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Year: 1878

TIE New York Evening Post says It has been definitely decided to close Stewards Hotel for Women, it not hay ing paid anything like expenses since it's opening. It will be transferred into a general hotel for all classes, without distinction of sex It is said the daily expenses are S9O0, and there are not two dozen boarlers in the house at present
Year: 1878

Inc Nashlngton Sunday Herald of

 the 18th ultimo says:

 Something Of sensation was ere.

 ated in the Senate Military Committee

 room on Friday, when the advocate of

 the Southern Pacific and Texas Pacific ] Railroad Companies met to discuss the

 bill referred to that committee to au-

 thorize the bridge at the Fort Yuma

 crossing of the Colorado river. The Texas-Pac claims the exclusive right

 to bridge the river, and, although they

 have no railroad within 1900 miles of

 that point, objects to the crossing by

 the other company as an infringement Of its privileges. Mr. Storrs, on behalf of the Southern Pacific, argued that under its State charter it had perfect right 10 come to the middle of the stream, and, under the same Congress sional charter as the Texas-P Pacific, had the right to connect with il |" at or near the Colorado river" which meant on either bank. A military reserYa- tion being on one side, and the traffic of Arizona concentrated on the other, there was no choice but to bridge the stream and put the depot where il would accommodate the public and the military department.

 Mir. c. P Huntington followed, re- viewing the positions of ex-Governor Brown by statements that, although re quired to build not less than hundred miles year at the Texas end of their road, that company had abandoned its work in Texas to go out to California and grade a few pieces of road in the way of the Southern Pacifc-not for the purpose of building an overland road, but to prevent any other com pany from building it. One obstacle after another had been thrown in front of real live road by this bankrupt. concern, for fear road might be built by somebody else. He went on to say that he could account for the present. opposition to the bridge on no other theory than that the Texas Pacific was afraid, if the Southern-P Pacific got chance to cross and use il, their road might be extended across Arizona, which would by so much diminish the chances of obtaining the subsidy of. $27,000 nile from Congress. In re- l ply to a question by Senator Plumb as to what the intention of the company was if Congress granted the right of way across the Territories, he said that he had no doubt that in five years the Southern-Pacific track would be at the Rio Grande, and that he had been as- sured by responsible parties that a road across Texas would be there to meet it in less than twelve months afterward. The desire of tie Southern Pacific Company was 10 get direct outlet to the Gulf and Lower Mississippi, in or der 10 utilize the 725 miles of road al ready built in California, which is to be benefited by the acquisition of through traffic. The object of Gov ernor Brown, on the other hand, ap. peared 10 be to prevent one from being built unless he and his associates could have the shaping of it, so as to minis ter to the falling fortunes of the Texas Pacific railroad, and to get nearly forty millions of their promises indorsed by the United States Government to do it with. The hearing will be resumed on Tuesday, on which day, also, it is promised ;he Texas-Pacific subsidy bill will be brought up by Senator Mat thews for consideration in the Senate
Year: 1878

tances. Then came the cheering harmoniss Of thu


band and all the tlmo . ceaseless sub bass OF humal
discourse rolled mp like the ceaseless Of IN oocae
on the beach, Common respect tor the theatre o. tht
occasion and wholesome regard Tor tho proprieslea
chief duty OF the police to guide and direct the
willing. but pushing restless crowds. Every indica
ton points 10 great financial Success ana financial
substantial iurthcring OF project u
which the ciIizens OF New York have common pride
Year: 1878

1t hardly seems as if there was any
earthly use in our endeayoring to stir
the people and have one day in each
month set apart as a market day. We
have repeatedly urged the many bene-
fits to be derived, both to the mer-
chants and to the farmers. We have
asked both to cooperate and appoint
such day, but it seems as if there was
no getting folks out Of the old rut.
Other towns and villages have one day
in each month devoted to such a pur-
pose, and it is found to work very ad-
vantageously, and there is no reason
why we should be behind other places.
If it is Of any advantage, and we think
there are none who will but admit that
it is, why not take the matter in hand,
and have it understood that certain
day has been SO set apart, it will not
cost anything, and will be of great ben
eft. The merchants and every busi-
ness man in this village is interested,
and they should use their endeavors to
have it advertised. The farmers would
be glad to cooperate as it has many
advantages for them, for it brings buy



ers and sellers together, makes compe-
tition, and draws trade. If any have
any suggestions to make, we will glad.
ly devote part of our columns, and
also do our utmost toward making any
measures or suggestions as public as
possible.
Year: 1878

1t is most unfortunate that this year
of all years, we should have the mis-
fortune to be without representative.
To be sure man was elected from this
district, but it were better that none
went, than to have the representative
elect go, for we then could secure the
services of man of ordinary ability.
whereas we must now leave important
matters on which legislation is required.
stand over for two or three years, OF
suffer then to be bungled, mixed up,
and their ends frustrated, by being
placed in incompetent hands.
Year: 1878

Douglas Co. News.


The grain warehouse at the depot is now
prepared to receive all the wheat delivered
to it. Farmers should be very particular
in cleaning their grain before bringing it
in, as very little dirt will reduce it a
grade.
Year: 1878

fore be of benefit to the whole country


through which it passes, as the increase
in business will have a tendency to
lower freight rates. and viii benefit the
producer by giving him an increased
price for his produce, and reduce the
cost of the goods he purchases. We,
therefore, have reasons for feeling SAN
guine that the completion of this line
will be of vast benefit to the whole
Northwest, and though there may be
no immediate benefits to this section,
yet but short time viii elapse ere the
results and advantages will be apperant.
1t is proposed to properly celebrate the
event. and an excursion of the repre-.
sentative men of the State will proba.
bly, pass over the line to Manitoba,
where they will be entertained by the
citizens of Winnipeg. who. in order to
commemorate the occasion, have passed
resolutions to make civic holiday on
the day the first train arrives.
Year: 1878

The following comments on the Pres
ident's Message, are clipped from the
leading papers of the State, and are
worth reading, as they show the esti-
nation of the document from different
standpoints:


Pioneer Press.


President Hayes second annual message
is sensibly short and goes direct to the
point. There is little padding or verbiage
about it. True enough, it begins as if his
private secretary had mixed his papers and
substituted some sheets of Thanksgiving
proclamation for the exordium of the mes
sage, but it doesn't run long in this chan
mel. Justly the southern question occupies
the first place among the matters of state
treated of, and it is this portion of The
message which will be read with the live
liest interest. The reading will inspire no
sentiments Of regret in the sincere friends
of the president He treats the situation
in the South temperately, firmly, under
standingly, with a clear perception of the
crimes against personal Freedom and the
rights of suffrage committed by the white
leaders in the South; but with an equally
clear understanding of the limits of the
authority charged by the constitution with
the punishment of those crimes, and the
protection of those rights.


Globe


Mr. r. B. Hayes, citizen of Ohio, who,
by sufferance of the people of the United
States, holds the Office of President, yes
terday submitted his annual message to
| Congress. 1t is not document Of excep-
! tional length, nor yet of exceptional bril-
iancy, and were it not for the fact that it
emanates from a person holding high
official position, it would command little
attention.


Dispatch
| The second annual message of President
| Hayes, which we print to-day, is straight
| forward business document, briefly re-
viewing the operations of the several exec
utive departments during the past year and
making only such recommendations as the
condition of the public services and public
interests seem to require.


Minneapolis Tribune.


Since the close of the war no state paper
| has been anticipated with as much genuine
| curiosity and eager interest as the second
annual message of President Hayes, de-
livered yesterday. Its contents had been
so carefully protected from publicity that
the most intimate friends of the President
had no exact information regarding it, and
only from informal conversations, in which
the President very sparingly expressed his
disappointment at the f1agrann violations
of the electoral laws in the South, could
the tone of the message be foreshadowed.


That part of the document which refers
to the Southern outrages is temperate and
well digested, but firm and unequivocal,
Year: 1878

IT is not for the party TO stand on antag-
onisms or O. push internal differences TO the 'front.' but
to declare positive ttude the positive questions
of the day. As Republicans we believe in vigorous,
progressive unqualified Republicanism. We believe in
uniting the party defeat tue combination Of southern
raiders with Northern reactiOnsts. Let affirm that
kind Of Republcanism which strikes against the COM
mon enemy, and leave differences to appear only where
they are thrust upon us and cannot be ay0lded
Year: 1878

This year the Oxford in favor with the bet
ting men Last Wednesday the odds them were 10
to g. and yesterday they to l, showing that con
dence in them nearly unchanged. The hackers OF
the Cantabs have taken these odds freely and expect
tnat the crew will make gallant contest.
Year: 1878

If the Republicans hold the districts which
they now have and carry fourteen districts now repre-
sented by Democrats, they will have majority OF one
in the next House OF Representatives We believe the
VIII do ts and better The country Is getting very teu
the Democracy II Is medicine OF which little goes
a
Year: 1878

The selection of the rebel General Field by
the Democratic House fair notice that the former con


dition OF things which did 70 disturb peace and
prosperity of the country than anything else re-
storedthe complete subsection Of the Democrats the
Year: 1878

North to the slavehOldng element OF the south; sur
render of all manness and Independence TO an arsto
cratic class when prepared 20 demand entire eohtfoi
OF National Affairs as IL did before the war.
Year: 1878

The Tall Sycamore Of the Wabash, as his
friends delight to call him, delivered in the
Senate yesterday his long-heralded speech
"in support of the public faith" These
fine words were stolen by Mr.. Voorhees, out
of the vocabulary of the advocates of honest
money, but in his mouth they are like
dreams which go by contraries. When gip-
sizes steal children they mutilate and dis
color them so that their very parents
would not know them. Quite as little
would the real champions of the
public faith recognize the meaning of
their own language when used by the Tall
Sycamore of the Wabash. According to this
Western orator keeping public faith means
paving the bonded debt in greenbacks.
Congress broke faith with the people, he
maintains, when, in 1869, it passed the act
declaring that the public debt is payable in
coin. 1t would be an anachronism at this
late day to bestow upon this rubbish the
dignity of refutation. We should as soon
think of arguing against the extinct copper
headism which this same Tall Sycamore Of
the Wabash used to foment with all his
chaste and peculiar eloquence.
Year: 1878

John Brougham has been New York's
favorite actor. Everybody likes. him per-
sonally and professionally. Not a play
goer in the city but has at some time been
delighted with his genial humor, passed a
pleasant hour in witnessing his admirable
personations and gone home feeling happier
and better for the entertainment. We have
had John Brougham with us for years and
we are not likely to have him for q great
many years longer. Tomorrow, which is
set apart, afternoon and evening, for a
sort of dramatic jubilee in honor of New
York's favorite, will be a great day in the
theatrical profession and with the public.
John Brougham's benefit ought to be
marked as one of the most successful dra-
matte enterprises, as it is certainly one of
the most interesting dramatic events, ever
known in New York. No doubt at each
performance the spacious Academy of Music
will be crowded to it's utmost capacity.
Year: 1878

Senator Eaton, who is man of sense,
vigor and infexible consistency, is likely to
give the silver lunatics some trouble.
When the Bland bill comes up he intends
to offer an amendment which will be per-
fectly germane to the bill but would render
it worthless in the eyes of its advocates.
Mr. Eaton will move to substitute for the
silver dollar Of 412 IL grains, provided for
in the bill, q silver dollar of 42O grains.
He has not fully decided that 42O
grains is precisely the right number,
but DR.. Lindermann, the Director Of
the Mint, can inform him how
many grains OF silver ut the present price
have the same market value as the quantity
of gold in gold dollar. When Senator
Eaton has ascertained this on the authority
of competent experts he will move to
amend the Bland bill by substituting that
number of grains. His purpose is the hon.
est one of making the silver dollar and the
gold dollar of equal value. He does not
believe in double standard at all, but if
the experiment is again to be tried he will
insist on an honest start. There is really
nothing to be said in favor, but every
thing to be said against, two unequal
standards of value. There would be as
much sense in yards of unequal length OF
gallons of unequal capacity. Mr.. Eaton
has selected an excellent standpoint for the
part lie intends to take in the discussion.
His argument will be free from every kind
OF side entanglement 1t will steer clear
of the double standard controversy, ol
the greenback controversy, of the con.
troversy about the payability of the
bonds in silver, and insist on the single
point that what is called dollar in law
shall possess the value of dollar in fact
He will, therefore, plant his batteries on
absolutely impregnable ground.
Year: 1878




Representative Schleicher, of Texas, who
is firm hard money man and very intelli-
gent one, has introduced a joint resolution
for suspsnding payments into the sinking
fund for the next two or three years, while
we are going through the experiment of
establishing specie payments, the money
thus withheld to be used for the purposes
of redemption. His idea is to treat the
bonds which have been redeemed beyond
the requirements of the sinking fund rs
contributions to it, and as the excess
amounts to $3.50, 100000 payments into
that fund could be forborne for three
years without violating any engage
ment to the public creditors We
have no doubt that this is an expedient
measure. 1t would strengthen the Treasury
at time when it Will need all available re-
sources to go safely and successfully through
q great and critical experiment. Having
undertaken to re-establish specie payments
next year we must incur no risk Of failure.
The country is in too much distress to bear
any increase of taxation, and it would be
perfectly legitimate to class all the bonds
that have been redeemed as contributions
to the sinking fund and suspend further
payments into that fund until the total re-
duction of the debt merely suffice for main
tanning the original pledge.
Year: 1878

The so-called Department of Agriculture


which is not a department at ALL but con-
venient distributing reservoir for doubtful
seed and stale information, has never been
fortunate in it's head. The first Commits
sioner of Agriculture was chiefly known in
Washington for his original system Of SPELL
ing. His successors have perhaps more ac-
curately followed the usual photography,
and it must be said that they have been, in
the main, harmless. They distributed their
seeds and drew their salaries, and there an
end. But Mr.. Hayes has picked up some-
where new Commissioner of Agriculture
lie Due by name-who threatens to become
dangerous to our unhappy farming popu-
lation. LIE Due is evidently an un-
commonly portentous ignoramus. He
has begun his career as dissemi-
nator of misinformation by seriously
recommending the culture of the tea plant
in this country. We are to grow our own
tea, it seems. and starve those heather
Chinese. lie Due is delighted to discover
that the tea shrub will grow in q good many
of our States. But if he had looked into
the agricultural report for 1857 he would
have seen that this fact was there and then,
twenty years ago, set forth at needless
length. There is not the least doubt that
tea will grow in most of the Middle and
Southern States. Why not? 1t is plant
of the northern temperate zone.


But because it will grow readily and can
be cheaply raised, is that reason why our
farmers should be advised by government
officer to 80 into tea raising? Ought not
the Commissioner of Agriculture to know,
if he knows anything, that the cost of pro-
ducing marketable tea lies not in raising
the plants, but in picking and preparing
the leaves? At this the Chinese labor for
less than three cents day. Can
any sensible man recommend American
farmers to compete with labor at three cents
day? A more ridiculous and mischievous
accommodation was never made by Com
missioner of Agriculture, and we are Curl
Gus to know whether it arose out of pure and
unadulterated ignorance or whether some
body with quantity of tea seeds or plants
on hand has been ''stufing" Commissioner
lie Due. And then, too, he thinks we can
raise our own coffee. A little study would
have informed him that the coffee tree is one
of the most delicate and capricious known
to horticulturists liable even in favorable
localities to diseases which battle the skill
Of planters, and which ought not to be rec
commended to our planters and farmers
except after long and thorough trial in differ
ent localities. Congress is just now investi-
eating the departments. We hope it will
take good look at the Department of Agri-
culture and it's Commissioner. Probably
something would he found.
Year: 1878

United States, issued or authorized to be
able. principal and interest, in gold coin, or
its equivalent, and that any other payment,
without the consent of the creditor, would
be in violation of the public faith and in
derogation of his rights"
Year: 1878

TO TIE EDITOR or THE HKRALp:-


Apropos oil the reference made In your admirable
Modjeska critique Of this date why cannot the New
York public enjoy the treat OF seeing Moojeska,
supported by Fechter, IN "Camille" II but onces Two
such stars in conjunction would certainly shed rich
iYstre on the dramatic season OF tho metropolis
ART LOVER
Year: 1878

THERE Is AT LEAST one good purpose of Don
Alfonso of which Spain handsomely approves,
if we may judge by the vote of the Cortes on
the proposed marriage with the Princess Mcr-
cedcs. by vote of 300 to in approval of the
nuptials the representatives have proved them
selves gallant fellows.
Year: 1878

have understood the word coin to mean any,
thing but gold.


Mr.. Edmunds asserts that the holders of
government securities have right to ex-
pect that, however the government may
change its laws, it will not put its creditors
in q worse condition than existed for them
Mt the time the contract was entered into
This is as undeniable as principle of
morals and justice as the absolute disuse
of the silver dollar at the time the bonds
were sold is indisputable as fact. Can
Senators nationally vote against so plain
principle? Is it not true that government
has no moral right to SO change it's laws as
to work disadvantage to its creditors
Mr.. Edmunds shrewdly keeps clear of
debatable questions about the possi-
biity or expediency of maintaining a
double standard, and clear of all abstruse
questions relating to the theory of money.
He puts it out of the power of any Senator
who votes against his substitute to take
refuge in q fog of monetary metaphysics.
He intends to force q vote on two statements
of fact and one declaration of principle Is
it or is it not fact that only eight million
United States silver dollars have ever been
coined? Is it or is it not q fact that the
American silver dollar had become obsolete
in all transactions and had ceased to exist
when the government contracted its bonded
debts? Is 1t or is it not principle of i'm
mutable justice that no government in the
world has right to so change its laws as to
impair the obligation of its contracts? ? The
two facts would remain none the less true
if the whole Senate should vote against
them, and the principle is moral axiom.
But if these facts are true and this principle
is sound it follows, without argument that
the government is bound to pay its bonded
debt in gold coin. This conclusion is en-
bodied in the bill which Mr.. Edmunds has
subjoined to his mastery preambles:-"Be
it enacted, &C., that all the bonds Of the
Year: 1878

After allowing yourself proper time
for rest, don't live single hour of your
life without doing exactly what is to be
done in it, and going straight through it
from beginning to end. Work, play,
study, whatever it is-take hold at once
and finish it up squarely and clearly;
then to the next thing, without letting
any moments drop out between. It is
wonderful to see how many hours these
prompt people contrive to make of day;
it is as if they picked up the moments
that the dawdlers lost. And if you ever
find yourself where you have so many
things pressing upon you that you hard
ly know how to begin, let me tell you a
secret. Take hold of the very first one
that comes to hand, and you will find
the rest all fall into file, and follow af-
ter like company of well-drilled SOL
diers; and, though work may be hard to
meet when it charges in squad, it is
easily vanquished if you can bring it in
to line.-7He Standard.