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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-18
BLAZE AT BREWTON.
Seven Brick buildings Burned at n
Loss of S27, 900.

Montgomery, Ala. Nov. H.-Last night
at $3.50 o'clock fire broke out in Brew
ton. Ala, and before it was checked, sew
en- brick houses were burned. The loss on
buildings and stock was over $4,000. with
a small insurance. Thousands of dollars
worth of goods were badly damaged This
Is the third time Brewton has been visited
by disastrous fire. The fire was under
control at midnight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-18
TENNESSEE COAL AND IRON.
A Poor Showing Made I'm the Com
pany's Financial Report.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE Tennessee
Coal, Iron and Railroad Company reports
for October net earnings of $5O.55S, a de-
crease of $7l.776. and surplus after fixed
charges, 1854, a decrease Of $70.925, and
from Jan. / to Oct 81, net earnings Of
S5T2, 221, a decrease Of $i25.SS2, surplus after
fixed charges s9s,3si, decrease Of slO6, 1851
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-18
LATTER DAY SAINTS MUST LEAVE
fhe People of a Florida County OBJ
ject to Their Canvass.

Tallahassee, Fla. Nov. 17.-Gov. Mitch
81 has been appealed to for civil protec-
uoh by certain elders in the church of Lat
yer Day Saints, or Mormons, in suwanee
county, who have been invited by an
aroused public, to leave the country or
.ee tne consequences. The governor has
saheh no action in the premises, as It does
i i.l appear that the case is of much gray
~. mat the local civil authorities can
not cope with IT,.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-18

Jack swift-"Miss Thirtysmlth doesn't
look a day older than she did six years
ago." Sally Gay According to her own
statement, she isn't."-Puck.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-18

New Orleans. Nov. 17.-Warm, clear
weather, fast track and 5000 people mark
ed the third day of the meeting here. and
the remarkable run of winning favorites
continued, four out of five proving success
full. Jockey Scherrer, easily the best boy
riding here, won each of his mounts, three
in all. Among the visitors was Governor
elect Tanner of Illinois. Summaries fol-
low:
First Race-Selling, one mile. Toots, 102,
Walker, 7 to 5. won, with Dick Behan Sec
ond and Content third. Time 1:43h.
Second Race-For 2-year-olds, three
fourths Of a mile, selling. Stockholm, 10S,
Scherrer, even, won, with Banquo ii Sec
ond and Rosny third. Time 1:15A.
Third Race-Six furlongs, selling. Bowl
ing Green, Beauchamp, 8 to 2, won, with
Nicholas second and Alva third, Time
1:14%.
Fourth Race-For 2-year-olds, selling,
five furlongs. Candy, 1O5, Scherrer, to /,
won, with Hickey second and Alma Rus
sell third. 1908.
Fifth Race-Selling, five furlongs. Kath-
crime. 1903, Scherrer, to TO- won, with Mrs.
Bradshaw second and Cherrystone third.
Time 1904
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-18

Seattle Wash, Nov. 1.-THE snow storm
winch has swept Northwestern Washing
ION and British Columbia for the past As
hours is the most severe in the history
Vi me country. 1t is estimated that the
manage i to railroads alone in Western
washington viii exceed $4,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-18
SNOW IN THE NORTHWEST.
The Storm in Oregon and washing
ton a Regular Blizzard.

Portland, Ore, Nov. 17.-Fierce snow
storms ragged over the willamette valley
last night. Snow continues to fall heavily.
such blizzard has not been seen for
three years and at this season is re-
markable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-18

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 1.-Two first
choices, two second choices and a six to
one chance pulled down the purses at
Cumberland Park to-day. The weather
was warm and bright and the track fast
The attendance was good. Summaries
follow:
First Race-Purse, $3.50, selling, three
quarters of mile. Gus Straus lO4,
Sweeney, to /, won, with Laverne Sec
ond and Damask third. Time 1:5l@.
Second Race-Purse $3.50, for 2-year-
olds, five furlongs. Eaton Jacket, no.
Sweeney even, won, with Miss Brambe
second and Merry Saint third. Time
1:O212.
Third Race-Purse $50, selling, six fur
longs. Coranella, 1O4, Scott, even, won
with Thornbush second and Keeps third.
Time 1:16.
Fourth Race-Purse $50, selling. seven
eighths Of a mile. High Noon, 10l, Mitch
ell, 3 to /, won, with Gladioli second and
Charley Weber third. Time 1:29A.
Fifth Race-Purse $50, selling, five and
a half furlongs Mover, 1OS, Lendrum, z
to 5, won, with B. +. Fly, Jr., second and
Dominica third. Time 1904.
Latonia, KY, Nov. H.-Asaph. a selling
platter, furnished the surprise of the day
by winning the third race at 40 to l against
him, beating a field of stake horses. Fa-
yorites were beaten in every race, but the
winners were well played and the books
did not have any the best Of it on the day.
A summary follows:
First Race-tSeven furlongs. Whyota, 1902,
Randall, to 2, won, with Roosevelt sec
ond and Motilla third. Time 1:2SA.
Second Race-Five and a half furlongs.
Serrano, 50, Dupee, to ]. won, with John
McElroy second and Sharon third. Time
1:O9
Third Race-Six fur1ongs. Asaph, IS, Du-
pee. 40 to /, won, with Hermes second and
Ganelon third. Time 1:14A.
Fourth Race-One mile. What Next, 1916,
Dupee, 5 to 2, won, with San Juan second
and Robair third. Time AZ.
Fifth Race-One mile. Basso, 100. Per-
kins. 7 to l. won, with Volma second and
Nimrod third. Time 1:42.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16
PURCELL PIE.
Our Sister on the Banks OF the Canadian
VIII Have Some Entertaining
TO Do Next Year.

From George Henry Bruce,
who returned Friday night from
the session of the Grand Chap
ter of Royal Arch Masons at
Muscogee, an ARDMoREVCE
scribe learned that owing TO the
large increase in lodges and
chapters in membership, it was
decided to sever the points of
annual meetings of the grand
bodies of r. A. NJ, X. II. and
o. f. 5. from that of the Grand
Lodge of Masons, which is the
main body of that order and
which, as stated in Fridays
ARDNoREITE, will hold its next
grand session at Ardmore.
Our sister town, Purcell, was
selected as the place for the
next session of the Grand Chap
ter Royal Arch Masons, the
Grand Order of Eastern Star
and the Grand Convocation of
Knight Templars. Anhonor of
which Purcell may we'll feel
proud.
Mr.. Bruce says that the kind
ness and hospitality of the
brethren at Muscogee will long
be remembered by the visiting
members, whose every wish
and want was filled in a spirit
which showed that the people
of Muscogee were alert in the
manner of entertaining all who
went within their gates.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16
A Vital Question.

In speaking of the approach
ing assumption of full jurisdic-
ton and the consequent increase
of officers with which to handle
the volume of business the
South McAleSter Capital says:
Among the very first acts'of
congress, if it performs its duty,
will be To provide means for
the protection of citizens of the
territory from the effects of the
short-Sighted and parsimonious
policy of the last congress. The
force of 300 deputies now on
duty in the territory is none too
largo for the work necessary TO
be done, but when II * stated
that after the first of September,
and that too after full jurisdic-
ton has been conferred upon
our courts, the number will be
reduced TO less than hundred,
| it can readily be seen that the
people will in a measure be left
at the mercy of those who will
be only too eager to take adj
vantage of the situation. The
Capital has no doubt the force
remaining in the territory will
continue to do their duty. but il
is u physical impossibility foI
/ them to do the work of 800 men,
This is a question of vital con
Germ to the people here and the
powers that be can not take
hold of it and furnish a remedy
any TOO sOOn.n
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16
week Fad E1ssr.ioa..

Every body should note that the
dates for the week end excursions
have been changed. and that upon
August sth and 22nd. instead Of
August 18th and September 18th.
the q. &. q ;. +. Railway. viii
sell round trip tickets 10 Galveston
Texas and also Houston, Texas.
For further particulars see hand
bills. or call upon or address the
undersigned. /. r. MASON,
Agent
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16

Second Annual Meeting st South Me-
Alester. September Ii-iz-Pro-
Gram Of Exercises.

a circular letter under date
of August 10. from A. l.. Hates,
secretary and treasurer of the
Indian Territory Press Associ-
alton, announces that the second
annual meeting of the associ-
alton will be held at South Me-
Alester, Friday and Saturday,
September IL and u. After
the meeting the association will
excurt in a body TO Denver,
Colo, to attend tie meeting of
the Western Editorial Fedora
ton which meets in that city ON
Sep. II, -, 16 and Il.
The opening session of the
territorial association will be
called to order at , p. IN. on
Friday, September IL. Follow
ing is the program:
Address of welcome.
Response-A. NJ. Dawson,
Express, Chickasha.
Presidents address ~ w. III.
Walker, Register, Purcell.
rs Soliciting Profitablel''-
J. c. b. Lindsay, Sayings, Wag-
oner.
Religious Department. -
Mrs. j. G.. Childress, Landmark,
Rush Springs.
How to Get Advertising and
Hold 1t. j. p. Sampson, Ban;
ner, Duncan.
"The Press as a Moral Agent. y
H. Jennings, Magnet, Bartle-
vile.
Educational Department.
Mrs W. Irwin, Ranch 4
Range, Nowata.
Can "A Country Newspapel
be Made to Payi"-M. f. Mil
ford, Chieftain, Ninita.
How Our job Department
Should be Run. ."-F. G. Hub
bard, Phoenix. Muskogee.
Legal Advertising. ."-E. F
Lester, Herald. South McAles
ter.
Free and Foreign Advertis
ing. "A. 4. Powe, New Era
Tulsa.
How to Build Up a Sub
scription List and Keep il Pal,
Up. *. w. Whitmore, Post
Ft. Gibson.
The Local Page as an All
to Securing Circulation. "a
; l.. Kates, Progress, Claremore
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16
Arrested For Forgery.

\ fellow who gives his name
as j. II. Bryant and claims to
hal! from near Leon. /. t., was
arrested by Policeman Wofford
ON North Commerce street this
morning on a charge of forgery.
1t seems that he has had some
business transactions with ~ q.
II. Cobb of Gainesville who
gave him a check on the Gaines
vile National bank for so
which he owed him. Not be-
ing content with the amount of
the check he drew a check yes
terday on the same bank for
$50, which bears date August
Sth and signed the name of Mr..
Cobb To il. He attempted Ia
dispose of the same, bat. the
officers got onto his racket and
arrested him. He is now in the
county jail where he will doubt
less remain until the ease
against him is investigated, he
is doubtless a slick duck who
should now be IN the pen doinf
work for the state.-GaineSvill'
Register.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16
Color Line.

DIR. J. NJ. Mosely, colored,
made application to the Me-
Kinley and Hobart club at its
last meeting for membership,
which was refused him, he
claims on account of color. The
club when organized announc-
ed that it would he composed
exclusively of whites, and
Mosely wanted to test the truth
of this, it seems, and was re-
fused membership. He says he
Will carry the case to the state
convention when il meets in FIT,
Worth III September. and vii,
see TO il that the exclusive Re,
publicans are not admitted Il
/ the convention.-Denison Her
aid.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16

In the unifed states Courx fn TIE Tnafnn
Territory. Huuthnrm DlmxFfcf.
Nancy Wtilin AnkinMs FAmlnrm.
James M. Aakius. DsfsaAanL
Ths dsfsudnnL Iamea ~ Aakfna Il
warued % nupaar n thia conrt - AIRY
days and nnHWsF the chmpiainf q fhe ufnln-
tr. NMncF willie AakIna-
Witness TIE Honornhle conatMnxxnm H.
kiig~rM. fudgn 10 Rm4d cymrt. and TIA seal
thereuf. thtN trth day % Iuiy. EmM-
lHnALI IcaMru ". PmftEfFa. Ciarn.
IuhnHnn. crura 4 Crura. nffnrnawa nnN
plaintin.
Cad henneft. aftoraew Tor noa-roalfanI.
aiT ~
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16
To the Goid-neiss 81 the Wessf
Via the Burlington Route.

A fast through vestibuled train
daily 20 Denver making direct con-
nectiona for Cripple Greek, Col; also
fast daily trains 10 the gold nelds Of
Montana and Black Hills.-2oo niles
shortest line from Missouri River.
ask your agent for information about
the Burlington Route
L. W. WAKELKr.,
So. Louis, No.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16

The q. O. a. 8. r. Ry., win place
on sale June iat round trip tickets a.
summer excursion rates 10 LampAnnn,
Tex, az sii.5o, 70 Galveston, Tex,
az si7.e5. 10 San Angelo, Ter. 81
$3.50 and TO Davis. I. T., a. ei.io.
The limit of these tickets win be
90 days from date OF aAlsr For fufher
information call upon or address the
undersigned. I. r. MAsoN,
Aanut
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16
"DON ALONZO,"
"DON CESAR, "
JOE M. LONDON.
The ArRonauts.

The Argonauts met with Mrs.
McNish Monday evening, Au-
gust 10.
Eugene Field was the author
discussed. Miss Media Smith
gave a short, but very interest
ing account of his life. and told
a number of amusing anecdotes
illustrating his quaint character
perfectly.
The stories given in answer
to roll call We're taken from
same witty writer and kept the
audience cOnvulSed with laugh
ter.
After the roll call each men,
Der read either of Fields beau
tiful poems. or something about
his life as a newspaper man.
For Monday evening, August
| II, each one present was asked
to prepare IA short paper about
the life OF some humorous
writer.
As it will be David Crockett's S
birthday the table talk will be
about his life.
For roll call it was decided to
have some catchy expression
from each members favorite
author.
Miss Media Smith will enter
tertain the club Monday even
ing. FROM SEC. REPORT.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16
TO CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS AND
THE EAST VIA BURLING-
TON ROUTE.

The travelling public is sure to find
the best fast vestibuled trains to the
east via the Burlington Route.
Handsome new compartment sleep
ers (same rate as standard sleepersl ,
chair cars seats free, Kansas City
and st. Joseph to St. Louis; standard
sleepers, chair cars and dining cars
-''pav for what you Order"-to
Chicago, and the ''Vestibuled Limit
ed'' to st. Louis.
Ask Agent for tickets via the Bur
lington Route.
L. w. WAKELEY,
General Passenger Agent,
st Louis, Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16

The confidence OF
your doctor, why
not yours? You and
your prescription
will both be treated
exactly right at
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16

Now girls don't steal your
entertainment dollar from your
papa's pockets. work for it.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16
SPECIAL (COLORED) EXCURSION
TO GALVESTON VIA. G..
q & F R'Y

On Aug. 18th, the Santa Fe will
run a special excursion train for
colored people only to Galveston,
Texas, at the rate of $3.50 for the
round trip. Tickets good on an ex-
cursion train both going and coming
and will leave Galveston Aug. y.
Call upon the undersigned for full
information.
I.R. MASON, Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16

You who want typewriter letter
heads can find something at this of
fee that will surely please you. ONLY
the best paper used.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16
PATTON SEMINARY.


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FIVE UNIVERSITY GRADUATES
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Or JAMIE THOMPSON LAIRD,
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16
Horse Thieves Captured.

Deputy United States Mar
shal Hooker. of Purcell was in
the city last night OH his return
home from the eastern part OF
the Chiekasaw nation where he
captured couple of horse
thieves and took to Sherman
where they are now in Jail. He
followed them several hundred
miles before succeeding in
making their arrest--Gaines-
vile Register.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16

A live baby will be voted
away at the firemen's benefit at
opera house, Monday, August
18th. lS-4t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16

On and after this date my
terms will be STRICTLY CASH.
Listen TO the woodpecker's song
and don't doubt that he means
just what he says. | will sell
you groceries at the lowest pos
sible figures. but must have the
CASH.
list PORTER STAPLB-
Blank mortgages for sale "A th.'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16
Well?

Consulted a physi-
sician, whom you
believe to be the
best one. He gives
you a prescription.
The question then
arises "Where will
YOU take it to have
it filledT" Your
doctor did not tell
you.
To take it where II
will be accurately
compounded, and
where no doubt e1-
lists as TO the purity
of the ingredients.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16
4 Word to Wise Buyers,
YOU want 1OO cents worth
of reliable Goods for every
Dollar you spend.

/ DON'T claim to have the
biggest stock or the finest
store furniture in Ard
more, but fill your orders
or prescriptions and save
you from Toto % per cent
on them as compared to
prices you have paid else
where.
Prescription Department is in
charge of a careful and
scientific Pharmacist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16

a great program for a great
purpose Monday night, August
18th. at opera house. 13-4t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16
You Get what your Prescription Calls For

The STATIONERY DEPARTMENT is
complete and up-to-date, and prices
way below what you have been pay
ing. Special Bargains in Blank Books.
Ezg- j have just received complete
line of BIBLES and TEsTAAIENTs, on
which l will save you from 25 to so
per cent on prices usually charged
for such goods.
"DON ALONZO,"
"DON CESAR"
"SMOKETTESn and
YOUNG FRITZ
Constitute the Acme of Perfection in
Cent Cigars.
My Pefection Cigarros,' (5 for 10cl
are the equal of most sc Cigars sold
elsewhere.
want your trade and am willing
to give substantial inducements "a
get and retain same.
Your; for business,
JOE M. LONDON
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-16

Blank mortgages for sale ~ th.a
once.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-09
JUSTICE DEFEATED.
A Murderer Commits Suicide on
His Execution Day.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec S.-Mur!erer
Abram Eckert, who was to have been en-
ecuted ut 10 o'clock to-day for the muir
der OF Frederick IT, Bittcnbender on July
!, 1879, at Nanticoke, Pa, took poison
early this morning and died at 1 | 30 n. m.
AS soon rs the warden discovered the
prisoners condition he summoned phvsi-
clans. The doctors ut once applied the
stomach pump, but the relief was too
late
When Eckert retired at midnight he
was then in the best of spirits. He had
just hidden his family farewell. The
death watch was placed on him as usual.
Eckert said he wanted to he awakened Mt
u O'Clock. When the hour of six arrived
one of the men on the watch tapped the
murderer on the shoulder and told him
to arise. But there was 10 answer.
Then the prisoner was shaken lively, but
his only response was II grohn The
watch became alarmed and informed the
night Waterman, who in turn notified
the warden.
How the poison reached the prisoner is
n mystery. 1t is believed that it was
oaken to the prisoner by one of his rela.
tives, and that Eckert took the fatal dose
shortly after retiring
Sheriff Martin said to IL representative
of the Associated Press that the law gave
him until 3 O'clock to execute the Dris.
oner. He said he would not drag the
man out of his bed in an unconscious con
dition to hang him. hut if he would re.
gain consciousness and be able to walk
before > o'clock he would see that the
law was carried ont. Eckcrt's death re-
licved the sheriff from il dilemma.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-09
NO HOPE FOR JACKSON.

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. s The court of
appeals has refused Il new trial to Scott
Jackson Tor the murder of Pearl Bryan
There is no ground for appeal to th,.
United states supreme court. The opin.
ION OF the court of appeals covers also the
appeal OF the attorneys of Alonzo Wal.
ling, who must die. The grounds for the
appeal was that the judge erred in his in
structions, the sheriff erred in not allow
ing admission except by ticket and that
the evidence was insufficient. Gov Brad
ley must now fix the date of the execu
ton
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-09

is Coming
and we have a Bar
gain for everybody.
READ THIS:

business lot on Salem avenue near Roa-
nokc STREET.-THE feet front. Price $500 cas-
Lewis addition lots 100 feet front, all
for $50.
.--Onc OF the hest residence lots on Salem
,Nehue 50X2O0 feet to Rorer avenue.
Very cheap.
Dwelling on John street, 6 rooms, lot
oo feet front. Price $780, $50 cash, bal
ailce $40 per month.
Fine dwelling of II rooms in the West
Ehd, bath and all convenicnces. Price
$4,000.
tool 1-room dwelling on large lot, very
convenient To the shops. Price 81, 100
=. cottage on l.0udon avenue II. w, $3.50
Terms like renting.
Dwelling with 8 rooms near the Norfolk
ana Western station, $4,000; $500 cash,
balance $40 per month.
uMtnc J-room dwelling with all convent
ciiceS, near the center Of town. Rental
value $500 per nnnum. Price 81, 100; $3.50
cash, balance $500 per year.
Residence lot or South jefferson street
% foot front, $500.
dwelling rooms, near Terry building,
u, 900; rents for $500 per year
business lot in rear of Terry building
extending from Campbell to Kirk ave
nue.. Price 5000.
Business lot on Campbell avenue be
tween Jefferson and Commerce streets,
$1,000.
Dwelling, ) rooms, near the shops.
':ooO; 500 cash, balance $40 per month
Groom dwelling on west Campbell ave
nue., 300.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-09
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS,
The House Passed the Pension Bill
in Short Order,

Washington. Dee S.-Thc House. with
out wasting time, proceeded to business
to-day and before the session closed had
passed three bills of considerable import.
ance and the first of the regular supply
bills, that for pensioners.
Three of the bills related To postal mat
tiers. One provided for the use of private
mailing cards of the same general size
anu character rs the present postal cards
when one cent stamps are affixed
Another provided for IL limited indem-
nifty Of $40 for the loss of registered mail
matter and the third provided for IL pri-
waite carrier service in cities, towns, and
villages where no free delivery exists It
provides that on the application of twenty
persons receiving their mail through the
same Office the postmaster shall anpoint
such persons as are willing to undertake
the collection and delivery of mails at n
charge not to exceed one cent for each
letter and that the charge shall he paid by
the bcneiiciaries
The pension bill was passed without
factious opposition, but Mr.. Grow, of
Pennsylvania, took occasion i'm the debate
to submit some views in favor of higher
tariff in the United States based on that
portion of the Presidents message relat-
ing TO the tariff. The-bll carries Sl41.
263, $50, about Si5, coo less than the law
for the current year
The notice given by Thomas T.. Watson,
of contest against j. c. e. Black, of Gcor-
"ia, who was elected ut special election
last SPRING was read To the House and
referred to the committee on elections,
after which, at APO p. III. the House ad-
iOurnpI