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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-22
RISE UP IN WRATH.
Radical Change in Public Feeling
Among Sanity Citizens.

Radical Change in Public Feeling
Among SANITY Citizens.
There was a sudden and radical
change in the aspect Of the Minneapolis
census complications yesterday. Even
the more cool and conservative citizens
of st. Paul who questioned the wisdom
of the course pursued by William Pitt
Murray at the inception of the proceed
ings. and who had expressed their dis
approval of the methods that had been
employed in an endeavor to bring about
an expose of what had been alleged
padding in Minneapolis, have en-
listed in a positive and fixed
advised against any procedure what
the expedient that had been adopted; !;
but he, together with Gen. Sanborn,
Judge Flandrau, Arnold Kalman, r.
Blakeley, A. S. Tallmadge, Lane Z.
Stone, VI. S. Morton, j. 5. Ouinby,
Thomas Cochran Jr.. j. H. Davidson,
James King, II. S. Fairchild, o. E. Hol-
man. ii. A. Castle, DR.. Snider, A. h
Wilder, c. E. Gribben, Richards Gordon,
D. r. Noyes, Gen. Bishop, Charles
Nichols, G. 81. Llenau and many others
who had in no wise been previously
identified even in the remotest way with
the prosecution OF the Minneapolis
enumerators, voluntarily allied them
selves with the committee that had
undertaken the exposure of what they
claimed as fraud.
This reaction was Influenced largely
by the conduct of the case by the
United Slater district attorney before
Commissioner MeCafferty the preced-
ing day, but the special telegram sent
broadcast throughout the land by A. j.
Blethen, of the Minneapolis Tribune,
did more than all else combined to
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arouse the sleeping energies and apa-
thetic interests of st. Paul's citizens in
the unfortunate case. The proceedings
of the hearing before the United States
circuit court commissioner, published
III the morning papers, were read with
avidity. The consensus of opinion that
speedily asserted itself was that the
United States district attorney
had shirked his duty for
the want of sufficient courage
to execute the duties of his
office, and that it was at once an
injustice to the prosecution and to the
defendant alike that a delay should
have been demanded by the federal
governments prosecuting offic era de-
lay that will extend the hearing until
the census enumeration shall have been
recorded at Washington and thence
published to the world as authentic. 1t
was believed by the gentleman men,
tioued that if it were true that Mr.. Hay
had no available testimony, as he al
legged to the court, to hold the prisoners
to await an examination by the United
States grand jury, they should have
been Summarily discharged; and on the
other hand, if there was evidence of
actual fraud, it should have been ad
duced there and then, as was desired
by the instigators of the action them
selves.
The feeling became so pronounced
that meeting of citizens committee
was informally called together and
consultation was held in the mayors
office to determine proper course of
action. This meeting was prolonged
and intensely earnest in its character.
The discussion provoked warmth
well, the people assembled were ex-
ceedingly hot In the collar. Polite
ethics were laid aside for the nonce, ana
phrases composed largely of qualifying
adJectives, more expressive than eu-
ph Onious in their relative conjunction.
were employed to express the fullness
OF the feeling that prevailed. AS will
be seen by the list of names appearing
above, the gentlemen who undertook an
analysis of the puzzle are among the
more dignified and thoughtful citizens
of the city, who are never given to folly,
impetuOsity or caprice.
This conference was held with closed
doors. William Pitt Murray, M. d.
Mum and Detective Mason gave lu-
cid resume of the evidence they had
been fully prepared to submit to the
commissioners court, but which
United States District Attorney Hay had
pronounced insufficient to show prob
able cause. In the assemblage of nearly
100 prominent business men were sew
eral of st. Pau's best lawyers. They
expressed their unqualified surprise at
the United States district attorneys
declaration. They were convinced that
the evidence was ample and should have
been submitted without hesitation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-22
RINGING PROTEST.
Stand Taken by st. Paul Men
Against the Alleged Census

Stand Taken by st. Paul Men
Against the Alleged Census
Frauds.
To the Hon. Eugene Hay. United States
Attorney in and for the District of
Minnesota:
Sir, The undersigned petitioners re-
spectfully represent that they are citi-
zens of the city of St. Paul, and state Of
Minnesota, and having been informed
that certain fragrant offenses against the
census laws of the United States have
been committed within the district of
Minnesota, consider it their duty, as
citizens, to direct your attention, in
your official capacity, to the prosecution
Of said offenders.
Your petitioners respectfully request
hereto appended, made by one John H.
extent of the crimes which have been
referred to.
Your petitioners consider that they
are discharging public duty in bring
ing to your notice the facts which are
set out in the affidavit which has been
referred to.
1t will be readily conceded that in
preferring this petition, the petitioners
herein are acting in an honest and
legitimate manner to protect the inter-
ests of the city of ST. Paul, and of the
entire state Of Minnesota. 1t would be
unjust and cowardly to permit any city
by fraudulent and criminal methods,
perpetrated by persons who do not rep
resent, and who are repudiated by the
honest public sentiment of that city
detriment of the entire balance of the
state, and of the whole United States.
Upon the census enumeration of 1890
depends the congressional apportion-
ment for the next decade. Upon the
same census enumeration depends, for
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said: 1.-THE most important question
we went there to ask was not prese nted.
That Is will the district attorney per-
nit counsel to assist Eim?' Said
another; "That was practically an
swered in the negative by Mr.. Hay"
At the mayors Office another private
conference of an animated character
was held. A number of gentlemen were
approached by GLOBE reporters aud
asked for interviews on the proceedings,
more than that it was decided to give
the Mason affidavit to the press for pub
llcation, and that an executive commit
tee was appointed consisting Of Judge
Flandrau, Gen. SanbQrn, Fred Qriscoll
ST., j. Ross NicOls. Capt. 81. A. Castle,
0. 0. Cullen and w. P. Murray.
Hon. d. w. LaWler made an address,
in which he referred to the proposed
action as being historic. They would
present the Whole matter before the
country which must result in denunci-
>atlon OF the proceedings at Minneapolis.
The whole state would then be arrayed
against city that wanted to accomplish
a purpose that would give it represen-
tation for the next ten years that was
not warranted. Mr.. LaWler was inter-
rupted with questions from persons who
did not seem in full sympathy with the
movement. He asked such persons the
object they had In view. He wanted to
know If they had any apology to offer
for the action Of the district attorney
and that Of the Minneapolis people.
Z This squelched the interrogators and
sIhe meeting thereafter was harmonious.
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A Committee of Prominent Business Men Appointed
to Push Matters to a Con-
cluSiOn

colleagues to make public showing,
but the unusual attitude of the prose-
cutting attorney demanding an extern
sion of time for two whole months had
suddenly instilled a general desire for
the publication of the facts, the ''wagon
load'' of evidence which Mr.. Murray
had said he had. The public pressure
was so strong that Mr.. Murray and his
associate took the steps explained.
A Consultation.
Acting upon the impulse, the citizens
held a prOtracted consultation in the
mayors office, participated in by nearly
one hundred prominent officials and
citizens. After considering the affida-
Wit they resolved to petition the United
States district attorney for the prosecu-
ton of all the parties Implicated by the
affidavit. Carrying out this line of
action. the entire delegation waited upon
Mr.. Hay in the federal building, but
their interview was at least unsatis-
factory and disappointing. Mr.. Hay
exhibited considerable impatience, and
the upshot Of the meeting was an ab-
jest refusal on his part to prosecute the
men against whom Detective Mason
gives information in his affidavit. Mr..
Hay was also asked if he would allow
OGnor attorneys 10 acI aS prosecutors
in the event that his residence
in Minneapolis would embarrass him
too much to discharge that duty, but he
would assent to nothing of the sort, un-
til time had been allowed to communi-
cate with the attorney general of the
United States. he advised the citizens
of st. Paul to forward their complaint
to the superintendent of the census bu-
reau at Washington. Thereupon the
gentlemen withdrew, returning to the
mayors Office, and another con-
sultation was held. The re-
suit of this was to conclude to
make public the affidavit. One of the
potent reasons for this course was the
apparent necessity to spread the facts,
as they understood them, as widely as
could be to counteract the possible eff
feots Of a. j. Blethen's telegram, which
he had alleged in the Minneapolis Trib-
une had been sent to the leading papers
of the country. An executive commit
tee was also appointed for the purpose
of conducting the matter. Further de-
velopments will probably be made to-
morrow
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-22
the next five years, the apportionment Of

the next five years, the appOrtionment OF
the senators and representatives OF the
state of Minnesota. The state of Min
nesota will not permit any city to
aggrandize it's political power by un-
worthy methods; the city of st. Paul
has legitimate right to protest against
being overshadowed by census enum-
eraion fraudulently and criminally
taken.
For these weighty reasons, the pc
tltioners feel justified in requesting the
law officer of the national government
of the state of Minnesota to prosecute
vigorously and fearleSsly all offenders
against the census law.
Your petitioners have been Informed
by the counsel whom they have en-
ployed, and who have been permitted
by you to assist in the prosecution OF
pending cases, that, in their opinion. it
is highly proper and necessary that
certain complaints. charging a cOnspir-
acy to commit criminal offenses against
the census law, be, without delay, flled
before the proper magistrate, and that
warrants Immediately issue for the ar
rest of the offenders.
The petitioners are informed by their
said counsel that for many reasons
which are recognized by legal practi-
TONERS, prosecution for conspiracy, in
cases of the present kind, are most eX-
pedient and proper.
The practitioners are informed by
their counsel that there is mass of
evidence, oral and documentary,
against large number of persons who
have been guilty of the criminal acts
which have been described, and that
the presentation of said evidence, un-
der complaint for conspiracy, would,
without delay, bring the offenders to
justice.
The pending cases having been con-
tinued for the reason that, under the
form of complaint which has been filed,
it is necessary to make long and tedl-
Gus examination into evidence; and it
being conceded that there is ample eyi-
dence now in your possession to sustain
a complaint for conspiracy, the under
signed petitioners respectfully request
that complaint for conspiracy to COM
nit criminal OffenSeS against the census
law of the United States be immedi-
ately lodged against the persons whose
names are already in the possession Of
the prosecuting officers of the United
States for the district OF Minnesota.
Signed-Robert A. Smith. j. B. Tarbox, w.
Middleton, Russell Blakeley. c. E. Dicker-
man, j. c. Quinby 81. $. Fairchild. NJ. Auer-
bach, DR.. Day, E. G. Handy, G.. Far
well, L. K. Stone, James King, Q. o.
Cullen, Joseph Mickey. Thomas Cochran,
w. Snyder, D. r. Noyes. Richards Gordon,
A. H. Wilder, Charles Lienau, Judge Flan-
drau, c. R. Smith, II. H. Fuller, O. e. Hol-
man, j. P. Gribben, George Ranney, Henry
A. Castle, Gebhardt Bohn, Gen. Bishop, F.
W. Anderson, Fred Driscoll sr j. Ham Da-
wilson, Il. P. Upham, Charles B. Marvin,
Charles Nichols W. Fl. Fl, johnson, John
Somers, A. II. Tallmadge, j. D. Ludden, John
Sanhnrn .InSpnh Whaelnck
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HAY CORNERED.
Interviewed by Representative
Delegation.

Interviewed by a Representative
Delegation.
At $3.50 the meeting adjourned to the
Office of the United States district attor-
ney in the custom house. Mr.. Hay had
already been informed of the contem
plated visit and the mission of the citi-
zens' committee, and was consequently
prepared to meet the issue. Mr..
Hays usual nonchalance and forti-
tude had not deserted him despite
the probability that the interview
must be highly annoying If
not embarrassing to him. He appeared
slightly nervous, although his air was
still peremptory. Capt. Fl. A. Castle
introduced the gefssiemen. The room
was Overfowing even to the corridors
and staircase.
Mr.. Hay was impatient and expressed
regret that the committee had not
waited upon him at an earlier hour He
intimated that Mr, .Lawler had prom
ised the visit would be made half an
hour sooner. Mr.. Hay had an engage
ment for 4 o'clock, and the interview
must necessarily be very brief.
Gen. Sanborn was the chosen spokeS-
man. He explained that they would
only delay him moment. Said he:
"Let us get to business. We have
called upon you as business men, COM
posed of bankers, wholesale merchants
and others whose names are signed to
this petition" referring to paper he
held in his hand, ITO express our SYM
pathy with you in the duties Of prose-
cutting greviOus Offense against the
people of st. Paul, the state Of Mime
sofa and, In fact, the whole United
States. Not that we don't believe you
will do your duty, but we want to as
sure you that we are willing and ready
to hold up you hands, and if your po-
sition is an embarrassing one, we will
ask the authorities at Washington-''
ITO resign!" interrupted Mr.. Hay,
hotly.
mo, no; not to resign; not at ALL"
persisted Geh. Sanborn, in his most ur-
bane tones, He look surprised, how
ever, that his words should have been
so misconstrued,
1--WE only proffer you assistance" he
pursued. 1--WE will aid you by our SYM
pathy and efforts. will read the pc
tition which has been prepared, and
Judge Flandrau will read the accom-
panYing affidavit of Detective Mason,
grievous offense has been committed"
Mr.. Hay replied he did not care to
hear the affidavit read. He knew its
contents.
Hon. D. W. Lawler retored-"Mr.
Hay, the affidavit contains more"
''It cannot contain more," curtly in
terrupted MIR. Hay.
81 assure you 1t contains much more
than Mr.. Mason told you, or you know"
Mr.. Hay again said that copy of it
and the petition could be left with him.
Gen. Sanborn then proceeded to read
the petition, which is given below.
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I there. At first was disposed to think
the proceeding against the enumerators
was ill-advised, as l have always been
thoroughly in favor of the union
Of the cities. 1t is surprising
to see the stand the people 6f
our sister city have taken in
this matter, and think it is now the
duty of every citizen of st. Paul to see
that the charges against the conspira-
tors are vigorously prosecuted and the
facts determined. | still believe that
the law-abiding citizens of Minneapolis
will court an investigation and resent
the unlawful proceedings OF the emu
merators. In my opinion the district
attorney had sufficient evidence placed
before him and was well enough pre-
pared to proceed with the hearing at
once. He had able assistants given him
and was informed as to the nature OF
the evidence by able attorneys and rev
sponsible citizens who rendered their
assistance"
Hon. w. Pitt Murray was much
pleased by the turn taken yesterday In
st. Paul sentiment, and thus explains
why he swore out the arrests;
81 was not anxious to be the com-
plainant in the cases. attended sew
eral of the meetings of a committee
which met to take action in the matter
No one was willing to make the neces-
sary afidavits after the facts were as,
certained. / finally got mad ana
said: BY heavens, ] will sign and
swear to the complaint l was
one OF the first movers in the investigas
ton, and was acquainted with the factS
from the beginning. AS to the final
outcome ! express no opinion"
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NO WHITEWASH.
Mayor Smith Lays Down the Duty
of All LOYAL Citizens.

Mayor Smith Lays Down the Duty
of All Loyal Citizens.
Mayor Smith is not the man who slops
over with every wind that blows. When
the census enumerators were arrested
for alleged fraud, Mayor Smith very
properly questioned the propriety of
st. Paul man taking the
initiative. In this he was in
dorsed by many Of st. PauPs most
prominent citizens. But surprising
change was to be noted early yesterday
morning, and there was no hesitation
on the part of many leading citizens to
express themselves in language forcible
and to the point. They still held to
their first position, that it was unwise
for St. Paul man to be the instrument
through whom the Minneapolis men
should be arrested; but the action hav-
ing been taken, there was a determina-
tiOn to have the matter probed to the
end. There was to be no whitewashing
process. If the men were guilty, let
them be punished. If they were. not
guilty, let the fact be know to the world.
This is how Mayor Smith expressed
himself:
at is now st. Paul's turn to hold an
Indignation meeting. There is no doubt
that an immense fraud has been per-
petrated. Minneapolis found that her
enumeration would fall considerably
short of what they wanted it to show.
They determined to fill up the deficiency
by padding the enumeration. think
this has been done to the extent of 50,-
600 OF 60, 1000. 1t seems they wanted to
enumerate all the people that ever lived
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-22
AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Appointed to Vigorously Prose-
cute Until Justice Is Done.

When the committee of gentlemen
left the district attorneys Office they
repaired to that of the mayor. On sthe
way over expressions of surprise as to
the way Mr.. Hay treated them were
freely indulged in. One gentleman
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-22

President o. o. Cullen, of the city
council, who expressed considerable
indignation at the delay in the hearing
and the action of the Minneapolis pe0-
pie, added, "We will show them that
we mean business"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-22

The Latter Forgets He Is Federal Officer. But Re-
members He Is a Citizen Of
Minneapolis.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-22

St. Paul Citizens Become Aroused Over the Affair
and at Last Begin to Bestir Them
selves.
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He Swears Many Thousands of Names Were Thus
Added by Himself and Other
"Trusties.''

His Acquaintance With Ed A. Stevens and the
Inner Rooms of the Manufacturing
Annex
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-22

They Address Petition to United States District
Attorney Hay to Take 1mme-
diate Action.
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ASSUMING A SOMBER HUE.
Detective Masons Affidavit Indicates Very Strongly
That the Minneapolis Census Was
Padded.

A Long Story of the Part He Took in Adding Fioti-
tious Names to the Flour City's
Returns.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-22

ASSUMING A SOMBER HUE.
Detective Masons Affidavit Indicates Very Strongly
That the Minneapolis Census Was
Padded.
A Long Story of the Part He Took in Adding Fioti-
tious Names to the Flour Citys
Returns.
He Swears Many Thousands of Names We're Thus
Added by Himself and Other
"Trusties.''
His Acquaintance With Ed A. Stevens and the
Inner Rooms of the Manufacturing
Annex"
st. Paul Citizens Become Aroused Over the Affair
and at Last Begin to Bestir Them
They Address Petition to United States District
Attorney Hay to Take lmme-
diate Action.
The Latter Forgets He Is Federal Officer. But Re-
members He Is Citizen Of
Minneapolis.
Committee of Prominent Business Men Appointed
to Push Matters to Con-
cluSiOn.
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in Minneapolis, but not to make too many
from Maine and none from Minnesota, as
The Portland daily press., 1890-07-28

In the world. The bill referred to is one tn
settle the famous Albert a. Emery claim.
FOR more than ten years Albert FL. Emery
mas been going to Congress with claim that
the pest lawyers and wisest public men In
congress long ago decided to be just claim.
But not until this year has the claimant
found the consolation of believing that his
labors are at last over Mr.. Emery is the In
ventor of very useful and ingenious ma
chine for testing the strength of metals. 1t
is so delicately constructed that it will meas
ure the tensile strength of the smallest
horsehair and of the largest girders for iron
bridges. 1t is machine such as has been
and still is of the greatest use to the great
iron manufacturers Of the country as we'll as
to the government. 1t was by the United
States government that Mr.. Emery was first
engaged to build the machine for use at the
Watertown, Mass, arsenal He constructed
a most magnificent machine, the product of
| most ingenious mind. With the approval of
| the government officials who oversaw the
work, he exceeded the price first set for the
| cost of the machine in order to give 1t the
| highest efficiency. But when he came to put
| In his bill for the extra sums expended Con-
| gress was slow to recognize the claim. This
| was not all. The government took the ma
chine and, setting it up In WATERFOWL arse
| nal, placed 1t at the disposal of the public
free of charge. Iron manufacturers from
all parts of the country sent their iron bars
to Watertown to be tested on this machine.
The government had seized and given away
the profits which. In equity should be reaped
| by the inventor Of the machine. for the
market for the testing machine was ruined
the moment the government informed all
users Of such machines that the one at Wat
ertown could he used free Of charge. The
| Emery clam has been reported upon favoIa-
bly, many times. and at different times has
passed both House and Senate. But some
thing has always come up to defeat it, This
year both House and Senate have agreed to
settle with Emery for $4,000, and if the
President signs the bill the long. standing
claim will be settled. The inventor admits
that he would have been better off to have
dropped the claim In the fist place.