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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26
COOLEST OF The WINTER.
IL Reaches IRON tho North and North
west Co the Gulf

IL Reaches prom the North and North.
west Go the Gulf
WASHINGTON. Jan. rs. The forecast
Of the weather bureau last night
said; The severe cold wave now ex-
tends ne far east ~ the Ohio valley and
southwark TO Texas, where the tempera-
turc has fallen from 20 20 40 degrees In
the last "a hours Il is below freezing
In Tennessee and central Texas; It is
below zero In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois
and Missouri, and 20 degrees below
zero over the nakotas and Minnesota
Lght local SHOWS are reported from
southern New England and southwest
ward over the Ohio valley, Tennessee
and northern Texas. The weather is
generally fair in the northwest and in
the south Atlantic states.
The Indications are that the cold
wave viii extend eastward and south.
ward over the Atlantic and Gulf coast
Monday. The temperature viii fall q
near zero from Virginia northward and
freezing weather. will extend southwark
to the Gulf and south Atlantic coast.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

CLEVELAND, Jan. a5.--At the weathnr
bureau Office here the mercury regis
tered 10 below, being within ~ de-
grees Of the lowest point reached here
Ia over 20 years
The severe weather il causing much
suffering among the poor, and numer'
Gus cases Of destitution are beng re-
ported. The telegraphic service Is badly
crippled The railway mail service IL
affected TO some extent, but not seri'
ously.
Reports from northern Ohio show tho
temperature at from 10 10 10 below,
with a heavy fall Of snow.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26
The WonderfnI AIagnoscope.

A new and popular sty lie Of entertain.
ment which has been delighting the
pleasure-lovers OF the North and East
for the past season, has struck Texas.
and Il now successfully touring the
state. Edison's wonderful Magnoscope
Tor producing animated pictures, has
been exhibiting In Houston for the last
three weeks, and viii next visit bryan
for three nights, commencing tomorrow
"wednesday night, and ineludi' 8
Thunday and Friday nights following,
The MagnOsoope l. described as beauli.
fal, bewildering aud incompatible, the
marvel q the age.
Admission 81 cents. Ladies will b
admit d free II accompanied by an Is,
cort With paid reserved sea, ticket or
Wednesday uight only.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
We are authorized 10 announce
VIZ. A. BANKS

We are authorized 10 announce
VIZ. A. BANKS
a. a candidate for Secretary, Assessor
and Collector Of the City Of Bryan al
the ensuing April election.
We are authorized 10 announce
q. l.. JENKINS
~ a candidate Tor the Office Of city sec
retary, assessor and collector VI BRYAN.
at the ensuing April election.
We are authorised T. announce
II, g RHODES
a. candidate Tor City Secretary. TAI
Assessor and Collector Of b. an. Elec.
ton afst Tuesday In April, 1897,
We are authorized TO announce
CT. WILSON
a. candidate for city marthal Of Brv-
an a. the ensuing April election.
We are authorized g. announce
&C. sHELRuRNE
% q candidate Tor o. elect on 10 the
Office Of city marshal Of Bryan At the
ensuing April election.
We are authorized 70 announce
TIP. BOYETT
a. a candidate for City Manhal o
Bryan at the ensuing April election.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. Is. Congress
man sturtevcat. who will succeed Jo-
seph o. sibley in the next cong-ess. is
In this city. He said he cal.ei on Presi-
dent Elect Mckinley, and the latter
said:
Il will call a special session Of con-
gress about March 10, and unless
change my mind you mar be In Wash
ington BY that time l desire to have
my protective system inauguraied Inn
mediAtely upon my Inauguration, and
want measures passed that will imme'
diatoly stimulate business and give idle
men work"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

aAAH H"AIA " " AN"f - ." Neo wy
Cbas. II. Edge, dentist, Bryan Ter.
Mrs. NJ. W. Sims returned home Sun.
day.
Mrs. Nelson Kavenaugh left for Wa
% sunday.
Room for Renl-Upsiairs. Apply TO
Ira Gooeh. n
lesse Minkert returned to Greenville
Saturday night.
House For Renl-Apply to R. r,
Knowles. so.
Claude HOFFMAN len Sunday for Lake
Charlie. la.
Mrs. Matte smith returned from Fl.
lott Sunday
Rev Carroll preached at the Baptist
church Sunday.
Mayor c. A. Adams visited Fort
Worth Sunday.
Mrs.. Eugene G. Blake returned 70
Houston Sunday.
G. Z. wiekero Of Greenyille, Is visiting
Walter wippFechs.
Mrs Alice Dunlap and Miss Beekhan
came up from Millican sunday.
2. y. Causey and IA Farquhar, caml
mp irUm Mellboru yesterday.
Dr.. kays1r lcis yesterday Tor Dallas b
attend state nloeung Of railway sur
esons.
James Taylor returned 10 Calver
yesterday, af.cr spending Sunday d
BEyan.
Consumption, LaGrippc. PneumonI.
eursd ~ Siiioh's Cure. Sold by a
druggists
For Ren'-rhe house recently yacs
ted b. Mr.. w. d. Lawrence. Apply
Mrs. Eii1a B Roberts. 81
kafrs Clover Root Tea purlnes n
hlooi and gives a clear aud beautlfl
eomplcxlan. Sold by an druggists.
Editor Maddox, City Marshal Low,
and several others came ~ from Nav
sofa Saturday night, attracted by u
unusual occurrences Of the eyenin
They returned on the early sundu
morning train.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

Mr. +. W. Crenshaw Of THE city, and
Mis-. Lena Goodson we're married sun
day a. Zion church, lola, Crimes
county, Rev. weems wcOton officiating
Mr.. Cnnshaw was raised In Brave
county, and 10 one Of the most reliable
and worthy young men of Bryan,
being connected with the house OF
sanders Brothers 4 Co. Tie is Us
hearted, manly fellow, and popular
with everybody. The bride 10 highly
esteemed young LADY Of lola, and has
a very large circle Of friends Who Sisi
lor the young couple a long he Of hap
plnees and prosperity. TIE Eagle ca
lends congratulations.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26
cLGRIcAL PARTY oPPosEs ALFARo
nis outspoksn Foliey on Religious rol
eranos Causes the Troubie.

mis outspoken Foliey on Religious Toll
srauos Causes the Trouble,
NEW YORK. Jan. 2S.-A dispatch 70
The Herald from GuayAquil, Ecuador
says General Eloy AlfAro. constitutional
president Of Ecuador, has been inaugu-
rated at Quito. There was general re-
joicing In the capital and in GuayaquiL
Quiet prevails throughout the republic.
There are persistent rumors in Ecua'
dor that the Conservatives, aided By the
Clerical party, will attempt to institute
a revolt on the ground that the relig-
ious faith Of the country is threatened
BY the liberal policy Of General Alfaro.
General AlfAro has besn outspoken In
his desire to e6so, religious tolerance.
This Is especially offensive to the oleu'
Gals. who have for many years been all
powerful Is the mouthplece Of the vati'
can. They still WELD = great influences
over the people. and are eKerting ever
means to bring the Conservative party
again into Office.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

official. reported the lowest temperature
reached here Sunday night was one de-
gree below zero. Il was much colder IN
exposed places. whore the wind had full
sweep.
Continued cold weather for this SEQ.
ton and the southwest will be had TO-
night except in western Texas, which
will be warmer.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

PERRY, o. T.. Jan. ga school
house built Of sod near here collapsed
and 10 schoolohildrcn were entombed
for sometime. The trustees Of the school
district p owed up the prairie and built
n new schoolhouse Of the turf The
structure collapsed and every child. with
the teacher, Miss Jennie Jones, wa
entombed. Several children viii die
from their injuries and Miss Jones is IN
a critical condition. All had 10 Be dds
nnl
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

kansas CRY. Jan. 20 This part Of
the southwest experienced the coolest
weather this season. Riveas arc frozen
deep Great damage 10 cattle Is 70.
ported.
Tho cold wave extended into the Ter
rito-ies. where suffering among unpro-
tocted must BE- inteRse The local
weather bureau reports four degrees be-
low zero. with no prospects Of immedi'
ate warmer weather. An average Of
four degrees below prevails in Kansas
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

SALEM. Or. Jan, 25.-Seven members
only answered At rOlloAll At the Sunday
session Of the Davis house. Tho Sos
sion was purely pertunctory, and after
a few minutes wait the house adjourned.
The close Of the two days recess hnds no
change in the hard fight over the rssO-
luton to notify che governor Senator
Mitchell has remained in Salem with
most Of his heutenants and has been
actively interviewing senators
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

DULUTH. Jan. 25--The weather At
Duluth is very cold. The government
Thermometers registered 81 degrees be.
low. On ranges at Virginia 81 below is
the figure; At Tower, a.; at Fly, 90;
az Two Harbora, e6.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

PuTsBURo. Jan. 95.-Tho coolest
weather Of the winter prevails through
ont western Pennsylvania In this city
the mercury dropped from 20 10 de-
greos below zero. while the thermoms-
tiers in the country registered from 5 to
10 degrees colder The cold wave was
proceeded by a heavy fall Of snow.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

RocKFoRD. Ills, Jan. 25.-The Their
mometer Is 20 below here. Strootoar'
run with difficulty and all railroad
trains are late. The schools were dis
missed owing 10 the impoSsibihiy Of
heating the buildings Numerous fac
tories also are Obliged 10 close.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

For sale-A new dwelling with 5
rooms, pantry and bathroom. large gel.
lefies, fine well Of water. IL block OF
ground, situated in the western part Of
town 4 blocks from main atreel.-Apply
az tins office. 81.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

SANTA BARBARA. Cal. Jan. s5.-Dr.
Richard ]. Hall. one Of the foremost
western surgeons Of the coast, is dead.
An operation Thursday last for compli'
Gated intestinal trouble failed TO save
him. Dr. Hall was a native Of New
Vork
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

EVANSVILLE, Ind. Jan. 25-Zero
weather prevails here. Twelve hours Of
norther caused a drop In the Their
mometcr Of about 40 degrees
There Is much suffering among the
poor. which Ia being relieved by organ.
ned relief associations
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

CINCINNATI, Jan. 25.-The mercury
fell steadily all Sunday and Sunday
night, reaching zero by midnight, and
this morning many Thermometers in
tins city and suburbs registered 10 and
~ below zero.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

NEW York. Jan. 2S.-The mercury
has reached Eve degrees atoye and viii
reach about zero.
Freezing temperature Is reported from
everywhere except on the coast OF the
Carolinas. Georgia. Florida and alonl
she border Of the Gulf Of Mexico.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

Why suffer with coughs, colds AMP
In grippe when LAXATIVE BEono Quis.
iER will cure you in one day. Does
not produce the ringing In the head
Ike snlphate Of Quinine. Put up II
tablets convenient for taking. Guar.
anteed TO cure, or money refunded,
Price, Poe. For sale by
NJ. II. James
Sam d. Wilson,
4. J Fountain,
Apl Halls Drugstore.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

DUBUQUE. Ia. Jan. 25.-This section
Of Iowa experienced the coolest weather
IL has known for many years This
morning IL was 20 below zero The
heavy snowstorm was followed BY the
severe cold. Poor people are in despor'
ate STRATA
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

LOUISVILLE. Jan. 2S.-The remains Of
Hon. Albert s Willis, late minister Of
che United States 10 Hawaii, reached
Louisville last night from Chicago
over tho PennaylvanIa road.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

Let me iyps.wriie in duplicate Yoal
Contracts. Bids, Specifications Etc
Circular letters sith Illustrations neat
y and promptly executed on The MIN
eogFaph, Newspaper Ads furnished
See Gard Elsewhere.
81 HAnRy /. Coz
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

For Sale or Ronl-The house recently
occupied by Prof Hickman; or will sell
the Hickman houie or my own resla
dence at big bargain. Apply 10
81 CHA. Adams. Agent.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

OMAHA. Jan. 20. The cold wave has
abated here and generally over the state.
The minimum temperature during tho
last a. hours was 10 below. Missouri
river Il frozen solid.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

DALLAS. Jan u-whsat-Nsw No 2 red.
30.
corn-shsllsd. mixed baik ieblata. De; ear
ifua wages. 0assi bulk ahsilsdf . b. iroa
onntry pslnla CARROTS a
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

FARGO. y. D.. Jan 25.-There has
been no traias from Fargo either way
over the Northern Pacific since Satur'
day morning. A terrible storm with
the thermometer 80 below ragged from
Bismarck west 70 Glendive.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

Nav York. Jan. sb.-rhe Hcrald's
correspondent in MOntevideO telegrapha
that he has now unquestionable proof
that revolution will occur this week
Il viii be inaugurated BY an invasion
from the brazilian border.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26
Truth Tersely Told.

Another lynehinR has occurred In this
state. The fact IL TO be deplored, bat
all the law and Oriiici'm ON this com
ny Nill not stop such violence In tue
south until lecherous brutes learn 10
let our women alone. Death, swim aud
certain, is absolutely the penalty the
hour the hends are caught Houston
Post.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26
RIG. TabOr ueni TO Houston yssisr

RIG. TABOR sent 10 Houston yesier-
day.
Seth Mooring and John X. Parker re-
turned from Waco yesterday.
Col. sitwell Harris, manager Of the
hotel supp y company Of Dalla', Is IN
toe city, having just put 10 new regis-
,er II the Genital hotel. The adyer'
tisemenls are Handsomely executed
Cd liar il always carries cut the cOr-
tracts 10 the leter. The lage desk al
the Exchange ho,sl was put ia by hin
a year ago.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

the mining regions show that the mer'
curry has fallen from 8 to 10 degrees Do
| low zero.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

ST. LoUIs Jan. s5.--Iiast night was
the coolest this season, II not in years,
aud there Wa much suffering among
the homeless And destitute. More than
800 trAmps and homeless parsons, among
whom many are well dressed men and
women out Of employ mcnt took refuge
In pOlioe stations Of the city. A number
Of others whO'oonld NOT get shelter were
badly frosen.
The cold wnw reached down into
Texas uncovered al tlae territory Be-.
tween here apli there
Al Outline. o T.. the worst blizzard
Of years ragged the thermometer falling
more than 90 egrses.
IL q Fra bn6eld. th local forecast
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

DIES MoNKs, Jan. i5.-The thermom
eter here s II degrees below zero
Drifting snow has seriously interflrc'
with street railway traffic.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

The best cough cure ~ Shlioh . Cure
A neglected cough IL dangerous SloT
Il az once with shlloh's Cure. Sold by
al druggists.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

DENVER, Jan. 25.-Thermometers
registered s 10 10 degrees below zero IN
Denver this morning. At some
points In Colorado. the thermometer
fell 20 degrees In "A hours
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

DECATUR. Ills. Jan. y5.-The coolest
weather Of the season prevails in CEN
tral Illinois. Fifteen below Is the reg
lister here.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

Hay baby had group aad wee ssvsd
By Bhiloh'a Cure" writes Mrs. ]. h.
Martin Of Huntsville. Ala. Sold By all
druggists.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26
THE FIRST BATTLE.
Hon. W }. Bryan's Great
Book.


VIII be ready Tor delivery about Jan.
uary H., 1897. II will emhody an &C.
count Of h.s famous tour; a review Of
the political situation his most impcr-
tant speeches; the result OF the cam
paign % 1896. his biography, written
by his vile. This magnificent volume
viii contain about 60 pages, printed
from large, clear type, on a superior
quality Of paper, with p iul.page ~
IN traions. Il will be handsomely
hound In cloth, with . portrait q the
author forming the design npon the
rover. ALL ORDERS WILL BE HUM-
BERED AND FILLED II ROTATION.
D. not DELAY. lion. W. J. Bryan viii
aeyole oue.half the royalties received
from the sale OF the work, 10 furthering
the cause OF Bimeiali.m.
READ 0UR SPECIAL 0FFEESl
The Eagle has the agcncy for the sale
OF this great work at Bryan. The price
u the look Is only $3.50. Upon receipt
OF this amount we will send = copy Of
The First Battle" TO any address
postage prepaid.
Or, upon reoeipi Of e2.oO, We will
send The Weekly Eagle to any addFsa'
Tor one year. aud a coy Of "The first
Halile" free, postage prepaid.
Or. upon receipt of Five yearly Sub
scripdons to The weely Eagle We will
send copy f"The First Battle" free
to any address, postage prepaid.
Very Respectfully,
TUE BRYAN EAGLE,
! BRYAN, Texas.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

TOLEDO. Jan. s5.-The temperature
here Is 10 below zero. the coolest since
the establishment Of the signal service %
wears aro.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

PmLApELrmA. Jan. a5.-The Their
momessr here l. seven above zero. the
lowest point this winter Rspogss from
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

ST. LouIs, Jan. sA-CAtile stroas: rexA,
siesra g 3dss. eaws ~ fafsA
sheep strong, muttons, 3 sS4t 10. lamhe,
p5sasN
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

MINNEAPOLIS. Jan. 25. The lowest
termperAture reached here Sunday
night was 80 below. the coolest in three
years. Il was 80 blow at 81. Paul.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26
Axe MIcnIoAN "eoIuNa.H
vapor Rises From the Lake Like That
From the Gsyssr Regions.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2b.-On account Of the
intense cold yesterday Lake Michigan
presented beautiful sight Il was In
clouds Of vapor. caused by the differ
enees Of temperature between the az.
mospherc and the surface Of the water,
which were driven from shore BY the
westerly winds and swept eastward In
great sheets. As far as the sight could
reach from north to south tho pheuom'
enon was observed. Al times this va
por wouh roll upward In oOiling mass
e., not unlike that seen IN geyser re
eions. and the remark was frequently
heard "rhelaks IL boiling today"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

DAlLAs. Jan. "a Choice shlpsiaE stsera
esesa3o
Choice 100 70 0pa hogs. ta9ssoo; light
hogs tei5aa0
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

BLOOMINGTON. Ills, Jan. s5.-Tho
thermometer s. IS below here, The city
hall Is crowded with tramps.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26
Auction sale of Fruit Trees.

On !, turdsy Jan. 0th Ira Gooch I'll
sell at auction in front Of his stable al
? p. m. to the highes, bidder $50 worth
II Cue fruit trees belonging 10 staTks
Bros. Trees In line living order. 81.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26
THE MARKETS.


CHICAGO, Jan s.-oaitle steady 10 strong
Texas steers 81 lo1t Is
sheep strong b inc higher
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

CHICAGO. Jan. 2S.-The cold wave
struck Chicago worse today than
either Sunday or Saturday before, go-
ing materially under the lowest point
Sunday when the records Of IS years
were broken. AZ o'clock a. m. to-
day the signal service reported 90 de.
grees below zero with no relief in sight.
ATS o'clock the temperature was eK'
actly the same.
The heavy fog from the lake which
enveloped the down town district made
the cold doutly dangerous. FreEen
fingers. noses and ears are Of common
occurrence, and numcrous cases Of a
more serious character were reported.
Only one death reported 10 thu police
M 10 noon, that OF Fred 7. Busch, 8
years old. who Euceumhed rs a result Of
exposure. Ambulances. however, arr
kept busy conveying people to the hos
pitfalls with their feet aud hands frozen.
The work Of clearing down town
streets % snow has been abandoned on
account Of the hasnsity Of che cold.
Joseph Few. a driver ON snowplow
Of the street cleaning department, had
his body and lilnbs 80 badly frozen n 4
he viii probably dh. Many men In th'
street department were removed to theii
homes or hospi1Als In ambalancss.
The police department has beer
turned into a vast relisf corps. Chic
Of Police Badcnoch has issued orders q
every officer IN the Oity 70 maks Pcrson
al investigation q an cases Of dostitu
ton on his beat and report same at once
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

Right 60 Twsnty Below In wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 20. The cold wave
which struck this section Of country
Saturday night, continues. The cold
came suddenly Saturday night, when
the temperature fell to IS degrees be-
low Ecro, but sunday night was still
colder, and this morning registered %
below. White Hall carries the banner
up to the present hour, with a record Of
81 degrees below. Ia Crosse registered
s below and Oshkosh 30 below.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

wArAKoSETA. o., Jan. s5.-Tho cold
wave has brought the thermometer
down to 20 degrees below zero. All fac
tories have been closed ON account Of
the severe cold.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-26

FOR RENT-A new residence. Ad.
rly 10 Mrs. +. T. johnson. 40
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-22
CIVIL SERVICE PENSIONS.

Civil service reform, as promulgated
and advocated by the mugwumpS and
as interpreted and enforced by Grover
cleveland, means not only an aristoc-
racy Of Office holders. sooner or laier.
but also means civil service pension
hsSt- Indeed. it is already being mooted
that as federal officials must necessar-
lily spend their incomes while serving
their country, that the country. after n
given term of service. should pension
them for the rest of their lives.
There is q strong feeling that the sal
aries now paid by the general govern
tment are much greater than is paid for
such work or work equally as onerous In
business lines by individuals and firms.
10 say nothing or short revenues and
deficits. The adoption Of any civil pen
sion policy. or even talk of it. is uucaIl-
ed for. Sull there is the great army of
federal Office holders, which, if not or
ganiZed, would vet act as one man
when il came to a matter of pensions.
As body they are NOT only numerous.
but influential The dispatches from
Washington yesterday morning an
nounced that the committee TO whom
had been referred bills looking 10 the
regulation, Interpretation and l,mita-
tons of civil service would take the
matter up Immediately after the holi-