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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-03-11

One Albert LIE Barron was re-
Gently discovered in Brooklyn, who
says that a psycho-automatic force
takes possession of his faculties
and inspires him to utter unintel-
ligible sounds resembling foreign
tongue. Mr.. LIE Barron will be-
making a great mistake if he
doesn't get right down to work on
some magazine dialect stories.-
New York Press.
An item is going the rounds of
the press to the effect that whisky
is now manufactured out of old
rags. We see nothing remarkable
about this. Every one knows that
nearly all the old rags now in the
country are manufactured out of
whisky, and there is no apparent
reason why the process of CONVEX
sion may not work as we'll one way
as another from whisky to rags,
and from rags to whisky. What a
beautiful business it is!-Christian
World.
Some people are bent on being
charitable and giving to the needy,
others are SO badly bent that they
fail to see the contribution box as
it passes them. Again others are
bent on giving advice, it is so much
cheaper, you know. A few are
bent on doing good but the majority
only in throwing out a small fish
to catch a whale. The bend that
wears with the public is one con-
ceived by an honest mind and put
in force by a contrite eart.-Le
Sueur News.
Minneapolis women are up to
date and do not propose to be
side tracked by the Steiner sex.
It is announced that in that enter
prising city a saloon is to be
started Of women, for women, and
by women. There is to be a
woman proprietor; there are to be
women "bar-keeps." Every liquid
that is known to man, will be
served, in addition to all the brands
Of cigarettes. And the up-to-date
young lady who asks her 'steady"
in to take a drink, will be sum-
marily disciplined, as only women
are to be allowed within the sacred
portals of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Mich Courier Herald.
Ben Buxton that rascally young
shipping clerk at George R.
Newell's establishment, who stole
upwards Of $4,000 Of the firms
money-went to California-was
reported missing such good
boy-hadn't stolen anything -Mr.
Newell said he hadn't-was cap
tured by the peterborough back
to Minneapolis in the
Nicollet house-then permitted to
go home-never locked up-has
finally been tried, pleaded guilty,
sentenced to ''reformatory." The
way this case was handled is a
sample Of how tenderly and gently
Minneapolis handles her richer
rascals. No wonder her aldermen
have no fear of the law. But the
poor son-of-a-gun who swipes a
loaf Of bread he gets it square in
the neck. Oh that's a good town
"a good town.-Sleepy Eye Dis
patch.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-03-11

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ces. Rejected manuscript will not be returned.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-03-11

Entered at the Post-Office at saltwater, Mimi,
as SecOnd-claSS mail matter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-03-11

Edited and Published by the Inmates
of the Minnesota State Prison.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-03-11
2lQNfl;Q!.'''Q!|s kX1'e!X''6t&ESs:
1l::;;, -; SS<z g 4
80, where are you going, my pretty new maid?"
"I'm going to dabbe in stocks" she said.
"And what kind of stocks will you dabbe in,
pray?"
'Why, watered stocks, of course, you jay"
-Up-TO-Date.

When a suicide leaves the mes
sage, Il die hungry" he has not
died in vain. He leaves other
people food for reflection The
(St. Paul) Broadax.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-01
LELAND,S WATERLOO.
Re Loses an Office Which He Has
Held for 20 Years.


The burning question among Kansas
Republicans is whether or not the de-
feat of Cyrus Leland for county COM
missioner in the DOniphan county Re
publican convention can be extended to
the state convention and his power as
q political boss be removed.
The report comes from DOniphan
county that Mr.. Leland was compelled
to promise that he would not be can
didate for denomination as county com
before the Republicans would
permit him to be a delegate to the cOun-
ty convention.
This is of course denied, but Albert
Perry was nominated for commission
er the office which Mr.. Leland has he'd
for 20 consecutive years and during
which time it is charged ne has not al
ways worked for the best interests OF
the county in the transactions in which
he engaged.
From Republicans who have been IN
Topeka this week it has been learned
that there is a strong fight being quiet
" organized on Mr.. Leland
One of the leaders said today:
1.-THE fight on Mr.. Leland will be OF
greater Importance and of more gen
eraI interest than will be the contest
for the nomination of state officers A
clean. unhampered ticket will win next
wear. but with Mr.. Leland as boss, We
will go down in defeat"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-01
DRILL OF THE REGULARS
To be Given in the Douthitt Tract To-
morrow Morning.

Mai. Rafferty,, commanding the reg
ulars from Fit. Riley, has decided to
give the public an exhibition drill in the
Douthitt tract tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock. The tour troops of cavalry
and the battery will take part. The
cavalry will give an exhibition of pis-
toll and sabre charges. They will charge
on the enemy, firing their carbines as
fast as they can pump the cartridges
into the magazines. A line of battle
will be formed with the troops dis
mounted, and the firing will be stand
ing, kneeling and lying down. The ar
tiIlery will shell the camp of the enc
my and will go through all the man
uevers of dismounting pieces in front
of enemy and under fire. There will be
no charge for this exhibition and it
will take place in the north end of the
DOuthitt field.
Enough blank ammunition will be
used to satisfy the most Sanguine spec
tator. and the noise will be so loud and
continuous that nobody will be able to
hear themselves think.
F. A. Peak. Dentist. over Crosby's store
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-01
Mineral Water.

The finest in the west. Come and try
g J. W. PHILLIPS,
612 W. Eighth st
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-01
EAGLES
SILVER
STATUE.
REACHING FOR CHILES.
Committee of Seventeen Seek an In.
junction Against ChiIss and
Others

The Committee of Seventeen made a
futile effort to secure an injunction
against the Committee of Fifteen and
county commissioners today.
The proposed suit was the result of
liquor selling on the fair grounds. Sew
eral arrests have been made but it is
claimed that Nick Chiles is persisting
IN the sale of liquor. The Injunction is
intended to include him.
All the papers were made out and
given to the sheriff, but for some rea-
son they were not filed with the district
clerk. and Sheriff Kepley was instruct
ed not to serve them. The matter may
be put in shape this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-01
Tndau,s R.anca of Prices

Furnished by the w A Michael Com
! and Stocks 10 West Sixth Ave, Topeka
/ and Stocks, 10 West Sixth Ave, Topeka,
/ Kan:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-01
Who Made the Ball a Success and the
Gentlemen Who Danced.
The floor committee was composed o
the following gentlemen:

The floor committee was composed of
the following gentlemen:
Mr.. J. r. Hankla, chairman; Messrs
J. B. Hayden, CT. Webb, Frank Edison,
W A. Morton, c. Blood Smith, f. H.
Crosby, Edward Wilder, Edward Hen
derson, Geo. w. Crane, Q. A Fellows,
L S. WOOlverton, B. F. Criswell, A. B.
OuintOn, J. G. Waters, F. E. Holiday,
John E. Lord, Eugene Hagan, Willard
Hall, A. A. Hurd, E. F. Ware, W. >.
Black, w. A. Alexander, F. E. Wear,
W. A L. Thompson, Arthur Capper,
A. FasSIer, J. J. Frey, F. P. MacLen-
nan, c. F. Jilson, c. c. Baker.
The gentlemen who danced were;
NIessrs. J. B. Hayden, w n. Hall,
Frank Bennett, w. A. l. Thompson, w =
t Crosby, w. A. Martini A K. Will
son, Frank Thomas, ]. r. Hankla, Har-
mon Ryus, c. L. Seegraves, T. E. Wear,
H. 0. Garvey, W. c. Garvey, A. +. VII
der, J. E. Morgan, Charles LagerstrOm,
Frank Davis. Armin FaSSler, Will Mac
ferran Eugene Ware, E. H. Crosby, c.
A Fellows, Charles Blood Smith, +. Q.
Gay Carl Nellis, L. S. WOOlverton, Ut.
Mum, Win WhittOn, Arthur MurPh ny
Geo. W. Crane, Floyd Mcdonald, Seth
Chase w w. Webb. @. J. Webb, James
Rowley, Kenneth Wharry, VIII Alex
ander, Frank Hobart, Fred Freeman
Schuyler Nichols, Carl Corvan, Frank
Sheldon, John z. Lord, Frank Lewis,
Ned Henderson, Col. A. S. Johnson. f.
e. Holiday, Edward Wilder, W Il
Davis. H. 7. Chase, John Frey, u. X
Hite. Herbert Hackney, Harvey WeaE-
er. clyde Grubbs. Jay Keller. A L.
Redden, Archie Williams, Dana McVic-
ar. Hall Frey. Carl Foulks, Fred NC
Cifin Jack Sharitt, Eugene HaSan' A
". Dana. A A. Hurd, Forrest Jetmore'
A. S. Rankin, Prof. Meyers, Captain W
D. Beach, Captain w. B. Reyno vas
Major w. A. Rafferty,, Captain NC
GIeTnand Captain c. Angun, Captain
Sfbiey. Captain L. NJ. Brett, Captain t!7jl
T. J. Lewis, Lieutenant A. l. Mills
Lieutenant Blake Lieutenant Le ill
lieutenant c. c. Smith, DR.. Stone, Lind
sav Pegues. H. BoIes, Geo. Hackney, l.
! S. Ferry and R. NJ. Ruggles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-01
Kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas CITY, OCT. I
WHEAT-Wheat was nc higher, fairly
active No. l hard, s44@8474c: No. 2 SIG
S31<c: No. 3. 79d8lc: No T. 76079c; No. 2
red. Gle: No. 8. S5ds7: No. 4, SIC; No. 2
spring. 7968Oc; No. 3, 7S19c.
-CORN-About steady No. mixed, pa
oATs-About steady. slow. No. white,
RYE-Weak. No. ,, 42c.
HAY-Steady. Choice prairie, IS; choice
timothy. IS. -
BUTTER-Unchanged Creamery, 200
PIC: dairy 14d17c.
EGGS-Easier, 1115c.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. $50 cars; a year age,
e6 cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-01
Tn Queen,s Court.

The members of the Queens court
were Mrs. B. T. Lewis, Mrs. H. L. Rob-
insOn, Mrs. F. p. Prescott, Miss Ella
Crane. Miss susie Wilder, Miss Mabel
Baker, Miss Emma Dennis, Miss Eva
Brown, Miss Jane Nye, Miss Florence
Horne; Messrs B. T Lewis, H. L. Rob-
inson, J. J. Falls. c. S. Sutton Chas.
Kleinhans, Tom King, Fred Gordon,
Louis Smith, Earle Williams. D. r.
Low, Austin Brady, Edward Dennis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-01
THE COMMITTEES

ing of the ball, but afterward joined the
dancers on the floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-01
RaIIard's Horehound Syrup is not {

RaTlard's HoTehOund syrup IS not q
y11ixture of stomach destroying drugs,
but is a scientifically prepared remedy
that cures coughs and colds, and all
throat and lung troubles. It's action is
CIIick. prompt and positive. 25c and SOC.
Geo. W. Stansfeld, $50 Kan Ave, and
NfTler's Pharmacy, Cor. 9Th and Topeka
-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-01
Warrants in Kepley's Hands.

There are ten warrants in the hands
of Sheriff Kepley and his deputies, but
at noon today no arrests had been
made. The warrants are all for the
arrest of men charged with liquor sell
ing, and they have nearly al peeh ar
rested before this week. The men VIII
he arrested some time this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-01
Street Car Z cke IS.

The public may save change max
arg by buying street car tickets at tn
office of the company. 113 East Eight
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-01
snecial Trains to Atohison

Will leave Topeka via Santa Fe Sept.
IS 20. 80 and October l at 1880 p. m. or
LITER the exercises are over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-10-01

Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re-
newer has restored gray hair to its orig
inal color and prevented badness in
thousands of cases. 1t will do so to
you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-18
sKIRMIsHEs IN CUBA.
Stories of fnsurgent Successes De-
nied--Exing's Birthday CIemenoy.

HABANA. May H. During a number
OF small slsirmshes which have taken
place recently in the Province Of SaEta
Clara, the insurgents had thirty men
killed, an insurgent major and a sub
prefect surrendered. and sixty-five armed
insurgents were captured
In the provinces OF Matanzas, Haban:t
and Pinar del Rio twenty-six insurgents
were killed in recent skirmishes. ana
thirteen surrendered 10 the Spanish au-
thorities. In these engagements, accorG-
ing TO the official reports. the govern.
ment forces lost six men killed and had
twenty-seven men wounded.
A detachment OF troops. commanded
by General Molina. which was escorting
I'm the Province OF Santiago de Cuba.
the positions which II occupied. Tho
troops had twenty-five men wounded
The Spanish officials here say that the
stories published by 4 New York news
paper from Habana via Key West. an-
nouncing the defeat OF Colonel Ruiz near
Manzaniilo with Il loss OF many killed.
and the defeat OF Colonel Aguilar, near
Guines. this province. recently, by insur-
gent forces, are untrue.
The Marquis Palmerola. the Civil Gov.
ernor of Habana. has gone TO PIacetas
Province OF Santa Clara, to confer With
Captain-General Weyler regarding the
pardon for political offenders which -
momentarily expected to be announced
from Madrid, OIL the occasion OF ths
eleventh anniversary OF the birth Of King
Alfonso Kill, which occurs to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-18
NOTHING FROM CALHOUN.
Denial That ROcihiil Ordered Anti
Cuban Consular Reports.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Up to the
present moment no word has come from
Mr.. Calhoun who went TO Cuba as spe-
cial counsel for the United States in the
Ruiz case. 1t is known, through Gene
raj Lees dispatches that he arrived
safely, but from the special counsel him
self not a single word has been re-
ceived at either the White House or the
State Department, This is not a matter
of surprise 10 the officials, because it IS
hardly to be expected that Mr.. Calhoun
or any other person. in the short period
OF time that has elapsed since his ar
rival in Habana could be in a position
TO report upon so difficult subject as
the actual conditions in Cuba.
The strongest possible denial Is made
at the department that Mr.. Rockhill,
while Assistant Secretary OF State under
the last administration, addressed in
strucuons TO the United States consuls
In Cuba, warning them 10 make theii
reports less favorable TO the Cuban
cause and more favorable to the Span
iards. Mr.. Rockhill is still at the State
Department, by the request Of the Presi-
dent. aiding his successor in the work OF
the Office. He says that the statement
is unqualihedy false.
Consul-General Lee has Informed the
Department of State that Josef +. Du-
mas. who was arrested in Cuba Apri
10Th last. has been released by the Span
ish authorities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-18
GENERAL LEE AND WEYI.ER-
The LRtter Not Attacked-Recep ptforI
of Calhoun.

HABANA, May 17.-Senor Maguel Dlax
the Mayor of Habana, paid a VISIT 10
the Hotel Inglaterra to-day, 10 meet
William j. Calhoun, who has come here
TO represent the American Government
In the investigation OF the circumstancos
in connection with the death of Dr. Ruiz.
In view Of the statement published II
New York that Consul-Generai Fitzhueh
Lee had made report 10 the Americas,
state Department, In the course OF which
he had savagely attacked Captain-Gene-
raj Weyler, and declared that tho iusar-
gents would be successful In driving the
Spanish from the islands, reporter OF
La Lucha has interviewed General Lee
on the subject. La Lucha says that no
savage attack was made by General Iea
upon Captain-General Weyler in any re-
port to the American Government nor
has he ever asserted in any report that
the insurgents could expel the Spanish.
troops from the island under the condi-
tons now existing. General Lee "a
greatly annoyed by the publication OF
this unfounded report, and has written
an earnest letter TO the Marauis
Ahumada. denying H. Upon General
Lees desk Is portrait of Captain-Gene
raj Weyler, with the following insrrp-
ton: ITO General Lee. as a token OF
friendship, and with my best wishes.
'VALERIANO wEYLER."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-18
MESSAGE ON CrBl
PRESIDENT TO SENATE AND uoUl|
OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS lSEn
The Amount to He Used for neyl1
of Destitute americans anl GI
Bring Home Such as wish q ~
turn.

WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE Prec1s
dent to-day sent the following message 81,
Congress:
To the Senate and House of RepreDG
tatives of the United States:
Official information from our consuI4
In Cuba establishes the fact that q larUoE
number Of American citizens In the ~
land are in state OF destituticn--su6ot3
Ing for want OF food and medicines. ThoC
applies particularly TO the rural districo1
or the central and eastern parts.
The agricultural classes have bo18
forced from their farms into the nenpe
est towns, where they are without wogU
or money. The local authorities Of IT,
several towns. however kindly dispoeeGS
are unable to relieve the needs OF the1r
own people, and are altogether powers
less to help our citizens
"The latest report of Consul-Genc
Lee estimates that coo to 500 Americans
are without means OF support I have a.
sured him that provision would be made
at once TO relieve them. To that end +
recommend that Congress make an an
preparation Of not less than $4,000. a.
be Immediately available for use. undep
the direction Of the Secretary OF State.
1T Is desirable that part OF the sum
which may be appropriated by Congress
should, In the discretion OF the Secretary
OF state. also be used for the transpor-
tation OF American citizens, who, dssfr.
ing to return to the United States. aro
without means to do so.
eSigneO WILLIAM MKINI.EY.
Executive Mansion. May II, lSy7."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-18
does upon the cooperation OF our c'"-
zens with those that already exist.
MONEY WILL RE FORTHCOMING

Mr.. REGISTER EXPRESSED himself as DC
ing In accord with MIR. EicbeipcrgetS
motion. but he didn't think the commit
tee should be restricted to the estapiish~
mcnt OF cotton-rnilIs. lie suggested tn.ae
the committee be given moro iit'tuue
and this suggestion was heartily en-
dofsed by Mr.. Crenshaw. Mr.. Charles
Watkins cited instances where cottous
mills had been established with sp1all
capital and met with unqualified 'uc-
cess and he advocated IN no uncertain
tones the establishment of one here. as
serting that the raw material could he
brought here cheaper than TO Danville,
or 10 some OF the prosperous South caro-
Ina mills.
Mr.. Eichelberger. in support OF DIS
motion called attention TO statcmenl
made some time ago by Mr.. r. A. Saun-
ders. that he would subscribe Nouoo 20
tha establishment of a cotton-mill In
Richmond.
noN,T RESTRICT THE COMMITTEE.
Mr.. II. W. Wood moved as an amend.
ment to Mr.. Eichelbergers mo.ion snae
the committee be empowered to look INTO
the establishment of any kind OF manu-
factory. He suggested that gram or
ponr-mill might be established with sue
cess. -, .;o,
Mr.. Eichelberger changed bis motion
so az 70 make II read that the Commit
tee on New Enterprises be instructed u
Investigate as to the advisability ana
Feasibility of securing a cotton-miii ioi
the city of Richmond, and TO report ~
the next meeting of the association. III
this form the motion was UNANIMOUSLY
carried. -.
Mr.. Cans then called up the plan SET
| forth by Mr. Coulling, and moved thae
TO
| Finance to be reported on at the nex'
| meeting This committee has yet 10 pt
| appointed by the president.
WANT THE STATE CONVENTION
HERE.
Mr. Jill called attention to the iac'
| that the standing Committee ON Con
ventions had not been appointed, ana ne
| also called attention TO the TACT tht'
the state Democratic Committee meets
| here Thursday to decide where tns
| Democratic gubernatoral convenuo'
shall be held. He suggested that hlcn
mond should make a fight for TINS conVen-
| ton. and urged the president 70 appoint
| his Convention Committee at once, IN or
| der that the members thereof might meet
| the state Committee and set forth the
| claims Of this city for the convention
| ,rhe president named the committee a.
| follows:. III. ID. Eichelberger c. II. wan
| w NJ. Coulling, l.. II. Jenkins, Jacot
| Cans. George NJ. West, and j. ,. BROCK
| enbrough.
Mr. jenkins offered the following reso
| tuition, which was adopted: 1T Is tn'
sense of he\Young Mems Business AS
sociation of Richmond, that the citizen
Of Richmond, be requested to contine theii
purchases to Richmond merchants as RAJ
as possible"
The assocla ton then decided to attend
in BODY the meeting soon TO be heit
by the committees on Public Improve
ments and Manufactures Of the Cham
ber OF Commerce, after which the body
| adjourned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-18
TO THE sEACoAsT.
81 Every Sunday, via c. & o., to
Either Old Point, Ocean view, or
II nd O.

The Chesapeake and ONO VIII COM
mence their attractive Sunday outings
on May 2Sd The recent opening Of con-
nection between Old Point Ocean View,
and Norfolk. via Wiloughby Spit Ferry
and Ocean View electric railway, VIII
make these excursions more popular ana
attractive than ever.
Ocean View will be reached by these
trains in about two hours and thirty
minutes, combining a delightful sail
across Hampton Roads. Nearly the en-
tire day can be spent at Ocean View
on these outings. Norfolk will be reached
in only twenty minutes longer time.
Hourly service Is given between Old
Point. Ocean View, and Norfolk. The
vestibule trains OF last season which oc-
casioned so many favorable comments on
the management OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio for speed, comfort, and clean
Illness, will leave Richmond, Broad
Street Station, every Sunday at $50 a.
NJ, and their former standard will be
maintained The ride Is perfectly free
OF dust, owing TO rock-ballasted track
and vestibuled coaches. Very reasonable
terms for lunches or dinner for patrons
OF these trains have been arranged al
Old Point and Ocean View.
Returning, the special train Will leave
Norfolk at 5:i5 p. NJ; Ocean View at
6i5 p NJ, and Old Point at =. NJ. Nc
stops will be made by these trains be-
tween Richmond and Old Point.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-18

follows: sG5S for transportation; s225 for
postal-cars. and sl2 for special faclli-
ties
The Postmaster-General says that the
weighing OF mails on this line last year
was conducted with more than usuai
care. and that all officials and employees
OF the Railway Mail Service who had any
thing TO do with 1t were instructed fully
as TO their duties. ana required to make
reports OF any unusual amount OF mail
matter received by them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-18

Mr. Clarence o. West. one OF the D.s~|
patch's compositors, who was operated on
about ten days ago for appendicitis, lies
at the Virginia Hospital in a dying condo
ton. Afl hope OF his recovery has been
abandoned. and II Is thought that tho
end will come In a few hours at the ou01
side. Mr.. West IS young man OF mary
sterling qualities and is possessed %
traits of character that endeared him to q
wide circle OF friends. who will be grieve0
10 hear OF his critical condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-18
TRANSPORTATION OF MAILS.
Compensation Paid Southern Rail
wny-Weighins Carefully Done.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May H-ln
comnlIance with a resolution OF inquiry.
tba postmastsr-Ceneral to-day sent TO
nc senate a statement in regard TO the
comnensation paid 10 the Southern Rail-
wav Company for the transportation OK
the malls since 1884, The report shows
that since January last tho compensation
ON the division between washington anu
I.vnchbure. per mile. has been as fol-