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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-12-18

Hocrs are in fashion-on hour barrels.-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-12-18

WONDER IL the sea-serpent could swal-
low all the stories that are told about himl
-Bosfoa Trasscripf.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-12-18

FINE weather il never adruired until it Z
mist. and when IL Is missed it IL nsver adj
mired.-N y Irdepeadenf.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-12-18

The ties formed at sociablos sometime
lead to matrimonial knota-LiJs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-12-18

A Bor's upper Lip Is like Banquo's gho
when it will not down.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-12-18

A GIRL with powder on her face mus
lind sparkling dangerous. CifizsA
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-12-18


Chronicle
In Washington Territory there are
at present only eighteen counties, and
about all of these were taken from
Oregon when it was made State.
The soil is good enough in the best of
them to produce forty bushels of wheat
to the acre, fifty to eighty of oats,
twenty to forty of barley, and plenty
of cereals and vegetables, pasture
lands, etc There are fine forests of
timber. cedar and fir1 chiefly, coal
beds, iron and iron mills, regions for
the dairy. prairie and swamp lands,
fisheries, canneries (nine in the terri
tory, lime kilns Of great value and
production Cargoes of wheat are
sent to Europe. Chicago Herald.
lit is said by the friends Of William
]. Kendall. who swan the whirlpool ct
Niagara, that when he made che It
tempt he was about - willing 10 die q
10 I've. He had become quite dis.
couraged, had been discharged from
the Boston police forcs, and his wife,
whom he loved. had separated from
him on account of his habits. Just
before he left Boston he said to one:
''You viii hear Of me doing . most
daring act. but You win never see me
again" To another he said that he
had nothing to live for, and should
shortly do that which would make him
or finish him up. His friends do not
believe that he received any money foe
the dsed.-BSea's E<press,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-22
THIS ORANGE RIDGE
JANUARY L. 1856.


which the 81 Johns
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-22
A Suggestion.
Editor palatka NEWS

Editor Palatka News:
Seeing in your issue Of recent date.
an ordinance granting an extension OF
fourteen months time, in which to com.
p!ete the works, ETC., to the company
who propose to put water works into this
CITY. I would like to ask our city faith
ers il they still intend to collect the ad-
ditional five mill tax which was levied to
paw. in part, for hydrants and water ser
vice. contracted for on the part OF the
city and furnished by the company. and
If so. is it wise to levy and collect the
tax of 1885 to pay an Indebtedness not
due. under the ordinance, until 1887, or
which the tax of 50 would meet. am
not carping at the action OF the late
board in levying the additional tax, Tor |
think I understand the difficulties the
boards have to contend with IN raising
funds to meet the growing needs OF thus
city, yet cannot refrain from pointing
cut tie fact that two mill levy would
meet the fire appropriation for the pres
ent year. However, as portion OF the
present levy has been collected, 1t might
cause some trouble to refund. ETC., res
pectfully suggest that, inasmuch as
many taxpayers will pay the tax Tor
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-22

pdilIuah Bufet ami >t,eplng Cars. Jackson.
Vile {" New York without change.
Pullman Palace Buffet >leepng ears. Wash.
lngton to JdCksont III.
fusiltah iaiaer Sleeping ears. JacL sonyilc
10 ~. i@ulS, Wa Savannah. Atlanta, Nashville
aui ENausN He.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-22
TRAINS ARRIVE ArGAiNEsvIIIE

GOING SOUTH.

Leaves Ynlnha, Un m; bloomfield. ~ n M.
arrive ~ lccsb,IrR, \ Wa IN. leave lrcsb,rg
umn IN; arrive liunmiicld, y ~ u N: arrive NJ
Nnlnbi, IOtA u m; arrive Lame pnrk, at " 90
noon; Astutula. COP M; nrriv" Snlnhn, 20 y
N; ~ omilrld, = ~ pm. Arrives ut l"cshurH
3 80 u N; leave lrcsburg. 4D y N; nifivc
bloomfield ) ~ y N; arrive fnlnhn. ! N y ~.
making nll other landings on lnkc not named,
on signal
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-22

years who will not derive any direct BON
efits from the water service as proposed
by the company, think it would he
equitable and right, that surplus funds
from the 81 tax Should be- expended in
driving two artesian wells, similar to the
court house, with proper connections for
the steamer at points in which there is
not now, or will be when the water
works is completed. any water protection
against fire. This. MIR. Editor, will to
expending the money in accordance with
the statute. and giving to many taxray-
ers that consideration which their pecu'
liar position commands.
TAX PAYER.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-22

Through tickets sold TO Nil points by Rail
AMI steamship connections, and Naggagl
yheGkcd through. Also sleeping Car berths
and sections secured at Cumpany's Office In
AHtor'A binding, ~ hay street, aud at Depot
Ticket pihcc, aud on board Peoples Lane
Steamers II. II, Plant, CbattahoOchcc aud
Jennie Lane.
JAS. l.. IA VLOK,
General Passenger Agent
A. NJ. IVES. Agent.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-22


Al Pnlatka with Jacksonville. TnD"n " Key
West ny, fast river steamers tor ST. Az.
gustinc. Green toyc Springs, Iackaonville
and nil points North, Fast and West, ana with
up river steamers for South Florida. Also
with the Twin Screw Iron steamer city ~
Pnlatka," and steamship city oi Monticello,
Tor Charleston, New York Boston ihlla'lcl-
Min. etc.
Mail trans make close connection holh ways
wa !. 4. n X. W ny, at Jacksonville with At.
lan,.c Coast Line. Fast Mail,
At Guincsvillo with through Pullman sleep
crs over Savannah, Florida 4 western Ky for
New Orleans, Cedar Keys, Pensacola, Savnn.
nah, Albany, Montgomery, louisville, -.
ious and all points West.
Al ucHla with Florida hallway ANA NAyiga.
tiun co. and Hacks for silver springs.
At Iccsbirg with the II. Johns ana Lake
Eustia division Of the Florida southern ltail-
way, AMI boats on Lakes Harris ana Griffin
iUI points on Lakes
Al pombrt0n's Ferry with south Florida
ny for Lakeland, TAMPA, kissimmc, BARLOW,
Orlando, sanford, Tuckortown aud Fort DEfc,
\. CONANT, y. W. liWbMWElb,
General Manager. ,iun'l 'nps. Agent
A.t. tUwAs. Gent 'irnv. AIT.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-22
FOR SALE!
40 Acres High Hammock Land
NEAR IA<.ESA N(s1;,
IN HREvAHD 60. FLORIDA.

IN iNIN ANU w. J. ifJHI'N.
WI he sold cheap for cash II sal" Is matte
within ~ days. IL u hrsi-clas4 lnnd, suttnhl"
for grunge grove az truck tatul one mil"
from the railroad ant near the river. Their"
Is no waste land ON the tenet. and u beautiful
stream passes through the center. No ditch
ing OF fertilizers needed. For further ptrtic-
iiIar4 address w., ear" NtWS Once, Pa'niki,
FlUritln.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-22
{375|:|iI7liia 3
IEl!l5E l7,133Il7
Tropical Trunk Line.

plkE,T ALIrRAIL ROT TIE
BETNEEN
Jacksonville. Magnolia. Green cose Spring
ST. Augustine. PaiatEd Gal1esuiie. 0caid.
teesbarg, Seville. lsiaai. Enterprise. Titus
nile. Sanford. Hiater Part Orlando. Yarlba
and Southern Floridd
GOING s1CTn.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-22
Savannah. Florida & Western Ry
Wnycro~ss short Line.

Al trains 81 this rua4 are run by Central
lttLt NTTt!aa time. Whsh :, minutes
s.owtF than Jacksonville tine.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-04-22
NEW ORLEANS EXPRESS.

IN aud after sunday. Nov Is. iss5, Pas
~ ssnGcr Trains will leave anu arrive az
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

Representative Payson reported adversely
from the committee on public lands Il bill 10
forfeit the lands granted TO the Alabama and
Chattanooga Railroad Company in Alabama.
The committee on reorganization of the Rio
Grande division of the Texas Pacific Railroad
Company have issued circular to bond
holders advising them not TO accept the plan
of the Philadelphia committee, saying that the
plan means tho saughteriug of the securities
of the bondholders.
The Canadian Pacific Railway Company are
making active preparations for the opening Of
their lines for traffic to British Columbia. A
telegraph stat have started from Winnipeg TO
prepare their lines ana large gang Of nayVies
readiness. The company will extend their
southwestern branches hty miles each this
year ii possible.
At special meeting of the Texas and Pacific
stockholders at New York yesterday Henry
Clews as chairman, appointed. according TO
BlOOdgOOd, Goodhort, and Burr, TO protect ths
interests of the stockholders. All the speeches
were of confident sort as TO the earnings of
the company, because of the development OF
business In Texas aud the territory which the
road drains and serves.
At the annual meeting yesterday of the
stockholders of the New York and Harlem
Railroad Company Cornelius Vanderbilt, Vim,
X, Vanderbilt, Frederick w, Vanderbilt
Samuel S, BnTger, John ), butcher. Chauncey
NJ. Depew, John l.. Burrill VIM. s. Leonard,
Charles q. Clarke, Joseph Parker, Francis l..
Bems, samuel d. Babcock and Alfred Van
Snntvoord were elected directors for the Gu
suing year,
At the last meeting OF tho stockholders of
the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company,
held at Roanoke, Va, II resolution was adopted
authorizing the issuance of bonds to the amount
of Sl,0OO0O0 for the purpose Of constructing q
branch road from Peiersburgto to Richmond 1t
Is understood this company will establish u
depot at Richmond, aud that the tonnage 10
and from its line to the latter city is enough 70
Justify competing link 20 Petersburg.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19
PERSONALITIES.

The waist of the Royal Princess Christian
measures thirty-siX inches in circumference.
Mr.. BYRON ANDREWS and wife are visiting
the city, and are the guests of eX-Minlster
Foster.
EN.PgESIDEST ARTHuR Is reported to be
steadily improving, He expects to oout for a
drive to-day or tomorrow, If the weather Is
fine.
CLARENCE j. DRESSER and Edward b. Jen.
nings, of Chicago, arrived at the National
Hotel yesterday, and will remain here several
days.
MIR. WILLTAMM, SPRINGER, of illinois, yester
day received dispatch announcing his re-.
nomination to Congress from the thirteenth
district of Illinois,
ARCHBISHOP GIBBONS has received an official
communication from Cardinal Luigi Jacobini
papal secretary Of state, informing him of his
elevation to the cardinalate by Pope Leo KILL
Miss SUZANNE BANCROFT, granddaughter of
Mr.. George Bancroft, the historian, sonc of the
most attractive and admired among the society
ladies of this city, This little brunette is en-
dowed with wonderful beauty and an unusu-
ally graceful figure.
AMONG the Presidents callers yesterday were
Senator Payne, Representatives Randall, Jo-
soph, Ermentrout, with VIM S, Ritter of the
Reading Edglei Henderson, North Carolina;
Barnes, Adams Illinois, NeeCe, Ward, Illinois;
Henderson, with II, D. Dement,, II. T. Noble,
B. L. Shaw, and S. c. Ellis, ofIllinols; Lanham,
with II. II. Smith, of Texas; Burrows, with
Rev, Father O'Brlen, of Michigan, and Dorsey,
with Hon. @, Hartman, Of Nebraska; Mr..
Mackin, Of New York; Capt, Beach, of the
army; ex.Gov James A. Johnson, Of Califor.
mia, and Gen, ROsecrans.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

BECAUSE few Bohemian aud Polish cut
throCts have iGcitcd riots In some Of the west.
crn cities ana would IL they could turn the
United states into some sort Of a commune,
one or two New York papers have got fool
ishly excited enough 10 shout the old cry Of
knownothiugi,m and declare that the only
way to remedy existing labor troubles is t1
shut the door against all foreigners.
N. s., ClrOHicC.
Those papers do not voice public sent-
ment The people of the United States
have grown in llberality since the know
nothing craze had its day. There will and
there ought to be greater care exercised in
keeping out dangerous immigration, but
this country will continue to keep It's doors
wide open for all who seek homes here with
presumably honest intentions, A very
large proportion Of our population are per-
sons Of foreign birth and their offspring.
For such nation to raise hue and cry
against foreigners would be almost as alb
surd as for the colored people Of brown
complexion to set themselves in array
against blacks.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

returns, to make itself the absolute tyrant
of the people.
Besides these more prominent and ag-
gravating features of local situation, for
which the Bourbons are directly aud solely
responsible, Nirginans again find them
selves deprived Of the benefits of the Blair
school bill bya Democratic House Of Rep
resentatives, with Daniel of Virginia, Civ
ing 1t Bourbon stab In the back with his
Grain bill. Promised relief from the tobacco
tax and continued protection for their
resources and productions, they find Nor
rison again the Democratic leader, putting
Virginia copper, wool, timber, lumber,
salt, &c, upon the free list; threatening all
American interests with foreign free trade,
and adopting a policy which must, II sue
cCssful, perpetuate and expand the internal
revenue system in all directions and In the
whole course Of Bourbon Democracy on ma
tiUnal affairs, foreign and domestic, whether
legislative or administrative, from appoint
ing convicts to Office or employing them on
public works to coquetting with, II not
embracing, Mormonlsm, they find every.
thing to disappoint aud disgust, and
nothing to fulfill honest expectation
Neither 1869 nor 1870 presented stronger or
more numerous motives, local aud general,
to arouse Virginia manhood, intelligence,
and independence to an irresistible uprising
against the combined fraud aud force
which have here and in Virginia reinstated
Bourtonism and Democracy, only to enable
these incorrigibles to return to their vomit
and their mirc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

Surveys have been made and grading has
been actively begun on new railroad line
from Cumberland, Nd, to Piedmont, W, Va
thirty miles long on the north branch of the
Potomac river. The Baltimore aud Ohio al
ready has a line between these points, and
ships over 1t large quantities of bituminous
coal from the Georges Creek region in West
Virginia to Cumberland, and thence east over
its main line. The new road will parallel the
Baltimore and Ohio tracks, ana when finished
will bring coal from the Georges Creek region
to Cumberland, thencenorth to the statelin by
connection will be made with the main line OF
the Pennsylvania over the Huntington and
Brood Top, which is already under worry
favorable traffic contract with the Pennsylva-
mia railroad. Among those interested In the
new enterprise are Stephen B, Elkins, OF New
York; ex-senator Davis. OF West Virginia. aud
a number of gentlemen closely identified with
the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

The bill to extend the power of the Safe De.
post Company Of the District of Columbia, so
as to enable them TO act MS trustees, executors,
&c, was yesterday recommended for favor
able report by the House District committee.
The Senate yesterday passed the bill pro-
viding that whenever any female under the
age oi u years shall be found in any house of
ill.repute or soliciting vice upon the streets or
authorities, and under the order Of the police
court be sent TO the house of the good shcp-
herd, and there be required TO labor at some
suitable employment, and TO receive iustruc-
OF such persons the sum Of 5000 is appro.
priated for the good shepherd, The Senate
also passed the bill making the chief clerk of
the Department Of Justice eX.olicio member
of the trustees fthe reform school.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

CRAY q CLARKsoN, BOOK AND JOB
~. Printers, SS9 Pa. ave. Globe Building.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

The following telegram was received at the
War Department yesterday through the
prcsideo of San Francisco, from Gen. Miles,
dated Nogales, Ariz., May l6: "Capt. Hatfield,
4th cavalry, struck Gcronimo's camp yestCTity
turing camp and horses, driving Ihdianx,, " ,Ipn
distance in Conona Mountains, MeNlc0sh 35oit
noon, In moving five miles from camp through
Deep Canon, was attacked, fought two hours,
lost two soldiers killed, three wounded. and
many of his horses and mules. Reports In
dians seventy strong, and several killed. Other
troops in close proximity to hostiles. 1t is i'm.
possible to give exact number of hOstiles with
Geronimo. Our troops and MeXicans have
fought them five times within the last twelve
days although ut some disadvantages; not
without loss to Indians. II requires ninc-tenths
of the command TO hold in check the large
bodies of Indians on reservations and protect
exposed settlements"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

There are indications that the harmonious
relations heretofore existing between the pen.
sions committees of the House and Senate may
be seriously interrupted. 1t has been n stand.
ing rule with both committees to report favor
ably to their respective houses bills which
have previously been MyOrably reported by the
committee of the other branch Of Congress aud
passed bv that branch. Recently the House
committee thought some of the bills passed by
the Senate were not such as to Justify favor.
able action, and accordingly reported them
adversely. The Senate committee since that
time has reported adversely on number of
pension bills which came from the House. and
considerable irritation between the two com
mittees has thus been engendered.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

THE jury in the Jaehnc case was thanked
by Judge Barrett yesterday. 1t will receive
the thanks of the public every day for some
time to comc.-NciC York star.
No doubt the jurors in that case performed
their sworn duty. But why should the
Judge have thanked them? Would 1t not
be just as seemly for the jurors to thank
the Judge for his part in the tral2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

WE sympathizo with the Times in It's efforts
to get back into the Republican party, but we
must insist that 1t shall not be too unfair to
the Democrats in its progress.-Ncw York Star.
There need be no very great effort on the
part Of any Mugwump "to get back into
Republican party" The latch string of the
back door is always out.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

"HoLMANIzED" is the word coined by a
correspondent to describe an alleged change
in the Presidential mind. We do not think
the transition has gone so far as that. The
President is not quite so liberal as Mr.. Bel
ford, but he cannot be so parsimonious as
Judge Holman.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19
AUCTION SIZES:
DY THos. J. FISHER & CO.,
ID Real Estate Auctioneers.


TRUSTEES SALE OFVALUABLE REAL ES-
TATE, FRONTING PARTLY ON NEW
YORK AVENUE AND PARTLY on FOUR
TENTH STREET NORTHWEST.
By virtue of n decree of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia, passed In equity cause
No. 1878 in pursuance OF the mandate and order
of the Supreme Court Of the United States,
will sell in front of the premises, on the 2SrH
DAY OF MAY, 1886, at 8 o. clock p. M, all that
certain piece or parcel of ground, situate in the
city of Washington, District of Columbia, and
known and described on the plat of said city as
all of lot numbered seven az, In square num-
bered two hundred and twenty.three (2l3), out
side of and exceptthat part thereof upon which
the building known as the Palace Market
stands.
Terms of sale one.third of the purchase
money TO be paid at the time of the sale, and
the remaining twothlrds in equal payments in
one and two years after the date of said SALE
the deferred payments to bear six per cent in
terest per annum, and to be secured to the sat
isfaction of the said trustee, A deposit Of two
hundred dollars required at the time of sale.
ConyeyanCing ut the cost of purchaser. Terms
of sale to be compiled with in ten days from
day of sale, otherwise trustee reserves the right
to resellth property at the risk and cost of the
defaulting purchaser, after FIVE days public
notice of such resale In some newspaper pub
lished in Washington, d. @.
WILLIAM b, WEBB,
THos. ]. FISHER 4 CO.,
ap8O-fm,w&ds Auctloneers,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

Il morning The finder will be literally re-
warded by returning the same to the owner at
GAO Mass ave, n, w, O-lg
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19
C,UPREME COURT OF THE UNITED
~ STATES.
No. sC6, October term, 1885.

No. SG6, october term, 1885,
zcnas c. Robbins appellant AePeSi TS9 oaTl ths
VS.. .Stti nIS,nias
Edward A. Rollins. ot or Sni,,h,hia SnS pisia'o'
Mr.. John Selden, of counsel for the appel
liant. suggested the death OF Edward A. Rollins,
the appellee in this cause, and moved the court
for an order, under the 10th rule, TO make the
proper representatives in the personality and
In the realty of the said deGedent, In the
premises, parties: Whereupon, II is now here
ordered by the court that, unless the proper
representatives In the personality and In the
realty OF the said Edward a. Rollins, deceased,
In the premises as aforesaid, shall voluntarily
become parties within the first ten days of the
ensuing term OF this court, the appellant shall
be entitled to open the record, and on hearing
have the decree reversed, If II be erroneous:
Provided however, that n copy of this order
shall be printed In some newspaper of general
circulation in the District of Columbia for three
successive weeks, al least sixty days before the
beginning of the term of the Supreme Court
then next ensuing,
APBIL II, 1885,
True copy,
Test. JAMES II. McKENNEY.
Clerk Of the Supreme Court of the United
States. myl5tje0
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

Mr.. MoRRIsoN is pleasant gentleman
and bears disappointment with the best
possible grace, Doubtless he feels sorry to
see his latest tariff bill In the embrace Of
death, but he smiles as serenely as If his
defeat were victory.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

WASHINGTON needs a larger police force,
not to XIII anarchists, for we have no cattle
Of that sort here, but to afford reasonable
protection to life and property, One officer
to a square mile is an invitation 10 burglars
and other law breakers to make themselves
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

The settlers in western Iowa along the line
ofthe Sioux City and 81. Paul railroad are de-
manding to know what has become of the bill
which passed the Senate on the 18th day of
March last having for its object the forfeiture
of those lands to the actual settlers in occupa
tiOn. On the odd day of April the House COM
mittee on public lands authorized Mr.. Van
Eaton of Mississippi to report II fav0rably
on the 18th day of May the committee agliu
authorized Mr.. Van Eaton TO report IT, but from
some unexplained reason 1t has not been done
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19
THE NEW POST BUILDING.

FOR RENT-studios, Offices, and Lodge or
Society Rooms. There are yet vacant in the
New Post Building some welllighted rooms,
suitable for Lodges and Societies.
Also, several well.lighted rooms eligible
for Artists Studios; also, two rooms fitted for
light manufacturing with or without steam
power. Otis elevator runs day and night. APP
ply at Post Counting Room.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-19

MILWAUKEE is trying to shut off the beer
supply of the anarchists. Is not this vio-
lation Of that section of the federal con-
stitution which forbids cruel and unusual
methods OF punishment