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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02
F0MENTIAG STRIFE.
Athens Much Disturbed Over the
Political Situation.

Athens, May Certain members OF
the late cabinet are industriourly foment-
ing an anti-royalist feeling by statements
TO the press calculated to reflect upon
King George.
Queen Olga and Crown Princess Sophia
are working day and night like Sisters of
Mercy. The queens health still leaves
much to be desired.
In regard to the battle at yelistino,
Prime Minister Ralli said.last night that
General Smolenitz had telegraphed him
that he had repealed desperate attack
by the Turks, whose losses were very
great. The morale of the Greek force re-
mains unimpaired. The new cabinet had
not time to frame a programme from the
reports from the front.
My predecessor said NJ Rallj,
Lacked clearness 1t Is decided 1t would
be wise to send two members of the cab
met to Pharsala in order to encourage the
army, which is fighting valiantly, and in
vestigate the condition of affairs. am
not aware of any act in the way of pro-
posal of powers looking toward in.erven-
tion.''
Salonica, May -Four. thousand
Greeks landed ut Rermaoti and blew up
the railway tunnel near Okajilar. A
strong band of insurgents appeared at
Nivesia with the intention of cutting off
communication with Sorovitch. Troops
have been hastily sent to Monastir, as AN
attack there is feared.
New York, May Twenty American
boys started to-day to fight for Greece, on
the French liner Lagascogne. They
range in age from II to 90 years old.
London. May Lord Salisbury to-day
proposed a conference between the powers
70 be held Mt Paris, for the purpose of
settling affairs in the East
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02
SPECIAL NOTICES

NOTICE.-Those having brick and
stone work or vitrified brick pavements
TO be LAID would do well to call on or adj
dress ). J. Falls, the practical contractor
and builder. Also all kinds of carpenter
work, plastering, painting, kalsomining
and paper hanging done on short notice.
All work guaranteed. j. T. FALLS. No.
l1S Fifth avenue N. c.. Roanoke, Va
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

Breakfast, % cents; dinner, % cents;
supper % cents. Meal tickets, 81. am
using Armour's Chicago meats, which
are the best. j. ]. Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

TO CURE "A COLD In ONE DAY.
Take Laxative BroIno Quini inc Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to Cure. 25c. For sale by Chas. Lyle.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

Call AMI see our beautiful $50 and 500
parlor suites. The +. II. Stewart Furni-
lure Company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

DON'T BE SHODDILY SHOD
BACHRACH, the twin store shoe man,
can sell You the best shoes in town for the
least money. Fine stock in both stores,
Salem avenue and also on Jefferson'street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

THE SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING
of the stockholders of the Suffolk Land
and improvement Company will be held
ut the office of the company, room No
DOT Terry Building, Roanoke, Va. mt 10
O'Clock a M, WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH
DAY OF MAY, 1897, for the election of
aboard of directors .or the ensuing year,
and for the transaction of such other bus.
mess rs may..come before the meeting
MALCOLM w. BRYAN, Secretary
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02
RING.SPRING. SPRING

SPRING. SPRINGS SPRING
Now we don't want to spring anything
new, but for spring cleaning would like
you to use Crystal Spring" Soap. Best
on earth. Take no other. Crystal Spring
Soap Co., Roanoke, Va. For sale by all
grocers
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

Bread, Rolls, Cinnamon Buns, hot every
evening. j. j. Catogni.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

Mr.. ], y. LcSeur, Atlanta's wcll-known
architect, says
For years have suffered with Sciatic
Rheumatism and often felt as if a frap-
'nent OF boinbshell had passed through
my lett hip. [ could get absolutely no
rciiet, though many remedies were tried
After taking a few bottles of S. S. S..
the disease grew less painful, and very
soon disappeared entirely
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02
L he
Right
Remedy.

Mr. Frank I. Reynolds, of Rome, Ga,
writes:
Il have suffered intensely with Muscu-
lar kheuinatiSim which, at one time, kept
me in bed for eighteen months. | took
all kinds OF treatment, and visited many
famous springs but could get only tenn
porary relief. s. $. S. seemed 10 get at
the disease promptly, and Effected a per-
mancnt cure"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

TILE SEVENTH ANNUAL. MEETING
of the stockholders of the Crewe Land
and Improvement Company will he held
ut the office of the company, room No.
Sol Terry Building RoanDke, Va, at
1918 O'Clock II. M, WEDNESDAY, THE
18TH DAY OF MAY, 1897, for the cleo.
ton of Il hoard of directors for the ell
suing year, and for the transaction OF
such other business as may come before
the meeting.
MALCOLM w. BRYAN, Secretary.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

THE SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING
of the stockholders of the West Rndford
Land and Improvement Company will be
held at room No. 507 Terry Building,
Roanoke. Va, at 0:45 q. M, WEDNES-
DAY, THE 9Th DAY OF MAY, 1897,
for the election of a board of directors for
the ensuing year, and for the transaction
of such other business as may come before
the meeting.
LAWRENCE s. DAVIS, Secretary.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

Don continue treatment which does harm than good
ne only cure tor Rheumatism purely vegetable GA So m
1ea oioou remedy lake ,. 5. s and be cured Va " o.
books on Blood and Skin Diseases will be mailed I'D 40 10
Tree to any address, by Swift Specific Company Atlanta GEORGIA
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders of the Enterprise Building
Investment Company will he held in the
Office OF the company. Roanoke, Va,
SATURDAY, NAY 10, 1897, at IL
O'Clock II. m
j. r.. COLLINGWOOD,
4io'ed. Secretary ami Treasurer.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25
CITY ITEMS.

Happenings That Are Too Short for
Heads.
The city council will meet tonight.
The season at Jekyl is nearing its
end.
The union depot lake is to be stocked
with German carp.
The Dexter building on Bay street
is about completed.
Frost is predicted by the weather
bureau for this morning.
Prayer meetings were held last
night at the Presby terrain and Metho-
dist churches.
There is a rumor that Mr.. j. Michel
son will open dry goods business in
his Newcastle street store.
The steamer City of Brunswick
came off the marine railway yester-
day. She will be succeeded by the
Pope Catlin.
Mr.. Harbour, of Baumgartner's
meat market, has recovered his Yalu-
able dog, which has been missing for
three weeks.
Joseph Gibson, the head waiter at
the Ogletborpe hotel, was married last
night The wedding was quite a swell
affair in colOred circles.
Judge Hitch contemplates prosecut-
ing the merry gO-round for contempt
of court. 1t is located next to his
courtroom and disturbs the processes
of the law.
Chief Green had the fire department
horses in harness and out for exercise
early yesterday morning. The chief is
striving to make his department as
perfect as possible.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25
A GOOD PRACTICE.
If You Want Good Appetite and Perfect
Digestion.

If You Want a Good Appetite ard Perfect
Digestion.
After each meal dissolve one or two
of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets In the
mouth and, mIngling with the food,
they constitute a perfect digestive,
absolutely safe for the most sensitive
stomach.
They digest the food before it has
time to fermennt, thus preventing the
formation of gas and keeping the
blood pure and free from the poison
Gus products of fermented, half d.
gested food.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets make the
complexion clear by keeping the blood
pure.
They increase flesh by digesting
flesh forming foods.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the
only remedy designed especially for
the cure of stomach troubles and moth
ing else.
One disease, one remedy, the sue
cessful physician of today is the spe-
! clalist, the successful medicine is the
medicine prepared especially for one
! disease.
A whole package taken at one time
would not hurt you, but would simply
be waste of good material.
Over Fix thousand men and women
in the state of Michigan alone have
been cured of indigestion and dyspep-
STA by the use of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets.
Sold by all druggists at 80 cents per
package.
Send for Free Book on stomach dis
eases to Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25
PERSONAL POINTS.

Around the Hotel Hobbies and in the
City.
F. A. Prior, CT Boston is In the city.
Mr.. G. D. Ogg is quite i'll at his
home.
G. Fl. Wilson, of Saratoga, is at the
Oglethorpe,
Martin Amorous, of Atlanta, is at
the Oglethorpe.
Andrew j. Bryan, of Atlanta, was in
the city yesterday.
r. w. Gardner of New York, was
among yesterdays arrivals at the
Oglethorpe.
Col. G. P. Goodyear and Col. w. f.
Kay are among the Georgians IN
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rose, of Atlanta, ar
rived from st. Augustine yesterday
and are at the Pennick house.
Hs FOu Aiuueu, vi Lmuen, Ger
many, was among yesterdays promi-
Dent arrivals at the Oglethorpe.
Miss Daisy Pittman returned yes
terday from delightful two months
visit to friends in Live Oak, Fla.
Mr.. s. A. Hardwick, the assistant
general passenger agent of the South
ern railway, arrived last night from
Atlanta and is at the Oglethorpe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman w. Dodge
and Mr.. Jos. Hilton of New York, Capt
and Mrs. j. L. Foster, II. Fuller and
Miss Bessie Fox of st. Simon, came
ur from st. Simon yesterday on the
tug Iris, and registered at the Ogle-
thorpe.
Mr.. j. Russell Kennedy, who has
been the advertising agent of the Acme
Brewing company for a number Of
years, has accepted the position Of ad.
vertising agent for the American Tri.
bune, indianapolis. Mr.. Kennedy II
also the advertising representative OF
THE BRUNSWICK TIMES.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25
To New York.

Arrangements have been made tC
hold the steamship "La Grande
Duchesse," which is appointed to SAL
from Savannah for New York, Thurs
day, March %, II o'clock noon, central
time, for one hour. Passengers leav.
ing Brunswick O'clock a. M, March
20, by Plant System, Will arrive in
Savannah In time for same, provided
the undersigned is notified.
GEO. w. COATES,
d. L. A.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25
New Supply House.

Turner Bros, we'll known electri-
cal contractors of Atlanta, anticipate
opening a branch supply house in this
city. They expect to be ready for
business in a few days.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25
Caught the Thief.

Harry Magwood, colored, is in Jail
charged with burglarizing the house
of Grant Allen, the barber, Sunday
morning. Magwood was arrested by
Deputy Sheriff Taylor. Some of the
stolen goods were found in his posses
sion.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25
No Connection.

The F. G. and T. train leaving
Jacksonville at A p. m. no longer con-
meets with the Southern at Everett
City. Instead, it stops at Yulee. Pas
sengers from Jacksonville for Bruns-
wick should take note of this change.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25
''Not Exactly Right"

Thousands of people are in this con.
ditiOn. They are hot sick and yet
they are by no means well. A single
bottle of Hoods Sars aparilla would do
them a world of good. 1t would tone
the stomach, create an appetite, pu-
rlfy and enrich the blood and give
wonderful vigor and vitality. Now is
the time to take it.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25

HumOrs, plmples, boils, are very an
noying. They quickly disappear
when the blood is purified by Hoods
SarsaparilIa.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25
RESOURCES:
LIABILITIES:
DUE DEposIToRs, viz:
STATE OF GEORGIA,


me Fleming
company Brunswick
condition bv
further
he CONDITION OF said bank the
belief that
any obligation imposed by NINE aohisr "N0"
sworn toano subscribed before this Gath
E. D. WALTER, N. PIG county.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25

All the newest shades in oxblood
ian, chocolate and combination colors
In oxford ties can be found at Pal
mer's Popular Shoe Store.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25

Our new spring stock was selected in
person and you will be pleased when
you see them and hear the price.
Palmer,
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25

Three dollars takes choice of three
different colors and t wo sly les toes, for
men, at Palmer's.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25

The ladies know that Liberty Bell
Baking Powder makes fine bread.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25

Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick head
ache, indigestion, billiousness. All
druggists. 25c.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25

All shoes, all toes, all prices in mems
fine shoes at Palmer's.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25
noon.

The appearance of Palmer's COM
pany in duMaurier's "Trilby, "as dram
atized by Paul M. Potter, VIII be a
theatrical event. The play has lost
none of its freshness and will be seen
by large audience.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25

Nabob Flour makes the best and
whitest bread.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-25
THEATRICAL EVEN IS.

Attractions That VIII Be Here To-
night aud Monday Night.
Tonight McCabe & Young's "Black
Trilby" will be seen at the Reserves,
Rrmory. The company includes some
we'll known Ministries, and a number
of female artistes and condolences. A
street parade will be given this after
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

Reeves, to the Seventeenth infantry, COM
pany b. Columbus Barracks, o.; Second
Lieutenant Edward S. Walton, to the Eight
eenth infantry, company ID, Fort Bliss. Tex
Captain John G. Balance, Twenty-second
infantry, has been detailed as professor OF
military science and tactics at Knox college,
Galesburg, ILL.,. relieving First Lieutenant
William A. Phillips, Second infantry, who
Is ordered to join his company.
First Lieutenant George d. Moore, Twenty
third infantry, has been detailed as professor
of military science and tactics at the Kam-
per school, Boonville Mo.
The resignation of First Lieutenant John
w. Joyes, Ordnance department, of his COM
mission as second lieutenant only has has
been accepted.
Leaves of absence: Major Edwin f. Gard
ner, surgeon, three months; Second Lieu
tenant George w. Cole, Seventh cavalry ex-
tended seventy-lve days; First Lieutenant
George d. Moore, Twenty-thrd infantry, one
month.
Private Edward T. Sheridan, company c.
Twenty-third infantry, now in confinement
at Fort Crook, has been ordered to be dis
charged.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
MERCER WILL SOON TAKE HOLD
New Omaha and WinnebagO Agent
Ready to Begin.


WASHINGTON, May 22.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Lieutenant Mercer, recently ap-
pointed to be agent at the Omaha and Win
nebago reservation, reported for duty today
to the secretary of the interior. Lieutenant
Mercer says he is ready to take up the work
at Pender and will do so within a few days,
after he visits his people in New England
1t is understood that the agent will be di-
rected to investigate the affairs Of the
agency especially with reference to the
leases, which have caused considerable COM
ment in the Interior department.
Phelp Paino of Lincoln has been restored
through Congressman Strode's earnest effort
to the Agricultural department at $500 per
annum. Paine was clerk TO Taggart at South
Omaha and during the last administration
was removed. Later the office was disocn-
tinued 1t is not known to what position
Paine will be assigned, the order being gem
eral in character.
Riley and Winspear, who came here to
secure a contract for sweeping the streets Of
Washington, have received encouragement OF
such a character that instead OF leaving for
Omaha. they have determined TO remain until
all of the commissioners are present to pass
upon the bids, Commissioner Ross being alb
sent in Ohio. 1t appears that the Indian
apolis people, their strongest rivals, presented
bids likely to be declared informal, and there
fore, rejected Should this occur, Riley and
Winspear being the next lowest bidders, and
covering all features of the specifications, will
receive the contract, which will aggregate
about $500 900 in its five years life.
Seth Woods and David j. j. Hornbeck OF
Nebraska have been appointed appraisers Of
the abandoned Fort Randall military reserya-
ton, Nebraela at "a per day.
The secretary of the treasury has awarded
the following contracts for supplying fuel
for public buildings during the next fiscal
year: Omaha, C. b. HaVens & Co., of Omaha,
1904; Davenport Ia, Seiffert g. Weis, lumber
company, Davenport, 1915; Burlington, Ia,
(steam heating), Burlington Electric Lighting
company, 5000
Drs. d. b. Willis and ]. W. Shaffer were
today appointed pension examining surgeons
at Keokuk, and Dr. Bernard Michael at
Dubuque, la.
Nebraska postmasters were appointed as
follows; Monroe, Platte county r. G..
Strother, vice IL, G. Hendry resigned; st.
Clair, Antelope county, II. NJ. Springer, vice
W. b. Britain.
Postmasters commissioned: Nebraska
Benton Cotterman, Petersburg; Daniel Nice
wanger, Pickrell. Iowa-Frank b. Tibblts,
Hopklnton; William II. Doan, Patterson.
e. Rosewater arrived in the city today
to participate in the proceedings Of the Postal
congress,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
News for IN. Army.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-(Specal Tele-
am,)-Captain /. r. Ware, assistant sur
geon, has been relieved from duty at Madi-
son Barracks, n Y, and ordered TO duty
at Fort Grant, Ariz.
Captain h. E. Hardin, Seventh infantry
has been detailed to attend the encampment
OF the National Guard OF New York at Peeks-
kill, N. Y, from June 8 to July 81.
Lieutenants Hunter Leggett and John W.
Heavey, Fifth infantry, have been detailed
to attend the encampment OF the Georgia
volunteers at Griffin, Ga, from June to q.
Lieutenant f. l.. Parker, Fifth cavalry.
has been ordered to duty at West Point,
N. Y.
Lieutenant Will May Fifteenth infantry,
has been ordered to relieve Lieutenant T. NJ
Dufrees, Fifteenth infantry, OF duty with
the National Guard OF Indiana
The following assignments OF officers to
regiments are announced: Colonel Henry c.
Cook, 10 the Fifth infantry; Lieutenant
Colonel August II, Bainbridge, 20 the Fourth
Infantry; Major Richard !. Eskridge to the
Tenth Infantry; Captain Arthur C. Ducat, to
the Twenty-fourth infantry. company X;
Captain Stephen o'COnner, to the Twenty
third infantry. company II; First Lieutenant
George D. Moore, 10 the Twenty-thlrd in
fantry. company Gi Second Lieutenant Ira l..
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
OUR APPARATUS

In electricity is connected with two
electric light plants. each giving us II
different kind of current, pud nssur-
Ing II constant aud plentiful supply of
energy.
We have Instruments by which
either of these currents liz controlled,
regulated and nodded Mt will
We have Instruments by which
either EnIvpnic or fRrndic electricity
may he used either separately or com
bincd, and applied To any pnrt OF the
body externally internally.
We have Instruments by which
we administer the famous SINISOlDAL
current in all its nodded forms.
We have the renowned ELECTRO
THERMAL BATHS. with which we ad-
minister Elcctro-Turkish baths, Elcc-
tro-Russinn Baths, Elcctro-Turko u
Russian Baths. EIcctro-Nnpor baths,
Elcctro-Mcdicated Baths, Pcrfumcd
Baths.
We also have the largest and most
powerful ELECTRO-STATIC Machine
made. by which we can snturatc the
patient with static electricity. give
the electric breeze, ozone inhuIutions,
etc
In short, we cover the entire range
of electrical treatment. and use this
potent energy in all forms thnt are
known TO be curative.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
ENTERTAIN TWO VISITING CLUBS.
Women of Weeping water and ASH
Innh GMests of PInttsmOuth

PLATTsMoUTH, May 22,-(special.)- 1.-The
Women's clubs of Ashland and Weeping
Water were entertained by the Womens
club of Plattsmouth yesterday afternoon and
evening, at the elegant home of Mrs. Samuel
Waugh After an exchange of courtesies
in the fiower-scented parlor, the guests
were ushered into the dining room, where
delicious refreshments were served. There
was some music, and THE. guests departed
to return in the evening, when the following
program was given: h A'
Welcome. Mrs stoutenborough, Platts-
mouth; music, essay, "Books Against News
papers," Laura NJ. Woodford; Weeping Water;
discussion, I'VE or Our GrandmotheTs, -
We Mrs. Mary Scotti Ashland Mrs. Jen-
ME Unruh, Plattsmouth: "Our Grandmoth-
ers," Mrs. Margaret Sacitett Weeping Water;
Miss Field Ashland; music, essay. Balm
Frei' (Clear the Road, Mrs.Julia Won Mans
field, Ashland; poem, Mrs. Isabel Richey.
Plattsmouth; essay, "Fads,'' Miss Olive Gass,
PlattsmOuth music. ---.L-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
ELECTRIC CARS TO CRYSTAL LAKE.
Pleasure Resort to BE EstnbIishc Il
North of DnISOtn CITY.

DAKOTA CITY Nob, May 22.-(Special)
From the present outlook Crystal lake, a
beautiful body OF water about six miles long
and about half mile wide, situated one mile
north OF this place and midway between
here and South Sioux City, will be trans
formed into a genuine summer and pleasure
resort this summer. The Board of County
Commissioners at It's last meeting passed
a resolution giving to the South Sioux City
Traction company the right to construct an
electric railway from South Sioux City to the
east shore of Crystal lake, on the public high
way, on condition that the road be in opera
tion within six months from May 15, 1897
The South Sioux City Traction company lie
the Nebraska end of the Sioux City Trac
tion company, the two companies now oper-
ating lines in Sioux City, Ia, and across
the new Pacific Short Line combination
bridge, through South Sioux City, and ter
minating at the depot of the Omaha rail
way at South Sioux City. With the exten-
sion OF the electric road to Crystal lake II
Is believed that the line will soon be eX-
tended to Dakota City. A pleasure resort
with suitable attractions is to be main
tanned on the east shore Of the lake by John
Arnesdorf OF Sioux City.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
CIVIL SERVICE INVESTIGATION.
Senator German Secures Appointment
of Two Hundred Employees.

senator SOrmun secures
of Two Hundred Employees.
WASHINGTON, May 22,-The civil service
committee of the senate continued its ses-
sions today. Several letters were received
from chiefs of bureaus, among others one
from Mr. Miller, acting commissioner Of in
ternal revenue, who suggested the propriety
of amendments to the civil service rules. He
thought the number of excepted places should
be increased. These exceptions should in
all cases include the chief deputy and cashier
of revende collectors in the larger districts.
He also suggested that the collector should
have control of the selection of a large num-
ber of his subordirates. Commissioner of
Patents Butterworth advocated a change per-
mitting heads Of departments to select their
executive staffs, regardless of the recon-
mendations of the civil service commission.
Harold Benedict of the printing office
brother of the recent public printer ex-
pressed the opinion that the results under the
present system were so per cent better than
under the "spoils" system. Senator Elkns
was desirous OF knowing how many appoint
ments had been secured by any one mem
ber Of congress and the witness answered
that about seventy-1ve were credited to Rep
resentative Richardson of Tennessee, chair
man of the house committee on printing and
about 200 to Senator German chairman of
the senate committee