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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

C0AL!
COAL.
We invite the attention OF dealers and cou-
stnncrs to our large stock of CAREFULLY PRE-
PARED COAL of the following varieties
LTEE.H'S VALLEY,
iORBERRY and
SliAMOkiN RED ASH.
WHITE ASH free burning and hard of steam
err broken egg. stove and and nut sizes.
Also GEORGES CREEK, CUMBERLAND aud
KANAWIA SPI.INT. from West Va
Making Coal T. speciality wc aim To keep only
the HIGHEST GRADES, and having two large
Storage Yards each variety is kept separate, and
is especially prepared for family use
Yards foorcd, and al Coal sent out WE'LL
SCREEND AND FREE FROM IMPURITIES.
Dealers families. public institutions and NAH
ulactorics supplied at lowest market rates-pcr
ton of 224O lbs. J. l.. ZIMMERMAN,
Successor to +. ]. Mchaicy x Coz
NV Wharf and Yards foot of Queen So
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IIORKS and SPOONS plated steel nice
II CHEAP article for restaurants and eating 81.
looms Call and see.
J.. T. CREIGHTON 81 son,
eon1o IS King ST., cor. Royal.
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M 4. JOHNSON q CO..
WHOLESALE GROCERS.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have OH hand GIBSON'S Xxx, Xxx. XXXE,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
TlIOMPSONS PURE RYE WHISTLES 10 which
they invite the attention Of the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignmcnts of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
ducc solicited for which they guarantc" the high
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner Of Cameron and koya street,
sep14 Alexandria, Va.
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APPOINTMENTS.

Rooms DEM. STATE EXECUTIVE COM.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. 2, 1854. }
The following appointments are promul'
gated by and with the consent of the speak
ers named: -,
Local papers and party authorities will
please give these appointments all possible
publicity.
Unless otherwise indicated, the appoint,
ments are made for county seats, and, as Tar
as possible, on court days.
JOHN S. BARBOUR Chairman.
n. SHEPHERD, Secretary.
ELECTORS AT LARGE.
WALLER R. STAPLES.
Bland, Monday, October 6.
JOHN GooDE.
Tazewell, Saturday, Sept. 81.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
BIB. MUNFoRD.
Grayson, Monday, September 90
Franklin, Monday, October 6.
Henry, Monday, October l3.
Patrick, Tuesday, October IS.
CAMM PATTEsoN.
Rockbridge, Monday, October 6.
Appomattox, Thursday, October O.
Allegheny, Monday, October 20.
Fluvanna, Monday, October q.
THOMAS SMITH.
King George, Thursday, October 2.
Prince William, Monday, October 6.
Louisa, Monday, October Is.
Stafford, Wednesday, October Is.
Fairfax, Monday, October 90.
Eounuier Monday October e.
JH. H. FIGGAT.
Charlotte, Monday, Oct. 6.
Campbell, Monday, Oct 18th.
Liberty, Monday, Oct. 9th.
Roanoke, subject to county committee.
Roanoke City, subject to city committee.
CANVASSEkS AT LARGE.
JAMES N DUNLOP.
Spotsylvania, Monday, October 6.
Louisa, Monday, October 13.
Pittsylvania, Monday, October 20.
GEN. FITz LEE.
Charlotte, Monday, October 6.
Louisa, Monday, October ID.
Fairfax, Monday, October 20.
Staunton, Thursday, Oct. l6, night.
Charlottesville, Saturday, Oct. Is, (night)
CHARLES E. STUART.
Accomac, Monday, Sept. 90.
Franklin, Monday, October 6.
SAMUEL F. COLEMAN.
!. Sussex, Thursday, October 3
Rockbridge, Monday, October s.
Fluvanna, Monday, October p.
A. N. KELLEY.
West Point, Saturday, Oct. 4, (night).
Gloucester, Monday, Oct. E.
Caroline, Monday, Oct. Is.
Fredericksburg, Tuesday, Oct. IA, might
Alexandria, Wednesday, Oct. Is, (night).
Essex, Monday, Oct. 20.
H. ST. G. TUCKER.
Charlotte, Monday, Oct. 6.
Amherst, Monday, Oct. 90.
Highland, Tuesday, Oct. Is.
W. NJ. CABELL.
Alleghany, Monday, October 6.
Botetourt, Monday, October Is.
Bath, Tuesday, October Il.
SAMUEL GRIFFIN.
Floyd, Tuesday, October IA.
Carroll, Monday, October 20.
JOHN E. MASSEY.
Henry Monday, October 13.
MICAJAH WOODS.
Page, Monday, October p.
EPPA HUNToN.
King George, Thursday, October 2.
Dinwiddie, Monday, October 20.
Halifax, Monday, October q.
]. G. FIELD.
Goochland, Monday, October 20.
D. S. PIERCE.
Albemarle, Monday, October 6.
Henry, Monday, October Is.
Pittsylvania, Monday, October 20.
Patrick, Tuesday, October Is.
r. Z. WITHERS.
Nottoway, Thursday, October 2.
Greensville, Monday, October 6.
Prince George, Thursday, October g.
Nansemond, Monday, October 10.
JOHN T. HARRIS.
Russell, Tuesday, October Z.
WIN. 3. AYLETT.
West Point, Sept. 26, night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

BRODERS s. CO.,
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbcrs III
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR SALT
AND FISH.
A full limo of celebrated pure old Whiskics,
Brandics,, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'S philadel.
pha and Claggctt's Baltimore Alcs, and Berger Il
Engcs Lager Beer, in casks or Bottles.
Agents for James S. Kirk & Cos. Standard
Soap and for the Baltimore River Steamers.
Orders promptly attended to, and consgnmcnts
solicited, No. II King street
my1-tf Alexandria, Va
John LANNON,
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MINERAL WATEES.--A fresh supply Of HUI
N nyadi, Buffalo, Lthia, Allegheny, Fricdrchs-
hall. Hathorn Congress. Gcyser, Farmvi!c Lithia,
and Pennsylvania Bedford received and for sale
by SUMMERS q ALLhN,
iy11 n. ". cor. King and Royal streets
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DRUGS, CHEMICALS. &c.

DRUGS, CtsEEIC4LI. DC.
EDw'D. s. LEADBEATER. THos. LEADEEATEh
II S. LEADBEATER 6 BRO,
Nos. 8 snd 7 S. Fairfax ST.,
Established 1892.
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS and MEDICINES. CHEMICALS,
PAINTS, OILS. -PROPRIEI , 6n1, MEDl-
CINES, GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES,
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS,
FINE TOILET GOODS, &c.
Proprietors of Anodyne Pcctorai, Lubrlcatlng
Liniment, Essence Jamaica Ginger and Cough
Syrup; and Agents Io1 Ayers Medicines, Ready
mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints &c
Every effort will be made to mantain tho high
reputation of our old establishment. my
A A. WAKEFIELD,
II. Successor to Janncy & Co..
DEALER IN
DRUGS, PAINTS, OILS. GARDEN SEED,
WINDOW GLASS, SPICES,
Acids, Dye Stuhs and Druggists Sundrcs
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders aud inquiries from the country promptly
" NEW BUILDING,
scp1 No 152 King street.
SUMMERs & ALLEN,
DRUGGISTS,
n. w. corner King and Royal streets,
DEALERS IN DRUGS, IhlEN MED1ClNEc,
CHEMICALS, PERFUMERY,
BRUSHES &c, &c.
BOTTLED OF SODA WATER, SARSAPARILLA
AND GINGER ALE.
Prescriptions carefully compounded. oct23
JOIN T. COLE & co.
Successors of John Y. Gibson 6 CO..
No 2O9 KING ST., ALEXANDRIA, Va,
peabody Building)
Dealers in
DRUGr, MEDICINES. CHEMICALS, TOILET
ARTICLES, PERFUMERY, &c
Prescriptions carefully compounded. ap4
GAMUEL II. LUNT,
DRUGGIST,
CORNER KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS,
Dealer iE
DRUGS, CHEMICALS.
FANCY and TOILET ARTICLES.
PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, &C., &C.
Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared at
all hours, day and night. ap4
w F. CREIGHTON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer ia
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, PATENT
MEDICINES; OILS DYE STUFFS,
GARDEN SEEDS &C.. &c.
No. So King street. (under Sarepta HAIL.
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders will receive prompt attention.
mh24-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

ICE CREAM FREEZERS!-We call the attcn-
L ton of the public to the celebrated Rapid
Patent Freezer, which is the best made in the
market and will freeze as quickly any other.
The tuas are made of Cedar. with galvanized
hoops The prices have been greatly reduced this
season ard We invite those who wish to purchase
to call and examine the Rapid before pur-
chasing. MCLEAN & UHLER,
je14 so King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

DARE FENCE WIRE, at So King, corner OF
d ROYAL streets. Alexandria. Fa.-Just rece we'd
a supply of Washburn 81 ,ioen's Steel Barb Wire
Glidden Patent. for sale at bottom prices. III
quantity to suit. r,,.,<.,rro>. - ox
iv26 j. /. CRE!TlIt.H u ooN.
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scp19

T1RESH LOT OF BUFFALO LITHIA WATER,
Received from the Springs to-day, at
+bo J. D. II. LUNTS.
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2; &, iron an
OHIO AND WESTERN Il. r
SUMNER AkHA NGEMENT.

~ 50 g -:
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COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

I C. MILBURN,
GROCER TEA DEALER
COMMISSION MERCHANT
No. II North Royal street near Market space.
Alexandria, Va.
Orders and consignmonts solicited they will re-
ceive careful and prompt attention. sp1S
NHARLES S. TAYLOR, Jr,
FEED DEALER
AND
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. 81 King street. Alexandria, fa
Specialties: COTTON SEED MEAL, Cut lIa
and Hominy Chop.
Richest Southern Mil Feed always on hand
Country orders promptly filled.
Agent for HERE & CISSEL'S SWISS PROCES
PATENT FLOUR.
p. o. box No. 2O3. aug29
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

BUILDERS HARDWARE CHEAPER THAN
ID EVER BEFORE OFFERED IN THIS MAR
KET. Call and examine at SO King ST., corner OF
Royal. Alexandria, Va.
sep19 IT. CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia.
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING. MINING :nd
BLASTING POWDER.
full line OF celebrated pure old Whiskics.
Brandics, Gin. Rum, &c, Massey & Cos. r!:i,a-
delphia and Claggetts Baltimore Alcs and Berger
& Engels Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAME Els.
Orders promptly attended to and signmclts
solicited. my1-tf
w. A. SMOOT. G.S. FRENCH.
w A. SMOOT &; CO.,
COAL, SALT, PLASTER,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
ESTABLISHMENTS Wharf.
sp4 Special attention paid TO forwarding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

l. agency for this Churn, which is undoubtedly
the best in the market In it butter can be made
in three 81 minutes, and can be washed. sailed
and worked in the Churn, without injuring the
grain, and is easier to clean than any other il the
market. Call and examine.
ap1O MCLEAN & UHLER 50 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

M ENTIIOLINE. The japanese Headache Cure.
lNI 4 Pockc: Physician! 4 Great Novelty.
Mcntholur gives Immediate relief in all Nervous
Affections. such ~ Nervous Headache Neuralgia,
Toothachc. E;arlchc rheumatism. Sciatica, etc.
Price 25c. For sale by
ano6 f. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
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TNHE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE on tho
I lead 4 trial will convince you of its merits.
Prices ten dollars less than other first class ma
chimes Our motto being the nimbc sixpencc
better than the slow shilling. Ask for the New
Home, try the New Home and you will buy tho
New HON. from BROWN Il CHAPMAN,
iy0 1O2 King street, Al"Sandria
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We have Oh hand an assortment of
NEW AND SECONDHAND CARRIAGES AND
SPRING WAGONS,
which VIC offer 1T cotton prices. Come and SEQ
before purchasing.
REPAIRI sc done promptly and ct lowest rates.
ap4-6m SUMMERS * BRO Pitt st.
TUST RECEIVED al IS King, corner Of Royal
y streets hl"xandria Va. Brccch and Muzzlc
Loading Guns, Pistols Gun Wads, Paper and
Brass Shells. Loading Implements Primers,
Cleaning Reds and other goods in same line. We
invite an examination Of these goods, ~ the goods
are desirable and prices low.
J. r. CREIGHTON x son.
sc;S ~ King. cor. oi Royal StS.
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notice..

Just received Kcndal's SPAWN Cure, Scely's
LIQUID Cough and lIcayc Cure for Horses, Eng
lisf Condition. Stoncbrcakcr's, Foutz 6. Barker
and Moore * Muirs Horse Powder ut
". +. CREIGHTON'S,
fohoQ Under Sarcpta HALL
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RAILROADS.
-INIA MIDI AND RAIL"

On and after Sunday, August Sd, 1854 PasSon
eer trsius will run as follows
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
Am EvangeIis, ia Trouhle.

PROVIDENCE, Oct. 3l.-Charles F. South
WICK was arrested here this morning for steal
ing horse and carriage from local liverv
stable. Southwick is about 26 years of age and
besides the present Case in which the horse
was driven to Fall River and sid, he has
raised money by mortgaging another team
hired from q stable. Clippings from news
papers and other articles found on his person
indicate tnat he has run a checkered career i'm
this State and Massachusetts, figuring as ra.
vivslst and operator of magic lantern shows
He appears to have run gospel mission in
Lawreuce, Mass, and among the clippings ia
an account OF pungent debate with supports
ers of the meetings In that city, in which the
evangelist Commanded pecuniary aid. The mat.
ter was then sttled by the aid of Rev. s. e.
Pearson Of Portland as mediator when a cor.
tain amount was paid to get Elder Southwick
ont of the city. He has used various aliases in
his hose transactions. The young man was
endorsed by Methodist clergymen and mem
bers of the Y. M. q. A. as member of the
Methodist church in this city and an earnest
Christian worker. SouthwIck declares that he
can clear himself at the proper time, but will
not talk of the charge on which he is now
held,
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
SUMMARY OF THE SITUA-
TION.
Encouraging Republican Prospects i'm
New Jersey, New York, Indiana and
West Virginia.
1SIaoial nianatal, 70 III. poa+o.a 1.u..s1A

Encouraging Republican Prospects i'm
New Jersey, New York, Indiana and
West Virginia.
Special Dispatch to tho Boston Journal.)
WARRINGTON, Oct. 81 The latest canvass
OF New Jersey gives Republicans the greatest
confidence that its vote will be cast for Blaine.
The tariff question has caused large Republi-
can gains and a great Irish detection. The
losses of the Democrats are too noticeable to
be denied by the leaders of that party.
The latest news from New York is that
there will be very large desertions from Tam
many, notwithstanding Kelly's apparent
effort to keep the organic ation in line for
County Democracy's candidate for mayor has
been put in the field has seriously injured
Oleveland's prospects in the interior without
strengthening him in the city. In the ia
terror of the State the Democratic canvass ia
virtually depressed BY apathy in the Clsve-
land wing of the party.
A member of the Indiana Republican COM
mittee represents that the Democrats have be-
come desperate as to their prospects in that
State; that scheme bas been devised for the
importation of voters and DULLES for use Oh
Tuesday; that the United States marshals will
probably be able TO prevent the outrage, and
that Blaine is sure OF at least five thousand
majority.
The official returns from West Virginia
show net gain in legislative districts of
oieYoh. Ine returnS give Ine hepu0i1cau9 en-
couragement that it may be possible to carry
the State next Tuesday.
The action of the Democratic Congressional
committee in sending what are called Damo-
cratic voters to OHIO is attracting much atten-
ton. A member OF that committee this morn
ing said that 1856 have already been sent from
this district, 81 frem Annapolis aud that be-
tween 800 and HOO are 10 be sent from Balti-
more. IL is admitted that less than 80 were
sent from this city to the October election in
Ohio, and IL was believed that that as the
entire number entitled to vote. The officer of
the Republican committee who keeps a record
of ali Ohio voters here. says that there are not
more than ITO Ohio Democ. ats in the city, and
that of these not more than fifty are legal
Vatera
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
SUBURBAN NEWS.



The special town meeting was called to order
Friday bv Or. C. W. Foster town clerk. and on
motion Geo. B. Leavitt was chosen moderator. The
first article on the warrant was then read, and on
motion the seectmen were authorized to compel
the Portland Horse Railroad Company to Iemove at
once such part of their stable Forest avenue
as projects on the county or town line.
The second article was then acted on and on
motion the selectmen were auth ,rized to sue the
Portland Horse Railroad Company for damages if
they do not at once remove the afore,aid part Of
the aforesaid stabla which projects on the county
town line. 4.f-s
The sewerage question then came up and con
sideI able discussion followed After obtaining the
views of gentlemen from different parts of the
town, on motion of Andrew j. Chase, Esq it was
voted to chose "A committee of tive said Committee
to report at the March town meeting. This COM
m'ttee will take in consideration the subject of
sewerage for the town, the cost of building the
necessary sewers, and present plan for the town
to act on. The following persons were chosen the
committee: Andrew j. Chase, f. S. Redlon, An
drews Halves, Col. Edward Moore, Major G. P.
sherwood.
saccarapPa.
Charles Nevels of Cumberland Mills guessed the
lucky number that won the gold watch at Springer's
store. >
The French Band have received new instrument
Rev. Mr.. Houghton is to give course of six free
lectures in the Univef salist church.
FERRY thhaSe.
Mr.. John L. Cook and Capt James CofHn with
their families started from Boston for Flor.ds
Thursday by the same line steamers that Mr.. Cook
was so unsuccessful in reaching Florida by, last
winter. Mr.. Cook was one of four or five that
were rescued out Of passenger list of about one
hundred and twenty-five on board the i'll fated
steamer City of Columbus, Who doubts his
courage?
Last Monday as Mrs. Simeon Walton was in the
act of going her cellar she lost her footing and
fell the entire length of the stairs striking her head
against the wall and otherwise giving her severe
shaking up. Dr. Shannon was called and she is
now doing well and the eAly wonder is that her
injuries were not greater,
Turner's Island.
The ladies' circle met at the house of the Rev
Mr.. Grovenor one day the past week and arranged
for the winter by the election of the following off,
GERS: President, Miss Hattie Fickett Vice Presi-
dent, Mrs Charles Dyer; Secretary, Mr.. Harry Tsy-
lnr; Treasurer Miss Bertha Grovenor;; COL Miss
NJ. Dyer. Entertainment, vocal and instrumental
music.
The Eastern Railroad has crew of men at work
layiUg pipe from the pond the depot to their
works at Turner's Island in order get supply of
water without pumping as has been the custom in
the past.
KnightviIIe.
Something over 20 tons of hay were pressed this
fall in this district.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
Campaipn Notes.

The Democrats are &c ting up a faint kind OF
halloo about Ohio. They are going to carry that
State next Tuesday although beaten at the election
on the 14th after almost super-humsn efforts. This
is sheer brag. Suppose the Democrats should car
ry it, the victory would be calculated to reflect
dishonor upon the State. having been achieved by
debAuching It's Supreme Court. And who would be
triumphant? Not Senator Pendleton or ex-senator
Thurman, but Standard Oil Company Payne Cover
nor Hoadly. Mclean of the Cincinnati Enquirer and
a clique of Ohio politicians who sneer at the very
mention OF civil service rsform.-Boston Transcript
Qnd)
For workingmeu the struggle now at hand has is
sues far more tremendous than those which led the
Northern Wings to abjure and dislocate the party
sooner than forswear their sympathies and their
ssnse of duty 10 the slave The sympathies Of work
ingmen are now challenged by the wives and chill
dred dependent on them for support they owe duty
10 themselves; and they wou d hold themselves nm
ht be entrusted with the suffrage If they lacked
the foresight and manhood TO WELD it in self-de-
fenee-New ork Sun.
The time may come for the Republican party to
die in the honors of good old age, but it will not
do for to appoint the funeral day of the Rspub-
can party until the day after We know that the
Democratic party shall be dead and buried. So
long as the Democratic party without reference to
the ballot box. can claim 163 electoral votes, so
long propose to vote the Republican Ticket SO
long American labor needs proteetion Intend to
be Republican. So long as any of those men In
the North who weIe Copperheads during the war
dare to claim any part Of office Ia the Government
of this country, long expect to vote the Repub-
licau ticket. The hand which once grasped the
sword Of defence OF the Union shall never cast a
vote for the man Lo dreamt of the Northwestern
Confederacy. So long as the Independent bureau
shall continue to send me the Mulligan letters so
long in the instinct of justice intend to stand up
for Blaine. His public services deserve our eond-
dence and his pure private life has fitted him. with
his family. for the cares Of the White House, which
I trust may ever be kept pure as the parsonage OF
the nation.-Rev. DR.. Newman Smyth.
nfree trade triumphs wages must be reduced enc
half 20 be on even terms with England where they
drag children away from schools 70 work in faelof-
ies.-Chiet Justice Davis OF NSw York.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-01
STAR ROUTE FRAUDS.
Representative BEiliiken and Stewart
kreseRt the Minority Report-The MA
jorify Report Criticized,

RreseHt the NRiaority Report-Ehe Ma
jerify Report Criticized.
WASHINGTON. Oct. Representatives
Miliken and Stewart Of the committee ON ex-
penditnres IL the department of justice have
Jost signed the minority report on tho invesJi-
saslon OF the prosecution of Star Route frauds.
Inc report says that there is apparent de-
sire to ipsiDuate that Mr.. Bliss did not place be-
fore the grand jury as fully as he might the
evidence in the Salisbury and Parker cases.
But the mere fact that the briefs of the evil
dence made up By Mr.. Bliss for the grand jury
anu presented to the com uittee with tue in
dorsemont OF the foreman upon them, shows
that ne did present all the pertinent evidence
which was then available to the groverment,
and fully GispoSes of this insinuaton. 1t Was
certainly net Mr.. Bliss fault that the proposed
aroltratons were not proceeded with. The
government abandoned the proceedings before
tns tribunal, of which two of the three men,
brrs were selected By itself, and the msiority
report is in error ia asserting that pending the
hesitation of the government as to the pro-
ceediDgs with arbitratons, the statute of limi-
tatloDs ran against the criminal proceedings.
On the contrary, If each quarterly receipt of
money under fraudulent Contract was new Of
iehce as We think it clearly was, the statute
may in some Of the cases not even yet have
run ont
The minority charges that the attempts as
indicated in certain statements 10 the majority
report throw TO discrediG on one of the govern
ment counsel hnd their animus in his personal
relations aud politicaI activity, but have no
real sapport either in the evidence before the
committee or in his standing in the commun-
ity.
Tie Star Route frauds were undoubted and
enormous-their prosecution was not successful
and thi, want of success seems to be ascribable
not t o auy want of earnestness, sincerity or
ability on the part of the prosecution, but ratb-
er to the magnitute of the interests involved,
and to the deficiencies in the criminal state
ments of the United States