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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

was escorting, or leading to the door, OF
In some way behaving In respectful and
deferentisl fashion to a tall and splendid
gentleman. brave in scarlet. wearing q
sash and sword and gold laced hat. AT
the foot Of the stairs. Mr.. Silvertop bowed
low to this gentleman. who joined little
group Of gentlemen. some of them also In
scarlet. lie seemed to be the chief among
them. for they all behaved to him with
the greatest respect. Then Mr. Silvertop
looked about In the crowd. and spying
Ralph. beckoned him to draw near and
speak with him
80, said Mr. Silvertop. 'you are the
lad Yes. | remember" Ralph thought
1t strange that he should not remember.
seeing that II was but an hour or two
since Mr.. Silvertop had spoken last with
him. You are recommended by my
friend Mr. Hetherington Well. know
Motive are pestered with applications for
our writerships. Every Ralph
blushed-'every out at elbows younger
son"-the great gentleman In scarlet.
who was close at hand. here turned his
head and looked at the lad with little
interest--'every poor curate's brat who
can read end cipher wants to be sent to
India"
you cannot. sir" said the gentleman
In scarlet. send too many Englishmen to
India would that the whole country
was ruled by Englishmen--yet not by
quill drivers
He added the last words in a lower
voice. yet Ralph heard them.
Mr.. SAvertop bowed low, and turned
again to the boy.
greatest gift that can be bestowed upon
q deserving lai Remember that and II
but | canno. promise would oblige
my friend II could but will not under
take anything With my inHuence-yet
do not say for certain. w.itership is a
greater matter than son seesn to think-I
might bring thy case before tie direct
ors Is thy hand writing fair. and thy
knowledge Of figures absoluteT'
Ralph blushed. because his handwriting
was short Of the clerky standard
81 thank you. sir. he said. but love
not writing | would rather carry a
sword than pen"
TIA ia ia, replied Mr. Silvertop.
whose influence lay wholly In the mercan-
tile department Of the company I'VE
waste our time A swordl know
naught OF swords Go thy ways, boy
go thy ways Is London city. think you.
a place for the carriage of swordsl Go.
take the kings shilling. and join march
ing regiment. | warrant you enough Of
swords and bayonets
Ralph bowed and turned away sadly.
The gentleman In scarlet. who had appar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

with my respect and obedience Oh.
Ralph. shall you be long before you have
found your fortune and are back to us2
May. said Ralph. II know not what
may be my fortune | go TO find 1t. like
many q lad of old "
Then. after many fond farewells. Ralph
kissed her and trIdged away manfully
while Drlsy leaned her head over the
garden gate and wept and sobbed. and
could not DO consoled
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

RdLph botred and tuTned dtcdy SddIy.
emily been listening to the conversation.
followed him to the doors with thought
full eyes
"a lad who would rather handle q
sword than a pen" be said Are there
many such lads In this city Of trade and
greedH"
They looked at the Leg and Star that
day for the return OF the young Northum-
brian in time for dinner. But he came
not; nor did he come at night; nor did he
ever come. No one knew whittier he had
gone or what had become of him. and
much Mr. Hetherington feared that in
this wicked town he had been enticed by
some designing wretch to his destruction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29
RlnoINo NoIsEs.

In the ears, sometimes roaring buzz
ing sound are caused by catarrh, that
exceed disagreeable and very common
disease. Loss Of smell or hearing also
result from catarrh Hoods SarsaI q
rilla. the great blood purifier, is a pecu-
liarlv successful remedy for this disease.
which it cures by purifying the blood
If YOU suffer from catarrh, Try Hoods
Sarsaparilla, the peculiar medicine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

stage so difficult as real tears, except a
blush. which cannot be had for love or
money
Thus IT happened that it was fo- a- or
five weeks before Ralph got to Lone On.
lie arrived by way of Highgate flo
reached the top of Highgate Hill at in
the afternoon Here he sat down to .as+
and to look upon the city he had cor - On
far TO see He saw in the distarsc tho
towers and steeples Of London: hi Iono
journey was done, the fortune he Z anna ~
seeA "aSnwnere was III An 10 long
way from Warkworth it seemed ~ bir,
that when be reached London 10 ,-o,,ld
Immediately find that thing .no4n 81
fortune in some visible and tanf i,la Gown,
waiting to be seized by his str mo- Young
hands Yet now that he saw heforo I,;,,
the City of the Golden F .o,-aman, \,
seemed as If. pcrhaps-it WI n cb;l1;nc
thought-he might not kr ow or racoos,
AiAe' y ~ aose 70 seize thls fortune when
be actually saw it Win i 4 tie
uoou rors'liie' IN other 'ords he began
'oi 'ne ifs' time 70 eNpe fence the cold
uess u uouo' wn'eh some times falls upon
'ue s'ou'ese u us ms deek was by this
time burned a deeper bro,,, Lie b,,d.
were dyed and tanned bv l,,ra 60.
i's 0oa' anu "aistcoae = yere tanned with
'iasei anu win ram SSl shoes were worn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29


after long looking into the hand. Now,
your own hand Here Is a long line Of
lfe-yet not as long as my own. Here Is
the line of marriages. good line a happy
marriage; fortunate girl--yet there will
be trouble Is It an old mani cannot
rightly read Something is in the way
Trouble. and even grievous trouble. But
all to come right in the end"
"Is my fortune. asked, connected
with the fortune of RalphY
She laughed her rough. hoarse sea laugh
"If 1t is an old man. or II it is young
man. say him nay Bde your old love.
If he press or If he threaten. say him nay.
Bide your old sweetheart.
'sThere was an old man came over the lea,
Heigho but won't have 'un;
Came over the lea,
A-courtin TO me-
WI his old gray beard just newly shaven"
She crooned out the words in cracked
and rusty voice. and pushed my hand
away roughly. Then she replaced her
pipe In her mouth. and went on smoking
the tobacco, which was her chief food
and her chief solace. and took no further
heed of me.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

LANCASTER Lopez I. o. @. Il. Meets every
tuesday at p. m. in Buddb block, Madison street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN CHuRcH Rev. J. A.
Ringold, Pastor. Services every other Sunday.
Sabbath School every Sabbath at II 4. III. Social
Meeting Wednesday evenings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Corner Madison
and Cherry streets. Servieesa at 1890 a. II. and
p. m. Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

TtM Cox PosT No. 49,. &. a. r. Meets every
second and fourth Saturday nights Of each lnontn
in Budd Block Madison street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

HOteI-PARK HOUSE, A. w. Moore, Pro-
prietsr. Platteville, Wis. The house has been
lately reftted aud refurnshed throughout and
no pains will be spared to accommodate guests.
Good stabling attached.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner Mon,
roc and Cherry streets. Services 1880 a. m. and
Up. N. Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

Agent S. MORSE, Beeiown, General
Collecting Agent, Notary Public and Insurance
Agent. Business promptly attended to.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

s.LvAF CAMP NJ. w or A. Meets 1st and Sd
Fddays OF each month in Budd Block, Madison
street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29
CITY GUIDE.

LANCASTER LoDoE A. z. & A. N. meet first and
third Saturdayin eachmsnth a. p. M. IN Buau
block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHuRcH. Madison st.
Sunday School "a ". Services l0A.a- Singing
school pm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

CATHOLIC CHURCH. CornerJ cflerson and Cher
~ streets. Services al 1920 a. m. and 3 p. m
Sunday
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LoDsE ] o. O. Z, Meets
very Wednesday AZ 7:3ep. m. IL odd Fellows
D Mamie street
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29
T. Williams, Na o.
xoO wurWG GT, NHHW AETESEVg WIS

DIR. williams for 20 years has devoted his
attention exclusively to special chronic loca
or constitutional diseases.
Young Men suffering from the effects Of
early indiscretiOns radically cured
Middle-Aged and elderly men who eN
perienee a decline in advance Of their years
restored to normal vigor.
Ladies laboring under chronic ailments
peculiar to the sex can obtain the advantages
OF treatment by the most approved methods OF
modern gynRcology.
Enclose two 2-cent stamps for his Clinical Re.
port giving the latest improved treatment for
aboue ailments. stiff
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

GRANT CHATTER. Regular cJnyocation sfcobu
.udd block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

Parties wishing their papers discontinued az
expiration Of year must notify this office. as all
papers are sent until paid and ordered stopped
Persons wishing to send THE HERALD ava
are informed that the postage on a single copy
one centtoany part ofthe United States Canada
orany fthe countriesof Europe.
Entereda the Post ONCE, in Lancaster, wis. az
second-class matter.
Office in the old Catholic church, Lancaster
Wisconsin.
wM. b. MINER, Proprieto
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

-~0.~~O~~~~0--~O~-N-O-N-~
AttOrneys--A. w. & W. +. BELL, At
torneys al Law, Platteville, Wis. Also General
Collecting Agents Office in Washburn & Bros
Block, Main Street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29


Agent-JEssE BROOKS, Conveyancer,
Collecting Agent and dealer in Real Estate. III
ties Investigated. Loans negotiated Blooming
ton. Wisconsin 49tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

FIDELITY Lopez A. o. IT, ". Meet first and
Madison street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

LANCASTER COUNCIL r. T. Meets hIs. Thurs
day Of each month In Budd block, Madisonstreet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

Agent-R. BuGoINs, Mt. Ida, Grant Co,
Wis Notary Public aud Conyeyancer. Coilec-
tons a specalty,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29
BLOOMINGTON.

Attorney Murphy & Gardner Att'ys at
Law ana General Collection Agent, Platteville,
Wis. Speaks German and English 9yl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

HYDE's OPERA HOUSE. Corner Madison and
Cherry streets.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

CRY LIBRARY. Court house. Open Wednes
day afternoon and Saturday afternoon and even
ing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

Attorney & Counselor b. CARTER,
Lancaster. Wis. win practice in all cou.ts in
the States except County Courts. Office at the
County Court Room in Court House. January
451Y1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

Photographer w. B. VAN DE WALL.
Photographer. { allery two doors west of Post
ofice Lancastc Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29

AttOrneys-CARTER q CLEARY, Attor-
news at Law, Platteville, Grant Co., Wisconsin.
Practice in all the courts OF the state. Ofeeover
Hodges & McCarn's Bank.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29
EsONCOEsEL.

ATTORNEY d. WILSON. Boscobel,
Wis. Attorney and Counselor at Law. VIII
practice in all Wisconsin Courts and in the
United States Court. makes Collections and
transacts business promptly. Office over Ruka
Bros hardware store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29
CASSVILLE.
PLATrEvILLE.

Agent. II C. SNEcLoDE, Cassville,
Wis, Notary Public, Conveyancer and Fire In
surance Agent: Collections promptly attendedto.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-11-29
HERALD JOB DEPARTMENT

Is the best equipped for general work Of
any IN this part Of the state.
We make speciality Of al kinds of
Bill work-plain and fancy.
Wedding Cards, Programs and Business
Cards neatly executed.
Note Heads, Letter Heads, Envelopes,
printed in the latest styles.
Law Briefs, Blanks, Notes, &c, &c, at
REASONABLE RATES.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-07
THE COUNTY DEMOCRACY RIlfA RES

Primaries were held last evening by the County De-
mocracy in sl2 election districts OF the city
TO elect delegates to the Assembly district convention This
the only political organization which does this Tam
many Hall and Irving Hall nomnay do, but really their
primaries are held by Assembly districts There are
comparatively Of any prominence taken into
the organ cation this year.
Ex-Alderman William Ficke is rapidly getting around
the political circle. In November, 1885, he was the
United Democratic candidate for Alderman rom the Ath
District elected and served such during 1887 lie
failed TO secure United Democratic nomination for the
last election accepted that OF the Republican organic"
ton OF the district lie Endorsed by Irving Hal lie
was not elected When the Irving Hall leaders met late
In December preparations for reorganzaton MI
Ficke was one OF their number. Last evening he vas
elected delegate the County Democracy convention OF
the district II Mr.. Fcke should join Tammany Hall be-
fore July he will have accomplished the remarkable feat OF
belonging to rival political organizations within SIX
months.
Charles Reilly, Commissioner OF Jurors, the leader IN
the WITH District who Withdrew from the County Dem0c-
racy organization tecause OF difference with Justice
Power over the Civil Justice nomination in the With Ju
dcia District gone back into the Organ zatOn ana
will continue leader in the IVth Assembly District
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-07
Mr. VILLA MS YAsA HARD TINE.

Frank Williams the leading lights OF the Circle Of
Queer OF the Produce Exchange and since his in
ation years ago has supposed himself exempt from
horse MAY on the floor But he has been unfortunate
recently lie was married only few weeks and upon
MS return from welding recsved IN due and
proper form wheat Yesterday he was caught
between two storms--one outside Of the Ex
change and the storm OF wheat bags hand
fuls OF -four from his follow members inside
williams made bold to the floor with one OF
those thorou giy- glish know horse.banketkc
storm coats and member appear in anything too
English Is like fourshng q red rag 10 tho Produce
Exchange bulls Williams dragged and pushed and
tossed about until and the cape Of his
coat torn of. He called "Bunne" and baby
Bunting and asked to and k M Q's."
After readusng clothing and smoothing the wrinkles
from his storm coat he home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-07
THE TOy1wANDA HEARD FROMAT LAST.

The steamer Tonawanda, which disabled of
Atlantic City on Sunday last. heard from yester-
day. when Captain Gerry, of the bark Levantcr from
Daren Ga, quietly found his way to the office of the
South Brooklyn Lumber Company with a letter from
the captain of the missing steamer. After making
his report he walked as quietly away Captain Gerry
reported that Tuesday last just before shutdown, The
Tonawanda was sighted slxty-two miles northeast of
the Northeast Lghtshp on Five Fathom Bank and
eighty miles off the She ano horcd and drag
cling slowly off shore. there being then moderate sea
and a stiff wind blowing. Captain Gerry boarded The
Tonawanda and found all hands we'll but short of pro.
visions He gave the vessel fresh supply and
brought letter from the captain to his agents, asking
them 10 send as distance. TIE tug Haviland at
once sent out a second search, and she VIII prob
ally return with the Tonawanda day. If the weather
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-07
MAYOR CHAPI MS BAD BEGINNING.

GOING OUT OF HIs WAY To SUPPORT boss
M'LAUGHLIN's RULE IN THE M'KANE NATTER
There much comment yesterday In Brooklyn upon
the action OF Mayor Chaplin In attending the first meet
ing the Kings County Board OF Supervisors on Thurs
day The Mayor by virtue of his Office, is Supervisor
with the powers all regularly elected supervis-
ors and 1t is customary for him attend all important
meetings Of the Board aud out of courtesy heretofore
the Mayor rs always attended the first meeting In each
year when the Board is organized.
But Mayor Chaplin had taken his seat In the
City Hall than he announced that he would not attend
the first meeting OF the Supervisors as he would be out
OF town on Thursday. But he did not go away, and
whom asked Thursday morning II he would attend the
meeting said in the most positive ana distinct manner
that he would not But later in the day 1t was evident
that although John McKane could not secure enough
be elected president pro em vet he had enough
to cause deadlock and prevent organization Of the
Board unless the Mayor stepped In to defeat him.
Boss" Mclaughlin aud his henchmen were BUSY IN
the vicinity of the City Hall and Court House, using
every possible effort TO keep the weak kneed Democratic
Supervisors from surrendcrfng to Mckane When III
became clear that the Mayors vote was necessary to
elect the Democratic candidate. Corporation Counsel
jerks was dispatched for the Mayor and arm In arm
they walked into tho Court House. despite all the
Mayors assertions that he would not attend the meeting
and he the first to vote for the Bosss candidate
for president pro TEN OF the Board. Ihe conclusion
generally drawn Yesterday that by yielding to the
demands OF Boss Mclaughlin in this Instance Mayor
Chaplin had given evidence Of his course for the rest OF
his term.
There were many politicians closeted with the Mayor
yesterday, but he announced no more appointments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-07

Yesterday It was found that the old work stood mucf
higher In tho air than the now.
Mrs. Mary A. Freeman secured absolute divorce
from Edwin II. Freeman yesterday, the co respondent
being Mrs. Annette Louise Johnson.
r. w. Ste the well-lsnown basso singer, and an
active Republican, Is recovering from the mild Sroke
Of paraiy sis which seized him at his home No. 30I
state st. a fortnight AGO. He IL stxty-hse years OF
age and has sung In the Church OF tho Saviour for
twenty nine years.
The deaths last week were 374-
Permits for go buildings to cost $1,O73'3oo,
were granted In December
Corporation Counsel jerks has reappointed William
r. Gilbert and d. ID. whitney, tr.. OK Mayor whitney
SON. az two Of his four assistants for this year Inc
others arc A. G. Salmon and r. D. Grenwood, T
Charles f. Thaycr, a grocer at Fulton-st ana Boo-
ford ave. who failed last year and resumed business
has failed again. W. f. Phillips Is his assignee anu
Is a preferred creditor for $751; 800
Arrangements have been made for Sunday afternoon
services by the Hugh Penecost, I'm the criterion
Theatre on the HILL Among those Interested IN inc
services are members Of tho Henry George Land Cuo
Const antin Stger, who is charged with MURDER
Gus assault upon Leonard and Mrs. Kobcr, was ar
ragned before Police Justice Kenna yesterday held Tor
tho Grand jury He said he wanted to die In prison
Kober able to appear In court to TESTIFY against
him, and Mrs Kobcr is expected to recover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-07
NEWARK.

Buckwhcat cakes we're served for breakfast in the
boarding house No. 100 Eighhave. yesterday. The
supply on the table not being equal to the demand
Henry Williams and John Wcton reached for the last
cake. Wclton got the cake, whcrcupon Williams
Knocked him from his chair. Williams subsequently
gave bail to appear before the Grand Jury.
George 6. Ames, thIrty-two, agent for Basil d.
vassllde's calendar, published at No "a East Houston
st., Was arrested charge of embezzlement yester
day lie pleaded guilty to obtaining money under
false pretences and sent TO jail.
The Row. II. H. Barbour pastor of the Trinity Bap-
list Church Of Camden, who recently left the pastoratc
Of the North Baptist Church and brought suit for
divorce against HIS wife, has resigned and will West
Tho Ninth Ward Republican Association has adopted
resolutions strongly denouncing the appointment of
Secretary Lamar TO be Justice OF the United States
Supreme Court and requesting Congressman Lehlbach
to all his efforts against confirmation by tho
Sonata
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-07
ORANGE.

The beard Of officers OF the Sd Battalion has ar
ranged for the opening of the armory to take
place Thursday, January 90, with promenade
concert and ball
Colonel John Watts Kearny, son Of General PHIL
Kearny, fractured Of the lgamens Of his arm by
a fall in alghting from his carriage at Haton Park
on Monday, and Is confined to his house
The Orange Young Mems Christian Association
incorporated yesterday the trustees being Samuel Col
gate, Joseph W. Stickler, Aaron Carter J. j. Broome
Frederick NJ Shepard Robert d. Douglas, George
Gray and Jacob d. Mills.
Henry Won Kcaz, Of Orange Valley, yesterday en-
gagged a private detective to look up a who on
Wednesday afternoon attempted to kidnap his daugh
ter Amelia, age eight years. Tho man, who was tall
and long beaver overcoat, accosted the child
on the street and induced her to accompany him by
tho promise Of Christmas present. After walking
several blocks the child became alarmed and breaking
away appealed to two worklngmen, saying, He's
stealing me.D The man walked quickly Off and the
child was taken home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-07
MR. CANDA WILL BE TfCE-PRESIDENE


THE PRESIDENCY OF THE WESTERN NATIONAL BANK
WILL GO TO Mr.. JORDAN.
The political embarrassment caused by the rcsigna
ton Of Sub Treasurer Canda was not relieved yester
day. Neither Mr. Canda Vice President Jordan, OF
the Western National Bank, willing to talk on the
subject although leaked out that Mr. Jordan was to
be promoted the presidency OF the bank TO succeed
OK Secrctary Manning and that SubTfeasurcr Canda
was to take the subordinate place. Considerable sur
prise was expressed in Wall Street at this rumored
change in the programme, although there was little
doubt about its meaning. IL is well understood among
bankers that Mr. Canda Is not going to take an active
part In the management OF the bank for the sake OF
the honor.
c, c. Baldwin IS still the most prominent candidate
for tho place of Assistant Treasurer. The response
bcs much greater than those OF his present
Office of Aqueduct Commissioner, while the duties are
more combining and the pay is not much different.
There general impression, however, that the place
of Assistant Treasurer IS financial ana, perhaps, a
political stepping stone, and for that reason Mr. Bald
win will probably take the place Friends OF Cashier
William Shcrcr have started movement In favor OF
his promotion TO the head of the Sub-Treasury His
long experience and thorough familiarity with the
business leave doubt about his fitness for the ohce,
and In time Of genuine Civil Service Reform he would
succeed his prcscn chief Mr.. Shcrcr unfortunately,
IS not a politician, and has voted consistently the
Republican ticket. His chances of promotion under
the crcumst ances, may be considered therefore ex-
tremely slight.