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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
PURITY, WITH BR4SS END

PURITY, WITH Il BRASS BIND.
On Tuesday morning the ST. Paul
G l O e exposed the attempt to pollute
the ballot box which was inaugurated to
elect a Republican alderman in that rot
ten Republican borough, the Fourth
ward. The names of the intended fraud
ulent voters were set forth in that article.
Two days after h e Globe exposure,
number of Republican politicians. led
by that exemplar of public purity, Mr..
Fred c. Schiffmann, hire brass band
and proceed in procession to the muI
nicipal building to invoke the aid of the
courts.
The first demand of these amusing gen.
tlemen was to ask that a special grand
jury be called to consider the case, which
would operate to prolong their political
force for several days. Their next de-
mand was that warrants should ISSUE
practically three days after G o b e
had named certain of those casting the
fraudulent votes and that those warrants
SHOULD be entrusted to the police instead
of to the Republican local sheriff for
service. This latter demand was made in
the face of their claim that the local po-
lice Were parties to the frauds which
these defenders of electoral purity ig-
nored for three days, and out of which
they are now seeking to provide a politi
cal issue.
The people Of st. Paul are familiar
with Mr.. Schiffmann as a political re-
former. His relationship toward the bal
lot box, especially in the direction of pre-
serving that institution in all it's purity
is well known. It is not two weeks since
a Republican member of the legislature
charged him and one of his present con-
federates, the first assistant corporation
attorney, with having endeavored to
destroy the present primary law by
rendering it practically imperative. 1t is
not yet two years since his Republican
brethren up IN the Seventh ward referred
to him in such terms as that T h e
G o e felt called on to come to his
rescue against the infamous intimatioas
then put forward
The public very rarely take Mr.. Schin-
mann seriously. T h e Globe may feel
called on to do so in this case: in which
event it promises to make the operations
of the Republican politicians in the
Fourth ward a matter Of even more gen
eral public knowledge than they are at
present.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
RETE4LTNG 4 COYSPIRAcr


The prosecution of the murderers Of
the late Gov. Goebel, of Kentucky, con-
tnues to occupy the energies Of the
criminal authorities of that state. At the
present time one of tne alleged cora
spirators to murder the state executive,
named Berry Howard, is on trial.
While the intelligent sentiment of the
country has reached the conclusion that
Goebel was the victim of a conspiracy to
assassinate him, the knowledge is not so
general that that conspiracy was organ
lied and carried to successful execution
by members of the then Republican
administration of the state. But that
such is the fact has been proven beyond
all possible question.
In the course of the prevailing trial the
prosecution placed on the stand a wit
ness who is now Republican clerk of Boil
county, Kentucky. His name is Henry
Broughton. His testimony shows the
existence of state of things which must
shock the moral sense of even the most
hardened criminal.
Broughton testified that he was sheriff
of his county at the time of GoebePs as
sassination; that he came to Frankfort
on Jan. 25, 1900, to be present at the killing
Of Goebel. which was set for that dav.
and that when the contemplated murder
was not accomplished, he returned home
at the urgent request of his wife the
same night. He and the accused and
'other good men, selected by Caleb Pow
ers, the then secretary of state. from
whose office the shot was fired which
killed Goebel, were stationed that day at
the agricultural building, each man arm
ed. The day then selected for the as
sassination was the same day that the
army of mountain men had come into
Frankfort He testified freely to his
willingness at that time to see Goeoel
killed as the best way to settle the pre-
vailing election controversy.
Had the witness stopped here it would
have been sufficiently shocking; but he
proceeded further, and told of his hay
ing selected three men, at the request CT
the then secretary of state, Caleb Powers.
who could be relied on to kill Goebel.
Here is his testimony in that regard,
given in answer to the questions of the
prosecution:
Q. Tell all that was said between you
and Powers. A. That was about all
nO-he asked me if I could give him the
name of a good man or two who would
do the killing-who would kill Goebel.
Q. What did you say? A. l give hin,
the names who l thought would be good
men.
@. What names did you give? A. Jake
an B1bbers and Frank Cecil
.. Have you told US all the names Won
mentioned? A And lack Steele. he
leve 1 mentioned him.
On his cross-examination this man am.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
OLD CONFEDERATES
CHEER M'KINLEY'S NAME
Tribute to Dead President at
Dallas Meeting.

DALLAS, Tex. April 2s.-At the ma
tional reunion of the United Confederate
Veterans today Private" John Allen, OF
Mississippi spoke for nearly an hour.
The mention Of the late President Nc
Kinley as zone Of the best loved men
who ever presided over the nation" was
greeted with cheers.
Gen. N. D. Lee read a tribute to the
late Gen. Hampton, and Gen. Gordon
read a telegram from Gen. Joe Wheeler,
dated Brooklyn, expressing regrets that
a cold prevented him from attending the
reunion.
The society unanimously reelected Gen.
John B. Gordon commander chief;
Gen. Stephen D. Lee, commander Of the
Army of Tennessee department, and Gen.
w. l.. Cabell commander Of the Trans
Mississippi department, and elected @. ].
Walker commander Of the department OF
Northern Virginia. to succeed the late
Gen. Wade Hampton.
New Orleans was selected as the place
for the next reunion. The largest crowd
of the reunion was present TODAY The
was 1900.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
Didn't Know Ed.

When Senator Edward o. Wolcott OF
Colorado. was a poor, struggling LAWYER.
IN the mining regions he and his brother
established law and real estate office
IN Georgetown, Colo. Henry Wolcott ran
the real estate business and did fairly
well, but there was nothing doing i'm Fha
/ law and the ex-senator became discourage
ed and decided to move to an adjoining
camp. where silver lead had bee9
struck. He packed his belongings on a.
donkey. Just as he was leaving he re-
membered his first sign, reading ED
Wolcott & Brother"
on don't want that sign. do YOU.
Henry?r asked the ex-senator
No. Ed, take 1t along" replied Henry
kdWard packed the sign on the donkev
and arrived at the new mining camp tha
came up and looked MIN over On -
them read the sign strapped on the
donkeys back and asked:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
CRUSADE AGAINST
UNCLE TOMS CABIN
test Against Production
of Play.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 23-The
Daughters of the Confederacy of Louis
vile have made a strong effort to pre-
vent the presentation of Uncle Tom s
Cabin at the Avenue theater next week.
Yesterday Mrs. Basil Duke and other
representatives sof the Albert Sidney
Johnston chapter called at the theater
and saw Manager Shaw, urging that the
engagement be cancelled. 1T is an in
suit to the SOUTH added Mrs. Duke.
Mr. Shaw told the women it was i'm
possible to cancel contract, which
was made year ago.
Mr.. Stair, who owns the theater made
every effort to cancel the play. He was
notified by the manager of the company
that to cancel meant big financial loss
and that he could not afford to make it.
Mr.. Shaw's explanation gave the COM
n1ittee little satisfaction. The members
of the chapter are aroused over the mat
ter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
WEATHER FOR TODAY.

Minnesota and South Dakota-Fair
Thursday and Friday; warmer Thursday
IN western portion; variable winds.
Upper MIchigan-Fair Thursday and
Friday; fresh west winds.
Iowa and WiscOnsin-Fair Thursday and
Friday; diminishing west winds
North Dakota and Montana-Fair and
warmer Thursday. Friday fair; variable
winds
st. Paul = Yesterdays observations.
taken by the United States weather Ju-
reau, st. Paul, p. f. Lyons. observer, for
The twenty-four hours ended at O'clock
last Embellishments corrected for tenn
p2ratUre and elevation: Highest temper
ature, A; lowest temperature 81; average
temperature, 80; daily range, 16; barome-
-er, @.lS; humidity. 81; 7 p. m. temper
3ture, A; wind at p. M, northwest.
Yesterdays Temperatures-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
CONFESSES CRIME
TO SHIELD FAMILY
Attorney Of Man Charged With MUIR
der Says Client Could Clear
Himself.

WELLINGTON, Kan, April 23-It is
believed to be the intention Of John
Cummings, who has acknowledged the
accidental killing three years ago of
Anna Dishmans his thirteen year-old
servant, to take the chances of going to
the penitentiary, in order to shield some
member of his family.
After he was placed under bond here
today for his trial next month, Cum
mings' attorney made the statement that
his client had told him story about the
girls death that would rice him before
any jury, the most remarkable tale in
connection with a murder that he had
ever heard, but that Cummings had
sworn MIN to secrecy and that he would
stand trial.
Cummings was arrested recently on
information given by a member of his
family. Since his arrest. the prisoner,
who is a well-to-do farmer, has decided
his farm to his wife
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
plifed his testimony in the following

plifed his testimony in the following
manner:
O.. Tell the jury why you suggested
to Caleb Powers that Jake Van Bibbers
and lack Steele and Frank Cecil would
be good men to get to kill Goebel. A. I
knew they would do it if they undertook
to or tried
Q. Had you ever employed either one
OF these men to kill anybody? A. No,
sir: never had.
g. Did you have any knowledge that
either one of them ever assassinated any
@. Do you know what the word 'as-
sasslnate means? A. l know, what the
word killing means; that is what 1
Q. I am talking of 'assassinate;" did
you ever know either one of those par
ties to shoot anybody from ambush or
cover? A. | don't know how Jake Van
B1bbers Killed his men, but he has killed
one or two.
Q; You were willing to suggest a party
to Kill Senator Goebel? A. 1 was
Q. You tell this jury that? A do
.. That you were in sympathy
BY the Court-He has answered that
"A. was in sympathy enough with
Taylor to have been willing for them to
kill him.
or the many hundreds of Republican
editors throughout the country who have
united to exonerate the murderers in this
case, and who have with such unbound
ed zeal upheld the refusal of the Repub-
hcan governor of Indiana to surrender
the chief conspirator and the chief bene-
f1ciary of the murderous conspiracy, the
then governor Of Kentucky Taylor T e
b e ventures to say that few, if any,
of them will say aught which may indi-
cate any other opinion on their part than
that the prevailing prosecutions are in the
nature of a persecution of innocent men.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
REAL LUXURY.

If I was one o. desc nilIionaires
l Knows ies' what I do.
l would be a sport
OF de dead game sort
Fob about a week or two.
nave a dfmun scarf pin,
LAKE. locomotives glare,
And fob craps I'd go,
AT ten thousand throw,
II l was a millionaire.
II | was one O. desc miIlionaires.
I'd sure be Twin right:
A thousand a day
Fob 'possums I'd pay,
Cause 'possum Is my delight
A hunired-dollar pork-chop
Fob breakfus' I'd prepare.
Oh, de white folks style.
would beat a mile,
II was a millionaire.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
Io9hat Peopteo
80 IRE JaHinq.

Duluth and Superior are looking I'M
usually prosperous and having bright
prospects for increased population and
business this year.-Thomas Lowry.
No thanks, I do not want to be bank
examiner L have troubles enough of my
oWn.-SamueI Fullerton
Minnesota will have the honor of en-
PERTAINING the largest number of>teachers
that ever assembled together in the whole
history Of this country-Secretary Irwin
Shepard
Sam VERSIONS nomination for state
auditor is practically assured, and the
people of the state are to be congratu-
lated on it.-Senator Sweningsen.
Talk about fairs, Minnesota will show
the people one this fall which will come
pretty close to establishing a new worlds
record.-Secretary E. w. Randall.
The number of creameries in Minnesota
is being increased at the rate of two a
week, so we are all rejoicing-W. w. P.
Mcconnell.
No matter where a Minnesota man goes
the~people are never in any doubt as to
where he hailed from. He never forgets
to talk about his home state Gov Van
SAINT.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
BILL FOR AN ARIZONA
RAILWAY IS VETOED
President Holds Law Granting Right
of Way Through Forest
Reserves Weak.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 2S.-The
president today sent to congress mes
sage-Wetoing a bill granting the Central
Arizona Railway company right Of way
through the San Francisco mountain for
est reserve
He says this action was taken on adj
vice of the secretary of the interior and
commissioner Of the general land office
who say that the bin does not properly
safeguard the government from destruc-
ton Of property in the reserve
He also says that there is a law which
would permit the railroad to cross a for
est reserve, If the company desired to
take advantage of It.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
FIND CLUB USED TO sLAY.
Police Firm In Belief That Har-
graves Is wife Muxderer.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich, April %
The police today found club with which
wife Monday morning Ii was covered
with blood and hair. An analysis show
ed 1t to be human blood and the hair
was identified with that on Mrs. Har-
graves head.
The police believe that this disposes Of
the plea of the accused husband that the
woman killed herself while suffering con-
ytlslons. Hargraves still maintains his
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
VOTES TO REINSURE
IN ANOTHER COMPANY
hc1oh Taken by scandinavian Mu-
tuaI Aid Association at
GIesburg.
Special to The Globe.

:, GALESBURG, H., April 23.-The
Scandinavian Mutual Aid associa ton n
voted tonight to approve a COMMITTEES
proposition for reinsurance in q ~
company to be organized by the associa-
ton, and to perpetuate the assessment
features with increased rates and liens
me proposition carried by a majority
Of 634 after exciting day and niobt
sessions. There We're represented in ner-
son or by proxy $500 votes, or more Than
half the membership. '--'-h
Inc meeting declined to listen to the
MUM company to reinstate its risks.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
HOMES ZOE 80. ooo. 600.

Approximately 500, O0O,0 900 of acres of pub
lie land in the West are as yet unset
tied and upproductive, except as used
for grazing purposes The population is
merely nominal, consisting of a few
ranchmen and stockmen.
If this vast empire were made fertile
by irrigation-as it could belt would
make 100000 farms of eighty acres each.
persons would make a total of 10000 900
of men, women and children provided
with homes and the means of making a
livelihood and something more.
Any measure which will accomplish this
result is, Of course, to be encouraged
from every point of view. Reclamation
of arid lands by irrigation is not fad,
is Lot new idea. Already there are $780,
OG0 coo private capital invested in irriga-
ton enterprises in the United States. To
fully reclaim the entire arid district
would require the investment of hun
dreds of millions of dollars-but the re-
suits would justify the expenditure. At
present the land is worth no more than a
pittance. Properly irrigated and culti-
waited, it would be worth as much as land
in Minnesota If worth only $40 an acre
more than at present, the total valuation
Of added land would be $4,000, 900, 00O-an
addition to our taxable property not to be
scorned
The reclamation of the West is such a
vast Undertaking that it should be en-
tered upon with great care, but it should
population by immigration and the natu-
raj birth rate is enormous, and homes are
more and more in demand. BY the time
a satisfactory system of irrigation could
be planned and put into effect in the arid
districts there would be imperative de-
mand for the land.
There is no question of policy now be-
ing agitated before congress or in the
public press so far-reaching in its effect
as the reclamation of the arid lands Of
the West, And in particular is it Of in
terest to st. Paul, for an immense pro-
portion of the redeemable lands of the
arid section are tributary TO this city.
Irrigation would provide homes along
lines of railroad centeriag in st. Paul
for several millions Of people. These PEG
pie would be purchasers Of ST. Paul goods,
trade with st. Paul houses, stop off in
the city when going East of returning
West. The settlement of the arid lands
of the Northwest would mean a popula-
ton of million for ST. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24

After having fairly developed the posi-
bilities of another murder sensation out
of the Clarl1in case, the local reform
newspapers have decided that the police
after all did present the true theory Of
the case. And thus does the campaign
red fire die away!
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
Too Big an Order to FIJI.

An omnivorous reader down in Ken
lucky wrote to Senator Deboe for a copy
OF every public document issued since the
government was established.
!, m sorry answered Deboe, but all
the freight cars hereabouts are busy
Washington Post.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24

With the opening of the seasons fish
If g, it is generally recognized as a pc
culiarity that the sucker supply is greatly
increased. This has nothing to do with
the supposed great increase of the same
species among the voters Of st. Paul,
considering the nature of the campaign
for Glow taxes and the purity of the
ballot which the Republican reformers
have finally hit on.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24

The sultan Of Mindanao has made an
American soldier one of his mandarins.
What a splendid thing it is that an Amer
lean seeking royal favors does not have
to go outside his own country any longer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
THURSDAY. APRIL "a. 1902.

Funston has taken refuge in that cow
ards haven-saying his speeches as re-
ported are garbled and inaccurate. His
career makes the action quite appropriate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24

The Danish landsthing has adopted the
report on the sale of the West Indies to
the United States. It now goes to the
folkething, and if approved there viii go
to the kingthing for final action.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24

We have recognized the royal authority
OF the sultan of Sulu and all the other DO
tentates who have kindly deigned not to
make war on US in the Philippines. Now
that Chaffee is instructed to maintain the
prestige of ''the army" we may soon
have another foreign war on our hands.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
Scene, Anywhere. Time. Pre.en.

Scene, Anywhere. Time, Present.
Customer-Td like a piece suitable for a
Meat Market Man-How much, mad
Customer-As much as I can get for hair
dollar. l want to make a roast beaf
sandWich.-Chicago Tribune
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24

Fred Schiffmann as the defender of the
Why was his friend George Golfer not
appointed On his committee to protect the
ballot box?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24

The assurance is given that the senate
will act with the utmost >deliberation on
the Cuban relief measure. The cor
respondent who paid telegraph tolls in
order to give currency to the idea must
have carte blanche on expenditures.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
Our PoIygIot Language.

Don't put on so many verbal friIls
guage" i'''A-
Yes? Which Kanaka, AIeut. TagaIog
1ndlan, spanish, Danish. Boston or Mis-
RnALE1 or Eolk-"-GhAoa6za TxAiklArA
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
Easily Corrected.

morning 1919
Johnny-Brung?
Tommy-Brang, then, blame you!
was just goin' to correct myself when Won
spoke Chicago Tribune.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24

There need be no fear that too much
money will be contributed by the wage
earnersS to the Coliseum fund. Should
they chip in $4,000 it will be one-fifth of
the amount required. Let no one refrain
from pledging a days wages under the
impression that the money will not be
needed. A contribution of $780, coo by wage
earners will mean the earning of $15O, eco
by workers of ST. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24

The explanation that the water cure
rarely kills shows at least that that form
of imperialist discipline is not as bad as
the use of the garrote.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24

and votes under the same name from two
or three precincts in the same ward is
entitled at least to So a day, Republican
money AS a designer Of local issues In
this election he is away ahead of Nc
Cardy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
new YORK CITY GOSSIP
HIGH PRICES FORCE EAST SIDE TO
GO WITHOUT MEAT

Sky Signs DOomed-NO More Police
Parades-ROoseveIt Wants to Sail
With Dumont-Carries a NOah's
Ark Crew-W. w. Aston EndoHs
English University-TOwing Com
panies I'm Trust.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
TO OUR FRIENDS.

Anyone unable to secure n
copy of II II G L % b on any
railroad train leaving or en-
tering st. Paul will confer n
favor on the management by
reporting the fact to the busa
mess office. Telephone, Main
1865.
Subscribers annoyed by fr-
regular or late delivery OF
4 II G o b will confer n ia
Vor on the managem ent by re-
porting the fact to the business
Office. Telephone, Main 1865.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24

The president Is willing that Funston
should think, but not talk. Now, If Funs.
ton were equipped for thinking everv-
thing would proceed swimmingly.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24

J. Pierpont Morgan is in France and is
besieged by fellows with gold bricks Of all
kinds. Morgan. however, is generally
credited with being able to take care Of
himself.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24
Careless Man,

Aunt Sadie-I fear Robert is
fully careless fellow; 1 hear him SOW
tnat ne dropped 5000 in the street yester.
day.-Brooklyn Life. o''01
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24

Pniiiips' the ex-cornD king, Is on his
feet again and will soon be looking about
for something to corner.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-24

AS an appeal to reason, the cry of ..Da
Gang beats anything ever designed bv
the late Thomas Paine.