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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
AXE NOT SATISFIED.
People Directly Interested In Protection to
Pottery Want More Than the senate BIN


Pottery Want More Than the senate BIN
Gives
Special TO the Register.
East Liverpool. Ohio, May S.-To-day
Col. John y. Taylor of the Knowles
Taylor & Knowles Co. a former mem
Der Of McKinley's staff and warm per-
sonal friend of the President. author
lied The following interview on the
earthenware clause of the new tariff
bin. as reported to the Senate.
"The granting of compound specific
and ad valOrem duty on crOckery is a
barren victory for the p0t,ers The
compound duty is what we asked, but
the duty is TOO low. 10 will not exceed
an equivalent TO 80 and 40 per cent. ad
valorem. according 90 our figures.
while we asked an equivalent of 30 and
90. It is true the specific clause will
prevent frauds by importers in under
ya1uatiOn of ware. hut the duties report
cd no the Senate are not more than one
half what we asked.
IF the proposed duties 80 into effect
we cannot tell whether the selling price
of ware will advance or not. The man
ufacturers would be better off 20 have
the tariff and the vase scale remain as
IN is than 90 have the present bill pass
and the 12le per cent. wage reduction
made three years ago returned 10 the
men. The advance of wages depends
altogether on whether the selling price
of ware advances.
Congressman r. w. Taylor Of this
district. who is home from Washington
this week. said.
THE compound specific and ad valor-
en- duty is am right, but The rate is uu-
satisfactory The rate asked was on
the basis of a 30 aud 90 per cent. al va
loren duty. the same as that in the Nc
Kinlev bin. The Senate committee cut
this over one-third.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
uHrrIING rARK cAsINo.

The popular place of amusement viii
open its summer season on Monday, May
l7th for one week. with O'E3bo'S Inns
periaI japanese troupe. am organization.
consisting OF ten people. Cadics and gentle
mem Wherever these clever actors have
appeared. they have been pronounced as
the best ever seen. The Park Association
has secured this attraction at great cN-
perse. but Notwithstanding. the prices ot
admission will Doe moderate and in reach of
sT Is cents for adults and 10 cents for
children above s years
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Special to the Register.
Washington. d. c., May S-Senator
Faulkner has introduced bill for the
relief of Mary r. Buckley, of Randolph
county. ". Va.
r. l.. Dunn. Of Monroe county. has
been in town seeking Endorsements for
himself as a candidate for deputy coli
lector of internal revenue under Col
lectOr GilkeSOa'S successor.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT OF TT
HENRY LODGE, no. ., SHIELD OF
HONOR


Inasmuch as it has pleased an ALI
wise God to remove from among us by
death our esteemed and worthy Brother
Carl Meyer, we can but bow ia humble
submission to His divine will. realizing
that He doeth all things well.
Resolved, That we sympathize as best
we can with the family and friends Of
our deceased Brother. commencing
them to the care OF our Heavenly
Father. who alcne can console and
comfort them in this their sore afflic-
ton.
Resolved. That these resolutions be
published in the Sunday Register and
News. copy presented TO the family
of our deceased Brother. and that they
be spread upon our Lodge fecords.
FRED SCHAUB,
VIM. II. BLON.
w. c. MARLING,
Committee.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
AMONG THE POSTMASTERs.

Special TO the register
Washington. D. c.. May S.-A COM
mission has been issued to VIM. w.
Baker as postmaster at Hamlin, Lin
coin county: to Austin Shin, at Evans.
Jackson caunty, and to Brown Jacobs,
at Little Falls, MonoDgalia county, w.
Va.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09

TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL. AND
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION
AT NASHVILLE. TENN. MAY 1ST
TO OCT. S1ST. 81.
For the above Exposition, the B. & O.
Will sell excursion tickets from May
1st 10 Oct. 18th. both season and 20-day
round trip tickets, at reduced rates. and
ON Tuesdays and Thursdays of each
week until Oct. 10Th. viii sell ten-day
round trip tickets at greatly reduced
rates. For rates, limits, etc. apply 10
= & o. ticket agents.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
SLkGLE & co., BROKERS.

GRAIN, PROVISIONS, STOCKS 5y0-T0E
1923 Market Street, WheelHs VIVA
Direct private wires 10 The ol ..t
OF Trade and the New A... ...
change. over which We re.o.. l--......,
markets and the latest now.
Long Distance Telephone -.5.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
OVERDUE.

MY wife is a most original woman,
said Brown. why, when proposed to
her instead of saying. This is so sud
den,' she said. Well, think it's about
time. "-Harpers Bazaar.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
Big Shoe Sale

Ladies' Low Cut Shoes at soc. SOC. 75c,
SOC csc.
500 pair Ladies' Dark Tan Shoes worth
s. -0. go az 81 go and 81 on.
800 pair Ladies' Fine Hand Turned Shoes
worth s. So go at 81 80.
500 pair Ladies s. 90 Shoes so al csc.
81 o.
Mems heavy Working Shoes Nto. $Ll>
s. o.
Mems Fine Dress Shoes 81 rs. 81 D. 81 As
Big bargains I'm Shoes. No house can
match us. Every pair warranted 10 give
wear or no sale.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
Shirt Waists.

ITO the Ladies)-We have an elegant line
Of New Shirt Waists an the new noyeljlgS.
Buy bargains 25c. Csc 47c. 53c 65c. '5c, S9c'
SILK Umbrellas al 69c. t5-, $50. csc
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
Extra Bargains

600 Mems IS 40 Fine Suits go a Sc Is
500 Light COlors Extra Fine $40 ODD Men ;
Suits Well made Finely trimmed at
s. 9S. This IS the greatest bargain IN
Wheeling.
Straw Hats 100 csc. 35c. +Nc
Mems Shirts 19C. 25c. 2sc 4Sc.
See US ON Monday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
CLOTHING.

500 Mems Light and Medium Color Suits
worth SO 900 and So ODD. go AZ 81 9S and s. eS
500 Mems s. Oh and S. ODD Suits go az * sd
and 50 9S
BOYS Suits Csc. 81 Is. 81 o.. 81 As and 81 So
Mems pants csc. 81 IS 81 s. 81 IS and 81 90
Boys Knee Pants l>c. 27c. 59c ana t5c.
Jeans Pants soc. zoe. see. Csc and 81 Is
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
New LaCHS! New Ribbons !

Dress Goods. See our l.us
Six MITES Zoe. 15c. 1Sc. 19c &c.
Special Granite Iron Sale.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22
She1'if'S Sale.

E. J. Hart & Co.. No sos: . 49,,
VS.. In DlstrlcI CouFt, Eau
John L. Hodges. } do Parish, La.
DIV virtue of writ of seizure and sale issued
d in the above named suit, and to me di-
rected, have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction, to the last and highest bid
der at the front door of the Court House, in
the town of Benton, La, within the legal
hours of sale, on Saturday, July 3lst, ls91
the following described property, situated in
The south Invest quarter of section two and
north half of northwest quarter and southeast
quarter of northwest quarter, and northeast
quarter Of southwest quarter, and west halt
of southeast quarter of section eleven az,
township sixteen (l6), of range eleven y,
containing 400 acres, more or leas, with all
buildings and improvements thereon, Ill Bos-
sier parish, La.
The above described property seized as the
property of the defendant, John L. Hodges.
Terms of Sale Cash, without the benefit OF
appraisement to pay and satisfy the sum OF
eight hundred dollars, with per cent per an.
nun interest from December A. 1893. and all
cost of suit, including per cent on said sum
and interest as attorneys fees and according
to law. "
A. K. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton La, June q, 1897.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22
Personal Paragraphs.

Miss Lee Hamilton, of Texarkana,
is the guest of Mrs. Braxton Wise.
Miss Pearl Thompson, of Cottage
Grove, is visiting relatives in Benton
Mrs. w. N. Doles, of Cottage
Grove, is the guest of Mrs. Donna
Timberlake.
Mr.. j. NJ. Pratt left Monday on
months visit to his parents, at Don
aldson, Ark.
Miss Belle Hughes, of Rocky
Mount, visited her sick friend, Miss
Lila Thompson, last week.
Mrs. J. S. Swami, of Swannhaven,
was the guest of Mrs. Donna Tim
berlake Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. T. NJ. Yarbrough left Mon
day on few days visit to her sis.
ter, w. T. Colquitt, at Brownlee.
Mr.. j. NJ. Lee, Jr.. of Monroe,
Land Agent Of the ", S. and p.
Railroad, was in Benton yesterday.
Our friend and townsman, Col.
J. D. Robertson, is the proud father
of a fine boy, who arrived last Thurs
day.
The arrival of a fine boy brighten.
ed the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A
Abney, at Hayti plantation, Caddo
parish, Tuesday morning.
Messrs. H. N. Sibley, F. P. Ores
we'll, J. A. Vaughan and Clifford
Smith, lett Monday on a fishing ex
cursion on Bodcau, near the Belle
vue bridge.
Deputy Sheriff Il. J. T. Herro1
left yesterday evening having i.
charge Joe Adams, sentenced a
last term of Court to the peDiten
tiary for five years.
We enormously stated last weel
that Mr.. Lee had the contract t
build Mr.. j. Nj. Belcher's dwelling
now rapidly nearing completion
Mr.. James NJ. Shaver is the con
tractor.
Miss Estelle Vance, of Shrevt
port, the charming daughter Of Cap
, w. c. Vance, has been selected as
, sponsor by the Ouachita Guards, {
Monroe. Miss Vance was born nea
Benton, is very popular, and has
large circle of friends here. A mo,
estimable young lady has been wo
thily honored.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22
Twelve Reasons Why.

The st. Louis Republic gives a
dozen good reasons why newspaper
readers should read this paper. Here
they are:
l. The Republic is the greatest
newspaper published.
2. 1t has a cable news service over
the entire civilized world, which no
other st Louis paper can secure.
3. Special correspondents in all the
large cities and capitals of Europe.
4. News bureau in New York and
Washington, D. G.
S. Special correspondents in every
city and town in the Western United
States.
6. Member of the Associated Press,
the greatest news gatherer in tie
world.
7. Publishes daily the market re.
ports of the world.
S. Issues a magnificent colored
magazine cover with the OundaJ
paper.
9. More noted writer's and artists
contribute to the Republic than an,
other paper.
10. Issues an unequalled four pag'
comic weekly with each Sunda.
paper free. .
II. Publishes pages ofinterest ane
value to womankind.
IL. Its 10 cent Dress Pattern De
partment is the most popular featur
ever introduced by a newspaper
Thousands patronise it.
The Daily and Sunday st. LOU
Republic is Sc year, So for 81
months $3.50 for three months. III
Twice-a-week Republic is 81 a year
1O4 papers-two each week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22
Town Council Proceedings.

BENTON, LA, JULY 20, 1897.
The Town Council of the town of
Benton, La, met at the Court House
pursuant to call on this, the Goth
day of July, 1897. Present: r. B.
Hill, Mayor; J. NJ. Belcher, j. M.
Montgomery, Joseph Benjamin and
L. G. Smith, members, aud I. n.
Bsaden, Secretary.
Moved and seconded, That that
the minutes of the last meeting be
adopted. Carried.
Moved aud seconded, That the
following accounts be allowed, and
that Warrants be drawn for same.
to-wit: j. A. Hubbard, City Mar
shall, salary for month of June, s25
account due Jos. BENJAMIN, So 50
account due NJ. A. Wooten, 81 %
account due A. r. Zuber, commits
sioner of election, So; account due
Ed. Logan, commissioner of election
50; W. Il. Scanland, I'd quarter sal
ary, s25; r. B. Hill, I'd quarter sal
ary, ST. 50.
Moved and seconded, That thi
body now adjourn until the mex
regular meeting.
r. B. HILL, Mayor.
T. N. BRADEN, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22

At meeting of citizens of Ben
ton Saturday, Rev. P. Il. Hensley
was elected Principal of Benton
High School for the ensuing year.
We learn that Mr.. Hensley expects
to employ Miss Emma Hall, of Ten
l1essee, as his Assistant. Mr.. Hens
ley is a very able man, and Miss
Hall, who has taught school several
years in this parish, is a popular
teacher.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22
Dentistry Without Pain.

I have at last solved the problem Of
preparing teeth for filling with no
pain. This is done by the recently
discovered electric instrument which
is simple, scientific and painless, and
is applied to the tooth with no dis
comfort to patient, but allows me to
cut out the cavity, or remove the
nerve, without least pain. As you
know, I also extract teeth without
pain.
My Bossier friends and patients
will find me at the same stand.
DIR. CHAS. G.. MCCLOUD.
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22
Stray Sale.

Fstraycd before II. Barnacastle, Justice of
Il the Peace, ward 6, by 0 f. Giddens, and
will be sold at Haughton, La, within the
legal hours of sale Oh Saturday, July 81, 1897,
noe Red Cow about 6 years old, with motley
face, marked crop in right ear and nnderslope
in left ear One Brndle Heifer, about three
years old marked crop in left ear and underbit
in right car. One White Heiter with dun
sides. about years old, not marked, and one
Red Yearling, about one year old. marked crop
in left ear and underslopci in right car
AN appraised at $25
The owner is req ucsted to como forward,
prove property, pay charges, etc, or the same
will be sold according to law.
j. w. ONEAL, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22

ENcAMpMENTL LOUISIANA STATE TROOPS
SHREVEPORT, AUG. s TO 16.-For above
occasion the Cotton Belt will sell
round trip tickets to Shreveport and
return at rate of one and one-third
fare for the round trip. Date of sale
Aug. 8 to 16. Return limit, Aug. II
o. r. DENTON, Agent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22
I HAV D IT.

rJ>he public remembers the Mixed Ground
i Feed manufactured by me years age,
when doing business under the firm name Of
Ogilvie & Thurmond, hence the object of this
notice, that l have resumed the handling of
Mixed Ground Feed, and have it in stock
equal to that formerly manufactured by me.
None better; nothing as good for stock
Quality unsurpassed; yet cheaper per 100
pounds than bran. Mixed Ground Food will be
sold under the brand of Victor" which brand
l have exclusive control of. Prices furnished
on application.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22
T. Nj. VAUGHAN.

Leon NJ. Carter, of Shreveport,
has the most complete line Of optical
goods in Northern Louisiana. He
has an expert Optician who will test
your eyes free Of charge, whether
you buy pair of spectacles or not.
Every one is invited to have their
eyes tested free.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22
Spending the Summer at
Lake Resort

Would be very pleasant this hot
weather, but rather expensive. You
can remain at home and for a very
small sum make things pleasant
enough for any one by continuing to
get ice at Dowell & Beasley's. They
sell Dry goods and Groceries at rock
bottom prices, and are headquarters
for ice cold soda pop and water;
melons.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22
Have It Done by Us.

Our Crayons are the best in Amer
lea; our Pastels are unequaled; our
Oil Paintings will suit the most fas'
tidious. Call and be convinced.
The BRIcE PORTRAIT Co.,
$50 Texas Street, Shreveport. La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22

The many friends of Dr.. and Mrs
j. W. Mobley in this parish will re-
greet to learn of the death of their
four-year old son, J. W. Mobley, who
died of heart failure, in Shreveport,
on Monday,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22

The cabin Of John Young, colored,
xho lives three miles east of Benton,
was destroyed by fire last Thursday
hight, and a two.year old child was
burned to death in the building.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22

All Who have relatives or friends
huried at Red River graveyard are
requested to meet there on Wednes-
day, August 4, to clean the ground
and decorate the graves. All are
reouested to bring baskets for din
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22
Communication Homestead.

Lam Office at Natchitoches, La,
june "a. 1897.
Notice IS hereby Sven that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his i'll.
tention to commute final proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof Will be made
before the Clerk of District Court at Benton,
La, on August G, 1897, viz Homestead Entry
No. 6236-Morgan Stephens-for the south
half of northwest quarter, northeast quarter
of northwest quarter and northwest quarter
of northeast quarter of sections, township ~
North, range II West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: IIyram English, John JET
ferso, Riley Manning and Elijah Jefferson, OF
Alden Bridge 2. O., La.
EDW'D Phillips, Register:
July 1897. augo
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22
Just Received,

A car load of fresh meal. Every
barrel guaranteed. Also, constantly
% hand a large lot of corn, oats
aud hay.
r, Nj. VAUGHAN.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22
J. D. Robertson's Star Hotel,
BENTON, La.

Is now open to the citizens of Bossier and the
i travelling public generally. This house is
newly fitted up and is the best hotel in Benton.
The Livery and Feed Stable in connection is
first-class in every respect. Teams and vehl-
Giles, and attentive drivers always on hand
Stock fed and cared for. Terms reasonable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22
Notice TO T1'esONSSerS.

No trespassing will be allowed on Shady
~ Grove Plantation. This is warning that
all who do trespass will be prosecuted to the
full extent of the law. R. c. STINSOS.
Feb. .. 1897,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-07-22

The postof1ice has been moved
from Mr.. J. II. Belcher's store to Mr..
Up. Creswell's store.
The times., 1897-12-03
ANCIENT HIBERNIANs' DANCE.
Division No : Gives "a Delightful En-
tertainment at the Rifles Hall.

The first entertainment and dance IF
Division No. Z, Ancient Order Hibenians,
was held last evening IN National Rifles
Hall, and was . great success. Preceding
the dance there was musical and literary
entertainment, at which the following
program was carried out
Int :oduction. MI. william Ryan, presi-
dent division No. I; address, Mr. 7. T.
Moran, District president, A. o. H.; 30
prauo solo, selected, Miss Theresa l.
BGefler; accumpatst, Miss Katie Grady;
musical novelties, Prof. William Haley:
recitation, selected, Miss Ella Gleeson:
comic selections, Mr.. John Fay; cornet
solo, selected, Mr.. George Craft violin
oblieato, cello accompaniment; baritone
solo. selected, Mr.. r. ". Deverealx;
accoinpanist, Miss Mamie K. Kea ron:
character sketch, "Murlarity and Flynn,
Mr.. Thomas TrodGen, assisted by Master
p Guffiu: soprano solo, selected, Miss
Hattie NJ. Ritchic; instrumental quartet
selected airs, Mr.. George Craft director;
bass solo Mr.. c W Moore: trombone
solo, Mr. Ben Maddert: soprano solo re-
lected, Miss Annie Grant; songs, Master
Paul Brady; violin solo, Mr.. Thomas
IIavell; coTuet solo. "reminiscences of
the war" Mr.. Lem ". wylie; bari -,ne
solo Mr.. c. V. Bechtel; comic selections,
NJ Tare.
The following committees had charge nf
the arrane ements
Entertainment committee W. H. Gala
han, chairman; G J Cannon, secretary;
P. II. McQuade, treasurer; Fl j. McGmness,
" Francis Pigott. James j. Kelly, j. H.
| Dougherty, Michael Buckley, c. s Ryan,
Thomas stanton, James Gilroy. P. II.
OCallaghan, John Clark, Charles Nc
| Cartby, Edward Corcoran, William Muir,
Thomss ]. 1roddeB, jr-, Michael Msher,
Joseph McGinness, Joseph j. Harvey,
William Buckley, Joseph New yhar, Joseph
Ryan, Daniel Stanton, James McGilton,
d. A. o'Brien, Lawrence Cullen, James
Bennett Joseph Mccarthy, Thomas O'Brien
and Thomas Hughes.
Reception Committee-C. 5 Ryan, chair
| man; Joseph McGinness, William Muir, w.
Francis Pigott, Lawrence Cullen and Joseph
Gilroy.
Floor Conmittee-James Newyhar, chair
man; C. S Ryan. Joseph Harvey. Thomas
Hughes, Joseph Ryan, P. II O'Callagh han n,
| Thomas Stanton, James MeGiton, John
Doueherty, Theodore Clements and Michael
| Buckley.
The times., 1897-12-03

from Can dinal Gibbons TO Queen Marguerite
OF Italy, iu return FOR the photograph which
the Queen sent the cardinal.
The presents for the Queen are the three
latest works OF Cardinal Gibbons, EN-
titled The Faith Of our Fathers" Our
Christian Heritage" and The A mbassa dor
Of Christ" Tie books are Of medium
Octave in size and are bound In red Turkish
morocco. They are lined with waUered
silk of cardinal color. The volumes are
packed ia magnificent style, Ia handsome
boxes. lined with silk the boxes being
made especially for this purpose, and as
tn. entire outfit is trimmed with red, the
gif presents quite an attractive appear
ancr
The oysters and terrapin for Miss Nc
Tavisl < luncheon viii be shipped from he
Stat IT, ample time TO reach Rome by
january /, 1898. on which day the lunch
eoh VIII be given. The oysters viii he
packed l. their shells in mud and are eX-
pccted tc reach their destination wen pre-
served. There Is some doubt about tile
terrapin
The times., 1897-12-03
THE rRADISG STAMPS CASE.
Merchants Anxious 10 Have the
Court Announce Its Decision

Merchants Anxious to Have the
Court Announce Its Decision
Tn merchants who r. Interested in the
trading stamp scheme are very anxious
L. have the decision in the case OF Messrs.
I.ansturgh and Spery announced. IL VIII
be remembered that several weeks ago
nv. G l. ansburgh. of Lausburgh X Bro
and Mr.. sperry, OF the Trading stamp
Company We're rrested and charged with
condcctiug a Iotteey OF gift eHt erpTiSe,
ana werc by agreement with the prose
cutins attorney. fined $IOO in the police
court. in urdsF To make a test of the law
An appeal was taken, and few DAYS
later the case was argued at length be
fore the c9uTt of appeals. which reserved
its decision.
Many of the merchants claim that there
is discrimination against those " no have
discontinued giving the stamps. pending
a decision by the court, and in favor uf
those who still continue to do so. not
witSt anding tue fact, because the prose
cuting attorney has stated that even
while the test case is undecided, he will
pIosecu.9 every case brought 70 his at
tention.
These merchants are gentlemen, not law
breakers. They have 40 desire or inten-
tion of violating any of the laws Of the
District. but they do want the matter set
tled, and At once. They say that their
patrons ask for the stamps, but under tie
ruling of the prosecuting attorney they are
prohibited from giving them. They sal
also that If the decision is favorable il
will he OF SO much more benefit 10 them
now. While the holiday shopping is being
done. tran II will he few weeks later.
afte the busy season is pastS
The times., 1897-12-03

State. The railroad then entered into
contract with Woods Brothers TO cut tue
timber and manufacture IL into lumber for
It's use. Under such contract over 3, 900, :
900 ieet OF Government timber was cut,
100000 feet of which, the prosecution
Claimed, was cut in excess Of the con-
tract and disposed OF 10 private parties.
The milling company denied that they had
exceeded the limits set out by the
contract with the railroad company, and
1T was mainly upon this point that the
result OF the suit depended.