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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Mr.. W. Binford, of Topeka, is now enjoy
ing his first visi. to this city. He says he
heard so much of the growth of Wichita and
net infrequently noticed in the daily pres:
that such and such man had made slmos,
fabulous fortune in dealing in real estate
and in other business that he concluded he
would come and see US so IS TO be able tc
satisfy himself if all was true as reported
The SANDY weather" as one expressed it did
not elicit unalloyed praise from him on tina,
feature of the subject. The almost number
less residences and the large brick bushes:
houses, that IRE being put up as fast a.
human hands can perform the arduou. work
attracted his attention and made him think
Wichita is indeed and in truth the Wichits
il Is said to be.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Mr.. Meyers, who hiss for some time been
engineer of the water works, resigned tha;
position LAST Saturday night He is making
his arrangements 20 move on to his farm. q
few miles south of Garden City He viii
probably leave mex: Monday. His position
8. engineer i. now being filed by Mr.. J.
Cossi,;, who hss hsd..experience in tbs; bust
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23
MAGISTRATES COURT.

kenne;he Egslcston, who was arrested
Tuesday among the joiuiists, and plead not
guilty, wss given bis trial yesterday in in
Squire Walkers court The fine of selling
liquors, an additional one FOR consemp: of
the court was given. making $500 ard sixty
DAYS. Another one ofthe retail liquor DEAL
ers, whose place Of business stands On lot
nineteen Douglas avenue, in Greidensteia .
add, wss arrested. sud would give no name,
other than the conventional Jchn Doe. he
plead guilty snd was given the usual dose.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

A blsck sn3 s white nevsboy had . li;:ls
misunderstanding ness The possofice doc,
yesterday. ubsa The white boy 1red good
big piecs .; rock 81 the colored chap, bu;
fcr,uastely missed his sho. He fred again
and hit him jus, where he missed him be.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following are the real estate transfers
yesterday:
j 2 Snively 10 John Jewett. lots 4S,
so, 81, Emporia ave; lots rs, 78,
Fourth ave, Smiley, Miller &
Works subdivision of Kinkaid's
out lots. .....................s 7Oo
VIM C Little to VIM NJ Swezey, all
of sec q, in tip q 4w.....-............ 5000
Josephine Parrish to Carl Kline, lots
IL, 10, jackson st, Rouse's End add 235
Mary A Kay to Nelson Ii George,
lots 81, SO, 81, 60, Meade ave, Ram
son & kay's add ....... 260
J G Miltner to Z J Beattie, lots II,
IA, 16, 10 20, %, "a, 26, %, 80, 80,
Washington ave, Hyde's add. $500
c Wilson to l. p Reynolds, lot 2,
Lawrence avenue, Zimmerly's add. 1900
Rodolpn Mathews to Harvey NJ Graf
ton, lots and s, Waco st....... 1850
d Hodge to James Z Whestley, lot
4, block 8, Perry's add.......... 425
Carl X Hibarger to l. ID and NJ II
Longsdorf, lots 934 and 1856, Wich-
ita st, Jewellers ado. $50
Harry w Morgan to James Humph-
rev, jr, lots Is and 20, Fourth ave,
English's add ....-..-..-...--.-.-. ........ 5000
Tho mas WILLIAMSON TO j u Carey lots
1-43, Lawrence ave, English's add. $500
Fercina B Roster to w Teetzel, lots
q, %, 81, 80, Mead ave, Clay's add. 440
G r Taylor TO Fred w Waller, Jr.,
NV Or Z, 90, / w......... ................. 1900
E A Hibarger to lots 1901,
1908. 1905, 1907, Waco ST, LEVEL
lens add............. ..................... 1900
Smith, Alden and Mullinix to Harry
L West and Carl r Hibarger, lots
lis, liz, 119, 121, 123, Fifth ave,
North park add. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, $50
Geo II Blackwelder to l. Cooper
part of lot %, Water st........ ......... 2400
VIM c McCune to S I Major, begin
ming 40 rods of ne cor Of Sc I of n
e? %, %, ! e; thence 20 rods;
thence W 20 rods; thence 20 rods;
thence 20 rods; thence 20 rods
TO place of beg .-..............-...- 1000
n A English 10 b Hammer lot IS and
81 off lot so. Church st................. $50
Junction Town Co to Ephraim -
lots 81, 3S, SO, 40, blk IA, Junction
Town Co add. .-....-.........-... 200
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

A gentleman who came here from An cas-
tern city hunted the city over yesterday
looking for house 20 rent He said it Wa
no uncommon thing to find ave and SIX
houses in single block in his native city
decorated with the placard ito rent" He
considered that the demand for houses here
wm enough in itself to prove the ~boom" Of
IL city.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

W. A. Ransom, whom we mentioned the
other day as being off for Ohio on q visit
with his wife, said to US yesterday that,
Democrat as he was and is, he had taken
the EAGLE for between thirteen and fourteen
years, which . reference 20 the books shows
to be the fact.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Why are the hands offs watch like the
flowers that bloom in the spring, was ques-
ton Unexpectedly popped to an EAGLE
scribe Yesterday, and giving it up and beg
ging enlightsnment on the subject, be found
lit they bad nothing to do with the CO.
tnh.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Sedgwick Psnsagraph; Wichita is just
on the eve Of securing one of the largest
wagon factories in Indiana, the Snyder
wagon company. Should she be successful.
and everything points that direction, ii will
prove one Of the best investments ever made
by her citizens.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Mr.. S. Winch yesterday sold lots As, As
and Al, on the southeast corner Of Mosley
and Douglas avenues. He received for the
three s. 800. This was one of the lsrces:
sales made Yesterday in real estate.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23
POLICE COUNT.

The only case heard to-day vas that o;
David, Marks who was arrested "Wednesday
evening, and held over night to sober up.
He was given three dollars the usual fine for
1~.,pka,-ass
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

William Quinell of Rockford township
bought eleven acres of ground in the south
part Of town near the new school house in
the Fourth ward about year and half
ago for $500. Yesterday he was offered
60 zoo for n
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23
A Rare Chance.

will now offer for thirty days my entire
bottling business. glassware, bar supplies,
ETC., will also close out my stock Of cigars,
pipes and smokers articles, in lots to suit the
purchaser, from one box to the whole stock,
and at the very lowest prices. Dealers
and consumers take notice. TIE reason
for selling is this: have concluded to join
my neighbors in building nice three story
building at my present location and before
moving and locating the bushes elsewhere
make this Offer Call at 255, corner Of
Main and Second streets. Wichita, kss.
130-1mo PETER GETTo.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Yesterday morning another runaway oc-
CURED on Main street A horse attached 70
. carriage driven BY gentleman vhoss
name could 10, be learned. became fright
ened near Ceasral avenue and started 70. the
south. he soon liberated himself from the
carriage and came down street n quite .
rapid speed Alady crossing Main strss1
M Fnk ens asae bsing sm en-.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Work on the new water reservoir is being
prosecuted with the utmost speed. An ad-
ditional force was employed few days
since, and at present the stone wall is nearly
three feet high.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23
MARRIED.

At the residence of the parents of the
bride, in Wichita, by Rev. j. G. Post, on
April 2lst, 1886, Mr.. C. G. Daisy and Mrs
X. L. Kline, all of Sedgwick county.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

The EAGLx ossce form Of real estate con
tracs book, containing 800 pages for farE
property, and go pages for tovn lots. With
index in front paSed xnd bound IN good
strong binding. d The cheapest and b.,
book svW gotten up foe he rsaie sesss bon-
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Miss Ida Eo<iolph who ba. been staying
with her sister Mrs G. L. Pratt. .; I&2 nor,h
Emporia. vii. to the rcgre: of hsr many
friends, leave Wichita 90 Tuesday, the 9Th
for her home IN Wisconsin
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Elizabeth Lodge No. 20 conferred the
Rebekah degree Wednesday night upon Mr..
and Mrs. I. J. Holmes, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Pearce, Mrs. J. B. Carey and VIM. Atkin-
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

The papers for the commencement Of the
case of James V. Dsugherty VS.. Anna NJ
Friend, for possession of property, were filed
with District Clerk Van Ness yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Mr.. p. c. Besttie, of Rochester, n. Y, is
in the city looking after his real estate in
vestments, and also his two sons, who have
been in Wichita for some time.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

The Wichita railway company hAs lately
purchased several mules unaceussoned 20
the traces The boys are having . good
deal Of fun in working The little k,ckers-"
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Croquet, base balls, bats, lawn tennis,
pichette. tops, boys reins, fishing tackle and
all kinds of other out door sports at Hyde &
Humbles.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

The NJ. E. church is being decorated for
the coming Sunday services by the ladies of
that congregation. They are making every
effort to procure ali the more beautiful how-
ers for the occasion
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Wichita chapter of Royal Arch Masons
meets this e7ening. All companions in good
standing cordially invited.
ID A. MITCHELL H p
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

There will be an important business meet
ing of the /. o. of o. F. at their hall tonight
All Scarlet Degree members in good stand
ing are requested TO be present.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

The poles are ALL up along the Eagle
line, and the W estern Union stretchers are
here to put up the wires and put in the in
struments.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Morgan Bros, will receive a carload OF
farm and draft horses next Saturday from
Missouri
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

tt. Van Sweaingen, the hardware mer,
chant as Valley Center, gave the EAGLE q
pleasant call Yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

A. ID. Temple, Iowa, an old friend of oul
fellow townsman L. ID. Skinner, of the Kan
sas State bank, called yesterday in company
with the latter gentleman.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

c. X. Freeman of the Topeka Avenue has
bought out Mr.. Hibsrger, his partner,
and will now go it alone.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Mr.. Able, the cashier at the Santa Fe
freight depot, is building new residence in
Mathews addition.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Some people are comp laining about dull
times. Nothing of the kind at Steinhauser-
Merkle Supply Co. d1S0tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Mr. Frank Williams took several gentle
men out north yesterday to look at some
farm land
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Our exclusive styles in dress goods have
proven so popular, not only because they
are sold at close prices. but also because
they represent the latest productions Of the
fashion centres, point that is certainly OF
some importance TO those that desire TO be
well dressed. The prominence Of this de-
partment is apparent 10 you. The imPor-
lance OF sustaining it is realized by US. We
rely on the merits Of the goods for our
sales. We cordially invite comparison
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23
LICENSED TO WED
THE BANQUET,

The banquet arranged for by the physi-
clans of Winfield, in honor of the South
Kansas Medical association, was given last
night at the st. James Hotel, some seventy
persons sitting down to the table. The spa
cious dining room was blaze of light,
which showed off to good advantage the
Hastily tables, which were well filed
with the best fruits and eatables and fruits
that the market affords.
"Wichita, the Rival Of Kansas City,"
provoked a humorous talk BY DIR. Fabrique,
which kept the guests in broad laugh.
He felt that he couldn't do the subject JUS
tice, and would, in the lagusge of Marsh
Murdoch, refer to the back files of the
Winfield Visitor
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

The Wichita Pump company received /
car load of pumps and pipe yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Notice.
The partnership of Ds. Tebo 3 Allen, il
this day dissolved by mutual consent DR..
Allen will continue the practice. collect al
bills due the firm.
d32-3tx DRs, TEBo & ALLEN.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23
Dissolution Notice

Just received, FIVE car loads Of late pota-
toes at Steinhauser. Merkle Supply Co.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23
A gentleman who returned Yesterday from

A gentleman who returned yesterday from
lengthy trip in Chicago, Kansas City and
ST. Louis brings good news for Wichita. In
relating his experience on the journey he
said he was continually questioned about
Wichita. Wherever be was and it became
known that he hailed from this city he was
surrounded by people eager to learn Of our
advantages, growth and If the many reports
concerning US were true. On hearing his
version of the mstter-the truth the whole
truth and nothing but the truth-many of
those listening would express it as their de-
sire to come and locate here. Quite num-
Der. however, said they would come, certain,
Just as soon is they could sell their property
in the less thriving cities where they resided.
He has lived in the place for some years and
has seen Wichita in her initial boom, but
prior to this time thought the world was
hearing less of us than it is.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23
COTTON DRESS FABRICS.

Linger long IN the Cotton Dress Fabrics,
and see the ine and beautiful eoiored India
Linens in stripes and sgure.-the prettie.;
fabrics VOC ever saw al i cents. The rev
design. in French Ginghans and French
sa;iesn.. The new eoioriug. in American
ss;teens at Il l-2 cents. Another ease Of
those good giuybams in dress style. At &c.
View addition. to cur trimmings So Jet
and " God have jus; arrived We place
them a. usual al popular prices We are
showing lot. Of choice goods not 70 -
fouad elsewhere
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

A number of couples went boating last
night up the Little Arkansas.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

There Was an item in these columns yes.
terday which stated that petition was iied
in the probate court the day beyore sskine
that a guardian be appointed for Benjsmin
V. Baird. I; ought to have been An admin
istrator on his estate.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Wallace & Houck received car load of
binders yesterday from New York.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Dissolution Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the firm OF
Jewett & Husselman is this day dissolved by
mutual consent, John A. Jewest having sold
his entire interest in their drug and grocery
store to ]. r. Snively. The firm will now
be known as Snively & Husselman. All &C.
counts and outstanding notes due the firm
of Jewett & Husselman will be payable to
Snively & Husselman, and they also will
pay all bills against the firm of Jewett &
Husselman for goods furnished said firm
prior to April 10. 1856.
JNo. A. JEwETT.
In the presence of D. F. Mitchell. 13ltS
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Lees Summit Nurseries,
Opposite fremont house, Douglas avenue
We have in stock the finest line of fruit
trees, ornamental trees and shrubs ever
offered for sale in this city, which We are
offering at one-half retail price. Please call
and examine our stock and avail yourselves
of good stock at one-half price.
13l-2t* BLAIR Bros.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23
Wool Laces at Half Price.

As the assortment of colors is somewhat
broken, we place them on our bargain list
with the price divided by two.
.. inch founcings in escurisl patterns.
formerly $500. now $3.50 per YARD.
s-inch fiouncings, formerly 80 cents. now
81 I-2 cents.
All the edgiugs that were so cent. now p
cents.
All the edgings tina, were IS cents now
IL 1-2 cents.
All OF these bargains In wool laces will be
found on our centre counter. this week.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23
FOSTER KIDS.

FOSTER KIDS.
Our spring line of the popassr fssrsr
Kids hase tG.s esen plas>f on sale We
are eon6ien, voc viA agree vita us vhes
we .ay no Kid gloves are - poYnisr ;o-Ssy
IL this country =. they are. They are 1sse
Ia three qualities. We carry ;aesz AZ 10
.-hook length. The r1zss are
WILLIAM els.
FOWLER si.7s-
FOSTER sazs, sss
isHsok Foster s..75 il biaek oniy-
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Ask your township trustee for EAGLE re,
ceipt books. You must have one. One fol
road tax, one for poll tax. w22-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Mrs. d. W. Tilford lost gold bracelet
enameled, with small chain attached. The
finder will be rewarded and gain the thanks
of the lady by returning it to II. G. Lees
real estate office, as she values it on account
of associations very highly. dl2S-6.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Tickets soc: children Csc. No extra charge
for reserved seats.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Apples-Good apples only so cents per
bushel at Steinhauser-M erkle Supply Co.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Wanted TO sell or trade for horses two
seated carriage, Thos. II. Lynch. dl2S-tf
Mackerel-Sm mall but fat breakfast mack
erel. only % cents per dozeu, at Steinhauser-
Merkle Supply Co.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

80 yards Of No. 9 all Silk, Satin snd Gro-
Grain Ribbon. at Is cents.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-23

Also Dramatic Entertainment entitled
REBECCA'S TRIUMPH.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1886-07-30
ENGLISH MATTERS.
Salisbury's Irish Policy-The New Cabi
net-Treaty with China

salisbury's Irish Policy-The New Cabi-
net-Treaty with China.
LONDON, July 28.-The Exchange Tele-
graph company announces that it is in
formed that Lord Salsbury's irish
policy will institute proposal to lend to
Ireland e5,OOO,OOO to enable her to estab-
lish local banks on the Scotch system; and
lend money at nominal interest to farm
ers and manufacturers, in order to stimu-
late and develop trade.
The following appointments have been
made and accepted: Home secretary, Lord
George Hamilton; chief secretary for Ire
land, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach; secretary
for war, Viscount Cranbrook; lord presi-
dent of council, Lord Iddesleigh; lord lieu
the Rt. Hon. William Henry Smith, Sir
Richard Ashton Cross and the Rt Hon.
Frederick Stanley will enter the house of
lords.
1t has been decided that Lord Randolph
Churchill shall have the Office OF chancel-
lOr of the exchequer and leadership in the
house of commons.
A hastily summoned cabinet council is
in session at Lord Granvilles house. 1t is
believed that some foreign difficulties have
suddenly arisen.
Liberal ministers have decided rot to
shape their tactics until the queens speech
has been read in parliament.
The convention between England and
China has been signed at Pekin. BY terms
OF convention, China agrees to the Occupa-
ton of Burmah by the English and prom
ises to encourage trade between China and
Burmah. A commission is being formed
to delimit the Burmese frontier
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1886-07-30

nection with the Riel rebellion and other
insurrectionary movements contemplated
in that country.
PAYING p. III. KELLY.
How the Minnesota Chieftain Happens to
H. Control Political Patronage.

How the NIinnesota Chieftain Happens to
A., Control Political Patronage.
ST. PAUL, July 27.-Said one of the
senators who represents Ramsey county in
the councils of the state, to reporter to-
day: II supposed you have noticed that
Dennis Ryan, Michael Doran and some
other st. Paul capitalists have secured a
$l0OO,OO0 contract on the new acqueduct
in New York city. When Cleveland was
nominated. money was scarce in the safe
of the democratic national committee. P,
ii. Kelly, M. Doran and their subOrdinates
undertook the task of raising Minnesota's
contribution. Fifty thousand dollars went
from st. Paul to New York. This money
was raised by a princely contribution from
Kelly, Doran and Ryan. In return for this
the patronage of Minnesota was given to
Kelly. Kelly is thus rewarded for his
work and the rest must be fixed. The city
of New York is about to improve it's water
system. The men who control the work
Cleveland and handled the Minnesota
money in his campaign. They are in favor
OF Hill for 1888. They recognize what
Minnesota democrats have done, and they
feel that they will need their help in 1883
even more than they did in 1884. 1t costs
them nothing to give this contract to the
Minnesota democrats and it forms bind
ing tie of the comradeship for the fight of
1885, John Brunton, the engineer on the
contract, is an old st. Paul boy.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1886-07-30
Premier Salisbury Announces His
Cabinet, Together With His
Irish Policy. >+
The Alleged Land Frauds IN the
Northwest Discussed in ,
-.n- the House. .snnF ..' .t
Secretary Becker's Appeal to Dakota
Observation-Disclosures
Gatherings.
SENATE.
FORTIFICATION BILL.

FORTIFICATION BILL.
WASHINGTON, July 28-The chair pre-
sented message from the house to the eff
feet that it had instructed It's congress to
insist on striking from the river and har-
Dor bill items as to Portage Lake and Lake
Superior ship canals, Lake Michigan and
Hennepin canal, Sturgeon Bay and the
Lake Michigan ship canal, the Mississippi
river improvement and the Potomac river
improvements. A long discussion ensued
as to right of the house to instruct it's con-
gress beforehand what to do and what not
to do; but finally a resolution was adopted
that the senate insist on it's amendments
including those mentioned in the house
resolution and agree to the conference
asked.
The senate then took up the fortifcation
bill. The bill as it came from the house
appropriated $620,OO0. The senate adds
1901 900 to that amount in accordance with
recommendations by the ordnance and gun
foundry boards regarding the manufacture
of heavy guns. Mr.. Beck said that
what the country wanted, and wanted now,
was big guns. They should be bought
now OF the best pattern from Krupp and
others abroad, and the guns should ulti-
mately be made at home, but the govern
ment should not wait, absolutely defense
less. until the guns could be made in the
United States. Pending action, the senate
adjourned.