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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12
PROPOSALS.

CEALED PROPOSALS. addressed to Geo.
- q. Hinken, Chairman of the Committee
on Light, will be received at this Office until
4 p m. Tuesday, October 10, 1897. for fur.
nishing the Gas Works with TWO THOUS
AND TONS (more or less) of GAS coal
(2240 pounds to the tom, to be delivered in
the sheds at the works and trimmed up
The coal must be Monong h, Jryconnel,
Youbaghany or other gas coal of equal or su.
perior yield and candle rover. Bidders cap
give their figures on all of the mines, ard are
requested TO give candle power, yield, &c,
per ton of coal
Bids will also be received until the sam.
hour and at the same place for furnishing
FIVE HUNDHkD TONS (more or less) OF
GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND COAL
(2240 pounds to the ton) for the use of tht
Electric Light Works. to be furnished bv the
boat load or SIN ller quantities, if necessary
delivered at the Electric Light Works. The
committee reserve the right to reject any and
sll bids.
By order Of the Committee on Light
oct9 I'd 3 r. coz K, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12
For Over Fifty Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years ~ millions of mothers for
their children while testhing, with perfect
success, 1t soothes the child, softens the gums
sllsys all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best emedy for Disrrhes. Is pleasant to the
rsste Sold by Druggists in every part OF the
xorld. twenty-five cents bottle. Its value
!, inoslcnlable. Be sure and ask for Mrs- Wins
iov's + Soothing Syrup and take no othar kind.
isu1T Asd&w1v
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12

DAINTING MARKET sHED-sesled
l. proposals, addressed to the undersigned,
will be received at the Office of the Citv Au
dtor until THURSDAY October 18th, 1897, at
p. M, for PAINTING THE ROOF. GUT
TER and DOWN SP1UTS Of the shed in the
Market House curt, the roof to have two (2)
coats, the gutter to be painted inside and out.
side, and the down spouts and 81 'es with
one coat of princess metallic p lint AMI ROLLED
oil the gutter to be well cleaned out and
all rust to be thoroughly leaned of before
painting.
By order of the Commissioners of the Sink.
ing Funo. GEO. L. s1MP.ON,
oct9 4t Mayor and Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12
AUCTION SALES.
By 2. F. Knox. Auctionear.

By r. F. Knox, Auctionear.
TRUsTEEs SALE OF VALUABLE
i PROPERTY AT ST. ASAPH'S, NEAR
THE CITY OF ALEX NDRIA, VIRGINIA.
By virtue of power contained in a certain
deed of trust, of date the 25tb day of April
A. d. 1896, and duly recorded On the 18th
day of May, a. D. 1896, among the laud &c.
cords of the county OF Alexandr a, State Of
Virginia, in liber T. No. 4, folio No. 374. we
the subscri ,eIs, as truste.s therein, will sell
at public auction on
SATURDAY,
the 9Th day of November, A. D. 1897,
at 2 o'clock p. NJ, in front of the premises, all
that TRACT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF
LAND, situate, lying and being in the county
of Alexandria, state of Virsinia. known as
aud called
NORTH ALEXANDRIA"
being the same land purchased by the said
Vim. b. Dempsey Of James Peverill, east
ward of st. Asaph's junction, contsining
304, 1861 square feet, or six acres, three
roods and 81 sc 100 pole; of land, ex epting
lots numbered fifteen 15) sixteen (16), sew,
enteen 17), twenty-five (25). twenty
(26), forty six (46), forty seven (4I) forty
eight (4S). q, d forty nine (49). of said land,
If subdivision, as duly recorded among the
iard records Of said county, in litor N, No 4,
at page 244, OF $50 and beretoto Q conveyed
by Vim Fl Dempsey and wife by deeds duly
recorded among said land records.
This property is exceptionally we'll located
at St. Asaph's junction, and has total 'front.'
age of SAT feet on Washington street. the
main street leading out of Alexandria toward
Washington, and is only several squares from
the built up portion of the city of alexandria
1t is very desirable either for business or
residential purposes
Terms of sale: One.third cash, balance in
six and TIVE We months, with interest from day
of sale, payable semi anDu, ,lly, AID Sc cured by
deed of trust on the property. or all in cash,
at the op ion of the purchaser. Conveyanc.
ing ano recording al the cost of the purchaser.
A deposit of 5000 will be required at the
time of sale. If terms of sale are rot COM
piled within ten days from the date thereof,
the trustees reserve the right to resell at the
risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.
RICaARD 3. BEALL. Trustee,
14O6 G street, q w.
WILLIAM A. MEARNS, Trustee,
1419 F street, D. W.
oct5 cots Washington, D. c
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ALEXANDRIA, VA. TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER r. 1897
A1exaadria @azettf.
PUBLpHHED DAILY AND TRI-wEKKLY AT
Gazette Building. S1O Il 812 Prince II


in advance
Marriage and desth notices must be paid 70,
j in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to e1-
ceed their space unless the excess is paid for
at transient rates. and under no circum
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Resolutions in memorism, Of thankE tributes
Of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless Of public concern, will
only be printed is this paper as sdvertise-
ments.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with ths
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or
6ers for the paper, news or any informstion
or business can be cent by telephone.
Entered at the Postof6ce Alexandria, Virgin.
ia, as second-class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12
MEDICINAL
There is danger
ahead for the wo.

L HciC ID OduSCt
ahead for the wo-
man who goes on
suffering in silence
from weaknesses
and diseases pecu-
liar to her sex.
There is dang ct
for herself. These
is danger for her
children. The wo-
man who suffers
thus cannot be a
brig hit, cheerful
and agreeable e
conpanion for her
husband. Tortur-
Ned with pain she
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12

You can't cure consumption but you can
syoid it and cure every other form OF throat
or lung trouble by the use of One Minute
Cough Cure Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12
LADIES' UNDERW EAR.

Ladies' Fine Ribbed Undershirts and Pants,
sll sizes. Price Csc We control this rapid
seller under the name of THE Hummer,
| 1897" Que case fas almost vanished since
| our opening. October 20 we shall receive
case, No. 2.
Ladies extra size Undershirts sizes 7, 8
and 8. Prize 3Oc
Isdie.' Fine Ribbed Undersbirts and Pants,
all aizes. Price soc A c,an garment of
neatness.
Ladies' Fine Ribbed Undershirts and Pants,
trimmed in silk, all sizes. Price 5Or.
ades' Ribbed Wool Undershrts and
Pants sizes 3ito6 Price 75c
Ladies All Wool Medium Weight Cnder-
shir 8 and Pants received October 2. All
sizes. Prize 81
Ladies' Plain UndeIshirts and Pants in
several grades and all sizes Price 75c
Ladies' Plain Extra Fine Australian Wool
Undershirts and Pants all $ zes Price 81 25.
LADIES' Plain Persian Wool Undershirs and
Pants Price 81.
Ladies' Medicsted All Wool Under shirt.
and Pants, all sizes. Price 81 25.
r. Ladies' Black hibbed Union Suits of the
purest Australian Wool. Price 81 so.
sdies' White Ribbed Union Suits, all sizes.
Prices SOC and 75c
New goods made this season is our weapon
to shatte- the untruthfnl arrogapcy of tho
cpasmoiic merchant We e1hilarate in tho
dew of neWness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12
Encourage Home Enterprise.
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS.

HOUSEHOLD CHEMICHLS.
Ammonia Compound
Washing Powder
Blue Label Lye
Red Label tye
Writing Ink
Laundry Biuing
For sale by Grocers and Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12
retter. salt.Rhcnm and Eczema.

letter, Salt-Rhcum and Eczema.
Tic intense itching and smarting, Incl
druitothese diseases, is instantly allayed
By applying Chamberlain S Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
haye been permanently cured by it. It
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a iayorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapi~d hands. chilblains, frost bites
ANA chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12
MALARIA CAPSULES

VIII cure Won of cHTLLs aud FEVER in "a
hours. At all druggists Price 20 cents
slg25 3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12
DRY GOODS.
Winter Expectations.
, DRY GOODS.

Winter is approaching with its cold blasts,
bli2zsrds, high winds, SHOWS and sudden
changes OF atmospherical disturbances Ma
tiyes are We prepared to meet the change :?
Wecsrry every thing in Woo en- Underwear
to protect being from mild or hard winter.
Who is wise enough to fortell the future?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12

A NICE TOOTH BRUSH with box Of
n Myrtle Tooth Soap for 25c, and tooth
brush with every box Antiseptic Tooth Pow
der at ES. LEADBEATER & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12
CUR {. p

HOBBS REMEDY CO.. PRoPRIEToRs. CHICAGO.
DR.. Hobbs Pills For Sale in ALEXANDRIA,
VA, by CHARLES 6. LENNON, Pharmacist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12
SATURDAY,,

the 9Th day of November, A. D. 1897,
at 2 o'clock p. NJ, in front of the premises, all
that TRACT, PIECE Or PARCEL OF
LAND, situate, lying and being in the county
of Alexandria, state of Virgins. known as
and callad
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-01-16
LATER.

There was no session OF the United
States senate on the 9Th. In the house
the discussion Of the Pacific railroad
funding bill was concluded. The In
dian appropriation bi.l for the NEXT
ascal year was reported. Ii carries q
Io,a! Of s'.+5S,cOo. which is somewhat
'ess than the appropriation Of the cur
TEN, year.
The First national hank Of Alma.
Neb.. was closed with Liabilities OF siSi.-
Zoo.
Robert Lauehlin was hanged a,
Broohsyille. NJ. for the murder Of ois
invalid wife and l+-year-old niece. Afre.
the murder be set fire 10 the house and
the bodies were consumed.
John 7. nowdall. the oldest odd tsl-
low in Missouri. and tAs second Oldest
in the United States, died in 81. Louis.
lire destroyed the stables OF the Nor.
folk tNa.l Driving Club and Fair as
ISOLATION. together with Is race horses
valued AZ $4,000.
The ashes OF Kate Field were ;uts---i
IN Mount Auburn cemetery in Boston
- Ns-N sue VI ilcE t.hUthC
Herman Slimm killed his wife and son
al Janesyil'e. Wis. and then committed
suicide. Domestic trouble was tie
cause.
The national tSolil democracy has
decided 10 maintain is organization
Mrs. Oscar Adams was fouad starred
70 death in her home in Altoona Pa
aud her husband u rs nearly dead ,or
want OF food.
A special train on the R;s Four rsa1
ran from -. Louis TO Cleveland. SIS
miles. in 10 hours and tminuies.
The Merchants state hank of Hois-rg-
ton. Nan. has gore out OF business. pay
ing depositors in full.
Daniel 2. Davis. aged 90. who was
governor Of Maine in 1850. was found
dead in bed a; his home in Bangor.
Heart disease was the cause.
The First Baptis; church az Portage,
Wis. was DESTROYED hy fire.
Fire in the big leaf tobacco factory Of
the American Tobacco company at DAN
vile. Va. caused a loss OF Sfso.c0o.
James oConnell and Z. W. Hisson.
two hridgen'en. fell from ,resile near
Butte. Noat-. and were killed.
Altman s Co. elothiers at Buffalo. v.
u suffered loss Of $4,000 by fire.
Senaior-e'eet Money. of Mississippi.
Who has just returned TO Washington
from two weeks visit to Cuba. s7ys
'ha; Spain is unable Co cope with the
'rsurrection: that she will never put IL
down: and will never end the war with
victory to herself.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-01-16
pgRsoNAl AND polIrlcAL.

Chairman samuel Dickie has issued
al address To prohibitionists. signed by
the members of the national executive
committee. in which he calls atten
iion Ia the necessity for renewed effort
IN the interest of the reforms for which
the party has contended and opposes
fusion With other parties.
Gen. Francis A. Walker, one of the
foremost economists and s;aiisticians
Of America, died III Boston, aged So
Years.
Lieut., Col. Joan ". Newell died az his
home IN New Brunswick, y. j., aged Is
years. He was paymaster of the Army
OF the Potomac during the war.
S.las a. Holeomb was for the second
time iuaugurated governor of Nebraska.
President Cleveland gave a state din
ner 10 the members and eX-memuers OF
the cabinet.
George Eimsaell was inaugurated as
governor OF New Hampshire and
Leweilyu Powers took the oath OF office
as chief executive o! Maine.
Roger Wolcoit was tnaugurated as
governor OF Massachusetts.
Frank II. Dorr, who designed and
operated the electrical fountain at tie
worlds fair. died AZ his home in Somers-
worth. y. H., aged - years.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-01-16
NO WONDER PEOPLE STARED.
she Had Used n Pair of Her nusbands
Trousers as q shawl


She is a noted housekeeper. and II Is
her proud boast that she can always
find any article in her house without q
light, be the night ever so dark, ana that
In case OF her sudden demise no one
need blush for the condition OF any cup
board in her dwelling.
The other evening she was going out
with her husband, but it seemed rather
hard for them 10 get started. Once she
returned 10 turn back the rug before
the parlor fire, and once 10 give the COOK
n order. The husband heaved sigh OF
relief rs they finally reached the pave
nent. but il was cut short by his wife's
exclamation: There. il is really cold,
and have on this thin little jacket. l
must so back and get my old brown
shawl"
Lock here, how many times are you
going back. anyhow" demanded her
husband. "You will be al tired out be
fore we start"
well. John. dear. if you insist upon
IL, you may get il for me. for need
not make light 10 find il. 1t is hang
ing on the third peg on the right hand
side OF the cupboard in the BACK room
upstairs"
But tina; is where my things ere
kept"
Il know. dear. but since have given
away all your old things 10 the nice,
7olite tramp there is plenty OF room.
/ keep Just 4 few things there because
thew are old and smell 50 strong Of
moth balls knew you wouldn't mind.
But do go 1T once; you are making US
so late. Don't light the gas-oh. he's
gone. How impatient men are"
Five minutes later be came bacliwith
8 damned thumb and no shawl.
Just like man she said, AMI Went
IN TO fetch il herself, returning almost
Instantly with n nicely folded garment
hanging over her arm. Il shan't need
It going. after ALL" she said; but l
may coming hack. I found il just
where tcld vow il was. dear"
After spendinga pleasant hour or two
upon the friends upon whom they had
called they started 70 walk home, and
after they had gone a block CT ~ o She
threw he- shawl varelessly ahc"; her
shoulders, not without q reTark IS 70
the reGtrcSs OF her cuPSoarGS and her
ability 70 fad things II the dark.
As they slowly stroilcd toward home
several 2 a tu-red 20 look after
them. vtth Host audible smiles, clus-
.r- her ia conp,acsatly:
Il 10 believe that people take Us Tor
pair Of lovers, John"
To which ,ahn, mankind, replied:
Blame! idicfs."
Peorle ct-t2ir'y dc behave Oddly.
sd q couple ct sinai! boys even fol-
'cwei them home with mirthtr' shouts.
"What can te he rGat;er?" she said.
TO te sure. NY shawl Is oll-tasaicned,
bug :, can hardly be that"
The hrSbar's KEY was II the locl; by
this tirae. and. as she followed him into
TIE ra.lo-. she caught a glimpse ~ ner-
SET in mirror. Instsad q shawl she
had pair q her husbands trousers
gracefully d-aped abou- hcr shoulders.
-Ch;ca-o Tin. sS-iferald.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-01-16
FOREIGN.

4 landslide At -. Anna Pelago. I:aly,
wrtchsi - ou4id.ngs anc left hundreds
- persons homeless.
A, Acapulco, AsNlco, an earthquake
skocA Gesu Dyed several houses and
ihree persons weEe injured by fa!ing
walls
The emperor OF Germany has issued
decree against duels among army o;t-
GERS.
sir IosepA RicEson. ex-presIden, OF
the uIaId rrunk railway, died in Nom
teal
The holesa.e dry goods house Of Nc
Master * Co, one OF the Oldest N To-
roaio. can. failed for $2l5 .goU.
Gen. Gonez captured C!eoa de Avi.a
IA & -nt. aGd took ll3 Spanish prls-
crer~ and pat them to death. lie SAID
tuaI a. the Spaaiards had refused 10
ss- So udGct humane war, It was
now an eye FOR an eye aad = toc;a for
a tooth.
The steamer Dauntless landed IN
Cut1 q ~ar-,, of arms and ann CT ten
tor he insurgents.
The steam snip Be g,que. bound frcm
Antwerp FOR Bayonne, France, was
vEecAed on Caishead rock and Is Of
the - prrsoEs Ca board were drowned.
The lEsuliue convent at Roberyal,
Queeec. was destroyed by fire and seven
nuns were burned 10 death.
hurricane swept over I'aiEle-s;on.
8 seaport village OF South ACs:r2. a, ard
completely wrecked the place.
Owing 10 the exodus on account q
The plague the population OF Bombay.
India. has been reduced oEe-half
RI Hon. and Most Rev Frederick
Temple. y. D.. has been enJh-oHed IS
archbishop 81 Canterbury and priInate
% AL England.
Lady Selma SCOTT. who pleaded guilty
in London OF having criminaliy libeled
Earl Russell. her son-in-law. was SEN
fenced 10 eight months in Jail.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-01-16
OOiNGS A3eoAo

The personal property st, ty 4
!--te Archbishop Benson. OF tau,e,.+
is valued AT $4,000.
Eighty-tve hundred dollars. 4
whole prof, for last season iaena
~ commons Kitchen. has bsn irya4
by the committee in c,ar,t.
Domeuieo ConlpaTetti. the lnz
philoiocist. who has tried 10 do ioa
folk lore Of ITALY what the Grr1
Grimm did for tha, n Germany =
Jus, heHp elected 3 foreign a,Socr.
the Paris Academy Of description
place 81 the late Erns, Curigi,.
\ young woman has received TIED
usual honor Of the freedom OF 4 Log
guild. She j. daughter Of Lori
nerst Of Hackney. and having WRIT
History OF GagaeUiug in EnEig
has just been thus h0nored Ny ,hs
shipful Company OF Gardeners
In the ST. Sepulchre cburchin L@s
there was found in AZ o.d chest recsr
The bell which in StuarJ times uStdag
rung by the crier outside the .te
condemned felon or the ti.ht RT
execution. The bell Will te hung gs
2 cons picuous place in the churh.
Street cars are beginning to mGksE
against omnibuses in England. hi
lions for - lines in Birmingham VI.
are now before parliament, " bile L-.
Manchester. Sheffield. Bradford, b
fax aud Huddersield all apply toFm.
er 70 construct new tramways,
Gross vandalism has DESTROYED s.;
interesting Druidical remains ca X
moor. The "stone avenue" al Bel !.
corner. on Sherberton common,
many hut circles" and "menhirs~ =
disappeared, the stones having q
broken up by contractors TO ill ~
holes in the roads about.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-01-16
TRIMMINGS FOR sKlRTs.
How They Ma! Be Used to Advantage In
RemcGeiInc. ',.a

II making over 81 old gown the
present fashion Of trimming skirts viii
lie found most useful. \ Sk:-; S.nos;
Invariably SAr.rks from c seasons ue>.
and after il s t@l;e-i apart and spongsd
IL Is sure 70 measure 100 snort by seve.-
81 inches.
In remaking skirt never lergther
&; the waist. Such prcceed. nywi.. spoil
The hang OF it quicker thaa anything
Else.
When plain skirts were worn II was
Impossible TO lecgtlen skirt wi,hou:
u1sightly piecing. Now. however. II,
bottom Of the ski-. may te pieced and
then trimmed 10 conceal the piec;nS.
FOR q street gown braid is the best
trimming. Hercules OF soutsche braid
IS favored and should Be put OF IN Two
or four row clusters II The wea-er Is
Short. two rows as near the FOO. IS pcs.
sible Is best 4 young girl nav have
the brad sewed il Grecisn boris.
around her skirt /; he- gown ends At the
s-kle.
Skirts intended To- indoor wear a-.
p-e;.iiy trimmed with -uches. wi.h
may be OF silk or Of dress material. n
Of six. frayed edges save tine AID give
Sc additional touch o, beauty. The
Tcches may be pat OF close aror-d ,h4
foo' or tee inches up A bad o. =.
son~'ires replaces re ruchA. Il
should. however. - OF good quality 20
wear well and IS. therefore. way ahov.
we neacs OF Ordinary ro--als-Chi-
easo News
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-01-16
THE MEDICINE CLOSET

A very serviceabie article for r,.
the sick room or nursery Is ~
nursery refrigerator. which sera
keep ice or milk or other foods Az.
the night.
\ poison guard" may be had /, \
drug stores. II consists Of =
wooden ball with a chain attach
is 10 be fastened TO the neck n l
bottle. and serves 10 call atteH,6.
the fact tina, the contents are lar,
Gus, or only to be used eNterrany
Do not keep All the ha.i-uss ~
cines remaining from what the h,
has ordered at various times.
Of them might lie OF sery Ice IA n. i
ture, but the majority weI, goo u
for the occasion when orlrled, Ina,
closet will soon be filled 10 o,es.s,
with them.
Some arrangement for tie hea,F
food at night is seryiccable lury 4
ness. There are various ann +
made to fit over gas Jet or ttasa,
ney OF an oil lamp. and upon vi.
cup or other vessel may he hca.s
place o: these d small alcohol pss
stove can hc procured.
No dangerous medicine saou. &
placed in the medicine clt,s;. ~.
Under special precautions Go,t.e,
iaudanum or PAraglr.e. b
donna and other poison cr any 1,
20 be used externally sagg't ue,eF
placed here unless the boz .rS c5r,S
INK them are Of such aatJ,a tlani
may be recognized rca,iil y even z \
dark Care for the Eaby.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-01-16
The News Condensed.
Important lnieIi gence From All Parts.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Tho Proceedings OF the second session.

Tho Proceedings OF the SeSoh" sersion.
In the senate on the 5th a bin was IN
PRODUCED TO reduce the salaries OF Al! gov
ernirent employees AMI officers ten per cen;
Tie house bili abo!iShng the death pcna!tl
In a large number Of cases was pSssrc y
resolutions for the appointment CT a ma
ttonal monetary commission 10 examine
and study the general subject Of finances
was dtscussed,...ln tho house TIE who.v
DAY was devoted To ECuel-ll debate on i,e
lill 10 amend the laws Aalstlngso second
class malt matter. but uG.lcilon was taken
In the senate on the tIh bills were passed
TO amend the act repeating the iir'ttr cur
ture law and fGr the appointment ~ eFeNt'
OF active or retired officers OF the army
The blll providing Tor free h2mcsleads Tor
bona tide settlers On public lands acquires
from the Indians was debated AZ lenSln.
Senator Gail spoke on CGba-....in the
house the Loud hlll 10 amend the law re-
lItus TO seconG-csasS mai! matter Vas
yaSsed by a vote q; la 10 ll5, 4 resolution
was Gaop.el asA!ns information o. the sew
cral departments relative 10 the admins
trailon Of the civil! service law
In the. senate on the IN )uiGi resolution
WAS offered b. Senator Mills tToN) de-
CIarirs tia. ;he power OF recognizing
new rCgGb!c resides in congress. recac
niE!as The independence OF Cuba and APP
prcpriatinE $4,000 !1r United States min.
ts;cr 10 ;aa republic OF Cuba. The bill for
free hoales:caLs cU Indian lands was fur
Their discussed. Adjourned 70 the ilth...
IL the house the debate upon the propc-
s.,lun 10 refund The Indebtedness ~ the
Pacific railroad companies - the govern
mrnt was begun.
The senate WAS not in session or the Nh.
LIN the house the entire ;irus was oCcu-
pied In discussing The raciHc railroad
fu-GinE t!.., and during the debate Mr.
Johnson tCaIA who GavoEs the measure.
made remarkable vlIuperatiye persona!
attack on I,5iic- Hearst. q the san Fran
cisco Examiner, who. Et,sS.6, was terror
iE.ug the Pacific CcaSt members.