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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13

near the sea. discovered what seemed
to be . lake Of oil. fed by innumera-
BILE springs from the surrounding
mountains which are filed with coal.
They brought samples to Seattle.
Tests proved it - high grade ~ any
from the Pennsylvania wells. Ex-
perts sent up have returned and re-
port enough oil and coal to supply
the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13
Among the Iowa Mines.

Des MoiEes, Ia, July 12.-So far no
Iowa miners have Joined the big strike,
but they are likely to do so at any time.
There are 5000 miners in the state,
and until coal dealers commenced ship
ping into Illinois to fill orders where
Illinois miners are striking. little at
tention was paid to the strike. as the
Iowa miners are not well organized
In the past when they have struck the
operators have shipped coal in from
Illinois and defeated them. They can't
do this now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13

Marshalltown. July lS.-The grand
lodge OF colored Masons OF Iowa con-
vened here today for a three days
session with q fair attendance Of del
egstes. Several hundred more are
expected on the evening trains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13
ABBREVIATED TElEGRAMS.

Judge Bailey. Of Eau Claire, Wis,
has just published afifty age pamphlet
on what constitutes contempt. 1t is in
reply to an opinion recently handed
down by the supreme court Of the
state.
Arthur Dishnow. of Burlington, Wis,
pleaded guilty to being a habitual
drunkard and was sentenced to one
year at Waupun.
Jacob Raab, a book agent, committed
suicide at Jamaica, L. l., Saturday.
Next day his wife was informed. When
she learned what had happened she
leaped for joy.
The statement of the Bank of Spain
shows q note circulation of 136, ,0OO, 900
pesetas lin excess of the authorized Is
sue.
Fred Washington, sign writer. 30
years old, was so frightfully injured in
a runaway at Sedalia, Mo-, that he died.
Washington was born in England, and
his great grandfather was a brother of
John Washington. the father of George
Washington.
A public marriage will be one Of the
attractions at the Boone county. Ills,
fair. The couple to be married will re-
ceive hundreds of dollars worth of mer-
chandise contributed by the merchants.
1t cost the city of Milwaukee $500 to
entertain the National Educational as
ISOLATION.
Lightning struck O barn on Matt
Udelhoven's place. twelve miles south
west from Lancaster, Wis, and killed
his son, young man Of IL years The
barn was burned.
Obituary: At Memphis, Tenn, Colonel
c. W. Frazer. At Cincinnati. kid"
Baldwin, the base ball catcher. At St.
Paul. Mrs. Marie Hasenwinkel. At
Pittsburg. John E. Davidson. At Arcola,
Ills, DR.. Lucius McAlister. so.
| By a new law. Connecticut riders of
bicycles who neglect to use bells on their
wheels will be subject to fine Of $40 or
less In each case.
| Miss Edith Rotch died recently in
Boston and left 1900 to the Shelter for
Unprotected Girls. an institution at Sy-
racuse. n. Y. The money viii be used
to erect a new dormitory.
| Prevented the Miners from WORKING.
Spring Valley. Ills. July Two
hundred Spring Valley miners marched
to Marquette yesterday morning, four
miles from this city. and prevented the
miners OF that place from starting tc
work. Word had arrived here to the
effect that Marquette had voted to 20
to work and mine enough coal to supply
the Illinois Zinc company. of Peru, with
coal. 1t was Immediately decided by
the miners OF this city to prevent them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13
Debs Will Consult with R.tchford.

Columbus. D., July 13. = President
Ratchford received a telegram last
night from Eugene Debs, president of
the Social Democracy. stating that he
would arrive in this city tomorrow for
conference on the strike situation.
President Ratchford also said that he
was assured that the Ohio coal roads
would increase the rate for the trans
portation OF West Virginia coal. Ohio
operators are back Of the movement to
hold their trade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13

Constantinople. July 13.-The
Turkish ministry despite the strong
position taken by the powers. believe
they will not be able to agree on any
measure of coercion, and so advised
the Sultan to insist on the original
claim as to the frontier settlement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13

Palid faces indicate pale, thin
elood. Rosy cheeks show the pure,
rich blood resulting from taking
Hoods Sarsaparills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13
Prefsrred death 60 aIs wife.

Los Angeles. July l3.-Nicholaf G
Creede, the millionaire mine owner,
committed suicide last evening be-
cause his wife. from whom he had
been separated. insisted upon renew
ing their marital relations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13

Van Couver. B. c., July 13.-On
one Of the principal streets last night
w. j. Immel shot and killed his
sweetheart, Kittie Askew, and then
himself. The cause was jealousy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13
WANT TO KNOW.
TO WHOM CAN THEY TELL THEIR
TROuelES9

InQuirers Intelligently yAnsWersd-Thsu.
sands Of Grateful Letters.
Women regard it as . blessing that
they can talk te . woman who fully
understands their every alment, and
thus avoid the exnmiua.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13

Bellaire. O.. July 13.-The miners at
Schick's mines were called upon by q
ccmmittee Of two from each Of the mines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13

Q nstoS Hssris' Last Rseting Place.
Memphis. July 1S.-The remains
Of Senator Harris arrived this morn
ing. The interment will be at Elm
wood cemetery late this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13
Rich Flnds In Aioaka.

Seattle. Wash. July lS-Gold
in Alaska. at q point
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13
Mount sympathizes with the striksrs.

Indianapolis, July 13. - Governor
Mount said yesterday that his sympathy
is all with the strikers in the present
contest between the operators and min
ers. He is investigating his authority
as chief executive to take a hand in the
struggle and if he sees his way clear
will appoint an investigating commits
sion. The governors action in that
event will depend upon the report of the
commission from actual contact with
the strikers. The governors pet aversion
is the "pluck me" store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-13

elong the Baltimore and Ohio yesterday
morning. who asked them to quit work.
They gave the committee no satisfaction
beyond an intimation that they were re.
ceiving better pay than the others were
striking for. This word was passed along
the line and the miners called another
mass meeting for today. The coal firm
has posted aotices forbidding trespa9
upon their Syemises. The situation is
aggravated, and men are gathering in
and about town. Some are ready to pre-
vent the miners from returning to work,
and they will camp in that reighbor-
hood. Secretary T. L. Lewis wired ma
tional headquarters for instructions and
they answered that these men must como
out at once.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10
Peuu.y,. crow Reach PourhLeep.ie.

PoUGHKKEPsIE. June 9.-The unsophisticated
man who talks at Harvard's quarters about tho
hard luck bob" Cook il having with the Yale
eight is frozen Into silence by u zero stare from
all sides. Harvard has heard that story before.
Neither does the prophet who dilates on Har-
wards good form receive any encouragement.
OverconHdence will not boat Harvard this year.
The weather to-day was cold and wet. The Har-
ward oarsmen passed q long day with examina-
tons. The rain and mud stopped even the usual
mornings sprint on the railroad track before
breakfast.
The Pennsylvania crews arrived at Highland
this afternoon at 1855 o'clock. Their coach was
left on the train and taken up above the cross
ing, where the "Pennsy's" boathouse is located.
The outriggers were not on the shell. and as soon
as 1t was unloaded the men carried 1t TO the
platform of the freight station. The crews. did
not go out In the afternoon, and will take their
hrst practice tomorrow morning II Ward gets
the boats rugged In time. The shell brought by
the crew 10 made OF cedar. The two Waters
shells, made of paper, are expected to be at High
land tomorrow morning. There are three crews
In all, the first and second varsity crews and
the freshmen crew. The cedar shell IL being
used by the freshmen crew. but II the others do
not arrive tomorrow the same shell will DO used
by the varsity crews. The Quakers' float has
been moved from the spot where their sholl was
wrecked by Gov. horton's tugboat in 1895, and
now rests In smooth water north OF the boat
house,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10
At the Long Island Traps.

Despite the rainy weather seven members of the
old.time Erie Gun Club journeyod to Dexter PARK
yesterday afternoon for their regular monthly live
bird contest. The scores:
First ent-ReR monthly club shoot At seven
live birds each. for yearly class prizes: handicap
rises; 80 yards boundary. Charles Plate, class "A,
~ yards, o: Henry Dohrmann, class A. 20 YARDS,
D: John Plate. class "A, % yards. o:-Harry Black
Icy, class A. 90. yards uen.gauEe gum. 5: George
Fuchs, class B. 81 yards. 8; John Il. Plate. class c.
Second Events ~eepstaEes az three live birds
zach. all 2s yards riss. 30 yards boundary, clArsi-
ned shooting. Dohrmann. 81 Gref. 5: Fuchs. 3; O.
Plate. y; John Plate. 9; John II. Plate. .; Black.
Third Event--same condiions. c. Plate. 8: Donr-
mann. s; Gref. >; John Plate, 8: John a. Plate. 81
Biackley. 2; Fuohi, l..
Fourth Evept-Niss and out. for frat money. @.
Plate. q: II. -Dohrmann. 8: John Plate. y; J. Il.
Plate. 2: Gref. o.
The monthly live. bird shoot OF the Parkway ROD
aud Gun Club was held yesterday afternoon ~
Plumber Neck. near jamaica Bay. The scores,
First Evsut-ReEular monthly club shoot AZ seven
live BIRDS each. for yearly class prize. all 80 yards
rise. Elias HelgAna, class A. 70 yards. z; Henry
BramwelI class A, 2S yards. z: John Wye. class
B. 25 yards. 7: James Bennett. class A. es yards. 81
George Torborg. class r. rs yards. o; Henry J. Sol.
over. class b. eo yards. 8; Charles schwaeh. class
D. 20 yards. o..
Second at nve live birds eAca
all vs. yards rise. 80 yards boundary. HelgAos. %
Bennett. !: Bramweil. 4; Selover. Z: John Wye,
4; 1orborg, I. shoot.on. miss and out, for second
mons.. Bennett. .; Bramweil. .; Selover. q John
Wye, y; Torborg. Y.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10
COMMENCEMENT At TAssAR.
Diplomas Awarded to o Young Women
The sixteen Honor Graduates.

The sixteen Honor Grnountes.
PouGHKEEPsIE, June 9.-For tho FIRST time In
O number Of years rain has interfored with the
graduation week ceremonies at vassar. At tho
commencement exercises to-day thcre was .
large attendance. Notwithstanding the unfavor-
able weather. The exercises began at 1o:30 A
NJ. in tho chapel, when President Taylor and the
trustees, faculty, and alumn9 entered and took
seats on the stage. followed by the graduating
class, marshalled by Miss Jean Hamilton, Presi-
dent of the sophomore class, who bore a stan
Of American Beauty roses. The graduates wore
gowns OF pure white. There were six essays. Miss
Marion Schibsby's subject was "The Religious
Melancholy Of tho Greeks and the Hebrews"
Miss Grace H. LanHeld discoursed on "The
Sonata as an Art Form" Miss Adelaide Clafin
talked about THE Newspapers Of Two Decades, "
Miss Alice Wilton discussed The Relation Of
Mathematics to Philosophy, Miss Rachel g.
Schauffler read Q paper on practical Social
ism" and Miss Nancy Vincent McClelland on
1.-THE Romanticism Of Ruskin and Norris"
President Taylor awarded diplomas to 1O4
young women. The sixteen honor girls were
Frances Agnes Beckwith, Flora Belle Bernkopf.
Elizabeth Lorraine. Bishop, Adelaide Clafin,
Martha Miller Clark, Eloise Ellery, Grace Han
nah Lanfleld, Nancy Vincent McClelland. Anna
Gertrude Richey. Alice Wellington Sawyer.
Rachel Capen Schaufler, Marion, Schibsby,
Beatrice Shaw. Jessie Isabelle THAN, Maidee
MacWhorton Trayer, and Alice Wilton.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10
NAVIGATION GREATLY IMPEDED.
Five Complaints by Capt. stodder Against
Tugs FOR Illegal AhchOFinE.

Hivo Complaints by Capt. stodder Against
TuGs FOR Illegal AnchoFinE.
The headwinds Of the last few days have caused
tho collection of a great feet of sohooners and
coasting vessels In the bay, blocking up tho
channels and impeding navigation. and render
ing 1t dangerous. AS a result Of this. Capt. Stod-
der. Supervisor of Anchorages, filed with the
Law Division of the Custom House yesterday
fvo complaints Of illegal anchorage; one against
the tug olympic for bringing the American
schooner Emma @. Middleton to anchor
north of the Communipaw anchorage ground
at 8 F. NJ. on Monday; ono against
the tug d. 8. Arnott for bringing tho
American schooner James e. Woodruff to
anchor in Ellis Island channel yesterday; one
against the tug Golden Rule for bringing the
American schooner Maria Pierson. TO anchor in
the Bay Ridge channel Yesterday, thereby inter
trance TO the Erie Basin, and TO the But
termilk channel, and two against the tug Rob
ert A. Packer for anchoring tho barges Barnegat
and Brunswick in the Ellis Island channel yes.
terday. The first three tugs are Of this city and
the Packer Ii of Perth Amboy. Capt. Stodder
says that tho Nance of the masters Of the tugs
arc unknown to him. They arc liable 10 a fine
of 800 each.
Hletter was sent by Commissioner of Immi-
grafton Senner 10 Capt. Stodder yesterday com
planning that the. ship. channel around Ellis
island was blocked up by schooners and other
vessels.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10

WASHINGTON. juno Ex-senator Plat of New
York to-day presented another batch Of protests
against the proposed increase Of tax on beer.
They numbered twenty-eight and were signed by
some 1000 citizens Of New York, Brooklyn. and
other cities in the State.
Michael Rosenberg of New York city has been
appointed to a cadetship in the Naval Academy.
The Senate Committee on Territories to-day,
by practically Q unanimous vote, ordered q IA
vorable report on the nomination OF Myron No
Cord to be Governor of Arizona. against whom
charges were made by tho District Attorney.
Wilson, of that territory.
The venerable Senator Morrill, of Vermont.
who has been absent from the chamber for some
time, a victim Of bronchitis, was at the Capitol
for a short time to-day. Senator Harris OF Ten
nesBee, between whom and Senator morrill, q
general pair has existed for a score of years or
more, made his temperance yesterday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10
Iavtsne Meet. Moro rhaa III. Match.

George Lavigne. the lightweight champion,
varied his training at Coney Island on Tuesday
night by making a tour OF the Bowery re-
sorts and INDUCING In potent stimulants. Atan
carly hour in the morning he and his friends do
scended on an all-nieht restaurant. and made
things 30 lively that Detective Sergeant yachris
was summoned. The Saginaw Kid showed fight,
but, according to the story of the spectators, the
punches, each of which scored a knock-down.
Iavigne was locked up for intoxication, and
yesterday morning Justice Nostrand fined him
$40 for the chief offence, and put him under $500
bail to answer for using improper language 70
Detective Vachris.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10
Vale Crew Busy At Gale,s FERRY.

GALES FERRY, juno 0.-The leaden clouds
that have been lowering over Gales Ferry since
tho varsity crew arrived from Yale last week
developed to-day into a steady rain that seri-
ously interfered with the training OF the oars
men. Early In tho morning Bob Cooke started
in as usual with his men in tho pair oar,
alternately steering and changing seats in
tho boat, taking an oar and earnestly in
structing the candidates. A lull In the rain
In the morning was taken advantage Of
TO put the shell afoat and the eight took a row a
This evening the crew rowed over the four-mile
course In good form. The water was smooth and
fast time was apparently made. Tho river and
quarters viii present a moro animated appear
ance until June 10, on account OF the arrival Of
the freshman crew this afternoon from New
Haven.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10
ANOTHER Tragedy IN WASHINGTON.

An Italian Shoots the woman with whom He
was in Love and Then Kills Himself.
WASHINGTON, June 9.-Another tragedy SINH.
lar TO that of last Monday. when Charles E Bar
Der killed himself after attempting to murder
Miss Dorothy squires, with whom he was in
love. occurred this morning in q fruit store on
Fourteenth street. Jacapo Ferrart shot and
stabbed Mrs. Chiana Guiliani, the wife of q pros
the woman and insanely Jealous Of her. Think
ing he had killed Mrs. Guiliani, the frenxied
man turned his pistol on himself. He died
quickly. Mrs. Guiliani was removed to the
Emergency Hospital, where physicians pro-
nounce her wounds dangerous.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10
Postal Clerk Johnson's sanity IL Questioned.

Walter johnson. the railway postal clerk who
was arrested in this city last Saturday on o
charge of stealing and destroying letters. had an
examination yesterday. before United States
Commissioner Linsley Rowe in Jersey City yes
terday. His wife and sister and his motherin-
law were present. johnson became hysterical
and laughed and cried alternately. During the
examination he frequently interrupted the wit
nesses, with explanations Of That's right T.
"That's truei" and laughed immoderately. Tho
witnesses testified that johnson made no secret
of stealing and destroying the letters.
Johnson's behavior impressed. Commissioner
Rowe with the idea that the prisoner was In
sane or shamminR insanity, and he committed
him to the county jail TO be Examine by County
Physician Converse.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10
Carpet Iaau..ry in PAnaaeIph.a Is Rsy,yinr.

PHILADELPHIA. June 9.-Nearly all of the
sixty.two ingram carpet mills Of the Remington
district are resuming on full time. among them
being those of John Gays Sons. which started
on Monday with about 800 operatives. Dorman
Brothers large plant at :Mascher and Oxford
Huntingdon streets, are also said TO BIO on full
time and full.handed. David Mcdowell, on How
time, informed his employees that the prospects
arr, good. Edward @. Reed, at Howard street
Hamilton on Howard street, above Lohigh ave.
nue., are running on full time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10
NHoS'S sUBMARnE BOAT.
no Taken 70 vgaAhinstsa for InsDeo
tsn b. G~Svesnment Omciaia.

.eAsA 70 NJo1Ain1to1 Tor Ln1Deo-
ZION b GSvesnAent Omoiala-
"AsHLNsroN. jun 9.-The new submarine
T M quit at tho shipyard Of Lewis Nixon at
WSDothport, N. J., Is to DO brought around to
cinxton soon. in order that members Of
Whatfi ~ and Government ~ohicialS may see
frst ~ ~ : strange craft looks like. She u the
try snd ner Kind ever constructed In this coun-
MeuRt t1Siaed for the building OF three Others.
edSs aIant,Commander Kimball, whose knoWl-
than t e submarine b boats is greater pr9bSbly
ehar0s ot any other naval ohioer, Win DO In
INDEX COL OF the vessel, The Goyernmon has
BaItjmooo nSLruction a boat Of similar design at
pIetionn nut she isa year behind time In com
lie SynnS and viii not have her test until late In
fesar rSS work built in the United States, and are
mehts. Sept tho inventors a. expert
todsy yraer was issued by the Navy Department
KIM, nnsalgninR Lieutenant-~Co Commander w, w.
KinhaIi11 torpedo boats. Lieutenant-Commander
Hs hsa Az VIII organize a torpedo boat aotilla,
undsnr assh VIII be the submarine torpedo boat
duty vii Hmphhstruction at Baltimore. Part of lis
pedoo Nh DC to visit the shipyards whore tor.
eSaIn Voats are being built, to make himSelf &C
TH'ea With their construction
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10
londonderry W 1jss;s

has won its way into public favor because it deserved to do
so. Its history has been one Of steady progress. The pub
lie has set upon it its seal of approval bearing the magic
word, Success"
AS a table water Londonderry is unsurpassed-in fact,
is indispensable.
AS q remedial agent in cases of Rheumatism, Gout,
Gravel, Brights Disease, etc, it is prescribed by physi-
clans all over the land every day in the year.
For sale by all dealers In Mineral Waters.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10
COLE.
roller to Meet Macdonald In the stock -.
chnrTe n1nndicap-News from the Links.

Toler to Meet nIacdonaid In the stock ~
chnrTe nznndicap-News from the Links.
II. p. Toler of tho Baltusrol Golf Club and the
best or the resident golfers on the Stock Er-
change 10 an added entry to the Stock Ex.
cnanRe Handicap ut Knollwood, on Saturday.
On his form" Toler would be q certainty as the
winner Of the prize for the best gross scoro, were
1t not that Macdonald. the amateur champion
OF 1895. Is coming on from Chicago for the
match. The contest between the two for the
honor OF making the lowest score will be the
feature OF the match. 1t is by no means certain
that an outsider may not upset them both, how
ever. as Travis did all the scratch men al
M~oadowbrook and Knollwood in May. Ram
som H.. Thomas, Chairman of the Stock Ex-
chanRe committee, Is busily at work trying to
adjust the handioaps on a basis that win bring
C. B. Macdonald is n member Of the U. g. G. A.
executive Committee. but he will not arrive
from Chicago in. time TO attend the meeting
meyer as President viii be elected. Il H was i ssid
yesterday that Laurence Curtis Of Boston 10
sure TO be tho now President and that Ransom
d Thomas will be the new member Of the Ex-
transaction of the business Of the associ-
alton that at least three members, the
number necessary TO form a quorum at
dent. mG N 7 This ms s ! or 'h @sn n Be FS g:
In the city each day on business, according TO 8
member Of the committee. This, he said, will
make 1t impossible 70 elect a Philadelphian TO
having a moro equal State representation, 10
has been suggested to increase the membership
OF the committee to nine or twelve at the next
annual meeting. But until this step is taken
necessary to form a quorum of its members
should DO members residing in New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10
r111MAs AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
lAe Urged the Presiaent 90 Retain Gen. HanD-
ton n Railroad Comminsioner

WASHINGTON, June 9.-Senator Tillman. the
knight Of tho pitchfork. was at the White House
In q new role to-day. He has visited President
Mckinley several times since March 4, but al
ways In the capacity of United States senator
paying his respects to the Chief Executive. To-
day, however. Mr.. Tillman was after office, not
for himself, to be sure. but for his friend, Gen.
Wade Hampton. With Mr.. Tillman was the
newly appointed Senator. former Representa-
tive McLaurin, and Representative Latimer
and Stokes, all from South Carolina. Gen. Wade
Hampton, O gold Democrat, would like to retain
his present place as Railroad Commissioner, and
has enlisted the services of the South Carolina
delegation to help him. The President init
mated. however, that he intended making o
change in the Office, in which event Mr.. Hamp-
ton would have to give way to q Republican. 1t
10 Thought that Gen. James II. Longstreet Of
Georgia has been selected to succeedG Gen. Hamp-
ton.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-10
Customs Regulations Concerning Drawbacks
Amonded.

WASHINGTON. June 9.-The Treasury Depart
ment recently discovered that some articles
manufactured In this country, on which draw
back had boon secured on the ground that they
were composed Of dutiable materials imported
from abroad, were composed also Of domestic
materials. Assistant Secretary Howell to-day
Issued o circular In which the regulation con-
corning such drawbacks 10 amended DO a. TO
compel manufacturer to keep separate account
the Inspection OF tho customs officers. Tho As
sistant Secretary holds that the practice of blond
Ing the materials Unfortunately and then do
mInding drawbac 10 Illegal.