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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-04-15
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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-01-24
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THURSDAY, JANUARY "a, 1878.
PHILLIPS TO aCECuEu

Hon. ". 4. Phillips, member OF the House
from this district, and now recognized az one
oi the ablest advocates Of the silver dollar
IN the National Congress, recently wrote a
letter to the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, in
replyto thatgentleman's sermon on finances
The letter was published in the Christian
CaiOH, and is copied in full in our columns
this morning. Let no reader of THE TINES
iaii to give it a careful perusal
Ii is one OF the ablest papers on this question
that has yet appeared, on either side. The
opponents OF the silver measure admit
that Mr.. Phillips gets the better of Mr..
Beecher in the discussion, but account for
the fact by saying that Mr.. Phillips has
given the matter a great deal Of study,
while Mr.. Beecher spoke without much
Preparation. That is true. And We are
inclined to think that if Mr.. Beecher would
give the question as much careful study s
Mr.. Phillips has given TO il, and would
then express his honest convictions on the
subject, unbiased by the interests OF his
local bond-holding parishioners, ne would
be found battling on the same side with
Mr.. Phillips. In the great contest between
the peopN and the slave aristocracy Mr.
Eeecher did noble service on the side Of hu-
man rights, and in the present struggle
between the people and the money aristoc-
racy we are sorry to see him sully his fair
record by raising his voice upon the side OF
oppressiJn.
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product! II Is true we coined little silver
of the standard from 1910 to 1870. We
used gold. Why? because then gold was
cheaper. We could honorably paw in eth.
er. Was that dishonest? Not at all The
Secretary OF the Treasury who wouId have
done otherwise ought to have been impeacb-
ed. The act Of 1873 did Not nominai,v DE-
monetize silver; i, merely STUCK it from the
coinage, do not propose saying anything
about Inc mode OF putting that measure
through the House. 1t is enough to say
that the performance cost the immediate
actors the confidence OF the American peo-
pie. When the revision of the year follow
ing was framed it was only predicated on
existing Law. Somebody struggled in a
section for which there was no existing law,
and so the silver dollar was rerised out of
existence. The trick was merely a crime
which ought to have sent the perpetrator
to the penitentiary. 1t was enacted in bulk
on the assurance that there was nothing
new in it. Is that the kind of Legislation
that Is to have the mantle of religion and
morality thrown around it? 1t could not
change the standards recognized BY the
Constitution. Shall such errors and crimes
not be corrected? Gold and silver were the
standards when our debt was incurred, WHY
should they not be when our debts are paid
These are the old standards, the .'ancien,
landmarks" Mr.. Beecher may give us new
standards in religion and morals, but VT
entreat him TO leave us our old standards
OF money. While Moses is in the mount,
Tor the two tables of the law, let not this
modern Aaron elevate the golden calf and
cry, These be thy gods, oh Israel ~
Very respectfully, w. A. PHILLIPS,
Representative LIST Dist, Kansas.
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NOE OClIE CORRECE

We clip the following musical par graph
from Ward Burlingame's last Washington
letter in the Atchison Champion:
Washingtonian amusement seekers are be-
ing treated 10 a week OF opera under the most
favorable auspices. The company is under
the management of Go.tschaIk, and is dis
ungulshed by having two such famous prima
donnas as Clara Louise kellogg and Anna
Louise Cary. 'Mdlle Roze" also belongs to
the company, having recently made a very
successful debut in New York. The name is
simply stage assumption, the actual person
being Mrs. Perkins, widow of a former Pro-
lessor of music who resided in. Boston, but
whotausht the pleasing science in various sec
lions of the country. 1 recollect that he
once managed a musical convention in Leay-
enworth. l have not yet heard the lady, but
last night / saw the opera of AIDA i'm
which Kellogg and Cary appeared and
though / know nothing of music and had
not the slightest idea of what all the fuss was
about, the occasion was one of the most en-
Joyable in my experience. The house was
packed with myself and Others Of the elite,
lneiuding Col. Inman, formerly of Ellsworth,
but now Eat large" and the enthusiasm was
immense.
The writer makes slight mistake in re-
gard to Mdlle Rode She was not the wife
OF Prof. III. S Perkins, as stated, but of the
Professors brother, julie, the distinguished
basso. He was married while in Europe
perfecting his musical education; after his
return to this country, and while on a we'd
ding tour, he and his wife assisted the Pro-
lessor at a number of musical conventions
In the West. Many of our readers will re-
member them as two of the finest singers
that ever visited Leavenworth. After COM
pleting their engagement here, they went
to England, where julie died about a year
after
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An ELOQUENT Address.

The lecture by Gen. Judson Fitzpatrick
at Laings Hall last night was one of the
finest literary efforts that Leavenworth
audience was ever permitted to listen to.
The Generals manner is pleasing and forci-
ble, and he throws into his words the same
fire and enthusiasm that distinguished his
conduct in the field and made for his name
one OF the brightest pages in the history OF
the war OF the great rebellion. His de-
seriPtion Of the battle of Gettysburg is
worth going hundred miles to hear, and
is one OF the most vivid and thrilling word
pictures ever presented to an American au-
dienca
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stimula;i ng their pupils to greater effort
and more thorough work.
The superintendent Tor the last two weeks
has been examining and comparing these
reports, and also preparing questions for
the examination OF the county schools.
The questions are prepared by the
superintendent and sent in 4 scaled
envelope to each teacher in the county, and
a simultaneous examination OF all the
schools OF the county will take place on the
9Th and Sth DAYS Of February. The exam
inatiOn of each .chool will DC conducted by
the teacher, thereof, and the result reported
"a soon as possible 10 the Superintendent.
Specimens OF penmanship, map drawing
| and letter writing will be sent from each
school to the Superintendent, and placed on
exhibition in his Office.
Owing TO the difference in length of term,
| want Of uniformity Of test books, etc, these
| reports and examinations cannot be made
| is satisfactory as might desired. 1t is hoped
that much good may result from them and
that at least the plan may be initiatory tc
something better.
The two schools making the best report
will be subject to a personal examination
| by the Superintendent, after which a full
report of the examination will be published
provided you will publish them gratis, az
no provision is made by law for the pay
ment Of the publication OF such a report.
Asking pardon for the length OF the above
hastily written article, | am
Respectfully, yours,
A. X. VAN EMAN,
County Superintendent.
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Mr.. Glover, of the hocse Com.
mittee on Expenditures in
the Treasury Depart
ment,
Asks the President to Cooperate
With the Committee in investiga-
ting Mr.. Sherman's Bureau.
Which Mr.. Hayes Agrees to do, and
the Good Work Viii Com
mence Immediately.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. January pa
number OF petitions from New York state
were presented and referred, favoring the
reconciliation of silver and the repeal of
the specie resumption act.
Mr.. MORRILL,, from the committee on
finance, reported, with an amendment, in the
nature OF a substitute, a bill to remit taxes
on insolvent savings banks. Placed on the
calendar.
A number of bills were introduced and
referred.
The report OF the joint select committee
on Chinese emigration was referred to the
committee on foreign relations
At the expiration OF the morning hour
the statue of William King, contributed by
the state Of Maine, to the national statuary
hall, was accepted. Messrs. Hamlin
and Blaine made addresses.
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other side, and served three years. Suh-e-
quently he driftei into journalism. This
story lacks several elements of credibility,
as it makes no mention OF his career as a
local editor in the west. Stanley was FOR
several years connected with papers al Oma-
ha and other cities. and, doubtless, there
are old acquaintance Of his out west who
are sufficiently posted regarding his early
life 10 confirm or reject the story related by
the writer In Aprlson's
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Girls, Read This. and then seli them
20 70 Home E0FIv.

Sleep obtained two hours before midnigh,
when the negative forces are in operation, il
the rest which most recuperates the system,
giving brightness to the eye and glow tothe
cheek The difference in the appearance OF
. person who habitually retires at 10 o'clock
and that of one who sits up until twelve is
quite remarkable. The tone Of the system.
50 evident in the complexion, the clearness
and sparkle of the eye, and the softness of
the lines Of the feature, lie, in q person of
health, kept at " concert pitch" by taking
regular rest two hours before twelve o'clock
and thereby obtaining the beauty Sleep OF
the night There is a h.svineass of the eve.
. sallovness of the skin, and an Absence OF
that glow in the face which renders it fresh
in expression and round in APPEARANCE,
that readily distinguishes the penon who
keeps late hours.
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ENTERPRISING.

Two Of the evening papers OF this dis
trict-the St. Joseph Croniots and Atchi-
son Rdtriot, have applied to the associated
press for dispatches, and are now publish
ing the regular afternoon press reports.
They are the only two evening papers in
this district that publish telegraph news,
and they deserve credit for their enterprise.
All the other evening papers in the district
can get the same reports, if they have only
enterprise enough to take them.
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The Mexican Veterans.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January 22.-The
Senate committee on Military Affairs to-
day amended the house bill for the paw
ment OF three months extra pay to the
soldiers Of the Mexican War, by making il
include also those officers, petty officers,
seamen and marines who served in that
war. The bill is designed to cover the
case of those persons whose applications
for three months extra pay, granted by the
act OF 1919, were not received or acted on
before the appropriation was covered into
the Treasury.
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OF THE SAME OPINION STILL
junction City Tribune. ;,

l1unSslou lily lrlDune-I
The Libel case of ID. Il. Anthony against
Chas. ii. Miller for sending out hand bills
last June, defamatory of the plaintiffs char
acter, was decided last week IN favor of the
plaintiff, judgment being rendered for one
dollar and costs against Miller. These cir
culars were sent to editors throughout the
State. Atthat time We felt called upon to de-
nounce the anonymous sender as a dirty
BLACKBOARD. The development of the real
author does not alter our opinion as then
expressed. But We feel deeply the shock
our faith in Marshall Miller has received.
We thought him too manly and noble to be
guilty Of such damnable thing
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THAT OPERA COMPANY Is bus.

Commodore Mutt, Jennie Quigley, and
Colonel Goshen, who have been playing
Jack, the Giant Killer" have disbanded
their company. The little Commodore i
said to be sweet" on Jennie, and, becoming
jealous of the Giant, "busted" the show
Jennie is twenty inches high. The Giant
is about eight feet. Jennie, at each per
Torrance, was compelled to go up ladder
and, capturing the Giants ear, whisper
therein. The gallant little Commodore
stood this awhile but finally revolted, with
the result named. Thus the Lilliputian
opera company is no more.
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and intimidation OF witnesses. The laer
method OF insuring secrecy for corrupt al
oppressive practices has become habitul.
and goes to an unspeakably cruel and l.
famous extreme, while its ingenuity is r,
markable. 1t is fact that men walk III
streets of Wellington to-day who's
families and selves are in danger
OF hunger and homelessness through
The persecution which they have suffered
Tor telling the truth, while many Others bear
IN their minds the knowledge of wrong
Whereof they are innocent but which, seeing
he late OF those who have been brave, dare
not TIL. Believing that you are anxious
10 end this terrible state of things, for
winch you are not RESPONSIBLE.
and that you appreciate the neces-
shy Tor congressional investigation
anu the ascertainment of facts before rene
edies, gisiauve or administrative, can be
applied or even shown, l would call YOUR
attention 10 the resolutions introduced by
me and passed by the House of Represen-
tatives on the llth inst, directing n.edful
inv estigations, which were provided for
under the Presidency of Mr. Madison. but
for many years neglected, and till of late
begun. l shall go on, believing also
that you are DESTROYS to stop,
and, as far as practicable.
redress the outrages whereby honest men
and women are prevented from telling the
truth about misdeeds by persons connected
with The Government. l transmit herewith
the resolution adopted by the Committee on
expenditures IN the Treasury Department,
and respectfully ask, that YOU will, at the
earliest practicable moment, take the steps
needtul TO aid, not only my committee, but
all the committees of the House in their
efforts to ascertain the facts
concerning the alleged abuses, and that YOU
will give assurances that witnesses will be
protected Should you take this course YOU
will do much to enable the investigators Of
the House TO conform to the high standard
of patriotism, thoroughneSs and impartiali-
" whereby they should and will earn the
esteem and gratitude of your countrymen.
Respectfully,
j. Nj. GLOVER.
Chairman of the Committee on Expendi-
lures in the Treasury Department.
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, ID.
C., January 2l.-DEAR SIR: am in re-
ceipt Of the resolution adopted by the Com
mittee of the House of Representatives on
ment, requesting my cooperation with
the committee in Its investigation of alleg-
ell abuses in said department. shall be
glad TO cooperate heartily with the COM
mittee in the proposed investigation and to
that end will issue such proper
directions TO all officers of th,t or any other
department as may be required to secure
prompt and effective assistance in the con-
duct OF the investigation touching the sug-
gestions contained in your letter. That
witnesses who may testify before the COM
mittee may not be apprehensive of losing
their places if they testify truly and fully,
you are thereby at liberty to assure all sub
ordinate officers that the fact of their testi-
tying before the committee shall not be used
to their prejudice.
[Signed,l Very respectfully,
Il. Il. HAYES.
Hon. JOHN GLOVER, NC.
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Mrs. HALDERMAN.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Star, in description of a grand
party at the National Hotel, Washington,
thus speaks OF Mrs. John A. Halderman :
MIS-. Halderman, of Leavenworth, Kan
sas, is one OF thelnost charming, cultured and
admirable ladies in Washington society
She was very handsomely dressed in black
grenadine, embroidered in gold, and wore
most magnificent diamonds"
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A Military Suicide.

WASHINGTON, d. C., January 22-Cap.
tain A. X. Long, commissary of subsistence
at this post, committed suicide to-day. He
went home at the usual hour this evening,
entering his wife's room, had a brief con-
versation with her and Immediately after
wards rushed into an adjoining room and
shot himself near the heart, causing death
almost Immediately.
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The President FayOring Invessi1a

WASHINGTON, January 22.-Mr Glover,
who introduced the investigation resolu-
tons in the House, had yesterday long
interview with the President concerning the
attitude Of the administration towards the
coming Investigations. Mr.. Glover express
ed himself much pleased with the manner in
which the President met his views He as
sured the President that his object was not
to make party capital, but to purify the
Government.
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NASHVILLE, January 22-The "Ameri-
cans" special from Decherd, Tennessee,
says: "This morning, two miles from
kunnes Station, on the Nashville 4 Chat
tanooga Railroad, while running sixty
miles an hour around curve, the passen-
ger train jumped the track down a twenty
feet embankment. Nobody was killed, but
several were slightly injured. The spread
ing of the track was the cause"
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WHO Is HENRY NJ. STANLEY.

A writer in APp!aon's Journal pretends to
have acquired some interesting information
regarding the early days of Henry NJ. STAN
ley, the African explorer. He states that
Stanley's original name was John Bowlands,
and that he was born near Denbigh, Wales.
in lSl0. His parents were of the poorest
condition, as was to be inferred from the
fact that at the age Of three years the child
was placed in the Poor-House of st. Asapb.
where he remained ten years, and received
an education fitting him to become school
teacher. But he was early possessed of the
spirit OF restlessness, and at the age of Is he
went as cabin-boy on board a ship bound
for New Orleans. In that city he met
merchant named Stanley, who adopted
the lad, and gave him his name, but unfor-
tunately died suddenly without making a
viii. When the civil war broke out, Stan
ley Joined the Confederate army, but hsv.
i,g been made . prisoner, ealistsd On tie
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The Spanish Minister at Washington has
made extensive arrangements for the cele-
bration OF the marriage of the King of
Spain, tomorrow, by grand party, to be
given at Wormley's, where the Minister
and his family are sojourning. France,
England, Germany, Sweden, Denmark,
Austria and Belgium have sent ambassa-
doris to Madrid in great pomp, with large
retlnues OF secretaries and attaches, to at
tend the marriage ceremony, and thus ex-
press their royar APPRECIATION of the union,
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RATHER FRENCHY.

A French engineer returned fortnight
ago to Paris from honeymoon in Nice
and after securing room at the hotel for
his wife went out and shot himself in the
Bots de Boulogne. His bride, after asking
several times whether he had returned,
went out to search for him, and finally
drowned herself in the Seine. Two letters
were found in their room; one from the
husband to his mother-in-law, speaking o.
their happiness and promising a speedy.re,
turn to Epernay; the other from the wife
declaring that she could not live without
her husband.
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The state Historical Soc,ety.

TOPEKA, Kan, January 22-The State
Historical Society held its annual meeting
tonight, and elected the following board OF
directors for the ensuing year: G.. A.
Crawford, F. G. Adams, F. p. Baker, John
A. Martin, Jno. Francis, c. X. Holiday
and Charles Robinson. The board meets
tomorrow to elect officers.
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Two young men, named respectively w.
and X. Stewart, were arrested and tried be-
fore Justice John II. Dawson, at Quenemo,
last week, for the alleged burning Of An
drew Woods stable on the night of the 18th
inst. The trial eliminated in the defendants
being required to enter into recognizance
of 81 900 to appear before Judge Peyton at
the next term OF the district court at Lyn-
don
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Cold Tea tor Grave senatory.
Portland Mel

"Cold tea, lemons and sugar, 81 ,594 ~ and
it all went down the throats Of seventy four
Senators in a single year. Pc not deceived.
gentle reader thssDs an African in that
fence. Cold tea, such as comforeth the
stomach and cheereth the soul of . Sena-
tor, is not the kind that the maiden of ma
ture years affects, It's the kind shat
biteth like q serpent" etc. Let's zee !:
81 ,594 would, assuming the cost price of =
drink of cold tea to be seven cents. buy p :
10 drinks, which, distributed among sey-
enty-three Senator'S, the number in tie San
ate last year, would permit each grave and
reverend Senator to indulge in 288 drink,
Evidently Mr.. Francis Murphy had better
take his pledge and blue ribbon to Wash-
ington. -
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CAN'T DO wITHOUTIr.

LARNED, January 10, 1873.
Col. ID. r. ANTHONY, Leavenworth:
DEAR SIR:-Enclosed please find check for
six dollars, for which send me THE DAILY
TIMES. / can't do without il.
D. A BRIGHT.
Since the LIST of January We have re.
ceived three hundred and thirteen new
subscriptions by mail, the above pub.
lishsd letter being sample OF scores which
arrive at this Office daily.
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SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT.

We see by the Congressional Record that
Col. Phillips presented in the House, on the
18th inst, the Petition OF Mrs. r. A. Eaton,
Kate Hanson, and twenty-six other citizens
OF Leavenworth, Kansas, asking for an
amendment. TO the Constitution prohibiting
the several States from DISTINGUISHING citi-
zens Of the United States on account Of
sex" He also presented at the same time
petitions OF similar import, from citizens of
Farrisville, Empire, Westmoreland and
Belleyille
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The Chicago Times has no hesitation in
publishing, and it publishes boldly, the
number of failures in the Garden City for
1877, which were 1868, nearly one for every
calendar day in the year. Liabilities, $780,
81. 1913 asseSts not quite so much.
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THE total yield of corn in the State of
Illinois in 1877, was estimated at 269, $780,
742 bushels, and that of1S76 at 20S, 1890.
The value of the former was 81, 562, S79,
and that Of the latter SCI, 992,5iI.
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WASHINGTON, January pa resolution
adopted last night at meeting of the men,
bers Of the House. and proposing to effect
an organization to procure the remonetiza-
ton Of silver, and repeal the resumption
act, was circulated this afternoon in the
House OF Representatives for signatures,
and many were obtained.