, 1886-12-31

Levi is n ''sifeeny and formerly peddled
dry goods along the old Chihuahua trail, and
did u thriving business In the sneak thief
line, while Harrington IS said to wear goggles
and be IA dude of the first water. 1t is one
/. OF the misfortunes of n new country that vii
lains and outcasts are often harbored in 1t.
Let the ours take warning
DEADuEAD, A. T., Sept. II, 1888.
G-ENrLEMEN-I was astonished at re-
ceiving your letter of the eth inst. charg-
ing me with an attempt TO bribe you, or
purchase your aid and influence in exchange
Tor n pecuniary consideration. Were you
gentlemen more familiar with the manage
ment of a political contest in the eastern
states, | am sure you would not entertain
any false ideas on the subject, but would
expect some compensation in return for de
voting Il part of your space and attention
to- my claims for election. Had you simply
advised me of the fact that you proposed
TO aid my opponent, Col Trautman, and
therefore, could not conscientiously side
with me, I should have felt that in you
would find a relentless, but frank and open,
foe. As you did not see fit to do this, and
attacked my character, not only in your
paper, but in our private correspondence,
have directed my attorneys, Mcssrs. Hayes
& Alexander, TO institute proceedings
against you at once, and shall have them
pushed to IA speedy and, | trust, effectual
trial. Yours truly,
RIcHAH l.. TREMAINE.
To Harrington e. Levi, etc.
From The Blue Eagle Herald OF Sept 81. ISL
The contest between Col. Trautmnn and
Tremnino will be very warm, and oil good
citizens should labor hard in the interests of
tho former. How there can be any hesita-
ton on this point The Herald cannot see, the
merits OF the ono present such IA glaring
contrast to the deficiencies of the other. Col.
Trautman has n walk-over his opponent, for
which well wishers Of Arizona's future great
ness should return thanks.
The Deadhead Gazette, with its usual
fondncss for tho low and vile, is strong al
vocate OF Tremaine, and daily hurls its
thunderbolts of billingsgate ut the heads Of
all who dare to think otherwise. In Its ar
rogant course it has even dared to threaten
this journal II it ventures to oppose its
favored creature. Nevertheless, The Her
aid will continue to be found on the
side OF law and order while it exists, and
the Examinations Of the braggaIt and COW
ardly Gazette brighten no one. Although
not run according to the approved manner
Of the mercenary press of the eastern
states, or familiar with the management Of
political struggles there, this paper can yet
detect the difference between the right and
wrong, either In the political arena or else
where. Let tho enemies of good govern
ment bewarei
BLUE EAGLE, A. r., Sept. %, 1873.
Sm-Your communication of the 18th l.
at hand, and contents noted.
In reply we have to say that 1t will afford
US much pleasure to defend any libel suit in
which you arc the plaintiff, and in this
perhaps, we do not differ 50 much from the
customs of the east.
We would suggest that it will be well for
you not to proceed to trial until after the
election, as your chances of success will not
be materially increased thereby.
We are, sir, your most obi. servants,
HARRINGTON g. LEVI
To h. l.. Tremaine, ESD, etc.
BLUE EAGLE, A. T., Sept. %, 1888.
DEAR FRED-If you only knew what II
mess | nave got into here lately, | am sure
You would pity me. A horrid fellow by the
name OF Trcmaine, who is crazy to be dele
gate IN congress, wrote me asking my sup
port and i~nclosing his check for $50. | re
turned it to him by the next mail, and told
him whit | thought of his conduct. He
then sent me several very impudent and
insulting letters, because l came out in ia
vor of his opponent, Col. Trautman, who, |
must confess, is n drunken old scamp from
tlltpus lulS lTeIlulltl IN u luNht, u Spllt
thing or other, from Deadhead, and said to
he a prominent man there. He threatens
to sue me for libel, and l suppose will have
II crowd OF sympathizers present at the trial.
| may have been too ready to indulge in
personalities in the beginning, but you
know tho rules laid down by Professor Gra-
ham. OF the -- College School of Journal
ism;
1. The era Of Independent journalism is
at hand, and the time for founding jour
nails which will dare to oppose wrong and
uphold right was never more propitious.
.. Never back down from any position
once taken. unless clearly shown to be in
the wrong, when the reaction should be full
and ample.
3. The acts and lives of would-bc public
men arc public property, and open to UNI
restricted investigation and comment. The
fierce white light of truth only offends those
whom 1t exposes, and in time its rays will
cease to dazzle the eyes Of the people, ever
eager to know what is and whit IL not. I'm
hinching criticism is the test of courage.
4 The papers Of the west are in ihe
right track, their personalities being inspired
by II commcndable thirst for knowledge,
and marked by n fearlessness MS unhesitnt
ing as 1t is wholesome.
Also, Our courts have not only declared
TINT true allegations nre no libel, but oven
charges founded on apparent fact, such as
might deceive n prudent and cautious man,
cannot be stifled by Imprisonment or fine.
II | have erred, 1t has been from n too
slavish adherence TO these savings, but all
the papers hero arc moro personal than l
am. and for less cause. Now, what shall |
dor Ii Levi had any spirit in him, but then
he hasn't, so there is no use in wishing,
Won't your business call You out this way
soon need your advice 80 much an eyi-
dencc. | presume, of my incomplete cmanci-
patton from your control. 1t shows | am
not as strong minded us you accuse me
Of being. | enjoy my work so much, but
almost wish | had avoided personalities and
paid no attention to this matter beyond re
turning the check.
The mines in this vicinity nre proving
very productive, and TIN Herald's receipts
are always in excess OF its expenses.
Do write me a good long letter, like the
dear boy that you are. Civ my love to
Annie and the children. | nave a lovely
pctrifaction for Tom to add to his collec-
tion. Lovingly, your sister,
KATE NJ. HARRINGTON.
To Fred L. Harrington, New York city.
New YoRK, Oct. ., 1888.
Ny DEAR SIsrER-Yours of Sept. %
was duly received, and l don wonder You
nrc distressed over your unfortunate attack
on Tremainc, Weren't YOU IA little hasty
in rejecting so severely upon his tender OF
money for aiding him in his campaign II
on investigation you Learned that he was n
proper person for the place, | do not sec
why you should not have taken his money
and given him its worth in advertising
space, always provided you did not differ
from him politically. Or you might have