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BRAND NEW BRIDES.
Happy Young Persons Joined i'll
WedIock at st. Rose Of Lima
ChurCh

HAPPY Young EeTsous Joi"e" !"
WedIock at st. Rose Of Lima
Church.
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth
Walsh daughter of Mrs. Michael Walsh,
of 81 Pike street, to Edward Coke, ot
the West Side, was soemnized at ST
Rose church yesterday afternoon. tn
ceremony was performed at half-past
four o'clock by Rev. w. A. Nealon,
and was witnessed by large number
of friends of the couple. The bride was
attended by her sister, Miss Jennie
Walsh, and the gropm's best man was
James Foxe, of South Main street.
The bride wore "a pretty gown OF brown
broadcloth with velvet trimming. The
bridesmaid was attired in a blue dress
with velvet trimmings. Last evening.
at the home of the bride. a reception
was rendered the friends and relatives
of the newly married couple. Mrs.
Coke is an estmable young lady and
she will have the best wishes of many
friends. Mr.. Coke is one of the city's
well known young men. He is popular
with all of his acquaintances and his
numerous friends will gladly extend
congratulations. Mr.. and Mrs. Coke
have dispensed with a wedding tour
and they will at once commence house
keeping at the home of the groom on
the West Side. Among the persons
from out of town who attended the
wedding were the following. Mr.. and
Mrs. T.. w. Capwell, and children, of
Wilkes Barre; Mr.. and Mrs. John Bar
rett, of Dunmore; Miss Ella Walsh, of
Scranton; Mr.. and Mrs. Hayden and
children, of Green Ridge.
At half-past three o'clock at St. Rose
church Miss Hannah Dempsey, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Bridget Demps y. of Pow
derly street, and James Walsh, well
known young man of Pike street, We're
united in the holy bonds of matrimony
The ceremony was performed ~ Rev.
w. A. Nealon. The bridesmaid was
Miss Margaret Quinn, of PCwderly
street, and the groomsman was L. F.
Mccain, of Sand street The bride and
her maid We're similarly arraysd d. wear
ing gowns of dark blue with chiffon
and satin trimmings. a reception was
rendered the friends ana relatives of
the couple at the home Of tn bride
last evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Walsh will
reside at the home of the brides mother
for the present. Both are well known
and highly esteemed and their nu-
merous friends will wish them happi-
ness and prosperity.
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Delaware and Hudson.

On Monday, July 8. trains will leave
For Carbondale-62o 7.55, s55 lois a.
m, 1900 noon; 12l. 2.30. 1852, 525, 6.25. 757,
9.l5, l0.i5 p. m. l2 10 a. m.
For Albany, Saratoga. Montreal Bos-
ton, New England points, etc, 6.20 a. m,
2.20 D. m.
For Honesdale--S.9o. s.55. 1Ol5 a. m. /:
1900 noon; 2.20, 5,25 p. m.
For Wilkes -Barre-6,45, 750 S45 93S
1915 a; m, l2,O5, l.25, 22s 3.3S. Al. 900. $50
For New York. Philadelphia, etc, via
Lehigh Valley r. r., 6.45, 750 a. m, 1905
LIS, t'il m. with Black Diamond Ex-
press) II. 80 p. m.
For Pennsylvania r. r. points-G.45. 9Ss,
a. M; 2,28. AL p. m.
For western points via Lehigh Valley
X, r., l50 a. m, l2,6, S3 with Black
Diamond Express), $50, ll.3O p. m.
Trains will arrive at Scranton as fol-
lows;
From Carbcndale and the north-6 10
745 $40 9.Si, l0,40 a. M, 1900 noon; l.2o,
224 1926, 4,S7, 5.45, 7.45. 9.45 1925 p. m.
From Wilkes-Barre and the South-615
750 $50, l0.l0,- l1.65 a. m; Lilo, 2li 3.is.
$40. 6.2l, 7.5S 9.O5. s.45 a. m; 1906 a. in.
Complete information regarding rates
to all points in the United States and
Canada may be obtained at the ticket Of
flee In the depot
Special attention given to Western and
Southern resort business.
j. w. RURDICK, G.. +. A, Albany, N. Y,
II w, CROSS ID. p. A. Scranton. Pa.
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knew no medicine, save the simple herbs
gathered by his squaws.
Civilized man leads an unnatural and an
unhealthy life. Unlike the Indian if he
would maintain his physical and mental
health, he must take reasonable precau-
tions to combat disease. Nearly all dis
eases have their inception in disorders of
the digestion, torpidity of the liver and
inpurity of the blood Or. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery is made of simple herbs.
1t restores the lost appetite, makes diges-
ton and assimilation perfect, inyigorates
the liver, purifes the blood and promotes
the natural processes of excretion and se-
cretion. II sends the rich, red, life giving
blood bounding through the arteries and
corrects all circulatory disturbances. Ii
dispels headaches nervousness drowsi-
ness, lassitude, and drives out all impuri-
ties and disease germs. II cures oS per
cent. of all cases of consumption bron-
chtis, asthma and diseases of the air. pas.
sages It gives sound and refreshing sleep,
drives away all bodily and mental fatigue
and imparts vigoI and health to every or
gan of the body. Medicine dealers sell it,
and have nothing else, Just as good"
"A few Of my symptoms" writes Charles
Book, Of Climax, Kalamazoo Co, Mich, were
heartburn, fullness after eating, pain in my
bowels, bad taste In my mouth, and occasional
fever and hot hushes. Dr. Pierces Golden
Medical Discovery cured all these aud l am
perfectly we'll"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are sure,
speedy and permanent cure for constipa-
tion. One little "Pellet " is a gentle laxa-
tive and two a mild cathartic. They never
gripe Found at all liedicine stores.
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PRICEBURG.

IT will be joyful news to all If our
townspeople to know that about all
preparations, have been made at the
Johnson Coal companies colliery and
that operations will commence about
the tenth of January. 1t is expected
the colliery viii work full lime.
Examine carefully the money you
take in these days, as counterfeit sill
yer Is being passed,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Scutt, daughter
Myrtle and two sons, Wallace and
William, Of Lincoln street. ATTENDED
the ninth annual reunion of Tunis
Scutt in Peckville, Christmas day.
Mr., and Mrs. william Margetson
were in Scranton yesterday.
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TERMS OF SALE.

FIFTY DOLLARS CASH WHEN PRO.
PERTY IS STRUCK OFF AND BALANCE
IN CASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER SALE
IS CONCLUDED. WHEN SOLD FOR
COSTS, COSTS MUST BE PAID WHEN
STRUCK OFF.
ALL PROPERTIES ON WHICH ABOVE
TERMS HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLIED
WITH WILL BE RESOLD BEFORE AD.
JOURNMENT.
FRANK H. CLEMONS, Sheriff.
sheriffs office, Scranton, Pa, Dec. 16.
1897.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad System
Anthracite Coal Used, Ensuring Cleanli'
ness and Comfort.
IN EFFECT NOV. IA, 1897.
TRAINS LEAVE SCRANTON.

TRAINS LEAVE SCRANTON.
For Philadelphia and New York via D.
e. II. r. K. at 645, $50 a. m., and 1205. 1.25.
228, AL (Black Diamond Express) and
For Pttston and Wilkes-B Barre via D.
l.. a. w. r. r., 800, sos, lilo a. M, LBS
o'IS, For White Haven. Hazeton Pottsville,
and principal points in the coal regions
Via d. g. H. r. r.. 6i5 7.5O a. m. 1906, 22s
For bethlehem. Easton, Reading, Har-
risburg and principal intermediate sta
tions Via d & ii. r. r.. 6.i5. 7.5O a. m,
1905, 1.25, 2.2s, AL (Black Diamond Ex-
press), 11.30 J. m.
For Tunkhannock. Towanda, Elmira,
Ithaca. Geneva, and principal intefmeti.
ate stations via D., l.. g. w. r. R., 600,
sos a. m, u. .45 and 335 p. m.
For Geneva, Rochester, Buffalo, Mag
ar Falls Chicago, and all points west via
ID. 81 H. Il. r., 1906. 3.33 (Black Diamond
Express), $50 and 1l.30 p. m.
Pullman parlor and sleeping or Lehigh
Valley parlor cars on all trains between
Wilkes-Earre and New York. Philadel-
phia, Buffalo and Suspension Bridge.
ROLLIN II. WILBUR Gen. Supt
CHAS. S. LEE, Gen. Pass. Agt., Phila.,
A. w. NoNNpNIACHER, Asst. Gen.
Pass. Agt., Philadelphia, PA.
Scranton office. 800 Lackawanna avenue.
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WHAT DOTHE CHILDREN DNINKp

Don't give them tea or coffee Have you
tried the new food drink called Grain-O? IL
place of coffee. The more Gran-O you give
the children the more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain-O Is made of
tastes like the choice grades OF coffee Dut
costs about Il AS much. All grocers -Seli It
ati5c. and 25.
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CARBONDALE.

tThe Carbondale correspondence OF The
Tribune has been placed In the hands OF
Mr.. G. II. Mum. Salem avenue ana
Church street, to whom news Items may
be addressed. AL complaints as to IL
regular delivery, etc, should be made to
W. T. Roberts news agent
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Erie and Wyoming Valley.

In effect Sept. 10, %9M. ~
Trains leave Scranton for New York
and Intermediate points on Erie railroad.
a. IN. and 2.25 p. m.
Arrive at Scranton from above points
al 10. % a. m, 3.l5 ard s.SS p. m.
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SHERIFF'S SALES.
CHERIFF'S SALE.
Valuable Real Estate
FRIDAY, JANUARY I, 1898.

BY virtue of sundry writs of Fieri Fa-
cias, Levari Facias and Nenditioni EX-
ponas, issued out of the court of common
pleas of Lackawanna county, TO me di-
rected, ] will expose to public sale by VEN
due or outcry, to the highest and best
bidder, for cash, at the court house, in
the city of Scranton, Lacka wanna coun-
ty, on FRIDAY, the SEVENTH DAY OF
JANUARY, A. d. 1895 at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon of said day. all the right,
title and interest of the defendants in and
to the following described lots. piece or
parcels of land, viz:
No. 1.-All the right, title and interest OF
the defendant. p. A LoubiSnac and Nir-
ginie Loubignac. in and to all that certain
lot or parcel of land situate in the bor-
ough of Olyphant, Lackawanna county,
Pennsylvania, described as follows, to
wit: Being lot No fourteen QD in square
or block No. fifteen Q5) on Third street,
as it appears on the plot known as
''Snook's Addition to Olyphant," recorded
In Lackawanna county records June IA,
1891, being the same lot conveyed to p. y;
Loubignac by 5. NJ. Shook by deed dated
September 16, 1895, recorded October 80,
1895, in Lackawanna county records. I'M
proved with a two-story frame building
and outbuildirgs thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the
suit of Guarantee Saving, Loan and In
vestment company VS.. +. A. Loubignac
and Nirgine Lou Ngnac. Debt, $S30.2i.
Judgment No. 800, Nov. T., 1897. Alias ii.
ia. to January T., 1898.
j. J. O'MALLEY, Atty.
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pbOSh AllS dltS, We
!, read stories Of the
won d derful agility,
physical endurance
and the unerring ac-
curacy of the eye of
the American Indian
when he reigned SUI
preme over this conti-
nent. Before he was
debauched by modern
civilization, he was a
magnificent specimen
OF physical manhood.
He lived entirely in
the ODen air. and
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ALSO

No. 2-All the right, title and interest of
the defendant, p. A. Loubignac, in and to
all the following lot of land in the bor-
ough of Elmhurst, Lackawanna county.
Pennsylvania. being lot No. seven % of
Jonia Park addition to Elmhurst as
shown on map of said addition laid out
X bX J3hn II. Jordan ct al, ana being foIty
(iO feet front on Upland avenue, forty
(sO) feed wide at rear and two hundred
ard fifteen (2lj) feet deep. All minerals
reserved. Improved with a two-story
frame dwelling wita barn and outbuild-
ings thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the
suit of Guarantee Savings, Loan and In
NeStment company VS. =. A. Loubigndc.
Debt, S.O9225. Judgment No. 81, Nov. T.,
1891 Alias ii. fa. to January T., 1898.
j. j. O'MAILEN, Atty.
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ALSO

No ALI the right. title. interest,
claim or demand in law or equity, of Os-
car Mayor, in and to the following de-
scribed land: Being all that certain piece
or parcel of land situate in the township
of Scott, county of Lackawanna, and
state of Pennsylvania. bounded and de-
scribed as follows On the westerly side
by public road leading to Green Grove on
said last mentioned road to Brown Fol-
low, and also by lands of Newton, Win
ters and Gardner, on the easterly and
southerly sides by lands Of the Henry
Church estate. Being the same premises
conveyed to Edward c. Dimmick by deeds
of Charles Il. Silvius and wife and Louisa
S. Silvius, duly recorded.
Also the barn lot situate on the wester-
ly side of the aforesaid road leading to
Green Grove, as described In deed for the
same from James Wheeler and wife 70
said Edward c, Dimmick. The two pieces
or parcels of land contain seventy five
acres of land more or less. All improved
with one frame dwelling house two
barns, basement and sheds attached one
granary and orchard. Being the same
premises which Edward c. Dimmick, by
article of agreement dated the thirty
fist day of December, 1S9--. agreed then
and convey to the said Oscar Mayo.
Seized and taken I'm execution at the
suit of Joan Du Pont Dlmmick and La
vina II. Dimmick, eXecutrlx, of Edward G.
Dimmick, deceased. Debt, So 50l,3s. Judg-
ment No. S6i, Nov. T., 1897. Alias ii. IA,
TO January T., 1898.
RUSSELL DIMMICK, Atty.
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ALSO

No. 3.--All the right, title and interest
of the defendant. NJ, Il. O'Malley and II.
A. Loubgnac, terre tenant, in and to all
that certain lot of land in Olyphant bor-
ough, Lackawanna county, Pennsylvania,
known as lot No. thirty-five (3j) in square
or block No. twenty-seven (20 and 'front.'
ing on Third (3rd) street, being forty (4O)
feet in front by one hundred and twenty
GsO) feet deep, according to plan on
map entitled ''Snook's Addition to Oily
phant.' Coal and minerals reserved. I'M
proved with two-story frame building.
Seized and taken i'm execution at the
suit of Guarantee Savings, Loan and In
vestment company VS.. NJ. +. O'Maley.
Debt, $730.SO. Judgment No. llG January
t., 1898. Fl. fa TO January T., 1895
j. j. O'MALLEY, Atty.
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FRANK \. CLEMONS, Sheriff

Sherif's office, Scranton, Pa, Dec. 16
1897.
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charter was unpopular, and It was con-
tented IN the courts, The superior court
sustained Il as constitutional. ana the
supreme court affirmed the decision, but
added that. as st IS Impossible 10 esii-
mate the money value OF a vote. It is de-
grading to associate the franchise with
such an idea
This Is a point well taken against the
hea of imposing tax for failure to vote.
A penalty would be much more proper.
BY making non-pertornance Of an i'm
portant duty Of citizenship, duty In
volvinE the public welfare. misde-
meanor. an ofIense against the law, and
Imposing a fine. there would be no APP
psarance Of Axlng a money value on the
right Of franchise, as in the case Of a
tax for such failure.
The sentiment which seems to be
growing In favor of some measure which
will secure strlcter regard for the duty
Of voting may result in legislation in
some of the states in the near future.
The Inteliigencer Is not wholly pre-
pared to say that compulsory voting
would be a good or a wise thing, though
IT Is free to say that in some measure
which would insure the polling OF the
full voting strength, especially in the
cities of the country, might be found the
road to reforms that are often demanded.
AS we have said, the good people far out
number the bad in almost every commu-
nItY
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Washington dispatch in New York
Press: Nathan Con, of West Virginia, is
supposed to he booked for attorney gem
eral. He will be most attractive fig
ure in the cabinet. as he was in the
house of representatives and as he has
been in every position in public life that
he has been called upon to fill. Golf is a
man after McKinley's own heart. He
was brave soldier and he is n fine
speaker, intrepid and dashing. He is
one OF those who draws other men to
himself by the force OF personal mag
netism. With his smooth, clean-cut
face. his dramatic bearing, his Napo-
leonIc stature and his winning ways he
reminds one OF Mckinley In more ways
than one. The two men were close
friends when In Congress together;
they have remained close friends ever
since. II would be n personal gratiflca-
ton for Mckinley to see Goff by his side
at the cabinet table. 1t would be a labor
Of love and loyalty for Goff TO serve I'M
der Mckinley as his chief.
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The testimony that has been brought
out so far in the notorious seeley investi-
CATION in New York indicates that Po-
lice Captain Chapman. who raided sher-
RVS arlstocrauc club house during very
exclusive dinner given to one of New
YorlSs exclusive sets. will be trium-
phantiy vindicated. At the time of the
raid there was great Indignation ex-
pressed by the hlgh,society OF New York,
and some Of the newspapers were led TO
severely censure the police for rudeiy
breaking in on "gentiemnn's dinner
party" being held In honor of the APP
preaching marriage of the hosts brother
The swell set was torn to pieces with
righteous indignation, and Seeiey, the
donor of the party, claimed to have been
injured greatly. Even Sherry, at whose
swell quarters the AFFAIR occurred, play
ed the injured innocence act and an In
vestigation was demanded on all sides.
The investigation has been in progress
before the police commission for some
DAYS and the evidence from the very be-
N"'' $500 -, -, ~, ofract
ginning mas not "iiiy peeu " .H S.s s,aT
that the police caplA1" was ~, ps'.sI ,'a,,
Justified IN making 'he .slu' Du. - a .,s,5
thrown a l'sht penn" 'ps sse.'s .,, ~
exposed the doinBS OIL so-s'ii'eu .syp T.,
bic society leaders IN Ine ls'iVpo' an =,
manner which mas snouNeL 80. Wv ~, , ,,o
citS-the tesEl'uo"S "etue So -,
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To CompsI CItIEsna 70 Vote.

An agitation In favor OF compulsory
voting, which has started In some por-
lions Of the country, while 1t does not
raise a new question. IS attracting more
general interest than ever before and
bids fair 70 become an important issue at
no distant day. There is a sentiment
throughout the country that to vote Is az
much a duty Of citizenship as Jury SER
vice. or tax-puyIng, and that a citizen
who refuses to perform his duty should
be compelled to pay penalty.
The theory Is based on the idea that a
law compelling men to 20 to the polls
would be In the interest Of the general
welfare. since as a rule there are more
good citizens than bad ones, and the
application OF ouch n statute would pre-
vent the worst elements Of society from
controlling elections
There IL wide field for discussion Of
the question, and doubtless those who
object to the Idea OF compulsory voting
can bring many strong arguments to
bear in support OF their position, as
for instance. that compulsory law
would be a violation Of personal rights,
and therefore unconstitutional
Tho Chicago News calls attention to
the fact that Maryland, in It's colonial
days, had such law, imposing a hne of
100 pounds Of tobacoo upon any one who
was guilty of not voting at any election.
Frequently since then the matter has
been brought before Legislative bodies,
but has never gained much support
Kansas city Is the only community
TINT has ever attempted to carry out the
idea. It's new charter applied the prIn-
clple Of compelling men to do thdr duty
Al the polls by imposing tax Of 81 80 on
such citizen "a should fall to vote at n
general election This feature OF th9
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ALL IN PUN.

The Countess-Do show me the coro-
net! The Earl-My dear, III show you
the ticket for the coronet. 1t Is hypoth-
coated 10 pay for the engagement ring.
Puck.
Father caught you smoking one Of
his cigars, did he? And what did he
do-llck you?" mo; wish he had"
what them" made me smoke It
right through.
ut" said the grinning savage. as he
turned the machine gun on the discom-
fitted Christian civilizers, rs poor
Maxim that won't work both ways. -
indianapolis Journal.
An AdmIsslon-The PastoT-"t must
demonstrate with you, Mr.. Jones, about
your use OF profane language" Jones'
"U'm!-thats SOL do carry 1t a little
too far!"-Puck.
Folks nebber is satisfied" said I'm.
Gle Eben. "Er white lady is allus tryin
ter git frlzZes in her hair an de culled
young lady Is allus tryln' ter git 'em
out"-washington Star.
omInous-'My wife never said word
about a new seal skin sack this winter
81 suppose you rejoice at that, Not
much. I'm afraid she's figuring on get
ting new 81 model wheel. "-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Put to the Test-Afrs. Peck during the
Soreeze)- Before We were married you
said you would die for me" Henry
Peck-"Well: and II dld?" Mrs Peck
You might do so now philadelphia
North American.
What Is your brother Reginald doing
since he left college?" "Why, just at
present he is very busy tracing back
our family tree" Goodness me! Then
he's got that Darwinian theory Into his
head, has he?"-Truth-
The Decisive Test--Glles-"I'm in love
with two girls, and can't for the life Of
of me make up my mind which is the
prettier." Merritt-"Take them into a
crowded cable car some day, and see
which gets a seat first."-Life.
"I think that II is Just too horrid for
| anything" said Maud. Here I've been
looking over the side Of the vessel for
half and hour and can't see 1t. Cant
see what, my dear" asked Ruby.
''Why, the equator. The captain said
we were crossing it."-Tit-B
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The defeat of the Pacific railroad bill
IN the house Of Representatives yester-
day ended, for short time at least, a
long struggle. The proposition Is not
likely to come up again at this Congress,
but Il Is not to be presumed that the
friends Of the funding scheme will allow
the matter to rest forever. we may
look to see 1t brought forward in the
next Congress The house had no
choose between two courses, and there
was a difference of opinion as to which
was the wlsest-a difference so wide as
to render compromise impossible.
Briefly stated, the situation is, that the
government Is the roads creditor TO the
amount OF about 3i12,OOO,OOO. secured by
second mortgage, and underlying this
claim is a first mortgage debt OF 100000
900. The entire Indebtedness. included In
both mortgages. is overdue, and the
road Is unable to pay Its liabilities.
The question before Congress was
which was the wiser course, to extend
the time of the governments mortgage.
or to foreclose and take possession Of the
road. The latter course would Involve
the payment of the first mortgage by
the government
The funding bill, which provided for
the extension OF time over eighty years,
having been defeated, the alternative OF
tho foreclosure Of the governments
mortgage and the sale Of the property
remains. In the meantime, other propo-
sitions will be advanced, looking to a
final settlement OF the case without fore
Ing the government to become the opera
tor of the road.
Itisnot likely that a settlement which
looks to the assumption by the govern
mcnt Of the first mortgage and owner
ship Of virtually bankrupt road viii be
favorably received by the public. 1t Is
held by many shrewd men who have
made the whole subject a study that 1t
would have been better for the govern
mont to cancel all claims than to have
passed the proposed legislation, which,
while 1t extended the time OF payment,
carried with It Int small guarantee that
tho debt would ever he paid.