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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-06-08
CIVIL SERVICE HUyMBUG.

The national republican plat
form adopted in ST. Louis in 1896
declared, among other things, that
f.the civil service law was placed
on the statute books by the repub-
lican party, which has always sus-
tanned it, and we renew our repeat
ed declarations that it shall be
thoroughly and honestly enforced
and extended wherever practi-
cable" The latest sequel to these
declarations is presented in the
announcement that certain changes
have been made in the civil SER
vice rules, with the sanction of the
president, which remove from the
scope of the classified service
something like 1000 Offices hereto
fore included in the civil service
regulations.
It will be observed, regarding
the civil service plank of the re-
publican platform, which is quot
ed above, that it designates the
civil service law as republican
institution; that that party has
always sustained it; that it repeat
eddy declared its purpose to extend
it's operations wherever practi-
cable, and that it renews these re-
peated declarations There is not
a word here about limiting
the application of that act. There
had never been a whisper heard in
any quarter of any such purpose,
until the announcement just made
of the intention to take some 4 1000
Offices out of the requirement that
they shall be filled by competitive
examination.
Why, it may be asked, is it not
practicable now to extend the op-
Grafton of this law, and how does
it happen to become practicable,
on the other hand, to limit it?
For nearly twenty years this
political humbug has been main
tanned by the republican party of
opposition to the principle of spoils
in political warfare. It has point
ed from time to time to this enact
ment in proof of its sincerity; and
yet, during all that period, there
has never been known to exist an
active ward politician of that party
who has not received his reward
in federal Office for political SER
vices when that party has been in
power, who had not been already
provided for through the state or
local machine.
There is very simple explana-
ton for this latest civil service
order. 1t is an obvious explana-
ton. We are about to enter on
another presidential CAMPAIGN. and
it is proposed to strengthen the
ranks of republican spoilsmen by
being ready to place at their dis
posal q big batch of Offices which
they could never hope to reach
through tho medium of competi-
tive examination.
Thus has the party of moral
ideas ever gone on whipping the
devil of reform around the stump
of the civil service law.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-06-08
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that the partnership
existing between c. E. Falls and w. r. Brad
ley, under the firm name of Falls and Bradley,
has been this day dissolved by mutual consent.
c. E. Falls: retiring from the firm and the bust.
ness being continued by w. R. Bradley, who as
all liabilities of the firm and collects all
outstanding accounts owing to the firm.
Witness our hands this 9th day of May, 1899.
G.. E. FALLS.
w. R. BRADLEY,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-06-08

The old veterans of North Da-
kota hold their tenth annual en-
campment at Ellendale next week,
June 18th to 10th.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-06-08

AT a Meeting of the board of
university and school lands last
week it was decided not to sell any
of the lands this year. The board
dseming it to be to the states best
interests not to do so.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-06-08

The farmers can't complain of
lack of rain this spring. Good
heavy showers almost every day
and Hicks says we will have more
of it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-06-08

The railroad commission will
have a meeting at Fargo June 9Th
and make arrangements for the an
nual tours of inspection Of the
various roads.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-06-08

SIX is the number of appointees
that North Dakota will be entitled
to in the census bureau.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-06-08

IT is to be hoped that those of
our neighbors in Manitoba, who
are reported to have recently pray
ed for rain are getting their fill.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-06-08

LAST week, June LIST, the 3 per
cent penalty was attached to real
estate taxes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-06-08
q. S. Land Office,

IL. d. KENT, ReglSter.
TRUAx & MCLEAN, Attorneys.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-06-08
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
County of Cavalier.
B. S. Brynjolfson,
Plaintiff.

vs..
Gust Nilsson, Guarantee Com
pany of North Dakota, II.
T. Helgeson, George Under
wood and Mary A Under
wood Dafandants
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-06-08

force.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-06-08
United States Land Office

LIE H. hEI
TRUAx g. MCLEAN, Attorneys.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
ouBA's FINANCIAL RESOURCES.

The war departments figures as to the
fiscal operations of the American authori-
~ In Cuba during the hrsl three months
of American control down there, are not
only interesting and instructive, but they
indicate that under an economical admin
istration of affairs by the Cubans, with
business aud industry fully restored. ths
overnowin'.
From customs receipts alone during the
months, of January February and March
the American authorities collected about
s3,2b0,0Oo. or this sum sl,s6S. 900 was
spent In the various administration DEPART
ments, leaving a big surplus, as will be
seen. On barracks and quarters" for
American troops was spent $780, 900; on
sanitation 1924, 000-morc, possibly, than
Spain ever spent In years for that purpose:
$26S,OOo for rural police and administra-
ton; $4,000 for public works, ports and
harbors; 100000 for charities and hos.
pitfalls, and S351.0oo for civil government
Nearly all this money. certainly all save
the sum for barracks and quarters, was
expended for the benefit OF the Cubans
themselves. In the old DAYS Spain used
TO exact as high as s25, OOO. GOO year from
Cuba and but trining figure was spent
Tor the Improvement OF Cuban towns. or
for the Cuban people.
These figures show that the island can
nope for a yearly revenue from the ports
OF from 100000 to $4,000, 900 and that
tho administration of affairs need not cost
over half this sum at the utmost This
aoes not take into consideration the In
ternai taxation. which can be left for local
administration and improvement. II Amer
lean control has only the effect of starting
the cubans on on safe. economical and
business line in their fiscal matters It will
70 OF absolutely inest.mable benefit TO
item
ine spaniards, nor their descendants
save ever been good nnanciers in puh,ic
matters- They have gone on the prinein,e
'nat the country exists only to be exploited
81 robbed for the benefit OF the goyern-
menr Mexico OF the present day is about
tne only exception TO this rule. sna,n la,
tnat IDEA IN Cuba and It win be tha ere.,
EST work VIC can do for the cubans 10 shaw
lnsm better plan and teach them o,ho,
ideas. ''ne'
Me can but family imagine the wealth
q cuba az a free country under wise md
patriotic administration With only half
OF possibly but a third. OF the ponn,a,I.r
q Texas, with compact territory not ,
shsu our s'ze' with dozen magnificent
nAfpors and soil ricaer than the valley o
Pc ME- With two pr three Of the world,
Staple crops growing in greater protusio,
'nan anywhere else en- Garth. ana VIII
revenue resources, without oppressive ,ss
auen' 'hfts Pr four simes greater a.,
fboss Of Tsxas. and win M nsc..s, -,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
NO NEED OF PROTECTION.

Tho report Just made by the treasury
bursau OF statistics. covering the export
OF American manufactures for the month
Of March Of this year, records tho nisn
water mark In that direction UP to the
presant time. The total value OF such
exports for the time mentioned reached
sac. 6s5, 900 In round numbers, or about
$4,000, 900 In excess Of similar exports for
any preceding March In our history
These figures show an increase since
March, 1896. of about si5ooO.ooO The to-
tails for the first nine months OF tho pres
emit fiscal year are s242. 100000, as against
i2oS, 900, 900. in round numbers. for the
corresponding period OF last year.
1t Is becoming very evident that In pro-
portion as the republican party points to
this record as an evidence of prosper
ity," 1t is discrediting its claim of the
necessity OF high protective tariff. II
we can SO successfully compete abroad
with foreign manufacturers. 1t is not
possible to claim with reason that our
manufacturers need to be protected at
home against foreign competition. II the
Massachusetts shoe manufacturers can
undersell English shoe manufacturers in
the London market, as they are doing,
why protect" them against the importa-
ton Of English shoes into the Massa-
ohusetts or Texas market? II We can sell
cotton cloths probably in China and
Japan against English and German and
xph.4 oh
tariff at home against these foreign
goods?
The growth OF our export trade in our
manufactures only serves to emphasize
the injustice done the great mass OF
American people by the protective duties.
That tariff rather than being neces-
sary protection of American industry. Is
but an unnecessary tax upon the Amer
lean people. levied as bounty for a
class.
One OF two things. therefore, is very
avident-either the republicans must
cease 10 point to this rapid growth OF
our exports as an evidence of the bench
ciai results 81 republican rule. or they
must abandon their advocacy OF a pro-
tectve tariff by admitting that the I'm
fart industries' are now fully capable
OF standing alone.
OF course no intelligent man believes
That these exports are the result OF tariff
protection The tariff does not offer a
houEy on exports, nor enable the man
ufactnrers to charge high prices abroad
sun we hear republican organs attribut-
Ing this expanding foreign trade to tho
Dineesy blu 1t is remarkable that tbs
trade is growing in spite of the Dingley
bill. which prevents a fair exchange. The
fact is simply another tribute to the SUI
perlority of American machinery and thu
American workman. aided by the re-
asadance and the cheapuess Of our raw
materials.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
THE POSTS READERS
Have Recovered Horses Stolen from
Them.

Hampstead. Texas. May 1.-About three
weeks ago Sheriff Ltpscomb broke into
the arrangements of gang of horse
thieves. got some OF them in jail and cap
tured some horses and located many moro
which had been sold to innocent purchas-
ers. The gang operated over large por-
ton OF the territory, all of which was ex-
clusively published in The Post at the
time. and the publication thereof in The
Post has resulted in twenty-thre owners
OF horses coming here and obtaining their
property Parties have come here from
Weimar and Columbus and some OF the
horses recovered had heen stolen over a
year ago The gang seems to have favored
the horses belonging TO German and DO
homian farmers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
PUBLIC SCHOOL, LANDS.

The department of education is send
out notices today to the different N
urers of the school fund that they
draw 30 cents per capita, of the schog
population, on the State apportionment
the year 1S9S-99, The amount will al
gate about $4,000. This is not an \
tional apportionment. but simply the
ular monthly distribution of the and
that has accumulated in the State tired
during the month of April.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02

The Houston Post Says: cit may be an act
of Kindness TO inform the Express that all
corporations or Joint stock companies are not
trusts." Yet The Post Is pleased TO 40 re-
gard them when II suits political purposes 10
do so. The Express has usually drawn the
distinction which some OF its esteemed con-
temporaries like The Post have failed to APP
pIeciate.--san Antonio Express.
Neither end OF this proposition Is straight.
The Post has never COMPOUNDED single cor
pc, atoms. which are business necessities. with
these allied corporations called trusts. On
the other hand, as The Post showed the other
day the Express applies the argument in
favor of single corporations TO the trusts,
without apparently seeing the distinction be-
tween the two kinds of combines" But the
Express will play any kind OF an argumenta-
tive trick when II is not watched closely.
Let us all hope that Secretary Alger will
be exiled to the United States Senate.
p. D. Armour has given another big pile
O., money. $4,000. to tho Armour institute
IL this is a contribution to a conscience fund
it is calculated TO compensate for many
shortcomings. The Armour institute promises
10 become one of the greatest archaeological
schools In the werld. Would there were
few multi-m illonsirss in Texas with n tender
conscience!
The British press is apprehenslve that we
have stayed out OF the game for China too
long and will not be likely to get any OF the
stakes 1t is hardly possible that nation
can lose by refusing to become an interna-
tonal robber,
The National civil service commission con-
tiples to Issue annual reports as an evidence
that at least one ornamental branch of the
public service survives.
The Springfield (iass) Republican very
Tuthfully says that with our extravagant
pension policy and It's resulting lists. we start
out on an imperial career with greater mill
tary burden than that OF any OF the big
colonizing powers OF Europe.
Even the citizens OF Chicago who are so
used TO seslng community exploited by Of
heials for private gain protest against the
administrators Philippine policy
II would be well for General Otis to con-
slider the Significance OF the remark OF one
u General Lunss ENJOYS that "a peace
forced upon the Fillpinos was not likely TO be
permanent" Those Fllipnos are post grad
yates in revolution.
u the Reed rules IN congress 20 with Reed
and weak man Is elected speaker the Aus
TRAN reiehsrath will not be the only pande.
monium 10 the parliamentary class
hose missionaries who have been wanting
ic take the Philippines In for fruitful home
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
sHEnrrF,s DEPARTMENT..

Stolen April 81. one sorrel mare, u y
high, branded A Il on left shoulder,
knot on left Jaw, shod all round. ops
Ole made by Ed Hart. San saba. y
has two ateers stamped on seat. ouS
u with inverted p connected "
cut on Il. has bull stampso
sweat feathers One bride silver ray
bit. | VIII ray $40 for thief so toi y
81 for saddle J. c, Wall. Sherip ~
Loeb cot nty. Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
wAsHISGroN BRIEFS.

Washington, May Authority has g
granted by the comptroller TO the CUE
National bank OF Navasota to open ~
ness; capital $4,000; w R. Howell, pro
dent.
The comptroller of the currency ha
proved the following barS,s as resi-
agents for Texas banks: FIRST NaIie''
Kansas City: State National, ST. RN
New Orleans National. New Orleans, =
Commercial National. Houston, for Y
Border National of Eagle Pass; Corn
change National, Chicago, for the GE9
beck National Of Groesbeeck, and
Union National of Kansas City fof
Lockwood National oi San Antonio,
A Mexican war widows pension 81
per month has been granted Aramlnn
Baird OF Burnet. Texas.
Brigadier General George W. Davis
a final consultation with Acting secfe;j
Meikeliohn and Adiutant General so,1
today previous to his departure for ~
Rico. whore he relieves General Henr,i
commander OF that department and 81
ernor general OF the island.
The remains OF the late Captain WE.
O'Neill of the Rough Riders were iniei]
at Arlington cemetery today after
pressive funeral services. He was PVT
just in front of the grave of the late II
tain Allyn Capron, who. like capj
O'Neill. lost his life In the Santiaso
palgn Captain O'Neill WIS well knoh'I
the Southwest.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02

when things are set right. for greater ex-
penses for government than we have IN
this state-cuba should. and Indeed prom
.ses to. become the richest spot OF inde-
pendent territory in proportion to Its size
on tho face Of the globe.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02

The aforesaid affidavit shall be filed III
all cases where charters are sought by
corporations under the laws of this state,
and by all foreign corporations asking per-
mits to do business in this State, and I'M
less so filed and found to be satisfactory,
no charter or permit shall be issued to
any corporation, firm or association in this
State. II any corporation, firm or asso-
citation, whether organized under the laws
OF Texas or elsewhere, but authorized to
do business in Texas, shall fail or refuse
to file the foregoing affidavit at periods of
six months regularly after its incorpora-
ton or authorization TO do business in
this State, as may be requested by the
secretary of state, whose duty ii is made
to require such affidavit as herein speci-
fed he shall at once notify the attorney
general or the county or district attorney
OF the county or district wherein such
firm. corporation or association Is located
or doing business, of such failure or re-
fusal, and said officer shall Immediately
proceed to forfeit the charter or permit
OF such defaultng firm, corporation or
association and to enforce the penalties
and fines against the same as is provided
in this act for violations of the other pro-
visions of this act. The falsity of any af-
stitute perjury and be subject to all the
pains and penalties of that offence under
the laws of this State.
Sec. 10. All suits, proceedings and
prosecutions under the provisions of this
act, on motion OF the attorney general or
the county or district attorney represent
ing the State, shall have precedence in all
the courts Of the State over any and all
other suits and cases, civil or criminal,
except criminal cases where the defendants
are In jail, II is made the special duty
of the several grand juries, county and
district attorneys and the attorney general
to vigilantly and diligently inquire into all
violations or suspected violations of the
provisions of this act, and to prosecute the
same with all yigor and dispatch, and the
same shall be given specially in charge
TO the grand iuries at each term of the
various district and criminal courts of
the State.
Sec. IL. The fact that the present
statutes of the State relating to trusts and
conspiracies against trade are inadequate
TO suppress the enormous and growing evil
Of these combinations and that the COM
merce OF the State is being disastrously
affected thereby. creates an imperative
public necessity and emergency for the
immediate passage OF this act. the consti-
tutional rule requiring bills to be read on
three several days is accordingly suspend
ed, and this act shall take effect from and
after Its passage, and it is so enacted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
Representntire Wright Inanr.en.

san Angelo, Texas, April 2a.--The San
Angelo Bar association met yesterday ana
passed resolutions indorsirg Hon. W A.
Wright for the position Of justice OF The
suprems court, made vacant by the death
OF Justice L. G.. Denman.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
witnesse. In the Carr cas..

Richmnd, Texas, May 1.-The case of the
State vs.. Charles Carr, a murder case that
is on change OF Venue from this 10
Wharton county, IS set for trial tomorrow.
A number of witnesses from here go ovsr
to-day and counsel from here go today.
Arrangements are being made hy Elm
yonng people OF Richmond 10 give a pie
mic and ball at Clear Lake on the 18TH OF
May, Invitations viii be sent to sdjoin-
ing towns,
Rosenberg, Texas, May "A large mum.
Der Of citizens left .or Wharton this moru-
ins as witnesses In the Charles Carr mard-
er trial. which will go on trial tomorrow
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02

field for their efforts. should not overlook the
opportunities, disclosed by recent pubiica-
titns. for planting missions in New Hamp-
shire and Vermont 1t is intimated that a
p,tncher would be rara avis 10 half the
communities OF those States.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
IN MIR. EwING,s BEHALF.

Messrs. o. T. Holt and H. F. RinSl
Houston called on the governor todu|
the interest of the candidacy OF Presley|
Ewing for the supreme court judge
resigned by Leroy G. Denman.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02

II is becoming daily more apparent that TINS
country will soon have to administer severe
retuke to some of the little Central Ameri-
car States. Those fellows down there only
take hint when conveyed with club.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02

England and Russia appear to have at last
agreed that ii is more profitable to divide the
swag amicably than to scrap over 1t. Profess
SIGNALS rarely fight among themselves.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02

Ex-Governor Atgeld. according to reports
from Chicago. rdds to the list of gadistors
who went into the ring once too often and
are now suffering from bitter humiliation.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
FROM THE CAPITAL (lI
Grand Lodge Of the Sons Of Herrm,s.
Session.
QUARANTINE is TO Be STRICTLY ENfos,
Galveston ship Brokers and "a.
officials want Vessels fron ;
Havana to BE Privileged.

Austin, Texas, May THE tenn u
nual meeting OF the grand lodge !, n.
Sons Of Hermann was called to oros,
10 O'Clock this morning at the boars
trade hall by Grand President Alterp,I
of Dallas
Addresses of welcome we're deliver,d Y
Governor Sayers and Mayor McCall N
responded to by Judge Julius Scbus,2
National grand president of the order n
excellency took occasion to speak In M
terms of the German race and after 4
ing attention to the excellent charactir
the citizenship It has furnished the ~
of Texas expressed the hope that II so,1
continue to increase in numbers, as Il n
needed here.
The afternoon session was deyoted toH
reading of the grand presidents repon
Tonight the delegates We're banqusi
by the members Of the local ladies lot
There are about $50 delegates here, NJ
resenting the 1913 lodges in existence ID VI
state. The meeting is said to be
largest In the history Of the order. VIII
now has membership Of 5000 in Tesas|
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
LITTLE TO HANG.

The governor this evening declined
interfere with the sentence of Char
Little, to hang at Greenville next FRIDAY
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02

Yesterday was the anniversary of Dewey's
double -somersault from the deck OF the 0lym-
pia to the top niche in the temple OF Fame!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-02
QUARANTINE WILL BE MAINTAIN

QUARANTINE WILL BE MAINTAfNf'
State Health officer Blunt this event
received a telegram from Surgeon Gcnst
Wyman asking taet vessels Ave days
from Havana, which have been inspecf
and fumiga.ed by the marine hospital n
vice officials at that point be adnistf
to Galveston without detention.
He also received letters from certll
Galveston ship brokers to the same ent'
their contentious being that as ships 4
under such circumstances admitted to NJ
Orleans without detention the same poll
should be pursued at Galveston.
Or. Blunt in reply said that ships fun
gated at Havana will not be admitted
Texas ports until they have been eIg
days cIt from Havana and that he y
reserve the right to fumigate them aei
here. Ships that have not been fumlga'
at Havana will not be admitted to Tel
ports until ten DAYS have elapsed from.
date OF their sailing. 1t is not the 81
but tine people on board the ships Y
DIR. Blunt seeks to guard against ana
does not propose to let them in until
time has elapsed wherein they are la
TO develop yellow fever If infected.