davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1889-02-28
THE full text of the act of congress

The full text of the act of congress
providing for the admission of Wash
ington into the Union is published in
the REVIEW to-day, with the exception
OF the sections pertaining exclusively
to the Dakotas. 1t will enlist the at
tention of all good citizens, as it is the
ground work Of the future fundamen-
tai law of the state. Its provisions for
the creation Of permanent school
fund, upon liberal and satisfactory
basis, are of particular importance to
all the people, while the other portions
OF the act are especially interesting
and useful to lawyers and students of
statecraft. The REVIEW commends
the document as worthy of ~ careful
perusal.
, 1889-02-28
OPPOSED TO POPULAR GOVERN
MENT!

Considering that not many years
ago we had in this country an inter-
necine war involving certain disputed
questions in government, and con.
sidering that the results of this war
we're subsequently crystalized into
solemn constitutional provisions, and
considering that the Southern states
and Southern people are supposed to
be part of the federal union, 1t is q
little remarkable that the Nashville
Review should gravely remark as fol-
lows.
We know Southern sentiment, and we
know that the white people will not sub.
NIT to be governed by popular majorities
when those majorities represent negro
votes, as is the case in hundreds of coun-
ties in Mississippi, Louisiana and Ar.
kansas.
1t may be distasteful to submit to
popular majorities composed of former
slaves, but unless the Southern people
propose to ignore the constitution OF
which they have ever professed to be
the special custodans it is difficult to
percoive how they are going to much
longer avoid submitting to the results
of popular election. For large Sec
ton of the country to go through the
formality of holding elections which
mean nothing is disgraceful proceed
ing which cannot be much longer toll
Grated.
, 1889-02-28

THE war department has made a
calculation of the cost OF wars with
the Indians and other services Incl
dental to the care OF these wards OF
nation. 1t figures up, from 1876 to
1856, fully two-thirds OF the entire ex-
pense OF the army, not including the
wars with other nations and the war
OF the rebellion. The cost OF the In
dian department proper during that
period was 1882 800, ,OO6.34, and the
amount expended by the war depart
ment for Indian wars and incidental
thereto was S696, ,539, PIT .6s, making a
total OF 1929 239,27s402. Considering
The utter worthlessness OF the Indian,
this is a tolerably snug little bundle OF
money raised by taxing the producing
classes for his support and to prevent
him from slaughtering the producers
who pay the taxes.
, 1889-02-28

fixed his signature to the bill that
practically makes state of wishing
ton territory and Immediately after
the bill was signed Delegate voorhees,
stepped to the telegraph office and no.
tilted the REVIEW in the following
words:
WAsuINaroN, ID. c., Feb. 90, 1899.
SPOKANE FALLS REVIEW: The admis-
sion bill has just received the presidents
signature. Great indeed is the 22nd day
of February. G. s. VOORHEES,.
Delegate Voorhees, has labored long
and assiduously for the accomplish
ment of this great result and that he
has heretofore failed OF success may
be charged to the stupidity and un-
fairness of his party's leaders in con.
gress rather than to any failure on his
part. He has insisted throughout the
present session that the admission bill
would get through and become law
before the day of adjournment, but
like the utterances of Cassandra his
prophecy was hard to believe.
, 1889-02-28

Ir the law to have secretary of aRri-
culture is "a sop thrown to the farmer. then
verify should that secretary be q horny.
handed son OF toll, who, with his trousers
tucked in his boot tops, will give to the
cabinet meetings an air of industry never
yet exhibited. The secretary OF agrioul-
ture must not be any theoretical man like
him 81 head, stood ready to advise the
farmer how to raise them. Cincinnati
Times.Star.
The insinuation contained in this
allusion to "sop" is not by any means
an original suggestion. The farmers
have long since becom painfully aware
of the sycophantic demagoguery that
characterizes the average statesma n
in his efforts to elevate The depart
ment OF agriculture. II is equally
apparent to all real farmers that the
cost OF maintaining that department
is largely in excess of the benefits de-
rived therefrom. and that it is main
tanned chiefly for the purpose of pla-.
eating the farmer element and as a
decoy to entrap them at election time.
That the department can be made
useful there is no room for doubt, but
at the same time there is no diguis-
lug the fact that it is entirely too ex-
pensive and has never been conducted
with an eye single to the advancement
of agricultural interests, as it un-
doubtealy should be.
, 1889-02-28

THE recent decision of the secretary
of the interior with reference to Sioux
half-breed scrip which appears to have
caused such a lot-jumping excitement
at the town OF Wallace, is by no
means "a new assertion of the doctrine
therein contained. This scrip was
issued in accordance with an
act OF congress passed several
years ago and one of the conditions
of location is that a settlement must
be made or Improvements located
upon the land by the Indian or half
breed to whom the scrip is issued.
The interior department decided long
since that a location could not be
made with this scrip unless the scripee
or Indian was actually connected with
the improvements IN person. About
four years ago this doctrine received
some modification and now the secre-
tary appears TO have returned TO the
former holding. This incident will IL
lustrate the necessity for some refor-
nation which will secure greater sta
bility in land department rulings and
incidentally greater security to proper
ty. rights.
, 1889-02-28
Yesterday the REyrEw expressed tn

Yesterday the REVIEW expressed the
hope that the president would afix
his signature to the admission bill on
the 22d OF February, in order that the
birthday of the state OF Washington
and that OF the father OF his country
might be the same. This idea ap-
pears to have prevailed as was to be
expected, the only fear being that the
presidents great partiality for the ex-
ercise of the veto power might be
greater than his sentimentality and
patriotism. Promptly at the hour Of
IL o'clock, that being the hour Of
Washington's birth, the president
, 1889-02-28

Those whom q cruel fate has de-
creed must occasionally submit to the
ordeal imposed by occupying the wit
ness stand in court will fully sanction
the crusade that has been inaugnrated
by the press against the practice OF
browbeating witnesses by attorneys
As a rule q lawyer possessing any
other talent will not resort TO this
practice, except IN very rare IN
stances, when it is apparent that
witness is prejudiced and attempting
to commit perjury by refusal to COM
ply with his oath to tell the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth
OF course the dignity OF the cour'
must be maintained, hence it is sell
dom witness dsres even appeal 70 the
court for protection against the
abusive, insulting and often SANDER
GUS language of so-cslled attorneys
who plead as an excuse for such con-
duct that their duty to their client.
justifies them in resorting TO any
course to win their cases if possible
by fair means or by foul. This il
not true, and 80 long as witness de-
ports himself correctly on the stand
he il entitled TO protection by the
court, and if this is denied him he
ought to have the right to protect HIM
self.
, 1889-02-28

THE last days of the Fiftieth con-
gress are being frittered away with
deadlocks and profitless wrangling
and this will perhaps make it neces-
sary for the president-elect to convene
the next congress in extra session. II
the pay OF congressman could be made
to depend upon actual services rem
dered most OF them would have to bor-
row money TO get homo on.
, 1889-02-28

CoMpLIMENTING the South upon the
rapid development OF the pig iron in
dustry, the Irish World says: "The
breaking OF the "Solid South" will be
effected not by political conventions
nor party strife, but will be the natural
result of improved industrial condi-
tions guaranteed by an administration
pledged to the encouragement OF
diversified industry, and the proofs
which those conditions will afford OF
the advantages of the American
policy"
, 1889-02-28
NEW STATE OFFICERS.

One senator will perhaps be chosen
from Western Washington and one
from Eastern Washington. Ex-Gov-
ernor Squier of Seattle is talked OF as
the most likely to be chosen as the
senator from the west side, although
there are other able and ambitious
men in that longitude who may con-
test the honors with that gentleman.
As to the east side senator nothing can
be said with any degree OF certainty.
As time goes on no DOUBT
many will consider themselves
called, but only one will be
chosen. Delegate Allen will be Sc
lected either for the senatorship or for
the representative in congress in all
probability. He is resident OF Walla
Walla. In one way or another Spo-
Kane Falls must be represented either
in the senate or lowerhouse and as to
which it will be will perhaps depend
upon which position is assigned to MIR.
Allen. Hon. Edward Whitson, the
mayor of Yakima is spoken Of in con.
nection with the governorship. He
is a banker and lawyer
and has been prominently identified
with the enterprise and industrial
development of Central Washington.
He was member of the legislature
several years ago and Is man OF good
ability. The secretary, treasurer and
other state officers will doubtless be
chosen from parts of the territory not
otherwise represented. The political
hive will soon begin to swarm.
, 1889-02-28
WHAT CONSTITUTES UsURys


Nearly every issue OF the leading
papers of Kansas contains an argu-
ment, directly or indirectly, in support
of the value VI loans, secured by Kan
sas farm mortgages. There is proba--
bly, no state in the Union that has been
more largely benefited than Kansas
by Eastern loans, based upon such Sc
ourities, which many investors deemed
exceedingly hazardous. Notwithstand-
ing all this, there is q bill pending be-
fore the legislature, with strong
probability Of its passage, making
usury penal offense. This is always
popular chord to strike, on account
Of the presumption Of demagogical
politicians that majority OF the peO.
pie of moderate means can be induced
to believe that it is to their best inter-
ests to antagonize capital by all the
means at their command.
1t is an undeniable fact that usury
is crime, but IL is equally undeniable
that all money lenders are not usurers.
The capitalist who assumes great risk
in renting the use OF his money to
people who need it should have the
privilege OF protecting it, at least to
the extent Of charging rate of inter
est sufficient to cover probable losses.
The lending Of money is closely akin
to insuring property against loss by
the act OF providence. 1t is always
attended with more or less uncertainty,
but, like insurance and all other fea-
lures of industry and commerce, it
must necessarily regulate itself by the
law Of supply and demand. If one in
surance company should attempt TO
rob its patrons by extortionate rates
some other company would secure the
business. II a combination of all ex.
listing insurance companies should at
tempt the same thing independent
companies would spring into existence
to reap the benefits of legitimate COM
merce in that line.
Thus, without any pretense OF phil
anthropy, independent capital may be
relied upon TO prevent extortion. sole
ly for the reason that it is seeking le-
gitimate investments that promise
greater returns than government four
per cents or other securities equally
The same rule governs money lend
ers, ind any individual who suffers
himself to be imposed upon bya usur-
sr argues himself incompetent to con-
troll his own affairs. On the other
hand, If the security which he offers is
uncertain and a capitalist can be in
duced to take the risk at rate OF in
terest in excess of the prevailing rate,
established on basis OF absolute safe
ty, and if the individual seeking such
accommodations is willing to pay the
rate demanded, under the conviction
that by the use of the money lie will
be enabled to realize profit in excess
OF the interest demanded, there would
be no justice in sending the lendor to
the penitentiary and permitting the
borrower to 60 scot free.
Capital may be merciless, overbear-
ing and tyrannical, and doubtless
would be if it could be combined, yet
SO long as it is not combined and there
is no probability that it ever will be, it
is entitled to the same protection that
is accorded to industry. Otherwise the
of all the people to acquire
capital would be crushed and we would
become a world of communists.
, 1889-02-28

TELEGRAMs from every part OF the
territory tell us OF general rejoicing
over the passage OF the admission bill
and the people Of Washington seem
to be fully conscious of the vast bene-
fits to be derived from statehood and
all that the term implies. Without at
this time wishing to attempt to sketch
mere fabric Of the future state we
cannot refrain from reference to the
illimitable possibilities of the imme-
late future. Washington stands upon
the threshold of a new era OF grand
development in commerce, industries
and agriculture and thousands and
hundreds of thousands will flock to
the new state who never before paid
any attention to its attractions. Cap
ital which is timid in territory will
find its way into the safer channels OF
state of the Union. Avenues for the
investment of money heretofore
blocked and impeded by obstacles and
laws of territorial character will be
opened by the clearer and safer regu-
lations of a state guaranty and mil
lions of money will be placed in COM
panies and corporations that will has
ten the development of the varied re-
sources of our prolific country. The
attention of the continent as well as
other portions of the civilized world
is directed to these new states of the
Union, and we may naturally expect
great and immediate benefits as a
result.
, 1889-02-28

to throw the responsibility upon the
local authorities. who are supposed to
be Immediately under the eye OF the
people whom they are presumed TO
serve, rather than continue the meth
cd of seeking to regulate the whole
business by statutory provision, which
is equivalent 10 bid for bribery.
, 1889-02-28

WILL the REVIEW please inform me if
the bill allowing u person to take q second
homestead, having lost the first by deser-
tion, has become law? H. p. EsTMAN,
Fort Spokane.
No information to that effect has
been received here, aud it is believed
that the bill has not become q law.
, 1889-02-28

THE discovery OF Q good coal field
near this city would be not only bo-
nanza to the finder but also cause
for public rejoicing as it would sup
ply the only lacking ingredient in the
establishment Of mineral works i'm
mediateiy and upon large scale at
this point.
, 1889-02-28
Notes From Cheney.

Mr.. George H. Wallis, now in the en-
ploy of d. II. Percibal e. Co., bankers, has
bought out the interest Of John Wright OF
the firm OF Hull & Wright. Mr.. Wallis
9 frst'class young man with lots of
friends and acknowledged business ability
and is sure to win.
MIR. Barker, who resides between this
place and Medical Lake, had valuable
COW killed and nearly eaten up by dogs
one night last week.
Some time last season Mr.. Murphy of
Granite Lake bought three lois in Spokane
for $1,000, and on Saturday last sold two
Of them for $4,000, retaining one for his
own use on which he contemplates build
ing.
, 1889-02-28

COOP BYE North Idahol We would
like to have you on board this new
ship OF state as it steoms away from
territoryhood, but the powers that be
have otherwise decreed, so goodbye |!
But while parting in this political
sense we shall ever be united in every
other
, 1889-02-28

IT is not probsble but is barely pos
sible that some Of the other territories
may be admitted before the close OF
the session. When congress gets once
we'll started there is no telling when or
where it will stop.
, 1889-02-28

There are 24O acres in the White
river valley devoted to the cultivation
OF hops. Those engaged in that busi-
ness have realized handsome profits
from their products.
, 1889-02-28
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY %. 1889.

WITH the addition OF four new
stars, the American flag will wave
more proudly than ever. Long may
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-14
100 Doses One Dollar

previous halfyesrly dividend the pFoicrfcd stoch
was 10 per cent and when the reduction was MACS
the dividend on tho common stock was passed. IN.
directors who were present yesterday were boswell
Miller president; Frank s. Bond, vfeepresuont'
and Joseph MIIbank. william Rockefeller Hush y.
Dickey, James stillman. Jemes T. woodward ana
Potter oeddcs J. W. Cary, Of Milwaukee,. the general
counsel Of the company, was also present. Inc
following resolutions the Official report 81 mo
mestIng: es{.
whereas, by act Of the Legislature Of the. state
Of Wisconsin, the date for closing the nscs ysar
Of this company has been changed from DecednOer
81 TO June 30, therefore, In
Resolved That hereafter the annual accounts snax
be closed and the annual reports Of the poara ~
directors Of this company shall be made for the year
ending Juno 80, embracing the same period as y
now covered By the reports required by law 70 %
made to the Interstate Commerce. Commission aaa the
various State commissions, n.s
Kesolved That dividend Of &C per. share 90
declared the preferred stock OF this company rom
the net earnings Of the fiscal year ending June 90
1850.
There was no change IN the board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-14
WHO ARE e0UPIDS SUCcESSoRS'
KNoEDIER co. AND BoUssoD. vALADoN & cc

KNoEDLER co. AND BoUSSoD. NAbhpoN q w.
AT LAW ON THE SUBJECT.
On a brownstone balldlng a. Thirty. frtst and
Flfth.ave, conspicuous git sign reads Goupn Co.,
Of Paris. Boussod ValRdon Co.. successors. Paris.
Asnlefes, London, La Hayc. Berlin" On brownstonc
building at Twenty socondst and FIfth.ave. another
gilt sign, much more conspicuous. reads; Goupn
Co.; Knoedlsr a Cos The two signs have eaused
trouble, which the courts win proceed to settle.
Knoedler Co., through their counsel, Frederic II.
Coudert have asked, in legal way MeSsrs Boussod.
Vaisdon 4 Co. to show cause why they call themselves
the SUCCESSORS Of the famous Paris house Of Goupl
Co. They viii have until March 90 TO answer.
Knoedlor a Co., says Mr. COudort. have been the
American representatives Of Gupl Co. for at
least thirty years. M. Knoeder, the father, came
hero from Paris, and established himself as GoUpl's
agent About 1860 he bought Goupil q Co.'S American
interests and tho goodwill Of their business. the
consideration being 400 900 francs payable by install
monts and at the same time entered into contract
70 sell on commission the pictures that Goupll Go.
might send hero. Nothing was known OF these new
. sncceSsors,S Boussod. Valadon Co., until last
year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-14
TEE DIFFERENCE IN ADMINISTRATIONS.
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE oLEYE.
LAND ERA GONE FOREVER.

LAND ERA GONE FOREVER.
Washington, March "a (spcciar.-The Admlnstra-
ton is only week old, but 1t has already settled
down to business IN fashion which promises well
for the future Tho Government machinery has fallen
into able and not unpractised hands. and It runs
smoothly one observes OF the ierring and friction
which disturbed IT. movements four years ago. There
was deal Of political kitehying then sees none
81 IT pow. . Then, tho very atmosphere was fun Of
proclamations and apolciess now everything is calm
and serene despite disgusting rmors from Samoa
whose foundation, however slender, seems imposing
and substantial az natural outgrowth Of hating
and vacieting, IL not pusillanimous, foreign policy
The era OF kindergarten administration which began
when the American people wero invited through tho
medium OF cartoons IN Democratic newspapers to gaze
on the coatless President OF the United States, no
sat 81 his desk up to his barred elbows In business at
O'Clock IN tho morning; when, In obedience 10 do
mands OF Jeffersonan simplicity, Cabinet officers sold
spawned horses and rickey wagons by auction, and
with ostentattous humility, went aioot TO tho White
House; and when. the American flag was dipped In
mourning over the coffin Of defaulteF and traitor
that era seems to have ended The contractors who
arc building ships foe the Navy are not now disturbed
BY visions of bankruptcy, raised by the hostile attitude
OF SECRETARY 81 the Navy and Attorney General
Of the United States for they know that good work
WIZ NOT DO condemned at the instgation Of partisan
malice prejudice neither arc the business and in
dustfial interests Of the cony alarmed by uncertain.
tics az to Tho future economic policy Of tho new Adj
ministratlDn They know that the pledges of the
Repubickn National piatform were honestly made and
YIN DO honestly redeemed. Nobody fears that The
Secretary Of War VIII order the surrender Of trophies
won By Union yaicr In the war Of the Rebellion or
direct the Chief OF Ordnance to make war on women
and children for opinions sake. Nobody expects
the PostmasterGenefa to Issue confidential cirou
lar TO Republican ccngressen prescribing chs means
Which they must use IN order to drive posnastcrs ont
OF the service in tho OF Civil service Reform.
Nobody believes that important places In the Diplo
matte service will DO Allied with men who are under
political disabilities account OF reasonable prac
tees, or hst men viii DO rewarded fpr crimes against
the baliotbox with appointments 10 tho Solicitor
ocneralship ana other high Offices. Nobody "a appre
hspsive that the Official authority OF the Department
VI Justice win be used to promote private black
nsng scheme m which its head has pecunisry In
ssrest Nebodx fssrs thss wssapssz taiss sud other
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-14
rHg VEST VIRGINIA GoVBRyoRsHIP.

Charleston, ". Va, March ID (specialG Yesterday
afternoon, Judge Ferguson, IN behalf of X 8 Carr.
presented petition TO the supreme Court OF Appeals
for q writ of msndsnus against Governor T. W.
wilson, requiring him to show by what authority 10
holds the Office Of Governor and 10 surrender me
same to the petitioner The conrt adjourned untii
10 o'clock this morning, when Colonel .. W. 81
Clair as counsel for Governor wilson, fled an ansSer
to the petition. A recess taken until 2 o'clock
this afternoon. when argument was opened BY Judge
Eercuson In behalf of Captain Carr, who was foowed
BY Colonel j. ". ST. Clair, who was IN nfn icioweu
o,sument ard the, court adjourned until tom9ffe~
morning. when decision Is expected * y 20,
Cnyernor Wilson With writ of quo warfanto, aP
nl,ostloS for whieh has already been made heiore
M Circnit Court General Goh. was IN cousultason
With Ms sttorreys to-day. but what astion vas ac
cldod upon, II any, is unknown. sisa.a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-14

and walker niane Of Maine to DO examiner Of claims IN
the State Department.
Tho confirmation Of Walker Blaine was out OF zoo
usual order and made by unanimous CONSENT prODaDy
as q compliment to his father The position 10 WhiOn
he IS appointed is practically that Of Legal aovSel
or sIaw officer of the State Department anu y,
incumbent necessarily occupies specially oOnNu0""'
relstions with the secretary.
Tbs, President to-day signed the commissions OF
s,.ssrs Palmer washbnrn and swift as Ministers to
spain Switzerland and Japan respectively anu au1'
OF Mr. Tchcnor as assistant Secretary OF tue