The Appleton Crescent from Appleton, Wisconsin • 4

OFFICIAL. respond to a $500 assessment made upon him by the, republican state central committee, then his expense statement -must be diminished just that sum. The reports thus far on file are far from being as full and clear in detail as was the intent of the law, the republicans being fertile, in expedients in dodging a law of their, own creating. next legislature might create an investigating committee to look up the artful dodgers of expenditures, but then whitewash would, be utilized. The spirit of the law was virtually evaded or 5 I WEB PILLS MxvsttnL Kstabllshed In 1853 by Sam Ryan.

The Message. PresidentMckinley ia his message reviews the war with Spain explicitly and elaborately, but fails to discuss the theory of expansion. Howeverjthe purpose of to favor the policy of expansion or imperalism is evident as he calls for a large increase in army and navy. He speaks as follows regarding the adoption of a maritime policy "The annexation of Hawaii and the changedrelatipns of the United States to Cuba, Rico and the Philippines resulting from the war cbmrjel the prompt adoption of a which were on motion referred to the poor committee with power to contraot with party urnishing best goods and lowest By Alderman Jacquot; r- Hesolved tb at there be and is hereby appro, priated to P. Rademulier $oO; Geo.

Ahman 500: Ryan Long tSOOvBerg Eaqel $100 to apply on their contracts for building -poor houseas per report of thextuildlng committer. On motion to adopt the ayes and nays were called for, all voted 1 By Alderman Lausman; Beeolved, that there be and hereby IS aooro-priated to J. H. Green Son the sum of $933.50 in full payment for contract for Park avenue and State street Improvement as per condition of the consideration in bond -filed with city clerk and is hereby accepted. 1 On motion adopted, all vojed aye.

By Alderman Brown; Resolved, that there be and is hereby appropriated to J. Dittman Co the sum of $379.58 for Harrison street sewer and $630.67 balance due in full for Summer street sewer system as per report of city surveyor. On motion resolution was adopted, all voted aye. By Aldennan Wolter: Resolved, that the street commissioner-be and is hereby directed to dress Packard street from Richmond to State street with gravel or crushed stone Referred to committee on streets and bridges. On motion council adjourned.

M. K. Gochkaper, city Clefk. news, matters of interest to people of the "United" States, as to settling do wn to volume of business transacted or 'openings for energy and capital, temperature; climatic conditions, health matters, sanitary progress; The Herald does contain a chal-lenge from' a Catholic priest to i a Protestant minister to compare faiths, etc. A southern Methodist minister made a statement ia one of his sermons that the exorbitant charges made on the island for the solemnization of marriages was the cause of so much illegitimacy.

He also denounced the charge of $7.50 for burial services, also that it cost $12.75 for a dispensation to those who do not wish to have their marriage published in the church. The Herald announces the arrival of Mrs. Wood, wife of His Excellency, Governor General Wood. The Herald is silent as to post office matters in Santiago. Some up-to-date American newspaper man is needed in that city to give the English speaking residents a live, newsy journal.

However it could scarcely be made to pay. The Railway Passes. 1 With the exception of the "Soo" road, all the railways of this state have decided to issue passes to all ihe state officers and members of the legislature. Inasmuch as both the great political parties pledged their candidates not to accept railway passes or express franks, it is reasonable to expect that the state officers, headed by Gov. Sco-field andvour legislators headed by Senator Whitman and his old greenback platform, will return their passes promptly.

It is estimated that the submis Proceedings of the City Council Held Wednesday Evenlner, Dec. 1898. CouNca. Chamber, Appucton, Wis. Dec.

tf ij Council met pursuant to regulations, his honor IA ayor Erb in the chair. Boll called. Aldermen all present excepting Alderman WenzeL Minutes of meeting Nov. 2d and 28th, 1898 were read. and approved.

The committee on finance reported the following accounts from No. 1406 to No. amounting to $5,5 15.02, and recommended to allow the same as charged: A 75 00 EN Johnson. 13 50 MKGochnauer 75 00 A LtefR ngwell 13 50 Giliett 34 00 Thos 13 50 Wilson 63 50 Jos 4 00 Baker 15 00 Dewitt 4 fO Tracy 20 00 Shannon 4 50 Finnesran SO 00 Dudley Rowell. 4 60 Nobbefeld.

16 65 John Schiosser. 13 50 Bowser 16 65 Dan Boyle 13 50 Nictc 16 65 A Ritger 4 50 75 00 9 00 Baker 57 00 Peeren boom. 4 50 Mike 57 00 A Fisher 4 50 Stroebe 57 00 4 50 Stroebe 57 00 Jas Sherry 4 50 Jas 57 00 Barteau 1050 57 00 Cfaas Steinke. 10 50 Carroll 27 00 A 6 00 2 00 4 50 I Anderson. 75 00 Lyons.

4 4 50 Jos Schrieter. .50 00 Harbeck 4 50 McGillen 50 00 Kutler. 4 50 Conroy 50 K) Sam 4 50 Geo Vogel 50 00 Jacob Kober 13 50 Keuter i 50 00 John Maurer. 13 50 Whitfoot 45-00 13 50 Damuth "45 00 A Runner 4 50 Ecke 45 00 Gus 4 50 Calahan. 45 00 4 50 Caloin 45 00 Geo Ashman 4 50 Tho 45 00 l.eo 13 50 Swalbach.

45 00 13 50 Speilbauer 45 00 Wenzel 9.00 45 00 Bently 4 50 Theo Kinney. 45 00 4 50 45 00 Geo ririshaber-: 4 50 Weynen 45 00 4 50 45 00 4 50 ChasKufan 45 00 Jos 13 60 Jos Roger 21 58 13 50 Ere-man 45 00. Wm Vaugh 13 50 Rossmeissei B's 3 00 Ebben 5 Capt Hyde- 5 00 FranK Better 50 Mtss Boeder 4 00 4 50 Mrs Edwards 4 00 Fred Rawe 50 Theby 2 5C Brown 13 50 Cole 4 00 Roloft 1Z 50 CLempke 4 00 Younsf. 13 50 2 00 Brettschnelder 4 50 Peter Stagmam 4 00 AL 4 50 5 00 Mike Berg 4 50 Mrs 6 00 A Baker 4 50 A Marien 8 00 Femole 5 00 9 00 Appleton ti 8 00 A 10 00 Ctiy Gov Pub Co 6 00 Marrett. 10 00 Hauert? 7 Barren 13 00 Petersen Koss 7 35 1 25 John Netzbond.

8 50 MA 1 25 Manser Renner. 9 90 Kreuger 1 25 Wis Tel Co 14 15 Bonini Bros 1 60 Appleton Gas Co 22 40 SchlaferH 3 64 Frank 23 75 St. Mary's Cem 4 25 Jacobson i9 37 Fitzmaurice 4 55 Chas Gosha i 36 72 Martin Koapp. 5 00 Post Pub Co 49 21 05 iiannanuaraner ii 5 90 I Merritt 89 35 City of enahi 6 00 Fairbanks 194 72 Mrs Marquette. 6 00 App Eleo 755 43 12 50 20 6S Jacob Kober.

-t 15 66 Jas McGraw 2i 34 16 30 1 Joe Denislus 23 90 Jacob 23 45 OSchniitzkowitz 13 06 Marston Co 31 12 Miller 21 34 Kamps 44 79 Wm Snell 20 65 Comerford C. 59 90 Ben 21 34 ChKS Sauter 97 71 Wm Klepsteine. 21 34 Frank Leavens 56 50 Wm ,21 34 Peterman S. 20 45 Val 23 38 FPeterset 17 67 A Brantner 23 77 Bary 13 65 Zimler 23 7 Stark Tesch. 11 83 A Herman 7 98 Tate Co.

8 A Schafelke 21 07 Standard Oil Co 5 43 2134 A torch- 4 70 Jacope 21 31 Thos McGillan. 4 50 Dan Hickey. 21 75 3 50 Innon 21 75 Schneiderm'r 3 18 Barry 21 3t Maurer Bros 3 06 A Brager 23 77 Wm Wenzel 2 40 Wm Hefke 2 50 Mayer 125 2147 Kurtz 25 Wm Nass 19 88 Bedell v90 Chas Lillge 9 63 Frank 1 25 Massonett 1 87 I 1 vftSiJF, 34 50 Holbrook Jtr 13 fft T' nnso iQfirt Riverside Co Peotter Pwscn Scbnltzkewiske App Pipe Co. Barrett Bailey. 2 80 Cavert 34 50 2 95 Schlicter 2 10 3 94 Goelzer 13 20 3 10-J 5 90 6 50 Wegan 3 25 7 69 DanONlel 4 81 1128 Albert Eleis 14-40 12 50 Wm Strook 14 40 16 20 70 18 Johnston Klmb'ly Co 16 60 Jensen 5n 10 17 60 Roger 78 33 Telulah P'r Co 48 00 Wm Kahler 13 75 Van H'ukkm 70 97 HC 4 32 Jones 109 72 Gus 10 00 Justin Ulrich- 184 62 Louis Krieck 2 00 Chris Knack 75 Brown 5 50 James 10d Kunitz 1 00 Ryan 1 00 OH 1 00 A Kahn 1 00 Billings Co.

2 80 Baker 3 00 Haentze's Phar 4 11 Buchert 4 75 Robt Leith 5 00 Total $545 02 Alderman Kober moved to adopt the report and allow the accounts as reported andv authorize the clerk to draw orders on the treasurer for the several amounts. The ayes and nays were called for, all voted aye. Motion adopted. The finance committee also reported the account of the Appleton Electric Light Power ot $755 43 and recommended to allow the same at $736.20 and that an order be drawn for the amount. On motion the report was adopted and account allowed -as recommended.

All voted aye. The following reports of officers were presented and ordered placed on file: Fire Pay roll fire alarm $66; other supplies and repairs total $1,344 21. Streets and bridges Pay roll cinders and gravel lumber other supplies and repairs $88.71 total $1,366.09. Poor 13 inmates at poor house cost 174 partially aided cost total $465.14. Police Earnings cash from county $225.42.

House for poor building committee reported and recommended: i 1. That old bedsteads and mattresses be not used in new poor house. I 2. That clerk advertise for bids for old poor housebuilding. 3.

That building' committee be authorized house for pres- to purchase furniture for -new ent demands. 4. Recommend to appropriate to P. Rade-macher Go. i Ashman $500; Ryan Long $300; Berg Engel $400, to apply on their contract for poor house.

Report on motion adopted. i Bord of Street Commissioner Elect Wm. Roloff of $1000 was approved and accepted by motion. Petition for arc light corner of Superior, and Hancock streets was referred to committee on street lighting. i Louss Schnitz' resignation as a member of the map commissioners was on motion laid on the By Alderman Jacquot Eesolved.

that the ordinance committee and city attorney be and are hereby directed to present at the next meeting of the council an ordinance regulating weights and measures and city scales. On motion adopted. By Alderman Wolter; 1 Whereas the sidewalks on College avenue are used for skating when snowy and icy during business hours of day and evening to the detriment and danger of pedestrians, therefore belt Resolved, that the city marshal and police are hereby requested to prevent the same. On motion On motion of. Alderman Kober a committee of five were appointed consisting of His Honor Mayor Erb, Attorney Spencer -Aldermen Kober, Lausmah and Harwood, for the purpose of conferring with the officers of Prescott hospital to take preliminary steps in relation to the building of a permanant hospital.

Bids were presented and opened for supplies tor the poor department for three months Positively cured by these liittle Pills. They also relieve Distress from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Hearty Eating. A per--feet remedy for; JDhziness, Nausea, Drowsi. ness, Bad Taste ia the Mouth, Coated Tongue Pain la the Side, TORPID HVER. They Regulate the Bowels.

Purely Vegetable. Omall Pill. Small Dooo. Small Price THE PEACE TREATY. Essential Features Are Disposed Of Articles Practically Agreed Upon.

I Paris, Dec.7. Tlie peace of Paris is practically an accomplished fact. Tuesday's session disposed of the essential features of the treaty, which will be embodied in the following eight articles: First The customary preface of treaties, -in the nature of an expression of amity and of hope for perpetual peace. Second The relinquishment by Spain of her sovereignty over Cuba." Third The withdrawal of the Spanish troops. I 1 Fourth The relinquishment by.

Spain of her sovereignty over Porto Rico. i Fifth Spain's cession of the Philippines. Sixth The withdrawal of the Spanish troops there. 1 Seventh Payment bjvthe United States of $20,000,000 fori: the Philippines. Eighth The provision for the "open door" commercial policy in the Philippines.

The rough-draft of Jhe treaty, which may be considerably changed, cover the proposals. It makes' a long docu-meut, which. Senator Cushman K.ODavis, -of the United States peace commission, says will be found to be one of the most interesting papers of its character ever written. So completely are the details of the evacuation of the Philippines stipulated that a commission such as arranged for the Spanish withdrawal from the West Indies will bejmneces-eary. Among the questions not yet -however, are the coaling station and re- ligious freedom in the Carolin-es, the Spanish commission not having replied to the American offer.

The Americans have agreed to transport the Spanish prisoners home, including the garrison and sailors at Manila, captured by Ad--miral Dewey and Gen. Merritt, as well as the soldiers and civilians held by the Filipinos, whose return the Americans have guaranteed. As compensation Spain proposes to liberate all Cuban, Porto Kican and. Philippine political prisoners. Spanish soldiers electing to remain in the col onies may do so, but it is more a matter of economy for the Americans to return the others, as they must be fed as long as they arej kept, and Spain to bear the expense of the repatriation.

Also the Americans- have rejected- pain's request for free shipping for ten years in Cuban and Porto Rican ters, they having given the Spanish commissioners such poor -consolation as the latter may derive from the per mission to reapply when the diplomatic relations have been renewed for ship -ping concessions under the reciprocity--scheme of the Dingley law, for Which Senor Dupuy de Lome was negotiating in Washington when the war broke out. There; are still under discussion eight secondary subjects which the Spanish commissioners broached last week, including thestatus of patenls and copy-f rights. I Glllett In Mexico. 1 Denver, Dec. 7.

A special to the News from lEl Paso, says: A pri- vate dispatch from Chihuahua confirms the report that Grant C. Giliett, the cattle plunger, is in that city lie has not been arrested, according to the dispatch, and is not likely to be. Shaeffer, of. Kansas Qity, and a Pinkerton detective arrived in Chihuahua Monday in quce-t of Giliett. They havei a.

warrant for his arrest, for obtaining money un- der jfalse pretenses, but persons familiar with the extradition treaties say that the Mexican government will not surrender; Giliett, similar cases having frequently arisen, in the past. i Blast Pay the War Tax, I Lansing, Mich, Dec. 7. The Michigan supreme court in an unanimous opinion handed down at five o'clock Tues- day evening decides that the American Express company in Michigan "must itself pay the war revenue tax' of one cent exacted on all packages transmitted. The court also decides, that the pure food law passed, by the last legislature is unconstitutional because no enacting clause was passed -with the biiii i- Spanish 1 Vievr of the Meae.

Madrid, Dec 7. The semi official Liberal regards President McKin ley's message as an additional affront by a dis courteous conqueror and adds: "The whole country wilLprotest against the repetition of the calumny' regard to the Maine." British Troops Massacred. Xondon, Dec. British foreign office has received news that Lieuts. Keating and Gale and 12 native soldiers were! massacred in October last while parleying with tribesmen of th Nigr territory between Jobba and Bo 1 Railroads Tfeedcd lnrarasfl.

The facilities inland transportation are so limited in Brazil that tht inhabitants of the' ports find It cheap- er to import grain from Korta Anxr-lea than from iktir own area, skimmed over in all parts of the state. The following, from the Madison Democrat, is a timely notice to county boards all over the state and should be heeded. There. is no partizan politics in this hint at an abuse, that has become scandalous everywhere, therefore it is deserving of much more than a passing notice on the part of county; CT -L "The county board might Vi'th much wisdom and vast economy put its veto on the inquest: fraud for which it has been paying most dearly for time, immemorial. Not only are inquests often held where there, is no doubt or suspicion whatever as to the cause of death, but the inquiry is almost invariably strung out to a peedless length for the sole, solitary and premeditated purpose of argumentihg the per diem which the cpunty must pay.

the officials involved in the thriftytproceeding." It is high time that the tax payj ers were protected somewhat along lines suggested. People ask the question: If the treaty between the United States and Spain should be rejected by the U. S. senate, what would be the result? Simply this: If rejected because of a particular feature like the purchase of the Philippines, the peace commissioners would be directed to reassemble and remodel ie treaty. During the interval," and until the treaty of peace is ratified by both countries, tbiere would be a cessation of hostilities under the Protocol.

It does not seem probable that any any other portion 6f the treaty will be distasteful to the American people. Winnebago county supervisors object to an annual expenditure of about $10,000, in the sending of indigent children to the state institutions, and will seek legislation authorizing the county I to build and care for these dependents at home. Which means a large expenditure and added officials. i i Why not send the little ones to the Children's Home in Milwaukee at a minimum of cost in either case? i It is claimed, that the Milwaukee home takes these children at $45 each per year and finally secures good horn eK for them, as well as previously giving them wholesome instruction. The Manitowoc Pilot very loyally supports the anticipated candidacy of Lieut.

Gov. Baensch for the United States senatorship, Judge Baensch being a. resident of Manitowoc. The Pilot realizes that a republican will be elected, hence prefers a neighbor and home man regardless of their diverse political views. This is as it should be.

The local pride of a city or county should manifest its loyalty to a neighbor, aspiring to the senator-ship, if creditable and worthy the confidence of all, regardless of jligion or As a result of the tin plate maker's combine," six tin plate manufactories in different parts of the co try are how shutdown, indefinitely, throwing hundreds k)i workmen out of employment. This is the natural result of the Dingley high tariff and these workingmen, now deprived of an opportunity of earning their bread, are the principal sufferers. The Dingley bill is nothing if not a promotor of trusts, which are enmeshing everything in sight and the people are being sand bagged thJJ mum I A Cn EAT record of cures, une quailed in medical history, proves flood's Sarsaparilla possesses merit unknown to, any other, r.lEDICirJC. maritime policy' by the United States. There should be established regular and frequent steam- snip communicaxiojo, encourageu uy the United States, under the American flag Jith the newly-acquired islands.

--Spain furnished to its colonies at' annual cost of about $2,000,000, steamship lines communicating iwith a portion of the world's markets-as well as with trade centers of the home government. The United States will not undertake to do less. It is our duty to the people of Hawaii with facilities under national. control for their export and import trade. It will be conceded that the present situation calls for legislation which shall be prompt, durable and liberal." A brief synopsis message is-alffollows: Itsays that the people are rejoicing in- a steadily increasing degree of prosperity -evidenced by the largest yolume-of- busi ness ever recorded.

-The finances of the government have been successfully admjiii.sterecf and the currency maintained at the world's highest standard. The message covers the history of the war witbTSpain very elaborately, showing the difficulties of thcfsituation as first presented and the unavoidable recourse to war as the only alternative. The nation is to be" congratulate eu on tne, patriotism 01 tne people as shown -during 'the hostilities and on the.magnificent results of the war. The great victories at Manila and Santigo, obtained without loss of life to the American fleets, are graphically depicted by the president. The work of the peace commission at Paris has advanced so that the president hopes soon to lay before the senate definitive treaty scTpeace.

As to the future of the United States, he deems it wise to say little until after jthe treaty of neace shall' ha ratified. A close watchis being kept on events in Chlnathat the interests of this country and its citizens shall not suffer. The relations of the government with the restof the world are satisfactory and the few matters of dispute are in a fair way of adjust--ment. The president says -that the results of the-war show the necessity of cbntroLof the proposed Nicaragua canal by the United States government." On the subject of monetary reform the message says that legislation is needed to insure the stability of; the currency nd- keep it -responsive to the: needs of the Dpnnle. The Santiago Herald.

The Crescent is indebted to Ii. J. Rnbinson for a copy of the Santiago Herald, dated Nov. 27. It is i a -Ci we onil nnlir Ti1.

rrl cVi notDC. payer printed rip, "Santiago, Cuba, is a small folio pf to the page, type being very pica size, or The first page is devoted -to telegraphic news extracts The inside pages contain further news, some peculiarly worded local mayor's orders, senseless cor-respondenpewithout pith or point. The fourth page containing a few The paper contains many bad "spells" and queer sentences. The paper is lamentably sil en as to local statistical ROLLER RINK OPENING. Will Be Ready for Skaters Thurs-; day Evening-, Dec.

15. The managers of the new roller skating rink at the Armory have received word that theirVskates will be here on Saturday. Twenty men are employed putting the floor in shape for skating. They announce that the formal opening will occur, on Thursday evening, Dec. 15, when! Bauer Stewart's band will furnish; music.

The rink will also be open on Friday and Saturday evenings of, the same week with, music each' night. 1 Your Danger Now Is from the overworked condition of the liver and kidneys which are un-i able to expel impurities from the blood. This causes rheumatism. Hood's Sarsaparilla has been wonderfully successful in curing the disease. It neutralizes the acid in the blood and permanently cures the aches and pains which other medicines fait to relieve.

Hood Sarsaparilla is the best winter medicine because it purH fies enriches and vitalizes the blood! It; gives help just where it is needed. It tones the stomach, stimulates the liver, and arouses sustains th kidneys. It wards off pneumonia, evers, bronchitis, colds, coughs and the grip. k' Sa8roie. 1- SAGOLE, Dec.

6 Editor Crescent: Mr. and Mrs M. Weber spent. Sunday with relatives at Kaukauna. Kittle O'Conner, of Kaukauna, is the guest ot Etta Urennan.

Coffey, from Appleton, passed tnrougn nere John and Edward Hoebe visited relatives at Green Bay Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. J. Newhouse visited her daughter, Mrs. J.

McCarthy, at Kaukauna, last week. rne nouse oi Jonn Kierer was completely, destroyed by fire Monday morning. Navy. The funeral of T. Nabbefeld was held laslr Friday morning from St.

Nicholas' church and was largely attended. The deceased was eighty-two years of age. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. M. Flanigan.

of Flox. was a of his sister, Mrs. J. Rogers, here last week. S.

Althoeven, of Little Chute, was here Sunday. Murphy moved to his new rented farm, the Hoymann place, Saturday. Wm. Smith, of Appleton, visited here Sunday. J.

Joseph, Of Wrightson, visited friends here last week. M. Smith purchased 15 acres of land from Wm. Rxrach, consideration being $600. Jack Lee man.

Leeman. Dec. 5. Editor Crescent: Ray is still alive but has been laid up for repairs. Nearly every body is busy at present making preparations for Christmas.

i. Wash Brown went to Stephensvilie Monday. i Miss Irmine Forest is 'spending some time in Stephensville. i The Leeman Literary, society is still alive and a fine program is rendered at each meeting. I Mr.

and Mrs. G. Ames called on Shiocton friends last week, i i James Blanchard and Will Schu macher of Galesburg called on friends here Sunday. i Mr. and Mrs.

T. W. Brown visited friends at Stephensville and Shiocton last week. Charles Batley of Cicero was seen on our streets Sunday. Gilbert Heagle, of Seymour is at work erecting a bouse on his farm here, 1 -t VJt RAyJ Ferdinand Lang, has removed to Menasha and opened7 a cigar store tbere.

1 I i i Miss Grace Greenwood, of Osbkosb, has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. L.E.Barnes. ORDINANCE NO. I An ordinance authorizing the issuing of public building and street improvement bonds, to tbe amount of fifty thousand dollars, i The mayor and common council of the eity of Appleton do ordain as follows i Sec.

1. That the City of Appleton Issue bonds to the amount of fifty thousand dollars, to be used for public building and street improvement, which are to be paid for -by 'the city, said bonds to be known 'as Public Build-intr and Streets Bonds. Sec. 2. Said bonds to be issued in denominations of one thousand dollars each, to bear date of 189-, and with interest at the rate of 3H per cent (three and one half cent) payable semi-annually bonds to be made payable in 20 equal annual installments of twenty-five hundred dollars each and every year until paid.

Sec 3. Said bonds and coupons for interest to be made payable at the office of the American Exchange Bank New York City. Sec 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to issue -the said bonds after the passage and publication of this ordinance. Sec h.

This ordinance shall take effeot and be in force from and after its passage and publication. siX- i i. Correspondents sion of the new banking law which was defeated by the voters, cost the state upwards of $100,000, the largest share of the swag going into the pockets of republican newspaper owners. Out in Waupaca county the republican clerk bestowed the printing of that full page law upon no less than three newspapers of the same faith, a "soft snap" that was by no means tossed into the waste basket. These lucky editors can now proceed to descant upon the benefits conferred upon the people by the g.

o. the tax.eaters warming their shins over the proceeds of their several shares of the "divvy." They are the same fellows who tried to sand bag the counties by, illegally publishing the entire general election notice sent out by the secretary of state, including all the senate and assembly districts in Wisconsin, knowing that it was a steal upon the tax payers. Some of these editors were turned down by county boards and the Crescent is of the opinion that all such illegal payments, made unwittingly by county boards of supervisors, could be collected back from these rapacious republican editors. Some of the county chronic "knockers" are kicking because they did not secure as much of the county officials' cash -as some of the other fellows are alleged to have pocketed. -But 'meetin's out'" now and they can all "go ashore," for all that the republican management for it will be two years before there will be another general election and they are expected to forget all about this fall's deals before that time.

The sand baggers who have for years haunted county candidates on both tickets and demanded their price for support, ought to be "kicked into the i middle of next week" for their piracy. These pests of politics are found in i all counties. They are always in the market for the highest bidder and are as unreliable as insolently persistent. AH' parties should shun these professionals who, laud: and magnify, their own for the wherewith. 1 According to his filed statement it cost Congressman Davidson $1,055 to be elected in his district.

Our Congressman i Minor's statement has not yet been given to the public so far as noticed, but if true, as' reported, that he. declined to.