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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-12-17
CHANGE IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS.
New Methods of Naming the Electors
Are Condemned.

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 methods 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 gen.
eTal ticket The movement towards the
had an early beginning and went steadily for
ward among the states, until in 1882 there
manned but single state, South Carolina, that
had not adopted 1t. That state, until the civil
war, continued to choose its electors by a vote
of the legislature, but after this war changed its
method aud conformed to the practice of th e
other states. For nearly sixty years all tn e
states save one have appointed their electors by
a popular vote upon general ticket, and for
nearly thirty years this method was universal
After full test of other methods, without i'm
portaDt division or dissent in any state, and
without any purpose of party advantage, as we
must believe, but solely upon the considerations
that uniformity was desirable, and that 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 infu-
ence of the "gerrymander." the practice of all
the states was brought into harmony. Thatthis
4
think, unfortunate and even
threatening episode and that may
well suggest whether the states tnat still
give their approval TO the old and prevailing
method ought not to secure. by constitutional
amendment practice which has had the APP
prevail OF all The recent Michigan legislation
provides for choosing what popularity
known as the congressional electors for Presl-
dent by congressional districts, and the two sem
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 cases 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
ity rule is established that only political con-
vulsion overthrow. l have recently been
advised that in one county of a certain state
three districts for the e'ection of mem
bers of the legislature arc constituted ~
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-12-17
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 OPP
ponents, as we'll as the frea DIS. of this reform.
The commission invites Il personal inspection
by senators and representatives of Its records
and methods and every fair critic will feel
such an examination should preccde a
judgment of condemnation, either of
the system or its administration. 1t
is not claimed that either is perfect, but l be-
lieve 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 superintend-
ents, teachers, matrons and physicians in the
Indian service. This branch of the service is
largely related to educational and phllan-
thropic work. and will obviously be the better
for the change
The heads of the several executive depart
ments have been directed 10 establish at once
all 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
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 mex. fiscal year.
l 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 so, 1890, 300 brakemen
were killed and 7,S4l MANNED while engaged In
coupling cars. The total number of railroad
employees killed during the year was 2431. and
The number injured 22S90. This is a cruel and
largely needless sacrifice. The government
is Spending nearly $1,000 600 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 Anticipated and dangerous appli-
ances? law requiring of every railroad en-
gagged in Interstate commerce the equipment
with automatic couplers and air-brakes would
very soon and very greatly reduce the present
fearful death rate among railroad employees.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-12-17
vryDvENT OF The ANTI-CHINEsE LAW.
G,,t Points In tie Present Restrictive
Immigration Measure.

Immigration Measure.
reimbursement by the Treasury Department
lr,row prohibiting the coming of Chineset to
arriral States has been effective as to such
Eto land from vessels entering our ports.
, rcuIt has been to divert the travel to YES
a., entering the ports of British Columbia,
.nr, massage into the United States at OBJ
rro roiuts along the Dominion boundary IS
n,r very considerable number of Chinese
N ,trrrY have, during the past year, entered the
Io,d Snlcs from Canada and Mexico.
Y ThrolicerS of the Treasury Department and
N bIhr DEPARTMENT of Justice have used every
mgnye heir command TO intercept this i'm
mgm,iou, but the imposSibility Of perfectly
wrIing our extended frontier is apparent
Inc Dominion government collects n head tax
4 ,J from every Chnaman entering Canada,
mllhus derives considerable revenue from
h@cwho only use its ports to reach position
Of advantage to eYade our exclusion
laws There seems to be satisfactory
rIcnce That the business or passing
Cinnamon through Canada to the United
State, is organized and quite active The De-
mrmcut Of Justice has construed the laws to
require the return of any Chinaman found to
MmaWlUlIy i'll this country to China, as the
country from which he came, Notwithstanding
Ne Mct that he came by way of Canada; but
several Of the district courts have, in cases
bought before them, overrulcG this view of the
Wand decided that such persons must be re-
turned to Canada.
DEMONSTRATION rObs the law of all effective
ness even If the DEGREES could be executed, for
Gcmcu returned can the next day cross our
hricr But the only appropriation made is for
Mdmg them back to China, and the Canadian
officials refuse to allow them to re-cnter Canada
without the payment Of the $50 head tax
recommend such legislation as VIII remedy
these dcicct,iu the law.
I0WcyluuS messages / have called the atten-
t00oI Congress to the necessity of so extending
Che jurisdiction Of the United states courts as to
make lrjub!c therein any felony committed
while in the act of violating a law of the United
States These courts cannot have that indie
IeNIencc and effectiveness which the constitu-
lO0 contemporaries SO long as the telonious Kill
Wi Of nigh court officers, jurors and witnesses,
Mhc discharge of their duties, or 10y reason of
Their acts as such, is only Cogni2able in the state
courts. The work done by the attorney general
amt the officers Of his department, even under
represent inadequate legislation, has produced
some notable results in tho interest of law and
Orier
The attorney general and also the commits
'ohrrS OF the District of Columbia call atten-
Ton To the effectiveness and inadequacy of the
laws relating TO crimes against chastity i'll the
.MHct OF columbia. A stringent code upon
aN subject has been provided by Congress for
,@4 AND It is II matter of surprise that the
"iN OF this district should have been so long
NGT,uOkUd
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-12-17

new SHIPS of the first class, and the difficulty &c
1a new lines in competition with those
;mtauy ESTABLISHED, deferred bidders whose
thhtetest had been enlisted IL Ia honsd
80 a Way may yet be found of overcoming thasa
uincultles The Brazil Steamship Comnanv h,J
teason OF misca lculation as to the sneed ~ ~
ykSssels, was not able TO bid under the terms Of
M .ne advertisement. The policy of the denari
ieie was 10 secure from the esta blished linasan
t.iinPIoIed service as condition of giving tn
mem mem the benefits of the law This in ali in.
s.hnceS mas been attained. The postmaster
6enela! estimates that an expenditure i'm Ameri
can ship-yards of about $40 600 900 will he neces
saTy 10 enable the bidders to construct The sims
cgiled ior by the service which they have accent ,
eu, 90 NOT think there is any reason for dis
noiuiiasemeht or for any turning back from the
ppS 0i,cy OF this legislation Indeed, good be-
Eihnlng mas been made, and, as the subject ia
iiurtner considered and understood by canital
s.s ana shipping people. new lines will he
Ilcauy 10 meet future proposals. and we may
ua.e from the passage of this law the revival ~
american shipping interests, ana the recovery
VI Ialr share of the carving trade of tba
World we were receiving for foreign nosta 90
nearly 1000. 000 under the old system and TIE
ooutiay Ior ocean mall service did not exceed
tooVOoO per annum. 1t Is estimated by the most
master-gencral that if all the contracts nro
posed are completed, 1t will require S247 354 for
thlB year, In addition to the appropriation for
sea ana inland postage already in the esti
mates, and that for the next fiscal wear, ending
Sune ~, 1898, there would probably be needed
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-12-17
o,.lv omharross in the

=, he greatly embarrassed in the
re SINAI w md use Of naval vessels UNI
.dsr Qgul $tod eienses are provided for our
49,. rccommendatio Of the secre.
nrrf n li mo battalion organization be
,SI the 'n' Infantry. The adoption of
,J for lnJJ and Of modern rifle equal
u. Po"ulon and rapidity of fire to the
i srgc pTe,C,g@ viii, hope, not be longer de-
co,listing Indians and organic
/ nr0ecI Vnonarate companies on the same
A SGn INTO Cfdiprs was made the subject of
/ As other ,,1dy by the secretary and re-
4 sriul "gTaI seven companies have
IA ny HPip,, orga1ized and seven more are
onpeICH! rganization. The results of six
.,cess OF ,a Wt have more than realized the
Id tTaiiinaii"nTetions. The men are readily
Ee aDI!IHGnIP discipline, acquire the drill
4 ,1 un"S md show; great pride In the right
bcili'EE ,,%cir duties and perfect loyalty to
|ssge o. ~ho declare that they would take
\ ObceI0,, ION with confidence. The disci-
Ia mo and cleanliness OF the military
h order, g., wholesome and elevating In
I, vii Hn' me men enlisted, and through
oce uio their tribes, while more friendly
IA upon ~ tyhites and 81 greater respect for
'g In e, vii certainly be promoted.
tOteTL '',,rk done in the record and PEN
SegeGI VIZ 81 the War Department by Mai.
irIIo"n tho medical corps, and the clerks
ggOr.h o. D., entitled to honOrab bic mention.
g bin" .tc work with nearly 41,000 cases
i1s up tt",ed the last fiscal year without a
I'D, nc I In, over, though the new cases had
,PCSe a ~ cent. in number over the previ-
3a'ed ~ rrnson Of the pension legislation of
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-12-17

follows One has $1,000 population, one
$4,000, and one l0,e00 while in another county
detached non-contiguous sections have been
united to make legislative district. These
methods have already found effective appica-
ton to the choice OF senators and representa-
tlves 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 accomplished 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
of appointment
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-12-17
SHILOH'S
CONSU M PTION
CURE.

The success of this Great Cough Cure IL
without parallel in the history of medicine.
All druggists are authorized tc sell it on pos
tive guarantee, test that no other can sue
cessfully stand. That it may become known,
the Proprietors, at an enormous expense, are
placing Sample Bottle Free into every home
in the United States and Canada. 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
SH1LOH'S CURE, Price 10 cts, so cts. and
$500. If your Lungs arc sore or Back lames
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price IS cts.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-01-02
A Rare B0Ok

A gentleman in this city recently
received n catalogue issued by a
New York bookseller In which is
described apamphlet alleged to have
been written by Solomon Mack, the
father OF Lucy Mack, who married
Joseph Smith, ST., and became the
mother OF the Prophet Joseph
Smith. The work is "a small II mo
OF Is pages, was printed about the
year $50, and gives an account of
the life of the author. The
description of it, given in the
catalogue, is written in n vein
Of ridicule and sarcasm; but II
appears that the author had led n
varied aud cventful life on sea and
iand, as sailor and s1l,iier, and
otherwise. He suffered n remark
able series of severe accidents 10 his
person, such rs falls, broken homes,
etc, and was converted 10 beliefin
revealed religion i'm a remarkable
manner. He testifies that his
daughter, the wife of one Joseph
futile, was healed from a seven.
sickness 10y miraculous means, after
tue attending physicians had pro-
noaEced her recovery impossible.
The pamphlet affords some ye.
theological data, and, If it really is
wha: II purports u be, is a relic OF
muri interest, and would indicate
that certain qualities. particularly
of spiritual character, which were
developed to a remarkable degree in
the Prophet Joseph Smith, were
more or lees plainly exhibited In
some OF his ancestors. The price
asked for the work is SO, which
proves it to lie rare, and is incidental
evidence Of genuineness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-01-02
CREDITABLE ENTERPRISE.

The New Years Sal; Lake Tribune
comprises thirty-two pages Of close
print and exhibits much Journal
istic enterprise. 1t is chiefly vaiu-
able for its mining anu other
statistics. II il were not for the
malicious and un,ruthful state
ments. insinuatiOns and inferences
concerning the majority OF the peo-
pie OF Utah which ii contains, il
would be very creditable publica-
ton. As it is, doubt is mea.urably
cast spon the whole production.
Much labor and considerable skill
have been expended upon the issue,
and 1t will no doubt have a wide
1t may be that before
many years expire the Tribune will
be 50 far improved rs to advance, al
least for the first day OF a new year,
above the petty plane of contracted
vision, party spite and small Intoler-
ance. We are always glad to recog-
nize merit, even in an adversary,
and would he pleased il we could
now pass an unqualified encomium
ipon our energetic contemporary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-01-02
ST. Joseph Stake.

The regular quarterly conference
of the 81. Joseph Stake was held a.
Pima on December 18th and 18th.
On the stand were President lay
ton and his Counselor w. ID. John
son, many Of the Bishops with their
cGurselors, members Of the High
Council and others. The speakers
during conference dvelt mostly on
repentance, diligence in performing
their duties rs Saints, and union.
The Stake Academy was reported
to la in a fairly rosperous cond!-
ton Patriarch Phiieman G.. Mcr-
r:-ll and BROTHER y. w. Birdno were
appointed missionaries TO labor
among the people 81 the Stake.
TIIUs. l.. WILLIAMS,
Stsse Clerk.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-01-02
.uOR IONS" IN MEXICO.

| ANoSo tIe papers which are now
making foofsh remarks on The latest
Ease rumct ABOUT the "Mormons"
moving int Mexico is the st. Louis
G1c5s-DeDsce- rat, an able Republican
journal. but nearly always entirely
s,orv on thu "Mormon" question.
That paper s:ys:
at 1. TO be no ,ed that the story of 4 large
purchase Of laIds. in Mexico by the Nor
mons Is true. ani that they VIII proceed to
.zan>xAs-zAA..S-6eTS Religion TO
that '-antry without deiaY.N Tha: is prob
ably he only way in which the Mormon
problem will ever be thoroughly anu per
maneauy solved"
The ignorance of the @. ID. is quite
as apparent in the foregoing a its
malice. towards the maj srity OF
Utah's citizens. But we need say
| no more on this matter; the follow
ing viii be sufficient; it is 4 re-
joinder TO the above paragraph by
the Deming, n. NJ, Headlight, of
Dec. eth, 1920:
THE truth is taat the vast majority
ofthe American people have ALSO
lutely no sense OF ght and wrong as
affecting any question wherein the
Mormons are GOVERNED. And vet.
those v!so nave hal opportunities for
will testify that these are
an industrious people who pay their
debts and regard the rights of their
They take n cou nlrv like
Utah and make it blossom ~ the rose.
They are developing northern Chihu-
ahua in similar manner. No one
ever sees Mormon under the innu-
ence OF liquor, or hears OF a Mormon
thief. They care for their families
and educate their children. Aui vet.
so bitter is the prejudice against them.
that when the people express a rcldi-
ness 10 obey the law, and announce |
the purpose of abandoning the prae-
ice OF polygamy, our people as a mass |
refuse to believe in their expressions |
'fhoncst purpose and decry the whole |
Mormon community as hypocrites |
md liars. Our treatment Of the Nor
mons is one of the darkest pages in
History"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-01-02
A SINGING RgBUKE.
UNDER the head of"For Shame, y
the Salt Lake Hm,ss tLiberd and
non-Mormon) published the follow
ing:

UNDER the head of "F1r Shame. ,,
the Salt Lake Times Liberal and
non-Mormon) published the follow
ing:
1--WE are heartily ashamed Of 4
species of journalism not to be fouud
outside Of Salt Lake City that reye,s
in the most infamous, outrageous and
blasphemous travesty in its reports
Of certain religious worship. We are
ashamed of a species of journalism
that ignores the difference between a
devotional service 10 God and a poIi,i-
cal mass meeting. We are ashamed
Of it because it is calculated, To adver-
tie US broadcast as 4 hordl % bar
barians without sense Of hlnor, de-
cency or reverence -
when occasion requiris i: the
Times does not hesitate to trike the
most powerful blows at the Mormon
hierarchy, and they are all the more
effective because they fall direct; but
it would no more think OF invad-
ing the sanc;um of the people
with foul language and cheap
sport, than it would of desc
Grating the graves OF its dearest
friends. Ii takes a human jackal TO
do that. We would not even quote, in
order to show the total depEavity Of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-01-02
Third District Court.

The following business was trans
acted before Judge Zane today:
In the case Of A. &. living VS.. III.
T.. Folsom, the court declared judg
men: for plaintiff in the sum OF
sS25 10.
In the clse Of John Blazzard ct al.
vs.. Lucy ID. Watts ct al, report OF
receiver filed and approved; receiv-
er discharged from further service.
un Ter the final decree Of the court.
With an allowance of So.
Tie business mentioned below
was transacted befJre Judge Ander.
son today:
In The case OF G. ;. Ellis VS.. VIII.
Porter ct al, motion for nonsuit ar
sued, case in Progress.
In tine case Of Joseph Burnswood
ct al, vs.. Frederick q. Lyndbery:
w. G. Hall, attorney for plaintiff.
not being Present, case continued.
In the ease of the Victoria Mining
Co. vs.. VIM Halves ct al: on mo,
ton 10 AGATE, or,ieI of extension OF
time overrIled.
In the ease OF j. II. Hammer VS..
VI. Blackburn ct al; on motion of
Judge Judd twenty days stay of
proceedings granted.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-01-02
NO ICE OF SALE OF RE- L
ESTATE.

NOTICE Is he tEBY GIVEN THAT. N
~ pursuance Of an order OF the Probate
Court IN and for salt Lake County. Utah
Territory. male en- the 2tth day Of lcecm-
Der. lsso. IN the matter Of the estate OF W.
W. Foster. deceased. and also by and
under the powers conferred on them by the
last will aud testament of SAID deceased.
the undersigned. the executors OF and
trustees under said last will and tcs.a
ment, will sell 81 private sale, 10
the highest bidcer Tor cash; and
subiSet TO eonh,ma;i' by said Probate
Court. N the right. title, interest and e.
tate OF the said W. W. Foster. deceased at
h. time OF tbs degth. and all the right.
title and interest that his estate has by
operation OF law or Otherwise arIuired.
Oihsr than OF in addition 20 that of the said
W. w Foster at the time Of lis death. and
also all the night, tit c and interest which
the underlined may have under said Will
Is such trustees, IN and to that certain lot.
piece or parcel Of land. situate and
being in the city and county OF Salt
described rs follows. Commencing at the
southeast corner Of lot six (6l in block
sixty i've 90. IN plat ~" salt Lake City
survey. and running thence north sixty Is -
feet. thence west forty-two and one halt
s2isl feet. thence south sixty go feet,
thence east forty-two and ono falf (f2a,l
feet 70 the place OF beginning.
Sealed bids IN writing will be received for
said property addressed TO the under,
signed or either Of them, in care Of Isaac
VI. Wafdeli, Attorney. - and 81 hast First
south street, salt Lake County, utsh Ter
-itory, sp 10 and including Saturday. Janr-
.ry 18th, ls9l. after winch day said property
viii be sold. Terms AMI Conditions cash,
mi subject 20 conformation 10y said Pro-
ste Court
GEORGE GODDARD,
IICHARD SMYrH,
Executors and Trustees under the last
vi and testament OF w W. Foster, d.
c scs.