The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1907-05-31
A Plea for a NObIer Manhood and a
Higher Civilization

"A Eiel Tor a NODler Manhood and 8
Higher Civilization
Il About two years ago I came into
/ sherman county, comparatively a
/ stranger 1 was faYOrabIy fmpressal
I with the people and locality. in short
/ made up my mind that 1 would De
1 pleased to become permanently in
I terested In the county. I feel justified
IN saying never met a larger proper
uOn OF whole SOuled, energetic and
progressive people in any locality ]
ever became acquainted in. I met
with uniform good treatment when
I first went into business. but fortu-
naIeiy or unfortunately a few men
pushed themselves into business re-
lauOns with me that are, TO say the
least, very questionable in their me
thOds, but TO do justice TO the better
element, which is the vast majority,
was well cautioned about these
characters.
Whom the gods would destroy they
hrsI make mad 1t may be that I
viii have occasion to speak more
plainly Of certain characters, unfOr-
tunaJe from a financial standpoint.
but fortunate that their actions fur
n1shed me the stimulant to arouse an
undying antagOnism to wrong ana
wrOng-dOers.
did not intend for a while at least
20 make myself conspicuous, but OW-
ing TO the comments and misreDre-
sensations Of those irresponsible par
u ~.
fearless course and give the public ev-
cry opportunity to know the facts
and, If am found guilty, after a fair
hearing, I viii, if in my power, make
the amende honorable.
I never have a business disagree
menJ with any person that am not
willing TO leave to an impartial arbi-
JratiOn Of responsible men to settle
and If the decision is against me, 1
viii pay the damages, If in my power
Cm (. Il,
the citizens with this article, but as
1 have anticipated having something
20 DO with the public in the future, II
IS necessary that. you know me thor
Oughly- Having those things in view
some time ago, / put some thoughts
in the local papers which I meant
then and will now put some Of them
into practice.
I expect to be harshly criticised and
anLagOniZed by every diSreDutable cit
izen 1 come in contact with. but
equally confident Of the good will and
support Of all well-meaning, intelli
gent peeps L IS a lamentaOIe fact
that the unprincipled are more ag-
items.
The world now needs men. more
to expose the selfish, untruthful and
dishonest, than most anything else. If
every good citizen should make him
self a terror to the disreputable, we
would soon have a better commune
U.
This is but the beginning Of some
thing that may be Of interest to the
country in general. When the DrODer
time comes, you will hear from me in
no uncertain tones; then you will IN
derstand my motive in writing this
article I firmly believe that every
person must, sooner or later reaU
what they SOW, hence II am wrong
want TO know II, for only a fool
wants to remain in error II I can
not teach, can learn, consequently
invite criticism.
repeat, be charitable to the per
son who does wrong for lack Of in
telligenCe or ability, but strong n
your commentator OF wfllful dishon-
esty and untruthfulness. Strive to az
quire courage, candor and capacity.
Never compromise conviction, sur
render a principle, or beg for quarter.
'Hew to the line, let the chips fail
where they may"
Do your duty and let results take
care OF themselves. Fear nothing only
to do wrong; acknowledge no master
but your highest convictions Of right;
reason fearleSSly and impartially on
all things; for the plane Of reason is
the field upon which the conflict Of,
all opinions must sooner or later be
fought
know OF no domain in nature too
sacred or too prOfane for an honest
man to explore in search Of truth.
the stage of fear or influence OF super
stitiOn- We could make a paradise
Of this world for great deal less than
it costs to make a hell Of it-OnIy
cOwardise, hypocrisy and selfishness
prevent US
we expect a criticism hereafter on
the religious, legal and political sy5-
TENS, and the appeal will be made
more especially to the religious ele-
ment for a better system, as that
body contains the largest proportion
OF people with the strongest and best
convictions
In view Of the conflict that is com
ing, and is near at hand, let US grid
on the armOr OF courage and candOr.
Let every man constitute himself a
committee OF one to expose and op-
pose the wrong and defend the right
Let no established custom prevent the
operation and improvement OF the
mind, and a higher and grander CT
vilizatiOn and manhood will soon be
established.
More anon Respectfully yours,
HUGH DYATT.
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