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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03

Ponce, Agosto de 1s95.-Joinae Bas.
Anoche como las ocho, en- la Plaza Prin-
cipal, un cochero, de apodo Ration, IL en-
prsndi6 con IN muchacho cintarazo limpio
LIS curiosos Sc aglomeraron; SO present6
un guardia municipal, y... lejos de avsr1
guar Ia causa del escandslo, Sc dirigio al
grupo que formAbau los curiosos obligsndo-
los retirarse, con formas iucorrectas.
TEMPO es ya que essen estos procedimisn-
tos por parte de los obligados q msntener ell
orden con formas y principles de educscion.
FL NoticierO de Barcelona publica sl 81
guiente telegrama de Madrid cue reproduce
La Corrssp0ndenciG, de San Juan
" En- Jamaica organizan los laborantes
una expedition & Cuba, las mas numsross
mportante de cuautas hasta hoy han alista-
do. Las autoridades inglesas han dest&ca
do IN buque de guerra para que recorra el
litoral dc donde la expedici0@ ha de sAlir,
! fin de hacerla frascasar apresarla, seg6n
los cases."
Sc VENDEN billetes de la
Loterta Provincial a dos pesos
ochenta centavos uno, moneda
corriente. Informara en- estas
ofcinas don Vicente Font Camu
mas.
Dicese que ell gobierno do Madrid ha dado
6rdenes para que los despachos telegrafcos
que SO crucen desde Cuba, sean sometidos a
censura sntes de ser entregados los desti-
natarios. Esta noticia ha eausado profun-
do disgusto sn toda Is prensa peRi Rinsular.
FL ejemplsr de Lourdes, en- el estableci-
niento del ssf1or Lopez, no cuesta, como di-
jeron los cajistas aver, 3 90, sino 5 40
para Ponce, y $1.45 para Ia isls
Oonste, y acudan compradores
uCARACOLES!I -. IlCARAOOLESli..
Los hay de venta en- el Oolmado "Las Ba-
leares', estaD vivitas, y son de los que la
man viudas que son los mas sabrosos
Atocha Is 2-15
En- d Uei,ats dtas UiSta SO desliz6 aver Ia
250 de las mismas,
Oonste.
Segdn dice un disrio capitalefio el gobier-
no Imperial de Russia ha hecho declaracio-
nes o1ciales anauciandc que. en caso de
gusrra entire los Estados Unidos Inglaterra,
ell Czsr sc inclinara en- ell terreDo parlamen-
tario del lado de la politica de N. Cleveland.
Qniere usted nm medicamento de propie-
dades altamente digestivas, cue favorezca
las funciones de Ia nutriciou, entorpecidas
en- ustsd por los dssordenes de su estomago
debilitadof
Quiere usted curarse de todas las indispo-
siciones de su estomago, las cuales van des
truyendo su ORGANISING con asombrosa lenti-
tud7
iQniere usted dejar de padeoer de dispep-
sias de gastralgiss, nkuseas iddigestio
nes?
Pues use usted sin demora Ia SOF.UCION
PCIIDIGESTIVA DE TORREGROSA, que
Sc vende en- todas las B1ticas.
Excija ustcd que sea la legftima de Tore
grosa.
Solicitela en- Ponce en- la Farmacia Gades
3
Sc RECOMIENDA.-L Los que Quieran
mantequills Danesa, clase muy superior, que
pidan de Ia Duer marca ESbensera en- ell col
mado de los Sres. p. Bestard d. Co., 6 en- Ell
cafe de ''Las Dalicias - 10
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03
z L B A 1 L E

No bailan seguidillas, ole nj tango.
sobre ell tablado alegre las Glen parejas
con arracadas puestas en- las orej s
elias, bailan con ellos lento fandaugo.
No tocsn con guitarra, presa del mango,
maisgueffas que suenen ante las rejas
toca en- aus instrumentos coplas sf1ejas
una orquesta ruidosa de lujo y range.
II Baila, muchacha, baila-dice un mozuel0
q su novia, con boca de caramelo-
hasta que entire mis- brazos al fin te estrelies
Y del tablado huyendo sobre Las bandas,
elias lucen peinetas, lszos randas,
y ellos fajas, justillos y zaragEellea.
Salvador Rteda
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03

Nuestro Oorresponsal de Ia Carolina nos
comunica las noticias siguientes
"Aquf hay animaci6n con motive del can.
| je de IL moneda de nm circo de acrobatas
| que ha llegsdo este pueblo.
La sociedad Et Laso CdroIief5o sbrir& sus
puertas el l. de Enero. Sc proyecta una ve
| lada teatral para esa fecha, 0andose una
zarzuelita c6naica de Df6gsnes Pytsto.
Aquf so celebran ahora los exSmenes dc
las escuelss p1blicas los padres de familis
sguurdan Ell resultado de sllos para apreciar
oil adelanto de los alumno4.
Es incesante ell clsmoreo de los campesi
nos que vieuen con SUD cargas desd4 sl sitie
MGLos dso6los por los caminos E1 DfabIo te
ttsUs llegan>al otro lado del rio, hoy sitio
llamsdo Estats Qs1isto, porque III Ia Diputa
cion nj nadie sc ac1erda del puente PrS,lc5.
pe dc Astnrias. que tantas facildades ven
tajas ofrecerfa, dando vida q cate pueblo
que no es nj sombra de 10 que fu6, y que ss
diguo de mas consideration, alli ell RIO le da
ell alto todo Ell mundo.
One 10 'sefsoro E.ecnsa. Diputccf6n nos
mire con ojos de piedad. intsresandose por
este pueblo nos regsle un puente para poder
pasar Ell rio.
Que el Ayuntamiento 80 acuerds de vez en-
cuando de los caminos vscinales que tanto
han de ayudar la prosperidad de esta po
blscion.
Asf 10 deseamos por los siglos de los 81
CLOS
Amen.
Los M,lchachos, que renuevan sus surtidos
mensualmente, acaban de recibir verdaderas
novedades para las Pascuas Affo nuevo.
Telas finisimas para se1oras, calzado su-
perior elasticos para cinturones de senoras,
cintas de todos colores ininidad de artf
culos sorprendentes.
Gran surtido de boquillas PIX Max ven
ticinco centayos una.
E. joveu don Ignacio Albizn ha depositado
en- estas oficinas, una mat fcula de ganado
csbAllar, extsndda favor de don Manuel
Valencia
Lo que hacemos publico, para que negue
conocimento del intsress1o, Sc sirva Vs
mir recojerla. "a
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03
lntereSa

So desea realizar, por ausentarse su due a.
de esta localidad, uno dos ooches de cuAtro
asientos con sus parejas.
Ifforms rA1 en- esta inpreuta
Diciembre 80 de. 1895 l mid.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03
EN- Ell COLMADO
Las BaIeareS.

hay constantemente surtido com
pleto de los articuioa dc su ramo,
f-escos y superiores. porque todos
los meses Sc renuevan, y entire ellos
detsllsmos hoy los siguientes:
Aceite rehnado de Maliorca, nsrcs
Cas- Chork" en- latas hotellas.
Longaniza superior de VicE.
Ditiles legitimos de Berberia.
Pasas seiectas de coronas
Chorizos asturianos.
Quesos de natilla.
Galletitas de todas clases
Aceituuas En- diierentes envases.
Anchoas en- aceite en- saImuera.
Encurtidos con mostazs al vi
nagre.
Garbanzos iegitimos de Sauce.
Gran variedad eu
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03
AL PARTIR UN VAso DE VINO

Del Malaga, que es pirpurs encendids, s
bebo un sorbo de luz de esplendores,
y oil vase, orlado de risnefias flores,
te alargo con ell alma coumovida.
Bebamos su fragancia apetecida
como una claridad de los amores;
sus rafagas son suefIos seductorss,
su jugo es el perfume de Ia vida.
Pongamos en- ell borde CRYSTALLINE
uuestras bocss de amor mielss llenas,
como en- u cAliz de licor divino.
Asi SO borren nuestras mutuas penas,
y del mismo cristaf ell mismn vino
derrame un mismo amor en- nuestras venas
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03

Sc agita el proyecto de establecer IN tran
via de vapor entire MayagUez y Marioao.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03
RECORTES e =

Creo que es precise pensar con frecuencia
en- Ia musrte, nj queremos tener on todo
tempo la medida oasi exacta de las oosas de
IL vida. Dumas, hijo.
81 los hombres supiesen 10 que piensan las
mujeres. serfan veinte veces mas audacea.
81 las mujeres supicssn 10 que piensan los
"A Karr.
Hay hombres utiles; ninguuo 90 neoesario;
solo el Pueblo es immortal - Robespisrre.
Mas facil es ser sable para los otros que
serlo para nosotros mismos. Rochefou
cGstld.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03
Sc venden

Dos casas, una de MADEIRA otra de nam
posterfa con I'm estenso patio, una de elias
propia para IN establecimiento comercial y
panaderia. Esia1 situadas en- la calle de In
Villa ntimero AZ
Dirigirse su duefio don jose Masoller
que vive en- uua de dichas casas - Ponce, Q
de Diciembre de 1895. / m d.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03

Una Erase de Dun-c~ hiin:
Il Ha notado usted -ls on en- cierta
ocasi6n -qUs es impossible logrsr pa an i'm
becil reconozca que 10 es 2
Isl, sefIor - contest6 Dumas - porque
desde el momento en- que 10 reconociera de-
Jaria de serlo.
Gedeon tiens la vista dsbil, como ls mo-
lestan los rayos do sol, va & casa de uu op-
tico en- busca de unas gafas.
Il Las quiere usted azules :
No, senor: negras, porque estoy de luto.
La doncella esta peinando su seforita,
que Sc ha casado ell dfa anterior
Il Que feliz debe ser usted -le'dice.
i Va 10 creo que 10 soy
Ell sefiorito eS tan amable | Y sobre
todo tiene una manera de abrazaI IT,.
Gede6n en- vista.
LIZ condesa SO queja amargsmente de no
tener hijos, Gedeon le dice
ESQ tai vez es question de familia. tSu
madre de usted los tuvol
d Pero como No conoce usted Ia IIiG-
dG, de HnMeroi
-lQae quiere usted saIgo tan POGO
de casa.
CANTAREs
Si alguna vez mi carino
encierra I'm NAL pensamiento,
me hsrG capaz de matarlo
la vergierzs dc tenerlo.
Quisiera ser como el aire
para estar siempre & tn lado
SIP que 10 notara nadie.
Permita Dios que no encuentres,
cuando pienses en- casarte,
nj cura que to bendiga,
nj iglesia donde te easen.
De hacerte traici6n venfa,
y al encontrarte he dorado
como no lore en- mi vida
Ndrciso Dtaz do Esco6dr.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03

Ponce, Agosto 8 de 1s95.-Joime Bas.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03
CA-RT-A-

Sr. Director de LA DEMoCRACIA.
# Ponce.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03
Buen negOclO

Sc vende muy barats, uns CASE de maders
con su nsgnfico solar. sta en- la eslle de IL
vile. de esta eindsd. msrcada con el n6me--
ro 5s Para irformes, Agencia CAtinchi.
Mgrins ndmero 3 don Nicomedes FsrnaD-
dez, fabrica de hielo.
O;ciembre "a de 1895 I'm d.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03

Sc RECOMIENDA.- Los que quieran
mantequilla Danesa, clase muy superior, que
pidan de Ia Duer marca ESbense7a en- ell col
msdo de los Sres. r. BeStard 6 Co., en- Ell
cafe de Las Delicias. 10
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03
PROCURADOR

Y agents de Gegocios --Cslle del Sol esquina
Ia Union,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-03

Utuado, Diciembre 95 de 1895
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09
The Turhey Was to Blame.

ledge. yoh hon0h." said the defend.
ant, II ain got much ter say, fob mer.
self"
1T doesn't look as If you could have
Il done had de turkey, an l didn' buy
i'm, but l has '~stenuatin' cuhcumtances
ter offah In de consideration OBJ dis
here case"
What are they?'
DE fack dat dis here turkey didn'
know no bettah dan ter be peramb'lat
In 'roun' right undah nah nose jes' be-
tween Thanksgivin' an Christmas. Ell
l wus obercome. ledge, by de 'citemen'
OBJ de moment, Is willing ter bah d,
consequences. But hit do seem ter m,
dat sumfn orter be did bout de Grim
inal neCleck OH de paht oh de turkey"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09
Cheap Rates to Atlanta and Retur,

On Dec. 2lst the Monon route will sell
tickets to Atlanta at the exceedingly low
rate Of $15.15 for the round trip, tickets
good ten days. For full information call
on or address, Sidney B.. Jones, City Pass.
Agt., 232 Clark ST., Chicago; or l.. +.
Sessions, TRAY. Pass. Agt., Minneapolis,
Mimi.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09
Very Rich Indeed

In the elements that supply the human sys-
TEN with bonc. muscle and brain Substance
Is a circulation fortified with the supreme
tonic. IIostctter's Stomach Bittcrs. which
begets thorough assimilation aud digestion.
and gives n beautiful impulse to every fame
ton Of the body. Dyspcptic and weakly per
sons give strong testimony in it's behalf. y
do those troubled with hiliousncss, malaria.
rheumatism. constipation and inactivity %
the kidneys.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF ToLeDo.l
IrCAc COt-Nr IS.

LUCAS COUNTY. M
FRANK >. CHENEY makes oath that he Is the
senior partner Of the firm OF +. J. CHENEY e. Co.,
doing business IN the City OF Toledo. County
ana state aforesaid. and that said Arm will paw
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
ana every case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In INV
presence, this eth day of December. A. L. 1886.
" A. ". GLEASON,
SEAL. Notary Public.
1921
Halls Catarrh Cure Ia taken internally and
acts directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
races OF the system. Send for testimonials. free.
Ed. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
60 Sold by Druggists. 10 cents.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09
Comfort to California.

Yes and economy, too, if you patr0niz
the Burlington Routes personally con
Quoted once-a-week excursions whicl
leave Omaha every Thursday morning.
Through Tourist Sleepers, Omaha &
San Francisco and Los Angeles. Secon'
class tickets accepted.
See the local agent and arrange abOu
tickets and berths. Or write to
}. FRANCIS.
G. p. & T. A., Omaha, Neb.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
knds to personal enjoyment when
ghtly used. The many, who live bet
tr than others and enjoy life more, with
(ss expenditure, by more promptly
aapting the worlds best products to
be'needs of physical being, will attest
be value to health of the pure liquid
(xative principles embraced in the
kmedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
the form most acceptable and pleas
III to the taste, the refreshing and truly
enefcial properties of a perfect lax
Five; efiectually cleansing the system,
ispelling colds, headaches and fevers
nj permanently curing constipation.
! has given satisfaction to millions and
bet with the approval of the medical
Profession, because it acts on the Kid
eys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
hing them and it is perfectly free from
y,ry Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug.
lists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
featured by the California Fig Syrup
%. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
nd being we'll Informed, you will not
Bcceot any substitute if offered.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

Sooner or later a neglected Cold will
develop a constant cough, shortness of
breath, failing strength, and wasting of
flesh, all s%ymptomatic Of some serious
Lung affection, which may be avoided or
palliated by using in time DR.. d. Jayne's
EXpectorant.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

Piso's Remedy for Catarrh gives imme-
date relief. allnys inflammation. restores
taste and smell, heals the sores and cures
the disease
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

Father-Why did you permit youna
Mashman to kiss you in the parlor last
night? Daughter-Because l was afraid
ned catch cold in the hall.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

She-l was afraid you were going Il
kiss me then, you rursed up your lips so.
He-O, no., | wouldn't dare do that.
merely had some sand in my mouth. Sh,
Don't take ii out. 1t may get into YOU
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

"Thc worst tyrant possible is a liber-
ated slave" "Er-yes. | guess that's
the reason so many devoted lovers make
such horrid husbands"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

She-Why does a woman take a mans
name when she gets married? lle-Why
does she take everything else he has?
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

For Irritation of the Throat caused by
Cold or use of the voice Browns BrOn
chial Troches" are exceedingly benef
cial.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

When the world can't understand a man
it calls him a crank.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

Truth often knocks at the door OF him
who has ears to hear.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teething. sottens the gums reduceS i"nfammatitn II,
allavs pain. cureA wind collie. IS cents a bottle.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

FITS-All Fits stopped free by DIR. Kline's Great
Nerve R0stOrer. No Fits after first days use. Mar
velous cures. Treatise and s. 90 trial bottle free to
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

1t costs about as much to be stingy as it
does TO be eXtravagant.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

n lie never stops running when truth is
on its track.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

Alteration is trying to make brass pass
gold.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09
Long.

"ss
ave lately he
Febrated Bef5
to point to q.
hts TO live 10,
h and siren:
lOng ullmarr.
of 80 and ,
II cent. AllG,
the same a:.
For %forty5
be 40 years
led men tric.
me period. 7
more marked
ars Of age tbs
chelors to io!>
20 there q
enty-sevcn W.
the time Ii.
zen are tire,
If them to eve
It. in the fac.
II find men "a
1t really i,
worth, If L
t it. Men L
IL shortened
anXietios q.
,biSh. Stats
nj these 81.
or IA tllJ
" stands IN !
Ortencd SIN
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

WRITING TO ADVERTISERS
wv please say you saw the advertisement
b this paper.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

f. 'custompls
pms ms fore that
ls' at 0. ~,
lie bizness aze,
Fay, Jerry"
|dn't less,
wis fggirs'
yere a man q,
takes yer /.
coin lef nj.
wit MarsAay
III bring =,
| fer coup.
s silence. J,,
'rtably throx.
IT'S Of socks.
+ blow out tae
Foosian bat +
~"
n and two nos,
Record.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

n and twon M
Record.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-01-09

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was not o,.'r
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Evening journal., 1896-04-17
WILMINGTON NEws NorEs.

Several straw hats OF the vintage OF '05
were seen on the streets this morning.
-One of the odorless exckvating compnny's
wagons broke down on French street near
Fourth yesterday afternoon about lt5 O'Clock.
sickening odor was disseminated through
out that Vicinity.
Matthew Hinsley, Of Wyoming. Kent
county, has been granted an increased pen-
sion.
Next Tuesday the Associated Oh rifles
committee will make IFS report oa Howell n
EnRland's potato patch propos' tion which has
been materially modified.
The Wilmington City Railway Company is
putting In new curve at Eleventh and
Church streets.
Harlan smith. an employe OF the boiler
shop OF the Pusey and Jones Company hal
his hand badly hurt while working with a
crane yesterday afternoon.
,-An ENJOYABLE phonoFr.phlc concert was
given In Harrison Street NJ. Church last
night for the benz fit OF the sunday school
Work on Howard school addition has been
commenced and Is being rapidly pushed.
The committee on banquet. appointed bv
the Wilminston Board or Trade has decided
not 10 hold a dinner until Fall At least.
Brandywine Park.
= Marshall p Garner presided at nesting
OF the Fourth Ward CllOred Republ C IN Club
last evening. II WAS decided 70 seud William
A A ehockley, olored. 10 represent the wart AZ
the Stste Convent n.
Rev. ID NJ Stearn's union Bible class will
meet IN Central Presbyterian Church to-
night.
Wilmington members OF the Ancient Order
OF hieerniaDs viii celebrate Memorlal Day.
Ihey VIII present hag 10 ST. Mary : Pa
rocniAl School.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
JESSE is STOPPING At EEW CASTLE

His Crop Of Tramps Dwindls and He
Tries His Hand on Bigger GaRs-Ten
Days HIS FuriOugh VIII Last.
There Is q deep, dark cloud OF sorrow
hanging over the police station, and even
the two feline attaches wear black
Jesse Jones, the colored Adonis who
has been chief shaker aud boss of the
lower regions OF the city's hotel Is
sojourning with Host ellis at bis
chateau on the Delaware.
Jesse brooks no interference In his rule
over the coal bins and the state rooms
devoted to those highway knights who
may seek shelter there, and his authority
uas been relU more than ouce Dy the un
lucky vsg who declined TO rellnquish his
bed on the diamond pile until the sable
autocrat replenlshed the furnaces
Since gentle Spring has shown the
marble heart to Father Winter the
trsmps have thinned out considerably
and Jesse's subjects became few and far
between Then he turned his attention
to Jsnitor Thomas and Turnkey Little
and then began his trouble. The latter
stood him for time or two and then
yanked him before Judge Ball and Jesse
got furlough of ten days. BE has still
got them and the coal pile is in mourn
inc
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
BREAKWAyER HAsBOa o. R9FdGs.

Senator oaay OF Psnnsylvania working
Hard have tho Appropriation Re-
tanned I'm the Bin.
The Senate Committee Is still discus.
sing the River and HRrbor bill % passed
by the House. Senator Q1ay, OF Pennsyl
vania, Ia making An effort TO have the
appropriation for the barbor OF refuge at
the Breakwater retained In the bill.
All the reports from the committee are
to the effect that very little change will
be made in the bill, except with regard
TO the provisions for continuous con
tracts. According 10 the wording Of the
bill as Ii now stands. contracts involving
the expenditure OF 5000 GOO or less, can
be entered into at once aud have the
money available. while the contracts
carry Ing over $500, 900 can only have one
fourth the whole amount appropriated
for each year.
That is. $500, 900 contract can DO ap-
proprlAted for altogether aud completed
witbi n one year, II the Secretary OF War
80 directs, while a contract for $500 900
must run four years, as only one fourth
Of the amount can be made available
each year. This provision Ia the bill Is
likely to be changed. 90 that all con-
tracts will be placed upon an equal basis.
The harbor OF refuge appropriation
comes under this provision 1.
Evening journal., 1896-04-17
WENT OYER WITHOUT ACTION.

Mr.. Gray Concluded His Speech on tho
Dupont Election Case Yesterday After
noon a. $40 s'clock.
WAsHINoToE. April II The Dupont
election case was taken up yesterday and
Mr. Gray, Dem, of Delaware. continued
bis argument begun Wednesday against
the claim OF Mr. Dupont to the vscAnt
sest IN tho Senate from the State OF
Delaware
The whole drift OF the argument was
that, as the Senate Of Delaware had
recognized the right OF Mr. Watson
to exsi olse his legislative functions
40 Speaker OF the Senate at the
same time that he exercised the duties Of
governor, It's judgment In the matter
was hnal and conclusive, and no right to
rsvlow that Judgment existed in the
Senate Of the United States nor in any
other body. With Mr.. Watson's vote
counted. Mr.. Dupont had not a majority.
aud WAS, therefore, not elected senator Of
the United States
Mr. Gray closed his speech ct 220 p.
m. and the election case went over with
out action