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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14
Wine and Women the Cause.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. l1.-Fred Jentges,
charged with the embezzlement of
$5,70O from the Moon Bros Carriage
company while in their employ as con-
fidential bookkeeper and cashier two
years ago, has been arrested. The
prisoner admits his guilt and says he
is glad that he has been captured, as
life has been a burden to him during
the past two years. Wine and women,
he says, were the cause of his down
fall.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14
Iowa Embezzler Run Down.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1l.-George U.
Adams was arrested here and commit
ted to await requisition papers from
the authorities of Iowa. Adams was
formerly in the employ of the Amer
lean Express company at Sioux City,
Ia, and it is said absconded on May 30
last with considerable of the compa-
nV's funds
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14
MAY COST HIM DEAR.
A Vernon County, Mo-, Young Man indicted
for Perjury in Securing n Marriage

Vernon County. MO-, Young Man Indicted
for Perjury in Securing IA Marriage
License.
LAMAR, Mo-. Jan. 1.-THE grand
jury of the Barton county circuit court,
now in session here. has indicted John
Dial and his son, Taggart, of Vernon
county, for making false atfidavits. On
December 20, the two Dials called at
the recorders Office in this city for a
marriage license for young Dial to
marry Miss Lizzie Netherly, whose
father was opposed to the marriage
Both men made affidavit that the girl
was of age and secured the license.
She was only 10 and the brides father
Immediately began criminal proceed
inPs.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14
JULIAN LAW TO BE TESTED.
Attorney General OF Missouri VIII bring
Suits AgaInst Several COrporatIOnn.

u
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 11.-Word reached
here from Jefferson City that Attor-
ney General Grove is preparing to
bring suits against several of the
most prominent corporations in the
state, both here in st. Louis
and in Kansas City, to test the
validity of the Julian law regulat-
ing the disposal of public franchises.
In the list are said to be telephone,
electric light and street railway com
panies, all of whom are likely to be-
come involved on the ground that they
have secured franchises in this city
without complying with the specific
terms of the law. The situation is
said to be about the same in Kansas
City.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14
WI Re No Starvation.

PoRT TOWNSEND, Wash, Jan. H.
Nine men from Dawson City arrived
here yesterday bringing advices up to
December o. All say that while pro-
visions are scarce there will be no
starvation. Provisions can still be
purchased from 81 to $L5O per pound.
Candles have been reduced from $1.25
to 80 cents each. The coolest weather
reported at Dawson thus far was 90
degrees below zero.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14
coRBsTT's NEW CHALLENGE.
He Offers to Wager $4,000 That He Car
Put EitH Out In Fen Rnnnda.

ST. Louis, Jan. :1.-At the close of
the second act of James j. Corbett's
play, "a Naval Cadet" at Havlin's
theater last night, Corbett stepped
before the curtain and announced that
he offers Fitzsimmons S35, 200 for a
finish fight, the entire sum to go to
Fitzsimmons if Corbett fails to put
him out in ten rounds. Corbett in
tended to issue this challenge on Jan.
uary II, but decided to make it public
now
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14
Flow Of Gas Nenr MerwIn, Mo.

MERwIN, Mo-, Jan. 1l.-While drill
ing wen ON Bud Orders farm, east
of here, a strong ilow Of gas was struck
at depth of 1870 feet, Night has been
transformed into day the past four
nights surrounding Mr. Orders place,
and the roar can be heard for several
hundred yards. pipe line company
is being organized and the gas will be
conveyed to Merwin to be utilized for
lighting the streets, college and BUSH
ness houses.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14
Kansas city Drug store Robbed.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 11.--Shortly
after $3.50 o'clock last night two ur-
masked highwaymen walked into j. F..
Harris drug store at 1921 East Twelfth
street and held up J. IL. Stever, the
clerk. They secured So from him and
$40 from the cash drawer. After get
ting the money the robbers backed out
of the store and disappeared in the
darkness.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14
suicide of nm Honest Cashier.

LINCOLN, Neb,, Jan. 10. Willard
Baker cashier of the Albion national
bank, shot himself fatally at Albion.
His domestic relations were pleasant,
and his accounts are supposed to be
straight His act is attributed to poor
health.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14

"That's a fine, solid baby of yours,
Middleton" said friend who was ad.
miring the first baby.
"Do you think he's solid ?" asked Mid
dleton, rather disconsolately. at
seems to me as if he was all holler,"-
Tit-Bits.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14
Non.Partisan W. @. +. U. Omcers.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 11.-At the con-
vention of the non-partisan National
w. C. II. o., Mrs. Annie Wittenmyer,
of Santiago, Pa, was reelected presi-
dent; Mrs. Isabella Plumb, of Chicago,
secretary, and Mrs. Howard Ingham,
OF Marysville, o., treasurer.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14
ContaeIon Closes PublIc schools.

HAMILTON, Mo-, Jan. 11.--Contagious
diseases have closed all the public
schools here for at least two weeks
Measles broke out just prior to the
holidays. Several infected with mea-
sizes attended the various Christmas
trees. AS result there are over 100
new cases now in town. Dfphtheria
has also broken out in contagious
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14

At Cheyenne, Wyo., United States
Judge Hallet sentenced Walter Hough-
ton, the eX.postal clerk who stole
registered package containing SIS, 900,
20 one years Imprisonment in the pen
itentiary.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14
The News of Kansas
and the WOrld-----nxzA-

Twice each week, while it is fresh
and interesting, can be obtained
for the cost of an ordinary weekly
paper by reading -. =.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-01-14
The
Semi-W eekIy
Capital.

The SEMI WEEKLY CAPITAL is
the great farm and family newspaper
of Kansas. 1t is published every
Tuesday and Friday, and each issue
contains all the news of Kansas and
the world up to the hour of going to
press, for the cost of an ordinary
weekly paper. The average Kansas
farmer gets his mail twice a week.
BY subscribing for the SEMI Weekly
Capital he receives a fresh Capital
each time, giving him in condensed
yet complete form the history of the
worlds doings during the preceding
three days. THE SEMI WEEKLY CAP
ITAL, besides being newspaper, Is a
twice-a-week magazine of the highest
class, filled with matter interesting to
every member of the family. Serial
and short stories, sketches, cores
pondence, sermons, anecdotes, humor,
special matter for the women and for
the boys and girls, all find place In
the columns of the SEMI WEEKLY
CAPITAL.
THE REGISTER has made arrange
ments with the publishers whereby 1t
can offer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12

Preparations expedition Philippines completed he force
command OF MAJOR General Merritt VINO
Military Of the islands The cruiser charleston
will possible with ammunition tor Admiral
Dewcy fleet.
Porto hold his Ps
He will be recalled to Cuba the Span
sh squadron does appear American waters
for Tampa tonight assume command OF the
Cuban have been requested to hurry forward
the OF volunteers
reported Spain organizing powerful expedition to wre the
Philippines from the United States
Spanish Mrn denied that the cape
where ought according 10
dispatch Cadz London however, declared
that the Spanish there last Saturday. and sail on Wednes
day yesterday a.
The conflicting three days make doubtful where the Ore
and the Marietta
leading part bread ogrono Spn and routed the
troops quell the disturbance
Coes attacks the Government said
prosecute
Finance the bond OF the War
made other changes in the measure
confirmed Acting Admiral Dewey
to be Rear ADMIRAL 49,,
reconsider his order dbndng the 18th
Regiment OF Brooklyn.
The troops in Camps Townsend reviewed by Governor
Black and his staff
pointed almost certain OF the 18th Regiment %
General Miles and other
men xeng influence to have the regiment called out by the President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
GERMANY COVETS PHILIPPINES.
A PROPOSITION TO LORD SALISBURY NOT
WARMLY RECEIVED.

WARMLY RECEIVED.
London. May IA story is published here to
the effect that Germany Is actively preparing TO
signify her disapproval of a lasting occupation
Of the Philippine Islands by the United States.
The German Consul at Manila is said 70 have
been instructed to make representations TO
Rear-Adnliral Dewey differing materially In
character from those Of the representatives, OF
other Powers. Heavy claims. II Is added, are
being encouraged the part of Germans VINO
have suffered from the bonhardment Of Cavite'
and Germany. It IS further said. proposes 10 OBJ
tain control q the Philippine Islands. guaran-
tceing the payment Of Spaln's indemnity. II IL
believed this plan IS acceptable 10 Emperor
Francis Joseph Of Austria. and !, IS understood
t. have been passively accepted by France
which country is strongly Interested hnancia"y
IN the rehabilitation q Spain
The Madrid correspondent u Berlin paper
saws It is asserted in high spanish official cir-
cles that on May 3 the German Ambassador 10
Great Britain Count Hatzfeldt Wndenburg. in
formed Lord Salisbury that in case of change
in the form OF Government in the Philippines
Germany would be compelled 10 put herself
in possession Of certain guarantees with view
Of maintaining German interests"
Count tHatzieldt-Wildenburg according TO the
correspondent. pointed out to Lord Salisbury
that Germany had to take into accoun, the pos
sibility that Greot Bri;aiD In order TO protect
British subjects In the Philippines might be
compelled 20 land an adequate force at Manila,
in which case Germany would do likewise
Lord Salisbury replied that ne recognized the
Justice - this declaration. but designated the
supposijion that England had such intentions
rs Incorrect and. according to the correspond
ont in question, proposed TO leave the matter
open tin me conflict over Maaila had been de-
cidcd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
THE FLEET AT CADIZ.
1T WAS TO SAIL YESTERDAY-EARLIER
NEWS FROM SPANISH PORTS.

London, May 1.-THE Globe this afternoon
publishes dispatch from Cadiz, dated last
Saturday. saying the following ships, all ready
for sea except the Pelayo, were then at that
port: The Pelayo the Vitoria. the Carlos V.
the Amrante dquendo. the Vizcaya. the Maria
Teresa. the Cristobal Colon. the Alfonso XIII.
the P!utOn. the Proserpina the Osado. the
Audaz. the Furor. the Terror. and also several
torpedo-bOats and transports. and the Norman
MIA and the Columbia, formerly of the Ham
burg American Line. which have been renamed
the Patricia and the Rapido.
The correspondent Of THE Globe" adds that
he believes the squadron sails on Wednesday
Today. and says a number Of troops will start
for the Canary Islands May To- while three
battalions of marines are quartered at San
Fernando ready for embarkation.
Lieutenant Cowell. the Naval Attache Of the
United States Embassy. said to-day that he was
by no means convinced that the Spanish Cape
Nerd squadron was really at Cadiz.
on the Stock Exchange to-day the report that
the Spanish Cape Nerd squadron had returned 10
Cadiz was generally dscredited. though the
opinion was freely expressed tha; II the rumor
true 1t indicated the intention OF Spain to
throw up the sponge and leave the West Indies
to their fate thus opening the way to an early
peace.
Inquiries made on bolrd ships which have
recently arrived here from the Canary Islands.
TenerMe Madeira and Gibraltar show that
nothing has been seen Of the Spanish fleet The
British steamer Gaicia. Captain Bird which
left Cadiz on April %, reports that the only
Sianish war vessels there were The auxiliary
cruisers Normarnia and Columbia two torpedo
boats ard an armed yach; possibly the Girada
The British steamer fetuan. which arrived
here to-day from Gibraltar, after leaving Las
Pal,nas or April 90, Teneriffe on April 80 and
Madeira on May .. saw 10 signs Of the Spanish
fleet She reports however, that great excite
inent prevailed at the Canary Islands when she
was there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
GOVERNMENT HAS CITY OF PEKING.

San Francisco, May 1.-THE City OF Peking
was turned over to the Navy Department to-
day After going in the drydock she VIII be
loaded with supplies for Admiral Dewey's fleet
rbers will he stores for the vessels Of the
Asiatic Squadron. and ammunition TO take the
pIace OF the powder and shell that did such
good work In Manila. The Navy Department
is not doing anything about coal. however. and
the suppositon is that Admiral Dewey has all
he wants II is known that there was a large
amount of coal stored at Manila, and this must
now be in his hands.
So far no provision has been made to trans
port troops on the Peking AT the Navy pay
office It Is given out that the Navy is fitting her
up as a supply ship. and is doing nothing for
the accommodation OF troops on board. though
II is expected that before she sails the Army
officials will arrange for the transportation on
her OF a portion of the troops assembled here.
Admiral Miller intends to raise his flag on
one OF the vessels here-probably the Monterey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12

MINISTER POWELL SAID TO BE ACHIEV-
ING A DIPLOMATIC SUCCESS IN
GA<TD JDNII%GO
1copyrlgh,. .sgs. by the Asso.Ia,ea p

OC1pyTight. 1913 by the Aesotlnief l'TessJ
carto Domingo. May J.-Negoua.ions for the
conclusion of a political and commercial treaty
with this country have been conducted ~ the
Minister OF ;he United States for several months
and now give fair promise of complete success
g. car as the desires Of the American Govern
men; are concerned. The correspondent Of the
Associated Press has il from excellent authority
that The terms of The proposed treaty are nuch
more favorable 10 ne United States ihan those
q the treaty Il 1864 between the United states
and rayu The significance Of this statement
may Ae partly judged when il is Remembered
that ;he Naytlan treaty gives 70 America aS
agains, any enemy in time of war privileges OF
Importance
There are other political features Of the pro-
posed treaty equally striking, which 1t "ou.d
be lnGlscreet to divulge now. The commercial
clauses establish reciprocity IS to customs duties
and reellatjous between the United states ana
san'o Domingo
Il is unfortunate that the exigcnc!es Of the
situation in regard to the attitude Of Hayu n
Connection with the H!spano- American war pre-
vent the presence os Minister Powell III t"'S
cap!tal AZ mis- time. il is understood that he
Originally intended 10 leave Port au PIll'e I''
sanio Domingo on May TO- and nlBA DoHI.i'''.' -. "a
officials had entertained the hope thdl uuI'n3
me proposed visit the affair OF the treaty "'"''
be finished .,.
The doucumenfs containing tho rough drafts
OF The points agreed upon are in the poSs'7S%.,.' %
or the American Minister. and ne atViir '"'i ~
sonali) conclude the business. II tHr IL
meni is long DELAYED there is GdnS'i '""' - ~
representatives # other Powers may ascti 't,a AZ
some Of the more important caus'S "t =,
treaty, ard. by demanding equal c"ncesS'"I2 -
.Aeir own governments. embaiTas" 10 ''''"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
INVESTORS HOPE OF PEACE.
SHOWN N THE UPWARD COURSE OF
SPANISH FOCRS
THE rr-rrING. HOWEVER. NOT SHARED BY
UEII~rNFORMED PERSONS IN PUB
Lie LIFE IN LONDON.
INV c.prr TO THE TRIBUNE


rrr CABLE TO THE TRIBUSZ.l
London. May ll.-spanIsh As which have
been as low as 81. and which closed last week
et 2oA.. have gone I'D to-day 10 %. This un-
expected result IS explained on the street as
due to a growing feeling that Spain Is not pre-
pared 20 risk another naval engagement put
Will keep her fleet under the shelter OF 'adH
ard accept the intervention Of the Powers II
this feeling were general Spanish Is WOULD
90 above - Mt once. bu, the rise has suihcei
20 convince many hopeful bankers that peace
IS close at hand They have been talking rree'y
to-day among themselves about the possioilty
y, nagotlating A peace on the basis Of Spanish
withdrawal from cuba and American retire
mon, from the Philippines. with a moderate
war indemnity. payable from MADRID lhey
have no facts upon which to base this belief
except the sudden Improvement In Spanish Sc
curi,,es and the unexpected access OF confidence
in the restoration OF peace exhibited In farls
ard Vienna
All reasoning about Spanish IS is. however,
uusory. They would improve In price II Spain
,.oro ~ lose all her colonies or II she were 70
have second naval defeat. just as they have
risen today on the strength OF reports that
ber navy Will not fight In West Indian waters
I, wns the prospect Of a protracted war with
unlimited issues Of paper money which sent
them down 10 % They have been rising since
Admiral Dewcy's victory. because investors
have reason 10 hope that the war Will be over
hcrore the printing press is we'll in operation
outside Of financial circles there is a less hope
f,l feeling respecting the near approach or
peace. Among diplomats the opinion prevails
tho, the Ministers have not dared TO take the
risks Of another naval defeat. which might
upsc, both them and the monarchy. Any Min
islrv which proposes peace with the united
e,,tes will bc overthrown. Sagasta Is described
bv those knowing him intimately as riding Tor
fall on some side issue. as 10 be able to
return to onlce when some other Premier has
hccn rash enough to treat for peace and has sur
rercd the penalty OF extreme unpopularity and
popular vengeance.
So far az | can learn. no well-informed mem
her OF Parliament diplomat shares the conf
dence expressed to-day by men in the street
that the war is practically at an end
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
SPECIAL WAR BUDGET DEMANDED.

London, May 12.-The Madrid correspondent
Of The Daily Chronicle" says:
in the Cortes a special war bulge: Of f20,-
100000 was demanded. with tax land and
public securities. The sinking fund was
pended.
"A patriotic syndicate has been formed In
Madrid, which will borrow 100000 pesctas 10
buy grain at Marseilles and Antwerp. al the
provinces but one have refused TO lend more
gain 70 Madrid"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
SPAIN NAY FIGHT DEWEY AGAIN.

London. May 11-Specal dispatches from
Madrid say 1t is officially declared that the Gov
crnmert os spain has no intention Of allowing
Rear-Adnl!ral Dewey 10 rest on his laureIS.
About forty thousand men Of the reserves "f
the Spanish Army have been ordered 10 reJoh
the coiors. and 1t is added, Formidable ex-
pedltion Is being organized for dispatch to the
pbfliruue Islands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
NEWS FROM SPANS CAPITAL.
sAGASTA PROMISES TO MAKE WAR
WITHOUT WAVERING.
THE PREMIERs REPLY TO THE GOVERN
MENTS CRITICS BERANGER WANTS

NENTS CRITICS BERANGER WANTS
LIGHT ON NAVAL EXPENDITURES.
Madrid. May 11--In the Chamber tonight
Sehor Sagasta replied to Sehor SalmerOn's at
tacks on the present regime. retortlng that
the state OF anarchy which existed in Spain
during the short-lved Republic under Sal
meron made Spain the laughing stock Of the
world.
The Premier defended the policy Of the Gov
ernment In doing its utmost to avoid war while
the Yankees were playing foul game" He re-
peated hts appeal for union. adding that who
ever sowed discord was not a patriot.
He concluded his speech by declaring that
the Government would prosecute the war to the
end.
In the Senate to-day Admiral Beranger. Min
,ster Of Marine in the Cabinet of Canovas
asked for account OF the war material sent
70 the colonies and OF the warships purchased
by Spain between May I. 1898. and March T.
1896 He asked also for a report on the elec-
tric torpedo boats bought by Spain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12

Ct Thomas. West Indies. May 11.-According
70 reports from Porto Rico the people are panic
stricken at the prospect Of the bombardment OF
San Juan ..
,roore have been 200 political arrests In Porto
pico recently under the tyranncal measures
enforced there The shipping is SUSPENDED ana
there are no customs receipts
Hunger and smallpox are spreading throush
tho country. and 200 families are starving az
Tranguez and Mayaguez A., u,on
,r,,o women are said to have died OF t' sheer
,,dr ~ bombardment by a suspicious-lo,o
Ieai - ., zen and there has been suicide al
,,snadjIla for the same reason -..,..,
t,'assant coast patrol is maintained and
the spanish authorities are son,scdsns * ' 11o 'o"
,io III r,pp.a,o individuals. Exchange Is ~ *"
or prlF.t,'' t,nard seven hundred tons or coal mas
I"" , h.re ron Philadelphia for speculation
, MAKES A LIFELONG PATRON
over the NcwYork Central on on one one o. Ti hs
Great limited trains makes be"s Trans ui-
65arficlgant. lcok a. Inc sho nHvt
ppoted by Pintsch ligat-Ao'~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
GOES TO fOfN Don CARLOS.

Montreal May 11.-Sehor Das de Cor'i'i"'
Ire American representative of Don Cailos' 'iie
Spanish Pre;eader has arrive. here lie WIZ
leave Montreal on Saturday. he says. 10 Joi"
Don Carlos at Brussels. lie declares the time
is not far off for Don CariOs 10 make move
icr the Spanish crown.
sehor polo and his party have declined all
socltl attentions. owing 10 the news from
Manila. II Is probable that the party wil sail
for home Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
RRITISH STEAMER STOPPED.

London. May 1.-THE British steamer Bel
muir which has arrived at Aberdeen. reports
that a Spanish gunboat fired at and stopped her
in the Straits OF Gibraltar on May B. Spanish
officer boarded her. but after examining her
papers allowed her 10 proceed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
NAY MOVE IN A FEW HOURS.

Key West Fla. Nay lit is said here that
II the report that the Spanish fleet has returned
to Spain proves TO be correct an active move
mcnt against Cuba may occur within forty
eight hours 1t Is possible that Rear Admiral
Sampson at Porto Rico and Commodore Remey
here may strike simultaneously.
II It were decided to land troops at Bahia
Honda. MataDzas or any other place. the vessels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
The Lloxds agent az Bahia cabled 70 Londl

The Lloyds agent at Bahia cabled to London
or Tuesday, as follows:
+, is reported that two American warships
entered here. cause unknown. AZ 10 = m on the
OH and proc .cdcd at midnight.
This was taken to mean that the Oregon and
tho Marietta had stopped for two hours at
Rabia. out yesterdays message from Bahla
makes the Whereabouts Of these two vessels
matter of DOUBT The question is further com
,,licated by dispatch from Bahia direct on
Monday saying that the oregon had arrived
,rerr - . 10 that morning. The Nlctheroy ls
,it.vcA to have sailed from Rio Japero for the
tinted states soon after the Oregon and the
Marietta and she may have something to 40
r'itb this confusion Of reports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
WILL Buy THREE MODERN BATTERIES.

Boston. May IA resolution authorizing ina
State TO buy three batteries OF modern neid guns
at an expenditure of $4,000. out OF the state war
appropriatlon OF $500 600. was passed by the Legs-
lature to-day.