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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

BARRIERS are acknowledged by all 10 DO ex-
pert critics of Razors. John Murray. OF oZS
Main street, says:
Il tried X. b. Extra Razor and found IL
10 DO keen and finished 20 a high degree.
shaved thirty 600 hard and tender boards
with il and it will shave more without hon.
ing"
Price with a choice Of q fine strop. FREE.
Sl.9s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31
Sent 70 the House of correction.

Judge Hughes sentenced Richard Williams
and G.. r. Cooper yesterday IN the United
States Court TO two years imprisonment IN
the house VI correction at Chettenham. Md,
Williams and Cooper are two coiored boys
who were convicted OF separate ofienses Of
mail robbery in New Kent county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31
Flour for Brazil.

The Norwegian barkentine ''Listo" cleared
nj the custom. house yesterday for Rio Grande
do Sui or Pelotas. Brazil, with a cargo Of
2.b25 barrels and 200 bags OF -four from the
CALICO and Haxall mills. Value OF cargo,
&l3. bzl.S7.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31
Iyater Committee.

The Committee on Water held their regular
monthly meeting in the Council chamber last
evening. Mr.. J. w. White was in the chair
and the usual amount Of routine business wss
transacted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

Welding Bouquets and Plant Decorations,
pin. Rubber Trees. Dracenias and other
nscorstive Plants-largest stock In the State
~ HAMMoND's. 107 east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31
snnday-schooI Tcnchers' Meetlng.

The teachers meeting for the study Of the
international lesson will he held at $50
O'Clock this afternoon at the Young Mems
Christian Association. Professor Charles H..
Winston, Ii. D., has kindly consented to
iaad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31
MEETING.

This is the fret opportunity Richmond
people have ever nae to attend this conyen-
ton. and no doubt ii number VIII go. Inc
SECRETARY az the convention in writing TO Or.
+. d. T1rnbu /, pastor of the Ola Market
Presbyterian church. says We are going
without much dou.t 20 have a vsry. grant
meeting aud the signs are that it will be one
OF the grandest meetings ever held IN this
country" Special tickets viii be issued from
Richmond. Parties can obtain them vt
the Union depot at one rate ana Il third.
hoard can be obtained in Washington for yisi-
tors ut from II "a day upwards.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31
Just received OUR Fine Imported
81. C." C0RSETS.

They will fit the most difficult figure, are
cut and made on the bias. with hip cores. W
side %steels, and long tapering waist, in white
and black.
&c n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

n ,,,t forget the new Branch store OF L.. Il.
80 A Co. No. q east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

mDou,t forget the new Bvanch store OF K. d.
900, r Co., No. Q east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

Hercules s,lf-acting CORKsCREWS.
Draws the most obstinate cork without pull
ing.
90
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

This department is thoroughly stocked with
Infants wearing apparel and is conveniently
located where baby can try on the new things
necessary. We mention q few articles In
fants' Gilbert Flannel Wrappers. neatly made
with fancy stitching and deliberately I'm
broidered in white, blue and pink.
1925. 80. and $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

On centre table. special sale OF full
NICK EL-PLATED SCISSORS.
25c., all sizes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

Gilbert Flannel Long Skirts, handsomely
embroidered in silk. fancy stitching,
I'll. sf.5O. s2. S2.50 and 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31
Rubber Diapers. two styles.
6211c. and 75c.. each, all sizes.
Special Sale Of Corset Covers,

Cambria Corset Covers in round and square
neck. edged with neat embroidery,
ONLY 25c.
V Neck. deep embroidery, good quality,
Sic.
Square or V Neck, with embroidery,
5Oc.
Valencienne lace trimmed.
75c.
better quality. Square Neck, With insert
ing and yalencienne edge,
81.
A Pretty Cover with Torchon Lace, square
neck. trimmed front and bfck.
$l.3s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

Infants Fine Kid Shoes in white, black and
colors.
Soc. 75o., y 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

Acrcat prize. worthy Of a boast. st have
a good Pocket Knife. one that will not get a
wire edge OF break.
The N. B. Extra Pocket Knives are war
ranted against such defects. We have a large
and comprehensive assortment OF Pocket
Knives.
25c. and upwards.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

Children's Cotton Drawers. plain with hem
and tucks. and edged with a Hamburg ruhis
and tucks; prices according TO size.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

Children's Canton Flannel Night Drawers.
/, 2, 3. and 4.
CSC. size l, rise 10c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

Infants Split Zephyr Sscques. sher stitch.
Only Soc. 75c., 81 and Sl.25.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31
full line Of
COLORED SKIRTS.

in Silk. Flannels. Knitted NIohair and Sat-
teens,
FROM SOC. TO Gil.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

Gilbert Flannel Barrow Coats, or pinning
Blankets, fancy of plain stitched,
5Oc.. 75c. and e.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

Infants Cashmere Mother-Hubbard.
Long Cloaks, silk embroidered Capes,
s3.5 % to ti5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

~ Is o matter Of general rejoicing that the
vas such a success. IL was quiet
slu orderly. and one O. the most en-
;s,So,e ever held. President Buford. Score.
f.y Yenaole' Assistant Secretary Tyler and
assistants, Messrs. l.. s. Bass, Macon
n.n and Robert Smith. used every
'Ao'' 70 make the Fair a success. and il was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31
25c. and upward

Also Nal Files. Manicure and Nail Scissors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

Infants Winter-weight Worstsd Shirts
neatly finished and open ali the way down IN
front.
Atwood, s5c. and 81.
silk and Wool. sizes, / TO 4,
sl.35 for sire /. rise SC. a size.
Cotton and Wool. soc. and Csc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31
DRY GOODS, &c.
Woodward & L0tr0D,
TEMPLE
DRY GOODS STORE,
CORNER BROAD And ADAMS STREETS.
STORE OPEN FROM 8 A. N. TO 8 P. n.
INFANTS DEPARTMENT..

INFANTS DEPARTMENT.
This department is thoroughly stocked with
Infants wearing apparel and is conveniently
located where baby can try on the new things
necessary. We mention a few articles. In
fants' Gilbert Flannel Wrappers, neatly made
with fancy stitching and deliberately en-
broidered in white, blue and pink.
1926. SO. and $3.50.
Gilbert Flannel Long Skirts. handsomely
embroidered in silk, fancy stitching,
81, s1.5O. s2. s2.5o and 81.
Gilbert Flannel Barrow Coats, or pinning
Blankets, fancy of plain stitched,
&c.. 75c. and 81.
Infants Winter-weight Worstsd ShiftA
neatly finished and open all the way down IN
front.
Atwood, s5c. and 81.
silk and Wool. sizes, l to 4,
sl.35 for sire /. rise sc. a size.
Cotton and Wool. SOC. and Csc.
Infants Cashmere Mother Hubbard.
Long Cloaks, silk embroidered Capes,
$3.50 to SIS.
Infants Split Zephyr Sscques. shen stitch.
Only Soc. 75c., 81 and s1.25.
Children's Canton Flannel Night Drawers.
, /, 2, 3. and 4.
Csc. size |, rise lOc.
Children's Cotton Drawers. plain with benz
and tucks. and edged with a Hamburg rufls
and tucks, prices according 10 size.
Infants Mittens.
Wool, white 25c. and 35c.
Silk. white and black, 75c.
Infants Cream Capes, in all Imaginable
STYLES, silk. Crepe or Cashmere.
Cotton Bird-eye. prices according to width
IS inches. Coo.
20 inches, Csc.
% inches. 75c.
~ inches, coo.
q inches. 95c.
Linen Bird-eye in all widths and qualiti
10-yard pieces,
sL25. S1.5O. sl.75, so, s2.5O and 90 each.
Cotton Diapers. ready made.
20 inch, Glib a dozen.
% inch. 90 q dozen.
~ incn, 1926 a dozen.
Rubber Diapers. two styles.
G2l6c. and 75c., each, all sizes.
Special Sale Of Corset Covers,
Cambria Corset Covers in round and square
neck. edged with neat embroidery.
ONLY 25c.
V Neck. deep embroidery, good quality,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-31

$3.50.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-29

Comparative Temperature.
PITTsBURG, May 2s.-The United States Signal
Service officer In this city furnishes the following:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-29
PASSED INTO HISTORY.
THE LEGISLATURE OF 1891 Is NO MORE
A THING OF LIFE.

General Goblin Elected President Pro Tenn
of the Senate-Retiring President PEN
rose and Speaker Thompson Pleasantly
Recommendations Tokens of Esteem
Distributed.
HARR1sBURG, May 9s.-Both Houses were
thronged with spectators this forenoon at
IL o'clock, when the Legislature met in clos
ing session. In the Senate George Handy
Smith, in a neat speech, nominated General
Goblin for President pro tenn. Senator Hall
presented Mr.. Green as the Democratic
candidate. Senator Goblin was elected by a
party vote, except that each candidate voted
for his opponent, and on being escorted to
the chair, thanked the Senate, commented
upon the important duties devolving upon
legislators, and reviewed the work of the
session. The oath of office was administered
by Judge Simonton.
to the Lieutenant Governor, President pro
tenn, clerks and officers of the Senate were
adopted, and Senator Herring, in a peculiarly
Penrose, of Philadelphia, the retiring Presi-
dent, with an elegant silver service, the gift
of his fellow Senator's Senator Penrose re-
sponded appropriately. The committee ap,
the Senate that His Excellency had no
further communications to make, and the
gavel fell finally.
Captain Skinner to the chair and Mr.. Ritter,
the young Democratic leader, offered a reso-
luton of thanks to the Speaker for his i'm
partiality and courtesy in presiding over the
deliberations of the House. Both he and
Mr.. Gillian spoke in the highest terms of Mr.
Thompson's fairness, dignity and tact, and
the resolution was adopted by rising vote
Mr.. Ritter, of Philadelphia. on behalf of the
House, presented the Speaker with mag
nificent silver dinner and tea set. Mr..
Thompson, in voice frequently broken by
emotion, returned his thanks in eloquent
language.
On behalf of Chief Clerk Morrison, Mr..
Cotton, of Allegheny, presented the Speaker
with beautiful ivory gavel, which the re-
cipient f1ttingly acknowledged. Mr.. Nor
rison was given a cut glass service, Reading
Clerk Rex gold watch, and Resident Clerk
Voorhees, Journal Clerk Nichols and Speak
er's Clerk HUM each received a purse con-
tanning generous sum in gold. Mr.. Fow
rendered a resolution of thanks to the men,
bers of the press to whom Speaker Thomp-
son also rendered his acknowledgment in
his closing address, and at noon the gavel
fell and announced that the House of 1891
had adjourned sine die.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-29

Tomorrow will be probably one of the
greatest days, so far as sports are concerned,
that has ever been known in the history of
Decoration Days. 1t goes without saying,
that there were never more, nor even as
many, events tabulated to take place in
Pittsburg on May 80.
Probably the most important is the Smile
foot race between Peter Priddy and Harry
Darrin. The latter and his hackers are now
in the city. Darrin is probably one of the
most likely fellows that ever lived to run
race Of any distance and he has some New
York talent" here with him. OF course,
Darrin is very confident, and he really
thinks that he can defeat any American at
any distance from a half mile up to three or
four miles. He is in good condition and if he
defeats Priddy tomorrow he will defeat
corl1er.
The race will start between IL and y
o'clock. Darrins hacker last night would
not agree ON referee, but they will likely
decide on one to-day. Probably the most
suspicious people are those who are with
Darrin-that is, they want to see everything
in the way of the track, dressing rooms,
drinking water, ETC. Nothing can escape
the eve of Mr. Kennedy. He remarked:
I'VE know Pittsburgers are square, and we
want to keep them So"
The races at Homewood tomorrow after
noon Will also draw quite crowd of people,
rs a good card Will be Oftered. HAD II not
been for the rain yesterday, which neceSSl-
tated the postponemento of the races, it would
have been necessary to have fixed up pre-
gramme for Decoration Day, but that threw
them back day and gives them an extra
list of races.
Besides the numerous trap shooting and
other eveuts among the sporting fraternity,
the amateur people will have the biggest day
they have ever had in Pittsburg. The lead
ing events will be the collegiate field day at
Recrest ION Park and the ball game at Expo
sitiOn Park. The programme for the field
day is q good one, and many of the contests
will be decidedly interesting for the lovers
of college athletics. The Allegheny Athletic
Association ball team will make its first ap-
pearance tomorrow, and they expect to do
great work for amateurs, and green ones at
that having had little practice so far this
season.
There viii also be number Of other ball
games. The 'cyclers will make several runs
into the country, and the lawn tennis clubs
will have lots of private matches if no tour
nament
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-29
A BISHOP DENoUNCEs DIVORCES,
But Nevertheless Assists His Daughter t
Secure Legal Decree.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH J

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DlSPATCH.1
NEW YORK, May 2S-Interest in the matri-
monial affairs of Corporation Counsel jerks,
of Brooklyn, was revived to-day by the pub
lication of the official declaration by four
leading Bishops of the Episcopal
Church that the marriage of Mr.
jerks to Maud S. Littlejohn, his first
wife, was ''null and void from the begin
ming" The marriage was celebrated at
Grace Church in Brooklyn on December 8,
1878, and was the fashionable event of that
winter. Mr.. jerks was then rising mem
Der of the bar and a great favorite in the
complished daughter of Bishop Littlejohn.
Mr.. jerks had long been devoted to Miss
Littlejohn, and year preceding their mar
riage he had travelled with her and other
members of her family over large portion
ofEurope.
For some time after their marriage Mr..
jerks and his wife made their home with
street, but they finally began housekeeping
on their own account on the heights, and
lived apparently in harmony until about
three years ago, when a separation took
place. Mrs jerks returned to her fathers
home, and Mr.. jerks went to live at the
Brooklyn Club. Although it soon be-
came well known that the separation had
taken place and that it would be permanent
nothing was published about the matter un-
til a few months ago, when Mrs. jerks OBJ
tanned an absolute divorce in Rhode Island.
Abandonment and non-support were the
only allegations made in the wife's COM
plaint, and they were sustained by her own
testimony and that of her father, Bishop
Littlejohn, and two or three other witnesses.
john has always denounced divorces of all
kinds
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-29
baseball Notes.

ing.
MANAGER SELEE is delighted because he has
signed staley.
MANAGER HANLoN thinks that Bierbauer will
be off for several days.
SELEE is nothing like baseball club manager.
He Is not in 1t with Mutrie or j. Palmer.
THE Association games at Cincinnati and Co
lumbus were postponed on account of rain.
CALVIN or Stratton will be the pitchers for Pitts
burg tomorrow, according to present arrange
ments.
THE Avalons play the Emsworths at Ellsworth on
Decoration Day (afternoon) and in the morning
they play the Married Men.
THE Col. Firms would like to play any Junior
team in the city under the age of 10 years for $40
SIS. Address Colonel James Finn, rear Of No. 8
Maria street, city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-29
In the Sporting Line to Be the Most
Interesting Ever Seen on Deco
ration Day in This City.
PRIDDY-DARRIN RACE A FEATURE
The EngliShman and His Eastern Friends
Arrive in the City and Are
Watching for Tricks.
AMATEURS TAKE A SHARE OF THE DAY
Chicago and Cleveland Added to Their Lead by TAX
ing Yesterdays Games,

YESTERDAYS LEAGUE GAMES.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-29

the MISREPRESENTATION In the EluOtL
Trial.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.]
COLUMBUS, May 26.-A sensation of no small
dimensions was created to-day in the case of
w. j. Elliott, on trial for murder in the kill
ing of A. c. Osborn. Over two weeks have
been consumed in an effort to secure jury,
and over 800 men have been summoned to be
examined as to their qualifications as jurors.
The defense has exercised all of its 16 per-
emptory challenges but three, and the State
has yet one. There were II jurors in the
box this morning when one of the bailiffs
discovered a piece of paper in the sleeping
room of Juror W. j. Behm, on which he
writes to the effect that w. j. Elliott will be
hanged by the neck till dead, etc.
Behm was brought before the court and
subjected to q long and critical examine
tion, and had no excuse for writing the sem
tiInent on the paper. He was fined and COM
mitted to Jail, besides being disposed of as q
Juror. Later in the day j. T. McIlvaine, an
other who had been accepted as a juror, was
brought before the court to answer to an
expression which he had made to another
on the jury now and he would get even with
the Prosecuting Attorney, who had done
him an injustice. He was released from the
jury.
His animosity against the Prosecutor de-
veloped to be that he had secured the indict-
ment of man for arson in burning his barn.
and after the case had run along for a time
1t was nolled by the Prosecutor. 1tdevelops
on examination that McIlvaine is not men
in the original examination as to his quail
fica tiOns
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-29
MINERS WAX WARLIKE.

Washington Strikers Arm Themselves to
Fight Eviction at Any Cost.
SEATTLE, May 2s.-The situation as to
the miners strike has taken serious turn.
At a mass meeting of miners at Franklin on
Tuesday it was decided to organize several
companies and to arm and protect their
homes at any cost. 1t was stated that the
militia of the State had been appealed to for
protection against the armed men in vain,
and the Sheriff had also been applied to
without result.
At meeting here last night of the Cen
tral Labor Union it was decided to take
charge of the strikers and endeayor to
bring about a settlement. The colored
miner who was shot at Franklin died to-day.
Perkins, the shooter, was discharged from
custody.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-29
FINANCES OF THE STATE.
Treasurer Boyer Issues Statement of Their
Present Condition,

Present Condition.
HARRISBURG, May 2s.-State Treasurer
Boyer made public to-day his statement of
the condition of the States finances. 1t
shows that at the close of business yester-
day the cash balance in banks to the credit
of the Commonwealth was $5,550,s62 13, of
which S2,54O,404 20 belongs to the general
fund, and 5000. .457 So to the sinking fund.
These moneys are in substantial banks, and,
excepting in very few cases, secured by the
bonds of responsible sureties, and in these
few cases it is the intention of the Treasurer
to call for bonds.
The assets of the sinking fund consist of
So 325 900 in United States bonds and s., 800 900
in Allegheny Valley Railroad bonds, and are
in the vaults of the Commonwealth Trust
Company. The former can only be negoti-
ated by the joint action of the sinking fund
commissioners, certified to by the Governor,
and the latter could not be negotiated with
out an enabling act of the Assembly. The
81, I'll 43 of direct tax funds is deposited
with the Farmers and Mechanics Bank of
Philadelphia, the fiscal agents of the State.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-29
HE DIED RELIGIoUsLY.
Tho Hanging of Negro Made a Colored
Holiday in Mississippi.

LEXINGTON, MISS, May 2S.-About 1000 me-
groes witnessed the execution of Nelson Mof-
fatt colored, aged co. at the Court House
yard. Moffatt's crime was the murder of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-29
Results Yesterday at Grayesend.

GRAvEsEND, May 2s.-To-day's winners fol.
low:
First race, for beaten horses, six furlongs-Ls
Tosca won, Woodcutter second, Flavilla third.
Time, 1:l4H.
Second race handicap. one and one-sixteenth Of
mile-Riey first, Banquet second. Reclare third.
Time, I:49.
Third race May stakes. for 2-year-olds, six fur
longs-St. Florafn FIRST Nobad second, Airshafi
third. Time, 1:l6x.
Fourth race, Brookdale Handicap. one and one
eighth miles-Eon first Judge Morrow second,
King Thomas third. Time, 1:55x.
-Verbena first, Knapp second, Little Colt third.
Time, Los.
Sixth race, s-year-olds, one and one-sixteenth OF
a mile-Chatham first Bolero second, BALDWIN
third. Time, l:4sk.
The following are to-morrow's entries:
First race hve-eighths of a mile-Zorling, Het-
tie, Tarantella, Motto. Ninone, lis; st. Denis,
Blizzard, Monopolist, Fideho, Peruvian, hadna
colt: Temple, u.s.
Second race mile and an eighth-Sir John, lis;
Isaac Lewis, Ito; b Million. so.
Third race one mile-Flavia, Mfss1ve, Lepanto,
los; virgis 81: SNOWFALL, Ito; Calcium, l04; India
Rubber, III; Hypatica 1T.
Fourth race, mile and an eighth-Void, Reckon,
III; Woodcutter, Picknicker, Leveler Terriner
los; Rey Del Rey, Pessara, 1o7; Hoodlum, Miss
Ransom, 1O4; Bellevue, 100: John Cayanagh, b,
95: Hannah. Uno, Grande, 90.
Fifth race, mfle-Raceland, rs; Chesapeake,
Drizzie, Belwood, lis: Charlie Post, 115 Montague
ia: Mountain Deer, Jack Rose liz.
Sixth race, mile-Tammany, ITO; Baldwin, los;
Onze, 1o7; Gray Rock, Kittie T. Sequence colt, 15;
Fireworks l02.
The third race did not fill and the sixth
was divided to be run, as third and sixth
races.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-29
HoNoRs FOR MIR. FRUIT.
His Fellow Committeeman Bestow a Silver
Set on the Chairman.


HARRISBURG, May 2s.-The House Appropri-
ations Committee, in addition to the vote of
thanks rendered him before adjournment to-
day for the faithful performance of his i'm
porlant duties, presentedit its Chairman, Hon.
James S. Fruit of Mercer county, with a
handsome silver set. The presentation took
place at banquet at the Commonwealth
Hotel after adjournment and was accom-
panied by many pleasant speeches and good
wishes.
Mr.. Fruit has shown himself one of the
most efficient Chairmen this important COM
mittee has had for years. dis business
methods and good Judgment are
proved by the fact that scarcely a bill re-
commended by his committee failed of
passage. 1t is generally conceded that the
increase of s., 900 in the appropriations
for common schools is largely due to the per-
sistence with which Mr.. Fruit urged that it
be granted: When the States financial Of
fic rs unanimously insisted that the rev
enues would not admit of the increase, Mr..
Fruit stuck to his position, and its final
adoption is mainly due to his efforts.