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DEATH OF A VENERABLE MINIsTBR.-Rev
Robert Prout, the venerable rector OF Durham
parish, In Charles county, died at his pastoral
s5 years or upwards. Mr.. PrOut was q native
of Washington city. but came TO this county
about the year 1925, since which time he has
been IN the discharge of his pastoral duties In
Durham parish, with the exception OF two
years spent In Calvert county. He was an able
divine and Well known throughout the state,
and universally respected for his learning and
day last at the parish church. so long under his
pastoral care, was, Notwithstanding the very
1nclement weather, very largely attended. He
fMd.l IlidflleIldenf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08

John Fisher, OF Findlay, Ohio, had his life in
sured recently, and went crazy for fear b |,
ceeds OF the policy By marrying his widow.
Dr. Charles McDermont, q former surgeon
general OF Ohio, and one OF the most prominent
surgeons In the army during the war. died In
Dayton, Ohio, yesterday from rheumatic
Pandell Gunan, q native OF Greece and q
respected member OF the New York Cotton EK-
change, died suddenly In Car near Rochelle,
N. z, Thursday evening, tt 70 supposed OF
heart disease.
A Kansas railroad train ran st full speed into
herd OF cattle. tossing them right and LETT,
and killing thirteen.
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The Citizens Want Major TWining
TO stay

1uc IOuOWlnS memorial Drawn up al the IN
stance OF number Of our most respected citi-
zens is in circulation to day, and is being sig
almost unanimously by the community
To the Prestdent:-Your petitioners, prop
ty-holders aDd tax payers OF the District Of
Columbia, regard with alarm the rumored re-
tirement OF Major Twining from the Office Of
Engineer Commissioner Of this District. His
high character, Integrity and courage. his zeal
In the improvement OF our City. hts ca nest
efforts in its behalf before Congr IS, his
management of the many delicate and
difficult subjects which have devolved upon ne
present. IS the successor of former municipal
governments, his inf1extble opposition to Jobs
and corruption In every form, and his uniform
courtesy, nave won the confidence, esteem aud
gratitude OF the people OF this District. We,
therefore, respectfully represent that In the
present condition OF our affairs, where
the qualities he eminently possesses and his
large experience are especially demanded. a
change In this Office will probably involve
injury 10 our interests, and We beg that you
who have given such frequent indications OF
your interest In the improvement OF the capital
OF the nation and the welfare OF Its people will
1nterpOSe to prevent such change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08

HOME RULERS IN PARLIAMENT.-In the British
House Of Commons yesterday, the home rule
members gave ample evidence OF their inten-
ton to Obstruct any legislation regarding
A scene was occas10ned early In the session by
an Irish member insisting on motion to ad.
journ, which was, however voted down by a
very large majority. Mr.. Forster, Chief Secre-
persons under police protection, and that ass
agrar1an outrages had occurred up to the sOth
OF December. He also maintained the right of
the government to prohibit Land League meet
ings. Mr.. Parnell and others denied that right.
and contended that the League was not re.
spOnSiOle for the OutraQeS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08

TEE ICE BLOCKADE ON THR LOwBR POroxAC.
The Port Tobacco Times of the 7th instant
says: The Potomac river Is completeiy block
AIDED with ice and navigation is entirely su.-
pended. The Ice extends from one side to the
other and is said to be from six to eight inches
In thickness. Pour vessels with full cargoes Of
oysters on board have been caught In the Ice
near Tols0ns wharf In Nanjemoy. One of them
was cut through and the others are In great
danger. They are throwing their cargoes over
board In their endeavor to save the vessels.
The Ice Is esoften1Dg considerably under the
influence OF the milder weather now prevail
ing, but It is not probable that navigation Will
be resumed In the near future,
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ADJUSTMENTS.
T ULU VELING's CONCERT, ON "a
II EABY IL At CQNliRE3 AIlQNAI. CHQRC

II ULU VELING'S CONCERT, On JAN
IL UARY II, at CONGREGATIONAL CHUROH,
corner 9 and leth streets The srtisss enraged for
the occasion are entire strangers in the capital
Trey are Mics LULU YELLING. Miss ISABELLA
FREEDLEY Mr.: r. AHNOLD. Mr. JAMES Nc
CORMICK, Mr. r. T. YELLING, and CHORUS
OF TWENTY-FOUR YOUNG LADIES. Bot not
only wiu the artists be new, also their selections
are new and fresh. ard so selected as to please
artist and amateur, rich and poor. high and low,
President and Cabinet. ambassadors and secrets-
tsries Of legation. Senators and Oonxressmen,
Ireachers and congregations. bosses and iaborers,
musicians and audience Ia fact. the whols Of the
e-me home was asked what liked beat? Says 1:
TIE streets j am afraid / shall have to take it
back Day before yesteIdsyI bought pair OF
proud that looked at them all the time On the
&C rner OF 11th and streets passed over an appa
renty unfuspectiDR conHlomerate OF snow, mud
AID water; .till, in order not to hurt my over
shOea, veptured . jump, Halo, I thought
never would reach bottom. A little colored boy
who saw my vain exert0ns said: You must be
green to rass over here. In two ninutes 1 landed
safely on the other shore. Walking on square
fee. and 10 and behold, they were gone! Gone
IL to the lakes Of Washington. And all my hopes
With them. But not my hopes as to Lulus con-
cert Secure your seats at Eetzerotts Music Store,
925 Pei nsylyania avenue jams
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Gen. Malone on the Virginia Debt
Question.

Gen. Malone, in his interview In regard to
the state de bt OF Virginia, published In 6o-day's
that Journal He reviews the history of the
state debt, going back as far as lS59-60; gives
the revenues then, amount Of losses by the war
ara ard me decreased value OF taxable property
now, and therefore decreased revenue. Prior to
the war, he says the state revenue, On levy or
forty cents on the $780, was S 1856 S14; In lSS0-Sl
though the levy is nifty cents. the revenue can
not be counted upon for more than s. 100 900
net; that now the aggregate OF state, county
municipal and federal taxation is S. 35 . on the
500. at the outbreak Of the war the taxable
property OF the state was sSl1 600 900 more thar
at present. and the debt was 33l lSS 900; now.
with the enormous decrease OF property caused
Dy war losses. the funderS propose to Tx the
debt al $50. 22s, ,911. and the state cannot stand
taxation to pay such debt. With the heavy
burden OF taxation netting a revenue OF 81, 100
600; the state expenses, including schools. an
nually are 81 900, leaving surplus of only
s.tU ooO. ana there Is also floating debt or
$2,552372. General Malone then enters upon a
history or the refuDdiDg and other operations
connected with the debt since the war. He de-
claIes that his party proposes TO increase taxa
ton, and the funders have refused to do 5o
that the debt-payers have refused to levy a tax
SUFFICIENT TO meet the debt they maintain the
state owes. Then, having declared that the
state cannot possibly pay the debt as determ-
1usters policy. The debt of the state in 1861
was $Sl lss 600; the readjusters take twO-thlrds
OF It as the debt OF Virginia Qeaving one-third
cipal, and the utmost reliable surplus would
only admit OF three per cent interest. In other
words. the readjusters decide the principal to
be ST., coo; that the highest rate of taxation
that can be borne nets s., ,1OO, 900 revenue; the
government expenses require 5000, 600 year:
schools, s5t00O0; leaving 500, 600 to be applied
TO the debt. This will pay three per cent and
leave surplus OF about $1OO. 900. General Ma
hone insists that he and his party are not repu-
diators; that they determine the Legitimate
debt OF the state and pay the highest rate Of in
will permit. "We acknowledge" says the Gen
eral, every dollar that we believe we justly
owe. and We intend to pay It; and IL we ask an
abatement in the rate OF interest 1t Is our Dow
erty and not our will consents"
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Telegrams to The Star
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
ObslructiOntsls I'm the House of


LONDON, Jan. S-The Times ana DdlU Ne,rS
to-day editorially call attention to the early
outbreak OF obstruction In the House OF Com.
OnS, and predict that the government will
sGopt strong measures agains; II.
Corrupt Practices At British Elec.
tlOnS.
In the House OF Commons, last night, tfe
attorney general, In introducing the corrul
practices at elections bill, explained that IL
chief object would be 10 put an end to The
lavish expenses accompanying most elections
that check would be placed on the expenses
by certain sum being fixed for the entire ei-c-
titn according to a schedule. varying accorc-
1rg to the size OF the constituency. Varous
pun1shnents, with hard labor, would be In
hfcted for corrupt practices such as bnoing
A candidate guilty or corrupt practices never Ia
be able to Sit again for the constituency wherr.
they occurred. The bill was read for the frst
time.
Mr.. O'kelley Was I'm Order, hut
Mustn't DO 1t Again.
LONDON, Jan. S.-Elghteen Irish members OF
the House OF Commons spoke on Mr.. OKelly IS
obstruction motion last night, consuming
over two hours. The question was Raised
wht ther Mr.. O'kely was in order in
speaking On motion for adjournment.
The SPEAKER said Mr. O'Kelly was In
order, but that the practice was highly incou-
yeDieIt, and II persisted In he believed the
House would be obliged TO put an end TO the
abuse OF the practice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08

county Md, have addressed spirited letter to
the county commissioners asking to be paid
the expenses OF the school board In defending
itself against the suits OF MeSSrS. Jones and
Anderson, amounting In all to 81 2O1 %. The
board say that 10 take the money from the
educational fund would be an act OF great In
justice, and the county shoulda pay, as many
influential citizens, including The senator and
letter also reminds the county commissioners
that they failed to give the proper sympathy
and SuppOIt.
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INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR,

AMUsEMEETs-lst page.
AUCTION SALEs-5th page.
Books, SC--ith page.
BoARDN9-th page.
BOOTs AND SgOEs-Sth page.
BUSINESS CHANCEs4th page
CITY IrEMs-Sth page.
Goal AND WOoD-3d page.
DLATHs-5th page.
DRY GooDs-th page.
EPUCArIoN-5th page.
FAMILY SUPPLIEs-5th page.
FoR RENT AND SALE-4th page.
FoR SALE (Miscellaneous)-4th paRe,
HoTELs-4th page.
UsfFURNIsHIN6s-4th page.
LADIES GoODs-5th pare,
LOST AND FOUND-4th page.
LIST OF LKrTTRs-2d page.
MARRIA6Es-5th page
MEDICAL. &o-5th page
MONEY TO LOAN-4th page.
PKRsOEAL~4th page.
PEoFEssIoNAL-4th pare.
PIANOS AND ORGANs-5th page.
RAILRoADs-3d page.
RELIGIOUS NoTICEs-1st page.
SPECIAL NorICEs-1st page.
SPECIALTIIs-4th page.
STEAMERs. &C.-3d page.
SPORTING GooDs-Sth page.
THE TRADEs-5th page
UNDERTAKES, SC.-Sth page
WANrs-4th page
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08

FROZEN 10 D1ArH.-Silas c. Lowe, q we'll
known musician of San Francisco, was frozen
oregon. He had started to walk to SimmOns'
Landing, distance OF twelve miles and was
ovefpowered BY the cold. His sister, Jesse
Lowe Is an actress, attached to Aelvtlles Eng
P1ctou county, n. s., was found yesterday In q
neld frozen To death. It is supposed that while
walking home he lost his way, ana. being
overcome BY fatigue. lay down to rest and fell
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has been arrested at Branchport. II. T.
charged with an outrageous assault on q little
daughter. aged IL, Of Mrs Anna Wisner. In
secluded place, through which the Child was
going on an eyrand for her mother,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08
Pertshing sailors Rescucd.

BABYLON, LII, Jan. s.-The three sailors
missing from the wrecked bark Josie T. Mar
shall were picked up by the crew from life-
saving station No. 26. yesterday afternoon
nearly per1shed from cold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08
Fatally Shot.

GALVESTON, Jan. s.--A special dispatch ID the
Mars, from Wermar, says: On Thursday night
at Ammonsville. eight miles south OF here,
Jake Wels shot Ferdinand Charbula through
one OF his lungs, intiicting mortal wound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08
Thirteen Victims Of n Boiler ExDlO-

ALLENTOWN. Pa. Jan. S.-Phtiip McCaTerty
Michael Boyle, Peter Gallagher and Jas. lar
kiDS. four more victims OF the boiler explosion.
died last night making thirteen deaf rs up TO
this morning Two more are In a dying condi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08

lucky, at Louisville, Terminated last night with
nve fights, three OF which were won by Ken
tucky giving that state the victory In the series
OF battles. The total score stands: Kentucky,
8; Ohio, 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08

WINNEPBG, MAN. Jan. S.-TwO hundred ana
seventy gallons OF whisky, rum and brandy
were confscated by the authorities on the line
OF the Canada Pacific railway during the Christ
mas holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08

Gov. and Mrs Cornell, of New York, are ar
ranging to give q reception to Gen. Grant on
his visit to Albany on the l7th inst.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

nso GRAND LODGE, T: A. A: NJ: OF THIS
W. DIST RiCT OF COLUMBIA The stated
&, Ipmunication of the GRAND LODGE. F. A. 4. VI,
NJ. Of the District Of OonInb.a. will be held at
Masonic Temple, on WEDNESDAY,, January IL,
AT O'Clock p m.
By order Of the Il. W. Grand Master
W. r. SINGLETON,
JAMS st Grand Secretary.
~- THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
W STOCKHOLDERS OF THE SECOND D
OPERATIVE BUlLDING ASSOCIATION will be
held st POTOMAC HALL. cor 18th st and Nd.
ave-. s.w-- on MONDAY EVENING, Jan, 10th,
1881, at O'Clock p m. Amendments to coestitu-
ton will be acted on Stockholders are requested
TO attend. o. T. THOMPSON,
iaiS2 Secretary
~. ED6AR'S COUGH SPEOIFIO for coushs,
" colds. wHooPIN9 COUGH and all lung
troubles. Price 2e and so cents per bottle; For
sale by all druggists. Wholesale depot STOTT &
CROMWELL, $50 Pennsylvania ave. oct9-3n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08

at jefferson city last night nominated Hon,
Francis NJ. Cockrell for election to the L. S
Senate by vote OF lis for Cockrell for
James o. BToadhead, and for ChaS. p. John.
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08

AN ELECTION BET CAsE.-A special dispatch
from Steubenville, Ohio, Jan. I, says: This
morning before Justice Bright the case of
David Beall agt. Dr.. Croskey was decided In
favor OF the plaintiff, defendant, however, ap.
peallng 1t to common pleas court. Croskey
was stakeholder In bet between Baall and
Ross Mossgrove, OF Mossgroves United States
House, Mossgrove betting that Garfield would
not have $4,000 majority In New York state,
and the suit Is brought by Beau to recover $40
which CrOskey had paid over to MosSgroYe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08
THE EVENING STAR.
DOUBLE SHEET.
Washington News and Gossip.

The President will hold reception Tuesday
January IL, 1851, from to 10 p. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08

HRISTMAe! H0WsON's ICE CREAM
~ NEW fEAR'S.-Au dAvoringD. Always
rich. aehcious and reliable SI.25 gallon. 9pe-
ca rAiss on Quantities. Also. nne assortment OF
SSLee, &C, at the lowest prices HoWson'0 Zoe
Cream IN covered tin buckets TO take home with
you: ptnts. 20 cts. QuArtA 86 cts- 1104 18th
I ~ northwest next to corner Massachusetts, ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08

Considering the fact that Fahrenheit has been
fooling around at all sorts Of ridiculous degrees
below zero within the past week it is highly
edifying to read OF the case OF a boy who was
overcome with the heat" at the Grand Opera
House few nights since Ii has the same
grateful effect on ones feelings as a genuine
case OF sunstroke would produce In Alaska
Ar. Chester Lord, who succeeded doc" Wood
as night editor OF the Sun, has taken another
step up and is now managing editor of that
paper since Mr.. Ballard Smith retired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08

0~ SPECIAL NOTIOI-A freah supply Of
~ PURE NORWEGIAN GOD LIVER OIL 8
DREW'S DRUG Store. ccrnar 9th q. and PennsyE
VAnis ave-, at 60o. Per fun pint bottle 0eoll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-08

The AITCHENEA RANGE.
We have endeavored to make . first claD article
only, and have spared no expense In the manufac-
tOre OF our KITCHEN RANGES to secure . cook
ins fixture that ID all that can be desired. That
nave succeeded. the number that we have sold and
tIe Satisfaction they have given is the best proof.
hundreds OF references in this city and Baltimore.
ne are agents for the BALTIMORE. . portable
hAnse Of largest convenience and 6rst-c elisa con.
uruccon. anequAled In this market.
noy1l -2m No Ri flfh ar W.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

UNIVERSALIsT CdUROH-kev. o
w CLARK will preach in Tallmadge Han To-
morrow at ii q m. Sabbath Sch soI at y AZ a m 1
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-12

have this day leased the Office Of the
GoLD HILL DAILY News Of this place,
the presses. type. and everything thereto
belonging. to an association Of gentle
men who propose to continue the pub
fishing business heretofore carried on BY
the NEws Publishing Company. And 1
hereby notify all whom 1t may concern
that my responsibility. Pecuniary and
otherwise, In connection with the bust
ness Of publishing the GOLD HILL DAILY
News has ceased. and that from and after
this date I will not DO held responsible
for any debts contracted by the publish-
srs Of the GOLD HILL DAILY News.
I also hereby authorize Mr.. william
p. Pratt to collect, and receipt for. all
sums Of money new due to the GOLD
HILL News and the News Publishing
Company. @. O. STEVENSON.
Gold Hill. New. December IL. 1881.
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Strange, Though Improbable Story.

SsAsn6Vt Auva6u wv SsvsJs
New YoRK. December 11.-A Tibue's
Warrington special says: A story IL
again started that Grant, while Presi.
dent. contemplated war with Mexico to
unite the North and South. A Mexican
gentleman says the story originated in
this way: Many years ago q secret or.
~ganizsdon, styled The Ancient Order Of
Aztecs, was formed in chihuahua. So
nora, Durango and other northern States
OF Mexico. Most Of its members were
native Mexicans, although there wers q
number OF Californians In the Society.
It's object was to secure annexation TO
the United States. Tho richest mineral
deposits In Mexico are In the Northern
States. Their Inhabitants bore the bur-
den and furnished the central govern.
msnt with silver without reapinR any Of
the advantages OF protection. Indians
and border ruflans invaded their coun-
try. and they could only make rsprisal
by similarly violating American territory.
Some Of the most farsighted Mexican
statesmen look with eomplacsncy upon
the idea Of losing the Northern part Of
their territory. Before Diaz wal elected
President Of the Republic, and when
Marisesl was Minister 10 the United
States, each favored the formation Of
an independent government Of Northern
Mexico or Its annexation to the United
States. There was considerable action
taken, and Grant was approached on the
subject Of declaring war. he declined.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-12
PERSONAL.

The present publishers Of the GOLD
HILL News believe ID would net DO in
good taste for them to publish at this
tine . long list Of speoious promises -
to their future course. The custom Of
printing long salutatoriss. stating that
the writer. or publishers. will labor early
and late TO reform the world and bring
In the millennium. though honored BY
aye and precedent. 10 nevertheless IN Oh
jsctionabls n which they do not in.
dsrss. They propose 90 to conduct the
News % to mako IL an entertaining. in
siructivs and readable journal, which
will bs sought for and sustained BY the
people generally Of Storey county and
Western Nevada. They will add. how.
ever. that the paper will be Independent
In the broadsst sense Of the term. and
that its publishers will not "fsel the
public pulse to learn their journalistic
duty,"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-12
GUIrEAU.
His Health Breaking Down-He
Fears Conviction.

CHICAGO. December IA Times
Washington dispatch says: Guitsau's
health 10 breaking down under the OK.
element Of the last few days. 1t has
completely unnsrved him. and he is DO.
coming daily more anxious as to the YER
dict Of the jury. Hs complained oil i'll.
health this morning. The government
physician called ON him. and after .
short examination declared that his only
trouble vas inactivity Of the digestive
organs. stating that rest up to Monday
would probably restore his health.
There we're q large number OF visitors
at the Jail today. but few Of them were
admitted. Newspaper men are especially
frovued upon. Guiteau Is anxious TO
talk. aud evidently wants all the noto-
riety he can get in the next few days.
To . reporter General Croker said:
During the past three days he has been
depressed in spirits, bat has given
his guards little trouble. He spends
most Of his time In reading newspapers
uno Wink tottcts oshSs Wtuhos9oyt
when he became unusually excited in
Court, Guiteau has been unable to sleep
well. He losses and tumblss around
for hours and does not get any rest until
sunrise. 81 think" continued the War
den, ''that he is realizing the danger OF
conviction moro than he did ct tho be-
ginning Of the trial. He looks uncom-
monty pale and anxious. His cell is
Uttered with legal documents. A Bible
rests on the window sill. and has the
appearance Of being freddy used. Guiteau
keenly at visitors. but said not q
word. He was resting on the cot. He
looked up wopdsringly. and then turned
In an uneasy way. The impression
among tho officials OF the Jail 10 that he
is afraid Of death. and is fearful he may
be convicted. Scoville's lecturing pro-
ieet In mot fayorably received.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-12
Washington Items.

WASHINGTON, December i2.-Ths SEQ
Rotary Of State. with the approval OF the
President, has just made public all
the instructions by that Department to
Ministers Hurlbut and Fitzpatrick In re-
gard to the difficulties between Chile,
Peru and Bolivia.
In the Circuit Court yesterday . mo.
ton was denied TO qussh the attachment
proceedings against Howgats.
The President has signed . convsn.
ton for msnsy order exchanges between
Victoria and the United States; also be-
tween New South Wales. New Zealand
and the United States.
Secretary Hunt has left for Boston.
where he has been summoned BY the
sudden illness Of his fa~ther.in.law.
The number OF bills introduced IN the
Senate during the past week has been
$50, which 10 nearly u many ~ were
introduced during the entire third sss.
sion Of last Congress. One Senator
alone has introduced thirty-thres bills
since last Monday. A large proportion
Of the measures introduced thus far are
copies Of private relief bills that have
failed TO receive nnal action.