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LATER-4 D. m.-After the recon vening of the convention the Hon. G. A. Manstieled offered resolution to instruct the delegates to the Nation al convention to vote for Bland for President. A substitute was offer ed to send the delegates uninstruct- ed. At this iuncture a big banner with the picture of Bland and surmounted by q big silver dollar was carried through the convention hall when the delegates went wild with enthusiasm. Hon. Jerry South then attempted to get the floor ard is struggling to be heard as we go to press.
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SILVER THEIR CRY,
THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION IN
 SESSION.
Hon s. M. Taylor Elected Tempo. rary and J. B. Jones Per
 manent Chairman.

LITTLE RoeK, ARK, June l7.-Free silver is the slogan of the Democrats of Arkansas who are holding their State convention here today with the largest attendance of delegates in the political history of the State. The convention was called to order by Chairman Armstrong, of Morrill, ton, whose words for the white met al were cheered to the echo. Seere- tary Grey Carroll read the roll and I4S delegates responded. After the usual routine work had been dispos- ed of a brief recess was taken to allow the various committees to complete their labors. Late this afternoon the nomination of full State ticket will begin after which the convention will proceed to the selection of eight presidentia electors and sixteen delegates to the national convention.
 The gubernatorial nomina tion will go to Colonel Dan W. Jones who is in sole possession of the field since the withdrawal of his opponent, James H. Harrod. For each of the other places on the ticket there is likely to be spirited contest owing to the number of candidates. The iiyeliest contests are on bet ween the candidates for Chief Justice and State Auditor. The candidates for the first office are H. G. Bum, the present incumbent, E. E. Bryant, and Joseph ". Hill, with indications fayoring the selection of the first named. The race for auditorship is between T. c. Monroe, Clay Sloan and R. W. McFarlane. In the con test for Secretary of State A. C. Hull has walk over. The platform be- ing constructed by the committee on resolutions this afternoon will con tain the strongest free silver plank that can be devised.
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FAVORABLE TO CROPS.
Has Been the Weather for the Past Week--Weekly Wealth.
 eP-Crop Bulletin.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, June Is, lS96.- The week ending Monday, June l5, was cooler than usual, the daily mean temperature averaging about 4 degrees per day below the normal.
 More than the average amount of sunshine prevailed and the precipita- Jion was in the form of light local showers widely scattered and much below the normal amount.
 The following stations report precipitation as follows for the week ending q. m. June l5: Brinkley , GOO; Forrest City, 01S; Fort Smith, 0.O0; Helena, 006; Little Rock, trace; Malvern, GOO; Newport, 0lS; Pine Bluff, GOO; Prescott, GOO; Russellville, C. .O0; Texarkana, GOO; Warren, 0.46
 The weather has been favorable for the cultivation of crops and harvesting of wheat and hay, but has been too cool and dry for rapid growth. Cotton has made but little growth, but the plant continues healthy though there are more complaints of lice. The plant is blooming and fruiting we'll and bolls of good size are reported.
 Early corn is injured by drought and unless rain falls within few days the damage will be serious Late corn is Tot damaged yet. but will need rain soon.
 Sweet potatoes are doing well Wheat harvest has progressed, tho crop turning out very poor. Oats are generally worse than wheat, some fields the straw being too short tt cut. Having has progressed wei and the yield is fair.
 Irish potatoes turnig out onl, medium. having been cut short b' dry weather.
 Rain is needed for all crops durini the ensuing week, but especially fo lcorn and gardens.
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MARRIED.

RENFRow- MILLs-At the Firs Methodist Church, Pine Bluff. Ark.
 Tuesday, June 16, 1896, at 4:3O D m., MT. E. D. RENFRow, of Dallas Texas, and Miss LUcIE MILLS, O
 Pine Bluff, Revs. J. F. Carr and A Q. Evans officiating.
 MT. Renfrow, the groom at tho above mentioned event, is vel known in Pine Bluff, he having lived here several years ago, and the bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. R. H. M. Mills.
 A wedding is always an interest ing occasion, but when two young hearts, popular and prominent, be- gin the partnership life-journey to- gether an added interest is the re- suit. Of course, yesterday the church, which was critically deco rated with plants and cut flowers, was crowded, and the handsome ushers had their hands full in seat ing the numerous friends who had gathered to see the rites performed.
 Promptly at 4:3o p. m, the soul inspiring, quiyering tones of Men delsohn's wedding march filled the church and the bridal party entered, preceded by Messrs. Fred Hudson and John L. Mills and Messrs. James B. Dickinson, of Little Rock, and Arthur W. Mills. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. F. Carr and A. o. Evans, during which time the magnificent organ under the skilled fingers of Miss Nodie An drews, softly told the story of Annie Laurie" "Tannhauserp sounded as the party marched out. They were driven immediately to the Missouri Pacific depot, where MT. and Mrs. Renfrow took the train for Dallas, their future home. A thousand best wishes from innum- erable friends accompany them.
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GAY WITH BUNTING.
Asbury Park the Meeting Place of
 the Grand Army Veterans.

AsBURY PARK, N. J., June 18.- This famous resort is gay with flags and bunting today in honor of the Grand Army veterans who are hold ing their annual State encampment here, with an attendance of l5,000 visitors from all parts of New Jer- sey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. At the opening exercises held in the Auditorium this morning the veterans were welcomed by Founder Bradley.
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BICYCLES FREE
To Boys and Girls Who Will Get Subscribers to the Daily and
 Semi Weekly Graphic.

The school season has abou closed, and books will soon be dis placed in the mind of every boy an, girl by sports and amusements There is nothing so popular at tn, present day as bicycles. and nothing so coveted by the young O both sexes. Most children, however cannot afford the luxury of Il whee owing to their great cost. In order therefore, to give everyonean oppor tunity of securing good bicycle the GRAPHIC has decided to make tn, following offers:
 To every boy or girl who secures fifty sub crihers to the Daily GRAPHIC for period of two months or fifty subscribers to the Semi Weekly GRAPHIC for a period of one year each, will be given a $40 De. fianee bicycle.
 To every person securing sixty two-month subscribers to the Daily or sixty yearly subscribers to the Semi Weekly GRAPHIC will be given q $50 Defiance bicycle.
 To every person securing seventy two-month subscribers to the Daily or seventy yearly subscribers to the Semi Weekly GRAPHIC will be given Il $60 Defiance bicycle.
 To every person securing eighty. |
 five two-month subscribers to the Daily or eighty-fve yearly subscrib- CTS to the Semi-Weekly GRAPHIC will be given $75 Defiance bicycle.
 It is not necessary that the whole number be made up of subscribers to the same paper, but it may be com posed of part Daily and part Semi Weekly subscriptions.
 The above offers apply only to new subscribers or to parties taking neither the Daily nor Semi Weekly GRAPHIC at the present time-May A. The subscription price-65 cents month for the Daily and $1 50 a year for the Semi -Weekly-must accompany every name, else credit will not be given the solicitor. In the event three or four month subscriptions to the Daily are secured, corresponding decrease in the number required will be allowed but no person will be permitted to subscribe for a longer period than four months to the Daily or one year to the Semi Weekly. One canvasser can transfer his list to the credit of another should he fail to get the required number to get a bicycle.
 Defiance bicycles are manufactured 1 and guaranteed by the Monarch Cycle Mfg. Co., of Chicago, and are | made of the same material used in $10O wheels. They are, therefore, far superior to most cheap bicycles. The $40 and $50 wheels are for boys and girls and the $60 and $70 wheels for adults. Catalogues containing a detailed description of each machine and blanks for canvasslng may be had free at the GRAPHIC t.ffice. Now is the chance for industrious boys and girls to get bicycles for a little effort. and the sooner they get to work the easier will it be to secure the required number of sub scribers. Who will be the first one to get wheel?
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An interesting session of the Jeffer

An interesting session of the Jeffer- son county normal was held yester- day. It was spelling day" The conductor. Prof. ]. D. Glary, offered prize to the one missing the small est number of words This prize, a souvenir thermometer, was awarded to Miss Julia Fall. A spelling book was giyen to the unfortunate con- testant missing the greatest number of words. This normal is having profitable sessions and is we'll attend ed by the leading teachers of the city,
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Woman's Missionary Society.


 number of ladies interested in church work left this afternoon for Stuttgart to attend the meeting of the Woman's Missionary society at Stuttgart for this conference. Among the Pine Bluff delegates were Mrs. Belle Bryant, Mrs. J. M. Carr. Mrs. N. T. Roberts and Mrs. Cotner. A large number of delegates also passed through the city from other es...:sss, sas:aens whom was Mrs. A. j. Marshall, of Camden, aged Sl years, and who has been an active worker in the cause for half Il century. Mrs. Marshall is the widow of the Rev, Marshall who preached in Pine Bluff over fifty years ago,
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On Sunday, June 2S, Juliet and Imperial Lodges, Knights of Py thias, will hold memorial services at the Main Street Methodist church, in this city. The services are beautiful and impressive and on that occasion the music will be rendered by some of the finest instrumental and vocal artists in Pine Bluff.
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This morning colored man by the name of Fred Holland and who lives in Washington township, brought to the city four water melons, the first of the season. They were raised on his place, few miles m the country. Holland says he Will have wagon load ready for market Monday.
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Mir. and Mrs. Morris Kahn are in the city, the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Gabe Meyer. Mrs. Kahn. who was Miss Coriune Meyer, has a host of friends here who sincerly welcome her to her old home.
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How,s ThlsY 7

We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 r. J. Cheney & Co. Props, Toledo, 0. We. the undersigned have known r. J. Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transac- tlons and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm
 WALDING, kINNAN & MARVIN,
 Wholesale drugg ists, Toledo. o.
 WEST & TRUAx,
 Wholesale druggists Toledo, o. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken informally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surface of the system Price. 75c per bottle. E# Halls family pilis are the best,
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WANTED:-Several trustworthy gentlemen or ladies to travel in Arkansas for established, reliable house. Salary $7S0 and expenses. i i SSttesass.y Stesass.y position. Enclose reference and self addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company, third floor. Omaha Building, Chicago, Iii ! II w6m
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MT. John WeilIe. this morning. found on Second Avenue a delicate feminine aceoutrement. The owner can secure possession by calling on Mir. Weille ana identifying the pro perty.
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Capt. l.. P. Drake and family, Miss Emma Steele, Miss Emma and MT. John Woodson, and Mir. James nek;ns0n, of Little Rock attended the Renfrow-Mills nuptials yester- day afternoon.
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WANTED:-Several trustworthy Arkansas for established, reliable house. Salary $7S0 and expenses. Steady position. Enclose reference and self addressed stamped en- velOpe. The Dominion Company third floor. Omaha Building, Chicago, Ill. 2 1 w6m
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gentlemen or ladies to travel in Arkansas for established, reliable house. Salary $7S0 and expenses. Steady position. Enclose reference and self addressed stamped en- velope. The Dominion Company, third floor, Omaha Building, Chicago, III. 21l w6m
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WANTED:-Several trustworthy gentlemen or ladies to travel in Arkansas for established, reliable house. Salary $7S0 and expenses. Steady position. Enclose reference and self addressed stamped en- velope. The D,,hinion Company. third floor, Omaha Building, Chicago, III. II W6m
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Last spring had a slight attack of malaria, but taking Hoods Sarsaparilla as blood purifier and tonic iin,i that it t does al that t is claimed to do.'' D. D. LEVY, {
 Wabbaseka, Ark.
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To Fort smith. Ark

Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, (colored) July 7th to 9th, Fort Smith, Ark. For this occasion the Iron Mountain will sell round trip tickets on the certificate plan for $S.75. Limit of certificate July 18th
 H. B. MIzELL.
 Ticket Agent.
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Mrs. Smith, the estimable wife of Judge c. W. Smith, of Camden, is in the city, the guest of Mir. and Mrs. W. H. Westbrook.
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Prof. L. E. Quinn, formerly city editor of the GRAPHIC, was one of the many politicians who wended their way conventionwards this morning.
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Miss Eloise Cleveland, of Fort Smith, arrived this morning and will remain some time as the guest Of Miss Bessie Fox.
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Taylor Temporary Chairman

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, June 1.-The Democratic State Convention con vened today. Hon. S. NJ. Taylor, of Pine Bluff, was elected temporary presiding officer and Hon. J. B. Jones, of Little Rock, permanent chairman, after which. at 30 clock, the convention adjourned until 3 o'clock p. m.
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coductor J. T. Lynch is tempora- rily on the rnn between Maiden, Mo-, and Delta, on account of the illness of Conductor Smith.
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The case of State vs. Mckinney, charged with grand larceny. is oc- cupying the attention of taer Circuit Court this morning.
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NIT. j. R. Tillman. of Jonesboro, is in the city.
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There was only one case before the police court this morning, and that was transferred to Justice Vanee's court.
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Mrs. Strange left at l:S5 p. m. to- day to be present at the Woman's Missionary meeting at Stuttgart.
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Judge ". D. Vance returned last night from the State reunion of Con- federate veterans and reports q snc- eessful and pleasant meeting.
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NIT. Joe Meyer has returned from his trip down the Cotton Be [.
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BORN.

Te MT. and Mrs. F. ". Hoyler. Thursday. June 18th att s A. M., q girl.
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Mrs. J. w. Crawford was passen- ger on the early morning train for Little Rock.
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Editor James W Adams. of the GRAPHIC. is spending the day in Llt- tie Rock.
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Col. Met L. Jones is at the Capital today.
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Alderman T. B. Atkinson is con fined to bed on account of sickness.
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The cyclists returned from Little Rock last night and were delighted with the races.
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Attorney A. B. Grace Is numbered among the able Pine Bluff represen- tatlyes at Little Rock today.
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Mrs. ] R. Thornton. of Camden, is the guest of the family of Mir. H. E. Williams.
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Mrs. G. N. Hart leaves today to attend .he Woman's Missionary Society meeting at Stuttgart.
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Mir. Ben. Franklin went to Little Rock this morning.
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The work on Fifth avenue is pro- gressing rapidly.
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Mfr. Jno. F. Hampton, of Rich mond, Ky. is in the city.
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Judge John NJ. Elliott is in Little Rock today.
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Hoods Piiis cure indigestion and biliousness.
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Attorney John NJ. Taylor went to Little Rock this morning.
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Sheriff c. II. Triplett spent the day at the State Capital.
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Mir. Drew White was among the party of convention pilgrims today.
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Miss Blanche Althelmer is on the sick list today.
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Mir. Arthur Murray, editor of the Press Eagle. is in Little Rock.
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Mfr. $. '. T. Knox is a visitor to the State Capital today.
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Hon. NJ. J. Manning. of Clarendon, is registered at the TruIock.
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Miss Maud Dreyfus is confined to her bed on account of illness.
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From Thursdays Daily 1

MT. W. R. Kirby, of Warner, Is reg istered at the Trulock.
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It is proposed by the young society people to have u dance at Sulphur Springs Friday night.
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MT. John F. Doyle, of Little Rock, is Pine Bluff visator to-day.
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Mr. J. P. Lee, of Clarendon, is in tbe city.
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Attorney II R. c. Foster is able to be out again after brief illness.
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lFrom Wednesdays Daily.l
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-22
MOORE'S TRIAL PROCEEDS.
Present Case is One tor Over-issuing Stock
In a Publishing Co.

NAsHuA. N. H., April % DIR. j. c. Moore
came into court short time before the ses
sion was called to order this morning, looking
better than he has before in long lime. He
showed every evidence Of having had n good
night and there was no trace Of bis appar-
emily detected mood Of yesterday to be seen.
The fact that 10 has heen decided TO try the
defendant on the charge Of over-issuipg stock
Of the Union Publishing Company of Man
che ter, before pressing the indictments for
alleged financial irreglarities, in connection
with tho Derryfield Bank and the insurance
company OF which Dir. Moore was president.
seems not to have detracied from the interest
which is felt by the people here about IT,
Judge Wallace called the court to order
promptly at 0 o'clock. The court room was
crowded.
The first witness called was Mrs. Annie T..
McElroy, who for a number of years was
clerk in tho Office OF the Union Publishing
Company. while DIR. Moore. was at the mead of
the company. Her testimony took mp a ereat
part OF the time during tho morning session.
Mrs. McElrvy stated that In March. 1856.
DIR. Moore dictated to her entries 20 be- made
in tho stock book, preparatory TO deternining
the amount OF income px Of the company.
Tho record showed i4l2 sharec. each of which
was entered on tho record as Dr. Moore
directed.
Mrs McEiroy then read the list prepared
by her mt the time. which took mp an hours
time. Tho different amounts mentioned By
the witnSss were placed upon blackboard ny
the prosecution, In view Of the Jury. fAt last,
counsel Walker, for the defense. objected 10
The proceedings and Judge Wallace ordered Is
10 be discontinued 10 Is stated this morning
that every one OF the shareholders OF the
company will be called upon tc testify as to
the amount Of and conditions under which
his stock wss acquired.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-22
A BRIEF SNOWSTORM.
While Flakes Fell, Mercury Had Not
Dropped 10 Freezing Point.

The ency clopedias tell US that snow IL the
frozen moisture which falls from the atmos-
phere when the thermometer registers 82 do
grees, or lower. Also. that tho flakes
largest when IL is near 32 degrees and small
est when the lowest temperature is reached.
These hypothesis were evidently not in.
tended TO govern the action of Providence
moisture and temperature. however. for
when the snow flakes wore the lasgest this
forenoon. IL was coldest and vice versn. Fur
thermore, when IL was coldest the city hall
thermometer. which was never known to
make it warmer than it really is registered
37.5 degrees. showing that we can have snow
without waiting for freezing weather, or.
rather, that Providence temperature is CAP
able Of mpking ice without much exertion.
To have it snow while IL Is so warm. however.
il regarded as something unusual, although 10
is recorded that the average mean tempora-
ture ON January &C. 1895. ON which day IL
showed from 3 a. m. till II M, was 405 de-
greees. Aside from these facts there il moth
ing remskable about snow in April. for, as
published in Tsg NEWS n few weeks ago.
slight suow storms. or "spits OF snow" have
frequently been recorded in May for MANY
years back. Today's chilling atmosphere has
not been cond ucive to comfort for all that.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-22
House Of Representatives
Furnished One.
A New Ruling Made Relating
to EngrOSSing Acts.
Bill TO Compel More Thorough Reg
istrati0n of Births, Etc.

Speaker Allen OF the House of Represen-
tatlves established precedent at today's
session and governed himself according to
the rules of Cushing's Manual rather than
those adopted by the body over which he
presides. The question was on the final
passage OF the bill TO establish board of
health in the town of Johnston. The bill
was passed yesterday and referred to the
committee on engrossed acts. Today, II
was reported back as truly and rightly
engrossed, and according to the rule the
bill was not subject to further debate nor
to any action other than passage without
amendment or recommittal. Mr.. Garvin,
however, arose to oppose its passage. MIR.
She field raised a point of order and
claimed that, under the rules, the cues
tion was not debatable.
The speaker ruled against Mr.. Sheffield,
who appealed from the decision OF the
chair. Speaker Allen explained his po-
sition by quoting Cushings' Manual
which gives the significance OF the en-
crossing a bill, and provides for a
third reading, and says that after
ward it is submitted to allow the
members to see III IL is engrossed
as IT was passed and il it meets with their
approval. The question on the appeal
unanimously sustained.
The JOINT rule of order quoted by Mr..
Sheffield is as follows: ''Before any act