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TEE VIRGINIA. MIDLAND RAILWAY
shE Snort LINE To TIE SOUTH. SOUTHWEST


fINEE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY
9hE shokT LINE To THE SOUTH. SOUTHWEST
AND WEST
Schedule "a effect 'i'fRER II. 1854.
SlbAA--NEN ORLEANS MAT. daily max M close
connections 70 az points South and Southwest
DAILY * ept sunday. with c. o. Railway. Pull
Sleeping Buffet cars from New " TX and WASH
EstOn 10 Atlanta Pullman sleepinx cars from
Washington and Atlanta New Orleans
$40 P-N--lOU ISSlLLE FAST LINE DAILY via Char
louisville 20 Cincinnati. Louisville and all Western
Icmts Pullman SleeDlHg cars Washington 20
LcuiSy lie
IStPM-SOUTHFRN MAIL AND EXPRESS Daily
&c all points South aud Southwest via Dznyihs ard
CLS-43tte lUlH4Al S5ctpII- Was..il..r-
ton wa Dan vile. Charlotte and Atlanta 10 Ne,,
Orleans: also. from Washington via Charlotte and
Columbia - Augusta
Manassas Division Train leaves Washington $50 \
VI dz.i y, except sunday.
WArrentoD rains leave Washington IT 80 A NJ AMI
s.l0PM daily
For tickets and inform alton inquire :tCompany,s Of
fSt 60l Psnnsy wanna avenus Trains leave from T. &
J. station.
~ SLAUGHTER. MACDANIEL.
fen Pass ASseu. ASeal
sn2 sol. HAAS. .TrsfIic Aial.azer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

An ATRoCroUs MURDER by BURGiARs-Two men
called AZ the residenre Ol JulchiIl DensioW. =
miles south of Der PLANES, ill.,. ats O'Clock Fad Y
night, and called nCnslow oct INTO the yard wh.it.
they attacked him with Cluo ana a a. rn ctuI.r.
HIS wire ran 10 his assistance and Was also A.
tackled Mrs. Denslow was found dead ana her lIu -
band Ia dying condition. 1le object vi the att
WAS robbery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

WEES !" Co. .nc.io,s.,.
Will sell auction at the National Loan Office 1907
18th street uvrthwest. at o'clock p. III,
MONDAY. NOVEMBER SEVENTEENTH. 1884,
Lax and varied assortment of Unredeemed Pledges
consisting 0f
ladies' and Gents Gold and silver Watches and
hunting cases; Gold Chains and Necklaces: Gold Ear
Pms Bracelets and Crosses. Plain and SIT Rings;
IOcE6ts: Buttons; Solid Silver and Plated Ware:
Diamond Rin2s and Pins Mirrors: Carpets Rugs:
Blankets Flutes: Cutlery; Valses Books; Carpen
Tools Cloth and SILK Patterns Ladies' Coats Circulars
and Domans Gents Coats. Pants and Vests: Ladies'
Dress Oyercoas and listers: Shoes and Boots Guns;
Revoivers; Umbrellas; Fluting Machines; Clocrs;
Bibles; Magic Lantern: Musical Instruments of all
nI3-4t u. COHEN, 100. It'll street
AhGE STOCK Or FINE ENGLISH BREECH-
H. LOADING SHOT GUNS. IMPORTED FRENCH
CATHEDRAL GONG CLOCkS. ROGERS FINE
SILVER PLATED WARE DINNER AND TEA
SETS. CASTORS. FRUIT STANDS. &c; FINE
IMPORTED SWISS MUSIC BOXES FROM TWO
TO I'm TUNES: GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES,
JLWELRY, CUTLERY, OPERA Glasses:
RANJOS. WADE AND BUTCHER RAZORS, RE-
NOLVERS. TOOLS AND 10000 USEFUL HOUSE
HOLD ARTICLES.
SELL on the PREMISES all the above stock of J. ..
o'TEARA X co. I347 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
Washington. d. c. Sale commences at SEVEN p. NJ
Great bargains may be expected. FOLEY, Auct.
y. B-The fixtures VIII noIbe sold rs, ct teTInir-
alton sale. the store will be occupied by j. U.
O'NFAEA & CO.. Manufacturers OF ROYAL GLUE"
seIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

DELuDED NEGRO Cuts Hrs THRoAr.-An old
negro named johnson, living near Clinton, Miss,
attempted suicide last Friday night because OF the
election OF Cleveland and Hendricks He cut his
throat and viii probably die. When found he gave
as reason for the act that he preferred death 20
slavery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

To-day in the Criminal Court the case of James
W. Donohue, charged with perjury In connection
with the straw bond cases. was set for trial on the
first day OF the December term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

Mr. NctilLLs STRANGE WuI--AleXand"r w.
trlll, or Allegheny city. Pa. who died I'm lS.s, hIJ
VIII oy which the President OF the United >Ia,,
IL ne De deinocrat-was made re siduaTy legai,s
OF the estate, valued al Sl2 Co., 10 be laid out Ia 10
interest and for the success OF the national dem
cratic party Of the United states. Isabella Sic.
OF Allegheny. the sister VI the deceased. has a III
interest In the property, and at her death Iuo
reSduary legatee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

A FEW DAYS ago the President appointed F. B
Nye, OF Maine, to be captain and quartermaster o.
the army. and A. Il. Young, OF Ohio. to be com
missary OF subsistence. To-day the appointments
were reversed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

Mn JNo JAY KNOX. who has been In Washington
Tor the past few days, returns TO New York this
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

Latest Foreign News by Cable.
DEATHS FROM CHOLERA IN PARIS.
PARIS, November 17.-There were a deaths from
cholera In Paris yesterday. In the IL hours ending
at noon to-day only four deaths occurred in thu
hospitals and none outside
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

rnotstsonsnf rtocks and Bonds and 3nsorma$ion ~
Fsro1nR the Markets received through wires IN.
STANTIY, direct from the New York stock Exohan4s
AL orders executed and reported promptly. jA26
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

The New York stock Market.
The following are the opening and 3 p. IN. prices
OF the New York Stock Market to-day, as reported
by special wire to H. II. Dodge, $50 18th street:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17
Murder i'm the Second Degree.

WILMINGTON, DEL, November 17.-In the trial of
John Murray for the murder OF John n. Steele, at
Centerville Md, the jury, this morning. rendered
verdict OF guilty OF murder in the second degree.
Counsel TOR the defense moved for a new trial on
the ground OF newly discovered evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

REDFERS's NEW YORK EsrABLrsHNENr.-Redfe
the famous English ladies' tailor. by special ap-
pointment dressmaker to Her Royal Hig mess tue
Princess OF Wales, like Alexander the Great signs
Tor more worlds TO conquer. Not satisfied With
having house liz Bond street. London. one at
Cowes, Isle OF Wight, and one In the Rue de Rvon.
Paris, and not content with securing the patronage
OF the majority OF Americans who cross the ocean.
he must come and beard the lion In MS den-open a
branch house I'm New York. lie has leased the large
four-Story brownstone mansion. No 30 Filth
avenue, the house directly next 10 Delmouicos at
Twenty-sixth street, fronting on Madison square.
and running through to ll32 Broadway. New York
The building Is now undergoing extensive altera-
lions, and Will be opened in two three weeks with
an assortment or ladies' ready-Inade articles and
ladies' materials such has never been surpassed
in this country for originality OF STYLE quality OK
materials, and beauty OF workmanship. Redfern
must have had good counsel from this side; he has
selected the choicest spot in New York Tor "A busi-
ness OF the kind, and he does not reckon without
his host. There is large patronage awaiting him
there, and he Will In a short tine get custom and
orders from all parts OF this country. Redfern is
great, and In New York he Will flnd his profit.
NATIONALLY TREAT YOUR COLD FROM THE START
by using DIR. Jayne's Expectorant, and you may es-
cape lung troubles not so easily gotten rid Oh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

SrcoND Lr1UT. JULIUS 81. WEBgR, signal corps,
now on duty at Fort Myer, Virginia, is ordered to
St Louis, Mo, TO perform such duties a. the chief
signal onacer may direct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

DURING TH1 TEMPORARY ABSENCE Of the chief OF
ordnance the senior officer on duty in his Office Will
by direction OF the President, take charge OF the
duties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

TIE PIESARY COUNCIL AND LIS IMPRESSIVE SrR-
VlCES-Ihe second solemn session OF the third d e.
nary council was held I'm the cathedral IA Ialii-
more yesterday Pontilcn high mass and
mon preceded II. There was no procession of tns
prelateS through the streets, as on the opening
day, and no great crowd around the building ms
cathedral. however. was crowded TO the doors.
Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Williams. of
Boston, the music being The Missa Papae MaIc,.ilt
OF Palestr1nd, dedicated 10 Pope Marcellus. anI
sung or the first time Ia the popes chapel Iuls
%, lJo4. III was Suag 10y TWO choirs, the rst
posed OF the Official charters OF the council and
1orty seininarans: the second. under direction Il
Rev. Joseph Graf, being composed OF eighty voices,
the regular chorus VI the two Caecilian choirs ot
the cathedral and St James, There was also a
double solo quartet. The sermon was delivered by
his grace the Most Rev. Vim. ii. Elder, archbishop
OF Cincinnati, his subject being 1.-The PrlestnoOlr
He took his text from St John, xv., 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

HOTEL ENVELOPES IN THE MAns.-Postmaster
General Hatton has issued an order amending rule
79e Of the postal guide that 1t provides that
"unclaimed letters enclosed in envelopes upon
which hotel cards are printed should not be re-
turned to the mailing Office unless such envelopes
fave written or printed thereon the words RE-
turned to- In addition to the hotel card"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17
MEDICAL. &c.

nR. LEON. THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED AND
~ only reliable Ladies' Physician in the CITY, can bs
consulted daily 323 Missouri avenue street south
OF Pennsylvanie avenue, between Sd and streeta All
Prompt treatment Correspondence and consultations
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hOurs-I to and to y. oc27- Inn
MADAME DE FOREST HAS REMEDY FOR La
ANA dies All female complaints quickly cured Can Do
consulted daily ut l245 7th street Office hours
from to o'clock pm, with ladies only. jy22-4m.
nR. ROBERTSON. THE WELL KNOWN SPECIAL
by both gentlemen and ladies every We lnesday and
Saturday from to p. u, at 456 street northwest
near ~ street.. His great and experience Will
justify your waiting to consult him Oh those days. o4sn
30 DAYS TRIAL
DIP DYES
FLIANCEs. We Will send thirty days trial. to men
young or DID, who IRE suffering from Nervous Debility
Lost vitality and those diseases of personal
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STEAMERS.
U y A l. ID LIN L.

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NOTICE
THE CuNARp sTTAMsHIP CoSI6ANY. LIMITED
BETWEEN NEW YORk AND LIVERPOOL
CALLING N CORK HABROR
FROM PIER &C. y. T.. NEW YORK.
CMBRIs Hesi. Nov. 10 OREGON $3.50. We'd Dec II.
AURA2.Ia Vel. Nov Is sCYTHIA- We'd Dec ~
BOHEMIA Wed. Dec. 3 AUBsNIs Wed. Dec. 81.
SERyIA WeO. Dee 10 bOTHSIA..... We'd. Jan ].
AND EVERY WEDNESDAY, FROM NEW YORk.
RATES OF PASSiGE-S6O. s. all SIJ0. =ecorti..s
IL accommodations.
Steeraze very low rates Storage tickets from
trTooi and and all ether vi Europe
lowest rates.
Through bills of laden gwen for Belfast. Glasgow
Hsvre Antwerp and other ports the Continent, and
for Mediterranean ports
For fregh and psssase apply at the CoInra y'soice
No. A. BCwlinx Green. both Storage an Cabin TO
OILS BIGELOW & co, eos 9Th st, Washington. ID. T.
VERNON II. BROWN & co. New York
Crto Messrs. OTIS BIGEIOW & co.
nl3 600 18th street. WASHINGTON.
GENERAL TRANSATLANTIC COMPANY
VI BETWEEN NV YORK EAvaE
Conipany's pier. No AZ North River. OF Morton
street New York
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Checks payable on sight, IN amounts suit on tbs
PEnqUe TransatantiQue of Paris. Lot Is De BEBIAN.
Agent. No. q. Bowling Green. New York.
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Reduction Of Miners, Wages at Cum
berland.

CUMBERLAND, Md, November 17-Notices were
posted throughout the Cumberland coal region this
morning by all the companies that on and after
December list next, the price OF mining coal would
be reduced from fifty to forty cents per ton 1t
cannot yet be ascertaned what action, IL any, the
miners will take regarding the proposed reduction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

Minister Morton Returns to His Post.
NEW YORK, November 17.-Among the passen-
gers who viii sail for Europe Wednesday morning
on board the steamer Normandie is Hon. Levi P.
Morton. United States minister to France Mr.
Morton's leave Of absence has not yet fully expired
but he considers 1t proper to return to Paris as
quickly as possible in order to minister in person to
the wants OF Americans residing there during the
present cholera epidemic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17

When the doors of the court were opened the
Judge advocate announced that the challenge
against Gen. Schoneld had not been sustained
Gen. Terry was then challenged by Gen. Swatm'S
counsel upon the grounds that he, TOO, was men,
Der of the board that tried Gen. Fitz John Porter
and had been criticised by Gen. Swain In that re-
latton.
Gen. Terry was asked II he had any prejudice
against Gen. Swain.
Nopersonal prejudice" be replied
"YOu limit your reply; why do you do that?'
asked Mr.. GrosvenOr.
"To have an opening for another question:" was
the answer. 81 have my opinion to the propriety
OF his appointment. was the earnest advocate OF
another person for that position"
he could the Without saa
thought he could. AS far as man could Judge OF
his own mind in such matters he would say he
could: But he would like to be allowed to retire
from the court.
Mr.. shellabarger asked the court to excuse Gen.
The Judge advocate asked that Gen Terry be re-
tanned
Mr.. Grosvenor objected
The room was then cleared and vote taken.
The Judge advocate announced, when the doors
were reOpened, that the challenge was sustained,
and that Gen. Terry was excused from serving as q
member Of the court.
OBJECTIONS TO OTHER OFFICERS NOT SUSTAINED
General Murray was objected to on account OF
his having been advocate for another applicant for
the judge advocate generalship at the the time OF
General Swaim's appointment
Gen. Murray on being questioned said he was not
preJudiced against Gen. Swain so as to effect his
Col Andrews and Gen. Ayres were challenged
and answered that they were not preJudiced
The members OF the court were then sworn and
the court adjourned until II O'Clock tomorrow.
The Judge advocate asked that Secretary Lincoln
The Judge advocate endeavored to obtain the
library Of the Navy department for the sessions OF
the court but failed. The present room Is too small
Further efforts will be made TO secure more suit
able meeting place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17
THE SWAIN COURT MARITAL.
Members Of the Court Challenged BY
the Accused.

PAfAASfER GENERAL ROCHESTER, EXCUSED BECAUSE
THE DEFENSE WANTS HIN AS A wIrNESs-REASoNs
URGED WHY GEN. scHoFIRLD CANNOT BIZ An IN
PARTIAL JUDGE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-17
Local Notes.


Lawrence Bailey, weil-dreSSed young colored
man, was put on trial In the Police Court this
afternoon, charged with assaulting Lawrence Sui
Ivan, the young man who was shot while In the
democratic parade on last Thursday night. Sulli-
van testified that when the procession was passiDc
18th street and the Avenue he dropped out to go
home, when the defendant said. .'There goes the
white - or a -, kill him" and immediately struck
witness in the head with a brick. The defendant
denied throwing the brick, and the case was dis
missed.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-12-14


On dr9uk I'D Ju1Ge Cam I'D
yos6oeday uoeufu4.
On aaeouna a. a. enow s6oeu ysetee-
dav fke 80 of n. 0fny's painfinQ waD
pootonnod - wednesday nexs-
H. hox 49, a. o. I..ncriaa,e uer-
tcrr,~.~s- = - - - ~ o.
Dsno flfora. wkrru - = nav b neo1xe1-
r. fun~r.1 ,us<vicea a. the Iafs n. n.
Moore viII s. beId today e II O'Clock
81 rbe FAMILY renidencs 81 sprlnc sfrest.
rr.s.s w.s,s.v- -. .s-;.r<a f,meer
49, sr.ssss.- = 49, 49, .,-9s ~se~,sf
al TIE forcs s. ths disnissai Of OdEosr
Roo.
rx. r.s.~~-~.s SAD. S~ncosss
<..s,ss - - III - IA sh;s vssr
- - 1 $3.50. F.s .rd nrobsl,iv n the
rrorfv Corr anrss
rx s-.s- h...-s.. -. .sss.~. .ra
- - 80 80 p.c.r. ~ Tst,ss,e - -
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49, .sssss.- : ..s-..,s..-, - e. 1900
.-s -.
lbs Annsso1 - -. 1r's u
q = 800 ~, ser .i- ;cch 4. snch hv re
~ftorne-~ ~ ~ rreDecf,vs narsies.
= r -
lss 800 ' 1sss - s.s.ss;.a - esnss;
= e.eka.s ssoos .. = - - 49,: ~ -
nas1Ink -. -. 80 49, 1870
snssl ne. ses as - - -
I1s sniP VIZ 9. 1<oo e. 81 sL.s 49, =
80 clycs - ~ all1. ~ s..:sss To-
49,; ors1kk - 49, 80 y. -. .s :. -. -
c o..'l. osasa1s 1870 ~ sA'' 10y =
on
Miss brodcrioks Who iase week eueo
Mr.. sturEess - Portland, f0r brcacn u
promise, secured verdict ~ nsf favor:
She asked xzou0 fne jury aWafoed
her xl5u.
Tbs sale Of OIL palnsinRs adverfsse0
20 take place yossoxoay afternoon va
postponed ON account o. tne ssofmy
weather. Anosnex gay uln oe ~ -
week, wn0n sno saio wiii undoapsediy
take place.
A fair audience witnessed the second
presentation Of the BELLS of C0rnesille'
last evening. The performance vas a.
satisfactory a. that Of the preceding
evening, and the audience was highly
delighted.
Seattle Lodge No. q, independent Or
dsr Of Odd Fellows, Is going TO hold 9
3Solo4 ~ - nuttf 01 kout otk10s A9ok
Battery tBelltown) }, next Thursday even
ing. The object Is 70 raise funds with
which 10 puschase . library. One dollar
admission will be charged.
The youno folks Who ara preparinr TO
oresent the = Pirate Of Penn anoefs she
after .,art Of This month. are GETTING On
prettv veil. The first STAGE rehearssl
viii IL held Al the Onera House e : AZ
ternoon az one O'Clock. and only thoss
taking part will be admitted. The front
doors will be kept closed, and the sing.
srs viii enter through the stage entrance
on the alley.
Manager SNOW states that he received
orders Yesterday 10 cut his force Of oper-
etors down one. and hereafter n allow
nethino f,,r extra time mt ia bv the on
orators This viii have q tendency to
render the very efficient service re,ently
endowed by the Seattle peoule lesa satis-
factory. Il vould seem as thouoh the
Weatsrr TInion TsleCran m (,omnanv new
or lost an opportunity to cripois It's use
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-12-14
erresED TO LAND GRABBING.

The Tacoma ledger devoted column
In recent issue 10 discussing and be-
wailing the evils and dangers attendant
upon foreign land holding. Il 10 . great
injury, a constant and increasing men
ace 10 the prosperity OF this nation and
she ultimate liberties Of the people. The
Ledger can hardly use language strong
enough In condemnine the evil. Bat,
after all. II comes with a bad grace
from that paper. Foreign landowner
ship In the United States today docs
not compare In iniustice. In danger. lie
greed, with the land grabbing Of she
railroad barons OF America. Every evil
pictured BY the Ledger as attending the
former 10 equally found In connection
with the latter. Indeed, through sales
by land grant railroad corporations.
many Of these aliens have been enabled
20 obtain 90 great areas OF land. They
are non resident. 20 are The managers OF
our great land grant railroads; they bold
lands for speculation. 30 also do the
railroad companies. The net profits Of
cultivation are taken away from the 10
calities where produced; such also IL she
case with land grant railroad sales and
profits. The sole difference IL that the
English lord. who receives the pro6ts Of
say 10000 acres Of land in Dakota.
takes II 10 England and spends il In
travelling or otherwise. while car AmeFi.
can barons who sell unearned govern
menss lands and rob people by extorsien.
ste freights. pocket the proceeds Of shsis
thefis and spend them similarly. In
either case nsilher the producer nor the
producing ssction whence these profits
arc derived Is benefited by sach alien
ownership and management. The L~assr
10 svidsntlv opposed 20 ali msnopolies
bat the Northern Pacifc and ne liltls
sueklins, the Tacoma Land Coupany,
II they should claim the univsrse there
would be no ''kick" in the olsiss Of thai
paper. We have no doubt that the
Ledger favoss repeal Of the pre.smpsioa
Law. under that law . few less am
bitious robbers than railroad corpora
lions have grabbed sliess Of The public
domain. They oaghs 30 be compelled
10 quit and psrrnit the railroads 10 go
hold Of all that remains.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-12-14
IT'S rel,cr N LEWIS CeUxrr.


The beauties and benefits of the land
grant system as applied to settlement
and Improvement Of localities are well
illustrated In the following, from an
editorial article In the Lewis County
Bee:
The man who comes into this or any
other country and buys large tracts OF
land for speculation purposes and holds
them for sale for an advance In prices,
ID not q benefit or Q friend TO that conn.
try, bat he Is q curse and In reality an
enemy to les progress and best interests.
This 10 one way In which q country IL
crippled by large grants Of land 10 cor
porations. The Northern Pacific Rail-
road Company was given one half she
land In this county unless already taken.
and II taken they took iands in lieu.
The railroad sold these lands TO indi-
viduals In large tracts There are men
who own In this county from 5000 10
5000 acres Of land. These lands were
bought and are now being held for
speculative purposes men of small
means have taken the intervening lands
and by honest labor are clearing and
improving IL. when their land ia
brought into cultivation, and by hard
labor and patient endurance they have
built mp = community. they have not
only enhanced the value Of their lands,
but the lands OF the speculator az we'll.
My brethren, these things ought not
80 TO be-" and We hope they may Aoi
long continue.
There 10 iast one way TO stop all such
business. and that IL TO restore TO the
public domain all lands not earned,
Then repeal the presumption law, so
that only actual settlers can obtain
psblic lands. Population will then in
crease. property become more valuable
by reason Of improvements made
thereon, and the TAX rate lower for both
the above reasons.