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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
Taylor News.

EDITOR SENTINEL; Scarlet fever In q
bad form has again made its appearance in
our town, and last Friday it claimed as a
victim Aggie Kilham, the seven-year-old
daughter OF our townsman James Kilham.
She was buried Saturday afternoon at 4
o'clock. Three OF his other children are
in Q critical condition. James Boards
family are likewise afflicted.
On the 18th. 10th and 18th OF next
month there will be some interesting
horse races in what is known as the Ward
race course, close TO town.. Some big
purses are up, and W. r. Bassett, the
owner Of the track, will have nothing but
what is on the square.
visited q recently discovered cave IN
the Argus mine this morning. 1t was q
splendid sight, with Its crystals OF every
shape and design. 1t is 80 feet long by 10
feet wide, and splendid ore can be seen all
around il. JACK.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
THE CHINESE HORROR.
Mere Disclosures Concerning Their
Wholesale Horrible Practices.

NOEtSHhe BbOEEhDdD 1EuGktCt8s
ESPECIAL TO THE sEETIsEL.l
SAN Francisco, Sept. 16.-The discovery
yesterday afternoon of the horrible whole
sale practices of Chinese that are COM
mitted under the very noses OF the city
authorities, has created a deep and intense
excitement. The knowledge that such a
mass OF putrefaction was lying exposed in
the very heart OF the city, while Of the
same time the drainage and sewers OF the
city are known TO be in an unwholesome
and filthy state. created q feeling OF fear
for the health of the city. After all the
boxes containing the remains Of the dead
Cinnamon had been removed to the
Morgue the City Coroner was inter viewed
in regard to the matter. He stated that
when he arrived in the cellar in which the
boxes were stored. and the putrefying re-
mains, which had still TO be boiled. we're
lying, he set to work with a Ratchet TO
break open the boxes. There were some
GO bodies in all. Each of them contained
g tin case, in which was carefully rolled
up in oiled cloths a number of human
bones. The smaller bones and long strips
OF skin we're wrapped up in separate par
cells and placed within q larger one. On
the outside box was Q label In Chinese
characters, indicating the name OF the
person while living. so that the remains
could be claimed by their relatives
upon its arrival in China. After
he had opened several more cases
tine Coroner concluded to seize the
whole lot and remove them to the Morgue,
and express wagons were called. While
the cases we're being placed in q wagon
some OF the boxes rolled off 10 the pave.
ments, breaking them and leaving the
bones exposed to view. A crowd who had
having learned the cause OF the
excitement, jumped on the bones. and In
their indignation tread them under foot.
ihe police officers quickly interfered. The
ioadlng continued without further inter-
faption. The remains we're removed to
tne Morgue. Most OF the boxes containing
the remains were, upon examination,
round 10 nave come from cities in the in
'etior OF the State. The remains were
shipped from there to San Francisco in
common tin boxes. Those that come from
me interior are boiled and prepared before
Shipment, so that no Odor is p~erceptible
on route. Only those removed from the
Dan francisco cemeteries have flesh still
on them when brought TO the preparation
cellar. IL was intended TO have shipped
MI these on the steamer City of Picking,
whioh sails on Saturday next. It il
iumored the Chinese Six Companies will
Orine action against the Coroner for the
removal OF the boxes and remains,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17

An Opinion of Much Interest %
Them.

An Opinion of Much Interest 10
Them.
A novel point Of much interest to cloth
ing dealers and their customers is decided
in an opinion Of the Common Pleas Court
In Philadelphia, just reported. A man
went into & clothing house to get a new
suit. He was asked by the salesman into q
private apartment to "change his clothes. =
Having put on the now suit he stepped
out into the store with the salesman and
went before a glass to see whether lit
fitted" When he returned to the. apart
ment he found that Lis watch, which he
had left there in his vest pocket, was gone.
He reported the fact first TO the salesman
who was waiting on him and then to the
firm. He demanded that the latter make
good the loss, and on their refusal brought
suit.
The trial judge charged the jury as fol-
lows: ut is the duty Of the defendants
in this case to provide a safe place. and II
they do not do so they are guilty OF negli-
gence INT should be held liable. The
plaintiff might leave what he liked in the
closet. II you think the plaintiff was
guilty of negligence-snd there is nothing
70 show that he was-you may find for the
defendant. The plaintiff is entitled to
recover the value OF the articles lost and
any expense he was put TO in his endeavor
to recover them" The jury gave the
plaintiff a verdict for the full amount
claimed. The defendants took exceptions
to the above ruling. The Common Pleas
sustains the trial court and holds the
clothiers liable.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
Roafs and shoes.

Tassell Brothers give notice that they
have purchased the boot and shoe business
formerly conducted here by Brown d
Tassell, and have removed their stock to
the Foley Riokard building next door to
Remington, johnson q Co.'s grocery
store, where they ct all times keep an i'm.
mense assortment Of gentlemen's boots and
shoes; also, an elegant line Of ladies and
children's foot wear. No store in Nevads
keeps q larger assortment. or SELL
goods at lower prices, than the Tassel
Brothers.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Jackson House-H. H. Potthof. Aus
tin; Thomas Robinson, Newark valley;
VIM. Reid, Hamilton; Fl. Williams, Sai'
Marsh; VIM. Potts, Huntington Valley;
Benjamin Horanson, Taylor; L.. d. Pope,
Secret Canyon.
Bureau Hotel-Neil O'Bryant, Silver
Peak; Andy S%tinson, Hamburg mine;
John Nelson, Diamond.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17

We beg leave to inform the citizens OF
Eureka county that we are the authorized
agents for Blaine's Twenty Years OF
Congress" All those having the first vol
ume will be furnished with the second by
calling and subscribing for the same.
n SMITH 4 MosER.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
senator Fair out OF Luck.
ESPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

OAKLAND, CAL, Sept. 16.-This morning
the stables OF the Oakland Railroad Com
pany, recently purchased by Senator J.
&. Fair, wore entirely destroyed by fire.
All the horses and cars were saved. The
buildings and a large quantity OF hay were
deatroyed. The loss is 10000; insured.
The origin OF the fire Is unknown.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
The Albion -Richmond Case.

A special dispatch from Carson to the
SENTINEL last night says: The Albion
Richmond case was argued before the
Supreme Court to-day. The Richmond
raised the point that the affidavits upon
which the new trial was granted were not
identified by Judge Rives. The Court
withheld its decision on this point. The
case was argued and submitted. and the
attorneys given fifteen days to file briefs.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
Drink.

At Capron's drug store they now have
the soda water fountain In full blast,
where. for q bit, you can get . delicious
drink OF soda water. with or without .
+" stick" in It.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
Cutting Down she Force Again.


BAN Francisco. Sept. let Ia stated
to-day that another large reduction In the
working force at the United States Mint
In this city will be made next month.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
r.. d r. PASSENGER TRAVEL.
WHITE PINE STAGE LINE.

ARRIVALS Tuesday NIGHT,
B. HorAnson and Sam Kee.
DEPARTURES WEDNESDAY MORNING..
VIM. Pardy and Edward Reilly.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
..xr.uDAY,s srOCA SALES.

MORNING BOARD
1850 Hale 4 Norcross-5S
35O ssvsge--220c "a
500 Chollar-165c TOO
900 Potosi-65c
400 Gould 4 Curry-1l5c
20 Best Il Belcher-1A
24O Don. C~slifornia--1A l7Oc
$50 s. Neysda-135c
$50 Mexican-85c 0Oc
100 Ophir-12Oc
40 Bodie-170c
Mono--145b liza
100 Nsvsjo-70c
Confdence-110b LA
so Utah-70c
1900 Scorpion-1Oc
800 N. Peer-14c
Cos Peer-85c 90c
300 Crocker-1
$40 Peerless-90c
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
Pumpkins and Cabbage.

Berg is just in receipt Of q large amount
OF pumpkins and cabbage. which he is
selling at remarkably low prices. \
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
TIme for Preaerxtnr-

Berg has on hand a large quantity OF
tomatoes. which no Is selling very cheap.
NOW IL the time to make your tomato
preserves.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
Wall Paper.

The undersigned has on hand a large
and varied assortment OF wall paper that
he will sci cheap for cash. He has also
sent an order to Chicago for an assort-
ment Of the newest styles.
n P, II. HUI.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
Piano Lessons.

Max Peters. pianist, 's now prepared to
take a limited number of scholars for piano
lessons. Orders can be LEFT In an order
book at Smith & Moser's Posiofice Book
store.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17

Joseph & Carlson's assay Office. center
Of Courthouse block, Main street. Eureka.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17

Ask for Simmond's Nabob Whisky.
is the best in the world.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17
shoes for the MILLION.

Samuel Raphel, formerly of the firm Of
o. Dunkel d Co., has just received a con-
signment of ladies' and childrens' shoes,
which he will dispose of at bedrock prices.
Ladies' will do well to call early and ex-
anime the goods and prices at their new
stand on Main street. two doors south Of
the Postoffice.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-09-17

New hosiery-at Harris & Mathews.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29
THE HERALD DALLAS. TEXAS SUNDAY. MARCH % ,sss.
Pax Ratincsta,

fhx hattncata,
A drink that makes merry, hut will
not intoxicate. The Latins and Greeks
were proverbisl for their sobriety, In
toxication with them was criminal. The
Mohamedans, since the days of the
prophet, hsve excluded Intoxicating
drinks FROM their realm, yet 1t is a
well'knowu fact that at their festive
boards hlgrity and merriment pre-
vailed, yet never TO intoxication.
This WSs accomplished by certain
fluids extracted from roots, fruits
and bsrks, that had never under
gone fermentation, which is requisite to
render them Intoxicating The ancients
held tie pax ratiticata was drink fit
TED Tor the gods, aud it was their Gus
tomepon ratifying a place to mutually
pledge each other in this drink, in a
manuer similar to the smoking the pipe
OF peace by the aborgines of America.
IL has a most wonderful effect, that of
making you love your enemies, and OF
blessing these whe despitefully use and
abuse you. Mr.. Ed. y. Aston and
Messrs. Q. e. Momand 4 Bro. will take
pleasure in supplying the family trade,
whilst 1t Is also To be had at the st.
George Hotel bar, Glen Lea and the
Office saloons. Hughes Bros, sole
agents for Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana,
Arizona and New Mexico.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29
Beautiful Easter Cards.

Sunday week, or tomorrow one week
April 5, is Easter day, and Mr., Paul L.
Erb, next door to the st. George hotel,
who is In the stationery and book trade,
Is, or was rather, yesterday, rs mad as a
wet hen. He had gone to the trouble
and expense OF ordering a fine, select,
unique and elegant lot of Easter CARDS,
which arrived only yesterday. He says
he will sell them out at New York
prices. 1t IL, beyond doubt, the finest
selection of Easter cards ever brought
to this city; something new and beauti
full to look upon, and which will serve
as ornaments In the drawing.room.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29

The Colonnads Hotel. Denison, TEXAS.
Mr.. j. II. Brown, formerly of Binkley
house, Sherman, has taken charge o.
this house with the view of making II
second 10 none in the state. II In the
most comfortable and elegantly fur
nished hotel in the city, and In situated
in the central part convenient 10 bust
ness. Mr.. Writ Brown, his efficient
clerk, has charge of the Office, whore the
closest attention will be given TO tbs
wants and comforts OF the guests,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29
Mothers A1othersi Motherst

Are you disturbed at night and broken
81 your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with the excruciating pain OF
cutting teeth? If SO, go at once and gel
a bottle of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
syrup. 1t will relieve the poor little suf-
terer immediately--depend upon it;
there is no mistake about L.
There is not mother on earth
who has ever used 1t who will
not tell you at once that it will regulate
the. bowels, and give rest to the mother,
and relief and health to the child, opera
ting like magic. II is perfectlp safe to
use in all cases and pleasant to the taste,
and is the prescription of one of the old
est and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States. Sold every
where. rs cents BOTTLE.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29
DRAw-POKER IA much dearer than q
draw on IN Opera Pun Cigarette.
webster's Bargain Day.

Nehaters Bargain nay.
Next Monday, tho 3Oth instant, will
style my bargain day. Call and see
what great bargains you will bt offered
for Que day. II you contemplate hay
ing your photograph taken this season,
you should not tail to call and mako en-
gagements for that day, as it will be TO
your interest. My success with babies
and small children has given my gal
lery national reputation.
j. II, WEBSTER, Photographer,
Elm Street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29

The gentleman who desires drink Of
something fine, that will rejuvenats
without producing any bad effect, =
cigar, or Il may be to indulge ia guisi
game of billiards or pool, and wlthA
courteous treatment, will find the same
at the Turf saloon, opposite oliver q
Grigg's bank. Ellie Thompson, pro
nriaiDr
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29

The public are urgently requested to
call and examine our extensive lines of
woolens tor gentlemen's wear. Our
spring purchases are all received, and
our stock is now complete in every par
ticular. We have the largest assort-
meut OF woolens to select from in the
state OF Texas. Do not send your or
ders abroad before you call ON Douglas
Bros, merchant tailors, 703 Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29
No,Ice,o ,omm,rcial Tray.lsrs,

Those visiting Pilot Point should stol
Mt the Harris House which has Just been
completed, where tho best accommoda.
ton gnd table supplied with every deli
cacy the market affords.
Il. Il. HARRIS, Proprietor.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29

Tho removal OF Prot. Sanborn OF n.
H., after being pronounced incurable by
a score OF physicians, from Las Vegas,
n. Nj, 10 bis home, was effected by al.
ministerirg pr. Harior's Iron Tonic,
which has restored him Ia his former
GOOD hoAlth.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29
,leunke-t.,-s.

Or. H0I.'ca- hss soturned for a short
time and eau consulted at the 81.
James hotel. Don't fail TO SEQ the Doc
TOR, as he is the only man IN the void
mat can cure the disease of drun6un-
ness.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29

Prompt relief IN sick headache, dizzi.
ness, nausea, constipation, pain IN tho
side, etc, guaranteed to those using
Carriers Little Liver Pulls. one pill o
dose. % cents.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29
FOR PlLE. LANGUID

Emaclated children, with pimply, sallow
skin, the CUTICURA REMEDIES viii prove
perfect blessing, cleansing the hlsod and skin
of Inherited impurities, and eNpelllng the
germs of scrofula, rheumatism, consumption
and severe skin diseases.
sold everywhere, Price; CUTICuRA, 30
cts; REsoLvENT, 81; SOAP, ~ cts, POTTER
DRUG Ann CHEMICAL Co., Boston, Mass.
Send for GLOW To Cure skin Diseases"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29

Donations for the permanent site of
the Widows and 0rpsns Home OF
Texas, OF not less than 200 acres of land.
100 of which shall be tillable, in some
healthy, thriving community of schools
ana churches, may be submitted to
John L. Walton, grand master at Waco.
On or about The LIST of July next the
sub committee will personally inspect
all the places offered and make selec-
ton and location ot said home.
Waco, March 20, 1885
M ID. HERpINa
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29
NJ y, HEKKINu,
Charm an Subcommittee.

All persons afflicted with dyspepsia,
diarrhea, collie, aud all kinds of indi.
gestion, will find immediate reliet aud
sure cure by using Angosturn Bitters.
The only genuine is manufactured by
DR.. j. G., b. Siegert 4 Sons.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29
"WORKS TO A CHARM,

j. s. Weeks, esq, Town Treasurer, 81. AL
bans, VI, says In letter dated May %; at
works TO u charm ON my bnby's fncc and
head. Cured the head entirely, and has near
mendcd ID To several, and DR.. Plant has or.
far.I IL ftr th4lt
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29

wlthD ere
is waste or disappointment. You
are certain TO produce good salad. II
costs less than homemade, and Is, be-
sides, a superb table sauce.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29
MnIlR LITTIR nnY.n

Mr.. aud Mrs. Everett Stcbbins, Bclcher-
town, Mass, write; "Our little boy was ter
ribly afflicted with ScrOfula, salt Rheum aud
ErySipelas ever since lac was born, aud moth
ing we could give him helped him until we
tried CUriCUHA REMEDIES, which gradually
cured him until he Is now as fair rs any
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29
{ utiiCQlra
Infantile Blood Purifiers and
Skin BeautifierS.
Pure and Safe from the Mo-
ment of Birth.

INFANTILE and Birth Humors, MIX
i Crust, Scaled Head, Eczemas and every
form of Itching, Scaly, Pimply, Scrofulous
Scalp. with loss OF HAIR from Infancy TO Age
cured by the CUTICURA REsOLvEST, the new
blood purifier, internally, ana CUTCURA and
CUTICURA SOAR, the great skin cures, eX-
tornally. Absolutely pure aud safe, aud may
be- used from the moment of birth
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29

Are you mace miserable by indlges
don, constipation, dizziness, loss OF ap-
elite, yellow skirH Shiloh's VitsllzorI l.
positive cure. Sold by j. l.. Williams
q Go.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29

Latest styles in hats aud furnish ing
goods, at burr's, 5OS Man street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29
Coughs and Hoarseness.

The irritation which induces cough
ing immediately relieved by use of
Browns Bronchial Troches." Sold only
in boxes,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29

A nasal INJECTOR Tree WIN each bottle
)f shiloh's catarrh Remedy. Prlo0 ~
SCENTS. Sold by 7, l.. Williams Y 90,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29

Group, whooping cough ana bronchitis
Immediately relieved Nv Shiloh's Cnr.N.
Sold nv j. l.. Williams n 30.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29
~ TERRiRI.R NAsF.n

Charles Eaytc Uluklc, jersey city Heights
n. j., writes; "Aly son, a lad " " years, was
completely cured of terrible cuseOf Eczema
by the CuuCURA REMEDIES, From top
This head To- the sOlcs of his feet was one
mass Of scahs." Every other remedy and
nhNalnlnns Ind hmm Illnl In Nnln.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29

EVERY first.clsss dealer sells,Opera
Pun Cigarettes. VIII not stick to the
lima
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29

Of Fannin, is one "a the most brilliant
members of the house. He il an able
and learned lawyer, although but a
young man, Many years on the sunny
side OF ~, and as county attorney of his
county,he made "A most enviable record,
He mas spoken hut a tew times during
the sessiOu-indeed, but twice no tar, /
belieyo, bat each time he has proven
himself 10 bo an orator In the true souse
OF tho word. Logical In his conclusions,
rhetorical In his language, his diction Is
chasto aud ornato,and his delivery such
IA TO enchain the house. He has ever
been at his post OF duty, aud has iabOred
we'll aud faithfully Tor bis constituents,
and for the entire state ~ well.
MIR. MKINNEY,
Of Walker, who was the choice OF many
members for speaker because ot his
great experience as n legislator and his
great familiarity with parliamentary
law aud rules, Ia re garded ~ the constr
tutiOnal lawyer of the house. He ranks
high In the state as a profound lawyer,
aud as an able and successful practi'
toner In his profession. lie IS n very
forcibla speaker, laying his premises
clearly ami successfully, aud arguing
therolrnul, closely, clearly aud strongly.
He IL not given 10 redundancy IN bis ar
gumenls, but is concise, terso aud so
clear Ia the points lao makes, that TO-
year'Old boy can understand him. As
cha rman of judiciary committee No. J.,
he has brought his great legal knowl-
edge to bear on nearly all the legisla.
ii0n of the house, aud has worked hard
and faithfully.
NR. PENnLETuN,
OF Tarrant, who, as county attorney OF
his county, mSde reputation for legal
learning and ability almost co.oxten-
eive with the state, has made his mark
as a hrluht md AHA inplalAtnr. Lie L.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-03-29

The young member from Comanehe
county, "the COmanche Chief" az hrs
friends familiarity term, is young man
Of most excellent ability, lawyer OF
fine Rttaiuments and has a bright ia,
ture before him. He makes an able
legislator, for he IL psinsmking, assidu-
Gus and always on duty. He speaks
well and Ia Gle n, pointed and conserva-
tive In all his views.
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MR.. CRAvENs,

Of Montgomery may DO termed the hui
morist of the house. Not that he is
much given to Proc or Knott or Mark
Twain addresses, for when he does
speak he indu gPs only In logical conclu-
sions rheiorically presented, but he is
always Perpetrating Jokes or getting up
fellow members. He Is an able lawyer
and an excellent legislator, attending
closely to duty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-11-26

Mr.. HENRY q. LEA, of Philadelphia,
addressed strong letter to the New
York Evening Post, in condemnation of
thssystem Of Congressional ofice-broker-
ing. He shows that the claim of Con-
gressmen to y share in the distribution
of patronage is vicious breaking down
of the constitutional adjustment Of bal
ancing duties and responsibilities in the
several branches of the Federal Govern
ment. The Executive is no longer solely
responsible for the exercise of functions
which have been improperly shared by
Senators and Representatives. This
commerce in patronage leads to undue
influence on ore side and the other, or
dinarily to the aggrandizement of the
legislative function. already the overpow.
ering force in politics. The supervisory
power of the Senate is weakened by the
individual pressure and individual obli-
cations of Senators in advance of Exec
utive choice. The time which should be
devoted by members of the House to
legislation is given up to solicitations
and bargainings which cripple the indie.
pendence of that body and modify its
action upon public measures. Mr. Lea
proposes to remedy them by making it a
misdemesnor for Congressman to give
unsolicited advice in the matter of ap
pointments.