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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1893-01-13
Osborne's Adjutant General.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. S.-Governor
Osborne appointed State Senator Kabis
to the position of adiutant general.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1893-01-13
WIN enforce Prohibition.

BISMARCK, N. D., Jan. 1.-THE at
torney general has issued proclamation
announcing his intention to enforce the
prohibitory laws.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1893-01-13
Bandmaster Cappa pead.

NEW YORK, Jan. ,BandmasteT
Cappa of the Seventh Regiment
National Guards died hero
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1893-01-13
senator Kenna Improved.

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-Senator Kenna
passed a good night and is improved to-
daY
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1893-01-13

Our lines consist of Dry Goods, Ladies' and
Gents Furnishings, Boots and Shoes and
Groceries, Yes, don't forget Groceries We carry
more Groceries than any other house in the west
Call and see us, you will find us ready to serve
you Yours Truly.
c.. M. OK,
GOOd1and, Kansas.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1893-01-13
Indicted Brooklyn officials Give Bonds.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Jan. Six of the
indicted city officials gave bonds Of 3D.
500 each.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1893-01-13

He was born at Deerfeld, N. H., Nov.
5, 1913; was graduated from the Baptist
college at Waterville, Me-, in 1888, and
was in no long time admitted to prac-
tice at the bar; was married in 1S43 to
Miss Hildreth, and became a general of
Massachusetts, militia in IS6O
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1893-01-13
BEN BUTLER rs DEAD
THE GAEAT LAWYER AND PATRIOT
PASSES AWAY.

Great Surprise Was occasioned by the
Announcement as 1t Was Net Known
He Was AiIing-A Short Sketch OF His
Career.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-11
SENTINEL

remedy the evil so far as IL alone ia con-
cerned, but no party in control of state
can be expected to do so as long as other
states in control of the opposite
party continue their gerrymanders. In
other words, il is i'm possible that
any cure for congressional gerry
manders should ever be obtained
unless it is universal in its application,
and nothing but a general law passed by
congress could make it so. There is no
question that the constitution gives con-
gress full power to pass such law. and
it is hard V possible that 1t would not be
passed in case the proposed amendment
az TO the electoral college were adopted.
Tho proposed plan would have benefits
in addition to the fuller representation OF
the popular will. The Pittsburg Posi ably
sums up part of them thus:
Aside from the justice of giving the
minority In each state their right OF
voice in the election of president, the pro-
portional plan would broaden the field In
every presidential contest. the repub ic-
ans in New York and Kentucky would
have less proportional voice in the result
and the democrats in Vermont and Penn
sylvania The psrnicious pivotal state
idea would go down before the proper
tional vote plan, and with it
the concentration OF vast corrup-
ton funds in three or four large
states In New York it would require
the corrupt influencing of $4,000 voters to
capture a single electoral vote OF the state.
One-tenth of that number was all that
was necessary in 1884, and one half
of it in 1888 to have secured
the thirty-six electoral votes of the
Empire state. 1t removes The tempts-
ton and opportunity for corruption.
The proportional plan would purify our
politics, give to such able men, resident in
small states. as BAYARD or EDNUNDS their
fair opportunities would not exclude as
pirants who could not carry their own
states" and above all secure results be-
yOund the reach of question or contest.
We believe that these results are desira-
bic to be obtained, and the recent general
agitation OF the gerrymander question has
largely prepared the minds of the people
for a movement toward them. Incident
ally it may be mentioned that such agita-
ton has been thus instrumental because ii
has been directed toward finding means
by which all gerrvmandering might be
stopped, and not to reckless and unj Just |.
fable attacks on particular so-called ger
rymanders.
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the worlds fair commission, the G.. A.
r. encampment, the Momence rock
commission, the soldiers home project,
etc. How the legislature can follow all
the recommendations of the governor
upon these matters without plunging the
state into a financial abyss. we cannot i'm
agine. Brother CHASE seems to imagine
that money grows on trees and that the
state can get all the money she wants
without vexing her citizens with taxa
ton. But he is vastly mistaken.
What the governor has to say on the
subject of dealing with criminals breathes
a humane and Christian spirit and is
worthy OF consideration by the legislature.
In his recommendation that the legis-
lature pass a law creating board of par
dons, however, he ignores the fact that
the state constitution vests the pardoning
power solely in the executive. The gov
ernor ought to know, and probably does,
that the Legislature cannot change the
constitution by passing bill.
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engineering. Where is that large remain
der approzimating Sl.SOO.OO0? Rather a
colossal steal was 1t not?


The republicans are beginning to real
ize that they have made mistake in their
refusal to admit any new state that would
probably be democratic, while letting in
others OF less population. Ii is reported that
at a recent caucus of republican senators
the admission of New Mexico, Arizona and
Utah was discussed, and while no definite
decision was reached there was conces-
sion that at least New Mexico should be
admitted. OF course tins move will be
merely from the hope of gaining some
credit with the people of that territory
which has been unjustly kept out of the
Union for four years. without any iegiti-
mate excuse. We do not imagine that the
republicans will gain much by it. The al
mission of New Mexico. Arizona, and
probably Utah Is practically assured. A
few months will see them full-fiedged
states, no matter what the repub leans may
do. They we're refused admission by tie
republicans when fully entitled to it, They
will be given it now, if at ali, merely as q
peace-offering.
In connection with this the amnesty
rendered by President HARRISON becomes
significant. As a matter of necessity this
general pardon of past oilenses is a great
favor to the mormon church. 1t is one
that might very reasonably be granted.
but it is one that has been postponed an
til time when the possible power of ad-
hitting Utah or refusing her admission
has passed out of the hands of the repub-
lean party. 1t looks suspicious that this
sop to CERBERUs should be tossed out by
the Representatives OF party which has
tried to make polygamy in Utah a nation
al issue as "the twin relic of barbarism"
with slavery. 1t looks particu ary sus-
picious in view OF the probable admission
of Utah as a state. Is Deacon HARRISON
making "a covenant with hell" in antici-
patton of the probable access of political
power to the mormons? Let Us rather
trust that wicked Attorney General Mil
LER is responsible for this move.
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LETTERS FROM OUR READERS.
What They say Of the Revised En-
cycIopaedia Britannica Which
Many Have Bought

In the ordinary course Of business q
newspaper receives MANY letters from its
subscribers and others, and many con-
tanning inquiries. requests, cOngratuls-
tions and other evidences of an interest
in their paper OF late this correspond
ence has been largely added to by the re-
ceipt OF many strong letters extolling the
merits of the Revised Encyclopedias
Britannica which our readers have been
so fortunate as TO obtain at the very low
figure and reasonable terms which We
oier These letters come from every
state in the Union. and a tell one tale.
that of pleasure at receiving tins grand
work which they could not wei! afford to
be without, even at higher price. Else
where we print few OF these letters re-
ceived. Oar files contain scores OF others.
This offer is to continue Tor limited
perod only and Won should avail yourself
OF it now, if you have not already done so.
No attack should he made uron the
present Indiana ballot law. Ii is the best
the state ever has hal. and it Is doubtful
il IL can be improved upon by the leRls
lGture. Under any law. no matter what
its provisions, there will be dissatisfaction
and criticism Any step. therefore, toward
amending or altering the present law will
be but a waste of time and an Injury &C
the election system of the state. LIZ 10
best to let wei enough alone.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-11
EFT CETERA.

RExAN died so poor that his library viii
have to be sold TO enable his wife to tide
over the period which must elapse before
the government grants her a pension.
PEOPLE are inconsistent. They will
speak in comp imentery terms Of the
IN inister's slow delivery while thew swear
at the messenger boys oHters SALESMAN.
Mas. HAMA CHARD OF Port Norris, n.
Y. who can still thread a needle and do
good sewing, has enjoyed merry holiday
season and hopes to celebrate her lO6th
birthday on April 20 next
WHEN Charles Theodore Russell, father
of Governor Russell of Massachusetts. was
mayor of Cambridge, away back in war
DAYS. he and his family spent a good part
OF every Christmas at the almshouse. en-
tertaining the inmates. Indeed. the Rus
sells attended devotional exercises on
Sunday In the almshouse chapel fire.
quently, and became familiar figures in
that institution.
BERNHARDT's son Maurice, who retired
from public notice soon after his marriage
10 the rich Russian lady. Princess Jsblo-
nousda, has been so extravsgant that his
vile has asked for a legal separation OF
property" She does not wish TO lose her
fortune.
SOME one having asked Mr.. Gladstone
the secret of his remarkab activity, he
rep led with story: There was once .
road leading out of London on which more
horsesdied than any other, and inquiry re.
vealed the fact that il was perfectly level.
Consequently the animals in travelling
over 1t used only one set OF muscles.
- 4.
formerly Phi adelphia pastor. tells this
! story with much re ish: A country par
+ ishoner called on him, and in the course
| of the conversation dec AIRED his senti-
/ ments in this wise: I've all like you,
/ bishop. up our wav. because YOU are so
/ darned common" This was n little sag
/ gering at fret. but the bishop soon dis
+ covered that the utlerance was meant for
/ hearty compliment.
A BELATED anecdote OF the late Card.
/ inal Lavigerie relates that while he was
/ bishop of Nancy he was invited to attend
4 a reception and dance given by a fashion
able lady of his flock When the guests
/ arrived, thoss OF the fair sex in their most
/ elegant decollete ball dresses, the good
| bishop looked at the lavish display OF
/ feminine charms and rose TO take his
leave why 10 YOU 20 80 early?" asked
the hostess, whereupon the modest &C.
clesiastic responded: How can l stay,
madam? l am being put out by the
! shoulders"
THE Berlin papers bring Us very
pretty story" saws the New York World
lin which the Empress Frederick figures
as the Good Samaritan. Clara W~rnecke,
a girl of eleven years, was sentenced 10
/ three years Iuprisonment for throwing
! her little brother into a canal. An act 90
rare in the annals of crime greatly inter.
/ ested the empress and lei her 10 investi-
gate the case. The DEVELOPMENTS were
/ such that she obtained a suspension OF the
sentence and removed the gri from prison
to private school in the country. where
she will be educated at the empress ex.
pense. Should her conduct continue
good. full pardon will eventually be OBJ
tanned"
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Gold Bug Logic.

A halcyon and vOciferous gentleman
from Montana says that the miners of
that state are prepared to satisfy any de-
mand for gold that NAV be made. They
can turn out sl50.000.O00 per year, if nee
essary. There is about as much sense in
this brag as in the usual Rocky mountain
silver talk. II il should prove to be true,
OF what avail would be the supply of
Montana gold? In the first place it would
require the expenditure of nearly 81 So
100000 to produce that sum. And latter
the gold should be in sight the Montana
owners of II would only exchange it for
S150.000.000 worth OF other forms of prop
erty. We can get Id from any other
quarter on like Philadelphia Record.
Here is a specimen OF the intelligence
of the average gold-bug champion. 1t is,
OF course, quite possible that Gen.
w ARNER OF Montana may have exag-
gerated views of the possible gold product
of that statelet, but if true, as the Record
comedies for argument, 'of what avail?"
In the first place it would not require
the expenditure of nearly Sl50,0000O0 to
produce that sum-" As gold mining is
now conducted it would not require one
third of that sum. Gold is produced much
cheaper dollar for dollar, than silver is,
and so far as the labor cost of dollar is
concerned silver is much the fairer money.
The idea that cost of production or in
crease OF supply had anything to do with
the demonstration is preposterous. On
either basis the value of silver, in relation
to gold, ought TO be steadily increasing. II
certainly ought to be much great ter than
il was in 1860
But suppose the Records statement
were true, what difference would il make 2
The question is what effect would this in
creased production have on the value of
gold. Every increase in production is an
increase of the worlds supply of gold.
and the cost OF production deducts moth
ing from that supply. The cost of pro-
ductIon is the amount paid for labor,
machinery and supplies. 1t means merely
so much gold passing from the hands of
one class of persons TO those of another
class 1t is not buried in the mines. II is
not consumed. 1t is circulated and moth
ing more. OF course, the gold produced
could be used only as other gold, but then
there would be just so much more gold
10 Use. We could get god from other
quarters on like terms, but it would
not be new gold. II would add nothing
to the supply on hand. 1t could not af-
feet the va.ue Of gold II the Record will
consider for few months the proposition
Of the 'vociierOus gentleman from Mon
tana" it may j scover that il has entirely
missed the point OF his moderation. 1t
was presumably intended rs an offset TO
the ridicu Gus assertion of the goli-bug
press that the mines of Creede and Grip
pie Creek are about to flood the country
with silver and thereby further reduce
| the yalue of that natal
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The Governors Message.

The governors message is too long by
half. II is. for the most part, awkwardly
written. All the information it contains.
and all the recommendation 1t makes,
could have been put in half the space
with q practical pen. Evidently the gov
ernor composed the message himself,
without assistance.
The governor commends the manage
msnt of the benevolent institutions and
of state affairs generally by the democrats.
He has evidently made careful inquiry
into these matters. aud his testimony to
the general efficiency, honesty and scono-
nv Of democratic administration In the
state 10 mportsnt-indeed, conclusive.
He even has good word to say of the
new tax law.
He urges the legislature to reduce the
tan levy and at the same tim to give all
the institutions everything they as k for in
the way of appropriations. while he wants
IL to deal Just a. literally with
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-11

ings as we'll as at non.partisan public as
semblages of every kind. He can busy
himself with church matters and public
charities. He can make himself both USE
full and ornamental. He can run out to
California and deliver a few lectures to
Mr.. STANFoRD's Young men every winter
and he can take an occasional turn on the
lecture platform. He will always be in
demand at fairs, celebrations and other
"Dig doin's" all over the country. Wo
are sure the soon to be ex-president
can thus pass the remaining years of
his lifs-and We sincerely trust they may
be manv-in peace and happiness. with
full scope for all his faculties. But we
charge thee, BENJAMIN, fling away am
bition. By that sin fell the angels" You
will not be lin it," politically. after March
4, 1893. You and your party are both
"back numb ers"
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This distributes thirty-four electoral
votes, and as having the largest fractions
BIDwELL, prohibiti0nist, and Mr.. HARRE-
son would each get vote on that account.
the presidential vote of the state would
then stand Democratic. Is; republican.
II; prohibition, /. This system is sub
stantially the same that is now in use in
the canton of Ticino in Switzer-
land for the election OF legislators,
except that instead of giving
the remaining votes to the party
having tine largest unrepresented fraction,
they are given to the party casting the
largest number of votes, and this would
perhaps be- more satisfactory TO the greet
mass of Americans than the system pro-
posed by the bill. 1t would seem to be
more consonant with our theory that the
majority shall rule, within constitutional
bounds, to give the undistributed electors
to the majority party. In the case of
New York this would have given Mr..
CLEVELAND twenty votes and Mr.. HARRI-
SON sixteen.
The application OF this system to presi-
Dental elections, however, would not be
nearly so beneficial as its application to
congressional elections The gerrymander
evil is one that has no practical effect on
presidential elections except SO far as the
Michigan system is adopted. But there
has not vet been suggested any means by
which gerrymander in congressional dis
tricts can be avoided except this system OF
/ t. II
course, be possible for any one state TO
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-11
Minority Representation.

There is said TO be a probability Of
favorable report from the house commit
tee in the proposed constitutional amend
ment Tor aboiishing our present system of
electing the president and vice-president
by the electoral college and substituting
for it hat is nearly equivalent to popu-
lar vote. The pan, as it has been lormu-
lated. is to give each state as many votes
as 1t has senators and representatives.. but
to divide that vote as nearly as possible
between the several candidates in proper
ton to the popular vote cast for them. To
do this the entire popular vote is divided
by the number of electoral votes TO which
the state is entitled for n ratio for electors
This ratio is next used as a diviser for the
vote oil each party, the party being en-
titled to as many electors as il has full
ratios OF the vote. The remaining elect
ors are assigned TO the party having the
largest fractions remaining. The system
may be illustrated by the state Of New
York. The total vote of the state was
l,297 ,2S9, and the electoral ratio $4,000.
The states thrty-six electoral votes
would be divided on the proportional
plan as follows:
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-11

A LITTLE new blood seems to have been
injected into the state board of agriculture.
While people of this age are not migrate
ful for small favors they still cannot get
lid of the impression that the state board
really needs new flesh, bones. brains, and
cuticle; everything but digestive APP
paratus. which appears to be in splendid
condition and fully equal TO any task of
absorption which the legislature may i'm
pose upon it.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-11

SPEAKER Curtis, in accepting his new
office. very properly urged upon the house
the necessity of economy at the coming
session of the legislature. He thus proved
what THE SENTINEL has always believed.
that he understands the wants OF the peO-
pie and the true meaning of recent cleo
ton results. An era OF economy has set
in in this country, and legislators unici-
pal, state and national-must recognize
the fact if they hope to receive the plaud-
its of the people.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-11

The greatest reform that could be &C
complished by the present legislature is
the reduction of the number of judicial
circuits of the state. Fifteen circuit
courts could be abolished with saving
of 100000 annually to the people with
out Gripping the Judicial service of the
state. There is no greater abuse in our
state government today than the numer-
Gus useless circuit courts with not suf-
ficient business to keep them running one
fifth of the year.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-11

THE republicans in congress are appar-
emily determined not to do anything with
reference to the national finances during
the present session. Having put the
country in hole they propose to SHIFT the
burden OF getting il out on the shoulders
of toe democracy. They seem to be ami
mated by the same motives OF lofty
patriotism as the Denny tin. horn admin
istration in indianapolis, which looted the
treasury, burdened the city with debt, and
then demanded to know OF the democrats
"What are you going to do about it?" In
that case the democrats brought the city
out to sound financial ground, and they
will do likewise in the present instance.
JUDGE BYRON X. ELLIOTT retires from
the supreme bench with the hearty good
will and sincere respect OF all the people
of Indiana whose good will and respect
are desirable. He has been q wise and
just Judge. and the value of his services
on the bench cannot be overestimated.
At time when judicial partisanship was
running riot in our federal and state
courts Judge ELLIOTT kept his head cool
anu DIS Drain cleafi anu decided every
question brought before him upon its mer-
its, az he saw them. and without regard to
personal or partisan considerations. His
decisions take high rank, not only be-
cause of the ability and learning
they display, but also because Of
the spirit of absolute impartiality and
strict judicial integrity which pervades
them. Ii is greatly TO be regretted that
some arrangement has not been made by
which men of Judge ELLIoTT's type can
be kept upon our supreme bench. regard
less Of changes in the political complex
ion Of the state. In New York, Illinois
and some other states the two parties reg
ulariy divide the higher judgsships. the
result being that both are always repre-
ssnsed in the appellate tribunals by able
and upright men. THE SENTINEL would
be glad to see, and hopes at no distant
day to see, such an arrangement in force
In Indiana. Meantime il begs to assure
Judge ELLIOTT, upon his resumption Of
the practice of the Law in this city, OF it's
high appreciation Of mis- public services.
Unfortunately, judRes-espscisliy repub-
lican iudges-who regard partisan consid-
srafIons a. paramount to the law. snd
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-11

The republicans in the national senate
are making desperate effort to retain
control of that body after March 4. all
talk of giving the dem ocrats rope to
hang themselves" has ended and steer
ing committee of the most INSCRIPTIONS
psrtisans has been selected to plan the
theft of senatorial seats The republican
party dies hard, but it must die just the
game. And democratic will mold funeral
services for ii on March B.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-11

ACCORDING to Governor CHASE, who Is
good republican authority, all the benov-
client, penal and reformatory institutions
managed. The statements to the con-
trary made by the governor and other re-
publican speakers during the recent cam
paign were evidently intended 20 deceive
the voters OF Indiana