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Dodge City times., 1891-11-20

certain de- ocratic victory in the na-
tion.
What democrats in Kansas will not
say it is time to cry halt!
The result, humiliating As it was, is
a complete vindication Of the course
pursued BY the Democrat during the re-
cent campaign.
We saw clearly that the democratic
party, distinguished by the Alliance,
was perishing Of ary rot in Kansas.
We realize that one more campaign
like that of the last year would utterly
destroy the democratic party.
The convention of democratic eoitors
was held in this city last August at a
critical hour
The situation was desperate.
The flag Of democracy has been low
cred; its self-respect,in great measure,
destroyed
The policy of fusion is not open
" endorsed, was "winked" at by the
democratic state central committee.
Chairman Jones, instead of encourag-
ing straight out democrats, threw his
moral support, as in the case Of the
Reno county democrats, to traitors to
democracy.
The ringing address-the second
Declaration of Independence-issued
BY the democratic editors, save the
democratic party In Kansas from des-
truction.
The democracy of Kansas can say:
"All is lost save honor. ~
The remnants of the "old guard
are yet left.
The democratic flag In Kansas is up
at last. 1t will stay up.
The work of upbuilding the demo
cratic party, rendered doubly difhcult,
must again be begun in this state.
Hereafter, to any democrat, high or
low, in Kansas who dares to talk Of
fusion with the peoples party, we say,
applying the famous sentiment Of Gen
cral Dix in war time.
"He who tears down the democratic
flag: Shoot him on the spot. Topeka
Democrat.
Well this is too good. After a fu-
sion with the republicans this year, re-
sulting in the total annihilstiou of the
democratic party in Kansas, after abus-
ing. villifyiug, and doing everything in
their power to defeat the People 8 party.
even going % far as to give up their
own organisation, to walk into the re
publican camp, they now charge the
Peoples party With their destruction.
Well, As the Democrat admits the des-
truction of the democratic party in
Kansas, the Peoples party will here
after direct its efforts towards bringing
the same fate on the republicans. The
question pow arises as to whether a
handful Of democratic bosses at Topeka
are to turn the remains Of the demo-
cratic party over to the republicans.
They succeeded last fall in delivering
some IS, 900 Of them over to their old
bitter enemy, and encouraged BY this
success and the fact that the repubii
cans are only too willing to pay any
price for the balance of this demoaliz-
ed party, and knowing that next years
success depends upon the ability Of
these schemers to deliver the goods,
we have no doubt that their scheme
will he a success. There is only one
chance for the defeat of the scheme
and that is the inability of these bosses
to make $4,000 democrats see that it
is to their interest to help into power
again party which they have, for 30
years, bitterly opposed and fought, but
they have already delivered some 35,.
900 "f them aud who shall gainsay
their ability to deliver the remaining
$4,000.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20

The Hill boom in the Dodge City
Democrat started out some II months
ago at the rate of three columns a week.
Il has now narrowed down to about one
fifth of column in two weeks, with
good prospects of soon coming to an un-
timely end, to the relief of the readers
of that paper.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20

The Official returns from this state
show an average democrat vote of only
10000. Humph, We are surprised
that its even that many. Another fu-
sion or two with the republicans and
such thing in Kansas as . democrat
will be q sort of curiosity.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20

The law prohibiting the publishing
in the newspapers of engravings Of
coins seems to be based on the suppo-
sition that people will cut them out
and pass them for money. In other
words, indorses the late Mr.. Carlyis's .
proposition that the world is msde up
Of large number Of people, mostly
fools.-St. Joseph News.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20

If there is any one thing more than
another which a fair minded person
can admire in the third party, it is the
prompt and eifectual way they have Of
setting down on the schemes and
schemers who are paid for this con-
temptible work by the leaders Of the
old parties.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20

II 10 said that Harrison's snub Of
Foraker when the latter called at the
White House the other day was % d.
rect that Foraker is smarting under it.
Anything that penetrates Foraker' .
impudence must amount to . kick.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20

The annual report Of the Kansas
City, Fort Scott and Memphis, made
to the state board Of railroad commits
sioners, shows total earnings from op-
sration Of 4,703, 14l; operating expen-
ses, g, 227, ,2s9; income from operation,
s1,475, S52. The deduction for inter
est, taxes and miscellaneous expenses
amounted to 81 ,213,9 97l, leaving a net
income Of $3.50, $50 from which dlvi-
dend of q per cent. on common and .
per cent. on preferred stock was de
clared. The Kansas City, Clinton and
Springfield, branch of the same line
which has . short extension in Kansas,
shows deficit from operation after pay
ing interest and taxes Of s37, 296.
The report of the Kansas City Belt rail
way was also received and shows de-
6cit for the line of $l1, !22. This road
has capital stock Of 500, 900, and q
bonded debt of 81, $50, 900.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20
How He Lost Time.

Pedestrian-B-b-bov. can you t-t-tell
me how f-f-far it is to tie po-pO-pOst-
office?
Newsboy-What dye say, mister?
Pedestrian Il I-reckon you you
heard me. How f-f-far is it to the po-
pOst-Oficer
Newsboy-Only half block, mister.
II You hadn't stopped to ask me you'd
g been there a'ready.-Life.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20

The peoples party had a good plu-
rality for every man on the ticket ex-
oept sheriff, and he was second. in the
precincts outside of Dodge City and
North Dodge,
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20
AMERICAN FABLES.
Good Stories with Morals That Can he
Uadsfseooa ~ Every Body.
TIE OK AID THE ASS.

Good Stories with Morals That Can BE
UndsrssoeA ~ Every Body.
TIE OK AID THE ASS.
An OK and IN Ass dwelt together in
the same Field. and many of the ami
mails went to them to Inquire about the
Weather. When the OK was asked
whether the winter was to be open OF
vigorous he Invariably replied:
II can not say for Certain just nov
Please call Again"
The Ass, on the Contrary, was
Prompt to reply:
This is going to be a very, very
open winter, and buds will start in
February" Or.
This is going to be the Coolest win
ter we have had for twenty years, and
we shall get no Spring before June.
When Winter was over it was always
found that the Ass had missed it, while
the Ok had gained further Reputation
for wi sdom by refusing to express an
opinion. 1t thus came About that the
Ass was spoken of in Ridicule and
Contempt.
MORAL: This also includes Virgins
and the Kentucky Goose-Bone.
THE WOLF AND THE HARE,
A Hare which had been seized by q
wolf uttered loud Lamentations and
Besought him to spare her life.
''Give me one good reason" replied
the Wolf.
Because we are both Hunted by
Man. Even now 1 may be Pursued by
some Boy Seeking my llfe."
"Ah! then. it will be a Favor to put
you where he can't find you," said the
Wolf, as he bit her in two and Bolted
the pieces.
MORAL: When you are the Wolf it is
cafe to Argue. When you are the
Hare, it is wiser to run for it.
AN UNGRATEFUL PUBLIC.
An American City Treasurer having
been absent from home for Three Whole
Days, the Common Council ordered an
investigation of his accounts. 1t Was
soon Discovered that he was defaulter
and had Absconded to Canada. He
was Located and interviewed by COM
mittee, whom he Received with great
Dignity and Courtesy.
Gentlemen. this speaks i'll for your
Manners. he said, as they Referred to
the little Shortage of 100000. "Idid
hope you came here to show your Grat-
itude. but you insult me. Some De-
fauiters would have buried that Money
or used it for Personal Expenses. |
laid every dollar of it out in buying
Wheat. and encouraging the Agri-
culture of the Country. Go Hence,
base Ingratesr'
Observation-Disclosures must be En-
couraged at any cost.-Detroit Free
Press.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20

The Republicans Of Kansas are try
ing to outdo the Alliance people in ail-
ly things. The latter have pat for
ward great many ridiculous PROPOSE
tions, but they will have to lie awake
nights if they hope to originate a more
absurd proposition than the Republican
scheme to create by Legislative enact
ment the Office Of State Agent whose
duty it shall be to 60 to Washington
and of1iciste As Senator Plumb's "col-
league" The United States Senate il
expected to accept the colleague as
the United States Senator. PETER 10
to te ignored in every thing except his
vote. the Constitution drawing the line
there. Of course the proposition will
not matenalize, but it will serve to
keep the laugh on Kansas a while
longer. The idea is said to have orr
cir ated in the fertile brain Of young
man Who has heretofore been famous
only a. . rich mans son-inlaw. Under
the circumstances perhaps his nonsence
is pardonable. City Star.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20

The fght is now on for 1892, and
We want to see every peoples party
man at work.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20

Benny has issued his Thanksgiving
proclamation.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20

Nhew! what bloody war that was
with Chill.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20

The biggest and most enthusiastic
meeting ever held by the Dodge City
Alliance was that of last Saturday.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20
POSTAL LAWS.

A,v ,~rson Who takes . paper regularly cat
- - Ice-whethefd directed TO hif name Or
VhafSsr y has subscribed or nct-is responsible
~ nerson ordefe his paper discontinued,
As..et ~ an srrearges or the publiehef may
ecIHinne - sepd Il until payment is made, and
eoilece the whole amount, whether ths pspeS u
fakeo from the once or not.
Dodge City times., 1891-11-20

coming year with vigor heretofore un-
declared itself, as it must do, and the
two grea. sections Of our common cOun-
try ac,uated by common interests shall
stand In a solid phalanx shoulder to
shoulder IN the great conflict Of 1892,
the impetus that will be thus impaired
to this movement will be such as to rem
der it absolutely irresistible. 1t is in
this inevitable union of the south a1d
the west that We hope and con6de.
Without it we confess nothing but fail
ure and defeat await us. Our Oppo-
nents recognize this and hence their
greatest efforts on bot. sides of Mason
and Dixon's line, are directed to a de-
feat of such union. The combination
of the two old parties in Kansas this
year had for its main purpose to infiet
such defeat upon the Peoples party
as would discourage the south and pre-
vent, ii possible, the dreaded abandon
n'cnt Of the democratic party in that
great stronghold. The effort will fail
Notwish landing the utter annihilation
Of the Alliance and the Peoples party
have been heraldcd all over the land,
the actual result shown BY the vote is
thoroughly understood by the people,
aud the frantic efforts of corrupt
press to deceive them will have no ef-
feet. The day is past when such false
hood and deception can be successfully
pracsieed upon intelligent people.-Tbs
Advses.r.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
STRUGGLE AT HARTFORD.
Two houses at vanance-Senato
Platt RenomInated.

HARTFORD, Ct. January 7.-Both
branches Of the legislature met at 10 O'Clock.
The Senate speedily orzanized, electing
Read Of Bridgeport, Dem, president pro
tenn, and the other caucus nominees. All
the senators were present. The House
sDert long time In organizing. owing to
technical questions about seating several
members, which did not affect the Republic
can majority. Finally the House chese A.
NJ. Paige speaker and the other Republican
caucus nominees. The official canvass at 1
o'clock was sent TO the House according TO
custom. After more or less parliamentary
skirmishing the House adopted the usual
Joint rules and the committees were appoint
ed under them. at about 5 o'clock the
House sent the official canvass to the Sem
are with resolution referring IL TO joint
committee on canvass Of votes for state Of
ticers. The Senate had voted not to create
sucn a committee this year. When the can
va IS and returns came In the Senate created
a special commltte OF its own TO examine aud
Repcrt upon them. After about two hours OF
conference majority Of the committee, two
Democrats. reported LuZ0n B. Morris elect
ed governor, j. w. AlsOp, lieutenant gov
Il. Sanger, treasurer; ". Slauo, comptroller.
Resolutions declaring each so elected were
passed. The Republican member OF the
committee reported that various persons
were refused opportunity to show that the
returns were incorrect and that as the re-
turns were not right no one should be de-
clared elected, and recommended that the
matter should be examined into and the fact
tnat there was no election shown. This was
defeated. A caucus OF Republican senator's
aud representatives at g O'Clock nominated
y. II. Platt Tor senator UNANIMOUSLY.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Officers Elected; Mr.. WisWell's
Speech; Discussion OF tho Newspa-

Officers Elected; Mr.. WisWell's
speeh; Discussion OF tho Newspa-
per Question.
Especial to the Press.l
AUGUSTA, January TAT few minutes
past ten this forenoon, Hon. Nicholas Fes-
senden, clerk of the last House, called the
present House to order. Rev. d. B. Randall
of Portland, chaplain of the last House then
invoked the Divine blessing, the members
standing as they listened to the chaplain S
roll of the House was called by the chairman,
142 members answering to their names. Ali
the Portland members were In their seats
Mr.. Trussell moved that q committee Of
seven be appointed to notify the Governor
that the House had assembled and awaited
the presence of the Governor and his Council
that the oath of Office might be administered.
Messrs. Trussell, Peaks of Dover, Noble of
Lewiston. Parker of Belfast. Newcomb of
Eastport and Dickey of Fort Kent were ap
pointed as the committee.
Make way for the Governor aud his Couu-
Gil, said the messenger, as Gov. Burleigh,
followed by the men who have been his ad-
visers during the last two years, entered the
the Speakers desk. the councillors were
given chairs at the front OF the House, and
then the members, standing, repeated after
| the Governor:
=, do swear that will support the con.
long as shall continue citizen thereof SO help
me God.
J., do swear that will faithfully dis.
charge, to the best OF my Abilities the dutis in
| cumbent upon me as member OF the ,th Legls-
lature according to the constitution and laws OF
| the State. So help me God.
The members having subscribed 10 the
necessary oath, the Governor and Council
retired. Then Mr.. Hill of Augusta moved
that COMMITTEES OF seven be appointed to
receive, sort and count votes for spe iker
| Chairman Fessenden announced as this com.
mittee Messrs. Hui Of Augusta, Po, tar of
Bangor. Shaw OF Portland, Herrick of Bethel
Bird of Rockland, Tilton of Cape Elizabeth
and Osgood of Lewiston. The ballot result.
ed as follows:
Whole number of votes.
| Necessary to choice. e.................. 10
Andrew T. Wiswell had. ....,..,,IO9
Benjamin +. Chadbourne .......... 80
Mr.. Chadbourne greeted the new speake,
| to the chair. Mr.. Wiswell's remarks besides
being appropriate Were delivered in clear
| penetrating tones that all could understand
| and which gave an excellent impression OF
what the House might expect of Mr. WIS.
well as a presiding officer. Mr.. Wiswel
said, In substance:
Mr.. WIsWeII's Remarks.
Allow me to express to you my grateful
appreciation of the compliment conferred
upon me, and at the same time my deer
sense of the duties and responsibilities o.
the position to which you have elected me.
should deeply and keenly feel my INABILITY
| 70 preside over your deliberations IL I wa
not sure that could safely depend upOI
your kind indulgence and Cooperation.
| assure Won that you shall receive nv hes
endeauors, and It will be my chief ambition
to preside with absolute impartiality.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
GEN ERAL NEWS.

Nathaniel Brewers summer residence at
Nahant was burned yesterday. Loss $1S,-
600. Insured.
A. Chesapeake s. Ohio train went through
bridge at Stepstone, KY, last night killing
the engineer and fireman.
VIM. d. Hughes and VIM. Buttner, the
bogus divorce lawyers. were indicted yes
terday by the grand jury.
Mrs. Hattie Beekman Of Seabrook, who
murdered her husband. has been taken to
the Portsmouth Jail. where she will remain
until the preliminary hearing.
Arrangements have teen completed for the
immigration of large number of colored
people from the Carolinas, Louisiana and
Alabama to California in the spring. They
will work IN the fruit growing districts Of
| San Joaquin ualley.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
Nebraska StandIoe still.

LINCOLN, Neb., January There is q
deadlock IN the legislature between the Sen
ate and the HOUSE about canvassing the re.
turns for state officers. The Independent OF
Alliance party is contesting the election OF
tn. Democratic governor and remaining state
officers, all Republicans. They wish to pre-
vent an announcement of the election OF
these officers, evidently proferring to seat
the contestants directly. Lieut.. Gov. Mickle
john, Republican, holds il Is his duty to de
clare thd officers having a majority on tht
face of the returns, and If there is to be
contest it must be commenced In the regular
way after this announcement of election il
made.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
other officers Chosen.

The next business was the election of
clerk. and on motion of Mr.. Parker Of Bel
fast, the speaker named the following as a
committee to receive. sort and count the
votes: Messrs. Parker, Penley Of Auburn,
Drew of Fort Fairfield. Hawes Of Dsering,
GRAY of Buckspurt. Mooers OF New Sharon,
u nf Rannnr
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
Ohio erstle on IriaI.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, January REV.
Howard Fl. MaGquery Of Canton, charged
with heresy. was placed on trial this morn
ing before an ecclesiastical court at Trinity
Cathedral. He is charged with holding
views relative to the birth Of Christ aud His
resurrection contrary to the tenets and
creeds OF the Protestant Episcopal church.
Hon. George T.. Chapman of ST. Johns
church, presided. Rev. Mr.. Maequery
pleaded not guilty. Evidence was offered
and arguments made. The case VIII be CON
tinued tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
Historic Genealogical Society,

BosToN. January TAT the annual meet
ing OF the New England Historic GeaealoRi.
cal Society today, President GOodell vlndi-
Gated himself from the charge Of mislnvest
ment OF certain funds of the society, show i
ing that the funds were invested by a com
mittee, aud that he was not responsible
therefore. The election of officers resulted
President G. Goodel, Jr., Salem, Mass
Vice Presldents-Wm. Endicott, Jr.. Boston
Hon. Joseph Williamson, Belfast, Me Hon. Jos
b. Walker, Concod d, N. H.; Hon James Barrett,
Rutland, VT; Rlish. B. Andrews. Providence, RI
l.; Hon. Edwin IL. Bugbee. Kilingly. Conn.
Recording Secretary -G. Arthur Hilton, Boston.
Cor, esponding Secretary-Francis II. Brow,
Boston.
Treasurer-Benj. B Torrey, Boston.
Librarian-Ezra ii. BylngtOn, Boston.
NJ mbeTs OF Council for three years-Hon. VIM
Clafn Newton, sass.; John T. Hassam, Boston
Henry Wilt ms Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
Tin Outlook Cood.

BALTIMORE, January THE Manufae-
urers' Rre0rd publishes this week letters
from manufacturers OF Chicago, st. Louis,
Cleveland, Pittsburg, Denver aud orooslyn
who are either making tin plate OF preparing
to do so. Wnen all are in full operation
their weskly output will be 10000 boxes. All
believe IL there Is no change made
in the duties on tin and tin plate
imposed by the Mckinley bill this country
win soon make all the tinplate 1t consumes
from American iron and tin at a price lower
than has been paid for imported plates.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08

this evening. Before dinner the following
officers were elected. General Benjamin 3.
Foster, president; Ex-Governor Joshua l..
Chamberlain, William Abbott, W. j. Curtis,
G. A. Boardman, vice presidents p. P. Sim
mons, secretary; DIR. +. A.. Dilingham,
treasurer. General Foster presided. Speeches
were made by w. p. Drew, DIR. George +.
Jackson, Edward u. Merrill, James Nc
Keon. T.. I'll. Cook aud William j. Curtis.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested i'm either ol
the Estates hereinafter named.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08

BOSTON, January More than 26O0 shares
Of the Boston & Lowell stock were repre-
sented at the annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of that company at the Boston q
was transacted. The most important being
the voting on the issue Of a million dollars
of forty year bonds dated April l, 1892, to
meet bonds for a like amount which are
coming due at that time. The following
hoard Of directors was reelected: 7. JeffeT-
son Coolidge, w. Powell MasOn. Edwin
Morri, Frederic K. Clarke, VIM. A. Haskell.
Francis L. Higginson and Geo. A. Gardner
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
Forsythe's Court Dissolved

WASHINGTON, January 7.-Gen. Schofield
said TO-DAY that the court of inquiry estab-
lished by Gen. Miles at Pine Ridge for the
inves stgation of Col. Forsythes action at
Wounded Knee Creek has been dissolved
tion of the press dispatch that Gen. Miles
had restored Col. Forsythe to his command
The sensational story about the row In the
cabinet meeting yesterday was strongly de
MED today by those interested and present.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
OFFICERS OVER AGENTS.
General Miles to handle the ReIns.
The President Authorized the Use Of
Force.

WASHINGTON. January 7-Corresponaen
between the President and the Secretaries OF
War and of the Interior in regard to the In
dian Messiah craze and the ghost dances.
dated as far back as October 80, has beea
made dublic. The President transmits re-
ports from Indian agents and others of the
likelihood of trouble arising, and directs the
War Department to take all the necessary
precautions to protect settlers BE recon-
mends that the agents be directed to do all in
their power to quiet the Indians by peace
able means, but that the officers need not
hesitate to make use Of military force II
Leaceful measures failed to restrain the In
dians.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
NO coMPRomIse YET.
Rockport Boundary Row Renewed to
Augusta.

CAMDEN, January THE leaders Of the
dlvisionists and non dlvisio lists had con-
ference at Rocbport last evening and COM
promise was attempted. One Of the chief
points being whether the lime quarries that
lie between the two villages should be on
the Camden or the Rockport side Of the
line.
The owners Of the quarries live in Rock
port, while the proposed line leaves the
quarries In Camden. and they claim II the
town Is divided. the line should be so run as
to take the quarries In Rockport. After
quite long conference they separated, as
far from a compromise as ever. Many Of
the leaders have gone to Augusta.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08

American Vessels In Distress Re-
lleved at halifax.
Especial to the Press. ]

HALIFAX. N. s., January THE steamer
Harlow has arrivsd on her return from New
FOundland. via the eMagdalen Islands, at which
Litter place she called to bring home the crew
OF the wrecked American schooner Admiral,
Of Gloucester. She successfully accomplished
her mission and has the crew on board.
The American schooner ADDISON G. Proctor,
Phelan master. arrived short Of provisions.
She has 1900 pounds of hallbut. The co..
lector of customs wired Ottawa aud tele-
gram was received granting the vessel per-
mission to replenish her provisions.
The American schooner Mary Z. Chisholm,
from La Have Banks with 6O0O pounds of
fish, arrived in distress. having lost 70 faith
oms OF chain in the recent gales. Privilege
was granted by the Ottawa authorities to
have more chain supplied.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
SUICIDE at skowneean,

SKowHEGAN, January 7.-Irving. son Of
George Gaylord. Of this place. aged 25 years,
hung himself last night. When discovered
he was dead. Dependency caused from
loss of sight was the probable cause.