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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1880-11-11

1t will be a surprise to some, no doubt.
to learn that there were five Presidential
tickets in the field at the late election.
But we have not heard of any state going
for Weaver and Chambers, (Greenback)
Dow and Thompson Prohibition) OF
Phelps and Pomeroy (Anti- Masonic),
Perhaps a little state has been overlook
ed somewhere
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1880-11-11

Gen Hancock has been presented with
bust Of himself by some Baltimore adj
mirers and the party which nominated
him for The Presidency is busted.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1880-11-11

A candid Democrat told MS yesterday that he
was satisfied with the result Of the election Busi-
ness Is good and likely to be so under Garfield and
while the country is prosperous he Is content ia
accept the situation. Kennebec Journal
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1880-11-11

The prospects for the country's prosperity were
never SO good during its entire history During
the coming twenty years shall pass rapidly
through the stages OF national development that
will astonsh the civilized world Mass Plough
man.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1880-11-11

Well, we made great fight That is enough
Tor honest Democrats We fling no reproach On
the Yletors. We wrestled, and have been thrown.
Cnrs whine; we don't. pilot
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1880-11-11

The result in Maine ought not to surprise any
one That State has never failed to give 1nai,,r-
ny for Republican Presidential candidates since
John T. Fremont was nominated twenty four
years ago Boston Herald
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1880-11-11

During October the six per cent bonds OF the
nitcd States were reduced to -, 800 and tle
five per cents by $50 800 The certificates Of
deposit were also reduced by = POO 900 The gold
and silver certificates were increased by - - 500
The cash i'll the treasury was also increased by >
soc, 20 The total debt was reduced during the
month M Y .l037JLGS
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-04-29
Mix Is . Poultry Food.

The american Ayriculturtst says we have
been trying milk as poultry food during the
winter. and can confidently recommend it TO
villagers and farmers who keep one or more
COWS for family use Where butter is made
and skim milk is plenty, it is very valuable
addition to the fare of the poultry yard.
One main difference between winter and
spring laying is owing to the absence Of an
imal food in winter. The milk supplies this,
and is devoured with eagerness. The skim
and the butter milk may be poured into the
feeding trough. and kept constantly by the
fowls. or il may be mixed with sealded meal
of various grains. Indian meal is good
ration once a day. but it should be varied
with Dat or rye meal, and with whole grain
of wheat, buckwheat or barley. In a warm
room with a good southern exposure and
plenty of light, there is no difficulty in get
ting plenty Of eggs from early puilets, and
this is the time when eggs are Of great mar
ket value. Later in the season. when the
broods are coming of. milk. which will then
be more abundant, will be an excellent feed
for chickens, turkeys. and all kinds of Young
poultry, and will give quite as good returns
as when fed to pigs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-04-29
From Maine Farmer

Having read several article, IN the dear
old rdrm,r. in regard 20 the Use and value
of different kinds Of phosphate. thought
would take my pen and write a fcu lines for
the columns Of the farmers friend and let
them know of nv successes and failures in
the use of the di;Teren; brands in the year
Of 1879. The premium Of SO offered b,
the proprietor, Of Popyin'. Slicatcd Pho.
phate through their agent. A. l.. nennson
Of Portland. for the best onc-half acre Of
wheat grown on sod land in 1879. was award
ed and paid to me The land Na' a moist,
sandy loan. bordering on clay. Il had been
moved twenty-five wears and produced IN
1873 less than 1000 pounds Il hay 10 the
acre. Plowed the latter part Of November
and sowed in Nav with white Russian wheat
applied 800 pounds Of the above named
phosphate mo other fertilizer used. and
harvested twelve bushels and nine quarts Of
plump. handsome wheat. The land MAS
measured by James VI. Butler. one Of the
sclec:men Of llancock. ! also used the
Siockhridse wheat and corn fertilizer with
very good results. bu; their sugar bee; fer
,ilizer was complete failure a. It proved
with me By dear bought experience. y, the
columns Of YOUR paper are open TO cores
pondence Of the farmers hope to hear or
see more communications from my brother
farmers, and lie; US know which are the best
fertilizers. for i, i. subject that interests us
all
Hancock BENZ. SHyTE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-04-29
p Cure ?e.. e.: l. Sheep.

The preparation Of the foo, is jus; as es-
sential as the remed, for if every par; Of the
disease is no, laid bare the remedy will not
effect cure \ solution Of blue Siiriol a.
strong as can be made and a. hot As you can
bear YOUR hand in. even for moment, hay
ing the liquid three or four inches deep. OF
deep enough to cover all the affected parts !;
then hold the diseased foot in this liquid ten
minutes. or long enough TO penetrate 10 all
the diseased parts put the sheep on dry
barn floor for twenty hours to give ii
chance 10 take effect In every case where
| have tried it, il has effected 4 cure. and
have never given a sheep medicine internally
for foot rot. This remedy call dead shot
hen the foo, is thoroughly prepared, but a
more expeditions way. and where YOU don't
hardly hope TO eXterminate the disease, but
keep it in subsection, is this: After prepar-
ing the feet as for the vitriol cure, take but
ter of aniimony, pour oil of yitriol into it
slowly until the heating and boiling process
ceases, and apply with swab. This rem
edy works quicker. is stronger than vitriol,
and is just as safe, but its mode Of applica-
ton renders it less sure Ohio Farmer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-04-29
HEAL
1HYSELF
HANCOCK COUNTY
Savings Bank,
Ellsworth, Maine.

ORGANIZED MARCH 27th. 1873.
MONEl deposited before the 18th dsy OF
III March, June, september and D.rernher viii
draw dividends nom the arst OF same month
DIsldsnd- on deposits payable twice a year
June and December.
Dividends soon a. declared are added to the
pTIneis al, thus compOundins The Interest every
six months.
81 Under the existing Law of this state all
deposits Ia savings BANKS. are exempt from III U
nietpAl taxation.
No returns Of names Of depo-tlors are required
20 De made 10 State or town authorities, and III
accounts are held by the Bank 10 be strtckIy M,
waite and confidential.
Married women and persons rnder age can de.
post nt ncy IN their own names. 80 that It can
De- drawn only by themselves or on their order
Especial advantages Afforded TO Executor
Guardians, Trustees and others having in chlrs,
trust funds.
GEORGE PARCIIkR, President.
ASH L. L. BuRklLL. Treasurer
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-04-29

The value of the crops Of the United
States in 1879, is estimated by the agricul-
tural department at 81 ,9O4, 4sO 900, proba-
bly, the largest sum ever added to the wealth
of q country by the products of its soil
The value of the crops in 1878 was put at
d. 4s0, SO, 900 by ths same authority.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-04-29

Most orchardists are very liable to forget
that now is the very best period of the en-
tire year in which to prune and trim apple
trees And because the work seems little
unreasonable, it don't get performed, but Is
put off till later period in the Spring,
when the chances are that it don't get done
at all. not even then. Theory may have
something to do with the pruning of young
or old trees at seasons Of the year when they
are in most active growth, that the elefts
may heal over readily; but practice SAYS
prune as soon as the severity of the Winter
is past. or with the first DAYS of Spring, and
this precepi is backed up by the testimony
of such pomologisis a, Downing. Thomas.
Warder. and large number of other lead
ing names And moreover 1t is the best
practice which saws this--we mean the ex-
perience Of the best practical orchardists all
over New England Then it must be re
membered that, 50 far as theory Is concerned.
even the pruning Of apple trees after active
growth has commenced i manifcstly injuri-
Gus. a, it has tendency in nearly every in
stance to check ,igor and prevent the nor
NAL growth Of the tree. SO. too. theoretl-
callv. the Autumn. just after the fall of the
leaf. is good time TO rrune. but then what
is called more important work ln;crtercs
with this necessary operation. Still. once
more. theory SAYS. do not princ IN spring
when the buds are swelling and the sap in
full flow. which NAV be yer, well. Blu, We
repeat, the best practice SAYS. prune now, IN
the very first days OF Spring, or what in our
northern latitude would be called the las,
DAYS of Winter Ii j. most convenient TO
do il now; there are no leaves to interrupt
the sight. and the whole shape of the ,rcc-,op
can be taken in at a glance. and shaped at
will. Other work is not pressing. and few
DAYS spent in the orchard now will tell woE-
dcrfully in its better look, and increased
Weld another season. In the case Of large
limbs, it is quite necessary to have some ap-
plication for coating the wound. and for this
purpose nothing is better than quart Of
alcohol in which dissolve as.much gum shell
lac A. will make il the consistency Of paint,
Keep this in bottle corkcd ,igh; when not
in use. and apply with an old brush, -i"'cr-
icda Garden.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-04-29
subse.l Yew.as.

A. L. F., Somerset county. Ne, asks our
opinion concerning the practice Of subsoil
blowing. II is TO be recommended where
the underlying soil is equal TO that on the
surface In the case Of a strong, deep,
loamy soil, that for years has been plowed
but three or four inches in depth, large
number Of roots viii be found two feet or
more deep. These with a portion of the
salts contained in the lower soil can adyan-
tageously be brought to the surface. Where
the upper layer Of soil has become filed
with vegetable matter, then mixture Of a
few inches of the undersoil, whether clay or
loan of sandy or clayey nature, will have
8 beneficial effect On the other hand, If
you propose to suhsoil in location where
there is only sand or gravel to bring to the
surface, then you will simply make the poor
exchange of few inches of good soil and
fairly productive, for a worthless and entire
ly barren soil. We have in mind an ANA
teur farmer who, having read Of the wonder
full effects of subsoiling, determined to test
its merits and plowed under a thin sod,
bringing TO the surface only gravel After
the job was completed his field appeared
like a new graveled road. though as an agri-
cultural experiment it was failure. The
soil. though thin, which he had turned under
had taken ages to accumulate, and had pro-
duced fair crops of corn and barley. By ju-
dicious management his land in its original
condition would have produced a fair crop of
grass. The material now on the surface,
worthless for present crops, would require
hundreds of cords of manure to fertilize. At
the outset it would neither produce buck
wheat nor clover. By first applying manure
in liberal quantities, then green manuring
would aid in supplying the needed elements
of fertile soil Judgment is necessary in
every farm operation. No set of unvarying
rules will give remunerative results. Before
Attempting subsoIing or even very deep
nlovine. make sure that the soil below the
surface is worth bringing up. In many cas-
e. Il would be better if it were possible, to
m il still deeper, instead of bringing il
auy nearer The suytaee.-[B 0aeS CHtfssafVr.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-04-29

As an insecticide, the juice of the to-
mato plant is said to be of great value. The
leaves and stems are well boiled in water.
and when the liquid is cold it is sprinkled
over plants attacked by insects, when it at
once destroys caterpillars, black and green
flies, gnats and other enemies to vegetation.
and in no way impairs the growth of the
plants. Apeculiar odor remains and prevents
insects from coming again for long time.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-04-29
naoetrp.
~
k.,e Schil6heoa.

4
;. s-wx AUTHOR OF "LEEDLE YAwcoB
. ph,llasV STRAUSS"
Der scbiItren Obey vas poot in ped,
Al tucked CUP for der nighdt;
dakes mine pipe der mantel OF,
Und py der nreside pright
dinks aboudt when vas young
OF moder. who vas tesd.
IND how at nighdt-like do Hans
She tucked me CUP IN ped.
Imindt me of mine fader too,
Uud how he yoost 10 say.
Poor pow. you hat a har,it oldt row
To hoe und leedle blay!"
I find me oudt dot ia vss drne
Vot mine oldt fader said.
While smoodhig down mine hsNen hair
Und tucking me in ped.
Der oldt folks. II vas like dhream
To shpeak of diem like dot.
Gretchen und vas ''oidt folks" now,
Und haf two schiltren got.
We lofcs dhem more as meier vas,
Each leedle curly head.
lind efry nighdt We dake> diem CUP
Uud tucAs diem in dheir ped.
Budt dhen. sometimes. when | feels plue,
Und all dhings lonesome seem,
wish vas dot poy again,
IND dis vas all a dhreAm.
want to kiss mine moder Nonce.
IND when mine drawer vas said.
To hat mine fader dske me CUP
Tad tuck me in mine ped.
-TEprroR's DRAWER. in Hdrper's Magazine
Tor Ndp.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-04-29

kfeciioas Of Ire Eye. Ear. Throat, Lans- and Rroa-
ehial Tubes which IA ulauy accompany a severe
cas- Of catArrh- The ATTAINED and disc asS coalition
OF the r1gcous membrane IL the OF all theas
troghl~s. Ard until the system hfs been hrough.
properly un9~r TIE INF ienee 81 the RADICAL CURE.
perfect freedom from them Cannot be reasonably
rrrtrt.
u !. hot three years since SASFORD'S RADICAL.
CURE placed before tho public, but IN that short
tine hA. found ts way from Maine 10 California suf
IL cvcryNh acknoxledgcd hy druggists aud phyNI-
Clans G. tie ihc sacerss'ui prepar for the
thororgh treatment Of ataErh ever Compounded. The
fact vii to deemed Of more Importance when u 10
eorici with the statement that within rye ycaFs
20 different remedies for tAtAfr have been placed
sale. and TODAY. with two excepssons their
nance cannot be recalled by the bes;i7forei drug
Eist. Advertising may saecc-d IN forcnz few sales,
but, unless TIE remedy poses. undOahted spectc
medical propriie- 70 s absolutely ee.;4a 10 fall Into
rsriiea obsesr.ty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
VIM. Il. LEMEN.

NLOAkS, Shawls and Skirts at
" LEMEN'S.
GEE our Clocks and Cutlery.
~ VIM. 7. LEMEN.
THE finest styles, quality and cheapest
L Hats and Caps, have ever offered You
l have now in stock. believe them to
be about % per cent below the ordinary
price. WHIT. LEMES.
NAVE your horses from the "Epizooty"
~ by getting Blankets for them ut
LEMEN'S.
Z OR handsome winter suits get your
L Dress Goods at LEMEN'S.
EMEN can dress you up genteely
II young man for little money.
BOOTS and Shoes in general and the
~ low prices OH them we make special
ity. WM. +. LEMEN.
NAVEup Christmas money by buying
- your goods ut LEMEN'S.
JUST received the famous Pearline, for
% washing clothes. Yeast Powders from
cts. up. Try the new Star Paste; no
dust stove Polish also the new "Barber
Match" to be had at LEMEN'S.
HAVE just received splendid crate Of
i Queensware; also filled up I'm Hard,
Wooden and willowware.
WM. T. LEMEN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
JOHN l.. RICHARD.

> BUTTON Kid Gloves in desirable
- shades for 80 cts. ut
J. l.. RICHARDS.
TOR Silk Muflers go to
L J. J.. RICHARDS.
A BEAUTIFUL line Of Napkins at
n j. l.. RICHARDS.
A BEAUTIFUL line Of Buttons just re-
n ccived at j. l.. RICHARDS.
DLACK Silk Fringes at
ID j. l.. RICHARDS.
Dec. lS II
T AIDES Cloaking in different shades AZ
IL j. j.. RlCKARD'S.
lust received splendid line oil Black
u Cashmeres, 80, 90, -, s'.0O6, ut
j. l.. RICHARDS.
A BEAUTIFUL selection Of Prints just
n received ut j. l.. RICHARDS.
EHTLDREN'S W0rsted Hoods and Mits
" In all colors at j. j.. RICHARDS.
A FINE stock Of White and Colored
u Blankets at j. l.. RICHARDS.
Tor White, Colorcd and Canton Flan-
J. nels 60 to J. J.. RICHARDS.
A IL shades in ) ply Carpet Chain ut
n j. J.. RICHARDS.
~ ERM ANTOWN Wool and Zephyr In
" all shades at j. l.. RICHARDS.
Dcc.4 If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18

0 CIrr CoUNcH.-The City Coun-
Gil met on Monday evening last, Mayor
Byers presiding with aquorum of mem
sers present. The minutes Of the pre-
vicus meeting were read and approved.
The Council authorized the Mayor 10
have the pavement extending from the
Lutheran Church 10 the Parran proper
~, laid at once, should the property
owners themselves refuse 10 have the
same done.
The Council ordered that Messrs.
Lambert and Sigler should pay license
OH their pool-tables, and that the Ser
geant should procede to collect it.
On motion, the Council agreed to al
low the ladies Of the Reformed church
the use of the council-room during the
holidays.
That section of the corporation law,
referring to use of6re-arms, firecrackers,
&C., during the Christmas holidays, was
ordered to be vigorously enforced by
Mayor.
The following bills were ordered TO
be paid-Dorscy Turner, $3.50; w. l..
Arthur, $7.l0; John Davis, 1850; J.
Peterson IS 90; WIN. Weis, s5 &C; G.
T. Licklider, *l.30; John Kidwell, g.
2s; G. Wintermoyer, S2.o3; Jeptha
Wintermoyer, sl5.7s; Henry HINES,
slOO. Adjourned to meet on second
Mondsy in January 1881, a! 6 P. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
$780,
BIG BOOM.
HOLIDAY GOODS!
Hyde's Jewclry Store,
AT MARTINSBURG,

Al mAhllNODChU,
Is the place which keeps the largest and
i most complete stock OF FINE WATCH
rs, FINE JEWELRY, FINE SILVER
AND PLATED WARE, to be found in
Hartinsburg, and everything else In that
line. Remember these goods were pur-
chased expressly for this market ,at LOW
EST IMPORTATION PRICES. We have
a very extensive stock, comprising the
following goods: Very fine Ladies' and
Gentlemen's Coli. Watches, at prices
varying from SIS TO 500 DOLLARS;
Fine Silver Watches Of American and
Swiss manufacture, in heavy and durable
coin silver cases. A very choice selection
OF Ladies' and Gents Gold Chains--tbe
same Ia silver. A select assortment Of
Ladies Fine Gold Pins and Drops, Neck
laces, Sleeve Buttons, Lockes, Wedding
Rings, Gents Gold Studs, Pins, Charms.
and other goods, too numerous 10 men
tion. Amongst this large stock, amount
ing In the aggregate to TEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS, the pubic will find the best
selection OF CLOCKS OF EVERY DE-
SCRIPTION, ever brought to this eoun-
ty. Also Gold, Silver and Steel Specta-
all styles. Fancy Goods ytprices which
are sure 10 please. Remember the place,
HYDESJEwELRY STORE,
No. 48 Queen st., Martinsburg, w. Va.
P.S.-All goods sold at this Establish
ment engraved free Of charge. Zinc
Watch work done 20 order. All work
warranted IL monshs--no seeond charges
made.
tB- All we ask ha call. No trouble to
show. goods. Come and examine these
goods, compare prices, and yon will be-
convinced that goods can be sold a. cheap
in Martinsburg As they are In the largo
cities. All goods sold - per cent. cheap
er than any other house in Town; and
don't you forget IL.
HyDE'S JEwELRY STORE,
No. Is Quesn ST.. Nartinsburg, W. Va.
Dec. Is Nv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18

nB- THE LADIES FAIR.-The Fair
to be held during the coming Holidays,
for the benefit of the Reformed Church,
will be opened on Thursday evening,
Dec, 28rd. The ladies in charge re-
member with pleasure the generosity OF
the public on former occasions, and so
licit their patronage and favor at this
time. Supper and Oysters will be serv-
ed every evening in the Council room.
The Fair will be held in the hall under
the Register Office Admission 5 cents,
children half price. Season and family
tickets can he had at the door or at the
Post Office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18

eJ- Mr.. Allan Campbell, who was on
Friday nominated and confirmed as
comptroller of New York city, 10 sue
coed Mr.. John Kelly, whose termed ex-
pired December let, was formerly pres
ident OF the Consolidated Coal Compa-
nv, one of the great coal companies OF
Western Mary land. and whose princi-
pal office is in Baltimore. Mr.. Camp
bell is a civil engineer by profession,a and
is now commissioner of public works
for New York city. He is an old all
tagonist Of MIR. Kelly, and has been .
recognized leader in the anti-Tammany
organization. During the late war Mr..
Campbell was the engineer Of the har-
Dor defense OF New York, and he is
now one of the trustees of the consoii-
dated bonds of the Ohio and Mississip-
pi railway. Mr.. Campbell stands six
iect two inches in height, is fine spe-
cimen of sturdy Scotch growth, and
man of unusual decision of character
Although upwards Of sixty years ofage,
time has used him gently. 1t is said
that Hon. Samuel J. Tilden and Sena-
tor Conkling were influential in indu
cling the anti Tammany and republican
aldermen to give Mayor Cooper's NOM
nation for comptroller solid support
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
Caution to Trespassers.

T HEREBY caution all persons from
I trespassing upon the farm | now occu-
py, in passing through the farm in any
direction, without my permission, or
hunting, tearing down fences, or in any
way whatever, as will enforce the law
to its fullest extent against all 50 Offend
ing. Fair warning
SAMUEL ". KNOTT.
Dec. IS. 1880. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
Oh! For Christmas q!

THAyE in store Curranst, Prunes, new
L Valencia Raisins, CItron, Figs, Dates,
Mushroom and all kind Of Crackers.
|. W. CHAPLIN
ALL kind of Coffees, different kinds OF
n Roasted and green; Buckwheat flour
and New Orleans Syrup, and all kinds
of Molasses. Nv. CHAPLINE.
A Ii Kind of Sugars; Tobacco and Sc
= gars of the best quality. Call and see
for yourself. l. W. CllAPLlNE.
T HAVE fine stock of Boots, Shoes and
i all kind of goods that will suit families.
Sell low for Cash or Country Produce.
Call at Headquarters, Moulder's Corner.
|. w. ClIAPLlNE.
Dec. Is "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18
Administrators Notice.

TIE undersigned having qualified a.
l Administrator with the will annexed
OF Charles F. Flanagan, decd, late Of
this county, hereby notifies all persons
indebted TO said estate, TO make immedi-
ate payment, and all persons having
claims against said estate to present them
properly authe ndcafed for settlement.
GEO. w. MOLER,
Adm'r e. r. a.
Dec. IL, 1850. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-18

Bag TIE GRANT BILL-The propo-
sition to place Grant on the retired list
with the rank and pay of a general of
the army received its first back-set Tues
day, and it is very serious. The bill
(McCook's) came up in the House mill
tary committee, but nothing was done
further than TO refer it to asub-commit-
tee with instructions to report to the .ull
committee as to the advisabiliiy of the
measure. This subcommittee is COM
posed of Mr.. McCook, author Of the
bill, Messrs. Sparks, of Illinois, and
Bragg, of Wisconsin. Although not
generally known, it is understood
among a few well-infomerd people that
both Messrs. Sparks and Bragg are op-
posed to this measure, and will 80 re.
port. This is serious back-set for the
bill, and it becomes more and more
doubtful whether the measure will 60
through this Congress.