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Year: 1878

Improving the Life Saving Service.


A bill has been favorably reported by the
Senate Committee on Naval Affairs to re-
organize and increase the efficiency Of the
Life Saving Service. The bill, which
originated with Senator Sargent, provides
for the transfer Of the service from the
Treasury to the Naval Department, to
which it certainly mostproperly belongs. A
naval officer not below the rank Of COM
mander nor above that of captain is to be
superintendent Of the service and to have
charge of it under the immediate direction
of the Secretary of the Navy an inspector
for each district is to be selected from
grades below commanders, and in recruit
ing crews preference is to be given to
honorably discharged seamen or petty
officers who have served three years in the
navy. Officers are to receive such pay as
they would be entitled to in active service
and the crews the pay of regular sea-
men. It is required that oil sta
tions shall be kept manned during
the entire year, except where the
Secretary of the Navy may deem it unneces-
sary, in which case the officers and crews
while unemployed are to receive half pay.
The Secretary is to be empowered to in
crease the number of stations in accordance
with his judgment as to the necessity. ST.
multaneously with the favorable report on
this bill comes q communication to the Sem
ate from the Secretary of the Treasury
recommending IN increase in the number
of life saving stations, SO as to bring them
within IN average distance Of four or five
miles from each other, an addition to the
pay of the keepers, an increase of each crew
from six to eight persons and the manning
and opening of the stations from September
to May of each year, or for longer Pc
riod if deemed expedient.


It is possible that the recommendations of
the Secretary OF the Treasury may be in
tended to meet and head off the bill re-
ported by the Committee on Naval Affairs.
But it seems so entirely proper and desira-
BILE to place the Life Saving Service under
the control Of the Naval Department that it
is to be hoped they will not have that
effect. Under the Treasury Department the
service has not been what it should be, and
the discipline and experience of naval off,
GERS will be valuable in increasing its
efficiency. The bill now before the Senate
should extend to the officers and surimen
of the service who may lose their lives in
Year: 1878

Only one man in our history is honored
with the appearance of his name in the cal
endar of national and patriotic festivals !;
and it is perhaps great deal for people
30 much in the tideway Of extreme demo-
cratic ideas to pay this homage to even one
man. There are some indications, how
ever, that the demo cratic spirit will eventu-
ally not spare this name. Although WASH
ington's birthday is yet celebrated with
Characteristic fQrmalities there is percep-
>tible change in the respect with which it is
regarded. 1t is now very much like other
mere holidays that give the occasion for
raree shows and for any relation that it
bears in popular esteem to the leader
of the Revolutionary armies it might
almost as we'll be the birthday OF
Christopher Columbus. How differently
and with what an elevated and ardent
personal admiration for Washington the
fathers and grandfnthers of the present
generation honored the day the collections
of American oratory will bear witness.


Apparently this is the protest against the
supremacy of great names that is an instinc-
tive democratic tendency. Systems of
aristocracy begin in hero worship, and the
proceeding is that the honor bestowed on a
great name commonly takes, some substan-
tial form, and instead of having gallery Of
abstract patriots and heroes people are
apt to find themselves by and by in the
possession and under the hand of o concrete
company of dukes and such like dignitaries.
There is no apparent danger Of that sort with
us certainly, yet the revolt against supe-
riority that is commonly consequence Of
such danger is certainly active in the
national mind. But the tendency of that
protest to wear away the impression Of this
name seems to us q sign Of very evil augury.
Year: 1878

the discharge of their duties the pensions
provided by law for the widow or heirs OF
officers of like grade and seamen in the
navy of the United States. A bill is at the
present time before the House Of Repre-
sentatives granting such pensions to Cap
tain Guthrie and the four surfmen of the
Life Saving Service who lost their lives in
November last while attempting to render
assistance to the crew of the Huron, and
the provision we suggest would obviate the
necessity of special legislation in such
cases. 1t is to be hoped that Mr.. Sargents
bill will be thus perfected and become
q law.
Year: 1878




All of the Senate's amendments to the
Bland Silver bill were concurred in by the
House yesterday fy large majorities. The
bill now goes to the President in the form
in which it left the Senate. We have at no
time expected different result since the
bill came back to the House. The bluster-
ing opposition of Ewing, Springer and
others to the amendments was buncombe
and bravado, or rather it was their mode OF
advertising that having got part of what
they wanted they intend to demand more.
This question is to be taken into the
fall elections. which could not have
been done with very good grace il
the more violent silver men had
acquiesced in the amendments They have
accomplished enough to encourage future
effort, and would be really sorry to lose SO
potent an electioneering topic as the de-
mand for unlimited silver is likely 70 prove
in the West and great part of the South.
The silver men could not afford to have the
Bland bill fail by disagreement between
the two houses, as it would inevitably have
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rejected. The majority in the Senate for
the most important Of these amendments
was so very large as to preclude any hope
that the Senate would recede and to make
it impossible to pass the original bill over
the Presidents veto. The House was re-
duced to the necessity Of either adopting the
amendments or letting the bill be strangled
in committee Of conference. It's passage
is of too much value to them ns founda-
tion for future operations to permit them to
consent to its defeat. Should the President
send it back to the House with his objec-
tions even the opponents of the amend
ments wilhgive assistance enough to insure
its passage over the veto.


We say ''should the President send it
back" because our Washington dispatches
falsify all his past professions, although
we still prefer to believe that he will do his
duty and impose his constitutional mega
tive. But we have no hope that his reasons,
however cogent they may be, will prevent
the passage of the bill. We do not see how
any person who has watched the votes and
the temper Of the two houses can enter
tain rational hope that the veto will be
effective The subject has been too long
under consideration, the members are too
fully committed, the arguments against the
bill have been too fully exhibited, to expect
any changes now. The silver men care
more for the opinion of their constituents
than for the reasons of the President, and,
when the fear Of constituents has impelled
members to favor so irrational a measure
they are not likely to change their votes in
Difference for President Hayes. We wish
we could hope that the final passage of this
bill will be the end of the repudiation
efforts.
Year: 1878

In THE TRIAL of divorce case yesterday it
was pathetically stated by one of the female
witnesses that the horrible husband ate all the
good things in the house, leaving his wife only
the scraps 1t is no wonder she asks for
dissolution of the partnership
Year: 1878

will hardly be worth saving after the pas
sage of the Silver bill over the veto; but
the substitution of greenbacks for bank
notes will probably have to wait until after
the election of a new Congress. We hope
it is yet possible to rouse the country to a
sense of its danger and save something
from the wreck.
Year: 1878

THERE rs Much CURIOSITY evinced regarding
the reason for Senator Conkling's silence in the
silver debate. Many have gone so fir us to
decry the attitude of the Senator. 1t is certainly
necessary that he should make declaration of
his faith in honest money and his unqualified
opposition to financial dishonesty. There is,
however, ample time and very fitting occasion
for such utterance-namcly, when the silverm men
endeavor to pass the bill over the Presidents
veto. We have every reason to expect n veto,
and then, when the bill comes up in the Senate,
will be Mr.. Conkling's opportunity to assail it
with unanswcrable argument, with matchess
satire, and we may even hopewit sufficient sue
cess to defeat It, To thus snatch victory from
seeming defeat would be worth the cost OF u
supreme effort.
Year: 1878

No Conlscn tfon OF the Public Parks.


The movement upon Washington square
park by The politicians for the purpose Of
converting it into On armory site is meeting
with deserved opposition. This attempt to
steal one of the lungs of the city under q
specious pretence is only another indication
Of the growing immorality in public affairs.
In direct defiance Of the laws of health it is
at the same time fragrant breach Of con-
tract, not merely with the adjacent prop
erty owners but with the entire body of ouf
citizens, on whom the ground was distinctly
bestowed as a place OF recreative resort.
1t means that when our politicians
and jobbers find an excuse for spend
ing the public money they will let
no considerations of municipal honor,
public health or public rights stand
between them and their prey. Already
alarmed at the opposition to the Washing
ton square project, Tompkins square is
talked of as q site. This is just as repre-
hensible. These two squares are the only
public breathing places between Bowling
green and Fourteenth street. Manhattan
Market, on West Thirty-fourth street at the
North River, has been proposed as the new
armory, and it offers the advantages Of
cheapness, roominess, easy approach and a
water front. 1t is near the Elevated and
Hudson River railroads, besides being
strongly defensible. 1t is not, however,
the only place available, but the jobbers,
taking the good name of the National Guard
in vain, have made up their minds that
building contracts are the first necessity.


We are not averse to any needed amount
Year: 1878

Apparently the negotiations on foot in the
various Cabinets Of Europe are still not
without some alarming features as they are
contemplated in England, and the hasty
calls for Cabinet councils from time to time
seem to indicate feverish anxiety in regard
to the Interpretation Of new events as they
arise. 1t is thought in London that the
declaration Of the German Chancellor with
draws the German influence altogether from
the scale and leaves England, Austria and
Russia to settle their differences between
them. 1t is thought in other quarters,
on the contrary, that Russia is prac-
tically suppressed and sat down upon
by Germany. Both these views seem to us
defective. Some days ago great importance
was properly attached to the likelihood that
Prince Bismarck would in Parliament un-
veil the policy of his government and give
some practical indication Of the steps il
might take in case of crisis. But before
the date for that unriddling of the Sphinx
was reached the crisis came, or was made
by the appeal of Austria to the German
Emperor. That crisis was solved, as we
have hitherto shown, by the German inti-
nation to Russia. But, the crisis having
been actually determined, why should the
Prince declare in Parliament what might
be his policy if that emergency was still
in the future? Evidently there was no
occasion, and therefore his speech was pro-
fessedly and designedly with such refer
ences as were looked for. He declined, in
deed, to make an ampler statement Of his
politics, because sit would be serious
mistake to avow programme which might
be evaded by some and taken advantage of
by Others" Yet he dropped one phrase of
some signif canoe. He said:-"A judicious
regard for her own interest. required Rus
sia to obtain the sanction of the Powers for
terms of peace. If such consent is unob-
tainable Russia might be expected to act
on the maxim, Jeati posside,aes." That puts
the case clearly. Russia is in force at
the disputed points. She will naturally
desire that the other Powers may recognize
her title to be there, and will go to any
reasonable length to secure such rec6gni-
ton. But if it cannot be secured-why,
after ALL she is there, and "beai possi-
dentes"-p possession is nine points OF the law.
Year: 1878

The OPINION of the Corporation Counsel that
the reduction Of the teachers salaries was legal
will not remove the unpleasant suspicion that
hangs around the Board Of Education in the
matter
Year: 1878

The CONSIDERATION of st. Bartholomey's yes
terday, which with the rectory cost the hand
some sum of four hundred thousand dollars,
was an interesting and important event in the
local history of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
Year: 1878

Glittering through coral lips is certainly a
pleasing object: but row Of discolored, be-
specked teeth in any mouth is grievous
drawback; add to this that such set ofteeth
is usually accompanied by impure breath
and one can scarcely imagine anything more
Objectionable. sOZODONT, the great pu-
rifer of the breath and whitener ofthe teeth
obviates this state of the mouth completely,
rescuing its dental occupants from destruct.
ion, and counteracting the influence upon the
enamel of acid eecretions in the mouth.
Year: 1878

Washington, September 25.-The
president returned this morning from
his western trip. He expresses himself
much pleased with his reception in private
and in public, and is particularly gratified
with the evidences Of prosperity and the
feeling of the people in favor Of a sound cur
rency, such as the administration is seeking
to establish. Soon after his return the pres
ident wss in separate conversation with
members of the cabinet.
Year: 1878

with large fonts OF type, ranging in size
from Nonpareil to Plea, the most perfect book
press and well appointed blndery, we have
facilities for this special class Of work possessed
by few offices In the West i ,;rLg ASt
Year: 1878

With the largest assortment Of wood type
in the State and the best cylinder presses We
can execute, at the shortest notice, any style
or size OF Poster, programme, Hand.bIll or
Dodger that may be desired.
Year: 1878

machinery worked as smoothly as though it had just been stopped to oil. The company intend to begin on ore from their mine, the Miami, large quantity of the ore is now ready for the crusher and teams are constantly plying between the mine and the mill. Outside of the Miami ore the mill will be kept running on custom work. This IS something that has long been need ed in this district. A great many miners have good prospects from which they have taken many tons of good ore, but they have no capital to assist in further development, and no market for their ores. I predict better times, hard work and good results in this sec tion when the Miami mill is once un- der good headway.

 W. Townsend & O., are the leading merchants of Miami City, they have a fine stock of goods with our congenial friend NIT. Oppenheimer, as business manager. The restaurant IS presided oyer by Mrs. Butte. MT. Jarard is in charge of the mIll at present and MT. La Dow, the prospective engineer. I feel sure that the operations at Miami City during the next three months will show good results and furnish THE CITIZEN some encouraging facts for publication.
Year: 1878

The three commissioners appointed to examine the section of the Southern Pacific railroad just above Yuma, have reported to the Interior Department and the report awaits the completion of some maps It is believed the re- port favors the acceptance of the road. The building of the road IS proceed ing in Arizona, the legislature of that Territory having given the right of way, although Congress has not.
Year: 1878

UNITED STATES DEPUTY SURVEYOR JOIN L. HARRIS, who has been sur veying lately in the vicinity of the San Pedro and Gila rivers, advises us that during the course of his work he ran that portion of the second stand. ard parallel south forming the south boundary of township ten south range eighteen east, Gila and Salt river me ridian; thus establishing the south east corner of Pinal county. The line crosses the San Pedro about four miles north of Redfeld's place; and all set tiers north of this line are in PInal county and all south of it in Pima county. A one-quarter section post on the east side of the valley bottom, a little west of the main road, and sec tion post on the west side of the bot tom near foot of hills, mark the line crossing the valley.
Year: 1878



 The steady prosperity of any people can only be maintained by peace Wars or fears of war repel capital and men of prudence from their presence, and attract the reckless adventurers of every grade of badness. These facts are undeniable or will not be denied by men of ordinary observation and frankness; and yet just now there are men along our southern border where so much in the way of mining and stock-growing not only depends on peace but general confidence that peace will be unbroken, evidently anx- ious for war with Mexico, and Mexi- can and American army officers have been seen to embrace each other and talk of what treatment each would give the other in ease of their capture as prisoners. Some of this conduct may be attributed 10 Christmas diet but perhaps the diet simply dispels re- serve and causes the true inwardness" to have public and free expression. This agitation and war-talk have al- ready prevented San Francisco men from engaging in enterprises and mak- ing beneficial investments near the Ar iZona ard Sonora line, and perhaps the result will be that the central and northern portions of the Territory will get benefits originally designed for the lower part Men who have means to invest have the whole country for a field of operations, and they will sure 1y avoid sections where there IS much talk of war on any scale-even though the whole trouble begins and ends in talk and telegrams. The advantages gained by the operations of troops are but temporary and confined to but very few, and that few embrace but very few actual settlers; while peace benefits all legitimate industries - builds up at the same time mining, tillage of the soil in all its branches, and the growing of all domestic ami mals.

 Owing to our nearness to the MeXi- can border, we have taken great care to ascertain if there is a present or early probability of war with Mexico, and feel confirmed in the opinion that there is none and should be none, al though reckless and lawleSs adventu- rers may get up local disturbances and fights as in Texas. The latest Wash ington news indicates peace with Mex ico and the recognition of the Diaz government by the United States, and private letters and telegrams from the higher Mexican authorities in Mexico, show no purpose with them to disturb the peace between the two nations and also that the intentional peace of Mex ico is on hopeful footing. But the foolish not 10 say wicked talk and tel egrams regarding impending border disturbances, have already done much damage, and will do more if not stop ped and as prONptly as possible the past influence of them counteracted. All the permanent improvements of the country must be those of peace and can only be brought about by peace and maintained with peace.
Year: 1878

WE are reliably informed that the McMillel Company now have about $S0,00O worth of ore ready for shin ment and about S60,000 worth of mill ing ore on the dump, awaiting the ar rival of new machinery from New Mexico
Year: 1878

THE Potter Investigating Committee resumed it's sessions in New York City on the 18th.

 General Butler asked that Stanley Matthews be summoned.

 Mr. Potter said that the Senator had been summoned Saturday, and he re- piled that an important engagement at Newport would prevent him attending. and whatever he intended to say he deemed of. no consequence to the com mlttee. From this reply Mr. Potter said he inferred that Senator Matthews did not mean to respond to the sum- mons.

 General Butler remarked that if Matthews answer meant that he would not attend or obey the summons of the House of Representatives, the sooner the issue was made the better for the House and Senate, so that the powers of both can be determined. He therefore moved that it be entered on the record that Matthews refuses to appear before the committee, and that the same be reported to the House for their action in the matter.
Year: 1878

WE are informed that Sheriff Shibell of Pima county, has been energetic in his endeavors to capture the highway man who robbed the stage and mail at Point of Mountain on the Sth instant :; also that the substantial citizens of Tucson have assisted in the work in a systematic and powerful manner. Al our latest advices from Tucson, the robber had not been caught, but the hor,e he rode had been found in the possession of a man who has been lodged in jail. This man may not be guilty of anything, but an endeavor to keep a good horse which cost him but little and which was evidently obtained from the robber. It is believed the robber has escaped beyond the reach of Pima authorities, but if he ever arain shows himself about Tucson, he'll very suddenly lose his liberty if nothing more. The Tucson peoples patience with road agents, is exhaust ed. and with their powerful aid, Sheriff Shibell and Constable Buttner are en- couraged beyond precedent They have done their whole duty and deserve the public approval which is accorded them, and they are not without hope of capturing the robber in question.
Year: 1878

Many farmers seem to think there is something gained by getting trusted for whatever they have to buy: Many farmers laboring under this delusion, allow their grocery bills to run for years unsettled as also their black smiths bills, and always owe for their agricultural tools and machinery. Never did men make greater mistake. There is probably no one thing that opera es SO much to keep farmers as a class behind and in strengthened as the habit of getting trusted for what they buy. It is a good rule to pay when you buy, and if you cannot do so then go without till you can pay. This makes the independent farmer, while the habit of getting trusted makes the farmer the most dependent man in the com munity-a slave in fact to all other classes.
Year: 1878

A dispatch of day before yesterday from Florence states that John G.. Campbell was there and would start for Yuma right away. That's the kind of candidate, electioneering with his collar bone broken.-Enterprise.

 Hal hal Now do please give us a good long rest. So Campbell was real ly on an electioneering trip? Never would have thought it. Such a modest, reserved candidate would be of little use in Congress. You've got your job oflce Mir Enterprise, now let your candidate down easy as possible, or by and by he will tumble and hit the ground terrible hard Heed good ad- vice. Be wise for once in your life. You have made winning, but your Campbell is 8 goner.