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MORE REFORM.
The Originator of the Free Delivery Postal |
System Removed.

System Removed.
Special to tie Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-Postmaster- general
Villas seems to have peculiar ideas on civilservce
reform, and they certainly do not conform to
those held by the President Mr. vilas's action
to-day, in removing trusted and old official in
the Postoffce Department. has called down upon
him some bitter denunciations. Only two days
ago he called r. W. Gurley, chief of the free
delivery division, before him and bluntly an
nounced: "Mr. Gurley there is a gentleman
here from Iowa to take your place." Nothing
more was said until to-day, when Mr.. Gurley
received letter requesting his resignation as
chief of the division, and offering him 81, 600
clerkship in the same department. Mr.. Gurley
sent in his resignation. but declined the clerkship
No reason was given for the removal, and in view
of MIR. Gurley's services it seems strange.
He is the man who originated the free delivery
system by carriers, and improved and perfected
the present excellent system. He began in
the department in April, 1860. and created
the free delivery division, and has served con-
tinuously as chief through many administrations
He is an old man, but quite active and efficient.
The salary is So, 500. When his chief clerk
Thomas Marsh, heard of the offer made the late
chief of 81, 600 clerkship, he asked Mr. Gurley
to allow him to go to the Postmaster general and
offer to take the small clerkship if Mr.. Gurley
would be appointed chief clerk, but mr.. Gurley
declined this offer. His successor is Colonel
John F. Bates, of Dubuque, Ia His qualifica-
tion for the place is that he led the Iowa Demo
cratic delegation at the Democratic national con-
vention, and that he has been agent for an in
surance company in Dubuque He takes pos
session tomorrow.
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Death Rather than ,ha Penitentiarv

Special to the Indianapolis Journaf.
GREENvILLE, o., Dec. 3l-Edward Mehan,
sentenced to the penitentiaw for four years for
arson, and who was to be taken there to-day, cut
his throat in his cell, about A. NJ, dying be-
fore doctor arrived.
John Essick, who was found guilty of man
slaughter. was conveyed TO the State prison to-
day, his term being left for the Board of Pardons
to fix, under new law.
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FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

English Liberals Invite Parnell to Formu-l
late His Home-Rule Proposal. fs
LONDON, Dec. 31.-A number of Liberal mem
bers of the House of Commons have been
privately making overtures to Mr.. Parnell, with.
the object of having him formulate distinct
propositions for home rule in Ireland, giving
the limits of his demands, with view to
further negotiations.
Michael Davitt, in an interview, said: .If
home rule is granted to Ireland it is difficult for
to sit in the Parliament at Westminster, unless
the colonies are similarly represented in that
body. The appointment of prince Of the royal
family as Viceroy of Ireland would be a mistake,
as Ireland requires statesman of tact and
brains to administer the government, not royal
shuwn
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He Is Willing to Compromise on Bill
Giving the Secretary of the Treasury
Discretion as to Coinage of Dollars.
Another EXemplification of fCivil-Service
Reform as Understood by Villas.
Why the Names of Applicants Are Dropped
from the Civil-Service Records-Re-
newal of the Clamor for Office.
CLEVELAND AND THE SILVER MEN
The President Willing to Compromise with
the Advocates Of Cheap Dollars.

The President Willing to Compromise with
the Advocates of Cheap Dollars.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-President Cleveland
is already begging quarter on the silver ques-
tion He is now trying to effect some sort of
compromise, by which he can accomplish
graceful descent from the altitudinous height
which he occupied in his message The trouble
with him is that he finds it hard to get on top
of anything to launch his toboggan, and thus set
him in motion. He has had frequent consulta-
tions with Speaker Carlisle, and through him is
trying to patch up the committee on coinage,
weights and measures, so as to present a bill
TO suspend the compulsory coinage of silver.
with a clause inserted to catch the silver men,
allowing the Secretary of the Treasury to direct
coinage at his discretion. This compromise is
as much as the President now hopes to accom-
plish
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THE HENDRICKS moNumENr.

Indianians Surprised Over the Lack OF ms
terest Shown In Washington.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. .3L-Indiana Democratic
now in the city have expressed some surprise at
the small amount of interest shown by the peo-
pie here over the construction of monument to
the late ce-president After such prompt and
positive steps had been taken at Indianapolis
and two or three other points in the country to
raise funds. they expected there would be llttla
trouble in starting movement of that kind here.
where Mr.. Hendricks spent SO much of his lsfs
aga Has 50 YeLl liked. Somehow the efforts
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CHICAGO. Dec 31.-Judge Sidney Smith to.
day sent the following letter to his legal adviser
in the contest against Carter Harrison for the
mayoralty of Chicago:
"A w. Green, Esq:
Dear Sir-In relation to the election contest
case of Carpenter ct al. vs. Harrison, desire to
say that developments in progress up to this
time convince me that there is no reasonable
probability Of reaching any final termination
Of the litigation before the expiration of
the term of Office. / have resumed
the practice of law, ard to this Intend to de-
vote my time and attention. unembarrassed by
any implied understanding that should, in any
event. consent to accept a mere remnant of
term of the mayoralty. / say this much in
justice to myself personally
'Yours truly, SIDNEY SMITH"
Judge Smith has not taken an active part in
the contest the action having been brought by a
committee, the nucleus of which was the Citi-
zens' League, in view of apparent fraudulent re-
turns which would make Judge Smith the sue
cessful candidate; but it is very probable that
the withdrawal of the principal will bring the
contest to close, particularly as at the present
state of proceedings Harrisons majority looks
large enough to more than cover any further
fraudulent votes discovered.
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Defying the Boycotters.

DUBLIN, Dec. 31-The Cork Steam Packet
Company, which is being boycotted by the Cat
tie Dealers Association has declared dividend
on the past years earnings of q per cent. Last
year the company paid dividend of per cent
The shareholders have instructed the directors
not to yield or treat with the boy
cottefs At meeting to day sof
the opposition packet company, formed
recently by the cattlemen. the chairman stated
that it was calculated the new company would
be able to earn $4,000 yearly and to declare an
annual dividend of 8 per cent. He added that,
if necessary, the Company would become a COM
mon carrier The Packet company was able to
declare a full dividend, but in view of the boy
cotting it was decided to place part of the sur
plus to the credit of the reserve fund.
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Gable Notes.

Mr.. Charles MaeIver,, of the Cunard Steam
ship Company, is dead.
The final effort to settle the Dixie scandal has
failed and the hearing of the case has been fixed
for JAM 80.
Eugene Sharrer & Co., West India merchants,
of London, have become bankrupt. The liabili-
ties are reported at $500,00O, and the assets are
said to be shadowy
1t is said that when the Servian troops evacu-
ated the Widdin district they devastated the
country and looted the cattle and corn belonging
TO the Bulgarian farmers
NJ Pasteur yesterday finally inoculated the
four children from Newark. N. J. M. Pasteur
says that the children are progressing favorably.
and he is confident that ali of them will escape
hydrophobia.
A Ladys Liberal Association has been formed
at Eastbourne, in opposition to the Primrose
League. Mrs Merivale, the wife of Merivale,
the dramatist, Miss Golden, Mrs. Dixie and
other well-known ladies, were present at the first
meeting,
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GALVESTON, Dec. 31.-A Rio Grande City
special says Major kellogg to-day returned
to Ringgold barracks from his accommodating
trip up the river, in the vicinity of the reported
encampnent of Mexicans. Arriving at the ranch
de la Hutcha, Sheriff Shelly, under the protec.
ton of the troops, arrested four Mexicans,
among whom were Rodrigo Maldondo the repu-
ted leader of the insurrectionists. Maldondo
denied that he contemplated attacking Mier, and
said the only object OF the Mexicans in coming
over to tho American side o. Iaa river was to
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Hunting che Hunters.

Tucson. A. IT,. Dec. 31.-Advices to the 2Sth,
from Carralitos Mexico, state that courier from
General Crook passed through in search of Capt
Davis, who started several weeks ago for the
Sierra Madres with his command, consisting of
one company and one hundred apache scouts.
Since then nothing has been heardof them, nor
any OF the command.
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avoid arrest for participation in an election riot
at Mier. Tho Mexcans were greatly alarmed
lest Major kellogg should deliver them up to the
Mexican authorities. On hearing their story
and discovering no large body of Mexicans,
Major kellogg released the prisoners greatly to
their satisfaction
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Competitive Civil-Service Examinations.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3L-Ciyil- service Commits
sioner Trenholm will conduct a competitive ex-
animation of applicants for appointment under
the government, at New Orleans, next week.
Chief Examiner Lyman will start West in few
days for the purpose of conducting examinations
at Louisville, KY, and at Kansas City, Me.
There are on file over 1,4O0 applications from.
Kentucky and the number is steadily increas-
ing. The Commission intend to rigidly apply the
rule of dropping all applications that have been
on file six months. They are compelled to do
this in order to get through with the examna-
tions and unless some limit is fixed it would be
impossible for tie Commission to examine all the
applicants. Each person whose name is dropped
is at once notified of the fact, and can make a
new application if desired.
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b hundreds of cases Hoods Sarsaparilla, by
fifyiag and snriching the blood, has proven a
&ent remecy for rheumatism. Hence, if you
per the pains and aches Of this disease, II is
- to assume that Hoods Sarsaprilla viii cure
20 Give IT. trial
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securing of large numbers Of places by these
offiee-seeking persons near the capital but it is
in spirit none the less applicable to excessive
office-seeking in other States. On the 1st of
November last the records of the Commission
showed the following facts: The District Of
Columbia is entitled to only 4 appointments out
Of 1000. 1t had 2S5 applicants seeking examina-
ton, being more than any public interest re-
quires to be examined in the next five years.
Maryland, which is entitled to 10 appointments
out of 1000. had 284 applicants on tho
records, more than twice the number
from the six New England States. with New
Jersey and Delaware added Virginia, which is
entitled TO 80 appointments out of 1,0O0 had 26I
applicants, or more than twice as many as all
those from Texas and all the other States bor->
dering on the Gulf of Mexico, with those from
South Carolina added. Delaware, which is en-
titled to appointments out of 1000, had moro
applicants than Wisconsin, Minnesota, Florida
and Vermont combined. But there are other
States, not so near Washington, from
which the excess is considerable. Penn
sylvania, which is entitled to Sc appoint
ments out of 1,000 had 258 applicants, or
80 more than New York, which is entitled to 102
appointments out of 1,000 Ohio which is en-
titled to 64 appointments out of 1000. had 232
applicants, being almost twice as many as there
are from the States of Michigan Wisconsin,
Minnesota, Missouri and Kansas. Indiana,
which is entitled TO 40 appointments out of 900,
had l32 applicants on the records, which exceeds
all those from the six States last named. Few
persons cdn regard IL as just 10 allow thoSe whF,
have need!essly crowded on to the records t.
monopolze all the opportunities to be called fot
the long time that must pass before all could be-
examined. 1t is especially worthy of notice that
the excess of female applicants is much greater
than that of males. More than one-half of the
applicants from the District of Columbia,
and also of those from Maryland,
females. There are 81 female
applicants from Virginia, sand seventy -four from
Ohio. But as many as six times as many males
as females are required by the departments for
appointment, and the commission has no author
ity whatever on the subject Such facts may
well be considered by persons who are in the
habit of advising excessive number of women
to attend the examination and of complaining
because no place can be found for them. Rule
13 has long since given a general notice that APP
plicants not reached within six months are likely
to be dropped; but to make the matter very clear
in the future, think there should be definite
regulation, as contemplated by that rule, and
herewith submit draft of such regulation"
The report was accepted, and regulation has
been adopted for carrying its recommendations
into effect
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A Baking powder Trick.

The Chicago firm, under whose di-
rections the band Of women ares'test-
ing" our baking powders has hit a
cunning trick. The "test," as per-
formed by these ladies. is to mix the
baking powder they peddle and that
found in the kitchen with water, sep
arately, and call attention to the diff
ference of action. That found in the
kitchen, ii pure. will foam up quickly
like champagne. The baking powder
The baking powder they desire to
prove superior will rise slowly, foam
ing like new yeast, over the top of
the glass. This slower action results
from the presence Of flour, albumen
or gum in the baking powder, and
is evidence Of adulteration. TO prove
this, ELL glass half full of water. mix
together equal parts Of -four and some
pure baking powder, pour into the
water and stir quickly. There will be
produced precisely the same effect
the slow, foaming action produced
by the tests with the adulterated ba-
king powder as made by our lady mis-
sionaries from Chicago. The effect
will be even heightened by adding a
little lime, such as the baking pow
der carried by the ladies and the 9TH
er low grade adulterated baking pow
ders contain. OF course, any state
ments made in reference to other ba-
king powders, by parties caught in
practicing such tricks as these for
the purpose of deceiving the public,
will be entitled to no credit.
The sun., 1886-10-07

Mr.. G. E. McAllister was in the
village one day last week on a chase
for tramp that had done some mis-
chief at Clontarf. The Benson Times
of the 5th inst. gives the following
account of the affair:
Yesterday week a tramp went
through the section foreman's house,
between Cloutarf and Hancock. and
took watch that was handy and
some money. A brother Of the fore
man soon heard of it, and, mounting
ahorse, went in pursuit Of the sneak.
The robber claimed to be innocent,
but when Ponepey saw the watch he
dealt the miscreant terrific blow on
the right side Of his forehead, which
felled him to the ground and made
him insensible for few minutes. He
then got up and was made to come to-
ward Clontarf, and was given the
privilege Of walking ahead. While
the man was holding the reins prepar-
atory to mounting his horse the rob-
Der drew an undiscovered revolver
and shot him through the left hand.
breaking the three first fingers. The
horse ran away, and after the robber
had shot him again, in the leg, he
made good his escape. Ponepey was
rather weak fromthe loss Of blood,
but soon attracted attention of some
passers-by, who brought him to Ben.
son, and he was made as comfortable
as possible by DR.. Eaton. We are
pleased to state that his wounds are
not as serious as was at first supposed,
and he expects to beup in a few days.
The robber, a small, dark completed
man about 81 years old, is still at
large, but as he was seen yesterday
and the sheriff is on his track, it Is
probable that his capture will soon lie
heard Of,
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SOCIETIES.

coLpEN sHEAF LODGE, A. F. and
AN. No. 1873. Regular meetings ISL ana
third SATURDAYS, each month. Y. l.. BROWN
W.M.; II. WnIrELY, Sec'y.
GAR, G. A. J. Overton Post, No. W.
meets the Second and Fourth Fridays OF each
month. at 8 o'clock p. m. ). y. ulLLhfsih'
Commander. W. L. Colyer, Adjutant.
FATHER MATHEWS 7. A. Society, OF the the
q r A. u. of A. Regular meetings ISL
Sunday in each month. I. +. CoLAHAf, RE-
sident. VIM. Riordan, Sec'y.
AO.U.W.-Morris Lodge No; 65, meets each
Tnesday evening at their hall. ). u. uoop'
W. Nh w. Randall, Sec'y.
SELECT KNIGHTS, A: Q; .. W..seoti1
Legion. No. Is, meets at its hall the hfsl ana
third FRIDAYS OF each month. M. Moehis'
Commander; J. A. Johnson, Recorder.
AoH.-Div. No. l meets second Wednes-
dav Of eyery month in its hall at 7:Jo 7. n.
C.P. MAalsNIs, Pres; S.A. Flsherty' hecoro-
ing Secretary.
MT. LEBANON, R. A. CHAPTER, .nS;,
meets first and third Wednesday nl each
month. Joan HOUSE, h. P: .. y. hahson'
Recording Secretary.
BETHEL LCoMMANDER1,U 2 D. kNlunabS MP
TEMpI,AR Meets I'd and 4th Mondays each
month. D R. Sutherland, Z. Z. o.0. Han
son, Recorder.
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Chaylac Wiicon.

The clothier, is too we'll known to
need any recommendation from us,
yet it always gives us great pleasure
to call attention to business houses Of
prominent merit, and we have no
hesitation in saying that the House of
Wilson, the clothier. richly merits all
the commendation that can be given
him. This House is "way up" and
always holds the trade of those who
deal once with them. You will al
ways find the goods from this reliable
House just as they are represented.
This House believes in the old maxim
which too many forget, that "Hon-
esty is the best policy" and that
square dealing is the surest way to
success. Call OH them, and will guar
antee satisfaction.
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MORRIS MARKETS.

Prices of country produce at Morris
to-day:
Butter, IL to Is cents In trade.
Eggs, IL cents.
Potatoes, 25 cents in trade.
Cabbage, 5 cents per head.
Hay, wild, $3.50 to $3.50 per ton.
Onions, 60 cents per bushel.
Beef cattle,-cows, l 34 to 2; Steers,
2 to 2 ga.
Live hogs, 8 IL
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CATHOLIC: FRANCIS WATRy rrisst.
Mass every Sunday at 10 a. m. S, Sumuas
school every Sunday at a:3o p. M. EeSpers
at p. m.
METHODIsT:-Rev. E. P. Robertson, fas-
+or Services every Sunday at ln:so, a. in'
and 80 .. m. PRAYER meeting on ThufSosss'
at 1880 p. M.
CoNGREuATIONAL:-Rev: Z. F. Norr,s'
Pastor. Services every Sunday, at le.So a.
m. and 7:aO p. m. Prayer meeting every
Thursday at 7:30 p. N.
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TO Be DRAWN FOR.

Houses and grounds, belonging to
the Sisters of Mercy, 2416 South Sixth
street, Minneapolis, will be drawn
for OIL Thursday December 2. 1885.
The grounds are 40 front and from
200 to 800 feet deep from street to
sver. Beautifully laid out. Old
trees; lawn; fountains, etc. House
50x7O, two and nalf stories; heated
by steam. All modern improvements;
barn, etc. Valued at 5000. Best
quarry in State under it. Tickets
each, five dollars. Manner of draw
ing: All duplicates put in bag; the
first drawer wins the prize; only a
certain number of tickets will be sold.
Tickets for sale at the convent. Nor
rio
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List OF Letters

List OF Letters
Advertised at Morris, Stevens county,
Oct. 4th, 1885.
Miss Mary Byrn,
Mr.. Thomas Donovan,
Mr.. e. Dinsley,
Mr.. George House,
Mr.. j. w. McKeegan,
Mr.. Herbert Seeley,
Mr.. Fred Stevens, 2,
Miss OHM L. Skaadenhaugen.
Persons calling for the above will
please say ''advertised."
M. i. TORPEY.
Postmaster.
The sun., 1886-10-07

Mrs. O'Malley has just opened a
restaurant and lunch room on Allan
tic avenue, where lunches will be
served in the best of style at all
hours. She has received nice stock
of cigars and confectioneries, and in
vites the patronage of the public.
Fresh bread will be always kept on
sale.
The Olive Branch should have made
itself acquainted with facts before ven-
turing its tiresome criticisms on the
worthy officers of the Agricultural
Society y-citiZens who have proved
themselves loyal to the interests of
Stevens county, regardless of place of
residence.
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PERSONAL. p

| Mr.. +. B. Woodward was visitor
to the cities this week.
Hon. Geo. I. Becker went down st.
Paul.ward last Saturday.
Mr.. G. L. Brown attended district
court in Benson this week.
Mrs. III. b. Wolff went TO st. Paul
on Monday to visit friends.
Mr.. T. p. Collins. of Lake Park, is
now clerk at the Metropolitan.
Mr.. w. d. Hoard, of Red Wing,
is in the vicinity for few days.
Hon. and Mrs. II. w. Stone have
gone to Canada to visit relatives and
friends.
Judge Brown passed through Nor
IFS Saturday, on his return from
Browns Valley.
Mr.. Brown is in st. Paul attending
the meeting of the republican state
central committee.
J. w. Reynolds was down on Tues
day, and took in the democratic con-
vention while here.
Mr.. Phil McIlugh and wife were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs, +.
e. Newell last Sunday.
Miss Kellogg has been in the cities
during the week past purchasing
stock of millinery gonds.
Rev. E. r. Robertson has been in
attendance at the Methodist Confer
ence at saltwater this week.
Mr.. d. Y. Smith, foreman of the
Benson Times, helped us to get this
issue of the Sun out on time.
Mrs. Frank Hutchinson and sister,
Miss Fannie Iago, returned home on
Monday, after short visit with
friends in Morris.
Mr.. l.. c, Spooner was in town over
Sunday. He went to Fargo Sunday
night, and returned from there to
Chicago, stopping over Tuesday in
Morris.
Rev. X. T. Norris will be absent
for several days. During his absence
he will visit Des Moines and Chicago,
at which places he attends notable
religious gatherings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Townsend and Misses
G.. A. and Daisey Townsend, who
have been visiting relatives in Nor
ris for several weeks, returned to
New Orleans on Monday.
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AMES CLUB,

All citizens, without regard to for
mer party atfiliation, are requested to
assemble at Berkin's Hall, Saturday
evening at o'clock, for the purpose
OF forming an Ames club. Old sol
diers, farmers and laborlng men are
especially cordially invited to attend.
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MORRIS POST OFFICE.

Mail both east and west closes p H.
Through mail east closes II m.
This Office is open from a. M. to p. ni; u
dn-i ar the week, and on Sundays, from Il
Mail for Little Falls closes at 7:lo IL Ill i0'
oio"n NJ. l.. ToRpEY, Postmaster.
The sun., 1886-10-07

Horseowners who have used Dr.
Cady's condition powders use no other
kind, they not only cure but prevent
disease and are q certain remedy for
worms, kidney disease, sc. Sold 10y
Fred ,Buokentin.
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Notice.

To the Voters Of Stevens County.
Fer reasons which will be made known at the
proper time and place hereby announce my
sell al independent candidate tor the Office of
county treasurer. l ask the support of al
who object to machine politics. Very Res
pectfuly. DAVID KEMP.
The sun., 1886-10-07

Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Oint-
ment is safe and certain cure for
sore nipples skin eruption, scald head, :,
letter, piles, and all Smarting, itching
diseases of the skin and is unegualled
for chronic sore eyes. Sold by Fred
Buckentin.