The Worthington advance., 1879-01-09

y. -. Sen0LOr James u. DIssinc VIII
seoept our thanks for a copy OF his
speech on the Southern election frauds
and outrages.
U. s. Senator VIM. Window has our
thanks for copy Of his speech on our
National Water Ways.
The Mankato Review sends US a neat
pamphlet containing its New Years
Address.
The trial Of Capt. Murphy, for the
shooting of young Ash, closed few
days ago at St. James. The jury re-
turned a verdict of manslaughter in
the fourth degree with recommended
tion to mercy. The Judge granted a
stay Of proceedings and adjourned court
until Feb. 18th.
THEIR DEFENSE
The Trustees of the Insane Asylum
have made An elaborate defense of their
management. In this they reduce the
deficiency in Treasurer Kerr's accounts
% $40, and leave this amount unac-
counted for.
OF course they should have candid
hearing, but they have not, and We sup
pose cannot, explain away the following
delinquencies for which they should be
removed and, more honest and capable
men put in their places:
l. Gross carelessness, if not dishon-
osty, in keeping accounts.
z Extravaganza in most directions,
especially in paying the expenses of ia
vorites to attend the Centennial, medi-
cal conventions, etc,
8. Cruelty to patients which resulted
In the death of two of the unfortunates
committed to their care.
4. Defiance Of public opinion and of
right In retaining the man Belts, who
Il responsible for this gross cruelty.
8. Insolent and defiant treatment of
tho legislative committee appointed to
investigate the charges brought against
the management.
II these trustees can retain their
places sfter the report OF the legislative
committee and the committee of experts
appointed by the Governor, then we
may as we'll give up the hope Of punish
ing delinquencies in Office or of secur-
ing honesty and efficiency in tho man.
agemsnt Of our public institutions.
TIRE SPIRIT LAKE RAILROAD
The Spirit Lake Beacon, of last week,
contains the following items on the
prospective branch of the c. NJ. & st.
Paul road to- THAT place:
We sincerely believe that a railroad
will be In operation over the new sur
vey within few months,i the people
OF this town and county are disposed
to do their duty. Discreet citizens will
readily see that they cannot afford to
do less at this important juncture.
4 railroad may come 20 our doors
without any ESPECIAL effort on our part.
but we can hardly think of more dan
Rerous experiment. than that of waiting
for such Il cOnsuMmatiOn.
The recent railroad survey leading
into this town, and known prospects
for securing railroad communication
with the outside world before another
winter, already tells perceptib|y upon
the business spirit of our citizens, and
inspires new confidence in the future
of Spirit Lake and Dickinson county.
Nearly every word Of this might ap-
, ply with equal force to Worthington.
; II our business men would hold a meet
j Ing, appoint a committee to correspond
' with the management of the road, and
:start the ball in the right spirit, we see
mo reason why this road could not be
secured. It is all very we'll to complain
= Of exorbitant freights. but the only way
to secure a permanent reduction is to
SECURE competiti'n. We:r now at the
mercy Of one railroad and must take
just such favors rs they choose to give
us. With competing road, they will
he compelled to reduce their tariff.