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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
German Baptist Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting OF the German Rap
tist Brethren Will be held al Meyersdsle, Pa,
on the PiJtsburg Division OF the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad. commencing May -, lsgt.
For this occasion the h. s. -. X X. Co. " III
sell excursion tickets 10 NeyerSdale aud re-
turn from al stations on its system of lines
al rate OF one inst class fare for The round
trip. From points east Of and including
Pittsburg and Wheeling the tickets viii be
sold from May END to 18th inclusive. and
will be valid for return passage within thir-
~ days from date OF sale.
From points west OF Pittsburg and VIII sel-
ing the tickets will be sold from Nav 2lst Ia
10Th inclusive, and VIII Toe valid for return
passage within thirty days from date OF sale.
For time OF trains, ere, address nearest
Agent OF b. x q. Il. K. Co. or q. T.. McCarty a..
Genl Pass. Agent, Is. & o. =. ". R'y, 81.
! outs, Mo: l.. =. Allen. Asst Goul tass.
Agent, b n o. K. X. Chicago. m r.. d..
Smith, DIV. Pass. Agent, Il. & .. Il. r., It's
burg. Pa: or b. +. Bond. DIV Pass Agent B.
& .. K. X. Baltimore MD; Chas. q. Sculi
.en'i Pass. Agent, g. 4 .. Il, r., baltimore,
Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
A Pointer for Travellers.

While Mr.. +. J. Richey, OF Altoona,
Mo. was travelling IN Kansas he was
taken violently i'll with cholera NOR
bus tie called az a drug store 10 get
some medicine and the druggist rec.
ommena-d Chamb-rlsin's Cholera,
Collie and Diarrh1a Remedy so highly
he concluded TO tr, IT, The result was
imm-diatr relief. ana few doses
cur-d him completely. Ii Is made for
bowel complaint aud nothing rise. IL
never fails For sale by DR., j. Il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
Church Festival.

The ladies and friends of the South
ern Methodist Church at Uvilla will
hold a strawberry festival at the Uvilla
Hall on Friday and Saturday evenings
and nights, May 25th and &c. THIS
entertainment will be given in the
interest of the new church now in
process of erection, and the public is
most cordially invited TO attend and
thus aid in a good work, as well as
enjoy delightful occasion.
COMMITTEE
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
Harper's Bazaar.

No matter what 9th r magazines aud pa
pers the American woman buys. she sub
scribes 10 HARPERS BAZAAR tor the iufor-
nation 10 contains about fashions II IN her
guide not only In those matters which have
given her the reputation OF being the best
dressed woman In the world. but In those
other questions OF mode which are not less
important-the fashionable innovation Ia
dinuer-giylng, In receiving. IN furniture and
decoration, and In the thousand and one
things which distinguish the cultivated
American household. There II no other pa
per I'm this field. The BAZAAR has no rival :
II has not even competition.
IL Is not what It's proprietors say. but what
Hood . SarsaparillH does. that tells the story
OF It's merit. Hoods SarsaparlllH Cures,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
General Gordon Coming.

General John B. Gordon, the IA
nous Confederate commander, will
deliver his celebrated lecture on The
last days of the Confederscy" in the
town hall in Shepherdstown on Friday
night. June lst, Fhe simple am
nouncement that General Gordon will
speak here should be sufficient to in
sure crowded house.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
Decoration Day in ShepherdstOwn.

Confederate memorial day in this
place will be observed on Saturday
June ID. 1t is hoped that General
John B. Gordon, who will be IN town
at that time, will be present and de-
liver an address, and Hon. VIM. L
Wilson is also expected to attend
Further details will be given later.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
KEEP THE BALL
ROLLING.
9

That is what we propose to do all
through the year. We have given it
an impetus that will let it roll merrily
along. The force behind it is en-
hraced in the good things we are OPP
ening and the very low prices we sell
at. We aim to keep all new goods
that come on the market. Our spring
and summer goods are here. We pay
special attention to Groceries, China,
Glass and Crockery. In Shoes and
Slippers we are better prepared to sell
you goods at lower prices Than ever
before. Come and see us if you need
Whitewash Brushes, Baskets, Garden
Seed, Garden Tools, Traces, Overalls,
Nails, Wedding and Birthday Pres
ents. We want Bacon, Lard, Butter
and Eggs at highest prices. Respect
fully,
w. p. lICkLlDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends 70 personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live be-
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 10
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs
Its excellence is due to It's presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive effectually cleansing the sy-tem,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction To millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance,
Syrup Of Figs il iOf sale by ell drug
pists in soc and 81 bottles, but il il man
ufactured By the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name i printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Fig,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
Worlds Columbian Exposition

VIII be Of value to the world by Illus
trating the improvements in the me-
chanioal arts, and eminent physicians
will tell you that the progress in me-
dicinal agents has been Of equal i'm
portance, and as strengthening lax
alive that Syrup Of Figs is far in ad-
vance Of all others.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17

A woman who gave her name as
Mrs, Joseph Bellah, and who has been
swindling the people in Maryland and
Virginia by means of forged checks
with the aid of her son, came TO grief
in Luray few DAYS ago, where she is
now in Jail for crooked work.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
SEQ 900 WORTH or Gouos.

Comprising VERY article OF wear for
male aud female except ladies hats
Of the finer. medium and common
grades. The latest novelties OF the
season a. well n staple articles. The
lowest cash price marked in plain hg-
urrs on ever article. No books No
credit UPDRGRAfFs,
Hagerstown, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
An Editor RetireS.

Charles G. Biggs has been obliged
to give up newspaper work en- account
of i'll health, and it is said that James
P. Mathews will take his place as
editor of the Hagerstown Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17

When baby was sick. We gave her Castoria-
When she was a Child. she cried for CaStoriA
when she became Miss, she chung 90 Cassoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Cas,oria.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
A Marriage In the Country.

There was a pretty wedding at the
home of Hon. Chas. II. Knott, few
miles below Shepherdstown, on Tues
day morning, when his eldest daugh-
ter, Mrs Irene Beazley, was united in
marriage to Mr.. Colston Heiskell
Argenbright, Of Staunton, Va The
ceremony was performed by Rev. F.
a. Strother, of the Southern Methodist
Church. Miss Essie Knott played
Memberships wedding march, and
after Master Charlie Knott had car
ried the license into the parlor on
silver waiter and delivered it to the
minister, the bridal party entered
Miss Mary and Miss Laura, sisters Of
the bride, came first, looking very
charming in dresses of dotted muslin
and carrying handsome bouquets The
bride and groom followed, the bride
being becomingly attired in a hand
some dress Of brown novelty cloth,
with hat to match In the presence
of a number of their relatives the
young couple We're made man and
,r;fa
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
Schedule OF Mail. a, shepherds,owu.

Time tor closing The mails Will BE- a. fol-
lows:
For Train No. =. south bound, 7,b A. NJ.
For Tr,iu No. y. north bound, o. 4 NJ.
For Train No. g. soutu. uound, ~ y. ~.
For Train Ne. l. north bound. 30 L. NJ.
The mails arriving ON Train No. nom tho
south due here al SOS 4. NJ, when they rcach
the oIii,- not later than sSl, Will TIE Opened
fpr distribution that night, beginning with
this date.
r. n. RKiSHAsr. Postmaster.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
sHePHeRosTowN MARKETS.

Cun city Lodge No. D. shield OF lionoi ,
meets the second aud fourth Tuesdays 10
each month al , q m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17
BRIEFS.

Short items About This and That Of a Local
Flavor to Please Our Readers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-05-17

Mr.. Andrew Aldridge, a well known
and respected citizen, residing near
Charlestown, died last week after
short illness with nervous prostratlon.
Mr.. Aldridge was born in Montgomery
county, Md, in 1918, and moved to
this county from Maryland in lo4L
He purchased farm near Charles
town. where he has resided ever since.
He was an active, influential business
man A widow, one son, Mr.. James
Aldridge, two single daughters
Misses Irene and Estelle, and mar
ried daughter, Mrs. Hattie Mathews,
of Baltimore county, Md, survive him.
At an early hour Monday morning
a Norfolk and Western freight tram
met with peculiar accident near NV
erton. A short distance east OF that
place is short trestle. A herd OF
horses and mules strayed on the track
below the trestle and several of the
horses fell between the ties in attempt
ing to cross, and were unable to extrl-
cate themselves. At this time the
freight came in sight and ploughed
into the middle of the frightened herd.
The engine struck the horses which
were caught on the trestle and was
derailed. Fortunately no one was
hurt, and but little damage done to
the track or train. Five horses and
two mules were killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
IN OLNEYv VILE.
A Whole Gust Of interesting Local
Gossip Today.
a German Robbed on the Highway
The Textile Workers Have Completed
Their Organization--Othe Notes.

THE NEWS BUREAU,
OLNEYvILLE, Room l, WATERMAN BUILDING,
Telephone 3af3 y
A very pleasant surprise party was given
the Misses Holgate of Manton avenue by
the young people of the Broadway Bap-
tist Church last evening. A most enjoy
able time was had by all present.
Next Monday evening the Methodist
Tabernacle at Olneyville square will give
an entertainment. The beautiful service
OF song entitled, "Grace Darling or
the Heroine OF Longstone Light
house" will be rendered by the choir. Rev.
J. A. Rood is the reader, Pref. William
Townson is the accompanist and q. w.
Amison conductor.
The funeral OF Mrs. Bernard Nagle,
which occurred this morning from st.
Marys Church. was very largely attended.
Funeral mass was celebrated and the i'm
terment was at st. Francis. Mrs. Nagle
was widely known and esteemed and her
loss will be felt by oil.
Tuesday night a German while going
up Hartford avenue was attacked by three
men. Ohe held his hands, another
choked him and the third went through
his pockets securing little over
60. The fellows took to their
heels and escaped. The matter has just
been reported TO the police, but no good
description OF the robbers could be given.
that there is bad gang about.
The textile workers of this vicinity have
almost completed their organization as n
branch OF the National Textile Union.
The officers are elected and the branch
well organized, while the constitution
and bylaws are about ready for adoption.
As soon rs these are ready the organiza-
tion will be completed. Richard McGuy
Is secretary and treasurer and will receive
salary for his labors.
The girls who compose the Drawers
Association OF the mills, held social Mt
u. IT. Hall last evening. They had n fine
attendance.
The Young Mems Literary Club Of
Olneyville is making arrangements for its
Easter ball. At the next meeting they
will discuss the Hawaiian situation.
telephone wire dropping across the
with The fire alarm yesterday. IL is ex-
pccted to have IL all right today.
Chief of the Fr, Department Fiske cut
his hand quite ha0ly on broken glass, at
Yesterday fire on plainfiold street.
Two OF the Italians who were mixed up
in the row IN the square yesterday were
sentenced in court today for drunkenness.
They were fined a. ana costs.
There was an upset on Hartford avenue
last night The sleigh was broken, but
no one was hurt.
A party OF friends to the number OF rs
paid a surprise visit to Miss Bertha En-
nett, 81 Johnston street, Tuesday evening
and celebrated her 18th birthday with
music and games.
The Providence Charitable Fuel Com
pany held their monthly meeting at IS
Weybosset street last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01

meaning side glance at the
illustrated witness, Mr.. Smith, accompan-
led by cipher nod. The court could
stand ii no longer and publicly informed
the woman that any further attempt TO
tamper with the witness would result
ia her summary election from the room.
After this there was no more signalling.
: Verdict for Lubrano.
In the case of Lubrano VS.. kulz the jury
yesterday afternoon returned verdict for
the plaintiff for s94.36.
Docket for Feb. 2.
fAppellate Diyision.l
No cases assigned.
Common Pleas Diyision.l
"a. Alexander Bros. VS.. Julius Mass.
Attorneys-Cooke & Angel for plaintiff;
f. Rueckert for defendant.
6596. James O'Brien VS.. City OF Provi-
dence. Attorneys Page * Owen for
plaintiff, City Solicitor for defendant.
27l. Whitney Medicine VS.. Horsfall ct
ux. Attorneys III. G. Curtis for plaintiff,
Page & Owen for defendant.
Probate Court
Estates of Tristan III. Angel, will for
probate; Reuben III. n. Bates, petition
for sale OF real estate; Sarah p.
Blake, will for probate; Edward
III. Burgess, administration account;
Edward Conley, petition for removal OF
executor and petition appointment OF ad-
minstrator d. b. N. CT. a.; John G. Connolly
(fIll age), guardians account; John {.
Connolly (fall age), petition for removal
OF guardian; Ellen Cosgrove full age), pc
tition for appointment OF guardian;
John Donlon, petition for appointment OF
administrator: John b. Fitzpatrick,
petitjon for sale of real
estate; Jane A. Greene, petition
for appointment of administrator;
Peter NJ. Honeyman, late OF Chiffon,
Wis, petition for appointment OF admin
istrator in Rhode Island Mary ID. Jack
son, minor, petition for appointment OF
guardian; William j. jackson, minor,
petition for appointment of guardian;
Francesca Ettore Eurice Laudice, petit
tion for appointment of administrator;
Pasquale Maio, administration account;
Catherine McGoverr, petition OF appoint
ment of administrator; Mabel McGovern
(minor). petition for appointment OF
guardian; Joseph T.. McGovern (minor),
petition for appointment OF guardian;
John McWeeney, administration account;
John McWeeney, petition for sale OF real
estate; Annie Poland, petition for sale of
real estate; Hannah Scott, will for pro-
bate; Francis Il. Stead, administration
account; Bessie Ward, petition for APP
pointment OF administrator, d. b. N. C. t. a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
HEARD IN COURT TODAY.
Stuart VIII Case Contained before
Judge Rogcrs-Dockct for Feb. 2.

stuart w III td>c tou'fu"'N b''V''
Judge Rogcrs-Dockct for Feb. 2.
The stuart will case was the only sub
ject that occupied the attention OF the
Supreme Court today. The respondents
put i'm most OF their testimony
in rebuttal Of the contestants
testimony that Ellen Smith had msnipu-
lated the weakened mind OF the old man
10 suit her pleasure. Mr. Smiths tcsti-
mony did not await much. He was visited
with very indlstinct recollection when
questioned as to 1.-The boast Of Mrs. Smith
that she had "fixed" the will.
No Coaching.
The court was Obliged to state to the
audience that no "coaching"
Of witnesses Is admissible.
Vie had already seen too much OF II at
this trial and would stand no more of IL.
The echoes OF the courts warning had
hardly died nwry when one OF
he interested parties shot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
DEPT.

Eo pair. 10 dozen Black hid Gloves in
cS. sizes Jt4 and d. 4 and 6-button TO be
closed out at the above price.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
DIED.


BUFFUM-Iu san Francisco, Jan. 2 ], Mrs. Mary r.
Bufum, formerly of Providence.
BAKER-At Wi k,ord. Jan. 90. Mrs. Elizabeth C.,
wire OF Captain Thomas G. Baker, aged 10 years.
BENNETT-In Pontiac II l.. Jan. 81. Mary H.
widow OF noratio Il. Bennett, nred a years.
BROWNIE Drownville. Jan. 81, benjamin r..
Drown.
DIx-In ihis city, Jan 80. Rebecca A. widow Of
William X DIV.
FIELD In this city, Jan. 81, John Thompson Field
HALI.-in WEXFORD, II. l., Jan. 30. Henry 5 Hoil
aged 81 yeas.
HEYwooD-In Cranston. Jan 81. Zechariah Hey
wood. Ia the S9th year OF his age.
FUnersl on Saturday, Feb. 2, at II O'Clock. from
his iae residence, No. Cranston street, CranstOn
X J. Relatives fni friends invited.
JONCE-ln EGst Providence. Jon 80, Patrick &C.,
s,n of The late walter and Mary Joyce OF New
port. aged n years.
KELI YIN this city. Jau 90 Mrs Jane Kelly, wife
CIV lliam Kelly.
y~idow Of Albert Mathewson, and daughter ~
the late David Robertson Of Fall River, aged 90
years.
M.cCULLocH-In Boston. Mass. jan 81, James
MacCulloch. q d ca years,
oEEILIs-In this city Jan. 90 Thomas r., son Of
Thomas =. and Mary O'Neil apelf years.
PERRY--Tn this city, Jan. a. Margaret Emma,
daughter OF George and Flora Perry, aged s7
years.
sNow-In Ess; Providence, Jan 81. Lille Belle
dsaghtcr OF Alexander G. and Maria G.. SNOW,
eyed IS years.
swEET-In Arkwrish,. r. l., Jan. 81 Samuel
sweet.
sorTHBEY on Jan. 30. Agnes Esther. daughter
q Charles Richard ani Isabel Hope southcy,
eyed year.
sMTrTT-IT rrrs crty. rEn -. 4--f-A Saith aged
90 years.
TfNRHAM-In Harmony. Jan. 20, Mrs Alzada
Tinkham. aged % YEAR,.
wALMsLEY-in Jonsdalc, ". I, Jan. 10. Of scarlet
fever. George Wilfrcd. youngest child Of
Charles and Elizabeth Walmsley, aged years.
WHfTINg-In Chelsea. Jan. 70. William Butter
worth whiting, vice president of the Boston
Manufaciurers' Mutual Insurance Company,
aged " years.
woop-Iu this city, Jan. %, Abraham u. weoa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01

P.P.P. purifies the blood. builds up
the weak aud debihtated, gives
strength TO weakened nerves, expels
dlseases, giving tho patient health and
happiness where sickuess, gloomy
feelings and lassitude nrst prevailed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01

RYEoR GRAHAM MUFFINs.- cups of
wheat -four, cup OF rye meal or graham
-four, tables poonful OF sugar, 2 table
spoonfuls OF cream Of tarter, teaspoonful
OF soda, salt. Mix with sweet milk TO
make batter stiff enough to drop from
spoon; bake on well-greased griddle in
rings.
MRs SARAH GRfDLEY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
NOTIONS.

Spool Cotton. all kinds, Be. spool,
Cutters & Lconard's Sewing silk. &c. spool.
Basting Cotton. 800 yards. srools for &c.
shrimptons Best Steel Nceli.s. &c. paper.
Best English Brass Pins, &c, "a paper,
Petroleum Jelly. 2-oz bottles. Be. bottle.
~ gross As sorted Toilet Soap, &c. a cake, regu-
lar price &c. 10 l0c.
100 ounces Best Triple Extract. eOc. an ounce
Including bottles.
Hornebone Dress Stays, &c. dozen.
Bay Rum. Imported, S-oz. bottles l9c. a
bottle.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-01-19
CEREAL eTATrsTICS FOR '93.
Estimstes Of Area and Product as Com
nleted by the Department.

The estimates Of area and product OF the
principal cereal crops, potatoes, TOBACCO aho
hay for the year 1898, as completed by the
statistcian Of the Department OF Agricul-
ture. make the aggregate corn area 72,O3o,-
465 acres. and p oduct 1,6l9, ,496, l3l bushels
wheat area, "a, ,62s,4lS acres, product $685.
13t. 725 bushels oats, acres, 27,273,Os3, pro-
duct 63s. 1854, $50 bushels; rye, acres, 2,o3o''
4s5. product 26,555, ,44e bushels: barley,
acres, 1920, ,S7l, product 69,S6s,4 ,4s5 bushels
buckwheat, acres, S5,el4, product l2, 92,-
81 bushels potatoes, acres. 2,6 5,1S6, pro-
duct 1ss, ,O94, ,2O3 bushels; tobacco, 7O2, So2
acres. product 4s3, %, 963 pounds hay 49,
els, ,469 arces, product 65, 1855, l5S tons.
The average yield OF corn Ter acre was
%. bushels; wheat, 114 bushels; oats, 23
bushels rye, 10 bushels barley, 2l.7 bush.
buckwheat, 149 bushels; potatoes, 72z
bushels; tobacco, 6S7 pounds; hay l.SS
tons.
The returns Of the correspondents OF the
department make the acreage OF the winter
wheat sown last fall 93.2 per cent OF the area
harvested iu 1898.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-01-19
Needs of Building Associations.

Needs of Building Associations.
The convention of representatives OF the
building and loan associations OF Virginia,
called by J. Taylor EIyson, chairman Of the
Democratic State Committee for the purpose
of discussing the general welfare OF the bus
mess. especially with the view OF securing
proper and uniform legislation on the sub
iect. was called to order by Mr.. Ellyson.
The meeting was held in the hall OF the
Chamber OF Commerce, Richmond. Mr.
Ellyson fly stated the object OF the meet
ing. which. he said was 10 discuss the needs
OF building associations OF Virginia as 10 leg
islation. He said that the laws on the SUBJ
iect were vague and uncertain, that the bus
mess was legitimate as any other In the
State. and that it had the right 10 expect the
protection of law. He stated that the sub
iect of taxation was an important and per
tjnent oue The Lody was then organized
by the election OF Mr. Ellyson as chairman
and Mr.. A. l.. Payne, of Roanoke, secretary.
It is claimed that the Virginia law imposes
a INK upon resident associations from which
the nonresident ones doing bu-ipess are
exempt 1t is to endeayor to remedy thls
that the convention assembled.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-01-19
UNCLE SAM RESPONSIBLE.
1, Is Supposed That Restitution Will
Be Made to Foreigners by Congress-

Members OF Congress are confidently LOOK
Ing at an early day for ademand from forelgn
governments for restitution fer any losses
by the fire at the Worlds Fair buildings.
The were brought to Chicago in respon g to
m invitation from our Government and our
Government will be held responsible Tor any
losses resulting from lack Of care on The part
of the Fair authorities, After the New or-
leans exposition several years ago Congress
passed bill appropr.atlpg a considerable
sum of money to repay foreivn exhibitors
for losses caused hy no fault OF their own. IL
is expected that the s1me course Will nave
to te followed in regard 10 the Chicago FAIR
A despatch TO Secretary Carlisle from Col
lector Clark at Chicago reports that tne ae-
struction of bonded goods by fire is not
,erious. Considerable damage, however,
was done TO the customs books and some
papers were injured by water. The customs
provisions were to have expired at the enu
OF December, but they were extended until
further orders 10 allow for the removal Oh
the exhibits.