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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-01-09
LIT. Family Getting Along Wei.

Lutz Family Getting Along Well.
The family Of Devid Lutz. consisting
Of his wife and four children. who came
near being asphyxiated Sunday morn
ing by gas escaping from stove
while they slept. as told in the Intel
IiGcnccr yesterday. are getting along
nicely.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
RESTORE GRAY HAIR
To NATURAL COLOR
By Common Garden Sage a
Simple Remedy for Dandruff,
Falling, Faded, Gray Hair.

The old idea of using Sage for dark
ening the hair is again coming in vogue.
Our grandmothers had dark, glossy hair
at seventy-fve, while our mothers are
gray before they are fifty. Our grand
mothers kept their hair soft and glossy
with Usage Tea, which also restored
the natural color.
One objection to using such a prepar-
alton was the trouble of making it.
This objection has been overcome by
the Wyeth Chemical Company of New
York, who has placed on the market a
superior preparation of Sage, combined
with Sulphur and other valuable reme-
dies for dandruff, itching scalp, and
thin, weak, falling hair. !.
The beauty of the hair depends more
on its rich, even shading than anything
else. Don't have dry, harsh faded hair,
when simple, harmless remedy will
bring back the color in a few days; and
don't be tormented with dandruff, itch
ing scalp and loose, falling hairs.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy
will quickly correct these troubles, and
give color, strength and beauty to your
hair.
Get fifty cent bottle from YOUR
druggist today, and prove this to
your own satisfaction. All druggists
sell it, under guarantee that the
money will be refunded if the
remedy is not exactly as represented.
Agent, Breslow's Drug Store.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
political Advt.)
For County Treasurer.

To the Republican voters Of Bur.
leigh county:
! hereby announce myself as can
1ldate for the nomination to the office
of Treasurer Of Burleigh county sub
ject to the will OF the Republican vot'
ers at the primary election in June.
l have been a resident Of Burleigh
county for the past twelve years and
have never before asked for any Of
fee at the hands Of the party. l
nominated and elected I will give the
Office my personal attention and per
form the duties thereof in careful Hnd
conscientious manner. Your vote an
influence are solicited and will b
appreciated. Yours very truly,
SIDNEY E. REGISTER.
Paid Advertisement.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
political ADVERTISEMENT
C., A. JOHNSON's CANDIDACY
For Governor

For Governor
The candidacy of Hon. c. A. John
son for governor is meeting with the
hearty approval of the rank and file
of republicans who refer a man of
courage and conviction, and one who
is Independent Of factional machine
politics. His statement in publicity
pamphlet is clear and to the point and
all the attempts at Misrepresentation
by the press will serve the purpose
OF stirring his friends in every section
OF the state to greater activity in his
behalf That he will be the nominee
at the coming primaries is foregone
onclusion.-Minot Optic.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
political Advt.)

political Advt.)
missioner District Of 1urieigh
County, NORTH Dakota.
Now that the supreme court has
affirmed Judge Winchester and de-
termined that was legally appoint
ed as Commissioner of the Fifth
Commissioner District on December
10, 1910, and that I am entitled to
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
Political Advertising,
FoR SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS

1 hereby announce myself a repub-
lican candidate for the Office Of SUPER
intendent of schools for Burleigh
county, subject to the will of the 70.
tiers at the primaries in June. I am
a graduate of the University of Woos-
ter, Wooster, Ohio, and have been a
teacher in the pubic schools Of North
Dakota for the past ten years. and =
resident of Burleigh county for eight
years.
IF. LYLE.
Wing r. O., N. D.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15

retain my seat as commissioner, l
hereby announce myself as candi-
date for nomination to fill out the
balance Of the term subject to the
will of the electors on June 26, 1912.
E. H. L. VESPERMAN.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
Political Advertisement.
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

/ am a candidate for the republican
nomination for county Judge Of Bur
leigh county, subject to the will Of the
voters, at the primary election to be
held on the 26th of June.
W. P. COSTELLO.
Attorney at Law,
Bismarck N. D.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15

Notice is hereby given that the Board
OF Railroad Commissioners at it's regu-
lar session in the city Of Fargo, N. D.,
at the Commercial Club rooms of said
city on Tuesday, July 2. 1912, at ten
O'CLOCK In the forenoon OF said day, will
proceed to change and revise the sched-
ules OF rates and classifications now in
force for the handling and Transporter
ton OF express matters within this state;
mat all persons, firms, corporations and
common carriers will be then and there
given an opportunity to make an explain
alton or showing, or to furnish informa-
ton to said Board Of Railroad Commits
s1oners on the subject Of determining
and fixing such schedules of rates and
classification and such persons. firms
and corporations are hereby required
and requested to appear at such time
ana place and show cause, II any there
be-, why said Board Of Railroad Com
missioners should not adopt and fix as
such maximum rates and classification
the following proposed scale Of merchan-
disc rates and express graduate charge
and special rates on agricultural imple-
ments prepared by the Rate Expert of
this Commission:
Proposed North Dakota Rates on agri-
cultural implement parts;
Distance Agricultural Implement
,.,, Participates in cents
Miles per Cwt.
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cV ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
political Advt.)

Political Advt)
FOR STATES ATTORNEY.
MY name will appear on the repub-
lican ballot at the June primaries as
a candidate for denomination for the
office Of states attorney of Burleigh
county.
w. l.. SMITH,
Bismarck.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15

To the Voters, and my friends, and
those of you, that do not know me.
1 have lived in bismarck, and Bur-
leigh County for 20 years. am q
butcher by trade, and have been en-
4loyed by George Gussne:, for over
~ years. l am still cutting meat for
him. l am not Real Estate Agent,
Insurance Agent, or Money Loaner,
but a working man, and If I am elect
ed I will attend to the duties of the
o ice, to the best OF my ability. I
ask for your support,
Respectfully
HARRY J. SIMS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
Political !Advt }
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR

I am candidate on the republican
ticket to succeed myself to the Office
OF county auditor for Burleigh county,
subject to the PLEASURE of the voters
at the primary election to be held
June rs, and respectfully solicit your
support.
T. E. FLAHERTY,
Bismarc, N, D.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
Political Advertisement
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONS

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date on the Republican ticket for the
ONCE of County Commissioner for
the 4th Commissioners District Of
Burleigh county at the primaries,
June rs, subject to the favorable con-
sdderation of he voters.
l.. G. HOLMES,
Wing, N. D.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15

The Steele Ozone says there have
been times In the past when it has
been opposed to Col. Tuttle politically
but seem to favor him in his present
candidacy Tor congress.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
political Advt.)

political Advt)
FOR SUPT. OF SCHOOLS
l am a candidate for reelection to
the office of superintendent Of schools
for Burleigh county and shall appre.
ciate the endorsement Of the voters at
the coming primaries.
C.. L. V1GNDsS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
political ADVERTISEMENT
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

I am a candidate on the Republic.
can ticket to succeed myself as Rep
resentative of the 9th Legislative
District, subject to the will of the
voers at the primaries, to be held
June 26, 1912 and respectfully solicit
your support.
FRANK J. FOX
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
Canadian Olympic Team Sails

"~usAU O'y"P'C 5eA" 0As1S
MONTREAL, June 1.-THE athlet-
les, oarsmen and marksmen who are
to uphold the honors of Canada in
the Olympic contests at Stockholm
next month, sailed today for Liver
pool. The team will spend week or
ten days in final practice in England
before proceeding to Stockholm.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
political Advt.)
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS

am q candidate for tho Republican
nomination for the Office of Register
of Deeds Of Burleigh county, subject
to the will of the tiers at the prim-
ary election, June 26th
HARRY J. SIMS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
(Pol. ADVERTISEMENT
FOR representative

hereby announce myself as a can
didat tor nomination to the Office of
Representative from the 27th legisla-
tive district, Lub:ect to the win OF the
Republican voters at the primary cleo
ton to be held June 26.
W. H. McMASTER
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
(Pol. ADVERTISEMENT
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER or

(Pol. ADVERTISEMENT
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF
THE FOURTH COMMISSIONER
DISTRICT OF BURLEIGH
, COUNTY. NORTH
; DAKOTA
Now that the Supreme Court has
affirmed Judge Winchester and deter
mined that 1 was legally appointed az
commissioner of tho Fourth Commds-
sioner District on January 10th, 1910,
and that I am entitled to retain my
seat az such commissioner, I hereby
announce myself as candidate tor
nomination to fill out the balance Of
tNe term, subject to the will of the
electors on June 18th, 1912.
JOHN A. DAVIS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
political Advt.)
FOR Representative

l am candidate for the republican
nomination for representative of the
Twenty-seventh district, subject to
the decision Of the voters at the pri-
marwy election to be held June rs,
1912. BERT BLISS,
Baldwin, N. D.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
political Advt.)
For Clerk Of Court,

l am candidate for the republican
nomination for the Office OF Clerk of
the District Court. subject to the will
of the republican voters at the June
Primary Election.
CHAS. FISHER.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15

Harvey Herald: "rhe record of
Senator Bessesen stands out far
ahead of any of the other candidates.
*He is the maker of more pro-
gressive laws than any other man in
N. D. ***
Bessesen is the best man fitted for
Congress by reason of his education,
training, integrity, undoubted ability
and ais faithful service, as shown, to
the people. He has proven to be the
servant and champion of the common
people,"
Devils Lake Inter-Ocean: "He is
progressive from the ground up.**"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15

Newark J, Of seotehEns1sh parentaee, April 1875
Dakota
Be High SCHOOL, graduate tho Academic
the University Minnesota with
s. L. Pracced In North Dakota Now
Judge Of 6neau
with Increased jurisdictIon).
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15

This 10 bob"
When you cast your vote at the
primaries put a cross opposite
ROBERT CLENDENING
Republican Candidate for
Commissioner Of Railroads
A resident of North Dakota for 30
years. The support of your friends
will be appreciated.
A Beach woman poured water into
a pan Of burning grease and nearly
lost her life.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
political Advt }

(Pol1t1cal AdVt
I hereby announce myself as candi-
date for reelection az sheriff of Bur-
leigh county, subject to tae will and
pleasure of the voters at the primary
election held June rs.
FRANK BARNES,
-xzri. Sheriff,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
political ADVERTISEMENT
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

l hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection as republican member Of
the house Of representatives in the
Twenty-seventh T., legislative district,
Burleigh county, subject to the
decision OF the voters at the primary
election held June rs, 1912.
e. A. WILLIAMS,
Bismarck, N. D.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15

Progressive Republican Candidate for Congress from the
Third Congressional District
He has for years unwaveringy fought straight and out
fight for Progressive Republican Principles
Boost for Him. It's your victory when he Vote for him.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
political ADVERTISEMENT
For ReoiatCr of Deeds.

VI 'eS8'SsS1 OF 0VSVos
4 am a candidate for the republican
nomination of register of deeds for
Purleigh county, subject to the de-
cision of the voters of the primary
election to be held June 10Th, 1912
JOHN F. FORT
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15

political Announcement
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
I hereby announce myself as a re-
publican candidate for the Office of
county treasurer Of Burleigh county,
subject to the will Of the voters at
the June primaries.
w. J. PRATER,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
(PoEtical ADVERTISEMENT

teal ADVERTISEMENT
For County Judge.
l am candidate for the nomina.
ton for the office Of County Judge of
burle1gh County. subject to the de-
cls1on OF the ers at the primary
election to be held June rs, 1912.
N. J. MKENZIE.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
Announcement.

Subject to the will and pleasure Of
the electors Of Burleigh County, here
by announce myself q candidate for the
office Of States Attorney at the coming
Primary Elections as a Republican.
Having resided In this county for near
~ ten years. believe no particular in
PRODUCTION IL required at this time. I
have never, here or elsewhere, sought
office. but, II chosen for tho once to
which l aspire, pledge myself to q faith
full and conscientious discharge to an the
duties thereof.
n. r. BBRNDT,
Attorney at Law,
Bismarck, N. D.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
(Politics! Advertisement
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date on the Republican ticket for the
Office Of register of deeds at the Pri.
maries, June 26th, subject to the fav-
orable consideration of the voters.
G, J. KEENAN,,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15

Judge Cowan seems to have a big
lead in his candidacy for reelection
in the second district,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
MAXIMUM EXPRESS RATES

Board OF Railroad commIssI toner's will
meet at Fargo, N. D., Tuesday, July
2nd.. 1912, to change and revise the
Schedules OF Rates and cIasslf1c atoms
now In force for the handling and
transportation OF Express Matters
within this State.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15
Political Adv.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

Political Adv.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
I hereby announce myself for the
office of County IT, asurer Of Burleigh
County, on the Republican Ticket, SUBJ
ject to the will and pleasure OF the
voters at the primaries, June &c.
A. N. BLEXRUD,
Wilton, N. Oak.
political Advt.)
For Congress From Second District
/ am candidate for the republican
nomination to congress at the June
primaries and my aim if elected shall
be "for the good Of all the people all
the time.
WILLIAM P. FUTILE
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15

% Rx4Es on RA aSReH AX % %
sos 49, 800 .1oN 81 1.H
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15

Where the rates for the exact dist
ances are not shown above the rate
for the next greatest distance named
should be applied. All charges on ship
ments moving on the above merchandise
rates in North Dakota are subject to
the proposed North Dakota graduate
scale which supercedes the graduate
scale Of official express classification.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15

Shipments of agricultural implement
parts moving under the above rates
shall be charged on the basis Of pound
rates with minimum Of Csc per pack
age.
Proposed North Dakota Merchandise
Rates.
All figures are in cents per 100 pounds.
Merchandise rates ap-
plying on articles
classified as mer-
Distance chandise in official
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-15

~ ............ 0V
w .....s......s. OV
" minimum. OV
~ .............. 20
so IS
80 u
100 so
10 50
A6V 90
LOU ............ 90
A1V %
$50 100
100 ................... 100
40 .......:........... 100
lou lUV
100 .................. 10
200 INSTRUMENTATION. 10
210 10
220 .................... 1870
230 ................... 120
6fV ...'....... LEU
GOV .............. 13V
GOV 1fV
27O 40
2S0 ..........,........ 40
290 40
300 ................... 40
80 $50
800 $50
$50 .................. $50
$40 $50
$50 $50
800 $50
$40 $50
$50 $50
800 $50
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
SELECT BRIDES BY
DRAWING STRAWS
Brothers Return from Belgium,
Where They Were Welded
to Sisters.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Two happy
brides from Belgium selected by two
farmers who drew straws in Regina,
Saskatchewan, 5000 miles away,
stood beside their husbands on the
deck of the steamship vaderland
when that vessel entered port from
Antwerp.
Although they were chosen by
chance there was no evidence that
Cupid had scored an error The two
young women were delighted by the
prospect of living on a ranch in the
Canadian Northwest, and told laugh
ingly of the odd way they were
chosen, wooed and won.
The husbands were CASTOR and
George Pootmans. brothers. who
dressed so exactly alike that it was
difficult to tell them apart. The
brides formerly were Miss Georgette
and Miss Lea Terwagne. Miss
Georgette is 20 years old and her sis
ter, Miss Lea, 18.
The girls dared the young men to
make the long journey to Belgium to
see them and the farmers accepted
the challenge. On their way the
brothers determined to wed the girls
and agreed to draw straws to decide
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
BEAT AND ROB MAN
OF SAG IN SALOON
Thugs Attack William Nc
Crath, of West Orange, in
Broad Daylight.

The police are investigating a dar-
ing daylight assault and robbery,
which, according to William McGrath,
who stumbled into police headquar-
ters at 7:3O a. m. today. occurred in a
saloon near the Four Corners a half
hour before.
McGrath, laborer of West Orange,
told Lieutenant Tracey that four
men, who were standing beside him
at the bar of a saloon in Market
street, near Broad street, attacked
him when he drew from his pocket a
roll of bills containing $40, threw him
to the floor and punched and kicked
him into insensibility. The barten-
der he said, and one or two patrons
of the place, made no protest against
the attack. When he recovered his
senses, McGrath, said, he was lying
in hallway and his money was gone.
He could not remember the exact To-
cation of the saloon where the as
sault is alleged to have taken place.
McGrath's face was covered with
blood, both his eyes were black, his
nose was broken, his temples were
puffed and he had long scalp wound
just over the right ear. His body was
also painfully bruised, and he was so
weak he could scarcely stand.
He was taken to the City Hospital
in the First precinct ambulance and
his cuts were dressed. Later he re-
turned to police headquarters and set
out with detectives in an endeavor to
find the place where he was robbed.
McGrath told the police he would
have no difficulty in Identifying his
assailants
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
RARE ORCHIDS GIVEN
TO QUEEN ALEXANDRA
Beautiful Flowers Decorate Ia
BILE at Birthday Party.

SANDRINGHAM, England. Dec. %.
-Dowager Queen Alexander's dinner
table on her last birthday was deco
rated with $1,000 worth of the rarest
orchids, a present from Sir George
Holford, who formerly was an equerry
to King Edward, and whose orchid
houses are the finest in the world.
Queen Alexandra delights in orchids
and all the royalties present, includ-
ing King George and Queen Mary.
agreed that they never saw so mag
nificent a display of the costly blooms.
One bunch standing In a silver COB
let Immediately opposite Queen Alex
andra consisted of blue orchids, the
only ones ever known to have been
produced.
There were also some gorgeous
flowers. deep Chinese yellow and ex-
tremely rare.
Alexandra gave the king, the queen
and Princess Mary each an orchid to
carry away.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
CLUB SILENTLY TOASTS
GAFFNEY AND MULLIGAN
Dead Members Honored at Joel
Parker Smoker.

The first annual smoker of the Joel
Parker Association, held last night at
the Hotel Navarro, was well attended
City Counsel James Nugent, presi
dent of the association. was master
of ceremonies. Speeches were made
by members and were confined to the
subject of the organization, which is
one of the leading Democratic organi-
cations in this section. A collation.
was served. at the close of which a
solemn toast was offered for two de-
parted members, John ]. Gaffney and
Michael J. Mulligan.
A committee of seven was appoint
ed TO arrange for similar affairs to
be held by the organization during
the ensuing year. They are City
Treasurer Elmer A. Day, chairman;
Alderman Edward c. Eaton, Thomas
Curran, William Dignan, John II.
Sullivan, M F. Mullin and Patrick H.
White.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
HUSBAND RELIEVES WIFE
FROM FINANCIAL PLIGHT

NEW YORK, Dec. 20-Through IAN
impulse" that sent an IS. o. S." to
her husband, Walter c. White, of the
White Sewing Machine Company,
who is in Cleveland, the beautiful
and temperamental Mrs. Marion H.
Gilhooly Lawrie White was relieved
yesterday from a most embarrassing
situation at the Hotel Plaza, where
she had room.
A firm of jewellers had obtained a
judgment against Mrs. White for
sa,99S. the value of certain jewelry
she had ordered sent to her CIeve-
land home. A deputy sheriff attached
most of Mrs. Whites personal prop
erty in her room at the Plaza. Yes
terday, however. Mr.. White came TO
his wife's relief, and she left for
Cleveland on an Early train.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
VALENTINE SAYS PROBE IS
WORK OF MEN HE "FIRED"
.Ex-commissioner of Indian Af-
fairs Proud of Record.

BOSTON, Dec. 20.-Robert G. VAL
entine, former commissioner of Indian
affairs, has issued a statement re-
garding the charges against him con-
tanned in the report of the committee
on expenditures of the interior de-
partment Mr.. Valentine said:
81 was in the Indian office over
seven years, six months of which
was assistant commissioner, and over
three years commissioner. 1 lett
absolutely of my own initiative to
enter a new field of work.
IT had to fight many kinds of we'll
intrenched special interests and in
dividual greed, all of which forces
have singly or together left no stone
unturned to discredit my admins
tration and my personal character.
II have not myself read and do
not expect to read the testimony
made up from discharged and dis
gruntled employees who formed at
any time a tiny percentage of the
hardworking and honest force of the
5000 employees of the. service from
whom had splendid support and CO.
operation in my reforms.
ANY honest successor will have