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VILLAGE CHURCH JorT1NGs.

On account of the prolonged absence
of Rev Evan Evans, Deas Humphrey
and Burnham conducted the service at
the Congregational church, last Sunday
morning, and no service was held in the
evening except the meeting of the Y. P.
S. G. E.
Mrs S. G. Goodhue closed her summer
residence at Arrow Point on Wednesdsy
Of last week, and with her retinue of
servants went to her Staten Island resi-
dence for few weeks stay before open
ing her winter home on Madison avenue,
New York City.
The family of Edward Gustaveson at
"Ash Grove" Lakeside, intend to close
their cottage, this week, and return to
their New York City home for the win
ter. This Is the last house to close in
this vicinity by the city occupant, and
has been for some years among the first
to open in the spring and 1t is hoped it
may be the disposition of Mr. and Mrs
Gustaveson thus to do for several years
to come.
Miss Feldstein of Hotel Lucerne passed
Thanksgiving day with relatives and
friends IN New York City.
The condition of Mrs G. N. Beeman
and M. G. Taylor in Lake district is but
slightly changed since former writing.
The strength Of each has slightly i'm
proved and more privilege of exercise is
thereby accorded them by DR. Macy, but
neither is hardly able yet to leave their
rooms and Improvement in general seems
quite slow.
Mr. and Mrs II. J. Hosford passed
Thanksgiving with Mr. Hosford's brother,
Leonard D., in Brooklyn, N. Z.
B. J. Haynes of this place has donned
the regulation suit as adopted by the en-
ployes OF the New York and New Haven
railroad, and in his new suit as station
agent at New Preston is quite noticeable
and easily known as an official from other
habitues OF the place.
Maj Walter Burnham is at present on
the sick list.
Master Arvin Hall was last week too
Ill at Dea d. Burnham's to resume his
studies at the Gunnery in Washington.
Mrs Adeline Beardsley is confined TO
her home with severe cold.
Joseph Brinton was in this vicinity
from Falls Village, last week, attending
TO the duties Of piano and organ tuning.
Mr. Brinton is one of the Oldest and best
tuners on the road.
Mrs e. Fl. Beardsley passed Wednes-
day night OF last week with friends in
New Milford.
Considerable tobacco was taken from
poles In this vicinity during the damp
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and bundled for early market.
George S. Lyman and E. Fl. Beardsley
received news by telephone on Wednes-
day of last week of the death of their
uncle, Charles Beardsley, at Mile Hill,
near Sandy Hook, but the inclement
weather of Thursday prevented them
from attending the funeral.
Quite q party of understand some
bring their wives-are expected, this
week, over Thanksgiving day, at J. B.
Stillson's.
The meeting of the Mite society at
William 81. Dougars, on Thur sday even
ing of last week, was attended by few
from this village, undoubtedly because
it was at Mr. Douglas, where the young
people are always sure of having a most
enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs Dougal are
among our best entertainers in this sec.
ton and whenever their doors are open.
ed for public gatherings their house is
always filled.
A pleasant baptismal service was per
formed on Sunday afternoon, the Goth
at the house Of Mrs David Calhoun in
Christian street. Mr. and Mrs Peterson
had their little baby boy baptised and
asked Rev Mr. Epson to oficiate, though
they are members of the Swedish Luther
an church. After the religious service
refreshments were served to the friends
and neighbors who were invited to be
| present.
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impression, will give her annual charity
concert IN Town hall, November 9th.
These concerts have always been looked
forward to with great pleasure by our
people and have been largely attended.
There is no reason to believe but that
will be the case this year, and our people
enjoy q musical treat and at the same
time aid in m ost worthy cause.
Mrs Isaac Beiden entertained the Dia-
mond Whist club at her residence Oh
Main street.
Jacob Lefty, we'll known resident OF
Success Hill, Ia suffering from injuries
received In q runaway.
Mr. and Mrs W. S. Curtis enter tanned q
party of friends at a musical, at their
home on Long Brook avenue, last week
The Volunteers of America held SER
vice at the Mission chapel, Tuesday
evening, under the direction of Capts
Speer and Bachelor and Lieut. Trayner.
District Deputy Sniffir, Of Park Cit
Lodge, was present at the meeting of
Housatenic lodge, N. E. o. P, held last
| week.
Miss Charlotte Shirley entertained the
Fin de Steele Whist club, last week, at
her home on East Broadway.
Mrs r. S. Avery has returned from a
visit with friends in Providence, K. I.
There was large attendance at the
dance given in Town hall, Thanksgiving
evening.
Mrs r. L. Hanson entertained the
Unique Whist club, last week. Mrs
George W. Spall won the first prize and
Mrs Charles H. Silliman. the consolation.
An elegant supper wound up the after
noon pleasures.
Robert G. Curtis has rented his house
at Paradise Green, to Daniel Webster.
Mrs Dunbar of Bridgeport is singing
at Christ church, to the satisfaction Of
the congregation.
Bristol & JEWELS horse ran away q
few nights since, but did no very seri-
ous damage.
George Chevalle, Jr., is able to be out
with crutches after being confined to the
house for some weeks with broken leg.
received while playir g football on the
school grounds.
Fred Holmes is fast recovering from
an operation for appendicitis.
Rev Mr. Jeffries of the Methodist
church has entertained his mother from
Port Chester, N. Y, during the past
week.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Ellis, of White
street, have been at Woodmont, for a
few days, guests of Mrs Ellis father.
The new rooms at the Washington
school are nearly ready for occupancy.
Mr. and Mrs John Pepper, of Broad
street, are preparing to spend the winter
In Bridgeport. A portion of their house
hold goods are for sale.
Miss Albutina Wilcoxson will take
charge of the Putney school.
Miss Iva. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs
Stiles Smith, Of Barnum avenue, and
Walter Oddly OF Bridgeport, were mar
ried at the home Of the BRIDES parents,
last week, Rev Joel S. Ives officiating
at the ceremony.
Mrs Stiles Judson, Jr., has picture
on exhibition at the Academy of Design,
in New York.
Joseph Chase and Moses Taylor. Jr.,
have gone to Virginia.:
Mr. and Mrs Fred s. Beardsley are car
ing for young son.
Fl. r. Meachen has been appointed
state humane agent.
Union temperance services were held
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NEW PRESTON.
REAL ESTATE CHANGES,

Last week, Charles Skiff of Lake dis.
trict bought Of Mrs Lucy Jones OF Bridge
port the house in this village now occu,
pied by D. M. Tompkins, and what was
known here formerly as the Woodin OF
Taylor place. Mr. Skiff will probably not
move in with his family till next spring.
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TRUMBULL.
TOWN AND PERSONAL JorTINGs.

TOWN AND PERSONAL JOTTINGs.
Banford S. beach and Elisha G. Ged-
ney have been treating their farm build
ing to fresh coats of paint.
Miss Elizabeth c., Walker has gone to
spend week with friends in Msssachu-
sets.
Mrs John Burr and infant son have
been spending few days with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs 81. s. Brinsmade.
Quite number from this place attend
ed Pomona Grange at Stratford.
Howard and John Beach are taking
vocal lessons of Miss Frances Estor q,
who has q studio in Bridgeport.
Joseph Tucker has painted his house.
Mrs s ymour Plumb and son, Ray
mond, of Bridgeport, spent Sunday with
Mrs Plumb's parents, Mr. and Mrs G. w.
Beach.
Our genial miller, Daniel 81. Ward, lie
putting an addition on his house. Mr.
Sweezy of Long Hill is doing the work.
Miss Anna Brinsmade Is taking instru-
mental lessons of Prof Elmer c. Joyce.
A.. G.. Howard, also 81. s. Brinsmade,
have purchased new horsee.
Miss Mary f. Nichols has left er sum-
mer residence and returned to B idge.
port to spend the winter.
Miss Iva Brinsmsde, who has been
spending a week in Bridgeport, has re.
turned home.
G. L. Sterling 10 making extensive re.
pairs on the old homestead.
Prof G. o. Smith gave phonograph
entertainment in the Daniels Farm
achool house, last week Tuesday even.
ing. There we're quite number present
and the entertainment was PROF. ounced
q decided success.
Stanley and Chester Brinsmade are do
ing some excellent work on the roads,
this fall.
D. c. Mills Of Bridgeport has taksn
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II orse Blankets

and you will find them here in all styles, in
both stable and square. heavy, medium, and
light weights, and all sizes, and what is more
to the point you VIII fnd our
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been occupied for some time and it 10
possible that the fire was the work OF
tramps.
The trainmen are out in their new uni
forms.
Frederick Judd has on file all the num-
bers of the New Haven Register since it
was first issued.
At the annual meeting of the Water
town Mutual Protection Ass oeiation, held
at the selectmen's room In Town hall,
Tuesday evening, November Is, B. H.
NATION was chosen chairman 10 place OF
W. j. Munson, who was not present.
The sssocia ton numbers 81 members
and the officers reports showed the as
ISOLATION to be in fourishing condition,
the treasury being lined to the extent Of
| $227.12. The expenses for the year
amounted to $40 81. The following off,
cers were elected for the coming year
President, Buell. Hemingway; vice-presi-
dent, B. Ell. Mattoon; secretary, Ell. M.
Hickcox; executive board, E. g. Marg.
graft and Charles w. Atw ood.
DR. John J.Gailey lhas opened his office
with DR. Goodenough on North Main
street, Waterbury.
William Jones, of the New York police
force, ia er Toying his vacation.
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BOttonP Prices.

We make all purchases in this department
direct from the manufacturer, tor spot cash,
pounds OF
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STEPNEY.
METHODIST CHURCH AFFAIRS.

Rev Mr. Holmes occupied his own pull.
pit, last Sunday morning, for the first
time in some weeks. Although not his
old self "a yet, he is much better and
slowly and steadily gaining strength.
His many friends will be pleased to
learn of his improvement in health. He
hopes TO take up his work again as usu-
al. He took his text on Sunday from st
John 1:3, "Behold, he whom thou
lowest ia sick"
The Ladies' Aid society are arranging
for the fair and supper to be held on
Wednesday evening, November 20, in
the lecture room of the Methodist
chul cb, and are anticipating a pleasant
time. One of their famous old New
England suppers will be served and a
literary program is being arranged.
They hope to see all the friends present.
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RAPr1sr CHURCH NOTES.

BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.
Rev Mr. Bramen preached Thanks
giving sermon at the regular morning
service, last Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid society are to meet
next week Thursday afternoon with Mrs
Jerome Nichols. II it should prove
stormy OF Thursday they will meet
Friday.
Miss Jessie Perry has accepted posi-
ton in Bridgeport.
Charles Hawley has been away visit
ing his brother at She field, Mass.
Miss Eliza Osborne has visited her
brother, John Osborne of Fairfield, and
passed Sunday with New Haven friends.
william Bigelow and wife passed Sun.
day in Bridgeport.
Mr. and Mrs C. J. Willett of Danbury
were Thanksgiving guests at Andrew B.
Curtis.
| WI. CanGee leaves for Vermont, the
last of this week, to get another car load
of stock.
The Sunday evening service in the
lower Stepney school house will COM
mence next Sunday and hereafter at Z
o'clock instead of 80.
G. e. Osborne and daughter, Miss Mae
Osborne, have been passing part of the
week in Green's Farmf, guests at the
home Of e, B. Jennings, the florist.
Perry Z. Hurd has force 6f carpen-
tiers at work on his place at Cutters
FANS putting the buildings in shape. It
Is reported that family from New York
/ state are soon to move in.
Blacksmith and Mrs G. L. Smalley
we're IN Bridgeport, to enjoy the Thanks
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MARKETABLE.

e. o. Sperry has been appointed post.
master here.
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Showing Big Stock of
Reliable Carpets.

Just received, new invoice
Lowell best Ingrains at auc-
tion price Something new in
art Carpet, neat figures, auc-
ton price Soc.
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Blankets.

White wool, very soft, size
for double beds, Fine Wool
Blankets, strong cotton warp,
will not shrink when cleaned,
5 pounds So so, SO. 81 so. Ex-
ira large California Blankets,
soft Australian wool, z pounds,
SIS to IS pair.
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OAKvILLE AND VICINITY.
The parish room addition Is fast near
ing completion. 1t will make much more
room and be nicer than the society have
had. Mr. Skagan, the new rector, may
we'll feel pleased with his success. 1t
goes when there is unity of spirit and a
united work.
Mrs c. e. Warner is getting better and
is out again.
Mr. and Mrs A. A. Stone have gone to
Springfield for Thanksgiving.
The Stoddard family have moved to
Bunker hill.
Barton's meat wagon, in charge OF
Russell Hard, comes to this village Tues.
days, Wednesdays and Saturdays each
week.
Mrs Henry Dews is out again, after her
severe sickness.
The Oakviile Pin Co. is building nice
office in Watertown. They have torn
down the old barn and built a large new
one in Watertown.
Charles Graham has built an addition
to his house, the Baird place.
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HORSE GOODS !

We wish to call your attention to the fact
that you will find everything in this line at
our store. You Will ind here the largest
took. the best assortment and
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= - The $4,000

weather of the latter part of last week
and bundled for early market.
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Price Lower

than any other store in this vicinity. We
shall be pleased to show you the goods and
prove the statement. Remember that when
In want OF anything in the way OF
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G.. Fl. BOOTHS
New Milford's Big Store.
We Offer

The best line Comfortables in
Silkoline and double faced
Prints, 59c, 75c, 85c, ST 90,
S1.20 to So.
Silk Covered Down Quilts,
Fine Silkolipe Down Quilts
Snow Down Quilts.
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On account of the prolonged absence
of Rev Evan Evans, Deas Humphrey
and Burnham conducted the service at
the Congregational church, last Sunday
morning, and no service was held in the
evening except the meeting Of the Y. P.
s @ u
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the coal On board tire Merrsnac would se
recovered and used by the spaniay.s
II the chamber OF deputies totay Senor
SIveia, tire Conservative leader. ccngra'u-
lated the government on the good news
from Santiago d Cuba ani 5enor Sal
rneron. tire Republican leader. propose;
that ;ne congratulations % the house %
sent to the Spanish naval ard military
leaders 10 Cuba The motion was carried.
Plan TO Block the Harbor.
WASHINGTON, June A-It Is now
known shz: the navy department about
ten days age was considering . plan for
closing the harbor a. Santiago very SIM
liar In general TO tha: apparently put into
execution yesterday. It was proposed TO
get two large hunks or sccws and I'll them
WITH big bou.cers, such AZ could be easily
obtained in the nsighborhood Of New
York. These were 10 be dashed on either
side Of tug and run into the haroor,
and a. the proper point were 10 be scu,-
Ted. Provisions were 10 be made for the
safety OF the crew by attaching 10 ths
tug a torpedo boat stern foremost. At
the proper moment the crew was TO go
aboard the torpedo boat, scuttle the hulks
by an electrical contrivance and cut loose
from the hulks and rush Tor liberty and
the open sea. There are reasons 20 be-
Heve that yesterdays project was a de-
velopnlent of this idea
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WAR REVENUE BILL PASSES
TwEyTY-EIGHr DEMOCRATIC SEN
AToRs VOTE AGAINST 1T.
Various Propositions to Susstitute
Greenbacks for Bonds Are Voted
Down-The Bill VIII Vow Go to
Conference Committee for Action.

WASHINGTON, June 4-After the
transaction Of brief routine business the
senate resumed consideration OF the war
revenue measure. As no amendment was
pending. Allison suggested the eiai De re-
ported from the committee OF the whoie
10 the senate The suggestion developed
several amendments, and also the az
sence OF a quorum. Mason, who said he
had an important amendment, demanded
a cal. Of the senate. After q delay OF nj
teen minutes q quorum was secured
Morgan, OF Alabama. then offered the
amendment: OF which he gave notice. re-
curing the secretary OF the treasury 10
proceed with the collection Of the taxes
under the provisions of the income tax law
OF 1854. not directly repealed by the Ding
ley bill. II the secretary OF the treasury
should refuse 10 levy the taxes under the
law, the amendment provides that IL shall
be the duty OF the attorney general 10
proceed against the secretary or the treas
ury to compel him to perform the duties
and IL the attorney should refuse to take
action, any taxpayer OF the United States
may bring the necessary action 10 compel
enforcement OF the law.
Morgan said that full opportunity was
presented by his amendment 10 have the
question which it involves settled by the
supreme court, for quite naturally affirm
alive acton taken by oongress on the
subject would relegate the entire subject
10 the supreme court Congress could
scarcely refuse. Morgan thought to pro-
vide for another test OF the income tax
question, n View Of the fact that II will
be forced to increase taxatt and time
borrowed money il order 10 prosecute the
present war. With the conclusion Of his
speech, Morgan asked for a yea and nay
vote upon his amendment. The amend
ment was rejected, IS TO IS. as follows:
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Crash TOweling.

Crash Towelins Cotton Check. Il inches
woe .-....s. '-... .......-..-..--..-'.-..
2iac Yard.
1s-inch Crash Toweiings. all linen. sp,en
did wearing cloth ........................
S,2c Yard.
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TORPEDO BOAT LAUNCHED.
Portlnnd's Contribution to the Navy
Takes the Water.

PORTLAND. June 4-!The torpedo boat
Davis was successfully launched this aft
ernoon from the ship yards OF the Wolff
e. Zwicker iron works. or this city. Two
battalions OF the Oregon naval reserve as
sisted In the ceremony OF christening the
new torpedo boat. The Davis is 40 feet
in length. and her speed Is to be .2i3 knots
per hour.
During the present month the torpedo
boat Fox will be launched by the WosH
& wicker Company.
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WASHINGTON, June 4.-Upon the re-
quest OF Dingley. the house ordered print
ed $1,000 copies OF the revenue bill as It
shall pass the senate. He moved 10 ad-
journ then, but withdrew the motion.
Payne of New York called up the sem
ate bill TO grant an American register to
the ship China, 1t was passed.
Lacey Of Iowa then secured considera-
ton of the substitute TO protect home
steaders who may enlist and serve in the
forces of the United States. After some
delay 1t was passed. and upon motion OF
Mr.. Dingley the house adjourned at l2:i5
.. M
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Table Napkins.

SPECTAT1-1eo dozen full size All Linen
Dinner Napkins worth 50 ............-.
At Sf.SO n Dozen.
Table Napkins TO match the Damasks.
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SnaniAh EOura.

MADRID, June 4-Spanish IS closed at
62So Gold was quoted at 70.
LISBON. June 4.-Cio.d was quoted today
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Linen Towels.

Large size Linen Huck Towels. with
fringe and border neutrality-suspicious..
I2i4c Each.
Double Huck Towels, all linen and fun
bleached. 23xi5 inches $50. ............
zoe Each.
Extra Large Size Linen Towels. size 26x
IL incaeS. worth SOC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
At 2.,c Each.
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Table Danasks.

e0-inch Cream Table Damask. good
quality. special ........ ..............-.-
At zoe n Nard.
Heavy Quality Cream Table Damask, 60
inches wide ........... ......-.--........
At 35c n Yard.
Extra Heavy Cream Table Damask, IS
inches wide, special .....................
At soc n Yard.
72-inch Double Damask, cream only.
durable. special ........ ...............-
At .5c n Yard.
64-inch Full Bleached Fine Linen Table
DamaSk, bargains .......... .-..........
At 49c n Yard.
e6-inch Full Bleached Table Damask.
extra quality. special ...................
At csc n Yard.
7e-inch Bieached Double Damask, ele-
CANT quality .......-.. $50. .............
At $1.OO n Yard.
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date Of their issue" thus making the re-
5exzYsson % the bonds optional WITH t1e
government within twenty years. iAS
amendment was defeated. 81 10 a.
An effort was made by Jones OF Arkan-
sas TO make the bonds payable az any time
after three years. at the option or the gov
eminent, but that. toe. was defeated, IL
20 a.
Butler o. North Carolina offered the
proposition TO establish a postal savings
system in lieu OF the bond provision Of ths
bill. The amendment was rejected with
out division.
In lieu Of the bond proposition Stewart
OF Nevada offered 4 provision Cor the is-
sue OF treasury notes 10 the amount OF
sEo CO. OOo receivable for government
dues On motion Of Allen the amendment
was laid on the table, "a 70 IS.
Turpie of Indiana proposed as suosti-
tuts for tha bond provision a propositions
to issue coo OF treasury notes. or
denominations OF S. so, so and $50 or null
flplss thereof. the notes TO be redeemahla
in one year and payable in three years
from date Of issue, TO bear per cent. in
terest, to be good for public dues and 10
be used by the government in payment Of
war expenses. The amendment was re-
jected. 8 to Is.
Several minor amendments were offered
and rejected.
As finally completed the bill was placed
upon its passage.
II was passed by q vote OF IS to 8, the
detailed vote being as follows:
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Lace Curtains.

$50 pairs Novelty Bed Room Lace Cur.
tains, ruffie borders. special .......
Si.35 n Pair.
80 pairs. g differen. styles. Brussels
and Fish Net grounds. choice, worth
$3.50. special at .........-.........
%l.95 a Pair.
4o-inch Curtain Swiss. latest figures
LIKE II Yard.
S6-inch Fancy Curtain Scrim, special al
&c Yard.
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Bedspreads.

Hemmed. laundered and ready for
use.
Full Size Crochet Bedsprea9s. special
SdfuG ..-~s.-.s.-.s--.t... ~.....-s...-.-..
At Csc Each.
600 Bedspreads. Narseilles patterns, ex-
ira values ............ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
At DOC Each.
Extra large size English Crochet
Spreads very fine INSTRUMENTATION.
At SI.5O Each.
French MsrseAIles Quilts, fine imported
goods. at s2.25 81 %. s., si.5o s. and.
800 Each.
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Allison moveo that the senate insist upon
its amendments. and that conferees be
appointed.
The motion was agreed to. and Allison.
AIdrich and Jones Of Arkansas were named
as conferees
The senate then, at 7:12 p. m, adjourned.