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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-02

xrsvv YORK. Nov Lit was cold and
rainy NJ Morris Park To-Day ana tnere
were few good horses OF high calibre on
ne 70, 20, race--fnrce fuTiongs.-Fetiche Is
81 :, arst Gaspard 6 TO p second, Black
DnSe ge 10 ID third. Time, l;ol 81.
second race--One mile. and an elghtn.-
robcne1sla Is TO p first. Ben Eder q 10 %
srcood MYRTLE Hardness 90 TO - third.
Al ,rbi;r5 'yyaace-six Acknowledgment Y 20
II first Red Spider GO TO D second: ka3-
ser Ludwig Is 10 - third. time, 10.
Fourth rlce-seven furlongs.-J. .. Cray
n 10 ID first. Premier g 10 - second, I'm
nerator q 10 u third. Time, - 80,
Fifth race-one mile.-t'laX spinner tl
to 81 and Sly Fox G to ran 1c,n.s dead neat
Oxnard 6 10 u third Ilhe' La o.
Sixtb race-nilc.-B Ronald q 20 y
first knight of the Garter % to , sec
ond. ROssifer @ TO y third lliiie' L. -
Field Day in Grecnsyiiie.
EMPORIA, VA. Nov. l-SPecial;-A
strange negro who had been IeW gay ;
in Inc employ Of Mr.. Henry Machin. VINO
lives about three miles from this town,
entered the house Of his employer yester-
dav afternoon during the latter absence,
with the intention Of rohbing the mouse.
but only secured about y or 20. Ae ID
Mr Nachin Is n very prominent citizen
of the county and his friends are SIalii@u
that his loss was no greater. -, e,,,,,
The negro has been arrested anu utiE
lodged in the county Jail, awaiting triaL
Greensville County Court convenou inns
morning. Judge Barham preslaiins. .,,,io,
Most Of the DAY was devoted 10 poii. ia
MIR Wallace. OF Richmond, spoke, anu
WIS followed by Congressman John Lamp.
who is very popular here. ,,.
Mr. Chaplin. the nominee Tor the bs'9-
laturc. also spoke. .,..a -
A tremendous crowd was in attend
ance and the day was field day Tor De-
mOcracy.
Slavin's Mount Wins.
LONDON. Nov. lat the first day
racing Of the Lincoln Autumn meet To-
dav the I,orillard- Beresford two-year-
old bay mare. Angina. ridden by loa
sloan. the American jockey, won the great
Tom stakes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-02
GUARD or TINE comMoyWEALrH.
Former Members of Company C Gather at

Former Members of Company Gather at
the srmory for Organization.
A meeting OF former members of the
Guard OF the Commonwealth, Company
c. First Regiment. Infantry, was held last
evening at the regimental armory FOR the
purpose OF erecting an organization. The
following old members were present: GEN
eral Charles j. Anderson, Captain George
=. shackleford. w T. Booth, ". l.; War
ring, Jr., w. NJ. HILL Joseph Johnson,
James c. Wrenn. w A. Matthews. X; H.
Wrenn. Il. X. Wrenn, " III. Randolph,
w. III. Sands, Il. W. Register. n. Talley
HaSkins A. y. Carter. Rev. Ben. Dennis,
]. r. v. Daniel. II. T. Gray.
The meeting was called TO order py
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-02
A New lsnvernOr.

HAVANA. Nov. 1.--Senor ]. z. Bruson.
a distinguished lawyer of this city and
a member of the Central Committee n
the Autonomist party, has been appoint
ed Regional Governor of the Province Of
Havana
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-02
Farmer issassinated.

ARLINGTON, GA, Nov. Judah
King. a highly respected farmer near
here. was assassinated last night while
feeding his horse. a white man and two
negroes are suspected, two of whom are
under arrest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-02
.Ju,lge Witt Sick.

Judge s. y. Witt was taken sick sud
denly at the Hastings Court yesterday
morning. and was forced TO 80 10 his
serious
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-02

The terrified amt looked AZ Amelia's face
nnJ flcd fror, the room for the father, and
ofs her return Amelia was leaning BACK
dead In the chair. with a smile upon her
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-02

JACKSONVILLE FLA. Nov. la spe-
cial TO the Tlmes-vnion and Ciuzel siss
IL is reported In Key West tnat the
cuban hlibuster rendezvous the iftHdpi.s,
ment a quantity Of arms secured ana
few men arrested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-02
Kenmore, 4: Lynchburg. o.

AMHERST, VA, Nov. 1-Special.-In a
holly contested game of football Satur-
day on Kenmore's grounds, the Kenmore
team defeated the Lynchburg Athletics
by score of four to nothing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-02

The Columbia Chainloss Bicycle 10 De
on exhibition al our store to-day oy MT
Wheeler. special agent for Pope Manu-, J,
featuring Company Every one IS inVi'eu
TO call and examine II.
ASHTON sTARKE, Agent
1872 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-02

General Fitz Lee expects TO start lot
Cuba one day this week. He VIII go III
rect from here 10 Washington for MS niia'
Instructions
The General will vote at the First Pre-
cinct OF Clay Ward for TYLER and the rest
OF the Democratic nominees to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31
were I'm that state at last accounts. Miss
Is overJoyed at her recovery.
Inter- sting Bits.


HorseIess wagons are TO be tried in New
York for tho delivery and collection OF
mails Philadelphia already has COM
rlete troliey-car mail service, which eX-
pedites the collection and delivery some
hours.
The type for a new Russian paper, to
be printed in New York, has arrived
from st. Petersburg. and been ceremoni-
ously and solemnly blessed BY the kuS-
sian priests.
Tests are TO be inaugurated at the Ag-
ricultural Experiment Station in Berke-
ley. Cal, for the purpose OF asccr'aihh 3
exactly what food, and what quantity Is
required to enable one 10 most euectuaily
and economically exercise his physical
and mental powers Tor given time.
Torpedo scissors, new form OF tor
redo net cutter invented by a Danish
naval officer. have proved successful. it
IS said. IN recent tests. They are attach
ed 10 the head OF the torpedo. and fan
aUart on striking the net. cutting ii 50
as TO let the torpedo pass Trough and
strike the ship.
4 Boston man has invented an electric
bell buoy which automatically strikes lis
own number at regular intervals, thus
enabling the captain OF any vessel within
hearing distance 20 know his position ON
the darkest night or foegiest day. uree
of these buoys have been placed in Bos-
ton harbor. and will Doe tested Dy Govern
ment officials.
Observers are getting some good rec
ords Of atmospheric conditions in the
upper air by means Of kites. one in New
Jersey has sent his recording Instruments
t,p over 9.O11 feet. and obtained perfect
record Of the atmosphere 80 that aiti-
tudc.
China has given the Carnegie company
one order for 5000 tons of .tccl rails.
which will be- shipped by steamer via
baltimore. The light grade rail plant oil
the Edgar Thompson Works started r.-
Gently ON au order for 5000 tons Of IT.
rails for Japan These r1ui viii Doe laId
ON The ground in that country. without
roadbod and VIII be held together ny
locking clamps. Horses will haul the COM
vcvauccs over this road.
At tho Brussels cycle show 20 prize or
500 was offered for the exhibitor who
displays light spanncr which VIII not
,nou nuts. a 5000 prize wa also offered
for simple motor. suitable for cycles
and which must NOT welsh more than
tyycntv-two pounds. and develop ono horse
mower with fuel that i- safe. a rfl]e
of $50 will also bo glron to tho designer
Of "a frame posse ing the maximum OK
r.ciditv with the minimum Of weight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31
The RICHMOND GAS WORKS.
They Have Now Become the City'S Most
Valuable Property.
DUE TO The EXCELLENT MANAGEMENT
or superintendent W. 4. knowles-ihe
Revenue This Year VIII Exceed
s5o,OoO Many Improvements
Made-Interestins Figures

The City Gas-Works are now IN the
very best condition. and are among the
most valuable Of the possessions Of Rich
mond. Since Superintendent W. p.
Knowles took charge there has been
radical improvement in the conduct oil
the works, and they are yearly becoming
more profitable. Mr. Knowles who is
man Of sound sense. and intimately ac-
quaintod with am the details Of the bust
ness Immediately upon becoming the
head Of the works. thoroughly over
hauled every department. and within q
month conditions began TO improve.
il is nov a pleasure TO visit the works.
Everything is as neat as a new pin, and
the men do their work with a precision
born Of experience
Superintendent Knowles has just COM
plctcd his annual report. which gives
some very interesting information. 10
shows that since when the last report
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

ATLANTA. Ca. Jan n-G.orsia has
h.d several electric women. but ID iitte
-irl just discovered DIS able t0 discount Iil
flD.r perform. lrr-. Irr name D.. Fannie
HESTER thirteen years Cld. and until tltce
months ago did TOT differ from the CONF
Wolul4cc type OF Georgia country girls.
Last N0ltmhcr by $50 simple du 0Dcur-
tlrle as the visit 81 tramp painter the
little Llris miraculous mus Iltr it N-r
wae discovered The painter e-tarf -lnni
the family with tale. of spirit ralpirS. ur
table talking and Miss Fannie tua b To
was seen that her hands impaired some
incXpilcai le force 90 whatever she toI.n-
cd. D. was at uleht when the disc0f 'ry
was made and or going 10 her father 3
bed 90 teN him OF DO she fcuched one OF
the posts with Der hand. The post
promptly left the floor and thumped two
or three tin cs The hcdste1d weighed
eieLty-six pounds and the man reclining
ON 10 li0 Miss Hester appeared az the
cOurt-hCcsC in this place before large
and incrsdalCus audience Tuesday nisAt
and went through her regular perform
aucos. Various tests are made. a man
is ked 20 take 30 firm hold ON tin pau.
The Young woman touches the palm OF
her hand agaiist the bottom Of the pan
and the pam moves ard twists In spite x
the mans utmost efforts 10 hold &c. A
stick or steel rod held az the ends by
man gyr1tes and sceeaWs. no matter how
great the resist lance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

a happiness an her own. Hers Is a JOY
that cannot DE told. II is peculiar TO
motherhood. The responsibility for the
soft little sweet little. dependant creature
as much q part of herself as her own
heart - brings 4 pleasure that may be
equaled in Heaven, but never on earth.
The greatest thing that can be done in
this world IS 10 bear and rear healthy,
happy children. Many women do not do
lido not reach the full measure OF beau
tiful, perfect womanhood. because of the
neglect of the health Of the organs dis
tinctly feminine.
Every woman may be perfectly healthy
if she chooses. She need not submit TO
the humiliating examinations and local
treatment OF physicians. She need have
no trouble and slight expense. Doctor
Pierce's Fayorite Prescription will cure
any disease or disorder peculiar 20 women.
II is the invention of a regularly gradu-
ted. skilled, expert, successful specialist.
L has been sold TOR over 50 years and has
a greater sale than all similar medicines
combined. Il regulates every feminine
function-makes a woman better able 10
bear children-better able TO take care OF
her children II greatly lessons the pain
and danger of parturition No honest
druggist will offer YOU a substi,ute-look
out Tor the one who does
Unsighily pimpics. Constipation cause- them
DR. Pierces Pleasant Pellets cure constipation.
coated grauuies One Pellet Is a gentle laxa-
tive two a mild cathartic. Sometimes druggists
think Of their profits. rather than your health,
srd Offer somsthiug, said to be Just as good
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

DENVER. coli. Jan. co-Miss Stella
Randolph. OF this city. Who for several
days has been unable tO open her eyes,
has once more reeained use of those or
cams. 10 her great .tlstlction IL Will
be remembered that Miss Randolph be-
levcd hoy condition 90 have been brought
about through hvonouc influence cXer-
ciscd by ID sweetheart with whom she
had QUAR- lod. Numerous physicians
were consulted. but none could do any
thlns for hcr. and many believed that
Mis- Randolph had adopted these tactics
To bring back her loyer. That she was
not shaam.re however. has been album
dantly proved
Outside of tIe restoration the most no.
fc.able feltfr. of tt. strange case was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

Mr. William 4. King, who has been
appointed by the Police Board TO nl the
vacancy created by the resignation OF Of
ncer Brannan who has gone into the
manufacturing or a patent cycle appara-
tus. will assume his duties on Monday
lie qualified IN the office OF the city
Clerk Yesterday morning and chief How
ard Instructed him As 10 the duties Of
hts orioA-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

Tho throc-yoar-od son Emmett OF Alr
j. j.. Stlley. the agent OF the Cle-apedAe
and Ohio Railway Company 40 walker
Station. was fatally burned on Thursday
night While his father was sending "a
telegram message the little fellow went
$50 near 10 the stove in the reccptiOn-rOom
that his clothes caught fire. lie died
within "a few minutes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

on Thursday evening. February am. o.
musical event Cf more than usual inter
est viii occur at the y. VI. e.. A. HAIL.
the occasion being music recital 90
aid the ladies' of the pretty little tpi7co-
pal church at Barton Heights. In remOv-
ing the last OF The debt incurred IN IT'S
erection. some five years age. The nam"s
OF those who have 80 kindly expressed
"a Willingness TO contribute 10 this end
Miss Nellie Rogers. Mrs. J.. VI. Durfe,t
Miss T.. \. Mcra, Mrs. conway Gordon,
Messrs Cunningham ScrlvcnCr ia. Wat
klns, sullivan. fige. and others. ana the
old Dominion SoXtette-the best OF our
instri mcntalists-gua un evening
CT music equal in merit and attracuiveuess
TO anything that has been given IN Rich
mond this winter. The programme OF this
recital will contain numbers which VIII
be sure 10 please even the most tastidi-
Gus music lovers. In last sunday s. Ilnes
this concert was announced 10 take place
ia tho "Wiewam' al Barton Heights.
At the request of many this was changed
TO tho Y. NJ. G.. \. Hail. and for Thurs
day evening February an, instead OF
February %. as previously stated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31
THE VALLEY SCHEDULES
4 DIsINTIREsTfD OPINION TOUCH.
ING RICENT CETTICisMs.
The Southern Doing Its Tuli Duty and
Other Lines Need Only to Connect With
Their Trains for - Good Schedule.
'FRONT.' ROYAL. VA. Jan. 90

FRONT ROYAL, VA. Jan. 30.-Spe-
cial-The Southern railroad has put an
other regular passenger train on the
Southern between Washington and Har-
risonburg. Va, and the running OF the
trains is very acceptable 20 this COM
munity. There are two good trains 20
Washington daily on the southern ana
three on the Norfolk and Western. and
Do is doubtful II auy town in virginia mas
thc railroad facilities OF Front holdl ana
Riyeston. The recent change ~ man
agcmcut OF the road from Str"sDlrt TO
HaTrl -OuhIrg is very agreeable 10 NNla
community. Heretofore our people. IN
order 20 go 20 any point 30 the FaIty
south ~ Strasburg had 20 spend a hlsnt
az that place going and coming, holMleh-
standing the Southern line. when con-
structed. was run 10 Harrlsonburg. ana
this county subscribed $4,000. which l'
"a heavy debt ON the county set the peo-
pie patiently bore the Inconvenience which
neiehbor.ng towns reapcd the beneht OF,
auu uow tney fcei Do ls time i0r thtm 10
get "a part of what they have been paying
for fifty years. and did not get. The
southern could not wei run us trains
differently. and have "a iair schedule and
ai The trouble and fuss might Doe stopped
Toy me Baltimore and Ono running lts
trains to SItsburs 10 suit Tie time OF
the southern.
TIE SOUTHERN TRAINS
Tho Southern sends a. train out from
Washington and Harrls0uburc rcspec-
lively each morning and these trains
return 90 starting point the same day.
speak Ht length ot This matter BECAUSE
or the brcdt amount Of criticism ln the
papers about the running OF tho trains
-inDn ihn change. d. appears 20 a dlsln-
i0fc.tcJ person that the Southern is doing
its duty to the territory through which
Do passes GO present. al least The change
Is beneficial to Alexandria and Richmond
out hurtfll perhaps 20 Baltimore buf
there seems 20 De no reason why tho ricn
Shenandoah Valley should forever pour
her treasures BOO the lap Of city out-
side of the borders Of the state.
Won OVER ONE HUNDRED AND
FORTY
Mr. Bernard Samuels. steuograp hcr and
Typewriter who has been m the office of
ID lLhertv Dc Fulton. attorneys at this
place. has secured tine position with
u largo railroad construction COMPANY
thdt has it- main office in New York. lut
operates principally boz South America
mere were one hundred and forty april
Giants FOR the position. He Leaves for
New York tomorrow.
De-" harvesting Is Don progress and every.
body Is Cling his iee-touso with a uuo
quality of i,e. SNOW fell here 10 depth
ONT l'u fhr'o inches buf the coolest
we1 Their WIS not below fonr DECREE, above
zero during The cold snap
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

Rev. r. r. Graham. who has been Wis
iting his brothen-in-law. Rive. Hartley
Carmichael. has returned 10 his church in
Columbus. Y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

In the issues Of Wednesday and Thurs
day full reports were given OF the Current
Events Glass and the Class for Shake
speare Study. II was also stated that on
next Tuesday Mr.. Charles Poindexter.
the ripe Shakespesrean scholar. wiz lee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

The ladies enlisted i'm the noble chaiity
Of the Associated Hospital Bazaar. 10 Doe
given February 10Th, are working hard.
and report much PROCESS. buhare some
what retarded by the slowncss OF their
friends In sending in their contributions.
Miss Julia Little. a charming debutante.
OF New York city, is the guest OF Mrs.
}. Allison Hodges
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

The Birthday Reception under the aus
pieces Of the Old Dominion Chapter OF the
Daughters of the American Revolution
has already received diligcnt attention IN
preceding issues.
Its brilliant features have been emu
m,rated and several hundred persons
know by personal experience that it was
entirely delightful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

The annual meeting OF the Rebecca
Pcterkin Memorial Association will be
held at the y. NJ. q. A. on next Friday.
II II O'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

Mrs Richmond Pearson entertained
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

General and Mrs. Bradley T. Johnston
are at Mrs. Duvals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

The Galveston (ToX) papers. ~ the
issues OF Thursday. the 2lst devote more
than a column 10 glowing accounts OF the
reception and cOtil.ion given on the 20th
at the Harmony Club. that city. by MIS-
Henry Rosenberg. In honor OF her ulcccs
Miss Drewry. Miss Ellen Swan DreWrv.
OF Richmond. and Miss Nellie Macg.n
OF Maryland
Mrs. Rosenberg was assisted in receiving
by her brother. Mr.. Frank Mac0u. her
niece. Miss uTcwry. Mrs. Edwin Q Wor-
raj Mrs. Edgar French Brown. Mi.
George ID. Briggs. Mrs. Clay stone. and
Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Ogden. Of New Or
leans
Richmond feels a particular interest in
FIVE Of the receiving party notably Miss
Drewry and Miss Ellen Swami Drewry.
II IS not surprised that Galveston should
ind them charming Mrs Rosenherg's
reception is still the leading topic OF dis
cussion among the society people Of that
city. Seven hundred and niucty-fix inyi-
tations were sent out. and the list Of re-
sponsas included practically all the
fashion Of Galveston. and about one hun
dred prominent people from other cities
The affair II regarded as distinctly the
leading social event OF the season.
Mrs. Richmond Pearson entertained
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

twcniy-four' ladies' at luncheon on We'd
ncsday Whatever Is elegant In fact and
entirely graceful in Intention, is expected
I'm this connection, ard certainly expecta-
ton never had less disappointment. The
decorations OF the table were In green
and white. Roses supplied the latter
color. ferns the former. Mrs. Pearsons
guests were Mrs. James j.. Patton, Mrs.
James Lyons. Mrs. ~. J. Walker. Mrs.
G. Oh. Cowardin. Mrs Caskie Caben
Mrs. Alexander Cameron, Ms. 4. y.
Cater. Mra iW11ani l.. Royal Mrs
Charles Lathrop. Mrs Meredith Montague
Mrs. Isaac Davenport, Mrs. Alfred IT,
Harris. Mrs. Mary Coke, Mrs. {. Il
Buck Mrs. Thomas Rutherford. Mrs.
Thomas Boiling Mrs Ashton Starke. Mrs.
Allan POTTS Mrs. George Ben. Johnston.
Mr.. John Lottior Misses Annie Rose
walker. Mary Lyons. and Mrs. James
Allison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

cost " lamp-Hahtine 900 l'-6..... s J..
ENtcusion...... .....- ..--.. ..... ID,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31


The children had their place in the
social week On Friday evening. Miss
Saddle Sutton the charming little fifteen
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Ms Cory
don Sutton. entertained a number of her
friends at cards. These are some of
Richmonds future debutantes and it is
astonishing to see with what aplOmb they
take 10 the graceful social role. The
parental interest had given particular
decorative touch to the parlors. hall and
dinning-room. The flowers used we're
pink carnations and mignonctte. Tally
was kept by Misses Mary Steger Mary
Bcirne Helen Lathrop. and Misses Fitz-
gerald, of Texas.
Miss Sadie Sutton received her guests
I'm am exceedingly pretty costume OF white
oreandie over pink Mrs Corydon SUIT
ton. who was present i'm tho capacity Of
general supervisor. wore lavender silk
The prizes and winners We're as fol-
lows.
First prlze-A Jewcllcd Salve Box. won
10y Miss Mary Boykn. second prize-A Sill
yer SalVe Box won by Miss Eda Akin
son. third prize-the bOohy-A Silver PEN
won by Miss Lucy Hayes. Those pres
emit were Misses Nellie Tompkins. Janet
Cameron. Helen OFerral. Carrie lay
Fitzgerald. OF Texas; Pauline Powers
Salie Anderson. Marie Archer Posie
Meredith. Salie Hobson Mary Buford.
Fairfax Loving Kate Michaux, Helen
Christian. Mamie Stcger. Lucy Armstead.
Lucy Mason and Kate Claiborne Mrs.
l.. l.. Lewis and Mrs. Fitzgerald CMrs
Lcwis's gucsO assisted Mrs Sutton in
supervising matters.
", fsxnra n
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-05-14

dian government that proper
ton of the whole amount real
ized that the original value Of
the lot bears To- the whole IN
vesument. That this would be
a fair and equitable basis for
the adjustment of this much
veXed question: and one that
ought 10 satisfy the Indians
seems to me uuquestionable.
Under this arrangement the
thousands Of non-citiZens would
get no dividends or the value
Of their years of patient and
diligent toll in improving and
upbmldlng the town and cOun-
try, nor upon the hundreds Of
thousands, nay. may say mil
lions of dollars invested by
them III property IN the Indian
Territory other than improve
ments on Indian lands, nor up
OH moneys contributed 10 build
roads. bridges. etc.
But the Dawes commiss ion
has adopted the opposite view.
The man who has invested COM
paratively nothing has done
least for his town, erected the
poorest improvement. viii pay
least for his lot. Especially Is
this true where a lot Of these
sluggards are found together
and have so poorly managed
their property that the lots are
Of little value.
| respectfully submit that the
solution of the town lot ques-
tiOn herein offered j. a fair and
equitable one and highly prac-
ticable. =. L. BLEDsOE.