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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07
Church and Society Directory.

PRESBYTERIAN-W. d. Phelps. Pastor. Sab
bath service, 10 30 A. NJ. and 700 F. NJ Sab
bath School, ~ O'Clock Prayer meeting We'd
nesday evening at 700,
METHODIST EPISCOPAL-H S. Church Pastor.
Sabbath service, 1890 A. n. and 700 =. NJ.
Sabbath School, - N. Prayer meeting, Wed
nesday evening at : 100
CONGREGATIONAL-L. W. Brirtnall Pastor
Sabbath service. 0:30 A. NJ and 90 p NJ Sab
bath school, II NJ. Prayer meeting, Wednes-
day evening, at 200.
BAPTIsT-F. A. Marsh, Pastor Sabbath ser
vice, 10: 80 A. NJ. and 700 p NJ Sabbath school
At 1890 II. Prayer meeting, Wednesday even
ing at TOO
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL-Thos B. Kemp, Rector
Regular Sunday service, morning and evening
al the ringing OF the bell; also service every
Wednesday evening. Sunday school immedi-
ately after morning service.
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN John G. Schaible,
Pastor. Services at ~ 80 A. NJ. and 700 p NJ.
Sabbath school at 2:00 p. NJ Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 1880
CATHOLICISM JOHN THE EVANGELIST Pastor
Rev. John L. Gosker Services every Sunday
Low Mass at 81! a. IN. High Mass at loli a. IN
Sunday school at 200 p. m. Vespers at 300
,. m. Evening services occasionally.
I. .. O. F. INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No 142. /. o.
y. +. meets every Monday Eve, at O'Clock.
Members in good standing are cordially invited
to attend
NJ, h, EASTMAN, secy. D. W. BnUcKARr n. G.
JOHN WILEY, Treas. FRBD SMITH, V. q.
L. o. o. F.-INDEPENDEScE ENcAMPMENT. No.
~, L. o.. o. +. meets the second and fourth
Thursday in each month. NJ b TINS C. y.
J. g. BOUCK, Scribe
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

Two POUNDS of good, fair Japan Tea
for One Dollar at Mains.
Ten POUNDS of new fresh Prunes for
One Dollar, at Mains.
NINE POUNDS of Dried Apples for One
Dollar, at Mains.
NINE POUNDS of Dried Peaches for One
Dollar, at Mains.
THREE AND oNE-HALF pounds of the
very best Rio Coffee for One Dollar, at
Mains.
CRoCKERY at cost, and everything else
in proportion, at Mains.
These on Cash Prices only.
23tf l.. A. MAIN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

AT about half past three O'Clock, last
Wednesday morning, the residence of Pat.
Kirk was discovered TO be on fire. The
alarm was given, but the wood work of
the building was too far consumed before
the fire company reached the spot for
them to render any assista ice. The build
ing was built of stone. The walls still
remain unframed Mrs. Kirk was sick
at the time, and one of the children got
up about two o'clock to build fire, when,
it is supposed, that the residence ignited
from defective flue. Only small por-
ton Of the furniture and some vegetables
in the cellar were saved The loss falls
heavily on the family. Mr.. Kirk was
absent at the time IN northern Wisconsin,
working in the copper regions. Loss on
building and furniture about 5000. No
insurance
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

THAT New HAT-It was nice one
too so we understand, but the recipient
was too proud of it to let even a common
printer inspect 1t, and then, you know
too, that editors are very modest about
accepting presents of this kind. That was
happy thought which prompted Ed,
Begun to take the Judge by the arm, lead
ing him into Myers & Moore's store, and
there purchase for him new hat. Per
haps he thought that Des Moines atmos-
phere would be too much for his old beav-
er, and wanted him to appear in something
that he could brace up under. We have
no authority to say so, but we know the
Judge was pleased by the way he smiled
when he was telling us about it just be-
fore he departed for the Capital He par
ticularly enjoined US not to mention
the matter We don't intend to.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07
Sudden Death at Jesup.

The inhabitants of the usually quiet
village of Jesup were startled early last
Saturday morning to. learn of the sudden
death, by heart disease, of one OF their
fellow townsmen, Mr.. G. A. Harrington,
a dry goods merchant Mr.. Harrington
was man upwards of fifty years of age,
and had been in business in Jesup quite a
number of years The evening before
| this sad occurrence, Mr.. Harrington was
seated in his store apparently as we'll and
| happy as usual, while around him were
congregated quite number of his asso-
GATES 1t being supper-time MIR. Har-
rington closed his store, at the same time
inviting his companions to come around
and smoke cigar with him after tea
Having forgotten to lock the back door,
Mr.. Harrington went back to the store. -
After supper his friends returned, but not
finding his place of business open, retired
to some other quarter. Mr.. Harrington
was never seen again alive. Early next
morning, his family being anxious as to
out to look for him. She approached the
rear end of the store, and finding the back
door unlocked, entered. The first object
that met her eyes was the body of her
father, cold in death. At first she did not
realize that her father was dead, but
thought he was only sleeping. She aroused
the neighbors near by, when it was i'm
mediately ascertaincd that c. A. 1arring
ton had indeed passed into the hands of
the God who gave him. Was this happy |
New Year to that little daughter; to that
mother and wife? The death of that hus-
band and father, who was healthy and |
full of life but few short hours before,
has cast a lifelong gloom of sadness over
once happy home. While the dawn of
each succeeding new year will fade from
the memory of some, it will be far more
mother than the day she took the marriage
vow.
The position in which Mr. Harrington
was found indicates clearly that he was in
the act of locking the back door when his |
heart stopped beating, and he fell back a
corpse. He lay doubled up, close by the
door, with his arm stretched forward as if !
in the act
\ Coroner's inquest was held, and |
verdict given in accordance with the above /
facts.
The remains of the deceased were in
tered at Jesup, last Tuesday afternoon,
under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of
which society he was a member. Quite /
number of Odd Fellows from this place
assisted in the obsequies. Mr.. Harrington
leaves a wife, and we understand, one
child to mourn his untimely death.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

WE are now offering unparalleled in
ducements in Paisley, Cashmere and
Thibet shawls. Many of the styles are
new and very desirable. Also fine lot
of common plaids and plain, at prices we
never before approached.
3w23 KENT & SoPER
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

CHILDREN are three male chill
dren at the Poor House, for whom per
manent places are desired One is years
old, one 4, the other about 3 months.
Inquire at the Poor House.
2w24 A. G. BEATTY, Steward
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

NoTICE-I have for rent a safe for the
deposition of corpse, to preserve them
from modification, which can be had on
reasonable terms. Apply to
S. NJ. MARQUETTE.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

THE SISTERS FAIR again convenes on
the 10Th, "wednesday next, and continues
four days. Financially and otherwise
the fair was a big success. The draw
ing of prizes will take place on Satur,
day evening, the 10Th.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07
Is it So for $1,000?

From the Manchester Democrat, Dec p, 1875.
Fifteen hundred feet of hose was laid
up Main street When eighty and ninety
pounds of steam was raised, the water fell
ahead of the nozzle III feet; a much bet
ter throw than was made by Independence
or Cedar Falls at the contest between their
engines last summer"
How does the editor know? Neither of
these engines played through 1900 feet Of
hose, the test being respectively 900 feet,
500 feet, and two leads of 800 feet each.
From the Manchester Correspondent to the Du-
buque Times, Dec. %, 1875
"With the entire length of hose, 500
feet a / / inch nozzle, stream was thrown
1872 feet. This beats, we believe, the
Clapp e. Jones, on trial here some time
since"
Docs the gentleman mean to imply that
we played through 1 800 feet of hose, or
that their machine played further through
the 800 feet than our steamer did through
500, which was the amount of hose we
had with our engine ut Manchester? If
the Manchester machine, n second size
Sishy, can beat our third size Clapp &
Jones, through five hundred, one thous-
and, or one thousand five hundred feet of
hose, she can win the following amount
of money:
A CHALLENGE.
To tie ST. BIZ Manufacturing Company, or
". Denfon Steamer Company, Of Mn
chester, Iona.:
We challenge you to play test trial
with your second size Silsby engine, side
by side, with our third size Clapp & Jones
engine, in this city, for purse of $500 a
side, the test to be as follows:
Each engine to play through 500 feet of
hose, nozzle 1 / inch, one hour.
Each engine to play through 900 feet
of hose, nozzle Ii inch, one hour
Each engine to play through 500 feet
of hose, nozzle inch, one hour.
Both engineers to keep their respective
throttle valves wide open during the entire
time of trial, the engine which throws the
greatest average distance to be declared
the winner.
INDEPENDENCE STEAMER Co. No 1.
Independence, January, 1876.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

SHERIFF VAN ORsDoL's first duty after
his accession to Office, was to search Mr..
Richnond's palace" but not a particle
of the beverage could be found on the
premises. Strange, wasn't it?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

H. c. HAPPERFIELD has got very fine
stock OF goods in his line, and wishes it
understood that he will not be undersold
by any one in his line of business, in this
city Give him call, and you will go
away highly pleased.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

MEssRs. J. J. TRAVIS and E Backus
having purchased forty acres of fine tim
Der land, two miles from town, propose
cutting it off and placing it for sale in
this market. If you want good wood, go
to them
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

FRIDAY last, one Barnard was brough,
before Justice Roszell, charged with steal
ing notes from J. S. Bouck. Barnard
was bound over in the sum OF $500 to ap
pear at the next term of the District Court
Failing to produce the requisite amount OF
collateral he will doubtless be fed by the
county for several months to come
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

AN interesting discourse will be deliver
ed at the Baptist Church, by the pastor,
next Sabbath morning, for the benefit of
young people. Old people can doubtless
also profit by it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

DR.. GEO. WARNE, our local weather
scientist, informs us that one and three
quarters inches of rain fell on New Year S
Day, circumstance almost unparalleled
in the meteorological annals of this lati-
tudc, at this season. Now we can account
for the sudden rise of the river and the
expeditions filling Of cistcrns.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

Foreman Clrpp DC Jones Steam Fire En-
CINE, Independence, Io~a:
DEAR SIR;--I hear that you have, or are
about to make, the Silsby Rotary Engine,
just purchased at Manchester, Iowa, n
challenge, and also bet Tor offer toy them
that your Clapp & Jones Engine can beat
this large Silsby.
If you can make any bet with them, you
will certainly oblige me greatly by draw
ing on me at sight for say $500 and bet 1t
for me in the same way that you bet for
yourself.
Yours, very truly
G. f. ROGERS,
Agent for the Clapp u Jones Manfg Co.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

APPLES. John Tucker has established
fruit depot under Soencr's Harness Shop
and is prepared to furnish at all times du-
ring the season the finest qualities of
Michigan apples, at low rates. He is now
selling good, sound winter apples at from
1915 to $3.50 per barrel.
He will also pay the highest cash price
for all kinds of poultry delivered alive at
his place, under Socncr's Harness Shop.
lit
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07
A CARD.

| cannot remain an honest man, live a
Christian and sell groceries on time
therefore. prepare to quit the business.
Now then, if anybody wants goods at
cost, or nearly so, you can get them at
Mains Store. j.. A. MAIN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

REMEMBER that the lecture of the Hon.
J. Fred Myers takes place tomorrow
Saturday evening, at the Baptist Church.
His subject, Martin Luther" is an inter,
esting one, and will be ably discussed
Let every one go and hear this eloquent
orator Admission only 25 cents.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

JAS. BLAKELEY, of Homer township,
has been appointed by Sheriff Van Orsdol,
as his deputy at this place. Mr.. Blakeley
takes up his residence in Independence.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

P. TABOR & Son, Agents for Dr. Grams
Fluid Lightning, sure cure for Sick
Headache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism and
pains of all kinds
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

THE proceedings of the Board of Super
visors, this week, necessitates the crowd
ing out of our usual amount of general
news
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

THE editor of the BULLETIN departed
for Des Moines on the II o'clock tram,
Wednesday evening, to rusticate few
weeks at the Capitol.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

1.-TWO Orphans" Waltz, and
Gus Williams latest, Pull
down the Blinds" at the Pal
ace of Music.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07
THOMAS w. GRAYDoN
Member of Committee

THE Public Schools OF this city will
open on Monday next for the winter term
with the following teachers:
T. w. GRAYDoN, Superintendent.
EAST SIDE.
Miss NJ. P. Rutherford, Principal
Mr. E. p Caldwell, Assistant
Miss A. c. Sheldon, Cd intermediate
Miss Spangler, 1st Intermediate.
Miss L. Sherwood, Cd Primary.
Miss NJ II. Fry, LIST Primary.
WEST SIDE.
Miss J. 0. IIussey, Principal.
Miss c. G Ross, Assistant.
Miss s. Z. Romans, I'd Assistant.
Miss K. Aborn, LIST intermediate.
Miss N. E. Balm, I'd intermediate.
Miss L. Wilson, I'd Primary.
Mrs A. }. Bowley, 1st Primary.
The term will continue 10 weeks, and
all tuition scholars are requested to pay
the tuition for the full term in advance.
Jan Sd, 1875, D. s, DEERINe, Sec'y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

Be sure and attend the CHARITY BALL,
at Leytze's Hall, on Tuesday evening,
January 18th.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

ALTHOUGH the weather has been very
mild so far this winter, yet there were
thirty four marriage licenses issued by the
County Clerk during the month of Deem
her
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

l OFFER my house and two lots for sale.
1t is desirable property, and will be sold
cheap. l.. A. MAIN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

JUST before going to press but too late
for this issue, we received the report of
the public school, District No. 1, Perry
township, S. l.. Wilson, Teacher The
report gives an excellent showing of regu-
lar attendance, compared with the number
enrolled.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

PURE EXTRACTED HONEY, from Shell
don's Apiary, for sale at Williams & Son,
A. Websters, T. Edwards & Co.. and at
the Apiary, one mile north Of town. [tf2
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

To TEACHERS AND FRIENDS OF EDU-
CATIoN.-The next monthly meeting of
the Buchanan County Teachers Associa-
ton will be held in the East Side school
building, on Saturday, January 9Th, 1876,
beginning at 81 A. NJ. The exercises will
consist Of an address by Rev F. A.'Marsh
on the subject of High Schools; an ad
dress by Col. Lake; essays by Misses
Rutherford and Fry; discussions, criti
cisms, music, &c, &c 1t is hoped that
many of the citizens of Independence will
endeavor to attend, and by their presence
encourage the teachers of the county in
their efforts to advance the cause of cdu-
cation. Hitherto the exercises at these
meetings have been exceptionally good
and have well repaid those who visited
the association. There is Il growing in
tcrest manifested in the work, and it is
believed that the doings of the associa-
ton need but be known to secure much
larger attendance on its meetings.
THOMAS w GRAYDoN
Member of Committee.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

$40 will get lifc-size 22X27 photograph
at EnSmnger's:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

THE Suffrage Aid Society will meet at
Mrs. Dr. LOOMS, on Wednesday after
noon, Jan 10Th; at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. n. 0. LAwToN, Sec.
Mrs. A. NJ LOOMS, Pres.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

BRING your wife, sister, or sweetheart
to the Charity Ball, at Leytze's Hall, on
Tuesday evening, January 18th.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

Oysters and all the delica-
cies of the season, served in
splendid style, at Franks Res
taurant, l5tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

A new supply Of those beau
tiful Rogers Groups at Her.
rick & Henshaw's. [tf20
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

Coon TEMPLARs. Mr.. Mclaughlin,
of Waterloo, engaged in the good work
of temperance reform throughout the
State, arrived in our city last Wednesday
morning, and Immediately went to work
to obtain enough names to procure a
charter, in order to establish Il Good
Tempars lodge in our city. Until with
IN the last few years, q lodge of this
character has been in successful operation
among us, but owing to lack of interest
manifested, it was allowed 10 run down,
and finally the furniture, etc, belonging to
them, was generously donated to the Free
Public Library. We are glad, however,
to see this new move in the right direction.
All of those who had signed the petition
met at the Presbyterian Church, last
(Thursday) evening, and upon organic
ing, adopted the name of Independence
Lodge, the number not yet given, after
which the following officers were
elected for the ensuing quarter. The
number of charter members were thirty
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

EVERYBODY is invited to be present al
Leytze's Hall, on Tuesday evening, Jan
uary 18th. Come one, come all,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

500 barrels of the choicest
Michigan Winter Apples ever
brought to this city, for sale
at reasonable rates at No. 8
Main street.
14tf J. T. OLMSTEAD,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

For SALE CHEAP Several Lots, desir.
able for dwellings. A. B. CLARKE.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

So for an SX1O photograph in a good
frame at Ensmingcr's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

S. will get an Sx10 ink picture at Ems
,,,;pror'e
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

Eureka!-The place where a
gentleman can get a lirSt-clasS
suit Of clothes made to order. at
reasonable prices for Holiday wear.
at FeW'S. DIVA
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

A full Inc OF Gents Furnishing
Goods. at FeW'S.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07
ROBBINS does keep the best tea.

LIVE GEESE FEATHERS at Marquette's
Furniture Store. If
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

GentIeman'S Silk and WOODEN
MullerS. 1T FeW's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

200 barrels choice Michigan apples
for sale at [24tf] FISHER Bros.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07
NUMBER DISCHARGED

/ From Allamakee county, 2; Buchanan
county, 2; Chickasaw county, l; Dubuque
county, jackson county, 1; Webster
county, Total, 8.
There were no deaths
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

CHARITY BALL.-Everybody should at
tend the Charity Ball, to be given al
Leytze's Hall, on Tuesday evening, Jan
uary 18th.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

If you want a first class
meal, served in the best style,
go to Franks Restaurant, on
Main St. 15tf
The most elegant display
Of Christmas Gifts at prices to
suit the times, at Herrick &
HenshaW's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

The best Scent Cigars in
the city may be found at
Franks Restaurant. Call and
try them. l5tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07
Hospital Report for December
NUMBER ADMITTED.

From Allamakee county, /: Benton
county, 1, Clayton county. /; Dubuque
county, L; Fayette county, /; Hardin
county, /; Jackson county, / Tamor
county, 1 Plymouth county, /; Webster
county, /; Winncshiek county, Total,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07

of
STATE OF IOWA,
County OF Buchanan
l. II. p Browne, Cashier Of the above named
Bank. do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best Of my knowledge and belief.
H. 2. BROWNE. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day
of january, 1875.
GRO b. wARNE, Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
II. CAMPBELL.
p. MUNsoN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-07
CITY AND COUNTY.
Illinois Central Railroad.

The 9:O5 A. NJ freight going east, and the BIO
p. NJ. freight train going west, takes passengers
between Dubuque and Waterloo.
c. NJ DURHAM, Agt.
Mails Close.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD.
GOING WEST. GOING EAST.
1880 O'Clock A. NJ. 4:26 o'clock P. NJ.
500 - "
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-11-23
BHNBHOJfs PtTKIN.
United states Funds to Bring Wit
nesses TO New Orleans.

New Orleans Ficayune.i H "a 2 JE,Ek 3
During the past week negro witnesses
have been arriving on every boat from the
parishes, brought here by United States
deputy mar4hals for the purpose Of testifying
before the returning board. The number of
witnesses already arrived goes into the hun
dreds, and many others are on then way.
The manner of procuring their attendance is
old-fashioned, and amounts te little less than
compulsory arrest IN some instances. A sum-
MONS is first obtained from Commissioner
Wolhey which substantially states that the
person described within is wanted to testify
IN the ease of particular, congressional
distiict. Tie suiilll0n5 Is then presented
to Marshal Pitkin, who hands it to a
deputy, together with the sum of thirty dol
lars. This is for the purpose of paying ex
penses, and herein lies the diversion of funds
question, Every year congress makes a
"court appropriation" for the purpose, among
others, of defraying expenses of witnesses in
criminal cases. In these instances the money
is paid in the matter of political contest, and
Pitkin, is BY consequence in contempt of law.
There is no fund for the purpose to which
Pitkin is now bending his energies and part
ing his hair, and it is a plain violation of law
to divert the appropriation intended for Grim
inal cases only.