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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-11
THE BRITISH BEAT Us.

The Associated Press, the other day,
gave currency to the rumor that the
seal fisheries of Alaska were well nigh
destroyed. The young seal pups were
starving by thousands upon the Amer
lean islands of Alaska because the de-
struction of the mother seals. Alaska,
its islands and sea a few years ago
had become very profitable TO the
United States, but Great Britain over
reached our statesmen and the pur-
chase made by William Ii. Seward is
rapidly beiHg rendered worthless, and
upper hand many are wishing that
Alaska had never been bought The
British and their Canadian subjects
have persistently encouraged the de-
has furnished the government an ex-
tensiye source of revenue for many
years until the seal of the Pribilof
islands is virtually extinct They have
encouraged the same pelagic sealing in
the Behring sea that they practiced off
Labrador, in the Antarctic ocean, in
fact in every part of the globe where
these valuable fur-bearing animals ex-
listed. and where the British methods
of sealing finally succeeded in annihilat-
ing them. Now that the seal fisheries
are practically destroyed they are TAX
ing the necessary steps to become the
successful owners of the placer gold
mines recently discovered on the Unit
ed States side of the boundary line by
United States miners. 1t is said that
more than 200 mines have been dis
covered. all located in territory hitheg-
to admitted to be part of the territory
purchased from Russia, but British Of
ficers in the neighborhood OF Alaska
have been on the alert and have DELHI
erately moved the boundary line as
lines were moved in Venezuela What
is Secretary Olney going TO do about it?
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Republican County Ticket.
WIPE THEM OUT.

They are again having trouble over
their police commission down in Kan
sas CRY, Kansas This has got to be
regular thing in that town. Every
month or so thunder is to pay over the
police commission, and always at the
expense OF the Republican party, not
only locally but at the expense Of the
state administration also. That which
Is true in Kansas City is true of all the
other cities having police commissions.
The thing for Morrill, to do, now that
he has learned q thing or two about
the way the police commission law
works, is to abolish the board at Kan
sas City and refuse or fail to appoint
another one. The prohibition law was
originally intended as temperance
measure, but it is a law which ought
TO be entitled, "an act to disintegrate
the Republican party locally, and to
defeat it in its entirety In the state"
AS for the police commission law, it
should be entitled, IAN act to enable
divisions and incite fights between the
regularly constituted authorities of the
cities Of Kansas"
The police commission law is a fraud,
prolific only of factional fights, Doodle
and Republican defeats. There never
was anything in it but dissension. ex-
penSe and distraction. 1t is a presum-
ing lie in that it assumes that one Kan
saS town cannot govern itself where
another Kansas Kansas town can. All
the troubles OF the Morrill, administra-
ton, have arisen out of this police COM
mission law, as is true of those of the
Martin and Humphrey administra-
tions. The inevitable fights over the
non-enforcement of the prohibitOry
law instead Of being settled by the ma
jority sentiment of each of the cities,
respectively, are transferred to the
shoulders Of the governor of the state,
and ever with the same result, the
downing of the governor. But for Nor |
rill's efforts TO satisfy Kansas City, !
AtchisOn, Leavenworth, Topeka, Fort /
Scott and Wichita with their varied |
and various police commissions there |
would not have been perceptible jar |
in his administration; which would |
have proved as popular in the cities
named as ii has in the rural districts /
81 the state.
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GROWERS ONE GINGo ACT.

Growers Venezuela arbitration CON-
mission may have been forgotten by
the majority OF people In the fam and
perplexitieS Of a domestic campaign,
but the commission still lives while
the chances are that the question Is no
nearer settled than IL Was on the day
when Grover for the nonce essayed the
lingo act Sir Augustus Hemming.
the new governor Of British Guiana,
has returned 10 Georgetown from e
tour OF the disputed northwestern dis
tricts. and one of his party has de-
scrib-ed the gold mining industry on
the Barima 10 be on the verge OF a
boom. the whole country being rich In
deposits OF goId-an OF which has
caused the ST James Gazette TO burst
out with new protest against leopard
ling the British possessions OF % many
gold mines by permitting the uue tn
the debated land 10 become the sub
jet OF a decision By court Of arbitra-
to1.
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| To the Editor of the Eagle.
| 1t is publicly asserted by Mr.. Bryan in
! his addresses, and reiterated in all the
Democratic papers. that protective tariff
is not an issue in the present political
campaign. This they claim Is settled.
With the balance of trade largely against
us. and the government running behind IN
current expenses 100000 dollars every
month, so that II IL compelled to borrow
money to make the deficit, certainly some
thing is wrong. and IL Is of such magni-
tude It imperatively demands serious con-
sideration. This Is so manifest. no one
can fail to see it, and the idea of continu-
ing party. the originators and upholders
Of such system, would deter all honest
men from experimenting any longer in a
free trade policy so hazardous to the prop
erty, or even continuance OF the govern
ment. Our Democratic friends wilFunder-
stand this, and to secure the success OF
their party in the coming election, they
wisely Cthough unjustly) evade this vital
point, and tell the people the tariff Is
settled and IS not now an issue" This
they do by substituting the free and I'M
limited coinage of silver as the great issue
now before the people, II this would
stop the leak in the sinking ship OF state
and restore the hfe-blood TO the nation.
Do our Democratic friends wish us 20 I'M
derstand that this deficit OF two hundred
and sixty-tw-o millions OF dollars In the re-
cent expenses of the government, can be
met by the free and unlimited coinage OF
silverT II so. how = It to be doneZ
Would they meet these necessary ex-
penses by taking u out Of the silver coin
ed? Would a man IN a business whose in
come fell short OF his outlay. expect TO
prosper in such business by meeting this
deficiency by appropriating other means
TO meet these losses? 80; they wei IN
derstani this, as the experience we have
just been having IN free trade. IS an object
lesson that Is not only seen but felt by
the people. and TO ask a continuance OF |
this down-grade policy would disgust |
even an unthinking oPpulist- So they try |
to hide this fundamental issue before the /
people. by covering IT with this free silver |
craze. This every honest intelligent man |
must sea. VIII our solid. thinking Demo- |
Gratis who wish 20 be honest. lay aisle I
their party eubterfuzes and give us light /
On iris fub5ect7 AN HONEST NAN.
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the United States ought. finally. In good
faith. to set this example Of eight hours
as constituting a days work required OF
laboring men in the service Of the United
States
Agani he said in that speech:
The tendency Of the times the world
over Is for shorter hours for labor. Short
er hours In the interest OF health. shorter
hours in the interest Of humanity, shorter
hours IN the interest OF the home and
family; and the United States can do no
better service to labor and to Its own citi-
zens than to set the example to the states.
TO corporations, and TO individuals en-
pioyfng men by declaring that. so far as
the government is concerned. eight hours
shall constitute a days work. and be all
that IS required of its laboring force.
Mckinley was not only in favor Of
shorter hours for labor and protection
for the wages of labor but he was in
favor Of arbitration for labor conflicts.
These speeches for labor. for protec-
ton to labor. for eight hours work.
and for arbitration were not campaign
speeches. but speeches in congress. &C.
companied by the vote and the work Of
Mckinley for their enactment into law.
On the stump Mckinley has said
many things for labor. and ever since
the creation Of Labor Day as holiday
he has been a popular orator at labor
celebrations.
At Cincinnati on Labor Day in 1891
be said: ''The first duty OF nation is
to enact those laws which will give to
its citizens the widest opportunity for
labor and the best rewards for work
DONE" That sentiment expresses Nc
Kinley's whole effort in public life. He
has worked to that end ever since he
first entered congress. That is why he
is regarded as labor's champion.
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| the depression of dead level in which
the commercial, industrial and protec-
tive life of the country has been strain
| ed and squeezed. Stagnation begot-
| ten of uncertainty has been in evil
dence upon all sides, along all lines,
and in every direction. Prices and
values are all down to the margin of
disaster. Where there was only dis
trust in the beginning. there is still an
utter lack of confidence, as the end of
the Cleveland administration draws
nigh. Therefore the success of his
party again. upon whatsoever grounds,
will bring no relief. No advocacy Of
free silver, or promise of more money,
at the hands of the Democratic party,
will avail to restore such confidence as
is absolutely necessary before a re-
v:val Of good times can occur. The
restoration Of the Republican party is
the only step that can restore the nee
essary confidence for prosperity. Was
the issue left to the business men OF
the country Mckinley would not lose
single state. Upon a successful busi-
ness, upon the capital which must sus-
tain, and the man who must control
and direct, hang the opportunities Of
the wage-earning millions. With a
plenty of business life which must
come of restored confidence, there
would be no lack of money, no short
age Of government revenues, even
though no amendments were made to
either the currency or tariff laws, With
the election of Mckinley and a pro-
tective tariff congress, capital will
come forth, eager industry will resume
its long debarred activity, investments
will be made and prices of every kind
and character Will move upward. |
This would be prosperity and there is
no other speedy way of securing this |
state of things except by the election Of |
Mckinley.
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CAUGHT AT 1T.

During the Republican county conven-
ton, held at Blackwell, six fights occurred
and several men were badly bruised up
Several arrests and prosecutions viii fol
low.
To the Editor of the Eagle.
The above item appeared in the Beacon
of yesterday, under the head of Territory
Items" 1 want to say that L was at the
Blackwell Republican convention from be-
ginning to finish, and remained in the
village over night. If there was any
scrapping done. or anybody there who
wanted to indulge in that kind of pastime,
/ failed to hear of it. The convention
was as orderly as any ever attended.
W. LEONARD.
Wichita Sent 1SoS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-11

Portland congressional district, Mr..
Thomas B. Reed is candidate for re-
election to the house Of representatives,
and he is opposed by Edward w.
Staples, of Biddeford, Democrat
There are four candidates for COVER
nor-Llewellyn Powers, Republican,;
Melvin p Frank, Democrat; Ammi S.
Ladd, Prohibition. and Luther c. Bate
man, Peoples. The usual vote receiv-
ed by the candidates of the Prohibition
and Peoples parties is about 5000
each
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-11

Major General Nelson A. Miles will
start tomorrow upon an extended tour
of the United States army posts, which
cannot but have a decided influence
upon the personal and esprit de corps
of the entire regular force of the ma
ton. Particularly will good results be
the fruit Of the promised large assem-
blage at Fort Riley, Kansas, next
month, of officers under instruction.
The army has witnessed some highly
effective reorganization during General
Miles brief incumbency of the chief
command.
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GOOD TINES WILL. CONE.

As a result Of an expected radial
change Of economic policy, through the
advent Of Che Cleveland administra-
ton, the industries and all forms OF
business suddenly dropped three years
ago There was no waiting for CON
greSsioDal legislation but immediately
upon the announcement Of the triumph
Of the Democratic party and tariff re-
form" everything slumped A-univer-
sal fear and distrust contracted and
tied up all in the grip of hard times.
For three years. there has been only
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-11

1t is now said that the cruiser Min
neapolis has been ordered to Constan-
tinople. When the little cadet practice
ship Bancroft was commissioned for
her Turkish cruise it was whispered
that she would have consort. In this
case evidently the tail will veg the
dog. The intention apparently Is to
send the small warship through the
Dardanelles. The Minneapolis will prob
ably stand by for an emergency.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-11

The editor of the Globe, who doesn't
want Wichita represented by Mrs. Lease
at the Atchison corn carnival, exclaims
clear across an entire page: 'Well, for
heavens sake! The Democratic ma
jority in Arkansas is now said to be
over eighty thousand"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-11

In spite of Mrs. Mollie's advice, Kan
sas has, as will be observed by the state
board of agriculture's report, gone back
to raising more corn and less Of the
other thing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-11

KIND 70 TIE AsKD.-"Isabel, why did
!rou give your grandmother q pale-pink
umbrella on her birthday II expect 20
carry il pretty often nysef."-Chicazo
Record
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For State Senator, 18th Dist..............
Observation-Disclosures. II. L. GORDON
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Tor Congress, Seventh Dist.........-...
CHESTER 1. LONG
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Republican state Ticket.

For Judge Court of Appeals.
J C. POLLOCK
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AN UNFAIR DODGE.

Wichita, Sept. 9. 1896.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-11
THE TIMES.
SATURDAY JULY IL, 1896.
Vermont Local Notes.
BRATTLEBORO.


Ex-Gov. Fuller is again able to be on the
street.
The marriage of Martin Austin, Jr., sec
rotary of the Carpenter organ company, to
Miss Anna Hanley, took place at her home
in Amsterdam, n. Y, July9.
Arthur Maynard, Mrs. c. b. Lamson, Miss
Tyler, Miss Worden of West Brattleboro and
others attend the endeavor convention in
Washington.
G.. b. kirwan, the upholsterer, has asked
the village baill1s for payment for his deliv-
cry wagon, which was burned by boys the
night Of the Fourth.
The severe rains of Tuesday afternoon
washed lot OF sand upon the narrow gauge
railroad track, and the engine of the mixed
t. ain south was derailed and somewhat dam.
aged.
A. w. Childs 4 Co., have adjusted jacob
and Harry Spitzer's loss by the Marlboro fire
at $3.50. Their house was valued at $1,000 and
was burned ON the night of the 3D. the fire
originating from defective chimney.
The case of the state against Nicholas
Baker for disturbing the peace and threaten
ing one Daniel Brosnaltn the LIST, was heard
before Justice Newton and jury of six July
s. The jury returned verdict OF not
guilty.
The case against Daniel Manning for fur
nishing liquor to Edward Griggs, was trieC
before Justice William II. Newton with
Jury Monday afternoon. The case one
of disclosure, but as it was sworn that the
liquor was furnished over the river, outside
the jurisdiction of Nermonis prohbitorN
law, the jury could only acquit the defend
ant,
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FELCUNILLE.

Dan Davis is at home for his usual summer
vacation.
Miss Lila Perkins has gone as delegate to
the Y. p. G. U. at Jersey City.
Jennie Hoadley has returned from Saratoga
and will remain at home for the present.
Miss n. j. Preston of Weathersfield is at
Mrs. a. Davis assisting i'll dressmaking fol
IL few weeks.
Quite n number of the Y. p. C. U. at.
tended the Y. u. G.. Union banquet
at Hartland Monday evening and report
a very pleasant time and very fine enter
tainment.
Miss J. Fuller of Rutland closed very sue,
cesslul term of school here Friday, July 3
Those having no absent marks were Florence
Cole, Harry Cole, Myrtle Barnes, Stella Rice
Carl Rice, Ida Sawyer. Clinton Sutherland
Those absent one day or less were Harry
Edison, Irving Esterbrooks, Eddie Fields
Pauline Hatch, Earl Hewlett, Roy Cakes
Clara Rounds. Average attendance 26 4-33
Whole number of pupils 30.
The usual night noise ushered in the
Fourth. Quite large crowd gathered early
to see the horrbles parade; every vocation il
town was represented and many good loca
hits were well done and all was received with
good humor. The address by Hon. Frank
Plumlcy was listened to with pleasure by AZ!
being followed by q. A. Davis. Esq, in hi:
usual interesting style. EXcel'en music wa
furnished by the Cavendish band. The race,
all passed off pleasantly, no row or disturb
some of the fire works. Much praise is due
those who worked so hard to make success
of it and everyone seemed to feel paid fol
coming. The flag drill by eight young ladies
was a very pretty feature in the exercises OF
the day.
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CURES ALL FORMS.

without you've been visitin' the young
ladies' schools in Virginia"
mo, haven't been doing that" said
Ringbrand, laughing, though itwould
doubtless be delightful experience"
''That would depend entirely upon
your errand," interrupted Hester. 81
think most of the visitors used to leave
Miss Pelton's with tingling ears; they
should have, if there's any truth in the
old saying"
AS Ringbrand was about to reply, he
saw shadow moving in the bushes a
few yards distant. whats that down
there by the laurels?" he asked, rising
to get abetter view.
Attic question Harry Latimer sprang
from his chair and ran into the house
appearing moment later with his rifle
AS he came out, the shadow darted from
the bushes and glided among the trees
on the lawn. Henry saw it, and would
have fired if his father had not wrested
the gun from his hands. Seems like
you get less sense every day, Henry,
gasped the colonel breathlessly. ''How
do you know who you were going to
shoot ate"
II know well enough, and SO do you,
replied the young man, nonchalantly
going back to his chair and relghtins
his cigar. "They-all will get you som.
day, if you don't get them first"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-11

early admission OF all the terri.oiies
having the necessary population ai,u
sources To entitle them to statehoou' ca
while they remain territories we ~
that the officials appointed TO aoillit,S
ter the government of any territory W
gether with the District of Columbia anu
Alaska, should be bona fide residents ~
the territory or district in when then
duties are to be performeV.
The Democratic party believes In NOME
rule, and that all public lands OF tns
United States should be approprlatseNu,
to the establishment or free MONIES i''
American citizens.
We recommend that the TERRITORY VI
Alaska be granted a delegate in CON
gress, and that the general lana ana TN
her laws of the United States De eN-
tended to said territory.
We extend our sympathy TO the peo-
pie of Cuba in their heroic struggle lof
liberty and independence.
We are oppose to life tenure in the pun
lie service We favor appointments
based upon merits, fixed terms of once,
and such an administration of the ciVli
service laws as will afford equal OPP
portunities to all citizens of ascertaineo
fitness.
We declare it to be the unwritten law
of this rSpublic, established by custom
and usage of 100 years, and sanctioned
by the examples of the greatest ana
wisest of those who founded and have
maintained our government that no
man should be eligible for a third term
of the presidential office.
The federal government should care
for and improve the Mississippi river
and other great waterways of the re-
public, so as to secure for the interior
states easy and cheap transportation tc
tide waters. When any waterway of the
republic is of sufficient Importance tc
! t1,., a
should be extended upon definite plan
of continuous work until permanent i'm
provement is secured.
Confident in the justice of our cause
and the necessity of it's success at tie
polls, we submit the foregoing declara-
ton of principles and purposes to the
considerate judgment of the American
people. We invite the support of al
citizens who approve them and who de-
sire to have them made effective, through
legislation, for the relief of the country's
prosperity.
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PERKINSVILLE.

Leslie Hall and friend of Claremont were
in town the Fourth.
The dance at the Hawks Mt. House the
Sd was well attended and good time en-.
ioyed by all
The Golden Rule circle sold ice cream tC
the amount of about So SATURDAY. afternoon
lawn party was planned for the evening
but was postponed on account of the rain.
We wish to congratulate our famous road
rider, Edward c. Hoisington, on taking first
i'll the bicycle race at Felchville, July 4, rs
this is Eds first experience in racing. We
have much to expect in the future.
Recent visitors in town are George Her
rick, Blanche Herrick, Lulu Herrick anG
George Cook of Claremont, at r. f. Niets
Merritt Sargent and daughter of Wallingfort
at John Sargents, Charles Gould and family
of Claremont at Mrs. Laura M. Could
George Small and wife of Lebanon at ID. w
Small's, and Fred Wells family Of Brooklyl
at F. S. Affords.
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LUDLOW.

Work on the sewer will begin about July
Is.
J. S. Gill is finishing three tenements OH
his Depot street block.
N. B. Dorval of New York is spending his
vacation with his mother.
CHI. Chapman is building house on
Main street for Mrs. Spaulding.
Henry Howe of New York city is spending
few days with his brother, G. |. Howe.
George B. Lamere has sold his farm to
Fred Thompson for $40. Mr.. Lamere will
move in a short time to Sandy Hill, n. Y.
Mrs. Adele Benton of Waltham, Mass
Fred Lavine of Littlnton, N. H., and Fred
Whitcomb Of Gowanda, N. Y, are visiting il
town.
J. Henry Whelden returned from Oberlir
college on Wednesday. He will go to Cleve
land, o., on Saturday, where he has situa
| ton with publishing company.
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GRAFTON.

DIR. Staples returned from his trip to Maine
July l.
Professor Bartholomew is here for his sum-
mer vacation.
j. Henry stowell has closed his work fol
w. B. Glynn.
Frank Taylor has gone to Orange. Mass.
for short time.
Miss Lou Daniels returned from Il trip to
Saratoga and New York Monday.
Miss Daisey Hill accompanied by her cou.
sin Miss Stickney, came to DIR. Staples last
week.
The Pettengill school closed July l, with a
picnic. Maud Edwards, Helen Culver, Ell
bridge Culver, and Bobby Pettengill were
not absent during the term. Edwin Culver
was absent one day on account of sickness
Harry Pettengill was absent one half day.