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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
sUNsEr wILL 40 TO TURKEY.

WAsHiNdTON, May IA The delega-
ton from the Fourth Assembly dis
trlct Of New York, who arrived in
Washington last evening topresent to
Hon. +. y. Cox and to the president a
series OF resolutions recently adopted
in New York city, held u meeting this
morning In a pRrlor at Wizards hotel
with Judge John Henry Mccarthy
chairman. Mr.. Cox had been sent for
and was present. Judge Mccarthy in
few highly complimentary rema rks
presented AN eDgrOesed copy OF the
resolutions, 10 which no said the peo.
Pile trusted that Mr.. Cox answer In
the Affirmative.
The preamble and resolutions were
then read. Mr.. Cox In the course OF "A
brief speech declined 10 withdraw
from the mission, on the ground that
the president had appointed him
without his solicitation, and was de-
termlned he ahould 20 to Turkey.
Thereupon the delegation called
upon the president and asked him o
advise Mr.. Cox to decline. The presi-
dent said Mr.. Cox was the man he
wanted for the Turkish mission and
he could not spare him.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
TEXARKANA.
A Trio of oOlored Thieves in Jail.

a Tito Of Colored Thieves in Jail.
Special.
TEXARKANA, ARK. May 13-Mr.
Rex Bareield, who lives near Old
Boston, narrowly escaped being
mulcted in the sum of $1,000 night be-
fore last He had day or so before
received this amount In bank-notes
and on the afternoon preceding the
night mentioned he took his money
from trunk in which he had been
Keeping II, counted it over and again
placed Il In the trunk. This was wit
messed by the colored family cook and
had the effect to arouse her avarice.
thinking the prize too rich q one to
let get away she communicated with
her husband and another negro, and
the trio formed partnership to 90
into the banking business. So during
the night they concluded to borrow
Mr.. Baretield's $1,000 as a "starter, -
put fearing that gentleman might
prove little contrary in the premises
they naturally resolved not to take
MN into their confidence. They then
made silent descent upon the pre-.
cious trunk, where each felt that for
tune lay, but their surprise may well
be imagined when on opening that
piece Of furniture 10y means OF screw
driver the blessed $1,000 roll was no.
where visible, Mr.. Barefield having
wisely removed IL to new hiding.
place later in the evening, after max
ing the count referred to. The parties
secured about Sl4, however, all there
was left In the trunk, and some articles
OF wearing apparel and decamped.
Mr. Baretield soon detected the depre-
dations and placed the case In the
hands OF the officers, who yesterday
evening arrested all the parties and
lodged them in Jail here. They ac-
knowledged everything az above re-
lated,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
DENIsoN.
Grand Army Picnic--A Bigamlst on
Trial Beat His Wife.
NperlaI

DENIsoN, TEX, May IA The Grand
Army picnic was nearly failure to-
day because Of the lnclemency OF the
weather. S Had the weather been fair
there would have been the Target
turnout ever seen In this city upon a
local occasion. The public schools
were closed for u holiday and every.
body had q basket or an interest In n
basket of eatables, which they were
prepared to carry 10 the boulevard,
The Strohmer bigamy case, which
has been occupying tho attention of
Justice Adams court for several DAYS.
was terminated last nigrt by placing
defendant under bond for $1,000 10 an,
pear Mt the next term of district court
To answer TO n charge of outrageous
assault IL seems that Strohmer had
not married the girl, Az was supposed
having deceived her with "a marriage
license which he made her believe was
q marriage certificate. When this
fact was brought out on the examina.
ton the charge OF bigamy was with.
drawn and the other substituted.
Tim Murphy was arrested last even
ing charged with assault upon his
wife's sister, who IL n member of his
family, II appears that Mr.. Murphy.
who had charge of the girl several
years, had received instructions nom
her mother 10 correct her whenever
her conduct was such IA should de.
maud IL. Therefore, Tim administered
q mild castigation, which is the Ioun.
dalton OF the charge against him. He
VIII have his trial tomorrow.
The seholastic population of this
city, IA shown by the census iust com-
pleted, Is 300, being 3le greater than
one year ago.
Tho water-works question Is still mn
solved. The improvement company
and j. ), Drake do not come 10 nm I'M.
derstanding regarding their diner.
enoes. The people are unanimous In
their demand for water.works. but
they can't agree upon the proper style
OF works OF who shall build them.
There are many who believe the CITY
should build aud operate the works.
while others think IL to the city's and
the peoples Interest to have them
built and operated by private parties.
The engineer Is at work laying oil
the grounds for the new mamnoth
ginnery TO be built In this city,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
VICTIM OF A Willy WOMAN.
A Prominent Merchant Insnared by
Seaside Demi- Monde.

BALTIMORE, MD, May Ia Eugene
N. Belt, a prominent merchant OF this
city, to-day filed his answer TO divorce
suit recently entered by his wife, Mary
Alice Belt. He admits his marriage
to her October Is, 1884, at Morristown,
N. j., and also that he left her on
January 81 last, and has since refused
to live with her, but he denies
being guilty of any vicious
conduct or unkindness. He AYERS
that he met her at seaside resort
among people OF character and respect
ability, and never imagined that she
was other than q pure and virtuous
woman. The answer goes on to relate
how he discovered that his wife was
connected with a famous scandal
in which Congressman Acklen
OF New Orleans figured, and how
his lady friends declined 10
recognize him and how, on investiga-
ton, he learned that the complainant
before her marriage with him had led
II life OF infamy, and he had been made
victim OF an abandoned woman.
MIR. Belt further AYERS that since his
separation from his wife he has discoy.
cred that the Aoklen affair was but
small part of the ecandalous
| conduct the complainant had been
guilty OF before marrying, and that
he was about to institute divorce GRO.
ceedings when served with the process
in this suit.
The case is the topic OF gossip In
social circles, and has attracted wide.
| spread attention because of Mr., Belts
high standing.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
AFFAIRS ABROAD.
The Afghsns Expect England to Avenge
Their Defeat or Indemnify
the Ameer.
An Annuity Of Six Thousand Pounds
Voted as a Marriage Dowery for
the Princess Beatrice.
ANaLo.RussIAN.

The AfghaDs Expect to be Avenged.
LONDON, May Ia "A dispatch from
Tirpul TO the Telegraph says the PEG
pie OF Afghanis'an expect that En-
gland will avenge the defeat of the
Afghans by the Russians or indemni-
fy the ameer for his Losses. The dis.
patch also says that Yulatani Sarik Is
the head man, and represents the Rus
sian rule IN PeDjdeh.
Russia Ready for Another Grab.
Earl Granville is communicating
with M. de Giers in regard to keeping
order on the new Russo Afghan from
tier. 1t is reported that M. de Giers
has asked whether England will &C.
cept the responsibility for the acts Of
the frontier tribes nominally under
control of the ameer. 1t is the inten-
ton OF M. de Giers to leave Russia the
freedom to extend the frontier OH lhe
first excuse of tribal disorders.
More Trouble Expected.
The Standard says: 1t is rumored
that Russia's reply raises difficulty
in regard to the basis of delimitation.
1t tx expected that commission of
officers will be appointed to examine
the Northwest frontier of India with
view to taking into consi deration
measures OF defense. The Afghan
titioned Russia to allow an Afghan
agency there.
Negotiations Progressing.
The negotiations which have been
resumed In London between Russia
and England respecting the Afghan
questions are making satisfactory pro-
gress. Some further explanations are
still necessary from both sides before
a ratification Of the general agreement
already reached can be secured, but it
Is not believed that these will delay a
final adjustment.
M. Lessar, the chief of the Russian
commission on the Afghan frontier
question, expects to be at any moment
instructed TO proceed forthwith to Asia
to assist in the work of eliminating
the frontier.
The Neutral Zone to be Abolished.
VIENNA, May IA dispatch from
st. Petersburg says the basis Of the
Anglo. Russian agreement appears to
consist in the abolition OF the neutral
zone in favor of direct boundary be-
tween Russia and Afghnnistan. Rus.
sian government circles think this will
secure lasting peace, the neutral zone
having been the constant cause of dis
cussion.
The Russian minister at Pekin Is
much concerned over the English oc.
cupation of Quelpoart. Vladirostock
is closed to foreign vessels unless
brought in by Russian pilots.
ALarge Russian Force at Merry.
TEHERAN, May l4-Col. Alilha-
noff, who commanded the Russians in
their attack on Penjdeh, remains at
Merv with 1000 troops. The Russians
have two battalions of infantry and
500 cavalry with two batteries at
Sarakhs. They have strong out-posts
Mt Pul-I-Khatum and Iulficar.
The New Frontier Line.
SIMLA, May 1.-THE new Afghan
frontier line starts at point north of
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
rRrsmNNrIAL ArrorNrMrNrs,

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE presl.
dent made the following appoint.
ments to-day; Thos. II, Slmms, To be
collector Of internal revenue Cor the
district OF Arkansas, vice Henry M.
Cooper, suspended.
Charles n Staples, TO be collector OF
Internal revenue for the Twelfth dis.
trict OF Pennsylvania, vice Edward IL.
Chase, suspended.
Richard A, Dodge, TO be collector OF
customs for The district OF Salem aud
Beverly, Mass.
Richard I, Rnndlett, TO be collector
9Ioustoms for the district OF Wisoasset,
Me.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
THE comMITrrr ussUouTt srUI,

Xy ..,,,,-c,.,,., A.. a 49,
"oi'i'''i "Ni '"y "a "elosA-
uOn OF the constituency OF Congress-
man Cox OF New York called on Pres
ident Cleveland TODAY Affair tho
a.a, :, ,.a,,....
Ue'on'onS VI iu'iou"o'ioh, Judge
McCarty addressed the president on
behalf OF the delegation, stating the
purpose ~ the Walt IN Washire,or
M, -, w.
i"oy INV hoeh MI NoN ana
urged him In behalf of all classes
OF people I'm his district 10 decline
the appointment as minister TO Tur-
KEY and continue To renrosent them in
congress. They Ind not nrevaIled
and now they came TO ask the presi.
dent 10 ask MIR Cox TO decline. With
this Judge McCarty handed The nreai-
dent an onproased copy OF the resoln.
tions.
The president said tho proposltion
seemed singular one TO make 10 him
He had found good man, ouch "A one
ma he wanted to Reln RIM the adnrinis-
say that he WAS a good man. vel In aslr
him, the president, not to lot him 90.
He was nfrnio the nronosItjon ,,,onid
loo a sort of boomerang
for those who made IL.
The president said; at wonit do.
mean to have the lion,s share al ina
good thIngs for The admInistretion and
the more resolutions Won nasa caliinS
Mr.. Cox a rood man tho n,nre / shail
hold on Go him.n
Something waa said NV n delagato
about Mr.. Coxts place. nYes yo,,
have,n said the president. ga dlstrici
full OF good men. Send ma alnno
good man. L won't lnterfere ,n
your district. bui 1 want him anI 90,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
Another PolygamIsl Arresied.

SALT LAKE, UTAH, May l4.-The
United States attorney, United States
Commissioners Mckay ard deputy
marshal were in Ogden to-day. James
Taylor, deputy city recorder OF Ogden,
was arrested for unlawful eohabita.
ton. Two witnesses were examined
His second wife let the secret out. ex-
posing Tay lor, who was held in Sl60O
bond TO await the action OF the Erand
jury.
The Church Organ tonight bewsils
the hardness of heart OF President
Cleveland IN not promising 10 sion
the infringement law and TO send a
commission to investigate. Ii urges
continued appeals to the authorities
against the oppression OF the tyrants,
and closed by saying; Should
deaf ear be turned by them TO the
entreaties Of Innocent and maltrested
people the Lords hosts will listen ~
the cry OF the oppressed and make an
adjustment that will make the ears 81
millions ungle.n
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
DERBY DAY.
Joe Cotton Wins the Great Race.
Thousands of People Present.

u
LOUISVILLE, ky, May l4-The in
terest in and the excitement over the
Derby Is at fever heat this morning
Already the streets are thronged with
people of every description and kind.
The city IL in holiday attire and
Derby day promises TO be what II
never has been before In point OF at
tendance.
Joe Cotton Is stlll prime favorlte.
Green Morris enters Favor, and Der.
san, Ten BROKER aud Irish Pat have
strong hackers. Favor was reported
lame but he will start, and knowing
ones say his owner runs him To win
Isaac Murphy, who was TO ride Iri IN
Pat, Will have TO mount on Bersap.
and consequently that horse Is selling
up.
There will be other interesting races
to-day, but nothing Is talked OF except
the Derby, which has grown TO be
with us what IL IL to England,
HISTORY or THE DAY.
Louisville Derby day Is modern In.
ovation borrowed from our Enplish
cousine, among whom Derby day is
the second day, the Wednes.
day OF the grand spring meet
Ing, which takes place AZ
Epsom In surrey, in Nav. In the
week succeeding Trinity SUNDAY.
Upon this day, the most Important on
the list, and That on which the hast
horses run, the famous Derby stskes
instituted by the earl Of Derby In 1850
and which consist of tifty aovereiena
each, are contended for. When the
hrst Derby WAS run for, there were
only thirty.six subscribers al iiftv
guineas each, but the number ~
subscribers Is now so large that the
valueo OF the stakes sometimes amounts
70 more than e60O0. The Derby dav
Is the great English holiday. 70 pe
present NJ EPSON on that Occasion
London emptles itself, aud proceeds
70 the Downs by modes Of locomotion
the most heterogeneous. For hours A
continuous stream OF carriages. elgs-
dog carts, vans aud vehicles OF every
description, moves tumultuously along
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
A rosrMAsrrl, nouNorn,

WASHINGTON, May li,-Cary T..
Pope was to-day appointed postmaster
at Htllsboro, Ohio, vice j. w. Patter,
son, suspended, The change al Hills.
boro, OHIO, was made upon the in
speotor's reports showing shortage
In the receipts on two or three differ.
ent occasions, which, although imme-
dlately made good, wers In violation
OF the duty aud flSed policy OF the de-
partment His removal was Alsn
recommended by the inspector.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
MR. nAYAnp,a nranETs.

NEW YORK, May l4.-Hecretary
Bayard In a letter to Minister Roberts,
banquet commissioner, says this gov
eminent has no plan inconsistent with
the integrity, prosperity and develop
ment OF every state In the entire
hemisphere. The policy, commercial
and political, 10 such ~ cannot fail to
strengthen the cause OF law, order and
morality, and Of such ] am sure Mr..
Roberts will prove himself an able
and worthy representative.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
A Stay Of ProceedIngs \

NEW ORLEANS, La "
plication was made To-
Pardee in the United cx'
entertain g petition " I
by the stockholders AldI
ers in the Texas 4 N
way foreclosure proceeoll
number of bond snd 7
join in this application !
set for June Is, when VII
be heard by the Circuit
petition charges thai D.
made in the paymen!
the company, and We M M
ceedings were not ln,lN]
faith, but to force hs
property while rsili'N
depressed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
INSUFFICIENT AUTHORIZATIONS.

WASHINGTON, May Ask clerks
and one messenger in the Office OF the
supervising architect Of the treasury
were dismissed to-day, and the sal
aries OF the three principal clerks were
reduced In order to bring the expendl.
lures Of the office within the limit Of
the appropriations for the current
fiscal year ending June 80. The
changes will leave the current ex-
penses OF the office about $1,000.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
A PLEA TO THE pnEsIDENT.

WASHINGTON, May H.-An army
delegation consisting Of Surgeon-Gen.
eral Murray, Inspector. General Baird,
Asst.-Adjt..Gen. 0. ID. Green, Gen.
II. j. Hunt, Gen. Ayres and Lieut.
Col. Hudson, called upon the presi-
dent TO day and urged the retention
of Miss Summer, the daughter Of Gen.
Summer, AZ postmistrees at Char
lottesvllle, N. @.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
THIRTY DAYS LEAvn on AnsENoE.

WARRINGTON, May li.--H Hereafter
leaves OF absence will be granted to
the clerks and employees OF the treasury
department FOR not more than thirty
days for each year OF service and for
proportional periods for shorter times
OF service, reckoning back to the last
leave OF abeence for the full time then
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
al nHANnn AnKrn rnR.

WAsHINdToN, May l4.-Mr. Hanna
Of Indiana, recently appointed min
lister TO Persia. has requested trans.
fer 10 the Argentine mission on ac-
count Of the health of his wife, which
will not permit such journey as that
70 Persia The matter Is now under
consideration by the president
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
A Rld Dan Ion Grn. Grnnt.

NEW Noml, May l4-Yesterday
was acknowledged to be bad day for
Gen. Grant, He suffered with his
throat and could only speak with dim.
Guilty, The afternoon brought him no
relief even though Il brought DR.,
D9uglas, ana u Was not untll early
TINS morning that he fell into slum-
yer superinduced by an extra quantity
q morphine, This morn!Ag he awoke
feeling = little easier, but not at ali
improved In his general condition.
me weather has very depressing
enect on the generals spirits.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
WASHINGTON.
The Collection Of Dates on 0attio I'm
ported to Cuba to DO Enforced
Appointments.
Sunset Coz Refuses TO Deollno the Turk'
ish Micsisn at the solicitation Of
His Constituents.
purus ON CATTLE ron CUBA.

WASHINGTON, May l4--The de-
partment of state has received infor-
nation from the consul-general At Ha-
vana that the collection Of duties on
cattle imported 10 Cuba, which was
suspended by the DEGREES OF the Span
ish government In November 1877 and
October 1889, will be again enforced
on and after the ist ofJuly next.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
TnE.soupAr!

England Negotiating for I'D
tion.
LONDON, May l4,-NUa
proceeding with Turkey '
ter's occupation1 Of EulEh
Soudan on the following I
porte engages to assist ii l
the slave trade and In dsA
external commercial nd,
English company will d
option of securing q concs|
construction OF the rallvE
and will receive other uilI
Earl Granville is also ngt|
the italian governminl I
an alternative scheme 10 y
ton of the Red Sea lllna'
event of his failure b d
agreement with thepofIs |
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
THE NEW MINISTER 10 PERU.

LoursvILLE, KY, May 14.-Hon.
Chas. w. Buck, the new minister to
Peru, left this afternoon for New
York. He Is accompanied by his
wife and his kinsman, Mics Edith
Bullet Of Louisville, who will go with
him to Peru.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
In rAaI.sS,'
An Annuity Voted for q, :.

An Annuity Voted Tor a.
rice.
LONDON, May l4.--lss.l
commons this aftesps'
stone said he did not
Russla's answer Gomez
CHAN frontier agrssn,,' n
Earl Granville. the s,,j J, \
Baron de staal andM,I]
mitted to the car ,o,, MI
arrived In Londos.
tiations between X, n
ernments continued II NJ
said, and the ro, ~
unaware of any furntbss, :
vance, the latest teIs, ~,
making no mention y y
He then moved AMI Y,
Nortbcote seconded M ny 1
annuity of e6OOO is
Beatrice on the occssIs' 4
riage.
Mr.Labouchere oppos,,s|
He thought the queen .i,|
the annuity. The anrSIs]
by q vote OF S37 against 4 /
Mr.. Gladstone, In moyI,,|
ity, urged the house L N
that the Princes Raj
last OF the queens chIjd~|
u demand OF this kind ss|
THE marriage OF The M
tinued the premier, IlF1
vious marriages other r.']
lily, is based upon pepsj
ment."
The government rouni|
stone said, to submit tbs
ton of the civil list andis|
to royalty to a parliament
tee at the next session,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
:pAID 10 SECURE A OoNrRAor

WASHINGTON, May 14.--In the
Smith court Of inquiry to-day c. NJ.
Young Of the firm of w. Young & Co.
Of New York, who furnished butter
for the Greedy relief expedition, testi.
fled that the firm had paid George Il.
Golf Of this city s cents per pound for
securing the contract for them. Mr..
Gofl VIII testify tomorrow.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
sEONErAKY ENDIOOTT DnunrrnI..

CHICAGO, LII, May n Secretary
Endicott Of the wSr department M.
rived here to-day on tour OF inspec-
ton. He left tonight for Fort Leaven-
worth, Regarding the mooted trans
fer OF the Indians TO the war depart
ment he said he was not prepared to
say definitely but he believed 1t might
prove advantageous on the score OF
economy,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15

due, bvt not more than one year. All
absences for any cause whatever dur.
ing Che time within which the right
10 a leave has occurred will be de-
dv.ted.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15
THE CHESTER PARSi

LONDON, May l4.-M Y
meeting to-day the rscs n
Cheshire handicap slakay4
Whipperin; Stone Cllnk 4
spite, third. There weIeHa|
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15

5 zulilcar and run. iA,,s'
.Gha ms P,o,s NV. \ |,
the t line extends n ru'H
Kushk river to Ga au,Ias =
eeeds thence ess eS.lsR N
Penjdeh to KohIs,.sss,''. N
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15

The sub.comlnittee has agreed IN
leave the plenary SutE canal commits.
sion 10 deal with the question IN 1ha
supervision OF the canal.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15

Every flrst.class dealer sella Opera
ruli cigarettes. Avoid injurious I'M.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15

The most popular cigarettes AT the
popular price are Opera Puifs.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-15

England Negotiating for n.
ton.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-25
THE LAW MAKERS.

JUNE 15-SENATE-The vote on the resolu-
ton to print copies Of the general acts of this
session for the use Of certain officers was re-
considered and the resolution tabled.
Bills passed: To enroll Michigan men who
served In New York artillery regiment as
Michigan volunteers; 10 regulate the transit of
Texas cattle through the state; amending secs
671-2, Howell, relative TO probate courts
amending sec. S147, Howell relative
to the service of processes on railroad
companies; authorizing the transcript OF 1udg-
ments from one justice to another Ad-
journed.
HousE-The House spent the afternoon in
working In committee of the whole. Ad-
iourned.
JUNE 16-SENATE-Bills passed: providing
for water works in Battle Creek; amending act
III of 1881, relative to delivery of grain by
railroad companies; Incorporating Clio
making an appropriation for improvements
at the state prison for grant of swamp lands
to drain Hewes and Ewers lakes, Ingham coun-
ty. The bill 10 consolidate the laws relative "
prisons and 10 abolish convict labor
was discussed In committee of the whole.
Extra compensation at the rate Of 81 day
was voted Jantor Bernhard Rice and Assistant
Secretary Summer; 81 day TO Secretary Lewis
M. Miller The committee on appropriations
presented statement of the estimated ex.
penditures for 1885 to be 81 OBJ ,48 W, ior
1885, e795,97l. The estimated receipts Tor 1855
from other sources except taxation, are for
1885, $780, 900, for 1885, t196, 600.
HoUsB-Bills passed: Amending general
highway law; authorizing Battle Creek 10 con-