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Oakes Republican., 1902-02-21
Thought Always of
Countrys Welfare

In a letter to Colonel Hamilton,
New York, Washington said: my
wish to see the union of these states
established upon liberal and perma-
nent principles, and inclination to
contribute my mite in pointing out the
defects of the present constitution, are
equally great. All my private letters
have teemed with these sentiments,
and, whenever this topic has been the
subject of conversation, have endeav-
ored to diffuse and enforce them; but
how far any further essay by me might
be productive of the wishedfor end, or
appear to arrogate more than belongs
to me, depends so much upon popular
opinion and the temper and disposi-
tions of the people that it is not easy
to decide shall be obliged to you,
however, for the thoughts which you
have promised me on this subject, and
as soon as you can make it convenient.
No man in the United States is or can
be more deeply impressed with the
necessity Of a reform in our present
confederation than myself. No man,
perhaps, has felt the bad effects of it
more sensibly; for to the defects there
of, and want of power in Congress,
may justly be ascribed the prolonga
tion OF the war; and consequently the
expenses occasioned by it. More than
half the perplexities l have expert
enced in the course Of my command,
and almost the whole of the difficulties
and distress of the army, have had
their origin here But still, the preju-
dlces of some, the designs of others,
and the mere machinery of the ma
jority make address and management
necessary to give weight to opinions
which are to combat the doctrines of
those different classes of men in the
field of politics"
To Lafayette he wrote: eve are
now an independent people, and have
yet to learn political tactics. We are
placed among the nations of the earth
and have a character to establish; but
how we shall acquit ourselves time
must discover. The probability is Cat
least fear it) that local or state poll
tics will interfere too much with the
more liberal and extensive plan of
government which wisdom and fore
sight, freed from the mist of prejudice,
would dictate, and that we shall be
guilty of many blunders in treading
this boundless theatre before we shall
have arrived at any perfection in this
art; in a word, that the experience
which is purchased at the price of diff
ficulties and distress will alone con-
vince us that the honor, power and
true interest of this country must be
measured by a continental scale, and
that every departure therefrom weak
ems the Union, and may ultimately
break the band which holds us togeh-
er. To avert these evils, to form a
new constitution that will give con-
sistency, stability and dignity to the
Union and sufficient powers to the
great council of the nation for general
purposes is a duty incumbent upon
every man who wishes we'll to his
country. and will meet with my aid as
far as it can be rendered in the private
walks of life"
Oakes Republican., 1902-02-21

describing the gloomy state of affairs,
the financial difficulties, and the in
Vulnerable embarrassments in which
the country had been involved during
the war, on account of it's defective
political organization the writer adds
This must have shown to all, and
to military men in particular, the
weakness of republics, and the exer-
t1ons the army have been able to make
by being under proper head. There
fore l little doubt that, when the ben
ehts OF mixed government are point
ed out and duly considered such will
be readily adopted. In this case it
Will, l believe, be uncontroverted, that
the same abilities, which have led us
through difficulties, apparently insur-
mountable by human power, to victory
and glory, those qualities that have
merlted and obtained the universal es-
teen and veneration of an army, would
be most likely to conduct and direct
US in the smoother paths of peace
Some people have so connected the
IDEAS OF tyranny and monarchy as to
1T may therefore be requisite to give
the head of such constitution as l
propose some title apparently more
moderate; but, if ali other things wers
once adjusted, l believe strong argu-
ments might be produced for admitting
the title of King, which 1 conceive
would be attended with some material
advantages.
10 this communication, as uneXpect-
ed as it was extraordinary in it's con-
tents, Washington replied as follows:
"Newburg, % May, 1882.
Sir-With mixture of great sur
prise and astonishment 1 have read
with attention the sentiments you have
submitted to my perusal. Be assured,
sir, no occurrence in the course of the
war has given me more painful sensa-
tlons than your information of there
being such ideas existing in the army,
as you have expressed, and must view
with adherence and reprehend with
severity. For the present, the COM
munication of them will rest in my
| own bosom, unless some further agi-
| tation of the matter shall make a dis
closure necessary.
II am much at loss to conceive
what part of my conduct could have
| given encouragement to an address,
which to me seems big with the great
est mischiefs that can befall my coun-
try. If I am not deceived in the knowl-
edge of myself, you could not have
found a person to whom your schemes
are more disagreeable. At the same
time, in justice to my own feelings,
must add that no man possesses a
more sincere wish to see ample justice
done to the army than l do and as
far as my powers and influence, in a
constitutional way extend, they shall
employed to the utmost Of my abil-
tiles to effect it should there be any
occasion. Let me conjure you, then.
| If you have any regard for your coun-
try, concern for yourself or posterity
or respect for me, to Danish these
thoughts from your mind, and never
communicate, as from yourself or any
one else, a sentiment of the like ma
ture. / am, sir, etc.
George Washington"
Such was the language of Washing
ton. when, at the head Of his army and
at the height of his power and popu-
larity, it was proposed to him to be-
come king After this indignant re-
ply and stern rebuke, it is not prob
able that any further advances were
made to him on the subject.
e Il e f
Oakes Republican., 1902-02-21

On second thought, Mrs James
Brown-Potter concluded that the state
ly verse of Stephen Phillips is not sus-
ceptible of material Interpretation.
Oakes Republican., 1902-02-21

Grape on the left arm thirty days as
a badge of mourning; and that the
President, in the name of Congress,
should be requested to write letter
of coincidence to Mrs. Washington.
These resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
Oakes Republican., 1902-02-21

increased, but to justify myself, and
to show you that our complaints are
not frivolous, but founded on strict
reason. For my own part, it is mat
ter almost Indifferent, whether l serve
for full pay, or as generous volun-
teer. Indeed, did my circumstances
correspond with my inclinations,
should not hesitate moment to pre-.
fer the latter; for the motives that
have led me here are pure and noble.
had no view of acquisition, but that
of honor, by serving my king and
country In this declaration, uttered
In the sincerity of his heart we per-
ceive the principles, the eminent vir-
tues, that dictated every act of his
public life.'
Oakes Republican., 1902-02-21
GEOP GEZZ[A 81 HING TONI

to the governor he assumed firm and
manly tone, demanded for himself and
his associates an allowance equal to
that received by the kings troops, and
deprecated the idea of being placed
upon a footing, which should imply an
inferiority in rank, or in the value of
their services.
while he took this high stand in
defending the just claims of the Off
GERS, he endeavored to calm their feel
ings and reconcile them to their con-
dition by appeals to their honor and
the obligations of duty. I have COM
municated your sentiments to the 9TH
er officers said he to the governor
and, as far as 1 could put on the hypo-
crlte, set forth the advantages that
may accrue, and advised them to ac-
cept the terms, as refusal might re-
meet dlshonor upon their character,
leaVlng it to the world to assign what
reason it pleases for their quitting the
service And again, L considered the
pefnlclous consequences that would at
tend disunion and was therefore toe
much attached to my country's inter
ests to suffer it to ripen.' In this way
he concealed his uneasiness, and tran
quilted the minds of his officers, al
though he felt the wrongs they suf-
tered. and approved the spirit that
would not tamely submit to them.
LAS to himself, it was not so much
the smallness of the pay, that gave
him concern. as the indignity and in
justice of having his services estimated
at a lower rate, than in the British
establishment, when in reality no SER
vice could be more severe and hazard
Gus, or less promising of glory, than
the one in which he was engaged. Now
II we could be fortunate enough said
he, to drive the French from the Ohio,
as far as your honor would please to
have them sent, in any short time, our
pay will not be sufficient to discharge
our first expenses would not have
you imagine from this, that I have
said all these things to have our pay
, 1902-06-02
ANEoDoTE OF THOMAS CARLYLE
Generous Inst'ncts Of the Great Writer
Were Dey,lopeI EnrIv

Generous Instincts OF the Great Writer
We're Developed Fairly.
A London clergyman who died late
ly. the rector Of Chelsea, was an in.
innate friend of Thomas Carlyle. One
of his "reminiscences of the writer.
who often seemed to ride upon a
whirlwind of words, shows the tender
side OF that rugged nature. The child
Is father of the man, and Carlyle's
tender-heartedness when q little boy
may be regarded as certifying to gen.
erous characteristics In later life. The
author told the clergyman that he re-
membered a cold. snowy day. when
he was a child, on which he was left
in charge of the humble cottage
which was his home. His father and
mother had gone to the neares: mar.
ket town to buy provisions. There
came a half-starvel beggar . the
door.
Il had saved up" said Carlyle, "in
a small earthen thrift-box all the
pennies | had had given to me, and
kept 1t safely on the high shelf over
the fireplace. and | well remember
climbing up and getting 1t down and
breaking 1t open, that /. might give
all Its contents to the poor wretch"
He added. Il never knew before what
the Joy OF heaven was like"
, 1902-06-02
MENTIONED.

Choice flowers daily Mrs. Walls.
Ice cream. Paul Mays. phone Bah.
Gasoline stoves cleaned and repair
ed at Lovejoy's.
Grandma Burke's condition is not
improved any today.
See those plain and ornamental
screen doors at Peltoli & Berner's.
viii Frazee lost a suit of clothes in
the raid on Haherland's store Thurs
day night.
A severe wind storm ragged here
yesterday. a cold wave blowing up dur.
ing the afternoon.
Mrs. Freddie william is confined 10
her ROOF with an attack OF measles.
She has been quite sick.
Marshal Davies yesterday completed
the cleaning of the t1ume at the spring.
making II good joy of the work.
time yesterday afternoon while the
main at the conner of Fifth and Grand
venue was tapped for water to the
Boswell building.
The telephone line between Laramie
and Casper was thrown open today and
there have been several exchanges Of
civilities between friends at the respec-
tive terminals OF the line.
A young gentleman OF the city took
a young lady out fishing yesterday.
The young lady fell into the stream
and when she reached home her
clothes were frozen on her.
The ex-oficers Of the cadet corps of
the university are arranging for a
grand ball on the night of the 18th.
which promises to be one of the most
brilliant affairs OF the season.
1t is rumored that a former tele-
graph operator in the Western Union
office here. but TO- holding a high po-
sition with the company at Ogden. will
marry a popular young lady tomorrow.
in this city.
Louis Miller says the wise fisherman
left town yesterday morning clothed in
smiles in anticipation Of a fine day
and came home clothed in his over
coat. The unwise didn't have the over
o a along.
Charles Rauner and Jim Cordiner
went fishing up the river yesterday.
lending several trout. They say they
have seldom been caught in a more So
we're wind storm than prevailed yester-
day afternoon.
, 1902-06-02
POPULAR LARAMIEITE TO
WE'D CHEYENNE GI

Beautiful cards OF invitation have
been issued. reading as follows:
Your presence is requested at the
marriage of Julia jeanne Wilseck to
Mr.. Earle Andrew Harrison Carter, at
Presbyterian church. on Wednesday
morning, June Is. 1902. at 1870
O'Clock. Cheyenne. Wyo. At home at
tor July Is, at Laramie. Wyo."
The friends OF Mr.. Carter in Lara
ME and Cheyenne will be pleased to
read this announcement. and congratu-
late him upon securing Sc beautiful
and sweet 4 girl for his wife. They
will receive the hearty good wishes of
the people of both cities. for n long
and contentcd welded life.
, 1902-06-02
PARAGRAPHS.
Rev. Father Hugh Cummiskey vent

Rev. Father Hugh Cummiskey went
to Rawlins today.
Hon. Otto Gramm went to Denver
yesterday. on a business trip.
Dir. Stevens ven to Omaha Sunday
and expects to return tomorrow.
Louis Miller returned Saturday
night from n visit to the mines at .Jelm.
Harry Smith and wife are expected
home from Omaha about the 18th OF
this month.
DR.. Hamilton and Harry Cordiher
drove to the country this afternoon. OF.
. business trip.
George Phillips returned this morn
ing from Cheyenne. where he had been
to spend Sunday.
Hon. John Hay of Rock Springs was
here Saturday afternoon. on his way
home from Omaha.
Mrs. DR.. II. E. McCollum left on the
noon train for a few days stay on her
ranch at HermOsa.
Mrs. oliver Walters and son. Clar,
ence, returned to their home in Den,
yer today. after a visit of two weeks
in this city.
Mrs. J.. Don Payne will leave OH
Wednesday for her home at E%scandido,
California. having shipped her house
hold goods a day OF two ago.
Miss Willie Downey Of Laramie, who
has been the guest Of Miss Knight fol-
| some time, leaves today for her home
Cheyenne Sunday Tribune.
Sunday guests at the Johnson: b. M
Chiffon, Barstow ranch: r. A. Harm
don, Rock River; II. w. Lewis. Den
yer: S. S. Greentree. Cheyenne.
Guests at the Thornburgh yester
day: c. F. Weilzahn. Chicago: j. H
Lutes. Dubuque, Iowa; w. l.. Baker
Cheyenne: John H. Huey. Milwaukee;
Frank Hurry. New York; William Max
well. Hermosa.
President Smiley n Prof. Emery
OF the state university, arrived from
Lander in private conveyance on Sun
day and took the Union Pacific fol
Laramie. Prof. Smiley delivered the
annual address to the graduates OF the
Lander school.-Rock Springs Miner
Sunday kuster guests: James
Forbes, Moth park: V. H. Stone
Lincoln. Mo-: Fred Frazier. Kimball
Ncb.: w. j. Broadhurst. Tie Siding;
William Johns. French creek: Charlie
O'Brien. Denver: Walter Miller, Spear
fish. S. D.; w. b. Swallow, Springfield
Ohio.
County Commissioner W.. J. Broad
hurst returned to his home at Tie Sid
ing today. having just come in will
Commissioners Miller and johnson
from a trip to the northern part OF thu
county. He will return to Laramie to
morrow and sit with the board at tn,
court house.
, 1902-06-02
HEARD NOTHING FROM
THE hABERUAND BURGLARS.

The officers are still in the dark as
to the identity OF men h raided n.
Haberland's tailor shop Thursday
night. although they are convinced
that the four tramps who camped near
the old glass works are the guilty par
ties. All the section foremen and rail
road trainmen between Omaha and
Ogden have been furnished a descrip.
ton of the men and the goods stolen
and it is believed the tramps will soon
be %overhauled somewhere.
, 1902-06-02
NEW HELLO uASSlE
ON DUTY TODAY.

Miss Francis Williams. the accom-
modating and clever telephone opera
tor at the exchange here. has tender
ed her resignation. effective yesterday,
and has been succeeded by Miss Lizzie
Mckay The patrons of the Office will
regret the loss of Miss Williams pleas.
ant and cheerful voice. but they will
welcome the presence of Miss Mckay
at the office end Of the talk box"
, 1902-06-02
DECORATION COMMITTEE
RETURNS ITS THANKS.

The committee having in charge the
arrangements for Memorial day. de-
sire to express their sincere thanks to
Messrs. G. w Lovejoy. George ]. Nor
gan. Guss A. Johnson n George H.
Chapman for their generous and patri-
otto action in furnishing teams and
greatly aiding in the success Of the af-
fair. To any and all others who gave
assistance they are also truly CRATE.
full.
, 1902-06-02
TALKING PICNIC FOR
FOURTH OF JULY.

King & Wick. who have recently as
sumed the management Of the resort
Medicine Bow crossing. OF the Medi,
cine Bow river, are talking of a Fourth
OF July picnic at that place. II it does
not interfere with and other celebra.
ton already arranged. That is said
to be one of the loveliest spots in the
mountain, there being a splendid grove
fine fishing and an ideal c~amping-Out
spot. 1t is f~orty-seven miles from
| laramie.
, 1902-06-02
THAT NAME HERMOSA
RAISES SCOTCH IRE.

The meaning of the name Hermosa.
used by the railroad company to desig-
nate one OF its stations, has caused
some discussion. County Clerk James
McGibbon. than whom there is no bon
nier Scot in all this broad land O. ours.
holding that the word is from the Ar
able. Now comes another Scot and
calls MI "Jeemes'' down as follows:
".Jeemes. what the diel ails ye? Wed
vouch for your authority OF a bowl o.
ybrochan. or mabe a haggin. but on Ar
abic-nae. nae. Try it again. Jeems-
try 1t again! And II your efforts are
not more successful than the latter. we
'ud advise ye tc let it de a borning'.
"HERMOSA.''
, 1902-06-02
FORMER LARAMIE GIRL
MARRIED AT CHEYENNE.

Miss Bessie Schalk, formerly a resi-
cd. and Mr.. Frank c. Mallard. u ma
"hinist at Cheyenne. were married in
that city at s o'clock Saturday night.
by Rev. Father D%elahanty. and have
gone TO housekeeping in q fiat on Ma
pie Terrace. Miss Schalk was married
her twentieth birthday. Her friends
will join In wishing happiness for
her and her husband.
, 1902-06-02
RETURNING FROM VISIT
TO EVANSTON ASYLUM

Hon. Leroy Grant. auditor OF state
was in the city for a few minutes today.
OF his way to the state capital from
Evanston, where he had been to note
progress on the addition to the state
insane asylum being built. He says he
found fair progress and cOmmendable
workmanship.
, 1902-06-02
GONE FOR EXTENDED
TRIP IN CALIFORNIA.

G. H. Woodruff Of Woodruff &Terry
where he will meet his wife, who Is
on her way home. from Los Angeles.
From Salt Lake they will make a trip
through Utah and Southern Colorado
visiting all the points of interest en-
route, being absent from home sever,
al weeks. During MIR WOOdrun's
absence Mr.. G. NJ. Barber will be
at the store here.
, 1902-06-02

Whether its ball stationery. invita-.
tions. letter heads. circulars or any
thing in the printers line the place to
get the very best work is at The Re
publican ONCE. And prices are always
consistent with fair wages for compe-
tent workmen. Cheap John" men or
Cheap John" printing and material
have no place In this ONCE.
, 1902-06-02
SMALLPOX PATIENTS
RELEASED SATURDAY

Happy Jack" the Rawins small
county pest house Saturday afternoon
and left for Colorado Springs yester-
day. He vas given a bath in some an
scales fell of. The pest house is now
without an inmate.
, 1902-06-02
NOTICE..

Sealed bids will be received by the
city clerk OF the City. of Laramie !un,
til 6 O'Clock p. m. June 3. 1902. for
the construction of a eve through
blocks 264 and 283 Of the City Of Lar,
annie. A bond OF 800 must accom-,
pany each bid. The city reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
DAVID McCULLAGH.
I'd City Clerk.
, 1902-06-02
MISS NiETHE'S FUNERAL
HELD THIS AFTERNOON,

The funeral OF Miss Lottie Niethe,
whose death occurred early Saturday
morning. was held from the German
Lutheran church this afternoon. Rev.
F. T. Kruger. pastor of the First Met
hodist church. conducting the services.
, 1902-06-02
MATRIMONIAL MARKET
NOT VERY 0Rlok

During the month OF May but six
marriage licenses were issued by Coun-
ty Clerk McGibbon. making twenty
two for the five months OF 1902.
, 1902-06-02
WENT TO soOERGREEN's
AEIER MORE EGGS.

Fish Commissioner Campbell vent
to the collecting station at Solder
green's Saturday afternoon and will
return this afternoon with another
consignment of eggs for the hatchery.
, 1902-06-02
HEALTH AND BEAUTY HINTS.


Eight hours sleep.
A half hours rest daily.
Never go to bed hungry.
Cure insomnia and restlessness by
counting a hundred. g
Glass of warm milk or bread and
milk before retiring will induce sleep
Start the day with a good break
fast and you will have fewer wrinklsa
Watercress, dandelion, lettuce. spin
ach and carrots are complexion beau
timers.
, 1902-06-02
MEET TONIGHT TO
DISCUSS DERRICK FIGURES.

The Laramie Oil and Gas company
will meet tonight and discuss some
figures submitted on the erection # a
derrick to drill for oil on its claims in
the Bull mountain oil district.
, 1902-06-02

There's q good property for sale
cheap-a good house and barn and two
lots and water in the yard-at No.
l54 Cedar street.
24Ot6 H. SPIECKERMANN.
, 1902-06-02

In the Punjab the deaths from.
plague now average nearly 1000.
monthly. The squirrels at Hassan
Mysore. caugh: the disease and hav.
been completely wiped out.
, 1902-06-02
Mrs. Ollie shea-er. midwife. lO2 End.
Mixed paint $3.50 per gal. at Lovett's

Want ads. lost ads. for sale ads. in
fact all ads in The Republican are read
by just the people you want them T."
reach.
, 1902-06-02

l.ovett is doing the papering: the
other fellows can't compete and are do
ing the kicking.
, 1902-06-02

LOST-On University avenue. Sun
day evening. a black undressed kid
glove. Leave at this office.
, 1902-06-02

FOR SAlE-Span light horses. har-
ness and spring wagon. either separate
or together. Laramie Saddlery Co.
, 1902-06-02

A BARGAIN-s35O will buy a corner
lot just east of school house-66x132.
Apply at The Republican Office.
, 1902-06-02

Grand song recital by Miss Minnie
Burke at New Grand Thursday. June
~. General admission % cents.
, 1902-06-02

jill location notices on cardboard.
suitable for posting a The Republican
, 1902-06-02

An ID. ~ the hspublican brings re-
trims, for the tapef Is read by all this
people.
, 1902-06-02
Took +. m. tn W T.. History.

Hume spent fifteen years in collect
ing material; anu writing his History
Of England" and two years more In
-e.rs:-e ana correcting II. :
, 1902-06-02

Old papers at rs cents per 100 at
The Republican once.
, 1902-06-02
PLUMBING CONTRACT FOR
VAN HORN BUILD

Scott OpDyke has been given the
and gas fitting at the Van Horn-Miller
building and has a forve of men at
work there.
, 1902-06-02
ICE WAS FORMED
EARLY THIS MORNING.

Charlie Nessen reports THAT ice form
I'd at his hydrant this morning about 5
o'clock. and he thinks early vegetables
suffered somewhat.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-05-26
Letter Writing Ceasing.

The autograph letter is rapidly be-
coming thing Of the past. Shorthand
and the typewriter have killed it. No
business man nowadays writes a let
ter with his own hand; he supplies the
matter and his signature, and his typist
does the rest. 1t Is an age of short
cuts, and even literary men find it
more profitable to dictate than to
write their copy. One of the most sue
cessful Of modern newspaper proprie-
tors confessed the other day that he
had not written letter for seven
years, although his private correspond
ence amounted to more than fifty let
tiers daily.
Cabinet ministers alone seem to cling
to the old tradition. Lord Salisbury
abhors typewriter letter, and Mr..
Arthur Balfour writes large part OF
his correspondence himself. Even MI.
Chamberlain, who is essentially up
to date, seems to regard the typewriter
as altogether inferior to the telegraph
as a vehicle for conveying his opin.
ions.-London Tatler.