davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1880-05-23
A RESOLUTION
Providing for the Issue of Bonds
to Construct a Canal and Other
Works to Supply Salt Lake City
with Water.

Whereas, By an act of the Governor
and Legislative Assembly Of the Ter
rltory OF Utah, entitled "An Act
Amending the Charter OF Salt Lsks
City," approved February 10th. 1880,
the City Council OF said city was
empowered to borrow money either
by the issue of coupon bonds or other
negotiable securities, to sn amount
net 10 exceed the sum OF two
hundred and fifty thousand dol.
lars, whereEith to construct
canal md other works, BY
means o! which to supply the inhsbi-
tants Of said city with water; subject,
however, to the determination OF the
registered voters OF said city, TO be
expressed st a special election to be
called Tor such purpose pursuant 10
the provisions of said act; and,
Whereas, Said City Council, pur-
suant to said act amending said
charter, and an ordinance Of said
city entitled IAN Ordinance Regula-
ting Special Elections" passed March
9Th, 1880, did. by resolution, en-
titled "a Resolution Calling 3 Special
Election" adopted March 9Th, 1880,
call special election to be held in
said city. on the 9Th day of April,
AID. 1880. for the purpose OF sub
hitting the matters in said resolution,
specified to the determination of the
registered voters OF said city; and,
Whereas, The Recorder OF said city,
pursuan! 10 the provisions OF said act,
ordinance ard resolution, on the Goth
day of March, AID. 1880. did give
and cause to be published due notice
OF the time and place for holding said
special election, and of the matters to
be voted on and determined by the
Registered voters OF said city at said
special election; and,
Whereas, Said special election was
duly held on the said 9th day eff April,
AID. 1880. and it appearing from the
returns Of SAID special election and
report Of the boar1 of canVsssers Of
said special election returns; that
more than twc-.hirds of the whole
number OF the votes ca or polled at
said special electi IN we're in favor OF
ssid city mourning an Indebtedness
III the said sum OF two hundred and
fifty thousand dollars, for the pur-
poses as in said notice OF said special
election specified; Therefore.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1880-05-23
OVERLAND HOUSE.

0'Brien, j Frost, Keehan, James
Kern, John o. Brian, j Middleton, Bing-
ham; A E Manning, E w Sole, Farm
ington; S Epperson, Midway Farming.
ton; o Mayer and wife, Read
vile; A L Brown, Denver; w j Taylor,
New Orleans; ] Middleton, j Corbett,
III B Shugsrt, c Smith, Frisco; j Pen
mon, Chicago; R Williams, w Hankins,
j II Nelson, Alta; Peterson, Silver
Reef; M Bornett, Helena, j Penman,
Austin; Z Davis, South Courlland, Vt;
j 81 Huff, Tooele; w Frank. II Barnes.
Denver; 7 Quinn, San Francisco; j Q
Smith, wife and children, Doles, Pa; j
Broughtop, st Paul, MINI; S McLaugh-
ton, Phoebe; A Johonson, P Nelson,
Silver Reef; j W Mccullough and wife,
West Jordan.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1880-05-23
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

May %, 1880.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1880-05-23
VALLEY HOUSE.

c Van de Velde, Brussels, ] LODI
widge, Charleroi; E Drennsn, Toledo;
I Connor, P j Cofiey, G Kelleher,
Virginia City; P and Richards, Alta
City; B Opie, Lewiston; p W Watts,
Psyson; d Z p Pearce, San Francisco; P
NJ Erickson, Montana; j Adams and
wife, Canada; N Odgers, Alta; II w
Hartley, Jusb; E D Egan and wife,
Castle Valley; II A Snyder. Bingham;
w r Ball, Wyoming; A S Beei, Mrs +
r Hall, Chicago; i NJ Sullivan, NJ
Murphy, Silver Reef; Z D Bronson,
Denver; j L Myer, Omaha; ] @ Wit
beck, Jusb; J II Hughes, j Jackman, j
Barker, Bingham; F ROgars, New
York.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1880-05-23

To-day the ninety-fifth Anniversary
81 American Independence VII be
celebrated throughout the Republic. It
: matter for regret that in this city
,1.ttv feeling and sectional differences
ppo 0rjd NOT be buried for one
5svN on such an suspicious occasion, that
o one Grand celebration might have united
eli Citizens. But q few impracticsbles
T ~, keen up a division of sentiment,
o1ib-,sracteristic neither OF patriotism nor
6-esdth of thought, and indicative only
Of If : fanaticism and nsrrow-minsedness
The National tribune., 1880-10-01

the Pension Office at Washington but shall let few facts
Suffice which will give you some idea of the cause of de
lay in the adjustment Of claims and the manner IN which
business conducted in that department of the Govern
ment.
In investigation we examined many witnesses,
among whom Hon. j. A. Bentley, Commissioners of
Pensions since 1876.
1t was shown among other things that In 1866 with
clerical force of 49, $4,000 original pensions
granted by the Pension Bureau while in 1875 there
clerical force Of 420 and only about 2 800 original
claims considered and granted Later find from June
3d. 1879 February l. $780, three ourths of the fiscal
year. with increased force of 500 employees suit the
wishes of Mr. Bentley only 332 invalid claims had been
allowed while the number of applications filed during
that time for invalid pensions was 90, ,93o.
1t appears that there has been trouble in that Depart
missioner
Attorneys and Claim Agents have not been given the
facilities for expedng their work and claims pending be-
fore that Department. Notwithstanding Congress has al
lowed Mr. Bentley the aid of 500 employees and with all
that force the office continues to fall behind in its work,
without any cause unless forced to the opinion
that the Pension Office created for the relief of soldiers
their widows and orphans has become political machine
it appears to be the object of the administration
give as many politicians places as possible, and
tard the work as to keep them in steady employment
Such the conclusions be derived from the evidence
and testimony adduced before the Committee eferred to-
1t shown by the investigation that many of the
rules adopted by Mr. Bentley arbitrary and with
out warrant of law whatever that he had been in the
habit of dropping pensioners from the rolls without the
statement of anyone when the United States stat
provide that Sin shall pension be withdrawn
reduced notice to the and hear
ing up sworn testimony
The table of to which my attention is directed
and which is herewith returned, have examined and
find to be substantially correct and which only illustrates
further the arbitrary the Pension Bureau has of
rewarding the invalid soldier who Congress has said by
her acts should receive pension in proportion to his
disability
1t is estimated that full so per cent of applicants for
invalid pensions are thus reduced.
1t shall be my purpose in the future in tho past and
while remain member of Congress- to aid in the
recton of the evils shown to exist and to help my fellow
soldier like yourself to his just Dues that the laws
may be properly administered
Yours respectfully
W. r. MYERS.
The National tribune., 1880-10-01

increased ratings given for increased disabilities in
in these progressive diseases which had been work
ing on their victims for fourteen years2 We re-
peat the question Why 0ere not increased rat
mas qiven for Increased disabilities IN these
progressiven cases lOhich had been 10orbing
their victims for fourteen years The soldiers of
the country and particularly the thousands who
have been cut short in their arrears by the Commits
soner crave earnestly for an answerto their queries
In view of all the light we have the subject we
believe Mr. Bentley has often thus soliloquized
when making these allowances: "Well here is
Wolf of the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry. That
confounded surgeon allows him So, but I'll cut him
down to $4 for all the time but year and then
pacify him with $S" The fact is that Mr. Bentley
proceedings in these grow either out of
intentional wrong towards our soldiers, from the
most stupid hetersketer bundering line of action,
or from a desire to save money for the Government
at the expense of it's promises and it's honor and the
lives and happiness of these who saved it in the
hour of its direst need. We then say to Mr.. Myers,
God speed you in your work of a thorough examin-
ationof the administration Of the Pension Office,
and we know this sentiment will be cheered by
every ex-soldier and sailor and every patriotic cti
zen in the land.
Appropos to this subject, we publish the follow
ing correspondence taken from the Neo. Castle
Gnd) Democrat
INDIANAPoL1s, dug. 81, 1880.
Hon. VIM. R. MYERS,
DEAR SIR Inclosed please find table of pension
handed purportng to be class where applicants for
Invalid Pensions have had their rating and allowance
made by the home Government Examining Surgeon cut
down by the Pension Department officials who have had
no opportunity of seeing the claimant wish to enquire
you of such centralized being exercised by
any heads of the Department of Pensions and why the
long delay of late years in procuring pension?
Your answer will much oblige disabled soldier.
Yours truly, /. b. HETTlNGER.
The National tribune., 1880-10-01
Our Paper in Iowa.

Once in a while we cannot refrain from speaking
of the appreciation of paper by our soldier
friends Here is something from the Hawkeye"
State:
ODEBoLT JONES Co., Iowa, Sept. s, 1880.
MEssRs. EDITORS:
am one of the many who take your noble paper. l
would not be without if four times what it does
think it paper that is printed in the United
States We going TO have soldiers reunion soon,
and would like to have copies will take pains
20 distribute them.
Yours truly MILES W. RICHMOND
Our Clock in Illinois, Kentucky. and Wisconsin.
WEST JERSEY STARK COUNTY ILL, Sept Is, 1880
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE
DEAR SIR The TRIBUNE Clock to hand aud is
beauty is in good running order aud we'll pleased
with it. Everybody who sees it thinks it beautiful
Yours, with respect, VIM III. LITTLE.
BIG REEpy, EpMoNsoN County, KY.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE
The little game TRIBUNE Clock came hand with the
August number 1t is must say, the best timekeeper
III ever w.
Yours truly JAS. L. HAMPTON.
RACINE, WISCONSIN, Sept Ss, 1880.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
DEAR SIR The Alarm Clock came to hand in perfect
order and is little beauty This is the second clock
have received and intend TO keep till have for
every room in my house. l feel well repaid for all my
trouble The boys all we'll pleased with the paper,
and renew promptly.
Yours, very truly, N. u. EADUs.
The National tribune., 1880-10-01

and it ought to be paid In other words let the
bounty be equazed put all honorably discharged sol
ders upon the basis; pay them at the same rate
They entitled to it, Tho justice of it no man can dis
pue, and that is all that this bill contemplates am Tor
it, vote fol it with all my heart
Present the fact of this great overflow of funds in
tie Treasury to your Senators and Representatives,
Many, if not most of them at home now. See
them, write to them, urge them to do you justice
during the coming session of Congress.
The National tribune., 1880-10-01
90 a. 40 10 a. a. - - a. - ~ - - a. = IS
g885s5 1855 $3.50
ANDERSON, IND, Sept 2, 1880.
/. b. HErTINeER, Esq.

.
DEAR Sa Yours of the 3ist OF August received, and
in answer will say that of constituting
committee appointed by the Speaker under resolution
adopted in the House of Representatives January H. 1880
1t made the duty of that committee under the
luton nue and inquire into the method and man
of the payment of PENSIONS of PENSIONS bounty
aud back pay and ascertain whether any irregularities
exist in the paymenJ OF the same
cannot take the time give you synopsis
Of all the irregularities y and evils discovered To exist in
The National tribune., 1880-10-01
Money for Soldiers.

UNION SPRINGS, N. Y !, Sept. IL, 1880.
Mr.. LEMON,
DEAR SIR Yours of June 2Sth is received also the
papers from Syracuse with pension draft for $69S 62 1t
certainly great blessing to for which very
grateful you for you have done what Others tried TO do
and failed Yours with much gratitude.
MRS. BENZ. r. SMITH.
The National tribune., 1880-10-01
An Answer TO an Inquiry.

Mr. f. f. Calender, of Bridgeport Conn.,, desires us
to say Mr.. NJ Babcock, of Texas that the address of
Dr. Geo. L. Porter, surgeon Of 9th u s. Cavalry, is
Bridgeport, Conn.
The National tribune., 1880-10-01
ELkApER, Iowa, Sept. s1. 1850.
GEo. E. LEMON, Esq.

GEo. E. LEMON, Esq,
DEAR SIR received from the Pension Office 81, 262 go
aud very grateful for your services in
securing me this sum THOS. J. TUPPER.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-09-17
Weatherford Times.

The duty Of every American is as plain as
the nose on his face. The elective franchise
is no less privilege than it shouli be pride.
Its exercise should be one OF the highest and
most distinctive features Of the sacrsdness OF
the riAht. Without its use rulers are per-
mitted TO direct masses and hold in subjec-
ton people who are decidedly opposed to
them, because through their inactivity they
failed to participate in the choice of such
ruler. AT every election many people quail
fed TO vote do not feel sufficient interest to
go to the polls and BY their want of zeal and
activity contribute to the election OF candi.
dates VIGOROUSLY Incompetent for official
station. In his address before the Jefferson
and Washington literary societies of the
university of Virginia recently, Governor K.
B. Hubbard stated that 'In 1860 thesggregate
popular vote tor the presidency was four
million six hundred and sixty.two thousand
one hundred and sixty -nine. In 1860 there
were qualified voters in the country seven
millions FIVE hundred and sixty-one
thousand. Thus the fearful truth
flashes on our eye that in this most perilous
period of all our national life, there were
two millions ne hundred and four thousand
eight hundred and thirty-one American
IEeetutl WuO ulNt NV oASlSioo tho i'SuS Va
suffrpg., In 1864, 1868, 1872 and 1916 the
same revelation only increased in numbers
lis made from the national statistics, In
1876, tbs glorious year which marked the
close of the first century of the republic, the
popular vote for the presidency was frac'
ton over eight millions: According to the
well-recognized rule of estimating increase
of population, we had in 1876 over eleven
millions five hundred thousand qualified
voters in the United States. thus, at the
last election for president, with all the
"alarums" sounded at the busting, or thun-
dered forth from the councils of the nation,
touching the fate Of our country, should
fortune smile or frown on one or the other of
the great national parties, there were over
three millions and half Of freemen who
cared SO little for their country anG so much
for personal gain as TO remain carelessly. if
not criminaly, away from the polls % This
is a positive evil in our body polite and
should be averted. All voters should vote
and exercise it SIS a right, privilege and a
sacred duty. Indifference in these matters
amounts to positive wrong.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-09-17
Texns Hospitality.

Almest every day We meet persons on u o
streets travellers, who ara representing some
northern manufacturing industry or mercan-
tile house whose duties call them into the
country, through villages and snail settle
ments where they are forced to remain, some
times for days and weeks at a time, on ac-
count of bad roads, rains and other impede
ments. These delays would in any other
place but Texas cause the traveller much in
convenience and expense, and many OF them
would become discouraged and would aban-
don their business; but here in Texas
dreadful Texas"-the weary wsyfarer is
made to feel at home wherever he can find a
human habitation; and he will receive the
very best that can be procured in the way OF
comforts, and the corGiality with which it is
offered makes him feel perfectly at eese., DE
will be made to pass the time merrily along,
and friendly hsndshske at parting is all
that is..acceptad by host or hostess for hosspi-
tslities rendered. This generous hospitality
is almost a universal ting throughout the
entire state of Texas. The very atmosphere.
the gentle sea breeze and all nature in our
sunny cline, seems TO nstill into the hearts
ofthe people real and true generosity that
is unknown in any other state or country.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-09-17
STATE PRESS hEvIEw.
General RObertson Declines.
Houstou Post.


The TELEPHONE states that it is authorized te
say that General j Is. Rob ,rtson declines to
take the field rs the independent candidate
for governor. The general has taken so long to
make up his mind about ii that his rssolu-
ton may be considered final, and also signit-
cant that there is no outcome 10 the independ'
ent prospects unless Moses will arise to
dissuade the Greenbackers and Republicans
from committing suicide. and will lead n solid
host to Cansan's happy shore. just now
General Robertson's retreat has TO as AL the
meaning OF an experienced rats traVelng
down the hawser from an old huik about 10
be put into commission. II must Do granted
that the declining party is we'll posted In pol
tiles, and ia as able ~ form correct estimate
of the chances of his election as any man In
Texas There is every reason TO believe
that he failed to run because he perceived
that he could not count on securing the en-
tire support of the parties IN opposition.
Even in the event of Hsmman and Davis
withdrawal in his favor. this sst lie
politician saw that many Greenbackers would
refuse to vote for any one but Greenbaek-
or, and some Republicans would throw their
votes away rather than cast them for even
q liberal Democrat. General Robertson had
no idea of being used to pull chestnuts out
of the fire and 80 has discrestly backed out
of the race. This leaves triangular fight
between the Democrats, Republicans and
Greenbsckers and the result can be seen with
half an eye. This is to be regretted the
more on account of the plain fact that some
thing of a r action has set in against Cover
nor Roberts and some other candidates on
the Democratic ticket for alleged personal
reasons. Cou,d u good man have been found
to head the opposition this feeling would
have borne more and practical fruit as the
election draw near; and the signs Of hope APP
pearing, predjudice might have given way,
and heavy support may have been accorded
the independent candidate. What may b .
the real meaning Of the Greenbackers and
Republicans to perserve in this manner 10 u
hopeless fight is not apparent. They can
not hope to gain anything practical or sub
stsutial, and their action amounts to little
more than dress parade, or, at most, drill
to keep their forces together for future con-
tineences.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-09-17
stand by the Nominees.
Sherman Courier.

We take occasion now, and we will reiter.
ate it from time to time, to urge upon Demo-
Gratis to stand by every nominee Of the state
and county conventions There is no lawful
excuse for not doing 80 that we have ever
heard urged. The nominees are good men,
good Democrats, and there is not one Of them
but what would have supported his opponent
cheerfully had he been the nominee instead
Of himself. The Democratic party is the
hope of the country, and if its organization is
not maintained when convention has acted,
it is sure to disintegrate and go to pieces, and
when 1t does, you who go against the nomi-
nees will see your mistake when it is TOO late
to retrsce your steps. Stand by every nomi-
nee, say we.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-09-17
Excelsior.
Buffalo Gap News.

The Republicans continue their cutlery
against the census because it makes too good
showing for the 'sold SOUTH They were
not prepared to see such progress in this sec
ton. Like the fellow who told lie until be
believed it they have slandered the south and
called her bad names until they believe it.
But there is no mistake. Republican super
visors have taken the census of the south
and she ia prosperous. No use fighting tate.
Old confederates know how to work and
multiply and replenish," as well ne fight.
Excelsior is the prevailing spirit of the south.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-09-17
Suggestions and Amendments.
Waco Telephone.

The Republicans who are managing the
national campaign are shrewd. Al an illus.
tration take the circular of instructions sent
out by Mr.. Cessna, chairman of the Repub.
lican state committee Of Pennsylv MIA. Two
items will suffice: "First--Don't forget the
canal boat. Second-In all the torchlight
pr cessious have a la'ge transparency with
Garfield on one i1e, trousers rolled up, driv-
Ing on the tow path, with al inscription
underneath, 'Garaeld Educating HIMSELF
and on the other side Hancock, in his hand
some uniform, with the inscription, Hancock
Being Educated by Uncle Sammy the
transparency 10 be Kept turning as the pro-
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-09-17
Job Printing.

For the past few weeks the HERALD JOB
OFFIcs has added largely TO its extensive
stock Of lob material. Several new fonts of
book type, together with forty fonts of latest
style display type, six presses, all run by
steam, render the HERALD JOB OFFIoR the
most complete in all its appointments In
Northern Texas, and without . superior in
the entire State. Our workmen are all men
of experience, which is guarantee that the
wo'S is executed in an artistic manner. Our
frien Is and the public generally are invited
to ca and examine specimens and to hand in
their riders. Prices moderate and work
done - sbr rest notice.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-09-17
LithOgrapliing.

The lithographing establishment and book
bindery of Miles Strickland, Galveston is
one of the largest and most complete in the
State. 1t is the only bindery in Texas tina,
ever got diploma for blank book manufac-
turing. Strickland is the pioneer book binder
in tho Southern country, and he has added
to his Office all the late improvements and
machinery, until now it is without an equal
in the whole South. His prices are as low
and his work rs substantial as csn be found
in the best offices in the Eastern cities. Send
for circulars and prices. Orders promptly
fillad
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-09-17
Those Census Frauds
Galveston journal.

General Walker, superintendent of the
United States census, throws light upon the
census frauds charged to have been perpe.
trated in the south. He says that the dis.
crepancies in most cases are chsrgesble to
the defective census of 1870, rather than Ia
frauds in that of 1880, He was not allowed
BY law to appoint enumerators il 1870. As
a consequence the United States msrshals
II any Of them colored, and others who were
northern men unacquanted with the country
we're given the work to do. 1t was natural
that many errors should have been made in
ls70-and that many names were omitted
through the ignorance and ineflicency OF
enumerators. But the chances for any great
frauds under the system of 1880 are not good
Another election bubble" bursted
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-09-17

Deuiscn Herald.

The Independent movement Is dead for the
present in Texas. General Robertson de-
clines the use of his name as al indedendent
candidate for governor So there is an end
to it. After waiting so long General Rob
ertson has decided wisely Tor the reason that
his delay WAS his defeat had he decided to &C.
differently. Itseems the general put himself
ia the hands of certain prominent Democrat
ic politicians ard their verdict settled the
matter. We had hoped for the good of the
Democratic party aud for tho welfare OF
Texas that there ,ould be lively and close
opposition, This the party needs in Texas
and needs it sadly, nut it seems that the time
has not yet arrived.