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ortsider in his own behalf, could not be admis-
sibA evidence.
TIE matter was argued by Judge Goode. who
held that there had not time enough elapsed
after the shooting for witness to have fabricated
a story. He read from q number Of authorities
to sustain his position.
Mr.. Lipseouab held that such . statement
mist be made practically coincident with the
event in order to be admissible as evidence,
and holding this view OF the case Judge Gunter
oyerruied the question. The defense noted an
exception.
Witness saw Hams when he was informed Of
the death Of flanagan and witness was asked
what effect the news had upon Hains, but the
question was oyexruled.
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The Frnnconia Tourney Club

Five or six hundred people from Washington.
Alexandria and the surrounding country at
tended the annual tournament OF the Fran
coma Tourney Club, about seven miles from
Alexandria, yesterday.
1t was beautiful day and the truck was per-
feet
large number Of pretty girls were present
creditably.
The contest for the prizes was close, and kept
,he crowd cheering their favorite riders for two
hours beyond the appointed time. The first
prize was awarded 20 Sir knight George n,
noSle. The other successful knights we're
nnliam Sullivan Of Washington. Samuel Moore
OF Fairfax and Clint Otterback of Loudoun.
The coronation exercises were conducted by
q. NJ. Humphreys of Washington, who delivered
an appropriate address, after which dancing
wac Kept up until a late hour
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MARKED.
urGctSs r.pcnul

HIGGISsaLARcoMBE Al the Street Baptist
Church. ly heN. j. j. MUIR at n 81 a. m s4tt@ul-
Der 40. lcsBl. J. q. HIGGINS TO Miss N r. Lax
COMbE. both u Prince George county. Md
klDEk-kAufMAN, On September ~ 1891. In
C.. 10 FLORENCE 4. KAUFMAN of Baltll4ore Md :,'
slEs-MEBER. Wednesday. September 2. isgi
at the residence OF tile brae aunt City. Iowa
q. MEkNEh slEs OF WASHINGTON. d. a.. ~ HAh-
klEI VIRGINIA WEBER Of AiIena, Mich. y
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The Supreme Council of Chosen Friends.
A number of amendments to the laws of the
order were adopted at todny's session Of the
Supreme Council of Chosen Friends.
Among the changes was one providing
for the appointment Of q medical examiner
Of each district. A session will be held this
evening with the view of disposing of the business
SO as to reach an adjournment by tomorrow
evening. After the Supreme Council adjourns
the committees will meet and organize.
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Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk Of the court to the following: Andrew
J. Collins and Nancy E Shoemaker; Richard
George county, Va; w. II. Cushenberry and
Annie Henderson of Westmoreland county,
Va; Daniel Brown and Fanny Hanes: Harry L.
Poss and Mary E. Windsor, both of Alexandria,
Va; Jesse Monitor Of Philadelphia and Mary
Toliver.
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DESCRIBES THE TRAoEDy-MRs. HAMS THE
LAST WITNESS FOR THE DEFENSE.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
HAMPTON, Va, Sept l1.-When the trial of
Thornton J. Hams was begun this morning it
was with the prospect Of q very Interesting
days session. The illness OF ore Of
the jurors yesterday morning brought
about the postponensnt 0f tie trial
until $50 O'Clock this morning. There was a
large audience present, evidently attracted by
the probability that young Hams would be
called during the morning to give his testi-
meny in his own behalf. The sick juror
wcs quite little better this morning and was
IN the court room early with the rest Of the
jury, and was given a large wicker rocking
chair by the open window.
Hams was brought in a few minutes after the
converting OF the court and occupied his usual
seat with his family, all Of whom were present,
just to the rear of the lawyers table.
lie came in with his mother, who had
been with him in the Jail behind the courth
where the trial is being held. Throughout all
the occurrences of the 18th of June and since
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WHAT .sHEP" WHITE SAYS.
He WIN Como Back to washington an,
Clear His Name.

10 VIII Como Back to Washington and
Clear His Name.
CHICAGO. Sept lib. Sheppard White, q
former social favorite in Warrington city, was
arressed here yesterday ~ q fugitive from
justice on complaint of Robert c. Milburn, o
former merchant Of that city.
White was arrested in Kentucky some time ago
on charge Of embezzling money from his en-
ployers, the John Herbert Coming Company Of
Washington, and was taken back 10 that city.
Bail was furnished for him and he again disap-
peared and his whereabouts were unknown
until Mr.; Milburn recognized him here and
caused his arrest
white says there is a plot to ruin his charac-
ter and that he wiHRo back to Washington and
face his accusersS
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Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: CITY
Investment Company to H. c. Norris, sub "A,
SO. 1912; sl,l4S. 7. Z. Davis TO same. sub IS.
do; sl.oo7. W. II. Pritchett to Lizzie B.
Bates, sub "a, 50. 272; e. C. Lightbo~n 70
W. L. Llghtbown, subs 80 and "a, 90. sos: e..
W. L. Lightbown to &. Lightbown. subs VI and
", do; g. J. L. Poston to =. Ross. lot II.
So $40; g W. q. Denison ct al TO A. Miner.
lot 10, blk. u, South Brookland; S4725O.. H.
X Perry to J. +. Hardenbergh. sub 46. 50. 80;
$500. {. '. \. Callan TO ). A. Brown ct al
in trust lot IL, blk. 2, Fairview Heights; e
j. W. Phillips ct al. to ii. +. Schneider. subs
Is and Ia, 50. $50. and 3, 80. 1913, sub Is, So
III. Is, 50. 9i0 and and 3, go. 7s2; E A X
johnson to Mary +. Ford, lot Il, blk. 70, Co
lumbia Heights; G.
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DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.


rxsrRfSo SCHOOL rrrLpfSos
The Commissioners have insured the nsv
colored school building on p street northwest
between North Capitol and LIST streets for sis.-
600, and the new Colorcd High School on N
street between LIST street and New Jersey avenue
northwest for s<o.ooo
MORE FRnK lieHT.
The Commissioners today ordered the erec-
ton of the following public gas lamps; One
on 18th street extended. one on the northeast
corner Of Phelps and Le Roy place northwest
and one on California avenue az end Of Phelps
place.
INV Gas MAINS.
Permission has been granted the washingtoa
Gas Light Company to lay gas mains in the
following streets: In sidewalk on west side Of
9Th street between c and u streets northeast
and in sidewalk ON south side of 4. street No.
tween 9Th and 9TH streets northeast
IMPROVEMENTS WANTED AT BRIaHrwoon.
Messrs- A. L. Wood and n. A. Brawner. rep
reseuting the Brightwood Citizens Associations.
called upon the District Commissioner
tins afternoon and presented n ne
tition from the association requesting the
Commissioners 10 include in their next annual
estimates an appropriation for the constructors
OF plank walk from the northern terminus of
the brick pavement on Brightwood avenue -
Battle cemetery. Also the paving Of Bright
wood avenue with granite block from Rock
Greek Church road TO Brightwood. Ale
to widen Morrison street-now only thirty
feet wide-to ninety feet from the south-
west gate OF Soldiers Home 60 Brightwood ave-
nue. aud 10 grade. gravel. gutter and sidewalk
said street and also steuben street, on which
the Monroe school building L. located. Ths
matter was taken under consideration.
BUILDTSa PERMITS.
building permits were issued today 40 fol-
lows; L. Quirk. ono brick dwelling and store.
"a streets northwest, s2,00O.
MIsCELLANEous
Charles E. Naylor has been appointed clerh
IN the assessors Office 20 assist in the prepsr,-
ton OF the arrears of tax books.
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A WRONG SIGNAL SHOWN.
Fatal Accident on the Baltimore and Ohio
In the Philadelphia suburbs

F0Ial Accluent on the BaItlm0re and Ohio
In the Philadelphia Suburbs.
PHILADELFHIA, Sept u.-An accident oc-
CURED on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
where its tracks cross those Of the Pennsyl-
vania road at 18th and Wolf streets early this
am, by which one man was killed and another
so badly injured that he 10 not expected to
live.
The man who was killed was Henry Carroll,
aged thirty five years, the fireman. aud the in
jured one was Geo. Wright, aged twsnty-sieht
years, the engineer Of the b b o. train. The
accident occurred through the display Of wrong
signals. II 10 said, by the signal man. and the
latter was ct once arrested and 10 now in Gus
quest
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young man who gave his name as Garry
W. Allen appeared before Judge kimball today
and charged James McKenny with an assault
on him.
Mchenny is Waterman on a river steamer
and the young man, IL IL stated, was in the
company OF Mckenny's divorced wife. The re-
suit OF apersonal encounter was tho backing
OF the young mans eve. Besides he was
laughed at by those on the boat
As the affair happened on the river below the
District line the cGse had 20 be dismissed for
want Of Jurisdiction
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AsslsrASr SEcRErAxY Caouxss Of the Treas-
ury Department has left Warrington for Q
visit to his homo In NsbraslA. He viii b ab-
sent about ten daya
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Range of the Thermometer.
The following were the readings at the offiss
of the weather bureau today: Sam, 81; 2p.m-
"a; maximum. "a; minimum. 81.
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The white House Concert.

The program arranged by John Philip sousa,
conductor, for the concert at the White House
grounds tomorrow afternoon . 4:5o O'Clock
il as follows:
March-''The Adjutant Of the Old Guard Hall
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A ID TWENTY DROPS OF ANGOSrURA BIZ
"A tiers eyery glass Of impure water you arn2. Ths
F-n2l lie only manufactured ~ DR.. slkGEET SONS.
49, ssGx SyaySsk
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CAEaAEr i LElDY.
Us nh and 7oo st. NV.

20 DOZEN Linen Hu-k Towels. measuring Ok
50 inches. WITH deep fancy borders. imported to
sell at 37J<c. Our price will be 2sjc.
100 dozen Linen Hrck Towels; price has been
- AID 1Sc- each Our price OF this lot. I2ssc.
eacE-
To close out 10. OF ChlIiren's Ribbed Cotton
Hose. broken sizes, vs. have cut the price IN
Lali.
Blacks. sizes ;. 81. q. GLl; Navy Blue. u. G4.
z. ~. 81 They fall weight and have
r1bleacked feet To 20 at l2Jsc. pair.
We advertised our Carpet stock for sale. as We
intend closing ont that department. We can still
give zen great values in lugrains.
CAEHART &IEIDY.
SEQ gS 9Th 81. and 700 %. Nv.
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Baltimore Markets

BALTIMORE, Sept. Ii. = Flour steady, un-
changed-receipts, ll.65s barrels: shipments, s,l44
barrels: sales, $50 barrels. Wheat-NO. ., red,
steady; spot, LOON al.ook; September. l0OXai.O0s
steamer, No 2, red, saaas2zs : receipts ais,6is
bushels shipments, 100000 bushels; stock i,7s6l7l
bushels; sales, 10000 bushels. Southern wheat
steady; Fultz. soai.os; Longberry. ossl.Os. Corn
mixed hrmsr; spot, ssk; september, OK; year,
Ah; January, 54a544-receipls, ll,ssO bushels
stock. 7ios2 bushels sales, 1900 bushels. south
ern corn-white, steady, 6sa7l; yellow, nrmer, Tx
aTsK. Oats quiet and steady-No. white vest
ern, s'as11; No. mixed western, 50 asked-re-
celpts, S,OvO bushels; stock. 12A.sss bushels. RYE
quiet and lower-No. 3 s6ss7-receipts, 1869
bushels; stock, 6r.sS6 bushels Cotton nominal
middhng, Sk. Provisions nrm, unchanged. But.
yer very nrm. unchanged. Egg very nrm-ao
Coffee steady-Rio cargoes, fair, 1sx; No. Z, i6
sugar arm, unchanged. Copper, very nrm, nm.
changed Whisky, urn, unchanged.
BALTIMORE, Sept. il.-virginia ten-fortiea, 50
bid; do threes, 63k bid; Baltimore and Ohio stock
Slk alec Northern Central stock, 70 asked; Bsisi,
more and Ohio Southwestern nFsts Le0alOik \: do.
1rst incomes, 5saIe; do second incomes, % bid;
DO. third incomes, 0kAl0s Consolidated ms honda
ll3k bid; do. stock. lskstlks
45. Chfeowo MnrhnHn.
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CHICAGO. Sept. II lclosingl. -ssptsm-
Der. % December, ~. Corn - Ssptsmbos,
to6er. ~. fuek-OceobsF. io.30 Isrd-Oco6ef.
1.oaN. 6he-0cgobes, t.Slk.
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Fos The To.r,r

THERE'S mere useful elezan. article thAn Ayers
Hair vi-o--ths most popular ard economical hair
DRESSING the market. Il causes the hair 10 grow
sbundsntly ane the beauty and texture of you'll,
prevents badness heals Troublesome Eumors Of the
scaip snd keep. esan cool and healthy Both ladies'
ard gentlemen everyvhors prefer ayers Hair vsor 20
any other dressing for tie Fair. Mrs lydia o.
Moody. z Fii.;en. No.. writes: II have used Ayers
ASK FOR
Hair vigor for time. and IL has worked wonders
torne was ,roabicd with dAndruf andfAiling hair.
&C that was rapidly becoming bald but since using
the vsor my head perfectly clear Of dandruf. the
hair has ceased coming out and now have good
growth Of the same color as when young
woman. can heartily recommend the o. Ayers
BaI. vSor &c any ons suaering from dandruH or loss
s.hAS.i.
AYERS HAIR vIGoR
Prepared By DR. J. c. Aver Co.. Lowell, Mas,.
Sold by Druggists and Perfumers.
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LIVERY DAY INCREASES HE POPULARITY
- and sale Carter Little Liver Pills Inc
that when used relief $ sure to follow Don't
this
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CAEHART &IEIDY.
gcS 9Th s.. and 700 L %. q. ".
New LINE Or CARpErs
JOHNSON. GARNER & co.'s.
CD PENNSYLVANIA AVE. y. W.

We have Just received ard placed sale our stock
u C4rIeis for as SEASON. which Is tie largest and
cJllVIete line have shown. great many
entlr,S patterns insrains Tapestries and Body
brussels Loo al stock and get prices before
E.zkIug your purchases No trouble 10 show goods
BLANKETS AND COMFORTS.
IO-4 White Blankets. 81. Extra good quality 10i
White Wool Blankets so %. IS. Large Size Bed Com
forts. 81. Sl.25. SlJO.
NEW AEIlIVALS-FAIL DRESS GOODS.
UIJsrWear for men. ladies AID children School
Hos for children double heel and toe. Fast Black
-.
dczen Chid-en's Hose. full regular made. Colors.
Brow n ami Biue. All Regular PC. KIM. Re
dueei 20 l5c.
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DATA OBTAINED mon OTHER crrrrs-How rHx
GARBAGE 10 COLLECTED AND TAKEN FROM rur
crrrHs-raE COST OF TIE sEKvIcR-rxrosnA-
TON OF Use IN TINS cry.
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coAINo CABINET cHANaEa
The rrssidept, n Do Seated. WIN Have Two
Vacancies to I'm

ATTORNEY orSERAL HrLLER SLATED ron
JuDGEsuIr-sEcn.TARY NOBLE NAT BIZ TRANS
SEaREp TO TUE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CABINET PLACES FOE oKs. clARxsox AND
oIx. LEW WALLACE.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

New York Stock Market.
The following are the opening and closing prices OF
,ne new YORK stock Market, as reported by special
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0RAsT Y,
DOUBLE STORES

FURNITURE. CHINA. GLASS AND KITCHEN
wARE-SoLD ONLY FOE CASH
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UsscHurrrous InlrArons
Have sought to PROFIT by the high reputation 60
JOHANN HorF's MALT EXTRACT. BEWARE q
them. Look for the signature Of Johann Hof-' on
the neck Of every bottle EIsSER q nExDEIsoH
CO.. Barclay street. New York. sssnfs.
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OuE New HOVE

OrE New HOWE
Is ready for your inspection.
ITS FIVE FLOORS
Arc completely stocked with everything that is new
and desirable Household Furnishings. and Is well
worth visit
OUR FIRST FLOOR
Contains carefully selected stock of Bed Room, Din
ing Looal and Ofice Furniture
OUR SECOND FLOOR
Is dSvotedentey 10 Carpets. and contains the latest
and IEoct desirable fail AMI winter eoloEinss- AL
grades.
OUR THIRD FLOOR
Contains stock Of Fsr0r Furniture which for variety
Of dessn and uniform excellence Of material is not
surpassed ~ any h0uss IN the country.
SOME STARTLING PRICES:
Push or HAiE cl0'h IariOr Suites Cash. ses'
Solid Oak Bed Room Suites. 9 pieces Cash. 81. !;
credit. SIS
Poplar Bel Room Suites. pieces Cash. sI4 credit.
els
sIx-FoOT OAK ExTENsION TABLE. Cash,
81 -. credit 81 80
Eigh:-ioOt Oak Extension Table. Cash. $3.50;
credit. SC
Forty-TOund Hair Mattress. Cash. $50; credit.
ss.
Woven Wire SPRINGS. Cash. So -; credit. 81 20.
brussels Carpet, Der yard. Cash. ~. credit; &c.
Insrair Csryets. Yer yard Cash. 80. credit 4uc.
Cs-Ps;s ew-d and laid free Vi cost: No charge ior
waste II iaa.chinz-
TERMS.
Easy weekly or monthly paymen;s-
NJ notes .hd per dis>oa. allowed for settle
naslss II thirty days.
GRoGAN
CREDIT HOUSE.
ssI-r SIS. ST. AID SD 9Th ST. 4. ".
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FrEk piNNkR TAKE ONE OF CAkrEk's
"A Little Liver Pills and you will be free from sour
Fsssn of :oGd frol ;hs stomach Iry thsla and ~
eonvint ed
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MRS. SINsl4oW's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS
Cf MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETH
INC, with PERFECT SUCCESS. II SOOTHES the
CHILD. sOFTLNS the GUNS. AI.LAIS all PAIN,
CUkES WIND collie. and is the best remedy for
DIASi;HEA- Sold ~ Druggist. in every part of ihe
weird. be sure and ask for Mrs. v insows Soothing
sy-ap" and take no other kind 70 cents bottle
fll-ly
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JOHNSON. GARNER CO..
SO Cs;G Pennsylvania ave T. W.
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CLOSE OF THE TESTIMONY IN TIE HAMPTON, VA,
MURDER rnrAL-rHE ACCUSED GRAPHICALLY
DESCRIBES THE TRAoEDy-MRs- HAMS THE
LAST WITNESS FOR THE DEFENSE.
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, IC-lJ IUE yLuT IDsItClIOl
ITS FIVE FLOORS
OUR FIRST FLOOR

Arc completely stocked with everything that is new
and desirable in Household Furnishings and Is well
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HAMS ON THE STAND
He Tells of His Quarrel With Han
negan and the Shooting.
WHAT B. SHEPHERD WHITE SAYS.
Trial Heats by the BicycIists at
Springfield, Mass.
MISS AVA'S DISAPPEARANCE.
HAMS ON THE STAND.

He Tells the Court About the Shooting o
Ned flanagan.
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LADIES
Needing a tonic or children that want building up
should take
BROWNS IRON BITTERS.
pleasant taSe Malaria. Indigestion and
Billousness. A. csalsrs kssP It.
II rot HAD TAkEN TWO OF CARRIERS LITTLE
Iye= Prs before rst'-Ex you would not have had
that coated trnxus bad taste in the mouth this
Inorniaz. Keep vial with you for occasional use-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-25
Exagerating Family Expenses.

In a very few days, says the Chicago Post, the
assessors will have their deputies aboard in the
land and the householders will be- obliged tc
give at least partial list of their worldly goods
The assessor, by the way, is man whose work
inspires many growls. No matter how well he
does it there are certain to be some directors
Not many years ago George Middleton of Kohl
& Middleton resided on the West Side. In his
house at the time was employed good-natured
Irish girl, who, however. was rather green
The deputy assessor called there one day to
make the usual Inquiries, and Bridget, who
was all alone in the house. answered his ring
who lives here?" asked tina man.
"Misther Middleton, sor," came the an
swer.
''What has he got in the house,
Hull lots o beautiful things, Sor." an
swered Bridget, enthusiastically, thinking
the stranger prying neighbor and desiring
to give him fine impression of her masters
wealth.
Amy pianosY' aueried the assessor, hotupon
the trail OF that joy to the assessors heart.
"Pianny, is it?" repeated Bridget. 'Shure,
there's wan in livery room in the house. An
they're beautiful vans, too
ANY horses in the stable?"
ITS full of thin, sor. An carriages, an bug
giess, an silver harniss"
HAS Mr. Middleton any watches?" asked the
man, writing busiy.
HE has wan for livery day in the wake, an
two clocks in livery room. An he has illigant
carpets, an loads of silver an gold an more
money than liver saw"
The man shut his book and departed In the
course of time Mr.. Middleton received his per-
sonal property assessment. The figures stag
gered him. He investigated and found that
the poor girl was unwittinglY the cause of it
all, and he has been growing about it ever
since
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-25

According to a recent decision of the
Louisiana supreme court ttha state has re-
fused to repudiate her bonds issued in 1886.
That will probably prove great thing for
the state. 1t will tend to establish the state
credit upon higher plane than it has occu-
pied during the many years that this litiga-
ton has continued. While the question re-
manned in doubt whether the state would
acknowledge her obligations OF eventually
avoid them, the financial world very natu-
rally could not feel any great degree of con-
fidence in the future pledges of that COM
monwealth. Although this decision is ad-
vantageous in one respect it cannot fail to
bring about complications that will be diff
ficult to arrange. Assuming these obliga-
tions raises the bonded indebtedness of the
state so far beyond its constitutional limits
that's considerable increase in taxation seems
absolutely unavoidable. If Louisiana has a
genuine statesman within her dominions
now is the time for him to step forward and
put a firm hand on the helm of the ship of
state that will guide her out from among
the dangerous financial shoals about which
she is now lowering Here is great op-
portunity for somebody.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-25

The Betterment Commissions Finding.
The finding of the betterment commission
in the matter of the claim of the old lessees
Of the state railroad for compensation for
improvements made during the time they
were in possession of the road ought to be.
and doubtless will be. very generally ap-
proved. The finding is in accordance with
the position Of the MORNING NEWS when
the claim was first presented and during the
time that it was before the legislature.
The claimants are given nothing for bet
terments. but they are allowed, without in
terest, the taxes they paid on that part of
the road which is in Tennessee. The claim
OF the lessees approached s., 0O0,0 900.
There is no doubt that the finding Of the
commission is just one. The lessees at
tbs time the lease was made had not, it is
safe to say, any intention Of making a claim
for the improvements they might make.
They took the road with the understanding
that they were to make improvements at
their own expense, and that the improve
msnts were to be the property of the state.
AS there is no appeal from the finding Of
the commission very troublesome question
may be considered as virtually settled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-25

Lately Vermont seems to have somewhat
lost interest in the refunding under the
direct tax bill Notwithstanding the great
excess of glee that the state manifested
when the announcement was first made.
Although Vermont contributed $4,000,
the state subsequently, borrowed from the
United States government arms and
accouterments valued at 1915, 900 with which
toequip the state forces at the time of the
Fenian riot at st. Adams, of which nothing
has ever been paid. Nevertheless the state
sold $150000 worth of the same equipments
to France during the war with Prussia,
and calmly pocketed the proceeds. So the
Secretary of the Treasury replied to the
governors prompt and enthusiastic claim
upon the direct tax fund by forwarding q
bill for S575,000 still standing due the
United States government. Since that time
the silence that has pervaded the state
house of Vermont has been overwhelmingly
impressive.