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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
New Prison ChanInin.

AS told in yesterdays Journal. Rev. Mr.
r. j.; Leavitt, pastor of the Baptist church,
mas been appointed chaplain of the federal
penitentiary at a salary of 81 go per year
ana mouse room. Mr.. Leavitt came here
from Springfield, No.. two years ago. and is
very popular among his brother ministers.
AT the beginning of the civil war Rev.
New York cavalry. while but i6 years of
age For a time he served under General
Mcclellan and was with General Sheridan
N ms campaign in the Shenandoah valley.
AT Cedar creek his horse was shot and he
was taken prisoner. He was sent to Libby
prison and from there to Salisbury, n. c.,
from which place he was paroled in 1868.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
LORD R0sEBERY's BALL.
His Two Daughters to "Come 0ut"-
The Prince of Wales to
A<touI

London, Feb. 19.-Social interest Is con-
centrated on the ball which Lord Rosebery
is to give on Monday and at which two of
his daughters are to come out. Though 1t
is chiefly for the young, 1t will be a very
magnificent affair. The Prince Of Wales
will be there and it is said that the ball
marks the determination of Lord Rosebery
to entertain more lavishly than hitherto
and to be more in evidence among social
and political people in view of his reported
intention to resume the Liberal leadership
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
Ejectment Suit.

Joseph Riepenkroger and ]. r. Frazier
were sued in the district court yesterday
by W. s. HMlbert. The plaintiff alleges
that he is owner. in fee simple. of lot 3.
of his property. He asserts that the de-
PENDANTS have had possession of the prop
erty since March. 1896. and rave collected
the rents. which have not been turned over
to him.. He claims that they have collect
ed $500. for which he asks a judgmdnt ane
500 for damages.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
Nothing Unusual About 1t.

Many had been led to believe that the
inspection of the troops. In heavy march
ing order. at the post yesterday. meant
that war had been declared and. as a con-
sequence, there was no little excitement.
Such was not the case as thisi inspection is
held regularly, although 1t has been sus,
cold weather set in last fall these were of
weekly occurrence. sometimes in light and
again in heavy marching order. These
were frequently accompanied with long
practice marches and sham battles and on
several occasions the troops passed through
tho city during these exercises.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
Murder nj Hamilton. Mo,

Hamilton, Mo-, Feb. 1a.-(Special) Bud
Evans was shot and killed here this aft
ernoon in a row with Charles Griffin. The
two met in the Cook billiard hall. where
they became engaged in a quarrel. Crit
lin shot him twice. Death was instan-
taneous. Evans is about % years of age
and leaves a wife.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
Farmer.' Meeting Adjourned.

The call for the meeting Of the farmers
Interested in mutual fire insurance failed
to bring out a large attendance. The
meeting was adjourned until March 10, at
which time the promoters expect to form
a preliminary organization. The call was
issued yesterday by prominent men with
the idea of reducing farmhouse insurance
rates. Mutual insurance companies have
beer organized in other places and the pro-
motors of the scheme want to give this
form Of insurance a trial here.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
Marshall Likely to he Named.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. 1e.-(Special.)
There appears to be no change in the sit
preme judge. The opinion still prevails
that Marshall. of st. Louis. will be APP
pointed. Governor Stephens stated tonight
that he would make the appointment
either Monday or Tuesday.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
SAM JONES FOR GOVERNOR.
The sensational EvanRelfst An
nounces His Candidacy for the
Georgia G0vernorship.

Cartersville. Ga, Feb. 19.-Rev. Mr.. Sam
P. Jones arrived at his home here to-day
from his Western lecturing tour and i'm
mediately announced himself an independ-
ent candidate Tor governor of Georgia, on
a platform of his own, which he promises
to announce Monday.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
TO REFORM BY HYPNOTISM.
Interesting Experiments to he Made
at the Colorado Industrial
Home for Girls.

Denver. Col. Feb. 19.-As a solution of the
difficulties at the state industrial school for
girls, where there AVE been of late numer-
GUS violent outbreaks among the inmates,
1t is proposed to hypnotic the incorrief-
bles. and while they are in that state sug-
gestions will be made which may influence
them toward better lives. The physicians
who will make the experiment, it is said.
have used the hypnotic power extensively
in their practice.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
Southern Throw. Out broad Hints.

The first issue of the new Democratic
weekly paper, edited and owned by w. N.
terday. The paper is called the Jackson
Mr.. Southern was for many years an
editorial writer for the Sentinel. He hints
very broadly in the first Issue of his paper
that the Democratic organ Of the county,
know as the Sentinel. has been purchased
by a political syndicate. with the con-
trolling stock owned by John A. Sea, trus-
tee for Judge Chrisman. of the county
court.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
A Confederate to Eu,oei.e Grant.

Macon. Ga, Feb. 1s.-Judge Emory Speer
to-day accepted an invitation to deliver the
annual Grant birthday address at Galena,
I'D. Judge Speer was a Confederate SOL
der and served in the famous Kentucky
Orphan brigade. His predecessors before
the Galena association have been Chauncey
NJ. Depew and President Mckinley.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
Mckinley Invited to the Pacific Coast.

Washington. Feb. Ex-senator Wilson and
Mr.. c. NJ. Schultz. of the Tacoma Ledger,
called on President Mckinley to-day and
invited him to be a guest of Tacoma on the
occasion of the Rose carnival in June. The
president expressed the hope that business
might be in such a condition as to allow
him to visit Washington.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
LOST IN THE BLIZZARD.
Twelve Fishermen Who Left Green
Island, Wis.,, for Mnrinette
Are Missing.

Marinette. Wis, Feb. 1s.-The lightkeep-
er at Green island reports that twelve fish
ermen who started from the east side of
the island for Marinette nave been lost
on the bay in the blizzard that has been
raging here for hours. The storm is so
severe that it would be dangerous for a
searching party to travel on the ice. The
missing men are Norwegian and Swedish
fishermen of this city.
The Sturgeon Bay stage left here this
afternoon with a large list of passengers
and was caught in the worst of the storm.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
STOLE 100000 ENVELOPES.
Two Employees OF Republican Con-
grcssionaI Committee Arrest
ed Yesterday,

Washington. Feb. 19.-James Verser and
Robert n. Mills. who were connected with
the Republican congressional committee
during the late campaign. were arrested to-
day on the charge of stealing 5000. 900 en-
velopes. the property of the committee.
which We're stored in the old Congressional
Globe building. The envelopes were sold
Tor waste paper at the rate of 81 a thou
sand. Nerser is from Virginia and Mills
from Texas.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
SAND STORM IN NEW ORLEANS.
Lightning and Wind Did Consider
able Damage I'm the Crescent
City Yesterday

New Orleans. Feb. ia severe storm
of sand, lightning and wind struck New
Orleans to-day. The gale was so heavy
that, in the rear of the city. sheds were
knocked down. chimneys toppled over,
trees were uprooted and fences laid low.
One man was seriously injured by light
ming. Telegraph and telephone wires were
crippled in many quarters. Forty thou
sand dollars is the rough estimate of the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
NEW MECCA FOR ARGoNAUTs.
Gold Hunters Turning Aside From
h klondike and Heading
for the Kowa

San Francisco, Feb. 19.-Gold hunters ara
beginning to turn aside from the Klondike
and kotzebue sound. and are heading for
the kawak A number of steam vessels
are fitting out for excursions up the Kowak
river. equipped for from one to three years.
Three vessels bound for Dyea and Skag-
nay are to leave in rapid succession, The
cottage City left this afternoon. the Una
tiila will cave tomorrow and the Aus
tralia on Monday. Each will be crowded
with proSpectors.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
Internal Revenue Receipt..

Washington. Feb. 19.-The total internal
revenue collections during January last
amounted to So. 335, 927. an increase over
January, 1897. of H,1S4.596. For the seven
months ended January 81 last. there was
a decrease of s.. $50. as compared with the
same period last year.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
Sir Tatton syke. to BE sued Again.

London. Feb. 19.-The Rothsch;lds. II 10
announced. have commenced suit against
Sir Tatton Sykes, which will be as sensa-
ton as the recent action Of Jay VS.. Sykes.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
w. j.. Seaman Dead of pare.,..

New York, Feb. 19.-William ]. Seaman.
the singer and Irish character actor, died
late last night Of paresis. in Bloomingdale
had been an inmate of the asylum for six
years: and had been cared for by his wife,
Maggie Jordan.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
Pardon for Maud Levi. Asked.

jefferson City. Mo, Feb. 1e.-(Special.)
w. K. Avery. of St. LOUIS. and o. H.
ton TO Governor Stephens for the pardon
Of Maud Lewis. They claim that they
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
INDEPENDENCE.
$1,000 for the Death of Her
Husband.

Mrs. E. W. Hayden. of this city. has
brought suit against the Kansas City &
on account Of the killing of her husband.
September 6, 1897. near the Spring street
station. Mr.. Hayden was an insurance
agent and had a wide circle of friends.
He was found stunned and injured intern
ally. He stated before he died that no
signal was given by the engineer for the
Sraee srm urossi n.y. ana no, th ha unui tne engine
its proximity.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20

have a much stronger petition than they
had before. Governor Stephens did not
have time to examine the petition to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-20
bombay Plague Hospital Burned.

Bombay. Feb. ia plague hospital here
was destroyed by fire this afternoon. Three
patients died from shock.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-03-22

The under tandiDg Of the complicated provis-
ms OF the new tar!R has been greatly s:mpliaed
bJ the issuance Of this manual, which cyntaios
dceisi nsof the federal courts. general apprAis
ere and III, secretary Of the treasury on nooted
poin.s. To digeet the tariff law is no eaey task
bu: TO dgeet the food taken into the gastric re-
ceptsele !. rendered facile ant agreeable by the
systsmstic nee Of that thorough vsonschic, Hos
,ett.i's Stomach BittGrs. This ID family medf.
cine Of comprehensive uses. 1t prevents an
cores ms'arisl. kidney Ard rheumatic tro be
remedies nj rvousncse and in.omnis. and removes
constipation and biliousnees. Appetite. - well
ss the ability TO satisfy it without Subsequent
abdominal disturbance, 10 rector d by this fine
s.omschic, which sl.o aeeelerstes conval, .cence
Perrons In the decliIe Of life and the infi,m Of
every age AMI sex nnd II of material as.istanee
Rock Island Argus., 1898-03-22
Administrators Sale Notice.
s~ecssy a walker. Atioraey..
srArh s, 3, or - ,IL.se,s. LL.,. ,..

o. the eo4niy eoirt ai the March term. A. ID.
f~ss f.tfoa To ><tl real esss,e Tn pay dsbts
Agnss k.tty. adG..n-t-siris Of tas eetsie of
sare- " keiy. deceased. We. Aetns Life Ia
.arnSe sonpsuy. 81 tNt o d. Coon Ros- X.
ksl y. froee Ics N Kelly. Catea,ine n X III
asd foi n - keis.
Neticc 10 he eoy given ihs; by vlriue o' q dc.
c-re % sale made and entered In Ihs above en-
tiilet esrs.. 90 the ish day q, MArea A. ID
isss. o. ghe March term os said coat. ., The
an1Sfs - Cd scmi' u. ritrx % Fad estate. vii
90 ssrrssy. the l6ia dsy 90 AS'il. A. ID
fsS between TIE tocss % ter O'Clock . m. ant
ftve c'eio<s . N towit a. IN, hour OF fst
cesock ?. m. of 'aid day. st tee cas-; Coo
of the cruu house. In the city OF Rrcl
islsnd. In ssii ooutty and state. cell st publ,
vrneae % the hishc-t a,d te.t tiidef OF bid
cers. tne fol wine ,vsi ssae. suhj ~. however
n tn dover sns hcsne<tesd r,shts cf ssid Agnes
Rel y. n the uhdos Of Jaaesw. Kelly III. rein
to-sif:
The W q one h,if OF the sJatlves; quart Q srt
thc sca Get g1aftsr ~ the sya Invest Qusrtef
AZ IN -ection ruaost ivcniy six ,-s,I IN town
saip nanhrr ,ev.r'c-n tis ro.'h cf range nam
n fsur 90 ves, ~ tn tt1 =. N IN the county o
10 o. AMI Ia b. stsie % u itois.
rcrms cf -A's easl
Dated March 10. A. ID. ISIS.
AsNE- kEtIy,
Adninltiauix Of,ae es;sse Of James W. Kelly
drceassd.
svrssTi 4 wAixks, Attorneys %: Petitioner.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-03-22
Administrators Sale Notice.
Sweeney & Walker. Attorneys.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, l..
HpU0 I'm AAn 0CHHYY- ~

In TIE c,unfy eosri At the March term, A. D.
issr. Petition to cell real cs.a,e.
Geoir VI kehnord, administrator Of cetase ri
keheres karssy. rsoeassd vs. Frank Edsiu
Wiliisss, ie-,ie v iziscfh wniisms. Hal vii
rsn.. Hazel williams. Lnia wiIliaae,
George Il. R!thmcte. ggAreiap. etc.
Notice !. hereby riyen tbs. By virfus Of . de.
cree ~ sac made ard crisrcd IN the above en-.
titled cause, on The h cay Of March. A. ID
issr. q, the March t,rn ~ ssid coafi I. the nm
certrrci administrator of sald estate. will on
Saturday. the isth da. OF Apt.i. A. d. Is9s
eetveen the hoars of tn o'eiock Q N. ard Ave
o'eiccx p. m. tow.t ~ the hour Of one O'Clock
p. N of said dsy a the ert door of the oour,
heess. In the city Of Roeh I.lani. In ssid county
ard star. ssll 81 pab',e vendae 20 the hishep,
ssd te.' esider or bidde's tue following real
ssta,s. toun:
l. tsa.sr sit o. IN b.oek number one ~
IN wooisSn D - srs' ksst addition TO the town al
sssrs snl sttnred Ia the eysnty of Rock leland
ard stsse ~ ftiinois. free from dover snd home
s,e q rs<>t. ~ O.ev Rsmsey.
q rn- - sair os-h at cate Of .Aie.
p.i,d March 70. A. II. ises.
Gsonss u. Rieslopp.
Adnia'stra'cr % tie esi,ts tf k,bees Ramsey,
detta.sa.
swEsxIY 4 wAiSEs Aiiorucys
Rock Island Argus., 1898-03-22
Opposition to Pinrree.s Scheme.

Lansing, Mich, March 22.-It is evil
dent that Senator McMillan's reply to
Governor Pingree's letter on the sub
tect of taxation Of corporations will be
the keynote of the opposition to the
Pingree taxation bill in the special ses.
sion of the legislature which con.
vened today. The appointment of a
commission which shall report its in
vestigation Of the subject at the regu-
lar session Of the legislature next win
ter will be urged as a compromise meas
ure. The Pingree bill was completed
yesterday. 1t provides among other
things for the taxation Of the franchise
at its proper value.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-03-22
Shske Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease. . powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen,
smarting feet and instantly takes the
sting out Of the corns and bunions.
It's the greatest comfort discovery oi
the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight-ftting or new shoes feel easy.
1t is certain cure for sweatirg, cal.
lous and hot, tired, aching feet. Try
Il today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores. BY mail for Is cents in
stamps. Trial package free. Ad-
dress. Allen 8. Olmsted. LeRoy, ny.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-03-22
SHOT BY TURNPIKE RAIDERS
Two Guards on the Harrodsburg, Ky
Road Wounded-Othcrs Hurt.

Road WOunded-Othcrs Hurt
Danville. KY. March 22.-The mos.
sensational turnpike raid so far made
in Kentucky occurred at o'clock in
the morning in the west end of Boyle
county. eleven miles from Danville.
There was rattling fight at one of the
gates between the raiders and the
county guards, both guards being
wounded, but repulsinC the mob Thom-
as Middleton was shot through both
hips and is in a serious condition
Lynn Penny was shot in the right arm
1t Is believed that several members OF
the mob were shot, and Sheriff Coulter
and posse have been trying to locate
them.
The mob gathered at a point on
Chaplin river and thence went to five
Of the gates surrounding Perryville, ali
of which had for several weeks been
guarded by two men each. There were
about seventy-five of the raiders, ell
on horseback. They went last to the
gate on the Harrodsburg pike. The
guards there had been looking for
trouble. The raiders began chopping
down the pole. Guards Mitchell and
Penny fired on the raiders. Their
shots Were returned from a dozen fire.
arms. Both men were injured by the
first volley, but bravely stood Their
ground and continued shooting, wound.
ing several Of the mob
Rock Island Argus., 1898-03-22
Farmer MysteriOusly Missing.

Waukesha, Wis, March 22-William
Schmaltz, a prominent farmer living in
this county. has mysteriously disap-
peared since Saturday. after selling his
farm, for which he obtained $1.7oO. OF
this amount, however. he deposited ST.
500 in a local bank. keeping 5000 in his
possession. He arrived home after the
sale. but while his wife absented herself
for few moments Schmaltz suddenly
disappeared and has not been seen
since. 1t is thought to be case Of alb
duction or suicide
Rock Island Argus., 1898-03-22
Reign of Terror in Alaska.

Washington, March 22.-Information
has reached the war department that
the rowdy clement CT Alaska have
seized Benefits road. leading to and
over White pass and have placed the
country in a state of terror. Instruc-
tions were telegraphed to General Mer-
riam. commanding the department OF
the Columbia at Vancouver, Wash, to
order the infantry garrison at Skaguay
to take proper steps for the protection
Of persons and property in the dis
turbed region, regardless of the ex-
pense attending such a movement OF
troops.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-03-22
Administrator's Notice.
Isssss Of Asrs xlsinmaier, ds.easeA.

DS u 1srs NItinmsief, oo.eaoe4.
ne ssdssiPsd having been ss,ointea ID
milfevs,of Of The ssatc cf Msiic KIN
ussier. lsss OF the ecsnty OF koch i..ano
..ase Of iil.nois. deeeasei, hereby sivcs notice
tha: he Win appear before the e,cnty court Of
Ncsh leland county, At the once OF the eltri Of
sss1 eoafs, In The eisy of Roek leland. o. ,be
Nay tenn. on the frpt Monday In May
esat. which time ell perpons having claims
slAs1a saij estate ere notified and requested tc
sttees Tor the purpoee Of having the same ad-
Iu0ed. Al pereoae Indebted 10 said estate are re.
terpfsned.
psss4 this 9Th dsv o. March, A. D., lsos
Areusr GsIGgR, AdminisrrHioe,
Rock Island Argus., 1898-03-22
LEGAL:
Executors Notice

1he urdersirm having reen sppoinisd tY. cn
tos Of the last ~ill snd ,estsTsni of Cab, rins
.artny, hfs ~ The toaniy o: RICK Island, stat.
of w nots. eeess-et hereby givts ro.iee tha, nc
W. appe1 osfose the county coau az hork Il :
Aod oasy. o. the ceuniy court room IN the c'tv
% kees l-lsnd. st the Nsy term on the frat Mon
ay 10 MaJ neit ~ vh'eh time all p. rson. bav.
rgasssd w attsud for the parvcae Of h wing the
same sdJnstcd. All Itrsons indebted 20 said es-
Ats sre r.2nested % make immediate payment
70 TIE md srsisned.
pssed THE 7Stn DAY of februsry. 4. n. Isss.
fuIILir cRoNIN, Exs Gator.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-03-22
Administrator A Notice

Betsto on Nele Johnson. deceased.
rne un1sntGued having heeo appointed ID.
n'h:strsfiix Of the estate Of Ncls johnson te Of
tte souufy Of koek Islsnd, state Of linois
deesssed, hereby givee notice that ~. sfll ar
psas before the county court Of Rock leland
clonty. Of the county court room In the
the fret Monday in May next, q which time
AL FERROUS having claims against sad estate arc
nouhed and requested to attend, for the puvpooe
os having the same adjusted.
All perSons indebted 70 said estate ore request
Cd 10 Eaks iEnsdiate payment 70 the under
isned.
Dated THE itth day Of March A. D., 1893.
BEIlTA n. JoHH son, ,Administratrix.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-03-22
FIREMEN DO GOOD RESCUE WORK
Girls Taken from the Upper Window
Down Ladders to Safety.

Down Ladders To Sefety.
Others and the servant girls with
| them were at windows in the front Of
the building frantically calling for help.
They were cut off from the rear of the
building by the dense smoke. The lad
ders were run up. but not before many
Of the frightened frantic ones had
Jumped. Others. including all the
female help. were gotten out
by the firemen. On the side of the
| building many had made ropes of their
| bed clothes and sought to escape in
that way. Some of them succeeded. but
in other cases the ropes broke and the
men dropped many feet to the ground.
Those injured slightly or uninjured be-
| took themselves to the houses Of neigh
bors and friends in order to secure some
clothing. No one saved anything but
what they had on at the time of the
fire.
This made 1t impossible to obtain a
full list Of many who were slightly
hurt. The night was bitterly cold. the
thermometer registering 5 below zero.
AS long as astherearpeareda any chance of
people being in the building the ffremen
/ HNNottu tt siN1TS human
life. II was only after there was NO
\ further chance to do this that they
began work on the fire in earnest The
| fire had gained such headway that two
hours after IT began the walls had fall
| On In. II is possible some Of the miss
Ing men may turn up yet. Early in the
day the list Of the supposed dead ran
up rs high as fifty.
| This was because many Of the men
who escaped did not report for work
at the mines. Little by little. however,
the list decreased as men reported, un-
til twcny known lodgers were unac-
counted for. II is possible. however, that
| number of transient roomers who are
not well known may he dead in the
ruins. Only an examination will settle
that point and this cannot be made un-
I'll the ruins cool of. The Hale House
belonged 10 the Anaconda company. II
w1s built in 1895 at a cost Of $40, 600. and
without the furniture and belongings Of
the lodgers the loss will reach fully
4 500 COO
Rock Island Argus., 1898-03-22
CONGRESS DOES LITTLE WORK.
House Passes the Bill for the Relief OF the
Maine Victims and Pension Bills

House Passes the Bill for the Relief OF the
Maine Victims and Pension Bills.
Washington, March 22-After the
uai isaction Of some routine business
In the senate yesterday Bacon of Geor.
gia introduced an amendment which he
announced he would offer to ther esolu-
ton providing for the annexation Of
the Hawaiian islands to the United
States. The amendment provides that
, the resolution shall not be effective un-
I'll the question Of annexation shall have
been submitted to the qualified electors
OF Hawaii and passed upon Affirmative
ly by them. A resolution was passed
, calling upon the secretary Of the in
, terror for information as to the number
, Of all classes of pensioners, including
the percentage Of men, women and chill
dren. carried on the pay rolls. An exec
tive session was held.
The house unanimously passed the bill
Tor the relief of the survivors and VIC
tins Of the Maine disaster. The bill re-
imburses the surviving officers and men
for losses they sustained to an
amount not to exceed a years sea pay
and directs the payment of sum equal
to a years pay to the legal heirs of
those who perished.
At the night session nineteen pension
bills were favorably acted upon. among
them the following: David N. Thomp-
son. Thirty-fourth Illinois infantry;
Daniel Phillips, Thirteenth Wisconsin
infantry: William d. Foote, Of Mattocn,
Ills. Fourth Pennsylvania infantry.