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Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

The Legislature which met at Har-
risburg. Pa, Oh Tuesday has in the
Senate 81 Republicans and IS Demo
Gratis; in the House l2O Republicans s
and 81 Democrats; Republican ma
jority OH joint ballot. 81. The terms
of fifteen Democratic Senators and
ten Republican Senators expire Dec.
l, 1878. Twenty-one Republicans and
four Democrats hold over to 1880
The chances are that a Republican
Legislature will elect the successor OF
Senator Cameron. whose term expires
in 1879. and the successor OF Senator
Wallace (Democrat), whose term ex-
pires In 1881.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

Stanley Matthews in recent con.
yersation with reporter on the silver
ouestion, and the attitude Of the Ad-
mipistration on the question, said:
Ibave no knowledge, more than 9TH
ers. of the presidents opiHions. l
think that he is In favor OF the remon-
etizstion ofsilyer, as he has said In his
message, He seems to be en oarrass-
ed / think. by the position taken by
other men; by the Secretary OF the
treasury In his letter to the syndicate
when be was negotiating the four-per-
can't bonds. ir which he gave assn!,
once Of their payment in gold-as II
,hs EXECUTIVE Department. was com
noItted to that construction OF ihe law.
r think he 10 In error in tnat' oscsuss
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

On the Sd inst, Nashville, Little
Rock, Louisville, Shreveport. Vicks'
burg, and parts OF Texas. were visited
by heavy snow storms. At Little
Rock and some other Southern places
the snow fell five to six inches In
depth. In this part of Nebraska al
that time, as at the present time
the weather was mild. not snow
enough to be perceptfble after 1t fell,
and the thermometer has not yet In.
dicated cold below zero.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

1t came to the knowledge Of the
Journal sometime before the sudden
and inglorious exit Of the late Warden
Wyman. that he was the subject Of a
impecunious bummers that were pre-
tending TO run a newspaper. His col
lapse was consequently no matter of
surprise to those conversant with the
blackmailing operations. A public
officer that permits a disreputabIe
newspaper 70 extract money or any
valuable aid from him, on any pretext
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

The anti-silver shysters invariably,
when cornered, or driven to the wall
for lack of argument to sustain their
position, resort to the stereotyped in
terrogations, "Whst will England say
to this 7" or "How will our bonds sell
in EDgland!" AS though our prime
object in regulating our monetary af-
fairs should be. to please England. or
serve her interests.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

the Secretary of the Treasury had no
right to make law or construe a law.
Nothing can be claimed beyond the
letter of the contract.
That's what's the matter with the
President and Mr.. Sherman of the
Treasury-''assurance Of their pay
ment in gold" false construction Of
the law, or the assumption to make a
law. The people will not tolerate con-
tracts made by tools of bondholders
under false interpretations of the law.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

The bank Of Jacob Bum, of Spring
field. H.. supposed to have been one
OF the most stable and reliable In the
state, has suspended and made assign.
ment for creditors. Liabilities about
one million, and assets the same, but
being principally In real estate, is un-
availabie at present.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

There could not be more crushing
rebuke 30 the gold organs in Chicago
and elsewhere, who are decrying sill
yer and attempting thus to impair one
of our greatest sources of wealth, than
that administered by the London
Times in it's editorial printed in our
special dispatches yesterday. The
Times advances in this article almost
the identical doctrine proclaimed for
weeks by the Inter Ocean. and its
words are we'll worth repeating. It
says:
Rep,adidtion is toord that can in no
sense strictly apply to the United States
s,sppos ing ii should decree SiLUer as the
sole Io1gful money of tomorrow, and
we doubt whether the bondholders
would lose much by the change. At
the present price OF silver, cay fifty
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

We understand that Governor Gar
Der says he will not call the legisla-
ture together this winter. The com
missioners revising the laws will not
be ready TO report this winter and
there rs no occasion for an .extra ses-
sion. Those papers who spoke as II
having authority. only pretended to
know all about it.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

A man by the name of Thos. Noxon +,
supposed to be one of the U. P. Ex-
press robbers, was recently arrested
in Texas.
Ham and Mccullough, two Of the
Kansas City forgers of Texas land IT,
ties. have been sentenced at Austin
Ham to 10 years and Mccullough to
six years in the Texas Penitentiary.
Tullis, one of the Texas partners has
been sentenced to seven years impris-
onment.
Charles Freets, of Hamburg, passed
counterfeit twenty dollar bill In
Nebraska City last week for which he
was arrested and sent to Jail In default
Of bond to appear before the U. 8. dis
trict court.
4 child Of Fred Hentz, at Fon du
Lac, Wis, while playing with a
sharp stick In its mouth, fell, the
stick penetrated the roof of the mouth
to the brain and the child soon died.
At Mt. Vernon, ILL.,, on the 25th
ult. a little son of Joseph Rains was
killed while rabbit hunting, by fall
ing tree.
At Grand Rapids, on the 25th ult.,
Charley Mason was killed by load of
lumber falling on him.
A Norwegian named Stywald was
murdered at Minneapolis, Mimi, on
the night of the 25th alt.
At Dundee, Mich, on the 25th J..
w. Harwood stabbed aud instantly
killed his cousin George Harwood.
A Knoxville special to the Anleri-
can says Jacob Harris was hanged at
Clinton, Anderson county, yesterday,
for the murder of Jack White, July
10, 1868, by twice shooting him and
decapitating his body after death.
Harris was So years old, and had SER
we'd with the Federal army during the
late conflict and the Mexican war.
John H. Brown, the negro barber,
who on Thanksgiving night shot and
seriously injured a son of Hon. w.
Kelly, at Philadelphia. has been SEN
fenced to three years In the peniten-
tiary. Browns only plea was that he
was drunk.
Recently at Batesville, Ohio, while
some grave-robbers were taking up
the body of dead woman they were
fred on by some friends who were
watching the grave, and ore of the
body snatchers was seriously wound
ed.
One night last week at Blooming
ton. Ill.,, James O'Neil, a railroad en-
gineer was shot down on the street by
some unknown assassin, as be was
going home after his train arrived
late at night. Since then detectives,
ascertaining that O'Neil was suppos-
ed to have been too familiar with the
wife of Chas. Whea ton, yardmaster
of the Chicago and Alton road. Wheat
on was arrested for the murder.
At Central City, Colorado, on the
Goth ult. four persons of family
named Terrill were burned tc, death
in burning building.
Judge Heaton, Chief Justice OF the
appellate court OF Chicago. died sud
benly of heart disease on the 26th ult.
At Deadwood on the Goth a man
named Trimpy was killed in a saloon
quarrel by gambler called Kitty
Sparrow, known among the sports as
Tricks"
At Delaware. Ohio, on the 9th, q
man named Only killed man named
Leach. Both prominent citizens.
On Christmas day in Crawford
county, Iowa, Carl Mass and his wife
locked their three children in the
house while they went out to husk
corn. Soon afterward the house took
fire and the children were burned to
death.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

Gov. Conner, of Maine, presents the
fact that there has been but one
conviction for murder in that State
since the abolition of the death penal.
ty, in refutation of.ths argument that
a carnival OF crime would follow such
abolition.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

On the 9TH inst. the Ohio Legisla-
ture adopted resolutions calling on
the Ohio representatives In Congress
to use their best efforts for the passage
Of the Bland silver bill without any
amendment limiting free coinage.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

Turkey has proposed an armistice,
but Russia refuses to stop hostilities
at present. She does not want to give
Turkey time to reorganIze her armies.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

The Board Of Trade of Boston at q
recent special meeting adopted a
memorial to Congress protesting
against the passage Of the silver bill.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

New York wholesale merchants are
considering the practicability Of doing
away with the drummer" system OF
soliciting trade.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

Drew. the temperance reformer,
last week at Des Moines. Iowa, Sc
cured s. 400 signers to the pledge to ab-
stain from all that intoxicates.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

The jury In Chicago Justices court
recently. returned the following ver-
dict. 1--WE the jewry find the defen-
dsnt not gullible."
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10
TERMS oFsUBsCRIPTIoN

Money can be sent by draft, money order,
express. or registered letter, at our risk.
Special arrangements made with country
publishers for clubbing with their publica-
cations. Sample copies sent free. Address
THE INTER OCEAN,
H9Lake street. Chicago.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

1t 10 said that James Gordon Ben
nett intends to commence the publi-
cation OF daily Herald In London.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

-Colorsdo's product of gold for 1877
was S.. .879, ,439.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

The City debt Of Boston is S43, ,354. :
444.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

whatever. except for legitimate sub
scriptions or advertisement. is rotten.
and sooner or later the murder will
out.-Tdte Journal.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

Richmond. Va, last week felt q
light shock OF an earthquake.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

The prohibitionlsts of New Hanp'
shire will nominate a state ticket.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

The Pottsvill bank, Pa, has closed
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10
DREADED NECESSITY,

The Patent Centennial Cake and Bread
Pan, made OF Russia iYCh, Is 50 cOnStYuctsfi
that you can remove your cake y hen baked
instantly from the pan, without breaking or
injuring IL and you can remove the tubss
and convert IL into plain bottom pan for
baking jelly or plain cakes. bread. etc
The Kitchen Gem. n plated wire boiler or
steamer, TO hang inside of an ordinary iron
pot for boiling or steaming vegetables etc
which. when done, can be removed perfectIy
dry, without lifting the heavy, sOoty iron
pot of OF the stove, avoiding the danger OF
Burning the hands with the steam I'm pOur-
ing of the hot water, and the vegetables can
not possibly burn Is the pot bOiiS dry as the
steamer does not touch the bottom Of the
pot.
The Flat-Iron POlisher and Stand !s al 2 2
ticle long needed by every hOusekeeper. IL
cleans OF the starch which Is so liable to
stick 10 the iron and soil the clothes by
simply rubbing 10 through the emery polish
er occasionally while ironing; also cleans
of any rust that may adhere to the iron en-
ablfug You TO iron your shirt bOSorns and
most delicate fabrics with the greatest ease
giving them glossy finish equal 10 tha
finest Laundry work. 1t is also an excellent
rest or stand for your irons, BY placing them
across the top.
These goods are sold exclusively through
agents. and have secured the agency for
Nemaha and Richardson counties and Will,
canvass for orders. believing have three or
the most useful articles ever offered 10 house
keepers.
John Davies.
RrOvrnvflle Nab
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

. The Pope has a bad cold.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

HENRY BUTLER,
Late lst Sergeant Company D, 9Th
Cavalry.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-10

On Christmas day in Crawford
county, Iowa, Carl Mass and his wife
locked their three children in the
house while they went out to husk
corn. Soon afterward the house took
fire and the children were burned to
death,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-05-02
CHANGED HANDS.
GILBERT HOUSE,
MECHANICSTOWN, FREDERICK
COUNTY, MD.

1--WE undersigned would respectfully
inform the public, that he has again
taken charge IF the above House, 20
tavorahly known, and has opened it in cr-
CANT style for the accommodation OF per
mancnt and transient customers. The
house has been renovated and furnished
in a complete and ample manner, and now
offers Good Cheer and the comforts OF =
pleasant home. His TABLE will be sup
piled with all the suhslantias and drlca-
ccs of the season, the best the market af-
forlS. His EAR will be stocked With the
best brands OF liquors and scgars. llis
STABLE will be furnished with good pro-
vcndrr and attentive ostlcrs. And his char
grs (s8-M MARK THIS, will be moderate
and in accordance with the spirit of the
times. Borders taken by the day, month
or year. The custom ot travellers and
others is respectfully solicited. The large
experience of the subscriber in Hotel keep
ing, warrants him in saying, that he Will
do i'll in his power to give general satstac-
ton. j Is. GlLBERl
April loft
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Extra inducements to Good Agents.
LADIES PREFERRED.

All orders must be accompanied ny -
per cent of their value, when they will be
promptly filled and forwarded COP. Kc-
mit,ancrs hy Post Office Order or Regis
tered Letter at our risk. All communica
items requiring reply must enclose stamp
Lists of goods, prices, and terms to agents
with full business instructions furnished on
application to the undersigned Full lines
OF Laundry supplies of the beS' quality on
hand and FIR sale wholesale and retail by
CREAGER & ECKENRODE,
General Agents for the Smith Mann'"r,l'r
Co.'S. world removed Laundry Supplies,
EmmitShurg Md
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-05-02

TNGAGEMENT RINGS, WEDDING
~ RINGS, or any other kind of Rings
always full supply at lowest prices.
ClIAS. Il. q. FOX.
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REFER ENCES


Mcchanicstown. Frederick county.
Mrs Rev II p West, Pastor NJ + church;
Mrs Rev J ID Freed, Pastor | Is church;
Mrs John Root, Cyrus Cover, & " Stocks
dale, J = IIarhaugh, Robert NiIlhIdr, Mi
randa Troxcll Jane Wilson, (colorcd) Sa-
vannah willard, John + Martin, Angus
tus Hahn, James Adelspcrgcr, James Cree
Ger, Conrad Willhide, Sarah Wicrman,
John Shcalicr Anna Whitmore, Daniel
Lydia, Catherine Jackson (colorcd)
Near Mechanicstown- Mrs Samuel Ly.
dia Mary J Scott, G. A. Damuth, Mary }
Frey, Sophia Stouticr, Lucinda llcmler,
Catherine Knott, Sarah Bush,
Franklin MlIs.-Mrs DR. } G TroAclI,
Art, Dclilah Mccullough, Amy Shocma-
kcr, Ruth Jones
Graceham -Messrs Firor & Yonson, Ag'ts
Mrs Rev l. p Clcwcll, Pastor Moravlan
church, Sillia Newcomer, Hetty Dorsey,
ID. G.. Weller, Cal Yin Firor, Mary TroNcll,
Anna NJ Sciss, Anna NJ Firor, Lewis Null,
jeremiah llarbaugh
Near Graccham. Mrs. David Hubbard,
f III knode, David Weaver.
Emmittsburg Frederick Co., Md.
j. HENRY GELWICKS, ACT.
Mrs Rev A II Crcmer, Pastor Reformed
church, Mary Gamble, Ezra Zimmerman,
James Michigan, John Hess, + Check
Alexander llamcr, VIM. Weaver, John
Reitsnider, Mary A Jarbo, John Donahuc,
VIM Tyson, John Hoover John + llopp,
Rachael Gibbs, Barry, b Hahn.
ELECTROMAGNETIC Anna Coates, Eli
IA Smith. Anna Rose, Anna Brown.
Near Emmittsburg.-Mrs Samuel Ohler
Geo A Mooste, James n Septcr, Joseph
Bycrs, John KoontZ, .oohn Peters, Eliza
beth Dorsey, Samuel Gamble, Henry kay
mond, VIM Nunncmachcr, Thomas Arnold
Miss Mary Taylor, Miss II Brawner, Miss
Ida Jackson, Salome lIovis
Sells Mils.-Mrs Peter Sell, John I'm,
ger -,
Harvey, Carroll County.
VINCENT ECKENRODE, Agent
Mrs Jerome Brichner, W F Eckenrodc,
John Davis, j w Jones, Daniel Good.
Near ITarney-Mrs Abraham Hesson
Rebccca Mills, Jacob Bowers, jessie Shcat,
fer, Bell Reaver. Grccnyie-Mrs Susan
Fringcr, S G Shoemaker, Rachel Mcnlzel
Tanneytown, Carroll county.
Mrs II Kemp, James Shit, S Forrest
S Flicknger, NJ J Yingling, Samuel Slick
Talbot Haugh, John Rinedollar, Washing
ton Reayer, G G Currens, Z NJ.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-05-02
CENTRAL HOTEL
FREDERICK, MD.
HENRY ESHANS, Proprietor.

ENEsN EBHAYS, TTOilTiCtOr.
! aving rented the above named Hotel,
I the undersigned would respectfully
notify the public, that he is now conduct
ing
THIS WELL-KNOWN HOTEL,
and will spare no pains or expense to make
it compare t;ivorahly with the best. Every
Modern Improvement necessary for the
convenience and comfort of his guests,
have been added to the Hotel. The BAR
will ut all times be supplied with the cho-
ccs Liquors, Wines and Ale The TABLE
will always contain the best the market
affords. Connected with the Hotel are
large and
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JTIsA POSITIVE PREsERyATIyE
LADIES uOISEK EEPERS

in the city or country, relying on your aid
for n Universal Introduction of this friend
of your sex, We respectfully urge you to
publish far and wide among your friends
your personal experience of its virtues
Our agents will furnish you Samples for
this purpose at any time, and clubs OF ten,
twenty or more can always have their sup
plies delivered to one address, Z o ID, at
reduced rates
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-05-02
The Art TOnsOri:aE.
MR.. AMOS LUCAS,

(of Long Branch)
Having arrived at the conclusion that the
columns of the CLARION are the only means
whereby he can bring his business to the
proper standard gives vent as follows:
SHAVING, HAIR CUTTING, SHAM,
POOLING AND DYEING
In the latest style of the art tonsorial.
SHARP RAZORS AND A CLEAN
SHAVE
Is the motto of this enterprising artist, and
by strict attention to business can't help
but please all Will be in his shop Mon
days, Wednesdays and Saturdays all day
and evening
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@lAI-I9!llltLss}
WASHING COMPOUND
The WOman'S Friend " Labor Saves

IS NOW OFFERED TO
HOUSEKEEPER'5 EVERYWHERE ,
Well worth $lOa year to- every Family
u ecausc it softcns the hardest water in
ID stantlv; Preserves the Han from
Chapping; Beaches Cotton and Wooden
Goods quickly; Preserves and Brightens
the coors in wooden goods and calicocs;
Prevents the Pulling of Flanncls and re.
moves all stains of oil, grease, tar blood
and ink from either wood, wool cotton,
linen or silk. 1t renders the use ct rubbing
board and washing machine unnecessary,
and thus insurcs Il Reduction of 20 per
cent in the expense of housekeeping goods
1t certainly reduces the labor of washing
and the cost of fuel and soap over one hall;
besides relieving the house of much OF the
destructive heat and Steam SO annoying on
washing days.
Use the Sample Received With This
Strictly According to Directions!
Try it on Floors, Oil Cloth, Painted, Var
nshed or Gildcd Surfaces, Earthcn, lin,
Britannia or Silycrwarc.
TEST IT THOROUGHLY.
Soak cotton, linen or lace for weeks if you
will, in the Strongest Solution that can be
made, and We mih pay $500 tor the first ar,
ticlr injured. Use % cent package and
save 81 worth of soap and So worth of Ia,
Dor. Try one and if You are not convinced
Our Agent will Refund Your Money.
LADIES WHO CAN COMMAND
The services of others for the duties of tho
Laundry will find an adoption OF the Com
pound of Infinite Advantage to them IN the
assured preservation of their Embroidered
and Trimmed Goods, and will soon be fully
rewarded for any exercise of their author
itv required to ensure its adoption by their
domcstiCs.
IT'S A POSITIVE PREVENTATIVE
of all Lace, Trimmed and Embroidered
Goods; u combination of perfectly harm
less drugs, il is ut the same time the Most
Powerful valuable and Indispensable clean,
sing agent ever employed. Used as Il S"il
Soap (see recipe on % cent PACKAGE it
meets every requirement OF the household
Sold and delivered by the Agents only, in
their respective territories
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-05-02

PEACH CoBBrER.-Make rich bis
cult crust; put 1t rolled thick around
the dish put in layer of peaches,
then butter and sugar and very lit
tie flour, then peaches and SO on till
the dish is full cover with thick
crust, cut a slit in the centre, and
pour 10 boiling water till full bake in
a moderately hot oven,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-05-02

Coon CoTDlTIoN POWDERS, One
pound rosin, fourth pound saltpe-
ire, one-fourth pound ginger, one
fourth pound sulphur, one peck hick-
DRY ashes Give handful every day.
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DR. GEO. s. FOUKE,
SsxsrlS ~

Westminster, Md. Ofice-neXt door to
Carroll Hall, where those seeking or oru
tons upon the teeth are invited to call
DR.. Foukc will visit Mechanicstown on
the I'd Wednesday of each month
remaining over Thursday if requested.
He will also visit Emmitsburg on the 4th
Wedn esll;ly of each month and remain
over Thursday and Friday if required.
iunc14-tf
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CONVENIENT STABLES,

which will be attended by polite and at
tcntivc hostlers.
Expecting to make and keep this House
worthy of encouragement, most respect
fully solicit share OF the public patron
age. HENRY BAYS,
aug2l:1y Proprietor.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1878-02-23
CONNECTIONS ,

At GREEN BAY with CHICAGO & North.
western Railway cer 0coato. menominee
Escanaba, Marquette, L'Anse.
Close connections are made except Sun
days, with night and morning trains, which
run daily to Appleton Eeenah and Menasha
Oshkosh, Fon du Lac, Milwaukee and Chica.
90. Through Tickets sold at principal Sta.
tions for Eastern Cities, via all routes from
Chicago. With Wis. Central R. p. for Nil
warkee and points on line Of that road also
during season Of navigation with Union
Steamboat Company for Detroit, Cleveland,
Buffalo andSew York.
At NEW LONDON, with the best equipped
stage line IN the NORTHWEST, for Clinton
vile, Embarrass ana ShGwano.
At AMHERST in with Wisconsin Central
2. r., for Waupaca, Medina and Weyauwega.
At PLOVER with Wisconsin Central
r. Il. for Portage and Madison and with fast
Stage Line for Stevens Po.nt.
At GRAND RAPIDS with Wisconsin Val.
ley Railroad for Fonah and Wausau.
At HATFIELD with fast Stage Line for
Neillsyille.
At MERRIAM in with West Wiscon-
sin Z. r. for Black River Falls Madison,
EauCIaire, Mencmonee, Hudson, Saltwater,
st. Paul, Minneapolis and Breckenridge.
At WINONA with Chicago, Milwaukee &
St. Paul Railway, for Wabasha, Redwing,
Hestilgs, ST. Paul and Minneapolis.
With Wiaona & St. Pettr Railroad, &C. &
N w for ST Charles, Rochester, 0watonna,
Mankato, New Tim and st. Peter, and during
the season of navigation, with Aeokuk North
ern Line, al" Packets for ali Mississippi
River Points.
At La CROSSE with Southern Minnesota
r. il. and with Chicago, Dubuque and Mime
sofa Railroad.
7. CASE, DAN ATWOOD, s. B. KENRICK,
Cea1 Manager. Gen. Fr't end Pass. sgt. Sup't
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1878-02-23

A LATE Washington dispatch
conveys the startling news that the
House committee on public lands
has agreed to report q bill forfeiting
all land grants not earned by con-
struction to the Northern Pacific,
Wisconsin Central, North Wiscon-
sin, St. Paul & Pacific, ST. Vincent
extension and Brainerd branch,
Houghton & Ontonagon and many
other railroad grants in the West
and South. Ibie estimated that the
bill if passed would restore to mar
ket over one hundred million acres
Of land. This action OF ahe com
mitteo Is taken upon the recommen-
dation OF the Secretary Of The In
terror. It can hardly be possible
that Congress VIII 90 else than
table the bill.