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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

AUBURN, Dec. s0.-The Green, White
and Stuck rivers, which have been swollen
by tae recent rains. ara now fallen enough
to show any serious injury which oc-
CURED while their banks were submerged
The nex bridge on Green river. near the
Patien ranch, is seriously threatened, rs
several tons Of rock and cement have oeen
torn from the pier on the west side. The
county commissioners have been notified
OF its condition.
The Suck river. Just above the North
ern Pacific railroad bridge. has torn cut
several acres Of the Andrews ranch and
Is now within a few feet Of the railroad
track. along which il runs several hundred
feet. The Northern Pacific is taking ac-
tive measures and VIII dump a number Of
cars of recks today To check the tearing
current.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
MARE ISLAND INVESTIGATED.
Lieut.. Knapp Files His ReOrt. but 1t
Has Not Been Published.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3o.-Lieut. J. j.
Knapp has arrived at the navy department
from Mare island, Cal. where he has made
a thorough investigation of the conduct of
the navy yard so far as concerns the EN-
pioyment of labor. Mr.. Knapp gave par
ticular attention to the complaints that
have come to the navy department from
the veterans who allege they have suffered
from discrimination. The results OF the
inquiry have been embodied In a long re-
port, which has been submitted to acting
Secretary Roosevelt. but until ne has an
opportunity to so through ii nothing viii
be made public as to the conclusions and
recommendations of Lieut. Knapp.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
THE CLEVELAND is SAVED.
Hauled on tho Rocks and Beached,
Her Bottom Being hut
xltuhtsy Injured.

PORT TOWNSEND. Dec. so.-The Brit
ish tug Czar, which arrived here this
morning from Barclay sound. reports that
the Cleveland was hauled eft the rocks
Tuesday evening and safely beaaned On
the sand near Ey. the ships bottom is
no, badly puncg0fea, rs two small pumps
kept her clear cf water while afoat
r.ioyds' Agent Netealge arrived on the
Cxar. and arranged 10 have the Cleveland
lowed 70 dry dock al QuArtermaster h3r~
lor tpnosreN.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

FLOOD IN THE skNhuNfSB.
Damage to Railroad Cannot lie
I~awwea-sa Trains Running

Special ptspasrA 10 shs Intel siesacer.
EVERETT. Dsc, 9s.-Tt - gnpoSs bic "a
get any 6esal'e Information IS 70 the con-
dtsien 80 the Great $cgthern re&2 To the
skysssssh valley. TIE wires are Esacrtea
- ks DEAN Aaa S1S @&goa roAGs are
ao gVESe3e neas has aeCa brought aowa
tas valley siacs the nea<s ocssarred TIE
Great Nargsera VIII roE give aay .usteA-
ton sasa taey sxrvet - have tie read
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
Bunko Man Under Heavy Rail.

BOSTON. Dec. 20--John Reed, an a.
legged bunko man, has been several times
arrested within the past few DAVIS o,
charges Of swindling. The suggestion Is
that there Is regular syndicate back of
MN which is willing to put up any amount
OF money rather than have their opera
mons exposed. II is now believed that
Reeds real name Is George sneneer
fun description OF Spencer has lust been
received here from the West and II is said
TO nj Reed 10 a dot. Reed has already
furnished sls500 in cash bail.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

" ASfiINGTON, Der. Sa.-~Ths existing
laws relating u The administration OF Jus.
tice are defective in that naval courts
martial are not empowered TO secure the
attendance and testimony OF civilian Wit
re@ses- Secretary Lang has submitted IL
the naval committee a bin the first sec
ton NJ which involves an extension 10 the
iuGSe-advocate q naval eourrs~martial
and courts - iaqc!ry she power NOW pos
sessed ~ judges itocate Of the army
courts
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
MKIxLEY 10 VISIT THE WEST.


WASHINGTON, Dec n-President Nc
Kiniey's Western trip next August is now
q certainty, unless congress should re-
main in session and thereby prevent his
leaving Washington. He has promised to
attend the meeting Of the Union Veterans
League at Rock Island. ILL.,. in August. TN
less something unforeseen should prevent.
After the meeting the president will visit
the Yellowstone park and other places Of
interest.
NEW YORK. Dec so-Prssident McKin-
ley has accepted the invitation OF the Ma
tionai Manufacturers Association to at
tend its banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria.
January q. Senator Frye. Of Maine. VIII
be one OF the principal speakers. The pres
ident will discuss the economic features Of
the tariff.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

CINCINNATI. Dec. sn.-,rhe whisky pool
orxanixod yesterday al Louisville for Ken
lucky distslieries Includes the leading Cir
cinnati diatiilers on It's committee. II Is
proposed after the pooling arrangement
are perfected ho incorporate she larger ais~
tiIlerfee into strong consolidate htst
no plans are made public.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
There will be a new Miners
Supply Store opened on Jan.
sd. 1t will be devoted to min
ers' trade only. and will furnish
everything they need. 1t will
be the largest exclusive miners
store on the Coast.
Gsattfe Alaska General Supply Co.. Inc,
store on the Coast.

Seattle-AFaska General Supply Co.. Inc
tos-l9s-li0 Washington Street West
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
LARGEST EVER RECEIVED.
Gold Deposits in the Denver Mat EN-
coed xt22tsn safn

DENVER De- sa-The socks .. ,ha
United statss branch rssn,. for the year
t~7. Ara ROW elesed The deposits % ge}f
are tie largest ever received. The total
VIII slightly exceed - ~ 90. and = con-
sFfs alive estimate made - the algnt off,
e!als PLACES IRE entire output Of Colorado
al g.. tssa asa IT, round figures
TIE great Increase in fhe Colorado cut.
rGt this year wsu eenA the total fer tas
United States % So gss5 g.a
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
CONTINUANCE WAS REFUSED.


OLYMPIA, Dec. 30.-The board OF state
land commissioners today denied an appli-
cation by stipulation for a postponement
OF the hearing In the contest case OF An
ran & Boliong We. Dearborn for tide land
lot No. In block s2l, and lot q in block
325. Seattle. The case was first set for
October last and was postponed to Janu-
next. Owing to the absence of Mr.. Boil
long. who is at Dawson. further delay
was asked. The commissioners do not
feel justified In allowing any more time.
ard the Contestants must come up for
hearing on January g.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-inteiiigencer.
TACOMA. Dee. N.-Burglars last night
looted the dry goods store Of Henry
Hoensehiid, carrying off 500 worth of silk,
satins and other costly goods. There is
no clue 10 the robbers. They gained en-
trance by cutting through the panel Of a
back door.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

WASHINGTON, Dec. SIT Is said that
one of the purposes OF the visit to Wash
ington OF the minister Of Venezuela is TO
start negotiations for reciprocity treaty.
Venezuela is thus one OF the first South
American countries to consider the ques-
ton of a reciprocal treaty under the Ding
ley law.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
Chemical Society Meet.

WASHINGTON, Dec. so-The meeting
OF the American Chemical Society was
concluded today. The chief business
transacted was the election OF thirty
seven active and two associate members.
The delegates were received by President
Mckinley this afternoon Tonigh. they
were entertained by the resident member RS
at banquet and tomorrow will be de-
voted to sightseeing.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

Special Dispatch to the Post-Inteiligencer.
HoQUIAM. Dec. i2.-The railroad grade
for the Northern Pacific extension from
Aberdeen to Hoauiam has been completed
and the riltng and timber contract award
ed TO George II. Emerson The timbers
for bridges across the Wishkah and Ho-
GUAM rivers are partly out, and active
building Will begin at once.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
The Coquitlam EIOated.

VANCOUVER. b. c., Dec. so.-The
steamer Coouit'am. which went aground
at the end of Cameron island. near Bella
Bella. on the identical spot where the
santa Cruz grounded recently, arrived in
port this afternoon. She was ashore
fwenty-six hours. but by jettssoning her
cargo fioated or. Her hull is consider
ably damaged.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

ELEGANT offices for rent low. enIi-
van building.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3o.-A dispatch re-
ce.ved at the interior department. an
nounces that the government of the Semi
mole nation of Indians has ratified the agree
ment recently entered into between the
Dawes Indian commission and a similar
body representing the Seminoles. The
agreement must now be ratified by con-
greSS to become effective
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
NEW WAGE SCALE IN.
Carnegie Makes n slight Reduction
for These Who Work ny the Ton.

PITTSBufG. Dec. sa--A new wage
scale for tho employees of the steel works
and blast furnaces under the controi Of
the Carnegie company was posted today
to take effect January l. The new scale
makes bat slight changes In the wages of
men employed by the day, but the scale
for tonnage men shows a reduction va
riously estimated NJ from 10 IS per cent.
However. agents of the company claim
that the tonnage men wlli gel equally as
much money as they did at the time when
the last scale was first adopted, their
claim being that improved machinery In
troduced during the past few days has
enabled the men 10 handle a greater toa-
mage.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

VICTORIA. b. c., Dec. 3o.--rhe British
Columbia legislature will meet on Febru-
airy 10. Special importance attaches TO the
coming session on account OF the business
that viii come up IN connection with pro-
vlding transportation facilities TO the Yu-
kon and tributary mines IN northern Brit
ish Columbia.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
Cant Hatfield Arrested Again.

PARKERSBURG. W. Va, Dec. 90.
NJ Meham. deputy United States marshal,
today received a telegram from Marshal
r. J. Anderson. OF Camden. saying
chat Anaersol had Capt. Hatfield and
asking aim to bring good men 10 aires;
him and share in the reward. Hatfield
broke the Mingo jail six months ago. He
was serving a murder sentence and lad
three other killings 10 answer for. A re-
ward of s. 600 awaits his captors.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
Gen. Fitzgerald Resigns.

NEW YORK, Dec. s1.-The World says:
rfig.-Gen. Louis Fitzgerald. commander
If the first brigade Of the national guard
Of New York state. resigned after forty
wears OF service He announced his re-
tirement in his home last night at a din
ner given to a number OF officers in ceie-
bratfon OF his fortie;h anniversary as a
member Of the national guard.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
CRoAMs MURDER CASE.
PsosecntiOn Has Its Testimony All In
and Defense Opens To-day.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Iniellisenese.
TACOMA, Dec. So.-The Creams murder
case did not develop anything new or
startling today. owing to the prosecution
resting It's ease TOO late for the defense TO
make it's opening statement. During the
afternoon the jury spent two hours at tho
scene of the murder and surrounding neigh
horhnod. and upon their return counsel Tor
defense argued a motion TO dismiss the
case for want of sufficient evidence 10
connect Grosms with the crime. or 10 con-
Wet him. The court ruled against the mo-
ton. and an adjournment was taken TO
tomorrow morning.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

OMAHA, Dec. E.--Sosice was served nj
noon today In the Union Pacific shops no.
toifying all hands that after Monday next
full time Of eight hours here would he In
force. Eight weeks age time was cur "a
seven hours per day. The order affects
over .n0e mechanics.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
Boss MCLAUGHLIN VIII Retire.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3o.-Hugh McLaugh-
lin, for many years dictator of the Demo-
cratic party In Brooklyn, has definitely
announced his retirement from political
leadership. He will be succeeded. accord
ing to the present understanding, by Ber-
nard J. York.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
Cornelius Nanderhafts Crut.e

PARIS Tee. S1-~Ttie yacht Satanic
With Cornelius Var3eyat ard his guests
left Lars d'HyeEes Ear Alexandria toeias,
az = three months Srass@ fer Mr. Wander
bars health. he Ia Ses wlth hir. LIZ. Joha
C'n&r4cot. son % the celebrated Pref. Char
ieot. whose fee ,s Sl2a a day
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

OLYMPIA, Dec. so-The supreme cour.
today filed an opinion Affirming Judgment
In the case OF S. s Smith. appellant. VS.
w @. Cullen and Horace Mckenzie ie-
spondents: appealed from Wana Walia
county
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

NEW YORK Tee, s~StspAsn v
Wh.te who failed In the financial paric 81
isss. was reinssstess 20 fun membership IN
the New York stock exchange tasav nv
unanimous vote Of the committee ar al
missions .nearon' NAita has settled al
hts obligations. with interest
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

IN the service. The case arose IN accord
sncs with the employment OF a veteran
employed In the Philadelphia possoffice. In
order 10 secure a pension under the de-
pendent act he must swear that he iss~.th-
out means OF support and Is unable to do
manual labor.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
Logging Camps Reopen.

Special Dispatch 70 the post-Tntelllgenee~
SHELTON Dec 70 The logging cams
81 the Simpson Logging Cornnany e.
simpson and Mason County Logging Com
rery were reopened TUESDAY
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
Fatally Crushed NV the Cara

Special Diepatch 10 the Post inteiligence-.
SPOKANE. Dec. So-Charies Dunno
man, an emp'oye nf the Northern Pacific
yards. was fatally crushed between two
cars While helping TO make UP train to-
day. He was unmarried
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
RnCravERsMIPs AsD FORECLOsuRs
1ewex aasIroaA lnsOlvenct~s n 1S07
Thaa for Tea Years.

CHICAGO, DEC. 2o.--The Railway Age
n>aIses tho following stAtemsnts OF the re-
calyerahips and foreclosures for 1877:
90 syaaE sincs lSS7 has shown 30 Few
reads OK 20 small mileage oonfessinS IN
eoivency while compared with the record
for any Of the Ave years preceding 1850
the list OF new receiverships In the last
year Ii surprisingly small Ia respect to the
number Of miles and capital involved. In
lea3 no less than II COMPANIES with Zs.sao
miles Of road and 81. Isl. Cos. Cos of bonds and
stock. Aefaulted In their obligations ana
were turned over to the control OF the
courts. In 1881 the number Of similarly
unfortunate roads was is. their mileage
was LA and their capitalization was less
than or. 10000. In 1856 the number CT
roads was "a, the mileage 5.fa and the
capltaiixati0n STE .bT GO.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

KODAKS and other cameras for holiday
presents can be obtained at 2li Columbia
street. opposite postoffice. WASHINGTON
Dental and Photographic Supply Co.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
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New National Ia inks.

WASHINGTON, Dec 30-The comptroi-
Ter of the currency has authorized the fol-
lowing national banks TO begin business:
The Corn Exchange National Bank of
Chicago, capital, $1,000. 0Oo; the National
Bank Of kirksvilie, No. capital $50. 600.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

WARRINGTON, Dec. D.-Tns senate
and house committees on public lands ans
territories are at work On legislation Tor
Alaaka, preparing the way Tor actor py
iha 4wo houses. There win be some de-
cisixe action shortly after she holiday re-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

- DEane1seo Secures Another MAJ
- DoOm Alaska Trade.
Special Dispatch to the Post-fntsiitgencsF.
IAN 1AAECI6cO. Dec. I'D. n Cam
eec0. oocsefaTy Of the San FRANCISCO
eA1an1Ea tgAde committee. was arrested "a
ChseAeo on several charges prefsfrsa
against him Tor swirdling In connection
w1eh - alfenpd California laa5 COMMITTEES
IL comDtttee, on learning snis. prompt
N eomoved him from his position
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

DENVER. Dec. 30.--Ciov. Adams who is
president Of the Pueblo Savings bank. to-
day wrote reply to a letter from New
York urging opposition to postal savings
banks. In which he said:
The interesti OF the people demand
that the government should give them a
place Of deposit that is beyond question
secure. Believing this. l overlook my in
terest as an investor in a savings bank for
the larger interest of those who would be
interested i'm postal savings banks
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Dee 2o-There
was q hearing before Judge Townsend IN
the United States cssairt today Oh the mo
ton OF the Central Trust COMPANY OF Nav
York TO fcreclo&e q mortgage on the bonds
OF the Worcester Cycle Company. OF We~~
cesser. Mass, tzso.eee Of which were issued
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

Never let a cough run on from day TO
day I. indicates either inflammation or
irritation, which. IL allowed 20 continue.
may result IN serious injury 10 the lungs.
A few doses OF Ayers Cherry Pectoral
cures any pulmonary complaint not en-
i!reiy beyond the reach OF medicine.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

KITTANNfNC, Pa. Dec. 1~An ad~
vance of is,s per cent. III wages has heea
granted 20 the employees OF the Wick China
Company. and the men win so hack 20
~ASk
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31
Tunnel work Wiu he Re.nm~s.

DENVER. ree. IA deal hss beer
closed By whica work was resumed an tse
Aiofyat Bush tunnel at oahei}A. Crfpule
Greek. the largest enterprise IN the as
tr!ot. The tunnel Is expected % tap about
ATTY veins,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

Biscuits made by Shilling 5
Fest baking powder.
A S<hitfss Z lasvF .sg
sSz EEAS. k.4
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

NEW YORK. Dec. &.~~A dispatch from
Lewiston, Me-. 20 tbs Commercial Ad-
vertiser says: IT Is conceded that cotton
mills in Maine viii fall into Hire with other
New England mills early next month. and
reduce the wages OF operatives Twelve
thousand employees will be affected.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-31

WOODWORK az all kinds msas -
order at sash and door factory. eornsr
Third aud Vine streets
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pAxsOS CANNOT GET 1T.


Interstate G0mmtsstOn.
CHICAGO. Dec. se.~-The News Wash
iugfon special says: Senator Cullom's
uroteat against the nomination of Judge
Edward a. Paxson. OF Pennsylvania, as
interstate commerce commissioner. has
born fruit To-day the president re-
fefTad to the opposition Of labor TO Pax
sons confirmation. and added that unless
the cloud lowering over him was lifted
ne could rot hope for preferment.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-06

Yesterday in the criminal court OF
Ohio county, the felony docket was
called. Messrs. Dryden and schuck, at
torneys for Wiley w. Bowers, who Is
indicted on the charge OF numbering the
stackyard Hollow mllkman, Henry
KEEL, filed demurrer TO the indictment,
and Judge Hugus has set November s
as the time for hearing arguments on
the demurrer. There Is great interest
in the outcome of the effort to convict
Bowers of the Klel murder. and the case
will be bitterly contested at every point.
II is likely that the trial will be set
for the present term of the criminal
court in the event that the demurrer Is
overruIed.
The remainder of the felony docket
was called, with the following action In
each case:
State VS.. r. l.. Lowry, charged with
obtaining money under false pretenses;
plea of not guilty was entered, and
Frank C. Cox was named by the court
as attorney for the defendant
State VS.. Sneed and Yorker, charged
with tresspassing on trains; plea OF not
guilty; r, NJ. Addleman named as de-
PENDANTS attorney.
State VS.. Krider, charged with horse
stealing; plea Of not guilty; C. II.
Sehuek and c. A. Mabon named as at
torneys.
State VS.. ]. B. Campbell, charged
with forgery; plea of not guilty and r.
NJ. Addleman named as attorney.
This morning the liquor Indictment
docket viii be called, and the course of
action by the saloon men is awaited
with interest. SO far as is known the
indicted men have not combined for an
other "plea in abatement" proceeding.
Attorney General Edgar p. Rucker, of
Charleston, is here to look after the
states interests and to await Judge
Hugus' decision on the abatement cases
recently taken under advisement.