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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22
II Guilty of Assault and Battery

Upon your stomach with blue pill, pody-
phyllin or other rasping purgatives, pos
itively despair of helping your liver. Vio-
lence committed upon your inner man will
do no good. Real help, prompt and thor
ough, Is to be found in the wholesome anti
bilious medicine, Hostetter's Stomaeh Bit
tiers, which is, moreover, productiveo OF hap<
py results in malarial disease, rheumatism,
dyspepsia, nervousness and kidney troubles.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

ALBANY, n. Y, Aug. 14.-It was re-
ported that an order had been received
here yesterday afternoon ordering the
firemen out on the New York Central
& Hudson River road first, but Chief
Sergeant John Reed, who is the leader
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men in this vicinity, most emphatically
denied last night the rumor that the
fremen would go out on the Central
road
The switchmen and laborers employed
in the upper Delaware & Hudson
freight yards, near Lumber street quit
work yesterday afternoon. Railroad men
say that they do not know the cause.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22
THE EAST.

THERE are 4, s7s insane patients in the
Pennsylvania asylums
The first annual report shows that of
l,342 abandoned farms reported in New
Hampshire last August S01 are now oc-
cupied
THE Maine Republican campaign is to
beconfined TO the last two weeks before
the election. Mr.. Blaine viii not
speak.
In round numbers the present popula-
ton of Vermont is 332, 900. The census
returns Of 1880 gave the population as
6S2. ESQ.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22
WuL1sroy, FLORIDA. Oct. 18th. 1889

WILLIsIUN, IIUHIDA, OCT, IosIIi Ioos'
Messrs. A. I. SHALLESBRR6ER q Co.,
Rochester, Pa. Gents:--Since my first
order for your Antidote, in 1856 Ihave kept
the medicine constantly in stock. 1t is un-
questionably the best medicine for chills /
ever saw. l know of one casa, of eight
months standing which was cured perma-
nently by one dose, after all other remedies
had failed. have never known IL fail to
cure in single instance. Yours truly,
j. b. EPPERSON.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22
Its Excellent Qualities

Commend to public approval the California
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. 1t is
pleasing to the eye, and to the taste and by
gently acting on the kidneys, liver and bow
els, it cleanses the system effectually, there
by promoting the health and comfort of all
who use it. 81 f,f..t fsR3llfitF
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

MI wife had been so long afflicted with
chills her health became very bad Qninine
did not agree with her, and l concluded to
give her Smiths Tonic Syrup, and to my
establishment two bottles made her perfect
iy well p. c. Lee, Bigbee Valley, Miss.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

THE popularity Of Dobbins' Electric Soap
is that it acts right on the dirt aud stains in
clothes and makes them pure as sIlosr, at the
same time 1t preserves the ciothes, and makes
them keep clean longer. Have your grocer
order it.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

"STRUCK the right note at lasti" ex-
claimed the persistent author, when he re-
ceived his first five-dollar bill from the pub
lishars -Puclr
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

Miss REAcoN-"This waltz is divinei Do
you ever dance the lanciers, doctori" DIR.
Boylston-"No; but sometimes lance the
Budget.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

''TM having 'gallus' time, )" said the old
bachelor, as he mended one Of his suspend
ers.-N. Y. Journal,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

AVOID exposure to the damp air That
would even take the snap out Of ginger
acknowledgements Republican.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

THE melon trust has been squashed and
the soda water apparatus trust has fzzied
out-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

NEGLEcrISG child troubled with worms
may cause it to have epileptic fits. Horri-
blel Give it DIR. Bulls Worm Destroyers at
once and save the child.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

STUDENT medals are all right; but If
student NEEDLES with too~many things his
studies will be interfered with.-Texaa
Siftings 49,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

"AFTER being discharged, am lead into
bad company" as the bulletremarked when
in lodged in tramp.-Jester.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

MUsr not be COMPOUNDED with common cath
artic or purgative pills. Carter's Little Liv-
er Pills are entirely unlike them in every re-
spect One trial will prove their superiority.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

ARE as small as homeopathic pellets, and
as easy to take as sugar. Everybody likes
them. Carter's Little LIVER Pills. TrytAem.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

CONDUCTOR E D. LOOMS, Detroit, Mich,
says: 1.-THE effect of Halls Catarrh Cure is
wonderful Write him about it. Sold by
Druggists. 15c.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

IL Texas IT is uulucky to find a horseshoe
If horse happens to be attached TO it
Yenowines News.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

THERE may be sermons in stones" but
don't imagine, friend, that there are crooks
in religion."-Harvard Lampoon-, -
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

FLANNEL next the skin often produces q
rash. removable with Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 50 cents.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

BoTrLKD IxDieNATIoN-First Flask-'Tm
boken Second Elask-"That Is Just what
expected. The last time saw yon, you
were full. n-Drake,s Ma9azinesl
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

BEsr. easiest to use and cheapest Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh.i By druggists. 25c.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22
1sv.Ilps, aged people, nursing hSshsrs,

overworked, Wearied out fathefs, VIII ind
the happiest results from judicious use OF
DR.. Sherman's Prickly Ash Bitters. Where
action Is necessary to change the tide to-
ward health, ere the disease becomes chronic
possibly incurable, and there is nothing
better to be found in the whole range Of
mdterid medtcd. Sold everywhere.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1890-08-22

THE oyster will remain at the seashore
all summer; but the clam will be most in
society. o. Pieayune. SENIDH'
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

We We're kindly allowed by
j. M. Gilmore cashier to see q
statement of the financial condi-
ton of the LAWRENCE BANK AND
Trust Cos. affairs, prepared for
It's Board Of directors this week,
and which must have been graf
flying to these gentlemen. The
insti ution has but just ot,n-
menced business, rev ewing its
charter in January we think, and
has thus early gained the conf
dence of the business world in
the fullest measure The course
OF thu directory has been such
from the start as to inspire this
confidence and it is an institution
Of which We are all proud. The
Company owns its own substan.
tial and neat building construct.
ed especially for its use. 1t has
an absolutely fire proof and burg
lar proof vault and safe. The
, safe is triple time lock McNea.
and Urban and a beauty in work
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

Miss Lizzie Mcdonald, OF
Fountain Greek, Tenn, has been
employed TO take charge of the
Primary Department at The Nor.
am tor the remaining Two months
% mis- l1m. Miss Mcdonald is a
2laaQata Of Howard Female
ColIaso, ard has had SONS expe-
rieuoo in teaching he, work IN
teaching hitherto has proved
y.}E satisfactory, sud We have
20 doubt tie little ones will make
rapI. progress dader fer instruc.
tions.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
on hand.
Gi7e them a call soon.
DIR. KNAPP, OpT1cIAN,
Will be in L awrenceburg
MAY !. G and Z.

Persons hay ng defects of vision or
weak eyes should call to see him at
once. Persons suffering with pans in
their eyes after reading a short time,
h adache, squirting &C., or are sub
ject to infamed or sore eyes, have
imperfect vision and should have i'm.
mediate attention. DR.. Knapp adjusts
glasses on scientific principles and
ufes only ATHERMAoUs ToURMALINE
AND AXIS PEBBLE LENSES. The doctor
makes a careful Examination FREE and
guarantees entire satisfaction.
dist. V.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

Geo. Sanders, Green Hamilton
and D. G. Hill caught two foxes
killed nine rabbits; four birds,
cut bee tree, hived the bees and
got two buckets Of honey all in
one day last week. This was in
addition to thoi r regular work
and they we're not much fatig-
ued either.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

manahip and finish. We cannot
rafrain word for the always
polite and business like shoveler
Of the cash, J. M. Gilmore, and
his assistent Jimmie Dunn. jim
is rapid and accurate account
ant and his books are models of
neatness. D Guthrie the presi
dent is too well known as al able
and safe fnancier to need remark
at cur hands.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
For COUNTY Court CLERK

We are authorized to announce ] .
M. Afford candidate for county
court clerk of Lawrence County. He
will abide the result OF the democratic
primaries. The primary election last
Saturday in January-Regular slec
ticn in August 1890.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
RAILROAD SCHEDULE.
CHURCHES.

9. r. Church.--Rev. W. NJ. Neellcy
Pastor. Services End and 4th Sabbath
in each month at 10 a. m. and 7 p. M
Sunday school ut 10 a. nj. each Sab.
bath. VIM. Parkes. Supt.
M. E. c. S.--Rev. wv. Cher.
ry, Pastor. Services every LIST and
Srd Sabbath at 10 a. M. and 7 p. m.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
NOW sArIES.!!
~ THE FIRST ANT MOST
ELEGANT OF THE
SEASON!

Mrs Nellie Parkes desires TO
inform her friends and custom
ers that she will open her new
and beautiful stock of MILL.
NEi,Y GOODS, Hats, trim
mlngs, feathers, fowere etc. OF,
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
April oath and 25th.
Come aud see what lovely
goods they have this season,
The prices are just as reasonable
as ih9 godos are pretty.
Over c. NJ Joiuer's dry gooGs
store.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

We are pleased 20 know thas
lt is tie settled determination OF
the Normal to have lis own
grounds and buildings at as early
q day as possible.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
For REGISTER.

We are hereby authorized to an
nounce G. w. Sanders Candidate
for reelection to the Office OF Register
for Lawrence contradiction in Au-
gust. 1890
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
BARNETT & SCHLATER.
Druggists.

Keep Sugar, Coffee, Tea. Flour
Meal, Bacon, Lard, Molasses
s. rups, Jellies, Preserves, Can
dies, Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes
Chewing Gum, Cheese, Crackers
Cakes, Cider, Coal Oil, Pine Tar
Axel Grease, Fresh Meats, Pick
els kraut Mackerell, Vinege
&c, &c. Cheap for cash or goo.
barter. Give them cali.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

H. B. Sowe'l, Secretary. sent
ont invitations to the Masonic
lodge at Waylaud Springs, Apple
ton, Henryville and Pleasant
pint to be present en- May LIST
and witness the conservation Of
Mimosa Lodge and the installa
ton of it's officers which, as has
been previously stalled, occurs on
that date
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

n, eclp,es O. honest old Is
aac Naltoo Were numerous last
week anu The fnny tribe were
thinned to a wonderful extent
that is if you swallowed all the
yarns tol6.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

A y one wanting first class sewing
MAJ inc will do we'll to see W. G.
Spence. Hecap sell you cheaper than
ever and will also furnish attach ments
parts andneedles for all makes of ma
chimes. Varlousstyles ofmachines al
very low plices.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
ued either.

Ino. B. l;ennedy's office was
removed TUESDAY to the Grand
Jury room in second story OF
the court house. His new quar-
tess are neat and comodious.
Parties having business in the
circuit court clerks Office will
make a note of this removal
a d call up stairs.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
80 Leave your Laundry worF
With Q. II, Bentley, agent for
CoIrm steam Laundry

Lumber is on the ground for a
new foot bridge Oh ,oouth Militia.
nv street. A much needed i'm
provement for which a nervous
public will be duly thankful.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
FOR TRUSTEE.

we are here by outholiz, I'd 10 amour
ce Jno L. Mclean candidate reelec
Q ectitn 10 the flee o!tlustte eltc
tt;on in August next.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
-SIMMS AND PLUM NJ Ter.
Attorney 4 at law
and Solicitors III Chancery

HHV OUIICltOrs III NHHhCtfy.
Will practice in II ,,r,ts r tn
and adjoining counti,s 'd ia -.
Supreme court. Prom ftention
given all business. Office il, the room,
in the court house formerly occupiet
b. Circuit Court Clels.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
Notice.

All parties are positively for
hidden to fish in our mil pond
We viii report any one fishing
there.
Stribling {; Guthrie
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

Sneak thieves attempted to
enter the residence OF J. Nj. Ill.
more last Sunday night but
couple Of loads Of Duck shot put
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

For CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.
We are authorize hereby to an
nounce Jbon I.nnedy a candi.
date for re election to the office OF Cir
cult Court Clerk for Lawrence coun-
ty-election in August. 1890
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

J. S. Brewer, of Town Creek,
Ala, an old resident ofthis coun-
ty, was in to see us Tuesday last,
Mr. B. is conducting a rushing
real estaIe business in his sec
ton.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

Nlxo s mi | is again in run.
ming order and B. Kemper is the
boss miller. He says bring on
your grist.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
For TRUSTEE

we sre authorized to announce J. r
Williamson as an independent candi
date for the flee OF trustee. RI OCULAR
election August 1890
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

Miss Villa Gilbert's condition
is not much improved at this
writing.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

D. E. Rose returned from Ga.
last Saturday reporting pleas
ant but hurried trip.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

Will, the young son of Ale
Simonton (C), was pardoned by
Gov. TAYLOR and is now at nome.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
For SHERIFF.

Wa hereby announce J. X Garner
candidate for Sheriff of Lawrence
County-Election in August next.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

]. H. Mickey Esq. of hoa
City was here Monday on egal
bus ess.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

We have examined the new
millinery goods of Mrs. Parkes
and they are just exquisite.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

Mrs. Alice Kennedy is i'm
proving and will soou be well
again.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

Mrs. D. E. Rose is GONZALES
cling from a severe stack Of par
otitle, mumps.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

Bro. Cherry was loaded tAr
bar" last Sunday and sHellad the
woods at shor! range.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. /!

NO DOUBT ABOUT 1T. 4
That is that DUSTIN &
DUNNS
NEW SPRLyNG GOODS
IRE the prettiest and most
elegant cUer BROUGHT to this
torn.
Their Ladie S Dress Goods,
Lawns, Organizes, Gipghams
aud Calicoes are just as lovely as
the flowers IN June. For beauty OF
pattern, softness an, deliacacv of
finish all these goods are uu-
surpassed. Their stock is COM
plete all around in general goods.
Boots, Shoee, Clothing Sc,
E&~ A superior case of Jewelry
on hand.
Gl7e them a call soon.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
L..CC.A LIS

L. S. Wiley was
on Tursday,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

IsddTM 40 SsuupS- pSSsol9 pun 4IrmeppIi suu
eulnua9 'sraoq Iod 00Is- ~ doeH sIeIusp NV
" pusmWoo9I suRIolskVI
'StaIna UoII s.unoIH Ssa
NISd9dSHU .OI
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

OUTFITS On their burglarious
designs.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
LIGHTNING LIVER AND KIDNEY REMEDY

Will cure backache, pain in the side,
dizziness loss of appetite, constipation
and all liver and urinary trobles,
LIGHTNING COUGH DROPS.
Will cure coughs, crorr, whooping
congb, hosrseness. bronchitis, sore
throat, anu viii relieve consumption.
LIGHTNING HOT DROPS.
Will cure deuralgia. toothache, ear
ache, sprains, burns, bruises, cramps,
collie. and all painful affection. A
sue cure for diarrhoea or summer com
plant.
LIGHTNING WORM KILLER.
VIII remove all kin. OF worm from the
system. Itcures worm fever and collie
and prevents worm fits.
LI5ErIlNa VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS.
Cure SICK heaeabhe. acidity of lhe stom
ach, hilliousness, etc.
I,IGHTNING BLOOD ELIXIR.
Cures pimpies, scrofula, and all skin
and blooe disorders.
LIGHTNING HORSE Ard CATTLE Powders
Are the best for all kind OF stock. Try
them.
All the LIGHTNING REMEDIES are
sold and guaranteed to releieve or
money refunded by.
Busby Il Freeman.
Druggists.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
MANY IcrSnuS

Are broken down from overwork or household
cares Browns ivon BitterS
rehuilds the system, aids di-ostion, removes cx-
.ess Of bile. AMI ca-es I5a.aIis. Get t. genuine.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
SATURDAY APRIL 5. 1880


about 1S3 acres of land in the 9th
district Known as the Jno l.. nrake
farm aud bounded ON the North by
lands of Geo. Shaffer, So nth by Wis
dom, East by Davenport lands and
west by Sinms,
TERMS: One third cash and balance in
one and two years with note and ap,
proved personal security and lien re.
tanned. Notes viii bear interest from
date of sale
W. T. Nixon c. & ii
nd e. Stewart solDr'S for co,nnI
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
Jno. L. Drake etal.

Pursuant to the degree OF the Chan.
Gerry Court of Lawrence county in the
above cause will proceed to sell at
public sale at the court house in Law
renee burg on
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

81 4 NJ. tor nod
800 Lad Vra.ls
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25

Will cure backache, pain in the side,
dizziness loss of appetite, constipation
and all liver and urinary trobles,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-04-25
LIGHTNING COUGH DROPS.

Will cure coughs, crorr, whooping
congb, hosrseness. bronchitis, sore
throat, anu VIII relieve consumption.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
THE SUPREME COURTS CHANGES

The decision of the United States Supreme
Court in the Minnesota railroad cases, marks
the progress which that body is forced to make
| apparently in the interest of restricting State
action in the regulation of the railroads. In
the Granger cases this body held that the right
of State to regulate railroad operations
not only covered traffic within the State,
but transportation originating or termIn-
ating there, in the absence of Congressional
regulation. In the later Illinois case, it
modified its previous ruling so as to exclude
the traffic passing over State lines, from
State regulation, but declared that the
power Of the State was absolute over the
traffic wholly within its boundaries. Now it
overrules State enactment because it con-
siders that law giving a commissioner
power to fix rates without appeal is bad
policy and does not sufficiently guard the
interests of the railroads.
As question OF legislative policy the
objections of the United States tribunal to
the Minnesota enactment may be indorsed;
but as ground for the assertion of consti-
tutional jurisdiction by the United States
courts it is rather remarkable. 1t is some
what ominous that this steady limitation of
power of the State which has often been
asserted by that very tribunal, is made in
the interest of the corporations. The State
power OF regulation, which was originally
declared to be sovereign, is now found to be
only that State can regulate its railroads
provided its regulation does not take form
which, in the opinion of the United States
Court imposes such hardship on these
creatures of the State, as to amount to con-
fscation.
1t may be the misfortune of the Supreme
Court that it has never had the opportunity
todenounce tne effect of the use Of the SOW
ereign power of the States, in creating rail-
roads which when operated without regula-
ton have often worked the confscation of
the property of private citizens.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-25
AN INEVITABLE CONSEQUENCE.

The universal testimony, both of admins
tratiou organs and of the opposition, is that
the new postal cards are about the poorest
the Government. II only the Democratic
papers made the charge it might be re-
garded as inspired by partisan prejudice.
But when it is supported by SO steady a
Republican organ as the New York Press
with comparison of the cards to blotting
paper, there is not much room for doubt
that the work is decidedly inferior.
1t is a cogent fact that the contract for
the postal cards was awarded to a we'll
known New York politician, and there does
not seem to be much concealment about the
former fact that it was given as a reward
for political services. OF course, in that
case, the poor quality of the postal cards is
inevitable. Ii Mr.. Daggett should give the
full worth of the money that he gets for
his cards, in the quality of the cards, he
could not obtain any profit for his political
services. He would just get the ordinary
profit that the political contractor does,
and that any industrious and intelligent
man can make in business. That would
make the business of politics wholly un-
profitable and sadly mar the working quail
ity of party machines.
But the moral is not the less obvious for
these controlling considerations. When
Government work is awarded as a return
for political services, the quality of the
work done for the people is certain to suffer.