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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-11-03

to the ends of the rootsj light soil is often
used instead Of leaves. For family use, it
is convenient to dig trench where water
will not stand, and set the eabbages, with
what soil adheres to the roots, close togeth-
er, upright, in this. Make a sloping cover
ing with boards. As cold weather comes
on, place layer Of leaves or straw over the
heads. Soft cabbage thus treated will very
often form firm heads by spring.
Asparagus and Rhubarb.-Though these
plants are quite hardy, the beds will pro
ducs all the better and earlier ii they have
a covering Of three or four inches Of man
ure. All litter should be first cleared OF,
and if not already done, the asparagus tops
should be burned.
Crops Wintered in the Ground, such as
spinach, sprouts, onion sets, etc, will need
two or three inches of leaves, straw, or
marsh hay, as a protection during winter
in all but very mild localities.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-11-03
DROWNED IN BEER.
Concerning this Popular Beverogo Two

Concerning this Popular bever0go Two
Men Express their Minds
"The fact is slr.you may stick pin there,
that the people Of this country are likely to
be drowned in a food Of lager beer" shouted
an enthusiastic tetotallcr the other day
into tho ear Of your coruered correspondent.
"rhat German drink has struck Us hard. 1t
ia the second deluge."
"Yes, and the worst Of this beer drinking
business is that it gets up kidney troubles, ,as
a heavy wind raises the waves" added city
physician, who had knowledge of the
times and teudancy to metaphor. " The
midnight schooner leaves behind 1t a wake
Of furred tongues, headaches, torpid liyers,
nausea, and all that, nnd lays the foundation
Of Bright's Disease"
This melancholy fact accounts IN partfor
the increasing sales Of bENSOS'S CAP
CINE POROUS PLASTER, which at once
mitigates these symptoms. Price 2j cents.
Ask your physician about II.
Seabury & johnson, Chemists New York.
Oct. sml.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-11-03

Utah is the paradise of matrimonial ma.
MACS.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-11-03

"Pause," said the highly cultivated Bos-
ton girl to her lover, who was about to kill
a MOSQUITO. pause. In the balance and
admirably adapted economy of nature, man
eounot interfere without disauauging
the whole order Of thing" And he paT.
"a.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-11-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

--EYery farmer should at least have one
county paper, and that paper should be The
ADvvcATE, which contains ell the latest To-
cal news Only Sl.OO year.
--Mitery : Old cheese.
--Agitator Bent pins.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
TO CHICAGO,
Cheap Excursion. Tuesday, Sep
tember 25th, 1888.

EAourison TICKETS to Chicag ard re-
turn will be sold by the pittsburgh,
Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway for
the train icaying Pittsburgh at 1922,
p. NJ, and New Castle at 1870, p. NJ,
Tuesday, September 25th, 1888, at the
low rate of TEN DOLLARS FOR THE
ROUND rRIr irom Pittsburgh and IS so
from New Castle.
Chicago the Queen of the West, and
one of the handsomcst and busiest
cities of the world, is fall Of attractions
that a.p vel! worth Il Journey to see
The great Exposition is now in il@
zenith, and the Illinois State Fair ia
in progress on the Chicago grounds.
The autumn is the fleasantest time OF
the yea, for travelling, and as tickets
will be good returning until Thursday,
October 4th, visitors will have ample
time to thoroughly enjoy all the sights
Of the city.
An extra number Of Pullman Sleep
ing Cars will Lp run on the excursion
trains. The sleeping car fare each
way will be 81 so.
Tickets and Sleeping Car berths
will be sold at the ticket Offices in the
Union Station, Pittsburgh, at ll0
Eillh Avenue. and ct the T. +. w. 4
G. Ry. Station or New Castle.
Persons living in towns il the vicin'
ity of Pittsburgh or New Castle can
secure ticket and sleeping car accom-
modations by writing or te'egraphin2
10 agents at either Of the above namec
Offices.
Passenger not desiring "A sleeping cal
will find comfortable accommodations
in day coaches.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
Great Exhibition.

Don't fail to come. Admission free
to all. This is a show of bargains in
clothing for men, youths boys and
children All the latest styles in fall
overcoats for nen'c YeGr at all prices
from s. to 500. Winter overcoats for
men boys and children. Fall and win
ter suits for men and boys. Boys and
children's school suits; all at the low
set prices ever named in Pittsburgh.
We do now az we alWays hgYe done
for the last IL years, sell better cloth
ing for less money than any other
house in the State. Visit the Boston
One Price Clothing House, % Smith,
field street. THE "HUB."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
COURT HOUSE NEWS.
CRIMINAL COURT.

Commonwealth VS.. Peter Schmick, malicious
ly and wantoniy breaking Sown fence of anoth-
er, ETC. not guilty but to pay ali casts;
Same VS.. p. p. Gardner, wjlfully and
maliciously breaking a window and door; not
guilty and each party to pay one-half the costs.
Same VS.. Sarah f, Rockwell, keeping a
house for the practice Of fornication, etc; not
guilty and prosecutor to pay two-thirds and de-
fendant ne-third of the costs.
Same va r. q. Douthet., :tssault and battery;
not guilty and county to pay the costs.
Same VS.. S. S. Purviance, wantonly pointing
fire arm at another, etc. Indictment quashed.
Same VS.. VIM Tyrell, A. and g.; nolle pros
allowed on payment of costs by defendant.
Game Us. w. A. Green, malicious mischief;
indictment quasiled.
Same VS.. VIM. Dixon, aggravated =. aLd u.
nolle pros allowed on payment of costs by de-
fendant.
Same vs.. James Speers A. and B. not guilty
and prosecutor to pay two-thlrds and deie ndant
one-third Of the costs.
Same VS.. James Nugent, f. and B.; not
guilty but to pay all costs.
Sara. ye, Monroe Timblin. f. d B.; set
tied.
Same VS.. John Loguc, A. and Is. bali for
feited and respted until next sessions.
Same VS.. VIM. G. Beck, A. and B.. guilty
and sentenced to pay costs OF prosecution.
Same VS.. j. p. Thompson, nuisance in OBJ
structing public road indictment quashed.
NOTE.
Porter Fhipps, Il. 4. henhav, J. J. Myers
and others who plead nolle contcndre 10 in.
dietBieDls far forcble entry and A. and b., at
June sessions, were caiiod up end sentenced to
nav costs 0f prosecution and a iin6 or one dollar
each.
Perry Stoughton accused of horse stealing,
and whose case was continued till next tern,
was taken into court last Saturday and the
court after hearing the arguments of his at
tornies and those Of the prosecutors, ordered
that the order of court made the previous
week continuing the case and requiring bail
be revoked and modified so that the case is
continued and defendants opdefed 10 enter his
own recognizance in $780, for his appearance
at December sessions
Isaac Bigger by consent Of parties interested
was discharged from Jail last Saturday, as was
also Mrs Sarah Rockwell.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
A Bad Case Of Kidney Trouble
Cured
AUBURN, Cayuga Co., n. e.,
Sept. 80, 1882.

Rheumatic Syrup Co.:
| should have written You before in
regard to the Rhetmatic Syrup which
you sent me, bnt have been waiting TO
see if the result was permanent. ! can
confidently say that it has had very
gratifying effect on my wife. relieving
her Of all pain within three days after
sue commenced taking it. ] also gave
away one bottle or the Syrrp 20 9
friend, which had the same effect as on
my wife. My wife has suffered great
pain from rheumatism and kidney diff
Guilty sos years, and at times could
hardly move. She mas tr.eI 9 great
many medicines recommended to no
purpose. 1t is the only remedy that
gave her permanent relief. Yours,
ROBERT S. ARMSTRONG.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
1t 10 O'Clock, a. m, the following described
real estate of Elizabeth Burns decd, to-wit:
FIFTY ACRES OF LAND,

Situate in Donegal twp, Butler county, Pa,
bounded on the north by lands of Patrick
Burns, on the cast by McE!roy tract; on the
south by Rickett tract and land Of j. Doughcr-
~ and Adam Wills, and on the west by NJ iloney
hel~a. The land is mostly cleared.
Two frame Houses. Barn and orchard thereon
Terms OF sllc.-Onc third in hand Oh contir-
nation of sale, and the balance in two equal
animal payments, with interest, secured by
uond or mortsage THO5 DONAHHY, Sheriff
Sept. 10, Is. Trustee.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
Attention Post! !

Grand Army Day at Pittsburg has
been fixed for Oct ID, 1888. Comrades
of A. G. Reed Post, No. l05 are re-
quested to meet at Post room on Tues
day Oct. 2nd at 1870 \. NJ, sharp.
Low excursion rates on railroad.
c. f. ANDERSON, NEWTON BLACK,
Adiutant, Post Commander.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
Excursion l-rains

will be run on all the Railroads, during
the Butler Fair. Strangers visiting
the Fair are cordially invited to call
and examine the stock and prices, at
RITTER & RALsToN's Great Dry Goods
House.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
Just In,

n fall line of Blankets, Flannels, Yarns,
Canton Flanncls and all kinds of Fall
aad Winter Goods, al
RITTER {. RALsToN's
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
When afihe Eair-

do not fail TO examine the large stock of
Fall and Winter Styles of Carpets, at
Ritter & Ralstou's, all marked in plain
Egures, at lower prices than ever. The
double weight ingrains at As cents are
going off lively.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
STATE TAXES.
Uncle Jake and a Harrisburg
Lawyer Want $l732 for Sc
curing the County Re
bate of So, ,659.9S.

The following paper was filed with Prothon-
otary Greer last Friday:
BUTLER COUNTY, s.
AND Pleas of Butter County,
JACOB ZIEGLERj Pa.
vs. the County of Butler.
Issue summons in aSsumpsit, returnable to
next term. also rule to file an affidavit Of de-
fenge in IA days or judgment sec reg.
To NJ. &. GREER, Lev. MCtluiSToN,
PrOthonotary. Atty ior flalhuiIs'
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
New Advertisements.

Administrators Not. .ce-Estatc of Robert u.
VI Garyey, decd.
Orphans Court Salc-Estate Of James New
ton. deed.
No,ce 10 Contractors Commission
ers.
Executors Notice E.tatei OF Rachel Dersh-
emer, deed
Trustees Sale-Estate of Elizabeth Burns.
hi m0nds, Jewellery, etc,-Jas. Mckee.
Rheumatic Cough Syrup.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
A Card.
------=az-
CONNoQUENEsSING TWP,

CONNoQU TWP,
BUTLER Co, PA, August y, 1888.
To Safety Fund Mutual Assessment Life AS
surance Society, Philadelphia, Pa.
GENTLEMEN:-I take pleasure in ackDowl.
edging the full and prompt payment by your
Society, OF one thousand dollars on the life of
my late husband Peter Staaf; and | hereby re-
commend your Society to the confidence and
patronage of the public generally. appreciate
the prompt payment more fully as the claim is
not yet due for ninety days, and the receipt of
the money at the present time is a great ad-
yantase to me. With many thanks,
Sogrs very truly,
MARGARET STAAF.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19

At l.. Stein q Sons,
Now Hosiery, new Gloves, ne@ Cor
sets, large stock, just received.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19

AT IA Gents,
q nice assortment Of No. l Chintz
Calicoes, at
RITTER Il RALsToN's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
Just Received,

AT l.. Stein e. Sons,
Ladies' Neckwear, in all the new styles.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19

For the Fair,
a splendid stock Of Fall and Winter
Goods, at RITTER q RALsToN'S
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19

Just Received.
a large stock. Of Fall and Winter Hats
and Caps, at j. F. T. Stehle's, Butler.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
Buffers Exposition,

The Butler Fair grows more popular
every year. When you come to the
Fair, call at RITTER & RALsToN's
whether you want to buy or not, and
you will end that you can save money
on Dry Goods. Carpets, Millinery,
Trimmings and Furnishing Goods.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
ALL. Stein & SONG,

Just received large line of new Fall
and Winter Skirts, in very handsome
styles.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
nto la CentS

Fine ward wide Unblcached Muslin Il
decided bargain, at
RITTER & RALsToN'S.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
just Received,
ALL. Stein & Sons.

a large stock Of Fall and Winter Hats
and Caps, at j. +. T. Stehle'S, Butler
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19

At L. Stein & Sons,
New Dress Goods, New Dress Goods,
all shades, all prices
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
At Is Gents.

q large stock of Fall and Winter Hats
and Caps, at J. J.. 7. Stehle's, Butler.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19

Ladies' Gcntlemens' and Childrens'
Underwear in white, grey and scarlet,
all qualities
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19

ALL. Stein & Sons.
New Flannels, new Blankets, Bed
Comforts, etc. at lowest prices.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19

AT L. Stein & Sons,
New Black and Colored Yelvets
aud Yelveteens, very low.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19

New Fall Gloves, new Fall Gloves,
large stock, Just received.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19

Fall and Winter
Dress Goods, Trimmings, Millinery,
&c, at RITTER IL RALsToN's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19

White Quilts, at
RITTER IL RALsToN's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
T he Fair

will open Sept. 18th. Not only the
management but the penple generally
have determined to make it a grand
success it will pay you to visit it, and
also to call at RITTER Il RALsToN's
and buy Dry Goods, Carpets and all
kinds of Fancy Goods.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
AT L. Stein 81 Sons.
At l.. Stein & Sons,

Blankets from Sl.25 up, Bed Comforts
from Sl.25 up to finest grades.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
Jerseys,

All KInUE, Ut
RITTER Il RALsToN's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-09-19
ALL. Stein & Sons.

ALL. Stein & Sons,
White and Colored Canton Flannel, at
lowest prices.
Best Line
of Black and Colorcd Silks in the
county, at RITTER q BALsToN's
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26

The Pubfic Library.

To the Editor of the Press:
1t was with surprise that read Mr.. e. A.NoJes'
article in relation to boys making the rooms Of this
institution place of resort In cold weather.
If there was no provision made for our youth then
would we say amen to our kind hearted friend.
But he is Treasurer of the Portland Fraternity an
institution that has its origin in the heart of true
Christianity. He knows that it is open day and
night with every advantage that can be afforded
our youth in the shape of reading matter and all
kinds of inno6ept amusement that their wants re-
quire There is a work shop, evening school gym
nasium free to all who will come.
Such places are proper for boys who will have
reading matter suitable for their Yeas To my
mind the North American Review, Att 4Iitic Month
w. Westminster Review Blackwood's Magazine and
such publications rather in advance of the at
tainnents of the class Mr.. Noyes wishes to benefit.
The nifty takes special care in regard to this
matter and deserve the countenauce and support of
all classes.
word in regard to o-the Public Library. The writ
er has often visited this place. and been under Oh
cation to the Librarian and hssassstants for atten
lions that h, required and it affords pleasure &c
say that the persons in charge of this valuable ins
TUT deserve the thanks Of auywho visit Il for theil
attention to their wants. If courtesy and potenes.
deserve any conn endAtion then MIR. q son and hii
assistants should be popular witI all who visit this
place IN search of knowledge Of priceless value on
account OF the works containing II being 50 rare
VIaIToRs
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
What Our Provincial Neighbors ure Ds-
ing.
. the Editor of the Press:

- =,
10 the Ed1t0T OF the PresSs
In a letter to the Boston Adyertiser from Mouue
r,..-. = 80. .,,,o . o-..a-,. ..1s
Oeser', q snoiS .inie Aso' correspondents Oh tnab
paper showed what q wholesale destruction Of lob
sters was being caused nv the shinnina of liva loh
-. g., a. p.o,,.... =. uo...-.s- - .x.-
s'eis nOln eno iofinoes W oos1on an" osner por~
in the United States and how important indus
try the canning of these sh Ind haan dsa,rav.d In
80, -,ss.-x - :. -. -, .,
Malne' an industry Wnich was Oh vast Importance
to the communities where the business WAS carried
on EMPLOYING as IL did the inhabitants of All aaes
- 80 - ,,.srs,S,',,o =,
anu ny Vi n'ney ou'ioins up inc sea.
port towns; besides, under certain wholesome re-
strictiye laws at one time in operation prevsntnp
a 5scraaso of . oI,.t,. ,-o,,-. =. -. i-.o..Ss =
"o0ioase VI FaiuSoie ptouuc' Us tue insefo'ts VI
the packers prompted them to preserve the supply
from year to year and prevent bv an vo..,hI.
-. :. s.,.~.c.,~ - - ''"s " az p0eol'io
Iaoans uSoei uo'ion VI INC nsn among tho great
losses attending the shipments Of live Holsters the
correspondent of the Adverti,er did ro, ,,or.,.
-.-s-..,.. a.. - ~ ~ Ne"Aon
Ine' haneiy' Sue i"pounuins VI ioosseEs. IL was
announced in the papers few days since that obs
ter dealers in Bostan were gsttnS readv In an a..
Maine markets. with fresh lobsters on The 5th -
November ON when dsv the Maine Isr vh,ch NJ y.
fine sale In the market of fresh HOLSTERS TO-
the frst of October to that date ceased action Pso
Die who were anxiously looking for fresh salads On
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
GENERAL NEWS.

Thos. A. Doyle has been nominated for Mayor
by the Republicans of Providence, h. 1.
The Southern wall of the Union depot ware
house, in course of erection at st. Louis, Mo-.
fell Saturday, denol shing scaffold and pre-
cipitating fifteen bricklayers and laborers q
distance of twenty feet to the ground. Benjs-
min Ardfelter was fatally injured. his back
being broken. Anthony lllner, son of the
contractor, had his right arm broken. Frank
Pete had leg broken. The others sustained
lighter injuries. n
Owen T. Plunkett of New York, cigar
packer employed by his brother, James Plum
kett was shot and instantly killed at the lat
ters cigar mandatory Saturday by John
Scullen, another cigar packer. Soullea first
attempted to murder James Brown, but the
bullet only grazed the intended victim ear.
Miss Clara Thorpe of Chicago, 16 years of
age, a handsome orphan girl, took dose of
trough on rats" Saturday in consequence OF
love disappointment. She died shortly after
swallowing the mixture. A mystery surrounds
the case which it is hoped the coroner's investi-
cation will clearup.
Hon. Hamlin Babcock of New York Satur-
day exhibited piece of the original flag that
was raised on the Battery by John Van Ars-
dale one hundred years ago. The remainder
OF the flag was destroyed in the Barnum mu-
scum fire.
Two men we're fatally and two seriously in
jured by a falling lumber pile Saturday in
New York.
1t is reported that the damage to bridge and
farm property, buildings, etc., in Randolph
county, Illinois, by the late storm will reach
100000.
Robert Martin, who murdered his wife, and
James B. Graves, who murdered Edward
Soden, were Saturday at Newark resentenced
to be hanged January 8, 1884.
A new coal find has been made within
twenty miles of Salt Lake City.
Two hundred and sixty hands in James
vile, Wis, factory refused to accept ten per
cent. re duction and have left the factory.
VIM. Frey of Philadelphia, whose wagon
was struck by q New York express train at
the Seventeenth St. crossing Friday night, and
whose wife and son were then instantly killed
died Saturday morning of his injuries.
The funeral of the late Napoleon Bonapsrte
Mountfort an old-time police justice of New
York city, who figured prominently in the
Astor place riots, took place Saturday from
Calvary P. e. church. The body was taken to
Boston for interment.
The body Of Frank Everett, book agent for
Boston firm, was found in a mill trench at
Lonsdale, r. l., Saturday morning. A bottle
of liquor was found on the body and he was
intoxicated when last seen alive.
Capt. q. w. Rogers of ST. Louis, Mo-, Vice
| President and General Manager OF the st.
Louis u San Francisco railroad, has declined
| the position of President and General Manager
Of the New York & New England road, which
| was offered him.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
FALMOUTH HOTEL,
PORTLAND. Me-, Nov. "a, 1888
SEIZURES AND ARRESTS.
The City Marshal Replies 10 tks Csmnan-
nication Of n, and Appeals 80 shs ne.
cord in support of His Published Opia-
sam.

To the Editor Of the Press:
In your issue Of the Goth inst Ia 4 letter from
correspondent signed x, In which he undertakes TO
correct my representations made to the Sunday
Times, regarding the bearing that vigorous en-
forcement of the liquor Law has upon the number
of arrests for drunkenness, shown by the Poliss
Records. stated that II think the Police Records
of Portland will show that In years in which the
officers who are entrusted with the enforcement OF
the Prohibitory Law have made most 81 sirenuous sf
forts to enforce 1t that the for drunkenness
keep about with years when laxity Of enforce
ment prevailed, exceeding ratherithan undertaking
them"
That statemen4 your correspondent questions
cites the number Of arrests in certain number Of
years and alleges that "during that time 20 Is quite
sCeI knOwn that mosHstrenuous efforts we're made to
enforce the law
My statement is made from what the records
show, his statement is made from what he says Il
quite well known. says, "He is City Marshal OF
Portland and ought TO bs oonversant with the re-
cords of his Office" and that it would be be-
coming In him to state facts they exist not e.
he would like to have thsm." Thereby giving the
public to understand that am not conversant with
said records, or that am stating facts not what
said records show, but what / would like to have
them show. cannot rest quietly under that impu-
tation.
Had been as conversant with said records "a l
am he would have known that the City MarshAl's
reports are made to the last day Of February In
each year. Therefore the arrests for the years
named by him, as shown by the records should Be
as follows, viz:
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-26
SENATE RULES.
Several Important Changes TO be Recon-
mended How President PRO Tenn
Will be Chosen.

WASHINGTON, Nov. M-The Senate commit
tee on rulesi decided today to recommend
several important changes to the rales Of the
Senats The first rlates to the method OF Sc
lecting the presiding officer of the Senate in
temporary absence of the Vice President. The
new rules are framed af follows:
First-In the absence of the Vice President
the Senate shall choose president pro tenn.
Second-In the absence of the Vice Presi-
dent and pending the election of president
pro tenn the secretary of the Senate, or in his
absence, the chief clerk, shall perform the
duties of the chair.
Third-The President pro tenn shall have
the right to name to open the Senate Tor If abb
sent, in writing) Senator to perform the du-
ties of the chair and Senator so designated may
discharge such duties for period not exceed.
ing three days unless the Senate shall other
wise order.
The provisions relating to the order of bust
ness are amended in several important partic-
ulars,