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WHAT is THE MATTER2

When was a little one, full Of delight,
I voted OIL Senty Claus jest about right.
An ust to lay thinkin' how good he must be
To fill up the stockins for youngsters like me,
And likewise for them in the by.ways OF earth
Whose days hev scarceness Of comfort an
mirth:
He'd hunt up their chimneys an down he
would 60
Tread in the story books how it was So
But sence I am older-how old won't say
or Senty find that you've sot new way
OF lavishin' most of your goods on the great
Fergittin' the children OF lowly estate;
A way w 'ich is quite unbecomin' saint
(You needn't git mad an declare that you
ain'tD
1t grieves me to know it, an yet it is true
Oh, Senty Claus! What is the matter Of you!
II any one ought o be careless Of rank,
OF hOusen an land an Of stock in the bank:
If anyone shouldn't be careless an cold
To them that is fast in hard 4povertys hold;
II any one ought o be perfectly sure
Whoever's forgot that it shant be the poor,
It's you, that's appointed to bring us good.
cheer
At Christmas witch comes only oncet in the
year!
Yit, somehow, your duty you don't seem to do
Oh, Senty Claus What is the matter of you?
Mrs. George Archibald, in Judge
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17

:, Dyspepsia is easily tloored by Hostetter's
stomach Bitters, purest, pleasantest Of
stomachics, most effective of tonics Heart
burn. flatulence, the sinking" sensation in
the pit of the stomach experienced by dys-
lpeptics, in brief, all symptoms they are
many and perplexing-of indigestion are
banished by the Bitters. which is particu-
larly efficacious for biliousness, malaria,
rheumatism ana kidney complaints.
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17
Doubt RlanL;

Reasonable Doubt.-Blenkinsop-
Don't fret, my boy, Santa Claus won't
forget YOU" Tommy Blenkinsop-
That's all right, dad; ] amt afraid
he'll forget the tin whistle asked for,
but | can't help being trife nervous
about his recollecting the bicycle and
watch and chain. & Christmas Puck.
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17

Santa Claus Ito new deputy Say,
see here! What sort Of a break was
that you made in Chicago? / hear that
only one girl in the whole city found
anything in her stocking. . New Dep
uty-''The deuce! Why, the first house
came to concluded all the girls had
dubbed together, so 1 dumped the
whole Chicago consignment into that
stocking. '-Chas. F. Lummis.
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17
"A Happy Present ,tion.

At meeting of the Prairie lodge OF
odd fellows in Winona a pleasant event
occurred in the presentation to NJ L..
Mertes, blind man well known in
Winona, a purse of 1856. 10. When the
gran d lodge was in session in Winona
last June resolution was unanimously
adopted empowering Prairie lodge to
solicit aid for Mr.. Mertes from the Sis
ter lodges in the state. To this call
there were I02 responses, the awards
ranging from SIS to $50. The response
was entirely voluntary. This 4,ubstan'
tial token is greatly appreciated by
Mr. Mertes
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17

THE parting words of your barber are
generally: (Which side, pleaseP'-Yo onkers
Statesman
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17

The doctrine that ''like cures like'' is IL
lustrated by tho fact that when people tire,
the best thing for them to do is to retire
Washington Star. 5s YEs.sEs st=
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17

Don't fool with indigestion nor with q
disordered liver, but take Beechams Pills
for Immediate relief. Is cents box
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17

FoRTIFY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
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MINNESOTA STATE NEWS.
STARVING RUSSIANS.
Governor Merriam Takes Steps LooKina
tn Their Relief.

Governor Merriam Takes Steps Looking
to Their Relief.
Gov. Merriam has issued circular
letter setting forth the terrible destltu-
ton which exists in Russia, and asking
that Minnesota people who are blessed
with homes, goods and money and can
look forward to continued prosperity
will do what lies in their po ver to NIT
igate the terrible sufferings OF the
starving Russians. The governor
appoints q committee of weu-known
citizens TO receive donations OF hour,
wheat, potatoes, rye and other bread
scuffs. It is suggested that cash dona- Ia
tions be sent to the metropolitan pa
.pers, and the country press is urged to
give the subject wide attention.
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17

PETE WAS STOPPING OVER SONNY.
hands was shaped into ball covered
with pieces of bright red leather
Pete used to lift his patient blue eyes
from his work'whenever he heard tri-
umphant shout of: s'Lookee, dad!
lookeen' from Sonny and his baseball
nine on the green in from of the shop
Sonny's mine" consisted of small
Sonny and an imaginary eight.
For Pete smiled at the rough chill
dren of his rougher neighbo but
Sonny played alone.
When Sonny was six Pete laid down
his tools one morning and called him
from his play.
Then he shut the door OF the shop
behind them, and led wondering Sonny
up the street
Pete told the teacher when they got
TO the school house that: "Sonny's NAV
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17

AN upstart is man who has been more
successful than the man who tells you about
him.-Elmira Gazette ~ SfEl
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17

The study Of bee culture is Of no earthly
use to a man who has the hives.-Pitts-
burgh Dispatch. 'A':.'t ~ fE!6,s,i3
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17

HEN s o n n y
was a ''wee
un" t h e T. e
came a day in
which "Son-
ny's maw," as
Pete Peculiar
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NEVER hire person who wants to know
why you want something done. milwaukee,
Journal. E,'F ~. REg $fsn Ftrt .sf '
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17

A MA1DEN's dressmaker is the only one
VINO finds miss tit suits her customer
Baltimore American,
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17

COUGHS AND CoLDs. Those who are suf.
fering from Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
etc, should try BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRoCuES Sold Onlu In bOres srf
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JAGsoN says it puzzles him to think that q
standing advertisement must run all the
time.-Elmlra Gazette.
Warren sheaf., 1891-12-17
A Bad Case.

"A Bad Case.
Miss Rocks ian heiress)-Do you real
" and truly love me, Count2
Count Poppenheimer = Lofe you,
schveet greature2 I analyze you'll
National Tribune.
The Only Ono Ever Printod-Can You Find
the Word9 Il
. There is inch display advertisement
IN this paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except one word. The same is
true OF each new one appearing each week,
from The DR.. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places a "Crescent" on everything
they make and publish. Look for it, send
them the name of the word and they will
return you book, beautiful Autographs or
samples free.
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22

VALPARAISO, Ind, Dec. ei--Samuel
Dickie. chairman Of the prohibition M
tional committee, opened the campaigI
here Friday evening speaking under the
auspices Of the local prohibition club
Before leaving the city for the eas,
Chairman Dickie ventured that the pro
hibition party would be tho deciding
factor of the campaign of i0e2. 1--WE
believe" said Mr.. Dickie. at the con.
clusion. from reports in the hands Of
the national committee. that the vote
polled by the third party in 1891 will BE-
double that cast In 1883" Mr.. Dickie
believes that ex-Gov. st. John will b
selected to lead the prohibition forceA
Settled for t80V.Soo.
BRIpaEPoRr, Conn.,, Dec. 2l.-Presi.
dent Henry Sanford. of tho Adams Ex.
press Company, says that Mr.. Hoey
has made restitution to tho express
company to the amount of $500, oOo by
the transfer of his wife's property, but
this will fall short Of his indie btednesA
The transfer includes the mansion at
Fifth avenue and Fifty-second street,
New York. and also the Hollywoo
mansion, which was in Mira. Hoey's
name Mr. Sanford said the company
hsd secured mortgages on the latter.
In consideration of the transfer tho
company agrees not to prosecute Mr..
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22
sAvoRs EIGHT houaa


Yrses~aias 90 81 ths Csavssssss 81 Re1ss
ss<a L-ssssrs .s bssaiash.sa-
BrsssIsaxAN. Ala, Dee. 2l-The
Federation Of Labor adjourned Satur-
day. They refused TO allow James
Hughes. OF the New York knights Of
Labor. TO give his. grievances against
tho United Garment Workers of that
city. but they adopted q series Of
resolutions providing q basis Of
axreemeat by which harmony viii be
restored between ths Knights of Labor
and ths federation They are in tho
form OF Recommendation to tho sfiii-
sted uai0ns. and promise that the
knights of Labor shall issue NO more
charters TO the local trade as
semblies. and that In return the
federation shall issue no more char
tcrs 20 mixed federal unionss The fed.
sratlon will recommend 20 affiliated
unions that they urge their members
70 beeoms members of mixed assem-
blies OF Knights of Labor. The con-
veaten refused 20 adopt a resolution
providing that no affiliated union shall
draw the color line.
IL was decided to renew the struggle
for the eight-hour working day during
ths eorning year and the executive
council will select the organization
that viii make the test Philadelphia.
Indianapolis, Denver and Hot Springs
were named for the next annual con-
vention. aud Philadelphia was chosen
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22
GUILTY OF FRAUD.

A Wiscensin Justice Of the Peace Con-
viessd OF Csnspiring To Procure . Bogus
Pension
MADISON, via. Dee ei.-The sealed
verdict of the Jury in the United States
cour. which tried james s. Galloway.
OF Monttort, was opened At the
morning session and read. 1t found Gal
ioway guilty of eonspiring with MrA
Catherine Longrneier TO fraudulertly
procure pension for her on the death
OF her husband. who was killed by .
prematurs explosion Of q blast In a
mine. whereas the sifidavits presented
claimed that he died Of disease con-
tracsed In the army. Galloway was
the justice of the peace who made out
the afidavits and took the ncknowl-
.sdgemens of the signerA Sentence
waS deferred
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22
Killeo on HIS SON.
Esrs~r of Senator sam Paul. Noted To-
dan Statesman.

AsnxoRx. I. T.. Dec. STA tele-
gram from Psurs Valley. Just received
hers. brings iatellixenee OF the murder
cf senator sam Paul By bis son. Joe
Paul. ss that place Saturday nigha
The SENATOR had jnss concluded supper
sad pushed bis chair back. when
his soa efsered ths restaurant
door and discharged one barrel OF
double barrel shotgun at him. blowing
che top OF Ais head OF As the rnur-
sered mar rolled under The table the
ether barrel vas discharged. the load
entering the body The murderer then
mounted his horss aud rode eF.
Senator PAU vas eas sf tie most vrefnisens
tnsfi.ns 81 tAs ccunsvy. sra enfcv>s sssser 81
s-ratsfisn s< pssisietsa sns pastis nssn- hs
hs1 saly fe~ ssrs srs senricscd esn~s-s
~ ~ Cnics.ss~ s>sscn ssa ~ss prsp>rrs ts
essrs - Wssafsxses - she isrsre-s ~ gsnsfs'
fertsties ~ for territorial eeuris ana sns epes
ara sf the fes9sn eruntrT ~ vnits sssslesrsst
he vs< rfsirsn - tns uaif-d states ssvtss
sskea ss- s>sh 81 . Isxssns- fsv months so
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22
HON THEY HONORED hin
THE OBsEQUIEs OF SENATOR PLurB
HE saaass Demise Creates . Prsfssss
ssnsatisa in washisgten Cir-
<lss-Ihs sole Topic sf
CosysssatisR.

NAsnisGfoS, Dee. 7L--Thes United
States ssnate, the house Of represent
atives. the executive aud judicial de-
partmens Of the governmens the rep
resentatives OF foreign powers and his
msay friends among the Washington
public have paid their last tribute Of
affection and respect TO the memory OF
Senator Preston h. Plumb
Removing tho 9s.as alma
At 10 o'clock the caskes was borne
from the house to the hearss by eight
OF the capitol police, under direction o,
Assistant Sergeant at Arms Merritt
Immediately afterwards the small fun
eral cortege. which consisted OF the
hearse. drawn by two coal black horses.
caparAoned with heavy robes Of black
netting. and carriage in which rode
Mr.. Merritt and the private secretary.
followed by few admirers Of the latc
senator, started toward the capitol
There were no floral decorations at tho
house. and save a small wreath OF
white immortelles on top OF the caslseI
sent by tho chief clerk OF the
treasury department. there was
nothing to relieve tho somber black
ness of the casket which contained all
that remained OF the late distinguished
kansas senator. The small procession
moved slowly down Fourteenth street
10 Pennsylvania avenue. vending
its way up through The capitol
grounds 10 the northeast front Of
the capitol, where tho casi<et was re-
moved from the hesrse and carried up
the white marble steps Of the senate
wing. At the entrance to the building
tho remains were met by Sergeant
at Arms Valentine. who escorted
them through the lower corridors
of the building and upstairs to the mar
ble-room In the rear of the senate cham
Der and only few feet from the vice
presidents chair. There they were
placed on black catafalque in the Gen.
ter of the room and all persoAs were
requested to retire.
In the Senate.
The public galleries were filed long
before the regular time for the senate
to meet and when the hour for tho
solemn service came there was not .
seat in any part of the chamber to
spare. The regular session was very
brief: An appropriate prayer by
the chaplain; short we'll
phrased address by Senator
PETER announcing the death Of
his colleague; the appointment by tho
vice president of Senators PETER.
Palmer, Paddock, Dolph and Ransom
as committee to accompany the re-
mains That was all. And then until
l o'clock, when those invited to tho
senate entered, there was a subdued
murmur of voices discussing the sud-
den death and specializing on who
would be chosen to succeed the dead
man.
Tho House Members
The house was not in session and,
therefore, could not as q body take ac-
tion on the death of Senator Plumb in
time for The funeral. The vice presi-
dent Sunday evening officially informed
Speaker Crisp of Senator Plumb's
death. and on behalf OF the senate ex-
tended formal invitation to the
speaker and members of the house to
attend the funeral He-also requested
that the usual committee be appointed.
The speaker thereupon issued notice
requesting the attendahce of members
at the obscquies in the senate.
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22
TELs6RAPHIc BKEvrrMA

The last spike in the main line Of the
Rio Grands Southern railway wss
driven st Durango. csL
Charles willets WAS shot In the back
and William Pystt IN the thigh during
. quarrel al dance ~ Junction City,
Col.
Lee Jenkins, whs killed . fellow
workman 81 Lexington. n.y.. last
spring, has been sentenced to the psni-
tentiary for life.
Anton Rubenstein. the Russian Pisn-
ist. has accepted an offer of slss. 600 Tor
series Of fifty concerts to be given IN
the United States
Louisville Ky eolored persons viii
petition the Legislature not TO make
railroad companies provide separate
coaches for negroes
W. x. Marrinan, q Grafton IN. d. J
money loaner. has been missing aimee
December Z. and is supposed 10 have
been lost in the snow
Frank Grady. q wealthy farmer %
years old. residing 9 miles southwest
OF Madison. Wis, was killed by the
overturning of his wagon.
NJ. NJ. Daily, wanted a. ciarkdaie,
Miss. on charge Of eEbezziing eli,.
600 OF public funds when he was mar
shal, has been taken back for trial.
The FL Dorado end Rnty Bar sap
phiro fields near Helena, Mont, were
sold TO an English syndicste for 81. voo..
O0o in cash and IA equal amount in
stock.
John Dodd found his sweetheart,
Sophy Anthony, in tho arms Of his
rival, Andrew Chancey, at ST. Louii
Sunday. Doid drew kaife and
stabbed Chancey. killing him instant
ly. and also fatally cut Sophy. AL
colored
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22

CHroAGo, Dec. af.-carl r. Johnson.
an insane furniture varnishcr. adopted
a horrible mode Of killing himself Sun
day. Ascending to the ffth foor OF
the Manhattan building, he started
from the west end Of the hall and ran
with all his might toward the east end,
hurting himself through French plate
glass window quarter Of an inch
thick. so great was the momentum at.
tanned that Johnson struck the pave.
mens nearly so fee: from the building,
crushing his skull and breaking nearly
every bone in his body. He died while
being conveyed to the county hospital
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22
MINISTER EGAN'S FEARS.
lfontt Gives Assurance That ths a naerica,
Legation VIII Net He Attacked.

lfontt Gives Assurance That ths a nae rican
Legation VIII Net He Attacked.
WAsuyxoroS. Dec. 81. Neither the
state nor navy department. has any
further information from Chilli touch
irg the mobbing or threatened attack
upon the American legation at San Sal
vador. The only news there is bcarine
upon the matter Is that Minister Eagap
informed President Elect Montt that
rumors were current In the city that
the legation was to be set on fire in
order to drive out the Balmaceda refu
gees hidden there aud enable the popu.
lace to get hold OF them. President
Montt replied that he would aswer for
IL that no such attempt would be made,
and that the story was simply an ire
sponsible rumor on the street and with.
out foundation In fact
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22

p&ny subsequently, Mra Rogers
played isaaiss parts In the uHion
square thsateT. thea under ths
management Of shook and
Palmer. After lssvinz the Union
square Mra Rogers became a star.
During the last few years Of her life
shs was . member sf A. N Psimers
stock company. Two Of her four
daughters are setrssses-Elsanor Mo-
rettL . wellkEowa lady. and Katie
Fforanea
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22

BEDFORD, Mass. Dee a1.-Rev. An
drew Jones, of New York, the preach
er who gained wide notoriety because
Of having prophesied the Johnstown
flood, preached in this city Sunday. In
the course Of his sermon he took occa-
sion to make another prophecy. A ter
rible disease. he said, would sweep
over the country on the heels of Ia
grippe. which prevails at the present
time
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22
KILLED IN COLD BLOOD
Reports OF Further Slaughter IN
shs Chiness hiots.
OsE THOUSAND CHRISTIANS SLAM
Tas Fsaaste4l Msagsis wsgiax = Was
sT k<tsFzin2stsa Axsssss shs
Nallss sd ehri.tlAa-
axsa NAslssA

faussxrs Dea al-A Dispatch haa
beea rses.ysa st The Catholic m.ssion
a. Cheat froa Father Rutgoa, tia
vicar apostolie OF Mongolia. Stating
that Father Nina, Chlaess
prlest. saa Saoasand native
Christians were masssered by the
reeels aarins the recens trou bles
ia NsrsasFn China The dispatch
stated, however. that al the Bel.
gisn missionaries In the dIstarbed dis
tries aaa ali the Belgians connected
vita their work were safs. and that
sssissAaee had arrived whi:A would
greveat further danger for the present
Ct least
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22
Fighting IN Rio Gr.nds do sui.

Buxros ArREs. Dec. ai.-A skirmish
has occurred In Rio Grande do Sui be-
tween federal troops and battalion oi
the national guard. The telegraph
line has been cut to prevent the send
lng OF details of tho engagement The
insurgents. headed by Gen saraiva,
have surrounded Santa Victoria, the
capital Of the province OF Espirito
santo. Federal rciaforcements are
marching % the sc>ac from Reyuron.
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22

CHEYENNE. wyo., Dec 2l.-News has
been received hero from Fremont
county that two cowboys, William
Hopkins and Jack Hill, fought Q duel
over the ownership of some horses a
few days ago The first shot exchanged
was harmless. but on tho second fre
Hopkins was instantly killed. Hill es-
capped into the Big Horn mountains
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22
Ruu suee \ ReeksIIIa

WrLxEsBARRx. Pa. Dec 2i. "A pas.
ssngsr train o. the Lehigh Valley
road ran into . roekslids near Rock.
port and Engineer Michael Lavells
was killed and Fireman George Weaver
was fatally hurt The train was filed
with passengers, many Of whom were
from New York and Philad slphia.
Several passengers were badly shaken
up and bruised. but none seriously
iufursA
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22
DEATH eY DYNAMITE.

ne Head Of One Han niswn OF and the
Meart ef Another nlowa Oas.
GHAcxvfLLk, Minn.. Dec. eL-ira
Bell and Henry Gordon met death In .
horrible manner 9 miles southest OF
this place Saturday afternoon.
While preparing TO lower . charge
Of dyasmiss into well which
they were boring the giant explosive
was accidentally set OF. Bella head
was blown entirely OF and to a distance
Of Is feet Gorcou was struck in the
left side. the heart being blown entire
ly out Of his body. Gordon's relatives
live at Grand Rapids, Mich
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22

NEW YORK, Dee. 2l-Ths Seventh
ward livery stables took fire at day
break Sunday and before the horses
could be turned loose to shift for them
selves forty-three of them were burned
TO death The stable was = s-story
brick building at 80 and So Montgomery
street William j. Riordan is the pro-
prietor. The total loss Is placed at
$4,000. of which SIT. 900 represent the
value Of the horses and vehicles
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22
THE SUCCESSION.
Gov. Humphrey WIN Appoint-Probahls
Candidates.

0ov Humphrey VIII Appoint-Hropeuse
Candidates.
Topeka, Kan, Dec. Ex-senator
Piumb's death created profound sem
sation here and has been the sole topic
of conversation among tho politicians
The hotel lobbies haze been filled aud
every possible contingency discussed
Gov. Humphrey left the city Saturday
night but will return TO day. Those
who know the governor best say he
will DO slow in making an appoint
ment Under no circumstances will he
call an extra session of the Legislature,
as IL is overwhelmingly alliance.
Nearly score OF possibilities have
been mentioned about the hotel lob
biea Those most frequently men,
toned are: Ex-Gov. George T. An
thony, ex-Congrcssman E. n. Morrill,
and Chief Justice Albert II. Horton.
Ex-senator Ingalls, name 10 but little
spoken of. Other names mentioned
are: J. r. Burton, . young attorney Of
Abilene. who was bitter opponent Of
Ingalls,: ex-ConGressman s. r. Peters.
of Newton; George T. Peck. general
solicitor of the Atchison, Topeka g.
Santa Re Railway Company; J. K. Hud-
son. editor of the Topeka Capital: and
ex-Gov. Thomas A. Osborne Haycs,
minister 10 Brazil The Legislature
which will elect q successor TO Gov.
Humphreys appointee convenes In Jan.
uary. 1893. and Will be elected next
fall. There will be no holdovers either
In the lower house or senate.
The alliance and peoples party viii
demand that Gov. Humphrey convene
the legislature in extra session, that the
peoples representatives instead OF one
man shall decide who the senator shall
be. A leader in that organization said
1--WE will fosi tss Cover 'or's ofice
with petitions and pretesh., I'D IL he
dsres to deny the Legislature the right
TO elect successor to Plumb Ne viii
sweep the republican party eut Of pew.
ar usxt venr"
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22

~
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs 10 taken; il Is pleasant
ard refreshing 10 the taste. and aets
gently ye. promptly on the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels. cleanses the sys-
tenn etisctuslly. dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures hsbisual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of It's kind ever pro-
daced. pleasing to the taste and se-
ceptab!e TO the stomach. prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, lie
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have nade il the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for ssle in SOC
ard 81 bottles by all leading drug
gizts. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have 1t on hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any one whe
wishes to try il. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA f7c SYRUP co.
sss FRANCISCO. cat.
LOUISVILLE. 81. Sfw rosS. M
Telegram-herald., 1891-12-22
First Place or None.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 81. - Speaker
CRISP has written TO Mr.. Mills (Tex.
asking him II it would be agreeable
to him TO DO appointed second on tho
house committee on ways and
means, or II he would prefer tho
chnirmsnship Of either ths COMMITTEES
on commerce or that on post Offices
and post roads. Mr. Mills, In his re-
ply, declines to accept the position Of.
fcred him on the ways and means COM
mittee. but places himself at the
speakers disposal regarding any other
assignment