDDLE.
The Governor May Have To Appoint
United States Senators.

CnrCAGo, Feb, 12.-While In Chieigo
to-day Ex-Governor Hauser, OF Montana,
said that the Montana logisla-
ture must adjourn. according to
tho law, on the 25th of this month.
lt was not TO be expected, Hauser
added, that the United States
senate would try very hard to get at the
facts In the existing muddlc. Tho
chances were, therefore, the ex-governor
concluded. that, IL tho legislature nd-
Iourncd without any further action on
the sonatorship question, the whole mat
ter would deyolye upon Governor Toole,
OF Montana. Tho governor, Mr.. HauseI
said, would appoint democrats
TWO FUGITIVE SENATOR'S Ar ST. PAUL.
Sr, Paul, Feb. l2,-Senators McSam-
ara and Holman, fugitiyes from tho
Montana legislature, arrived In this city
last night, and were at their hotel all
day, awaiting telegraphic advices from
their friends, before deciding where next
to go. They seemed disgusted with af-
fairs In general, but have not yet '.ecid-
ed whether to fly to Canada or return To
Montana,
, 1890-02-13
'AGRAND RUSH.
The Sioux Reservation
Opened.
A UNIQUE SPECTACLE.
Thousands of Boomers Race
for the Best Land.
CANNON FIRED FOR SIGNALS.
Tho Local Townsiters Gain the
Advantage Of a Few Mo-
msnts--The Proclamation.

-. PAur, Feb. 10.---A Pioneer Press
Chamberlain special says, Loud re-
ports ofcAnuons this afternoon startled
ths crowd OF people camped hero await
ing the opportunity to got ON the Sioux
feeorvRtion lands. which turned out 10
~ ths signal for the townsltc boomers,
who vere secrctcd In the heavy timber
on American bland, to get upon tho cov-
etsd bottom on the west aldo OF tho
nvsk Immediately after the report the
various coznbinations which wers ss-
Sorsesd bsrs tor the purpose of securing
this tsact wcrc In motion, aud toains
with loads Of flumber started on q dead
1un acIoss the river, but 1t waa evident
thai The local townsite boomers had 80
cured temporary advantage by reason
q ths close proximity to the lands. II
was grand sight, viewed from tho high
Nam. where several thousand people
he'd ssthered 10 see as many more take
pert In tho exciting event.
The Indian police. numbering 100
men, woro placed on guard to prevent
any prensturc Invasion, but they stood
dascd and helpless ss they Viewed the
GroAt and Irresistible rush for tho rescrva-
81
- ~ ,-~,-~ IN s'bAs W. 'ns s""."s
~ ~ wy ..t4e ouhoinss unuer whtch hnd
oe>n placed heavy hmbers and wheels.
These iiks the otber wagons were pulled
ecross The river by eangs of horses. II
elcr. ~ <,,a v,,,, ~. L-..ss ~.
49, ~" =. sno '.I.Ho'o no.'o'n 70 % htef-
~ covered Win claimants IL may
eake q score OF lawyers TO solve tho prob
lam - 70 who the rightful owners arc.
IN. local townxkfa toou,ov. ,rd c,,ht<.,Iiv
, 1890-02-13
BIENNIAL CONGRESS-.
Meeting OF the National TrottinR As
ISOLATION at Buffalo.

BUFFALO, Feb. l2.-Ths thirteenth
biennial congress of the National Trot-
ting Association was convened this af-
tcrnoon by President Johnson, of Lex
ington.
The number OF persons and horses
remaining under the penalty OF Deccm-
Der 81, 1859, according to the sccretary's S
report is as follows; Persons suspended,
2, 700; persons expelled, 10; horses sus-
pended, 1,4O5; horses expelled, l2S.
Total, 4,201; decrease N tho aggregate
OF /, l33.
The report of Treasurer Powers shows
the balance on hand January l. 1890, 10
bp XlD S3B
, 1890-02-13
ConBrTr AND KILRAIN.

Nrw OnLEAss, Feb, 12--Jsmes J. Cor
bctt. instructor OF boxing TO the Olympic
Athletic club OF San Francisco. arrived
here and has taken possession OF quar-
ters at Carrolton. ton miles above this
city, where John l.. Sullivan trained for
his fight with Paddy Ryan,
Corbett is matcilsd TO meet Jake Kill
rain In u nix-rouiid contest with five
oupce gloves for purse OF OF 5000. at
the Southern Athletic club Ia this city.
February ~ az.
, 1890-02-13
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Bill Introduced Prescribing the
Manner of Election to Congtess.

Manner OF Election to Congress.
Senator Hoar introduced bill to pre-
scribe In part the manner of the election
of members of congress; referred TO the
committee on privileges and elections.
Mr. Hoar stated that a fear had been
expressed in various quarters that there
would be an attempt TO make new rep
resentative districts, to take effect at the
new election, and gerrymander some
states In the interests of one or other
political party before the next census.
The senate then resumed the considcra-
tion Of the bill to provide a temporary
government for Oklahoma.
Offered yesterday by Mr. Plumb to COM
prise mo Mans Land" within the
limits of the proposed territory, was
taken up. After a lengthy discussion
the bill went over until o-morow with
out action on the amendment.
The senate bill for the relief of certain
settlers on public lands was passed. II
provides for the legalizing Of the land
claims filed during vacancies in the land
offices.
Mr.. Blair then resumed his address on
the educational bill. but the senate soon
went into executive session, and then
adjourned.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Among the bills introduced and re.
ferred were the following:
by Mr. Edmunds-Establishing a
public school system in Utah, also pro.
viding for the inspection OF meats for ex-
port and prohibiting the expectation of
adulterated food or drink, and authoriz.
ing the president to make u proclama-
tion in certain cases.
by Mr.. Pierce-To create an agricul.
turc commission to investigate the pres
ent depressed condition Of the agricultu.
raj interests Of the country.
CONTRIBUTIONS.
Robert Adams, Jr,. of Pennsyl vania,
to be envoy extraordinary and minister
plonipotentiary to the United States OF
Brazil, now credited to the empire OF
Brazil.
United States attorneys.-Benjam T.
Fowler. for Wyoming; w. Cole, for the
southern district of California.
United States marshals--G. Il. Gard,
for the southern district OF California
Theodore Romero, for New Mexico,
, 1890-02-13
IDAHO AMI WYOMING.
A Favorable Report Ordered on the
BIN Admitting the Latter.

WAsHISGToS, Feb. 12.--The house
committee OH territories has decided to
report favorably Delegate Carey's bill
for the admission Of Wyoming.
The senate committee has also author
lied favorable reports on the bill pro-
and Wyoming.
, 1890-02-13
THE MERCHANT MARINE.
A Favorable Report Ordered ON Ding.
ley's Piiot Bili.

WAsHIEaroS, Feb. IL The house
committee on the merchant marine and
fisheries has, by a vote of to o. author
ICED favorable report on the bill intro.
duced by Representative Dingley, of
Maine, exempting American coastwise
sailing vessels piloted by licensed mas
ters, or by United States pilots, from the
obligation to pay state pilots for services
not rendered
, 1890-02-13
CoNGRATULaTING BRAZIL.
The Resolution Under Discussion
Adopted by the senate.

WAsHISGToS, Feb. i2.-In the senate
to-day the resolution was adopted which
has been under discussion for several
weeks concerning the recognition of
Brazil. 1t is as follows: That the Uni
ted States of America congratulates the
iil assumption of the powers, duties and
responsibilities OF self government
based on the free consent of the gov
erned and their recent adoption OF u
republican form ofgovemment.
, 1890-02-13
ONE MAN KILLED
And Ten or Fifteen More or Less In
iurpI.

And Ten or Fifteen More or Less In
Jured.
BlRulSGm,M, Ala, Feb, ia col
lision occurred this morning on tho Ala
bama ,V Great Sorthern, near Coating
Ala, between a special excursion carry
ing over 1000 passengers and an accom-
mediation. Engineer Doolittle WAS in.
stantly killed and some ten or fifteen
persons 'on the accommodation wcro
badly hurt. but 1t is thought not fatally.
None uf the passengers on the excursion
train. which was en- route to New Or
leans, are reported killed. They were
from Chicago and points in Ohio and
Illinois,
, 1890-02-13
the CHICAGO BoODLERs
Released From Prison to Face . suit
for $500, 600.

CHICAGO, FEB. i2.-All the indicted
Chicago boodlers, whether they had been
imprisoned, escaped or com promised,
were sued today by the county for
100000 in trespass. Defendants arc
thirteen in number. The county attor-
ney SAYS the suit Is brought because
there was clearly conspiracy on the
part OF the defendants by which the
county was injured to the amou MT named.
The suit is disagrecable surprise to tho
boodlcrs, a majority Of whom finished
terms In Joliet prison few days ago.