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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
lime Salt Inspection.

SAGINAW, July 6--The report OF the
state inspector shows inspection for
June as follows by counties: Msnistee,
1886: Saginaw. 7l,S43; Bay, 6S,065;
st. Clair, 37,S9s; Iosco. 1886; Mason,
80, 466; Huron, 1928; Midland, 4,l36;
making q total for the month Of 49,
lab barrels. The total inspection for
the year to date 10 1910, 4S9 barrels.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
Suffering from Apoplexy.

Fl. C. McClintock was found on the
corner of Fairbanks and Ottawa streets
this morning at 1885. He was suffer
from an attack of apoplexy and had
started for 3 doctors Office. He was
found by patrolman VINO took him to
his home, No. 367 North Iona street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
Crushed by Car Wheels.

SAGINAW. July 6.-Frank Draper, q
tailor, in attempting TO board . street
car, was thrown under the wheels and
received severe shocks and bruises
that may result fatally. He has q wife
and infant child. So far IS known the
accident was due to his own careless
uesa
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
Knew where 10 Come for a wife,

DECATUR, Mich, July 6.--Levi A.
Cass, editor and publisher of the
Bloomington, Ill.,, Leader and Miss
Dell White Chadwick, q leading society
young women, were married here last
evening at the home Of the bride.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

EIKHARr, Ind, July /, 1891.
OUTLAWS GREAT GERMAN MEDICINE Co.
Ny daughter has been afflicted with
female trouble tor over six years and
have paid ont over $50 IN vain trying
to find relief for her.
A lady friend advised me to secure .
bottle of Duilam's Great German Fee
male Uterine Tonic aud she has been
completely cured by it.
We gave it far trial and the results
were wonderful. We cannot recon.
mend it too highly TO all ladies who
are afflicted. BENJAuN CANCER.
For sale at d. c. Scribner's drug store,
% Monroe street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
Ruckleu, Aru,ca sa,ve,

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores. letter, chapped hands, chiiblains,
corns and all skin eruptlons, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by Peck Bros, drug
gists. ocrner Monroe and Divsion-sts.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

Marlarney and Fallon IN grand
wrestling bout, catch-as-catch-c can, al
Harry Woods benefit, Smiths opera
house tonight. Marlarney is the win
ner of the medal at Marshall. Mich,
May %, 1892.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
Woods Benefit Tonight.

Prof. Joseph Guthan's challenge
orchestra from Reeds lake has volun
teered 10 play at Harry Woods beneh
AT Smiths opera house tonight, and
during an intermlsston in the fine olis
To be presented will render "The Jolly
Robbers Overture" by +. Suppe.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

The Buffalo Clothing Company, the
reliable clothiers and furnlshers. are
again 10 toe front with large line of
outing snIrts. You can take your
choice OF 30 and 75c shirt in their
clearance sale for sec. Don't forget
the place, No. IS Canal street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
Little Girl Terribly Burned.

SAGINAW. July GA little 5-year old
daughter OF William Harmon was ter
riply burned last night. her clothing
taking fire from q bonfire at which the
child was playing. The mother was
also severely burned in exunguishing
the flames.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
SICK Cattle Seized

Dsrsorr, July 6.--Twenty-two head
Of cattle from Kansas City. consigned
20 NJ. Caplis of this city, were seized by
the health officer. They were suffer
ing with lump Jaw and will be killed.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
Used the Kerosene Can.

LANSING, Mich., July "a 14-year-
old daughter of Harry Fitzgerald, .
mo lder, was fatally burned while
lighting a fire with kerosene. Her en-
tire left side, from her waist to the top
OF ner head, was burned black.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
Woods Benefit Tonight.

Prof. Joseph Guthan's challenge
orchestra from Reeds lake has volun-
teered to play at Harry Woods benefit
At Smiths opera house tonight, and
during an intermission in the tine OHIO
to be presented will render "The Jolly
Robbers Overture" by +. Suppe.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
Woods Benefit Tonight.

Prof. Joseph Guthan's challenge
orchestra from Reeds lake has volun-
teered to play at Harry Woods benefit
at Smiths opera house tonight, and
during all intermission In the fine olio
to be presented will render "Tne Jolly
Robbers Overture" by F. Suppe.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
Woods Benefit Tonight.

Prof. Joseph Gutnan's challenge
orchestra from Reeds lake has volun-
teed to play at Harry Woods benefit
at Smiths opera house tonight, and
during an intermission IN the fine olio
to be presented will render 1.-The jolly
Robbers Overture" by F. Suppe.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
Popnlar Summer Resort.

Hotel Ottawa, Ottawa Beach, Mich.
located Cd Aae4taws bay on LAKE
Michigan, twenIy miles south OF Grand
Haven aad thirIy mice from Grand
Rapids. Boating, hshlng and nnesI
surf bathing beach On the lake. Hotels
first-class- Rates moderate. NOW
open. For particulars address
RICE 4 NASH.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

HOWELL, Mich, July 6.-Alonzo Cor
ton, q weIl-to-do farmer Of Iosco town.
ship, was killed while helping to raise
large basement barn for John w.
Green. He was an early settler of this
county and highly respected.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
Ire WORTH LIVING,

Not II you 90 through the world q
dyspeptic. Dr. Aeker's Dyspepsia Tab
lets are positive cure FOR the worst
forms of Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Flat
uleDey and Const patton. Guaranteed.
Sold BY White A White.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

Especially infants, Is prevalent more
or less at all times. bat is largely
avoided by giving proper nourishmeni
and wholesome food. The most sue.
cessfui aud reliable of all u the Gail
Borden Eagle" Brand Condensed
Milk. Your grocer and druggist keep
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

Msrlarney and Fallon in grand
wrestling bout, catcn-as-catch-can, at
Harry Woods benefit, Smiths opera
house tonight. Marlarney is the win-
ner of the medal 1t Marshall. Men,
May 3, 1892.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

We have . word Of encouragement
for fat men. slim men. tat men and
short psen. We can 50 you al. We
make . speciality Of unususl axss AZ
vel - a. The regular measurement
sod ca sad as give perfecs Etc VITA
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
THE SILK DEPARTMENT

Is literally teeming with bright offerings fresh from the
looms of the renowned makers of both hemispheres.
The story OF APPLY told in every yard of
silk upon counters Beauty, quality and freshness
being in company with low prices the presentation of
the day viii be found acceptable than have
previously made this spring.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

Marlarney and Fallon IN . grand
wrestling bout, cAtch-as-eatch-can. AZ
Harry Woods beneiit, Smiths opera
house tonight. Marlarnev 10 the VIM
ner OF the medal at Marshall, Mich,
May %, 1892.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

J. w. MardelI, in daring feats on the
Mexican perch, at Harry Woods bene-
fit tonight.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

DrwoxrAIE, July 81. L. McCready
was shot accidentally yesterday morn
ing by Leonard Hall with . target rife,
the ball passing through his right cheek
and cutting out two teeth.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

The Buffalo Clothing Co., IS Canal
street, has the finest line of working
mems pants to be found IN the city ut
csc. Look them over.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

We have made the year conspicuous for its bargain
opportunities The bargains presented from time to
time have unremittng effort obtain, and IL Is
remely gratifying know that exerons have been
appreciated. Today
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

Drop IN to the Buffalo Clothing
House. No. So Canal street, and look ut
those nobby and stylish $1,000 suits that
they are having such a run on.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

"Beelzebub" tuba solo by C.. A.
Jordou, of Guthans' orchestra, will be
played by c. A. Jordon at Harry
Woods benefit tonight.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

II yen always inset upon having All.
co<ks Porous Plsstefs and never &C
cept = substitute. yeu ~iii aot Be d.
apposesa.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

Marlarney and Fallon IN . grand
wrestling bout. catch-as-catch-can, At
Harry Woods benefit. Smiths opera
house tonight. Marlarney is the WIN
ner of the medal at Marshall, Mich,
May %, 1892.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

ssBeelzebub" tuba solo by c. A.
Jordon, Of Guthsns' orchestra, Will be
PLAYED by c. A. Josdon Al Harry
Woods benefit tonight.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
Burns Club Annual Excursion and
Picnic.

Steamer Barrett will leave steamboat
dock at $50 q. m. Thursday, July IA.
Tickets for round trip only 80 cents.
for sale at Muir's drug store, IA Canal
street. Caledonian games on the pic-
mic grounds. A Music on boat. Those
who desire can dance on the return
trim
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

II you are in need of a nobby, stylish
pair of pants for the Fourth, do not
forget to drop in to the Buffalo Cloth
ing House and sec what they can do
for $3.50 and $500.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
ALMOST ALL THE P4R4SOLS

land have world Of them) will be sold this week
at figures that will furnish lively and interesting topics
for conversation in every household where
ased. Ladies' will certainly discuss the subject during
calls and at society gathngs We like surprise
friends by telling something startling, and here Is
opportunity to both surprise and benefit them We show
all qualities and styles, beginning at 25c
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs Ard colds quicker TRAN any
ether remedy. because II combines the
Iung-hesiIng quality of the pine-tres
with other valuable medicines. Sold
hy al dealers on = guarantee Of salts
fse.sf1
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

Buy Dullam's Great German Is cent
Liver Pills, forty in each package, at
Scrlbner's.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

]. w. Mardell, in daring feats on the
Mexican perch, at Harry Woods bene'
tit tonight.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

"Beelzebub" tuba colo by c. A.
Jordon, of Guthans' orchestra, will be
played by c. A. Jordon at Harry
Woods benefit tonight.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

every salt We SELL Try Us and yoa
will ike IA Butsso Clothing CON
p2ny. No IS Canal street
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

Train No. z

Train No. z.
Quickest of all trains TO the northern
resorts.
Leave Grand Rapids............ 200 p. m.
Arrive Petoskey anu Bay
View.................. ............... 500 p. m.
Arrive Mackinaw Island. 1870 p. m.
Arrive Traverse CITY,. o:55 p. m.
Parlor car to Petoskey and Mack
NAV.
Other trains leave at 7:20 am. with
parlor cars for Traverse City. Petoskey
and Mackinaw; at 1880 pm. with
sleeping cars for both Petoskey and
Mackinaw, and at AIS p. m. for
Traverse City.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

J.w. Mardell, in daring feats on the
Mexican perch. at Harry Woods bene-
fit tonight.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

j. ". AaEdell, IA dgr.ag sests on Tie
Mexican perch, AZ Harry WOODS heLe-
nj tOuigul.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

Leave Grand Rapids, except
Sunday........- .....-.....-.......lO:Oo q. m.
Arrive hicago................... 1886 p. m.
Through parlor car.
Leave Grand Rapids, daily. ll:20 p. m.
Arrive Chicago.................... $50 .. m.
Wagner sleeping Car.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

RKTARB or Fsarps.--Be sure You
get the genuine DIR. Thomas' Electro
OIL II cures Colds. Group, Asthma.
Deafness and Rheumatism.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

~ L. Blair, alderman Fifth ward,
Scranton. Pa, stated November .. "a:
He had used Or. Thomas Electric Oh
for sprAsns. burma. cDta, hxu,ses ADD
rhsanatzsm. Cured svsry TINE.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
REPUBLICAN COUNTY coNVeNTto

REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.
A republican county convention will be held
in the Metropolitan nail. over 81 Pearl street.
in the city Of Grand Rapids. Michigan. on
Thursday. July IA, 1872. 81 II o'clock - m. for
the purpose OF electing forty-seyen delegates
TO the republican state convention to be held
in the city of Saginaw. on Wednesday. July 20.
1892, and for the transaction OF snch other
business as may properly come before the
convention.
Each township and ward is entitled TO three
delegates. ISAAC i. LAnoafAux.
GEoRGH w. BUyxKLL, Chairman
Secretary.
Dafed Grand Rautds June a 1892
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
What Makes a Beautiful Woman.

Beecham's Pills sell well because
they cure.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

"Beclzebub" tuba solo by c. A.
Jordon, of Guthans' orchestra, will he
played by c. A. Jordon at Harry
Woods benefit tonight.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
We SeNDcmorest Sesevng Machines at 10. so

Equal to % 500 machine. improvements
full set of attachments and fully warranted Hundreds
using them They all testify to their advau-
tages other makes the least which il the
difference in price. Cost just much make them IN
machine in the country It's the eeIling
the story Of rents agents. commissions NO
profits It's you want to benefit
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

Chicago Trains.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
LADIES' IND CHILDREN.S HOS
LERY AND UNDERWEAR

Will be crowded to the front this week. If you need
lighter undergarments at ALL July Is the month"; Prices
tumbling all along the line.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07
Necksueay, Uudeysveay,

Or Furnishings of any kind. Our prices are
on these goods made SO by our habit of SELF,
thing at close prices.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-07

Follow closely in price interest. You
rain umberalla at any OF these figures, 81
81. 10 and Size.
Huntsville gazette., 1892-02-06
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

THE excitement at Creede, Col, the
new mining camp, is intense. People
are flocking in from all parts of the
country, and large city of rough board
houses has sprung up in a short time.
A NUMBER of negroes who>le Deni-
son, Texas, in the fall to procure homes
in Oklahoma, have returned. They are
all destitute. Many of the poor creatures
were obliged to walk nearly 200 miles.
They stated that they stood chances for
homes, but were crowded out by the
white boomers.
REPORTS from the Texas sugar lands
say the late freeze has been rather
beneficial than otherwise, as the cane
is uninjured and the ground is put into
fine condition for the next crop.
ALL of the great central bodies of
labor organizations in New York have
now indorsed bill to enable all self
supporting women to vote at all cleo
tions.
THE northwestern part of Ohio is
flooded with counterfeit twenty-five cent
and one dollar pieces. Government de-
tectives are looking into the matter.
Both branches of the New York Legis-
lature have passed the bill allowing re-
porters to witness electrocutions, and it
now goes to the governor for his sigma
ture.
A JOINT resolution requesting the
President to return to Mexico the flags
captured by the United States army
during the Mexican war was introduced
in the Senate and House on the 1st.
Mrs. ROBERT ATwELL, bride of II.
in Cherokee County, Ala, was warming
by the fire few days ago and her dress
ignited. She was so badly burned that
she died.
A FORTUNE lost for dozen years to
the heirs of old John Wise, late OF Sum-
ner County, Kansas, was discovered on
the 1st, by grandson of the deceased.
while digging a foundation for new
structure on the farm on which the old
man died.
A MAN named John Boyd is in Jail in
North Carolina on his own confession
that he was the principal in the wreck
ing of the Richmond & Danville train
near Statesville, September 6. Twenty
persons were killed in the wreck. Rob-
berry was the motive of the crime.
ssRINDERPEsT," hog disease, is
spreading in Germany. Sanitary meas
ures against infection are strictly en-
forced and markets are closed in conse-
Quence.
Huntsville gazette., 1892-02-06
HUNTSVILLE. ALA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY g. 1892.

On the night of the 3lst an attempt
was made to fire the royal castle at
Konigsberg, Prussia.
On the 1st Alice Mitchell and Lille
Johnson were jointly arraigned in the
criminal court at Memphis, Tenn,
charged with the murder of Freda Ward
They pleaded not guilty.
On the 1st dispatch from Holyhead.
England, stated that the steamship
Meath, of Sunderland. had been
wrecked near that place. Life-boats
went to the rescue.
IT is reported that man named John
Boyd is in Jail in North Carolina on his
own confession that he was the princi-
pal in the wrecling of the Richmond e.
Danville train near Statesville, Septem-
Der 6. Twenty persons were killed in
the wreck. Robbery was the motive
of the crime.
THE proprietor and the editor of the
Beaver (Pa.) Star were sentenced. on
the 1st, to six months imprisonment
and a fine of 5000 each for charging
Senator Quay with completely in the
Bardsley embezzlement.
A MESSAGE was received in Pitts
burgh, Pa, from New Orleans, on the
1st, saying that Frederick c. Fitzsim
mons, the murderer of Detective Gilke-
son, who escaped from Jail in Pitts
burgh last fall, had been captured in
the Crescent city.
Huntsville gazette., 1892-02-06
MISCELLANEOUS.

The secretary of the Kansas state
board of agriculture announces that
wheat has suffered no damage so far,
but that conditions must be extremely
favorable to insure good crop
A SPECIAL prayer for relief from the
ravages of influenza has been issued by
the archbishop of Canterbury.
On the 1st the tide in the Elbe was
the highest since 1870. A hurricane
from the southwest increased the food,
and the suburbs of Hamburg were
party inundated.
LAKE ERIE is frozen from the Ameri-
can to the Canadian shore for the first
time in six years. Lake ST. Clair is
also frozen solid from shore to shore,
and the ice is so thick that race courses
have been laid upon it and races are
held daily Vesselowners are pleased
with the stu alton, as it is likely to
make the opening Of navigation late.
which will insure better rates of
freight.
The coinage executed by United
States mints during January, 1892, was
as follows: Gold. 100000 pieces, of the
value of 81, sa0. 600, eiluer. 4,saa, 900
pieces, of the value of ST. 16... 900: minor
coins, 4,7s6, 900 pieces, of the value of
500, 5O0-making a total of Obs, 900
pieces, of the value of So, S45,000.
A QUEER religious convention began
at Findlay, o., on the 1st, to continue
for nine days. The delegates are from
all over the country, and represent
faith cure adherents, sanctificationists,
Christian scientists and others holding
to equally peculiar doctrines About
800 delegates are present, and the pro-
ceedings are of highly entertaining
character
Huntsville gazette., 1892-02-06
An Unknown Vessel sunk.

LEwEs. Del, Feb. 2.-No report had
been received up to noon yesterday as
to the identity of the steamer reported
sunk miles off the capes, nor has
anything been learned here of the
whereabouts of the crew of the sunken
vessel. The wreck was reported by
the steamer Sumatria from Shields,
England, which arrived at the Dela~
ware Breakwater yesterday. The
sunken vessel is probably coast
steamer. 1t is supposed that she sunk
on Saturday night. Those on board
We're probably taken off by passing
vessel,
Huntsville gazette., 1892-02-06
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Compiled from Various Sources.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

CONGhESSlONAL PROCEEDlNGS.
In the senate, on the 9th, resolution calling
on the president in his discretion to furnish the
correspondence with China regarding the re-
lection OF Mr.. Blair as minister to that country
was adopted. The resolution declaring Mr..
Horace Chiffon entitled to tho seat in the sen
ate made vacant by the resignation of James
Reagan was adopted and Mr.. Chiffon was
confirmed in his seat -. In the house bill
was passed providing for a railroad and wagon
bridge over the Mississippi at South st. Paul,
Mimi. Several bills were introduced and re-
ferred and the house then resumed considera-
ton Of the report of the committee on rules.
In the senate, on the 2sth an additional mes
sage from the president on the Chilian affair,
with accompanying documents, were presented
by the presiding officer and read. after which
the senate proceeded with routine business,
and later took up the La Abra bill. In the
house the presidents second message on the
Gillian matter was read and referred to the
committee on foreign affairs The discussion Of
the report Of the committee on rules was then
resumed. resolution announcing the death
of Hon. F. r. Spinola was submitted, and as =
mark Of respect the house adjourned.
THE senate was not in session on the 2Sth.
In the house the report of the committee on
rules was taken up and its discussion occupied
the entire time Of the session until the house
adjourned at 4:50 p. m the occasion being taken
to inject several purely political speeches into
the proceedings
THE senate was not in session on the 30th.
In the house a resolution was adopted authoriz-
ing the committee on the Judiciary ito investi-
gate the charges preferred against Hon. Alexan-
der Berman. judge Of the district court Of the
western district of Louisiana, charged with
high crimes and misdemeanors. The absence
of quorum interfered with the transaction OF
business until p. M, when eulogies of the late
Hon. C. L. Houk. of Tennessee, were delivered,
after which as further mark of respect to the
memory of deceased, the house adjourned.
In the senate on the lst, after morning bust
ness had been disposed Of the Paddock pure
food bill was taken up and made the special or
der for the 3D.. The La Abra and We'll bills, re-
ferring the claims to the court of claims with
right iof appeal to the supreme court, were
passed. Both bills provide that in case the
courts decide the claims fraudulent the unex-
pended balance of the awards shall be returned
to Mexico. In the house under the call of states,
large number of bills were introduced. The
report Of tine committee on rules was then
taken up, the various amendments proposed
giving rise to some spicy discussion; but little
progress with the bill was made.