Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 88, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 July 1898 — Thinks Reed’s Mind is Weakening. [ARTICLE]

Thinks Reed’s Mind is Weakening.

G<>odland Herald: Speaker Reed is said to oppose a congressional vote of thanks to Hobson and the other Merrimac heroes on the ground that it would entitle them to the floor of congress the balance of their lives! Reed’s recent Hawaiian experience seems to have weakened his intellect and instead of being the “strongest man connected with the present administration,” as avered by Congressman Crurapacker, he is likely to become as small an object before the country as some of his colleague admirers. Best Sisal Binder Twine 12c lb. Chicago Bargain Store.