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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-01-29
Civil Service.

In the House of Representatives
the de bate sgainst the Civil Ser
vice Commission was continued
until late in the week when a'vote
was taken, and as stated last week,
passed the House without dis
senting voice, that is if there were
any dissenting, the record shows
that it passed the House without
division
The fact was developed that the
examination of applicants for
Civil Service appointments have
cost the Government over $4,000
600, and there has heen appointed
only about $4,000 from these ex.
aminations. The truth is, stripped
of all veneering, the Civil Service
law as administered either under
this administration or any other is
the variest fraud in the face of the
earth. 1t never has and never will
be carried out in the spirit which
the law indicates that il
should, aud as it stands is a mock
cry and sham.
This 100000 includes only the
cost of the actual examinations,
and does not include the army
Of clerks that work in the Civil
Service Commission officers, and
none of the expenses of that Office.
In round numbers it has cost the
Government 100000 to run the
Civil Service Commission in all its
qualifications. There have been
appointed from these examinations
about $4,000 clerks, which is an
average of 500 piece, and if all
expenses were taken into consider
alton there is no doubt but that il
would show at a minimum that
every applicant who honestly was
appointed from the Cipil Service
system cost the Government, al
least, 81 ,00J to obtain it.
Now we are willing to allow
Congressman fair compensation
to be able to tell their constituent;
that the Civil Service covers every
thing, but when we take into con
sideration the immense expense the
Governments put to to carry GU
this fraud, we are of the the opin
ion that the cost is too much fo
benefits derived.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-01-29
A National Blessing.

H. r. 646S-Introduced by Mr.,
Little of Arkansas, is important
from a national standpoint, for the
reason that every X. of p. in the
United States is virtually interest
ed in its passage. 1t is certainly
one of the most commendable bills
before the present Congress. 1t pro-
vides for the donation of land in
Hot Springs, Ark, by the United
States Government, for the erection
of a hospital by the Supreme Lodge
of the knights of Pythias. Part of
section l reads as follows:
"Is by this Act granted to the
Supreme Lodge of the Rights of
Pythias, for the purpose Of erect
ing, equipping, and maintaining a
national sanitarium and bath house
for the accommodation of the
knights of Pythias of the United
States of America. The rights and
privileges granted under this Act
shall continue as long as the prop
erty is used and occupied for the
purpose mentioned in this Act"
1t will be observed that the bless
ings which this bill will bestow
upon the X. of p. directly, and the
nation indirectly, are far beyond
the ordinary limits of estimation.
No better city in the world could
have been selected for the con-
struction of an institution whose
object is the building up of health
and the destruction Of disease.
Hot Springs, Ark, is the place
thousands of individuals have
found rest and finally health. The
erection of this hospital, which will
be brought about by the passage OF
this bill will be another monument
to this health inspiring city. Judge
Little deserves much credit, and is
receiving the hearty cooperation
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-01-29

Do you want to know our honest
opinion, formed from what we hear
the people say, in regard to the
strength of the various candidates
for Congress. Well here is the I'M
vanished truth in regard to the
matter: "Dock" Owings first, away
ahead of all; Jim Penland second ;
Messrs. Buttram, Greer and ROdg-
ers about on a par. The first named
could beat Gibson without half
trying; The second could beat him
by fair majority, while the latter
three would have Il great big fight
on their hands with the issue
doubtful. Why not be honest in
this matter as well as others? We
mean to be.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-01-29
Gibson's First Fall.

The Gibsonites of BlOunt County
ran against a stone wall Monday,
when the County Republican Ex-
ecutive Committee met.
For week before, under ordslR
from Knoxville, the forces of the
Chief of Hooker's Staff had been
working to get the Committee to
endorse some other man for Con.
gressional Committeeman for this
County and throw M. II. Edmond
son out. Sunday, telephones were
kept busy getting proxies and
electioneering with the different
Committeeman to get them pledg-
ed. Letters had also heen sent cut
by Gibson's Postmaster at this
place to some that he thought
would be willing to help in the
scheme.
We have some of these letters
and herewith publish sample:
Maryville, Tenn, Jan. 10th. 1898
Dear Sir
suppose you will be
In Maryville Monday the oath i
would like to see you as soon as
you come to town. Please call at
the Post Office and see me.
Respectfully
Jno. l.. Goddard.
The anti-Gibson men did not
hear of their scheme until Sunday
evening, but Monday morning they
went to work, saw all of the Com.
mittmen explained the matter tC
them and found that the over.
whelming majority were for Ed
mondson and they were willing
to endorse him if a fight came up
but the Chiefs forces found that q
fight meant certain defeat, so they
concluded not to put Mr.. Edmond.
son out just yet. The County Com.
mittee has ABSOLUTELY no power t.
appoint Congressional Commit.
teeman. This is a fact that was nc
doubt, well known to these Gibson
ties, but men, who are under the
absolute control of a man so un.
principsled as Gibson, are likely to
do things not exactly right. The
only possible thing the Committee
can do is to call a mass convention
and let the people say whether OF
not Mr.. Edmondson shall be Com.
mitteeman; and if this had been
their object no fight would have
been made as Mr.. Edmondson Is
perfectly willing to submit his
claims to the people.
Now gentlemen the next time
come out in the open, tote fair
don't try to take snap Judgement
let all the people know your object
so that they can have say in the
matter. Ifyou are afraid to risk
the interests of your bogus soldier
and unprincipaled leader with the
people, such tricks as you tried to
play Monday will not help you any
We want to say, and justice com
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-01-29

If GibsOn's enemies wish to. beat
him they must combine ON one
man. The little corporal, bogus
soldier and self-confcssed forger
hypoerit is still capable OF pulling
the wool over the eyes of great
many people. 1t is astonishing how
the public likes to be humbugged.-
Dayton Republican.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-01-29

of the x. of P. in his unceaeine
efforts to pass this Bill. 1t boks
very mach as if he will sucesed
and in that event she American
people AS u whole, his constituents
in part and the X. of D. in particu-
lar, weuld feel as they justly
should, that Arkansas does not
make any mistake j., the repre-
sentative it sent to Washington.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-01-29

Messrs w. III. Buttram and JAS.
Penland, of Sewer County, both
spoke at the Court house Monday.
Both are candidates for Congress.
They both are genial gentlemen
and have made friends who will
support them heartily should either
be the man chosen to run, against
Gibson.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-01-29

pels Us to say, that there are a. few
Of the Gibson men who wOulanOt
resort to such means to injure
citizen Of their own county in the
interest of, and at the bidding of
one of the biggest frauds that ever
went to Congress.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-01-29

One Hundred new improved Singer
Sewing Machines to be given away
between now and March lst. 90. For
full information, call or address the
the Singer Mfg Co. $40 Union St.
Knoxville, Tenn.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-01-29
= MaryvlIIe Times.
A. GODDARD. Publisher.
LEONARD s. GODDARD; Co,ro.
SUBSCRIPTION, SHOPPER YEAR.

catered at the Post Office. Naryvilie, Tenn,
second Glass Matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
FuNrs FNE FuRNrruRB
ANTIQUE OAK DINING 'AbltS
$3.50.
AZ WEST 23RD STREET. =.
1s WEST 23RD STREET. A..

places chosen Colonel Kimhall denies yes,elas
that there was any contract Win ths LONG hS.
railroad Company which would prevent me or.ns .
nopts He said that the contract Win me In
nony vouli not be violated II numoe, OF uahs
norts we're used 70 rush the men 70 'hs ~ -, ~
;,r,s for A parade In case II should oe oec'''" '"
nave military display here. .,u,,.sr.
Many soldiers both Regulars ana Vo'u.Ile.h ~.
called at the Army Building YESTERDAY, anu ' ~
men were disappointed over the aodhuo''"''"' W
General G H. T. Coils chairman OF ths suo
commiiiee appointed by Mayor Van wye 70 ~
mare FOR tho proposed parade, semi this V'oe'''"
IA, night 10 General Miles; u,
II .eers incredible that the VICTORIOUS a s,so,,
rnba ana Porto Rico should be discover SsiSV ,,s
an onnortunity 10 receive the popular Pc uu's'
Awaiting them II Is cruel 10 them ana nv, rs nat rn,
rourasement Tor the future. The peope az nm "r
anxios 10 get rid OF them. they want 10 SC nnis
and ,he soldiers have risht 10 sev 'hS srSssS
whose cause they have so wonderIuIS >,s. ,ros
Rnsiments ordered 10 their objective points IRON TO,
Montauk must necessarily pass throuEn 10, s
WV moi rest here overnight The proposi,'on s
fmSSs no one The line Of march would nor eSessa
thr.a miles on asphalt pavements and au ou,s X.
REORGANIZATION for those who are tatgueG wou'. "a
nMr"nvv1Ied WHY no, order the Rough kiasts wv nv
nn,ber volunteers TO be mustered oui IN Nsm New. Ss
,nS,n.d 81 Long Island Have no rear wa. rnp
limited time will prevent proper IA for
ra"ention TIE Mayors committee arrattess o,s
,he Welcome OF SIMPSONS fleet In tory-eshs as Al
Kindiv reply TO Mayors ONCE. Wnere we ,ne "r,u
=, n, 10 morrow and will remain IN SESSION ~ Us. 3,
yom have conferred With the President II 'ou "
desire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
B4TTLE.SHIP PROBLEM SOLVED.
OTHER BIDDERS ASKED TO MAKE in@"
PLANS CONFORM TO THOSE OF
THE CRAMPS

Washington. Sept 12--The Navy pePar'"'".
has arrived at what II regards as ta'' anu
satisfactory settlement OF the question OF a"".
ING the contracts for the construction Oh ~.
three battie-ship. When the bids were ope"s.
Il was found that for the fast ships deSneu y"
Newport News Company was the lowest p,a 49,.
the Cramps next and the Union lro" ..,
,ust above. all being within the limit u
fixed by the act Of Congress
IL was the original plan 70 a"aru -" n.
tracts in that order But on examina'"" =. .a
Mans submitted by the bidders II was
that tho only thoroughly satisfactory VI" n,v
that submitted by the Cramps. VINO h"o So 80
taken the alternate plans suggested ny '"e ~. Wv.
Department. which amounted 10 lens'ne".". .,
hulls OF the ships from fifteen 10 twenty ~ ,r.
order Ia gain room for the more p'"e.s ~
sines required to drive the ships a. SrS ,.a
1871, knots instead Of IL knots as mrs. I,s as.
After considering the subject II - has hit
meets the Board Of Naval Bureau ShIe' MA in
on A solution OF the question Irey ana the
vited the Newport News COMPANY 81 a. 10
Union Iron Works 10 amend their plan' nSr,nosed
make their ships identical with tnoAe cpsiitnrna
bv the Cramps Mr.. Scott * tHs - and
companv has agreed 10 do this a.rea re- com-
tho commemorative Of the Newport -Ne" al Il
ranv has really agreed 10 do the sa, mr,
Is the understanding that cach y, '''e
viii receive a contract for one snip
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
REPORT on cHIcEAMAUGA HOSPITAL.
MAJOR WARD ~ TROUBLE BscArsE OF THE
PREMATURE PUBLICATION OF TT

PREMATURE PUBLICATION OF TT
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. Sept u tSreciaD. The
nor, as 10 the condition OF tie Second Division
Hospital has so. Major ward. OF the commission
arpolntcd 20 investigate the hospital into serious
trouble .iaiar Weird and the Two other members
o. ,he Commission had completed their report. so
far as getting evidence and details and the report
was being tyEcwrtten fer submission 20 General
breckenridge. when Major Ward received leave Of
ahsouc- arb went 30 his home
There he gave tho contents OF the report
Western newspaper ard II went broadcast over
the country before General Breckenridge had hard
IS received g. and before 1t had been submitted 10
tho War Department. which had IN reality ordered
the llNsstll ton. General breckenridge Is in
eensed al tie action Il Major wand and has sum
mvn,d him 10 report at camp Thomas nj once
and explain his action. II II The present Intention
cf General Hreckenri!gc 20 summon n court-nar-
tia 10 hear Ma Joy Wards
t;eueral Breckenridge hiinsef Is not Statistic
with the report. lie rays X makes many general
charges but none specific, ana that the Commits
son vas appointed TO N the responsibility .or all
the reeic,j and ncompetency II charges upon
s5inf particular parties and that nothing short OF
that VIII b. satisfactory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
GOING 70 CAMP MEADE

81, massachusetts,. Volunteers leH ss', M.
the S'n morning In four sections over as,.
cry YESTERDAY poaa Tor camp Meade a, M p.no
osn ssnn They m arrived Haven On Tse
syvanis Railroad ferrysoss about az hour and ing
section got away In aoon. ma were 900 men an "a
Z oaissrs we're veil IL erie as in Cuba
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
rryrRaA Of GEyERAL wHrGLERs SON
THr popY LAID IN THE FAMILY BURIAL.
GROUND

birmingham. Ala. Sept. - (Srccian.--The flu
neral ~ Cadet Thomas u. Wheeler son OF Major
General Joseph Wheeler, occurred at the family
Battle-Ground. three miles from Wheeler Station
Lavv'nce County. Ala. this morning The funeral
train Mas met AZ Wheeler Station AT o'clock yes
teraay afternoon by an Immense gathering Of the
country people in the ne!ghborhood. who crowded
around General Wheeler and shcnk his hand In
silence
The funeral ceremony was short and impressive.
The loral offerings. made chiefly Of Wild nowers
covered I've grave. IN the funeral party were
General Weetler, bis three daughters, his son.
Lieutenant Joseph Wheeler; n. q, Bccnc OF Wash
ington. and Major Bates. OF General Wheeler $
siaf
Governor johnston has appointed Lieutenant
Wheeler ommaadapt at the State University.
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,rvroryDLAyD 4 LAWFUL PRIZE or VA"
COURT rrCIDEs THAT THE BIRTHS"
w,s A BLOCKADE RrNSBR

Charleston. $. c.. Sept H--ih INC - handed
p's're' ,s,on condemnins the British steams"'p
newfoundland and 1t. cargo to forfeiture a. nr tn.
mi ,I" rrse CT war The ship was captured run tn.
Msysower white seemingly attempting , 70 10 and
nlorkad. At Havana on the evening CT july
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TRANSPORTS ORDERED TO MONTACK
WAR DEPARTMENT NOT pEPENnENr on THE

1hANSPOhl5 ~ NUN lAl Il.
WAR DEPARTMENT NOT pEPENpENr on THE
RAILROAD FOR MOVING TROOPS
Washington. Sept. 70 Assistant Secretary Meike-
John tonight made public extract from the pro-
posai OF w. II. Baldwin. ir.. president of the Long
Island Railroad Company, which has the contract
for transporting the troops from Camp Wikoff. Hs
made this public. he sad, "a disprove the state
ats that the Government was dependent OF tbs
Long Island Railroad alone for transportation pnr-
poses. when matter of fact any vessel in tho
employ Of the War Department could engage IN the
work. The extract referred 20 follows:
This proposition to the Government is made upon
the following condition, which think reasonable
and proper In view Of the great concession on the
rates quoted. but ln-ge expenditures necessary 10
provide the faculties required, VIZ; The military
authorities t. that they will contract with
or employ any other carrier for transperte non
facilities between Moniauk and New-Yolk or Long
frolied by private individuals eT corporations snail
be permitted 10 land AT use Tie present any
future docks for passengers or NeiSht 10 or from
Eew-York or Long is!ano points without the per-
understood that any Government transports or
vessels aay discharge and load troops OF supplies
at such decks, ana that any vessels ma there
take or dischsrg. passengers tror or 70 other
mission az ths p,llsaty autAariu.s~.
Mir. Meh,ejohp TO-DAY directed that the trans
ports Mississippi Rovrnan.a, Berlin ana chester
proceed Immediately TO Men,auk for Transporting
To thar hcsinatoas, They will he to!nce on
Wednesday by ire ObGsM, TIE Assistant Score,
tary SAYS thst the conysIsscrnis at Monteuk wi!
he removed ~ their homes as fast a. posshls ana
the general hospitals az Fort Monroe, Iert Thomas
and Fort McpEeTsop.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13

never once reaching Tie hidden weakness in the
distinctly feminine organism
The vast experience and specia practice o. Dr.
Z. Y Pierce chief consulting physician Of the In
val:ds hote aad Surgical Institute Of Buffalo y. Y.
III treating wo;nen's diseases enables hiu to under
stand aud cope successfully with these particular
ailments Any woman may feel the utmost coma.
deuec consulting him by mail she will receive
fee 81 cost sound professional advice whereby her
health may in rinetyniDc cases out OF a hundred
he promptly aud permanently restored All CORES
pondence is held 10 be SsCrfdiy confidential
A lady living IN coshoc'on Co. Ohio, Mrs. W r stanton
Of Bssheid writes u had female weakness very bad for
ncsy Had dragging down pains IN and above
my hips and sac dreadful PAIN Va tire back aud OF
head tjus, though someone lifting hy the hair
Had ambition would Try TO work few DAYS and then
would have lie in bed Tor loug time. No tongue
cspves@ Tie sufft ring endured l had much pain al
monthly periods, doc,ored most OF the time with good
a physician therc IS IN the state b' had only
when wEs quie and OF my .e.t and then had
iess pain ~ my head When began taking Or Perces
medicines weighed pounds ana was very pale and
weak took twelve bottles Of the Favorte Prescription
aud seven OF The Golden Medical Discover Now feel
like different person. Have pain in my head do
al, my work io SELF 1u''aud aud ono child ginning in
flesh ieri 1t - through Gods nery and your wonderful
medicipeS iiat an cuIed.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
PARADE HERE ABANDONED.
GENERAL MILES FINDS THAT FE"
TROOPS COULD BE PRESENT
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE MADE PUBLIC

OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE MADE pubLiC
BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
Washington Sept. 12-The plan OF haV'"e
narade In New-York OF the troops re'"i""e
from Porto Rico and those at Montauk Fo'n'
has been abandoned. This is the result OF con-
ferences on the subject between the ~
and General Miles aud of consultations WIN
Army officers in New-York and at camp "'H','
To clear up any misrepresentation on the SUI"
,ect Acting Secretary Mciklejohn this sf'erhoo"
decided 70 make public the entire correspond
ence so far In this matter. II is as follows:
New-Ycrk September s.
Hon william Mckinley: 49,. ., .,r,.r.,,,
The people OF the city OF New orn -. - :,
soGiers I,coulars and volunteers, before they are
disbanded distributed. and they saInesJS wor
and respectfully request tnat you MI r. Sc the
troous and show their appreciation OF 'ie 80. -,
whish the soldiers have rendered 10 INC Cnuttu
! COMMITTEE OF citizens has this day been appIh, ,
ed - take action In ms matter an" t"o P'V''@
''''' ~ ROBERT \. VAN WICK. Mayor
Executive Mansion, Washington Sep SEPT ; :,
Hon Robert A. Van Wyck. Mayor. New 2rh III =
no yrrv sratifyirg 20 me II the health Of the s1,,
Giars will allow 10 permit review ,wni,Cu "b bau,
enahic the people IF the city OF New Qrh w. 70 =,
their appreciation OF the brave men m me ~
three months who have performed snch heroic ser
vices 10 the country | viii direct tat rs
handing grncrais, well as The inedlsai ~ 10
sb.U rnnort unon the orObable effect upon 'nn
health OF the troops ~ tho parade YOU Props
they report that II Will MOI be injurious h p bqa,ed
term and is acieea ha 10 the officers ana solhieI
,hrrnselves Il Will acord special pleasure 10
comply With your patriotic sqgges no WHITNEY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
TrIDTIC NIEEFnII'IIi. -.
WILLIAM NJ X ! ME-
Adjutant-Gsnerals Office.
Wa shington. September n

Major-Gereral shaf,cr. Montauk Point, y Z. 49,,
The Mayor OF New-York has asked thar tne
troops recently returned from duty IN the nen pe
allowed parade in the city IN yo1r 1ras rbe
IS he scheme feasible I'm the near futire m
Secretary OF War desires that you nave iuii or
su.tation with your best medical officers neIIote
making reply to this inquiry, having due reeFt1 70
the Wishes Of the Mayor 81 Ncw-York ana at tne
"a mo time the careful consideration or me wen
being Of the officers and men OF your command
r. 9. CORBIN. Acknowledgement.
Camp Wikoff. Montauk Point y. Y. September l.
Adilitant-C;eneral L. s A, Washington, - {. >,
I have consulted with Colonel Fcrwooi and d.
vision surgeons In their opinion and my own ms
command cannot creditably parade IN New orh
City before October !. ,
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HIDDEN WEAKNESS.

lust ar NC sometimes
see a tree or pole Gppar.
emily strong and sound
come rushing down with
q sudden crash because
of sorue udetectc d
process Of decay, so no
matter how good All ap-
pearauce a woman may
oyesrur If SHE is subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
SHArTER. MaiOr-General.


Headquarters or the AIM,
Washington September ", 1895;
R..peetfuly returned recommending that me
troops coming from Porto Rico be encaTnpen az
Brooklyn or the most available place near New
YORK; CITY and parade through Brooklyn, over the
Brooklyn Bridge. on Saturday one week from 10,
dsy Also II in the mean time y shall oe iound
advisable and n can be done without hardshlp 10
those troops Montauk Point. Long island MAJ
they unite I'm the parade as above suggested, ana
should next Saturday prove unfavoTaole on ac
count ~ the Their that the ceremony take plaCs
on the first fair day following. IL approved VIII
give the necessary instructions accordingly -
NELSON a. MILES.
Major-General. Commanding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
Executive Mansion

WASHINGTON september L. 1928.
Hon Robert A. Van Wyck Mayor. New-York city:
The commanding general at Montauk Point was
instructed 20 consult his medical officers az TO the
advisahility OF the parade suggested In your tele
gram of tho 5th inst. Major-C;eneral Shatter con-
curs IN the report OF these officers that IN their
opinlon 81, would not he advisable 70 parade me
troops In Sew-York or elsewhere Before october T.
The exigenciss Of the service are such that these
roops VIII be moved ~ a more suitable camp De-
fore that date which will render their paruclpa-
ton In the parade mpracticable. The troops re-
turning from Porto Rico are already directed 10
proceed at once 20 their homes for fnrloush ana
muster ont. General Miles, however, Tecomnendhs,
under date Of september ~ thar these troops oe
eucampcd at Brooklyn or the most available place
near New-York Ci,y and parade through BROOK
iyn over the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday tSep-
tember 10 one week from to-day, and he has
been authorized 10 make the necessary arrange
ments 10 that END 49,.
The following organizations remain 20 arrive from
PORTO Rico Sixth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, two
batteries pennsylvania Volunteer Artillery. Bat
ferry A. Missouri Volunteer Artillery, 9Th Indiana
Volunteer Light Battery, Company X. LIST District
- WILLIAM MKINLEY