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The Portland daily press., 1889-06-03

Outlines of New Science, by E. j. Dom
nell. is No. LV. in the Questions of the Day
Series, issued by G. P. Putnam's Sons. 1t is
lecture delivered before the Tariff Reform
Club last October from the free trade stand
point, and is an able contribution to that
side OF the controversy. (For sale by Lor-
ing, Short & Harmony
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

the crime. He was greatly shocked,
aud gave an account Of his disappear
ance which in ey9ry particular sub
Stimulated the trutA of the statements
made by Tom.
I'm addition he said that, after quit
ting the bedroom his nose continued to
bleed, and he walked down the covered
way toward the quay, keeping his head
we'll forward, so that the blood might
not stain his clothes. On reaching the.
quay he turned to the left, and, just as
he came opposite the stone steps al
ready described, a press gang sprang
upon him, gagged him, carried him to
a boat and rowed him, along with 9TH
ers similarly captured, on board man
of-war lying at anchor in the roads. 1t
was war times, and sailors were badly
wanted. and the press gang was resort
ed to for supplying the navy, merchant
seamen being always, of course, pre-
ferred. Jack had no chance of COM
municating with any one on shore, for
the very next day the man-ot-war sail
ed for foreign station, where it re-
manned cruising nearly all the time un-
til its return to England"
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16
A Controversy.

The preachers are not yet done with
Robert Elsmere.n Almost the entire
clergy is engaged in fighting one book.
WhyP Because the writer of 'sRobert
Elsmere', is honest without fanaticism.
The preachers will permit honesty with
fanaticism, but, to them, honesty with
out fanaticism is almost crime. What
is their aim? Are they opposed to a
free exercise of reason? 1t seems TO
be so. Do they not know that reason
is one of the finest of God-given facili-
ties? 1t seems not. The Rev. Dr.
Thomas, of Chicago, has taken sensi-
BILE view of this book. He says that
Robert Elsmere" will help true relig-
ion. The doctor believes in the stinu-
lation of thought. He believes that
the nearer man approaches God the
clearer will be mans thoughts. But
all religious argument is nonsense, not
because of a lack of material, but be-
cause of fanatical unfairness.
Down in Hart county, Kentucky, tho
other day, two men attempted to settle
a religious controversy by bet. Bill
Hallum bet Bob Frazier that baptism
by immersion was not only right but
that it was essential to salvation. Five
hundred dollars and two barrels Of
Poison Trot whisky were staked. The
question was to be submitted to twelve
intelligent men. Much difficulty was
experienced in the selection of the
jury. Occasionally Hallum would, in
passing juror, say Good for the
souse,' and then Frazier, in taking
juryman would exclaim, good for the
sprinkle
The jury was in session sixteen days,
during which time one Darrell OF the
whisky was consumed. Finally the
jury, equally divided, became involved
in a fight, mauled one another unmerci-
fully and might have carried the affair
into fatal encounter had not the fore
man, tearing himself away from a
bloody antagonist, succeeded in restor-
ing peace by making the following
speech:
Brethren. the time for us to quit has
come. We have given enough of our
services to this here cause. I've got
two ribs broke and am discouraged.
Brother Patterson over there has had
his head stove in and don't look at all
well. While we are thus generously
giving up our valuable time the men
we are worlin' for are standin' round
waiting for the general result. Now
this is what propose: "We'll declare
our inability to settle this thi ng and
then wen give them fellers their money
and divide the rest of the whisky among
ouselves."
This declaration Of principles was re-
ceived with great applause. -Arkansaw
Traveller.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16
She Misunderstood Him.

"You seem quite hoarse, remarked n
young man in north sido car yesterday
to tho young lady with whom no wns
conversing.
You impudont chestnut pcddierr'
exclaimed In loud and angry voice n
maiden with hair Of fiery auburn hue
on the opposite side Of the car: "no
man can work of that old gag in nv
presence without hearing from met,
And she made n lungc at him.
"tor heavens sake, young woman ~
he protested, actively lodging the urn.
brella' what are you doing that forp I
wasn't working of any old gag. wasn't
even speaking 10 you"
You were speaking about mo. You
slim-leggcd dudol You looked ne nv
hair and then I heard you say some.
thing about white horse
80 help metz he exclaimed. dodg;,,
inc umbrella again, II didn't say any.
ming OF the kind. merely remarked
!" this young lady that sho seemed
quite hoarse.m
but the passengers unanimously coin
cided with the Authenticated maiden
ana encouraged her to prod him. and
no got of hastily at Goethe street with.
out trying 10 pronounce tho name and
WIN the injured look OF u martyr
Boston Herald.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16
Iiars Nnt Wnntnd

In indorsing the finding Of court
martial at West Point for lying by a
cadet, President Cleveland says. "Ab.
soluts truthiulneA Is necessary 0lS-
ment Of manly character and an intal.
lible test Of genuine soldicrly disposi-
ton. While, therefore. thosc attend.
ing our military academy should dis
t!nctly understand that wIIlful lying
and preyarication will not be- tolorv.sd
under the discipline adopted for their
regulation, still, in view 81 tho iacta
surrounding this particular case. and
in consideration Of the certificates
OF the cadets good character which
have been presented 10 me,
and the punishment no has al
ready suffered. have determined 20 r.
init the sentence Of the court martial
IN dismissing Cadet Traber Norman
from the service Of the United States. -
There Is Justice and mercy ia this.
Liars are not wanted In tho army: but
this young man. who Is going In with
record, may be George Washing
ton from now on. II Is fortunate for
all government employees that only liars
in the army and navy can b. court
martialcd. New Orleans Picayunc.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16
Well, Why Is It.

Why is cats tail like the earth.
is fur to the end.
What kin is the doormat TO the door?
A step farther.
What is waist of time? The middle
of an hour glass.
Why is doctor never seasickP He
is used TO see sickness.
Why does an old maid wear mittens?
To keep the chaps off.
Why is a door in the potential moodP
It's would, or should be.
What is the board Of education? The
schoolmaster's shingle.
What sticketh closer than brother?
A postage stamp, by gum.
Why is tin can tied to dogs tail
like deathP It's bound to occur.
Why is the North Pole like an Illicit
whisky manufactoryP 1t is secret
still.
What is it that will give a cold. cure
a cold and pay the doctors binp A
draught
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

rules of inspection. The hsad OF the
department was actively engaged IN the
hacking business in this city thirty
wears ago, and his reputation as an ex-
mort il not confined TO this locality. he
is equally well-known in Boston and
New York. The "refined lard" is sold
direct to the jobber and retailer, and Is
not known on change. With the claims
for its wholesomeness made oy inc
manufacturers the readers are familiar
as it is only recently that the whole
question was gone over by committees
OF both houses Of congress.
1t has bees charged that steam-ren-
dered lard IL weighted with water, The
chief provision Inspector OF the board OF
trade says tAat tescup Of water In
tierce Of lard will turn IL sour In
short time. That there Is trace OF
water in all commercial lard ID an ad-
mitted fact, bat 1t 10 a more trace,
There IL oven less In the .'renaed"
article, en- account sf amalgamatlon OF
the lard and stearine with the cotton
seed oil, which is effected al tsmpera-
ture sutiicisatly V liquify the first two,
and therefore 70 v&Porize the water.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16
A Distinguished Oficer From
Michigan.

On the strength OF holding a commits
sion as second lieutenant in the hichi-
gan militia, young man from that state
has been cutting big figure in the mil
itary circles Of Munich. He sported a
gorgeous uniform. and impressed the
German officers At the barracks and
elsewhere as remarkable man Tor hts
years. He spoke OF his achievements
ON the field OF Kalamazoo, Of thrRing
the tide OF war at COldwater and saving
the day at Battle Creek. He explained,
too, how he once crossed over % Wind
sor from Detroit with small detaeh-
ment, and held Canada In state OF ter
ror and alarm until the saloon closed.
He spoke Of tho long marches hs had
made along theSt Clair Flats, and gave
a vivid description Of the siege OF Mount
Clemens. No such sensation has been
created In German military circles since
the visit Of General Phil, Sheridan. who
didn't seem TO have participated In half
so many actions as thG young Michigan
lieutenant. But Il was observed finally
that he didn't pay his bills and was con.
stantly borrowing money, German Of
ticers do not like man who borrows
money, proferriug 10 have a monopoly
Of that industry themselves. Finally
the preteutlous Michigan officer was
found 10 be a swindlcr and had to ay 10
escape arrest. Texas Slltlngs.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

a parsonAI friend Of the Rev. n,
George w. Field. Of Bangor. NJ n.
powerful preacher. says he & ysrs
ab@ent minaea man. When 81 ~
stFseA, IN the ears, or sysR ~ his dluns,
bis mind " efssa 80 fully eOacsnl,slsi
upon ths snbisct Of his next sermon lLss
he appears 10 taks no notice 81 -
rounding circumstance. AZ one tim
travelling bstusn Bangor and Boston !,
shs conductor OF tLs traia Iaasins
through the car making collections Il
ticksts cams TO DIR, Field. tho reverend
gentleman CHANGING np quickly irom a
Soverie. looked into his face moment
then extended his hand aud said, s'Coei
afternoon air; but l think YOU hayss
little advantage Of me. What nAmef'--
deviation journal.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16
Transvaal Ennliah

A colonial paper reports a curious
specimen Of English as she Is wroto~
y tne Iransyaal A "prospector, !"
VINO W.. lives in the wilder parts Of tho
ulggings' recently sent the following
e ct to firm in Barbcrton; "I,esr
oirS' please send mo bag OF four a
shovel ono pick half pun niggerhead
gorpacco and whoelbartow nv ,giro
ma baby last week and 4 scroy,
null'ner prospects Il good. Yours
,. ote'" "Niggorhoad torbaceon h
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16
All skipped.

Senior partner TO Office boy)-'What
makes the cashier SO late this morn
ingP"
"He's taken all the cas- h and gone to
Montreal, SIR"
where's the clerk?"
Hes skipped to Spain with all tho
silverware, sir"
well, where's my partnerp"
"Gone to Europe with all the gold
watches, sir"
Good Heavens! Well, see herel MS
long as all the rest have gone, I'll tslko
the diamonds and visit South AneHca;
and, by tho way. you can take thqf bas-
ket there, oil il with nickel (atches
and cross over to Jersey. - kwelers'
Weekly.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16
psan,a n.Ilsv. ~ ,s,,..,..

The story the other day about thu n.
sus little boy Who tried 10 walk on ~
water in the bath tub recalls another n
an equally pions Little girl. She VA !
years old, aud lived il tho eoantry. 81
had started one day rather late ~
school with another little girl aboat hsr
own age. On their way they esash, !.
glimpse Of . clock dial lhE0agh an 0pes
door; IL lacked i've minutes ol9
''Oh, deaFP exclaimed the pions llills
girl. sits I've minutes 10 o. and We vii
10 late TO school"
I'm afraid We will
Jennie. said tho pi0ns lil.ls sisi.
impressivsiy. ''lll tell sou uhaf W
must do; we'll knssl right doaa hers
and pray that NO don't 10 late
''H'm" said the other. ~ gueas wel
better skin right along aud pray ~ We
60
They "skun" aud got there.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16
y "sknn" and gel lhsm.


Daring Tho war Of tho fuisp'lion la.,
COO u tho Maine soldiers made allos.
mruts II their psy b. tise state trrsSaGy.
b. 10 drawn during liiciE alsnuce "
their families OF by themselves 90 lhsE,
TetnFu. George Kitchen ~ tho Fsns
Maine cavalry. WHO enlisted Ia iS5i, ~
Gently wrote from California. asking ths
state treasurer from Augusta 10 sal
him fi0 Iiat hs lrlt thSpr ~ 1854 Tie
accounts usrG oyrfhaulstl kitcAfas
balance was found. and the si0. viii
accrued interest, go in Ill, vas sect
b. him. Kitchen was q character tsd
this STORY Is snld Of him. Durag .
sktFmish no said 10 . comrads: DO
you 500 that loug. lAuk rcb with a slrNw
hat ou7 Well, watch him iampF 80
saying he fired. and ar thr smoke rose
he himself lsapcd into the AIR, eHelain.
ing: by thunder, tho wrong nan
jumped thai time Kitchen SAa car.
ried from the field curSing the lean ''Fe5
that stood elgowias.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

The eighth annual report Of ~.
board Of health Of New Yorh ~ \ ssase
containing few valuable sanilsa OagA
pers, is not such a volume as tha ny r.
state should put forth AS its annn.I lp lfe
tribution 10 health science. W. con
no dereliction of duty 10 ths ma. nRule
Of ths board, nor lack Of skill ~ ssns.n
science, but consider it rather ~ 1ap
Of the Legislative authorities. wha s , saals
sueh meager provision for seisnsss ss
work. Even the young skaLa ~ ~
brnska, with its well equipped IN, hs-
biological laboratory, Is doiny ,nnsa no'
foster scientific research thar tIa 49,. .
stass VI New York. Let us non ~.
our legislators will spare q liltls :, m
ums that Is annually given % Hurss,; ~
politics" sna devote IL 10 the eonsiSs.-
tiom Of nsastsrs concerning Ia nahI:.
health, SsppOrting sonsidsrAts ass;as
vita hberd appropriations 10 he ss1
shat ear stats may assume IL n,a,,a.
place In L,s front rank Of progrss. M
ali sAal eoneeEns the welfare 81 a. N; sa
ssas -Baaalo Medical Journal Dee.n
Der, ie@s.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16
celia water vgins-N. ". Locke ths
esappy Wan.

sisassr nitssl Farnst, Nsr
Mr.. Locke was interviewed By We
Farmer reporter. and stated: boughs
ticket No. 45. 758 through Mr.. Tea
Sloan. who 10 Keeping books ior Good.
bar. Love 4 Co, Memphis. Tenn. J
weighed the matter carefully, ihongh
Of Il ia all IL different bearings and r.
la,h'ns. before ever invested . single
dollar In tho Louisiana State Lottery:
Finally. after making M my mind l
have invested, from timo 10 time, en- As.
grogatc II not moro than ten or tue'ys
dollars. struck tho lucky number q
the October drawing, and have We
money for the prize. ono.tueniteih o.
$500. 900 being $4,000
Mr.. Locke was born in Tate county;
Miss, about "a years ago. is gentle ana
kind IN disposition. ever ready. 10 iena
q helping hand 10 any lanlablo enNl'
prise or charitable undertaking.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

SAYS the st. Stephens Review, of
London, England: '.An American cor
respondent tells me that the richest
woman in the states, so far as jewels
are concerned, is Mrs. Leland Stan
ford, whose precious stones are valued
at 100000. She possesses sufficient
diamonds, rubies and other valuable
stones to fill quart measure. One OF
her necklaces cost $74, 000."
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

A PAPER called the Accident News,
published in New York, is filed with
columns Of such disheartening matter
about hundreds of people hurt in horri-
BILE ways all over the world that readers
naturally desire to kill themselves to be
saved from terrible mangling and
manning that no one can escape with
out he has an accident policy in his
DocIxat
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

Ina preface of the forthcoming publi-
cation of "The Quick or the Dead?" in
book form Amelie Rivos-Chanler as
sures her critics that it is because they
are not pure-minded that they find her
book evil. She may DO right What
ever men and women may be when
they begin the book, - is hard 20 be-
lievo that they win be thoroughly limo
cent when they finish il. Thc novel is
Il leaf from the trao Of knowledge.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

MISSIONARY WALKER, describing his
bill of fare in Central Africa, says he
occasionally has white ants as delic-
acy, and likes them very much, though
it takes some time to get over the feel
ing OF repugnance which ants at first
excite as an article OF diet.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16
GEORGE FRANCIS TRAM holds that

GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN holds that
hesh-eating is shortening human life.
He has only contempt for people who
dine upon the carcasses of animals and
birds. He confines his diet to oatmeal
and baked beans, and this, together
with abundant fresh air, promises to
carry him through 200 years of pleas
ant existence.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

THE Princess Maud OF Wales is
clever at making handsome screens
out of peacocks' feathers. She collects
the feathers to be found on the grounds
at Sandringham, and, after making the
screens, sells them at fancy bazaars in
aid of poor children.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

DU MAURIER, the London cricaturist,
has little grandson who is the most
beautiful youngster in Great Britain.
at least so say artists who have had
the privilege of looking at his ideal
face crowned with locks of golden hair.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

Mrs. o. C. CONVERSE, who is now
living in Waterbury, Conn, at the age
of seventy-eight, says she taught Presi-
dent Garfield for awhile in her school
at South Bend, and also had General
Harrison for a pupil.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

! Miss CATHERINE I. SIMoNDs has just
retired from the position of teacher in
the Franklin Grammar School, Boston,
which she has held for fifty years. Her
pupils cover four generations.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

A CINCINNATI man suggests that Mr..
Harrison form his cabinet of the sons
of Presidents. Robert L. Lincoln,
Fred Grant, Burchard Hayes, Harry
Garfield. Allan Arthur and others are
considered available.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

MILE; D'HAUssoNvMLE, who is
granddaughter of Nine. de Stael, has
founded at Paris home for the Sisters
of Mercy, whom the government will
presently expel from the hospital of
that CITY.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

JOHN L. SULLIvAN's physician asserts
that the connection between the slug
gers brain and legs is not as free as it
should be. This may account for the
fact that Sullivan shows symptoms of
that dread disease known as ''the big
head -
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

IT is said that Mr.. Chamberlain, ON
account of his marriage, will sever his
local connection with Birmingham and
go to live in London.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

PJETUR PJETURssoN, Bishop of Ice
land. has just celebrated his eightieth
birthday. He is still vigorous, in spite
of the long period during which he has
borne his name.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

/! RIDER HAGGARD wears queer vel
vet coat, cut short behind, which gives
his tall, lank figure peculiar appear
ance.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

IT is rumored in Parts that NJ.
lGounod, the composer, is losing his
mind.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

THE Duke of Veragna, lineal de-
scendant of Columbus, makes fortune
Jas breeder of bulls for the Madrid
arena.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16
BARON HUDDLEsroN, the famo

BARON HUDDLEsToN. the famous
English judge, recently observed
that such was the intricay of
the lunacy laws that they had tend
ency to reduce persons who gave an
abstruse study to them into persons for
whose benefits they were intended.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

THE baby German Prince is in feeble
health, and is rumored to have inheri-
tied its fathers malformation of the
left arm.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

TIE Emperor of Japan devotes a
deal of his time to pipe-smoking, and
lis fond Of fishing and duck-shooting.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

A sounding Of Ass iathoms was %
tanned of the northeast coah4 OF japan
by tho United States steamship Iusca'
FORA; 4.475 fathoms south of the Iadfons
islands by the Challenger; and s'vol
fathoms north Of Porto Rico BY ne
United States ship Blake. The bIilnn
ship Egeria now reports two soundlnss
Of 4, 40 fathoma aud 1905 fAthoms ~, ~.
spectively, 10 the south Of the Frisnaly
islands depths being more snsa
1000 fathoma greater than any pLs
viously known in tho southern hsmH
phsro.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

This annexation 20 the United States q
the various csuntries lying 10 the uortn AZ ~
south, and tbs ultimate union o. ~ ~
countries Of North aud Central Amets Asss
iMeludinx the Wsst Indies, IN one mslss,s
naelsn has been the cherished dream y M
tsllissnt and philAnthrepio people ~
the countries which would be anecsss,k
such . combination. The Influences 80 80
are at work 60 brlaE about such gseaaayI 4.
result are not only most powerful suu y, -
csssaHt, but gain IN volume and iotes
the years roll away. The natural eopnr
tlons Of the continent, the charaoter1'sk.s'
OF the various peoples, and the best l.,srt
ests OF all combins TO make siien az o..
probable IN the no vsry distans 49,
The subject has Of late been brougnt MA MA
closely 60 the attention OF the pubnc lp shs
than ever before, and the agitation e 49,
question as Fslatea TO Canada, muse g' ~
with 10 an earnest consideration ~ .,or.
same question as affecting the othss
tions Of the continent. ..s,an
When the destiny Of the North Am ss 80
continsnt shall have thus been uoiks sill
and the union accomplished, navop "a
have been established the like OF whl en ss
world never saw nor the hissoi
imagined. ,y..,s,n
In che January number Of The Messs,a
World, illustrated, published ~ on.sissh
will appear an article upon this ss gpr,k
with maps and illustrations. setting Il,r the
at great length and very thoronenags ,iits
reaHona Tor annexation and the VA 40,
which would accrue Go all parties, h VA be
scribing the various states when wygassrip.
added 20 tho American galaxy, th ,'.e NM.
tions being accompanied by prp.ti,shefs
trations. Send ton cents TO the puN'
Tor aample copy,
nj
A nettio thread egtS nilae iehb
weighed " Bgund4
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-02-11

F' w.. = vNIsNNe 4st 4; Pa, T., ,,,..,
the So o.. 70 sIeaiets IN :. YVES
virginia aet as lhough Wnat tney are 40,
lpg " the elate eapilal were unknown po
inc Woriu WtLnouE, ~. ....,.
surely, y tney leallSs InaI Ine county
nnoWs anu must condemn tneir reYo eve
nohaiy aeucs, tney would NOT resort 70
su M, uespeEats measures, ,,nu
Iney ses W k1 neYe resolved lnat we
people o. west virginia nave no right 70
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-02-11
Asmnll Hole to Crawl out OF,

New YORK Pres,
West Virginia Democrats have given
away their case, or rather their lack OF
case. Their joint caucus in the Legisla.
ture has decided to reier, without debate,
to the joint committee appointed to in.
yestigate the Goyernorship contest, all
the disputed county returns. Judge
Ferguson, one OF the foremost lawyers
OF the State, as well as q lifelong Demo.
crat, Is disguised, and says his party's
action Is plainly contrary to the Consti.
tuition.
Reference to a committee that is duly
packed In advance to decide in favor Of
its majority party is a notorious farce.
The real purpose Is TO shut Off al! debate
now, and then 1t will be easier to accept
the report Of the committee without
debate.
Why wait for tho committee to have
the returns and contests referred to III
Why not let 1t make It's cut aud dried
report at once without seeing them,
since 1t Is evident that facts are not
wantedP You will make West Virginia
q sure Republican State in any event.
The people, in the long run, are square.