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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-02
LINCOLN.

v w. Morgan went to Poultney Saturday
on business.
Edgar Varney and wife returned from Long
Point Saturday.
Miss Alice Pierce of Huntington is visiting
friends in town.
y large delegation from here went to Spring
Grove campmeeting this week.
Revival services are being held every even
ing this week in the Union church.
w. \. Cove has gone on a business trip in
the interest of the Lincoln Lumber company.
VIM. Lee and wife and son were guests Of
Fred Upper and wife OF Ferrisburg last week.
Leight Morgan, Jesse Farr and Jasper Page
went on the excursion through Lake George
Saturday.
5. d. OBryan is not as well. Seymour
Davis was able to ride out Tuesday, the first
time in several months
Mrs Lucinda Murray has gone to Amster-
dam and Wells, \. V, on a visit, and expects
to be away some time.
Mrs Maria Murray was quite badly hurt
one day last week by being thrown from a
wagon. She is improving.
Mrs X. A. and Miss Addie Farr were in
Huntington Wednesday and Thursday, the
guests of Austin Ross and family.
Eoyt Smith and Fred Farr went Saturday
to Long Point for few days outing They
are guests of \. T. Morgan's family
William Duran and wife of Ferrisburg, who
have been spending few week in town
among old friends, returned home Tuesday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-02
Estate of Sarah An Kelsey.
COtnnissfonerss Nnffca

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the district of
Addison commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims against the estate Of
Sarah An Kelsey, late of Salisbury, in said
district, deceased, and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purposes aforesaid at the
late residence of said deceased, on the oath day
OF September and 81 day of February next,
from O'Clock until o'clock. p. m, each of
said days, and that six months from the 27th
day of August, A. u. 1898, is the time limited
by said court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Salisbury, this Goth day of August,
a. D., 1898.
l.. y. WATERHOU5E,i Co,,,,,,,,
IS VIZ WHITNEY. Commrs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-02

Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. llsley, who have
been stopping there for several weeks have
returned to their home
\ concert, assisted by Miss Katherine Waite
as reader, will be given at the town hall Fri
day evening, Sept 9, for the benefit of the
Ladies Aid of the Congregational church.
Refreshments will be served
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-02
L. y. WATERHOU5E, tcon,,,.,.,
w. b. WHITNEY, NOtliii Is

| CtTATE OF VERMONT Elizabeth c. Saw
oADDIsON COUNTY, SIS. AIRY of Middlebury,
in said county, having filed her petition 10
the Addison County court next to be held at
Middlebury, within and for said Addison
county. on the first Tuesday of December a.
D., 1888, setting forth in substance that she
was married to Scion SaVary the third
day of June, 1873; that she has resided at said
Middlebury for n ore than twenty years last
past that said Scion hath wilfuly deserted
her for more than three consecutive years
that said Scion hath treated her with intOler.
able severity that said Scion being of sui
fcient pecuniary and physical ability to pro
vide suitable maintenance for her, without
cause grossly, wantonly ana cruelty refuses
and neglects so to do, wherefore she prays
for divorce from the said Scion, alimonY
from his estate, and that she may resume her
maiden name.
STATE OF VERMONT, To Scion Saw
- DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS airy of ITALIA
pOosa, III the county of Hasalson, and state
of Georgia, to wit, OF Middlebury in the
county of Addison, respondent in the fore
going petition for divorce OF Elizabeth c.
Savary.
In consideration of the facts set forth in the
said foregoing petition, verified by oath OF
the petitioner you are strictly prohibited
and enioined from selling, alternating, en-
numbering, or in any way disposing of the
whole or any part of the real estate in said
petition mentioned, to wit, the tract of land
situated on the north side of the road lead
ing from Middlebury village to East Middle
bury, bounded north and east by lands of
Isaac Rogers; west by lands of Belden Sell
leck and south by said road, named therein
as your property; this order to be and re-
main in force until further order of the court
Done at Burlington this cath day of
August, 1898.
RUSSELL. S. TAFT,
Judge of the Supreme Court
And it appearing that the said Scion Savary
resides without the State of Vermont so that
said petition cannot be served upon him, il
is ordered that the said Scion Savary be sum
moned to appear and answer the foregoing
petitioner on the first day OF the next term
of said court to be held at Middlebury, with
in and for said county on the first Tuesday
of December, a. ID. 1885, by the publication Of
the substance of said petition together with
this order and the foregoing order OF Judge
Taft in the Middlebury REGISTER, published
I'm Middlebury aforesaid, three weeks success
sively, the last of which publications to be at
least six weeks before said term of said
court.
Dated at Middlebury, aforesaid, this 3lst
day of August a. D., 1898.
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, Clerk
BUTTON x BUTTON,
Attys. for petitioner. 80
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-02
FREE EXCURSION
TO BURLINGTON
EVERY DAY THIS SUMMER

In order to bring our immense stock
more closely within reach of the people
living within radius of 100 miles of this
city we make the following generous
offer
To any person purchasing goods TO
the amount of $25 100 or over, we will
allow fare one way at 2 cents a mile
on all boats and trains entering Bur-
lington.
To any person purchasing goods to
the amount of $4,000 or over we will
allow fare both ways at the rate Of
2 cents mile, on all boats and trains
entering Burlington.
Our stock comprises Dress Goods,
Garments, Small Wares, Linens, Carpets
Draperies, Wall Paper, White Enameled
Beds, Springs, Mattresses, etc. Our
prices are all marked in plain figures,
while our large and comprehensive stock
makes it possible for us to sell goods
for less than you expect to pay for them.
In order that you may take no chances
we will gladly answer any letter of in
quiry giving details and prices of any
goods you may wish to know about.
THE OLD BEE HIVE,
BURLINGTON. VT
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-02
SALISBURY.

will meet with Mrs. Martha Sheldon on Tues
day, Sept. o, at ? 80 o'clock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-02
HAY AND GRAIN.
Furnished by ThOmns Il Weeks. |
LlN r olOth'
| Furnished by NJ S. Carr.
OTHER COUNTY MARKETS.

BRISTOL, Aug. 29-Saturday, market day,
dairy butter sold at IA TO rs cents pound
separator butter lG to Is cclts pound; eggs
10 cents dozen, dressed poultry, 10 to ID
COnts a mound.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-02

Excellent Shoe bargains, and as often offer
large buyers we are frequently offered balance of
desirable every way, but at reduced prices Have
lots and mention five of them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
TUE WILD WEST on PARADE

The annual parade OF Buffalo Bits wild West
and Congress OF Rough Riders of the World passed
through the streets OF Manhattan yesterday morn
ing and was viewed with interest and delight The
Indians. cowboys and strangely dressed and capar-
soned riders from all parts OF the world made a
striking display, and crowds that were not by any
composed entirely OF small boys lined the
streets 10 gaze az the attractive pageant. After
leaving the Madison Square Garden the procession
moved in Madison-ave. to Twenty-third-st thence
to Lexnston-ave., to Fifty-seven,h-st.. TO Fifth
ave. TO Waverley Place. to University Place 10
Mooster-st to Grand-st. to the Bowery to Fourth
ave; and thence back 10 the Garden. The opening
performance Will take place at the Madison SQUARE
Garden this evening and the promise is that ali the
most attractive features OF the show OF last wear
are added
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30

Charleston Kananha County ". Va. March y
(SpeciaD.-The Molineaux Mall sorting Machine
Comuany OF Buffalo y Y. was incorporated here
to-day The capital subscribed is $4,000 with the
privilege Of Increasing the same to 100000 Shares
are 500 each and held by Barton 5. Moneaux.
Edward = Sharp. John W Cobb. Hiram r. Watson
and George r. Bliss. OF Erie. Penn. The charter
runs hfty years
charter was also granted to the Pacific and Arc
,,r Railway and Navigation Company, of New-York
CITY today by the Secretary Of State. The capital
subscribed is 1900 with the privilege OF Increasing
ne same to & 10000 II. Noble Rowan and George
~ Rowan OF Irvlngton. y. Y: Thomas W. Moore
and Webster Gillette OF New-York city, and Ed
win Mdglcy. OF London, England. hold the shares
which are valued at 500 each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
NETWORK CITY.

7, "a announced that Mayor A. Oakley Hall
has been received into the Roman Catholic Church.
The sixth public concert under the management
~ the Second District of the Peoples Choral Union
will be given tonight at Cooper Union. Miss Mary
Louise Clary. contralto; Miss Martha g. Miner
sonrano and William J. Falk. pianist. and three
choruses Of members Of the Peoples singing
Glasses will take part.
The Rev DR. Newand Maynard will deliver an
Illustrated and historical lecture this afternoon on
"Janan and the Japanese at Chickering Hall.
Fifth-ave
At the meeting OF the trustees Of the Protestant
Fniscopal Cathedral Of ST. John the Divine. held
In tho see house yesterday afternoon. 1t was de-
clded TO continue the building OF the choir indeh-
nitelv or as long as the funds hold out
A meeting Of the New-York Electrical Society
will he held at the College OF the City OF New-York
ot G o'clock tonight Frank f. Knight Will read
q nonor on "The influence OF Electric Railroads
an Formulation and Land Values in Cities and
" I Clarke will give n practical demonstration
~ the Marconi system OF wireless telegraphy on
behalf Of John Dennis, jr.. the inventor OF the
auorometer Mr. Clarke will also describe the OPP
.ration Of that instrument as a surgical adjunct
Of the ray
-;.orcc " Pancoast. formerly assistant cashier
., tho sixth National Bank. has been promoted
n the place Of cashier, to succeed Andrew r. Col
son. deceased.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
4 DJNyER FOR MR.. JEFFERSON'
HE TELLS HIS ENTERTAINERS HOW NE
sr,prrn THE TROUBLE WITH SPAIN

VIZ NEVIS rrs ENTERTAINERS HOW HE
sr.RTFD THE TROUBLE WITH SPAIN
- ,or.or the veteran actor. was last
III. ne o,,ost ~ honor at a complimentary u'"'
bv the Aldine Club and the Uptown Aasoe'', ~ r
the rooms OF the last-named organ .,.,h 9,
Constable Building Ffth-aVe. anu aas, -,
Some tvo hundred covers were lald. Inc e
IN. ,, "a, a. tho main table at the right OF
r,ros,don, II r Dominick Others nj TINS ttuo
were Ricbard Watson Glider. Parke "ou"ii'
lam Dea. Howens william bIspn"n'' o.
ex-Judce Henry r. Rowland D. Is. 'i''Vr' -
Admiral Erben, Laurence Hutton D"''o' 49, a,hor
and = 9 Benedict Prominent among the o'ie'
anu - ~ 1 e-,csts nresent were j. ]. Little. e.
W nov charles De Kay G. F. Kunz J. d. Slet-
son + c. Arnold. w p. Howiand anu w. 30
Atterburv. Patriotism was the keynote o. 'no
evening the diners joining enthusiastically IN tho
singing OF The Star-Spansed Banner anu ~
lumbia" led by the orchestra
before introducing Mr. jefferson the toastmaster'
Hamilton W. Mabe. paid high tribute 70 ms
worth as a man. actor and citizen Inc iono"tns
letter from ex-Presdent Cleveland e'oNea '0'u "p
pause: ,... o. 1909
"Mv Dear Mr. Glider I am very sorry tha'
cannot be present on the 29th inst at the dinner
in honor Of Mr. jefferson. TO when you lh'lte me-
The honored guest OF this occasion IS amply en-
titled to the love and respect Of his countryme"
because OF the kindly way in which ne mas oe-
Improvement and amusement; but ne IS not less
entitled TO their love and respect for the thoroughly
American manner Of his HE and for his character
istic triumph over early obstacles and dlilcutieS
"cince came 10 know him most agreeable
neighbor and have thus learned his qualities as
good citizen a genial and thoughtful friend ana a
cultivated and refined man. it has often seemed 10
me that those who only admire Mr.. Jefferson as
rare and accomplished actor miss much that shouId
immensely increase their admiration
Put whether We know him as the actor 9d the ne
friend all wish tina. many years may ne adued 10
''' GROVER CLEN EIAND."
NJ Jefferson was heartily greeted as he rose to
speak Many OF you will be surprised said me-
when tell you that my first appearance IN New
York was In the year 1881 -siXty-tWo years ago;
Il was at a benefit. \ combat had oeen arrahsed
between the beneficiary and myself Ny opponent,
aged nine was at.lrcd in the makeup OF an Amer-
lean sailor while with humi iatiol do acknow-
edge twas 4 Spanish pirate. Just mention IL
nrivateiv but | fear that am the innocent cause
Of the present little trouble between this country
and Spain. 80 - - r,s~o tIo.,
land Richard Watson Glider and Mr.. Howels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
KETTLE RIVER ROAD FAVOhED.
THE CANADIAN PACIFIc's OPPOSITION LIKELY TO
PROVE FUTILE.

r,,r CANADIAN PACIFIC's OPPOSITION LIKELY TO
PROVE FUTILE
Ottawa March % (SpeciaD.-In spite or the "a
,od,an Pacific Railways opposition the het'le
R,ver Railway will probably get its charter AL
~. meeting Of the Railway Committee to-day op-
nocition TO the charter was generally condemheu'
A. RIajr Minister of Railways and Canals. was
nort,culorlv severe on the Canadian Paclnc' he
so,d ba had visited the Boundary Creek dlsllC1
o,d could testify to it's great wealth as mihihs
countrv There was part Of Canada that hau
os valuable mineral wealth. Those VINO had saiu
.hat there should be railways built TO the south
~ the boundary were making a startling PROPOSE
ton He for one was not prepared to refuse 10
Grant such a charter. There would be busia ita
for both the Kettle River road ana the Sanauia: =
Pacific He would not see competition s"""e'eN
W 4ose Robertson, member for Toronto, said ne
was not willing to sit at the feet OF SIT IMAM ~
Van Horne and learn patriotism lie would vote
Mr.. Bostock member from British columbia, aIso
s,rick hard at the. Canadian Pacihc. ana otner
nembers OF the committee spoke in words equally
as strong. -, .o.,dont y, tho Ca
nadian Pacifc declared that the Kettle Hlver
hallway would take the Boundary Sreek ,bo iess
oil 70 Spokane on the Northern racine 10 the ioss
Of Victoria and Vancouver.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
" X VANDERBILT BUYS A HOUSE.

TT ApJo1Ns HIS FIFTH-AvE- MANSION AND 10
BOUGHT TO PROTECT IT
VIC y Vanderbilt has purchased the house OF
MIRO Susan G. Main No 665 Fffh-ave., whch az
toins his mansion at the northwest corner OF
ave and Fifty-second-st, 10 the north MI "i.
derbiIt does not contemplate. for the present ~
any rate. utilizing the property for any auui'oh u
his own house. but having an opportunity 10 pui
chase the dwelling house and It's Site mas zone 81
to protec, his own property. The transaction mas
been closed within the present week Inc price
paid for the house and plot is reported TO be SoV"
but no authentic information can be obtained Oh
the point from either Of the principals III 'ne
transaction Mrs Main is the widow OF stephen
Main Her son J. Mddaugh Main. who IS
iavver with an Office at No. l6 Exchange Pace
Chamncey NJ Depew last night confirmed the re-
mort in circulation among real-estate men yeste,
day that Mr. Vanderbilt had bought MIS- ss,d n thaf
honsa II was probable. Mr.. Dope" saiu' tHa'
Mr. vanderbilt would rent the place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
THE SHOOTING OF LAURA BOOTHE.
HER BROTHER THINKS SHE COMMITTED sClClDH
HER FATHER A CLERGYMAN ~
MASSACHUSETTS,

The death by shooting of Laura Boothe, an actress
at the New Amsterdam Hotel on Monday night IS
still unexplained. but the police and Deputy coroner
Donln who made the autopsy, incline TO the De-
lief that the woman committed suicide. James D
Lee the manager OF the theatrical company with
which tho woman was connected. and who is said
N have been the woman's husband. has not yet
been found although the police have been seeking
for him ever since the shooting was discovered
Lee and the woman went to the hotel on Satur-
day Lee around the hotel on MONDAY.
bnt he went away In the evening, and, according
"a or,loves of the hotel could not have been pres
emf when the shot was fred. No one heard the re-
mort OF the shot 20 It is not definitely known az
what time the woman's death occurred
w F. Boothe n piano manufacturer IN East
Fortv-ninth-st called at the New-Amsterdam
Hotel Yesterday and identified the body OF the
dead woman as that OF his sister. He stated that
her maiden name was Laura Boothe and thas she
had been on the stage number Of years She was
NJ one time married to n man named Walter Wood
all from whom she obtained a divorce. Iheir
father was the Rev. ]. w. T Boothe. OF Holyoke,
Mass Mr. Boothe said that the womans relatives
would take charge OF the body. which would De re-
moved to HOlyoke.
t1o uas afraid that his sister had committed sui
eide He knew OF no reason for It. but the evil
dence seemed to show that she had. He thought
that she might nave shot herself accidentally as
he could not see why she should deliberately snoot
herself He said that he heard OF no quarre' with
Lee. -, ,...- -
Mr. Boothe said that his sister had always been
welcomed at home. He himself had seen her only
.braa or four times In ten years He did net know
Lee and heard only few days ago that Lee and
his sister had been married. - q,
From a friend OF Lee asst night II was learned
maj zee was not married to Miss Boothe. He has
a wife whom he neglected for long time on
occoiint OF his infatuation for Miss Boothe. but
his wife nevertheless continued TO care for him
From the same source It was learned that Mrs;
Lee in an effort TO reclaim her husband. arranged
70 NEE, him at the Continental Hotel in Phiadel-
phia, on Saturday. She was there. but Lee was
not though Il was said that he had gone 70
Philadelphia on sunday. Lees friends say that nat
they assert that she probably committed suicide
on account OF a quarrel resulting from his deter
mnaton to leave her: -, , l.,
/ go was born IN this city, and Is well known In
theatrical circles. At time he was the hacker
and manager OF a company which produced ks
mrt comic opera. In which Miss Camille
H. Awhile sang the principal part. The opera was
not a success and Lee is said TO have lost large
sum OF money He Is member OF the New-York
Athletic Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
ANOTHER PHILADELPHIA BANK SCANDAL.

Philadelphia March 29-Following the collapse
of the Guarantors Finance Company and the sus-
pension of the Peoples Bank, there came tonight
another bank sensation in the arrest on warrant
issued by United States District-Attorney Beck,
Of Cashier william W. Steele. OF the Chestnut
Street National Bank Of which tie late William ".
Singerly was president Tho bank closed ITS DOORS
IN ,hc latter part Of December. and Bank Exam
iner Hardt Immediately took charge.
lie began ga Investigation the result Of which was
the warrant for tho cashiers arrest. 3. IL
charged with making false reports and statements
20 the Controller OF the Currency The .Hlaavt
alleges that March O. 1891. he reported $3.50 Il
ovcrdrafts whereas H." amount WAS si2 81 IS again.
on Nav H. SIS OBJ - when IL should have been
sej7li6 II: on july 3d. the Ovcrdraf's reported
amounted 10 g. 4i2 II. and on October s. 1859 81.
when the former really $sS 252 10 and the latter
,,.cr "a eyJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
THE SOUTH JERSEY ROAD SOLD.
ROBERT p. LINDERMAN GETS THE PROPERTY
FOR ssooOoo-THE ROAD TO BE
REORGANIZED

Philadelphia. March 2o-The South Jersey Rail-
road was sold at public sale ut o'clock this after
noon AZ Winslow Junction y. j.. the northern ter
minus Of the line 10 Robert Z. L!nderman the
only bidder. for 800 900. Mr. Llnderman. who is
president OF the Bethlehem Iron Company. repre-
scented the creditors and bondholders. and the pur
chase included all the property and franchises
owned by the railroad company. The road will be
reorganized as Outlined in the plan OF the Reorgan-
Zation Committee
The South Jersey Railroad is n single track line,
running between Cape May and Winslow Junction.
connecting the latter point with the Philadelphia
and Reading Company's Atlantic city branch 1t
has branches to Ocean City and Sea Isle. II has
been I'm existence about ten years and has al
ways been operated at loss. this condition OF at
fairs necessitating the appointment OF Francis I.
Ciuwen as receiver a few years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
PRIVATE BANK BECOMES NATIONAL BANA'
OWNERS UNWILLING TO PAY TAXES on DOUBLE
TILE AMOTNT OF CAPITAL.

OWNERS UNWILLING TO PAY TAXES on DOUBLE
THE AMOUNT OF CAPITAL
INDIANAPOLIS March % (SpecaD.-The banking
house n s 4. Fletcher & Company which has done
business In this city for sixty years as private IN
stitution. to-day became The Fletcher National
Rank OF Indianapolis" The bank was chartered by
the Controller of the Currency yesterday The cap
ltal stock IS $4,000.
The owners announce that the change from a pri-
yate 10 a National Bank Is made account OF the
recent order of the state Board Of Tax Commits
sioners that private bank would be assessed on a
sum double its capital. and on an amount equiya-
lent 10 49, per ceIt interest on the concerns cap
ita!. ~
The owners say: I'VE have been entirely willing
10 keep our catital In Government bonds and accept
;,o per cent interest they bear, but We are not
w jig TO do so and pay tax on the money invested
in them either as private or incorporated bank"
The ownership Of the bank will stay in the Fletcher
family The bank was established in 1889 by
Stoughton 4. Fletcher.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
The II. s. Government Tests
Show the Absolute Superiority OF
Royal Baking Powder.

Mr. Van Wart gave monologue. Messrs Nooi',e
and Warren played the mandolin and piano A. n
Tompkns. jr. recited. and Dalton ana fuHei
played the banjo. After the music III Iio'S'
s,,a,,rtondent Of the Inn, briefly stated the OBJ
,oc, ~ the meeting. James e. Freeman spoke OF
,he several departments Of the Inn and the work
the club doing After his remarks ar tn rtb the
SUPERINTENDENT: William Hetherirg on; ~ CohI0rs
r ]. Bracken, W. b. Idle, r. F. Nugent, O,.o
Kitcheil. Charles Kelley. John Mclaughlin. e. w W.
Buckhout Charles Linogar MI Cook George 10y IOs
tr s Hawiey Joseph Andrews. Fred Pr John
I3rophy, W. b. Smith and J. B. Smith. IN. ON ON
rnjtteo will meet tomorrow evening LOT oipdn!%a.
ton and several subcommittee will be appointed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
BUSINESS ~ THE HOUSE.

A CLAIM OF THE HEIRS OF GENERAL ROBERT
E. LEES WIDOW REJECTED.
Washington March 2o(-The House to-day quietly
proceeded with the order of the day-the consdera-
ton of private bills No opportunity was afforded
under the rules for debating the all-absorb.Ag
tonic but members stood about the cloakrooms
and Hobbies al day long discussing the situation
The most intense feeling was manifested. Inc
House after passing bill TO pension the widow OF
General John l. Stevenson at the rate Of $50
month devoted the whole day TO the consideration
OF the bill to pay certain claims for stores and
supplies furnished TO the Union by loyal citizens
Of the South during the war. There was bitter
contest over a claim Of $4,000 preferred by the
heirs OF the widow Of General Robert Il. Lee. she
inherited the claim from Mrs Fitzhugh her aunt
vcbo II was admitted was loyal. The claim
nnal,y stricken out, but the House took recess
before the bin was passed. II provides for the
payment Of about eight hundred ana hlty clalfls
aggrecating about S,2UO,WO