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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

the necessary appropriations for
buildings. The sum of $4,000 was
appropriated for the erection Of
three residences for Professors. The
President could not be satisfied with
a 81, ,000.or $1,000 house for himself,
and built one at costIto the State
ofabout $14, 900. Another Professors
house was built at an expense of
Ss, 900. The cost of these buildings
over the $4,000 was misappropria-
ted ixOm the endowment fund,
which the law declared should not be
used for any such purpose upon any
pretenSe whatever. Then $4,000 of
the same fund was devoted to pay
mcnt fpr heating apparatus for the
College building. Next, some $1,000
Of the ssame fund was expended in
the purchase of $500 acre farm two
or thsce miles from the College,
while ~ excellent tract Immediately
in FROM of the College, and adjoining
the nlAin farm, was purchased for
speculation by Prest. Welch.
While these and a great many 9TH
er irregularities were going on the
Board aof Trustees kept still, or at
most protested, butgently. Ofcourse
they do not want these things inves-
tigated. 1t is high time that matters
about Che Institution were probed to
the bottom, as no doubt they will be
during the approaching session of the
Legislature.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

The Ha,ck-Eye is cheerful proph-
ct. If everything does not move in
the line prescribed by it the Repub-
lican party will go to the demnition
bow-wows, according to that paper.
Bloom. .fetd Republican.
The Hack Eye simply insists that
the Republican party shall fulfill its
pledges. That, having the power, 1t
shall inaugurate the era of honesty
and REFORM" which it has promised
in its platforms and preached from
the stump. For example, in Iowa,
the Republican party has promised
the people time and again that 1t
would pass some law for the regula-
ton and control of railroad corpora
tions in this State. 1T has not fulfill
ed the promise. Fit is not done this
year, the Hdck- Eye predicts that the
Republicans will go out Of power in
this State. Certain congressional re-
forms have been promised, among
them the repeal Of the salary grab
act of the last session, which 1T Is now
incumbent on that body to inaugu-
rate without delay. The cline" in
which we propose the party shall
move has been prescribed by the par
ty itself. Does the Bloomfield Re
publican believe that the party can
refuse or neglect to fulfill its unqual-
flied pledges and still maintain its
aseendency with the people? l not,
Why does ftrofarssSss of she Lasokl
Eye for speaking out plainly what
every honest member of the organi.
zation feels to be true?
The Huvk-Lye is correct in de.
manding that the party shall honest.
ny fulfill its pledges.
OF course no party can insure the
honesty Of its officials, any more than
the strictest laws can prevent mur-
der. But the party can in good Ialth
try to present honest men for office,
and can purge itself Of such official
representative when they have been
proven corrupt. If the party has the
ability to carry its promises to fulfill
ment, and does it not, 1t must expect
to suffer for its breach. There is no
good reason why the two parties, or
ell parties in the Legislature at the
coming session may not unite in an
earnest effort to devise and enact such
law for regulating railroad trans
portation, and restraining the COM
panies in their tendendencies to ex-
torti0n, as will meet the demands of
the case. All parties have promised
such enactment, all want it, and par
ty differences should not by any
means be allowed TO stand in the
way of it.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.--The Re-
publican caucus, TO night was presided
over by Representative Wheeler, Of
New York. The following non,ina-
tions were made: Speaker, Blain. by
acclamation; Clerk, +. Mcpherson !;
Sergeant-at-Arms, Ordway; Door
keeper, .. B. Buxton; Postmaster,
III. s. Herwood, Of Michigan; Chap
lain, Rev. j. q. Butler. Herwood is
the only new official.
Democratic caucus, Niblack presi-
ding, nominated Fernando Wood for
Speaker; Clerk, Geo. G. Webber !;
Postmaster, Burn, Virginia; Sar-
geant-at-Arms, Peter Rupp, Wis;
Doorkeeper, Chas. w. Combs, Me. |;
Chaplain, Rev. II. III. Mahon, Ky.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
RATES OF ApvERT,siNc ]:
The war cloud has passed almost

The war cloud has passed almost
entirely from view. Elsewhere in
our columns will ne found state
ment of the terms Of settlement
agreed upon between our govern
ment and Spain. ''Let us have
peace" if possible, upon honorable
terms, says Pres't Grant. The terms
agreed upon will prov satisfactory to
the country, and if Spain is able TO
carry out her part of the contract,
war will be avoided and the country
will rejoice.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

Dispatches daily show a marked
Improvement in the general finan-
cial situation. Industrial establish
ments in the East, and in fact all
over the country, which suspended
work in consequence of the panic,
are resuming; the stringency is be-
ing gradually relieved; Western
products are springing up in price,
and find reader market, and things
generally wear healthier look.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

A New York dispatch of the lst,
gays: "Tweed is in the prison hos
pital with inflammation Of the brain,
and Is not expected 10 live" An
other dispatch says: Ut is rumored
that Tweed dropped dead this mors-
ing while leaving his cell" And
still another, later, says: .Tweed Il
mot dying. lie has been appointed
Hospital Orderly, and assumed the
duties tIiia evenfgg /"
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

As it is now settled that the Anti
Monopolists are to have control 81
the House this winter, il will be well
10 look around for persons TO fill the
Offices in the gift OF the Legislature
who faithfully represent the interests
of the people, and who have been
active in procuring nm Anti-Monopo-
ly victory Warren County tribune.
The faithful must be rewarded by
the party, Of course. But isn't that
inst what the Changers and Anti
Monopolists complained Of in the old
parties? We thought they were go-
ing To reform the old rule requiring
the people to pay party favorites for
party work in the campaign. Veri-
iy, how they make haste not to re-
form.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
Notice to Builders.

YNBE UNDERSIGNED is now prepared
j to take contracts for all kinds Of work
in his line Of business, such as
Brick and stone Laying, PIsstering
aud Cistern aud Fiue building,
and in good work manlike manner. l war
rant satisfaction.
MATERIALS furnished If required; and a
CREDIT tilichristmss will be given il par
ties desire il.
f640Iy, HJ. BoNIFIELD.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

THE STATE Grange, Patrons Of
Husbandry, will meet in Convention
in the Hall of the House of Repre-
sentatives, Des Moines, next Thurs
day. At the State Convention last
year there were about 200 delegates.
The representation has been reducsd
Tor this year, and the number of Dele
gates will not be so great.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

WAsHISGToN, Nov. 20.-Negotia-
tions between the United States and
Spain, with regard to the capture Of
the Virginius, were brought to a
conclusion to-day, Secretary Fish
and Admiral Palo having agreed up
on the undersigned protocol, which
the latter soon after telegraphed to
his government. The terms are SUBJ
stantially as follows:
1st. An immediate surrender To
the United States Of the ship Virgin
ius and all her surviving passengers
and crew.
ID. A salute toour flag on the 18th
of December next, unless in tho
meantime, Spain shall satisfy the u.
S. that the American flag was i'm.
properly borne on that vessel, and
further, that she had no right 10 Tho
American flag or American papers.
In this event, the salute is to be spon-
taneously Withdrawn, and Spain is
toformaliy djsclaim any Intentional
indignity To the flag In the acts com.
mitted by Spain against the Virgin,
ius.
4d. IF 1t shall thus be shown that
the Virginius had no right to carry
the American flag and papers, the
u. $. will institute proceedings
against the vessel and the surviving
parties who have violated the laws Of
the u. s., and Spain guarantees to
institute proceedings against any of
her authorities who may have viola
ted either law or treaty stipulatinns.
4th. The matter OF reclamation
for damages Is reserved for future
consideration.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

Another terrible marine disaster,
accom- panied with great loss OF life,
Is announced by London dispatch OF
Ist inst. The steamship Vile De
Havre left New York for Havre
Nov. 18th, carrying 1870 passengers.
and $50 crew. IT 2 a. m, on the 23d
collided with the British ship Loch
Erne, from London for New York,
and sunk I'm short time. The Loch
Erne stood by her and saved all pos
sible; but 226 persons were lost.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
Blacksmithing.

|R RoBERTs AND JAMES have opened a
~ Blacksmith Shop in the building for
Ely occupied by J.. b. Roberts, just west of
E'seW Bank building, and are prepared to
VI work in their line in the beat manner
''"'air rates. Ten per cent OF for cash.
CARRIAGES AND WAGONS.
A.sHAFER is carrying on the Carriage
eV' and Wagon business in the same build
1 Were no is prepared to do all kinds of
.,aawors in neat and substantial manner.
|1h persons in need af work arc invited to
"tasm call at their shop. Cf.)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
knoxville National Bank.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA. CAPITAL $100, o 90
W Gold, Silver, Government and other
(surties bought and sold. Interest allowed
Eins deposits. Special attention given to
als'tions. Open from 9 A. M. to P. NJ
|rspt Sundays.
DIRECTORS,
eW.collins, S. L. Collins, Us. Ginning
"a A. J. Kerr, Jackson Ramey, s. X.
elamy, J. .Bittenbender. A. I. Brooks. K.
} Woodruff.
OFFICERS.
\ ". COLLINS, President.
\ 8, cussIseHAs, Vice President.
~. BRIeGs, Cashier. (6.15tf
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

Attorney General Williams is to
be made Chief Justice Of the =. S.
Supreme Court, and his place as
Atty General will be filled by the
appointment of Col. Bristow, of Ken
tucky.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

One of. the Imperative duties Of
the State Legislature, during its ses-
sion this winter, will be that of look
ing into the management and finan-
cial affairs ofsll ourState institutions.
All parties, and the whole people
will demand that this duty be fairly
mes and thoroughly and honestly
discharged. In addition to the glar-
ing evils in the State Agricultural
College, of which we speak in another
article this week, there are rumors
and direct charges of corruption in
other institutions. These things are
charged upon the Republican party,
a 4 ley az ass N "a 4 81 y
sVsGG, AID ara psors fgaDge To
our party, let the party manfulfy
shoulder the blame: but let it not
stand in the way of a full exposition;
let it rather court the deepest and
most critical examination and do all
in its power to ferret out whatever
may have been wrong in the man
agement of any of the public institu-
tions and offices. Any official infidel-
ity, extravaganza, peculation, en-
bezziement, or other Irregularities
wherever found, in which the people
or State are concerned, and which
can be properly investigated by the
Legislature, should be industriously
hunted down, condemned and pun
ished. The matter of pressing such
Investigations should not be party
question in any sense; yet we hope
to see every Republican member Of
the Legislature cordially and actively
in sympathy with every movement
in search of official misdoing. Moth
ing short of earnest and vigorous
work in this direction by Republican
members, will or should satisfy the
party.
We have before us private letter
from a prominent gentleman In
Mills county, the location OF one OF
the Soldiers Orphans Homes under
the care of the State, from which We
here copy brief extracts. Our friend
is a is rampant Anti-Monopolist
and his partizan spirit has doubtless
aggravated his expressions. Our
knowledge of the man is such as to
warrant the belief that he has no
more than exaggerated the known
facts in his statement. Besides, we
have had hints months ago OF some
thing wrong" there. But if there IS
only shadow of foundation for sus-
picion, and without even that,
there should be ar impartial inves-
tigation, as a matter OF precau-
tion and prevention. But here Is
the extract:
"We have, however, a
matter ut home here which needs
ventilation as much as the one III
hand. i speak of the Orphans
Home and that institution mas been
for years a nest Of most fouliy un-l
clean birds--run by ring for mon-
ey, which has been divided up
among political favorites-and not
for the benefit of the children of
soldiers. 1t would take many pages
to give the unpleasant details OF the
systematic robbery of the State that
has been enacted i'm the name OF pat
riotism. We can coliate
facts which will astonish the State
by their atrocity.'
Ifsuch facts there are, by all means
the Legislature should lay them I'M
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
Furniture.

X y. YOUNG would respectfully inform
a. 1hs citizens of Marion County that he
s. 'psned Cabinet Shop on Robinson
80 west Of the fremont House, up stairs,
1. a,roon ~ formerly occupied by the RepadS!-
~, ,ples, whero ne will have on hand ali
w ~, 81 Furniture, and Cofinsof all sizes,
FAsa ne wiilsell Low for Cash. (f.)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
Bla cksmithing.

\ Proposes 10 do al work in his
.,.ik,' during the winter Ia tho best
II n. ualhtr, AZ q Of ieduredp,iees. se-
4rs. ie, eash 8 50, on credit 81; hor<e-
vi, "a "a sn"es, FER span, cash 81, on
%. sr.s setting shoes, per span, cash
y Is y. - ov Al. iobbing at low ra'es,
NJ, n "sts Of forcash. ehopon Robinson
4 s.'' ' cart OK Pubic squars. Give
i - slriDg wagon 0n. hand for
(22tf)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

WASHINGTON Midnight, Dec. I.
The Republican caucus thisevening
resolved in favor of the repeal OF the
Salary Bill so far rs relates to the
members Of Congress and employees,
and committee wss appointed to
prepare the bill, with Kasson, Of
Iowa as Chairman.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
Congressional.

Congress met on the lst inst. Vice
President Wilson called the Senate
to order at noon.
Robert Crozier, of Kansas, appoint
ed by Governor as successor to Cald-
well, resigned, was sworn in.
Sumner introduced bills to author
ize issue of compound interest notes; I;
to punish kidnapping; in reference
to Italians forcing children to this
country; and adjustment of French
spoliation claims.
Senator Wright, of Iowa, intro
duced bill to change time OF hold.
ing District and Circuit Courts in
Iowa, and also bill to repeal the
act or March 3D., 1878, increasing the
salarfes therein named, which means
the 7fhmous back-pay bill. Senator
~ tsssbit& { q ]. * =
OF salaries, fixes salaries as they were
before the increase at once on its pas
sage, except as to the President, who
is allowed the increase during the
present term. The bill does not re-
vive the franking privilege.
a bill for the repeal Of the salary
law provides that all moneys in ex-
cess of mileage and salaries establish
ed at the commencement Of the last
Congress, not drawn by members, or
drawn and not returned to the Treas
ury, be covered into the Treasury
as If never appropriated.
Mr.. Pratt introduced bill fixing
the salaries of Congressmen at $4,000
and actual travelling expenses to and
from home to the seat of Government
and $500 for postage, stationary and
newspapers. 1t authorizes tie dis
bursting officers Of the Senate and
House to retain one third each month
from the compensation Of each Con-
gresham as. will amount by March
4th, 1875, to the excess above the rate
which has heretofore been paid under
the act of March 3D., 1873, the sums
80 reclaimed to be returned to the
Treasury.
HOUSE.
Called to order at noon by Nc
Pherson, Chief Clerk. Galleries
crowded. 27S members answered to
roll-call.
The vote for Speaker stood, Blain
100, Fernando Wood II.
A. II. Stevens, Maynardand Wood
conducted Blain to the chair, who
returned thanks for the honor con-
ferred on him. Dawes, the senior
member, administered the oath Of
office to the Speaker, and the Speak
er swore in the members.
Mr.. Hale, Of Maine, gave notice
that he would tomorrow introduce
and press the early passage OF bill
to repeat the increase of salary law.
About fifty members from the
South who could not take the Iron
Clad oath took modified oaths;
among them was asStevens, of Geor-
gia.
All officers who were selected by
Republican caucus, were then elected
and sworn in. /.
4 u. c.c Tia 1lt
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
Books and Stationery.

4 LRERT NJ. BR0BST, Dealer in School
N Books, Writing Papers, Blank Books,
Bibles, &c. Music Books, Musical Instru-
ments, Music for Sunday Schools, Singing
schoolf, re. Organs, Violins, Accordeons,
re- Pictures and Frames. Wall and Window
Paper. Paper Collars. All 1T Publisher s. and
Manufacturers' Prices. East side Of Public
Square, Knoxville. 437tf
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

Boss Tweed and his family dined
together at the toombs, the New
York City prison, on Thanksgiving
day. He has been or will soon be
removed to Blackwell's island,
which means the State penitentiary.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

The defalcation in the State Trea-
sury of New York is 1891, ,772-the
result of having an honest Democrat
for Treasurer.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
G.. e. Conwell,

nEALER in Stoves, Tinware, Shelf and
IL Heavy Hardware, Reapers, Mowers and
Agricultural Implements generally. Agent
for M. w. Warren's Patent Atmospheric Port
aAle Soda Fountain. Old Stand, east side
Square, Knoxville. l,3tf
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
Aain st. Clothing House.

larger. MERCHANT TAILOR, has
N 4: sohstantly on hand a Full Line of Mems
E.,. D'ys Wear, Hats, Caps and Furnishing
@Fh' Tor Singers Sewing Machines.
533tf
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

The entire cost of material furnish
ed and work done upon the new
Lnwa Capital building up to tiie LIT
uf lie present rnoalh is 1855, 1890.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
Knoxville Marble Works.

ID 0BINS0N BROS, Manufacturers and
III Dealers in Monuments and Head
stones, and Graveyard Work Of every de :
scription. Near northwest corner Of Public
Square, Knoxville, Iowa. If
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
q. K. Hart,

A fT0RNEY AT LAW and Notary Pub
n lis. Special attention given to collec-
|ns and foreclosing mortgages. Once,
|ai side Public Square, over old Post Of
N Knpxyille, Iowa. (63otf.)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
To Builders.

IoHN WEAVER is prepared to take con-
y traett for PiatterinS, Laying Brick ana
stone, Building Cistsrns, Flues, etc. Salts
faction guaranteed. Materials furnished.
Leave orders at residence, East Knoxville,
At .tore of WEIGH Il Welsh. (7-39
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
I. v. WILSON

4 fToRNEYS AT Law and NOTARIES
A PUBLIC, Newton ,Jaspersounty Iowa,
llattend III . Courts of Marion County. 40H
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

The Presidents Message was not
delivered to the Senate on the lst
inst, as expected.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

A fire at Independence, Buchanan
Co, Iowa, on the 2Sth ult., destroyed
ten buildings: loss $50, 900.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

The public debt was increased nine
millions in November.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
a. @. Hays,

!. froRNgY At LAW and Notary Public,
4 p,easantviiie, Iowa. will also attend
= n..llsc,ions, and to Buying and Selling
.,S tf)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
G. Gallagher,

h AXIOM COUNTY AUCTIoNEER, will
Aa''snd ...l'd to all business 10 his line on rea-
k,.,s.,,l terms. Satisfaction guaranteed.
-sl'iiie and 0tley, Iowa.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
= r. Hays.

rrapyEY At Law, Knoxville, will
.t,.rd promptly TO all business On trust
N Biz hands 1ou
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

United States Treasurer Spinner is
too ill to attend to his official duties.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

/ rToRNEY AT LAW, Knoxville, iowa,
A ofscs east side Of Public Square, and
4 ,,s;rs over conwell's Hardware Store.
n practice in Marion and adjoining Coun-
b. lu.l
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
G. L. COLLINS.
/. T.AsDrssos.

I'll. ASDRssoN. G. l.. COLLINS.
Anderson & Collins,
lleRNKYS AT Law, Knoxville, Ma
ns1 qsanty Iowa. y.
ss'.s ]
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
Vanhouten & Cathcart,

sanhouten g. Cathcart,
lsaLERs IN GRAIN AND PRODUCE,
AsRlcULgURAL IMPLEMENTS,
WAGONS, PUMPS.
SALT, CEMENT,
ETC. ETC.
HIGHEST PRICES PAID.
srain House west Of D. v. r. X.
r'ss'uth of Railroad track,
rAtD NA' io
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
Dr.. C. F. Garretson,

Office over Kinne's
{ Store, southeast cor
- ner of Public Square,
|,uilIe, Iowa. (l,2stf)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
gurh Thompson, M. D.,

nrNTTeT Office over Freeland K Thomp-
.out Bakery, east side Public Square,
Esrtills, Iowa. II
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
profes sional.
s-ess. o. s.ArHE'
Stone & Ayres,

.roREEYS at Law, Claim and Real Es-
~. 4 gents, Knoxville. Marion County,
N, N, .,,.nd to aljbusiness entrusted to their
!. !. Marion ssd adjoining Counties. viii
M; IN. i the State and Federal Courts 8, Itf.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04

Oriental LODGE No 81. kno1vills n'et'
|.ssL.ss.,ttTYER. ~ ssc'y W. NJ. sTONE. w. NJ
s,yos CHAPTER. NO IS. r. a N. Knoxville,
pBs'r. ~, xve on or before each full moon.
s'ss.sxrH. S.c.y. A.D. WHITEHALL. II. p.
Lodge meets every Tnssdsy
Whiting brethren cordially invited
VEG ps,no s,e,v J.R BR0DRItK. N a
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-12-04
Winslow & Wilson,

a vtusIou.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-01-16

Homestead Act, A great majority
are, and in all probability ever will
be situated SO that to avail them
srIves Of the Opportunity Offered TO
acquire homesteads is utterly i'm
possible. To this majority OF sur
viying soldiers add the widows and
orphans Of those deceased. and the
minority receiving benefit from the
act sinks into proportions too IN
tinitiSmal TO merit consideration.
THIS patent fact demands the at
tcntion Of Congress. and the op.
poserS OF the bill now before the
Senate should at least have the
courtesy to suggest something bet
ter before consisning it to defeat
Either give us some measure that
will equally benefit ALL soldiers
aud soldiers orphans, or annul the
existing botch.