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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-25
A Lesson to Indepsueants.

Hon. Henry Il. Pierson, of Albany, Chancel-
lor of the Regents of tho University, was ad-
dressed by the National Committee Of indie
Pendents; Oil the PRESUMPTION that he was
cone IN SYMPATHY" With the INDEPENDENT anti
Blaine movement; ana asked is enroil himself
and send other names. Mr.: Piesrson replied:
II am sorry1 am SO misrepresented Ny re-
greet on my own account is only exceeded by
what feel from seeing the: action of 80 many
good and true men, whom ! have learned to
respect for sturdy honesty and tried fidelity to.
party which we all helped to make, and whose
mission is not yet ended, but which they are
now strangely trying to destroy. I cannot un-
been somewhat active in the Republican party.
1t was born in time of national peril It took
for its motto, The Union shall be preserved,
and all men shall have equal rights While t
have been been often ashamed and re>ed at the
individual wickedness apd infdelity oof mem:
bers OF my party, more or less disting qished,
have seen the grand old party hold to it's mis-
sion. 1t has achieved a great success, and has
record which achieves for it Immortality.
In spite of the mistakes and errors of many
who belong to it. If I act with you I help
to to destroy destroy it, and to hand over my country
Nation-a solid South-with just enough Of
the loyal north as will with them carry the
election, That is, all that the most sanguine,
honest democrat hopes to d. The time may
come when it will do. to change; but it is not
now; we gre not quite across the stream. Mr..
nominated, after full discussion in conVen-
ton of men fairly chosen, and who had voice
and took part in the convention, and think it
not only well established political usage, but
one of political fairness, Which demands that
the nominee should be supported by all who
represented or took part in the nomination;
still tho right of personal judgment must not
he unfairly questioned, as in such matters
every man holds himself responsible to public
opinion: am very sorry for disgraceful and
demoralizing personality that marks this can
vass. 1t should be frowned down by all true
mon, without distinction of party. wish all
men would vote honestly, using their best
Judgment with dignity, solf-rcspect and pa
triotism, and then our country would be safe
at all hazards. I shall do all can to aid in
the election Of James. G Blaine"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-25

Peoria had distillery explosion. Loss four
lives aha 425,OOO
Singing, irritation, inflammation, all kidney and
urinary complaints, cured by 'Buchu-Palba.' 81.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-25
Piles! Piles! Piles!

Bed-bugs, flies, reaches, ants, rats, mice
cleared out by Enough on Rats" 15c.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-25

At Atlantic, Iowa, Postmaster Steen killed his
wife and then committed suicide
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-25

William Lamb, Quakertcvn, Pa, Quaker.
died from q cat bite
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-25
THE LUMBER INTERESTS.
1HYs G. a =,

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Special Telegram.
the Mississippi Lumber and Logging com
pany, was here again to-day looking after
the interests Of the company He states that
there was in the Chippewa 525, OOO, 900 feet
Ok o. I 9 6sionging to his company, and above
vices received from Mr. Irvine, at Beef
Slough, are to the effect that all the logs run
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-25

Trough on Pain" Quick cure for Collie, Cramps,
D1arrhea, Aches, Pains, Sprains, Headache
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-25

ON BARSTOW STREET.
IN Barstow street, going north from the
bridge and on the East side, losses are:
nlirlch ..: a oNySarts, store 5000: S: Arnold,
$1,000; Mr.. Holmes. saloon, ST, oOo Farr Bros,
store, $3.50; \: Haverson, store, $500; S. Strun,'
&c store s,SS" goo; Simps9n & Co. store, $500; lde 4
u: La honde, barber. 800: J. Rosenbloom. tin.
ware ware, 400; Frswlsy's block. $500: F. Kemps,
7 vsi Sia 11 s Minon each HNsGroy and
iand dwelling; $500; Paul B b MS3,
d nYnnt $500: Holm 4 Thompson dry goods,
butcher. $500; S. c. Posick, gents furnishing
$500; Larson & Johnston, grocery, $500; ten
Saloons SAC *lQ0 each Other losses on the North
Il. Peterson, saloon and dwelling, $500; c. p
Johnson hoteis9d dwelling, Eric skam
Ing, ms; $2% &c. John Higgins. dwelling, 500;
dwelling, $500: Bersang & Girnan. tobacco,
$500: John Girnard, dwelling, 800: CASTOR
four e dwe snHR john e6an Rrtt M
hotel, 1900: D; B. Campbell, dwelling, $500; W.
r: Rideil: dwelling. slO1: Sam Reeclman, dwell
stable, 81. 200: n. j. Anderson. dwelling, $500;
3. Storm. two dwellings,, $500; Jung e. Bur
ebert beer depot, 81 100.
These figures are obtained in a majority of
cases from owners To the above damage
on the North side must be added the loss of
the track of the Milwaukee road, damage to
rolling stock and depot of over So, 600 Over
sOO, 900 feet of logs foated into and on
most of the North side property.
IN OTHER DISTRICTS.
Madison Hobart, Forest, Wisconsin and Gal
loway streets are badly damaged. filled with
debris and logs. MANY people in this district
are destitute, and suffering is feared. Nelson
brothers donated $500 Of tinware to the Door
Inc water went no farther east than Barstow
street. The Phoenix mills are also on the North
sloe and suffered most Of all the mills. F. Ora
nam. treasurer OF the Phoenix company, says
That their loss Is dry kiln, 300 600 feet Of hard
Total, about ST., 900, ~
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-25

Proprietors for the Southern and Western States.
H-For sale by all Medicine Dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25
LOCAL. BREEITIES.

The regular monthly meeting Of the City
School Board will be held to night.
The work of laying stone on the Washing
ton monument will be resumed next Mon
day and pushed to completion during the
coming season.
The cooking main between Washington
and North Carolina closed yesterday even
ingat Norfolk. Fourteen battles were fought,
Washington winning ten.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
ington yesterday to Jackson Petit and
Mary E. Thompson, both of Fairfax county
and to Joseph c. Dorsey and Mary Fitzhugh
of Fredericksburg.
The u S. steamer Tallapoosa passed by
this city yesterday evening, having on board
the Secretaries of War and Navy who Were
on their way to Fortress Monroe to attend
the examination of the graduates of the ar
tiIlery school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25
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THE FREE BRIDGE.

! WASHINGTON, April 25.-Wheu the Sen
a.e was on the calendar to-day The bill for a
free bridge across the Potomac was reached.
At the conclusion of The reading of the bill
! and accompanying report the first amend
meut of the District of Columbia Committee,
providing that the bridge shall not be less
than fourteen feet above water line of canal,
was agreed to. The next amendment, pro-
viding that one fourth of the expenses of
construction shall be charged TO the District
of Columbia and the balance be paid out of
the United. States Treasury, was debated.
Mr.. Cameron asked for an explanation of
the amendment. Mr.. Riddleberger replied
that the people of Virginia were the only
people in the country who were compelled
to pay tolls to enter the Capital city, and
that the tolls charged were more exhorbi-
taut than those oil any bridge or highway
in the United States. Mr.. Ingalls, spoke in
favor of purchasing The aqueduct bridge,
and said the bill under consideration passed
the committee against his judgment He
said the site occupied by the aqueduct
bridge is vastly preferable to that of any
other proposed The debate then turned
upon the limited time left for considering
the BILL The morning hour having expired,
the regular order was laid before the Senate,
and Mr.. Plumb objected TO further debate
on the bill as out Of order The subjec
mo,t n,yar until Monday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

VENTILATED BEDCLoTHEs.-Cons
that most of us pass one.third of our lives in
bed, it is manifeslly of considerable impor-
lance to see that the conditions under which
we exist for eight hours out of every twenty
four are, as we can make them, healthy. 1t
must be obvious that it cannot be conducive
to health to accumulate the cXhalations
from our bodies, and adopt such measures
as may insure our taking them again into
our lungs. That which is thrown off either
in the breath or by perspiration, sensible or
insensible, must clearly be excrematious, and,
therefore, ought to be allowed to pass away.
We should not breathe air or vapor which
is laden with the debris of the body, though
that body be our own. Another point OF
moment is that we should not allow our
strength to be weakened by excessive heat
and action of the skin during third Of our
time. 1t is, therefore, with great pleasure
we find that an attempt has been made to
ventilate quilts. We do not quite under
stand the process which has just been pat
ented, but it is said to consist in system OF
perforations which are filled in with some
substance that allows the vapor to escape.
We are informed that the arti6ce, whatever
it may be, is entirely successful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

KILLED AT 4 CHARIvAII.-A special dispatch
from Anoka, Mimi, says: Willie Gray, aged thir-
teen. son of j. D. Gray, shoe merchant of Min
neapols, was killed Tuesday night while engaged
in charivari, by shot through the jugular vein
from small revolver held close to his neck by q
companion. +. 1t is probable that the shooting was
acci ,ental as no trouble had arisen. The revolt
ver WIS fired to increase the noise being made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

PARTIES DESTROYS of having we'll made
garments, fine fitting garments, and artistic
cni garments, would do we'll tc place their
orders at once with NJ. J. WATERMAN, who
has the largest number Of best workmen and
the most skilled cutter in the city. Prices
moderate satisfaction guaranteed.
NJ. J. WATERMAN,
Cor. King and Fairfax sis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25
LINCHED.

HELENA, Ark, April 25.-Jno. Hender-
son, negro, was hung and his body riddled
with bullets in Bolivar, Miss, yesterday, by
Mr.. Davis and neighbors. The negro had
horribly assaulted Davis daughter from the
effects Of which she will die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

FAIRFAX REPUBLICANs.-Thes traightout
republican convention, which met in Fair
fax county on Tuesday, as stated in yester-
days GAZETTE, appointed Maj. 0. L. Hine
and Aiber Hill as delegates, and .. Blanch-
ard alternate, to the State Convention which
meets in Richmond May Both.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25
TENNESSEE GREENBACKERS.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 25.-Only y or
Is delegates attended the State greenbaok
convention and half Of these were from
Nashville A platform was adopted and
w. J. Buchanan, Of Laurenburgb, was NOM
mated for Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

fedrrate soldiers buried there, nicely resod-
ded, the marble slab cleaned and the urn
wLirh surmounts the mound freshly painted.
Tbs latter will DO filled with rare flowers,
and IN the future the ladies' of The above
church will have the care of the mound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

FAIRFAX COUNTY CoURT.-At the last
term of the Fairfax County Court X. +.
Broadwater was appointed clier to the court
The court also designated the Jail il this
city as the place wherein criminals OF that
county shall be imprisoned until Jail is
built there in place of the one recently
DESTROYED by fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25
ARTHUR AND LINCOLN.

NEW YORK., April 25.-James Gordon
Benefits evening paper, the Telegram,
comes out to-day with Arthur and Lincoln
at the head Of its columns for President and
Vice President. The Herald is likely to fol-
low suit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

SET ASIDE AGAIN In the L. 5. Circuit
10 day, Judge Robt. w. Hughes set aside the
last verdict in the case of Clear VS.. Fox, the
Whitehall gold mine case-giving 10 the
plaintiff $500 and ordered new trial,
which will take place some time in June,
before Judge Bond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25
DRY GOODS.
Grand Combination
SALE
We have just bought the entire stock of
DRY GOODS

of Samuel Ker, $50 Seventh street, through the
assignee, Mr. Job Barnard, which, in conjunction
with the stock lately purchased of John T. Mitch
ell, amounts to upward of forty thousand dollars.
We shall therefore, sell these combined stocks
from the store lately occupied by John 1. Mitch
ell, 931 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, at
such sacrifice that it will not be many days be-
fore the entire stocks are sold. Having bought
the goods at price that will enable US to give
benefit to the Alexandria public, we take great
pride in submitting to them stock of goods un-
riy.,led for quality, in connection with unusual
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

Police REpoRT-Last night was cloudy
and cool with two dodgers but no prisoners
at the station house. Officers McCann and
Walker reported that they found King
street store open about o'clock this morn
ing. The Mayor had no case before him
for trial to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25
ANOTHER CARDINAL.

LONDON, April 25.-The Pope has decided
to create another cardinal in the United
States. 1t is intended to always have two
in the States and also one in South America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

L. S. CoUKT-A special term of the |. 5.
Circuit Court was held to-day Judge Hughes
presiding. when the verdict in the case of
Clear vs. Fox for So, 500 was set aside, and
the case Of the T. S. VS.. the City Of Alexan-
dria,, argued and submitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

HOTEL Observation-Disclosures HOUSE, AprII
25.--P. B. Sadtler Philadelphia; Mrs. r.
w. Kincheoe, Clifton station, Va; Miss
and r. r. Cuunington, wife and child,
Culpeper, Va; T. T. Newell, Adrian, Mich. );
Jno. c. S. Kilby, Troy. n. Y; c. w. Ely and
wife, Butler, Ind; II. l.. West, The Post,
Washington, D. c.; G. W. Murphy, Rich
mord B. Carter. Virginia; Juo. D. Bigbie,
Baltimore A. H. Worsett MI. Morris, \. y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

TIE CONFEDERATE MoUND.-Mr. Geo.
W. Rock, treasurer of the Confederate
Monument Fund, of this city, has had the
mound in Christ Church yard, over the Con-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

FIsH.-The receipts of fish at Fishtown
were light TO day, only about 1000 shad
and 10000 herring being offered. Prices
have somewhat advanced, and shad sold at
Sl5alS per hundred, herring at S6.5Oa7.5O per
thousand, and bunch fish at 10a40 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25
BUSINESS FAILURES.

NEW YORK, April 25.-The business fail
ures throughout the country for the last
seven days number 16S.
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GltsaRljrla Qeazefte
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FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL %.
LOCAL MATTERS.

HEarHER PROBABILITIES. -iprtt % 1854.
T.. the Middle Atlantic States light local rains,
,wed by clearing weather light northerly
,,,,,l. becoming varably, no change in tcmpers-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25
George NcBurntyy dSon,
KING AND WASHINGTON SITS.
Southwest corner)
ALEXANDRIA, Va.

NOTICE.-The undersigned having qnaiIued
~ nc .dministrstrix upon the estate of JULIAN
F. HENDERSON, deceased. late Of this city,
notice is hereby given to al! persons indebted TO
said estate to make payment Of such Indebtedness,
and all persons having claims against said estate
to present the same properly yerlhed ior se'''s-
ment otherwise said claims will NJ denied
--0"'' ANNIE s. HENDERSON,
ap17-1m Aomini''ia'i'A'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

Pharmaceutical AssoC1ATIoN-A meet
ing Of the druggists of this city was heid TO-
day II the store of Mr.. James Entwlsle' on
King street, there being tnll attend
ance On motion Mr.. Entwls!e was elect
ell president and f. S. Leadbeater, secretary,
after winch Il committee was appointeu 10
prepare business and report to an adjourn
ed meeting. The object of the ASSOCIATION
j, is learned. is for the establishment of uni
form prices for proprietary medicines, &c,
on which of late there has been great deal
Of cutting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS TO. DAY

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS TO-DAY.
SENATE.
The CHAIR laid before the Senate mes
sage from he House, hon. concurring in the
Senate amendments 10 the Naval Approprl-
alton bill, with the exception of the amend
menl providing fer the armament OF the
steel cruisers already in course Of construc-
ton.
On motion Of Mr.. Hale the Senate adher-
ed to its former action.
A number Of bills were introduced and re-
lerred.
In his prayer this morning the chaplain
of the House invoked the Divine protection
on the Greedy relief expedition and the Di-
vine aid for successful termination of its
mission.
A humber Of bills were introduced, after
which the House, at - 05, went into Com
mttee Of the Whole on the private calen-
lar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

FOR RENT-The STOREHOUSE, formerly
Eli; occupied by Mclean & Uhler, No. TO King
street. Also STORE No. 92 King st. Apply TO
dec1 A-ootf W. B. GREGORY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25
Standard of Low Price

that will stamp the same the greatest sale Of the
kind ever before offered in this neighborheod.
Having only few days to sell, we must be quick
hence this announcement. Subjoined is partial
list of the goods to be offered MAGNIFICENT
BLACK SILKS, sHAWLs, CAsHMEREs,
FRENCH, GERMAN and AMERICAN DRESS
GOODS, WRAPS, TABLE LINENS, NAPKINS,
TOWELS, sHEETINGs, BLANKETS, in fact
everything that is usually found in rirst'class
Dry Goods House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

DRIMEVALENCIAO ORANGES, SWEET, JUST
received BY J. c. MILBURN,
an2j II ~ Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

THE A. L. by order of Col. Werten-
baker, of the Third Virginia Regiment,
Sergeant NJ. P. Vincent will soon select a
team of FIVE men from the A: L. l. to
contend for the prize to be shot for at the
annual encampment, to be held this year at
Lynchburg. The other companies IN the
regiment are selecting teams for the same
purpose and it is thought that the Third
will turn out some crack shots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

NoTIcE.-All members of o. L. No. g. Z. Of p.
are requested to be at their hell tonight, as bust
ness of i'm portauce will be transacted.
1t A. F. Cox X. Of r. & S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

THE CANAL STocK-Betore Judge Robert
w. Hughes, Of the U. $. Circuit Court,
to-day The case of the .. 5. W. the Alex.
andria Canal Company and the city OF
Alexandria, to compel the latter to turn
over to the United States 1.200 shares OF
the stock of the canal company, the resi-,
due claimed by the Government, was argued
hv j. NJ johnson, c. F. Stuart and &.
kemper, for the city, and by H: II; Weils
and |. S District Attorney "addlli, LOT
the United States, and the Judge reserved
his decision
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

A FULL ASSORTMENT OF SPRING AND
n SUMNER DRAWERS and SHIRTS at
ap2l AMOS B. SLAY MAkEkS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

NULL REGULAR RIBBED HOSE for children
l. u: 81 dozen at
spo5 Alb SLAYMAKER's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

A GENERAL MEETING of the stock b oia sTo o.
a the ALEXANDRIA LIGHT 1NFAhIKf
BUILDING COMPANY will, By order OF ING
Road of Directors be held at Armory Haii at Q
o,o1nct = M on TUESDAY May 9Th, 1881.
o1o'A : GEO. McBURNEY, Jr., President.
NJ P. VINCENT, Secretary ap1-uIo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

TLOVES! GLOVES All tho different kinds
W and colors of Spring Gloves very chean at
ap25 AMOS p. SLAYMAkER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

sented at Sarep,a Hall last night was an
entire change from The early part OF the
week, and every act went as we'll as if the
company had known nothing else, proving
the capabilities of all The large audience
present was more than pleased, and many
wondered how it was possible to give such
show for so little money. The usual
matinee for ladies and children will be
given to morrow afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

ANDRETH'S EXTRA EARLY PEAS Beans
IL Cabbage, Parsnip Lettuce, Tomato and al
other Garden Seed, second supply, just received
from the old and reliable house of d. Landroth 8
Sons, which we offer at lowest prices.
feb!3 T. S. LEADBEATER BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

d X OATMEAL, in 2-lb packages. Can
n - ~ be cooked in 10 minutes. For sale by
ap23 j. T. nj lLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

|IONCERT AT CHEST CHURCH LECTURE
ROOM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

CSWEEPING REDUCTIONS IN PRICES
= BROWN & CHAPMAN are now closing out
stock of Men S Ladies' aud Children's Underwear
ut and below cost Call soon, as the stock is be-
ing rapidly reduced JAM I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-25

THIS EVENING, AT O'CLOCK.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-11-25
Senate. W.. Reporters.

W. 4Nh"VIh. ..U H.tHNHr#Fr ..H.H.#. "...r#..
While we were employed to wait upon
the Senators, Outsiders" would often en-.
croach upon our good nature and ask us
to DO things. We always refused to at
tend TO these matters, II they were put in
the shape CT a demand instead OF q re.
quest. There were several newspaper re-
porters in the gallery over the Vice Presi.
dents chair, to which l have referred, who
frequently ignored our rights. A reporter
would wish to ask a question OF q Senator,
and, not caring particularly 10 come down
the stairs and send in his card, would drop
a note from the gallery, expecting one OF us
to- pick it up and hand it to the Senator to
whom II was addressed. This was ii rather
oticious request sometimes, as. we, were
tired and worn out from excessive run.
ming, and would hardly feel like going I'D
to where the reporter was, in the round
about way in which-we should have had
TO so, TO deliver him thc%intor,nation called
for, and then come all the way back.
But, whether we were tired or full OF ac.
tivity, w. did not like the matter.of.course
manner in which some Of the reporters
had demanded our services; and we would
often let the note remain where it had
fallen on the carpet. Sometimes,
out Of pugnacity, we would surround
the paper and walk around it, gazing at it
apparently with gleat curiosity, but
evincing no inclination to touch it.
Finally, when the reporter would lean
ovcrthe edge OF the gallery, and, in II
very obsequious manner, would bow his
head and smile and go through alot OF
gymnastics to indicate to everybody else
in the galleries that the ''squib" would
not go off," and that he would be OK
ccedingly Obliged il one OF our excellen.
cies would graciously convey the paper to
its desired destination, n OF US would
pick it up; but not until then.