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The herald., 1896-02-01
INADEQUATE SALARIES

The senate has just passed bill in
troduced by Senator Morrill, providing
for the payment to the widow of the
late Justice Miller OF sum equal to
the balance Of the latter's salary for
the year in which he died. On advo-
eating the passage Of the bill the Yer
mont senator explained that the justice
had left no property other than a
house with mortgage of $4,000
against it, and that the widows cir
cumstsnces were such as to make the
appropriation desirable. The remarks
of the senator we're at once a COM
mentary on the niggsrdly way the
United States compensate their highest
judicial officers, and refutation of
the suggestion 30 often thrown out by
claptrap demagogues that the supreme
court is subject to the influences of
money.
The salaries paid the justices are too
low to be safe or even polite. The
very highest order of ability should be
represented in the court of last resort,
but it is certainly not reasonable to ex-
pect it at the price the government
pays. Down to the present the su-
preme court of the union has been
composed, as rule, Of men distin-
guished for learning and probity, but
with the rich possibilities open in
these days to the practitioner
of more than average capacity
it is going to become more and more
difficult to secure the right kind of
men at the present recompense. OF
course there will be lawyers willing to
make come monetary sacrifice for the
sake of the eminence to be attained,
but the salaries now paid demand too
much of sacrifice altogether, and
unless change for the better is made
it will not be long before the personnel
of the most important tribunal Of the
country is professionally inferior, to a
dangerous degree, to the attorneys
who appear before it.
The herald., 1896-02-01
The United States of T. b. Reed

An esteemed Republican contemporary
states that Speaker Reed is opposed to the
admission of any new states with ,trifliDg
population at this time, and is said TO be
using his influence with the committee on
territories to withhold report in favor of
The admission of Arizona and New Mexico,
wi h four senators to offset New York and
Illinois, when the treaty with Mexico only
promised TO admit New Mexico, which in-
cluded Arizona. as one state.
To say that Speaker Reed has influence
with a committe of his creation is to de-
scIibe his power and autocracy in the
mildest of terms. If Mr.. Reed has de-
ted as state of the union unless con-
solidated with Arizona, the matter is
settled. Mr.. Reed is the house of repre-
sentatives. 1t may be said at this juncture
that Mr.. Reed is the congress of the United
States.
The house is peculiarly his property. 1t
dare debate nothing that he decides shall
not be debated. He has organized 1t with
the purpose of placing it completely un-
der his control. 1t is not how de iber-
ative body. Like the centurion in scrip
ture, Reed is as one in authority who
saith to one man go, and lie goeth, and to
another come, and he cometh. He has no
such personal power. it is true. over Demo-
cratic members of the house, but the COM
to silence Democrat in debate the deba g
is closed. When he cares not to recognize
Democrat the most strident vocal orgars
ever given human being would not catch
his ear, the most imposing presence ever
bestowed on human kind would not catch
his eye.
Thomas B. Reed of Maine is not only
speaker of the house OF representatives; ne
is also the Republican party in the house of
representatives. He is also the whole
house of representatives through his aol-
ity to silence the small minority. We may
go even further than this. Mr.. Reed, the
whole thing in the house of representatives,
is substantially the autocrat also of the
senate chamber.
We bear sometimes of popular govern
ment. The government of the republic OF
the United States is as popular in its legis-
lative branch as Speaker Thomas B. Reed
chooses to permit it to be- Chicago
Chronicle,
The herald., 1896-02-01
Too Much Hisdirected Energy

Jnasmuch as the talk of another Arctic
expedition is being revived, won't SON e.
one please tell us what the last expedition
accomplished? The public has been told
that the Eskimo are "a peaceful and ge ltle
people," 1t has been learned that
the northwest passage, if it exists,
is not navigable. 1t knows that
the arctic climate is nearly fatal
TO all visitors from the temperate
zone. 1t has learned, too, that mountains
are apparently of ice, and that the seas
are practically of the same material. But
beyond this what has been gained that has
made the human race healthier, stronger
or happier? There is still too much
misdirected energy in this world.-Phla-
delphia Inquirer.
The herald., 1896-02-01
GUARDED IN DEATH
Four Animals Refuse to Leave Their Master s
Dead Body

A Mexican named Piutasco Chavira died
last evening about 9 o'clock in his store at
634 New High street. He conducted bar
ber shop and fruit store in the little front
room, and also used the place to sleep in.
He had been unwell for the last few days
and engaged young man to take care Of
him. Chavira was attacked with sort of
fit. and the man placed him on the bed
and went for help, but II was too late. as
the sick man died very soon after the at
tack.
Officer Richardson went to investigate
and found the body on the bed. guarded
by some of the dead mans pets. Three
little dogs and cat were nestled close to
the body, one of the animals being close to
the head. another at his waist, while the
third and the cat rested at the mans feet.
The dogs resented anyone approaching the
remains Deputy Coroner Summerfield
was notified and had the body removed to
the undertaking rooms of Kregelo G
Bresee, where an inquest will be held.
The herald., 1896-02-01
CALIFORNIA STATISTICS OF PRODUCTION
California mines yielded $17, ,5OO,O 900 in

California mines yielded $17, 500, 900 in
1898.
Value of gold produced in 1895, $15,-
100000.
Total gold produced by California since
1888, 81 ,354 ,56599
Value of salt produced in 1895, $780,
600.
Borax product, 1895, valued at $685.
900.
Product of mineral waters valued at
$35O,O0O.
Natural gas product, 1895, valued at
$l20,000.
Petroleum and bitumen products, 1895,
nearly y 100000.
Quicksilver product of California for
1895, 2S,600 TASKS.
Quicksilver production since 1877, $780,
024 TASKS.
Value of San francisco manufactures in
1895, $SS, 100000.
Beet sugar campaign in 1S95-96, esti-
mated, 4O,0OO,OOO pounds.
Wheat crop of 895, 90, - 8 900 bushels.
Brandy distilled from grapes, 1895,
100000 gallons.
. California canned fruit packed in 1895,
1,2SO,O0O cases.
Barley crop of state in 1895, 100000
bushels.
Bean crop of state in 1896, $4,000 900
pounds.
Raisin crop of 1895, 90, 100000 pounds.
Dried fruit product of 1895, 162,7OO,OOO
pounds.
Prune crop of 1895, 100000 pounds.
Wool product, 1898, estimated, 32,OOO,.
600 ponnds.
Hop product, 1895. over 49, 900 bales.
Orange crop season of 1S95.96, esti-
mated, 10000 carloads.
Annual production of butter, $4,000, 900
pounds. u
Annual production of cheese, Is, ,OOO,-
600 pounds.
The orange crop of 1895 amounts to 81
100000 boxes.
Receipts of wine at San Francisco, twelve
months. 15, ,174 1886 gallons.
Value of nut crop, 1895, over $30O,O 900.
Total value of provisions packed in 1895,
$5,OOO,O00.
Quantity of powder manufactured in
1895, over 13 900, 900 pounds.-San Fran
cisco Chronicle.
The herald., 1896-02-01
Waste of Time and Honey

Those congressman must have very flex-
ible conscences who think they are per-
forming their duty to the people when they
spend day af er day in the elaboration and
discussion of a measure which they know
cannot possibly become law. The silver
senator's know for certainty that their
free coinage measure cannot pass the
that it would be vetoed by the president.
What possible justification il there. then,
in wasting time on such Ineasure-delay-
ing action on other matters and blocking
the entire machinery of legislation?-Kan-
sas City Star.
The herald., 1896-02-01

According to report from Sacra
mento it appears that Governor Budd
is on the war path, metaphorically
speaking. At the last session of the
state board of examiners, evidences
we're presented that there was more
squandering of peoples money in the
management of state institutions than
could be approved of by the governor
or by any other honest man. Bills
were presented and claims put in
which would not bear the rigid
scrutiny Of the chief executive. The
governor denounced in strong terms
what seemed to him like trumped up
claims and extravagant bills from
officials connected with certain state
institutions, one of which, at least, is
located in Los Angeles county. He
also declared. in effect, that when he
and other members of the board OF ex-
aminers visit those institutions on
their forthcoming tour of inspection,
he will make thorough Investigation
of suspicious doings and break up
whatever wrong can be ferreted out,
no matter who may suffer in conse-
4uenco.
Without claiming to knew whether
the governors suspicious are we'll
founded, we unhesitatingly say that his
determination to carefully probe the
matters referred to is wise, and it must
meet with the approval of all upright
citizens. The officials of state insti-
tuition who are and have been manag-
ing its affairs wisely and honestly have
nothing to fear from rigid investiga-
tion. In fact, they should desire it, as
the result would be perfect vindica-
tion for them.
1t has become too common for Off
cials in public institutions to consider
their own comfort, pleasure and fnan-
cial gain paramount to the welfare of
the inmates under their care or to the
interests of the people at large, who
are heavily taxed to establish
and maintain such institutions.
With alarming frequency we'll ground
SA ASPo~to oAC CSAb OuC OOhOSA IL
ing mismanagement, peculation, gross
fraud and sometimes extensive en-
bezzlement, by men having charge of
establishments provided by the state
for educational or charitable purposes.
Such betrayers of the peoples conf
dencs and robbers of the peoples earn
ings can scarcely be dealt with too
severely.
Gov. Budd is on the right track. In
vestigation, retrenchment and reform
in the public service are needed in
California, as elsewhere. The governor
has reputation for moral courage,
independence and untiring zeal in the
discharge of duty which will lead the
people Of the state, regardless
of party or class, to believe that
be will use his utmost endeavors to
hunt down official delinquency and
rascality wherever they exist within
this commonwealth, and that when dis
covered the guilty parties will be
speedily dealt with according to their
deserts.
The herald., 1896-02-01

AND NOW the Republicans of New
York are commencing to tell the truth
about each other. According to re-
port of the anti-Platt committee the
party's enrolment at the last primary
contest was padded in certain assem-
bly, districts to the tune of $4,000 out
Of u, 900 names. This feat shows what
The herald., 1896-02-01
New Synagogue

Congregation B'nai 9'rith will erect .
two-story brick synagogue at the northeast
corner of Ninth and Hope streets. The
estimated cost 10 $3O,UUO. A. M. Edel-
man has been selected as the architect and
Mills & Co. the buit1eSr. =.
The herald., 1896-02-01
Hurt by an Engine

H. j. Schultz, foreman of the switch en-
gines for the Southern Pacific company,
had his foot slightly injured by fange of
the locomotive wheel last night shortly
aft er IL o'clock. He was treated at the re-
ceiving ho pitaL
The herald., 1896-02-01
TO THE EDITOR
Wants Her Scalp

THE HERALD under this hea ling prints COM
munications, but )es not assume responsiDi-
ity for the sentiments expressed.
The herald., 1896-02-01

the party of great moral ideas can do
in behalf of "purs ballot and an hon
est count" when it really exarts itself.
The herald., 1896-02-01

HOTEL ARGYLE Gos sseosD AN E aoT
H. WEAVER .
The herald., 1896-02-01
GOVERNOR BUDD AROUSED

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1890.
The herald., 1896-02-01

THE BURBANK.Love and Law will be
given at the matinee this afternoon, and
the reduced matinee prices will prevail.
Adults 25 cents to all parts of the house,
and children 10 cents. Tonight and to-
morrow evening will be the last rresenta-
tions of this excellent play, and beginning
Monday evening. Mr.. Mobiles commences
the last week of his engagement in the
famous comsdy-drama, A Man of the Peo-
pie, Mr.. Mobiles own dramatzation from
that celebrated play, Bertha, the Sewing
Machine Girl. =
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-15
Total exports
OF domestic
u

That l., 10 seven years from 1890 to 1886. both
yeas Inclusive. our farm exports amounted to
- 43S. G0s, l4s, or more than four times as much
rs the entire mOrtga6e indebtedness Of all the
farms In the United States.
Can any other occupation make rs good 4
shOwing9 Has real estate In the cities been as
fortunate? Can urban property In the United
states compare with rural property Is to income
dollar for dollar? And is not the MOI, age In
debtedness Of urban real estate far greater In
proportion to its value than that Of ruralY And
today mu<t not the merchant, the manufacturer
the banker and the common carrier also give
mOye efforts to earn \ dollar than he did i've
years ago? Are not the margins Of profit cut
down In every commercial calling? Are not
consumers everywhere. every day, getting more
and more Of their share Of the profits Of cheaper
production arising from inventions and improv-
ed implements and machinery? Is not the in
trrest ON money less? Does 1t not take more
dollars at interest to subsist one nov than 1t
did ten years or even five years ago? The profits
Of capital engaged In manufacture are the leay-
ings Of wages. And are not those leavings less
and less each year on farms as well as factories?
And Is Il not essential, therefore, to labor rs
well as to capital, that earnings be p0id In money
Of the greatest desirability and the most ul.
f1uetuating purchasing power, and Is not gold
thai money the wide world over?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-15

Tho way some Of the populist papers
Il this state are attacking Archbishop
ireland 10 enough to cause the blush of
shame TO cover the cheek Of every citi-
seu Of tho country. The Yankton Press
and Dakotan calls the Archbishop q
'shypocrite." Such IN accusation is
without f0nndati0n. There is no man
80 America more honorable, just
and moro sincere in his motives than
the noble Archbishop. He is the per-
soni6Cati0n OF American citizenship in
II noblest form and type. The assault
q the populist papers upon his good
name and character IL unworthy OF any
other expression than that of hearty
denunciasion. It 10 q black lie and II
hehooves every good catholic and prot
estant who admire the nobleness OF the
Archbishop's character to d~enounce
thess aasaults up0n every occasion.
Hsse II what the Press and Dakotan
has the audacity 70 say:
Al his (Arctblshop Ireland) talk about speak
- - : tiiaxen = 9 mild form OF HY oCRACY
q disinesson g connected With some position
teos sacred. Does anyone believe that John
1relas1d A0neaffv felt that he was speaking ~ a
cGel2enf
All the COURIER has to say Is this
that the pop sheet, the Press Of Yank-
ton, lies willfully when it accuses the
Archbishop Of hypocracy and dishon-
esty. He IL too noble q man TO do
either. Shame 0 u . paper that will
prostitute It's calling 10 assault the
character Of 10 grand . man as John
Ireland.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-15

In the works Of James A. Garfield,
vol. TX, page $40, is a speech delivered
by him before the house of representa-.
tives July IS, 1875.
It was on . proposition to virtually
adopt the free coinage Of silver at such
y ratio or proportion that sixteen
ounces of silver should be made by law
equal in value to one ounce of gold
when each vas coined. At that time
the amount of silver required to make
q silver dollar had not the market
value of q dollar-the same as lie the
case, to q much greater extent today.
The proposition was the issue that now
exists between the republican and dem.
ocratic parties On the money question.
In opposing the free coinage of silver
President Garfield used the following
impressive words:
"Mr. Speaker: l cannot conceive q
situation In which the house could be
brought more directly face to face with
what seems to present on the one hand
public honor, and on the other the
DEEPEST DISGRACE.
1T has happened in the fl%uctuation
of these metals, that there now q not
oble opportunity to cheat seven millions
OF men BY adopting the baser metal as
the standard Of payment, and thus ac-
cOmplish a swindle on so great q scale
as TO make the achievement illustrious.
BY the proposed measure, one-ffth Of
the enormous aggregate OF public and
private debts can be WIPED OUT
WITH A SPONGE. This ma
ton owes t2,lOO,O co., and pri-
vast citizens Of th| United states
probably owe q, 5O0s060, possibly more.
At the present moment the relation of
debtors and creditors In the United
States involves nearly IS, Zoo, OOO, 900.
It is proposed by the amendment OF
the gentlemen from India that. ut one
fell stroke, one-fifth Of this enormous
sum shall be wiped of, REPUDIATED,
and that the process will be called
HONEST LEGISLATION. Since l
HAVE: BEEN IN PUBLIC LIFE !
HAVE NEVER KNOWN ANY
PROPOSITION THAT CONTAINED
SO: MANY ELEMENTS OF VAST
sWiNDL1NG AS THIS.
Gentlemen may remember the ii.
nancial shock Of 1887, the later shock
Of 1857, and the still later shock in
1874. CONCEIVE THEM ALL IN
ONE VAST CRASH, AND THE
FINANCIAL RUIN, THE OVER
THROW OF BUSINESS WOULD Be
LIGHT IN COMPARISON WITH
THE SHOCK WHICH WOULD FOL.
LOW.
PUT In operation the provision now
suggested, and all III gold coin vii
leave the country rs fast a. it can be
carried abroad. Do this and q REVO'
LUTON IN OUR MONETARY AF
FAIRS, UTTERLY UNPARALLELED
ED IN THE HISTORY OF OUR Ma
TON, WILL FOLLOW"
Was president Garfield right?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-15
A MONSTER PARADE.

r~robably there has been no public
demonstration, equal in magnitude,
since the war, to the one given in Chi
cago a week ago tomorrow in honor OF
WIN. Mckinley the republican candi-
date for president.
s"eIe were, ny actual count. G9,sl3 men-yOt-
"m MnasepacK, and the others were distributed
t,n. ho ! =, N carriages, and in bicycles. ON the
nnMhs Mear ;so men; IN carriages, $40; the banda
1any,no coaches. From the stock yards came
c ~ Iistan.sa men. one hundred and eight
nered ln. Eighiy-hve brass bands End forty
uas.auoa-nr''m corps furnished the music. BUS
,nosS hihis represented by banners numbered
me Column. Among tile wheeled yehicies were
:. - Iaataases, Ill tinats, thirty seven tally no
'''c"es a''d one electric ,notocy Gle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-15
All Free

nuse VINO have used DR.. Kings New
.'h'. Know its value, and those
w.; "no nave not, have nov the 6ppol tun-
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= n sample box Of DR.. Kings New Life
- iis free, rs well a a copy Of Guide
= Meath atd Household IntructOr,
saee. All OF which is guaranteed to
90 you good and cost you nothing. T.
). Tallcott, Druggist
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-15

The Press can scarcely believe the story from
Elk Point that Judge Palmer OF this city, pop
uiist candidate for the state senate and ram
p csanty t iSF sl.e k pops'i 50 n Iistle sSoa sn tne sf iasp sG.'
issues that WIN Buchanan Of The COURIER
made HIM lose a bet on II. OF course the Press
can easily believe that Judge Palmer doesn't
but It can scarcely realize that he would 50 far
forget himself - to gamble. II WAS only a
short time ago that Judge Palmer, pOpMllst
candidate. carnpalGner, ETC., assures the public
through = public newspaper. that 10 Won't 6,
who could think of the Judge making n bet after
Auch an exhibition Of moral sensibiity? No
Judge Palmer may not know that silver as now
there Is ! whole lot about silver that he dorxn't
know: but perish the thought that he would
bet on his ignorancel That Elk Point story
about Will Buchanan catchtng Judge Palmer on
any such . pin-hOOk needs further testimony
Sioux Fails Press.
Evidently there is q mistake. The
Editor Of The COURIER Is not adverse
to backing up his opinion with . bet
money or otherwise. He never made a
bet with Judge Palmer, however he
did bet the cigars with . local gentle
man on the proposition spoken Of above.
The Judge maintained that We were
wrong-but explained It - . joke
afterwards and MI opponent made the
proper amende BY putting up the cigars
10 the crowd which ended the affair.
The Judge had nothing 70 do with tho
bet otherwise than We have stated.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-15
Coaaty Ticket.

For 6tate SeuatOr-
JOHN r. SINCLAIR, Of BeresfOrd
For Representatives,
ALFRED BRUNEAU, Big Sioux.
ADAM SCOTT, Virginia.
For Treaaurer-
OLUF JOHNSON, Elk Point.
For Regi1eor Of leeds
JkRONR MANGAN, Prairie.
For Audlt0f-
4. z. ARBJELD, Sphinx.
For Clark Of Courts
BAN OMDAHIA. sphinx.
For 0opQr1nt0ndont-
u8CAR SMITH, Sioux Valley.
For 6h0ti6-
HANS ANDERSON. virgini.
For County Judge
+. w. BMYTHE, Elk Point.
For States Attorney
IRA L. NICHOLS, Elk Point.
For Coroner
r. H, 4. PINARD, Jefferson.
For SURVEYOR
WILLIAM vfNSON, Elk Point.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-15
THE DICTIONARY OF BRYANlsM.
Some Fundamen tai Principles ana Dcfini.
tiouS.

Free coinage--the art, act. or process OF stamp.
ing 50 cents worth Of silver with the dollar mark,
The unlimited issue Of debaised coin. Govern
ment Ounterfciting
Sixteenth one a new sort Of die for making
counterfeit coin.
The honest dollar the dollar WORT, its face
valuation: The silver dollar that will buy a gold
dollar. The paper dollar that is good for Il gold
dollar. e""
whether OF silver or paper, which Is not wOrtl, ri
All times and everywhere 100 cents In gold.
The gold standard-the lhirty-six inch ward
SUCK. The folr-quart gollon. The sixteen ounce
av0ifdnpois. ~
The silver standard the eighteen-inch ward
stick. The fw"quart gallon. The eight -oi,I,cc
pound avrirdupOis. ~
the aid or consent OF any foreign nation.
silver mononientallism Reputation OF fifty
cents of every dollar OF honest debt. 10y
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-15

WI two little children subject to
Group 40 not rest easy without a
bottle Ghamberlain's Cough Remedy
in the se, for the most severe at
tacks q Fkly succumb to a few doses
OF It. rrison, Colo, Bud. For sale
by J. s alcOtt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-15

TIE ONLY true blood purifier
prominently in the public eve to-
day 10 Hoods Sar saparilla. There
Tore get Hood's and ONLY HOODS
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-15

Strength. health and happiness
by using Rocky Mountain Tea. For
sale BY J.. S. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-15

rink Rocky Mountain tea and be ar
earl riser. II does the business. Fol
sale Ry J. S. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-15
For Sale Chem.

a good 2. F. Stewart heating stove
IL JOHN REID.