St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-30
pLoTTERS IMpALED
continuea oFrom First Page.

OOnt2ns4ffa fFrOnl t'ASes
and on the ground that he knows nothing of
the printing business was perhaps excusable
Tor saying that it-would be impossible to get
the official ballot out in time. Cases were
cited by Mr. Chaplin which, to an outsider,
seemed farcical when it was attempted to ap-
ply them to the desperate conspiracy which
the court was called on to take cognizance
of. EspNq sf
Entirely differeut and vastly more satisfy
ing to the mind of almost every man pres
ent was the position taken by the lawyers
for the complainant. Counselor Fetter de-
voted himself to an exposition Of the law
affecting every point in the case. He laid
his argument on broad and patriotic foun-
dation, and then proceeded to embellish and
amplify 1t in a dispasslonate, but most con-
yincing fashfoh. There were no oratorical
nourishes, not otiattempts to befog the issue,
and the only citation he gave was germane
to the circumstances of the case. Judge
Kelly gave the closest attention to Mr.. Fet-
ter, never taking his eyes off him.
Lawyers How and Cutcheon followed Mr..
Fetter. Both of the learned gentlemen were
unsparing in their denunciation of the pro-
ceedings, which, as Mr.. How said, culmin-
ated in linking the honorable title of Demo-
crat with dishororable name. He also
held up to scorn the plea of Mr.. Chaplin,
that to leave the Scannell ticket on the
official ballot, would be in the interest of
good public policy.
While Mr.. How was talking, Scannell un-
easily tilted his chair backward and for
ward. He continued this maneuver until
Mr. Cutcheon pointed finger at him and
designated him as the arch conspirator.
Scannell redeemed to the ears, and allowed
his chair to settle down to its four legs.
All eyes were directed toward the man desig-
no %nd hxr ~ H.
incisive language as any man at the bar;
but the court never even glanced toward
where the culprit sat.
When MIR. Cutcheon resumed his seat
lawyer named Crosby arose to say he
represented William Johnson. AS Crosby has
been doing peculiar kind of campaign work
for Doran, his appearance on behalf Of a man
who desired to hold place on the ticket
as Democrat created noticeable surprise.
With extravagant gestures and in language
which plainly displeased the court Johnson's
attorney attacked the credibility of the affi-
davits. He said they were "rot" and did not
establish a prima facie case; but his ardor
died away when Judge Kelly coldly informed
him that If they had not made prima facie
case he woul not 0have granted hearing
Crosby was fattened out still more when
Thomas D. O'Brien significantly spoke of his
utterances as "bosh of the worst kind Mr.
O'Brien gave a concise review of the develop
ment of the election laws, and spoke earnest
words in favor of q decision
which would, effectually prevent any
thing like a, repetition of the dirty
work now complained of. When he concluded
the judge looked about, and asked if any
one else desired to be heard. There was no
answer, and Assistant City Clerk McCrea
was asked by the.court as to the limit of time
he could reasonably take to prepare decision.
Mr.. McCrea expressed an opinion that the
printer would have to work day and night
to get the ballots ready on time and spoke of
some 'slow process, of preparing the plates.
very well them said the court, 81 will
give my decision tomorrow at 10 o'clock or if
not, then at o'clock"
The crowd could hardly realize that the
case was closed. No plea of defense or justif-
cation had been made by Scannell or Bell.
They had allowed to go unchallenged and to
become an uncontradicted part of the court
records afidavits embodying charges of the
gravest character. Each man questioned his
nelghbor as to what it meant, but there was
no reply except significant looks and dubious
shaking of heads. Every person had some
surmise to offer regarding the probable tenor
of the decision; but in almost every instance
the surmise was favorable to the side of the
complainantS.
One of the most interesting and enthusiastic
Democratic meetings held since the campaign
opened was that of the Irish-Ameriean Demo-
cratic Club of the Sixth ward held at 237
Fillmore avenue, last night. The place of
meeting was large store room, and it was
packed to the door. A. Poupeney presided,
and number of red hot speeches were made
Mr.. Poupeney urged the Democrats of the
ward to stand together and present solid
front on election day. Workingmen constitut-
ed the bulk of the voters of the ward, and
rOrIr4r
the party of the common people. If they did
their duty by the ticket, Cullen and his as
sociates would cross the bridge on election
day with 500 majority
Stan Donnelly was then introduced, and
made speech that was both humorous and
forceful. He called attention to the reign of
terror that was inaugurated by the criminal
element during the Wright administration,
and expressed the conviction that Doran's
would be no better if he should be elected.
He said: -'@
"Doran has a9man1a for running for office
He got left two years ago, and will get left
again. But as soon as the campaign is over
he will begin laying his wires again in hopes
OF being successful next time
Assembleyman Strouse said he has known
Cullen intimately for twenty-five years, and
knows that he has, shown his sympathy for
the working pepple't by hundreds of acts of
generosity thatnohe but his closest friends
ever heard of. 90
~ Louis Betz said lDoran worked for two years
to secure the nomination. He is an Office
seeker. In ther Democratic convention the
office sought the man. Cullen was begged to
accept Just SO with nearly all the other
candidates. The council ticket is made up
OF representatives of all the various callings,
and will make an ideal legislative body.
j. j. McCafferty was proud that it was his
privilege to presider at the convention that
nominated suchtmens Not a man on the ticket
sought the nomination. Every one of them
was picked out because he was capable and
honest, and would do credit to the ticket and
the party. 1t was convention of fearless.
honest men, who nominated without the
domination OF any ring or faction. They had
no axes to grind and they did the work in
manner that has commanded the respect
Oh every intelligent man in the city, Democrat
or Republican. Mr.. McCafferty then turned
his attention to Tim Reardon, and, after roast
ing him to delicate brown, administered
IKE dose to Arosin and McCardy. While per-
forming this pleasant duty he was frequently
interrupted by applause
Corporation Attorney Darragh followed with
an explanation of his purpose in capturing
the democratic city convention. He said he
was sincere and honest in what he did but
when he found that the Scannell crowd pro-
posed to take advantage of 1t in the base
manner they did, he deserted them, and was
proud to be called deserter by such gang.
The meeting closed with a spirited address
from Robert Hare, who was applauded in
manner that showed that the workingmen of
the Sixth ward appreciated the service he
rendered while in the city council
Where do parties moving Just before cleo
ton, having registered in their old precinct.
vote? Where the, writer registered, the
judges said he must get transfer, while the
Judges in the precinct to which I moved say
must vote where registered, not having
lived ten days in the precinct. Please an