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FACTS IN THE ISSUE.

From a WOrkingman Who Works.
To the Editor of The Herald:
Is it not fact that James G.. Blaine,
the republican candidate for President.
has become a millid aaire since he entered
public life, and yet his salary, II he had
saved every cent, would not amount to
SlOO,0002
Is it not fact that since blaine en-
tered Congress over 290 100000 acres
of the public lands have. been given to
rich corporations. and that he favored
every one of those gifts OF the peoples
lands to build up monopolies2
Is it not tact thst Jay Gould and
every stock gambler who would profit at
The expense of the people in case of war
and an unsettled condition of finances
are all shouting for Blaiue3
Is it not a fact that Blaine, with the
assistance Of Logan, his compeer. put
through the land grant of the Little
Rock aud Fort Smith Railroad, whereby
over million acres OF the best lands
we're stolen from actual settlers, and af.
terward claimed his share OF the plunder
in one of the Mulligan letters?
Is it not fact that Blaine accepted q
valuable present from one Ward, maH
recognized as the chief lobbyist aud job.
her in Washington city, while be was
Speaker OF the Lower House of Con-
gress2
l. it not fact that Blaine accepted
S57 600 from the projectors of the Iowa
Falls and Sioux Citv Railway while a
member of Congress
Is it not fact that the star route
thieves, naty thieves, government con-
tractors and all those who expect TO
profit at the expense of the people are
supporting Blaine1
q. Is it not fact that Blaine advocated
the collection Of more taxes than needed
for the expenses of the government AMI
then distributing the surplus per capita
among the States, thus making one Sec
ton Of the Union pay tribute to the
other and furnishing employment to a
horde of worthless roiticisns9
Is it not fact that Blaine justifes
Virginia 8 reputation OF an honest debt
and Champions the most notorious free
booter and political jobber, Malone, 10
his attempt to destroy the standing of
that glorious old Statep
Is it not fact that Blaine at this very
time permits his own son TO act with a
committee who are assessing government
employees in open defiance OF law. apd
yet be pretends to advocate the very law
he is violatiug2
should like candid answer to all
these Questions. | am a workiogmau
and an ex-soldier, but love nv country
better than any party. II Blaine is
guilty OF these things l will not vote for
him.
l do not consider these questions per-
sonal, as the press of this city | suppose
would, but they are public questions,
and making faces at Cleveland or any
body else wont answer them.
AN OLD SOLDIER.
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~Mn JACOB RoEMER, a prominen

~Mn JAoJB RoEMER, q prominent
merchant 9f Clarington, this cou uty, dis
appeared from home on Sunday, the ID
inst was traced to Wheeling and has not
been seen or heard Of since. On the train
going to Wheeling he informed friend
shat he was going to Pittsburgh. but a
trip to that city by friends, aud search
OF tue place, fsilei to furnish any trace
of him. No cause can be assigned for
his absence, as his business is in pros
porous condition. We hope he will turn
up oil right.
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Eighth Annnaf Reunion of the Ar
my Of Virginia at Cumberland 4,
Nd, on Sept. 2, 3 and 4, 1854.

The eighth annual reunion OF tle A..
nv of West Virginia. will be held al
Cumberland, Md., ON Sept. 2, g and 4
1884.
Many distinguished officers and CIV /.
ians, will be present.
% Thursday. Sept. 4,h, there will be
a grand parade ID which Military COM
panies, Posts OF the Grani Amy OF The
RepubliS. and other veteran soldiers and
societies will participate.
At Camp Thohurn meals will be fur
nished for 25 cents, lodging free. I'm
mediatelv Lowing the reunion on Sept
5,h and 9th, the B. Il o. r. R Co. will
run two days excursion to include
Winchester Battle Fields and L1ray Cav,
erns.
o, Anq. 80, 81, Sept. 1. 2 and s. the
B d o r. r. Co will sell round trip
tickets to Cumberland, Md, from all
stations ON its Trans Ohio Divisions, a.
one fare for the round trip, tickets will
be good returning unril Sept. 9th.
This will be the erantest opportunity
ever offered to visit the Historic Battle
Fields of West Virginia.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.

ST SYtvRsrER's CATHotfC CHtRcH.-Rev
Father WEIsINeER, Pastor. Services at and
10 o'clock A. NJ Sunday School at P. NJ.
Vespers and Benediction at r. NJ.
M. E. CHURcH.-Services at the NJ. f.
Church. Woodsfeld, every Sabbath. Preach.
ing at 1880 A. M. and P. NJ. Sunday school
2:30 p. M. Prayer meeting. every Thursday
at P.M. Pastor, Rev. H. D. SfAUFFER.
PREsBYTERfAN CHURCH Services at Pres
byterian Church, Woodsfeld. every two weeks
beginning Sabbath. Jan. 27ta, y 4 o'clock T. N
Buchanan, every two weeks. beginning Sab
bath, Jan. 9th, 10H AN. New Castle every
two weeks, beginning Jan. goth, IL A.
Pastor Rev. W. T. GARRowAY.
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Blf you want Monuments, Head
stones or anything in that line, JoHS M.
EBEaLE, Proprietor ot the williamsburg
Marble Works, is prepared to supply
your wants rs per cent. cheaper than
any other establishment in Monroe
County. His work recommends itself
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The Witten Hill Sunday School Pic
mic.
Barnesville District Fair,at Barnes
Vile, o., Aug. 20, 27, 2S and 20.

BarneSville District Fair,at Barnes
vile, o., Aug. 90, 27. 2S and 20.
On the above dates the B. & o. R. R.
Co. will sell round trip excursion tickets
to Barnesville, from Bellaire, Zinesville,
and all intermediate stations, at low ex
cursion rates.
On Friday, Arg 30. a special low rate
excursion will be run; for time of train
rates &C., see bills.
Barnesvlle District Fair is under able
management. and will offer grester at.
fractions than any other Fair iu Central
Ohio On Friday, Aug. 30, there will
oe a Grand Balloon Ascension and Ira
peg Performance in. mid air, Japanes e
Day Fire " Work.
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cgThe> total receipts OF the X. u
Church picnic held here on the 9th inst,
we're s3S0.4s. Tae cane contest, Sl76
bracelets, s6s; ring s25.92; watch Sal
so. The several rsfreshment stands and
souper table received the balance.
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EY joan NJ. EBERLE, Proprietor Of
the Miltonsburg Marble Works, is pre-
pared to furnish Monuments, Tablets
and Tombstones 25 per cent. lower
than any other establishment in Monroe
county. Work from his shops can be-
seen all over the County.
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Stafford Camp Meeting.

The Seventh Annual Camp Meeting will be
held on the Old Camp Ground, onesfoatth mile
west of Stafford.
Commencing August 20, 1884.
The past success of these meetings assure the
success of the contemplated meeting.
The comfort OF the people who Iaay be in
attendance will be amply provided for by the
Camp Meeting Assoc alton.
Assistance of able ministers have been Sc.
cured for the occasion and the spiritual wants
Of the people amply met.
Ministers .and members of other denomiha-
tions cordially invited
A good boarding tent viii be kept ON the
ground by Mr.. John w. Hall; ALSO feed, stable
and water for man and beast
Let everybody come, laying sside the secu-
lar affairs of life, and spend few days in the
worship of God in the letfy gro,e.
Admission fee at gate.
pug5.S4. THOS. WILSON. Secretary.
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EE The Secretary OF the Fair has
Q mpleted the books and is ready 10
make entries. Bring list Of what you
wish to exhibit, and greater portion Of
the work can be done before the open.
ing of the Fair, as the time then is lin.
tied.
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ucklen's Arnica salye.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Cniiblaius, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or mo
pay required 1t is guaranteed to give
perfee; satisfaction. or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale b5
r. w. Pore.
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THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY
TUEsDAyAUGUST 10. 1884.
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

MONROE LobeE No. ls9 F. and A. NJ.
meets at Masonic Hall in Woodsfeld, on
moon. H. B. HILL, W. Nj JAS. R. MORRIS,
Sec'y.
WooDsFIELD CHAPTER No. 50, r. A. NJ,
meets in Masonic Hall. Woodsfeld, on Nom
day evening after full moon. j. T. SPRIeas,
NJ. E. 81. p; JAS R. MORRIS, Sec'y.
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Thousands Saw So.

Mr.. T. W. Atkins, Grard, Kan,
writes: 81 never hesitate to recommend
your Electric Bitters to my customers,
they give entire satisfaction aud are rapid
sellers" Electric Bitters are the purest
and best medicine known and Will posi-
lively cure Kidney snd Liver complaints.
Purifv the blood and regulate the bow.
els. No family can afford TO he without
them They will save hundreds of dol
lara in doctors bills everv wear. Sold
at fifty cents bottle by R. W. Pope.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-08-19

THE bankers in session at Chicago
last week, resolved that they were op
posed to the coinage of any more stand
ard silver dollars.
The people. in session all over the
United States, resolve every day that
they are in favor of the coinage of mill
lions more of standard silver dollars.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-08-19

wAn interesting sketch OF j. +
YoHo, a Monroe county boy, who went
to Texas seven years since, will be found
in this number OF TIE SPIRIT. Boys,
read it and learn what pluck and deter
mined effort will accomplish.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION,

NOTICE is hereby given thst tie AnSdat
IN Eleotion for Officers OF the Monroe Coun.
ty Agricultural Society Will be- held at the
secretary's Office on the Fair Ground at
Woodsheld. Ohio, Thursday, August 2S, 1894,
for the election Of Ave Directors. Polls OMEN
at $3.50 a m. and close at IL O'Clock 4 m
july 's4td. aE0. y. D0RR, ssere.1.s.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-08-19

wJoHN NJ. EBsRLE, Proprietor OF
the Miltonsburg Marble Works, is pre-
pared to furnish Monuments, Tablets
and Tombstones 25 per cent. LOWER
than any other establishment in Monroe
county. Work from his shops can be
seen all over the county.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-08-19

EE JOHN NJ: EBERLE. Proprietor b.
the Miltonsbutg Marble Works; Is pre-
pared to furnish Monuments, Tablets
and Tombstones :25 per cent. lower
than any other establishment in Monroe
county. Work. from Ills shops can be
seen all over the COUNTY.
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THE GRANDEST PICNIC

Of the season at Narrows Ruin dn Saturday
August 23d. ak nice prizes given away and a
grand Balloon ascension ct Ii a, m, and one of
the finest orchestras along this river to furnish
the dancing music. Proper authorities will be
OH hand to preserve the best of order. It will
positively come off OH the 23l Of Augu.t and
on no other day. augl2 'S4t2.
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August 10, 1884
Music Festival at GAINESVILLE Aug.
27 and %, 1854.

Music Festival at GAINESVILLE Aug.
27'and %, 1854.
The Zanesville Music Festival Asso-
citation with the College of Music Of
Cincinnati have united to give Grand
Music Festival at ZanesvilIe, o. on
W ednesday and Thursday, Aug 27 and
%
On the ab1ve dates the B. & o. R r.
c.. will sell round trip tickets to Z,nes-
vile, and return, at low excursion rates.
The Witten Hill Sunday School Pic
mic.
The l1th Annual u lion Sunday School
Pionic will be held on Witten's Hill,
Jackson township, on Saturday, the % |
inst. This picnic is one Of the best con-
Quoted in the county +; the managers have
heretofore preserved the best of order,
and will do the same this year.
Refreshments of all kinds will be pre-
pared for the accommodation Of those
who attend, and tie usual good time and
enjoyment is anticipated for all.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-08-19

wB. b TILToNs Anti Freezing
Rubber Bucket Chain Pamp can draw
more water with less labor in less time
and Is more durable than any other pump
In the State Of Ohio. / will give 800
for pump thatswill surpsss it in every
respect. See one at the Fair Ground
B B. TILTON,
Dexter City, Noble Co., Ohio.
August 19, 18S4-tl.
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Democratic Headquarters

Are pleasantly located in tue second
story of KErrERER's building, at the
South end OF the Public Sq,are, where
oil Democrats aud those opposed to the
tattooed party, headed by BLAINE, are
jnvited to call.
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AN ORDINANCE
10 establish grade On Northern Row.

Be ii ordained by the toun0il Of the ipSor.
Porated Village Of Wo0dsfeld, Monroe
County, Ohio;
shGuos That the grade line for pave.
msnts on the east side Of Northern Row, in
said village, b. established as surveyed by
Arthur Okey August aud 2, 1884, and re.
cirded iu plat book a, page l | OF record plats
Of grades in said village.
SECTION Q. This ordinance to be in full
force aud effsct from and after it has Been
published 10 days.
Passed August IS. 1854.
Attest: GEO. p. DoRR, Clerk:
Losts HotFPLER. Mayor.
au, l9,'54.2,
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Gs You eau save % per cen by
le,ying your ofders Tor Mopum ents
Headstones, etc., With j. M. EBERLE
Proprietor of the Miltonsburg Marble
Works An work and material guaran-
teed IS represented. [Apr. l5m6
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A new metallic vibrator has been in
vented which it Is said ifnbatts some
tone to Che much despised fiddle. This
may have the effect of ayelting macy
just:fl able homicidss.
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NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

r1NHE Board Of Examiners Of Monroe County
L vii. hold meetings for the examination
Of teachers as follows:
Woodsfeid, Saturday, September l3, 1854.
dc do do 27, /"
Those desiring certificates of any grade
must be examined.
Examinations to commence at s O'Clock.
Ry order of the Board
augl2 ,'S4td. G W. HAMILTON, Clerk.
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Groceries and Notions 5
FARM FOR SALE.
Twill self my fafm Of
,NE HtjN1RED ANb F0KfY AfRtS

in Washington township. Monroe unity.
Ohio, at d reasonable Price. There are 100
acres clesrsd-eighty acres VI which 10 n
grass and the bslsuee In tort Aid tobacco.
Forty atrss In good timber. TVS sabia
houses and a lafss Barn on the ptsmisss.--
There is one good appis 6tcuafd Un the fara.
Wall watered and fencing Id good repair.
For iur,hsr particulars aud Terms address
ISAAC BBARbNORk,
dtassvills, Monroe Co., Ohio.
July !, isS4-Sm. -
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wo0dsdeid stock Market.
Aug. IS Cattle Saa4tc per pound
Sheep 3a4o per pound. Hogs 4a5 pei
pound gross.
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Norri-town Herald: A Maryland man
has raj Led a lemon fifteen and bali
inches in circumference. 1t is estimated
that it will make $4,000 gallons of cir
Gus lemonade.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-08-19

Good health is the greatest Of for
tunes; no remedy has go often restored
this prize to the suffering as Hoods Sar-
saparilia. Try it.
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DIED -On Monday, the 18Th inst, OF
cholera infantum. EMxEr DRIGas. infant
son of JOAN and OLErA- SoHNEIDER.
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DIED Ion August ID, ALKALINE, wife
Of DAVID BsowN. E'q, OF Washington
township, Belmont county, Ohio.
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DIED --Qn Tuesday, the 18th inst,
OF cholera infantum, GEORGE W., infant
son OF ALLEN and LOUISA PIERsoN.
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eB Call at THE SPIRIT Office for job print
ing from visiting card up to full sheet pos
ter. Letter heads, business card on envelopes,
statements and bill heads printed W short
notice.
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$50 REWARD.
NOTICE.

THE undersigned has been appointed and
L duly qualified as Assignee, in trust for
the creditors of Thomas L. Twinem. All
persons indebted to said Assiguor will make
immediate payment, and creditors will pra-
sent their claims duly authenticated i, to the
undersigned, for allowance.
auslS,'S4w3 4. L. LYNCH, Assignee.
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Plows. Grain Drills.

Phosphate. Brass Kettles Apple Peargrs. III.
ling. Pumps, Stoves, Tinware Sc, at the Hard.
ware Store. am. prepared to give good bar.
gains. G. E. HARLAN.
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THE SPIRIT
viii be sent to Subscribers, for the
campaign, to December LIST, tor
FIFTY CENTS.
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NOTICE UFAPPOINTMENT.

E$tdts Of HenryJ. Roose, Deceased.
THE undersigned has been appsintsd Sud
Qualified a, Executor of t6 Win 81 Henry ].
Roose, late of Monroe coduty; dsceaaed.
Dated this ID day of August, A. d, 1884.
au.5 5,'S4w3. PHILIP ROUSE.
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rs Parties wanting BUGGIE5, PHA.
TONS or CARTS should call on
June3, "a. G. E. HARLAN.
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Marietta Academy.
Department of Mari-
eta Academy.

A MOTHER teacher has been added to the
n corps of instructors, Time is thus given
for thorough dfili in every department and
for attention to the special wants of each
btudsnt. Next term there will be classes in
all the branches usually taught in common
school, beginning CLASSES in Latin, Greek
German, Algebra, Physics and Geometry and
special instruction, when desired. in Pen
manshIp and Bookkeeping.
The Fell term will begin Sept IL.
MARTIN R. ANDREWS,
augl9, 'S4'4. Principal.
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OHIO VALLEY MUTUAL

DW ELLING HOtiSE Tvs. CO.,
of Boston, Massachusetts.
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Just opened at popular prices, suitable for
the season.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-10-15
Fearfully Common
Kidney Complaint Among Both Sexes and
AgeS---A Brilliant Recovery.

There is something startling in the rapid increase
within few years past Many causes peculiar to
certain classes tend to produce and aggravate these
troublesas, for example, careless living, overwork,
and exposure. DIR. David Kennedy of Rondout, n.
" is often congratulated the exceptional success
of his medicine called FAVORITE REMEDY in ar
resting and radically curing these most painful and
dangerous disorders. Proofs of this like the follow
ing, constantly brought to his attention and
published by him for the sake of thousands of other
sufferers whom he desires to reach and benefit. The
letter therefore, may be Of vital Importance to you
the best known and popular druggists in the fine and
growing city from which he WITHSTAND doubtless
where those may find Mr.. Crawford at his place of
business on the corner of Main and Union Streets:
SPRINGFIELD MASS, March 22, 1884.
DR.. Ddrid Kennedy, RoRdout, " T.:
DEAR SIR: For ten years had been afflicted with
Kidney disease in its most acute form. What suf-
fered must be left to the imagination-for
appreciate ii except who have gone through it. /
resorted to many physicians and to many different
kinds of treatment and spent great deal of money,
only to find myself older and worse than ever.
may that used IS bottles of preparation widely
advertised specific for this precise sort of trou-
bles and found entirely least in my
feet recollection of all that was done for me besides
is the only thing that did the slightest good; and
am happy to admit that 1t gave me permanent re-
lief l have recommended FAVORITE REMEDY to
many people for Kidney disease, and they all agree
with me in saying that DIR. DAVID KENNEDY IS
FAVORlTE REMEDY has not Its equal in the wide
world for this distressing and often fatal complaint
Use this letter you deem best for the benefit Of
others. Yours, etc., LYMAN CRAWFORD
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-10-15

The senate appeared in representatives
hall at 1890 o'clock, pursuant to a joint res
olution providing for joint assembly for
hearing the report of the committee for can
wasting the votes for representatives to con-
gress, His Honor Ebenezer Ormsbee, pre-
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siding, and Charles w. Porter, secretary of
state clerk. From the report of the can
wasting committee it appears that the vote
for representatives to congress was as fol-
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Thursday, October o.

Thursday, October o.
sENATE-MoRNING.
The senate opened at 10 o'clock, Senator
Thompson in the chair.
Joint RuleS.-Senator Greene submitted
the report OF the committee on Joint rules,
which was accepted and adopted. No
change was made in the rules of 1882.
At 1880 O'Clock the senate adjourned to
the hall of the house of representatives to
hear the report of the joint committee to can
vasS votes for county officers. The senate
returned to the senate chamber at IL 05
o'clock
Bills Mtroduced.-By Senator Howe, s..
q, An act making towns cities and corpora
tons liable for defective highways and
bridges to com. on highways, bridges and
ferries. Provides that a sum not exceeding
$4,000 may be recovered of town, city or
corporation for the death of person caused
by defective bridge or highway which they
neglect to keep in repair; and damages may
be recovered for injury to person or property
for like reason
BY Senator Chaplin, S. "a, An act in
amendment of Sec. 1904, revised laws, relat-
ing to the pay OF commissioners appointed
by the county and supreme courts; to com.
| ON finance. Provides that the pay of such
| commissioners shall be 80 per day and nee
essary expenses.
BY Senator Ide, S. %, An act relating to
| the examination of witnesses; to jud. com.
PROVIDES that party may not impeach his
own witness by evidence of bad character
but may contradict him by other evidence,
or by showing that he has made statements
inconsistent with his present testimony
| BY Senator Holton, S. rs, An act relating
| to crimes for criminal offenses committed
within the limits of incorporated villages in
| this state; to jud. com. Provides that such
| fines shall be paid into the treasury of such
| village, and the costs Of prosecution shall
come out of the treasury of such vilage,]
| Joint Resolution.--By Senator Carney, EN-.
powering the joint committee for the can
vass of votes for county officers to send for
| persons, papers and records Senator Paul
| moved that the resolution lie, inasmuch as il
was asking the state to bear the expense OF
| investigating the election Of men who are
not members of this legislative body-a new
procedure in legislation Senator Paul's
motion was lost, and the resolution, as
amended, was adopted.
adjournment Hobson offered q
resolution that when the senate adjourn to-
morrow morning it be until Monday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Senator Brainerd moved
! to amend by making the adjournment from
Saturday morning instead of tomorrow
morning, and the resolution, thus amended
was adopted.