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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-01-22
WILMoNT REED
FARM + VI SALE.

A friend has or sale farm o
o725racres with good house and
barn, within 3 miles of Sharps-
burg and mile of Mt. Sterling
and Sharpsburg pike. For fur
rher particulars cali al ol address
this office. loft
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-01-22

"A girl never marries a man to
reform him." says a cynic, unless
he is rich"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-01-22
BOURBON COUNTY ITEMS.

Horace Miller is candidate for
representative of Bourbon county.
The Kentuckian- Citizen is author
lied to state that Mr.. Miller will
support Judge j. f Cantrill for
L. S. Senator.
Mr. A. S. Thompson has been
petitioned by many voters (named)
TO make the race for representative.
Game Warden L. E. Clay killed
a large grey eagle on the =. M.
Clay farm. The liberty bird
measured feet and 4 inches from
tip of wing to tip of wing.
Why should the official Game
Warden be. killing such a bird?-
Ed.
The Paris Gazette says: "The
Paris Council succeeded in extract
ing enough money from the banks
to pay off some Of the city's bond
ed Indebtedness. The same end
could have been attained if the IL
cense on spintuous, vinous and
malt liquors had bsen raised to
$1,000 a year
Rev G. w. Argabrite, the new
Baptist minister, writes from
Keene: Eyes go to Paris, Ky,
but it hurts me to say good bye to
the people here"
Representative June Gayle said
that Paris would receive not less
than $75, 900 for a public building.
If Paris gets its talked of new
asphalt streets, sewer system, etc,
and new Christian Church and new
Public Library building and a
Federal building it will be a SPLEEN
did, progressive start for the New
Century.
Why not add few more items?
Ed
Thos. Woods mas been elected
Councilman in the Third ward,
Paris, in place Of VIM. Remington.
HILL,--Mrs. w. A. Hill, aged 90,
wife of w A. Hill, Sr., died Mon
day night, January IA. She is
survived by her husband and ten
children.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-01-22

The most soothing, healing and al
tisepric application ever devised is
Dewitt Witch Hazel Salve. 1t re-
lieve' at once and cures piies, ores,
eczems and skin diseases. Beware of
limitations. r. G. Emerson.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-01-22

Old papers for sale at this office Give.
Ms call We also do fine job work.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-01-22

We are LEADERS in The artistic ar
rangement of flowers for epecial occs-
sions. BELL, The Florist
Lexington, KY.
j. Ii. WOOD, Agt. 20-tf
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-01-22
NORTH hIDDLETowN.

X. 2. Moo-% bought of Knox &
Harris their crop of tobacco at SC
H. S. Caywood has bought OF
John j. Redmon his crop of lambs
for June delivery, at 81 cents.
Messrs. John II. Collins and Ben.
nett Bean, Jr., took John /. Fiher's
and John G. Rogers places in the
Deposit Bank on January l. Mr.
Rogers goes to Nashville, Tenn,
February |.
j. W. Young had the grip fol
several days last week. Was in
bed on Thursday when the Facts
amp Observation man was in town
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-01-22
For Sale,

High class, Blue Barred Plymouth
Rocks. JAS. b. CLARK,
z3-St Plum, Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-01-22
-A-dr1ainistrator'5
s / { !!

AS Administrator of James Howard
deceased, will, on
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1901-01-22

Even dull fellow f.llow can
bore his way through life.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-09-05

The census Office yesterday is
sued bulletin showing the divis-
ion Of the population of Oklahoma
in respect to sex. nstivity and
color. OF the 39S,33l people in
Oklahoma, 214.359 were mascu-
line and 1888. .972 feminine, ..l5, $50
were foreign born and 30.S07 were
colored. or the colored people
1881 were negroes and l1.945
Indians.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-09-05
OIL FEVER SPREADING
Company Organized to Search For
Lubricant Near Ardmore.

Ardmore, l. t.. Sept. A
large company composed of Mis-
souri. South Dakota and local
capitalists have organized for the
purpose OF developing the oil
region west of this city. When 1t
became known that oil existed
near this place the company quiet
~ obtained leases in large tracts
and the work Of development will
commence Immediately. The
company is organized under the
Jaws of South Dakota and the
charter was received today.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-09-05
ENTERTAINED AT CARDS
Euchre Party rendered by Misses
Fortner and doodykoontz.

Misses Grace Fortner aud Carrie
Goodykoontz entertained large
circle Of friends in delightful
manner last evening with Sun
fower euchre party" at the home
Of Miss Fortner. The pretty rooms
we're profuselydecorated with gold
en- sunhowers and the artistic
tally cards were pretty represen-
iations Of the came flower.
Those who enjoyed the hcspi-
tality OF the fair hostesses we're:
Messis and Mesdanes Joe Butler,
w. r. Thompson. J. c. Anderson,
John Harland. VIM. Mellette, X.
/. Blakney. Louis Bsgby; Misses
Mable and Maude Miller, Lily
Alexander, Adeline Barnes, Byrd
Ironsides, Louise Graper, Carrie
Goodykoontz. Fay Trott, Grace
Fortner, Mrs. Paul and Rider;
Messrs Earnest Crittenden, Tom
Byrd, Norman Crittenden. Milton
and Fred RaicIiff. George Green,
Taylor Cru,chteld, r. II. Ly-
brand. Vance McSpadden. vogle
and Weyman.
Misses Fortner and Goody-
kooniz were assisted in serving
the dainty refreshments by Misses
Mabel Bagby and Eva HalselI
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-09-05
CHEAP TOWN LOTS.


The much advertised sale of
town lots in South McAlester was
commenced yesterday by the
Sterrett- -Smiser board Of commits
sioners. Before the sale was op-'
ened, Ellis Thompson, who was
appointed com missioner by
Gov. Dukes, applied for writ of
mandamus to compel DR.. Sterrett
of the board to recognize him.
Later the courts were petitioned
for an injunction restraining the
board as constituted from continu-
ing the sale, but ths matter has
gone over for hearing for ten days,
and the board as recognized by the
Secretary of Interior are proceed
ing as ii no action against them
was pending.
DIR. Sterrett assured the pros
peclive purchasers that a valid
title to the property bought
would be given the United States
government. Lot /. block 2, the
first parcel offered, was purchased
by w. G. Wemer for s35 %. The
others ranged from $3.50 to $3.50.
The sale will be continued at p.
m. today,
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-09-05

Washed down a telegraph line
which Chas. c. Ellis. of Lisbon. Ia.
had to repair. standing waist deep
in icy water.~ he writes. gave ne
a terrible cold and cough. IL grew
worse daily. Finally the best doctors
in Oakland. Nebr., Sioux City and
Omaha said I bad consumption and
could not live. Then I began using
DR.. Kings New Discovery. and vas
wholly cured ~ six battles" Posi-
lively guaranteed FOR coughs, colds
ard all throat ard lung troubles BY
Peoples drug store and A. W. Fore
man. Price 5oc. dW
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-09-05

The Hanover National bank,
New York, and the National Bank
OF North America. New York, have
been designated as reserve agents
respectively for the First National
bank. Chelsea, l T., aud the Ma
tional Bank Of Kinsley, Kinsley,
Kansas.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-09-05

By his Opponent. who Uses a Gun
With Deadly Effect When At
tackled on the Street By Nor
ris Who Attempted to knife
Him.

The Morris Nelson ieud was end
ed in tragic manner at Coffey vile
yesterday. where the principals
met and engaged in desperate
street duel.
Morris, who was the aggressor,
was almost instantly killed. Nell
son escaped the savage attempts oil
his antagonist TO knife him with
q severe cut in the neck.
! The desperate encounter was the
result OF family feud Of long
standing. The men were brothers.
in-law and had long been avowed
enemies as the result of some
family difficulties. AZ different
times serious trouble between them
has only been averted through the
good offices of friends, who have
striven to keep the men, both of
whom have the reputation Of be-
ing fighters, apart. About noon
yesterday the men met on the
street in Cofieyville and without
warning Morris made savage at
tack on Nslsoniwith large knife.
The men we're passing each other
when Morris plunged the knife in
the back of Nelson's neck. The
blow staggered Nelson. but clutch
ing his assailant be fell with him
TO the sidewalk. Separating, the
: men staggered to their feet and
Morris rushed madly at his OPP
ponent in a desperate attempt TO
knife him. When be had gotten
within a pace of Nelson a ball
struck him and as be reeled from
the sidewalk another was sent
coursing through his side. As he
sank to the ground he made a des-
perate effort TO reach his wounded
opponent, bat the deadly bullets
had done their work. and his
strength falling him he pitched
headlong 10 the sidewalk almost
at .he feet Of hie slayer.
Medical aid was at once sum-
moned but the efforts Of the physi-
clans were unavailing aud he died
within an hour. Nelson was i'm
mediasely placed under arrest.
Both men are we'll known
throughout the errltory. Morris,
who lived near Nowata, was q
Cherokee aud prominent Ia Ma
sonic circles. He was a member
OF Vinits lodge. Nelson is a well
> known figure in this city. He is .
frequent visitor here aud has a
large circle of acquaintances. His
home Is on Big Greek. about
twenty miles west Of this city. He
has the reputation Of being a dan
ger0us man when aroused. and has
figured in previous encounters.
James Martin, The father-in-law
Of both men, has engaged attorneys
10 defend Nelson. A plea Of self
defense will be entered At his trial.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-09-05

A nice water set given away with
every SO. worth Of goods bought q
Mrs. Baientlne.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22
Hoax

What was supposed to be a
storm southeast of the city Sat
urday afternoon was watched
by the citizens with interest for
three. quarters of an hour.
About 4:30 o'clock it was re-
ported that there had been a
cloud burst and severe wind
storm at Hatch. As it came
from what was supposed to be
an authentic source, it was be.
lieved and it went on the wings
of the wind. An hour later it
was said: Twelve people were
killed" Coming after the first
report, it too was swallowed by
a restless people who had be-
gun to be excited and nervous.
1t was a hoax, there was not a
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Everything is new, fresh and
clean at NJ. 3. Gamers restau.
raut, one docr west of Monroe
City Bank. There you will find
the most substantial or the
daintiest of lunches. My entire
stock is perfectly fresh and
choice. Call on me and you
will be pleased with what is
served you.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

particle of truth in either re-
port. There had been a heavy
rainfall at Hatch and Shiel, &C
companied by a stiff breeze, but
no damage was done. When it
raiued at those points, Monroe
City got a nice shower and Sun
day a fine rain. The rains Sat.
urday made lots of stock water
south and southeast of the city
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Mrs. j, G. Fuqua and chill
dren, of Monroe City. visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Il.
Watson, in this place the first
of the week. They were ac.
companied home by Miss Mag
gle Watson, who will make
them d short visit. Rails Co.
Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22
On Trial for Winning IL Battle

1t is singular enough and it
raises a protest to find an officer
whose conduct won IL decisive
battle on trial for his course
during the movements and
maneuyers that preceded it,
There is suspicion of the eX-
istence Of Il clique and a con.
spiracy, but the whole facts
will now be brought forth and
it may be hoped the inquiry
will close Il controversy that
has been in progress more than
three years. Portland Oregon
ian.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Miss Ethel Rosser, one of the
most interesting young ladies
of Spalding, has been the guest
of her friend, Miss Della John
son.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Gen. Fred D. Grant, an ar.
dent high protectionist, has
swung around the world. When
he landed at New York the GUS
tom house officials went through
his trunks just as though he
was plain Bill Jones, and found
SOB worth of'dutiabIe goods that
they clapped S33 duty on.
And blamed if he didn't now
just as though he were a good
Democrat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Miss Adele Tucker, Of Ian.
nibal, is the pretty aud pleas.
ing guest Of her cousins, DR. and
Mrs. ". r. Rutledge.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22


Bargains in Lace curtains at
Williamson d Bulls.
Mrs. w. A. Willis, OF Central
Mo. has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. B. G. Hayden.
John Obert and wife, Of near
Warren, were in the city ON Il
shopping expedition Friday
Jesse Green. of Florida, was
a business visitor in this city
Friday.
Dress goods in black and
colors all to 90 at Cost.-WIL-
d.IAMSON & BULL,
Mrs. William Willis, OF Car
rollton. has been spending the
week with her brother. Elias
Tuley.
MIS- harriet 'oho'y, Vi C'"'
ence' arrived saturday '''e
noon for Il visit with her daugh.
ter. Mrs. y. f. Lapp.
George Tuley. of Monroe
N0' I',, c,..m,,,,,,-
IVY "''' I.:,,,,.T,,,
we, N , | 1I -,
''''' '
Miss EIenor Scott spent the
first Of the week with relatives
near Palmyra. Today she is
attending the nuptlals OF her
,,o.,,. rr,,nih,l
49, - d I IL . -
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Mrs. ". II Anderson is visit.
ing the homefolk IN Palmyra.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

DR.. W G. Sprinkle Of Stouts.
willie. was in the city Monday
with his many friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Chamberlain Collie Cholera and Diarrhoca
Remedy has world wide reputation for its
cures. Itnever fail, and Is pleasant and safe
to take. For sale by B. 0. Wood.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Buy yoar Winter Shoes at
Williamson q Bulls
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

+. 5. IOulware aud wife OF
Perry, arrived in the city yes.
terday to visit relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Mrs, Bette Johnson, of
Boonville, Mo, has been the
guest of her kinswoman, Mrs.
j. Porter Patton.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Mrs. w. A. Willis, OF Central
Mo. has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. b. G.. Hayden.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

The pencil pusher of the Han
nibal Journal says a lot of
ladies had Duck spasms. "
Will some one tell US what kind
of things they are, we want to
look out for the pIagy things
if they are real bad.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

People who ride bikes may
not be hoboes, but they look it
after riding several hundred
miles. Saturday morning two
men, one woman and a twelve
year old girl could be seen
perched up on the north steps
at the First Baptist Church
and really it was a hard look,
lug quartet. They looked like
the dusty roads between Tole-
do, Ohio and this point, only a
little more so, if possible. The
party was composed of Mr., and
Mrs. A. Vail and daughter EN-,
and A, Moshier, They were
headed tor Kansas City, Mo. i,
Mrs. Wahl told us that they
had covered from 30 to so miles
a day from time of starting,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

John Obert and wife, Of near
Warren, were in the city ON
shopping expedition Friday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22
Prof. O. w. Colgate is attend
ing to business at Lamar.

III = " "t i>''
The firm Balzer. Dirigo e. Co.
have dissolved partnership. T..
f. Wine is the retiring member
of the firm. The business will
be continued at the old stand.
S. A. and Bert Woods, the
the real estate traders. have
pulled up bag and baggage and
moved their families to Hauni-
bal. While in this city they
handled considerable property.
They will be missed.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

luz ''' ''''' w." - ,'''''
+, >. LouIWare and "Ite OF
Perry, arrived IN the city yes
terday to visit relatives.
DR. " G. Sprinkle of Stouts.
vile, was tn 'IIe cry Mo"o'J
WIII ms many TRENDS
Miss Adele Tucker. Of Ian.
nib,l is the pretty and pleas
inc Guest Of her cousins. DR. and
Mrs. ". 7. RutIedge,
William Shields. Of Audrlin
county ,p.vt the week in this
vi,iri,v with relative, and
friends
Mace Maddox one Of the
uroorr,,ive farmers near Hunt.
inoton wa, .trausactfna bust.
ues, i'm the city. Monday.
The Walker and jackson we'll
drill has finished a good GO.loot
well ON the r.. NJ. Walker farm
and moved yesterday to the j.
". Wilson farm.
Misses Adelaide Lear and
Kate Henderson are spending
the week pleasantly with their
friend. Miss Bessie Elzea. in
Rails county.
,r.. p-;, r-n1a,r.,,l and
.,;'t - l,n,,,.,r, All, hama
,,.,.,..,5 =, ,t,a si+,, 80 ,,f.:, bar
father D. NJ Proctor aud many
relatives in this vicinity.
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., .,[,,,.. ..,;,,.a,. ..,.,,,I;.~
u.3,,,''.' ', o. n,I .,n .'I,
;,I..Y',,..,
MISS '-7o"" ,oe'tIe Ie'I e9Ie'
""y 'o' d. LOUIS ""e'c sue
Will y ISM "e' ''o'',e'' 'o',"'
ana take !" 'nG openings "' the
'"''''"e'y e9'""''S'l'ile"'S'
The excursion by rail and
river TO Quincy Sunday was a
bowling success. There were
G5 tickets from this point aud
the two trains carried from
~ '0'' wy "'' , no ''''''
-, - ~ o''''''0 l'''"'' l. wv ''''
P'O
Mrs. $. G, Demaree has re-
turned from Il pleasant visit
with friends in Shelbina. Her
little friends. Misses Katie and
Abbic Bruce accompanied her
home tor week or ten DAYS
John Yates ana lamIIy OF
hIoWa, nave arrived ana Will
pay ora TRENDS aho reIatlVes a
visit tie Is very well PLEASED
with the country lie raised a
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

The Moulton Qowa) Sun has
gotten out a handsome souvenir
edition in honor of the Nj. w.
As. 1t is neat, pretty and con.
tains good matter, but we will
bet cookie that it's editor said
something when he found the
foreman had made up the forms
backwards.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Jesse Green. of Florida, was
a business visitor in this city
Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22
MIR, WEBSTER DAVIS BOOK

This work is the of avit to the TransvaaI made by Mr.
Assistant Secretary
McInlels administration, which
broke his with the Republican affiliated him
opposition The author vecmcnty a"ragns British
viii he in his presentation Of hel}Oer
the Milton truth could suffer long
she combat Stike hear familiar
his side until he knows
the other side.
all what opinion the reader have
formed he be Il gamer reading
O III
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Byron Mcfarland, has 4
species Of corn that he calls
humble bee corn. 1t is "A curiosity
Originally the seed came from
the north. but this year in spite
of the drOuth on the prairie it
is good yielder, The stalks
stand from three to five feet
high and from the fence one
would suppose there was no corn
in the field, but the reverse IS
true for the standard stalks all
have either good nubbins or
good well filled ears on them.
Thursday he pulled up an arm
full OF it and brought it to town
to show. Last year the the same
seed on the same forty acre field
produced fifty bushels per acre.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

One can not charge school
teachers with being slow nor
mot being up to- snuff. Uncle
Sam loaded 400 Of them on a
transport bound for Manila,
where they were to teach the
young Philippine ideas how to
shoot After ten days acquain
lance and trip as far as Homo,
lulu, 60 of them were spliced
or keeps. The blue sea must
have played the very 1uce
with their tender hearts. and
common sence.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Dress goods in black and
ColOrs all to 90 at Cost.-WIL.
dIAMSON 4 BULL,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Some Of Schley's enemies are
now circulating the story that
he was drunk at the battle of
Santiago He must have found
some of that fighting whisky
that made Gen. Grant so fla
nous with President Lincoln
and the American people.-Her-
aid.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Bargains in Lace curtains at
Williamson d Bulls.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Don't ask Jimmie Donovan
how his stomach.aChes for it is
sore He was standing near the
business end Of a fractions horse
who planted one foot in the pit
Of Jimmie's bread basket and
doubled him up like a jack
knife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

The finest fountain in the city,
the best soda water, the purest
ice cream and ice cream sodas
to he found. The only full
line Of perfectly fresh confec.
tIons in this place, Il line of
smokers that have no rivals
and clerks to whom it will be Il
pleasure to wait on you. Fruits
and everything that is season.
able can be found at NJ. Bud
Carriers. the caterer.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Now is the time to Save
money on your winter supplies
Is Williamson & Bull are SELL.
ing them cheap.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-22

Mage Maddox, Que OF the
progressive farmers near Hunt.
ington, was 'transactin% bust
ness in the city. Monday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-12-17
WORKING TO REFORM
THE CIVIL SERVICE

Boston. Dec. 1.-THE twenty y-first an
nual meeting of the National ciyl Ser
vice Reform League began here. The
annual report of the council said the
past year has been one of encourage
ment for the friends of civil service re
form. There were addresses 10y Presi-
dent Eliot of Harvard, Hon. Carl
Schurz. Dr. Daniel c. Gilman and VIII
liam Dudley Foulke. President Eliot
said in part:
Ninety years ago my grandfather.
who was "A Boston merchant, headed n
public lottery, from the proceedings of
which Stoughton hall was built. and II
stands to-day as hall built by public
lottery in Massachusetts.
"Shall we not find that fifty years
from now it will be regarded as dis
creditable and dishonorable for man
to use the salary of public post to pro
mote his own advancement, or even to
promote the Advancement of n political
party"
Carl Schurz said that civil service re
form would not cure all the evils of n
political system. yet with every office
rescued from spoilsmen. the huckster
would have less to deal with and the
field for meritorious candidates would
be so much enlarged.
DR.. Daniel C. Gilman. president of
the league. said:
"The victories of the league have
been won by long, patient Efforts. As
it succeeds in the national field. it sees
more that may be done in other fields. :
In urging the civil service idea he said
that ii could well be used by school
boards and even by churches seeking
pastors.
William Dudley Foulke of Indiana,
recently appointed member of the
National Civil Service Commission
said:
Nearly every applicant for office now
bases his application, in part ut least
upon the statement that he Is Il de
voted adherent to the civil service
law. That indicates an advance. 1t il
because he has leader. There is q
man who has the power to handle
civil service in an almost autocratit
manner That man is the foremost
civil service reformer in America
President Roosevelt