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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27
Generous Response.

Already the Howard Benevolent Unior
has received cash contributions for the
Thanksgiving fund, amounting to
$4,000. The contributions of supplies
have also been generous and the commit
tee expects bountiful offerings, today
Mrs. F. H. Beale collected half of tie cash
contributions on Water street alone.
The people of the city greatly az
preciate the worthy work undertaken by
the Union and are always willing to con.
tribute generously, for they know that
whatever is given will be wisely distribu
ted. 1t is, nevertheless. a liberal contri
tribution they have made, this season,
when the condition of business is con.
sidered. There will be needy calls for all
of it, however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27
KATHERINE RosER
In "The Little Detective" and ..The Banker, $
Daughter"

At both afternoon and evening perform
ances, Tuesday, the attendance at the
Opera house was good, considering the
unfavorablc weather, and Miss Rober and
her company gave very satisfactory work.
"The Little Detective is full of bright
action and scenes of lively interest and
Miss Rober was very taking in her roles,
and showed the yivacity and effectiveness
which characterized her part in soar
Kitty" The play itself was amusing and
decidedly lively, and as whole was well
received
In the evening, THE Bankers Daugh-
ter" was very successfully presented. The
company did good work throughout with
the exception of slight inclination to stiff
ness, in few instances, which was rather
conspicuous.
Miss Rober again was we'll received and
her acting was throughout of superior
character.
AS Count de Carojac, Julian Paige did
good Work, and played the count to the
general satisfaction of the audience.
John Weber made his usual number of
hits with the audience, and received an
abundance of applause. He is certainly
good, both his acting and comedy work.
Little Allie Fisher again captivated the
hearts of the audience by her charming
acting and singing, really wonderful in
so young child.
Wednesday afternoon, will be presented
1.-The Clipper" to be followed, in the
evening, by Moths
The work of the orchestra still con-
tinues up to the excellent standard which
it established at the first, and is well APP
preciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

81 have found number of girls who
were looking for chances to do general
housework, " recently remarked a lady to
journal reporter, "but there were
none of them l wanted. They were OF
the class that want the washing and iron
ing done for them they don't care to do
any chamber work, won't be bothered
with children, and insist on having about
all Of the afternoons off in addition tc
their evenings. There are few people who
want this class of girls and, as result,
they arc the last to secure situations and
the first to lose them People who pay
good wages to their help are usually
hard hearted enough to expect fair re
turn in services for their money, and the
number of those who are willing to
employ girls for the sake of waiting upon
them is growing smaller every year
Girls who are willing to do good honest
work. can make more doing house work
than most anything else, but those who
are on the watch for soft snaps, are
pretty sure to get left in the long run
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27
A Maine author whose studies

A Maine author whose studies OF
country life and character, it is claimed,
msy sometimes be classed with those Of
Miss Jewett and Miss wilkins, is Mrs
Webb Donnell of Kept's Hill, whose sig
nature, Alice Hamilton Donnell is be
coming pleasantly familiar to readers OF
standard periodicals The Youths Com
psnion compliments her latest story, A
Thanksgiving Pescemaking, by printing
it on the first page of the special Thanks
giving number, with illustrations by
Alice Barber Stephens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27
The discovery Saved His Life.

Mr.. G. Caillouette Druggist, Beavers
Vile H., says: ITO DIR. Kings New Dis
covery owe my life Was taken with La
Grippe and tried all the physicians for
miles about, but of no avail and was given
I'D and told could not live. Having DR..
Kings New Discovery in my store sent
for bottle and began its use and from
the first dose began to get better, and
after using three bottles was up and about
again. 1t is worth Its weight in gold. We
won't keep store or house without 1t. y
Get free trial at Chas X Partridge s
drug store, aug26dm, w&ftf, folrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27
The Cbizzle While fair will be hell

The Cbizzle While fair will be held,
Thursday and Friday, Jan. ana 3, In
Meon;ap hall. The scholars of the Cony
High school are thus early making great
preparations for the event, and are Dusty
at work planning special features. On
Friday evening, after all is over, thlngs
viii, he cleared away and a dance will BE-
en- loved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27
Thanksgiving Social.

There will be Thanksgiving social at
the Green Street Methodist church, to-
morrow evening. Clare's orchestra will
furnish music during the evening, and
light refreshments will be served The
object is purely to cultivate mutual &C
quaintance and the social spirit among
the members of the society. The vestry
will be arranged in home-like manner,
and a general coed time is expected as the
church has very much to be thankful for,
this year All members of the congrega-
ton and their friends are cordially expect
ed to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

Being q holiday many who can find no
other time will be pleased to know they
can find f. II. Burgess studio open Tor
business Thursday. Better step in and
look at those new process photos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

Don't forget the grand concert and ball,
this evening, to be given for the benefit OF
the Kennebcc Base Ball Association, IN
Meonian hall. The concert and ball Will
be free to ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

Where is the Kennebec retail furniture
house that can record larger sale for
Monday r. W. Soule informs US that
be sold the Elmwood hotel at Readtleld
Corner over 5000 worth of furniture and
furnishings. This was on the heels of
two other large sales of about $780,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

Mrs S. J. Thayer has returned nome
from a stay of several months IN Augusta
with her son. Landlord A. W. Thayer OF
the Augusta house and family bangor
Commercial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

Hebert x Shea will commence, Thurs
dav, a grand removal sale of their entire
stock of millinery, etc. Watch for their
ad.. tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

Mrs Mary Fuller. who has been visit
ing Mrs. o. J. Hanson, the past week,
will return to her home in Fairfield
Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

Jcphthah Enoampmcnt 1. Q. o. F.,
worked the Patriarchal degree, Tuesday
evening, at its rooms on State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

County Commissioner X. G. Burgess Of
North Vassalboro, was in Augusta. Tues
dav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

Arthur Brown went to his home in Bel
fast, Tuesday, where he will spend Thanks
giving day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

The Kennebec Light and Heat Co. has
put in motor at the store Of Lee, Wad-
leigh & Co, to run their coffee grinder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27
Railroads and Steamboat.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
ARRANGEMENT Of TRAINS IN EFFECT
NOVEMBER 4, 1895.
Passenger trains leave Augusta as follows
THROUGH TRAINS.

GOING WEST-s.s0 A. NJ. for Lewiston.
Pennington, Rangeley, Rocklsnd, Portland,
Bridgton. Boston and Montreal. lo,05 DAILY
\. nj, for Brunswick, Lewiston, Farminston,
Phillips. Rockland, Portland and Boston, Mon
treal, Quebec, Chicago S.C5 and s. 80 Z. M. lex
press for Brunswick, Bath. Portland, Boston,
ll'o Z. NJ. might Pullman) every night foe
lewiston. Bath. Portland and Boston; lss A.
Nj. Portland and Boston.
GOING EAsT-l.5o A. NJ. (ntght express)
LOT Skowheean. Belfast, Bangor, Bar Harbor
81. stephen, st. John, Halifax and Aroostook
county; s.l2 A. NJ. for Waterville. Skowhegan
ana Bangor. l2is NJ, for wateryilie. AS I'M.
ior Bangor, Bar Harbor. Old Town and Houl-
toh wa BIS A.; S47 p. M. Greenville via Foxcr
TOT "aterville. Oakland. North Arson, Bling
nam, Skowhegan, Belfast, Bangor. Old Town.
VA naanGieooso, Honlton, Woodstock, st. John
ana hsnfax. us L. Nj. for Watervlile; el5 A,
d; and $40 I. NJ. sundays only for Water
vile and Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train going East does
not connect for Skowhegan on Monday morn
gor, sunday mornings. '
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
ArGUsTA To snrru
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

Ex-Gov Robbie of Gorham, arrived il
Augusta, Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

Serious troubles come from the neglect
of n cough. Or. Woods Norway P'ne
syrup is n perfect cure for coughs ana
colds of all sorts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

G. E. Marsh went to Belfast Tuesday,
TO spend Thanksgiving with his parents
In that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

Sale of seats for Gilmore band will be
open, this morning, at the Opera House
Cafe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

II. NJ. Weston and c. +. Chase lnmbcl
dealers at Fayette, were in Augusta, Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27
AUGUSTA LOCALS,

Il. W. Hamlen will spend Thanksgiving
in Cambridge, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-27

Throush tickets to California and ali oints
south and West may be had of L. II. Walker
ticket agent, Augusta, the only Office in Angus
Ia selling via all routes and checking baggage
free OF expense.
PAYsoN TUCKER, Vice Pres. and Gen. Manager.
r. 4. BooTHBY, GEM Pass. and Ticket Agent.
PORTLAND. Oct. Is, 1895,
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1895-01-24
4eNensRaNau.

6%rantfurt a. 81. Dberbirsers
ineiiter Nbides trus ii@ nit benz 8lan
elmer erbebliden @erbreiterung Der Bell
qe0eniiber Der 9auptpoK. @S mar be>
reits in oller StiQe Der @reis ber IN BE:
tradt tommenben Smmobiliar= @rper=
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1895-01-24
Yoten.

@amiti4. Der MaIrer9eieQe
@o,ot 1T unter BET Nni@ulbi9un9, am
4. September 1886 ben &oiten am
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1895-01-24
8aoen.

Meuenmes. Bir9ermtiite Sacob
8oamer, @atbI4reiber 9einvt9 @aBler
unb @emeiaoere9ner &lemenS 9en9it
baben .nebrfa@e l1rtunbenfdlidun9en IN
amtlider Giseni@aft besansen; lie ,uur:
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1895-01-24
0rete 3tdote.

Nu@ s ambur9 6etommt cine
elettriide 9o@babn. s. uiro mit9e.
tbeilt, oaB oer Senat ber freien 9aniez
itaot ben @nttpurf Der Shmebebabn
Spitem Guoen 2uneeu in Deub BEL &0ln
ansenommen bat. Snsenieur 2ansen
bate ben 9leigen @ntwurf au4 Dem
Berliner Ma9iftrat dur snnab9!e eiu9e>
rei@t. Die Babn in !1amhurs lu,ro
cine &inababn um bic ei9entlide Staot
uuo bic &ororte uno fibrt gleid5eiti9
cine %erbinoun9 Der beioen Glbufer
orr6 cine 6t9briide berbei.
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1895-01-24

g~refelb. BON einem f4redlt9en
llnalitd tpurbe cine SHUTTER i'm ,hena4
borten Gii9eln %betrofen. Die Grau
fab, tuie ibr ainh in einen NIT beibem
@ader sefanten &ibel fie1. Nls fe
binau1pran9, fiel ibr Elm Sdu3lins BON
Srrne in baHelbe @efdb. Der Sdus=
ling ertranf, baS aubere Rinb erlitt
i@tpere Branbpunbtn.
Q5nt0ret@ Sa&fen.
@rebmit. Sn Der @miliensrube
1T her Nrbeiter Bruuo &dert aus
Maunborf babur9 perun9liidt, baB Ct
beim Ginieben zines 6untes auf benz
feudten Grbbobeu ausslitt unb in ben
II Meter tiefen s4a@t itiirjte, roo er
balb barauf tobt auf9efunoen tpurbe.
@dert binterldbt cine Grau NIB orei
&inber.
$ artmannsba4. Sn ber ST.
l9ermable rabn1 bic Dienitmasb &6nis
Elm idbes @nbe. I'm beim Spiel ii@ 5u
perfteden, lief fe I'M 9uutlen in ben
@aurn bes 9auptsebmerts bee Mable
unb ,uurbe iofort pom 9roben Stable er,
fo6t uub 5eroridt.
Mieberruppersborf Dem
felt Sc Sabren auf benz @itterSute IN
Mrbeit ftebenben 9ofarbeiter D0rin9
unb benz felt IS Sabren bier unuuter'
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uub 9artwdrter @ebli4 puroe fas
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perlieben. =
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bes i'm Suli b. S. bier perltorbene1'
Baumeiiters Wittor &retld)mar per-
madte ber ielSe unter Nnoerer1 jeoeu
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1895-01-24

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in bon 9obeuitauien tuolte Dor einisen
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1000 Mart nader; ba Der betreffenoe
nod I'M Bett lag, nabm fie bag @elo
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800 Mart porbanoen. Na9 benz
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idaft berahbt unb in Der Ddmmeruus
uberfelen 3tpei S%nbiuibuer IN oemielben
8aloe ben pon Dberjeinasen aus benz
zaelobn beintebrenoen 2ojabrisen
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ibn Ieinen 2obn, ettua 6 Mart ab. Der
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uno NIT einem Stod, Jog. "Iooti@las
GER, libel trattirt poroen 1T, liest be-
bentli@ barniecer. @.s
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1895-01-24

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beuti9en S9riftfteQerheims 1T 1T BOP,
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BON 10000 Mart BON einer1 ,poblbaz
benber Manne rnenteeltli@ unb ldulz
benfrei our 8erfi9uns 8eftelt luoroe11.
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ftimm,t iein, beuti9en Sournaliiten uno
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utter cine bauernbe 8uflu@t, iotpte
franten Mit9liebern bes S@riftfte1er<
berufs unentseltli4e1 81oeaufen!balt
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@ateritabt $4,000 M. our NnlaSe zines
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bat ben liberaler 5%tabtudtern otel
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flr9teten, eiuise 9unoert Mart 5u5ab.
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S.Aoha~ 1909 Aan MoS&pn nm
The eagle. (Silver City, N.M.) 1894-1???, 1895-01-23
New Mexico's Delegate Gives Elkins
Character.
Catron Talked Freely to West Virginia
Newspaper Man While he Was East
Recently.

Hon. Thomas B. Catron, delegate
elect from New Mexico, the leading at
torney OF the territory and fol merly at
torney general and United States dis
trict attorney, was in this city this
week. Being asked by a reporter about
the election in New Mexico, he replied
that it was carried by the republicans,
and that his majority was 2500." And
added that he was the first republican
delegate elected in eight years"
Being asked what was the prospect for
the admission OF New Mexico as state,
Mr.. Catron said: "This brought me
east, and am glad to find the prospects
so good. | do not think there is any
doubt about the passage OF the bill.
New Mexico is clearly entitled to admis-
sion. 1t should have been admitted
twenty years ago when Mr.. Elkins was
our delegate He made the most able
and exhaustive speech on the subject
that has ever been made, and carried the
measure though both the house and
the senate by two-thirds vote, but the
bill received an amendment in the
senate, there was no time to take it from
the speakers table in the house, and the
measure was lost.
"By the way" the reporter asked
"since YOU have mentioned Mr.. Elkins
name, how long have You known him
see he is now candidate ior seat ii
the United States senate from West Nir
ginia. Tell me some thing about hi
lie in the west, his standing Us Il lawyer
citizen and business man out there.
Mr.. Catron replied: | have know Mr.
Elkins intimately for more than thirt,
years. We graduated in the same elias
at the Missouri university. In colleg
Mr.. Elkins was studious, and Il har
worker, popular with the professors an
students; though the youngest man i
the class, he took the highest standing
He began lie without anything but hi
education and profession. Daring hi
residence in New Mexico was Intimate
lv associated with him. Mr.. Elkins cr
joyed the largest practice OF any lawy(
in the territory, and was considered, II
The eagle. (Silver City, N.M.) 1894-1???, 1895-01-23

nobody believed them, nor do they now."
The reporter asked: "Do you know
anything about these insinuations or
charges against Mr.. Elkins, and if there
is any foundation for them?"
Mr.. Catron replied with some empha
sis: 81 know there is no truth in them
and no foundation for them whatever.
| will state further, and every member OF
the bar and every good citizen OF the ter
ritory who lived there then will bear me
out in saying that during the time of his
residence in New Mexico, Mr.. Elkins
was never guilty OF any wrong doing, ir-
regularity or improperly in the practice
OF his profession or in private life, and
no reputable person will be found to say
that he did. 1t is so easy to make vague
and general charges against public men,
and especially men OF positive convic-
tions like Mr.. Elkins, about matters
claimed to have occurred more than
twenty years o,and 1000 miles away. |
have often thought that Mr.. .Elkins should
make some denial OF these insinuations,
but he said he had no answer for mere
generalites."
Mr.. Catron further replied "that there
is no foundation for the charge about
star route matters. During the time
Mr.. Elkins resided in Washington, after
his second term OF congress, he practiced
law for two years, and while doing so he
became the attorney for number OF
western corporations and people, among
them mail contractors and corporations
. engaged in transporting the mails, and
as attorney, argued their cases before the
department, and, when it was necessary,
in the courts, but he never had any in
5 terest directly or indirectly in any con-
, tract for carrying the mails; he simply
| discharged the duties OF attorney in con-
3 nection with the interests OF his clients,
: as any other attorney would have done,
1 and nothing more, and neither the post
: master general nor the attorney general,
t nor any Other official OF the government,
= ever claimed that he was even in any
n way guilty OF any irregularity in connec-
ton with the star route matters, or
n Mexican land grants
c The reporter asked GLOW about the
V Mexican land grants"
: ~ am very glad you ask this question
r as am able to set this matter at rest
IS Mr.. Elkins, during his residence in New
v Mexico. purchased number OF Mexican
II land grants but in no instance did he dc
is so except where there was good title
|, and where the grant had been con
The eagle. (Silver City, N.M.) 1894-1???, 1895-01-23

to the time he moved to West Virginia,
one of the ablest lawyers in the west
He also practiced law in Washington
after going out of congress, both
before the supreme court OF the
United States and in the departments.
Mr.. Elkins was president OF the first
national bank OF Santa Fe for thirteen
years, during which time it enjoyed un-
eXampled prosperity and success. 1t
was then one of the most successful
banks in the west"
"What official position did Mr.. Elkins
hold while he resided in New Mexico?"
''He was a member OF the legislature,
district attorney, attorney gen.
eral, United States district attorney
under President Johnson and Grant, and
was twice elected to congress, the last
time while he was in Europe, and in the
his face of declination to be a candidate.
In all these positions Mr.. .Elkins acquitted
himself with ability and honor. think
it may be fairly said that Mr.. Elkins,
during the time he lived in New Mexico,
was the most popular man in the terri
tory. He was esteemed, respected and
admired by members OF his profession,
and the people in general. He was an
exemplary citizen, public spirited and
eXerted wide influence in public affairs
When he was made secretary OF war by
President Harrison, there was rejoicing
all over New Mexico ut his promotion
The leading business men OF Santa Fe
without distinction OF party, the board
OF trade, chamber of commerce, all the
federal and territorial officers joined il
a hearty telegram to him OF cOngratula
ton. After his marriage to Miss Davis
now nearly twenty years ago, ne alway
claimed West Virginia as his home. lit
begun his investments in West Virgins
in 1879, and has never voted elsewhere.
81 notice in connection with his can
didacy that some OF the opposition
papers are attacking him and makin
some insnuaiions or charges agains
him during his stay in New Mexico, es
pecially in connection with MeXica
land grants and the star route cases"
MIR. Catron replied: "Yes, | have see
some OF these statements. They wer
also made in u vague and general wa
about the time he was appointed secrC
) tary OF war. Mr., Elkins, howcver,neve
5 took any notice OF them. Mr.. EIkir
= was confirmed by the senate immediatel
: and without objection. Had there bee
= any foundation for these charges, tn
p would have been impossible. lndce'
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-06-24
LEE TAKES THE FEES.
says He Is Entitied TO Then by
Law.

AE2
TRENTON. June "a, 1s~e5.-Supreme
Court Clerk BE-. Lee continues to charge
the old price for making searches in his
office, notwithstanding that the bill re-
ducing these fees is now a law and, ac-
cording to its provisions, reduces the fees
for searching during the remainder of
Mr.. Lees term, as we'll as thereafter.
Mr.. Lee said Saturday that he intendtd
paying no attention to the law. The At
torney General had given an opinion
that the law was Unconstitutional SO far
as its application to him during his pres
ent term of Supreme Court Clerk was
concerned, and he would rest on that
opinion.
The Legislature, Mr.. Lee said, was
gIlly .cognizant- of the constitutional pro-
Vision against increasing or decreasing
the compensation or allowance of a pub
dc office during the term for which such
officer was elected or appointed when the
aw was passed. and he did not propose
20 be guided by a law which was passed
% deprive him OF fees to which he was
.onStitutionally entitled.
These fees for searches are paid byin-
lividuals and the only way the law reduc-
ng them could be brought into court for
judicial p ton as to Its csnStittl-
Hionalfty would be by mandamuss pro-
ceedings IN the part of some person for
sor the fees provided for in the bill maxi
;ng the reduction. Mr.. Lee says he will
N the case of a.5tender. of the reduced
Fees refuse to fnake any search. No one
has yet objected to paying the old fees.