The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, October 3, 1888, Page 6

| = a _ — = — — HARRISON BIGOTRY. A Reminiscence that May Interest Irish Readers at the Present Time- An interesting contribution to the literature of the campaign is furnish- ed by William Condon, sr., a resi- dent of Bloomington, Ill., in the fol-| lowing letter, addressed to his friend, BR. R. Jones, of East Randolph, N. ; Y., and sent by the latter to the Buffalo Courier. The letter is as follows: Mr. R. R. Jones, East Randolph,N. Y. Bloomington. Ill., July 29.—Dear Sir: Your note of inquiry regarding a letter I wrote to a friend at Golden Col., has been recently received and I wish to reply that Ben Harrison, the republican candidate, used the language in question at Durly hall in this city a few days before the November election in 1879. In my letter to Golden I made a merely incidental reference to the matter, not being particular as to the exact date of Harrison’s speech, but since my letter received publica- tion I have talked the matter over with another gentleman who was al- so present, and likewise remembers the vile remarks. twelve years ago. Harrison and Colfax were here on the same day, the former speaking in the afternoon to a large audience among whom were few democrats and fewer Irish-Americans, includ- ing myself. Harrison on that occa- sion referred to the composite char- acter of our population, and in glow- ing rhetoric dwelt upon the patriot- ism and heroism of our different nationalities, except the Irish. As Harrison was leaving this part of his address, an old gentleman, with a strong Irish accent, asked: “How about the Irish and where were Meagher, Sheridan, Sheilds, Mulligan and the others?” The crowd hissed the question and shouted: “Put him out.” While they were ejecting the old gentleman from the building, Harrison said, exactly or almost exactly the follow- ing words: “It is easy to know that man’s race you all know what they are, if it were not for them we would not need our penitentiaries, which are nearly full of them that have no in- telligence; they are only good to shovel dirt and grade railroads, for which they receive more than they are worth, as they are no acquisition to the American people.” Ihave mentioned this language often to my acquaintances, and long before Harrison was prominently discussed as a presidential candidate, and therefore it cannot be said I re- vive the matter now for mere _parti- san effect. Harrison’s attack was the most bitter I have ever heard since the time of know nothingism, of which he is a relic, unless the leop- ard changes his spots faster than formerly. People who know me will not ask for my affidavit, but if it will give you any stronger assurance *Y-will promptly furnish an affidavit as to the above expressions having been uttered by Harrison. The words hurt my feelings. Ihave no prejudice againts other nationalities, indeed, it is a pleasure to remember that all nationalities have contribut- ed to the growth of the country, and that in the terrible conflict for the maintainance of the Union the American born fought side by side with the exiled Colt and the Ger- man heroes from the fatherland. Like every individual, every race | has virtues and faults—none wholly | good or wholly bad—and, therefore, I protest against Harrison’s sweep- ing vilification of the Irish people, | who usually come here to obey the ! laws and help develop the mental | sad physical capabilities of our com- mon country. I hope a narrow, rancorous bigot like Harrison will | never be elected to preside over this free and generous nation. The false alarm of those who say the demo- cratic party favors free trade to the benefit of England and our detri- ment should blind no Ivish-Ameri- can to the fact that a savage hater of his race is running against Cleve- superb statesman whose prin- , ecaléulated to bring cheap It is not eight but | preserve the blessing of our consti- j tution for Americans yet unborn. I} | distike to drag nationality into poli-! i | ties, because we are all or should be } | Americans, for American progress; but Harrison by his own vile words has provoked this matter. I am a | democrat, but neither office holder | nor office seeker. Yours truly, WitiiaM Conpos, Sr. | sagen eee Res No Local Option in Henry County. Monday the case of Patrick Glea son, of Deepwater, charged with sell- Judge DeArmond, Prosecuting at- torney Gracey representing the state, and Judge Gantt and R. E. Lewis the defendant. A jury was waived and the case was tried before the judge, resulting in a dismissal. The records offered to prove the ‘adoption of the local option law in the county were ruled out as insufficient, and the prosecut- ing attorney being unable to make a case without them, was compelled to enter a nolle prosegut. Judge De- Armond informed our reporter that no other course was left to the pros- ecuting attorney. This settles the local option law in this county, both as to Clinton and the county, and leaves all illicit dealers in liquors to be dealt with under the dramshop law by fine and imprisonment: The officers should and no doubt will see this law rigidly enforced.—Henry Co. Democrat. Rheumatism and Neuralgia cured in 1to3 days for 75 cents by Detchon’s “Mystic Cure.’? Do not suffer and waste money on other remedies. lutely never tails. Sold by Down, Druggist, Butler, Mo. Fifty Dollars Less on a Machine. Col. W. H. Snow, of Illinois, a republican, at the democratic con- vention of the 16th senatorial district, held at Sheldon, Illinois, August 9th, announced his adhesion to the presi- dent’s tariff reform principles. In the course of his remarks he seid: “I see many of you are farmers. * * * No longer than three days ago I was speaking to a man who for six years has been engaged in selling agricultural machines tor one of our leading manufacturers to our farmers. I said to him: ‘I want you to answer mea question honestly and fairly. Do you sell machines in the English colonies across the ocean, more than two thousand miles away, for less money than you sell the same machines to our farmers here in Tllinois?” He replied: ‘Yes.’ ‘How much cheaper?’ I asked. He replied: ‘Fifty dollars on our best machines.’ *What is it that makes this?’ He replied that ‘they were protected against foreign competition by the tariff and had exclusive control of our home market, while abroad they had to compete with foreign na- tions.’” The betting men are usually about the best posted of any in regard to election prospects. In fact, the shrewdest of them usually make a living by keeping well informed and preying on the credulity of gullible partisan enthusiasts. From the be- ginning of the campaign these men have been willing to give odds on Cleveland, and since the Maine elec- tion they are offering anywhere from $1,000 to $100,000 on the basis of $1,000 to $600. Even at these fig- ures they find very few takers, and there can be little doubt that in less than thirty days the prevailing odds will be $1,000 to $500. Even at the latter figures the Cleveland betters will have a soft snap.—Republic. A Conductor's Bet on Cleveland. Sedalia, Mo., Sept. 20.—Lafe Bar- nard, a well known business man ;and a prominent republican of this } city, had been anxious to place mon- ey on Harrison carrying Indiana for several days. This afternoon he | found his man in the person of J. A. | Milhern, a well known Missouri, | Kansas & Texas conductor, who bet $550 even that the electoral vote of Indiana would be cast for Cleveland and Thurman in November. The railroad men in this city are bet- ting heavily on Cleveland. The number of registered physi- | eians in New York city is 2.350. No! ing liquor, came up for trial before | A con-} tract was drawn up and the money} placed in the hands ofa stakeholder. | | THURMAN AT HOME. | He Will Begin His Letter of Accept- ance This Morning. Columbus, O., Sept. 25.—The Re- public's representative called on Judge Thurman to-night and found | him quietly enjoying himself in his | library with a volume of ancient history as his only companion. For several days he has been suffering with a seyere cold, but “to-night,” said he, “I am feeling excellent, and I owe it all to those big doses of | quinine which Mrs. Thurman has made me take, even against my will. My general health bas never been | better, and I guess the season of cholera morbus has passed.” “Judge, don’t you think the pub- lie is anxiously awaiting your letter of acceptanve?” “Well, I know it, and I should have written it long ago, but the house is packed most all the time | with callers and Ihave not had an opportunity to do anything but en- tertain. However, I shall begin it to-morrow morning and it will be brief. I shall try to have everything to the point. There is no need of my writing a lengthy letter, for the president has covered everything so fully. Yes, I leave for Washington some time next week to argue the Bell Telephone case and do not in- tend to make any political addresses on the trip, although they have kind- ly invited me to go to Brooklyn. I open the telephone arguments and after that shall return home. Then I go into Indiana for speeches at Shelbyville, Peru and Brazil. {may goto New York State again after that, but have not determined defi- nitely.” In speaking of the recent attacks ofthe New York Tribune, the old Roman said they were the most out- rageous lies ever uttered, but “it seems,” said he, “that a man in poli- tics must take all the abuse that his enemies can heap upon him.” Merit Wins. We desire to say to our citizens, that tor years we have been selling Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Dr. King’s New Lite Pills, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters, and have never handled remedies that sell as well, or that have giyen such universal satis- faction. We do not hesitate to guaran- tee them every time, and we stand ready to refund the purchase price, it satisfac- fory results do not follow their use. These remedies have won their great popularity purely on their merits. Walls Holt, the Druggists. ! Missouri levies a tax of 40 cents on the $100 for state purposes. Half of this amount is paid for interest and the reduction of the state debt. A third of the balance goes back to the school district as a part of the public school fund. This leaves only 13} cents for theexpenses of state government. Illinois levies ataxof 53 cents for expenses of state government. Prairie Fires. Jamestown, Dak., Sept. 27.—One of the largest prairie fires ever seen in this region occurred Tuesday and Tuesdaynight. All the western part of Lamoure county and much of the southern and western part of States- man county were burned over. A strong wind drove the flames before it with unprecedented velocity. In- stances where the fire ran faster than horses are narrated. Reports of losses are coming in. Many farmers will lose everything and there will be much distress. The fire originated in Coteau county, about thirty miles west. The fire was extinguished yesterday in many places, but is still raging fiercely in many directions. As yet no reports of loss of life have come in. Ellendale, Dak., Sept. 27.—Prairie fires have been raging near here for three days. The losses to farm houses and farm property amounts to $80,000, and rain has not yet checked the flames. Loa Casrs, lacking elegance, were yet com- fortable homes. Health and happiness were found in them. 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Two years ago he ran 1,800 votes ahead of his ticket and in 1884 he was elect- ed a justice of the peace in Wayne county by about 1,000 and was about the only republican who got through, as Cleveland carried the county by about 2,500. Robinson is exceedingly popular with the workingmen, whose cause he so ably argues in the strong letter he has just written, giving his reasons why he will support the national demo- cratic ticket. The Michigan demo- crats here say that Robinson's intlu- ence will be of the greatest benefit to the democrats, and they have stronger hopes than ever of carrying the state. EnglishSpavin Liniment removes ail hard, sof or calloused lumps and blem- ishes trom horses. vlood spavin, curb, splints, sweeney, stifles, sprains, rore and swollen throat, coughs, etc. Save fifty dollars by use of one bottle. Warranted. Sold by W. J. Lansdown, Druggist, But- er, Mo. Ul-l yr Colonel Ingersoll Blacklisted by the Republicans. Robert Ingersoll has been black- listed by the republican national committee, saysa New York dis- patch, and will make no campaign speeches this fall. Ingersoll’s atti- tude oa the rum question is the cause of the trouble. At the repub- licau convention at Saratoga, when Warner Miller took the nomination for the governorship, and forced upon his party a platform promising local option and high license, the colonel made a speech containing the widely quoted sentence about a Mississippi river of whisky, with banks of sugar and thickets of mint, and violently asserted the doctrine of personal freedom in the use of intoxicants. This was a grievous offense to Miller, and he announced to several friends that Ingersoll should not be permitted to speak in New York state during the campaign. It is presumed that this decision was formally conveyed to the campaign committees, because Ingersoll was not afterward communicated with in regard to a projected stumping tour for which he had been previously engaged. The understanding had been that he was to devote five weeks to the campaign at aremuner- ation of $1,000 a week, speaking every evening along the route to be laid out by Colonel Goodloe. Colonel Ingersoll thinks he has been treated shabbily and he is wrathy about it. “I am not going to make any political speeches,” he said. ‘My tongue is a free one, and there wouldn’t be any use in trying to fetter it. I should say just what I believed on all the phases of the campaign, and that doesn’t seem to be desirable—or, at all events, it is not desired.” Will You Read This for $500. 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