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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-18
PoPULAR ELEcTIoN or SENATORS

POPULAR ELECTION or SENATOR'S.
Oae Of the demands Of the Farmers ALI
ance is for the election of Senators directly
by the people. The adoption Of such a
change in our system would at least have
the good effect of doing away with
the scandals-altogether too frequent-of
wealthy men purchasing their seats in the
Upper House.
The main obstacle in the way Of such a
change is that il involves Constitutional
amendment, and there are few things in
our political life harder 10 bring about than
amendments TO the organic law, either State
OF National. In the cases of State Consti
tutions, il is notorious that people will 20 on
indefinitely bearing real evils, rather than
adopt Constitutional amendments which
will cure the evils. Any proposition to
change the organic law seems TO awaken all
the conservatism in peoples natures and
great numbers will vote against any propo-
aition simply because they would rather
endure the ills they have than run any risk
Of opening the door to "tinkering with the
Constitution"
II may be interesting TO say something as
to how the Senate came 20 have Its present
form. There was no Senate in the Cont
mental Congress. There was but one House,
and each Stale had a single vote in it. The
Constitutional Convention OF 1857, following
the model OF the British Government, then
the best form known, was in favor of two
Houses, but sorely puzzled how to constitute
an Upper House which would be different
from tie lower one, and a check upon il. 1t
was long while before the idea Of a Senate
was conceived, and it really grew out Of the
jealousy Of the smaller States Of the larger
ones. But II States took part in the earlier
proceedings Of the Convention. Two Of the
four delegates from New Hampshire came
IN later, and none were appointed by Rhode
Island. The small States five in num-
ber-were Connecticut, New York, New
Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. The Large
States" were Massachusetts, Pennsylvania,
Virginia, North and South Carolina, and
Georgia.
The small States" feared that they would
BE- oyerslaughed by the large ones, and so
they hung out stubbornly for equal voice
in Congress. Several OF the "Plansp sug-
gested did not contemplate an Upper House,
but the Virginia Plan, which was eventually
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-18

THE Tillmanites have made another long
step toward completing their victory in
South Carolina, by electing Col. J. L. NJ.
Irby to the United States Senate to succeed
Wade Hampton. Irby is a thorough and
Incorporating TllImanite, and was Till
mans most trusted Lieutenant in the recent
campaign He seems to be OF a higher social
grade than his chief for while the latter
belongs to the despised "poor white " and
"Oyerseer" class, Irby's father was gen
tleman and a Colonel in the Confederate
army. Irby himself studied at colleges, but
does not seem to have graduated, and after
ward practieed law for short time. He
has the customary record Of a spirited young
South Carolina gentleman" having killed
his man shortly after entering upon mans
estate, bat his friends say that that was 10
years ago or more, and that he has given Up
his youthful pranks, joined the Baptist
Church, and settled down into steady, re-
spectacle citizen. He was a leader in the
bull-doziug campaign Of 1876, which de-
stroyed the Reconstruction Government, and
commanded a company Of red-shirts. For
this service Gov. Wade Hampton appointed
him a Colonel on his staff. He is now So
years old, man Of fine physique, brilliant
orator, and possessed of considerable execu-
tive ability.
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TRIRUEE that subscribers should not run
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AGENTS Wanted
4 G. ara6e In Every Township
and Pest
TCSELL THE CANN0NEER

The Cannoneern is undoubtedly the best
selling YEARBOOK now before the people 1t
II unique in its way, being the well-told
actual Experiences OF a private soldier in
much Of the very hardest fighting in the
war
Every veteran, especially Of The Army Of
the Potomac wants a copy Of the book, and
also every man and woman whose father
served ia that army. 1t will 20 like hot
cake among them.
We want a good live comrade in every
Post and every Township in the country to
take hold Of the book and push it, Good
wage en- be made every day by its sale.
Semi or a Township, and specify two or
three uors that you want il you cannot
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agents" Address
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington, ID. c.
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TIE CHEROKEE STRIP.

About the liveliest piece of real estate
in this country just now seems to be the
6,500,000 acres embraced in the Cherokee
Strip. Dee. z A. j. Snyder, representing
syndicate, telegraphed the Chief of the
Cherokee Nation an offer OF 100000
cash for it. This does not seem to have
been entertained, for soon another offer of
S15,O0O,000 was made, and the latest advices
are that the offer has been increased to
S35,OO0,OOO. This is little over 1888
an acre-gOoj, bad and indifferent-which
seems a snug price for wild land so far from
market. 1t would appear that Mr. Snyder's
syndicate did not expect to find LO such a
shrewd real estate operator, and rather ex-
peCted to beat him out of about $25,OO0,OOO.
The Government should not permit the sale
to be made. If the land passes out of the
possession of the CheTokees it ought TO 90
into the hands of the Government and be
opened up for demonstrating. No syndicate,
foreign or domestic, should be allowed to
own any lands beyond those directly neces-
sary for manufacturing or mining plants,
and this should be made the unalterable
law Of the land. The Cherokee Strip would
furnish comfortable sO-acre homesteads for
81 $50 families, aggregating over 100000
population, and it should be carefully pre-
served for that purpose
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TRIBUNETS.
EARLY TITLES IN AMERICA

Jacob Harris Patton, in Magazine Of Ameriean
History: The Puritans were not so democratic
in 1645 as TO make no distinctions ia social
life. The term gentleman was seldom
used. The well-born and well-bred by courtesy
received the title of Mr., while the common
folk were dignifed with that of Goodman or
Goody. These titles were sometimes taken
away by the court as punishment. 1t is
recorded that Mr.. Josias Plaistow robbed an
Indian of corn, for which he was sentenced to
lose his title of Mr., and thenceforth to be
known only as Josias.
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That is, one man was killed in every 357
employed and one injured in every 80.
Taking the conductors, brakemen, engineers,
iiremen, and other trainmen, one man in
every III was killed and one in every ~
injured.
The ratio Of casualties in England is not
half so great. But one man in every SIS of
the total employees was killed and one in
every 155 injured. Among the trainmen
proper one in every 80 was killed and one
in every 30 injured.
That this should be so is a scandal on our
boosted progress in the arts. There is no
reason whatever why the loss of life and
limb should be so enormous. A remedy
should be found. We earnestly recommend
that the gentlemen and ladies who are SO
ready TO weep over the sufferings of Sibe-
rian prisoners, the woes of the savage Afri-
cans, and the downtrOdden condition Of
This and that people across the sea, turn
their attention for awhile nearer home, and
join in a movement to ameliorate the con-
diiion of the men whose services are so es-
sential to our business and pleasure.
So long as 22COO of these men-sOns, hus-
bands, fathers and brothers, and breadwin-
ners, are killed or mangled every year-we
should not have much TO say about curing
evils from which people across the sea may
be suffering.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-18

TIE NEW GAR. PENSION COMMITTEES.
Having afteryears ofstreuuous effort secured
the passage Of the Disability Bill, as well as
other highly,important pension measures, the
majority Of the members OF the GAR. National
Pension Committee felt that they had earned
rest So, when presenting their report TO the
National Encampment at Boston, Comrades
Morrill,, Kountz, Burst and Fairchild accom-
panied it with the statement that they would
absolutely decline re-appointment.
They were justified in this. No men in the
Order had worked longer, harder, OF more ef-
foctiycly than they, and they had earned the
right to demand a rest.
This left but one member Of the old com
mittee-C0mrade r. w Blue, Of Kansas. In
making up the new committee Commander-in-
Chief Yeazey has wisely retained him as Chair
man, and associated with him Comrades War
ner Miller, Of New York; A. p. Hoyey, OF In
diana; selden Conner, of Maine, and /. T.
Dickson, of Illinois. This makes an exceed
ingly strong committee, and one which viii
command the confidence Of the comrades and
Congress Certainly better ore could not have
been found in the ranks Of the Order
Comrade II. w. Blue is a very strong man,
fluent speaker and an earnest advocate Of the
rights Of veterans. lie is a man Of high
standing at home was Speaker Of the Kansas
House Of Representatives, has a wide acquaint-
ance among the public men OF the interior Of
the country, and his two years experience on
the National Pension Committee has thor
oughly informed him as TO men and methods
in Congress. lie is a radical advocate Of serv-
ice pensions.
Comrade Warner Miller Is one OF the ablest
men in New York. At one time Senator from
the State, and two years ago the Republican
candidate for Governor, his ability aud intcg-
rity are everywhere recognized as of the highest
order.
Comrade A. P. Hoyey Is too well known to
the comrades 10 need mention. As a soldier
he was admitted to be one OF the very best
division commanders in the glorious old Army
Of the Tennessee. lie made fine record as
Representative from Indiana and is making
another as Governor Of the State. He has been
Cor years an earnest advocate Of service pen
sious.
Comrado sclden Conner is manned CON-
rade, who has bad distinguished civil career.
lie has been Governor Of Maine, Senior Vice
Commander Chief Of the Grand Army Of
the Republic and Pension Agent.
Comrado J.. T. Dickson. Danville, H., Is
Past Department Commander Of Illinois, and
was the choice Of the comrades for place on
the Committee.
We congratulate tho comrades upon the ad-
mirablc personnel OF the committee. 1t can
be relied upon TO do all that is possible to be
done for the futherance Of justice TO tie vet
Grams.
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4" REAL RUSSIA"
ng AUGUSTUS BUELL. 1he oannonecr.l

Joy AUGUSTUS BUELL., gThe Cannonecr.)
Tln- E most interesting account OF expe-
Tiebars Bld observations in Russia. by Tie tal-
entsl authOr Of The Cannoneor's Story. %
HeNas iur time in Russia, engaged in rail-
road 81. lGIug, mingled intimately with the
people aud Ne need not tell our readers that
he a,l.s iis eyes open, got down 10 bottom
facts go the time, and Is able 10 tell what
be SAW and experienced in clear captiyat-
ing w1 u D. without doubt one Of the
most R.uaDle studies Of Russia ever made.
aud Vii bc read with interest by everybody.
twill ir illustrated by photographs secured
on th, -rouud. We shall begin its publica-
tiOn N.tHln few weeks.
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COMRADE l. r. MACK, Commander of
McMeens Post, sandusky, o., and who
rendered such intelligent and devoted serv-
ice in the building and furnishing Of the
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home, is promi-
nently mentioned in the list Of candidates
for Department Commander of Ohio at the
next Encampment, to be held in Steuben-
vile. Much might be said az to the special
fitness Of Comrade Mack for the pIace-that
he is a fluent speaker, thoroughly identified
with the work Of the Grand Army, is a
praetieed Post worker, cOnversant with law,
personally popular, and Of wideacquaintanee.
But beyond and above all this, he is a man
Of heart, who has done more than ordi-
narily falls to the lot Of any eomrade for the
highest well-being and comfort of the I'M
fortunate and poor who have fought good
but unsuccessful battle with disease and
falling manhood since they laid of the
blue.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-18
SLAUGHTER on THE RAILROADS

The Interstate Commerce Commissions
statistics for 1889 make startling exhibit
of the cost TO life and limb Of our rail
transportation. There are 7O4, 7l3 trainmen,
switchmen, Aagmen, watchmen, etc, en-
ployed upon the railroads of the United
States, and the casualties among them for
1890 Nyere-
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RALLY. COMRADES.

The soldier-haters are concentrating their
forces for desperate attack on the whole
pension system. They believe they can over
turn it, or at least curtaiI it enormously and
take away most Of what has been gained for
the comrades.
They must be met at every step, and
fought eourageously, in order TO retain what
we have, to say nothing Of securing the re-
naming portion Of justice yet dae tie vet
Grams and their dependent ones. The
NATIONAL TRIBUNE is the only paper to
do this. 1t is the only great paper in the
country that issolely devoted to the interests
Of soldiers. The comrades should rally to a
man upon its banners to make it the most
effective possible in contendiug for their
rights. Every man and woman interested in
pensions now and to come should be on its
subscription lists. Do not neglect this duty,
comrades See that our roll Of 81 bscribers is
increased TO the utmost
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PERSONAL.

The Thirty-seventh Street Methodist Episcopal
Church of New York City. which has been closed
for repairs for several months, held memorial SER
vices last week upon the compilation of the repairs
Memorial windows In honor of Gen. q. 8. Grant
and Gen. Clinton b. FisSe have been substituted
for the stained-glass windows heretofore in USE
The one in honor Of Gen. Grant is the most con
spieuous in the church, IL occupying the front Of
the building. The window was presented to the
church by Gen. o. o. Howard, who was unable TO
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-18
A GOOD CHRISTMAS PRESENT.

The CannOneer's Story will make splen-
did Christmas present for boy. None
better. 1t tells the story of what real boy
did in real fighting, and is worth score of
the ordinary Boys Books" Nothing of
more fascinating interest TO healthy, vigorous
boys hiss ever been written. Send SI.5O to
The NATIONAL TRIBUNE FOR a copy.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-18
TILE NEXT THING TO IT

Wife-My dear, did you go to the store for
that box Of concentrated I've wanted you to
get?
Husband-Yes, but he was out Of eoucen-
trated lye, so brought you a New York Herald,
which is the nearest thing to it.
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Nave YOU A LADY rnIrNp

tow a YOU want 10 send beautiful Christ
mas sent? Then send 81 10 THE Ma
uoN.i TRIBUNE, Washington, ID. C., for a
copy 81. atesmaus Dishes, beautiful book
bound 10 Aellum. containing recipes for their
iyorie dishes by more than 200 notable
women q the day, with fac SMILES Of their
autosia. hs Exact fac-simile are given OF
the recipes furnished by Mrs. Harrison and
hrs. Ge8 Sheridan. This makes il a fplen-
did autograph album, as well as a unique
cook book. Every lady in the land young
Or old nill value such book above any
DshoI tl;u can De sent her.
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N0ls OF Jhese have The sIlghest conntcUun
with pensions. They are imposed and col
iected FOR totally different reasons, and would
be maintained if the last soldier were mus
tered out The Government collects the
money and then appropriates it TO whatever
purpose it may sec fit, and the ittest Of those
purposes is the payment Of its debts TO the
men who saved its life.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-18
A rolling stone is worth a whole field that
can't be pried up.

Stanley demanded and received $500, in
cash in hand, for an hours talk in Washington
This is considerably more even than the Ma
tiOn pays for the same amount Of tongue-labOr
by the dignitaries gathered under the dome of
the Capitol, and the amount of information
conveyed was no greater. He ought to write
another book on How l Skinned the Ameri-
cans"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-18

COMRADES A. 7. DECKER and j. L. Kill
gore, of the Prisoners Of War Memorial
Association, were in Washington last week
in the interests of that association. They
report the outlook as very encouraging.
The first public meeting of the association
viii be held Jan. 81, 1891, at the MetrOpoli-
tan Opera House, New York City. Maj.
Mckinley and Representatives J. P. Dolli-
yer and Henry Cabot Lodge have promised
to be present and address the meeting
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-18

If each subscriber to THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE WW charge himself Nth getting
one nelC subscriber the circulation of the paper
TiH be doubled at once, and pith title trouble
Let each subscriber try it,
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enough 10 pay the expenses OF the Disability
Bill-tO be accounted for. 1t appears in the
Secretary of the Treasury's Report under the
head Of Miscellaneous" and its principal
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-18

A LONDON letter says: "The Queens wealth
is simply enormous, and she never lost a penny
by a bad speculation" Certainly not why
should she2 What would be the use of being
Queen, with Tower and a headsman's block
among her household furniture, if any ehump
could unload the butt-end Of bad deal in stocks
on her? Go to, so to; she'd have none of that
nonsense.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-18

TIL Al2I0A1L TRIBUNE is The ou1g
chan ,io aic soldiers haze among the grcat Da.
peTe - lt, country 7he best sBay 10 helD ali
tcta Is ~ getting i more suJscribefs
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No. DUDY you're entirely wrong The Hes
sian fly that is making so much trouble in Illi-
nois has nothing TO do with c. Washington's
having made the Hessians fly in New Jersey.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-18

THE price Of corn is higher than it has
been for nine years, but SO far nobody has
attributed this to the Mckinley Bill.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-18

rsTlaa r.sasaros ra.r otnor as sroosaass ssrres
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-01-16

The New York tribune points out that
Portugal has no Just title to tbs sym
patty which she has sought 20 draw cut
By her dramatic surrender, under protest,
to the Superior power of Great Britain in
the matter Of disputed territory in south
eastern Africa. In this particular case,
says the Tribune, England has not only
might, but right, on her side. The guar.
rol is one Of Portugars own seeking, ard
originated in an act of aggression com
mit.ed By her officers upon natives under
British protection, and in an invasion Of
territory which has been in the undis-
futed possession of England for almost
20 years psBt-territory moreover, which
owes its relative civilization and develop.
ment to Anglo Saxon energy, enterprise
and treasure. Portugal made no claims
to the land until recently, whom she sud
denly put them forward, presumably with
the objsc. Of diverting the attention of
her people from the growth Of the repub-
liesn movement at home.