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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-02
Call Elected.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, May 27.-When
the senate convened this morning no
quorum was present, seventeen senators
being absent. They were anti-Call men
and they left the city in all sorts of con-
veyances in. order to break a quorum
and defeat Calls election.
Orders were issued to the sergeant-at-
arms to secure posse, arrest and bring
back the fugitive senators.
At noon the Call senators met with
the house of representatives. The anti
Call men refused to answer to their
names. But ffty-four members duly
elected to the legislature responded to
their names. A vote was taken on
United States senator and Call had
fifty-one votes. President Brown de-
clared him elected.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-02
A Court in a Peculiar Situation.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May PA
singular result of the fire last Monday
in the Mohawk block is the embarrass-
ment under which it places the United
States district court. The fire made a
clean sweep of all the court records.
Many of the papers dated back to TAO
and very. few of the records can ever be
replaced. A great many lawyers are of
the opinion that the fire has put an end
to all criminal cases pending before the
court and that new indictments must be
found and the cases begun over again.
AS there are many cases still pending
against Middle Florida democrats for
alleged violations of the United States
election law in 1881 these opinions are
significant.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-02
Giant Powder "Gets There"

LEADvILLE, Col, May 27.-Yester-
day, while Morris Donavan and Adolph
Kaufman were working an drill: i'm the
Invanho mill the drill struck an old
charge of giant powder, causing terri
bic explosion and literally tearing into
fragments both men. Several miners
working near were slightly injured but
not fatally.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-02
The Solomon River or a Tear.

MARVIN, Kas., May 27.-The Solo
mon river rose thirteen feet yesterday
forenoon, and is out of its banks. The
mill dam OF Hansen and Thornton went
out, causing loss of $500. Stephens
& Browns dam and mill are both in
great danger. Several bridges are out
west of here.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-02

enthusiastic. lie mad been a dairyman
near Topeka dozen years when the
wind of fortune caught him up and lift
ed him into seat in congress.
"There is one thing" he said, that
should like for you to especially men
ton. Our convention ended harmoni-
ously. and was harmonious all through.
for that matter, but it has been claimed
that Kansas and Ohio ruled its action.
Now, the resolutions and the platform
contained the whole import of the con-
ventiOn, and they we're drawn and Of
fered by committee in which each
state was equally represented. No state
had any more members on the commit
tee than did another. Hence the plat
form was an expression OF the delega-
tons from the states without any state
having undue advantage on account OF
numbers. And when the platform,
thus prepared. was presented TO the
convention it was ratified without sin
was not dissenting vote and such a
scene of enthusiasm have never seen
before. The platform seemed to voice
the sentiment of each delegate and this
unanimity augers we'll for future sue
cess"
Mrs. Annie L. Diggs, of Lawrence,
Kas.; who has attained national repu-
tation as reform advocate, was as en-
thusiaatic in her belief of the new
partv's success as if she had favored its
formation from the start.
Mrs. Diggs said she had gone to the
convention as one of those who thought
the time hardly ripe for the formation
of new party, and had at first counseled
q years delay. But she said there
seemed such an overwhelming demand
for immediate action that she joined in
the movement and would be found
laboring for the success of the new
party.
"HOw is it that the prohibition reso-
luton suffered so sad fate when 80
many Kansas delegates were in the
convention?" was asked the lady. The
came with a pleasant smile and very
readily:
"Oh, you see, this 10 an Industrial
movement. It concerns itself primar.
fly, with money, land and labor. 1t is
always best to do one thing at time
and do it WELL When we do have
those questions settled we will have
done great work. Then must come
prohibition and woman suffrage. 1t is
inevitable. The prohibition plank OF
the platform was defeated in the COM
mittee by the votes of prohibitionists.
In fact nearly every member OF the COM
mittee was prohibitionist. The vote
was close and was only decided by Mrs.
Emma Client Curtis, a noted prohibi-
zionist of Colorado, voting against the
measure. 1t was thought by the pro
.hibitionists to be unwise and unsound
policy to adopt prohibition plank at
this time and thus give our enemies an
opportunity to use it against U.S."
Mrs. Diggs spoke OF the character
of the men who composed the conven-
zion and said they were ''of the people,
plain but wonderfully sincere in their
actions and conduct" She especially
remarked the unanimity that marked
the proceedings.
DR.. McLallin, of the Advocate, the
alliance paper of Kansas, said that there
was powerful organized press associa-
ton that would advocate the principles
of the new party. He did not know
whether or not national party organ
would be started, and said that it was
hardly needed as yet
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-02

G. G. GREEN, Sole Man IF, WOOdbury,N,J.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-02
DIR. Graves Out on Bail.

DENVER, May 27.-Dr. T. Thatcher
Graves, who has been confined in the
county Jail since his arrest on the
charge OF poisoning Mrs. ]. B. Barnaby,
was yesterday admitted to bail ine3O,
600. The bondsmen we're pronounced
satisfactory and Graves was set at lib
erty. ..
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-02
THE DELEGATES.

OPINIONS OF SOME OF THOSE WHO
REPRESENTED KANSAS IN THE GIN
&1NNATI CONVENTION, ON THE RE-
sULT.-THEY SAY THE BABY'S NAME
is CELL"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-02
August
Flower

~ have been aflict-
Biliousness, led with biliousness
land constipation
Constipat'on'" for fifteen years
c+or.oh "frst one and then
"another prepare
Pains. ton was suggested
"tome and tried but
"to no purpose. At last a friend
RECOMMENDED August Flower. I
"took it according to directions and
its effects were wonderful, reliev-
ling me of those disagreeable
stomach pains which I had been
troubled with so long. Words
cannot describe the admiration
Gin which I mold your August
Flower-it has given me a new
"lease of life, which before was a
burden. Such a medicine is BEN
"efaction to humanity, and its good
"q "a a1ities and
wonderful mer- Jesse Barker,
" its S h ould be ,
made known to rr'ntor'
Everyone suffer Humboldt.
ing with dyspep-
" STA or biliousness Kansas. g
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man IF, WOOdbury,NJ.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-02
A Treaty of Friendship:

PARIS, May 27.-The agents of the
CHILEAN Insurgents announce that the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-02
His Gout Disappearing.

NEW YORK, May 27.-Secretary
Blaine was l1n and about the house This
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Marrieo.
HANIanNk.

Mariaville-JuiT 3, kueepe Z. Treworgy and
Mts. Alice NJ. Salisbury. both of Otis.
So. Deer Isle-Jny 3-Jordau Carter OF
Rrooklyu and Mss Della NJ. whitmore OF Ocean
vile.
PKsoBsCoT.
In Bradley-,Iuly 4, stephen II. Childs of Brad
ley and Miss Dassa A. Braley of Burnham.
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TRACK AND STABLE oosoIP,

Maud 8 d, 0s 4--nsmed,s So may not BE-
generally known by our readers, for Mis-,
Maud Stone Of Cincinnati-ownsd by Mr.
Robert Bonner OF New York. the mos
Incompatible irottsr living; 10 TO be bred
to Ansei by Electioneer. Ansers dam ~,
BY Lexington. This necessitatss her with
dsaval from the turf and she will pfobabiy
never be started to lower her record.
Messrs. French & Pariin have, Ut thsir
stock farms Elm Dale ard Mt. View. in
Phillips in number about sixty horses, and
thirty Of those are standard bred they hsvs
seven stallion, all standard and registered,
and - ane = looking and acting lot OF
horses ~ can be seen ct any stock farm in
the State OF Maine.
Mr.. c. M. Davis, Of Phillips, has 8 Hne
Ave-year- old bsy mare with black points.
stands Is / 2 hands, and will weigh 1000
pounds, got by King Pharaoh by Black
Monitor, by Gen. Knox; this mare is gooa
style and action, and with handling will
make valuable beast.
Orrin, the bay gelding owned by Hon.
J. P. Bass Of Bangor, is showing up finely
He 10 Young and fast tYotting horse, and.
II good judges are not at fault, will get a
low record this year II it is decided to start
him in races Mr.. Bass 10 to be consratu-
lated upon owning such 1ne horse. This
horse can, no doubt, trot Maplewood PARK
10 2 30 or better.
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The Asgssts nsnbsrs Of d. Naiss Vst-
sssns' Associations havisg bsea asthssissd
b sppoins local committee - ct h Coz
junction With them on matseS psslainina
10 the coming encsmpmsnt Of ths veterans,
have selected the following sentlsnsn to
Get With them - this commistee: L. d.
Carver. Chss. z Nash, Z. MeMusdis, John
=. Chase. Levis Ssibine, P. NJ Fssi<r,
Thcs Clark. Geo. Z Bhcketa, II. II.
Dsv;dson. g. T. Ssevens. j. o Webster,
J. N. Libby Of this city, Augustus L.
Smith and j. d Anderson Of the National
Home. The local eficsrs Of the exeeutv.
Committee, Who &C. with this local Gem
sissse are H. G. Staples, Henry Boynsou,
George Doushsy. Il. 2. Blanchard, 8. W,
Lane and VIM McDsvn. Already letters
are being received that indicafe large A.
tendance. Capt. Wing writes that be
thinks there will be more than 100 men
from Bkovhessn and some Of the Leading
comfsdes In Belfast say that the veterans
in that section are alive to the advantages
Of having . large number At the nfst animal
sncampment. A large number from Ban
gor 10 assured.
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oossIP OF TIE ORANGES.

The next meeting of York County
Pomona Grange will be held with thu
Patrons of East WATERFORD, August goth
Bodwell Grange. Phippsburg, has
liquidated nearly the whole OF the deb
incurred on account Of building its new
hall.
The next session of Knox and Lincoln
Pomona Grange will be held witt
Pioneer Grange, East Union, Thursday
August Goth A full attendance i:
requested.
Capital Grange, Augusta. at meeting
Wednesday evening, voted to adjourn
until the second Saturday in September
this being in accordance with the custom
of the grange not to hold regular meet
ings through the vacation season. There
will he monthly meeting the first day
of August, in accordance with the con
stitution which requires that there shall
be meeting at least once month.
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At the meeting Of the Mozart Philhsr-
monte Society lsst week, IL was voted to
adj ,urn through August to enable those OF
the members who wished, to avail them
selves Of vacation. The society has been
organized three months and has met with
good succsss during that time. Rehearssls
have been held we. ky and m1ch icterest
taken, ss was shown by the attendance 1t
each meeting. Much progress has been
made by hard practice, and under the care
full instruction Of b. w. Theme, band
master at the National Home, Who has been
present every two weeks during the past
season. The members are loud in their praise
OF the gentlemanly manner in which be has
conducted tho semi monthly reheafssls.
Credit is also due the faithful president. Mr..
J W. Beck, and Secretary True, who have
lsbored necessarily for the welfare Of the
society. The next meeting will be held on
the second "wednesday in September. and
III. hoped the members will return re-
frpshsd, and wi h renewed enthusiasm to
bssin the waters work.
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Miss May Perkins has gone to Bath for {
few days.
Mrs. Gorham Towle went to Boston
Saturday.
Mrs Silss Fellows went to Hartland
Sstufdiy.
Or. c. W. Price Of Richmond vas 10 the
city yesterday.
Postmaster Percivsl of Weeks Mills was
Was in the city Saturday.
Mr.. d. C. Palmer Of Gardiner was in the
CT Sstu rday on business.
Mrs. Water Dsmrosch returned 10 Bar
Ha.bor. Saturday afternoon.
DR.. 2. II. r. Vaughan OF the Hospital
zoe. to the Isle Of Springs ,odsy.
Miss Mabel 0euld is sh, CUES. Of Mis-.
Msuje S.nborh A. the Isle of Springs.
Miss Ios Smith Of Jonesport. Me, is the
guest OF Miss Lena Bsau, 30 Bridge street.
Mise Georgie Fellows was one of the
passengers from this city to Bangor, Sstur-
day
p. p Sou'hsrd, E.q and family Of this
city vent to Harpsvell. Saturday. for fe =
days.
Mrs. 5. +. Weston Of State street. Port
land, is spending the summer with relatives
in this city.
Miss Gertrude Bean went 10 Bath Friday
She will stop there few days ard then 20
to the Islands.
Mr.. Charles G. Atkins, e iited States
Fish Commissioner, Buck,port, WAS 10 the
city Saturday.
Mise Florence Sawyer and friend, Miss
GAsseu Of Cambridge. Mass , are vi.itrg
Mrs. sawyer in this city.
Miss Cassie McKenny recently graduated
from the school for nurses in Boston, IS
visiting At Hon. s. ". Matthews.
Misses Mamie Doe, Ger,ie Brooks i
Mr.. Edward Messer. the popular mail car
iisr. went to Fort Pophsm, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs McNeliy Of Fairfield, WHO
had been spending the week with their
daughter in this city, returned Saturday.
Miss Clara Downs Of Boston, formerly
OF the Telephone Exchange, is in the city.
Al. Pedder. his son John and friend
sailed down the river in yesterday in Mr.
Fedde,'s boat. They left with the Intention
Of being away for few days.
Dsa. Joshua Allen Of Wayne. formerly
OF this city, was the guest Of his daughter,
Mrs. Msj Cochraue, last week. Mr.. Allen
Is over 81 years of sge, but IS smart IS
most men Of 20.
Among those registered at the Augusta
House. Saturday, were A. u, Nash Of
Lswis Armis,ead Of Newport. X. l.. Maj
j. u. Anderson and wife Of Togus, Allen
shsldon Of Belgrade
Secretary Peabody Of the Y. NJ. c, A.,
expects to leave tomorrow for few days
rest at Ocean Park, thence going to East
Pnsspsaeld, where he will conduct special
gospel services for ten days, by invitation
Of the local churches, who will unite.
Al the Copy House yesterday were Geo.
A. Guild And A II. Bsily Of Nashua, N.
H. Who came down on the excursion from
Boston, + W. Pou., Jr and Miss M.
Ross, on their way from Boston to Clinton,
and Miss Anna Il. Mooney Of Boston.
Mr.. viii II. Fletcher. formerly of this
city, now Of Boston, A. s. Shofey and wife
uf Boston. DE-. J j McNulty Of New
YORK, s. Gray Mettern and Paul Plessenr
Of Fremont, Ohio, o.cn G. Burns and
Gay Of Rocklan5, and S. Kallmsur Of Bos-
ton, the guest OF Mr.. II. GaIlert Of this
city, were registered at Hotel North yester-
day.
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STATE aoUsB HoRRs.

An unusually brss number Of people
visited the State House during Saturday.
Mr. Ernest Emery, the assistant libra
riau, IL on . visit TO bis brother In Vermont
The work Of grading and leveIiing the
grounds in the rear Of the capitol was be-
gun Saturday.
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|, vii, be remembered that the firm Of
Bsser & Cornish of this city representing
the bonAsmen Of defaulting Cashier Per-
c'rsi Of the Auburn bank, gave notice
several weeks ago that the bondsmen de-
ciined to settle Is fsq iested. The past few
dsys reports have appeared in the Boston
papers that = settlement has been effected.
Theie reports not only gave the terms Of
settlement but iacluded an alleged inter.
view with Ex Attorney General Baker.
Mr.. Cor i.h Of the firm told . JorREAL
reporter that these reports we're entirely
unfouodee-,hst neither the nrm or the
bsid.mea had nscted any settlement and
that the alleged interview with Mr.. Baker
~ss entirely false; that the affair remaina
ids the came ~ at Hrss.
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The Best Halve IL the world for Cuts
Bruises, Boreo. Ulcers. Sal. Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblsins
Corus, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect subtraction
or money refunded. Price rs cent per.
box. For sale by Bovditch, Webster I CO!
aug6eodAviv
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DaNas SARsAPaRILLA is guaran-
teed to absolutely cure disease,
and it does il too.
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Produced from the laxative and nutritious
Juice Of California fgs, combined with the
medicinal virtues Of plants known to be
most beneficial to the human system, sctt
gently, on the kidneys, liver and bowels
efectuslly cleansing the system, dispelling
cold, and headaches. and curing habitus
continuation. July 6d&w lnofolrm
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s8scts, prepared only ron the mos
asalthy and agreeable substances, it.
many szcsllsnt qualities eomasad il
70 I'll knd hsye made il tia mos
yoruiu ramsey known.
5yrup Of Eigs 10 so- aals In *
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nay soa hsvs il On hsAd WI pro
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F. HERSEY.
iuiyitdeod5mos.

FOR YOUNG LADIES. foRfSMourH. N.
Il. re.o-sns Sept. 30, lssi-- j. u. Whittier sAys
"a b tt,y. heaihter and plea 'Antef p'ane for .
srho,, ,.ouid scarcely be found In New E. gland
mAylsdeod3es&Wl3
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eTAYB AEwe ..
WAYNE.

WArNE.
o. wednesday, July 18Th, Rev. G. S
Smith ADD wife celebrated the Both ami
verssry Of their wedding. Bro. Smi,i
read al excellen. origina poem, descrp
tive Of his 30 years experience in the min
istfy, which Vas CT eyed greatly by al
present. Some nice presents were received
by them a. memsbtos Of the occasion
Rev q. s. Smith 10 now postmaster il
Wayne On the 4ih Of July. 81. thu
friends Of Mrs. Geo. +. Jenkins, wife Of
the Baptist pastor at Wayne, met at tbs
parsonage and enjoyed picnic tes in homo
Of Mrs. Jenkins's birthday. Some nice ACC
useful presents were received aud the oc
casion vas much enjoyed by all. especial,
by MRS. j. and family.
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MAINE FARMING NOTES.

Mr.. s. NJ. King of South Paris has
sold the American registered Jersey
bull, Dispatch, u il5, to o. Gardner of
Rockland.
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lie0.
hEy n BB &c.

kENyBBEC.
Augus,a-,Iuly 20. Mrs. Elizabeth Craig, aged
81 years.
PEyoBsCor.
Rspgor-.JuIy "A. Irene. wife of J. W. Durgin,
aged - years. q,
Dexter-July A. Harvey Chandler, aged 81
wears, nc nths and 20 days, July Il. Mrs Lydia
b. Curtis, aged 70 years, months and 10 days.
PiscArAoJIs.
North Guilford-July II. Mrs, Sarah Ellis. aged
ne ,rty ID years.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-17
Idaho Ledge No. l, A. F. & A. M.

X Holds its regular meetings in Ma
SNZsonic Hall every fourth SATURDAY.
. of each month. All brethren in
good standing are invited to attend
BY order OF the W. NJ.
JOSEPH Travis,
SeeFsS,iyS
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To the heirs OF VIM. Tincher: You me
hereby notified that have expended one
hundred (Sl00) dollars in labor and i'm
proyements on the Tincher lode, or quartz
claim, situated in Quartzburg mining dis
trict, Boise county, Idaho in order to hold
said claim under the provisions of section
1924, Revised Statutes of the United
States, for the year ending Dec. 81, 1890.
That the proportion Of said expenditure
due by VIM Tincher on an undivided one
half interest in sand claim is fifty $50
dollars, lawful money of the United States,
and ifwithin ninety days aftel the legal
publication of this notice you fail or re
fuse to contribute said proportion of said
expenditure and with legal cost of this
publication, the said interest will become
the property of the undersigned, under
section 1884. Postotlce address, Quartz
burg, Boise county, Idaho
JOHN DICKINSON.
Jan, 8, 1891 GOD.
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Forfeiture Notice,
Dec. u, 80. If.

To NJ. Il. Adams: You are hereby no.
tilted that have expended one hundred
dollars ($100) in labor and improvements
on the Whoop Up lode, or quartz III ming
claim, in Beaver mining district, Boise
county, idaho, in order to hold said claim
under the provisions Of section 2 324 Re.
vised Statutes Of the United States, for the
year ending Dee. 81, 1890. That the pro
portion OF said expenditure due by You,
NJ. K Adams, on your undivided one-halt
interest in said claim, is fifty dollars (S5O)
lawful money OF the United States, and il
within ninety days after the legal publ.
cation of this notice you fail or refuse to
contribute your proportion of said expen-
dtture, and with legal cost of This publ.
cation, the said interest will become the
property of the undersigned, under section
1924. NJ. II Kr,,pnrp
Postoifice address, Idaho City, Boise
county, Idaho.
Feb 0, 1891. GOD.
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nEALLEss CREDENTIALs.

State Secretary A. ]. Pinkham re-
fused to attach the Great Seal OF
Idaho to tho credentials Of VIM. III.
Clagott, for the reason that the seal
had been attached to credentials of
of Shoup and Mcconnell, elected for
the short terms, and also to those Of
Dubois, whose term begins at the ex.
piration of McConnell's term. The
secretary gave explanations to Gov.
Wiley, going into every detail of the
election OF u. S. Senators for Idaho,
with which the readers OF the WORLD
are already familiar, and closes as fol-
lows:
respectfully decline to sign or
aifix the Great Seal OF state to the
certificate Of election OF William III.
Clagett as Senator from the State of
Idaho, for the following reasons:
/. That at the time OF the assumed
election of William II. Clagett to the
United States Senate from the State
Idaho, on the 1lth day of February,
1891, no vacancy existed in said office.
2. That the assumed election above
stated, is without authority Of law and
in violation OF sections IA and Is Re-
vised Statutes Of the United States
and of tho Constitution Of the State
OF Idaho.
3. That the action of the joint
legislature, in assuming to elect
William II. Clagett to the Senate Of
the United States, as stated, is in vio-
lation Of the Constitution of the State
of Idaho and the Act of Congress ad.
hitting the State of Idaho to the
Union, approved July 3. 1890.
II | am in error in my views of the
law and my duties as civil officer,
respectfully ask that the question al
issue be submitted to the Supreme
court, now in session, for its decision
This can be accomplished without de,
lay by an application for writ Of
mandamus, which has been the course
pursuid by number Of States in like
cases.
Believing, as | do, that the acts oil
Legislature in elseting a fourth Ssna,
tor to be unconstitutional and void, ]
shall not give it the semblance of lie.
gality by attaching my signature and
the Great Seal Of the State to certif
cate certifying to the election of any
person to an office which docs not ex.
list, unless so directed by the Supreme
court Of the State, or higher judicia
authority.
lSignedl a. J. PINKnAN,
Secretary of State.