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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Mr.. Walther places US under obligations for a
basket Of his delicious fruits, including pcars,
grapes and plums from California and peaches
from Kentucky. The world produces no supe.
rior fruits, and though there is no money in
them, Mr.. Walther always makes 1t a point in
everything TO keep the best.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

The second annual reunion of the people
from Crawford and adjoining counties of Penn.
syyanie will be held at the Fair Grounds q,
Sandwich on Saturday, Sept. TO- There will be
vocal music by choir and brass music By the
Sandwich Band, and short speeches by Hon. A.
Heiheringten. of Geneva, Pres. Bugbee, OF ALLIE.
gheny College. J. l. Montgomery, Hon. P. Howe,
Of Minnesota, and Others. All are invited. The
c. B. X Q. road will sell return tickets at re-
gduced raies
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Fires were hullt this week In both the furna.
ces of the Ottawa Glass Co.'S window glass works,
and In the green house OF the Ottawa Bottle &
Flint Glass Co.'s works. In the Glass Co.'s green
house fire will be built in about two weeks, and
in the Bottle Co.'s flint house In about three
weeks
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

The Wenona Union Fair opens week earlier
than usual this season, September 10. AS this
Is to be the only fair In oar immediate neigh Dor.
hood, the people of La Sale county will take a
more than usual interest in it and Its prospects.
II will be in fact ''our home fair" The fair this
year promises to be more than usually attractive.
and our farmers should make preparations to
take it In. A few Of the attractions are named
In the adver. on the 5th page.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

The noticeable feature Of the Wednesday even.
ing concert by the Fitzgerald band WAS the from
bon, playing by j. Stanton, leader of the Streator
band. He plays the slide instrument with re.
markable skill-was last year member OF the
well-known Gilmore band. He will play In all
succeeding engagements Of the band.-The new
leader Is Frank Lancaster
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

'I Wish I Had Seen II Before bought"
That's what everyone says who has bought
something in the shape of base burner besides
the Westminster" Almost all other stoves tar
n ssh their nickel ornaments; most other stoves
cinders instead Of feat. Save your
high priced coal by buying o "Westmnster' OF
MANLEY, JORDAN & CowLEs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

WANTED. Unemployment by young man who
can keep books, do office work, attend to collec-
tiOns and satisfactorily discharge duties in any
position of trust in which character, respectable.
ity, with fair intelligence will suffice. Have had
one years experience in grocery store; good
Recommendations. Address P. o. box 413, La
ealle, Ills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

John McCracken, miner, of La Sale, at
Oglesby, on Thursday morning jumped from the
train of the Amboy excursion to Deer Park.
while going at high rate OF speed, receiving In
juries from which he died in a few hours. nc
was about 30 years old and unmarried.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27
The Churches.

Methodist-Rev f. c. Arnold informs US by
card that he will occupy his pulpit to. morrow at
the usual hours
Wedron-Rev. Mr.. Merri6eld will preach In
Wedron Sunday, Aug. 2Sth, at II o'clock A. NJ.
Bap.tst.-Rev. D. P Mcpherson will occupy his
own pulpit TO- norrow morning and evening.
Episeopd9-Rev. +. NJ. Gregg, at the usual
hour. Sunday school at noon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Call at ITulls and see the new nohby dress
goods received this week II you want a dress
or not 1t will pay you to see them.
Will show next week the finest stock OF col
ored silks ever shown In Ottawa, at prices that
you can afford to buy.
Remember that we have the largest and finest
stock Of carpets in Ottawa.
Call and see II what We say is not true, and In
prices we are never beaten. W. II. HULL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

A large line Of new picture frames Of all sizes
and styles, at a wide range OF prices, received by
Us on yesterday. We are now carrying the
largest and most complete stock and greatest
variety OF these goods now In La Sale county,
and Invite all to call and see the goods.
OsMAN & HAPEaAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

WIN. Gregg, the paper.hanger and painter, is
still in the business, all ready TO do good work at
low prices. His shop is in the rear OF his resi-
dence on Columbus street, where he may be
found All work entrusted to him will be care
fully and promptly attended to and satisfaction
Guaranteed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27
Walt We'll!

This is the word used by all the women thai
h ave sht those Case shoes. "They really dc
beat everything I ever saw. You cannot wear
Them out" Try one pair and satisfy yourself!
Call and see US and see If we look as though We
were going to sleep. MAHER Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

very light sprinkle OF rain fell early on
Thursday mornlng-by looking sharp In the dust
one could see the spots where water had fallenl
Further north the lightning indicated considera.
BILE Of storm and Fox river showed evidence OF
considerable rainfall above here. The days
though warm have not been uncomfortably so
during the week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27
Candle, tina, can't be heat at walthers.

The Strestor hotel people have bought new
site for their sos, 900 imitation OF the baldwin
hot.l, cor. OF Main and Monroe cts. Mr.. Plumb
having limited that building on the site Mt d'st
chosen near the Streator House would compel
hun To build one near the depots. The company
took a tumble TO thcmselves.'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

The officers for the Odd Fellows County Union
for the ensuing year are as follows: President
4. ]. Logan. Ottawa; Vice President, A. J. Pat
terson. Strestor; Secretary. Y. s. Troyer, Peru;
Treasurer, J. Mccormick, Sire.,or. The nexs
annual picsic will DC held at Peru in August q
next year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27
See the fine fruits at walther's today.

On Monday last Supervisor John Nicholson, OF
Vermillion tip, with his daughter, was thrown
over the embsnkment OF the Utica bridge. Both
be and his daughter escaped serious hurt; but
the wagon Was badly damaged.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

FIHB.-John Gross, the binder, has, we have
observed, been doing some extra fine work dur.
ing the past few weeks, putting together several
dne editions OF Shakespeare and other fine nov.
els issued IN numbers. As specimens OF edge.
gliding AID fine illuminated covers, they will
compare well with the work Of any bindery In
the country. There IL really no reason for La
Sale county people sending their work away,
Mr. Gross being able to do any kind OF work sat
isfactorily, whether making great blank books
for county use or the finest bindings for the H.
b-ary table. Our readers should drop in and see
what he is doing, for his facilities for the finer
classes Of work have been greatly improved
lately
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

NRRLY's SrALLIoNs-Byron, Woodbury., and
Neely's Henry Clay-will make a fall season a
his place In Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27
MASONIC.
MOURNING PAPER, l Enys ssPs: tnS sr v
variety AZ Osman d Hapemsp's. west OF Court House
OUR AGENTS.

OUR AGENTS.
THE FREE TRADER may be obtained at the following
places by single copy subscriptions Will Do taken Tor
any length of time at the regular rates:
b. WILEY, Seneca.
I. DoNAaHO, Streator.
In. TaowBRID6K. Marsees.
GRO. II. HERaRR for Troy Grove, Ophir and Walthsm.
Address, Troy Grove.
The yaper always file at the ONCE OF the Rock Island
80 Clark st. under sherman House, Chicago, for
snience OF our friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

At Streator the c., w. Il V. coal company has
commenced the work OF sinking q new shaft at
the county line, along the Pekin road, little
more than half way down to No. .. IL will be Of
the largest size and fitted up In the best manner
in every respect FOR taking its place as one OF
the important shafts OF this company. II viii
probably take all fall and winter 10 get 1t In
chap. for working a full force.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27
Just In.

Tho second lot Of new fall hats In the stiff and
soft sty les was received by Hull Il Bartels yes
terday morning. These are the latest styles out.
and will be sold at the bottom figures
SHIRTS. -Hull & Bsrtels are having an i'm.
mense run on Wilson Bros shirts. As thor.
oughly class shirt at low price no shirt has
been found equal to the Wilson Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Frank Cowles and Ewing Porter have spent
the most Of the week IN Chicago buying hard.
ware for J. E. Porter. They say they will show
the best selection OF shelf goods and stoves ever
brought to Ottawa. We advise everybody TO
call and SEQ for themselves.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27
IInpurtant.

Ladies', We advise you to call at Lynchs i'm.
medlately. He has received this week q large
stock of autumn dress goods, which even to look
at will make you feel happy for a month.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

VoLKspEsr.-Very elaborate and perfect ar
engagements have been made by our German citi.
xens for their grand festivity in Hoes's Grove on
next Tuesday, Aug. S0th The best music has
been provided for and all kinds Of refreshments
will be cheap and abundant
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Hotel, restaurant and boarding house keepers
will advance the price of day board next week
from So so to $500 per week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Pierpont Ed ards, OF Earville died At his home
In that village on Wednesday last, Of hear, dis
Ease, ut the age OF - years lie leaves an estate
estimated to be worth Sl0O, 900.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

The C, B. & Q. station house at Wedron was
burglarizcd on Tuesday night. Some IS worth
" stamps were stolen, and gentleman's trunk
relieved of two suits, overcost ana boots.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Joseph Low and Belgian had fight at Mrs
Meyers. saloon on the west side yesterday after.
noon, in which Delbo go, smashed nose. Low
will interview Squire Lsrkin IN the morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

The 'bucketshop" resumed this week on a re-
yised plan, Nr. Bugbre acting as agent for Chi
cago broker. The black board is PLAYED to 4
small extent We presume that when prices
have settled the board will be resumed as before.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

The prairie chicken shooting has not been very
good this season thus far--not so much on &C.
count Of o scarcity OF birds as lack Of suitable
cover, the stubbles being thin and bare.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Barnum showed on Wednesday evening last
in Cincinnati to l6,lS7 peop'e-a tent jammed
full-and turned away thousands, the Gazette
tells MS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

We sell dry goods, and lots OF them, too, no,
tons and hosiery in endless variety OF both En-
glish German and French looms.
MAHER BRos
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

The Ottawa bottle factory made Coz, 900 beer
bottles for one firm in Milwaukee last year. -Au-
rord Ne-rs.
Yes; it's one Of the ways" we have down
here, you know.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Subscriptions received for all the principal
newspapers and periodicals in the United States
at Osman g. Hapemans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Go to spence,'s for your boots and shoes and
You will be convinced that you will getthe worth
OF your money.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

J. E. Porter has In stock the incest and bes
line Of buggles ever seen in Ottawa, which he ID
Offering at great bargains.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Fine new pianos and organs to rent at Mrs.
Brewers store. Also some second hand instru-
ments. When new instruments are rented the
rent applied on the price if purchased. This is
an easy way to get piano or organ.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27
Puinnai Hnmns,

Wholesale and retail. The /. Y. l.. 10 warranted
equal to the best; and We will not be undersold
in pumps, sewing machines or anything In our
line Z. ID SwEETZER Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27
Tho County Omces,


County Court and Clerk-walther's Block, Madison st
Rsoorier .E.chansc c,I. BUILDING opposite Clt,oa ur
ShertH.-same. up stairs.
co.Tty Ags.a .., i.hes' b9%c o., up Stair
Coroner. over N. stiefers store
The following were this week granted lIcenes
to marry:
Samuel Bradley and Margaret Weir.
Robert Genseke and Elizabeth Rockenfeller.
Neis ohnoou and nIia Ncis,'n.
James OimundsOn and Sophia Thompson.
James McCaffery and Mary Lynch.
Henry Bttner and Mira Eschaus
James Corcorsn and Julia Breen.
James w. Cox and Isabella s. Hart
Peter Howard and Sophia Mitchell.
James Timmins and Amanda Brown.
Vim. Casteter and Caroline Cron.
Jacob HenseliDg and Lydia Schmidt
REAL ESTATE
For the ak days ending Aug. %, 70 real estate
instruments were filed for record. Only few
we're of the "burnt record lot. The business
for 1881 was as follows:
Sales. e3'o" e 20
Loans. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ll,oioOO
Among the sales were:
Catherine Hart to VIM Wheatland, Aug. 4, eh
neu IS, 80, 2, Fermillion, 5000.
W. G. Moore to w. A. Cunningham, Aug l6,
towr, subd. lot l, lot :, DIX II, OTTAWA, SgW0.
Nicbu Shomer TO N Brown, Aug 20, S1Ia VIII
neq 81. 30, 2, Usage, $44SO.
Ii. Warck to Chas. j. Metzger, Aug. ~. OF
tawa, assrs subdv. outlot 49, swq III, lot 3.
SIZES
Lots 8 and 10, blk 26, La Sale, S22O.
Lots 20 and 81, blk 4, Marseilles, S2lOO.
The sales Of city real estate were In Mar
settles three, $2575: In Streator, six, el675; In
La Sale, three, $1,000; In Ottawa, ten. $6995.
THB JAIL.
John Peterson, OF Strea,or, was deposited hero
on Monday for elk months for wife-beating.
On complaint Of j. d. Mcdowell, OF Utica,
VIM. Fox, OF La Sale, was arrested for robbing
him OF $50. Upon examination last Monday he
" az put under $500 bonds to await his trial by
the circuit court.
ASYLUM.
Evan Brock, insane, was brought here from
Ca
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Why do Maher Bros. sell so many ladies' and
ehildren's shoes? Because they sell the Cass
shoe, it is the best made and everybody that has
bought them will come again. Sold only by Ma
her Bros
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

The call for meeting OF horse men for last
Saturday night was but poorly answered. lts
too late in the day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Peach, Ice cream and oyster parties, festivals,
dances. &c, supplied cheap at Wslthers. Re.
member 1t.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Lave a light, two-seated democrat buggy, il
good order, which will sell cheap for cash.
WM T. JEssUP.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Telephone: behring's drug store. 122. Put
Il on your list.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

The La Sale County HeroH by c. Zwanzg, was
one year old yesterday. The HeroM is growing
in favor with the public and has come to stay
evidently. Let her wave"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Joseph Watts has lot Of pure blood South
down buck lambs for sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27
go Y ears.

Twenty years experience in putting mp pre-
scrip,ions. FORBES Il LoRRIAUX.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Spencer is prepared to give you as good and
cheap a line Of boots and shoes as you can find
In the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

A. Frank x Co. are receiving daily their fall
and winter goods
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Breakfast dinner and supper, the best In the
city, at Walther's, Barnum's show.day. Don't
forget II.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27
Terrible Loss of Life.

Millions of rats, mice, bed bugs, reaches lose
their lives by collision with Rough on Rats /"
Sold by druggists, l5c. Depot Max Kueussi.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Prang's birthday cards, new and original o.
signs, .. Osmsn s. Hspemsns.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

The best ice cream, lemonade, soda and fruits
ut Walthcrs always.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

New fall clothing arriving daily at the White
Corner. See this stock before you buy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

The best white shirt for the money In the U. s.
is Our O,oa Brand, at White Corner, NJ. Stiefel,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Call Mt A. Frank & Co.'S before buying your
chidren's clothing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

A load OF mem trunks, just in, to be soid at
manufacturers prices, at the White Corner, NJ.
Sticfel Manager.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Trunks Of all kinds and prices at A. Frank &
Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

500 baskets OF the finest peaches in the city for
sale at Walther's great fruit store to-day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Tomorrow will be train Sunday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Drop IN at A. Frank & Co.'s and look at their
new line OF neckwear.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Singing, smarIng, irritation OF the urinary
passages, diseased discharges, cured by 8uChu-
paiba. Druggists. Depot. Max kncussl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

new lot Of hats just received at A. Frank &
Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27

Fresh oysters and celery At walther's to-day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27
AHYI.uM

Evan Brock, insane, was brought here from
Streator on Wednesday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-27
Read Our Guarantee Study Our Compass.

WE the OLDEST ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE STATE
Salesman allowed to devate from Rules Guarantee
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-06-02
JACKSON, OHIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1881.

mark. Soon after the exercises had
begun the teachers were astounded at
the entrance of Master Jaggers and
his ten associate heathens. 1t is only
fair to say that the heather behaved
themselves with as much propriety as
their professional duties would permit
Master Jaggers advanced to the Sup
erintendent and remarked, "If you
please, sir, we've all turned heather.
There ain t no foolin' about it. We've
got first class old idol, and we don't
believe in nothing no more So if you
please, sir, will you please tell them
Christian boys to fork over half Of all
the money they've got, and to remem-
Der how blessed it is to consecrate it
to real genuine heather.
There is no instance on record in
which heather has been converted
as quickly as was Master Jaggers re-
nounced his heathenism and promised
to smash his idol and return to the
Christian faith without a moments s
delay. The other heather, alarmed by
the fate of their leader, fled to the
barn, washed themselves, resumed
their clothing and went homeward
with sober countenances, singing mis-
sionary hymns. The North Meriden
revival of heathenism was a disastrous
failure, but nevertheless the boldness
and originality Of the scheme devised
by Master Jaggers must command our
wonder and admiration.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-06-02
{ ESTABLISHED In
Z MARCH, 1S47.
Toledo Sunday Journal.1
Senatorial COURTESY.

The Constitution provides that the
President shall make his appointments
'by and with the consent of the SEN
ate." OF this provision Senatorial
courtesy, so called, is the outgrowth.
Senatorial courtesy provides that
the Senators of any one State shall
pronounce upon the eligibility Of ap-
pointments made within that State,
and that those Objectionable to them
shall not be confirmed. The prece-
dent is long established, made more
imperative and binding during the
administration of Andrew johnson,
emphasized under Grant, and more
frequently observed than violated
during the administration of President
Hayes.
In appointing Robertson, not only
without the consent, but against the
serious protest of the Senators from
New York, Messrs. Conkling and
Platt, and in the open announcement
that Senators who voted against Rob
ertson's confirmation would be regard
ed as arraylng themselves against the
Administration and hence without the
pale of Presidential favor, President
Garfield has struck a blow both at
precedent and principle, if he has not
exceeded his Constitutional rights in
the case.
The principle underlying Senate
rial courtesy is that the Senatorial
delegation, representing a sovereign
State & directly responsible to the peo-
pie of that State, ARE better informed as
to the requirements Of the Federal
service within that State, than can be
the President or his Cabinet advisers.
They are supposed to be conversant
with the leading men Of the common
wealth they represent, to Judge of
their qualifications for service and of
their ability to serve in public ca
pacity with acceptability to the peo-
pie and fidelity to their trust. 1t pre-
supposes, for instance, that the Sena-
tor from California is much better
informed as to the qualifications of
the man who aspires to the Collector
ship at San Francisco than the Sena-
tor from Maine who only knows of
that State by newspaper reports and
can scarcely recall a score Of men
with whose names even, he is famil-
lar.
To destroy Senatorial courtesy,
granting that it has sometimes been
carried to foolish extreme, is to do
away with the intelligence Of the ap-
pointing power, to belittle the rights
and influence Of the Senate and to
place undue and arbitrary power in
the Executive. Senator Conkling in
contending against the nomination of
Robertson contended for a principle
and not simply against a man. The
Senate in refusing to sustain his posi-
ton presents the pitiable spectacle of
certain prodigal Of -old who sold his
birthright for mess of pottage.