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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Monmoath, ILL.,, was swept away by fire
nr, tho onI Int

Monmoath. ILL.,, was swept away by fire
on the 2nd inst.
TIE main building of the Milwaukee
Brewery association, at the corner OF
Cherry and Seventh streets, was damaged
s25. 900 by fire.
GEORGE A. CoUNTs, chief Of police Of
Little Rock, was fatally injured by falling
from second story window Of the city
hall, while asleep.
! At Glenwood, Iowa, while playing Jesse
James. a lad named Dufoe shot play
mate named Harry Weldemann, believing
the pistol 70 be empty
SPARKS from passing engines fred the
round house of the Credit Valley railroad
at Toronto, causing the destruction of
four engines, valued at 100000.
CARL JOHNSON. an employe of the Chi
cGgo City railway, jumped from car go
ing north and was struck by grip-car
passing southwark, receiving fatal in
juFies.
FIFTEEN members of Boston and New
York excursion party were more or less
injured Monday near Cannon City, Col, q,
by i've cars jumping the track while
rounding sharp curve.
BY the collapse of a trestle, train on
the Hooking Valley road was wrecked at
Sand Run. W. B. Dewland, the engi-
neer, ard his son, the fireman. were in
et tantly killed by steam, and Brakeman
II lies had both legs broken.
A BIRD merchant of Boston added A
yearliDg leopard to his stock in trade.
Late on Saturday night he discovered that
the animal had escaped from his cage and
was devouring birds. The merchant was
assau tied as he opened the door, and the
fight which ended in his yictoro lasted
twenty minutes.
A ToRNA DO near Selma, Ala, swept
away houses, fences, and trees for a
length Of twelee miles Five lives are al
ready known TO have been lost. A negro
woman was found in a cotton-6eld pierced
through the heart by piece of plank.
DIR. RAUCH, secretary Of the Illinois
board Of health, was summoned TO Joliet
for consultation over the presence Of sew
enteen cases Of small pox. The neigh
borhood towns have established quaran-
tine.
W. l.. RANDOLPH, a travelling salesman
attempted to board a moving elevator at
No. 14o Madison street, Chicago and was
crushed 10 death. His body was wedged
so closely between the elevator and the
wall that the latter had to be cut away
with al ak to release it. Randolph lived
a. Lincoln, Neb.
by the telescoping of traing on the Bos-
ton, Concord and Montreal road at War
Zen summit, Conductor Stone was xii led,
and Brakeman Remission fatally injured.
The track was torn up for fifteen rodz. and
nearly every car was wrecked.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Celebrated Couu;erfeiter on rrial

CHICAGO, May 2.-Jas. B. Doyle is on
trial in the United States court on the
charge of having been connected with
counterfeiting United States bonds.
The case is celebrated one, as the
bonds were so skillfully wrought as to
deceive the treasurer and bank experts,
and the amount was upwards Of $780,
COZ. This is a new trial, the former
verdict against him being invalidated
by an informality.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Milwnukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, May q Flour Quiet and
firm. Wheat-Nery dull AM weak; No. hard
nominal; No. 2, 1.32 for seller May; I.3O7s
for seller June; 1918. for seller July; I3OA fol
seller August; for the year. nominal; No. 8
l.l6; No. and rejected, nominal Corn Strong
er; No. ?, 74a74&; rejected, 72. Oats Strong.
er; No. 2, 50; white, 81. Rye-Quiet; Ne.
SSh; No. 2, nOminally, 81. Barley-Neglec
No 2, for seller cash and May, nominally LOO;
No. ,, extra, 95. Provisions-Irregular. Mess
Pork 1920 for seller cash and NAV: 1897
for seller Juxe. Lard prime steam, n.171l
for seller cash and May; lI.32,. for seller June.
Live Hogs-Quet and steady at 6.sOa725.
Receipts, flour, II $50; wheat s225; barley
l2,6OO. Shipments, hour, l3.3O5; wheat, 2,l6O;
barley $50
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Election.

WELDON, \. c., May 2.-The election
resulted in the choice of democratic
mayor; two negroes were elected town
commissioners.
JEFFERsoNvILLE, Ind, May 2.-The
democrats in the election to-day, gained
three members of the city. council.
New ALBANY, Ind, Nav 2.-The
election to-day, resulted in the demo-
crats gaining two members of the city
council
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
NO.. 80.

4 Northwestern. 1t is understood that
Mr.. c. H. Hudson, the present genera
manager of the MINI. & St. Louis will
remain in the same position, while Al
B. SucSney, as vice president, with
headquarters at ST. Paul, will be the
practical head. While the price paid
for stock is not known. retiring d.
rector states that it was an advance up
on the price received by G. c. Wash
burn for his stock, year ago. The
real cause for the sale of the road is
undoubtedly that the managers found
Il emselves una5le TO meet their IL
nancial engagements. Work upon the
extensions and feeders will be renewed
AT once aud the main line be steeled
the present season.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Trouble About Longfellow's Will.

BosroN, May Judge Brooks gave
decision to-day which affects several
bequests in the will of Longfellow. The
decision is that erasures be considered
no part of the will and interlineations
of no effect. This deprives each of the
children Of the testator's brother Of the
legacy of $1,000, and makes void the
legacy of $1,000 to his brother Stephen.
The decision is based upon the ground
that the will cannot be altered except
by codicil. The will was admitted TO
probate anu Earnest Longfellow ap-
pointed administrator in place of the
late Richard H. Dana named in the
will
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Ocean News.

NEW York, May 2.-Arriyed-Gal-
LA, from Liverpool.
LONDON. May 2.-Satier, from New
York; Palestine, from Boston, arrived
out.
NEW YoRK, May 2.-Arrived-Bel-
gerland, from Antwerp.
QUEBEc, May 2. - The overdue
steamships are thought TO be detained
by the ice.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Polk Wells.

KEoKUK, Ia, May 2.--The Co,sstitu-
toms specials say the first encounter
Polk Wells and his fellow convicts who
escaped from the penitentiary, had,
was with an old farmer named Winter
botham. Becoming aware of the pres
ence of some strangers in his hay loft
he prodded sharply for them with a
pifchfork, piercing Wells shoulder.
The three then tackled Winterbotham
and he felled Wells with a blow from
the fork. Quite melee ensued in
which the hired man, Ia mulatto) took
an efficient part, but the convicts es-
capped to the woods Fitzgerald finally
gave himself up but the others are still
at large Wells is suffering intensely
from his wounds. Cook and Wells
were last heard from three miles east of
the town of Weaver.
NOT YET FOUND.
FORT MADISON, Ia, May Up to
. o'clock, the party in search Of Polk
Wells and the other prison fugitives,
got no trace. They are evidently lurk-
ing in the brush near by where they
were yesterday, as Polk Wells is una
ble to ride further on horseback on ac-
count of his wound in the lungs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

lHE legislatures 70 be chosen III the
various states this year will have plen-
81 ef political excitement Twenty
five of them will elect United State
senators, namely, thoseof Illinois, Col
orado, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Mas
sachnsetts,' Michigan, Minnesota, Ne
bra.ka, Now Hampshire, Rhode Island,
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia,
Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey,
North Carolina, Oregon, South Carroll
~, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and
WcA Virginia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

TnE curious enterprise il being con
dneted IN New Jersey Of grinding up
worn-ont India rubber oyershoes to
make what il called stock" This ma
terial il supplied in barrels, and pressed
by the manufactures into new India
rubber good. A thin coating Or fresh
rubber yarnish makes them look quite
equal q articles of the best quality, but
they are said @ have an outrageous
lack al durability.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
FIRES AND CASUALTIES.

THs glass-works at y orth Wheeling
W. Va, valued st $50, 900, we-e DESTROYED
BY FIRE.
ScorT. one OF the n orthampton bank
robbers, died in the Massachusetts state
prison.
AT San Jose, Cal, John Brett and wife
were burned to death bs their residence
taking fire in the night.
TIE Burlington passenger depot at
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Railway News.
NIsS. AND ST. LOUIS REoRGASIzATro,

MINI. AND ST. LOUIS REPRESENTATION.
MIESEAPo1s, May 2.--The reorgan-
ization of the Minneapolis & St. Louis
railway, yesterday, by the election of
r. Z. Cable. of the Chicago & Rock
Island, as president, land new board
of directors, with III. H. Porter, presi-
dent of the Chicago, st. Paul, Mime
apolis & Omaha railway, at the head
of it, Involves close relations between
the Rock Island and Omaha compa-
mics, but not a consolidation or rup-
ture of the existing relations between
the Omaha company and the Chicago
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

Coz. FoRsYTH's report Of his opera.
tions on tic Gila river, SHOWS what a
difficult thing il il to run down an In
dian in that God-forsaken country
The Apaches take to the N untains,
desert their animals when hard pushed
Chamber around among the rocks and
pour down their merciless hail from
heights inaccessible for anything civil
iyad
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
The Jennie Cramer Tragedy.
PROGRESS OF THE TRIAL.

NEw YORK, May 2.-The HeraId's
special from New Haven says: 'In
the MaIey trial only ten witnesses
have testified so far, yet the state has
made good progress. The fact of death
has been shown, and it would appear
to have been established with fair de-
gree of certainty that it did not result
from drowning. There was expert
testimony in support of rhis, and
stronger still to the minds of an aver
age jury were the pronounced opinions
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
War with Mexican Bandits.

YARMoRA, Mex, May "A terrible
battle was fought near this place, yes
terday, between a company of drag
oons under the command of Cayetano
Navega and the famous bandits known
as Teodola Caballeros. The troops
were badly defeated after hard and
long fight, Navega being killed. The
robbers rode away to the mountains af-
ter the struggle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

I'LL long Black canyon IN the Gun
nisan river Ill Colorado, which the Den
yer aud Rio Grande railroad il to pass,
i narrow, and the walls are - high
that tie stars can be seen from its
depths ii the brightest day In some
places the walls are mile in height
md scarcely more than forty or fifty
feet apart The engineers have zig
1asged The Inc ncroas the stream.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

A cAs1 of attempted poisoning is re
ported At Fall River, Mass, which,
happily, did not prove fatal Two
lovers, who lived Ill the same boarding
house, quarreled, and the girl put
poison IL tic glasses Of herself and
lover, and both drank Of the poisoned
water Prompt medical assistance pre-
vented aerinns cansennences.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

\ MoRmn citizen Of St. Louis, aihict-
"a with i'll ardent desire 10 possess the
two horses which lately belonged TO
Jesse James, was the victim Of rather
mean hut amusing JOKE last week.
Somebody who knew his wish shipped
90 him \ couple IF wornout street-car
horses. for which lie cheerfully paid q
fancy price The poor beasts, III the
course of their arduous lives had en-
conntered mere than their fair share
N tile sling and arrows Of outrageous
fortune. and were in sorry condition
when they reached St. Louis. But they
were heautifuliu the eyes Of their new
owner, and lie exulted exceedingly
over his purchase until some sympa-
thetic friend informed him that he had
made fool II himself.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
AnEmporiant Precision
AFFECTING THE INTERESTS OF CONTRACT.
oRS on MAI. ROUTES.

AFFECTING THE INTERESTS OF CONTRACT
oRs on MAIL ROUTES.
WASHINGTON, May attorney
General Brewster made il decision a
few days since which materially affects
the interests Of contractors on mail
routes throughout the country. The
question WAS raised as To whether de-
duction should he made from
the pay of contractors who fail
ed to perform mail service owing
TO the overflow Of the Lower Missis-
I sippi Valley. The section Of the Re
vised Statutes intended toidirect the
| course Of the Department in this mat
ter has been subject TO various inter.
pretations. 1t reads as follows: "The
Postmaster General may impose de-
duc.Ions and fines for failure 10 per-
form trip where the trip il not run, :"
DC. For sometime past the policy
of the contract office has been to with
draw deductions under extraordinary
circumstances, and where the failure
was caused by disaster. At the time the
yellow fever interfered with mail serv-
ice in the south, for instance, contract
ors were excused in many cases from
performing service, and were allowed
full pay. 1t has also been the uniform
practice Of the department
TO EXCUSE RAILWAY COMPANIES
where overfOws or land slides have oc-
CURED, or any other unavoidable acci-
dent. Why star contractors were not
treated with the consideration accorded
to railways is one OF the secrets of the
contract branch Of the service. The
decision Of Mr.. Brewster is that the
word "may" is mandatory and means
"shall." In pursuance of this conclu-
sion Of the law officer of the govern
ment deductions shall be made from
the pay Of contractors in all cases where
failure TO perform trip occurs. This
will make large decrease in contract
or's pay. Whether the rule will be
applied to corporations having as much
influence as railways have in the de-
partment remains to be seen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Civil Service Reform.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2.-The special
committee of the executive committee
of the civil service reform association
reported at a meeting Of the general
committee to-day, that the visit 10 New
York to confer with the executive com
mittee of the national civil service re-
form association had resulted in moth
ing definite and that immediate action
on organization would he deferred un-
til President Arthur had replied to the
memorial sent him March 10. A note
will be sent to the president making in
quiries about the memorial.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

SfvrRAr interesting novelties were
produced 1T the Good Friday concerts
i'll Paris. At the concert lamoureauI
the chief attraction was new sacred
eantatta ~ NJ Salvayrc, entitled ''rhe
Valley ef JeheshaPhat" At the con
cert Popnlairc NJ. Pasdeloup's orches-
tra for the first time executed fine re-
ligiaus march IS Georges Bixet The
saeietc des Concerts itself, for won
der, ycntnred TO present its patrons
witha novelty IN the shane Of a new
and very heautituld duo for soprano and
contralte by Charles Gonnod. 1t is
written to words taken from Racine
Esther and is III the composers most
mystieally passionate vein. The voices
are accompanied hy strings, two horns
aud \ piano. Gaanod himself played
the piano accompaniment
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

The old lady came down to her break
fast in bad humor, and, sharply sd-
dressing her son, said: Charlie, did
you leave that whisky-bottle on the
parlor table ?" NO; guess dad left
it" "Why do you guess your father
left it?" "'Cause its empty"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

A CURIOUS strike is reported from
Vienna. The beer drinkers OF that
easy-going capital have determined to
drink no more beer until the local
brewers consent to revise their prices,
which were lately raised without any
satisfactory reason.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

NEWARK, N. j., May 2.-It is an
nounced that Director Condit Of the
Mechanic bank has been indicted by
the United States grand jury for con-
spiracy, in falsifying the books of the
bank, and voting to declare illegal divi-
cends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

DENNIs MURPHY, while sinking a
large rock on his farm, about one mile
east Of Roslyn, N. Y, last Monday,
was caught under il and instantly
crushed to death, the remains having
to be dug out.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Facts for Tourists and Emigrants

Whether for the tourist bent on pleasure or
business, or the emigrant seeking a Tar western
hsme, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is the best
protector against the hurtfu influences of climat-
changes or malaria; the most reliable medicine
for general use he possibly carry with him.
1t nullihes the effect of sudden changes of tenn
perature, braces the system against the enfeeblng
influence Of excessive heat prevents injurious
consequences from change of diet or of using
bad food or water is fine resuscitant of physical
energy diminished by the fatigue Of travelling
and tends to counteract the effects of exposure IN
rough weather II il much and serviceably used
by mariners and others whose outdoor life and
arduous labor expose them unusually. 1t is
moreover of great service q preventive and
curative of disorders of the stomach liver.
bowels and as general tonic
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

"No," he said as they congratulated
him on his engagement; I'm not Sc
particularly charmed with the girl, but
expect to be very happy. Her moth
er is about the best tempered woman ]
know Of"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

CHICAGO, May "A fire at Gales
burg, H., yesterday, destroyed the 4th
ward school house; loss $4,000; insur-
ed for $500 in the Westchester;
and 5000 in the Continental.
A fire in Lesueur, Mimi, Yesterday,
consumed a row of frame buildings on
Main street; los $4,000; insurance
s., 200.
MIDDLETowN, Del, May p Cars
carriage shop and five other buildings
were burned yesterday. Loss $50, 600.
BosToS, May The Union carpet
lining works were burned Yesterday
Loss $4,000; insured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

Gold and silver appear as part. of
decorative effects in both dress and
millinery Real gold thread is lavishly
introduced into colored embroideries
designed for elegant costumes and eye-
ming wraps.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Crushed to Death.

DOVER, n. H., May by a fall Of
walls of burned church here, Mrs.
Stewart Clifford, Mrs. Whitney, and j..
ii. Burleigh, were seriously, if not
fatally injured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Old Pr0ba

WAsHiSGTos, May 2.-Indicaticns:
For Upper Mississippi and Lower Mis-
souri, valleys, warmer, partly cloudy
weather, local rains, southerly, veering
to westerly winds and lower pressure.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

Certainly an elegant remedy for all
aches and pains is st. Jacobs Oil, says
DR.. J. Turner, of Shirrel's Ford, n. c.,
in the Ravenswood wv. Va.) Nescs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Tired OF Life.

new YORK, May 2-Minnie Clapp,
aged %, daughter of Nicholas ID. c.
Clapp, a well known broker of Wall
street. attempted suicide to-day, by
drowning.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
JOHN g. WHITTIER is i'll, and it will
not be strange if he soon follows Long
fellow and Emerson.

The Bismarck Tribune says real estate
is booming in that city, and cites as
evidence or the fact, that 81 800 was
refused for a corner lot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Foreign.
FRENCH VICTORY,

HosG KoSG, May 2.-The French
have taken Harvai after a two hours
bombardment. 1t is believed the Ana
mite loss is not heavy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

Mr.. Emersonis death was serene and
gentle. There was slight effort to
breathe, q little tremor, and all was
over. The fine, strong face was finer
and stronger than ever in its repose.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05

had severe attacks Of gravel and kidney
trouble; was unable 70 get any medicine or doc
tor to cure me until ssed Hop Bitters. and they
cured me IN q short time.-A distinguished law
yer Of Wayne County, n. T.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
MoRTHINGroN'S CASE.


The senate committee of commerce,
. to 1, decided to report favorably the
nomination of Worthington. collector
of customs at Boston.
The vote on the nomination of
Wortihgton was as follows For con-
tirmation : McMillen, Conger, Jones
New, republicans; Frey and Vest,
democrats; against contirmation-Mi
Ter N. Y. and Kellogg, republicans;
Coke, democrat. 1t is said Kellogg
voted no TO oblige Senator Hoar be-
cause of favors ana assistance rendered
him by Hoar when his (KelIogg) seat
was contested.
The senate finance committee voted
to recommend the confirmation of
Lewis Buckner. collector of internal
revenue, Louisville, Ky.
AT THE CABINET MEETING,
to-day, it is was decided that the presi-
dent should issue y proclamation for
lawleSs cowboys in Arizona 10 disperse,
and If the order was not obeyed, to use
military force. The cabinet sustains the
action Of the president in his message
for additional legislation on the sub
ject, and disagreed with the action of
the senate judiciary committee in re-
porting no further legislation necessary.
THE FITZ JOHN PORTER CASE
was under consideration.
TIE INDIAN OUTBREAK
in Arizona was discussed and prompt
and vigorous action demanded on the
part of the military.
PRESIDENT ARTHUR's FIRST GENERAL. CARD
RECEPTION
took place tonight. The crowd at the
executive mansion was SO great at 10
p. M. that many could not reach the
president, who was receiving guests in
the blue room. Ali representatives Of
the army and navy were in full dress
uniform, a-u the rfIutUrfty or rrrvrnt,,-r-
Of the diplomatic corps appeared in
court dress. There was the usual
beautiful display of flowers.
EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.
The excess of exports Of lnerchan-
disc during the II months ended March
81, was $S9, 49,, 173. Excess of imports
of gold and silver coin and bullion for
the II months ended March 81, was
$27 ,46G, GIL.
STRAW BOND CASES.
Judge Wylie overruled all motions to
quash indictments in straw-bOnd cases.
NOMINATIONS
The president nominated David A.
Stewart collector Of internal revenue
for the 4th district of Missouri.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
NOT YET FOUND.
Furious Flames.
AT OSHKOSH.

OSHKOSH, Wis.,, May "A fire broke
out in the saw mill of Comics Bros, and
for time the main street bridge and
the whole south side was in danger.
The mill and lumber near it are totally
destroyed; loss on mill, s25 900; insured
% roIJo.-z.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-05
Washington News.
l.APSEp X. Il. GRANTS.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-The house
committee on Judiciary, at full meet
ing, this morning, had under consider
atien the subject of lapsed railroad
grants. The sentiment Of the commit
tee was fully expressed 10 the effect
that reports on certain roads whose
business is being affected by delay,
should be made at once Members OF
the committee are reticent rs to what
roads will be first acted upon. The
Northern Pacific and Atlantic Pacific
are i'll the hands of the committee, and
friends of these roads are confidently
expecting an early and favorable re-
port.