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Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-26

ments always tend to one extreme or the
other, when tits only by keeping tothe con-
seryative and middle way, which requires
the wisest and strongest craftsmanship
to guide the affairs Of State, that danger
GUS extremes in either direction can be
avoided. If safety is placed in armed
hosts alone, then anything that takes
from the authority or force of such host
to that extent weakens the State. Ii
safety is placed in absolute individual In
dependence without any coerciye power
in the State, then the danger OF incoher-
ence threatens. Both of these dangers
have been wisely guarded against
in the American Constitution, and
for the older and richer Eastern
States to object to the admission Of new
States when the Territories out of which
they are to be formed meet all the re-
quirements exacted for the conferring OF
Statehood, is for them to violate the
plainest intent OF the Constitution. Ad--
NIT the Territories OF Dakota, Washing
ton and Montana, and admit them on
the broad ground of Constitu tional right
and not on the narrower one of party ex-
nndient
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-26
A PUBLIC BUILDING FOR UTAH.

The Senate Committee on Public Build
ings have decided to report favorably the
bills making appropriations for public
buildings at Pueblo, Colorado, and Port
land, Oregon Pueblo is to have 100000
and Portland $35O.0o0. We do not envy
the gooi fortune of either Pueblo or Port
lanl, bat we cannot but wish that Utah
hal beea among the favored places. The
United States have no Territory or place
over which they have exclusive iurisdic-
ton that has more or SO much interest
attaching to it as Utah, and yet
Utah has not solitary public
building belonging to the Government.
This city has an important postoffice, and
this the Government has to rent. The
pre- sent accommodations for the postal
service of the city are scarcely adequate
and become less adequate each day. The
various United States courts have to be
held in re nted buildings, and the build
ings are not made for the purposes to
which they are put. The Government
has to rent quar- ters for the Utah Com
mission, but the quarters are not such as
they sho1ld be; and so it is all the way
through. The amou mt of money that
the Government pays out as rent for
various Offices represents high interest
on handsome sum. As mere matter
OF investm ent, it would pay the Govern
mant more than we'll to erect in this city
a building adequate to its wants and a
credit to its dignity. Every Government
Office in the city should be in one building,
and that building should belong to the
United States. The erection of such a
building would enhance the value of
property throughout the city, and, what
is more, it would impress pom the people
of Utah the great truth that the United
States are supreme in the United States,
and that they intend to vindicate and en-
force the laws in this Territory. If the
erection OF cathedrals and temples has an
educational influence on the minds of the
people, why shoald not fine public
building that indicates the majesty and
authority of the law have the same in
fuence? When people cannot be
reached through reason they must
be reached through Imagination. A
public building in this city would
serve as a magnificent object lesson to
those who think the Government of the
United States is vague idea, "void and
without FORM" The neglect that Utah
has suffered in this respect, as we'll as
in many others, on the part of the Gov
ernment, makes it almost discouraging at
times to those who believe that the law
should be vindicated in Utah as we'll as
in other parts of the Union. The course
of the Government in the matter of en-
forcing the law in Utah has almost been
an encouragement to violators of the law,
and these violators have seeming justi
fication for their line of argument when
they say that the Government cannot
suppress polygamy. A wise expenditure
of a million dollars would settle the Utah
question. Let the Government give the
Territory proper public building and
more courts and a greater prosecuting
force to aid those courts and back these
up with sufficient means, and it would not
take long to settle the question of po-
lygamy and unlawful cohabitation.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-26

DDGELY LODGE NO. g, LO. o. F.-MEETs
IL every Wednesday, at 80 p. m in Odd Eel
lows Hall, Union Block. Visiting brothers
made welcome. P. NJ. DENNY, N. G.
w. NJ. CLARK, Secretary.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-26
DAKOTA, WASHINGTON AND MON
TANA..

There is some considerable prospect
that the Territories OF Dakota, Washing
ton and Montana will soon be admitted
to the family of States. That Dakota is
entitled to admission as State there can
be no doubt. In regard to Washington
Territory there is not much doubt as to
fits right to admission. but as to Montana's
right there is. Among the older States
there is a dislike to admit new
States owing to their influence in
the Senate. The second branch of the
National Legislature is not chosen di-
recty by the people, while the first
branch is. To make the Senate elective
by the State Legislatures was wise pro-
vision and one that, if observed in its
true spirit, will always maintain that
balance of power in this country to
maintain which in Europe is the problem
which vexes all statesmen in all countries
of the Continent. There armed hosts
are depended upon TO maintain this bal
ance, while in this country wise pro-
vision of the Constitution does it. The
American Government has always been
and always will be in danger from two
excesses-the excess of Capitalization and
the excess of decentralization. To make
everything in this country comport to one
law and one rule of action would be to
annihilate individuality, from which
tyranny would -rankly grow. Govern
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-26
THE RESURRECTION.

The New York Tribune prints an inter-
view with j. B. Montgomery, of Portland,
Oregon The interview was chiefly as
to the present political bias of the Pacific
Coast. Mr.. Montgomery is of the
opinion that the only man for the Repub-
licans to nominate in 1888 is James g.
Blaine. He is of opinion that the force
of circumstances will compel Blaine's
denomination. This opinion is based
upon another, which is that the Demo-
Gratis will re-nomin ate President Cleve-
land. This will probably be the case. The
comfort which Mr.. Montgomery and other
Republicans get out of the supposed
dissentiens in the Democratic party
is not very substantial, and when in the
hour of need they rely upon this COM
fort, it will prove to them mere vanity.
There may be some dissatisfaction in the
Democratic party over the policy of the
President, but that dissatisfaction is very
small and is nothing like SO great as the
h6puDllCdllS WISH III were. w ldI I'LL
proved chances would Mr.. Blaine have
in 1888 that were absent in 1884? His
public record is made and that record de-
feated him. The public record of Presi-
dent Cleveland was not completed in
1884, and it was not until he assumed the
office of President that he began to make
his greatest official record. His reputa-
ton has grown with his record, and he
has three years in which to add to that
record and reputation. This is not ali
that is in the Presidents favor The whole
country recognizes the pernicicusness
of the spoils theory of government, and
is demanding a thorough reform in the
methods of appointment to Office, Presi-
dent Cleveland is the head and front of
this reform, and its chiefest exponent.
This movement is universal and is con-
fined TO neither party, and the politicians
of neither party can afford to ignore it,
much less attempt to stem the current
of reform. Civil-service reform will
be the battle cry of either party
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-26

in 1888, and the chances for the
success of the Democratic party in
1888 can be measured by the success OF
the party in Introducing actual reform,
and the more reform ii departed from the
more doubtful ire tiiechancssof success
for the Democratic party in the next
Presidential campaign. The politicians
will give respectful heed to the demand
for reform, no matter what their indl-
vidual liking for reform may be,
and they will give this respectful
heed because it is the people who are
making the demand. What can James
G. Blaine do to convince the people that
he is a friend of reform? He was in pub
lie life whole generation, but the record
of that life proves Mr.. Blaine to be any
thing but the friend of reform. For the
Republican party to put Mr.. Blaine up as
their standard-bearer in 1888, is for them
to march to certain defeat. Doubtless a
mighty effort will be made to force false
issue upon the people in the next Presi-
dental campaign, and the debate in the
House last Friday on the resolution of
Congressman Boutelle, Of Maine, shows
what this issue is. 1t is the issue that
was forever settled by four years OF de-
vastating war and the expenditure OF
millions of treasure and hundreds of
thousands of lives. James G. Blaine is a
fitting leader to shout such battle cry,
but that cry will nevermore lead to vic
tory in the United States. A political
party that will seek to make capital by
inflicting wrong upon one-half the coun-
try through prejudice and passion, is eft
for treasons, stratagems and spoils," but
such party is the Republican.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-26
FREE COINAGE SILVER BILL.
The Cleveland ssPlain Dealer'' Pre-.
sents a Plea for Bi.Metalfsm.

The Cleveland ssPlain Dea ler,, Pre-.
sents q Plea for Bi.Metalfsm.
The DEMOCRAT has received, through
the courtesy of L. E. Holden, ESQ.,, a
copy, in pamphlet form, of 'The Plain
Dealer Free Coinage Silver Bill" framed
by E. J. Farmer, which is really plea
for bi-metalism. The bill is replete with
interesting tables and comparisons, en-
bracing exhaustive exhibits of the opera
tions of silver as circulating medium in
most of the important European nations,
and particularly in the United States.
The following preface and Introductory
will afford tolerably definite idea of the
basis upon which the bill is predicated.
It is understood that the bill is now in
the hands of the silver committees in
Washington who have been sent from
the States and Territories fayoring silver
coinage, and that an effort will be made
to get it before Congress at an early day:
The Plain Dealea. Silver Bill is in sub
stance the law as it stood from 1898 to 1873.
This bill proposes the free coinage of gold
and silver-the silver dollar Of 41211S grains
half dollars of 206I grains, and silver bills
for circulation, based on standard dollars
and standard silver bars. ....-.
At the time this bill appeared in the Plain
Dealer, acknowledg was given to Gen.
A. j. Warner for sections proposed by him.
Believing as we do, most sincerely, in
equal rights for gold and silver-and above
ali in the rights of the people to sound
metalic money-or currency based on gold
and silver, and not on one to the exclusion
of the other, we present this pamphlet to
the consideration of members of Congress
and all others who take an interest in this
great economic question.
The argument prepared by Mr.. E. j..
Farmer is deserving of the most candid and
careful consideration, as it presents the
chief facts in regard to bi-metalism, and is
supported by statistics from the most au-
thentic sources.
The PLAIN DEALER PUB. Co.
L. E. Holden, Pres't.
Geo. F. Prescott, Sec.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-26

JORDAN LODGE NO. 8, /. o. o. F.-MEETS
q every Monday, at 7:30 p. M, in Odd Eel
lows Hall, Union Block. Odd Fellows in good
standing are invited to attend
E. CAFFALL, N. G.
B. W. E. JENNENs, Secretary. -
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-26
THE COLLIN EXAMINATION.

states MarSnal COllln Is enQeQ ana the
defendant discharged. The discharge of
Collin will be satisfaction to all who
have carefully and impartially weighed
the evidence that was adduced at the ex-
animation. So far as an examination
can establish fact, the fact is established
that Collin was set upon by McMurrin in
the Social Hall alley-way, and set upon
either for the purpose of maltreating or
numbering Collin, and in either case Col
lin acted as man and as he should have
done. If Collin made any attempt on
McMurrin, why did not McMurrin come
forward at the time of the examination
to tell what that attempt was
His own silence confirms the evi-
dence of Collin, and all the cir
cumstantial evidence goes to prove
that what Collin said about the encounter
is true. McMurrin has disappeared as
suddenly as possible, and even his own
family know nothing of his whereabouts,
according to their testimony. Is it pos
sible to give any reasonable explanation
of McMurrin's disappearance that will
be favorable to him? 1t may be said
that he was afraid to present himself for
examination or trial because he feared he
could not have a fair and impartial ex-
animation or trial before the present Fed
eral officials. 1t is an old excuse that has
frequently done duty in the absence of a
better, and McMurrin has high precedent
for his employment of this excuse, for the
same excuse was given by Mr.. James G..
Blaine for the withdrawal of his suit for
libel against the Indianapolis Sentinel.
Among McMurrin's co-religionists he
will still be looked upon as most
exemplary young man, and they will
look upon any charges against him
as the Vaccinations of his and their ene-
mics. This is the very theory put forth
in the News of last night, for that paper
says, in speaking of remark made by
Commissioner Mckay, that it was pity
that Collin did not kill the others who
were with McMurrin, "We, too, think it
is pity he did not at least severely
wound the others, but we do not believe
he desired to do anything of the kind, for
we are satisfied, from the evidence in the
case, that if he had killed the others there
would have been mourning in the houses
of some few Deputy's friends, if not in
the ranks of the Deputy Marshals."
That will be the accepted version of the
evidence in the Collin examination
by the mass of the people of Utah. But
McMurrin's action in secreting himself
from the eyes of the public creates suspi-
cion as to his motives in so doing that
hardly any evidence in future will be
able to clear up. We hope this matter
may come to trial, but this is scarcely
probable. The examination exonerates
Collin and makes the guilt of McMurrin
almost certain. The sentiment which
prompted Commissioner Mckay to re-
mark in court, while he was sitting as
committing magistrate, that it was pity
that Collin did not kill the others, may
be proper, but it was in very bad taste
for the Commissioner to give utterance to
such a remark when and where he did.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-26
ODD FELLOWS, LopaEs.

GAIT LAKE LODGE NO. 2. L. O. F.
- Meets every Friday, at 7:30 p. M, in Odd
Fellows Hall, Union Block odd Fellows in
good standing are invited to attend
T. w. WHITLEY, N. G.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-26
1t is Clean.

1t must always be remembered that
whatever fault the Democracy may find
with Mr.. Gle eveland, his administration
is honest and decent, free from jobbery,
and free from corruption. 1t may not al
ways satisfy, but it never disgraces the
Democracy.-NeU York Son p
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-26
KNIGHTS OF PYrHIAs.

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CALANTHE LODGE NO. S, K. OF P.-RFc.
M - uiar conventions every Monday, at Castle
Visiting Knights madewelcome. r Ai
G. B. LANG. K. of R. and s on =. Z.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-26

Hand painted, vevetcovered Jewel Cases, Elegant
Swiss Carvings of most artistic desig
beautiful Candelabra Brass Tables with pendant crystals
Paris Jewels Albums Paperes Perfumes and thousand
mental articles too numerous to mention.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-26

Nine. Patti dined wi tn Queen Victoria
the other day. Ofcourse she had royal
good time, and it did not cost her a note.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-11-10

This is the last issue of the TIMES as a
semi. weekly. 1t was our intention to issue
twice week until the first Of the year, but
the result would not be success financial.
iy. therefore we discontinue now, and fall
back 10 our regular issue day, Saturday.
Daring the campaign the TINES did its best
for the success Of the entire Republican
ticket, State and County, and we think did
some good. With the result it is sat
is6ed, although it was not monied propo.
sition 10 issue twice week. Our weekly
viii be made the best we can afford, and
thanking our patrons for past support, we ask
for a continuance Of the same.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-11-10

THE Republicans have won the Nevada
Legislature, which probably means Stewart
for Senator'S. T. Post.
To which Mr.. Powning (Rep) pluckily
retorts Nothing Of the kind. Look how
Stewards candidacy was almost funeral
notice on the heart of the party everywhere
in Nevada.
1t does look as though Stewards capdi-
dacy was funeral notice, to be sure, when
the Republican, made such clean sweep Of
the State-something not known for years
before. And why was it so ? Because
Stewart was at the head Of the fight and led
the Republicans to victory. "a 4, 49,,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-11-10

THE Solid South has taken alarm at the
''color hne'' episode occurring during the
national assenbif of knights Of Labor at
Richmond. The Bour bon sheets are vapor.
ing overa., and showing their hatred Of in.
telligent, organized labor. The Augusta,
Ca, Chronicle, one Of the leading Demo,
cratic papers Of that State, says that "if the
Knights Of Labor come South preaching
their doctrine that the colored laborer must
be treated fairly in the interests Of Northern
white labor, the South will treat them jus,
as it treated the carpet,baggers. The arts
tocracy of the South have the old idea that
labor must be dumb, and take what is given
it without grumbling. The Knights Of La
Dor will teach these men lesson in good
time. Labor is no longer serf.- Toledo
Blade.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-11-10

THE Cabinet officers have all been pro.
viding for their sons with ptaisworthy ac,iv-
ity. The son of Assistant Secretary Thomp-
son, OF the Treasury department, has just
been appointed cOpyist in the interior de
partment at 5000. Before this he was class
ed as skilled workman at $50 Both OF
these are below the civil service grade.
Secretary Bayard's son has federal appoint
ment out in Arizona. Attorney General
Garland's son is in government employ at
the capitol. Secretary Lamar's Son is his
fathers private secretary. Secretary Whit.
ney's son is too young for any appointment.
Secretary Manning's son is we'll placed at
Albany. Secretary Endcott's son has not
yet finished his education. But these last
probably have not public Offices because
they can do without them-for awhile.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-11-10
THE UNITED STATES SENATE.
The San Francisco Call says:


The November elections, which have ma
,erially reduced the Democratic majority in
the House, have very nearly annihilated the
Republican majority in the Senate. The
present outlook is that Democratic Senators
will be elected in New Jersey, Indiana and
California. A Democratic Senator has al
ready been elected in place OF Republican
in Virginia. A Democratic Senator may pos
sibly be elected in New York in place Of a
Republican. The latest dispatches from
New York claimed the Legislature by one
majority, but this claim has not been con-
hrmed. Counting New York in there are
five Democratic Senators elected to fill va
cancies created by the expired terms OF Re-
publicans. From this number the Republi-
can. gain in Nevada must be taken, which
leaves gain OF four. But the Democrats
are yet long way from having possession
of those coveted seats. 1t will be odd if a
member classed as Democrat in New York
has not been elected under such conditions
that he can decline to vote the party candi.
date without political dishonor When ma.
iorities come down to one or two, the mem.
Der OF the dominant party who can claim to
be independent is master Of the situation
One member may in this way hold the power
to elect SENATOR or prevent the election Of
one. Admitting that the Democrats elect
Senators in the four States mentioned, the
United States Senate would be divided even.
ly. Each party would have thirty.eight Sena-
tors, The President of the Senate is also a
Senator and has one vote. He cannot make
tie in his capacity as Senator and break it
in his capacity of presiding officer of the Sen
ate. If he votes as Senator he cannot vote
as the presiding officer Of the Senate. The
weak point in the Republican ranks is Rid.
dieberger OF Virginia. He has called him
self Democrat, but in most cases acted
with the Republicans. So far as he is known
he is not considered a good man to hold the
balance Of power. His political principles
are not OF that high character which inspires
public confidence. 1t is not desirable that
this result should be reached. 1t is not we'll
to throw too much power into the hand OF
one man. II there is a failure to elect a
Democrat either i'm New York, New Jersey,
Indiana or California, the outlook for the next
two years will be quite as clear. Fortunate
ly there are no issues pending in which the
Senate will be likely to divide on strict
party lines. A motion to elect presiding
officer in place OF Sherman might cause a
division, in which case Riddleberger, il the
Senate should be tied, would cast the de.
cisive vote.