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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06
LOCAL HAPPENINGS


Tho uor' Oh he Ma son block is being
rushed during the Huo Weather.
Tie main faT the water system is in
place aud tin trench will be rehlled at
once lu another month the city will be
well supplied with pure water,
Toe steamer State Of Washington wa
-aJp Friday morning, having to tie up al
Deception Tor ipur hours IN account OF
the rough weathe~ on the gass.
The steamer Mary +. Purdy brought
boom OF logs from Bl1nchard's camp to
the talrhdNcu mill FRIDAY LAST The
boom contained $1,000 feet Of lumber
which will be made marketable al once.
The work Of planking Fourteenth street
Is progressing ana that thOrOughfare is in
hrst-ciass condition from Harris to Me-
kenzie street, and will be- at once pushed
TO Larrabee.
Quite a number Of local nmrods have
been enjoying themselves at Lake Pad
den the past few days. The fish are Bit
ing We'll. as numerous strings Of the
speckled beauties will attest
The tug Seattle will be refitted and re-
paired aud wifi be put ON passenger
route between this city and Blaine. An
other boat has been badly needed for
some time and the Seattle is just the one
W WI lhe blll.
Work on the new hotel is progressing
rapidly. Yesterday the stone caps were
placed above the windows of the second
story. The third story will be completed
within the next six weeks If the weather
is al all favorable.
An overcharge Of powder was ignited
Thursday morning in the lower part of
the city. and huge pieces Of stump were
sent lying through the air for blocks. No
one was hurt. but such experiments
should not be- repeated
The ladders and buckets for the fire
brigade are ready for instant use. The |
members Of the brigade will commence
nrllling this week, although all hope /
there VIII be- no necessity for them to /
turn out for a fire for some time to come. /
HThe United States revenue cutter VOL
'ott was in the bay last Friday on per
odical visit. She remained only a short
line. nothing Of Importance having
risen 10 detain her here. She will re-
urn next week. on her way to the upper
'Ound port
The body Of san Diego Regalado.
tudent IN the California state university.
as found IN the San Francisco bav
bursdaY evening. lie was the son Of a a
kuies q. . lthy San Sal / planter
4bership Dt The isg.aniios. I'll
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06
MUSICAL AND LITERARY.
The Entertainment to be Given by the
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Next Tuesday.

The ladies OF this city who have inter
ested themselves in the organization of a
Baptist church in Fairhaven have gone
into the matter determined to succeed.
As a method of starting a fund for this
worthy object, they have decided to give
a concert. DIR. Prosser kindly donated
the use of the hotel dining rooms for next
Tuesday evening, and the ladies have
been working hard the past week for the
success Of their entertainment. This will
be- a musical and literary treat. and the
best talent iu the city has consented to
take hold and do all poSSible. The enter
tainment should be. and doubtless will be
well attended. and thus help the cause
for which those taking part and those
who have had the matter in charge have
worked 81 hard. The concert will COM
mence at : o'clock on Tuesday evening.
The following j. the program:
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

The Bellingham mill will be opened by
the first Of May and will be put in opera
zion This mill was built about six years
ago by Eastern capitalists. who shortly
after com pleting lt.leased 10 IL syndicate
Of mill men for n monthly rental Of 500
Since the lease was made not wheel has
turned and the machinery was allowed to
remain In position subject TO any calam-
lty that might Overtake IL. Some time
ago the Fairhaven Land company oh
tained controlling interest in the mill
and since that time have been negotiat-
ing for the re-Opening Of IL. The lease to
the syndicate expired last month and
next month the mill will be- turning out
lumber 20 its full capacity Of 10000 feet
per day. This is a very large output aud
but few mills on the Sound can make
better showing. As soon as possible new
and improved machinery will take the
place OF some Of that now in place and by
hts means the capacity Of the mill viii f
be greatly increased. The plant will be-
lighted with are lights and viii Pun both
avet and day thereby giving employ
va - "rn her Of men
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

The water main from the city to Lake
Padden will be laid at once. Mr.. 0'Con-
nor, superintendent Of construction Of
the system. said yesterday: we Will
commence Monday TO lay the main TO the
lake, and as soon as that is done those in
the city who have connections from the
mains laid 10 their property, can have an
abundance of water for domestic and fire
purposes. This part of the work will be
completed before the contract time ON the
whole system, and the water will be
turned into the mains in order that those
v~who are ready can be accommodated.
Another change in the regular plan will
be the supplying Of Bellinghani. We will
commence at once 10 lay mains in that
city and will be prepared to furnish them
water almost as soon as Fairhayen.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

The Fairhaven Abstract Co. have es-
tablished an office in this city. thereby
Obviating the necessity Of real estate
dealers losing half days time in going
to WhatcOm Tor abstracts Of title and con-
sulting records. Mr. j. T. Rush. the
lager OF the company is an old EN-
- Of the Austin Curhin Banking
20. " y. Y. the largest Institution of its
sind in the country. and FOR the past three
years has been employed by the land de-
partment Of the y. L. K. k. from whose
officials he comes highly recommended as
a competent and efficient man. The office
Of the company is for the present with W.
c. Carpenter, real estate dealer. Harris
street near Eleventh.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

The work Of putting in the boilers in
the new Cornwell sawmill in Sehome was
commenced yesterday The boilers were
set aud the foundation for the engines
will be ready this week. The machinery
is arriving on every boat. and il is only a
matter of few weeks when the mill will
be running night and day. thus adding
another industry To the large manufac-
turing interests already in operation.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

r. j. Barlow Is Just opening up a
stock of harness and saddlery on Mckenzie
street He says he will keep the largest
stock on the bay. He has had 81 years
experience in the business and will give
$50 reward for any kind of a job belonging
10 the horse millinery business that he
cannot turn out in wOrkmanlike manner
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Next Tuesday evening there will be- an
entertainment given in The Prusser hotel
by the ladies Of the Baptist church. for
the purpose OF raising a fund TO organize
q church. The entertainment will
be Of a literary aud musical character.
and the ladies are working hard to make
a success Of Il
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

We have received our first invoice of
spring suits. The patterns are all new.
They are made from the latest plates.
The prices are as low as any house west
OF Chicago. We guarantee we can give
you as good fit in as good quality for
one hall the money YOU have to pay to
travelling tailors .McDougall & Dodson.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Benson, the barber, has completely
oyerhauled and re-moddled his shop. mi
IN new and tirstclass bathing outfit. that
lar surpasses any thing Of the kind on the
bay, and Is now ready to accommodate
the public In iirstclass style. Don't for
get Henson. the barber, corner Tenth and
Harris "'''
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06
Contractors. Attention

You viii save money by getting our
prices on Lime. Cement Hair Brick. elc.
before buying your material.
f.. y. HUL & Co..
Temporary office, over Iatwop' Grocery
Store
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06
stop at Salt Lake CITY and penver

An classes Of tickets reading via the
Union Pacific to the East are good via
Salt Lake City and Denver without extra
charge Il. Z. Ellis general agent. 746
Pacific avenue. Hotel Fife block .TAcnma
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Montague a McHugh. of Eleventh
and NJ III streets, are waiting on their stock
Of goods shipped from some of the leading
dry goods and clothing houses of the East.
II will pay all those in need Of goods In
their line To wait for their grand opening.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

The Lake Gle Eum Natural Ice Com
pany are completing their Ice Depot on
Bellingham Bay and by April 10Th will he
able to supply the bay with compact
natural ice at the lowest rates. Office
and depot. Sehome.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

-The Union Pacific Is the only Trans
htinental line running free reclining
kir cars and Pullman tourist sleeping
HWrom the Pacific coast 20 the last.
gticularS. etc. call uu or address p.
general agent. 146 Pacific avenue,
n fe block. Tacoma
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

There was meeting yesterday of the
county medical society in the office of DIR
Ellis. on Harris street The meeting was
one OF Interest and papers on various
a number Of physicians from outside
towns were in attendance.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Go to u. ID. Pagan q Co.'S for kid
gloves. ruching. ribbons. ladies' silk. Isle
and muslin underwear.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

q. T. HW a Co.. Commission Mer-
chants. Wharfage and Storage. ofict
over Lathrup's Grocery Store.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Arrived Saturday morning. for ID. ID.
Pagan q Co., the largest consignment OF
Of Dry Goods ever brought to Fairhaven.
The stock will be open for inspection
Monday morning.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

When you want Lime. Cement. Hair.
Brick, Fire Brick or Asbestos. call on +.
u. Hi a Co. Office. over LathrOp's Gro
Gerry Store
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Finest line Of gents silk. wooden and
French fannel ovcrshirts ON the bay is /
d. ID. Pagan & Co.'S.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Go to Fagan's for silk founcing. Lat
est patterns in Swiss embroidery ~
inches wide at 81 90 per yard.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

There will be a special meeting Of the
Goo Templars at the Tabernacle. FRIDAY
evening. April 4. As there Is urgent hu>i-
ness 10 BE- attended to all members are
requested 10 b. present {. A. HANSEN,
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

"A full line Of vitrifed sewer pipe, agri-
cultural drain tile, terra Gotta chimneys.
thimbles. etc. for sale by the Pacific Coast
Trading Co.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

If you will under-drain your fouuda-
tionS. they will not settle uneyeuly. Drain
tile Is cheap. For sale by The Pacific
Coast Trading Co.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

For strictly first-class cedar finish go
70 iltll Mellon. on Railroad between
and Nineteen.h streets.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

7 Carpets! The Peoples Dry Goods
eTStore sell carpets cheaper than any other
store in town
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06
Travel With Comfort

Sex lace tiouncing, white Swiss
Ing. and thread lace, at The Peo-
DRY Goods Store.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

DR. W. W. Daniel. the only Dentist on
the bay producing gold crown and bridge
work Sehomp. 10
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Silk and French Flannel shirts at the
Pacific Clothing Co.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Ask your grocer for the fine Cakes
and Biscuit manufactured by the Tacoma
Cracker Co
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

DR.. w. W Daniel, Dentist, Sehome,
graduate from dental department Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania. LIE
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

-Valencienes. Nandyke point. pillow
Torchon laces, at the The Peoples Dry
Goods store. Mckenzie and Eleventh
streets.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06
The Water system

The Jelly Waters made by the Ia
coma Cracker Co., are having an immense
Ssla
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

The Racer Saw beats them all. For
sale ny Shefer Bros.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Elegant lace curtains just arrived.
low prices. AZ The Peoples Dry Goods
store
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Non have You seen thp "Clty Ticket
D vol veto Cor Adamaut
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

-Satines, ginghams and all kinds O
dress goods at ID. ID. Pagan a Co.'S.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Inquire at Donovan asraHr. clru..
Sixteenth street. MIElul-ay b Co.
~ nd Cont actnrz.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

-Gfi.h. the tail.T has received "a tine
linz 8i latest STYLES iu spring and simmer
good call aud see him.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

The Aladdin and Sure Luck Stove
and Ranges at Shefer Bros.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

n Waters. Tacoma Cracker Co.
EaierS.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Adamant i, for sale by thr Pacific
lH-f Trading 90.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Terra Gotta ehimneys cost but little.
Pacific Coast Trading Go.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

DO not forget 10 order some Jelly
,Wafers from your grocer.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

,a,,, or Stoves and rinvare go 10 Lsth-
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

TLaces. Laces. I4aces, Alarge a~sort-
mint OF laces. just arrived az The fro-
pies Dry Goods store.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

For spruce shelving 1o Oh IIIIN Nr-
bon. between Eighteenth and NHetr.HlI
streets on I.aIIruaI
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

The Paadc Clothing Co. Tor blankets
and Comforts
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

~for Door and Window go TO LathroT
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Ter vertical grain stripping. aut
width. GO 90 HHI ~ Nelb H DO baIHuaa
between Eighteenth am Nineteenth
streets.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Try Jelly Waters. They are delic-
ious.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

-Pully stiles and do1r lamb- rabbeied
Tor any thlei<ne " door. "a 10 lnl &
Nelbuu. on Raiirll r.HtrsH Eighteenth
and IuetcrHIu streets
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06
Medical Society

For fine Groceries go to Lathrop's.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

For Crockery go to Lathrop's. -
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

DR.. W. W. Danel, Sc, II
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Go o. D. ID. Pagan a 60. for table
linen. towels aud napkins.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Go to ID. d. Pagan %. for sheet
ings. muslins and crashes.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

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, 1890-03-30
Stocks and CarrIe Markets.

NEW YORK. March 29.-Stocks con.
tinue slow, with a diminishing volume OF
business, and transactions today were in
all probability the smallest on record.
While fluctuations were strictly upon the
same plane, the close was heavy through
out. Final changes are In all cases insig.
nifcant.
Government bonds steady.
Money on call easy, with no loans.
Petroleum-Market dull, opened at 81
and closed at 50.
Following are closing prices Of stocks:
Pacific 6s. lI6; Americana Elk press, ll3!;
Canada Pacific, -; Canada Southern,
54!; Central Pacific. BOT; Burlington,
1868; Delaware, L~ackawanna 4 Western,
1853; Denver 4 Rio Grande, IA; Den
yer & Rio Grande. preferred, 73g; Erie,
"a; Kansas & Texas. 9; Lake Shorr.
1865; Louisville & Nashville, 500; Mich
gan Central, 97I; Northern Pacific, 81;
New York Central, 1861; Oregon I'm
provement, IA; Oregon Navipa-
ton, 81; Oregon Short Line, 44!;
Transeontinental, 373; Pacific Mail.
373; Reading, 4Os; Rock Island,
9l}; Milwaukee 4 st. Paul, COL; Texas
Pacific, 1911; Union Pacific, GA; United
States EXPRESS, Sc; Fargo Express, 40;
Western Union, Sl4; American cotton
oil 26b.
CHICAGO. March % -CAttle-Receipts,
1000. Beeves, 81 S0(05.Ou: steers. So Al
(G4 20; Texas cornted steers, SO OOCG
$40.
Sheep-Recoipts 1000. Market steady
Natives, 50 90(d6 25; western corn fed,
81 SOFAS 20.
Wheat-Market steady. March. 79I;
May. 70g.
Corn-Market firm. March, 2S3; MAY
29I(03O.
, 1890-03-30
THE RIPPER RIVALED.
Mrs. Mettman's Body Found in
the Missouri River.
Suspicion Points to Her Hus-
band as the Murderer.
A Dakota Man Slabs His Sons
and Cuts His Wife's Throat.

LEAvENwoRTH, March 29.-Yester-
day, in the Missouri river, was discovered
the dead body of a woman. The BODY
was disemboweled, both legs cut off, and
a bullet wound was in the head. The
body was identii,d as Mrs. Mettman. the
wife Of a German painter. The dead
woman's daughter said her father and
mother quarrelled sometime ago, but
male up Sunday afternoon. Her mother
went to a neiEhbor to visit and left there
at s o'clock. saving she was going home.
That was the last seen of her alive. All
efforts to get a story from the husband
were unavailing, and finally he was put
under arrest. Suspicion was aroused
by his actions and careful search of the
premises showed a trail of blood on the
sidewalk opposite the house.
The c%oroner's jury this afternoon rem
dered a verdict that the woman came to
her death at the hands of unknown per-
sons. Mitteman is likely to be released.
, 1890-03-30
Large Sized Hail.

MoRGANFIELD, KY, March pa
terrific hail aud windstorm visited Union
town, KY, and Union and Webster
counties Thursday night. At Sturgis the
hail was an inch in diameter and the wind
unroofed several barns. AtNullanan the
wind was worse, destroying buildings and
wounding ten or twelve men and women
For several miles in Webster county, be
tween Clayville and Dixon, it swept every
thing away. w. B. Taylor and son.
Henry Hammock, an unknown man, and
others were killed outright. Houses and
barns were totally destroyed. The killed
and wounded in Webster will number not
less than fifty. At Cloverport, Ky, the
wind, rain. and hail did great damage to
nrnrerlN.
, 1890-03-30
BISMARCK'S FAREWELL.
Affecting Scenes at the Berlin
Railway Station.
Minister Phelps Has an Inter.
view With Bismarck.

copyrighted 1890 by the n. Y. Ass'd Press.
BERLIN, March 29.-Prince Bismarck
left Berlin Tor FREDERICKSBURG. his coun.
try seat, today. Yesterday he visited the
im perial mausoleum and placed a wreath
upon the coffin OF William |. Thousands
of persons gathered in Wilhelm strasse
and along the route to the railway station.
He was greeted with stormy enthusiasm.
The windows of houses in the vicinity
were crowded with spectators and the en-
tire route was a sea of waving handker-
chiefs. A number vt other carriages
hlled with friends and admirers closed the
Procession When the party arrived at
the station all the ministers, diplomatic
corps and court and state officials
were waiting to bid farewell to the prince
and he was crested by a great mass of
people. Outside a mountain of bOquets
tor the prince and princess was piled in
the waiting rooms. Bismarck In a hearty
voice bid all farewell, Phelps, American
minister, and Won Caprivi being among
the last to shake his hand. Many tears
were shed and 1t was altogether an affect
ing scene. At $40 the train started amid
renewed cheering and singing.
In connection with the regard eyinced
by Bismarck for the people it is worthy OF
note that on Thursday last he denied him.
self to all Others and received Phelps al
a private audience. The object of the
discussion excited much curiosity here.
The real history of the crisis is still
wrapped in mystery. The appointment
of Baron Bleberstein as foreign secretary
is regarded as definite.
The final sitting of the labor confer
ence was held today. Minister Won Der
lepsche made a long address. He be
lieved the delegates had arrived at decis
ions which would form the basis and de
velop the idea of protecting and secur
ing the material and moral welfare o
workingmen and hid found a common
standpoint for the solution of social ques
tions by individual governments accord
ing to exceptional circumstances In con
clusion the minister conveyed to the dele
gates the emperor's thanks tor theil
labOrs
, 1890-03-30
The Gale AT GalIatin.

GALLATIN. Tenn. March . 9.-News of
the terrible storm of Tuesday night is
slow to obtain and it will be tomorrow be-
fore a full list ofthe dead and injured can
be had. Every house and building be-
tween Bledsoe and Eulia in the track of
the storm was blown away and hundreds
of people injured and are without food or
shelter. 1t Is reported that a whole town
in Smith county. thirty-five miles distant,
was swept out Of existence by the cyclone.
The Chesapeake & Nashville road suffers
greatly. In two places about 600 feet of
high ~trostle work was destroyed and two
300 ton iron bridges blown from their
, 1890-03-30
Washington Notes.

W~AsHISGToN, March 29.-The col
| ,ctor of customs at Portland. Ore. re-
Gently inquired of the treasury depart
ment if he would be justified under the
act of Sept Is, 1888. in landing three
Chinese holding certificates issued by the
customs officers OF British Columbia de-
claring them Chinese merchants. AS
sistant Secretary Tichenor informed him
that the law referred to was imperative
by reason of the non ratification OF the
treaty by which it should go into effect.
The house committee on naval affairs
has completed the naval bill. The ap-
preparations amount to 500, So 523.
which is S459, 0l3 more than the current
year. The bill provides for the construc
ton of four large. heavily armored sea
going vessels, one to he built on the Pa
ciic coast and on the Gulf of Mexico or
waters tributary, if it can be built at rel
sOnablc cost.
, 1890-03-30

WASHINGTON, March 30 After BUSH
ness of minor importance the house went
into committee of the whole on the army
appropriation bill.
Morse said the provision ap%propriating
800, 600 for canteens at posts showed
that among other things to be sold at
these canteens were beer and light wines,
and a government beer saloon was to be
connected with the library and reading
room. He protested against this as an
outrage against the temperance and chris
tan policy OF this country. Morse's
amendment that no alcoholic liquors be
sold to enlisted men in any canteen was
adopted-67 to As, many Democrats who
are opposed to the proposition voting for
it in order that there may be a yea and
nay vote in the house. Pending further
action the committee rose and the house
adjourned.