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WHO MADE THE APPOINTMENTS,

Mr.. Perry also put the witness through a
cross-examination and drew out the fact that
these expert compilers came under Q special
clause in the appropriation bill and ten had
been appointed. The appointments had been
made by the Secretary Of Agriculture. He had
understood that only two Of these clerks had
been recommended by Prof. Harrington and
believed that neither Of the three mentioned
had been recommended.
Don't you know" said Mr.. Perry, "that
Prof. Harrington recommended Madden's dis
charge as soon as he heard Of his ineom-
petency?" The witness had no personal kpoxl-
edge OF this fact although he had heard it SO
stated. ''As matter Of fact," continued Mr..
Perry, prof Harrington recommended this
discharge in January"
In regard to Mrs. Baker witness testified that
she had been appointed in January, 1898, for
three months. Her term expired this month
and she was away for few days and then re-
turned. having been rsappointed-
Mr.. Perry-Who appointed her?
witness-I suppose the present Secretary Of
Agriculture.
In concluding his testimony Lieut.. Purssell
said be wished to state that he had no personal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-25

The following were the temperatures at the
oil.os OF the weather bureau today; an. 50;
2 p. m. 81: maximum. Sc; minimum, AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-25
MIR. M'LAUaHLtS GROWS WARM.

A further little tilt occurred as to the nature
Of the investigation, and then the storm cloud
which had encircIed Mr.. Mclaughlin burst.
Mr.. Mclaughlin started out by saying that he
had seen in the public press II statement COM
ing from Prof. Harrington, which bristled with
falsehoods and half truths. Many Of these
falsehoods were directed against himself, and
he wanted this man Harrington" to take the
stand and swear to these things. 20 that he could
once and for all mail these lies."
Mr.. Perry remarked that such language was
more Of an attack on tho court than on his
client, who would pay no attention to such re-
marks, and would answer no questions except
such as came from the court
Gen. Colby held that these matters did not
pertain 20 the investigation. and asked Mr. Nc
Laughlin if he had further testimony to
give. Mr.. Mclaughlin thought not at present.
and suggested that other witnesses be called
and he be allowed to go on tine stand later. Mr..
Perry objected to this and thought that Mr..
Mclaughlin should finish his testimony and be
cross examined before other witnesses were
| called.
Mr.. McLaughlin-I don't think this lawyer
| should be allowed to dictate the course Of pro-
ceedings.
Mr.. Perry argued against witness being al
lowed to give his testimony at intervals OF the
proceedings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-25
Notion Day''
Tomorrow.

You can earn money buying Yankee
Notions and Dressmakers' "Findinrs"
here tomorrow. By laying In . supply
to last . month or more you may save
dollar or more. These are strictly zone
day" prices:
loo. whalebone Casing. all colors. Sc.
loo. Veivetine Binding. all coiors. - &c.
40. Hooks and Eyes. card Of 2 dog. &c.
De Longs Hooks and Eyes. . dog. &c.
500 I'D. Spools White Blasting Cotton.
pof oozeu-..-.- ...---...--......-Jbc-
100 I'D. Spools Black Silk, per doE .23o.
15c. Covered Dress steels. per doz. :. lOc.
25c. Rubber Skirt Protectors .I5c.
I2c. Stockinette Dress Shields. .....Sc.
Pc. Velour Dress Shields. ...... l5c.
49c. Betting. all colors. 25c.
tic. Rubber Dress Facines. per I'd. =. .4c.
Sc. Pearl B1ttons. all sizes. dozen. Sc.
10 and 15c- Feather-stttched Braid,
slightly soiIed ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
&c. paper 400 Pins. Pc.
&c. Cabinet Hairpins. .............3c
1Oc. Darning Cotton. all colors.
uoztn..... DC.
10c. packages Assorted White Tape.
pieces Tor. .-....................1c.
1Oc. Corset Steels. ....-................5c SC.
Lot Of 1Oc. Curling Irons. different
Sc. bottles Glue. Mend dntihing. :. &c.
Zoe. bottles Machine Oil DC
SC bottles Ammonia. ..................5c Sc.
Pc. All-bristle Hair Brushes. .... 19c.
All-silk Garter Elastics. per strip. .l5c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-25
A QUESTION OF CoMpILERs,

The third charge in relation to the appoint
ment OF expert compilers was then taken up
and Lieut.. Benjamin N. Purssell took the stand
Lieut.. Purssell testified that he had charge Of
the weather forecasts In the bureau and under
him were the clerks known as expert compilers.
He referred to the three cases of irregulnritv
which Mr.. Mclaughlin had mentioned in his
charges. namely, Mr. Madden, Mrs. Plummer
and Mrs Adams. Mrs. Plummer he had never
seen. She had. SO far his knowledge went,
never appeared at the Office. He did not con-
slider Madden an efficient clerk in the
amount Of work he could accomplish. His
work was correct SO far as it went.
but he could do only about one-fourth as much
an ordinary Clerk. When some additions
had been made to the force Mrs. Adams had
been among them. She was incompetent and
knew absolutely nothing Of the work she was
expected to do. In the monthly statement of
efficiency he had rated Mrs. Adams SO low that
Prof. Harrington had noticed the rating and
had said that Mrs. Adams must Co. As her ap-
pointment was u temporary one and over half of
her time had expired witness had suggested that
she be given some copying to do. which was
done. She was continued until her time ex-
pired this month.
sell and brought out that on the basis of ten
being perfect he had rated Mrs. Adams in Jam
uary al six or seven and in February at two.
Mr.. Mclaughlin tried to draw further opinions
from the witness through leading questions to
which Mr.. Perry objected extremely. Little
success, however. was met with, and Lieut..
Purssell refused to state that the other clerks
in the office were incompetent or could not be
called expert compiers. He was willing to
state. however, that ordinary clerks IN the
Office would have been able to do the compil-
ing probably better than the new appointees.
and that from his former knowledge OF Crane
dating back of 's7, he did not consider him
fitted for the promo tion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11

Hood Pills cure liver ills. ,uadice'
bI,lousBcss, slck headache, constipation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11
Amusements.

The management take pleasure in an
nouncing the engagement at the Burtis at
Davenport Monday evening of The Booth
Barrett production of "Julius G esar,"
universally pronounced by the press and
people throughout the country as being
The greatest production Of the play ever
presented in America. The company
presenting the play ia ons Of the fioest
ever organized for the presentation of the
legitimate drama, which should be double
assurance Of liberal patronage. Mr..
Chss. Hanford, vino heads the company.
is regarded as one OF the most brilliant
and promising Shskespearean actors of
the day, having been pronounced by the
press and public the greatest Marc An
tony the American stage has ever
| known.
Fanny Rice and her own company of
comedians will be seen at Harper's
theare next Wednesday night presenting
a grand double bill. comprising Often
bsch's pretty ana tuneful one-ect oper-
eta. The Little Broom-seller," and
Arthur Wsllsck's hilariously funny musi-
Cal comedy, "a jolly Surprise" The
! latter, it is claimed, was constructed for
laughing purposes only, and is said to I'D
mifably fulfil its mission Packed houses
nightly has been the rule with Miss Rice
this season, aid there is every reason 10
believe that she will keep up her record
| hero
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11
Sunday Services

AT the United PRESBYTERIAN, preaching by
the pssJor. Rev. Ii c. Is shall, ut 10:45
Il. ar. Morning subject, Il ,Ve and LoY~
ms" ard nj 7;30 Q. IN on The Chris
tian Armor." Sunday school at 80
a. m. Young peoples meeting al a.
p. q.
AT the Christian, services at 10:45 s,
N. snt 1870 p. m, conducted by the
pastor, Rev. T ". Grafton Mcraing
sebj ct. Religious }'erils;" evening
Cow ing be Victor" isst of series of
sddresse- on scenes and incidents in the
life of the r aceemcr. Sunday school
els a. N Y. p. sc F. al $50 p m
At Trinity chsrch, Rev. R. F. Sweet,
rector. itomorrow, Quinqusgesima Sun
day, Sunday school al 945 g. m nstins
snd celebration at 1345 .. NJ. Even
song at 7s39 m. On Ash Wednesday
mains and celenrsJien at 10 8. m, litauy
and iastructiea 1t &:15 p. m even
song an& address at 7:30 p. m.
A. the First Methodist, preaching by
the Rev F. W. Merrell, PASTOR, st 1855
a. m. sad 1888 p. NJ Morning SUBJECT:
"Self>renunCistion the Lsw of Self
Preservation Eveaing, Cross Bear
81 $50 3. m, d. j. Sears, supcrinteud-
ent. YCung peoples meeting al 6!es p
m.
At the Central Presbyterian, the neual
services, morcIng and evening. preaching
by the pastor, Rev. John h. Kerr. Morn
ing subject, 1.-THE SeViour's Thirs' or the
Cross" Evening. "John Knox, of scot
land"-the fifth lecture on the Sceat
Johns of Christian church history SUM-
day school at Has a. m. Y. p. s. c. E.
ct Se45 p. m.
At the Baptist, preaching hy the pas
tor. Subject for morning, Thy King
dom Come" For evening, "a Fools
EcrsRd" Sunday school at 9:15 a. N. :,
G. L. WiHsms superintendent. Young
peoples union at $50 p. m. Leader,
william Guldenaopf. Topic. ''Our Bsp-
tisnal Burial and Resurrection. Sun
day scAool in Forty-fourth street chapel
ats p. m, q. L. Williams superin-
tehdent Gospel service in the chapel at
7:30 p. a., he'd by the young men.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11
BRIEF MENTION.

Order your wedding cake from Krell &
Main
DR.. George Merrymsn of Iowa City
Was ia the city yesterday.
Make your own maple syrup and get
your maple sugar from Krell & Math.
Try our hoarhound candy for your
cough or cold-extra strong-Krell g.
Matb, confectioners.
The exercises in connection with the
dedication Of the new K. P castle hall
occur Monday evening and will be of an
interesting and entertaining nature.
Patrick Ferron is back in Rock Island
Se no longer poses as an official at the
state building at Springfield. aud political
| and labor circles in Rock Island will no
doubt be again asitated by his presence.
Send your wife, sweetheart or daughter
nice oox Of candy for a valentine and
see how happy you will make her. Krell
q Math have lovely line of French eau
dies and the incest of boxes already filed
A grand select masquerade ball given
by Black Hawk Council No. 151, Per
| manent H.ymskers of America, was held
at Armory hall last evening. II was very
largely attended, fine supper being
served by Pocehoatss Council No. 5 il
the A. q U. W hall above. 1t was one
of the most pleasant affairs of it's kind o.
tie season.
The hoop skirt NdGces the seating ca
CITY of The street car. 1t necessit ate.
reconstructoR Of church pews. Th1
whole architecture of entry and exit mus
be remedeled Two hoop-skirted wome I
walking abreast constitute platoon
trent, occupying the sidewalk froR fence
10 curb. 1t doubles the yards in The
dress and thereby the drain on the poke
! book. Eventually hoop skirts 81 up th'
back y rd and Ire around in ungGspecieC
9quarters TO trip the unwary on darl
1 uights.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11

GRADUATING with distinction the University
OF the Eye and Ear and the soed ue Cbpa,i uoy o.
the
ne world he not to with travelling % aho colleges
graduate OF Medical College oiH
nome
" vel
OF dix
of skilled surgic nVahd
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11

A great 1nlzy medicines "reiieven Ca
tarrh in the IIeud That means that it's
driven from tlo head into 9hs throat and
lungs. Bet, by its mild, soothing, cleansing
and healing properties, DR.. Sagc's Catarr6
Remedy perfec ty and permanently cures.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11
sdards Gras s)arniyals

For the Msrdi Gras carnivals q. Mobile,
Ala, and New Orleans, La. on February
II, 1898, the Burlington, Cedar Rapids &
Northern railway will sell round trip ex-
cursion tickets to the above points a,
special low rates. Tickets on sale Feb.
g to 10 inclusive, limited; good to return
uetil and including March z. 1898. Fo.
tickets. time OF trains and other Informs
ten, call On or address any sgent of this
company or j. Y HANNEaAN,
Gen. Tiki. and Pass. ACT
Cedar Rapids. Iowa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11
A Timely Suggestion.

BalGs1ore Sun:
4 For the southern people, the mos
precious fruit Of democratic success Il
1 the liberty to work out their own mate
4 rial and political salvation without re-
strainI or Interference. OF course, there
is corresponding responsibility imposed
- pom the southern people. of which we
have no fear that they fail &c be mindful
This winter many. if not most, of the
6 uthern Legislatures will be in session
many of them elected in November.
Upon these legislatures will be imposed
| the duty Of making the most of the OPP
portunities for progress and improve
meat which the result the November
elections throughout the Union has
opened to them. The true policy Of the
south is TO invite both capital and i'm
migration from the north, and to offer
very inducement TO both to come and
take up q residence in the south.
The northern imWigrant who settles in
the south today no longer comes with
sentiments antsgonistic to the social in
situations" of the south, for the social
institution" which provoked his sntsgo-
nism has disappeared. He comes to iden.
tify himself with the people and with the
SOL, d0U W D'LDS Win uiiA NIB Hholtb vi
industry, of enterprise and thrift, and his
idese and habits of lsw-abIding Ameri-
can citizen. He is settler infinitely TO
he preferred to the class of immigrants
from abroad which certain European gov
ernments are only too glad to dump upon
our soil, and whose coming it would seem
q wiser policy to discourage than invite.
The practical legislation in the south
which is needed to foster ard encourage
the right sort OF immigration and with it
the investment of northern capital, should
have for it's primary objects the estab-
lshmeut of good roads, good schools
and the prompt and orderly administra-
ton of Justice More than any other
three things within hepower Of state
legislature, to foster these three things
are necessary to build up and secure the
material prosperity Of community.
Good newspapers and good churches win
invariably follow along. and will do the
rest with out the help of the Legislature.
Anyone whe contemplates locating in
the south would do well to write for the
descriptive pamphlet issued by the Mo-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11

'NsAicO is q Queer country remarked q
legal friend Who had Just returned from a
trip there. "4Ee best Louel iii the City of
Mexico is a poor sort of an affair by the side
of our New York hostelries. We couldn't
get room with bath. | had TO use the
public bath connected with the hotel. Pad
25 cents. Nearly everything is rs cents We
paid - cents for our beer ard p cents for
our brandy and soda. The walters are worse
than The New York article They never
bring you the correct change They are ma
tives, and the worst set of robbers out of
Jail. ''-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11
The Government Clcrs1.

The government clerk drags ont monot-
onous existence, dreary, Tnpromising of
advancement, and if he is not turned out in
his old age tC linger on through his few re-
naming years in poverty he is one of the
most fortunate of his kind. There is no
ssrvice that so destroys the latent energies
and kills the hope rs that of a government
clerk. Young men who think they have
the elements Of success in them should
avoid it as they would the plagIe.-Har-
per's Weekly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11
The Modern lrVal d

fEas tastes incidentally, in keeping with
other luxuries. 4 II medy must be pleas
sntly acceptable in form, purely vhole>
some in composition. truly beneficial in
effect aud entirely free from every OBJ
jectionsble quality. If really i'll he cons
suits Il physician; if eonstipsted he uses
the gentle family laxative, Syrup of
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11

Nervous Observation-Disclosures Nervous
Debility, Impaired Memory, Mental Anxi-
ETY.. Absence of VIII Power, Melancholy
Weak Back, etc, etc, arising of,entimes
from indiscrstions or from organic disease
N other orgas4s. From neglect or irnproncr
treatment these diseases often end in Mel
anchclia Insanity or Suicide
catarrh, Asthma, Bronchitis arr Nav
FEVER are all durable. The treatment ~
rlay Fever must be begun three months a,
ieast before the expected attack. CArARRH,
that terrible disease, which often leads ~
deafness, Ringing in the Ears. Astbms
Consumption, and diseases of the Ston,aoh
cured by the latest and most imnrovcd
methods of medical science.
Kidney and Bladder Diseases. Structures
Varicocele, Hydrocele, Syphilis, etc. etc.
ana all the terrible disorders consequent on
the indiscretions of youth treated with ALSO
fute certainty of cure.
BRING SAMPLE URINE +
Wonderful Cures Perfected In cases viii
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11
To Prevent the Grip
here.

Or auy other similar epidemic, the blood
and the whole system should be kept ia
healthy condition. If you feel worn out
OF have 'Nhlt tired feeling" in the morn
ing. do 10; be guilty Of neglect. Give
imm- diaJe attention to yourself. Take
Hoods Sa-ssparila t. give strength, p0r-
fy The blood aud prevent disease.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11

Diseases Of Rectum. Piles P;ssr-o.
rls'uia. and Ulcers cured permanently with,
Su' pam, knife, cautey, or detention from
Epilepsy, cataIepsy, Etc., cured By
wonderful new discovery. ="
oSin Diseases, Eczema, Psoriais, Pi,yr;a,
1'e"e'i' e'o-' etc., treated successfully.
Bowels. e'' ahe
diseases OF Women positively enred if
oxen 10 tinne-before the nervous sys;ern is
shattered. Delay and improper treatrnenr ].
me, me cause OF SO many unhappy results in
this class of cases.
Diseases Of the Heart and BIood-Tbe
large majority of so-called Heart Diseases
are durable.
Diseases OF the Eye and Ear-An oper-
atoms necessary done without any pain and
without the use of anaesthetics.
OR FREE EXAMINATION.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11
a TIRED WOMAN,

II TIRED WOMAN,
just as much as O
sick and ailing one,
needs DR.. Pierce's
Fa vorite Prescrip-
ton. That builds up,
strengthens, and in
vigorates the entire
female system. 1t
regulates and pro-
NOTES all the proper
functions of woman
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-11

ton, anr:ches the blood, dispels aches and
pains, melancholy and nervousness, brings
refreshing sleep, and restores health and
strength.
It's powerful restorative tonic and sooth-
ing nerviae, made especially for woman's
needs, and the only guaranteed remedy for
womaIsS Weaknesses and silments In all
'fen,nle complaints and irregularities, if it
ever fails to benefit or cure you have your
money back
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-09
PENSION BOARDS.


Those Thronx xhout tho Country VIII Be
Soon Reorganized.
WASHINGTON. June 8.-Ths question of
rsoSeanizinR the board Of pension exam
lining surgeons throughout tho country is
just now under consideration BY Secretary
Hoke Smith, CommiesionsT Lochren and
Deputy Conmissionsr Murphy. There are
1.260 of these boards, each containing three
msmbers. and their work Is very impo--
tant factor In tthe administration of ths
pension laws. and the Ad judieation of
claims. Ofaeiais of the department state
that careful examinations have revealed
Incompetence and gross carelessnsss In tho
work Of some of these boards and in some
instances evidence indicates that improper
infuencss have been successfully applied
to securo re! orts on claims favorable to
applicants.
In view Of these facts IL has been de-
Oided to give this Granoh of the service a
general overhauling. While no formal Ian
Of re- organization has been announced, It
il stated that the purpose of Commissioner
Luchren, with tho approval of the secre-
tary, a.is to appoint on these boards only
men who stand in the very front rank OF
the profession in their res, ective localities,
and men Who keep we'll abreast of the times
in medical science. Another infiexible con-
dition to appointment is that of unques-
toned integrity.
The politios of applicants will not be
made Of first importance. although. all
other things being equal. democrats will be
given the preference. An official. in speak
ing of the matter to-day. said that reoom-
msndations BY men Of known character in
the medical profession will be more efioa.
cious in securing appointments on pension
boards than it made BY politicians. The
active woik of reorganization will soon be
begun.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-09
WILL SOON RESUME.

Work In tho Bunker Hill and sullivan In
tho C1ur d'Alenes.
Special to The Independent
SPOKANE. June 8.-Information was re-
ceived in Spokane Wednesday that direc-
tions had been given from headquarters for
the immediate; resumption Of work on the
Bunker Hill and sullivan mine in the
Coeur d'Alenes. In compliance with this
decision Manager Clement and Superin-
tendent jenkins are making preparations
to begin operations on an extensive scale.
A moro gratifying and encouraging event
than this could not have transpired at this
time. as It shows that non-rssidsnt capital
lists interested in that valuable property.
have full confidence in the early
settlement of all financial distus banoes.
and proves that their faith in Cnur d'Alens
mines as large producers of silver and lead
is unsha ken. notwithstanding the low prices
and high freight rates. 1t will afford i'm
mediate and permanent employment to .
large number of miners. and will greatly
stimulate the mining industry in that
region. which has for several months
remained practically in q state Of inao-
tivity.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-09
Gen. Tracy, Goldbug, Says the sher-
man Law Will not Last
Long.
He Also Believes That no Com
promise With Silver Will
Be Made.
Pension Boards to he Rsorganixsd In the
Interest OF Honesty and En-
cisncy--CapItal News.

WAsHrNGroN. juno 8.-An evening paper
has the following: Con. Tracy, Of A.
bany, who IL one Of the most conspicuous
regarded % one OF tho strongest friends OF
tbs administration on tho floor OF the
house. is In this city and saw the president
to-day. Gen. Tracy says that the sherman
law will be repealed ct the coming session.
without tho passage Of any substitute meas
ure or tho adoption Of any compromise
With the free silver men. The proposition
TO repeal this law will have q large major
ity.she says, in the house and there arc
forty-f Eve votes for II in the senate. He
also gave II - bis opinion that ths pro-
posed repeal OF The 10 per cent tax on the
circulation Of state banks would fail Of
passage.
Coming from Gen. Tracy these views
are Of moro than ordinary value. He has
carefully studied the situation, knows every
move that has bsen made. and evidently
speaks BY the eard. esnator Jones. Of
Arkansas. took an entirely different view
from that entertained BY Gen. Tracy. THE
Sherman law can never bs repealed In the
senate unless some other measure looking
to the coinage Of silver 10 substituted. /
am opposed to the Sherman Law and spoke
and voted against II. but would not vote
for it, rspsal unless some other legislation
WIS enacted favorable to silver. would
b willing TO have the old Bland act re-
enacted, or some measure like IL. and would
support ths repeal Of the present law with
that compromise attaehed.'"