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Yesterday was another Hight day and
'he people are evidently saving mp their
coupons for surprise party" on or about
september I. Bro Campbell received the
largest number of votes yesterday. Who
VIII get the most today?
ii,esldes tho letters published today the
following were received:
IniriE-one votes for Rev. f. r. Start
.. 'lIteen votes for Bro. Lamkin. from
a houston Lady" at Waco
Sryeniy-sevcn coupons for Rev. F. II.
Hi9tr from old Friends AT Beevile
ronrieet coupons for Rev. W. r. Camp
I'll Campo. vi
fourt Y-SlN coupons for Rev Jen Rhodes
ron 7 j: Paddock, WILLS Texas
Twenty-Five coupons for Bro. Campbeu
from friends at Julff i''''
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SOUND MoNEY cAL1.

Fort Worth. Texas. August i7.-llon. 4
H. MatIock sound money democrats
chairman FOR this crhirtietm senatorial
ulstf'e'' makes tho following call
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BRENNAN COTTON prcr,p.,,,

n'e'nt"' Texas. August I7.-prsnn..,
Of he nSg s ~ 70 Gaic gose bales OF cotton
!ahei ana the. indications arc uunr very
thon 'nspp,N w." I've gathered much osri gia
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Meeting OF EA-Students and Alumni
of the Texas University.
ANNUAL DINNER AT GARTEN VERElN


u, Dc IN brief. the advancement and promo
T. Ton OF the interests of the university,
: ana 'he cultivation OF closer relations h. Ne,
/ ana good fellowship among the friends
p and eA-students OF the university.
: Ut WINSTON. president OF the university,
/, was not present on account of sickness,
c nut wrote letter expressing regret be-
. cause OF his Inability to attend. and out
= ming the course to be adopted By the
organization
Mr.. Charles Frenkle of Galveston acted
~ temporary chairman of the meeting
ana pr G. Ralston. also OF Galveston
a. temporary secretary.
MI. I, X Ice moved 10 orgauize the
; state association OF eN-stiideiiis of the
university, ana offered a constitut. on.
, wai.h' after few changes ana dincnd-
menus, WIS adopted, as follows.
THE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION.
Article I.
,Nni'r ~, IN. mann OF this association
S"aH he THE University Associatlon,f
Article >
Purpose ana Ohiec,s-The objects Of this
"r9"' 't-uh snail be tho advancement ana
promotion ~ the Interests of the mi
'yIsioy OF teNas. ana tn" cultivation Of
,''r relat oilS and good fellow hin
among tne friends and oN-stlll,f,fs nf Tx
university. VA '''e
Article 3.
Memhers-Ai persons Who have hoo,
Students Of uho University Of TN. "YJ
,,., I.it t'iy same u good stanj,,1r
| tbr-r ~, :, iauatts OF not, ana wherever |
IN IeHs"nlr. or memh,rs Of tho fn.uitv
! or 'A-n' embcrS thereof. may become m,ni.
/ i'i' ~ This association ni suls.'i.iii, -
~tnuaI dues ga '''e'i
ANNA, n,.s Ar,.ei.
$50 n3,ai Nv I,r aonu'l dues shall be
:" A SiHahcs to the treasurer.
shall rs, l In' officers OF this association
I'D ~
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NEW RAILROADS pRospEn1Nc

dalreston's new railroads are gettins
hold of business The Galveston. La Part.
and Houston brought In 500 bales of cot
ton Saturday and 20 bales today. The
Gu'f and Interstate brought u sht,mcnt
OF rock for the nuiTb lttty. 1t came from
Hos kla1d hN the WAY OF beaumont
afternoon. but IL viii take uutil tomor.
ion.
II. Cook district superintendent OF
the Western Union Telegraph company
Is al The Beach '''
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JEWE1"r FOR FRO. MIIRRAy

JcwCtt Tcyas. AUGUST 16.-Contest Edit
Tor: Find enclosed - coilpons for ~
j. Murray of Cedar Bayou. Ia. ID
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Oh MILLS REsrME wnn,-

county 81 ieIus' August 1.-THE Milan
mo, No., VA "iH Resumed business ,hIs
H'nS 1t has heretofore been nm ms
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Quoted by Crawford. McCord ~
ford, hut mas been leased this *asx
Mr. Ed Ripl-y, an experienced q .
man of Waco. AT present II WILT !.
only twclvs hours. but within w
ten days 1t wiz he run on full ume
E-Nes employment to a number OF
who have been idle sincs IA ! Mara
win put several hundred dollars nn
culation each week.
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Warren. Texas, August l5-conto', ,,s,
iSe;; bho lnsed hnd - votes for Erotnnr
1H" If Hn 70 iss Of Woo willie. TEXAS. / hone
win coma reF nd leN 5, HNptists and friends
itnn ,rV".v ana hclp us to put Bro,hrr
f'iIinivS nhead in this contest K t9Us"sr
Mrs. II. a Fountain.
Sealy, Texas. August t6-ro,.... 49,,
tor: ihrtv-two coupons eu,los.Is,' Fit I'll
n \, vny"'' OF Rev !. NJ. scice OF ia, bm"ntSde
j. w. Arnuli
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50 FROM THE uI.NTsvrr1r cr,-p

llunrsvilc, Texas. - Contest rd,tor.
iitas' find enclosed NJ coupons wn,"h
place to the credit of j. r. Murray, one
Whuin we know to I've worthy OF the prize
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FAILURE AT LUXE, w.,

Lurkin, Texas. August IL -, ot rs
general merchandise. maze aea.h tniss
this morning. naming {. ~, Pn.fs
Entire liabilities not k.adN
creditors, 81, 500. assets wv
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cedar Bayou Bro. Murray Is our favor.
| lite and we are glad to -, his n,aay
| friends coming to rs assistance. ONLY
| keen this up. friends. and before the con.
| test CLOSES we shall see BRO. Mnrravs
name Mt the head of the list where IA
| Belongs ,;corgic Griffith -
THE PRIZES.
ono $1,000 life policy in the Northwestern
Life Assurance Company paid up for ten
yea rs to the minister of the gospel m Har-
ris county receiving the largest number OF
COUPON votes
One SleD life policy paid rp for ten
years in the Northwestern Life Assurance
Company TO the minister of tho gospel In
Harris county receiving the second la,res,
number OF votes
one 5000 life policy raid up for ter
years in The Northwestern life AssiIrsnca,
COMPANY to the minister of the gospel in
TEXAS outside Of Harris county rtrciv,np
the largest numhe- of coupon votes S
ono 800 life policy paid up for ten
von,s In tho Mort hives ern ifn Asr,r. , W.
Company to the minister Of the gosnei in
Texas outside Of Harris county rar,sivi,,,1
the second Largest number of fo,inn5
votes.
These poNcles ara fully Maid I'm for to,
Years from tho date OF Issue . flor Which,
lime the holders can re iew from var g.,
year without further examnat ton or ex
psrso nj tho regular rates for ronn,y,hY
ten wear rolicies. '''''''
While II is impractacable TO exnIni, 4,
detail In these roiunua tho vor, III ~
terms NJ tho nolirios ie,suad hv 49, 49,
western 15fo Assurance crrpnanv ,n 81 we
Of Tha pcst viii no cbc.rf,Iiv' L.; , ",.VlS
as 70 any rartiruI,r reg,riirg - f. me-,
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Wharton Texas Aurust IA ro,,o,,
Editor; Herewith 30 coupons, witch pleas
VOC Tor BRO. Campbel of this place.
Miss Susie Damon
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If THE BABY Is CUTTlN' .,r "a
be sure and use that old saa am syrsl
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's sO O,sss he tii:
for children tcething. u so ali main y
suftcns the gums. allays u" rsndi
wind collie and IS the pes'
dinrrhOeR
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VI VOTES FOR OUR GERMAN GAVIN,
II AfTt IN VI

rditN,rr..5tin ToXat august iG.-Co,,,s.
~, enclosed ~ use md 81 vo,,.
~ 0'"'in'pi. John Wendell Yonr... oi
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R0sMNHENG MIMORIAL ro1,Nrs

ROSENBERG MEMORIAL FOUSTS
Sites were selected for the Henry Ros-
enhtrE memorial fountains as follows: NJ
chanie ami Eleventh. Postofhre and Fif-
tenth, courthouse square Strand and
,hW%nti,th. Avenue II and Twenty fourth
street between poStoffice ana t'n,r'.t
Avenue aul Dhrty-fourth, Cotton Mil
s,!uar@ EroadwaY and Fortieth. Avcmun
t. ana Ihlity-lifth, Avenue q between
mont boiwecn N's and r. Avenue Ml4 ana
y NTH Avenue NJ and Fifteenth
sherman SQUARE, Avenue * and Tenth
Tor these fnuntlins "''e'
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sCmKAnER srUcK az NAE rnwN

~ n TkfNI7TsIN = IN n TIN TTTF TTOWN
Schrader, the divine healer" is stuck
on Galveston ana Will remain here in
definitely. Large crowds continue to visit
him daily, hut he says they are as nothin.,
Ia the numbers that win h4 here ,t tho
ehH OF The week on excursions that the
Itl roads are ADVERTISING
I"d9y Scnrador again visited the blind
have received some relief from Ms arst
treatment He again rubbed her eyes
prayed, gave her a hdnll> rchicr and had
nor haihe her eyes with 1T three times n
would be restored In time Rut she mus
nave pail"uce, he said. as tho cure could
no, hr accomplished nSAutancnusly.
Srnrader had IA bath ana shampoo today
and looks the better for it,
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TO the credit of Rev l. NJ. Bryce Of Rich
iponl. Respectfully Roscoe Wilson.


Conroe. Texas, August lI--Contest Edi-
tor. Please place the enclosed ~ coupons
90 the credit of Rev. j. II. Murray Of
cedar iayou. Bro. Murray Is our favor
lite and we are glad to So his many
friends coming to rs assistance. Only
keep this up. friends. and before the con
test closes we shall see BRO. Mnrray's
name at the head of the list, where ii
belongs. George Griffith.
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r ci'i,Mf,N MUST Rustic HARDER
Ediin lu"T H.; Texas, August is-Co,'
ii',, t6 rIeas: place the enclosed ,b, II
lin. iious'rss to N credit Of l.. u. i.,t,SS-
d,Yn win WIN l4rser vote Than evsr tne r IRE
dGy" SO IL, n ai on on MS ms. he "lamS,na
~, ~ 81 &c, work. Success to Rro arg IAm-
-, Thrty-ninc.
:" COUPONS FOR THE r u
DlDATG ~ IAN
for, ' tcrio Eidi'or; FIND enclosed % con n,,
win conc ng 81 Wilson of Fort wortb' "nT
,,. T. T.. 4.
" ,,in Al'RlvE SEPTEMBER g ,sos
l,d',or Ye. T rSS Agsgst l4-contor,
Heres 80 RESPECT So f 3nIIRo"ls are coming.
Lissse V Ada,as
1900 snAIoRlA FOR BRO BRYCE
ld,,or.r g. 81, Texas. August n -
-0''' r'ease place enclosed /. eSoo hnst
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FOR THE HARRIs COUNTY pot1cr

h"v. j.. d. 1,amkn. Houston II 2u,
heV' j. Il. MURRAY Cedar Bayou. 3ail
Rev. Schrimpf Houston ..',., 4 ,,i5
KEY. John Richardson. Glendale.... TO-!
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THE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION.
Nnni'-The name OF this association
Slil he The University Association.

Memhsrs-Ali persons Who have hoo,
Ir...''hlS "t mo University Of Texas AND
4.It w. same .u good stanIi,Ar.
tne.r actual residence. and MI regent. or
49,, ."StllH' OF nemh,rs Of the farlltv
T., IN mberS thereof may become mani.
,.. W. talN ass"oh.tIlu on suhsclhng TO
manual dues '"' '''~''N "a 'Helf
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AN INCIDENT IN CONGRESS.
The Chaplain Kept up the Prayer
Until the House Journal Was Found.

The youthful Mr.. Bagby, the chap.
lain of the last House, was exceedingly
popular personally among the members
OF all parties and creeds, says a Wash.
ington correspondent. He made a hot
contest for the place, and filed it to the
satisfaction of everybody after he had
won it. He is somewhat of wag and
can enjoy a joke as much as any layman.
Rev. Mr.. Bagby, with but single ex-
ception always cut his invocations short
at the opening of the House each morn
ing, and the reason for this one long
prayer has just leaked out.
One morning during the last session
the clerks at the speakers desk were
unable to find the House journal, with.
out the reading of which the business
of the House could not be begun. The
chaplain had begun his pray er and was
drifting along, when the reading clerk
touched him on the arm and in an ex.
cited whisper said:
keep on with the prayer until we
ind the journal; we have lost it."
The chaplain continued and few
seconds later the reading clerk again
nudged him, requesting that he con-
tinue longer, as they were still unable
to find the missing volume.
"Don't stop until tell yon," he said.
"Keep the thing up SO that we don't
get into scrape. We will find it in al
minute"
The preacher continued bis prayer
and the surprise of the members grew
to wonder as they listened to the long,
continued invocations of Rev. Mr.. Bag.
by.
Finally the missing book was found
and the clerk nudged the chaplain, who|
brought his lengthy prayer to a some.
what abrupt end
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The Faith Of Childhood.

A very pretty little incident Of actual
occurrence is presented in poetic form
by Capt. McFarren Davis, editor Of the
Paris, 1ll., Beacon. Capt. Davis has
relatives in Hillsboro:
sturdy youngster, scarcely Eve,
truer knight was ne'er alive
One day had come TO visit me,
And stayed with rs till after tea,
Then as the shades Of night were como,
took my little comrade home;
And as he walked, said in Jest,
10 put his courage to the test,
STACEY, are you afraid Of night?
why no" he said, and then the light
VI laughter shone in his blue eyes,
As he, in we'll assumed surprise
Looked up at me, and as l drew
Hand In mine, inquired, ''are you?"
l told him no. but thought, perhaps,
1t was not so witt little chaps
He seemed to ponder my reply,
And then at length, refectively,
He said, "Some Of 'em are know,
But what's the use Of bein' go?
I'm not afraid at night. you see,
For God is watching over me-
II there wasn't any God. might
Be frightened when I'm cut at night,
But mamma says He's always near,
And that have no cause to fear.
But, here I'm home, aud so good bye"
And off he skipped full cheerily.
Oh, sturdy little friend Of mine,
Long life and health and wealth be thine,
May He on whom thy trust is stayed,
Remain thine ever present aid.
For those, indeed, are safe from harm
When resting on his mighty arm.
he hath no need for rest and sleep
Who keepeth guard DER Israel's sheep
Would that too, thy trust might know
When waves beat high and tempests blow;
Would that too, in every strait,
When on my doubts despair doth wait,
Might say with thee full trustingly,
II know God watches over me,
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Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder az
Asses relieved in six hours by the "No,
Cheat South American Kidney Cure.
This new remedy is great surprise q
accoun, of it's exceeding promptneas 4
relieving pain in the bladder. kidney
hack and every p'rt Of the urinary pa'
-av"s in male or female, II relieves 4
'-ntion Of water and pain IN passing
alnust Immediately. II YOU want ouiS
relief and cure this is your remedy. ~
by W K Smith 4 Co., Drugaists.
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Heidi you ever dance the old year
out and the new year in?
She-Yes, indeed. ecores of times,
was the replv And then she was sorry
she spoke.
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An Ohio Mothers Letter.

MANSFIELD, o., March l3, 1898.
81 have used DR.. Hands Teethina
Lotion for two years and it gives reliel
to my children when cutting teeth. Ny
child after having the lotion applied I
few times would actually cry for it.
have also used DR.. Hands Collie Cure
and DR.. Hands Cough and Group medi'
cine, and can recommend them to al
mothers. Mrs, M. A. Ridenow. Dr.
Hands remedies for children are solt
by all druggists for % cents.
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A health officer recently received the
following note from one of the residents
OF his district:
Dear Sir-I beg to tell YOU that my
child, aged eight months, 10 suffering
with measels, as required BY act OF Par.
linent.
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BuCklen's Arnlca SalVe.

The best sslve in the world for cnts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains.
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
Ia guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
hox. For sale by Fullerton & Go.
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Piles OF people have piles, but De.
Wits Witch Hazel Salve will cure
them. When promptly applied it cures
scalds and burns without the slightest
pain. w. R. Smith Il Co.
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HUMPHREYS

HUMPHREYS
Nothing has ever been produced to
equal or compare with 4umphreys'
Witch 8ass1 Oh as a CURATIVE and
HEALING APPLICATION. 1t has been
used 40 years and always affords relief
and always gives satisfaction.
1t Cures PILES or HEMoRRHoIDs, External
or Internal, Blind or Bleeding-1tching and
Burning; Cracks or Fissures and Fistulas.
Relief immediate--cure certain.
1t Cures BURNS, Scalds and liberation and
Contraction from Burns. Relief instant.
1t Cures TORN, Cut and Lacerated
Wounds and Bruises.
1t Cures BoILs, Hot Tumors, Ulcers, Old
Sores, Itching Eruptions, Scurfy or Scald
Head. It is 1nfallible.
1t Cures INFLAMED or CAKEp BREASTS
and Sore Nipples. 1t is invaluable.
1t Cures SALT RHEUM, letters, Scurfy
Eruptions, Chapped Hands, Fever Blisters,
Sore Lips or Nostrils, Corns and Bunions,
Sore and Chafed Feet, Stings of Insects.
Three Sizes, 25c., SOC. and $I.oo.
Sold druggists, sent postpaid rsosptof price,
HUuPHRRYSs uRp. Co. III II Wlliau A.. Uev York
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In Chicago. Visitor-Where 10
that man lives? Must be outside th
city limits, isn't it?
Resident-Outside the what?
Visitor-The city limits
Resident-We haven't any.
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ohamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is q certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
Granulated Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles,
Eczema, letter; Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
25 cents per box. For sale by druggists.
TO HORSE OWNERS.
For putting horse in fine healthy con-
iition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over worked horse. 25
cents per package. For sale by druggists.
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GOV. BUSHNELL'S
Inaugural Address to the Ohio
General Assembly.
There Must Be q Reduction In the
Amount Of Appropriations,

Or On Increase IN the Revenues to Meet
Expenses - Refunding Of the Public
Debt-EqualiEation of Taxation 10
Urged-Idle Convicts Should Re
NJ Employed In Some Kind Of
Labor - Other Topics
Res Arc Considered.
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Cure for Headache.

As remedy for all forms of headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the|
very best. 1t effects permanent cure|
and the most dreaded habitual sick
headaches yield to its influence. Wei
urge all who are afflicted to procure 4
bottle, and give this remedy fair trial
In cases of habitual constipation Elec-
tric Bitters cures by giving the needed
tone to the bowels, and few cases lona
resist the use of this medicine. Try IL
once. Large bottles only fifty cents, al
Fullerton & Co.'s Drug Store.
"He must be worth at least hundred
thousand dollars, mamma"
"How do you know?"
"He told me his fortune ended in five
ciphers."
"H'm. Maybe it begins with one
too"
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COLLEGE

~ Cedarvl1le, Greene County, Ohio.
On the Penna. r. R. lines between Columbus and
Cincinnati. Moral town Of 1900 population. Health.
full location. No saloons. Preparatory School and
College for both sexes Classical Literary and Musi
cal Courses. New building. Tuition s22 year. Board
from s2 to e week. Tuition, board and room for
cedarvIls College, csdarvllIe, Greene County, Ohio.
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no unnecessary time, to the transaction Of
such business as may be desirable and neces-
sary, and avoid so far as 1t can be consistently
done the expense in time and money of a
lengthy session.
At this most fitting of all times it gives me
the greatest and most sincere pleasure to con-
graduate you upon the honesty, dig
nifty and wisdom OF the administration
OF Hon. William Mckinley as chief ex-
ecutive of the state Ohio has been honored
by him even as he has been honored by
Ohio. May his destiny lead him to the
pathway where he can give for the
whole American people the same excellent
service he has bestowed upon his fellow citi-
zens Of Ohio May he enjoy the full reward Of
his labors and of his life. and may all his days
be those of prosperity and peace thank him
for his courtesy and kindness to me for his
good wishes for my successful work in your
behalf and for the honorable record he has
given for my emulation.
Standing here as one who, by the sufrages
of the people, has been declared chosen for the
highest ofiice OF this great state, am not un-
mindful OF the meaning OF the responsibility
l assume The natural pleasure and grati-
tication that comes to one who Is called
to such an eminent place among his fellow
man. is sobered by the reflection that it re-
mains to secure the approval which should
follow the work Of the faithful servant. Time
only can tell how much or how little shall
merit your commendation, but IL will be my
constant aim and purpose to serve as faithfully
and as wisely as there is light given me to show
the path OF right, and ! shall ever re-
member that am the servant OF the people
With full consciousness Of the gravity OF nv
task, and with dependence on your patriot-
ism and good will, after aski ng your prayers
for my success in administering its duties. and
the aid OF the Almighty Being in my earnest
endeavor, reverently and devoutly accept the
trust you have placed In my hands
ASA s BUSHHGLL
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vertisements inviting proposals for such sup
plies as may be needed The duty Of the Sec
retary could beNo keep all the books, accounts
and records audit all bills and sign all vouch-
ers, which later would be submitted for the
approval OF the president of the board. The
secretary would probably need assistants and
the board would have to authorize their en-
ployment.
This plan Of purchasing supplies on the
basis OF advertisements inviting proposals for
certain material, goods and provisions. is used
by the Federal government with conspicuous
success in every way. purchasing board for
the state of Ohio would concentrate response
bility, and. by making purchases In large
quantities, would secure the lowest prices
Its business operations could be made as plain
and as easily understood as those OF any busi
ness concern The different institutions could
be supplied on the requisitions OF their re-
spective stewards, and every detail OF the pub
lie business could be made to show for it.
self
Under the present system the various nsti-
tutions OF the state are active competitors In
making their purchases, while under the sys-
tenn proposed those who desirs to supply the
state would become competitors in making
their bids and sales.
BY this change Of the business methods OF
the public institutions and by adopting some
such plan as ! have suggested. there is no
question but thar large sums OF money could
purchases In the aggregate can be inferred
when the population Of our public institutions
Is recalled On November Is, 1895, there were
In the benevolent institutions OF the state.
6,l97 insane men and women, soc epileptics, "a
inmates Of the working home for tile blind,
and i.075 at the Ohio soldiers and sailors
home. grand total In the benevolent institu-
tions Of 1905 In the educational Institutions.
which include those for feeble minded youths.
the deaf and dumb. the blind. and for the
soldiers and sailors orphans, there we're
less benehciaries Of state kindness and aid
In the penal and reformatory institutions
there VAS total OF s.li0 The grand total OF
aN the state charges on the date mentioned