davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1885-07-30
evidently to extort money from his

During his entire life at Easthamp-
ton this man successfully defeated all
attempts to discover his identity.
When he entered the little inn in
April, 1910, the name he gave was
John Wallace; John Wallace he was
to the end; and John Wallace is the
name which you will find, under a
cross and anchor, on the plain white
marble slab in that Southern ceme-
terry over which the old windmill
watches. To the excellent family
with whom he lived, and whose kind
ness to him while on earth and ten
der regard for his memory are alto
gether lovely, he, waking or sleeping,
stalwart or failing, at the close init
macy of three decades, gave no word
The inhabitants of the village, his
neighbors and benefciaries, accepted
his kindness and constructed theories
about him. With the perverseness
of poor human nature, they con-
structed Ithsa to his detriment. He
was bishop of the English Church,
smother good man gone wrong"
He was murderer. He was-Heaven
knows what! As years passed by,
and the place was more and more
frequented in summer by "city folks, -
curiosity spread and grew apace.
The most strenuous efforts were made
to discover who John Wallace was.
One man, bearing an old New York
name, and since dead, had the i'll
grace to threaten him. He told him
that the "census marshall was COM
ing, and unless he told that function
ary just who he was, he would be put
in prison. After this interview the
late excellent DR.. Huntington found
the poor old gentleman in a pitiable
state, and learned of the threat just
made.
"Give yourself no concern" said
he. 1.-The census marshal has been
here. He asked your name. told
him and he has gone" But on the
night of the 3Oth or 31st of Decem-
ber, 1870, there came to the door a
census marshal who could not be
barred out,a messenger who brought
at once summons and a release.
Mr.. Wallace raised himself from his
peaceful pillow-there was not even
time for him, like Colonel Newcome,
to say 'Adsum''-his head dropped,
and his eighty-frst year, his lonely
life and the year of our Lord 1870
came to an end together. One can
almost fancy that even in the solemn
moment when his soul left the weary
body there may have come to him a
fash of satisfaction that he had baf-
fed all the curious, intrusive dis
turbers of his peace. In the express
sive language of Shakespeare, che
died and made no sign"
Often during his life in the village
he would come from the post-office
holding letter in his hand, and re-
mark, 'This is from my lady friend
in Edinburgh"
When he had passed away, Mrs.
Huntington, with rare good taste and
pathetic kindness, wrote a letter de-
scribing his last moments. She ad-
dressed it to "NIr. Wallace's Lady
Friend, Edinburgh and sent it
through the chain of banks through
which the old mans money had come.
In due time reply arrived-cold,
formal, unsympathetic. 1t was signed
''Mr. Wallace's Lady Friend"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1885-07-30
Left for other purposes out of
this years revenue SfI fiT 80

The revenue of the city increases an.
nually at the rate of about 10 per cent.
The reason that the 81 600 has been
borrowed is that the taxes for this year
are not due and very little OF the reve-
nue. has been collected. Any conclu-
sions based on his statements and
figures will be false because the premi-
ses are false. Truth.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1885-07-30
Llswenyn Answered.

To the Editor Of the Iatelligencer:
JULY 23d, 1851 wish to call atten-
ton to J. F. Llewellyn's statement
made in your paper on the 23d on the
water question. His statements are
merely assertions without proof; his
figures are uninteliigible and calculated
to mislead. Why does he not give the
amount of water that will pass through
an inch and one quarter nozzle acting
under the available pressure the
works will bear. An inch nozzle will
discharge $50 gallons per minute.
He says Gin fires we are limited to
inch nozzle" but he fails to say that
the city of st. Louis uses the same size
for fires and that is all any system
gives. He says cat the end of ten
years the city will have to pay for the
franchise given. The ordinance re-
serves the privilege of buying the said
water works. and values of all property
shall be considered" Does 1T say by
rights and franchises?" [See the plan
proposed for purchased. Could any
thing be fairer than to submit to three
experts, one to be selected by the city?
This argument of Mr.. Llewellyn is bosh
and only pretense. The city can't
pay the first installment. hey? Lfew-
eliyn says We paid out this year Sl2,-
464. True; but why did he not tell US
that this expenditure includes, out of
last yoar'e ravopuo
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1885-07-30

Waterworks win not make taxes
q cent higher.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1885-07-30
8,SII %

That it also includes q lot of deiin-
quent poll taxes worked out on the street
and every fine of this year worked out
on the street and rock pile.
Estimate polls and fines at. =. s. sou 90
Paid out this year of last years
revenue as above............ 6,s1I 90
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1885-07-30

Drs. Rodes & Walker,
Office over J. D. MORRIS & CO.'S.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1885-07-30
$7,3l1 So

Deduct this from amount spent this
year and the council has spent of this
years revenue, $5.l52 4s.
Revenue Uor this wear will he
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1885-07-30

Probable aHen's 'S5-'S6. SIS, ,23l %
F. LLEwELIYS.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1885-07-30
LII

Perhaps some OF yUa know how
distinguished and important a Judi.
cial officer is the High Sheriff of a
great Scotch county. Such distin-
guished and important officer was, in
1910, Sheriff W. resident in
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1885-07-30

st. Lous-Sprinkling, per square foot, 40
But no license less than $3.50.
Mexico-Sprink1ing, 80 square yards, per
square yard &c over 80 square yards &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
SOUTHWARK. DAILY. DALI
ay SuI
Standar d Time,
18th Meridian

No has Pullman Sleeper New York to Chat
tanooga without change, via Harrisburg and
Roanoke
No. has Pullman Sleeper Philadelphia via.
Harrisburg, Roanoke and Chattanooga, to
Memphis without change.
CONNECTIONS.
At Hagerstown, Md with the Western Mary
land Railroad to and from Baltimore, Freder-
ick, Ennitt>burg. Gettysburg. Penmar, Way
nesboro, Pa, and points on the western Mary
la d railroad and branches.
With tn, Cumberland Valley Railroad to and
from Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shlppensburg,
Cham bersb burg, Mercersburg, Martinsburg. and
points on The Cumberland Valley Railroad and
branches.
A !so To and from Pittsburg and the West and
Nor Invest and Boston. New York, Phlladel-
psia and the North and East
At Shenandoah II junction, w. va, with Main
Line of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to ana from
Washington.
At kiverton, Va. with Manassas Branch OF
Virginia Midland Railway.
AT Waynesu GRO Junction, Va, with Chesa-
peake & Ohio kailway to and from Greenbrier
White sulphur Springs and Richmond.
At sLoch Laird with Lexington Bracnh OF
Richmond & Alegh hany Railroad
At Natural Bridge. with Main Lane OF R1ch
mond & A lleghapy Railroad.
At Roanoke, with Norfolk d western Rail-
roa
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Boyce. for Millwood and winchester. va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
The Dirty Dandrnf.

Dandrnff is di ty and disagreeable in ev-
cry way 1t soils the clothing continually,
and is accompanied by hardly less annoy
ing sensation Of itching. The scalp is dis
eased. There Is nothing in the world so
thoroughly adapted to this trouble as Park
er's Hair Balsam. It cleanses and seals
the scalp, stops the falling hair and restores
its original softness, gloss and color. Is
not oily, highly perfumed, an elegant dress
ing. Very economical, as only small oc-
casional application keeps the hair in per-
feet condition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
Aver SarSaparilla.

Since then Mr.. LELAND has recommended
AYERS SARsAPARILLA in many similar
cases, and he has never yet heard of its fail
ure to effect radical cure.
Some years ago one of Mr.. uELAND's farm
laborers bruised his leg. Owing to the bad
state of his blood, an ugly serofulous swelling
or lump appeared on the injured limb. lIor-
rible itching of the skin, with burning and
darting pains through the lump, made life
almost intolerable. The leg became enor-
mously enlarged, and running ulcers formed,
discharging great quantities of extremely
offensive matter. No treatment was of any
avail until the man, by Mr.. LELAND's direc-
tion, was supplied with AYER's SARsAPA-
RILLA, which allayed the pain and irritation,
healed the sores, removed the swelling, and
completely restored the limb to use.
Mr.. LELAND has personally used
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
fa4ss
POETRY
The OLD MIL.


Here from the brow of the hill look.
Through lattice of boughs and leaves,
On the old gray mill with its gambrel roof,
And the moss on its rottipg caves.
hear the clatter that jars Its walls,
And ths rushi " waters sound,
And see the black floats ris, and fall
AS the wheel goes lowiy round.
rode there often whnr WIS young,
With my grist on the horse before.
And talked with Nelly the millers girl,
AS waited my turn at the door
And while she tossed her ringlets brown,
And flirted and chatted so free.
The wheel might stop or the wheel might go
1t was all the same to me.
IT'S twenty years since last stood,
On the SPIT VIII ere stand o-day,
And Nelly is well, and the miller is dead,
And the mill and are gray.
But both, till we fall into rui n and wreck,
To our fortune of toll are bound;
And the man goes and the stream flows,
Ard The wheel mov.s slowly round.
THOMAS n ~ EASL-3H.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
commune all who seek the union of Liberty

dHu OTUlHerDOOd.
Long live our Country Oh, long through
the undying ages may it stand, far removed
In fact as in space from the Old Worlds
feuds and follies-solitary and alone in its
grandeur and its glory, itself the immortal
monument of Him whom Providence com.
missioned to teach man the power of Truth.
and to prove to the nations that their Re-
1eemer liveth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
Ayers Sarsaparilla

for Rheumatism, with entire success and,
after careful observation, declares that, in
his belief, there is no medicine in the world
equal to it for the cure of Liver Disorders,
GOut, the effects of high living, Salt
Rheum, Sores, Eruptions, and all the
various forms of blood diseases.
We have Mr.. LELAND's permission to invite
all who may desire further evidence in regard
to the extraordinary curative powers of
AYERS SARsAPARILLA to see him person.
ally either at his mammoth Ocean Hotel,
Long Branch, or at the popular Leland Hotel,
Broadway, 9th and 2sth Streets, New York.
Mr.. LELAND's extensive knowledge of the
good done by this unequalled eradicator of
blood poisons enables him to give inquirers
much valuable information.
PREPARED BY
Dr.J.C. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists 81, six bottles for s5.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

GIRLS, DON'T DoTE ON THE DUDE
Hun sville (Mo,) Herald Girls, beware
of the transient young man. He is slick
tongued, perhaps, and we'll dressed, but
one good farmer boy or mechanic whom
you know thoroughly and don't know any
serious ill about is worth dozen of them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
WARREN LELAND,
whom everybody knows as the successful
Largest Hotel Enterprises

of America, says that while passenger from
New York on board ship going around Capc
Horn, in the early days OF emigration to Cal
fornia, he learned that one of the officers of
the vessel had cured himself, during the voy-
age, of an obstinate disease by the use of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
LIVERY STABLES.
SgyNER ARRANGFMENT.
THE sEST LIVERY IN THE JTATE.
AM ERICAE HOTEL

NENMA2~ Livery stables
y. L. Faaek y III ssef. Eru s,rIedOrs
Having refitted my stables and added num-
ser Of fine dorses and vehicles to my stock,
: m prepared to accommodate the summer
ravel ia the most elegant and handsome style
st reasonable nrices.
49, 1unting Fishing and Pleasure Parties
generally will he supplied with any kind Of
ehicle desired, ut low prices.
[ respectfully invite my former customer
and the public generally to give me call.
5t'isfLetion guaranteed.
mavI9.tf & r THORNRIIRG
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

Bonner: OF all the riches that we hug,
of all the pleasures we enjoy, we can carry
no more out of this world than out Of
dream.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
TRAVELERS' GUIDE.
OHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY.
The ONLY LINE running
A SOLID TRAIN

Pallman Sleeping Cars and Day Coaches from
Washington, Richmond, Charlottesville,
Waynesboro, Staunton and Clifton Forge,
TO LOUISVILLE and CINCINNATI,
WITHOUT CHANGE.
Connecting direct for all points in the WEST
NORTHW EST, and SOUTH WEST.
Schedule in Effect March Ist, 1855.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

STANDARD TINE East OF Huntington, 10th
meridian or Eastern time; West Of Hunting
ton 9Oth meridian, or Central time which is
on e hour slower than Eastern time.
No l. daily, except Sunda., Old Point t.
Clifton Forge; leave Clifto.. Forge daily, ex-
cept Saturday arrives Cincinnati ard LOUIS
Will daily, except sunday. Sleeping Cars from
Clifton Forge to Huntington. Pullman Parior
Cars Point Washinton.
Nos. 2and 5, daily, between Huntington end
Clifton Forge. No daily. except Sunday,
from Richmond to Newport News, Old Point,
an 1 Norfolk.
Nos and 4, Solid Trains daily. with Pull
man Sleeping Cars, between Washing on,
Richmond and louisville and Cincinnati Do
not stop for local business
No g. daily, except Sunday, from Louisville.
Cincinnati, and Lexington. arrives Ctlfton
Forge daily. except Monday; leaves Clifton
Forge for Old Point daily, except sunday
Sleeping Cars Huntington 10 Clifton Fors se--
Pullman Parlor Cars WASHINGTON to Old Point.
CHARLOTTESVILLE EACCoMM0DATIoN.-N y.
(Mlxed) leaves klchm' nd, except sunday, $3.50
M: arrive Charlottesville e, ll:00 y NJ.
No s, tMiXed). daily. except sunday, leaves
Charlottesville, 300 a. m. arrives Rlchmond d
$50 III.
No. g. from Old Point Comfort, daily except
sunday makes direct connection at R., F. & P.
Junction for Wa hingtOD and New York. No
omnibus transfer required.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, apply to
any Office of G. d o. R'y; or Depot or Ticket
Office of connecting lines.
Fl. W. FULLER,
c. w. SMITH, Gen'l Pass'r Agent.
mar1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

THRESHFRS An,,uan The Russell \ TSorer, Ta'l,
Gaar SCOTT, ase. and other Vibratos anc
Apron machines. sold by us. are unexceiled.-
several on hand fol- immediate delivery.
LYNN 4 co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
THE SEVEN YEARS, WAR,

The scene changes. Out into the world
of stern adventure he passes taking as ma
turally to the field, and the frontier as the
eagle to the air. At the age of twenty one
he is riding from Williamsburg to the
French post at Vinango in western Penn
sylvanla, on mission for Governor Din
widdie, which requires courage to cope
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
TAILORING.
EERCHANT TAILORING @
HEADQ UARTERS,

HEADQ UARTERS,
ri. e. Mon AKA,
No. 10 NEW ST.,
STAUNTON, VA.
NV Merchant Tailoring Establishment has
ust been fitted up with new and fine assort-
ment OF
sui.iugs. Cloths, Cassimeres, de-,
FOR FALL AND WINTER,
uf the latest styles and best manufacture.
49, Perfect fits guaranteed and orders prompt
ly executed
Usuand examine goods and prices. Jy2-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

Everything is at very
IA low prices, and l a ~ sell
II ing Monuments, Head
X = "a and Foot Stones, as low
\ for cash as any local or
IL g-3k " travelling agent, or any
s Ejf!lE VI Marble dealer in the Uni
-JA8E ted States. Don't believe
III anything to the contrary
> -is~-szzzssS,- till you come and see.
sF~-* Nsz~ J. G. MARQUIS.
> ST. also cali attention to my G dialogue
Designs of the Wonderful White Bronze
isnu nantS and Head Stones. au27-t If
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

> ANAN "oA' .'' -
r rime Table In effect EosEMEER %. 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

.sris. 81. WsAs1LssTkEs,
w ATToRNEY-AT-LAW,
WARM SPRINGS, VA.
,J5sfts-AiieS many rosaGn anu ui5hlshu, o.
I'D Po..i,ontas, West Virginia.
ss-Spealal attention given to collection OF
a!ainis and psoceeds promptly accounted for.
ia,. l2-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
CHARACTER OF WASHINGTON.

No sun could now be made of Washing
toms character that did not exhaust Ian
guase of it's tributes. and repeat virtue by
all her names. No sum could be made of
his achievements that did not unfold the
history of his age and its progress-the his
tory of man and his destiny to be free. But,
garded, the riches before us only expose the
poverty of praise. So clear was he in his
great Office, that no ideal of the Leader or
Ruler can be formed that does not shrink
by the side of the reality. And so has he
impressed himself upon the minds of men,
that no man can justly aspire to be the chief
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
NORTHWARI

standard Time,
10Th Meridio,l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
pRnFE,SIONAL DIRECTORY.

NJ PArrERs sON-offers his pro-
D "rss.tonai services to the citizens of Staun-
- ,Irfics No. Il3, Main ST., Opposite Inc
anara HJuSe. ho'A~o
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

ssRESEON BAYLOR,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
,rf,,tices ia ali the Courts OF Augusta ana ao-
dining counties. .,. ~, .,e
ather Coz Geo. Baylor, decd. on Augusta ST.,
i,.npsiie tue Courthouse. no u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

z1ssesssAS .. EASSOS-
ATTORNEY -AT-LAW,
- STAUNToN. VA.
offers his professionai services In The county
and Circuit Courts OF Augusta and IN the Hus-
tIngs Court and the Court OF Appeals held III
staunton. Will also prosecute claims else
s,her STATES may 30-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

LONd LIVE OOh COONlh1.
Encompassed by the inviolate seas stands
to-day the American Republic which he
fou lded-a free Greater Britain-uplifted
above the powers and principalities of the
earth, even as his monument is uplifted
over roof and dome and spire of the mutt
tudinous city.
Long live the Republic Of Washington |!
Respected by mankind, beloved Of all its
sons. long may it he the asylum of the poor
and oppressed of all lands and religions
long may it be the citadel of that Liberty
which writes beneath the Eag e's 70 d. d
wings: I'VE will sell to no man, we will
deny to no man, Right and Justice"
Long live the United States of America!
Filled with the free, magnanimous spirit,
crowned by the wisdom, blessed by tn mod
Grafton. hoveied over by the guardian an
gel of Washingt ms example; may they be
ever worthy in all things to be defended by
the blood of the brave who know the rig is
of man-may they be each column, and
all together, under the Consti uticn, per-
petual Temple of Peace, unshadowed by a
C@sar's palace; at whose altar may freely
The St. Johns herald., 1885-06-04
MOFFETT & LAIRD.

D'and: same. Range: Lower CheVolOns Fox. P. O. address:
 Holbrook, Arizona.
The St. Johns herald., 1885-06-04

Via Laguna, to the Indian Village of Acoma, I6 m, Via Wingate, to Fi. Wingate, m to Zuni, 4s mil's Via Manuelito, to Ft. Defiance, (Navajo Aeency) zs miles; .o al de Chelle, 65 miles to Keams Ca- non, go miles. Via Holbrook, Tri-weekly Stages. to St. Johns, Ss miles; to It. Apache, go miles tt Springerville, os miles; to ShowLow, SO miles {: Via Winslow, to Brigham City and Sunset. Via Ash Fork, Daily Stages to Prescott an6 WhiPpie Barracks, S4 miles. Daily Stages from Prescott to Phoenix, and Iri-weekly Stages to Ft Verde.
 Via Peach Springs, to the GRAND CANON OF THi COLORV Q, I7 mIes.
 Via Kingman, Daily Stages to Stockton Hill, Ic miles to Mineral Park. I6 miles
 Via Yucca, to Signal, 40 miles.
 Via Needles, Steamer to Yuma, Colorado River Agency. tt Mohave, Mohave City and Hardy vile, Arizona, and Eldorado Canon, Nevada.
 w. C. OENNlSON, F. w. SMITH, GenI Passenger Agen:.
 Gen'E Superintendent.
 W. C Nixon. Agent, Albuquerque, N. M.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-09
A Test of Sincerity.

The Boston Post says Commissioner
Blacks request 10 Miss Ada Sweet, pension
agent at Chicago, was reasonable and prop
or one, and that it was not necessary that
he should state his reasons for asking for
her resignation. The POSTS view is un-
doubtedly the view of the great mass of the
Democracy. With them it is both reason
able and proper 10 clean out all the offices of
their Republican incumbents just as soon as
possible to make room for Democrats. Had
the President not committed himself by his
public declarations both before and after
election, to policy that, if consistently car
ried out, would inevitably keep Miss Sweet
in office until her term expires, her removal
might be reasonable and proper enough.
But in the light of the Presidents declara-
tions, first in his civil service letter and later
in his inaugural address, the removal of Miss
Sweet is neither reasonable nor proper.
She is an efficient { fficer The commits
sIoner of pensions in his letter requesting
her resignation comedies that. She has hon
esily and faithfully managed the Office The
commissioner comedies that also. There is
no evidence that she has been guilty of Of
fensive partisanship. The office is not of
such a character that the incumbent of it
need be in political sympathy with the
administration. It is precisely such an Of
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-09
Democracy and Prohibition.

The Portland Argus, tie ab!est and the
widest read organ of The Democracy in west
ern Maine, and the Bangor Commercial,
which holds similar position in relation to
the Democracy of eastern Maine, both
frankly and without qualification say that
they are opposed to the prohibitory law.
Organs of the Democratic variety are
not liable TO take positions on public ques-
tiops without first carefully ascertalning the
views of majority of their constituents.
The fact, therefore, that these two papers
oppose the prohibitory law is pretty concIu-
siye proof that their constituents, who are
largely members of the Democratic party,
oppose the prohibi.ory law also. These things
are significant, and they ought tobe care
fully considered by the temperance men,
whose chief ambition just now seems TO be
to smash the Republican party, under the
Impression that in some way this is going 10
conduce TO the cause of temperance.
OF course if the Republican patty is
smashed ,he Democratic party comes into
power, and the prohibtory statute Is turned
over to lis tender keeping. 10 temperance
men think it will fare better with a party
whose most prominent organs openly de-
clare hostility TO it, than it will and has
with the Republican party? If SO, then
they are committing themselves tc The alb
iurdity of declaring that they believe prin-
cIple is safer in the hands of its enemies
than in the hands If its friends.
There is nothing in the constitutional pro.
hlbItoiy amendment which will prevent
hostile legislature from virtually MULTIPLYING
the prohibitory law. To be sure the amend
melt provides that legislation in accordance
with its terms shall be enacted, but where is
the pc yer to coerce the legislature into ODE
d.eLc to this requirement? A legislature.
If it sees fit, can repeal every line of the pro-
h'bitory law, or so modify its penalties that
1t will be worthless. aud there is no remedy
for Two years. Temperance men, therefore,
who are threatening TO smash the Republ-
can party should stop ami consider whether
they are not running too great risk to graf
ify little spite.