The Globe-republican., 1894-09-07

Fourth-Now as to the Pitcher scandal
thought at the time heard Of that and still
think that his acts are the most dampable
have ever known an oficer to be guilty of. and
. are now admitted. he ought TO be in the peni.
Tertiary. Some Of .'our friends thought that
was little severe. but my indignation knew
no bounds when CLEANED from the Courier the
report Of the interview with DR.. Emerson In
this he said that DR.. Pitcher claimed that he
lad the approval of Gov. Lewelling and Attor-
ney-Geueral Little for this treatment Of the
male inmates Of the asylum. afrer which inter.
view DR. Pitcher had his attention specially
called to this statement Of Dr. Emerson and he
did not deny it. Therefore. am compelled to
believe that the charges against Pitcher are
true and that Gov. Lewelling and Attorney
General Little did consult with Pitcher aud adj
vised him to proceed to the mutilation Of the
inmates Of the asylum. With this belief can
not help but condemn all connected with this
brutal assault upon the poor helpless. sense
less and friendlesS boys. DR.. Pitcher ought to
be Immediately removed from the superintend-
ency Of this asylum for these reasons:
First-He is absolutely and utterly incom-
petent
Second-He drinks too much whisky.
Third He wilfully negiects the duties Of his
ONCE.
Fourth-He is most inhuman and brutal and
no more fitted for the position he holds than an
OK. and the most remarkable Of all. Senator
Householder and the entire membership Of the
board knew these facts to be true. They have
whitewaShed him once and they will certainly
whitewash him again The boys Of this insti-
tuition need a tender-hearted. moral and sensl-
BILE man a superintendent They need some
one to add little sunshine to the miserable
life they are by nature compelled to live.
Fifth-Goy. Lewellng knows the facts here
in stated. He has repeatedly been notified of
the incompetency Of these men and corruption
practiced. and. Notwithstanding his knowledge
thereof. he absolutely refuses 10 raise his exec
utive hand in behalf Of the people Of the state
OF Kansas in the enforcement Of the reforms
advocated by the peoples party.
For these reasons and many others might
mention. cannot, as said before support
Gov. Lewelling for reelection and hence cam
not. of course. enter into the campaign had
thought would do so at any rate. advocating
measures and not men. but this, upon refiec-
ton. 1 cannot conscientiously do for this
reason: 1 am reminded of the fact that - per
cent. of all taxes paid by the people of this
state into the state treasury goes TO the sup
port of Sc zen great charitable institutions Of
our commonwealth. In view of this monstrous
fact. every man in Kansas. REGARDLESS of his
political faith, must consider the integrity and
capability Of the men to administer these
trusts Of as great consequence the princi-
piles of the party to which he belongs.
know your hands to be perfectly clean OF
any corruption. or of even any suspicion of cor
ruption during the time that you have held Of
flee under the present administration. and for
which admire you very much. Ny confidence
in you and my friendship cannot under any
reasonable circumstances be shattered or de-
stroyed. Knowing you as 1 have for many
years and knowing your honesty and integ-
rity and your superior business qualifications.
renders it impossible in my judgment for thi.
stain to be cast upon your reputation.
In conclusion, permit me to say that If Gov
Lewelling should be elected. / want it dis
tinctly understood that shall make no claims
to any part of such victory. but will hang my
head in shame. Very respectfully your friend,
BEN ). HENDERSON