The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-09
BristOW's Report Fails to
 Hurt Anyone.
The Case of the Union Springs Post office Given as an Example of
 the Alleged Use of ,Infuence."
Advertiser Bureau,
 Colorado Building,

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 Colorado Building.
 Washington. March s.
 There Is a great deal of indigna- ton felt here among Democrats and Republicans. both in the House and m the Senate, that MT. Brtstow should nave selected lot Of letters hied in the courts of public business in be- half of their constituents and printed them In his so-called report. The report says tn substance in one place that there were but really three, violations of the law by members of Congress. and that these were technical violations, and no Congressman, or Senator rom Alabama had any connection with these cases. His last so-called report published the fact that he (Bristow) and other high. officials of the present administration made request of Beavers in his official capacity. The list of persons includes the Speaker, of the House of Representa- tives and the White House itself. The report mentioned memorandum from Beavers in which he said Tuscaloosa is (Beavers) accepted d $t.0 proposal form MT. Moody for tfe rent of the post-office. The report further says at Union Springs, Ala. in 1902. when the salary of the postmaster was $1,500, the allowances were for rent 500 and for heat and light, $A. An Inspector reported that the premises occupied were unsatisfactory and steps were taken with view of se- curing more desirable quarters. While the question: was pending. pr. Scale liar ris purchased the premises then occupied, and stated that he would renovate the same for $500 rent, and further on l4arch 5. 1902. Dr. Harris submitted a proposal for the same room for a ten-year's lease at $500 per annum, to include equipment. heat and light. Letters show how strongly his proposal was endorsed. The reports prints letters from department files. as fo -ows: 2 Hon. 0. ". Beavers, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir-Some time ago wrote the department relative to the lease of the postofHce at Union Springs. Ala, by pr. Scale Harris. I have had several letters in regard to the matter from parties in- terested Every business and profess sional man In the place has petitioned you to let the office remain where 1t is at present. and where 1t has been located for many years The owner has sub mitted you bid and specifications for additions and repairs which will make the building nearly double the present size and improve It every way; in fact, he submitted these plans to the post master and he approved them. Doctor Harris is one of my strongest friends in this section and am deeply interested in the matter. Besides, think the wishes of the citizens, as shown in the petition sent tlse department. ought to be considered. Believe me-
 'Very respectfully, 'E. w. Pettus." | House of Representatives, United States. ''Washington, D. C.. Feb. 27, 1904.
 Hon. c. W. Beavers. Chief, etc:
 "Sir-I respectfully ask that the post office at Union Springs, Ala, remain where it is where the patrons wish 1t to remain. The owner, Dr. Harris, will make all necessary repairs.
 Yours truly,
 III. D. Clayton, United States Senate, Washington, D, C., March's 1904.
 Hon. Henry c. Payne, Postmaster Gen eral:
 Dear Sir-Dr. Scale Harris of Union | Springs. Ala. has filed an applca ton to be allowed to make certain Improvements on the postofflce building at that place | and has also filed a petition signed prac- tically by all of tho people of Union Springs. requesting that his application
 be granted.
 This improvement win be of benefit and convenience to the office, and as the l people there. generally want it. would
 be very glad if you will have the ma tier referred to the proper authority in your