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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18
THREE YEARS AGO
The Rev. A. Kriekard Was Cured OF
Neuralgia by the Use of Steketoe's
Neuralgia Drops Read what He
GRAND RArIDa, Dec &c, 1883

rev. A. hfIthaFl.
Dear Sir-I have our writing OF Dec. g. 1880.
and Dec. H. 1882 wherein you declare Of having
been cured Of Neuralgia by the use Of my Steze-
tees Neuralgia Drops Whit say you now as TO
whether you nave obtained permanent cure as
the result Of using Steketees Neuralgia props
three years ago. Respectfully,
GEO. G. STEKETEE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is most valuable medicine for iaSieS of all ages
who may be afflicted with any form of disease
peculiar TO their sex. Her remedies are put up
not only in liquid forms but also in Pills and
Lozenger in which forms they are securely sent
through tbs mails
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

Immediately after the body had
been removed from a scaffold, in Ma
Piles, the people swarmed over the
place, tearing into pieces the cord
which had bound the criminal and
breaking into fragments the stool on
which he had sat. Each took away a
portion, in obedience to the supersti-
ton that any part of the cord or the
chair of prisoner who had suffered
death will bring good fortune to the
possessor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18
a Fact,

The reader Of this paper will please read that
large advertisement of Steketee's Neuralgia
Drops. If you can not tind this remedy of your
druggist send direct TO the proprietor. Money
orders or registered letters may safely be sent,
for he is a responsible person
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

a proof of the decline of fanatIcism
in France, it is said. is that Joseph
Fabre, Deputy, has written glow
ing life OF Joan of Arc. He proposes
a national fete in her hoaor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

Dear Sir-In answer TO yours OF yesterday,
would say, having obtained permanent cure as
stated in the above dates, have no further use
for any medicine for Neuralgia, and ] continue TO
recommend your remedy. \. kRIEkARD.
Pastor Third Reformed Church, Grand Rapids,
Mich.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

When you visit or leave New YORK city, save
baggage expressage and carriage hire, and stop
Central depot; $50 elegant rooms fitted up at g
cost Of one million dollars, reduced 70 81 aad up
ward per day. European plan Elevator Res.
tauranf supplied with the best Horse cars,
stages and elevated railroad TO al depots Fam
lies can live better for less r-oncy At the Grand
UEien Eosei than NJ any other frs; class hotel IN
~ rsrr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

An enterprising citizen of Vallejo
Cal, has been detected smuggling
TASKS of whisky on board the United
States steamship Hartgord by sewing
them up in salmon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

Boston has fond..mother, who, see
ing her boy astride the rampant
wooden lion of a merry go-round,
made him instantly dismount. but she
let him continue his ride on the back
of a camel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

The solvent properties of crude oil are well
established that it is unnecessary to quote exam
pies Carbolins is made from crude oil devoid of
smell, and is guaranteed to remove scurf and
dandruff.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

Buffalo's new city directory con-
tains 6S,676 names, from which the
Commercial figures out population
If 222. 191.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

The Cav Head Indians who served
at the City of Columbus wreck have
been paid 5000 each by the State of
Massachusetts,.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

Columbus, Ga, has 60, 900 spindles
and 1000 power looms at work max
ing cotton goods, and the cotton-mills
of Gugusta consume 10000 bales Ct
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

Spain is gaining. During 1888 the
births in that country numbered 453,
900, and the deaths AIS, 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

For a cold ia the head, there is nothing so good
as PiSos Remedy for Catarrh.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

Beware of he incipient stages of consumption
Take PiSo'S Cure in time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

THE best place to obtain a good Bust
ness Education is at the N. w. Business
College and Academy, Madison, Wis.
Send for Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

What the Grand Rapids POSTMASTER says:
Mr.. Geo g. Stekeise:
used one half bottle OF your Neuralgia Drops
tor Neuralgia. II cured me.
II. y. MOORE, Grand Rapids, Mich
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18
cotton every year.

You will never make any mistake, if you use
n. n Browns ESs. Jamaica Ginger for cholic. -
lSlInN
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

1t is contrary to Law for Turkish
paper to print anything from the
Koran, the sacred book of the
country, and the Constantinople
Terdjumanli HUuki-Kdt has been
suspended fortnight for reproducing
two verses
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18
Read Some More-Rheumafism Ired
BY the use Of sseketees Neuralgia Drops and Lisi-

ment
Geo G. Stekstee, Esq, Grand Rapids, Mich:
Dear Sir-Beinz taken during the past winter
with Neuralgia and Acute Rheumatlsna In my
shoulders and hack and suffering intensely for
twenty four hours. was induced % ~ yo.r Neu5
ralgia DROPS and Lisirnent. was so bad had to
be lifted IT seemed 70 me that could not move:
but thanks 70 your remedies used them accord
ing 70 the directions and in four days time was
walking once more. consider myself entirely
cured at the present time. Hoping that you may
std continue 20 relieve the distressed,
remain yours truly,
MRS NJ. p DOLE,
zJ5 Scribaer street
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18
NEURALGIA DROPS
Sure Cure for Neuralgia Rheumatism and Kidney Diseases
FROM A PHYSICIAN. .
srrRoIs, MIch.. Mara. -.
OH, MY BACK!

n q a
Dear Sir-Your Neuralgia Drops are I'd that
could be desired, when used according 10 6free.
ti1Ds. DR. ]. s. KENYON
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

Browns Teething Cordial secures rest for the
parents and relieves pain in the chiLdren.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

Pure Cod Liver Oil made from selected ETers
on the seashore, By CAsvELL- HAZARD & Co.
Ne. York Il Is absolutely pure and sweet. Pa
tents who 5aye taken Il once prefer % all others
Physicians has decided Il superior to any Of the
other OILS u the market
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

s Mohammedan zemindar started
three years ago from district in the
north of the Pune jaub. and, travel
ing on foot via Constantinople Presth
and Hamburg, reached London the
other day, His object was to invoke
aio in some land dispute.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18
Johannes Scherr.

Johannes Scherr, the German critic,
insists that in the wide world there
are perhaps hardly three women who
know, honor and love Shakespeare.
Why? Because he calls things by
their name; because he is natural, like
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

The University OF the State of New
York celebrated its centennial at Al
bany, Tuesday. having been founded
in 1854, with Governor Clinton one
of the first regents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18
Cured Rheumatism.

Mr.. Steketse-The remedy you recommended
he cure Of Rneuuatlsxn is worth praising for il
zxred her j GILMAN IA Center Sc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

Chzpped Hands, Face. Fimples and Rough
Skin cured by using JUMPER TAR SOAR made 6y
CAsEuI- HAzAED ! Co, Nev York
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

The keeper of the only saloon at
Runck Gulch, Colo, got early imfor-
nation that two horse thieves were
going to be hanged in the place, and
he hastily advertised the entertain
ment by means of placards through
out the region, thus drawing a high
" remuneratiye multitude.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

Aliens Iron Tonic Bitters cure al
Blood disorders. All genuine bear the signaturS
of ]. p. Allen. Druggist St Paul Mimi.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18
Grand Rapids, April 10, Issi.

Hon n Heath ex.Mayor Of Chics 90. iudorseg Mr.
Steketee. Read shat ne says:
] have known Mr.. Geo. g. steketee for number
Of years and have found him 70 be an honorable,
reliable business man, and Ibeieve n " he would
not knowingly publish any slStemenl or recon-
mendation that was not true In every word.
Chicago, III, Jan. 2, 1884. ". HEATH
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

Between the ages of fifteen and
fortyfve u woman Can grow seven
crops of hair. 1t averages about four
ounces to the crop. and when of the
prevailing popular color brings a
handsome price. The total crop is es.
timated at 100 tons, gathered from
500, 900 heads.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

Also proprietor Seketees Pin Worm Destroyer the only
Ask your Druggist for it Mention this paper
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

GEO. g. sTEKETEE, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-07-18

UNDEsH1r1, VT. April s, 1885,.
National Republican., 1884-04-17
Real Estate Tn nsf,rs.
The following transfers OF real estate were file

The following transfers OF real estate were file
. for record yeste rday:
s. Q. corner N H. ave. and N sts. n. W., lot 10
and II in 50. 30, containing $500 feet Rob
ert A; Phillips and wife to Mary w. Brown;
dated April ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ss if
S. Q. corner 18th and Z SITS. n. W. lot in So.
297, II. D. Walbridge and wife to Horace s.
Conn. ave, bet. @ and II sts. n. W., sublots
49, 4s and 40 in SO. h66 Susan +. Okie to
Susan j. Pitcher; dated April 15 ........... 500
County of Washington, lots and ID in Hol.
mend's subdivision Of the widows Mite"
Flagg; dated April l5........................
r st.. south side bet 18th and 10Th sts. II. W.,
lot l07 in square 1913, Fannie g. Perry and
husband TO Ira Godfrey; dated April l6, 4,SO
Southeast corner n. Y. aY. and 22d st. II. W.,
lot Z, In square 81, Maria Shorter and her
husband to Eliza Jane Russell; dated
Northwest corner oath and NJ sts. II. W., lot
As, In square "a, q. B. Church and wife TO
Carl Roeser, jr dated April l0............. s.
Northwest corner oath and NJ SITS. n. W, lot
40, in square "a, Q. b. Church and wife to
1lth st., west side, bet Pa. ave. and e st. n.
W.. lot 10, in SO. 392, John Wagner and wife
to Emeline s. Herbert; dated April 16..... AL
County Of Washington lots 90, 56, and 81, Mt
Pleasant the National Savings bank to
County OF washington, parts OF lots %, SO,
and 57, Of 5. L. Browns sub of Mt. Pleas
ant, Geo. II. Plant, ar, TO the National Saw.
ingS bank; dated April l0..,...........,.... so
County OF Washington, lots G and ID, Hol-
mead's sub. of the "widow's Mite" VIM.
Nourse, trustee, to Edmund Flagg; dated
L ST., south side, bet. 9th and 9th sts. s. O.. lot
10, insq. $40, Alvin n. MeCkor and wife to
John w. Smoot dated March 2S..........., l0(
National Republican., 1884-04-17
THE COURT RECORD.
Business Transacted by the District Judi
ctnrv Yesterday.

Court IN Genera! 7erm-Chief Justice Crriisr, and
Justices Macarthur and Cor.-Knight VS.. Balti Z.
moro and Potomac Railroad company on hearing
Circuit Court-Jttdoe Hdgner.-Clarke VS.. Dis
trict of Columbia; leave to file amended deoara-
ton. District of Columbia VS.. Metropolitan Rail-
road company; jury again respted.
EQUITY Court-Judoe James.-Cissell VS.. Kaiser
writ OF assistance ordered. Jones vs. Stewart
motion to dismiss bill denied without prejudice
Walker VS.. Butler; leave TO file supplemental bill
granted. Lghthall VS.. Leman: restraining order
returnable April, 23 1884, granted. johnson vs.
Johnson reference to auditor ordered. Edmonds
VS.. Kennedy; auditors report and sales finally
ratified.
Criminal Court--Jttdos Bphe.-Edward Nc Rae,
larceny; recognizance forfeited. John d. Chollnr,
and Edward G. Mason, larceny; Mason arraigled
and plead not guilty, and recognizance Of Chollai
forfeited. Joseph McCauley, violating section
Vincent Flood, larceny from person; arrsigned
and plead not guilty. Abraham Blockman, EN-
b1ezsIenment; arrsigned and plead not guilty
raigned and plead not guilty. Thomas jefferson
assault to kill; recognizance forfeited; LewiI
Collies, forgery; motion to quash granted, Johr
Kelly, policy; plead guilty and sentenced to jail
till paid
No. s95s, Steele VS., Steele; for divorce; Cook
and Cole, solicitors. No 1850, Elias rravers VS..
yeyance; R,P Jackson, solicitor. No. $3.50, AL
merln II: Lghthall vs. George f. Lemon ct al
lot speclhc performance ana Tor injunction; Fred
Shaw VS.. Lawrence L. Cannon; account sl76.9S
Hanna and Johnston, attorneys No. 25255.
Browning & Middleton VS.. Charles ii. Miller
notes S4954l; John w. Ross, attorney. No. 25256,
Henry Birch VS.. William II. Cooley |, account
Ophela NJ. Bright vs.. William H. Patton
ct al; damages 10000. No 2525S, Andrew John
son vs.. George II. Ball and Frank II. Truesdell
| note. SIPS: Cook and Cole, attorneys. No. 252j9
Charles W. McCune, president Of the Courier com
| pany. VS.. Thomas Il, Snellbaker account 1921 80
X. ID. Mussey, attorney. No. 2j260, Marvin East
| wood ys. John Cohn; notes, Sis; Newton ant
Bergman. attorneys No. 2526l. Marvin Eastwoo,
vs. Milton l.. Howser and Joseph II. Jones; notes
$500; Newton and Bergman, attorneys.
COURT CALI
| Court IN 6ensru 7erm-Ciief Justice C1rtlsr Jus.
| ticeS Macarthur and Cor.-Assignment unchanged
Circuit Court-Jud0e Ha0ner.-Nos. 239, lO1, l5s
| 1859, and 163
EoHily Court-Judae Janss.-Nos. ., 215, IL, II, Ia
| 16, IL, Is, 10, and 20.
Crsmtnal Court--Judoe Wvte.-Nos 1926, 1926
| 1928, 1926, 1885, aud l44l2.
National Republican., 1884-04-17
CANCER! !

The development OF the treatment of Cancer with
Swit's Specific seems 80 wonderful that all so af
nlCied should Mrte To us.
National Republican., 1884-04-17

BALTiaoHB, April 16.-Virginia 6s, consolidated,
4O56 new lQ.lOs, 3il$ new IS, 81; North Carolina
6s, old, 1857 bid to-day.
National Republican., 1884-04-17
~ UBucha-Paiba,v ~
Nearing n Conclusion.

Quick, complete cure, all annoying Kidnoy
Bladder and Urinary diseases. 81. Druggists,
National Republican., 1884-04-17
NIr. sorIvener,n NYiII

The last will and testament of James f.
scfivener was filed yesterday. He leaves
forty-two feet of ground between his SON
Susan Mckinley. He appoints Mary Susan
Mckinley sole executriK. In tho codicil
attached to the will he revokes the devise TO
his son, and bequeathes that share to his
grandchildren, Mary Catharine, James Ed.
ward, and Margaret Helena Scrivener.
National Republican., 1884-04-17

The subcommittee considering the Fielder
resolution calling for an investigation of the
affairs of the district hold meeting yester-
day morning. which lasted until late in tho
afternoon. MIR. John +. Cook, the collector
Of taxes, was heard at length as to tho man
ner Of conducting his office, and Mr. w. O..
Roome, chief Of the special assessments di.
vision, was also heard. The expert Mr..
Sloane, who made an investigation some
years ago of tho district affairs, was called in,
and for an hour related his discoveries to the
committee. Another meeting will be held Mt
the end Of the week, when II is understood
some conclusion will be arrived at.
National Republican., 1884-04-17
The Suprcme Court.


Tho proceedings Of the United States supreme
court yesterday were as follows:
Admissions to the bar-Henry l.. Warren, OF
Santa Fe n. NJ, and ]. Franklin, of Kansas City,
No.
No. 2iO. The Eagleton Manufacturing company,
appellant, VS.. the West, Bradley IL Cary, Manu-.
featuring company. Argument con cluded.
No 327oMary Z. Barrett, appella mt, VS.. G, d. and
X. It. Failing. Argument commenced. Adjourned
National Republican., 1884-04-17
New REGULATION.

Grand Army suits, with white vest, SO with
blue vest $3.50 cont and pants, IS 20, These good,
are warranted full indigo, fast co.or thoroughly
Shrunk and honest Workmanship. We furnish
two sets of buttons with suit. ElsEMAN Bros,
corner Seventh and f streets.
National Republican., 1884-04-17
Cancer for Fourteen Years.

SPARTANBURu, S, C., March IA, 1884.
! have for fourteen years been sufferer ffom a
running sore on my. face that everybody called a
Cancer. i have used over $500 worth OF medicine
and found no relief About four nonthsago bought
one bottle of Switts Specific from d. VI. H. Helnitsh
and since have bought five others have taken H. and
they have CURED ME sound and well, My face is as
nee from sore as anybodys and my health Is per-
lifted on my head. Yours thankfully,
ELIZA TINsLEY.
Mr.. b. +. Burns. Hope, Ark says, under date of
Jan. % 1854; II have taken five bottles Of Swin's
Specific for "a sore on my templc--sad TO be cancer
Ihaye been wonderfully benefited and will soon be
a well man.
Mr. w. II, Robson, Davlshoro, Ca, writes under
date Jan, 3, 1854 u AMI getting finely the ulcer
is gradually healing feel that Switls Spechc win
the horrible cancer which has been feeding on
me for over twenty years" IA .H
Treatise on Blood and Skin piseQBNs mailed free
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer Q, Atlanta, Ga.
New York ONCE lb0 West Pwsnty-third street.
between Sixth and Seventh aYenues
National Republican., 1884-04-17
Futurca wheat Corn. oats. Pork Lard
pAtrtuoRr STOCK MARKET
BALTIMORE PRODUCE MARKET.

BALTIMORE April 16.-Virginia 6s consolidated
4O5s; new lQlOs, 3ll$ new IS, 57 North Carolina
6s, old, 1857 bid to-day.
.... , BALTIMORE PRODUCE MAnKEr
BALTIMORE April l6.-Cotton easier; middlng
11g6c. Flour quiet and steady Howard street and
western superflne, s27583.25 do. extra, $500
d.25; do. inmly, si50Gj.50 city mills superfine
s2756D8.25 do. extra, Sj.50G600; do. Rio brands,
s525GD5.50 Patapsoo family, 1925 do superlatiyo
patent s6.Tj. Mhcat-Southern quiet: western
easier, closing dull southern red sl09@l.l2; do.
amber, Sl.12@l15; No. l Maryland, 81. l.13@lli; /;
No. western winter red, spot, Sl.90@iOli April,
Sl.0Oh bid; May H.0l@Sl,0,L; June, d,Ol40D
1,0llG July, sl.0lls@l0ll5; August, sl.0l@l,Olla.
Corn-southern steady; western higher; southern
white, 5796cc do. yellow, 53@j5c western mixed,
spot 62!sg53e; April, 52i5G 9id May S9@S5,S5 S, &C.
southern. 4o&i9c; western white, 4l9i3c; do.
at 6s9TOc. Hay firm; prime 70 choice .Pennsylya-
mia and Maryland, sii0O@16OO Provisions quiet;
mess pork, old, SIPS; new, sls25; bulk meats,
shoulders and clear rib sides, packed, 79zQ024c
bacon-shoulders, SIG; clear rib sides, lOlSo
hams, 1i4@l5Ac. Lnrd-Rofincd, 034c. Butter
steady; western packed t0925c creamery, 256p9Sc
Eggs quiet and weak at lac. Petroleum higher
refined, sl5@S}sc. Coffee dull; Rio oargoos ordi-
nary to fair, 94@l0Hc. Sugar steady Asott, &C.
Copper-Rctined quiet Mt 1ic. Whisky dull aI
Sll99ll9lI Freights to Liverpool per steamer
quieG cotton 5.S2d. -four, Is 3d.; grain frmer al
3D. Receipts-Flour, 1857 barrels; wheat 6i,00C
bushels; corn, 1900 bushels; oats 5000 rye, SOC
| bushels. shipments--Wheat, $4,000 bushels; corn
1000 bushels sales-Whoat, Az, COO bushels; corn
49,, 900 bushels
National Republican., 1884-04-17
BY CABLE.
Above subject 10 confirmation by oniclnl List.

Full list, when received, will he published In Ma.
tional Republican, Washington, u. O. Times, Kan.
sas City NO.; News, Galveston, Texas, aud Evening
Telegram, Chicago, III,
National Republican., 1884-04-17
GRAIN Ann PRovtstoyg.

GRAIN AND PRovtstoNs
The following are the opening highest, lowest,
aud closing prices on Chicago board Of trade, rs
corrected by special wire reports tO Cooke Il Co.,
brokers.
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1884-09-06

1t has always, in business circles,
been held to be wise policy to have
periodical examinations of the books
of account by disinterested parties.
So true is this that most we'll man
aged banks ccmpel their responsible
money officers to take periodical
vacations, during which all their &C
counts are passed under the eyes of
new men. This is the exact point
where the interests of the people
are involved in the present cam
paign.
The election of Mr.. Blaine or Mr..
Cleveland, so far as they alone are
personally concerned, or so far as
the principles enunciated by their
respective parties have any weight,
is simply a choice between two
eliglbillt:es. Blaine is said to have
been thief, but that has had no
apparent effect upon the choise Of
him as the standard bearer of the
great party that arrogates to itself
the exclusive right to expound and
enforce all principles of justice.
Against Cleveland various sins of a
different character are charged; one
of them, oddly enough, being that
he had the manhood to do his duty
while sheriff of Erie County; but
none of these charges, if proven,
would affect his capacity as the chief
executive officer of the people of the
United States. But, one point of
the last Importance, needs only to-
be suggested to inhame the intelli-
gence of every man who has person.
al independence enough to think
outside of the mere priestcraft of
party. That point is that the &C
count books Of the country have not
been thoroughly audited for
quarter of "a century. During that
time thousands of millions of money
have been collected and expended.
Every financial officer that has been
chosen for place during these long
years has been practically, though
perhaps, not in set terms, pledged
to keep both eyes shut as to any
delinquencies that his predecessors
in office may have caused or per-
mitted. Party fealty compelled
this. The people only knew that in
the few glimpses they have had in
side matters, when some errant
gust of circumstances has waited
the curtain aside, that robbery has
been suddenly exhibited in staIwart
proportions. They now are waking
to the fact that only through CON-
plete change of servants can they
hope to have Il complete understand
ing of the details Of official stew
ardship. If they only get this idea
into their heads in time and to the
necessary extent, the elections in
November can not be controlled by
the force of official patronage, nor
by the smoothness of official "soap"
"a new set of men, pledged to new
constituencies, will have sway next
March. The books of the nation
will be audited and clean balance
struck, showing precisely where
and how all public moneys have
been expended and in what condi-
tion the national exchequer stands.
This is the only question as be-
tween the parties. STRAF.