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SAID IN A BLUNT WAY The President’s Reference to the Seed Distribution Farce. ANOTHER FAMOUS PHRASE How He Rubs Congressional Fur the Wrong Way—The Postmastei’s Share Washington, D. C., December 12 There has been a great deal ot gossip in Washington concerning Mr. Cleveland's blunt way of saying things which mem bers of congress and senators do net like. Tn his message the president managed, probably without intention, to pour a lit tle vinegar into the wounds which were caused by that sentence in a letter of his written some time ago in which ho spoke of “having congress on his hands” again soon. Those passages in the annual mes sage to which members of the national legislature take exceptions are the ones relating to the wastefulness of seed distri bution by congressmen and the relations of congressmen to civil service reform. The president’s objectionable words were as fol lows: “It surely never could have entered the minds of those who first sanctioned appropriations of public money for the purchase of new and improved varieties of seeds for gratuitous distribution that from this would grow large appropriations for the purchase and distribution by members of congress of ordinary seeds, bulbs and cuttings which are common in all the states and territories /tnd everywhere eas ily obtainable at low prices. * * * Yet this indiscriminate and wasteful distribu tion by legislation and legislators contin ues, answering no purpose unless it be to remind constituents that their representa tives are willing to remember them with gratuities at public cost.” ,A Stahdrirg Jnke; There is nipt a congressman in Washing ton who does,' not know that the president tells the truth in this matter The seed business has (or years been nothing but a cheap method cf elecHoneerinj, of tickling the fancy of constitrqLnts at tae expense of the government. Tbe seed distribution business has become in standing joke, and congressmen laugh tit it as much as any one. They know it i:Aa farre, and that it is a mere waste of pubrfc mJney\, but they do not like to have their attention'chlled to it by the president of the United States. They think the president should pay more heed to their dignity and to the comity which, according to tradition, exists be tween the great co-ordinate branches of the government. They say it is not the business of Mr. Cleveland to lecture them over such a small matter. In their opinion the reform which the president proposes, that of abolition of the seed business, may be a wholesome one, but they cannot see why he does not recommend his reform, if he is determined to have it, without rap ping them over the knuckles. This is just where the fun comes in, for the president appears to be inordinately fond of taking a crack at his friends on the bill. Another Famous Phrase. In his little discourse about civil service reform the president rubbed the congres sional fur the wrong way when he said, "“The law embodying this reform found its way into the statute book more from fear of the popular sentiment existing in its favor than from any love for the reform it self on the part of legislators.” Thus the president stated another truth in an un pleasant and unwelcome way. The states men who sit in the two houses of congress admit this is true, and the most of them who voted for the civil service law are sorry they ever did so, which they frankly admit. But they do not like to have the president call them “spoilsmen,” as he does in his next sentence, and say he should bo able to find away to praise civil service reform and advocate its extension without insulting members of the other branch of the government. When the average con gressman is offended by the executive, he al ways falls back upon the traditional and more or less real dignity of his branch of the government. Those Democratic con gressmen who were offended by the presi dent’s remarks on this head found some comfort in the evident slap at the Mug wumps which immediately follows, where the president.refers to the “querulous im practicability of many self constituted guardians’ ’ of civil service reform. ‘ 1 Quer ulous impracticability” has been seized upon by the gossips of the capital as anoth er picturesque by President; Cleveland io the of our day. It is heard on every si ami rep:-, sent atives greet one with the playful remark: “You impractica bility. Why don’t you take something-for it?” Or, “Where did you catch that bad case of querulous impracticability which you havo in your head?” This phrase is destined to become almost as famous as “innocuous desuetude” or “where am I at?” Good Nature?! and Wise. Strange to say, the congressmen do not like Postmaster General Bissell any better than they like Mr. Cleveland. They accuse the fat faced and good natured postmaster general with being a large sized imitation of his chief in the White House. To hear the average member of congress talk about the postoflice department and its head one would think that Mr. Bissell had been studyingall Mr. Cleveland’s sly little ways of offending the men who think them selves great statesmen, adding thereto a few frills of his own. Os course all the trouble is about the postoffices. Mr. Bis sell does not always appoint the men whom the congressmen recommend for the honors of licking stamps. In fact, Mr. Bissell told a delegation of Missouri con- —a disordered liver—that attacks of cold Cr chiils on slight You get “tired" easily. The feeling is ac companied by a “ tired ’’ digestion, which fails to assimilate the food. This often results ■ what we call Indigestion or Biliousness. U Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets rouse the li\W to vigorous action, and this in turn starts tjo machinery of the body into activity. I.ivjj stomach and bowels feel the tonic effect, and in consequence the entire system is invigo rated. The processes become self-regulating, and a reserve force is stored up against ex posure to disease. If you’re too thin, too weak or nervous, it must be that food assimilation is wrong. This is the time to take Pleasant Pellets. They permanently cure Constipation, Sour Stomach, Dyspepsia, Sick or Bilious Head ache, Dizziness and Jaundice. Catarrh cured by using Dr. Sage’s Remedy. gressmen the other clay tnat hehadseareb | ed the constitution and the statutes | through without finding a single word I about the responsibility of senators and representatives in congress for the appoint ment of postmasters. Mr. Bissell said this w»h a playful smile upon his face and dainty dimples dancing through his cheeks, but he meant it, just the same, as some cf those very congressmen have dis covered to their sorrow. Things have come to .such a pass that the postoffice recommendation of a Democratic senator or representative may bring the appoint ment, and it may not, and of course this is a state of affairs which in the opinion of the average statesman is akin to revolu tion and destruction of the liberties of the people. The capital has just had its first taste of winter. The snows have mantled the big white capitol and tipped the Washington monument with icicles. There has been sleighing in the streets of the capital, an unusual occurrence. Washington is not built for a winter city. The street pave ments, being of asphalt and as smooth as i floors, are frightful horse traps when snow i falls or ice and slush cover the roadways. ! A two inch fall of snow nearly “knocks I Washington out,” as the saying is. The ■ grocers have great difficulty in delivering I goods. The resumption of woik in various in dustrial concerns throughout the country indicates impoved conditions. Shiloh’s Cure, the great cough d croup cure, is in great demand. Pocke size contains twenty five Joses, only 25 cents. Children love it. Sold by drug gists. For sale by D. W ('urry. $6.50 win buy a rich Onyx’Top B.assTab eat McDoua d Furniture Co (Th y disp ay 25 sty as of brass tab es and p ano amps with Onyx Tops $6.50 to $ 0 each. Nothing like fhem in Heme. 12-20-3 L Chief Harris created a commotion in the Cherokee logisla'ure by vetoing the bill for a delegation to sell the Cherokee bonds. Karl’s Clover Root will purify youi blood, clear your complexion, regulate y< ur bowels and make your head clear as as a bell. 25c. and 50c. For sa.e by D. W. Curry. • “Peck’s Bad B y” at Nevin Opera House tomorrow night. Ifr/ty-five fourth class pcs’masters were Mrs. T. S. Hawkins, Chattanooga Tenn., says: “Shiloh’s saved my life.’ I consider it the best remedv for a debilitated system I overused” For dyspepsia, liver of kidney trouble it excels, Price 75 cte. For saie by D. W. Curry. “Peck’s Bed B >y” at Nevia Opeia House tomoirow night. Five col a’s wi i buy a beautiful : ladies Antique Oak Desk at Me- I Do; a d Fu'ni qre C . They are showing Or pa .terns cf deskj~and cabinets $5 to SSO. 12-20 St, I ' The c.oui t sustameo a geneial demurrer in the $8 01'0 damage suit of Joseph . Hatton against the Missouri and Kansas ■ Trust Company. Ail diseasesot the skin cured, and lost 1 c mp exion res'oted by J ihnson’s O t-u f al Soan. Sod at Curry’s diug store, Rome, Ga. “Peck’s Bad Boy” ac Nevin Ope a House tomorrow night. I The Indianapolis Sentinel wants to : know who is the most popular >t acker. ■ The one who gives the longest recess. I Rbeumstifiu orqu aur >u the morbid conc’i ■ tou ut the blind. Hood's Sarsaparilla cure i Rheumatism. Get only H qd's. Children Cry Pitcher’s Castoria. The sea-seipernt has been teen off tl : banks of New Foundlaud. The captaitl must have bad a groggy trip. 1 Bnckien’s arnicasalve. The Best. Solve ui the world for CtSB I Bruises, Soros. Ulcere, Salt lihonWl i fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,< ' Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions and positively cures Piles, or no pay re- ■ quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect «-<r-gfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. I For sale by D. W. Curry, druggist. The Hartford Couiant t hinks it is ti e ' south pole’s turn now. That would be a reusing revolution. , When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria Our Embassador to Germany. The speech made by Theodore Run yon, American embassador, at the Thanksgiving dinner in toasting the emperor has elicited favorable com ments from the German and American residents. Part of Mr. Runyon’s speech was: V "Wo are in a foreign iaufi, yet-ono F not entirely strange to us. We know the people and their language. They : assisted to a great degree in creating the prosperity of the country of which we are so proud. Wo are not exiles here. Wo have come to drink at Germany’s fountains of learning, to be taught at her schools of science and art. From I the German people, from their gallant | young emperor down, we have received I a generous and hospitable welcome. ; The emperor, both in word and act, has shown kindness of feeling toward .cur ! country. He also striking and memorable evidence of his disposi tion in using his personal influence for the creation of-the magnificent exhibits sent to Chicago.” These words were heartily cheered.—Berlin Letter. the r omjk tribun f Hood’s 5 Cures Mrs. David N. Kibler of Shanley ton, Va.. was a sufferer with stomach trouble. At times she was In severe pain and ' great misery. Piercing pains would seize her ; in the right side and at times shoot from i the hip to tho breast. She also suffered chills J in the body and limbs. Physicians failed to ’ diagnose tho case and medicines failed to cure. s Hood’s Sarsaparilla quickly brought about a change and tho result has been a perfect restoration to health. Hood’s Pills act easily, yet promptly and efficiently, on the liver and bowels. 25c. i W. L. DOUGLAS S 3 SHOE: NOT RIP. Do you wear them? When next In need try a pair. Best in tho world. X 52.50 $3.52 ' §2.59 vh2.oa 12.25 4 hI.7S V MwOcMfoh boys Mr -H’-ys , >s I If you want a fine DKESS SHOE, made In the latest ' I styles, don’t pay $6 to SB, try my $3, $3.50, s4.Coor ' J $5 S'hco. They fit equal to custom mado and look and ’ | weo--, well. If you wish to economize In yourfootwear, 1 i dose j 'irchasing W. L. Douglas Shoes, Name and ; ; price st. mpod on the koi' > lock for it when you buy. I W. 15. DOUGLAS, Erdckton, Mass. Sold by - 'JAN I K ELL OWE 8 : • The United States has never suffered from any disease that has caused such fearful results as has LaGrippe. Royal : Germetuer has never failed to cure it • quickly where used. RELIABLE EVIDENCE. Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 28, 1593. “Tn January last I had a violent attack of LaGrippe. I was advised by a friend ; to use Royal Germetuer, which cured me i in a couple of days. I was again attacked by the grip’ this month, ana profiting I y i my fornier experience I commenced at with Getinetacr ami dill, not have to g<Kto bed. I consider- it a specific for LaGrippe. L. Stuart.” Keep the bowels open witb Germetu r Pills. King's RoyalGermeiuerCo., Atiuma.Ga. Endorsed by the Highest Medical Authorities, I I ' - Inhaler. w ;, i euro you. A i y \ j J v.’ondcrful Loon tc- f-’.tfferers from Colds, teore Throat, / : ' HW S' ;'’ • ’ CI \F.ANTkES issued on’y by For sale bv D. W. Currv, Rome. CuWB ! OomplexiG-n zW-k dr. hebra’s ViOlA GES Removes Freckles. Pimplos. Liver • Moles, Licclsheeds, v’ Sunburn and Tan. and re- \ nores the skin to Itsongi nal freshness, producing a/ ,71 <. clear and healthy eoni-figGn. Ji'fds.lD’bs.z. , plexion. Superior to ell face 'f'"’ ' ! firer'rations ar.fi peneelly harmless. At all druggists, or mailed for SOcts. Send for Circular. ■ VIOLA SKiai SOAP !j simply insemparabie m a skin pui .i' inT So»P» so? the toilet, r.nd without 1 rival Igt Uu 'bur-- ry. .‘J .iclut.ly pure on-i delicately 1 cated. Ab drußgUtß. Free 25 Coni». G. C/BITTNER C CO., ’ :■ 7' I! • • ■ • fl H , TUESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 12. 1893 Opportunity Extraordinary THE JAMES STOCK. Charles W. James, 37 Whitehall Street, Atlanta, failed in business. He had been in business but six months. Everything new, everything bright, and everything • season able, and the btoek fell to us underlie hammer. We gave but little for it and now :«rr»TTTr= MOST STT3TESKTIOOTJS 3AHCAIMS In fine, fresh go ds, ever people in this portion of Georgia are in stbre for our customers in Nome at Oiclz* ? Locz: \ . r -:.: uv.v:r.vj xr.viaasiaMaMgMM & Fagan Stock. These gre:-’. 1 : d shoes and hats, 100 Whiteh ill succumbed to t :e h entire stock frpm tjnMMMBBMM little cash goes a Jong Xjittle Bought this mnniniot'i. st-ck am! if you want an article in the Ch)thingßßßßHHH| or a pair of ? —ho—y « r shu I — eorne at oncejhr the greatest in this place 'WHHHfIH We are in po iW v u? se'l goods lowe , before MfcK'r ■ rrf• ts --Kim <-r not supply your ■vin* to you fl n ill be y ; . r Il 1 - V :?o CMlts vii’l lH' | 22 cents. 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