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Middletown transcript., 1876-09-09
B.thesd. M. e. Church.

Bethesda M. T.. Church.
The Second Quarterly Conference of the
Middletown NJ. E. Church will be held this
Saturday )afternoon at 81 O clock. The Love
Feast will be held at 9 o'clock, Sabbath
morning. Rev. Charles Hill will preach at
1890. Baptism and the Lords supper will
be administered and the reception of MEM
bers will be attended to during the morning
service. L. G. MATLAcK, Pastor.
The State Convention.
The Democratic State Convention assem-
bled in the State House at Dover on Thurs
day Hon. B. T. Biggs was chosen perma-
nent president and Messrs. E. W. Tunnel, of
Sussex; G. P. johnson, of New Castle, and
w. H. Burnite, Of Kent, secretaries. Vice
presidents, one from each county, were also
chosen. Hon. James Williams was renomi-
mated for congress by acclamation. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were chosen for Presiden-
tial Electors: John h. Rodney, New Castle ;
John W. Sharp, Kent, and Geo. W. Willen,
Sussex. A platform ofprinciples was adopted,
but we have not time or space to print it this
week.
Social Party.
The "Social Party at Mr.. B. F. Kanely'
on Thursday evening, given by young gen
tlemen of the dancing persuasion, through an
efficient committee, was acknowledged by all
to have been one Of the most agreeable ever
given in the neighborhood. IS couple.
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new STOVE And TIN STORE
IN MlddletOWn.
E|iason & Benson,
Manufacturers and Dealers in
STOVES,
HEATERS, RANGES,
AND TIN WARE
oFEvERY DESCRIPTION.

4
We have in stock the most popular and
best Parlor, Cook and Room Stove manufac-
tured, among them may be found the Home
Delight, Morning Light, Florentine, Tuscan,
Bon Ton, Florence, Charm, Belle, Regulator,
Centennial, Palace Cook, Golden Eagle,
Eureka, Combination Cook, Wabash, Model
Complete, Victor Cook, Pretty Range, Pet
Range, and can furnish on short notice any
other stove manufactured.
We invite special attention to the Regula-
tor "Revolving Top'' for convenience. Sur
passes anything in the stove line ever offered
in this market.
Stoves repaired on the shortest notice.
Roofing and spouting speciality.
We hope by giving our personal attention
to business, and making moderate charges to
receive share of the public patronage.
Give as a call. ELIASON l. BENSON,
Middletown, Del
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Business Gotals.

Home made shirts, made of the Best Wam-
sutta Muslin and No. 2l00 Linen and perfect
fit, for$l.oo. For sale BY
S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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FOR SALE.

7En Cords of Oak and Maple WOOD, Ell
LOU ther in the woods or delivered in
quantities to suit purchasers. Apply to
JOHN A. REYNOLDS,
Decl2-tf. Middletown, Del,
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Opened this day, new case Of CAL1COES,
warranted fast colors, at cts. per yard, at
s. M. REYNOLDS.
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Ladies call at S. NJ. REYNOLDS and look
at the new assortment of Hamburg Edgings
and Insertings, in all widths and prices from
10 cents and upwards.
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AGENTS..
HARPER & BAKER
DOVER, DEL,

General Agents for State OF Delaware and
Eastern shores Of Maryland & Virginia.
Pamphlets, price-lists and terms sent on
application to any of the above agents.
aug 5-tf
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lsr-Force Feed Arrangement for Sowing
Grain, consisting Of one gum and one iron
roller-which is really the only force feed ar
rangement made giving you an even and
regular distribution Of grain at all times. Can
SOW any amount of grain, from peck to two
bushels.
2D-The Patent Spring Hoes, having gum
springs on end of Drag-Bar, (being the only
perfect gum-spring arrangement) thereby
doing away with the old wooden brake-pins,
and allowing the Drill to pass any obstruc-
ton that the axle will go over without inter-
fering with working of Drill.
3D-The Patent movable or sliding Fulcrum
of Spring Bar for sowing the grain deep or
shallow, is an improvement not possessed by
any other drill.
4TH-The Patent shield for covering the Gear
pheels, to prevent clogging or cramping with
weeds, cornstalks or accumulation of grit and
gravel, which make Drill run heavy, is q
needed improvement over all other drills.
5TH-The Land Surveyor is as correct as it
is possible to make one, having one face show
ing l-l6 acre, and another face registering
the acres.
6rH-The Patent Arle is so constructed that
the bearings are all on the outer and inner
parB OI Oplnuie, causing Tue Drhi " run
lighter to the team, and more steady, than if
bearing was all on center of spindle.
7TH-All we can say for the Putent Guano
or Fertilizer Attachment is that it is the only
one that will SOW or distribute properly all
kinds of fertilizers in all conditions.
The BEST also has Patent Hde Shifter, by
which the Boots can be changed from straight
to zigzag line, or vice versa, while seeding
along. The Grass Seed Attachment is perfect.
In fact, it would be impossible to give all the
good and superior points possessed by this
Drill, without occupying too much space.
Suffice it to say, our Drill is just what is
| claimed for 1.-THE best-AND HAS NO EQUAL.
| For further information call on any of the
| fn11owinp
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New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses
Choice Sugar Loaf Drips and Sugar House
Syrups. at S. NJ REYNOLDS.
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..........".........$l94 90
Students are required to provide their own
books, and fuel for their private rooms will
be furnished at cost. Students who receive
scholarship appointments are relieved from
the charge for tuition, and the above estimate
is thereby reduced from $l94 to $l34.-
Scholarships may be obtained by applying to
members of the Delaware Legislature. Both
sexes admitted to the class rooms. The time
table Of the P. W. & B. Railroad and its con-
nections is now such that students residing
within convenient distance may attend the
daily sessions Of the College, and return home
at night. Daily car fare from Wilmington,
LOG per week. Catalogues and further in
formation may be had by addressing the Pre-
sident. WIN. H. PURNELL, LII. D.
NEWARK, DEL, Aug. 10, 1876.
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Rumford's Yeast Powder the best in the
market, for sale by S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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A choice Rio Coffee, green, Is cents, roast
ed 29 cents, CASH, at s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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New No. l, Q, & Mackerel in barrels, half
barrels, quarters and kits; New Split I.abra-
dor Herring in barrels and half barrels, just
received and for sale by s. M. REYNOLDS.
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Star Skirt Braids I cents Cash, at
s. NJ. REYNOLDS. &.
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Business Cards.

HLOCKS, Watches, Jewelry, &c. neatly
~ and promptly repaired.
Always on hand and for sale, Clocks,
Watches, Plated Ware, Forks, Spoons, Sill
yer Napkin Rings, Silver Thimbles, Salt,
Sugar and Tea Spoons, Butter Knives, Gold
Breast-Pins, Earnings, Finger-Rings, Sleeve
Buttons, Watch Chains, Watch Keys, Key
Rings, Steel Watch Chains, &c.
AGENT FOR
De VzNNY'S SPECTACLES.
Dec. l2-tf.
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An elegant Two-Button Kid Glove for IS
cents cash, at S. M. REYNOLDS.
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Ladies in need of nice Silk Dress, call at
S. M. REYNOLDS and look at those Guinet
Black Silks at $l.00, $l.25, 81. so and $l.7
per yard, just received direct from the inn
porters.
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Hams, Shoulders, Sides, Beef (smoked), a
S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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Clark's best Spool Cotton, 6 cents per Spool
or 10 cents per dozen Cash, at
S. M. REYNOLDS.
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DELAWARE COLLEGE.

The next collegiate year will commence on
Wednesday evening, September 9th. There
are three courses of study: l. The Classical !;
II. The Scientific and Agricultural; III.
Literary. selection of studies. however,
may be made, buta regular course is strongly
recommended
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few of the points of superiority of this
Drill over all others. are:
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Quite good audience greeted Sanford and
his troupe at the Hall last Monday evening,
TO witness his conception of 'sUncle Toms
Cabin The troupe is well organized and
show considerable talent in their respective
characters, particularly Sanford as "Unele
Tom and Miss Partington as "Topsy." On
account of the absence Of stage accommoda-
tions the play had to be curtailed in different
sections, not so much, however, as to inter-
fere with the sense Of the same. All those
present were very well pleased with the en-
tcrtainment.
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No person Sunerlng WIN OOur CtoinacuJ OiCh
Headache, Costiveness, palpitation of the
Heart, indigestion, low spirits, etc., can take
three doses without relief. Go to your Drug
Baker, Odessa, and get Bottle for IS cents
and try it. Sample bottles 10 cents.
Business Gotals.
Home made shirts, made of the Best Wam-
sutta Muslin and No. 2l0O Linen and perfect
- - S. M. REYNOLDS.
Opened this day, new case Of GALLO COES,
warranted fast colors, at 6 cts. per yard, at
Ladies call at S. NJ. REYNOLDS and look
at the new assortment of Hamburg Edgings
and Insertings, in all widths and prices from
10 cents and upwards.
Ladies in need of nice Silk Dress, call at
S. M. REYNOLDS and look at those Guinet
Black Silks at ST. 90, $1.25, $l.5 and $l.75
per yard, just received direct from the inn
porters.
New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses
Choice Sugar Loaf Drips and Sugar House
Syrups, at S. M. REYNOLDS.
Rumford's Yeast Powder the best in the
market, for sale by S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
An elegant Two-Button Kid Glove for IS
cents cash, at S. M. REYNOLDS.
New No. l, Q, & Mackerel in barrels, half
barrels, quarters and kits; New Split I.abra-
dor Herring in barrels and half barrels, just
received and for sale by s. M. REYNOLDS.
A choice Rio Coffee, green, 25 cents, roast
ed 29 cents, CASH, at s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Star Skirt Braids I cents Cash, at
s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Hams, Shoulders, Sides, Beef (smoked), at
S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Clark's best Spool Cotton, cents per Spool
or 10 cents per dozen Cash, at
s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-09-09

The annual Union Meeting will be held on
tomorrow Sunday 10th inst, at Old Draw
yer's Church. Preaching at l03 q. M, by
Rev. Dr.. Crowell, and at 3 p. m, by Rev.
DR.. Patton.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-03-18
SOME FAcrs concEnSIN "a
sPRICEMoXT.

- HE
We recently noticed the fact that the
extensive mines and works Of the Globe
Smelling Company. aItuate at Spruce
mont. in this county. bad changed ow.
pership, md. as a matter Of general In
terest. as we'll as ono Of special concern
to our county and State, now girc our
readers a few OF the particulars. Tho
purchase was made by gentlemen partly
Of New York city aud partly O.. San
Francisco. Their organization is under
tho State laws Of California, with The
corporate title OF "The spruccnont
Mining Company" J. L. Carnashan,
who has been identified with the prop
critics through most Of their history, has
been chosen Presiden. of:thc new com
Fany, and 3. F. Bloomer, formerly OF
New York city, and one of the pur-
chasers, is its Secretary and Treasurer.
Both Of these gentlemen are residents
OF San Francisco. and as the kapcr;n-
sendent is to be a practical western
man the concern thus becomes one Of
Ban Francisco's institutions. Those
who have knowledSe OF Eastern Nevada
arc familiar with that interesting region
known as the Spruce Mountain Mining
District. But as the predecessors of
the nex concern had obtained title TO
the principal mines Of the district.
much Of tho timber land and all tire
available water supply. (holdins control
as a close corporation) comparatively
little yns given 70 the public regarding
their operations The district is situate
80 miles south Of Wells Station, on the
Central Pacific railroad, and is acces-
siblc by. stage over ono OF the best roads
and through n of tho finest farming
communities OF our State. The new
company now own and control between
twenty and thirty mines. The work Of
late has been under the direction Of
4rof. D. l.. Clayton, and :hc develop
Inents are Of such magnitude and char
acter as 10 assure permanent success.
The official statements Of Prof. CLAYTON
are directly to this effect, aud the many
to whom his prudence and ability are
well known will accept his views rs
conclusive. The reduction works Of
the company are Of large capacity, and
among the best that have yet been
erected in this State. Owing to n mono
POLY OF the water supply tho company
IAN condition not only to reduce it,
III oreS 1T u lUY cost, but 10 shut out
competing works. thereby making the
yield of mines. other than their own,
Contribute to the success Of the one
leading enterprise.
The town of Sprucernont, near which
the mines and works of the comr.ny
are s%itnate, ia En- outgrowth Of mining
Interests of that district, and is likely.
Ger long to have OH impetus given TO
its life by the increased activity now be-
ginning. The Sprucemnnt Mininr
company il 10 bO congratulated upon
us acquisition Of such an estate as it
has now under sontrol, and onr county
and State give hearty grccting 10 all
capitalists that como to develop the
marvellous wealth Of our mountains.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-03-18
SOPHIE

II wGs with universal SORROW that the
theattr.going public of San Francisco
learned yesterday of the death Of Miss
Sophie Edwin Mrs. Stereusonl. For
20 years Hiss Edwin has occupied Il
prolainen. position in the theatrical
cirrics of this coast, and has gained n
popularity that has been truly imgTi:cd.
Hl!si Edwin was born i'll Sydney, AUS
tra!ia. IL 1888. Her nluilen name was
Sophie Anderson. She i~minigra.ed to
California with her parents III iSi9, and
hor subsequent life has been spent entire
~ III Tie State. She leaves four children
Carrie, Lizzie, Sophie ana Charley
aged respectively 20, IL, IL and II years.
AS an I~etFcsS, and = n woman her name
has ever been above reproach. She pos
seSsed the friendship and esteem Of all
her associates, and not one of them has
aught but kind thoughts uud respectful
memories Of Sophie Edwin. Although
an active member Of the profession for.
twenty-five years, Miss Edwin left no
property. The cause Of her death was
u complication of diseases which Gull
inmate III the dropsy.. a post mortcm
examination was held yesterday NOM
ing by Drs. Ri;chcr, Lake and Won Hoff-
lnnn. She will be buried to-day ut l
o'clock from Grace Church. Il il prob
nble Walter Lehman will deliver "a short
Gniogy over tho body of the deceased,
being qualified hy his long and intimate
acquaintance with her while living
). +. Chronicle.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-03-18

The W~innemEcca He3is:sT reports i
touching story from one O'NcIl, Of Bull
Run, setting forth the awful horrors Of
the road thence from this locality. We
haven't the pleasure Of Mr.. O'Neil's
acquaintance, but feel assured that if
the person referred to, or ANY other
person imposed upon the innocent cred
ulousncss OF the Reyis!er man By such
n Munchausen story US that recorded,
he never could have been accustomed
10 the free iaviGorntinS air OF ''Doyine
gallop," but must have drawn his fat
wit from the ra;asmatic Hats Of Hum
boidt's capital. 1t would indeed prove
Giihcult to haul n sRw-mill or
even u cofTee-mill from this place
or i'll fact from my place in
which there Is, o never. was one to
haul. Mis;hcr O'Tsil il n humorous
person, evidently, and has given that
poor Hs5i:tr man Il liYe!y little game.
Will send his saw.;nill north from Elko
via Winncinacca, eh T.? Well, perhaps
he will. AZ the freight hill would DO
liGht-thc conductor having agreed 10
take it down in his vest pocket. We
would advise the unsophisticated
"local T" of the Register to be ino-c cir
cunlspect in the formation Of ncquaint-
ances, for in his preAen. "gosling"
state no is in danger of falling into the
error so ommOn TO ycIy young men-oi
reaching conclusions 10y Il cnt acrosi
lots and in a matter Involving the I'M
portant issue coItAinedin the narrowing
statement Of the aforesaid O'Neil, he
should throw his whole mind into the
subjett-togethor with his dam foolish
ness and his dirty clothes-thcn sink
ch bjsucct.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-03-18
Fnon FIJI: Hack HILLS.

Reports from the Black Hills lately
are not generally calculated 10 excite n
migratory fever in that direction. G,n-
erzi MGrI;llc, Of Shcridan's heaaqrnr-
tc:s. at Chicago, "ho haG Gus; returned
from a to2r among the .'Colerri Elevu-
tious." says the reported riehncSi Of tie
country Is A gross exagseration. which
has been irdrstriously circulated by
transportation companies and others
equally interested in promoting = heavy
inlux OF immigration for their W ben
eft. The Genc:Il states that there APP
pears to be vc:y little gold. provisions
are very high 'and absolute star
Walton is now staring hundreds IN the
face; and III u opinion, the statement
Of The. General, Who is a DISTINGUISHED
party, is much moro trustworthy than q
large majority Of those appearing in the
Eastern papers.
y young mhall, whose name we dill not
Learn, arrived here direct from the
Hills yeeterdNy. lie wcat out to that
country from Virginia City. and so fur
as The mineral wealth OF the country is
concerned his views are very similar to
those mentioned above. AS to the eli.
nate nnd soil, ho regards the former a.
pleasau; and the latter as excellent, be.
ing we'll waiered, with all abundance OF
dno timber, including both pine and
hardwood. Three saw-miils were in
aciivc operation when he left, and pine
lumber wal selling ut S35 per thousand
feet. Carpenters commanded only
81 90 per day rs wages. and bat little
employment ut those figures. Many
persons were willing 10 work merely for
sufficient to pay board, the influx being
50 great that largo numbers ere finding
it impossible 10 oLtain employment
ut any price. The idea entertained
by, perhaps, n majority Of those who
rush of upon n w~ill-goose chase is,
that 10 reach the presumed FL dorado,
Is to secure ufortunc nj once, AMI fail
lug TO supply themselves with ncces-
sary means of support, usually meet
with bitter disappointment, il not rb-
soin;e suffering. The sober facts in re-
lation to :hc new gold fields ale begin
ming to find their way abroad, and VIC
would advise those who have a visulent
attack OF the tramp fever, TO take
some kind Of n moral antidotc, md
await green grass and further develop.
mentS.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-03-18
THE GRAND JURY sYsrEM.

In commenting upon the action Of tho
Iowa Lcgislatu-e-thc Senate having
passed to cnGTossmcnt q hill to abolish
the Grand Jury system of thai State
the Virginia Entcrprse Of the sth Instant
charges TINT body with gross ignorance
respecting tho fundamental Law Of The
land. and i'll support Of its position
quotes the Fifth Article OF the Amend
'nenis TO the Federal Constitution,
which, rcads as fellows no pcrsor
ANAL be held 10 aHS=si for n capital or
otherwise Infamous crime unless on 4
prcsen!ment or indictment u Ia GRAND
Jury, except in ca,.s arising In the land
on naval forces. or in the militia when
III active service in lime Of war or pub.
lie danger" Now, The position taken
by the EatspSi,e may ba the correct one,
bot We have always REGARDED that re.
sttIctlon as applying alone 10 eeses
'"oming Lefore the Federal Courts. and
The fact that BON Uf The S;s.sg have si-
really done away with the worse thnn
'iselebs system, besides the admission Of
one State into the Union without o co.,
responding clause in its Constitution.
has strengthened that belief. II, a. the
ESfrrpT''e remarks, the average Iegisla-
tor Is 80 grossly ignorant. 1; would seem
that Gre this nnch gIeripg ~iufract!ons Of
National law would have received rlt,u.
ton from soDlc competent court.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-03-18


The Virginia Chronicle Of the Nth
says: Last evening t. dispatch was re-
ccivcd by II gentleman Of tins city to III.
effect that JOHN Rice had fatally stabbed
Earl Hamilton IL Phoebe. The unlcr-
innate occurrence is reported to have
hecn caused by Rice ATTEMPTING to in.
trohuce n disre putablo woman into n
ballroom, Of which Earl Hamilton was
floor manHgor. Hamilton elected Rice
II his partner, "liefeupon Rice pulled
on {" boV'ie-kni!c and stabbed Hamilton
TO he heart. He died almost Instantly.
Hamilton leaves n wife and two
children. Rice is well known III East
Grn Nevada. Since his arrival in this
State lac has been in the employment Of
Wells, Fargo Il Co., and has been gem
orally liked aud respected. His only
fault seems to have bcca u weakness
for the opposite sex, and though ordi-
nnrjIy Of Il very quiet and inpncnsivc
disposition, he betrayed terrible anger,
passion and Jealousy when Il woman
was III any way concerned. IIo il q
first cousin Of the District judge Of Lin
coin county, and i change Of Ycnne will
probably be asked by Iiainiiton's friends.
Hamilton has resided in Phoebe for
many years. lie wHs u saloon Keeper
there, and possessed iaany friends. Ills
disposition waI by 10 means quarrel
gomo. and his unfortunate death is to
nc regretted. At ono time the parlio3
roomed together and haYn since exlib.
tied the FsenteSt irienrl1hip for carh
other. II 4 YprIan had not been In
question, the ai!Gay you'd ncTcr have
occurred.
THE Socirty Of the California i'ion.
ccrs lins mgin3ralizc1 tbs Legislature
of California 10 continue tho annuity
heretofore granted 10 john 4. Euttcr,
The amount being $3.50 per month. Wo
hope thin matter nhy receive attention,
and tina. The old Pioneer may not bo
jcft u]nprOyided for IN his advancing
Years. Every inmu who crossed tho
plains in l9i1.i9 mud 10 will rcmom-
Der tho JOY with which lac hailed his
Arrival ut Suffers Fort, and most Of
them were placed under some obIiga
ton to the General for his aid and gen
crous hospitality. lfia efforts To relieve
emigrants and his largo expenditures
for the safety au'l comfort Of now nr-
rivals HrO part Of Tho history of the
State. At that limo General S;rttcr was
the proprietor Of broad acres aud the
owner Of largo herdG OF cattle; he w.Ia
a man OF wealth, Glways lrli" 10 our
Government, always loyal aud friendly
10 people, GDl h9 should not now
hc forgGlson in his old age aud poverty
by u state and people 20 rich n3 we arc,
We sincerely hope orr Legislature will
pay him the graceful compliment Of
granting the annuity asked, by nm un.
nnimons Yoto..-S, f. Chronicle .Nasch 10.
TlfE Committee on Foreign Affairs OK.
peel to examine ex-senator Stewart on
Or about The 2Gth Of the present month
concerning his connection with the En-.
ina mine. II is expected that Schonck
will appear iitiOre tho committee 40
soon Us hr cnn rtarh Wa5a:nStQ..