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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
Iaces and EmbrOiderieS.

Cambria and Swiss Embroderies more
or less soiled by stock-handling, ana
worth 2Jc. a yard will be SOLD special
to-day for ~ l-2c. the yaa,rd. ~,
broidery. p inches wide. for PC.
o7-inch Chlldren's Hemsutched ioc.
Flouncing for 81 he; r.o r.
yards. at 81 lie O.,.,,,i for
900 yards of 25c Nhte OIleh'"l iOi
4Ia ward
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
HandkerChiefS.

60 ladies, Au-Iinen . and 33c. Em-
brojdered Handkerchiefs, more or less
rumpled. for i4c. ,-.,...,.,.od Hand
10 Ladies SHEER L-ni ea ot'e
OF Ladies Handkerchiefs for lie: eacn;
s dozen Ladies All-Linen H ienh SnSo
Handkerchiefs. only half-inch men,
fer sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
WELLER RETURNS TO HADANA.
No Popular WelcOme-Change OF
Washington Government.

NnNhtnEtob HoNtFh"'''
HABANA. March 4.-Captain-Generai
"oler arrived here at o'clock this
afternoon on the transport Legazp"
lrom caDarlcn. province Of Santa Clara.
Dice was accompanied By the members
o. hs staff. The arrival OF the party was
non expected 20 soon, and when the
signals ON Moro Castle announced that
tae Logazpl was 10 the eastward, pouha
m. the news spread rapidly, ana cs9feu
soucwhat OF sensation among tDe
fpanlards. who could not Imagine why
f.. Captain-Gcneral should have hurIleu
10 reach Habana.
General Weyier landed at the Mueie
do cabalcr.a, which is but short ais
"nee from the Palace. Here he was
received by the Marquis dc Ahumaoa,
who has been acting In his stead ourils
iis Absence. and other authorities. Ihe'e
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
Incomplete Assortment
COrSetS.

Sizes % and 20 only Of the s. and 81 p. -.
Corsets. 30 be closed out for 81 pair.
Sizes y. q. and % only OF the sl.bo Ferris
Waists. 10 be sold out for 75c. pair.
Sizes %. q. %, and q only Of TIE II c. IS.
Corsets. 10 he sold out for boc.
Sizes q and q only OF Meyers Special
75c. Corsets, TO be sold out for soc.
pair.
20 Jet Ornaments, comprising Collars,
Yokes, and Fronts. only one OF
Kind. About one-half regular prices
soc. 10 81 25.
i25 yards OF White Angaro Fur, &C. yard.
80 yards Black Astrachan BANDS,
f2I-2c. yard.
About 500 cards OF ButtOns-Black Kun
her. Coat and Vest-Dress Buttons,
Ivory Buttons Black Jet Buttons,
White Pearl Buttons Linen buttons
3 to 4 dozen on a card for &c. card.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
SOUTHERN BUILDING ASSN.
Conference of Stockholders Opened
Ten states Represented.

KNOXVILLE. TENN. March THE
conference OF stockholders OF the southern
Building and Loan Association opened
here this morning. Judge 5. d. Hayes, OK
Jackson. was chosen president OF tho
meeting. and work began. Ten states are
represented by more than 800 delegates.
The conference will last for three days.
hut II Is generally believed that plan 10
wind up the affairs OF the association Will
be agreed upon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
THE RICHMOND DIsPArCH-FRIDAY. MARCH 5, 1897
7 F7E OWER,
The Corner Store.
Friday is bargainday every department of our store
We have put remnant prices on new, desyabe goods

tiU hrs u.s.
Remnant price on all Domestic Goods.
Sc. Apron Ginghams. Tic
l-4c Unbleached Cotton. T-8c.
Androscoggln Cotton, 3-4c.
10c. Outing. sc.
y 1-2c. F'oulards Limitation Of SILK
8 3-4c.
zoe. Cheviot 6 1-4c.
25c. Sheeting 900, u lie.
~ 1-2c. Percales &C.
NATTINGS.
l5c. Mattlngs. 10c.
2Oc Linen Warp, NC.
CARPETS.
Great reduction IN Carpets. Now IS the
time 10 buy, when you can save 40 per
cent.
BABY CARRIAGES.
Our stock cannot be beaten. This is the
best Carriage made In the United States.
We are agent for the Thayer Carriage.
All the latest patents are on the Thayer
Carriage. We call your attention spe-
cially to the parasol
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
Silks.

"a wards 75c. Brown silk Velvet. 7Sc.;
90 yards two different patterns SD
Persian Velvets for zoe: II yards u
Persian SILK Velvets for zoe; A yards
zoe. Green Satin, ioc.; ~ yards Two
colors Of 7jc. Rustlng Taneta ShA'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
White Goods.

Remnants Of Corded Dimitles. Sc;
Remnants Of and 10c. White lndia
Linons, Size Remnants White 4.
X. 07-sc: Remnants 10. II IL. bc.
India Linons, q lie; Remnants zine
White Cambria 4 Use About 100
Remnants Of Finer White Goods from
this weeks sales
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05

orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
company will be given prompt attention,
and The style OF work and prices viii be
sure 10 please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05

orders for printing sent 10 tn Dispatch
Company will DO given prompt attention..
a od the style OF work and prices will ~
sure TO please YOU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
nLACI< DREss GOODS.

This department we have also put the
remnant price on the piece goods. We
sell as many yards as you want at the
remnant price to-day.
25c. Fancy Figured Goods, 70 1-2c
3sc. Fancy MOhair. lie.
49c. Atwood Serge. 1Sc
95c. Henrietta. 5Oc
81 French Serge, SOC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
Dr.. David's Iodo-Ferrated
Sarsaparilla.


IT WILL GIVE TONE TO YOUR SYs-
TEN;
PURIFY YOUR BLOOD;
MAKE YOUR FOOD PROPERLY
AsSIMILATE.
AND
crvr HEALTH AND STRENGTH TO
YOUR WHOLE BODY.
MANY claim what Or. Dayid's Is guar
onteed 70 do-SPEEDILY CURE.
Don't waste time and money on cheap
nrenarations. for it IS worse than USE
iees IN take other than the best-Dr
David's Iodo-Ferrated Sarsaparilla.
Paad what DR.. J. w. Smith says OF H.:
pe,dsville. y. C.. October T. 1893.
Owens q Minor Drug Company. Rich
mond, Va:
Door sirs-Please send me three dozen
mr. David's Iodo- Ferrated Sarsaparilla. l
bave entirely sold out the last lot. l re-
gard your Dr. Davids lodo-Ferrated
Sarsaparilla as the best Alternative pre-
marathon that / have ever come I'm con-
tact with during period OF many years
i'm the drug business ana In the practice
Of medicine. IL sells better than any
other article that / handle, and I fire.
ouently prescribe 1t In cases where In
dicated. and always with the best re-
suits. -
Yours truly, J. W. SMITH. NJ. D..
Physician and Druggist
Price. 81 Bottle
OWENS & MINOR DRUG CO,
fe 26-F. su&Tu Richmond, va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
DRESS GOODS.

This department cannot be beat for All
the latest novelties. Just come and ex-
anime our Dress Goods.
Those Check Suitlngs In all new Spring
Colorings, zoe. value, for Zoe.
Fancy Spring CheviOt, 25c. value. u lie.
Fancy Spring Cheviot, 39c. value, DC
Fancy Mixed Suitings. zoe. value, 81 1-2c
60c. Nigoreaux Suitlng, 42c.
81 BintZ Cloth COO
81 q Ijlufou cloth TTo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
Great Second Floor De-
DartmentS.

All the odds and Ends must be sold to-
day. Room is needed for new STOCK
daily pouring IN: -.
the Is and 25c grades. per yard, oc
Remnants OF Brussels and Moduette
Carpets. large enough for rugs, 3sc.
Remnants OF Plain Scrims, ~ ihcnes
Wide. Use; the l5c grade.
. rolls Wrapper-Stained Mattlngs, the
22c. grade. 20 yards In tho roll ior
G regular 81 Feather Pillows. 30c.
Embroidered Felt Lambreguins' 2l-z
wards long. were 81 for xoc.
Balance Of the l7c. Pongee Drapery, per
II TT'wSo-Yards-Long Scotch Rugs, rever-
sible 30c
2 Childrons Navy Blue N.D heeiets'
size years, to-day 7Dc.
Is Chidren's Eiderdown Cloaks. some
trimmed with fur and some with Drulu'
that sold for Toe. 20 A5; now Zoe
2 Black Crepon Dress skirts. snort
lengths. that we're $3.50 for 7oc.
4 Black. Blue Bouclc Cloth skirts, that
were sold for s., to-day $3.50
"a Black and Fancy skirts only one on
a kind, that sold from $50 TO $o.ss.
are marked at about half-price
Ladies' BLACK SERGE SUITS. Ola
sizes. that were sold for S. to-day
81 90
% Misses SOC. School Waists. in Gray
aud White Striped Fiannellotte, to-day
lDt.
2 Blue Corduroy s. Waists. lined and per
feet fitting, specially suitable TO wear
now without a wrap, for 81 80.
Blue G9c. EiderdOwn Dressing SacqIe5
Slightly solled). 25c.
/ Ladies' 81 Bicycle Sweater. Black. all
wool. close fitting collar and cuffs. SOC.
3 Baby-Carrlage $3.50 Afghans (soiledl. In
eiderdown. trimmed with Angora, DOC.
2 Knitted Wool 81 Undershrts, soc.
Boys &c. Percale Blousc8. O-year size
only for 15c.
10 Boys Leather soc. Tam o Shanters.
i'm light and dark colOrs. for 2Dc.
3 Ladies' Heavy Cotton Gowns Empire
stylos. embroidery trimmed. for 5Dc..
1 Extra Wide Muslin Underskirt, vide
hem. and tucks, FOR zoe.
< Ladies' COrset-Covers. embroidery
trimmed, square necks, for loo.
IS Ladies' Plain Cambria Corset-Covers,
perfect fitting, for ~ 1-%c.
II Ladies' Null Aprons, 'scallOped and
efnhrnldered LONG strings. ~ I-2c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
y! Friday 5i;S'? Sale
Remnants and Odds and Ends

by
unsok
hdnv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
Odd Lots Boys Clothes,

Fauntleroy $50 Suits. and years
only, for 75c.
10 SIS Cossimere Suits, IN G, s. y. and "A
years only. for zoe
Is 81 Suits. IN 4, B., g., y, and lS-year
sizes. for 81 -.
y Ail-Wooi Black Tam o Shanters for
&c
6 Navy-Blue Csc. Golf Caps for ice
Is DC. Percale Shirt-Waists. for boys,
sizes 6, 7. and only. for ~ lie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
HOW ARE YOU?

Are you at times weak, iistless, and
indifferent TO what IS going on around
YOU; easily tired, and don't know what
ans you? II so, take
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01
Meat ana nrfn. In Old England.

According to Chaucer, the more we'll
to do of the working classes evidently
spent q vast deal Of time at the public
house, eating and drinking, telling idle
tales, playing at skittles when tho
weather was fine, singing rhymes Of
Robin Hood" or listening to fiddlers
and pipers or to gleemen and janglers
Of jests-that is to say, ballad singers
and professional story tellers At high
priIne-the hour in the middle of tho
forenoon when agricultural work broke
off, as it still does, for brief rest and
slight meal-Langland speaks of tho
plows standing idle in the field while
the plowmen sit at the ale and sing
How trolly lolly" The cook comes
ont to the tavern door and cries, "Hot
pies, hotP' and the alewife fills pots of
half and half by pouring penny ale and
pudding ale together. Indoors there is
plenty Of food in great variety for such
as can afford THREAD and broth, pot.
fuls Of boiled peas and beans, pieces of
salt bacon, stewed fowls. fried fish,
baked meat, green cheese, curds and
cream and baked apples.
Poorer people had to be content with
half penny ale and bread not made of
clean wheat, but of oatmeal or beans
and bran. Idlers are threatened that
they "shall eat of barley bread and Of
the brook drink" but it would seem
that water drinking, except under some
religious rule, was not common even
among the poor, who drank milk and
mean ale-I suppose the same as what
Langland elsewhere calls farthing ale,
and not much more than water with q
taste in it. In the profnse use of vege.
tables the English of the fourteenth
century were like the modern French
peasantry. All through summer, till
Lammas tide brought harvest to the
croft and new corn came to cheaping,
occasional fowls and bacon were the
mere embroidery upon the peas, leeks,
cabbages, onions, parsley and beans
which, together with the coarse bread
and the abundant milk and cheese, were
the staple Of poor peoples diet.-Corn-
hill Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01
VICTIM or A woxAN's CURSE.
Lc-smssive Fireman Dtes the uorribl,
Death She Prayed Tor.

Lcremoeive Fireman DIE the Horrible
Death She Prayed Tor.
Mandan. ~. D.. Dec. 1.-Two weeks
ago Joseph Williams. fireman on the
Northern Pacific coast passenger train.
In o moment OF insanity. threw himself
into the frebox Of his locomotive and
was Instantly burned 20 death.
lie was the victim Of a woman's
curse. II Is stated by railroad men
That the fireman was running the
switch engine In the Mandan yards at
the time n young girl was run down
AMI crippled Tor life. She subsequently,
came into prominence through the ap-
peals of her friends for postage stamps.
with which 20 enable her TO procure
artificial limbs.
The mother 81 the Girl. who appeared
In the yard very shortly after the &c
cident. assailed the young engineer
with an the language ut her command
and finally wound up with:
May the God above you. that loves
my girl. end your days in the firebox Of
your engine"
This was several years ago. but the
words rang In the ears OF the man who
recently leaped into the furnace to his
death. lie could not forget the words:
they were with him constantly. lie
seemed 10 hear them repeatedly evcry
moment. and u was the mothers curse
that finally drove him TO take his life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01
How to Look Coed.

Good looks are really more thar
skin deep, depending entirely on q
healthy condition Of the vital organs.
II the liver be inactive, you have q
bilious look; il your stomach be dis.
ordered. you have dyspeptic look;
II your kidneys be affected. you have
pinched look. Secure good health,
and you will surely have good looks.
Electric Bitters" is q good sltera'
tive and tonic. Acts directly on the
stomach. liver and kidneys. Purifiet
the blood. cures pimples, blotches
and boils, and gives good com
Plexion. Every bottle guaranteed
Sold at Hartz & Ullemever's drug
store. so cents per bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01

After meals you should have SIM
ply a feeling Of comfort and satisfac-
ton. You should not feel any spe-
cial indications that digestion is 90.
ing on. II you do, you have indiges-
ton, which means not-digestion.
This may be the beginning of 80
many dangerous diseases. thst it is
best to take it in hand at once and
treat it with Shaker Digestive Cor
dial: For you know that indigestion
makes poison, which causes pain and
sickness. And that Shaker Digestive
Cordial helps digestion aud cures in
digestion. Shaker Digestive Cordial
does this providing the digestive ma
terials in which the sick stomach IL
wanting. Il also tones up and
strengthens the digestive organs and
makes them perfectly healthy. This
IL the rationale OF its method of cure,
ss the doctors would say. Sold By
druggists. price 10 cents to 81 pei
bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01

One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot-Ease. q powder to be shaken
into the shoes. 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy; gives instant
reliet to corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age
Cures and prevents swollen feet,
blisters, callous and sore spots.
Aliens Foot-Ease is . certain cure
for sweating. hot aching feet. Al
all druggists and shoe stores, %
cents. Trial package free by mail.
Address, Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
N Y,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01
-O-oo-o-o-o-9Hoo
AMuSEMENTS.
)-20-0-eoAe@0-

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No production Of modern times has
scored, under similar circumstance
the phenomenal success Of Edward
E. Rioe's famous production. "The
Girl From Paris," to be seen At the
Burtis tomorrow evening. 1t even
sprpasses the records established By
his previous successes. ..Evangeline, "
and "l4s2." Notwithstanding the
great financial depression in New
York during the past season, its
average weekly receipts amounted to
some s., 900 throughout the entire
year. doubling that of any two other
presented in New York during the
season. Such . record establishes
its worth. 1t 10 the funniest produc-
ton yet presented. and as its oele-
brated motto proclaims, it is Ito
laugh"
The Holden Comedy company
opens S-night engagement a. Har-
,per's theatre tomorrow night in the
comedy-drama, Escaped From the
Law"
Next Sunday evening Jolly Nellie
McHenry with her excellent company
appears at Harper's theatre in her
new play. entitled "a Night in New
York." by the popular author. II.
Grattan Donnelly. jolly Nellie is .
favorite comedienne, whose annual
visit to this city Is q source of pleas
urc to q vast number of her admir-
ers. The title Of the play explains
the entire plot and tells the adven-
lures of Mile. Henrietta, nee Peerless
Peri Nellie McHenry). trying to 20
to the gay French ball without her
intended husband knowing it, which
causes many complications, and in
this role gives her every opportunity
for the display of her remarkable
versatility.
Monday evening Hoyt's "a Black
Sheep" is to be presented at the An.
ditorium, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01
The FEDERATION FORMED
o,ss.,..ssssi u me Aaass.r Mssssa, club.
CenpasssA.

Osesaisat3oa Of fhe Ansssaf Musical Clubs
CsnpasssA.
The organization Of the Federation
Of Amatuer Musical Clubs was COM
pleted at yesterday Afternoons meet
ing Ut the rooms OF the Beethoven
club, Moline. tho constitution being
adopted, the officers being ss fol-
lows: 80
President-Mrs. W. D. Middleton,
Davenport.
Vice Prssidsht-Mrs. ]. z. Kim.
ball, Rock fsllnd.
Recording Dscfetary -Miss Jennie
Nichols. Davenport. -.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. F.
G. Allen, Moline.
Treasurer-Miss Adams, Gsneseo.
The president, Mrs. Middleton,
gave An address, and Ut 4 o'clock q
musicale OF vocal and instrumental
selections was given, and included
as an opening Beethoven's sixth
Symphony" quartet for two
pianos. played BY Mrs. Middleton
and Mrs. Preston, Miss Van Patten
and Miss French. Mrs. Campbell
sang Autumn" with violin obligatc
BY Prof. Toenniges; Mrs. Middleton
and Miss Brannigan gave one OF Mo.
zart's fantasies on two pianos; the
Harmonic chorus rendered the
''Song of the Water Sprites;" Mrs.
Priester and Miss Nichols played o &C.
lection from Schumann; Miss Ames,
Miss Van Patten and Mrs. Swiney
sang o trio, 1.-THE Winter Hath Not 8
Blossom" Miss Brannigan played q
selection from Mendelssohn, with &C.
compartment by Mrs. Priester; Mrs
William Foster sang Fair Lullaby
o Norwegian song, and D'Hardelot't
"Invocation." the latter with violin
obligato by Prof. Toenniges; the Har.
monte chorus sang the solo and cho'
rus Of the Water Sprites, from Hum
mel's "Queen Of the Sea-" and Mist
Nichols, as q conclusion mum Der,
gave . march from Won Weber, on
the piano, with accompaniment BY
Mrs. Priester.
Refreshments were served by the
Beethoven club ladies, and the even,
proved enjoyable from q sociablt
standpoint, as well as artistic, a. fal
as music is concerned. The clal
proposes to give two musicales eact
season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01
Dover, N. H., Oct, 81, 1896,

DUVCIb N. 11sY OCI. CIS 1OJU.
Messrs. Ely Bros. The Balm
reached me safely and in so short q
time the effect is surprising. My
son says the first application gave
decided relief. l have o shelf filled
with "catarrh cures" Tomorrow
the stove shall receive them and
Ely's Cream Balm will reign supreme,
Respectfully, Mrs. Franklin Freeman
Cream Balm is kept by all drug
gist. Full size so cents. Trial size
10 cents. We mail il.
ELY BROS,
Sc Warren Street, New York City
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01
Dsy win Notne Asfernes General.

Washington. Dec. 1s-When asked
last night whether there was any truth
In the often printed reports that ne had
been rendered the attorney generalship.
AsslStan; Secretary Day. OF the state
department.. said: The president some
time ago was kind enough to tender TO
me the position Of attorney general In
the event Of vacancy In that office.
which. after consideration. I have been
reluctantly obliged 20 decline for rea.
sons entirely personal"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01
Ooou t0ok6oo III - U00k0 10
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Many gain tea pounds In ten days.
Over 400, 600 cured. Buy No-To-Bac
from your own druggist. who viii
gaarantse cure. Booklets and sam
Piles mailed free. Address 0terlins
Remedy company. Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01

When bilious or cosutve eat . Gas
cares, candy cathartio, cure guarau
saed- 10 eents. - censs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01
Ter Kianey 1reahlta

There 10 nothing better than Foley's
Kidney Cure. Everyone Who tries It
VIII agree to this. For sale BY T. H.
Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01

had a constant futter-
ing Of the heart and
severe palpitation and
pain in the left side.
She took three bottles
of Dr.. Miles, New Heart
Cure and was complete
~ restored to health,
and haa mot. faken a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01

Licensed % Wed.
Daniel L. Parnenter Andalusis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-01

Edvases, IL Wir ning epsintsr, Followed
On . Wila Chase From the Fair Grounds
BY the Fasr Victim Into the Rsch Islsna
Hssss where She Asssslss Hin- a $500
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-02
was chairman

printing of the house of representatives
in 1850, and he was the author of the
bill to establish a government printing
Office, which was passed by both houses
OF congress and approved by President
Buchanan on May 81, 1860. Although
his name is not often mentioned now in
public print or in private conversation
all of the employees of the government
printing Office know Mr.. Gurley'S name
and reputation, and speak of him with
profound respect and admiration. On
the day preceding the vote on the bill,
Mr.. Gurley delivered a speech in ad-
vocacy of his measure which was con-
vincing and eloquent His speech was
also quoted in the senate in full, and
was influential in that body also. In
his most impassioned utterances the
Ohio statesman declared that there
could be no possible opposition to the
founding of a government printing Of
flee, except the opposition of partisan
ship. which he deprecated with scorn.
Epitomizing the history of the public
printing, Mr.. Gur!ey said:
Sir, the public printing has been
made subject of general discussion,
strife, and even quarrels, in both houses
of congress. and between the various
political parties, with short intervals.
for full half century, and up to this
very hour is as prolific source of public
debate, personal speculation and COM
mon scandal as at any former period.
1t has brought more contempt and dis
grace upon our government than have
come from any single cause that can
be mentioned.
IF we consult the records of 1919 we
shall find as far back as that the con-
gress of the UnitedStates foundering in
the mire of printing rascality, unable
either to get its work done at the prop
er time, as stipulated, or even with toll
cradle accuracy. 1t was horribly execut-
ed. on poor paper, and never ready when
wanted.
THE efforts of the spoilsmen of all
parties have ever been TO crush
out the labors of those seeking
a radical and genuine reform in
that department. The mere partisan
does not want the door of the
treasury closed against him just as he
is about to lay hold of its keys; and as
the printing spoils have been regarded
as among the most valuable under the
government, mere politicians have al
ways had a strong desire to retain
them"
Public Printer Palmer is a splendid
executive officer who has had great
experience in the printing business and