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thereto; provided, that while this order Is in
force the Speaker shall not entertain request
for unanimous consent at any other time.
Mr. Townshend moved TO recommit the reso-
luton, with instructions, to the committee on
that, on any day, after reading of the journal. q
member may move to 60 into committee OF the
whole for the purpose of considering House bills
with Senate amendments, which. under the
rules must be considered in committee. This is
intended to facilitate the passage of the Mexican
pension bill.
Mr. Cox, of New York, offered, as substitute
to this motion, o motion to recommit. with in
structions to the committee, to report back an
amendment providing that during the 30 min
uteS members shall be recognized as their names
are drawn out of the box. This was agreed to-
yeas 126, nays 123--but the motion of Mr..
Townshend, as thus amended, was lost-6l to
143
The previous question was then ordered on
Mr.. Randalfs resolution-yeas 1872, nays 68.
Mr. keifer moved to amend by extending TO
one hour the time to be devoted TO consideration
OF measures called up by individual members.
Agreed to.
At this point and before final action was taken
on the resolution, Mr. COLLINS moved that the
House take recess until Ii o'clock tomorrow.
This was done for the purpose of continuing the
legislative day of Monday, in order that oppor-
tunity be had to move the passage of the bank
ruptcy bill under suspension of the rules.
Mr.. Thompson interposed motion to adi ourn,
which was lost-yeas 1903, nays 157.
Mr.. Moulten then made some illibustering
motions, on which the roll was called.
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THE HOUSE.
Yesterdays Session Devoted to the Consider
alton Of the Appropriation Bill.

Yesterdays Session Devoted to the Consider
alton Of the Appropriation Bill.
The session of the House was opened in the
afternoon with prayer by Rev. Edward Thomp-
son. of the Presbyterian Church of Keokuk.
The Speaker laid before the House a COM
munication from the Secretary of State. trans
hitting to the House bill H. R. 35ll to pro-
vide for the removal of mill dams, passed by the
last General Assembly, to which Governor
Porter filed objections in the office of the Secre-
tary of State within five days next after the ad
journment of said General Assembly.
Mr.. Taylor shall sustain the veto Of the
Governor.
Mr. Gooding-As understand it. that bill de-
MES the right of trial by jury. will vote for
no bill that denies the right of jury trial
The bill failed to pass over the objection of
the Governor mr. Porterl. by yeas 5, nays go.
Pending the roll call, Mr. Adams, wien his
name was called, said: II shall sustain the veto
l voted for the bin two years ago. but l shall
now vote against it," Mr.. Best, in explanation
of his vote said: Two years ago 1 voted for
this bill. but there is now bill before the
House. substantially the same. which can be
modified so as to allow jury trial. which I be-
lleve man ought to have in case of this kind. "
GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL
On motion by Mr.. Gordon, the House resolved
itself into a committee of the whole. and pro-
ceeded to the consideration of the bill III. r. 327]
making appropriations for the State government
Mr.. Williams moved to strike out the appro-
priation of $4,000 for Purdue University He
said: I'VE have just considered bill giving a
special appropriation of $40, 600 to this institu-
! ton. Now this bill makes an additional appro
pration of $50 Co., indicating that this institution
as you might say, is playing in the role of Oliver
Twist. | am on this floor to oppose any further
appropriation few days ago there was an
other bill before the House for an appropriation
to Purdue University. / am here on this floor
as representative of the interests of my con-
srituency Whysdoes this institution require SO
mnehl'
The amendmentwas agreed to- Sundry other
amendments were made.
On motion by Mr. Smith, of Tippecanoe the
committee rose and the chairman reported a rec
concentration that the bill be passed as
amended.
Pending the second reading of the bill the
House adjourned.
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THE HOUSE.
New Bills and Resoiutions--No Important
Business Transacted.

New Bills and Resolutions--No Important
Business Transacted.
WASHINGTON, Feb 2-Under the call of States
the following bills, ETC., were introduced and re-
ferred.
By Mr.. Budd: A resolution directing the Score
tary of the Treasury to report to the House
what, if any, regulations instructions relating
to rights of Chinese to enter the United States
have been issued by the Treasury Department
since July 5, 1884, under what law for the regu-
lation prohibition of the entry of Chinese into
this country such regulations have been issued;
that United States consular officers may issue
the certificate required by the act of 1884 to be
issued by foreign governments.
By Mr.. Holman Thy requeStl To maintain
the purity OF the ballot-boX and prevent bribery
and corruption in elections.
By Mr.. Dockery: A resolution directing the
Secretary OF the Treasury to inform the House
what has been the total amount of expense in
CURED under the law providing for appointment
of deputy marshals and chief supervisors of
election and in what States the money has been
expended, showing the separate amounts ex-
pended IN each State and also the accounts for
such services which remain unadiusted.
BY Mr.. Belmont: A resolution requesting the
Secretary oe State to inform the House whether
any representations have been either formally
or informally made to this government by the
brlIlSn government growing out or the use of
dynamite III London; ii such representations
have been made in writing, then to transmit
copies OF the communications that passed be-
tween the two governments on the subject of
these representations, or if the communications
have been verbal, then a statement of their
tenor and purport; also. a resolution requesting
the President to cause the originals or copies Of
all communications which have been received
respecting the Congo conference, and especially
copies OF the commissioners powers sent bv this
government to each of the three American
plenipotentiaries or agents, to be Immediately
transmitted to the House
By Mr.. Cassidy: Granting all United States
lands in Nevada, except mineral lands, to the
State Of Nevada for irrigating purposes
By Mr.. MeAdoo: A resolution requesting the
Secretary of the Treasury to transmit to the
House list of names of persons borne on the
rolls OF the department on the lst of November
1884. and the Cd of February, 1885
BY Mr.. Cox, of New York: Abolishing the
Census Bureau.
By Mr.. Cabell: To extend the benefit of the
Signal Service to the farmers of the United
States.
Unfinished business coming over from the last
individual suspension day, motion was made
by MIR. Bayne to suspend the rules and pass the
bill increasing to 81, 500 600 the limit of the APP
preparation for the public building at Pittsburg.
The motion was agreed to-
Mr.. Randall called up the resolution providing
that during the remainder OF the session thirty
minutes every morning shall be devoted to e0n-
sideration Of measures called up by individual
members there are net i've objections made
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PROPOSALS FOR MAIL BAGS
PosToFFIcR DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. II, 1885.

Separate sealed proposals win be received at this
Department until the 9th day of March, 1885, st
noon, for furnishing by contract Mail Bags con-
forming in every respect to the official samples, IN
such quantities and at such times as may be ordered
during the term Of four years. beginning the first
day of April 1885.
Specifications of the several classes of Mail Bags
and of the conditions andrequirements relating to the
bidding win be furnished application by letter 70
the Second Assistant Postmaster. general No pro
posal will be considered which shall not have been
submitted in accordance with such specifications
The contracts which may be made viii be in con-
formity TO the specifications and the accepted pse
pasal The right is reserved, however TO reject any
or all Of the proposals. PRANK HATTON.
Postruastergenerai
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The Military Carnival.

The management of the military carnival to
be held on the 18th inst. have already secured a
large number of relics and trophies of the late
war, and the exhibition of such articles will be a
special feature of the carnival All parties,
throughout the State, who have war relics,
trophies, flags or articles having peculiar histo-
ries or associations connected with the war, and
who viii lend them to the carnival, are requested
to call on correspond with Miss Lizzie o Calls,
State Librarian, who will have charge of this
department., assisted by a committee of promi-
nent ladies. All articles loaned the carnival
will be carefully preserved and returned without
injury
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THE STATES MINES.
The Report of Inspector Wilson Shows Fall
ing Off in the Years Production.

The annual report of Mine Inspector Wilson,
of Washington, was fled yesterday with Gov
ernor Gray. The report contains estimated
statistics of the coal industry of the State, in
Guiding all the mines, the number of persons
employed in and about the mines in the State
during the year. brief description of the labors
of the Mine Inspector, short sketch of the new
coal fields Of the Stat list of the fatal accl-
dents during the year; also, recommendations
for the improvement Of the mining law. in
Guiding copy of the law governing the working
of the coal mines of Indiana, and such other
matters in connection with mines and mining as
he deems important. The report gives a brief
history of the mining suits filed during the year
against some of the operators for neglect or re-
fusal to comply with the requirements Of the
mining law and contains the following table of
the annual production of coal tonnage for the
DaSt six wears.
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statements Of the Auditor Of State The Auditor
is correct, as his books show.
Mr. Magee-They say there is great amount
of bad bookkeeping about those State buildings.
Laughter
Mr. Fowler don't believe It
Mr. Magee--I don't either; and don't believe
there is 40 per cent. delinquent on tax col
lections.
Mr. Willard demanded the previous question.
The House seconded the demand for the pre-
vious question. and under its operations the re-
port of the committee was concurred in and the
bill ordered engrossed for the third reading.
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THE PROCEEDINGS In DETAIL.
E0grossment of the Bill Providing for a
Loan of 5000. OOO
THE SENATE.

T0grossment of the Bill Providing for a
Loan of 5000, 900.
The morning session of the Senate was opened
Nth prayer by Rev. J. A. Ronathaler, of the
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church.
Mr.. Ernest offered a joint resolution rs. on
proposing an amendment to section IA, article s
of the Constitution. by adding Ithe following
proyiso.
Provided, that the Governor shall have power to
6isappFove of any item or items Of any bill making
"a appropriation of money embracing distinct items
and the part parts of the bill approved shall be the
law, and the item or items of appropriation disap-
proved shall be void unless repassed by both houses
as provided herein for the repassage Of oths- bills
Resolved, that in submitting the amendment to the
electors OF the State TO be voted on it shall be desig
mated rs amendment No. /.
Mr. Bailey offered joint resolution rs. II
requesting senator's and iDstrueting representa-
Hves in Congress from Indiana TO use their
influence for the moro strict enforcement Of the
pAtional eieht-hour Law, and that they enGeayor
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MISTAKES of the head are less reprehensible
than those of the heart The heart is wonder
full piece of mechanism, and any irregularity
which affects il should be promptly corrected
Sarah II. Kemper. of Danville. Pa, was troubled
with palpitation of the heart. accompanied by
frequent attacks Of pain in the side, and some.
times with nausea and vomiting. She began
using Misnlers Herb Bitters, and now writes
that she Is well in body and consented in mind
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From these figures it will be seen that 300, 600
more tons of coal were mined in 1883 than in
1884 in the State OF Indiana. There were nine
mines IN Indiana. The average number of per-
sons'employed in 1884 was SIG The number
of tons of coal mined to each life lost is psf ILL.,
or one life for every 635 10 persons employed
The year previous the number of lives lost was
one iii 172 persons.
The falling off in coal production in 1884 was
caused partly by the strike in Clay county dur
ing the busy coal season of the year Mr.. Will
son has received notice to quit from Governor
been APPOINTED to succeed him as Mine In
SuectOr
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Do You Want IL?

Whether the coming Christian convention, to
be held by Mr.. Moody, shall do as much for In.
dianapolis as has been done in other cities
through the same agency, depends largely upon
the interest manifested by Christian workers
and business men in the meeting tonight at Y
NJ c., A rooms
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Strike of Cfcar-Makers.

DETROIT Mich, Feb. 1.-The cgar-makers
who were notified, recently, of a reduction of
wages of ST. per thousand, went out on strike
this morning. There are two hundred shippers,
and they are we'll supplied with money from the
union The men confidently expect victory.
The manufacturers have already made slight
concession in stating that they will retain few
union men, whose wages will not be reduced
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A Deceived Woman

is the lady who uses cosmetics, face lotions,
white lead, bismuth, powders, arsenic, etc. in
the belief of enrching and identifying the COM
plexion. 1t is but temporary and ultimately
destroys the skin beyond the power of nature
to restore. Stop it! Stop it now and use only
Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic, which imparts the vigor
and loneliness of youth.
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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-04-17
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
They Meet and Nominate Candidates
for the Constitutional Con-
yR0fiOu

At l o'clock Yesterday, Hon. Fl. r.
Teasdale. chairman of the republican
county executive committee, called the
convention to order in Lucas Hall.
After the the call was read Mr.. D. a.
Boyd was elected chairman and J. C. Gam
bia temporary secretary.
On motion it was resolved that the
credentials of delegates be handed to the
chairman, and should there be no con-
testants that they be approved. which
was accordingly done
Mr.. r. J. Broad was then elected per-
manent chairman, with J. c. Gambia
secretary.
No delega$es being present from pre-
cincts 5, 8 and IS, the following were
seated to represent these precincts: A.
Ray from Nc. 5; G. W. Lyle from No. g.,
and Mr.. Galloway from No. ID.
On motion of Thos. Hind, it was re-
solved to proceed to nominate candi-
date TO represent the Seventeenth Sena-
torial District. and Mr.. w II. Mann, of
Meanwhile. was unanimously nominated.
Major q. P. Fowler, of Palatka, and
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THE CONCERT.
What Reporter Saw and Enjoyed
Wednesday Evening.

Wednesday Evening.
1t is with unfeigned pleasure that we
score for the entertainment at the Opera
House, under the auspices Of the Metho-
dist church, on Wednesday evening,
brilliant success.
All praise is due to those who took
part, for the self-sacrifcing energy which
resulted in the rendition Of a programme
rich in every essential feature.
The effort was in every respect worthy
of the noble end in view. and where each
did WELL, it is nearly impossible to dis
criminate, hut we may be pardoned for
mentioning the rendition of The Vaga-
bond by Mrs. }. z. jackson, and the
Flower Girl, by Mrs. B. H. Enos, as
superb in the highest degree.
The opening and closing quartettes
were loudly applauded, while the mimi
table comic songs of 1Iessrs. Stokes and
Hodges pleased ALL, and caused the lit
tie folks (of whom there were a number
PRESENT. to bubble with genuine enthusi-
asm.
The Nero of the Tower wove a
magic spell which was only broken when
he pillowed his whitened head upon the
bosom of her whom his daring had won
the right to call his own,
30 Peep" though a simple ditty.
gained for Miss Hancock weII-deserved
laurels and shouts OF hearty applause.
We cannot forbear to mention the
Warrior Bold, as rendered in Mr..
Necks best style and with great effect.
But it was when oar popular dry goods
merchant, Mr. I, jacobson, mounted the
stage that the cheering preceded as well
as followed the performance. To the
cultivated musical ear his violin solo was
a rare treat, while it was highly appreci,
ated by all.
1t would be unjust as well as incom.
plete to finish TINS brief sketch without
noticing the Bolts and Bars" which
were strong enough to hold the audience
as well as old man "SavealI's" posses
sions in tact to the close, and were ONLY
overcome by the strategy of the gallant
captain, aided and allotted by woman's
wits, as displayed by ,Betty's" splendid
beautiful plan" and stimulation
when to Mr. Cautious it became evident
that he had "no business" there, and
chad better go back to town.
The Ladies' Aid Society, in behalf Of
the church they represent, extend hearty
thanks to those outside who so ably as
sisted in making the entertainment the
success it was; to the press for its corlia
support to 3lr Royal for his energy il
placing tickets and, to the public, with
out whose liberal patronage, the mos
brilliant presentation must have been al
utter failure SO far as was concerned The
end in view.
The net proceeds are not yet definitely
known; though they exceeded the mos
sanguine hopes of the management.
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NotDead Y ct.

Atlanta's papers are giving the public some
curious and wonderful cases that are quite in
teresting, 1t seems that a young lady of At
lanta had been reported as dead, but it came
to the ears o. the Atlanta Journal that she
was still alive, and being on the alert for news,
a reporter was sent to the residence to learn
all the facts. Miss Belle Dunaway, who had
been pronounced dead, met him at the door,
stoutIy denying that she was dead. She said
For four years, rheumatism and neuralgia
have resisted physicians and all other treat
ment. My muscles seemed to dry up, my
flesh shrank away, my joints were swollen,
painful and large, lost my appetite, was re-
duced to so pounds in weight and for months,
was expected to die, / commenced the use Of
B. B, b. and the action of one half bottle con-
WINGED my friends that it would cure me Its
effect was like magic. It gave me an appe-
tite-gave me strength, relieved all pains and
aches, added flesh to my bones, and when five
bottles had been used / had gained 80 pounds
of flesh, and am to-day sound and we'll.
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MONT vIEU HOTEL.
IN THE BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIRGINIA
Front RONal. VI.

THE PROPRIETOR solfcts the patronage OF
I the Southern People seeking a summer
resort in a higher latitude. Front Royal. the
county site of Warren county. is situated in
full view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in
close proximity to many of the battletields of
the late war. and but short distance from
Manassas. Daily communication with WASH
ington, Baltimore and Richmond. The scenery
is unsurpassed by any in America, while the
properties of the waters and the pure atmOs
pbere, makes il most desirable place for per-
sons seeking pleasure or health, and many hum
dreLIs make annual visits from the South de-
lighted with the climate and scenery. The no.
tel, which has lately been thoroughly renovated
Is supplied with all modern cOnvenienceS and
appliances met with in large cities. The cuisine
is Unsurpassed. First-class livery stable at
tached to the hotel, BOATING. FISHING and
CUNNING. Intelligent guides thoroughly ac-
quainted with the surrounding country, fur
nished for guests. Banks, Post Office, Tele-
graph Office.
ssg- Charges moderate. Special rates to fam
lilies. Correspondence solicited. and full par
ticuIarS cheerfully furnished.
WI. WOOLLING,
PrOp'r Mont Wen Hotel,
apilsw2m Front ROYAL, Va
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Anniversary Ball.

Last night the Gem City Guards eel
brated their first anniversary by giving
a grand hop at Fry's Opera House in
honor of the occasion.
\ large number of the young people
of Palatka and numerous visitors from
other cities crowded the hail. all bent on
getting all the enjoyment possible out of
the evening. Many elegant dresses were
worn by the ladies, and with animated
faces, brighteyes and ight step the Guards
and their guests kept up the dance until
q late hour. and it was with considerable
reluctance that they left the hall when
the band played Home, Sweet Home,
Like all the entertainments given by
the Guards, the hop last night was a
complete success. May their every an
niversary be passed as happily as this
first one was.
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Notice.

Nessrs. ". II. Cook, Irving ellis and
BENZ. Harrison, candidates Of the conser-
vative democratic party of Putnam ooun-
ty for election to the constitutional con-
vention, viii speak at the following ma
med places:
Interlachen. Monday. April 20, IL m;
johnson, Tuesday, April. 2l; 1Ic3Ieellin,
Tuesday, April q, p M. Oclwilla,
Wednesday, April -; Banana, Thurs
day. April, %, 10 a. m. Putnam Hall.
Friday, April "A, 10 a. m; No. IS, Sat
urday. April Is, 12 M. Bostwiek, Mon
day, April y, 10 a. m.
All friends of good government and
conservatives of al parties are urged to
attend
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ACENTs ZOE - NENNs.

The following gentlemen are the authorized
agents of TIE PALATKA DAILY AND NEEkLT
News, in their several localities:
w r Dewitt, San MateO.
w Valentine, Nashua.
G S Packard, WelalEa.
II NJ Bard NOrwalk.
J L Marshall, Fruitiand, Fla.
j McCallum, Orange Mills, Fla.
A b Bartlette, Georgetown,
Daniel Darling, DraytOn Island.
+ Il Higly, Lake George.
j l. Burton, Crescent City.
j G Strickland. Interlachen.
A Munroe, McMeekin. E7Szz
VIM G Braddoek, Seville.
J S Cewdon, st Augustine.
A Il EOgelbach, MelrOse,
Charles Moore, Lake worth, Fla.