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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-25
THE PREMIUM ON DEsERrloN
1s What Housc Statesmen Object 20 In sh,
Ytckler Pension BiIi.

IL what Hou,c Statesmen Object 10 In shs
rtch1er Pension Bili.
In spite Of the desire Of the majority In
thc house TO be liberal in Its largest sense on
the subject of PENSIONS that clause In the
Picklcr bill that gives pensions TO men who
deserted from the Confcdcrates and did
ninety days duty with the Union troops Is
hard for number Of members to swallow.
Layto tDem. )of Ohio criticised features
of the measure and expressed tho hope
that opportunity would be afforded for
amendments, but said that II compelled
to vote ON the bill as IL was he would sup.
port IL. He especially criticised tho soc.
tion u tho bill which gives pensions to
descrtcrs He rc0licd mt length TO some
OF the remarks made Thursday charging
The Democratic party with hostility
toward the Union soldiers
Connolly tRcpD, Of Illinois, supported
the bill In the main. but criticised tho
provision which would grant pensions to
desertcrs from the Confederate ranks II
dcclarc,' said he, THAT n man who cast
his fortunes with the Confcdcracv and rc-
ma!nod there until he found the cause
falling and then deserted to Join tho
Union army was ut least n coward. {"
lApplausc1 Proceeding. he said ho had
no criticism to offer against the thousands 3
of men, especially In Tennessee and Ken.
tucky. who were Union In sympathy. but
who were forced into tho Confederate
ecrvicc
They took the first opportunity TO -.
cape TO the Union lines. The section Of
the bill to which he took exception would
give pension TO every Confederate who
deserted from the Confederate army nine.
" days before Lees surrender Most of
thcm who deserted at the last moment.
he said. were either towards or In search
of rationA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-25
Gompers Waiting III. wiodg City.

CHICAGO, April sa-President Samuel
Gompers, Of the American Federation OF
Labor, has arrived in the city and will
b. one Of the speakers at the machinists'
mass meeting tonight. His conference
with local labor leaders regarding the
general strike which the national organi.
zation Of carpenters and horscshocrs had
proposed TO inaugurase May I can have
no bearing on the local labor world, be-
cause all the building trades here secured
the eight-hour day long ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-25
woaid obey nss lnssrsessesA

WhshiNGroS, April so.-General 7. C.
ta'ehings, one OF the anti-frce coinage
SILVER men In the Mississippi delegation
In the house. has written letter In reply
70 letter asking him u he would vote
Tor frec coinage at 10 90 1 II the couven.
ton instructed him to do 90. General
Catchings replied that no would not ssul-
tify himself BY surrenderine his cunvic.
tieoa but that while pezSouslly opooeVd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-25
BAD FOR JACKSON.
Evidence Given at His Trial for
Pearl 6ryan's Murder.
JoHBsoN A GIBRALTAR WITNESS

swears IL Was Pearl with jackson In the
saloon the Night Before the Murder, and
Stands Cross-ExaminatIon Like Rock
viii Wood Goes on the Stand Against
His Old Associate and Tells Some Damn.
ing Facts in the Case.
NEWPORT. April 25.-In tho Scott Jack.
son trial yesterday among the witnesses
examined was Will Wood, the friend and
correspondent of Jackson. once charged
with completely in the crime, but since
released by nolle prosequi. The most in.
feresting witness in the morning was the
mother Of Pearl Bryan, who was put on
the stand to testify to the disposition oi
her daughter. It was evidently part OF
the policy Of the prosecution to show the
yOuthfulness, trustfulness and inexpe-
rience Of tho murdered girl. Late in the
afternoon the defense revealed a part O:
Its policy while Will Wood was on the
stand, which will be to break down the
character Of that witness by showing that
he, by his own confession to persons whose
dispositions the defense has, was himself
improperly intimate with Pearl Bryan.
johnson q Good State Witness.
Allen johnson, the colored bartender
who had testified to the presence of Pearl
Bryan with jackson Mt Wallingford's So
loon the evening Of Friday, Jan. 81, the
night before her dead body was found,
and also about tho visit of Attorney
Sheperd to him with tho proposition that
he could make more money by staying
away from the trial than he could get
from his witness fees, was put through q
severe cross-examination, but showed him.
self ready to answer every question. He
said that Sheperd and Andrews, when
they called on him, asked him to take a
drink, which he refused. At their request
he showed them tho house kept by Clara
Bates, He repeated his statement that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-25
Society of Colonial Dnmes

WASHINGTON, April a5-The third
biennial council Of the National Society
OF Colonial Danes Of America. which has
been In session here four days, closed yes
terday. The national officers elected for
the ensuing two years were as follows:
Mrs. Howard Townsend, Of New York.
president; national secretary, Mrs. Will.
lam B. Reed, of Baltimore
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-25
SOON TO GOHOME.
Congress inclined to Adjourn
Early This Session.
DEMOCRATS NOT LIKELY TO RESIST.

A Few Points They WIN Issist On Before
Brsatins Away - Comptroller Of the
Treasury Makes Troabis for the vsps-
sssis Cemnississ That Requires An Act
% Coogrsas - Rsmsvs-Pensious for
Cons.ssr.ss Dsssrssrs Not Popular.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-The fact that
such unusual progress was made with the
eundsy civil appropriation bill In tho son.
ate, and that the Democrats manifested
no disposition to delay its consideration
has greatly encouraged the Republican
senators in the belief that an early sd-
journmcnt Is probable. 1t is understood
that tho Democratic leaders have practi.
cnlly agreed that congress shall close a.
soon rs the appropriation bills can bc dis
posed Of, and that they will make no op.
position to their consideration with a.
much dispatch as Is consistent with their
ideas Of the demands Of tho public bust.
ness. They will expect, however, that
opportunity shall be granted for the con.
sidoration Of one or two measures, and
among other things will ask that vote
shall bo takon upon tho resolution to scat
Dupont as . senator from Delaware. The
Democrats think that in case vote Is
taken on the proposition the resolution
will be defeated.
venesueia Case In . New Phase.
While the senate was considering the
sundry civil bill tho Venezuelan casc
came up and 1t appeared that the Ameri.
can ond of the case was In danger Of
having no place to lay its head. One
clause OF the bill authorized the venc.
Euclan commission to pay rent for its
quarters out Of sloo,0U appropriated for
Its expenses. German suggested that ex-
PLANTATION was In order. In great haste
and In great emergency congress had ap-
propriatcd 100000 mt tho suggestion Of
the president for tho purpose, as was sup
posed, OF preventing n war. But now It
appeared that tho Legislation was not
effective In giving quarters for the Vcnc-
suclan commission. Allison explained
that the comptroller Of the treasury had
ruled that the Venezuelan appropriation
could not be used for ronting building,
within tho District Of Columbia. Al
lson added that tho comptroller was
very rigid In his rulings, as was well
known.
Amascs the Maryland Statesman.
Gorman expressed nmazement mt this
condition Of affairs. Amid great popular
excitement and on tho advice Of the prcsi-
dent congress had made nm appropriation
for the Venezuelan commission. It was
designed to settle n conflict between two
OF tho greatest nations on earth, and yet
hero steps in n comptroller Of tho treasury
and says this momsntous commission Is
without pwer to pay Its rent.
Alta Hnt, "a A.. Al. A.
dition w.s really ridiculous, yot it exist
cd and had TO b. mot.
There IL n feeling prevalent through
out the country" added German, that
tho emergency Of this Venezuelan ques-
tion is past-if indeed It ever existed. At
all events it IL gratifying TO know that
this grave question has dwindlcd down to
aqucstion of rent Of quarters for the Ven
Czuclan commission"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-25

Cures, absolute, permanent cures
have given Hoods Sarsaparilla the
largest sales in the world and tie
first place among medicines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-25
WILL WOOD TAKES TIE STAND.
Il was Through Him That Pearl Bryar
Became Known to Jaekson.

A wave Of low murmurs ran over the
room when Will Wood took the witness
stand. He told Of the intimacy Of his
friendship for Scott jackson during his
stay Of nearly year in Greencastle. He
also admitted that he introduced jackson
to his second cousin, Pearl Bryan, and
that since Jackson's departure last Octo-
Der from Greencastle to Cincinnati he
had kept up . correspondence with him,
and that letters from Jackson to him. DEF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-25

CHICAGO. April :5-But one game Of
OF base ball was played BY League clubs
and mat was . postponed game, as fol.
lows: At Cincinnati-Cleveland L Gin.
cinnasi &
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-25
why Nor ARBIrRArE rHE CASE.
friends as Work Trying % Settle q
Money Hall Quarrel

WASHINGTON, April sa-The friends Of
Hall and Money displayed considerable
activity yesterday trying to arrange an
ainieahle understanding between them.
but nothing was accomplished. General
Catehings acted ~ mediator, but 10 was
Wrought best for some one outside OF the
missouri and Mississippi delegations to
arrange the preliminaries, and General
Ming ot Louisiana. 10 is understood.
undertoos this delicate role. No further
trouble Is anticipated bv the friends Of
either
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11

his love for Loading he exeela even the
spring poet
You can get monkeys mental
measure much more quickly than thAt
OF dog. He Is natural-born aero
bat when he wants to be, Sometimes
hribe in the way Of a date or MS
win make him work. He IS much
more susceptible OF bribery than dog,
Some monkeys walk upright without
much persuasion. bnt others have to
be tapped on the feet before they VIII
do so. They easily learn to pies
things up or TO walk the tight-rnpa.
When they Co gymnastics the instruc-
tor oiaps his hands when he wishes
them 10 change positions and they
soon learn his system or signals
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11
LINDSEY OMAHA RUBBERS!
PATENTS, TRADE MARKS

Examination and Advice to PstentzbIiity of In
veutioa- Send for "Inventors' Guide Or How 10 oct
fAtsnt. PATRICK of4silRELI. Washington, d. q.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11
BABY DID 1T.
ms Laas rhlas was Sunshine In rhs,
tt-.. So -

On one OF the cold. rainy days OF the
past week a Washington Star reporter
was on car on the Pennsylvania ave-
aue line coming down Capitol hill.
There was a pretty good load Of passen-
gers. II was cold, wet and uneomiort-
able inside Of the car and the rain ben.
a tattoo on the windows without that
brought anything but pleasant refee-
tons 20 the passengers who would have
10 fEce II. At the Peace monument
there was a big reinforcement OF pas
senEers. They piled in very uneere-
moni0usly, bringing with them rush
Of cold air and scattering showers OF
spray from their soaked garments. IN
the crowd which got aboard was a
woman With baby In her arms The
woman vas rather poorly and thiHly
clad and had no umbrella. There was
some delay in her getting a seat and
she looked decidedly forloru and help
less trying 20 maintain her balance and
At the same time look out for her child.
But With ali the environment caleu-
lated 10 make men mean and surly
some one had enough gailAntry In spite
Of the weather TO offer her a seat But
mother and child got tnany a reproving
look from the other passengers. Those
who were in an ugly mood on account
OF their unpleasant surroundings found
Il very soothing to their rUfled feeling
10 think, Well, there's a bigger fool
than l am" and one lady whispered
20 her neighbor loud enough to reach
the ear OF the writer -The very idea OF
taking baby out IN such a Storm"
and finished her sentence with shrug
OF her shoulders which meant more
than she said. But baby was wrapped
up snug and warm In a blanket and
It's mother. needless OF what her neigh
bors might think. began to unrull
the quaint covering to see how his
dlminutiye majesty was getting on.
Everybody In the car was watching
her with looks OF mingled disapproval
and curiosity she finally got the roll
undone 30 that Mr.. Baby's face became
visible And such face as it wasl
There was probably never more COM
pietely surprised set of people in that
street car before Baby was a real
beauty OF the sort that is apparent to
somebody else besides the mother. Such
eyes. such dimples and, withal. such a
bright, healthy, smiling face in all
probability viii never light up a SINH
lar occasion. Baby's appearance
worked like a magic charm on the rest
OF the passengers. As soon as his face
was uncovered he took survey OF the
passengers about him with owlish
gravity Then. as II struck by some
highly ludicrous idea in the contem-
platlon OF the scene, he burst into a
great fit of baby laughter He CHR
ruped and chuckled and kicked up his
heels In such glee that inside OF a
minute he had the entire car on his
side. The seowling looks had all dis
appeared as If by magic and people for
got all about the disagreeable weather
outside and their uncomfortable sur
roundings within and Joined with baby
in broad smile at the novel situation.
Somehow that baby's genuine. healthy
and spontaneous good spirits had for
the time put an entirely new phase on
life for all who saw him.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11
IERRE HACHET-

IERRE HACHET-
Souplet. writing
In TInustration.
makes a PROPOSE
tion to start a uni
versliy for ami
mails. at which they
shall be drilled
and educated with
a view to develop
their intelligence
and all their latent
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11

htnseif can learn great deal by TAX
ing this step. apart from the benefit
which the dumb pupils might derive.
Hc suggests that attached to the instS-
tuition there shall be theaisr or track.
at ~hich the boardcrs shall vie with
zach other and exhibit their accom-
pttxhmonis TO the public.
The FIRST work in this university,
The inventor urges, should be done
witt monkeya a troop % Intelligent
saulans should b. secured and enrolled
And then placed In the hands OF COM
p<ient instructors. One q the FIRST
pofniB to be determined Il whether the
fnoakey Is smarter than the dog II
" argued that the dog has acquired
uuch OF his intelligence by living for
kcnnration after generation In he 40
cists OF mau. and tina, bis Intellect is
oyerestimated. The monkey has not
had this advantage and. OF eourse. IS
handieAppcd 1t Is very dlflcuit to
keep Monkeys In captivity In a north
ern climate. and thay rarely breed in
easns 20 that the question Of lmproy-
irg the strain and giving the monkey
= fair ehsnoa to grow up with the
rpuntry Is quite complicated
'rhe scientist puts forth the conten-
tn that the monkey Is much more
snl3nhle creature than people think
and that Il Is not from malice or a
spiri, OF moekery tina; no seems TO imi-
kafe the movements Of man. but simply
tAat being built on tho sane principle
~ man he naturally conducts himself
IN d similar manner
In training monkeys II Is important
10 select the right sort, there being as
mtth difference in the mental and
moral makeup OF monkeys as there is
be1xeen those OF the Wild man Of
B1fneo and ChAuncey Depsw. The
voSy big monkeys show the most sense
nd almost anything can be done with
fhem In the educational line. but the
kFcRble Is that as soon as they grow
w they become lercc and dangerous
uuF the young ones consuming to
Wofk. The baboon and the mRndrii
mnke promising pupils, however. and
shonld be accepted in the university,
theoretically there Is no difference
In The training Of monkeys and dogs.
hut practically there is a great deal on
hSGHunL OF the hAf8EtnNNs OF tue lot
mer. But tho monkey has more
chanees than the dog in the line OF
gymnastics because he has four hands
and besides has a natural fondness for
calisthenics.
Monkeys pretend to be very much
bosed when being drilled. Their only
tdsA seems to be TO dodge their task
Thes know perfectly well what you
want them to do, but they sneak out OF
Il 4 possible. They never accept with
good grace the role Of public enter
tAiners. They are very active in put
ting Into practice whatever mental i'm
preesions they receive and not salts
Ned with merely doing as they were
Taught they make new combinations
and experiments of their own.
1t is just this Iistless genius which
makes 1t hard to train them. In many
respect the monkey has the artistic.
non-plodding temperament. He is al
ways trying to get away and always
has TO be put through his PAGES or he
will avoid the issue. 1t is very diff
cult to make him perform unless you
have string or chain tied to him. In
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11

Mr.. spFingtide. in the gardsn-I never saw
snch slow seed. Those plants ought 10 have
been up long ago. Mrs. Springtide--NOu for
get. dear. those are the seed my sister sent
b. FROM phlladnlphia.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11

-Matrimony happened to Mr..
and Miss -" is the way Maine cor
respondent starts his report of June
wedding al high noon.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11

FITS stnrpu1 frcn ARD rHrr- 4aaIrt'y rurrd. No
ats Aftrr nrt e1t. q Dr. Kilns's Great Nerve
ite.torrr. Erse 50 n 81 h9ttig and tsrat Marv-
W. uraa- I'm. LIZ lai Ar-hat. Phi phlA. p.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11

city Girl. summerlng IN the coGntry-oh.
drarf what a cunning little Animsi. Farmer
y essnns it's q ycErilnE. City Glrl-Indeed!
And -er-how old j. III
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11

shhiI recommend Ptsa's Cure for Con
sumption far and wtde.-Mrs. Muiligan,
Plumstead. kent. England. Nov. $. 1895.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11

1-ar QHassioa lflen aske,i--s.why are pupils
o. the New England Conservatory SO uni-
fornhy successful a. teachers or perform
ersY'-ls readily answered by those who
have been fortunate enough to become ac-
quaintcd with the Institution. With an
equipment superior 10 that OF any other
school. with both American and foreign
teachers Of the highest rank with Boston.
the art centre OF America, 70 furnish the
best operas and concerts. Il Is easy to see
why one year Of study there Is better than
two elsewhere. Its prospectus Is sent free.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11

"My young friend. said the corn-fed
philosopher 70 the brand new graduate,
''whiie there are doubtless countless positions
you are Oh for Il Is well 20 remcmbtr that
the sOf; Job IL not 50 apt to fan to the man
who's hi for Il as the man who's fought for
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11

Mr.. Chat,er-Do y9u believe that cures
enn BE- effected by the lzylHg on o. hIndss
Mrs Ciatfer--Most certainly. I cured my
boy OF smoking IN that way.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11
SCH0OL FOR ANIMALS.
HERE cHET-S OUTLETS
PLAN TO EDUCATE THEM.

Ehsir Iadoience and maynard oenius-
very Like Poet. and ArsIst.-- oymnAs-
y sic. Thsir Speciality -snsesptibls 70
nrissry.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1896-07-11
Il :1 s :;:. T s.s Thompson's Eye Water.

npIIIU ..a WHISKY h.si,. e---a. s.sl sen,
ft0m rREE Dc. n. \. uooLIKI. ATLANTA ca
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-04-11

Dear Sirs:-Ship us as soon as posi-
bic 2 gross Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic. My customers want Grover
Tasteless Chill Tonic and will not have
any other. In our experience of owes
90 years in the drug business, we have
never sold any medicine which gave
such universal satisfaction.
Yours Respectfully,
J. S. BROWNE & Co.,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-04-11

M"arlarial produces Weakness, Gener-
al Debility Biliousness. Loss of APP
petite, Indigestion and Constipa-
ton. Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic,
removes the cause which produces
these troubles. Tryit and you will be
delighted. 60 cents. To get the GENU-
me ask for Groves. Sold on its merits
no Cure no pay,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-04-11
= Notice.

ALL persons are hereby warned not to
hunt upon, trespass upon or pass over,
ride or drive through my fields and
Enclosures. in the 3rd ward of this parish,
under penalty of beng prosecuted to the
fullest extent of the law.
I-20-'94. ALEXANDRA BR0UsSyRD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-04-11
TO HoRsE OWNERS.

For putting a horse in a fine healthy con.
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over-worked horse. 20
&nts per package. For sale by druggists.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-04-11

Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is u~nequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt.
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and GRADUATED Eye Lids.
For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-04-11
ne
Iron 3S1t0rs,

which for more than 20 years
has been curing many people
of Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Ma
laria, Impure Blood, Neural
gia, Headache, Liver and Kid
neytroubles. It's the peculiar
combination of iron, the great
strength-giver, with selected
vegetable remedies of true
value that makes Browns Iron
Bitters SO good FOR strengthen
ing and purifying the system.
1t is specially good for women
and children-it makes them
strong and rosy.
Browns Iron Bitters is pleasant to take,
and it will not stain the teeth nor cause
constipation. See the crossed red lines
on the Our book, How to
Live a Hundred Years" tells all about it;
free for &c. stamp. 60
Blown CHEMICAL Co.. BALTIMORE, Mn.
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Election Proclamation.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF YERMiLIoN.

BY virtue of the authority in us vested
hy law, and in accordance with the proc.
lamation Of Hills Exeellency, Murphy J.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-04-11
MaDled-an idea I e: Is s 5 ; e;

Protect your ideas; taey may bring you wealth.
Write 6HH W~EDDERBURN & CO, Patent Attor-
neys, Washington, D. c.. for their $3.50 prize oHeE
and list of two hundred inventions wanted.
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FOURTH PROPOSED AMENDMENT.
NO A.

Joint Resolution proposing amend
ments to Articles 224, 225, 229 and 233 of
the Constitution of the State of Louis
lana relative to public education
All electors who desire to vote for said
amendment shall write or print on their
ballots the words "For amendment to
Articles 224. 225, 229 and 233 of the Consti-
tuition and all electors who desire to
vote against said amendment shall write
or print OF their ballots the words
Against amendment to Articles 224, 225,
229 and 1888 of the Constitutions
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-04-11

Foster. Governor OF the aforesaid STATED
an election is hereby ordered to be held
by the qualified electors of Ver1nl1on par
ish, in the said parish, on
TUESDAY, THE 21st DAY OF
APRIL, A. D. 1896,
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THIRD PROPOSED AMENDMENT.
NO. &.

Joint Resolution proposing an amend
Louisiana relative to the lease and m
ployment of ~penitentiary conviets.''
All electors who desire to vote for said
amendment shall write or print on their
ballots the words "For amendment to the
Constitution relative to the lease and
employment of penitentiary conviets."
against said amendment shall write or
print on their ballots the words Against
amendment to the Constitution relative
to the lease and employment of ~peniten-
tiary cOnyicts,n