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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-01

Caucus OF the Democrats and Greenback-
/ The democrats and greenbackers met in
caucus at the Representatives Hall last even
ing. in conformity to the agreement made al
the forenoon conference. The hall was
crowded, many being prompted from curios-
ity to see the amalgamation.
Maj. Dickev called to order. Immediately
after which Mr.. Pickard of Bangor called
attention to the crowded condition of the
hall. as well as to the intense heat. and on
his motion an adjournment was had to the
Senate chamber. The crowd swaved towards
that place, and soon the chamber was crowd
ed in every part. No Improvement was per-
ceptible. and Mr.. Brown of Bangor. moved
that all persons except reporters be most re-
specially requested to withdraw 1t was
utterly immpossible to vote under the cir
cumstances. and he hoped that all present
would at once see the necessity of giving the
members room.
The crowd didn't seem to break up. and
Mr.. Boynton of Bangor. said it was quite I'M
usual for gentlemen to remain after they had
been requested to leave.
| Mr.. Wilson of Thomaston Objected to pro-
ceeding until our rights are extended us. We
must have the usual courtesies. or we will adj
journ from here to a hall which we can con-
troll. If scenes are to be repeated here as in
Massachusetts, he wanted to know it, If YOU
are to resolve yourselves into a mob. let it be
known. These remarks he would apply not
only TO the opposition, but to greenbackers,
and democrats as well.
Mr.. Brown cOunsellcd moderation he was
sure the gentlemen were Withdrawing. He
didn't think the crowd was disposed to make
any trouble at all or interrupt them. He was
even willing that the people should remain in
the galleries
At one time it looked as though even the
reporters would be compelled to withdraw.
but they were kindly permitted to remain, and
are alive and well this morning.
BY and by all withdrew except the MEM
bers, and the caucus at about 8 o'clock, got
down to work
Scion Chase GRATED in the hall of the
House, and that drew crowd.
| committee was selected to receive, sort
and count votes for an informal ballot for
Speaker. Mr.. Moulton of Searboro'. with
drew his name. A ballot was had with the
following result:
Whole number of votes, ~
Necessary for a choice, 40
NJ. =. Frank had 5s
VIM. Dickey, l6
Afterwards Mr.. Frank was chosen candi-
date for Speaker by accamation.
As the other offices were called names
were presented of gentlemen to fill them
from various sections of the State. A great
deal of time was spent in balloting, with
the following result:
The venerable David Dunn of Poland, who
in 1886 served as Clerk of the House. was
nominated for Clerk Afterwards, in calling
for another vote, he was defeated and Frank
ingalls, of Brewer chosen. No one appearing
4 l.. IL.
of Clerk being deemed a most important one,
and exceedingly difficult to fill. another trial
was had. Maj. Dickey of Fort Kent present
ed the name of Benjamin L. Staples of Houl-
ton, and Mr.. Staples was nominated to the
place. Thus, in the course of an hour, three
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CALIFORNIA.
Weather ReDOrts.

SAN FRANCIsCo, December 81. Weather
reports received +, o II all portions of the State
show that the general rainfall has been quite
plentiful in the Southern counties. Lighter
in the northern portion of the State, but with
prospect of continuation
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OREGON.


New YORK. December 81. The legislative
committee appointed to investigate the finan-
cial management of the State department of
Oregon, reports that S97 900 have not been
properly accounted for. The report is very
severe on General Grover, who is accused of
dishonesty and breach of trust
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ILLINOIS,.
A Mystery.

CINCINNATI, December 81 A special says
the kidnapping of Maggie Lehr of Peoria, Ill.
Saturday, still remains mystery. The girl
lies in a speechless condition. and commune
Gates what she has to say, by means of slate
and pencil. The police pronounce her story
hoax, and think her crazy. DIR. Johnson in
whose family the girl was employed, says she
is perfectly sane, and the victim of foul play.
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THE BLAINE COMMITTEE.
POstpOnement of the Departure of the
subcommittee.

WAsHISGroN, December 81. The com
mittee have postponed the departure for New
Orleans until Friday morning. They will be
accompanied by James Redpath as clerk, W.
f. Creary and Joseph Cover and John Nc
Creary stenOgraphers. The committee ex-
poet to be absent only two or three weeks, ex-
cept they take testimony at other points be-
sides New Orleans and Charleston. There
will be no meeting of full committee until
the return of the subcommittee.
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LABOR TROUBLES.
The Question of Working Hours.

AT meeting of the executive council of
the Amalgamated Society of Engineers to
consider the resolution of the London Iron
Trade Employers Association. to increase
workingmen's hours, it was unanimously de-
cided to resist the proposal. 1t is understood
that general organization of trades to resist
the extension of working hours is intended,
and there is said to be large amount of funds
available in addition to a quarter million dol
lars which the engineers have on hand
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THE EASTERN QUESTION.
The Indian VicerOy.

LONDON, December 81. The viceroy of
India reports that Major Covigniri. received
friendly letter from Sgad Mahomed, chief
of kunar valley, announcing his intention of
coming on.
The Times in its article on the military sit
uation, says this may be heralded as the fore
running of intelligence already limited at that
the districts of Chitral, Swat and Kunar will
be incorporated into the Indian empire
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sudden Death.
YER MONT.
Probable Fatal Accident,

BELLOWS FALLS. December 81. ii. 10th
rop of Dawsville, n. H., aged seventy-fve
years, while attempting to drive over the
crossing at the Vermont Central, four miles
north Of here, was struck by the train and
probably fatally injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-01

The pupils attending Chestnut street Inter
mediate school, who have not been absent
during the term ending Dec. 2lst, are -
Harry Burbank. Henry Hayes. Charlie Bal
ley, Fred Beal. Eddie Leavitt. George Minot
Fred Holmes, Kittie Hill, Jennie Bolster
Eva Glidden, Hattie Gordon and Annie Ste
vens Those who have been neither absent.
tardy or excused are Harry Burbank,
Henry Hayes. Fred Holmes, Kittie Hill and
Annie Stevens
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK December 81.
Money loaned at 4-a7- v cent. on call closing at
30 per cent.
Sterling, 4sI ais for long, and 1856. 94s7 for short
sight
Gold at par.
Carrying rates, 1-d2-; borrowing rates, 3td.
Clearngs, $30Oo0,00o Customs receipts, 1924 600.
Treasury disbursements, 100000 interest $780, 400
for bonds.
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A HOrse.Whipping.

j. w Morgan, hailing from Brown county
Ky, created quite commotion upon the floor
of the Chamber of Commerce, this noon by
horse-whpping Charles Mcguire, of the firm
of Mullane 4 Co., heavy dealer in grain
Morgan was arrested and jailed He states
that the trouble grew out of a wheat transac-
ton. Morgan was apparently under the in
fluence of louur
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RICHMOND, December 81. A team while
crossing on the ice between Richmond and
Melbourne to-day, broke through and was
carried under the rapid current. The occu-
pants, Messrs. Rowe and Kemp of Kingsbury
and Mrs. Sadler of Melbourne, were drown
ed.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Horrible Murder.

NEwBtRyPoRT, December 81. John H.
Caldwell of South Byteld, about - years old
was murdered by his insane wife, who split
open his head with an axe, while at his pray
ers this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-01

Let the people remember the grand concert
to be given tomorrow evening under the aus
pieces of the Augusta Band. Miss NJ. Stella
Guibord of Boston, will assist. and Mr. J.
Lawrence, besides the Gardiner and Winthrop
bands
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PersOnal.

Personal.
We received a pleasant call Yesterday. from
Edward NJ. Blandng city editor of the Ban
gor Daily Commercial.
George Wildes. Esq. son of A. w. Wildes,
railroad commissioner. has been appointed
general ticket agent Of the Eastern Railroad
vice Mr.. Pratt resigned.
Frances Murphy. the Maine Temperance
lecturer. has had invitations to go to Califor-
mia. Several Western States also want him to
lecture. He will probably start next week.
Mr.. II. A. Fairbanks. the Insurance Agent.
of Bangor was in the city yesterday-red
hot as ever.
F. J.. Dinglcv. Esq. of the Lewiston Jour
nal came over to see the fun. hut thought the
amalgamation caucus last night was stupid
''fun'' enough.
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RHODE ISLAND.
Paid the Last Notes.

PROVIDENCE, December 81. The Provid-
encc Tool Company, which three years ago.
after a brief suspension, gave extension notes
for $500, 900, has to-day paid the last of
these notes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-01

A Man Murdered.

QUEBEC, December 81 Edward Jobbin.
stone cutter, was murdered last night at
Black quarry, by two brothers, Clavel, and
man named Chamberlain, for refusing to
treat. All three were arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-01

The total coinage at the United States
mint for the year just closing. has been %,
226, 222, 1j4 ,3S9 pieces, valued at S25, 226,-
Sn
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ARKANSAS.
Destructive Fire.

HELENA, December 81. A fire this morn
ing destroyed eight two-story buildings. The
osses are roughly estimated at 500, 200, and
insurance at s,iO, 900.
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PENNSNLN ANA.
Coal ODeratOrs.

PHILADELpHIA. December 81 At a meet
ing of the Lehigh Valley coal operators and
Schuylkill operators both decided not to fix
any prices at present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-01

A caucus of greenback and democratic
Senators-elect was held, Yesterday afternoon,
at the Central House. Mr.. Patten Of Penob-
scot, was chosen chairman. The following
were the nominations made President. Ed
mund Madigan. Aroostook Secretary, /. II.
Murch. Waldo county: Assistant Secretary,
Henry Fl. Robinson Hartland Messenger,
+. II. Atweli. Orono.
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LocaI ann State Nfms.
Wednesday, January l, 1879.

as-We call attention TO the advertisement Of
the well known drug firm Of Partridge Bros. They
commence the new year with large additions to their
stock Of pure medicines, physicians and apotheca
ries' goods and varied fancy articles They are de
tcrmined their prices shall be low the lowest
Strangers in the city, democrats, greenbackers or
republicans will find them courteous and accommodating
and all their goods recommended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-01

Rg-Dow Storer the marketmen, begin the New
Year with choice supply of beef and poultry.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Thomas Crossloy shot his wife and then cut
his throat last night at San Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-01

A horse ran away near the factory board
ing house Yesterday forenoon, and broke one
of the wheels of the carriage by running in
10 post but did not iniure the driver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-01
TYPOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
Interesting Facts and Statistics Concern
Ing our LIE gislators.

The Biographical Sketches of members of
the legislature, prepared annually at this of
fee for the past seven years, have been pub
lished in pamphlet form, and will also appear
in the Daily tomorrow. From these Biogra-
plies we present the following interesting
statistics
The Senate is composed of 81 members Its po-
litical complexion this yeal is as follows:
Republicans, 20
National CIR, enbacks,
Democrats,
Independent,
Total, 81
The olde,t member at the boa'd is Hon. Noah
Barker Of Pennbs ot who is II ; the next oldest
Hon William Grindle Of Hancock, who IS 50. The
yourgesi member is Hon Francis w. Redlon of
Oxford who is %; the next youngest, Hon. John
F. Ferguson of York who is 81. One Of the
members is between 20 and 80 years of age. seven
between 30 and 49, six between 40 and so, twelve
between 30 and 60 four between GO and 20, aud
one between 20 an so. The members are all
nat yes of he State with the EXCEPT on of two
and one was born out of the country. Twelve
were born in he towns in which they now reside
Five are graduates Of colleges fourteen received
an acsdemicsl tducaipn and the remainder had
only the Advantage afforded by the district or
'oHnon anu hlgh schools' iWeniy-three nave
had legislative experience. There are seven sin
ele meh' other statistics are gwen as follows:
PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION
Me- chants.
Farmers,
facturers
Lawyers,
Farmers and Lumbermen, 3
Farmer and Mechanic,
Farmer and Manufacture,
Shipbuder
Farmer and Lawyer,
Farmer ami Land Surveyor,
Ph,' ician,
Manufacturer and Zimmerman,
Contractor aud Builder,
81
RELIGION.
Congregationalist
BAPTIST
Method It,
Univer aist 9
Free Baptist,
Epi,copa IAN
Unitarian,
Liberal
Christian
Catholic
No religious preferences
No religious preferences reported
81
Tho JJo,so Of Dan,oson,.,ras :. oo,.,,,o.ol &c
l5i ,nombor. The nnl;,;cai oonn,1,os;np 80 ,ha
n,csen, Uonso ia o. fo,lou,s. - '"N
n,,. 90
hepunhGans' 66
Denncra,s o.
Jn,nnon' a.,
ihuNp'h' cut
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PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION.

PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION.
Farmers, Al
Merchants, 81
LAWYERS, Is
Manufacturers, s
Mechanics, 5
Farmers and Lumbermen, 4
Farmers and Teacher, 3
Machinisrs, 3
Shphuilders, 3
Pharma' lists, 8
Farmers aud Manufacturers, 3
Physicians, 2
Carpenters AID Builders, 2
MasCns, 2
Treasures Of Coli ges, 2
Editors and Publishers, 2
Joiners 2
Shin Carpenters, 2
Mllcrs, .
Fa mer and Miman,
Farmer aud Spectator,
Farm and Fisherman,
Farmer and Surgeon,
Farmer and Carpe1ttr,
Farmer and Merchant,
Farmer and Macbnist,
ClerY, man,
Iumb r1nan and Shpbuilder,
lumherman,
Marble and Granite Dealer, /
Dentist.
II tel Proprietor. |
Insurance Agent,
Ship Owner
Fisherman,
Ice Dealer,
Black NTH,
Eypre ssman,
Builder,
RELIGION.
Congregationslist, rs
tniver alist, IS
Methodist, Is
Liberal, II
Raptis,
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MunctpRt court.
Joseph Ham Sewers. highly perfumed.
filthy tramp. was sent to the house of correc-
ton for sixty days.
John Cagan. vagrant and idle fellow,
nonresident was sent to labor in the county
Jail for three months.
Charles Leard and Bernard Breen were be-
fore the court yesterday for making an afFrav
in public street Brcen plead guilty. and be-
ing unable to paw fine and cost was committed;
Leard plead not guilty; waived examination.
and was adiudged guilty.. and ordered to pay
hne OF 50 and cost. from which sentence
ne appealed to the April term of the Superior
Court and recognized in $50 to enter and
prosecute the same
1t costs no more to insure in a good COM
pany than in feeble one. The people gen.
orally appreciate this fact, and nearly one
hundred thousand hold policies in the Mutual
Life ms. Co. of New York. the strongest in
stitution of the kind in the world.
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Weather Indications for To-Day.

For New England and the Middle States,
southerly winds, cloudy weather, occasional
rain or snow.
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The yonng man is puzzled now what 10
buy his girl for new years present: an
amethyst ring or a fifteen cent diary for
1879.
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OHIO.
A SWindler.

CINCINNArI December 81 Wallace Ev-
ans, bogus agent of Methodist book con-
Germ is in Jail at Jenesville, for swindling
nastors Sunday schools etc
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Entertainments are now on the increase in
our city.
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The secretary of the treasury to-day issued
the seventy call for the redemption of
$40 bonds of 1860, consols of 1867. 1t is
for ten million dollars, of which S6,000,000
are coupons and 81 ,0o0, 900 registered. The
principal and interest will be paid at the
treasury ON and after LIST day of April, 1879,
and interest will cease on that day.
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Happy New Year,

Eg- Our patrons in RENTING money should do so
by check, money order, registered letter.
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NEW YORK.
Brazilian Troubles.

New York, December 81. Letters from
Brazil state that crops have failed, cattl,
have died and small pox and starvation pre-
vail throughout the country.
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BY TELEG RAPH.

[ Associated Press kilograms to the Dali,
KcnnebeC journal.
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Rs- single copies of the Daily and Weekly
sale at this Office and at Pierce's Book In Gar
diner at Palmer's Bookstore.
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&C. MAJ. +. RowELL is our local Agent al Halo.
WELL and authorized to transact business in our be-
I..lf
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This is a dangerous season. and often the
fondest mothers care is no protection against
Coughs. Colds and Hoarseness. DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup should be kept in readiness
p ice % cents.
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James Thorn of the Hallowell Granite works
has contracted for about $4,000 worth of his
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WASHINGTON.
The New Orleans Mint.

WASHINGTON, December 81. The super
intendcnt of the New Orleans mint has arriv-
ed at his post and the mint will be opened in
about two weeks.
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FINANCIAL MATTERS.
The Outstanding Currency.

WAsHINGToN, December 81. The United
States currency outstanding to date is as fol-
lows:
Old demand notes seq OBS
Legal tender notes of all issues SAG. 6sl .0l6
One year notes of 1868 80, 20
Two years notes of s63 IA 600
Two years coupon notes of 1868 %. 80
Compound interest notes PCS 80
Fractional currency call issues l6, Jos, los
Total 1868 POS js4
Secretary Sherman to-day said that all ar
rangements for the resumption of specie pay
ment> had been made and that there was
nothing additional that could be done bv the
department. As the results of the rcsump-
ton law and of the workings of the orders is
sued to the departments under the law be-
came evident new steps might be taken
they suggest themselves by their adviSablitv
The secretary expressed himself AS confident
OF the success of resumption. He has re-
celved numerous messages from men promi-
ncnt in the country both in business and pol
itics, congratulating him upon what they
termed they assured success of his financial
policy.
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BOSTON, December 81.
Boston Maine Railroad, l0s3dlOsl
Eastern Railroad, il5al2i
Portland, Saco * Portsmouth Railroad, 93-ag3-
Boston Maine Railroad new bonds 1l6-dll6-
Eastern Rarond new bonds. ans 7l-a-Os
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We should like very much to extend our
customary courtesy to the members of the
press in furnishing them advance copies of
Governors Message. But we can't do it.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing six months of the X. of II. Union
Lodge, No. 76S of Newcastle, last Thursday
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The county officers elected at the Septem-
Der election will be qualified to-day.
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President Hayes
A ssPet,' Rear.

President Hayes and party left for Wash
ington to-day.
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MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Marine News.

PORTLAND, December 81. The little pleas
ure steamer Fiona hauled up on the Deerng
shore, Back Bay, was burned last week, but
not reported. 1t cost $500. Insured $1,000
in Hudson Insurance Company, New Jersey
owned by Charles A. Sparrow. Cause spon-
taneously or incendiary.
sudden Death.
Leonard ID. Shepley, clerk of the Portland
Water Company, younger brother of the late
Judge Shepley. died suddenly of apoplexy at
half-past nine Tuesday morning, aged about
fifty-three years.
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December has passed and there has scarce
ly been day of seghing. This is indeed
remarkable record, and won't be beaten again
in lS1Si
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The Four Per Cent. Loan.
A Call for 5.2O's.

Subscriptions to the four per cent. loan to-
dav ware ~ 40
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The closing proceedings of the Educational
Association will be found on the fourth page.
The snow on the river has spoilt the skat-
ing, and the boys and girls are unhappy
To-day great many good resolutions will
be made for the new year, and we trust they
will not be broken.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-01-02
Prematurely Elated.

The Abbcville Medium IS unduly
elated over the decision Of the Bond
Court. The opinions Of Judges
Thomson and Aldrich do not touch
the real issue, while the former in-
Inmates that Judge Hudson's position
may be that of the Supreme Court.
An analogous case is this. John
Smith, having son about whose
legitimacy doubts exist, goes before
the Legislature and has lcgitimizing
act passed, as Is. often done. Then
old Smith dies and wrangle ensues
over his property. After much
aqusbbling referee Is appointed to
decide the legitimacy Of Smith, Jr.
The referee claims that he was ap-
pointed: to see only whether Smith is
Legitimate az born IN .cedlock, and
decides tltat he was not go born.
Thereupon q a::shouting and throwing
up Of hats comes from the other
claimsnts,; who boast that they have
"gtven "a staggering blow to the
bloated Smith,, After tho referee
makes his report, Smith hauls down a
copy Of the acts Of the Legislature,
and reads the statute, by virtue of
which his legitimacy exists, and tho
Court, without more ado, gives him
a verdict. Then the other side feel
sorry that they had expended so much
vital force and oxygen in premature
rejoicing, and they put OH their hats
and go home thinking that maybe
the bloated Smith has got them after
all. Let us hcar from the Supreme
Court before we get too happy.