Democratic Sentinel, Volume 9, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 January 1886 — POLITICAL. [ARTICLE]

POLITICAL.

The Legislature of Kentucky met and elected Charles Offutt Speaker. The Civil-Service Commission, embarrassed by applicants for place, has decided

to permit no request for examination to remain on its books longer than six months. An interesting fight is promised in the United States Senate over the confirmation of Judge Powers, of Utah. Sub-Treasurer Acton, of New York, refused to turn over his office to Treasurer of the United States Jordan when requested, acting on the advice of eminent counsel Treasurer Jordan relieved Mr. Acton’s bondsmen bybreaking the seals and commencing business operations.