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The National tribune., 1880-06-01

Every obstacle that could be put In the way of a
full, free and impartial examination, has been SO
put by the Commissioner of Pensions He has re-
fused to produce papers called for before the com
mittee He has delayed under all sort of pretences
answers TO proper calls, and has utterly neglected
to even give the courtesy of answer to questions
sent by the committee. He has pretended to be so
tied up by the demands on his time as to be unable
to give the information demanned yet he has found
time enough to lobby in the Senate for his pet
7" Sixty Surgeons Bill
To carry out this measure he has deserted mis- of
fee for many hours, of many days be has failed to
discharge his official duties, He has prolonged the
anxious delay of many cases, and has treated the
committee of the House with contempt
Still the committee with all these disadvantages
has kept on its way, accommodating evidence learn
ing by inches The ways that are dark and tricks
that vain Of the childlike and bland Commits
sioner.
The committee has been further delayed by the
press of other business, and it was hoped that they
would be able to obtain permission to sit in vaca-
ton. This, however, does not seem to have been
done, and nothing further can be expected from
them until next winter,
We give their names and recommend them all as
the true friends Of the soldiers and ask that all our
readers in their several congressional districts will
remember that these men are at work in their
behalf
Don't forget these men when the day of election
comes.
We have in previous number given Mr.. Ged-
des' bill for Appellate Court to check and con-
troll the supreme discretion of the Comms-
sioner-a measure which will do much good if it
ever becomes a law
We specially commend the fair open, and manly
course of Mr.. Harmer, of Pennsylvania, who in
roduced the resolution, and the active part taken
by Mr. Cofroth, of Pennsylvania, Geddes of Ohio
and Myers, of Indiana. All of these men want
the real facts and determined to have them If
Mr. Bentley is responsible for the state of chaos in
the Office they mean to say so; if he is not they
will be glad to relieve him from suspicion
There is a foolish idea afoat started no doubt by
Mr.. Bentley, that this is a partisan examination.
There is not word of truth in it. 1t is above and
beyond partisan politics. and deals with questions
too large and too sacred be subordinated to par.
tsan principles. 1t is absolutely certain by over
wheming proof and by the confession of Mr.
Bentley himself that the affairs of the Pension Of
fee in disgraceful state of confusion, disorder,
and delay. For this state of things he as the head
of the Department, is held liable and it is of the
greatest Importance to know definitely where the
trouble is, as to apply intelligent and effective
remedy.
This is the duty of this committee and we urge
all our friends to press the Importance of this duty
home every member of the committee
We must have relief and this committee can
give it.
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Good News.

We are very glad to hear that both Judge
aseddes, of Ohio, and Captain Myers, Of Indiana,
have been renominated for Congress. Soldiers aid
in giving them rousng maorities-
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08
ACROSS THE CONTINENT.

The new route across the southern part of
the American continent is more than two
thirds completed, and the work of joining
ocean to ocean by less expensive and shorter
iron road is an assured fact. The Southern
Pacific Railroad is now in operation from San
Francisco to point some miles east of THc-
son in the Territory of Arizona, which is fully
half way from San Francisco to the Gulf of
Mexico. When the first locomotive entered
the ancient town of Tucson few days since
there was great rejoicing, cannon were fired,
flags unfurled, bands played, banquet was
spread for large party of guests from San
Francisco, and general hilarity prevailed. 1t
is to be hoped that the expectations of the en-
thusiastic people of Arizona may be realized
in the increased facilities of trade and immi-
grafton which its connection with the cater
world will bring. If the building of this road
has the effect of bringing about even slight
competition with the Central Pacific it will
prove benefit to the entire country, but the
name of Charles Croker appearing as Presi-
dent, makes that ray of hope burn feebly. 1t
is expected that inside of three years this road
will have reached tide water of the Atlantic
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

CORRECT. Reno Gazette makes the fol-
lowing comment upon the ease with which
naturalization papers are obtained
An Italian took out naturalization papers
in the District Court to-day. He could not
speak English, and the oath of allegiance had
to be- interpreted to him in his native tongue.
What a wretched law it is which permits a
man to become an American citizen who can
not speak the language of the country.
There can be no reasonable doabt that
the country would be better governed if
an educational standard of citizenship were
to be adopted Ne man should be allowed to
vote ticket the names upon which are unin
tslligibe to him. The time will come when
self protection will force the educated and
more honorable class of American citizens to
remodel the naturalization and election laws
upon that basis.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08
JOHN SHERMAN.

Some one has sent the MORNING APPEAL
a volume of 272 pages, from the title page Of
which we quote as follows John Sherman;
what he has said and done, being history OF the
life and services of Hon. John Sherman, etc.
The author Of this intensely interesting blog-
raphy is one Rev. S. A. Bronson, ID. d. 1t
is perhaps unnecessary to state that "Rev. 5.
A. Bronson, d. D." (Which latter may mean
darned dolt) has not the rare advantage OF a
personal AGO uaintance with this writer This
is perhaps not the fault of Rev. 5. A. B.. ID.
ID. but rather his misfortune With rare
resignation we started in to read this life OF
the Secretary of the Treasury, for reviewing
purposes, but we struck on this paragraph In
the Introduction - " 1t is firmly believed
that whoever reads this sketch, and afterwards
makes his acquaintance excuse us, but we
are not extending our circle of acquaintance
- will find Mr. Sherman the same straight
forward, earnest, labsrious servant of the
pablo :hat he is represented to be-" Have
YOU recovered from that, dear reader 1t Is
firmly believed in this section of the world,
and pretty generally throug bout the country,
We think, that John Sherman, instead of being
"a straightforward, earnest, laborious servant
of the public" is a cold blooded schemer,
selfish denagegue, trimmer on the financial
question as well as on many other national
questions, and that he ought to be in retire
ment instead of holding the responsible
position he now holds. This impression, Mr.
Bronson, is very generally entertained out
here; and We doubt if perusal of Your
electioneering work will remove this opinion.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

Austin ReusiLte: 1t will be remembered that
some time ago Belmont Johnny, Shoshone
Indian, and one or two others, attempted to
kill the sqsaw Topsy, near the summit, and
would have succeeded but for the interference
of some teamstsrs. Belmont Johnny went to
Eureka and did not return until to-day, when
Topsy met him on the street, and as quick as
thought she drew knife from under her
blanket, and cut him on the head, inHicting
a severe though not dangerous wound.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

M. V. Tracy of Ord, Nebraska, was recently
unintentionaly killed by his father. He re-
turned home from hunt with his brother and
to play joke on their father, they fired their
guns and burst open the door. The father,
who had 81 900 in the house, supposed rob-
bers were attacking it. He asked who was
there, and receiving no reply, fred gun and
shot his son, who died soon afterward
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

With the return of good times, vanity and
extravaganza have returned, among other
proofs of which is the fact that our people in
the past year have imported from Europe $42
900, 900 worth more than our export value
Not a small portion of this enormous sum has
been spent in silk, velvet, jewels and other ar
tices of luxury.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

The Astronomers are anxiously scanning
the northern skies in anticipation of seeing a
comet that may be expected at any moment.
DR.. Could, of the Cardoba Observatory in
South America, about month since discov-
cred a great comet passing the sun in north
ern direction. Ever since that announcement
its advent in our northern boundaries has
been anxiously looked for.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

ALABAMA has struck oil. At Birmingham
in that State, while some workmen were en-
gagged in digging a well, sudden current of
gas began to flow, and Immediately thereafter
petroleum started, and is flowing at the rate of
ninety barrels day.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

The Ward Rettsr has seen private letter
from one Pete Heintzleman, who says that
fifty claims in Tombstone district have been
sold at prices ranging from $4,000 to 81 ,OOO.-
OOO, and that the town of Tombstone is already
much larger and livelier than Phoebe ever was
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

Judge Ferral of San Francisco, on Tuesday
sentenced Mary A Fleming, alias Hattie :
Wis, to the State Prison for mansaughter, for
five years, in having caused the death of John
Mattesen at 9O5 Kearney street some months
AGO
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

At brutal prize fight in Philadelphia last
Saturday, between two brulsers, Callahan and
Mcguire, the latter was SO badly beaten that
his life is despaired of. Callahan and his
friends have fed.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

This year will show Yosemite Falls at their
best. The snowis very deep in the mountains
and under the influence of Spring weather,
will swell the volume of water in the falls to
grand proportions.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

From the beginning of March till the Sd
inst, 16, 700 emigrants have arrived at New
York, which is more than twice the number
for the same time last year.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

THE people of Phoebe are holding meetings,
appointing committees, ETC., for the purpose
of determining the possibility of building a
railroad to connect that town with the Utah
Southern. Much enthusiasm seems to pre-
vail.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08
NICHOLS INFALLfBLE INJECTION

Guaranteed to promptly and permanently every
Of Gonorhea, elect and Whites, matter f
how long standing if directions followed Internal
medicines not recommended necessary. guar
anteed money refupded For sale by B. #. Foster D
rections in English French, Spanish German. mhsGm
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

Stanley Matthews thinks that the Ohio de :
coates will be divided on the first ballot and
that Mr.. Blaine will lead Secretary Sherman
in the number of votes. Mr.. Matthews him
self is for Grant.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08
STOCKS.

l have been asked by at least thousand
people to draw a diagram of the North End.
have drawn any quantity of diagrams, and
all different. have even rung in sketch OF
the Como District for the Sierra Nevada and
Union, and it gives good satisfaction. If there
are any violent fluctuations in the market,
the readers of the APPEAL can put them down
to my account. D.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

ID TR G HI ASING AND GENERAL BUSI.
L NESS Agency. Anything that you wish to have and
do not know where to get it, be urised here be it
Merchandise, Help, Work Information Agencies Com
missions and Correspondence either in English French
German respectfully solicited. No. $40 street,
Sacr. mento, California. Cut this ut for reference
nh23 I'm
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

-'' Kearney is getting better and the Chronicle
says he hopes to be able to get to the House
of Correction in few days"s
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

Rufus Morgan died at San Diego on the 9th
from the effects of eating poisonous mush-
rooms.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08
REGISTRATION.
ICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IL Books of Registration for the Municipal Election
be held May $780, fer the election of Three Trustees
City, will be open the Sd day of April, A d.
$780, O O'Clock, and remain open until the 23d day Of
April, at o'clock NJ, 1880.
Naturazed citizens required by law to present their
papers at the time of registration.
". n. CARY, Register Agent.
ap4 I'd
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08

At the Eureka mine, in Plumas county =,
snow is said to be so feet deep They have
to raise shaft for light and egress.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-04-08
DR.. s. J. WHITE,

once On King street, ut rear Of WIN
Drugstore,
az Residence at the Arlington House, Room No 10.
Calls promptly attended night or day
Carson, September TO- 1878
The Arizona sentinel., 1880-07-31
Russia Moving.

Russia is moving portions of
 her forces toward the points where their services are most likely, and, indeed, most certain
 to be needed. For some time
 past there have been reports Of
 her sending ships Of war toward
 the Pacific, and moving ironclads
 to points where they can be of service in case of open rupture
 with Ching. All along she has had a strong force in Centrl Asia, engaged against the Tekke Fur comans, and other troops close upon the Chinese frontier. But now she has call from Eastern Siberia, where brigands in Chi nesc immigrants-or invaders are reported as troublesome. General Kaufman has been select ed, and sent off upon this expe- dition with fourteen thousand troops, 10 clean out the brigands and the intermeddling Chinese. The irruption of the latter may prove a portion of the plan of the Chinese Government in it's ap. preaching war with Russia, which seems almost certain, notwIth- standing the pretended peaceful disposition of the Chinese au- thorities- A few days ago it was reported that Russia, would have to make the anticipated war with China alone, because neither Por- tugal nor Japan had consented to join her in her contest with Chi na. The Portu guese are ShreWd enough to see that to join in such 8 contest would be likely to lose
 Macon and dependencies; while Japan, although the traditional santag mist of China, has learned already, that peace is much cheap CT and more profitable than war.
The Arizona sentinel., 1880-07-31
YUMA ARIZONA SATURDAY. JULY 31, 1880.
it led to a Maior-Generalship in

1 it led to a Major-Generalship in the Union army, to a seat in Con- gress held for nine consecutive terms. to an election to the Sen
 ate by the unanimous choice of his party in the Ohio Legislature, and now to the Republican nom ination for the Presidency. All these honors came to him with
 out solicitation and without effort
 on his part to grasp them. So far as fate shaped his career in life, it
 was the career of a day laborer.
 High purposes, and an indomita-
 bic will, great capacity for work, fixed principles and good habits enabled him to compel fate and change that career to one of con- spicuous honor and usefulness. Every farmer boy cannot become a D[ajor-General, 9 Senator and a Presidential nOLninee, but the les son Of Garfeld's life is that the institutions of this country place no obstacles in the way of the poorest lad who tolls in the field or the workshop. It is lesson full Of encouragement and cheer. It shows that the country is not wholly given over to the rule Of political rings, bosses and conspis- ators, aud that one party at least is still strong enough and wise enough to "pluck from the nettle danger the flower safety" and select for it's leader a man whose
 worthiness and his fitness are his only strength. It shows, too, that in spite of all the changes in our social fabric, brought about by the growth of great corpora tions and the accumulation Of vast wealth in @ few hands, tal- ent and manliness, unaided by money, can still win their way 10 the most exalted positions.
The Arizona sentinel., 1880-07-31
SeleGt Mistellann,
The Non-partisan Citizen,

We have among US citizens, apparently of sound mind, who pride themselves upon the fact that they never cooperate with any political organization--they refuse to be classified at any time. Many of these, if noy the naior- ity, refuse to vote. As a rule, these -partlsans believe s.that their attitude towards the politics of the country is based upon some kind or degree Of superiority to the common herd. Is this as- sumption founded 1pon fact? Those who give as an excuse for non-political action that 'pclitics is a filthy pool" assume degree of moral superiority. The charge is false. Tt e1e is no more filth in
 politics than in business and SO.
 cial life. All these elements of life strike general average, aud . tae moral condition of politics is
The Arizona sentinel., 1880-07-31

The Bradlaugh case, as was foreseen, ended in the adoption, of Gladstone's resoiu ton, admit ting the former 10 take the afr nation and to his position in the House of Commons. This reso- lution was made a standing rule for future cases. Except for the cratic course Of Bradlaugh him. self this result would have fol- lowed as matter of couse. That Bradiaugn was person of unus, ual insignificance, and . dema. gogue who appeals only to the element of discomfort, simplified and abstracted the questions in volved, and made the triumph of common sense the greater, inas- much as there could be no suspi- cion Of any personal favoritism to
 Bradlaugh himself. By the de- cisi9n reached it is practically settled that the choice Of repre- sentative is with the constituency alone, and that this choice, once made, shall not be rendered Inop- erative by any religious impedi- ments or Instructions. If Brad- laugh had been rejected it would have defeated the expressed wishes of the borough which elected him, and this solelyon the ground of 8 religious disqualif- cation. While we entirely dis agree with Bradlaugh's belief. or, rather, lack of belief, in regard to the existence of a God, we fail to appreciate how such difference can bear upon the question uf the right of a constituency to elect him as their representatives, or bis right to sit if elected. We may impugn the taste of people who desire to be represented by such a member, but it is for them, and not for us, to choose. That this doctrine should have been
 vigorously contested iu 2 country
 where, a few years since, a daughter of a clergyman was refused permission to put the
 word "Reverendn on her fathers 1 tombstone because he had not
The Arizona sentinel., 1880-07-31
Cease Throwing Mud.

No matter of what politics men may be, no one with common sense can deny that Gen. Gar fields defense in the Credit Mo bilier case is so overwhelmingly clear that no one can help accept ing it. It is simply preposterous to presume that man with his brains, his talent, his eloquence and his influence, would sell all til ese God-giyen gifts for the I'altry snn of S329. When lesser men, men compared to whom he was a giant, were receiving their thousands and tens of thousands, to think that-if he sold himself at all-he sold himself for this miserable amount, is to give credence to the most absurd proposition ever yet advanced in politics. Furthermore, there has so far been nothing Cf proof In all that has been alleged against him. It has been nothing but assertion, assertion, mere as5er. ton. Any one can assert. It takes something stronger. though, to prove. All the facts, all the circumstances are in lis favor. Letters from prominent Demo- crats, the opinion of enemies, the testimony of those who had no affiliation whatever with him, are all in his favor. Compare this with that which is against him, and on which side lies the truth? Why there IS not a fair jury in the world-let such opposing tes' timony be piled high as Olympus which would not give verdict Tn favor of General Garfield with. out leaving their seats. And of such flimsy material, too, are the charges against Gen. Hancock. Why not be honest in the matter? Why not admit the real worth of all candidates? Why not silence 4I, o ,,,,,I ba44nr;oc For N,oo ,,nJ let the battle be fought honestly and openly, without detraction and in a fair spirit of war; Bee.
The Arizona sentinel., 1880-07-31
The Truth IS Spreading.

Every great reform is laughed at before it becomes successful and accepted as doctrine by the
 world. It has been so in all ages and all clines. Christ was jeered at for the Gospel he enunciated. Calico was seorned and maltreat. ed for asserting that the sun stood still while the earth revolve1-
 William Llyod Garrison was de. nounced for declaring that all human beings are free, and that slavery was relic of bar barism. The currency reformefS were laughed at. And yet all these reforms that these different apostles of truth advocated have come to be accepted. And now another great doctrine is spread ing throughout the world-the doctrine that the land belongs to the people, that it was created for all mankind, and not meant to be grasped by human cormorants. Recent events in Ireland have done much to bring this truth prominently before tho people. It. has only been lately that the En- glish House of Commons has dared to do the least bit of justice to the stricken poor of that island. And what little some brave souls are now attempting to do is but smalf recoEnpense for the years and ages of suffering and starva- ton which have been visited upon these poor tenants. And yet, such as is is, it is beginning. The people are being educated up to the idea that monopoly i'll land is the cause of all their woes. They are learning the great truth that this e earth is free, this soil free soil. Little by little the great doctrine of humanity is gaining ground. Little by little the eter- nal truths are spreading.
The Arizona sentinel., 1880-07-31
The Republican Candidate.
From the AtlGntic AoethlY.)

From the Atlantic Aoathly)
 General Garfeld's career illus trateY in a remarkable degree the possibilities of American life to one born with 8 strong brain in a strong body and gifted wish in- dustry, courage, perseverance and a high ambition. His father, q poor farmer, possessed of a few sterile acres and large family, died when he was six years old. He had no well-to-do relatives to help him along, in fact. he had no help save the counsels of a wise, resolute, religious mother, and no capital save what lay in his head and hands. With the labor Of his hands, put forth in the lower forms Of honest toil, with the aX, the hoe, the carpen.  ter's plane and on the tow tn of canal, he gained the means to obtain such education as arural academy afforded. Then, making a capital Of his new store of knowle ige, he taught country schools, and got the means to tane a higher course of study. Equipped with the training of a Massachusetts M college. he opened for himself 8, path in life which began with the Latin and Greek professorship of an obscure school in Ohio, and broadened out until
The Arizona sentinel., 1880-07-31
NO. 34.

belonged to the official church,. is
 not strange. But that the resoiu, tion was adopted. and religious disqualification forever abolished. is 6 credit to the distinguished statesman who is at the head of the English Government, as well as those who aided him by word. and by vote.