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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
ARGENTINE STATE HOUSE PLAN


{ ompctitiou for the Twenty Thousand
Dollar Prize Closed.
Washington, oct. 12.-Today was the last
day upon which the Argentine minister
TO this country will receive plans for the
new structure to be erected for the &C
commodation of the national congress
Of that republic. Three prizes were of
fered nearly a year ago for the best de
sign-one OF $4,000. one of $4,000 and one
Of S5000--in addition to which the recipient
of the first prize will be given the exeeu.
ton of the work and an additional large
emolument therefor. These prizes, how
ever, are to be paid In Argentine paper
money. which Is worth only about q
cents on the dollar, and hence the plums
are not so big as they appear at frs
glance.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
QUEEN OF CORGA MAY BE DEAD
Report From Jspans Agent at Soon
Would Indicate II.

Yokohama, Oct. 11.-Count Kouroma.
director Of the political bureau. has for
warded from Seoul, the capital of Corea,
a report upon the recent uprising there.
1t is now supposed the queen of Corea was
killed by the antl-reformers who were
headed by Tai Ron Kin. the kings father
and leader Of that party, who forced an
entrance into the palace at the head Of
an armed force.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
TWO MEN SHOOT EACH OTHER
They Fall Dead Within ZEN Feet OF Each
Other

Cincinnati. Ohio, Oct. ia special
to the Commercial Gazette from Glouc-
ester. Helen county, Ohio, says: David
Cook, city marshal, was attacked on
the street tonight by ex-Marshal Elmer
Donnelly. who. from an old grudge,
began firing at Cook.
Five shots were fired and both fell
dead 10 feet apart. Cook with four balls
in his breast and Donnelly with a bull
let through his heart.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
Nnted Man.IIunter ncad.

Pittshurg, oct. H.-James G. Cook. ex-
chief Of the United States secret service.
but OF late in charge of a local detective
agency, died this morning of heart dis
case, aged 76. Cook made a wonderful rec
ord hunting down Offenders against the
United States laws, and took an active
part in suppressing the famous whisky in
surrection.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
Ahyssinnians Defeated

Massowah, Abyssinnla, Oct i2.-Italian
native troops attacked 1900 Abyssinnians
in strong position near Braitalatt. The
latter fed. leaving 20 killed and a number
OF wounded. The Italian troops lost II
killed and 30 wounded.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
TORTURED ARMENIAN PRISONERS

The Porte Appoints Commission to In.
yestisate the Matter.
Constantinople, Oct. 13.-The porte
has appointed a commission to inquire
into the recent Armenian arrests and
has promised the powers to deal severe
ly with anyone who is found to have
tortured the Armenians In prison.
Many persons were killed and wound
ed in the recent disturbances in the
Ismid district southeast of CONSTANT
nople in Asia Minor, but order has been
restored.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
Dead Bodies I'm the Ruins.

Cologne. Oct. 1.-THE volks Zeitung
says that IA dead bodies are still buried
in the ruins Of the spinning factory at
Bechelt. 40 miles from Munster, West
phalia, which collapsed yesterday and
buried 40 workmen in the ruins.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
ON UNCONVENTIONAL SUMMARIES
Reports Submitted by the Congresa.
tional Council.

Syracuse, n. Y, Oct. 12.-The delegates
to the national council of Congregational
churches listened this morning to the re-
ports OF the UNCONVENTIONAL seminaries
and this evening was given up to social
purposes. Tomorrow. for the first time in
the history of the church, an unordained
speaker will preach before the members
OF the council, this honor being conferred
on the evangelist, Dwight L. Moody. sun
day afternoon there will be a Christian
Endeavor meeting, directed by Rev. Fran
els K. Clarke.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18

Denver, Oct. 1.-Dennis Sullivan. S. T.
Burke, Senator II. c. Bolsinger and some
eastern capitalists have Incorporated the
Vendome Mining Company and bought all
the properties of the Herbert Mining Com
pany and some adjacent mines. compris-
ing about 40 acres in Gilpin county. The
price paid is in the neighborhood of $780,
unn
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18

Confrrcfs Tor Torpedo Boats.
Washington. Oct 14.--Secretary Herbert
today signed the contracts with the Her
reschoffs for the building Of two new tor
pedo boats recently awarded them after
public bidding.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
Treasury Chiefs Mnve.

washington. Oct. u.-Secretary Carlisle
and Assistant Secretary Hamlin left here
today for Boston, where Mr.. Carlisle will
speak Saturday night at the annual din
ner OF the Massachusetts, Reform Club.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18

Omaha, Oct. 14.-The Switchmen's I'm
ion of North America begins its second
annual convention in this city tomorrow
morning. Two hundred delegates arrived
today and have put in the day with a pa
rade and reception.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
Baseball player TO Hang

Freeport' Ill., Oct. l2.-Frank w. Harris
the professional base ball player who
murdered Charles w. Bengal last MAY.
was found guilty today and sentenced to
hang.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18

Boise. Oct. H-Three men, one supposed
to be p. p. Lawson, the escaped murderer.
for whom reward of $1,000 has been offer
ed, have been seen in Washington county
heading toward the Snake river canyon.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
PLOT TO RELEASE HARRY HAYWARD
Authorities at Minneapolis Admit That
One Existed

Minneapolis. Oct 1.-THE county author
tiles admitted today that they had dis
covered plot to effect the escape of
Harry Hayward, the condemned MUIR
derer of Catherine Cling, from the county
jail. Duplicate keys had been made in
some way, which fitted his cell door and
the outer door. These keys have been
found by one of the deputy sheriffs. and
when tried fitted the locks perfectly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18

The Idaho Free Press Is one OF the
only seven papers in the state of Idaho to
which a guaranteed circulation rating Is
accorded In the edition of the American
Newspaper directory for 1894. The cor
rectness Of the rating is guaranteed by
500 forfeit. offered by the publishers OF
the directory, to any person who Will show
that the circulation of the paper is not
correctly stated.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
COL. HAMPTON S. oeN4AM IS DEAD
Related 20 Blaine aud a Man OF Courage
and Ability.

Washington. Oct. 12.--Colonel Hamp-
ton b. Denham died here yesterday aged
65. He was born in Ohio and was re-
lated to the Blaine and Ewing families.
He went to California In 1916. and was
one of the Tucker relief party which
carried provisions across the noun
tains to starving immigrants. He was
the first mayor of Leavenworth. Kan,
and a member Of The first Kansas legis-
lature
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
ELECT ANOTHER BISHOP TO JAPAN
tpiseopaiinus Decided on That Course
Also One TO Alaska.

Minneapolis, Oct. 1.-THE house of bish-
ops this afternoon decided to elect anoth-
err bishop to Japan. to be known as the
bishop of Toxic. The election will occur
next week.
This evening the board of missions con-
sidered the Alaskan question, and by
vote of 161 to 81 decided to ask the house
of bishops to elect bishop to Alaska.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
BRILLIANT ATTACK BY THE FRENCH

Capture OF hoya works Near Tamatayc
Madagascar.
Port Louis. Island of Mauritius, Oct.
13-Word has been received here that
the French made brilliant attack up-
on and captured the Hova works at
Farafatra, Madagascar. near Tama-
tave on the 10th inst
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
SALE OF THE ArcHIson RAILROAD
Exact Day Not known, but VIII DC.
CT Next Month.

CT Next Month.
st. Paul, Oct. 12.-Judge Caldwell said
this afternoon that the exact day of the
sale of the Atchison railway can not be
fixed until Attorney George Peckham, now
in this city, returns to New York, but
the sale will probably take place the latter
part of November. Arrangements are
made whereby the property will be turned
over to the purchaser on the day of the
sale.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18

Frosty weather has stimulated Nash
ville's retail trade,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-10-18
HERR LIEekNEcHT is IN TROUBLE

ERNEST B. HUSSEY,
Wise Master.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

An attempt to search the house OF
a royalist near Honolulu for arms was
resisted in hawaii Jan. s, and blood
shed followed. Chas. L. Carter, who
came to this country as one of the
annexation commission, was killed
during the first firing. There has
been fighting at intervals since and
a dozen natives have been killed and
the rebellion is at an end. Two hun
dred royalists are under arrest and
the leaders have either been captured
or chased into the mountains. Pres
ident Cleveland has ordered the
Philadelphia to Honolulu to guard
American interests.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

We offerI One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & co. Props, Tole
do, o.
We the undersigned, have known
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believe him perfectly honorable in al
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
West e. Trsux, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, 0.
Walding, Kinnsn & Marvin, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
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and mucous surfaces of the system
Price 72c per bottle. Sold by al
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

If you do, you are an enthusiast,
of coarse; if you do not, you will
stand chance of becoming an enthu-
siast regarding this most fascinating
sport when you learn all about il,
which you may do by reading the
charmingly illustrated article on
"Snowshoeing in the Northwest, pub
lished in the February number OF
Demorests Family Magazine. Then
there are many other most interest
ing things you may learn about
through the, same medium,-some OF
the curious religious beliefs Of the
Hindus, how Juggernaut takes a
bath, ETC., which are told with words
aid numerous illustrations in paper
entitled"A glance at Hinduism. ""Val
entines from Famous People in
cludes contributions from Nine. Mel
ba, W. H Gibson, Cheiro, Miss Eliz-
abeth Marbury, Mrs. Sydney Rosen
field, and others. Every department
is complete, and each succeeding
number excels the one previously is
sued; and the Magazine is for only
So year, by W. Jennings Demorest
Is East 18th ST., New York.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22
DEATHS.

LACY Little Frank English Lacy,
infant child and only son of MIR.
Frank B. Lacy, of Longview, died
last Friday at the home of his grand
parent4 near Brandenburg, Ky. The
little sufferer had been i'll about two
weeks Contamination of the stomach.
He was about three months of age
The body was turied at Branden-
burg. Mr.. and Mrs. Lacy returned
home Sunday.
CLAGGETT-Willie Claggett, son OF
Mr.. S. Fl. Claggett, died near the
CITY Thursday evening OF fever, ag d
Is years. He was sick only about a
week. The funeral occurred Friday
CoLORED.
IRvIN.-Cooksey Irwin died in the
city Sunday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

NJ. Felix Faure has been chosen
president of the French republic, to
take the place of Casimir-Perier, re-
signed. The contest was between
Faure and Brisson. The new presi-
dent was Minister of Marine in the
late cabinet. Both the Duke of Or
leans and Prince Victor Napole n,
pretenders to the throne as king and
emperor respectively, have issued
manifestoes Of a mild sort.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

Some of the newspapers are so dis
respectful as to speak of Howard Jol-
ly, the c.. o. & S. W. railroad agent
as thief. They should learn the diff
ference between d theft and "short.
age" jolly did not steal $1,000, he
merely "defaulted" for that amount
Papers that have accused.him of "em-
bezzlement" had better hasten to
apologize, and avoid libel suits. II
was only little "breach of trust
that needn't interfere with his liberty
or social standing.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

The insurance combine has increas-
ed the already excessively high insur-
ance rates in Hopkinsville and loud
complaints are being heard from the
burdened people. A prominent mem
Der of the city council is seriously
considering the intr oduction of an
ordinance requiring the insurance
companies responsible for this
"gouge" to pay license in proper
ton TO the outrageous rates they
charge. This course has been follow
ed in some cities similarly treated
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

Faure is the sixth president CT
France. OF his predecessors, four
resigned and the o'her was killed by
an assassin, Not one filled out the
full term for which he was elected.
With two sets of royal claimants, a
socialistic uprising and discussions in
the Republican ranks to deal with
the new president will find his hands
full for some time to come.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

Joshua Marvil is the name of Del
aware's new Republican governor who
cannot read or write. He was nomi-
mated because he was rich and his
bar'l was needed to overcome the
Democratic majority.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

Gen. P. w. Hardin, and Mr.. Clay,
the two Democratic candidates for
governor, are both in favor of the free
and unlimited coinage of silver.
Senator Blackburn has publicly sta
ted that he proposes to make his
canvass on this issue. The country
press stands back of these gentlemen
on this question and the people be-
hind the m. The next State platform
will declare for the free coinage of
United States silver and the Courier
Journal and the Louisville Post are
- ,aas,;ps ,saads Of political discord
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

The Chinese were again defeated
near New Chang Wednesday, losing
900 men, while the Japs had only 80
killed. 1t is now believed that Japan
will not stop fighting until China is
forced to give up some territory.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

According to some unknown ststis-
tician, there were 1872 legal executions
and 100 lynchings in the United
States last year.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

Miss Mary Stevenson, Vice Presi-
dent Steyenson's eldest daughter,
died at Asheville, n. c., Friday of
consumption, which had its begin
ming in an attack of pneumonia last
summer.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

Governor Brown has displayed ex-
cellent judgement in appointing Ben
Ringo, of the Hartford Herald, as
member of the State Board of equali-
zation. He is an able lawyer, good
citizen, fluent speaker and a good
all round clever gentleman.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

Billy Patterson has been struck
again this time by the face of a pref
ty Anderson county girl, with whom
ne eloped to New Albany Friday and
committed matrimony.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

Editor Knott, of the Louisville
Post, cannot expect to lead Kentucky
Dem Gratis into worship of gold by
sneering at silver as "soft money
Even the Bible says, He that be-
lieveth Knott shall be damned"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

The women of Lexington have ac-
copied proposition made them by
the Press transcript and Will edit the
paper of Feb. % in all it's depart
ments, the proceeds to go to marking
the historic spots in Kentucky.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

The Courier Journal of Sunday an
nounced the death of Sam Jones
and the serious i ness of VIM. Nc.
Kiuley. But it must be remembered
that the Georgia preacher and the
Ohio governor have no copywright on
the names they bear.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

The court of appeals has decided
in the case of Martin Norton, the rich
saloon keeper at Louisville who was
fined and imprisoned for killing a
man, that criminal ordered to jail
cannot pay the full sentencein money
and keep out Of Jail.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22
! ne NJ ew Year

Finds Hoods srseperilla leading
everything in the way Of medicine
in three important particulars, name
ly: Hoods Sarsaparllla has
/. The largest sale in the world
1t accOmplshes
2. The gratest curein the world.
1t has
8. The largest Laboratory in the
world.
What more can be said? hoods
Sarsaparilla has merit is peculiar
TO itself and most OF all Hood g
Sarsaparilla cures. If you ale sick
it is the medicine for you to take.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

Senator Cullom, of Illinois, W S
renominated for senator with scarce
ly any opposition. He will be elect
ed this week.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

Speaking of the report that Gov.
Hogg, of Texas, would become an
editor, reminds us that Col. Ham of
Georgia, lectured at Greensboro Fri
d V night.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

The urgent deficiency bill has
passed the senate in spite of Senator
Hills opposition to the income tax
feature of the appropriation.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

The Paducah News has donned a
handsome new dress of BREWER type.
1t still adheres, however, to the
blanket sheet folio form.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22
type.

J.Nc Mclean, of the Murray Lee ger,
has been presented with gold watch
by the Democra Of Galloway, as a
token of their appreciation of his par
ty services.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

" Cralg, the Harlem coffee cooler,
knocked out Ted Pritchard in one
round in prize fight for 42OO at Lon
aan Monday night.
Fournil scored 500 points to Gal
lagher's 249 in the opening game OF the
cushion carom billiard mach in New
York Monday.
William A. Loveland, one OF the
pioneers of Colorado, died at Denver
He was 6s years old.
Stoddard's All-England cricket eleven
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

Subscriber have just heard that
fifty people are coming to settle here.
Editor-Thank the Lord. John, make
out the bills.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22
Hoods pills act easily, yet promptly al
efficiently, on the liver and bowels $50.
HERE AND ABOUT.

The State contest Board will hear
the BoyleToney contest at Frankfort
Feb. 4.
David Spence, aged 60, was found
dead in bed at Owingsville,, Bath
county.
The Texas Cotton Palace at Waco,
was burned Saturday at a loss of
100000.
County Clerk Jones, of Campbell
county, is short S2,65S.27 in his ac-
counts with the State, and his sure
ties Will have to make the defalcation
good. Jones is Republican.
The governor has appointed as a
State Board of Equalization, Ben D.
Ringo, of Hartford; Hancock, Taylor
of Louisville; Jno. S. Phelps. of Lex
ington, and L. G. Pritchard ,-of Sandy
Hook.
This comes from Meridian. Miss.
dated Jan. IA: g. "A. Ragsdale, Jr.
six years ago inherited by the death
Of his father, L. A Ragsdale, Sr.
100000. The young mansquander
ed this on horses at GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
ADD returned to Meridian, his boy
hood home, penniless man. To-day
he was adjudged insane and sent tc
the asylum for treatment"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

The French premiership has been
rendered to NJ. Bourgeois, who will
doubtless make leader of the best
type,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

Jas. D. Tillman, of Tennessee, has
been nominated as mini ter to Ecua
dor.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22

Thos. l.. Stovall has retired from
the Hardin Independent and Jno. P.
Joplin succeeds him.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-22
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-04-23
THE ADVOCATE.
In Times Gone BY.

The ancients knew how to cheat.
Loaded dice have been found in the
ruins of Herculaneum.
The Observance of Lent is one of the
oldest customs among Christians
nations. 1t is, in fact custom OF
such antiquity that its beginning is
involved in obscurity.
The oldest known valentine in verse
is said to be in the Kings Library at
the British Museum. 1t was written
by the Duke of Orleans in the tower
after his capture at the battle OF
Agincourt 14l5.
Papyrus leaves over 5000 years old
have been found at Thebes, describing
runaway slaves and offering a reward
for their capture, and at Pompeii an
cient advertisements have been de-
ciphered on the walls.
The American revUlutionists of 1776
were opposed by 29,166 men bought
by the British Government in Hesse,
Brunswick and Anspach. For these
men the King paid $25,635,OOO or
about 1915 per man. OF the whole
number of mercenaries, 1888 per-
ished in the war.
The early Christians celebrated
Christmas at several different dates.
Some communities observed the LIST
of January; others the 9th; others
the 10Th of March, the date of the jew
ish Passover; others the Goth of Sep
TENDER, the date of the Feast of the
Tabernacle.
Mr.. Asquith proposes TO abolish. the
Office of the Queens Remembrance,
(which has become obsolete" He is
the last revenue officer of the ancient
Exchequer left, dating back to 1856 at
least. His duty was to remind the
Lord Treasurer and the Barons of tie
Exchcquer "of such things as are to be
done for the Kings benefit" For
nearly forty years the office has been
practically a sinecure.