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circus, the other evening, with some COM
plimcntary tickets that came to them from
some unknown quarter, and, when they re-
turned, found their house had been broken
into and rined of everything valuable. 1t
is supposed that the burglars sent the tick
cts in order to get their victims safely out
of the way.
An insane Frenchman recently killed no
less than six persons, one after the other.
He first attacked the cure of the parish,
who was returning from visiting the sick,
and Glove his skull with an ak. The maniac
then obtained possession of reaping hook
and, flying at all he met, struck down five
persons. A seventh, who attempted to as
sist them, had his wrist cut off. The lu-
matte was with great difficulty arrested,
and has been sent to the insane asylum at
Orleans.
Thomas Campbell, aged 90. of Keene,
N. H., was thrown from his carriage by a
runaway horse and instantly killed on the
10Th.
In consequence of the high winds the
California wheat crop will noube more than
than three quarters the average, though the
yield of wool, wine and the precious metals
will be larger than ever before.
They are telling terrible stories of cruel
ty in the New Jersey penitentiary at Jersey
city. James Lawton, who has just been
discharged from the institution, is con-
flrmed invalid in consequence of them,
while another man, who had symptoms of
insanity when he was imprisoned, comes
out confirmed lunatic.
uWhatl" said one of the enemies of THEIRS
to me, the other day, "could any one but a
hypocrite have such smile after having
pouted for twenty years?" This was sly
allusion to Theirs attitude during the reign
| of Napoleon III. Another sharp critic said
of the old gentleman, the other day ooh |!
Papa There is a coquette. He was born
such, and such will die ; he is, in his politi-
| cal course, an admirable illustration OF the
proverD which says, Slide gently over
everything mortal, but lean on nothing. >"
Edward King.
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Gleanings.

A rich American in Paris discovered that
an unpleasant looking-fellow followed him
every day from morning TIL night. lie be-
came uneasy and diplomatic inquiry was
made whether the man who watched was
connected with the police. AS result of
much negotiation, the unpleasant person
was arrested, and proved to be gatherer
of butts of cigars The rich American only
smoked famous brands and only smoked
them half up, and it paid to follow him.
Ex-Admral Raphael Semmes's daughter,
Anna, was married at memphis, Tenn. a
few days ago, beneath the large confederate
flag presented to her father while he was
commanding the Alabama by some London
ladies.
Julia Ward Howe does not shine as a
punster. Witness the attempt in a letter
in the Woman's Journal, wherein she eulo-
gizes Maria Mitchell as one "who Processes
astronomy, but practices charity. No gilt
tering Saturn or Jupiter leads her away
from the galaxy whose bright particular
star she is"
My roth birthday was day of sunshine
and blss-from my native country and
from abroad, far away, came beautiful
gifts, letters and kilograms, and the charm
ing present from Ameaica arrived. have
to thank the Lord for such infinite grace.
Yes, am child of fortune. My life is
the most beautiful tale. Hans Christian
Andersen.
A Mshawaka Qnd) family went to a
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Various Things.

A Rensselaer, county On. " Sunday
school offers chrome to every scholar
who shall experience religion and join the
church before August 1.
A man recently hanged himself in Paris
before his paralyzed wife, who was unable
to move or cry tor assistance, and was
obliged to witness his death struggles.
A Pennsylvania printer is the father of
twenty-six children, ranging all the way
from antique daughters and full-faced
bourgeois boys to nonparel babies in small
caps. He talks of starting family paper.
1t is now proposed that the descendants
of the original signers of the declaration of
independence shall meet in 1876 at Phlla-
delphia and have first-class pow-wow.
Japan, says the Philadelphia Press,
must look upon our centennial celebration
with sort of complacent smile at our ju-
venile antics. That venerable old nation
has just been celebrating the 2535th ami
versary of its foundation.
Daniel Baugher of Hydetown, Crawford
county, Willie out hunting the other day,
caught young woodchuck which had
three perfectly formed heads On one body.
Miss Braddon Is about to write novel
in which the hero and heroine elope across
the English channel in Captain Boyntons
lfe-saving dresses, while the enraged papa,
following behind with pair of cork floats,
becomes exhausted and is taken ON board
by the happy pair, whom he then and there
forgives and blesses.
A tornado struck the village of Fort
Covington, Franklin county, N. Y, on
Wednesday of last week. Several build
ings were demolished and many others un-
rooted. The roof of brick house was
torn off and one of the walls blown down,
causing the death of little girl and injury
to several other inmates.
While number of colored children of
Indianapolis were shouting, 600 up, old
baldhead p at the ticket-seller of men,
agerie, the other day, the bear On exhibit
ton inside the tent broke loose and jumped
out at the door, whereupon the little ones,
mindful of the fate which overlook the
wicked children who reviled Elijah, scat
tered in every direction, while the bear was
captured before he could do any harm.
A Chester county (Pa.) paper reports
that there were found in the stomach of a
valuable horse that recently died IN that
region, half pint of cinder or sand, six
fourpenny nails, seven pieces of horseshoe
nails. one carpet tack, a ROSTERS spur one
inch and quarter long, six stones the size
of beans, and one cent bearing the date of
1864.
An adventurous little boy undertook to
cross the path of huge elephant which
was walking in circus procession through
Detroit, the other day, when the animal
seized him in his trunk, held him long
enough to brighten him WE'LL and then set
him Gown about three yards from the start
ing-point
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MAILS CLOSE.
Harlem Extension way, l2.45 and $50 p. m.
Eastern way, 11.40 a. m.
Troy way, $40 a. m.
Troy, $40 a. M, $40 4.25 and $50 p. m.
Albany, 9.40 a. m, 2.40 4.25and $50 p. IN.
Boston, LAO q. M, and $50 p. m.
Canadas 1.15 p. m.
Northern way 1.5O p. m.
Burlington, $50 and $50 p. m.
Saratoga way, 2.40 and $50 p. m.
New York, $40 a. m, $40, 4. rs and $50 p. IN
Connecticut River way, $50 p. IN.
Woodstock way, (Stage) 1.30 p. IN.
Chlttenden, CTuesdays and Saturdays) 300 pm
Stockbridge (stagel, 1870 p. IN.
Bennington, 425and $50 p. IN.
MAILS ARRIVE.
Harlem Extension way, ll.50 u. In.
Eastern way, 2.O5 p. IN.
Troy way, 900 p. IN.
Troy, 1900 a. M, 900 and LAO p. IN.
Albany IL. 90 a. IN. and $40 p. IN.
Boston, 1.45 a. III. ard 2.05 p. III.
Canadas, 1892 q m.
Northern way, 11.40 a. IN.
burlington, 11.4O and 1875 a. IN.
saratoga way, 1900 a. IN.
New YORK, 1900 q. M, 900 p. IN. and lao a. III.
connecticut River way, Las IA. IN.
Bennington, IL so am. and 900 p. m.
Woodstock way, (stage) 1900 m.
Chlttenden, (Tuesdays and Saturdays) 1890 q. m
Stockbrdge STAGE, 1900 IN.
~ Malls will be promptly closed at the speci
he'd hour; all letters deposited In the street
boxes will be collected at g.15 and II 10 a. m.
l.30, 2.15, 400 and last collection for all night
malls, at 300 p. IN. All letters deposited In the
Letter Box at the Depot will be collected by
Route Agents five minutes previous to the de
parture OF each mail train
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Th; standard article is compounded with the
greatest care.
Its effects are as wonderful and satisfactory
as ever
1t restores gray or faded hair TO Its youthful
color.
II removes all eruptions, itching, and dand-
run and the scalp by Its becomes white and
clean.
BY Its tonic properties 1t restores the capil-
larry glands 10 their normal ylgor, preventing
badness, and making the hair grow thick and
strong.
AS dressing nothing has been found SO eff
fectual, or desirable.
Dr., A. A. Hayes, State Assayer OF Massachu.
sets, says of II 81 consider 1t the best prepa-
ration for its intended purposes"
BUCKINGHAM'S DYE FOR THE WHISK Frs
This elegant preparation may be relied on to
change color OF the beard from gray or any
other undesirable shade, TO brown or black, at
discretion. 1t is easily applied, being In one
preparation, and quickly and effectually pro-
duces permanent color which win neitherrub
nor wash OIL.
Manufactured by
II. p. HALL Il CO., Nashua, N. Ii.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers In Med-
cine. 9th sept2deodwlw
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Arrival and Departure Of Trains.

TRAINS ARRIVE AT RUTLAND.
From Bellows Falls, l:45 & t9:aO q. M, 1905 q
ts00 p. m.
Burlington 1895 & '1i4O a. M, q $40 p. m
" Ticonderoga, '11:80 O. m.
Bennington, 1850 a. M, & 1890 & 9:lo pm
" Saratoga, 1900 M, $50 p. m.
Salem. lao 1890 q. M, q 4.80t 1890 pm
Z" Port Henry, 10 IN, and $50 p. m.
TRAINS LEAVE RUTLAND.
For Bellows Falls, 1880 & t7:10 a. M, 1900 mr. q
t4:50 p. m.
Burlington, 1850 q te:4O o. M, 1910 & 2:15 pm,
Tlconderoga, 2:l6 p. m.
Bennington, $3.50 q 5000 q. M, 100 p. m.
Saratoga, 6.10 & $3.50 a. M, q. 800 p. m.
Salem, 1:40, & 1910, a. M. Loo & 1890 p. m
Port Henry, $50 a. M, and 800 p. M.
Mail Train mixed
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Cut this out, I. may save Your Life

Cut this out, IL may Save YOur Life
There is no person living but what suf-
fers more or less with lung disease, coughs,
colds or consumption, yet some would die
rather than pay 70 cents for bottle of
medicine that would cure them. DR.. A..
Boschees German Syrup has lately been
introduced in this country from Germany,
and its wonderous cures astonishes every
one that try 1t. If you doubt what we say
in print, cut this out and take II to your
druggist, Albert w. Higgins, also Rice &
Co., of Castleton, and get sample bottle
for 10 cents and try 1t, or a regular size for
rs cents. nov16d&w1y
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Western Union Telegraph Office.

ONCE in south:end of passenger depot, on
Merchants Row. open on Sunday from 300 TO
1000 q. M, and 500 to 600 p. M, and from 900
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Agents for the Globe
II. P. Morgan, wallingford.
Herbert Smith, Factory Point.
II. s. Hard. Arlington.
M. b. Kelley, South Wallingford.
G. c. Pierce, East Clarendon.
Kelley & Dyer. Brandon.
Dennson Brothers, Pittsford
RUFUS Holt, Pittsneld.
X. w. Hyde, Hydeville.
Il. X. Horton, Clarendon.
d. p. Peabody, Pittsford.
Miss z. Fuller, Middlebury.
II. L. Spencer. Sutherland Falls.
Fred. II. Carpenter, FalrnaVeh.
Rice a. Co., Castleton.
c. j. Gilmore, West Rutland.
l., johnson, West Pawlet.
W. S. Bassett, Mddletown.
James Rice, Pawlet.
4. Parmentcr, ACCOUNTABILITY
d. Horton, Mount Holly.
w. w. Hubbard, Poultney.
p. Holton, Dandy Corners.
William Pierce, Dandy
B. A. Carter, Benson.
W. Ii. HUI, Wells.
=. II. Robbins, Chester.
A. S. Mahon, East Wallingford.
Sherman Brothers. Ludlow.
Brown & Clark, Cbittenden
j. ID. Purdy, Manchester.
SIN Southland. Vergennes.
J.F. johnson. Hubbarton.
A. W. Irving, Orwell.
Reuben Whitcomb, Stockbridge.
W. F. Morse, p. NJ, Shrewsbury.
S. Sails, Forestdale,
X. IL. button, p. NJ. Cavendish.
j. g. spencer, Postmaster, East CLARENDON
{. A. Ram, East Poultney.
G. II. Marsh, North Clarendon.
l.. Easton p, NJ, Hortonyille, Vts
NJ. A. Pond, p. NJ, Whiting, VI.
Hiram Shattuck Bristol Vt.
@. II. Meacham. Springfield.
@, G, Nichols, p. NJ, Shoreham
VIII Farrell, Whitehall.
q, W. Ross P. NJ. Pittsford Qua
K. G. Robinson. p. NJ. Perkinsvllle.
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RLANK BOOKS Are specially with
I'D us. We have everything IN this line. We
have one OF the best az not the besD appointed
Blank Book manufactures In the state. Every
thing Is new and In good shape, and we havea
man In charge OF II who understands the busi-
ness In all is details We have O stock OF f1rst-
GLASS ledger papers, and invite banks, manufac-
turing companies &c. 70 examine cur stock and
prices. 9vOHE PAPER co
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VENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD

WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
On and after Monday, Dec. 14th, 1874 trains
will run as follows, Sundays excepted):
GOING SOUTH AND EAST.
Leave Rutland at 1850 and 7:lo a. m, and 1900
MAIL.--Leave st. Adams at o:2O a. m, Burl-
ington at $40 a. m, Tlconderoga at $40 q. m,
Rutland at 1900 m, Bellows Falls at $3.50 p.
M, arriving at New London at $3.50 p. M, con-
NEW YORK EXPREss.-Leaves Montreal
9.20 a. m, Malone 6.l0 a. m st Adams at
1890 p. m, Burlington 300 p m, Rutland a43
p. M, via. North Bennington and Troy.
pm. Montreal $3.50 pm, st. Adams 700 pm, Bur
lingtOn 9:05 p. M, Rutland 1880 a. m for Bos-
ton, New London Springfield and New York.
MIXED TR RAIN Rutland at 40 a. IN
MIXED TRAIN-Leaves Rutland at $50 p. In.
for Bellows Falls and Brattleboro.
GOING NORTH.
Leaves Rutland at 1850 and GAO a. M, and 9:lo
EXPRESS-MA New London at 500
Springfield 500 a. M, Boston 1880 n. m, Bellows
Falls II '55 New York 11:00 M, (Troy S. 90 am
via North Bennington), Rutland 2:l0 p. m, for
Burlington, st. Adams, Montreal and Ogdens-
MAIL.-Leaves Rutland at 2l5 M, for IT.
conderoga, Burlington and st. Adams.
NIGHT EXPRESS.-LeaveS Springfield at $40
p. M, connecting with train leaving New York
at 300 p. M, Bellows Falls 11:25 p M, connect
Ing with train leaving Boston at $3.50 p. M, Rut-
Ogdensburg aud the west.
ACCOMMODATION.-Le Rutland at GAO
a. m. for Burlington, st. Adams, st. Johns and
Ogdensburg. N. Y.
MIXED TRAIN.-Leaves Bellows Falls at 1870
a. m, arriving in Rutland at $3.50 a. m. and 5:2t
p. m, arriving In Rutland at.S'OO p. m.
Trans leave Burlington going east for Mont
peier, &C., at 6:55 a. m 1880 p. m. and 1850 p. m.
White River Junction, &C., at .9:20 a. III. and
11:5O a. m, and 6:l0 and 11:20 p. m.
CoNNEcTIoNs.-At Rutland with Rensselaer, &
Saratoga and Harlem Extension Railroads; at
Bellows Falls with Cheshire Railroad; at South
Vernon with Connecticut River Railroad.
Y-Sleeping cars are attached to night trains
between st. Adams and Troy, and Burlington
and Boston. j. W. HOBART,
Genl Supt.
st. Adams. Vt. Dee, IL, 1874
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CINGERS NEW FAMILY
SEWING MACHINES

Are simple, light running and easy to learn.
Their popularity has steadily increased and the
company's business has assumed such vast pro-
portions, that nearly One.half the total NUMBER
OF sewing machines, sold In the word during
the year 1874, were singers New Family s W
ing Machines
Below, we quote the sworn returns OF the
different sewing machine companies, 10 the
combination owning the patents, IRON glance
at which, the Truth OF the above assertion Is
apparent
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A CCOUNT BOOKS

To any special pattern, with and without print.
cd headings. A large stock OF books on HAND.
In the styles most commonly used, such as $500
LEDGERs. JOURNALS.
DAY BOOKS,
CASH BOOKS,
SALES,
INVOICES,
An examination OF our stock and prices So
licited.
GLOBE PAPER co.
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The Singer Mfg. Co. sold..." ei1G79

These popular and wel-tried family sewing
machines,c can be procured Oh easy monthly pay
ments from our agents, and at our offlce, NO. 81
Merchants Row, Rutland, vt.
The Singer Manufacturing Co.
JOHN L. BRADY, Agent.
Needles, oils, casters, etc, kept on hand.
may7d&wly
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DENCILS.-Dixon's Round Gilt Pencils
are as good as Faber's Round ailt,-some
say better. II no better, they deserve favor from
They are made by the Joseph Dixon Crucible
CO., Jersey City. N. j.. and we offer them TO the
trade at their net prices. Try them.
GLOBE PAPER GO,
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miscellaneous.

Ok MONEY FOR AGENTS IN OUR
ND ten New Novelties Just out needed in
every house sample and circulars free by
mail. II. b. WHITE CO., Newark, N. j.
apr30d&w4w.
, 1875-02-20
SPRINGFIELD.

Tho dfnFpcr.3uatth Revenue Cases.
Judge UFumuond IL Hniu TO Hold
that tho Tax on capital Sloclk ~
Unc0natitutionnl.
Spee1al Dtsua&ch to The cAtrsan Tr1bant,
spnlNdPIELp, ILL.,, Feb, 10.-JudGo Drun,mond
!a expected hero to sIt in Tho United stases
Court next woek, uhen several important cases
arc expected to como up, among thcm tho
Harper aud Smith casos,-and tho MscoupIn
County cases, in which tho Supervisors
ARC to bo attsensd for contempt tn
refusing to levy tax to pay
judgment obtained against tho county for In
tosost Oh tho Court -Ioaso bonds. 1t Is ALTO OK.
pected that Judge Drummonl will render de-
clalou iu the lax c4sas, where tniunctious hava
bean served rests aiming Collectors from collect
Ing tho tax resulting from o loyy GU the CAPITAL
Htock Of ratlroads, motion having boon
made to dlssoivo tho injunc.lons. It il
given out. but I cannot vouch for tia
truth Of the story. that 10 has already
determined to hold that the tax iB unconstitu-
tlonal, and, Of course, will mako tho intunctlonB
perpetual. There ls much anxiety fott hers re
gardin8 tho decision BY both the partioa in in.
tereAt. 1t woutl bo q loss OF quarter to a half
million of dollars to tho rssonue, and cor-
responding gain to tho cUrpo1atlons II tho d.
cialou should be ~ Indicated
, 1875-02-20
COMMITTEE WORK.

Erfffuf 1}6na.

sreefat Dispa.eh 10 Tht CHtcaco Tribune.
WAs1t1So1os, D. C., Fob. 1y.-The House
Committee on Pactflo Railroads this uoru,nr
favosabfy reported Tom scott'a Pacific tiil to tho
House, with some amendments. Tin amend
mcnts aro designed to strengthen the first.mort-
gago lien upon tho road, It that mortgage
should provo to be security ut all. 1t Ia notc-
worthy that ali strictly Western members On tho
Committee voted against tho Job. The vote
ia detail ls ~ folIowa: Ayes-Eypler, Of
II.pu,iaIans;, =, Kellugcr: Of repnnylvanis;
cut; 6tandeford, Of Kentucky; Hough-
ton. Of California. Nays - Sawyer, OF
Wiscanai1l, Chairman; Williams. Of Michigan;
Cor"iu,. of Illinois; McDill, of lows; Noal, Of
On!o. It is understood to be tue intention Of
tho Scott people to move to suspend tho rules
aud pass this bill Monday. They Claim to hayo
united South and Pennsylvania to start with.
THE 1AFAAEHE INDEMNITY.
Tho Committee OIL Foreign Affairs have agreed
to final settlement OF tho JApaueso indemnity
question. They will report a bill providing that
ono-hhlf Of tho indemnify fund shall bo ro-
turned to Japan, and the other half placad at
tho disposal Of the American college In Japan.
No consideration was girou to the ola4tna OF tho
vesscls Wyoming aud 1okiang.
, 1875-02-20
PENSIONS.
FEW9FUNS3a
4 WHOLESALE DUs.HEs3 TRANSACTED.

WHOLESALE Dus.:Ess TnAHeAcrEp.
&pte.u: D..pateh 10 Jhr Chlca4c Tr,tun..
WAsu1Soros, D. O., Feb. l0,-The tmportsA&
place occupied by tho Union soldier In lcgiela-
lion is shown By the work OF the House Commit
too on Invalid Pensions Of which this a snm-
mary: Tho comndtteo has reported on ia
different cascH, and passed ono general blll no.
laing 10 artificial limbs. This bill provides That all
holdieFa or BalIoEs who while a the line OF lu:y,
were dinabled in eny limbs, aud can be bcueftcd
ly tic lite Of artificial limb or mechanical ap-
r'iai1cc. shnuld be furnished tho limb
OF appliance or Communication therefor ouco
every i!so ycatn. The second section, which la
that every ;,erron entitled to pension on a,-
count os Icy Or arm rho1ly dinnbled shall bo
entitled to receive tho Eatne rentfop M II tho
leg or Or nr'n End boon anlru:atoi abovo tho knes
or eibow, sucrenses tho pensons to GA per
month Of worry doyorsinH Glars. No peraon 10.
cGiS!l.S :.1 per nonth Tor tho losH Of Leg or
urn Will 10 entitled 10 All artificial Iilub. Tho
buhtncts OF tin Committee has been very labQri-
0uH. Tho Tlole number Of references was
l.4C4. Tho. disposition Of theso Was covered
hy gcnotal bin rtlating to aEsicles Of pcuhion
800 covered by general bills; reported for in-
creaso Of pension. 12a; pr1va:. bills reported To-
vorably, 300; reportod adversely, $40. This
lesrea not acted on ss'9. Though u majority OF
those Cases probably haTc merit tn them, no ac-
tion could bo taken On sccoant OF tho ipRuil]-
cheney Of evidence and wait of time. The Houso
has not avoryuled thia Committee In 4 sing 10 ro-
port tlsAy hAvo made. whcf1 IL not true Of any
other Committee in this Congress.
, 1875-02-20
Tom Scott's Texas Pacific Bill Re.
ported Fayorabiy by tho
House Committee.
The Tax Bill Gets Another Serious
Setback in the House,
Amount and Character Of the Work Par
formed by the House Pensions
Committee.
The Pacific Railroad Propositions to Be
Sent to Congress.
THE ARMY BILL,

THE ARMY BILL.
1Sc1DES1s OF tfs TAssA1E III TuH HOUSE,
SPECIAL Dtspafeh 10 The Chtedeo 4%fbtfne
WAsH1SGToy. D. C., Feb. 13.-Thc uouse. In
tho surprise Of everybody passed the Army An
preparation bill In two hours without kpv in.
portans amendment OF political Gebato. II was
generally believed, eatly In tho session. that thu
Southern Republicans would hare strength,
enough to mako appropriations in .hi, bill for
tie uso Of the army for two ycars, and It Ind
been understood that the Democrats would uso
tito Army bill ns the text for general assauIt
upon tho Administration. Neither Of t,eso
things we're done. Wiaor counselp prevailed In
tho Republican party, 10 that an appropriation
Tor two ye3rs Was not evtn sugEasted. ILo
Republicans having tho Army bill In charrn
werc Informed carly In tho day by tho 1cat;ors Of
tho Democratic sida that Tho Democrats HouId
mako nj opposition to tho bill. Tho oulr exccp-
tton was thu attempt of Cox, which finally ended
III 4 joke aud . bluntlcr. This action Of Cox was
tebukcd by 2lis colleagues III violation Of
common understanding.
THE DE.E0cAATtc PROGRAMME.
It il believed that tho Uemoc1atH, 4s a resnlt
OF y conference. have agreed to permit tho pot-
ical iiRL upon the Army bill 10 DO nade II 1T all
III tue Senatc. and to defer nuy further dilaturv
action ~ tho House except to prevent positive
political legislation.
0fr. Sherwood Of Ohio, auccccded in having
MI amendment added to tho bill which fprpu,a
tho Secretary Of War, In public improvements.
fron entertaining the bids Of foreigners. THIS
LAS special reference TO the bids Of Cnnatiinn
Etone contractors on public improvements plouR
tho great lakes aud canals.