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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

adopted condemning the reductions in
the wooden and cotton schedules made
by the Wilson tariff bin and declaring
in favor of protective tariff.
A resolution was passed providing
that the president appoint committee
of three TO inquire what action should
be taken to protect American manu.
facturers against manufacturing in the
east, particularly Japan. Alfred Miller
of Philadelphia. Willard Warner or
Tennessee and Charles A. Davis OF
Cincinnati were appointed members Of
the committee.
Joseph NJ. Wallace moved that the
association memorabilia congress. the
memorial to embody Just what the
association as business men desires
congress to do, and committee To- be
appointed to ascertain what the asso.
citation needs
Delegate Martin OF Detroit moved
that the association memorabilia con-
gress to recognize the cubans as bell
ligerents, The convention then adj
Journcd until tomorrow. the afternoon
being given up to committee work.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

wilkesbarre, Pa. Jan. 21.--The COL
lieries of the Delaware and Hudson
Coal company will work full time until
further notice. Six thousand men are
affected.
Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. a1.--The Ma
tional Editorial association arrived here
today from Tampa and left Immediately
for St Augustine, where the meeting
OF the association Is to be held.
Washington. ian. 2i.-Supreme JUS
tice Field denies the report mat he WI
retire from the court at the end of this
term.
Chicago Jan. 2l.--The first annual
convention Of the National Association
of Manufacturers assembled today Mt
the Central Music hall for a three days
session.
Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Sher-
man today gave notice of amendments
TO Senator Pugh's concurrent resolu-
tion providing for the redemption or
United States bonds in silver coin.
st. Louis, Jan. 2l.-A cable from
Rome 10 Archbishop Kahn announced
that the pallum the insignia of his
archepiscapal rank Is now on Its way to
St. Louis.
Montgomery Ala, Jan. 21.--April ~
has been selected as the date OF the
Democratic state convention which
will be held here.
London, Jan. 2l.-Renr Admiral Lane.
who has been assigned to the command
OF the flying squadron, dined with the
queen tonight. The squadron ID ex-
pected to sail tomorrow.
Capctown, Jan. 2i.-At meeting OF
German residents OF Salisbury. capital
of Newfoundland, resolution was pass
ed condemning Emperor Williams dis
patch to President Kruger.
London, Jan. 21.--It Is semi-oficially
stated this evening that the negotla-
lions between Great Britain and Brazil
are perfectly friendly and that there Is
no threat whatever of diplomatic rup-
ture.
Wheaton. major and brigadier general
United States army. retired. died here
last night.
Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 21.-The Ten
nessee derby, to be run on the opening
day of the spring meeting OF the Mem
phls Jockey club. has closed with 133
entries.
Berlin, Jan. 21--The North German
Gazette has n dispatch from the Gam
eroons saying that lighting has occur
red near the station OF Jaunda be-
surgents.
London, Jan. 2.-1t has now been
decided that the lords OF the admiralty
will not review the flying squadron.
New York, Jan. 21.-A dispatch 10
the World from San Salvador says.The
minister Of war Is mobilizinR the mill
tie NJ which in this city alone there
Is 1000 evidently apprehending revo-
luton.
Sanford, N. c.. Jan. 21.-This morn
ing a cotton gin boiler exploded near
hcrA killing s. Gilmor and Walter
Gunter.
Lynn. Mass, Jan. 2i.--Bllly Ernest.
of RuffaIo, knocked out Joe Flaherty,
OF Lowell. Mass, In the ninth round
tonirht IN the presence OF a big crowd
OF sports.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
THE FLOOR CAVED In
AND FELL THROUGH, prSNiNe
DOWN -FOUR FIREMsN.
DISASTROUS Connngrntion In st. Louis
Causing Great Loss OF Life
and Property.

ST. Louis. Mo-, Jan. 2i.-,-As the re-
suit of a fire at as Broadway tonight
four iiremen were buried In the ruins
ana one man is dead at the Mercy hos
pital. Three men in the ruins nre
thought to be dead. as nothing can be
seen or heard OF them, while the fifth.
Relnhard Miller OF Salvage Corps No.
can be heard. hoped he will be
rescued. owney Hines, of Truck No. O..
who was taken from the burning
building soon after the fire started.
badly injured, died while being taken
70 Mercy hospital in an ambulance.
The dead are Owncy Hines. foreman
truck No. 6. and Captain Granville.
The others are Ody OF Salvage Corps
No. 2; Milton Curley, of Salvage Corps
No. i; - Stanton of - onical.
The four-story bul..ing at Si5
Broadway occupied by Aloe & Co.
opticians and dealers in surgical and
electrical instruments, was burned.
The loss by fire and water Is esti-
mated at 100000; fairly insured. Aloe
g. Co. place their loss ut $4,000, and
1t Is thought the loss on the building
will amount to $4,000. Several thous-
and dollars of damage was done the
stock OF Jordan & Co.. cutlery, at All
Broadway.
While the iiremen We're fighting the
flames the top floor caved in and fell
through to the hrst floor. pinnlng
down four firemen, who were at work
there, The men were covered with
broken beams, flooring. show cases
and large quantity OF the stock.
which was set abla2e again by the
crash. All the firemen available were
put to work to rescue their fellows, and
several streams were turned on the
burning heap, from which could be
heard their agonising cries for help.
Suddenly all the voices but one were
stilled.
At 2:3O n. IN. the firemen succeeded
In rescuing Reinhard Miller, who was
taken to st. Johns hospital. His left
arm was broken and his body badly
bruised, but he Is not fatally injured.
The firemen are now working at the
pile Of debris with the prospect OF soon
getting out the bodies Of the missing
men. who are undoubtedly dead.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
WILL COIN SILVER
EIGHTEEN MILLION DOLLARS no
BE MADE
Secretary OF Treasury Uses Autbori.
" to Coin the bullion Now
on Hand.

Washington. Jan. e1.-About Feb
ruary 10 the treasury will resume the
coinage of silver bars and continue UNI
til about $4,000. 600 have been coined g.
when the present administration came
into power there was about 29.OOOOOD
in silver dollars coined from bullion I'M
der the nct of 1890 and available for
the redemption Of treasury notes is-
sued In payment OF bullion purchased.
Since August, 1888, about s1S.OOO,OOO OF
these notes have been redeemed In sill
yer dollars and cancelled The secre-
tary of the treasury has now authority
to coin tho button m hand and pur-
chased under the act of 1890, about
tls, 900, 900 of which Will restore the
iL.nuuiIL OF dollars In the treasury TO
what Il was on March 4. 1888.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

Secretary Smith Protests Against
the Dl1i.

washington, Jan. 2l,-The committee
on public lands received from secre-
tary Smith strong adverse report
against the free homestead bill. The
biz absolves all persons from COM
pleting the five years residence on
lands taken and occupied under the
homestead laws, and from making fur
Their payment to secure title other than
the fees incident to iiling and obtaining
proof
The measure is a sweeping one. and
the land office estimate In that its pas
cage would involve at least thirty mill
lion cost to the government. eighteen
million on Oklahoma alone. This 10
The amount paid the indisns on the -
unquishment Of their LANDS taers-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

New Orleans, Jan. 21.-Six furlongs--
David Won, Lillian C second, Bird
Catcher third. Time. 1924.
Three-year-olds and ,rwards, sell
ing. mile and twenty yards-Mid Star
won. Dick Behan second. lie Grange
third. Time. l;j5 3-i.
Three year-olds, seven furlongs-
Marquis won. Chugnut second. bah
johnson third Time, 1889 Ia
-Four year-olls and upwards one
mile and an eighth-Bmin Bey won.
Clarus second. cornct third Time
POS i-2
Three-year-old and upward. mile.
selling-prlg won, Lafless second, Con-
stantine third. Time, 1856.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
SHOCK THE CITY
EhhirIc EXPLOSION OCCURRED
AT NEW HAVEN.
men We're Killed and Sew
M others Injured - The
ssiidinE burned Down.

haven. Conn. Jan. 21.-Three
as Killed and four received Sc
-'a'les today by the explosion Of
~ sas Receiver In the four-story
IN ss''dins owned by English g.
sna occupied by the owners,
~ snsaged In the manufacture
M hardware. and II. p. Pnei-
70, hardware manufacturers
/, pas'on set the building on fire.
of H., ~ destroyed. with the greater
y" contents. There were about
J Of H.. m the building at the
nj wa. aecident and for u time n
h had ne euftent that fully one-half
be supnv,,,isned. Following is a list
|sen. ties: The dead are Joseph
k.keenan. eniniet; William Stevens.
|iniurosa' Thomas Toof. worlSman,
|hInis, ore James 4. MoNeal'
bldcrs, 1auly cut about head and
|AleSp,5 7. Pfleiger, badly burn
tt beas krahe. fireman. burned
Il, ~ ana upper poi ton of the
thar ana crushed. iaporer'
bter ~ injured McNeaI Ero,a ,ra
a may not survive e anu
| city. ry Saon was felt Throughout
pa with sas receiver Containing
Il nadnn which an experimant uras
far To- exploded with r Me-
| throne, .eh-poundsr. The recn,w. r y
Il OF psa, ehe ceiling into Inc anart.
lash, islger 4 Co., and burs, n'i,h
handl,rsepn Hauser, a macb,mist
70 pieces me regulator. and he was
pas Too Too Of o. William Stevens and
fuins were also later found In
ia. isc.osoSoi. losers are English &
aaounss J., po s. SO, 200. The ins Sas,
y
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
REBELLION SUPPRESSED.
Many Were Executed, Including the
Leader.

San Francisco, Jan. 2l.-The steam
err Coptic from Yokohama, January 6,
brings the following advices:
The Mohammedan rebellion in the
Chinese province OF Kanua has been
entirely suppressed and the country
pacified. There have been many exc
cutions. Including the leaders Of the
insurrection.
The Japanese Gazette says. Three
Coreans tried for completely in the muir
der of the Corean queen were found
guilty December 90 and hanged the
same evening. One of the trio was
found guilty OF cutting up the queens
body. pouring oil on II and then ere
mating the body.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
[sURGENTS SLAIN
:, urpNINa OF VILLAGES AND
,,srnucrIoN OF SUGAR CANE
FIELDS CONTINUE.
!. neformI.t Vice President Is Dis
,.a for Joining with 9TH
ers Against Cnmpos.

havana. Jan. 2i.-The reformist vice
I.laent, Senior Francisco Cerrara has
dismissed for Joining with others
Inst campos.
omez Is said to be on the planta-
NJ Las Vegas about twenty kilo-
are from Havana. The army OF In
lysnts under Jose Maceo and Rabi
still understood to be in the Sagua
,rlc, Of Santa Clara province and
wing westward.
General Luque early during the morn
Of Sunday last, January 10. at
o. ked the camp OF General Antonio
Geo at Tirado, province of Pinar
rio. The Spanish troops are re-
he'd 10 have won n complete victory
r tha Insurgents. who left twenty
an Killed on the field and who are
10 have retired with one hun
n and four dead and wounded.
he victory Of the Spaniards was due
the excellence of the artillery fire,
,ch they directed upon the insur-
It's.
dyices from the province of Matan-
say that the insurgents recently
led upon the garrison at Fort Flora
Ia Guira, near Macurijes, that prov
TO surrender, hut the soldiers re-
I'd to do so and the insurgents burn
all the cane fields in the vicinity of
h Flora. This body OF insurgents
laid to have numbered 1900 men and
have been moving westward from
sagua La Grande district.
tadiid. Jan. 2l.--Dispatches from
vana say that Marshal Martinez de
mpos Is now on his way here on
rd the steamer Alfonso XIII, hav-
sailed yesterday.
dispatch from Havana saws that
column Of troops commanded by
heral Molinas has defeated 1900 In
gents. The latter are said to have
ten killed on the field and to have
four prisoners. on the Spanish
II Is said only one was killed and
ZEE wounded.
ne lmparciale's dispatch says that
insurgents have burned several
ages, including Nazeroro. The coll
= OF Major Sanchez has routed the
Irgents IN the province of Matanzas
bloody fighting Thirty rebels were
g and hundred We're wounded.
alter included the leader, Nunez.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
cit is IGNORANCE THAT WASTES
EFFORT" TRAINED SERVANTS USE
SA POL 10
Darlington & Montgomery
Wholesale Dealers In
fruits and Western Produce.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
FRUlTS-Florida oranges. California
seedling oranges. California navel
oranges. Port Llmon bananas. Messina
lemons. cocoanuts. Malaga grapes,
cranberrles.
NEGETA BLES-New York RED Rose
seed potatoes, Eastern Rose seed potn-
bank and Peerless seed potatoes. Gree
ley eating potatoes. sweet potatoes for
seed or eating purposes, Rutabuga
turnips. new white turnips. new boets.
caullnowor. fancy yellow onions.
SUNDRlES-A full line OF dried
fruits, raisins, dates, flgs. etc, nuts OF
every description, chewing gum. can
dies. complete assortment OF groceries
sundries Write for prices
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

pound About saw one OF the most
que windows that he has ever seen
Ieraay at the drugstore OF s. r.
uean 4 Co. Main and First streets.
subject is the attack of the patrl-
iVrses under Gen. Gomez upon the
y saslle In Havana, tho Spanish
nsnom. The entire castle IL con-
v.su Of "trog-in-ynurThroat" box
anu tne soldiers are represented by
inhabited by spartanes1ue looks
e'gei swords. It's worth the trip
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
named on JlngoIsm :.

Albany. N. Y, Jan. 2i.--The annual annual
session az the state Bar association,
onenea tonight at odd Fellows nan
a, ~, i The address OF the evening
was delivered by Hon. Chauneey N.
Denew on "Patriotism aud l'ogois"'
the Lawyers Duty"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
wonK BEING PUSHED.
vessels Are Being Prepared Hur-
riediy for Active Service.

New York. Jan. 22.--Orders have
reached the navy yard to tho effect that
the ram Kathadarin must be ready
to go into commission on or before
February 1. The officials at the yard
ray this can easily be done. The work
on the monitor Terror has also been
pushed during the past few weeks. 1t
Is believed that she viii bs ready TO go
Into commission II necessary within the
next two months.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
AND WITH ITALY, TOO.
Brazil Seems Anxious to nave n
Fight.

Rio De Janeiro, Jan. 21.-It is stated
that rupture between Brazil and
Italy Is imminent owing to Brazils
hardness In satisfying Italy's claim
arising out of the civil war in Brazil.
II Is reported that the warship Benja-
min Constant has started to occupy
the Island OF Trinidad. The Constant Is
a protected Brazilian cruiser OF 2750
tons displacement.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
FIRE RECORD.


Commerce, Tex. Jan. 2l.-(Special)--
r. c. Hill lost his hay barn early
this morning by FIRE. 1t contained
about ITO tons of hay and quite lot
of corn. Loss about $1,000, Insurance
5000. The cause OF the fire Is un-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

Birmingham. Ala. Jan. 21.--Chief Of
Police y. c. Mcdonald and william
Dobbins left for Houston, Tex. today
to identify and bring back to Blrming-
ham Steve Pratt, alias Bill Taylor,
alias Clark. an alleged brick swindler
under arrest there.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

Washington, Jan. 2i.-The senate In
executive session today confirmed we
nomination Of Chief Engineer George
engineer in chief OF the bureau OF
stesm engineers. with rank of commo-
dore in the navy department
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
na-rnt Ia $50. 600. 600.

washington. Jan. 2l.-The treasury
,oaov LOST % SOC, 900 in gold bars for ex,
mort. sss 900 in coin and $4,000 N god
jewellers bars. making tho total loss
Far The day So ,5s2o oo. This reduces the
eold reserve to s50.T90la9.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
COMMERCIAL.


Pilot Point. Tex, Ian. 2i.-(Spccial)
u. $. Hagins & CO., snloonists. made
nm assignment today, naming William
ID. Looney Us trustee.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
e SO! Our Price, $1,000,
Which Includes the
w EE'KLY GAZETTE.
To Any Address for One Year.

Extra attachments in velvet-lined center
drawer are included These attachments are
superior to those made by any other manu-
acturer, being the only ones that are on the
market that are warranted steel throughout
Other sets are made principally of BRASS nickel
plated the plating serving to hide the true char
acter of the metal underneath.
The GaZette's machine is strong and simple
in construction. There are but few working
parts in the arm, hence it is easy to keep pro-
perly cleaned and Oiled and almost impossible
for it to get out of working order The ma
chine is finely finished and beautifully orna-
mented, and can be depended upon to do
equally well the lightest and the heaviest work
The Gazette's Premium machine and the
Weekly Gazette for one year, $2O.6O.
The Gazette's Premium machine and the
Daily and Sunday Gazette by mail for one
year, $25.
The Gazette's Premium Machine and the
Daily and Sunday Gazette by mail six months,
$22.5O. Purchaser has to pay freight from fac
tory, which is from St85 to $500 to Texas
points. Address,
State PRINTING COMPANY. /
Fort Worth. Texas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

Cambridge, Mass. Jan, 21.-Fire to-
night destroyed the yards OF the Geo.
w, Gale Lumber company, throwing
out 100 men and entailing loss OF s1o,-
600: insured.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

Salt Lake, Utah, Jan. 2l.-Tor United
States senator the entire Republican
vote in both branches of the legislature
was cast today for Frank j. Cannon
and Arthur Brown, the caucus nomi-
nees. excepting one vote for Bennett
and one for Goodwin The Democrats
voted for Thatcher and RaRlns.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
BUYING NEW SHELLS.
MidvnIc steel Company Making
shells for United states.

philadelphia, Jan. ei.--The Midvale
Steel company has received IN order
from the government for $4,000 worth
OF first-ciass shells. II Is stated that
an order for very large number OF
lower ciass shells was given TO the
Brooklyn Projectile company.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

Mrs. Charles ]. shaphard. wife OF the
president Of the American National
bsrk. Is living seriously sick nj her
home. southwest corner OF Fifth and
throughout the city hope Tor her
speedy recovery.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

Houston. Tex, Jan. 2l.-(Special.)--
Last night b. ID. simpsons barn ana
stables with n large lot OF corn, fod-
der and implements burned. Loss.
$1,000; no Insurance.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

New York. Jan. PA dispatch to
the World from Havana says:
This afternoon intelligence was re-
celved here of heavy firing In which
artillery was taking an active part.
The field battery left the city early to-
day and hastened southwark.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

Austin, Texas, Jan. 21.-(special.)--
King Bros, Congress avenue gents
furnlshers. executed a deed OF trust
les, s5.226.63.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

San Antonio, Tex. Jan. 2l.-tspcciaD
II. Bachrach, confectioner, nled a
deed of trust naming Morris Friedman
as trustee. Assets, $1,000; liabilities.
$1,000.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

LewlsvIlle. Tex, Jan. 21.-(Speclal)-
The residence OF Felix Herod, colored.
was destroyed by fire at O'Clock last
night. Loss probably $500. no insur-
auce
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

Camden. Ark, Jan. 2i.-One-half or
the business portion OF Eldorado. six
brick and two frame buildings, with
their contents, were destroyed by fire
tonight. Loss. $4,000. insurance. 800
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

Helena, Mont. Jan. 2i.-The Montana
Lumber company's yards were destroy
ed by fire tonight. Loss, 100000; par
TALLY insured.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
Ant PROTECTIVE 1n,rr
i nm Hold n Meet

tertil. Jan. 2r..-The con
sou,hs ma manufecturerss o ny mt no. OF
ni v.s Arms . Of * with about -
= ssrlss s q rsso sSstioms rep,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-10-08

The Anaka Methodist conference con.
Guided itssess;onl on Tassday. rhe. ap-
pointments. for this vicinity are az fol-
lows: sPresiding Elder for the St. Cloud
district, r. N. McKaig, Sank Centre,
Thomas Billings; Eagle Bend, Lee Darl-
ing; Grove Lake, EN-. Cathcart; Long
Prairie, e. H. Nicholson; Melrcse, c. o.
Beckman; Osakis. ]. w. Mower: St.
Clcud. L. W. Ray; Willard, English Grove
and Glenwood, A Needlands. J. H.
Macomber, at one time pastor OF this
church, is chaplain in the United States
army.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-10-08

= Gospel from book of Job at Gospel
hall in Avalanche building up stairs on
second floor, front room on Friday
evening at 7:3O. Sunday at 3.45 and
7;3O p. N. BY evangelist VIM. M. Nc.
Kown. All welcome.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-10-08
Rejects the Relinquishment.

Notwithstanding the unfavOrable opinion OF the
attorney general as to the validity of the act,
Gov. Clough gave effect to the intention OF the
legislature and attached his signature to the
bill which became law on April 1S, 1895. And,
in compliance with the provision of the act d.
recting him to execute deed Of REIMBURSEMENT
to the United States of the Hastings 4 Dakota
lands May 8, 1895, he did execute such a
deed Of REIMBURSEMENT and forwarded the sumo to
the secretary of the interior but the secretqry
of the interior appeared to agree with Attorney
General Childs and absolutely declined to accept
the REIMBURSEMENT of these lands from this state,
holding the state to be simply trustee as be-
tween the United States and the grantee. in thus
rejecting the intended REIMBURSEMENT, Secretary
Hoke Smith, gentleman Of the same political
persuasion as Gen. Pope, says after reviewing the
question:
1.-The question now to be considered Is whether
the State of Minnesota can defeat the grant made
by congress to aid in the construction OF the
Hastings Dakota railroad, by an act of Its legis-
latlre intending to act forfeiture, and by
the REIMBURSEMENT of these lands by the governor
of the state to the United States. Clearly, on
principle and authority, think not. These lands
were certified to the state in trust for the COM
pany: the state accepted them trustee Of an
express trust; it is not denied that the lands were
earned by the company; this department and the
courts have decided the company to be entitled
TO the lands earned before the forfeiture of its
charter, and that the trustee of the company
is authorized and Is the proper person to receive
them The aforesaid REIMBURSEMENT of the State
of Minnesota is rejected. Very respectfully,
-.'Hoke Smith, Secretary"
This ia ms the matter stands to-day. and 1t will
remain for the next legislature, II 1t sees fit. to
take action In the matter. The executive officers
of the state have used their utmost endeavOrs to
give effect to the will and Intention Of the leg
,slature as expressed IN Senate File $40: T
Eccretury H0kc Smith declares that the legis-
lature cannot reliniish lands granted to grantee
by congress. There the matter stands.