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The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
Death Of su.a., n.L.uuh,,r.

Sunday morning last George Dibcf,
came 10 M.ek-r with the intelligence
that Henry Mclaughlin had died at his
residence on Coal Greek nj o O'Clock the
previous night. As will br seen hy I'll.
verdict OF the Coroncr's jury. death was
caused by hcmorihagc and congestion
OF the lungs. snpcrinduccd by insu!-
iicicncy Of clothing and exposure 10
cold, together with old age. Mr.. Dibcrt.
who has ranch on the creek above
Mciouglilius was working Mt the lat
ter's place saturday where the deceased
and Mr. Dibert were taking care Of n
bunch Of stock together. and MS dark
ness came on before they got through.
Mr.. McLnughlin invited Mr.. III
bert 10 stop all night. which lie did.
About half.past eight O'Clock. Mr.. Di.
bert SAYS. Mclaughlin took n Ill of
coughing which lasted until he was re.
lieved by death. Mr.. Dibcrt placed the
dead man on the bed and remained with
INN until morning. when. rs above
stated, lie came TO town aud notified
John a. Watson. Justice of tie Peace
for this precinct. of Mcl.aughiih's sud
den demise, and requested tina, an in.
quest be held. II was not deemed nercs.
sary To hold an inquest, but MS Mr. hi.
Der, was the only person present n; the
time Of Mr.. McLonghlin's death he
desired an inquest held. so Mr. Watson.
accompanied by DIR. Thornton and
others, went up TO the residence of the
deceased and held the inquest. After
hearing the. circus;ances attending Mr..
McLbughlin's death the Coroncr's Jury
brought in the following verdict:
STATE or COLORADO.
cousr, or GARFIELD.
An inquisition holden nj the residence
of Henry Mclaughlin. deceased. in Gar
field county. on the 18th day of Janm-
AIRY. a. ID. lsSs, before John a. Wat
son. Justice of the Peace and Acting
Coroner, of said county. upon the dead
body of the said Henry Mclaughlin.
wing there dead. by the jurors whose
names are hereto subscribed. The said
jurors upon their oatbs. do say that
death was caused by hemorrhage and
congestion Of the lungs. superinduced
by insnlllciency of clothing and ex-
posnrc to cold. together with old age.
u testimony whereof, the said jurors,
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rs- v.sd,ss ,a..,s.sss..

". u. Suit, druggist, B!ppus. Ind,
;.s,iiics: II can recommend Electric
Blt,css ~ the very les, remedy. Ever,
bottle sold has given relief In ever,
WAS cured Of u,runa,is,a OF 10 year,
years standing" Abraham Hare
druggist. l'cllsil'c. Ohio. aiiifns: "1h.
hes, selling mcdioin. I have ever han
died In my twenty years experience. 1.
Electric Di,;crs." Thousands Of other,
have ad'!cd their testimony. ~ that th,
verdict Is unanimous that Electric lit.
tcrs do cure all diseases Of ihc Liver.
Kidneys or Blcod. Only n hall. dollar Il
bottle at any drug store.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
HrnrNs Her NessL.

Mrs phm,c Chcslcy, Peterson. Clay
county. Iowa, tells the following re-
aia.aahir story, the Truth OF which is
vouch-d for by the residents o: the
town: - nm now ~ years old. have
been troubled with kidney complain,
aud iamcncss for many years; could no,
dress myself wi,hon, help. Now | am
free from ali pain and soreness. and AIN
able 10 do nil my own houscwork.
owe my thanks 10 Electric Bit,.rs for
having renewed my youth. ani removed
completely NIL disease and pain" Try
u bottle. 5oc. ani 81, nj amy drug. store.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
Iir Claim. inrl.o..c..

\ Washington dispatch announces
transmitted TO Congress u deficiency &C
count Of 50, which WIS submitted
by the Secretary Of the interior Ia mc.,
the loss., sustained by Coioruw nnd
other Ute Indians last summc. by r-a-
son OF being hastily driven from Gar
field county. Colorado. by the cl,ii au.
,hofiilcs and militia. Congress, is asked
10 appropriate. sum sufficient 10 pas
these claims and 10 dircc, what, II any i.
proceedings shall bc taken 10 secure tc-
endorsement from Colorado.
Tw-n,y nine thousand eight hundred
dollars seems pretty large sim 10 pay
Caioto~ and his braves for iosscs sus.
! dsfvtu OH os Cm sicid county" las, su,i,
mer. Coloruw and band didn't ioos
over one hundred head of ponies wh-l
they We're induced To shake tho dn.
ot Colorado OH their Zee, aud TAX
up their residence on the fr-cna
iion. hut supposo the Indians los, ,w,
hundred head of ponies (which the,
didn't and suploe- ". place the yalu,
nj fifteen dollars Ter head Ia high.,
average value than the tics themselves
ever placed on their ponies when the,
sold TO the pal.'taccl tho ioss would ioo
up three thousand dollars. and tire,
thousand dollars would bc paying then
over and above nil actual losses sus
tanned. Then what's the Remaining
iwcnty-s!S Thousand eight hundsci for
Don't know. but suppose 1t will lie ,,s-,
Ia compensate tho Indian Agency OF
ilcials aud some arms officers for III.
lying statements seat 10 Washington
concerning the late Ute troubles.
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And News rr,e.. a, !. ~. s.=u. = &.

And News prires at !. ~. SSu-u> 8 Co.'S
Dur stock of general merchandise Is
now complete. Our stock of gents
clothing and gents fGrnishin. goods rs
tie largest In Garfield county. and ".
can sell YOU n suit from SEQ to $500.
our stock of gents hats is large, and
comprises all uf til. leading STYLES. Our
boots and shoes are Of tie be-, make
and latcs; STYLES. Our stock Is large
and everything is new. We can Ger.
;ainly pleas. You. Call and examine
our goods and satisfy yourselves.
j. W. uuous 4 Co.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
Notice for Publication,
I,Sn OFFICE Ar

INNTT VFFF'ts NT
GhrNwoop sruISGs. Colo, Dec. 23, lss..
Nortcr-ia hereby given that the following.
. = ' named settler has iiIed notice of his int,n.
md that said proof will bc made before ihc
Register aud Receiver at Gicnwood SPRING..
Colorado, on February I, tsss, Mt 10 n'eiocL
n. iu., via; Charlie l.. Wilson. OF Asisi. colo.
ON hia =. u. II. \ No. lfs,. Ute Series, for III"
Nv 4 sw !. Sec rs, sc = 80 4 Gee II, ne i. nc i,
9Th L NJ.
lie names the following witnesses tn prove
his continuous rc-idcprc upon. and cultivation
OF. said land. Via: E. !. Coliou. II. ii. Eddy.
Almon /. Durham and VIM. $. Taylor, ali ii
Avail, Colo.
:. u. DrLAN. Rcgistcr.
lrirst t-it r-c ~, 'ssT.-Lrs isSsl
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SosIr- OF Final Settlement.
In the Nritcr oi the ia,a,- :
Of lame. IlFfssHu ,t,,.,g.,...4 Z

In the Matter II tho rs,a,-I
uf Jane Kuigun. d-ctn.c,i.
- urtiny. the 9Th dag ~ rTbrIsry. !, il
is,-. i-'iuz nnc "f the regular day. ~ in. H..
tc1nirr n. u. is-' Turn uf the County Cnurt Of
Robert H"iEan. Administrator OF saI1 ,,,t,i.
viii sppcar t-fsfr the Judge uf rniI r1,irt
pr'fcnt my hrrii settlement a. such AdfnIri..
tr1tut. rr,V the sppruvsI uf the a,tn- n,I will
then Apply ~ H. dis- hnrgs-si ~ .,irh Ndmini..
traitor. AZ which time nuI place any p.,r.nn
IN Interest nly epicrT and pfrscn, object ,
to the srin,. " any there hc.
Dated st Glcnwucd springs, Colorado. D,.
c"inb"r =. 10. NpJEltr iiI.iUAS,
AhmiTrisiutnr IT The Estst.
~. y S.hr. cf iinic. kcisan, dccasc,i.
tfirsi puh Jan last Fob .. issl
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
Notice for Publication,
LAND OFFICE AT
Gtrs.wopp spitIsus. ,.,in. ~, %, "a

LAND OTFIIE At
Htr'wopp SPRINGS, Colo. Dec. y. iss7,
NuTiyE-is hereby given tia, tho for,,rip,,
:. ' named settler has iilci notice ~ hi. in,cn.
iinn to max" hnnl proof IN support of hi.
claim, aud that -nid proof will he ,nnf,, h.,.
fore tho REGISTER and Receiver at t,i.uwoD.l
springs, tolc, on February Q. isSs, q, 10
ncIuch n. tn. VIZ; George Zii,ti,n, uf
Ncekcr. Cola, on his T.. y. u. s. No tal utc
Scrics, iur the - Y sc 4 and 4, ne I, Sec n.
Tp y. II "a W 9Th = ~.
Ec names the following Witnesses TO proy,
his continuous residence upon. and r,iitiv,,inn
NJ. said land. via. ". l.. Nr,iuh. j. II. ilinoi.
worth. Harry Wells and Walter Wells, nil OF
Nccknr Colo.
81: DrtAS. Register.
lFirst Pub bee II. !ss.-Last Feb 1. Isssl
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
Notss- .f P,nsi settlement.
n the Matter II the Estate
uf t.pfrtsk isgfs,n d.,..,..t

'i fatFtrk it0ignn. d.v'sss.i
NUTicE ~ HEREBY utvrS. Tha, on sat.
~ ur'tas. th- .sh siai uf T.iftilFy A. 10
ls-. t-inF nts's q the regular tsy. .t the I.s.
c-ini-r 4. u. -. Term Of the County Ts,,,, -
thrnrii 'utittit. In thu State II JalunislH. 4
hnisrft l!riRun. tfinEinisiruiur Of siii s-,itr
~H appear l-f.ru the Jufsu nf siii uuuf;
rrcs.ut my hnal settlement y. such ,,i,.iui !,
itairT. ira, the approval ot tie sn,n., anil . IN
then arpl, q" H. Discharged ~ Ftich Ntit1iuis.
traitor. " Nhhh time and plar- pny rcr-un
VA interest usaN arf-u,r AMI pr,asrHt Ut,irytlo,s
~ the a,nir. " any tE.rn b..
Dated ri tlcn~o--i sprinrs ruinrufn n,.
ceinh'r - i's'. NnnEirr ltEluhS.
Administrator IT tho Rsintr
Attorney.
tfirsi put Jan last Feb I. is..l
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

The nomination Of James II. Kcrwin
rs postmaster n, Gl.nwooj Springs has
been withdrawn and J. l.. Clarke nomi.
mated Instead. This was an act on the
part Of President Cleveland for which
uic people OF Garfield county and Glen:
wood IN particular. should feel thank.
ful III half oi the reports about Mr..
kcF"in are truo no more unpopular or
inefficient official ever held Office in this
pIgt OF the country.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
NOTICE.

Having ceased 10 be stockholders and
officers Of the White River Land, Lave
Stock and Irrigation company. notice Is
hereby given that We have no intcf-s,
In aud 10 connection with said com
pany. either directly or indirectly. from
and after this date. Soycmber -, iss1.
WILLIAM T.. swEEr,
BESS BREWER.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Miss Jersey Taylor inaugura,cd leap
i.ar privileges las, Saturday afternoon
10y calling at TuI HERALD office with u
sleigh aud team and inviting yc editor
out for ride. Ne accepted the invita-
ton. donnei very becoming blush.
aud ar" fr.c io confess that We would
stop the press any day for the privilege
U: being assisted in and out OF sleigh
~ such charming Young lady as Miss
Jersey.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
rity Eru. gtorc,

For drugs. medicines. paints. books.
stationery, fancy and toilet articles,
field glasses. artists materials. musical
goods, etc. etc. 90 or send your orders
TO DR.. Il. Siuver, Rawlins. Wyoming.
and get the best goods at loves. prices.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
Clearance sair,

In order 10 clear my shelves and make
room for other goods, will close ont
the remnants of holiday goods at less
than cost. They consist of albums,
novels and poems by noted authors and
in fancy binding. ladies' jewelry and
work boxes, whisp holders. toys. etc.
Call and iuspec, goods and prices.
j. V. llcrsrpS.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Eac members OF III. Mccker Cornet
Band met last Monday evening and
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President. l.. T.. Craig /:
Secretary, y. y. Johani gen Treasurer.
II. ~. Wildhack. Doard Of Directors.
L. \. Johan,gcn. j. ID. BucbGn aud J .
V. Houston; Leader of Band. j. V.
Houston. The boys are now after u
teacher, and have instructed the secrc.
tafy 10 correspond with some available
man 10 tha; end.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

The ttc Chief complains that ;hs
issue of Tug HERALD OF January ~.
iidn'i show M In til. Chief Office until
the 18Th. That's nothing Some times
the Chief Is weeks on the road bciof, 1t
shows np In this Office. Tie recent
change In tile 1l.nwoci pos,oiiicc ina,
POSSIBLY cspcdi,. matters somewhat.
AZ all cNcn's We cspcc, u change for
the better,
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
Notice Of Special rcrr, NJ tn. Dssiris
Court.


In the matter of N. sailing of special tern
uf ia" District Court Of tho Ninih iuiiria
District Ia aud for Garfield county, Colorado
On this day IL j. ordered by th1 Court
that n special term of the District Court
Of the Ninth Judicial disiric, In and for
the county Of Garfield, and State OF
Colorado. will be held nj the court house,
In GlenwnOd Springs. Garfield county,
Colorado. commencing on the iirat Mon
day, II being the second day OF April,
\. -. 1855.
At which term u grand md petit jury
shall be summoned 10 attend; and said
term shall b. term for the trial Of all
causes now pending In said Court and
for the return of all process In causes
now pending or which may bc com.
msncei after the masking OF this order
And II Is further ordered by thn Court
that the Clerk of this Court shall give
pnbllc notice ot the holding OF said
special term BY publication of this order
for two successive weeks each IN the
utc Chief and MErRgg HERALD,
newspapers Published In the County o:
Garfield and State Of Colorado. nj least
thirty days before the commencement,
oi said term.
Dated n, Gl-nwooi Springs, Garfield
County, Colorado, December lTili, \. ID.
iss1.
Attest: THOMAS \. RucREE,
\. \. RiCg, Judge.
Clerk.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

.famcs +. Pool was appointed Road
oveFseer for this district by the Count,
Commissioners, vice DIR. Dumont who
took French lcaye" some time ago and
failed To qualify.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
mac.,.n.. Arnira n.i,..

Tho bcsi saly. In the world for cuts
bruises. sores. ulcers. salt rhcum. fuyci
snrcs. letter. chhpicd hands. chilblain.
cnrns and nil skin erup,ions. aud posi
lively CURES piles. or no pay required. II
Ia guarantees! TO give perfect sa,isiac.
;ion. "r money refunded. Price - cent.
per bcs. For sale bY all druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

In the 'lni two weeks session OF the
County Commissioners this year, they
have ordered warrants drawn for alou,
s!.!ovo, says the Ute Chief. THIS issue
.mh.aces til. two last aaiourncd term.
-'s;sls..A ..AssskAs-A -Asswiwean' s'wAtv' n, rnl
beginning OF the year Is al,ou, Sis, on
~ near as can br a~c-ita.ucd.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

About one Of the frs, things that
should be started here is brick kiln.
There will bo big demand for b'ick
the comm: summer and III. man who
pies-s,.s energy enough 10 take hold Of
tic matter will strike good thing
financially.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

accordance with public notice given
seven head of State horses and one
mule were sold at public auction in
front of the Gregory stables las; satur-
Gay, and the sum of S.O6 realized there.
ffo'n' or about enough to cover the cx-
p.nse OF gathering. feeding and other
expenses, The stock sold WASH, worth
much, some of them being 80 old and
poor that !, will be more than miraclous
II they pull through the winter. The
highest price obtained was $50 and the
lowest IS.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

ilow's the leap Year ball coming on I.
Th. musicians have rendered their ser
vices free. Come 10 the front, ladies',
and make the Ion. suffering young and
old bIci.plofs happy for once.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

When cold spell lights down In this
section 1t has been customary for the
man who has been here since the bed of
the river was dug out TO exclaim, NO.
this isn't cold. You ought TO have
been here one winter during the time
the soldiers were berc. Why, it was 10
below all the time Last Sunday morn
ing the oid-iimer was staggered for
once. II registered L. below in front of
Tie decker hotel at . o'clock n. IN.
Aud this was no, the only place where
the thermometer took tumble in the
beginning of this week. Reports from
all over the State indicate tha, /. was
Intensely cold at nearly every point.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Hon. James $. Rollins, AN e.mem-
bcr OF Congress and one of the most
prominent and influential public men OF
Missouri prior To fifteen years ago, died
n, his home gt Columbia. Missouri, on
| the 9Th Inst.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Late arrivals from pice.ancs repos'
III. snow much deeper down there than
II Is between Ieeker and the mouth u
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

In another column will be found II
notice calling for n special term OF the
District court for this county. The
term will commence on the second 0f
Aprit
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Pete Harp refused 5000 for his Sui
phur creek ranch this week. Pete has
good ranch and knows that II will lie
worth more money before the pansies
blossom,
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

A special meeting Of the Board Of
School Directors Will he held Monday
evening. Those having bills a.ains, the
same will leaye tliem with one Of the
Members.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

The Mesa ranchmen are complaining
Of the approach To the bridge from the
souih side.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
Errsh t;u.,.M,,sss.

y large lot Of the very best buck
wheat just received at j. ". Ilugus \
Co.'S.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
pr,Ir., f,c,ilcine.. I;ic.

Drugs. medicines. oils. paints. and
everything in the drug line at j. w.
lirgus Il Cog.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

To borrow from 81 80 To si.jno on n
weil-improved ranch In Rou;t county.
Title perfect. Inquire nj TuE HERALD
ptlir.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Houston receives candy ever wc.i
irum Denver, and therefore /; is Away
flesh.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
Charter oan Cooking s,orc..

\ full line o; the above celebrated
cooking stoves. all sizes. Mt j. W. liugus
" Co.'S. Also parlor and heating stoves.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Ben. send us spirit thermometer.
Ours froze up at 80.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Congressman Symcs has introduced
bill in the House providing for the
appropriation OF million dollars for II
public building ut Denver, Also II bill
TO make tho Denver mint one for the
coinage OF money.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Do no; forge; that the only place I,
gc; good cigar Is at ilous;ons.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
Furniture.

Furniture and bousc-iurnishing goods
of all descriptions at ]. ". Hugus X
Co. s. ut bottom prices.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Commissioner Gregory is now chair
man of The Board.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Al kinds uf fanc, smoking and cigar.
eft. tobacco u, tions,ons.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
~ :Bt.lC SSi.E.

Ar \ BAnoAIS-A good ranch OF,
Lower Whit. river. Inquire at TuB
HERALD office.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

have horenn,o set their hands this 18TH
day OF January, A. ID. 1855.
NJ. 4. RYAN,
GEo. 5. WIIrER,
j. l.. HALL.
+. ". GREGORY,
G. 4. RoBERTs,
j. NJ. THORNTON, NJ. ID.
Henry Mclaughlin was about iifty
years Of age, although he might have
been older. lie formerly lived in Lead
vile. where he has wife living and
owned some property. II is also claimed
that he owned property in Chicago and
was supposed to be comfortably fixed
generally. although bis manner Of nv
ing would have indicated quite the con
trary. lie has resided on Coal Greek
fos over two years was a good neiglboi
and had the respect Of all with whom
he had dealings. Ills wife has been
notified of his death. The remains were
brought To Meeker for interment.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Ranch trades have been numerous dur
INK the cuiren, week. Among the sales
We're those Of the Pool boys Ranches
at the mouth Of 'ice-ancs creek, and
Jim liuroh's fractional ranch on Coal
creek. Jim sold one of The hes; "ioTiics"
ON White river 10 Jack I.edbetter for
si,sIc. The Pool boys sold 10 Glenwood
Springs PARTIES and, We understand,
"eoppcred" 5000 for the two ranches.
II wouldn't surprise us much 10 see "a
townsiie Loom up n, the mouth OF the
creek about the time the energetic lower
White river mosquito gets ready 10 en-
ter on the summer campaign.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
Mine Run All tho Year Round.
Sc for 1000 lbs. Delivered.
Or s. AT the mine, one mile due
Nest Of Aeeker.
AL CoLL WEIGHED.

Leave your orders Mt the fosio'iice.
You will ini a slate there on which To
writ. them. Orders Will be attended Ia
every nigh, and morning by Ihos
SHELTON. You can pay J. V. Houston
money Tor coal and lie will receipt for
'"'"'' ry.TE AsDRnSSs.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
NEW coOca

Letter leads n, rnn HERALD olIic,
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

sisninc. below zero; others above.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

From the Denver News We Learn that
tho International Range Association
will NEE, In Denver ou III. scccud Tues
DAY In February.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
IsI.sk .ONAL.

j. L.. Mediation went over TO Axiai
Basin Thursday on horse business.
Al Durham crossed the Divide in the
direction OF Glenwood in the fore par;
OF the week.
W. 4. Molfet,, Adolpn Bclot and Jos.
Storey, all oil Pice-ance, registered AT
the Mcekcr hotel yesterday.
Albert S,rehlke left on Monday morn
ing for Leadvile where he will spend
the remainder Of the winter.
Mayor Clark departed for Glenwo0d
Monday morning Oh business connected
with his Forthcoming county map.
Mrs. liolcomb of Aspen, who has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
uossach, lett by the Grand river stage
Monday for home.
Joe kung WAS in from Yellow creek
in the early part Of the week and re-
ports the Bart Circle cattle rustling and
in good condition.
q. ID. Thayer, cashier of the j. w.
IIugus X Co.'S bank. left on Monday
mornings Gienwood stage for months 5
visit East. The Colonel has stuck
close to his desk for over two years and
thinks lie has earned n vacation. We
think so, too, Colonel.
Jim Hayes Of Thurman's creek, and
Fletcher Hay OF lower White, made
TuI HERALD a pleasant call Saturday
J ...------ .---.- '-'.U Uy,s report tht
Bre,herton ford in u bad condition. One
has 10 jump the horses on the ice on
| both side into over three feet ot water.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Apples
jus, received
All. W. iiu:us & Co.'S,
\ car load u: the fines; apples ever
s-n,,kr Sntt. .-i.su,. ~ ttnusSnu..
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Ranch property is in request these
daNs.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21
WANTED.

InyIt..Ions Al Tlm nnnALp olllee.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Dnsinc.a card, at 'rug HERALD olllc
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

yrss!. Gss and dates n, Ifoas,on's.
The Meeker herald., 1888-01-21

Smoke son, cigars, y, iious,on's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

eral discussion then GOT LITTLE BILL.
took place on the proposition to refund the
direct tax to the states, but the bill went over
without action. Chandler introduced res
olution instructfng the Judiciary committee
to investigate the alleged suppression of the
negro vote at jackson, Miss. Wilson of
Maryland made an extended speech against
the educational bill. Some unimportant bus
mess was then transacted, after which the
senate went into executive session, and when
the doors reopened adjourned.
The house put in the session receiving bills
mostly. Among those introduced We're the
following: Instructing the secretary of the
treasury to use all the funds in the treasury
in excess of $40, 600, 900 over the current ex-
penses of the fiscal year in the purchase of
bonds in open market; providing for the re-
duction of the interest on the 4 per cent.
bonds to per cent, by paying the holders
the difference now, which would save $50,-
900, 900 in interest; directing the purchase of
not less than 81, COG, 900 Of silver bullion per
month and its coinage into standard dollars;
to increase the pension of those who have
lost sight, hearing or limbs; to prohibit the
use Of stoves or oil lamps on trains; to
investigate trusts" to license railway con-
ductors. Game of Utah prese nted the consti-
tuition recently adopted by the Mormons,
and bill for admission as a state. num-
Der of other bills were introduced, and at
| 80 the house adjourned.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

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