Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-10-04
Heroes of the Plains.

more interesting figures than the He
roes of the border Bold, dashing, ad-
venturous and patriotic loyal to
friends, to country and the interests of
society, their work was singularly ef-
.fective in the advancement of western
civilization. With seeming reckless
ness, their efforts were in the interest
of law and order, and the people owe
them debt of gratitude they do not
forget. Their page of history is as
fascinating as it is honorable, and there
is peculiar pleasure in reading the
narrative of their wonderful exploits.
Among those, whose careers were sim
gularly adventurous, are Kit Carson,
Wild Bill, Buffalo Bill, Capt Payne,
Texas Jack, California Joe, Capt Jack
and others, whose achievements have
made them justly and widely famous.
They have warm place in the hearts
of the people, and prominent one in
their admiration. 1t is appropriate
that their achievements should be re-
corded, and we note. with pleasure the
forthcoming of new book from the
press of n D. Thompson & Co., New
York and ST. Louis, called "THE He
RoEs OF THE PLAINS" covering the
ground of border history. 1t is pro-
fusely illustrated with 100 engravings
and l6 colored lithograph plates. 1t
is sold by subscription through can
vassing agents. and presents an oppor-
tunity to agents to make money es-
pecially inviting. We advertise it in
another column.
Sensation i'm New York Politics:
New YORK, September 2S.-General
Woodford, United States District At
torney for this section, has been inter-
viewed by the Brooklyn Eagle on the
political situation. Gen. Woodford
said: at is time for plain speaking,
as there are issues at stake in New
York at this moment far reaching in
their consequences. 1t is impossible
to reach any other conclusion but that
fraud entered into the nomination made
for Governor by the Republican party
at Saratoga. 1t was unfairly effected.
1t is vain for any Republican to pre-
tend to be blind to the facts. l cannot
conceive l can serve my country or my
party by shutting my eyes to them.
Fraud and forgery were resorted to in
order to influence the action of the
State Committeeman the judgement of
the State Convention. This wrong
doing vitiates all the convention did. |
have denounced the use of tissue bal
lots in South Carolina and of rifles in
Mississippi Fraud is fraud whether
committed in South Carolina or in
New York. Voting falsely in the
name of others is as much a fraud in
Saratoga as it is in Charleston. Honest
men cannot submit to it or tolerate it
anywhere. If it triumphs in New
York this year can we secure any
guarantee against it in shaping the
action of the Republican National Con-
vention !? Right and party safety are
on the same side The best place to
contend against wrong is on the very
spot it makes its appearance.
In answer to the query, "What is
the way out of the difficulty 2" Gen.
Woodford answered: "The short, di-
rect and honorable way out of it is for
Judge Folger to refuse to accept the
nomination made under the circum-
stances He served in the Senate
when l had the honor of presiding
over that body. l have an affectionate
personal regard for him. Iadmire him
for his ability and for his purity of
character. d honor him as jurist, but
the Republican party will not indorse
the methods through which Folger
was nominated. He cannot afford to
do so by accepting the nomination. l
hope and trust he will not, and in say
ing this l chiefly accept whatever dis
advantages the utterance involves
being sure of this at all events, that l
am true to my conscience, my party
and my country"
The young Republicans of Brooklyn,
met tonight in the largest hall in
Brooklyn other than the Academy of
Music. The hall was crowded Res
olutions were offered to the effect that
the will of the mass of the Republican
voters was suppressed by the open and
scandalous abuse of official power that
the party machinery, through the i'm
mense influence and patronage of the
Federal administration; was captured
and manipulated in the interest of an
official candidate of that administration;
that the methods practised to secure
the nomination for Governor and Lieut..
Governor be condemned, and that such
nominations impose no party obliga-
tions on the Republicans to support
them, the nominations not being en-
titled to respect. The resolutions were
almost unanimously adopted.
Last Call.
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