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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16
WHAT is EXPENDED FOR PENSIONS.
Nearly S145, 600, 900 Required for the
Year 1898.

The administration of the Pension Bureau
has been characterized during the year by great
diligence. The total number of pensioners up
on the roll on the 3Oth day of June, 1891. was
676 100. There were allowed during the fiscal
year ending at that time, 250,56o cases: OF this
number, 102. SS7 were allowed under the law of
June ~, 1890. The issuing of certificates has
been proceeding at the rate of about $4,000 per
month-about rs per cent. Of these being cases
under the new law. The commissioner ex
presses the opinion that he will be able to care
fully adjudicate and allow $4,000 claims dur
ing the present fiscal year. The appropriation
for the payment OF pensions for the fiscal year
tS90-9l was S127 6S5, 1888. 80, and the amount ex-
pended S1ls.530. Gas. 25 leaving an unexpended
surplus of So 155, IA Ga.
The commissioner is quite con fdent that there
will be no call this year for deficiency appro-
priation, Notwithstanding the rapidity with
which the work is being pushed.
The mistake which has been made
mates of the cost of pensions is in nottaking ac-
count of the diminished value of first payments
under the recent legislation. These pay ments
under the general law, have been fol- many
years very large, as the pensions, when allowed
dated from the time of filing the claim. and most
of these claims had been pending for years.
The first payments under the law of June, $780,
are relatively small. and. as the per cent. of
these cases increases and that of the old cases
diminishes, the annual aggregate of first pay
ments is largely reduced.
The commissioner. under date of November
IS. furnishes me with the statement that dur
ing the last four months lis. IT'S certificates
were lSSu0u, 1850 uuuSI LIlC BSuSId4 law
s., $50 under the act of June 81 1890. The aver
age first payment during these four months
was S13l.S5. while the average first payment p
on cases allowed during the year ending June
so, 1891, was $3.50 SO, being reduction in the
average first payments during these four months
OF S107.4S.
fiscal year ending June 80, 1898, is $l44, 956 00O
which, after a careful examination of the sub
ject, the commissioner is of the opinion will be
sufficient While these disbursements to the
disabled soldiers of the great civil war are
large, they do not realize the exaggerated est1-
mates of those who oppose this benehcent leg
isation. The secretary of the interior shows
with great fullness the care that is taken to ex-
clude fraudulent claims, and also the crafty
ing fact that the persons to whom these pen
sions going are men who rendered, not
slight, but substantial, war service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16

ships of the first class. and the difficulty of
establishing new lines i'll competition with those
already established, deferred bidders whose
interest had been enlisted. 1t is hoped
that way may yet be found of overcoming these
difficulties. The Brazil Steamship Company, by
reason of miscalculation to the speed of It's
vessels, WAS not able to bid under the terms OF
the advertisement. The policy of the depart
ment was to secure from the established lines an
improved service as a condition of giving to
them the benefits of the law. This in all in
stances has been attained. The postmaster
general estimates that an expenditure in Amer
can ship-yardS of about $40 100000 will be neces-
sary to enable the bidders to construct the ships
called for by the service which they have accept
ed l do not think there is any reason for dis
couragement or for any turning back from the
policy of this legislation. Indeed, good be-
ginning has been made and, as the subject is
further considered and understood by CAPITAL
lists and shipping people. new lines will be
ready to meet future proposals, and we may
date from the passage OF this law the revival OF
American shipping Interests, and the recovery
of fair share of the carrying trade OF the
world We were receiving for foreign postage
nearly 81, 100000 under the old system, and the
outlay for ocean mail service did not exceed
5000 600 per annum. 1t is estimated by the post
master-gencral that, if all the contracts pro-
posed are completed, it will require S247354 for
this year, in addition to the appropriation for
sea and inland postage already in the esti-
mates, and that for the next fiscal year, ending
June 30, 1898, there would probably be needed
S56000C,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16
THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
Inspection of Cattle and Benefits to
Stock-growers and Consumers.

Inspection of Cattle and Benefits to
Stock-growers and Consumers.
If the esta blishment of the Department OF
Agriculture was regarded by anyone as mere
concession to the unenlightened demand OF q
worthy class of people, that impression has
been most effectually removed by the great re-
suits already attained. Its home influence mas
been very great in disseminating agricultural
and Horticultural informat1on; i'll stimulating
and directing further diversl icat1on OF crops
in detecting and Graduating diseases OF dOmeS-
tic animals; anG, more than all IN the close
and informal contact which it has established
and maintains with the farmers and stock
raisers of the whole country. Every request
conformation has had prompt attention and
every suggestion merited consideration. The
scientific corps of the department is of a high
order, and is pushing its Investigations with
method and enthusiasm.
The inspection by this department of cattle
and pork products intended for shipment abroad
has been the basis of the success which has
attended our efforts to secure the removal of the
restrictions maintained by the European gov
ernments. For ten years protests and petitions
upon this subject from the packers and stock
raisers Of the United States have been directed
against these restrictions, which so seriously
limited our markets and curtailed the profits of
the farm. 1t is source of general cOngratulat1on
that success has at last been attained, for the
effects of an enlarged foreign market for these
meats will be felt, not only by the farmer, but
in our public finances and in every branch OF
trade 1t is particularly fortunate that the In
creased demand for food products resulting
from the removal of the restrictions upon our
meats and from the reciprocal trade arrange
ments to which l have referred, should have
come at time when the agricultural surplus is
so large. Without the help thus derived lower
prices would have prevailed. the secretary of
agriculture estimates that the restrictions upon
the importation of our pork products into Eu-
rope lost us market for $1,000 900 worth of
these products annually.
The grain crop of this year was the largest in
our history, so per cent greater than that OF
last year, and yet the new markets that have
been opened and the larger demand resulting
from short crops in Europe have sustained
prices to such an extent that the enormous sur
plus of meats and breadstuffs will be marketed
at good prices, bringing relief and prosperity
to an industry that was much depressed. The
value of the grain crop of the United States
is estimated by the secretary to be this
year $500 100000 more than last of meats. $780,
100000 more, and of all products of the farm,
500 100000 more. 1t is not inappropriate, l
think, here to suggest that our satisfaction in
the contemplation of this marvellous addition to
the national wealth is unclouded by any suspi-
cion of the currency by which it is measured,
and in which the farmer is paid for the product
of his fields.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16
AMENDMENT OF The ANIL CHINESE LAW.
Weak Points in the Present Restrictive
Immigration Measure.

The enforcement by the Treasury Department
of the law prohibiting the coming of Chinese to
the United States has been effective to such
as seek to land from vessels entering our ports.
The result has been to divert the travel to YES
sells entering the ports of British Columbia,
whence passage INFO the United States at OBJ
Scure points along the Dominion boundary IS
easy. A very considerable number of Chinese
laborers have, during the past year, entered the
United States from Canada and Mexico.
The officers of the Treasury Department and
of the Department of Justice have used every
means at their command 10 intercept this i'm
migration; but the impossibility Of perfectly
guarding extended frontier is apparent.
The Dominion government collects head tax
of $50 from every Chinaman entering Canada,
and thus derives considerable revenue from
those who only use its ports to reach position
OF advantage TO evade our exc!uslon
evidence that the business or passing
Cinnamon through Canada to the United
States is organized and quite active The De-
paTtment of Justice has construed the laws to
require the return of any Chlnaman found to
be unlawfully i'll this country TO China, as the
country from which he came, Notwithstanding
the fact that he came by way of Canada; but
several OF the district courts have, IN cases
brOugh before them, overruleG this view of the
law and decided that such persons must be re-
turned to Canada.
This construction robs the law of all effective
ness. even if the DEGREES could be executed. for
the men returned can the next day re-cross our
sending them back to China, and the Canadian
officials refuse to allow them to re-enter Canada
without the payment OF the 500 head lax.
recommend such legislation as Will remedy
these defects in the law.
In previous messages have called the atten-
ton of Congress TO the necessity of so extending
the jurisdiction of the United states courts TO
make triable therein any felony committed
while in the act of violating law of the United
States. These courts cannot have that indie
pendence and effectiveness which the constitu-
ton cOntemplates so long as the felonious kill
ing of high court officers, jurors and witnesses,
in the discharge of their duties, or by reason of
their such. is only cogniza BILE in the state
courts. The work done by the attorney general
and the officers of his department. even under
the present inadeq uate legislation has produced
some notable results in the interest of law and
order.
The attorney general and also the commits
sioners of the District of Columbia call atten-
ton to the effectiveness and inadequacy of the
laws relating TO crimes against chastity in the
District of Columbia. A stringent code upon
this subject has been provided by Congress for
Utah. and it is matter of surprise that the
needs of this district should have been SO long
overlooked
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16

The legislation of Congress for the repression
OF polygamy has, after years of resistance on the
part of the Mormons, at last brought them 10
the conclusion that resistance is unprohtable
ana unavailng The power of Congress over
this subject should not be surrendered until we
have satisfactory evidence that the people OF
the state to be created would exercise the eX-
elusive power of the state over this subject In
the same way. The question is not whether
these people now obey the laws of Congress
against po!ygamy. but rather would they make.
enforce and maintain such laws themselves II
absolutely free to regulate the subject? We
cannot afford to ex pertinent with this subject,
Tor when a state Is once constituted the act is
final and any mistake irretrievable. No COM
pact3n the enabling act could, in my opinion,
be binding effective.
| recommend that provision be made for the
organization of a simple form of town govern
ment in Alaska with power to reg ulate such mat
tiers as are usually vested in the states under mu-
n1c1pal control These local civil organizations
will give better protection in some matters than
the present skeleton territorial organization
Proper restrictions as to the power TO levy taxes
and to create debt should be imposed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16
MINOR LEGISLATION URGED.
Changes In the Law Relating to Appeals
IN FELONY Cases.

concur in the recommendation of the attor-
ney-generaI that the right In felony cases to a
review by the supreme court be limited 1t
would seem that personal liberty would have
safe guaranty if the right of review in cases in
volvlng only fine and imprisonment were limit
ep to the circuit court of appeal, unless consti
tutionaI question should in some way be in
vOlved.
The judges of the court of private land and
claims provided for by act of March 3, 1891,
have been appointed and the court organized.
1t is now possible to give early relief to COM
munities long repressed in their development
by unsettled land titles and to establish the
possession and right of settlers whose lands
have been rendered valueless by adverse and
unfounded claims.
The act of July 9, 1855. provided for the incor-
poration and management of a reform school
for girls in the District of Columbia; but it has
remained imperative for the reason that no ap-
preparation has been made for construction or
maintenance The need of such an institution
is very urgent. Many girls could be saved from
depraved lives by the wholesome influences and
restraints OF such a school L recommend that
the necessary appropriation be made tor site
and for construction
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16
EXTENDING CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
Benefits Derived from the System-Pro-
motions Based on Merit.

The report of the Civil Service Commission
should receive the careful attention of the op-
ponents. we'll as the friea DIS. of this reform.
The commission invites personal inspection
by senator's and representatives of its records
aud methods; and every fair critic will feel
such an examination should precede a
judgment of condemnation, either of
Is not Claimed that either is perfect, but be-
heve that the law is being executed with i'm
Partially, and that the system is comparably
better and fairer than that of appointments
upon favor. have during the year extended
the classified service TO include superfntend-
ents. teachers, matro1s and physicians in the
Indian service. This branch of the service is
largely related to educational and philan-
thTopic work, and will obviously be the better
for the change.
ments have been directed 10 establish at once
an efficiency record as the basis ola comparative
rating of the clerks within the classified serv-
ice, with view to placing promotions therein
upon the basis of merit. am confident that such
a record, fairly kept and open to the inspec
ton of those interested, will powerfully
stimulate the work of the departments and
will be accepted by all as placing the trouble
some matter of promotions upon just basis.
recommend that the appropriation for the civil
service commission be made ADEQUATE to the in
creased work of the next fiscal year.
1 have twice before urgently called the atten-
ton of Congress to the necessity of legislation
for the protection of the lives of railroad en-
ployes, but nothing has yet been done. During
the year ending June 80, 1890. 300 brakemen
were killed and 7,S41 manned while engaged in
coupling cars. The total number of railroad
employees killed during the year was 2,451. and
the number injured 81, $50. This is cruel and
largely needless sacrifice The government
is spending nearly S1,OOO,0OO annually to save
the lives of shipwrecked seamen; every steam
vessel is rigidly inspected, and required to adopt
the most approved safety appliances. All this
is good; but how shall we excuse the lack of
interest and effort in behalf of this army of
brave young men who in our land commerce
are being sacrificed every year by the contin-
ued use of antiquated and dangerous appli-
ances? law requiring of every railroad en-.
each year of given per cent. of its freight cars
with automatic couplers and air brakes would
very soon and very greatly reduce the present
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16
RRyYEIisKT'Ihsd

Il 91eoc man
can be made, out of one that's
used-up," bilious and dyspeptic.
It's done by DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t starts the
torpid liver into healthful action,
purifes and enriches the blood,
cleanses, repairs, and strengthens
the system, and restores health and
vigor. AS an appetizing, restora-
tive tonic, it sets at work all the
processes of digestion and nutri-
ton, and builds up flesh and
strength. It's the only Blood and
Liver Remedy that's guaranteed, in
every case, to benefit or cure. If it
doesn't do all that's claimed for it,
the money is promptly refunded.
But it keeps it's promises = that's
the reason it can be sold in this
way.
@Discovery" strengthens Weak
Lungs, and cures Splitting of Blood,
Shortness of Breath, Bronchitis,
Severe Coughs, and kindred affec-
lions. Don't be fooled into taking
something else, said to be "just as
good" that the dealer may make a
larger profit. There's nothing at
all like the discovery"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16
CHANGE IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS.
New Methods of Naming the Electors


Are Condemned.
The method of appointment by the states of
electors of President and vice president has re-
Gently attract ed renewed interest by reason of a
departure by the state of Michigan from the
method which had become uniform in all the
states. Prior to 1882 various met hods had been
used by the different states and even by the
same state In some the choice was made by
the legislature IN others electors were chosen
by districts, but more generally by the
voters OF the whole state upon a gen.
adoption of the last named method
had an early beginning and went steadily for
ward among the states, until in 1882 there re-
manned but single state. South Carolina that
had not adopted 1t. That state, until The civil
war. continued TO choose its electors by q vote
method and concerned to the practice of tn e
other states. For nearly sixty years all tn
states save one have appointed heir electors by
a popular vote upon general ticket, and for
nearly thirty y ears this method was universal
After full test of other methods, without i'm
portapt division dissent in any state, and
must believe. but solely upon the considerations
that uniformity was desirable. and that q gen
eral election in territorial divisions not subject
to change was most consistent with the popular
character of our institutions, best preserved the
equality of the voters. and perfectly removed
the choice of President from the baneful in1u-
ence of the "gerrymander." the practice of all
the states was brought into harmony. That this
concurrence should now be broken is, l
threatening episode and one that may
well suggest whether the states that still
give their approval to the old and prevailing
method ought not to secure. by a constitutional
amendment. practice which has had the ap-
prevail OF all The recent Michigan legislation
provides for choosing what are popularity
known as the congressional electors for Presl-
dent by congressional districts. and the two SEN
atoriaI electors by districts created for that pur-
pose. This legislation was, of course, accom-
panied by new congressional apportionment,
and the two statutes bring the electoral vote of
the state under the influence of the "gerry-
mander."
These gerrymanders for congressional pur-
poses are in most buttresSed by gerry
mander of the legislative districts, thus making
it impossible for majority of the legal voters
of the state to correct the apportionment and
equalize the congressional districts minor
itv rule is established that only political con-
yulsion can overthrow l have recently been
advised that in county of a certain state
three districts for the election of men,
bers of the legislature are constituted as
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16

follows: One has $4,000 population, one
IS OOO, and one 10000; while in another county
detached nom contguous sections have been
united to make legislative district. These
meth DDS have already found effective appiica-
ton to the choice of senator's and representa-
tives in Congress, and now an evil start has
been made in the direction of applying tn EN- to
the choice by the states of electors of President
and vice president. If this is accom- lished we
shall then have the three great departments of
the government in the grasp Of the gerry
mander," the legislative and executive directly
and the judiciary indirectly through the power
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-16
SHlLOH'S
CONSU N PTION
CURE.

The success of this Great Cough Cure L.
without a parallel in the history of medicine.
All druggists are authorized to sell it on a pos
tive guarantee test that no other cure can sue
cessfully stand. That it may become known,
the Proprietors, at an enormous expense, are
placing a Sample Bottle Free into every home
in the United States andsCanada. IF you have
a Cough, Sore Throat, or Bronchitis, use it, for
it will cure you. If your child has the Group,
or Whooping Cough, use it promptly, and relief
is sure. If you dread that insidious disease
Consumption, use it. Ask your Druggist for
SHILOH'S CURE, Price 10 cts, so cts. and
$I.oo. If your Lungs are sore or Back lame,
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price IS cts.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
REDONDO.

AS the season advances the number OF
visitors at the beach continues to in
crease, and everything points to a bril-
liant social season at the great hotel.
Yesterday several members OF the
Chicago Graphic party, now making a
trip through California in it's private
car, arrived at the Redondo hotel and
spent the day admiring the beauties OF
Redondo. Among the members We're
Truman G. Palmer, manager OF the
Graphic, accompanied by Mrs. Palmer,
E. G.. Chaplin, managing editor, Mrs.
w. F. zimmerman of Muskegon, and Mrs.
M. G. Lincoln of Chicago.
DIR. and Mrs j. r. Colburn and Col.
and Mrs. 7. M. Gibson spent pleasant
day at the Redondo hotel yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. 1. G. Waitman of ST..
Louis are here for few days. visit to
friends.
Mrs. Thomas F. Fenwick and daugh-
ter, San Francisco, are among the late
arrivals at the hotel, and will remain a
couple of weeks or more.
X. Treffold of Rancho was down on a
business trip yesterday.
E. G. Moffet spent the day here.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
Hare you UdcGnt rooms If so, adrer
tiseon our classified page.
The Cabman Was Afraid.

Mr.. Walter Besant tells the following
story of a disputed cab fare: "a friend
of mine drove from Piccadilly to some
place in the suburbs outside the radius.
On getting down he rendered three shil-
lings and sixpence for his fare-this was
a little over the proper fare. The driver
wanted five shillings. The passenger re-
fused. I'd like to fight you for it, said
the driver. The very thingv cried my
friend, who had never in his life put on
a boxing glove, and was almost as ig-
norant as Mr.. Piclwick even of the fight
ing attitude. THE very thing! Capital!
Well have the fight in the back garden,
my brother will look on, hold the stakes
and see fair play The cabman got
down slowly.
"'I was pleased continued the mar
rator, 'to discover that he appeared al
most as much afraid as | was myself,
perhaps = if that was possible - even
more. He followed into the back gar
den, where there was lovely little bit
of turf, quite large enough for practical
purposes. | placed my five shillings in
my brothers hands, took off my coat and
waistcoat and rolled up my sleeves, all
with an appearance of cheerful alacrity.
Now, my friend,' l said, L am ready as
soon as you are The anxiety of the
moment was, confess, very great. But
it decreased as l watched the mans face
express successfully all the emotions of
bounce, surprise, doubt, hesitation and
abject cowardice. No. he said, gimme
the three and six; know your tricks,
both of you. I've been done this way
before And so grumbling and swear
ing, he drove away"