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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-18
Mr.. Morrisnn's Mensnre.

Rapid as the progress Of the human fam
ily Is in the present as compared with any
other age, its advancement might be al
most immeGsurably accelerated If 1t were
possible to effect anything like complete
utilization Of all the progressive elements.
There is so much Of friction, so many
harmful conflicts, so many influences al
ways tending to retard and striving to force
back the tide of civilization that even
limited advancement seems scarcely less
than miraculous,
The most discouraging feature of the
general failure to utilize means is the mis-
placement Of men and the consequent mis-
application Of mind. Square men will
insist that they are best fitted for round
holes, and vice versa. The man who should
have worn the crmlne gets on the wrong
bcnch-the shocmaker's-and his neighbor,
who should have worn a leather apron, goes
to the wrong shop and has his measure
taken for judicial robe. The blacksmith
wastes paint spoils canvas, and satirizes
art, while the artist, losing himself in
dreamy forgetfulness beside his forge, burns
up good iron or lanes horses with misdrivcn
nails. The dancing master blunders into
the pulpit, while the preacher makes him
self ridiculous as a teacher Of the saltatorial
art. Thus throughout the range of social
organization there is waste of energy, blast
ing of hopes, and the wreck Of lives because
men will not obey the mandates of nature.
As melancholy but pertinent illustra-
tion Of misplaced talents and wasted powers
We have but to point to Col. William K.
Morrison, chairman Of the ways and means
committee Of the national House OF Repre-
sentatives-a gentleman Of many excellent
qualities, amply equipped for useful ser.
vice in public or professional life, and able
to achieve fame but for the strange hal
lucination that possesses and dominates
him. Mr.. Morrison might have been emf
ncnt in jurisprudence or bright particular
star in the legal armament; he might have
thundered from the pulpit SO that his voice
would have echoed through the corridors OF
time. There are many paths Of usefulness
in either of which he might have Won those
prizes for which honorable men compete,
and there is one branch or department OF
human endeavor for which he is palpably
untitled. With that cruel perversity which
has lined the shores of time with wrecks,
Mr. Morrison turns from all the avenues
that open to noble usefulness and throws
himself away on political economy!
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-18

After his sad experience of two years ago,
the net results of which were general de-
moralzation of business, waste of the time
of Congress, bitter factional fight in his
party, and decaptated bill spurned by
the toe Of Samuel j. Randall, Mr.. Morrison
might have been expected to show that he
had proflted by such costly lessons. At any
rate, he might reasonably have been ex-
pcctcd to present bill that would have
some elements of strength, one that would
not provoke antagonisms on every hand as
well from the free traders as the protcc-
tionlsts. lie could, had he possessed any
aptitude for his occupation, have under
taken to tinker in accordance with some
definite plan and under the guidance of
fixed principles. lie could have made his
tinkGIing tend directly and consistently to-
ward "a tariff for revenue only" and
thereby challenged the support of the ma
lorily OF his party--the free trade wing.
As "a sample Of the medley of incon-
sistcncies which this bill proposes, we find
that rice is left untouched, still bearing its
protective duty Of about 80 per cent, while
salt, hay, aud potNtoes-food products like
nce-are laid wide open to competition.
The removal Of duties from metallic ores,
lumber and salt would ruin some OF our
great and ilounshing industries. The bill
proposes the absolute annihilation Of hemp
culture, and it threatens mischief in many
other directions, while It meets no require
nent Of the free trade creed and fulhlls no
pledge Of the Democratic party.
The advocates Of this bill claim that they
will confer II great blessing on the tOiling
millions If they give them Stree salt" but
the reverse Is true 1t Is shown by Mr..
Porter-proyen in fact by official figures
that our salt industry, like all other indus
tries, has increased and ilourshed under
protection, while the price to the consum-
ers has steadily declined. Mr. Porter
shows that in 1880 we produced but 4,5OO-
Geo bushels, and the average price was 81
cents per bushel; in 1910 the production
had increased to over 100000 bushels, and
the pricewas 90 cents per bushel; in 1850 1t
had increased TO nearly 100000 bushels,
and the price ad dvanced 10 % cents per blshel:
in lsG0 the product reached l3,OO),OOO
bushels, and the price receded to Is cents
per bushel in 1870 the home production
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EDUCITION.1L.

MISS JOSEPHINE NINIMo,
WI TEACHER OF PIANO AND ORGAN.
fCl0l2t 3l2 Indiana Avenue,
CHELDON'S DANCING ACADEMIES-AT
> 1904 i st. n. W., Monday, Wednesday,
friday, and saturday; at sd ST. and Pa. av. ).
T., Tuesday aud saturday. Now Is the time to
Join fOr participation in the May Ball.
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z ANDsCApE LESSONS.

II =
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COlOrs offers lessons to ladies ana gentlemen in
his art, including during proper seasons,
sketches from nature Composition also taught,
and flower and object painting. Lessons given
only ut residence of students. Rapid aoquisi-
tion positively promised to those who naturally
have desire. Terms, IS per month in advance;
two lessons n week Of two hours each. His OBJ
icct will he, not numerous, but good paintings.
Pencil drawing taught, if preferred. same
terms. Address ARTIST, l5i7 9th ST. n. w.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
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1856, the steamer GEORGE LEARY will resume
trips to Norfolk and Fortress Monroe, leaving
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fClG.3t General Agent
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iSPECIiL NOTICES.

N1Ss4 SPECIAL NOTICE. IWISHTO INFORM
w. the Public that ] have no AGENTS or
PARTNERS, and that am not responsible for
any engagements not made DIRECTLY through
me, +. KRAUSE
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Is.
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Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-23
A LITTLE INCONSISTENCY.

In the resolutions adopted at the Re
publican meeting held in the Walker
Opera House last night, there is one
inconsistency, ii such it may be termed,
which cannot fail to be noticed by all.
1t is contained in that part OF the resolu-
tions which declare the meeting to be
OF non-partisan character-in fact,
rs stated in 30 many words, irrespective
of party'-conveying the impression that
the meeting was actively participated in,
and the resolutions heartily endorsed, by
numerous Democrats rs well rs Republi-
cans.
OF course, all who were present at that
meeting know very well that the local
Democracy declined to take any active
part therein, for what to them, at least,
appeared to be good and sufficient reasons
and we submit that it is hardly fair to
the energetic Republican workers and
managers OF that meeting to take their
thunder from them and place it to the
credit OF Democrats.
To be sure, this is not matter OF great
moment, but all will agree that the meet
ing was Republican movement from
the jump, and the credit therefor should
not be given to unappreciative Demo
Gratis.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-23
MIR. BASKIN IN WASHINGTON.

Hon. r. n. Baskin arrived at the ma
tional capital yesterday, and it is quite
probable that ere this he has paid his re-
spects to the President and delivered into
authorized hands the resignation of Eli
ii. Murray as Governor OF Utah. Mr..
Baskin's mission to Washington, as all
here are aware, is to urge upon the Presi-
dent and upon members Of both branches
OF Congress the need of such additional
Legislation as will forever do away with
the great evils existing here.
We do not understand. as has been
limited by some OF the local papers, that
Mr.. Baslkin will consider it any part OF
his duty to plead for the retention of Gen
eral Murray as Governor OF Utah in
deed, in view OF the fact that Mr.. Baskin
is Democrat, and well knows that the
sentiment of the Democrats he repre-
sents is against the retention of Republi-
cans in Office wherever their services can
be dispensed with-and cases are few in
deed where they can Motive do not see
his political professions, say to the Presi-
dent one word that would even intimate
II desire on his part to have Repub-
lican kept in an Office which ought to be
| filed by Democrat. We do not believe
that Mr.. Baskin indulges such a mean
estimate OF the party to which he belongs
as to even hint-and to ask Murray's
retention would be the broadcast kind OF Il
hint-that a Democrat cannot be found
who would make just as good, if not a
better, Governor for Utah than General
Murray has proven himself to be- And
so thinking, we give no credence to the
rumor that Mr.. Baskin purposes doing
anything OF the kind attributed to him.
Above all else, Utah needs some such
legislation as Mr.. Baskin is prepared tc
suggest to the members OF Congress, ant
it is hoped that his mission in this respec
will be crowned with full measure o
success.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-23
A CLEAN SWEEP CONTEMPLATED.

The employees in the several Depart
ments at Washington were half paralyzed
the other day when the rumor reached
their ears that the Administration had
concluded to commence in earnest the
work OF removals. and would shortly sub
stitute Democrats for Republicans in
every case where the latter were not pro-
tected by the civil service law.
This course is alleged to have been de-
termined upon by the Administration be-
cause of the representations made by
Democratic Senators and Representatives
that sufficient time has elapsed to ac-
quire, except in extreme cases, the eX-
periencc necessary to pilot the ship OF
State without Republican assistance and
in view of the hostile attitude OF the Re-
publican majority in the Senate, it is
urged that the work of removals should
now be made thorough.
In this connection, Washington
special to the Kansas City Times says:
"The impression prevails in well-informed
circles that wholesale removals will be
made of bureau officials, deputies, chief
clerks, and division clerks, quite num-
ber of whom are holding over from pre-
vious Administrations in the several De-
partmepts. These contemplated removals
are said to include the Supervising Ar
chitect, Surgeon-General OF the Marine
Hospital, Supervising Inspector General
of Steamboats,, various deputy Auditors
and chiefs of Treasury divisions, making
practically clean sweep, with perhaps
the exception of the Superintendent OF
the Life-saving Service and subordinate
officials of the Treasurer's office. Like
changes are anticipated in the State, In
terror, and Postolfice Departments, with
perhaps, some few removals in the War
Navy, and Justice Departments"
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-23
A PENSION FOR MRS. HANCOCK.

In the House of Representatives yes
terday, the bill granting a pension Of
81 1000 year to the widow of Gen
eral Winfield Scott Hancock, was
passed by "A large majority, and
our dispatches this afternoon con-
tain the gratifying intelligence that
the same bill, when taken up in the
Senate to-day, was passed without delay,
SO that now the Presidents signature
alone is wanting to complete the good
work.
All things considered, the yearly allow
ance which Mrs. Hancock will hereafter
draw from the Government, in pursu-
ance OF this bill, is not a penny too
much. This lady is the relict OF one
OF the bravest and most conscientious
soldiers that the United States Army
ever knew. To his military prowess and
tact and judgment, in the trying days OF
the '6Os, much Of the credit Of great
victory for the Union arms is due.
His life was given over almost
entirely to the duties devolying
upon him as one OF the nations
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-23
CLEVELAND, LAMAR AND DEMENT,

Mr.. Dement'S prospects for Il recon-
firmation of his nomination as Surveyor
General for Utah appear TO be growing
beautifully less and less every day.
Numerous reasons, other than those here
tofore made public, are now being urged
upon Senators of both parties as argu-
ments for Use in opposition to the nomi-
nation when the case shall he reconsid-
cred, and it really begins TO look as
though even Mr.. Logan's immense accu-
mutation of Senatorial saltpetre would
only be thrown away in any further effort
to save the official bacon OF his protege.
The following dispatch, sent from
Washington to the Chicago Herald, pre-
sents some of the additional reasons why
the Senate will be likely to reject Mr..
Dement'S nomination when it shall again
be taken up for action
WASHINGTON March 19.-Since the entry
of the motion in Wednesdays executive ses-
sion of the Senate to reconsider the contir-
nation of Dement, as Surveyor General of
Utah, many facts have come to light which,
1t is believed, must result in his rejection by
pronounced majority. When the vote was
taken in the Public lends Committee, and
it was ascertained that the unanimous senti.
ment of Democrats and Republicans alike
was adverse to Dement'S confirmation. the
proposition was advanced that the facts
should be laid before the President with the
request that Mr.. Dement'S name be with
drawn. This course was opposed by Demo
cratic Senators, who urged the propriety OF
rejection, and thus relieve the President OF
the disagreeable duty of withdrawing nom
ination he had originally made in entire
good faith. 1t was not supposed by an,
member of the committee that the Sen
ate under any circumstances woulc
fail to support the unanimous re
port of its committee, and therefore III
special effort was put forth to sustain suct
report The Democratic Senators, VIII
voted to confirm Dement,, were not advised
of all the testimony adduced before tn
committee, especially relating to criticism
made by Dement, to the effect that Secretar
Lamar was an opium-eater, and would no
last long in the Cabinet; that the Presiden
was weak man; that Commissioner Spark
was the coming man, and the only mainsta
of the Interior Department, and much NOR
of the same character. The Republical
committeeman were opposed to Dement,
confirmation because of his alleged denunc
alton of Republicans, and the Democrats b.
reason of his reflections on the Presiden
and Secretary Lamar, and hence they poole
their issues, and Democratic Senator mad
the adverse report. This matter has bee
widely commented upon to-day in Congre!
sional circles.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-23
THE MEETING LAST NIGHT.

Ex-Governor Murray may well feel
proud OF the demonstration which Re'
publican friends made in his honor ut the
Walker Opera House last night. In
point OF numbers, the attendance was all
that the retiring Governors most ardent
admirers could have wished for and no
lack of enthusiasm was displayed when
ever the occasion seemed TO warrant its
manifestation.
1t is very apparent that Eli II. Murray
is held in high estimation by the Repub-
licans OF Utah, and the meeting last
night was Il fitting party tribute to the
gentleman now that his official career here
has been brought to close. The meeting
was addressed by several prominent Re-
publicans, and the virtues OF the ex-Gov-
ernor, as private citizen, soldier and
Republican oflice-holdcr, were set forth
in such glowing words as can be uttered
only by earnest orators who seek to fifty
characterize the actions OF one in whom
they feel the greatest interest and for
whom they entertain the highest regard.
The credit for this demonstration is, of
course, due solely to the Republican
friends OF the retiring Governor, who felt
that it was their duty to thus testify their
appreciation and approval OF the gentle
mans official career in Utah. 1t was a
party demonstration which, as we said
before, our Republican Ex-Governor may
well be proud OF and his Republican
friends feel we'll satisfied with.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-23
FOR ACTUAL SETTLERS ONLY.

While American readers are seeing SO
much written about the land question in
England, in Scotland, and in Ireland
many OF them are unaware that there is
also land question in America, and that
it is growing to be very serious one.
Millions of acres have fallen into the
hands OF a few men, some, OF whom are
not even citizens of the United States,
and there is reason to fear that at no dis
tant day immigrants will no longer come
West to better their condition by becom-
ing landlords but, on the contrary, that
when they seek this section OF the
country, they will be compelled to content
themselves as tenants, gaining liveli-
hood with all the difficulty and uncertainty
that the mere mention OF such an occu-
patton at once suggests. The plutocratic
tendency OF the time is showing itself in
nothing 50 much as in the gradual alb
sorption by few men OF q vast domain,
which it is possible for them to use to the
serious injury of no small part OF the
people. For the necessities of the tenant
are, as II rule, more urgent than the
necessities OF his landlord, and thus it is
that the tenant is too often forced to ac-
cept the landlords terms or stare starva-
ton in the face. 1t will not be denied
that in all transactions between landlord
and tenant, the holding-back power is
far greater in the former than in the
latter.
1t is an unhappy fact that this squan-
dering OF the public lands has gone SC
far; but this Democratic Administration
should see TO il that the lands that re.
main are not disposed OF in like manner
Congress should pass laws forbidding the
purchase OF large tracts OF land by alb,
sentee landlords, and provision should be
made by which the Interior Department
would be enabled TO guard against the
devices OF the spectators who have sue
ceeded in coming into the possession o
large tracts OF public lands. 1t would bl
to the best interests OF the people, more
over, if the remainder of these land
were reserved only for immigrant settlers
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-23
CleyeIand's Horseshoe still Shining.

President Cleveland's good luck does
not desert him. He is rising triumphantly
above the Senate. The fierce partisan
battle which that body is waging against
the Administration has rallied the
Democracy around the President. The
contest came as blessing in disguise to
Mr.. Cleveland and the whole Democratic
party. The President and the party have
not had the best of an understanding
since his inauguration. He has been
slow in meeting the demands of his
political adherents.
The effect of the Senate's attack upon
President Cleveland has been to har-
monize the differences existing in the
Democratic ranks. 1t has brought the
President and his party closer together,
and the final result will be to place the
Democracy in proper condition for the
great campaign OF 1ssS.-Butdto Times.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-23

The debate growing out OF the contro-
versy between the Senate and the President
has made one important disclosure not gen
orally known. 1t is that the President of
the United States is furnished with an
official transcript of the proceedings which
take place in the executive or secret sessions
of the Senate. Every vote of which a
record is taken is certified to him, and his
knowledge of the star chamber proceedings
as thus as fully made known to him as if he
were a member of the body.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-23

military chiefs, and now that he has
passed away, it is fit and proper that
grateful country should see to it that his
widow is becomingly provided for.
The prompt action of the Senate inpass-
ing this bill is most gratifying evidence
of the esteem in which that body held
the late General Hancock.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-23
MEDICAL.

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himself as tho son OF Dr. y; D. s sbual
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represented himself Rs the son oi I'm m
specialist IN New York cry lNhuu Jd
FOOTE, the well known author nI,erlN
TEow, Of the well known Trow Ia Ain
New York city UOrty years ~ .yV wv oll
businCss), EX Governor FRANK hnanJg
and the Hon. AnRAM WAKEhAh, lo' snnsr
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other doctors In New York by lho Uni ther
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