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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20
LABOR THROWN AWAY.

Pine City, Mimi, Nov. 2.-Hon.
Charles A. TOwne, spoke here tonight
to large audience on the silver Ques-
ton.
1t makes us melancholy to see this
worthy young man trying to advocate
free silver inside the Republican par
ty. Does he not know that the Mon
empower and the corporations are In
absolute possession of that organiza-
tion;-that the days of Lincoln and
Greeley and Sumner are gone forever?
II he does not he will find it out when
they construct his tom b-stone, and
put it over him, and set down upon it..
How can little. backwoods district
in Minnesota overcome the gigantic
power Of Eastern capital? He might
Just as we'll attempt to shoulder the
burden Of Atlas.
There is a large caterpillar in Aus
tralia which is one of the wonders OF
nature. At certain period Of It's
growth it digs hole in the ground
and retires into it. But foreign,
vegetable parasitic grow tn. no bigger
than pin-point, has fastened itself
on the back of its neck, and as the
parasite grows 1t sends out its roots
into every part of the unfortunate
caterpillar, until it is compact mass
of vegetable growth, while from the
neck sprout shoots up and a plant
displays itself. A complete meta
morposis has been accomplished and
the animal has become vegetable.
We were one Of the first Republi-
cans in the Northwest-the first Re-
pulican Lieutenant Governor ever
elected in this state;-we knew the
party when 1t was as honest as sun
light and as pure as chastity. But we
lived to see Plutocracy drop its minute
seed upon the noble organization. and
it took root and grew and grew, until
the party of liberty became the party
of slavery; and fraud and villiany per-
meated every part Of the structure
that Lincoln lived and died for.
These are not things to exult over
but to weep for. It hurts our heart
to see the temple that angels might
have worshipped in become a filthy
haunt of greedy money-changers.
We are sorry for Mr.. Towne. We
think he is honest. But he might
just as we'll attempt to dam up the
waters of Niagara with bullrushes as
turn the corrupt crowd, which now
poses as the Republican party, from
the inevitable destiny to which it is
advancing.
We have no power to speak for the
people of the Sixth district, or for the
Peoples Party of any district; but we
are free to say that IL Mr.. Towne
stands out Of the bitter end, and is
thrown over the battlements by the
Plutocracy, we shall urge the people
Of the Sixth district. ,cithout distinction
OF party, to take him up next year and
send him back to Congress. This Is no
time for petty jealOusies or small ambi-
tions. The life of the world is at
stake-Ibery-the soul Of things-and
.jalstice-the star in it's forehead.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20
GRAND.

Our generous friends. Hon. William
Meighen and Thomas J. Meighen, the
we'll known Populist farmers and BUSH
ness men of Fillmore county, MIMI.
have handed us FIFTY DOLLARS to
pay for
SIX HUNDRED SUBSCRIBERS
FOR THREE MONTHS,
At our club rates of EIGHT CENTS
EACH.
Good!
We can not sufficiently express our
gratitude. We will not make penny
by the transaction but it will help to
spread the gospel of truth throughout
the length and breadth of Fillmore
county. They will furnish the list Of
names.
Now let others follow this example
in other counties, and we will make
Minnesota truly ''the star of the
North;" and strong Populist state.
That is the gateway to victory that
will spread all over the Union.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20

In the municipal court yesterday
the case against George H. Brown,
charged by Meat Inspector Tillbury
with Offering for sale unplucked and
undrawn poultry, was dismissed. The
recent decision Of Judge Kerr, of the
st. Paul courts, was the cause of the
dismissal. Judge Kerr held the
statute uncOnS titutiOnal.
One Numbered and sixty senators
and members have not power enough
to pass law to draw the CUTS out Of
a dead chicken. But little judge
runs up, with club, and hits the Leg
islature over the nose, and says,-''let
that chicken alone-drat you! You
will find section of the constitution
OF the state, which says that the
bowels of fowls have been sacred
ever since the days of Magma Carta.
That was zone of the issues between
King John and the Barons at Run.
nymede; and it was called Runnymede
because the Barons declared that the
king had no right to run his knife in
to the abdomen Of a rooster. Get
out!''
And the Legislature whimpers and
wipes it's bloody nose. and says:
"Tell US, oh august Judge, mightier
than a million and half free people,
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20
AND STILL ANOTHER.

G. NJ. LORING OF MINNEAPOLIS, FAILS
FOR 100000.
The business partner of Loren Fletch-
er is another illustration Of the good
times, which the Republican press have
been telling us about. He failed for
$500 900, with nominal assets of SITS, 900.
We refer to Mr.. G. M. Loring.
We are sorry for him ;-sorry for all
good men who sink into the mire under
the demonstration Of silver, the con-
traction of currency and the destruction
of values.
Who goes next?
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20
A TRAGEDY IMMINENT.

Our compositors are about to appoint
a committee Of one to go down to Martin
county to shoot Eric Oleson. One of
them has lost the SIGHT Of his right eye
trying to set up Eric's last article. They
say he produces the most illegible pen
manship that has been seen in this
world since Horace Greeley died.
We heard of a railroad president who
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20

what we can legislate upon! And If
you can't find any subject small
enough declare us UNCONSTITUTIONAL,
and draw us, as we tried to draw the
chickens. and hang US up by the hind
legs in the shambles of public con-
tempt"
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20
HOY IT WORKS.

During the ten months ending Oct.
30, 1895, the amount of exports of
breadstuffs, cotton, mineral oils, pro-
visions. ETC., was $25. 7O5, 69S less than
during the corresponding ten months
ending Oct. 80 1894.
Is it not wonderful then when our
products are so cheap that we are al
most giving them away our four chief
foreign shipments fall off twenty-five
million dollars? Are foreigners too
poor to pay? Is the bottom out Of
everything? Europe is trembling on
the verge of the worst crisis it has
ever known. The money-changers
have done their work we'll.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20
OUR CURRENCY.

If any one believes that we have a
sufficient currency let him look at the
bank notes we receive from the back
districts. One would think, from their
tori. worn and tattered appearance,
that Noah had played "seven up for
them on the ark. But we are glad to
get them anyhow.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20
FROM A HEROIC PATRIOT.

From that noble friend of man,
Hon. Jesse Harper, the friend of Lin
coin and always the advocate Of hui
man rights, we have received the fol-
lowing:
Danville, Ills, Nov: 1s.-Hon. Igns-
titus Donnely--Find so cents for which
aend the ''Eepresen tative" - far as
the money pays. Yours for humanity
J. HARPER.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20

A friend writes us from Stearns
county:-'The Germans here are be-
ginning to think something is wrong.
If we had German edition of The
REPRESENTATIVE l could get great
many subscribers for it,
The world moves.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20

Mankind would be happy and good
if you gave them half a chance. The
sins of men are chiefly due to the op-
pressions of men. The world is
scene,-
where every prospect pleases
And only man is Vile
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20

have the worst case of bowel trouble that
has been known since Jonah's time. They
will import the cholera as an antidote;
and make money by the transaction.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20
PROSPERITY HAS COME.
THE GOLD BASIS ENDORSED-THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY is ALL RIGHT.

THE GOLD BASIS ENDORSED-THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY is ALL RIGHT.
LET THE POPULISTS READ THE FOL-
LOWING AFFIDAVITS AND BLUSH.
"NOW CALL YOUR IMMIGRATION CON-
VENTION TOGETHER THE FLOOR
WOULD HAVE HELD MORE THAN
EIGHTEEN! bring IN A HUNDRED
IMMIGRANTS AND CUT THE FOUR
PAIR OF BLANKETS INTO STRIPS
AND TIE A PIECE AROUND EACH
FELLOWS NECK-HOSPITABLE MIN
NESOTA is READY TO WELCOME
THE WHOLE WORLD-TO HER JAILS;
AND SET THEM. IN THE SPRING, TO
RAISING POTATOES AT SIX CENTS
A BUSHEL! SELAHv
But seriously, would it not be good
idea for Dakota county's officials to
buy few more blankets? II they
don't somebody will freeze to death
before these good times come to an
end.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20

We are very proud of our Forum.
The letters it contains would be
worthy of any newspaper in the world.
They embrace a great mass of original
thought and keen penetration. 1t is
upon these things the Republic must
depend for continuous life.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-11-20
A SUGGESTION.

TO THE IMMIGRATION CONVENTION
A week or two ago, when we had
that spell of cold weather, eighteen
persons slept one might've are told,
on the floor of the county jail at
Hastings, Mimi, 'cith towpoir Of blank
etc to corer them! Less than half a
blanket per man! How the sweat
must have poured off them.
Why did not the sheriff get from
these petted children of gorgeous lux
ury affidavits, the next morning, that
'the good times had returned" and
send them to the Pioneer Press. to
publish with great headlines like
these:
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21
KILLED on the Norfolk & Carolina.

AULASDER, n. c., March 15.-A
white man named Gus Coggins, about
80 wears old, who lived with William
Adams, keeper of the Norfolk 4 Caro-
lima railroad bridge at Roanoke river.
left a barroom in Kelford last night
about midnight drunk and was found
dead on the railroad track this morn
sng about one hundred and fifty yards
from the saloons. The through freight
train had passed over him about )
O'Clock. killing him instantly HIS
body was cut in two by the wheel. just
below the arms and badly manSled'
and his brains scattered around on the
railroad ties. 1t is thought that ne
was drunk and went to sleep on the
track.
| Coggins' aged mother came IRON
near Richsouare about II to-day al
most Frustrated with grief. This was
her Youngest child, and it is said tina
he was a very well-disposed younI
man, very kind and accommodating
and generally liked by all who knew
him. Report says drummer by tn
name of Gatling began treating TIL
man to drink last night, and that n
drank very freely and was very drum
When last seen aliye.-Nortolk Pilot.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21
An Old Citizen Passes Away.

Communicated
Died March 18th, at his home near
Battleboro, Nash County, n. c., Mr..
r. NJ. Whitaker, at the advanced age
Of "a wears. He was raised in Halifax
County and within few miles OF the
town of Scotland Neck, place that he
loved with all his heart. While quite
Young he moved to Nash County, and
by diligence in business, honesty In his
dealings and good judgment amassed a
estate. He leaves a vile and seven
children to mourn their loss-flve sons
and two daughters
He was consistent member OF the
Primitive Baptist church and one OF Its
strongest supporters. He was very
kind and sympathetic man, always con
tributing to the wants OF the distressed
and alternating their wants. In hill
death his wife has lost a devoted ano
faithful husband, his children kline
and affectionate father. His county
and State have lost one OF their bes
citizen. and he will be much missed.
j. T. A.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21
The Difference.

/
Tennyson could take worthless
sheet of paper and by writing a poem
on it. make it worth $4,000. That's
genius. The millionaire could write
fewer words on similar sheet and
make it worth $4,000. That's capital
The United States government can
take an ounce and quarter OF gold
and stamp on it an eagle bird and
"Twenty Dollars" That's money
The mechanic can take material worth
$50 and make it into a watch worth
800. That's skill. A merchant Cal
get an article worth 25 cents and sell i
for ST.. That's business. A woman
can purchase q comfortable bonnet TO
S., but prefers to pay $40 for one
That's foollshness. The ditch digge
| works ten hours a day and shoyels GU
three or four tons Of earth tor 81
That's misunderstanding Times.
And a merchant or any one else VIII
wants to catch the business eye OF tn
public can spend dollar in advertis
ing and secure $40 or 800 worth c
paronage. That's paying invest
ment.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21
l fit tobacco hues for } cents
pound. JAMES A. ROBINSON.
DON'T Put 1T OFF.


The necessity of spring medicine
is universally admstted. This Is the
best time of year in which to purify
the blood, to restore the lost appetite
and to build up the entire system, as
the body is now peculiarly susceptible
te benefit from medicine. The great
popularity attained by Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, owing to its real merit and Its re-
markable success, has established 1t al
the very best medicine TO take in the
spring. It cures scrofula, salt rheum
and all humors, biliousness, dyspepsia
headache, kidney and liver complalts
catarrh and all affections caused O
promoted by low state OF the system
or impure blood. Don't put it OFT, bu
take Hoods Sarsaparilla now. 1t VII
do you good.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21
Roanoke Union.

Roanoke Union.
The Roanoke Union Of the Tar River
Raptlst Association Will meet VIII
Rethel church. March 1881, 1850.
PROGRAMME:
Friday. IL a. m.-Introduct tory Ser
mon-Rev. J. A. Mckaughan.
Friday, 2 p. m.-Organlzatlon. ne
ports of pastors concerning their WORK
Friday, 3 80 p. m.-Llterature II
orr homes.-Revs. J. r. Pace, ID. Nc
Leoa and J. K Howell.
Friday, 80 p. m.-Sermon by heV
D. Mcleod.
Saturday, 9 80 a. m.-Devotlonal eS
erceses.-Rev j. R. Pace.
Saturday, 10 a. m.-Our Orphanage-
Revs. ]. II. Edwards, J. A. Mckaughal
and J K. Howell.
Saturday, II a. m.-The Scripture
idea of church-Revs. J. w. Power
and J. A Munday.
Saturday, 2 p. m.-How shall a DC
lever decide what church to JOIN =
Revs. J. A. McKaughan, J. K. Hover
and R. 7. Nann.
Saturday, 3 80 p. m.-Misslon Wor
in the bounds of our Union-Revs. :
R. Pace, ]. w. Powell and d. Mcleod
| Sunday, 10 a. m.-Sunday scho'
mass Meeting.
Sunday, II a. m.-Sermon by he
II. A. Munday.
| Sunday, 80 p. m.-sermon.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21
The Difference in the System.

A farmer Of this community recently
gave THE DEMOCRAT his experience IN
cotton raising. He said several years
AGO when he was getting s and 10 cents
for cotton he bought some land. He
did not raise his home supplies, but
raised cotton almost entirely and bought
his supplies But every year he found
that it took about all he could make
to pay for his supplies, and so could
pav nothing on his land. tie changed
his tactics and commenced raising his
own supplies at home, and though the
price of cotton declined steadily, ne
was able to make payments on his
land. With corn in his crib and meat
in his smoke house and lard IN his pan
try he could save money. He said
finally cotton fell to J cents, the price
for which he sold his last crop, but
with his home supplies he still made
navment on his land and nearly palc
out last year
The good man said that he save6
much more money to pay on his lane
when he made his home supplies ant
sold his cotton at 4 and cents than b.
did when he bought his home supple
| and sold his cotton for and 10 cents
This shows conclusively the wisdom
Of the advice THE DEMOCRAT has give
| almost every week since 1887. And
lis a good blessing to the country tina
most of the farmers are now follOw1n
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21

10 POUND GOBLER-Mr. G. &. Ais
brook took down fine gobler a few
DAYS ago as spoils of the sport. He
weighed 10 pounds.
ANOTHER FOOT CUT-A cOlOred man
named Whit Anthony while cutting
wood for Mr.. J. Fl. Lawrence a few days
ago, accidentally struck his foot, split
ting his great toe and cutting off two
others.
A STRONG sERMOS.--Rev. w. V.
Savage, pastor Of the Tarboro Baptist
church, preached in the Baptist church
here last Friday night. He preached
especially to young people. lie said
| tl,at no one ever has become great by
accident. Some have become famous
accidentally, but never great. The key
to success is TO do sOmething-dO one
thing and do that all the time. Strlv
Ing for an end is the true idea of life
A in the secular SO in the religion
Ilite. Striving helps one reach thu
9 al and develops him while he strives
The sermon was strong one and wa
well received. Mr.. Savage though
young is preacher OF power and ha
quite a bright feature.
SCNE APPROPRIATENESS the mort
end of town it is noticeable that Mess
A. S. Dunn, j. B. Edwards, e. Shields
H. S. Hyman and DR.. J. R. Pope hav
recently built handsome walllng
around their yards. That part OF tn
town has been much improved. l.
the southern part of town, Mr.. r.
Josey has recently built a cottage nea
Main street opposite the male academ
, property Mr. d. A. Madry is bulldln
! a nice cottage Just south OF the acat
r etnv lot Mr.. Wilson Allsbrook hs
made a new walling, and Mr.. G. {
: Weeks has done work on his new hOus
on Main street There are doubtle
other recent Improvements but the
are not now called to mind.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21
You've no Idea

How nicely Hoods Sarsaparllla hits
the needs of the people who feel all
tired out or run down from any cause.
It seems to oil up the whole mechan-
ism of the body 50 that all moves
smoothly and work becomes delight.
If you are weak, tired and nervous
Hoods Sar.aparilla is just what you
need. Try it.
Hoods Pills cure liver Ills, constlpa-
ton, blliousness, Jaundlce, SICK mead
ache, indigestion.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21
COMING AND GOING
Folks You Know or May Know.

Mr.. ". t. Purnell Of Halifax was
here Tuesday.
DR.. Ed. Shields OF Weldon Is here
visiting his relatives.
Mrs. NJ. Hoffman last week returned
from a visit to Petersburg.
Miss Heilbroner Of Tarboro Is visit
ing Miss Monte Hoffman.
Mr.. c. w. Dunn went TO Winston
few days ago to carry prisoner
Mrs. z. NJ. Wooten of HArrellsvlle
visited relatives here last week.
Miss Annie Bigg. is visiting her
relatives in Williamson this week.
Mrs. w. II. Hill who has been visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Nichols, left yes
terday
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hancock are
boarding with Mr. and Mrs. }. r. Han
cock.
Mrs. J A. Taylor Of Rocky Mount
has been here some days On visit &c
Mrs. Mary E. Gray.
Miss Kate 1illery went to New York
Tuesday to make purchases and prep
aration for her spring millinery.
Mrs. Brown of Weldon and Mrs. ?
V. Tillery, OF Tillery, visited Mr.. j. T
Futrell's family last week.
Mr.. w. S. Brinkley has gone to Nor
fork to enter dry goods store as sales
man. He is a clever young man am
we commend him to the people OF MOI
folk.
Mr.. Turner Gray and sister, Mis-
Penny were visitors here last week
witness the marriage Of their couslr
t Miss Mary Gray to Mr.. w. I. Han
cock
Mr.. ]. C. Caddell, the agent an
= travelling correspondent for the Blbl
+, cal Recorder is here. He knows MOI
l places and faces in the State than pc
haps any other man of his age.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21
Notice! NOtice!!

bur lands are posted. Keep off them.
hall force the law on all persons,
lnd- OF foes, who disregard this no
I liz trespassing on the lands and
bber of the North Carolina Lumber
,npanv. S. +. Dunn,
II " Inspector.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21
s Adopted BY the N. c. Press
ssociation April II, 1893.

sum Of not less than five cents
20 viIl be charged for "cards OF
!" resolutions of respect" and
[,ary poetry" also for obituary
II her than those which the ed
HIMSELF shall give as a matter OF
| ices of church and society anc
her entertainments from which
mo i to be derived will be charg
!. II the rate OF five cents a line.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21

| PUBLISHERS NOTICE.
-e,ncnts II all kinds must be
Office rs Tuesday afternoon to
nuhIjcation for the current
l. ALvERTIsEMENTs.-l cent a
pr each insertion
r1es for local odpertis'ng due
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21
potato Slips.

Get Potato Slips for sale.
S. NJ. ALEXANDER,
y Palmyra, n. c
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21
F. DEMOCRAT.
pIRLISHER'S NOTICE.

RgDAY. MARCH p, 1885.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21

10 POUND GoBLER-Mr. G. G. Ais
brook took down fine gobler a few
days ago as spoils of the sport He
weighed 10 pounds.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21
The Trouble Is. | Think,

nat nos, young persons ssusels isso sasisssA
are thrown into ~ by scciasss ~ tsotoray
nAcessity or are 3ra~n into II ~ nisGsSsl
ambition o. . perverted fancy. Without Any
serious thought As TO tksi' Atnsss for H. Whss
ne years for learning the theory and FssnsS
IL uhen trade or rrossssioa are pAssea they
srsa svaks vim rsgrs and alsnsy 10 the FACT
ma, they have not only MADE ni'hss
yhSir selection. ~, have wastes ths pfsSieos
year. Of early manhood upon vrenc rursaN
Now. the chief Thing fos on, beys sseesss
In life 10 10, educ ,ion A. Ousl - r~ovW
Aducatlos-shat 10. siueAtiou slcae the roe -
lis natural bent It's year o. svo before
(. graduates. I'm going 70 give h'H A.
opportunity Of doing . iisis sssdy ~ hens
during This tine. was looking at the
Encvciopaedia Britannica al The Observer
Reading Rom today. ana ne rssib gnH
ming. With these books 10 the house, FoesU
yin have Information upon every poss'os
sub,sct At bis hand. ana tits The noss rshasss
info, % alton IL the world Whatever
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21

ANNOUNCEMENTS.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21

hoods pills are the best after-dinnsr
Pills, assist digestion, prevent constipation
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-21

Mr.. Turner Gray and sister, Mis-
Penny were visitors here last week t
witness the marriage Of their couslr
Miss Mary Gray to Mr.. w. I. Han
cock.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1895-09-04

McConvillc called together on the
Tribune, they .layiny since become
firm friends and admirers. Joseph
is the hereditary and sovereign chief
OF the NcZ Perez Indians. His blood
is as red as the Howard:s is blue,
and is as ardent as old Sitting Bulls
or Geronlmos. "-S
Joseph is now fat and bulky and
uncommunicativc, except in the vcr-
nacular, which he handles with ease
and volubilitv. Ills followers, ia.
stead Of being banishcd, were simply
given red blankets, improved rifles
and the NcZ Perce lands which the
government has recently purchased
back from them and which the whites
will soon be scramblng over The
volunteers who protected homes and
families from the raids Of Joscph's
and still have their claims pending
settlement before the congress of the
United sta tr;s