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SATURDAY. Whist Club

Mrs. F. X. Rule of West Washington
street entertained the Saturday After
noon Whist club yesterday. The decora-
tions were of carnations. The first prize,
cut-glass vase, was won by Mrs. Row
ley; the second, a Doulton cup and sau-
Ger, by Mrs. Salisbury. There were pres
ent: Mines. George Montgomery, o. T.
Posey, Fannie Schumacher. w. S.
Hook. Howard d. Sale, Bradner w.
Lee, John W. of, J. S. Salisbury, Chas.
OF, J. S. Briggs, c. E. Stoner, William
Wincup, w. ]. Hunsaker. o. A. Vickrey,
e. S. Rowley, Nathan w. Stowell, j. e.
Butler, Braly and the guest of the after
noon, Mrs. E. P. Clark
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Outing at Mount Lowe

Mrs. C. N. Sterry entertained several
friends with a delightful outing at Mt.
Lowe Tuesday, in honor of Mrs. Edward
Borton of Emporia, Kas. The other
guests were Mines. Gilbert E. Overton,
A. G. Wells, G.. w. Nevin, e. p. Clark,
J. w. Trueworthy, c. w. Sanders, Ben
Goodrich, w. c. Read, Miss Coleman,
and Miss Ruth Sterry. The party was
conveyed in a special car to and from
Altadena. Luncheon was served at the
Echo Mountain house, and later trip
was made to Alpine tavern.
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Informal Dinner

Miss Irene Stephens entertained in
formally with a dinner Tuesday evening
at her home on South Hill street. The
table decorations were of pink carna-
tions, smilax, ferns and bows of pink
satin ribbon. The guests were the Misses
Florence Jones. Myrtle Brotherton, Lou
Winder, Rie Anderson, Mary Hack and
Mary Stephens; Messrs. Cloud, Vance,
Anderson. Charles Wright. Sam Has
kins, Harry Van Dyke, Clay Gooding,
Richard Stephens, De Los McGee. Rob-
ert Dupuy and Albert Stephens.
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Reveridqe Reception

Ex-Governor and Mrs. John L. Bever-
idge entertained with reception Thurs
day afternoon at their residence in Hol-
lywood, in celebration of their golden
wedding. Mrs. Alice Raymond of Chi
cago, the daughter of the host and host
ess. and Mrs. Mclean of Evanston, ILL.,,
a lifelong friend, assisted in receiving.
The rooms We're decorated with q profu-
sion of California poppies, marguerites,
violets and roses. An elaborate luncheon
was served under the direction of Rey-
nolds, at the residence of Mrs. Wan
maker, opposite the BeveridSe home,
where the whole lower floor was thrown
open and the rooms DECORATED with holly
Ex-Governor Beveridge was once a
member of the State Legislature of 1lli-
noiS, later a member of Congress and
afterward Governor of that State. He
was also a General in the army. About
one hundred guests were present, among
them being Mesdames c. E. Kregelo.
c. b. Woodhead, ]. NJ. c. Marble, Q. H.
Churchill, Cornelius Cole, j. S. Cantine,
e. p. Clark, JOY, Hagan, De Pauw,
Moore, J. W. Porter, w. D. Larrabee, T.
C. Hoag of Pasadena. Judkins of Lin
Colll { aim, 4Nettietol, W. ~ DeiiuS' piS-
CORY, Sykes. Sigler, r. c. Westenberg,
S. l.. Hamilton, NJ. McKoon, Jackson,
Schrader, George Grow, ,Goodnow; Misses
Alice Judson, Sykes, Beresford JOY, Jen-
ME Hagan, Hawkins; Reverends ]. d.
Requa, ]. S. Cantine, D. D., S. l.. Ham
ilton. D. D., w. c. Dandy, D. D., Sigler,
r. c. Westenberg; Messrs. Philo Bev-
eridge, NJ. McKoon, Jackson, Schrader
George Grow, Goodenow, Cornelius Cole,
Gregory, j. NJ c. Marble, ..
H. Churchill, C. B. Woodhead, Moore,
]. Wood Porter, W. D. Larrabee, T. c.
Hoag of Pasadena.
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Four Leaf Glover Club

Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Hodgman enter
tanned the Four-leaf Glover Whist club
Thursday evening at their residence
on Gates street. The guests were Mrs.
Mann, Miss Kline and Mr.. Kline. The
members present were Mrs. Hans, MIR.
and Mrs. Grassmee; Misses Betsworth,
Paul of Kansas City. Heath, Woods;
Messrs. Baker, Smith, Blair, Manton,
McGowan and Hesse. The first prizes
were won by Miss Woods and Mr.. Baker
and the consolation prizes by Mrs.
Grassmee and Mr.. Kline.
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Music and Cards

Miss Mamie Mendenhall of East
Twenty ninth street, entertained par
ty of friends delightfully."- Thursday. Mu-
sic and cards were greatly enjoyed. Miss
Mendenhall contributed greatly to the
musical program wieh her violin and
piano solos. Some of the guests, who
are admirable singers. lent charm to
the evening by their voices. Refresh
ments were served. Among those pres
ent were Misses Myrtle Sheppard, Stella
Healy, Fannie Reed, Maude Curtis,
Martha Arnold, Messrs. Hope Brown.
Walter Taylor, Joseph Reed, Roy Bros
seau, Garrett, John p. Reed, jr.
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Sunderland Luncheon

Mrs. J. Sunderland entertained with
luncheon yesterday at her residence on
South Flower street in honor of her
niece, Miss Belle Kingsbaker of Quin-
cy, Ill. The rooms were effectively dec
GRATED with potted plants, bigno-
MAS and smilax. Besides the guest
of honor there We're present Mrs. T..
Kingsbaker, Mrs. ]. Leow, Mrs. NJ. ia
coby, Mrs. Steinhart; Misses Agnes
Kremer. Louise Lazard. Frances Gold
water, Theresa Brownstein, Frida He'll
man, Theresa Levy, Hortense Levy, Et-
ia Jacoby, Leah Hellman, Camilla He'll
man. Rachel Cohn, Emma Newmark
Minnie Stern, Lena Klein, Adele
Schwartzchild, Rose Newmark, Adele
Louis, Carrie Cans, Hannah Laventhal,
Maud HirSh, Estelle Meyer
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A Graceful Tribute

The following clipping from the Nash
vile American under the heading "A
Dainty Belle is Miss Emeeen Bate
Childs" will prove of interest to Mrs.
Ozro w. Childs' large circle of friends:
There is a belle gracing society at
present who enjoys the distinction of not
only being the very prettiest of fair ones,
but the youngest. This winsome one is
just years old, and her name is Miss
Emeleen Bate Childs. She comes from
far-away Los Angeles, Cal, and seldom
has little lady created SO much inter-
est or admiration. Wherever she ap-
pears, on the streets or in the drawing
room, adulation is hers. Emeleen is
the blue-eyed, golden-haired little
daughter of Mrs. O. w. Childs, whom ev-
cry one admired in Tennessee as Susanne
Bate, the youngest daughter of Senator
Bate. Mrs. Childs is the same charming
woman and with her constant little COM
panion has been most delightful acqui-
sition to society. Mrs. Childs is social
leader in her western home, which ex-
tends her popularity now all over the
country. Besides Emeleen's pretty
baby face, her frocks are the admiration
of the women. When she is calling she
is attired in a white silk coat with a
very broad collar of ermne fur. From
under a Marie Antoinette poke bonnet
of white silk and ostrich plumes peeps
out the pretty face. She wears white
corduroy leggins and white kid gloves
and carries very dear little muff of
ermine. Her shopping costume is equal
ly as attractive. The coat is golden
brown silk, with broad collar of Honi-
ton lace. The poke bonnet is of brown
velvet, trimmed in bows of blue ribbon,
which match her eyes. With this she
wears very handsome set of stone
martin furs, and a dress of white null
and lace over blue silk
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Bumiller Luncheon

Mrs. a. L. Kennedy Of Honolulu was
the guest of honor at a luncheon given
by Miss Bumiller Thursday at her home
on South Olive street. The decorations
were violets, hyacinths and maidenhair,
and the place cards We're daintily deco
rated with sprays of flowers done in
water colors. Besides the guest of honor
there We're present: Mines. Bumiller-
Hickey, j. f. Bumiller, the Misses Lam
prey and Murray of St. Paul, Conger.
Spence, Eleanor Pattee and Edna Bick-
nell.
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Kerckhof Luncheon

Mrs. w. G. Kerckhoff of South Main
street entertained with luncheon Tues
day. The table was decorated with Cali
fornia violets, Roman hyacinths and
maidenhair ferns. The place cards We're
decorated with fancy heads done in
water colors. and were finished with
bows of green satin ribbon. The guests
were the Misses Anna Fay, Irene Ste
phens, Hack, Sara Innes, Ada Patterson,
Annie Wethren, Christine Kurtz, We'll
don of San Bernardino and Schlling.
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Young Mems Social Club

The Young Mems Social club gave its
first dance Tuesday evening at Kramer's S
hall, which was largely attended and
was most enjoyable. Credit is due the
excellent committees which had the af-
fair in charge. General committee-M.
w. Lehman, chairman; Gus Goldsmith
and A. Goldberg. Floor committee-K.
Roth, S. Goldsmith, A. Walter, A. Gold
berg and l.. Levy. Reception committee
&C. Viereck, ]. Reich, S. b. Kurtz, A..
Sieroty, B. Lubin, T. HerZog
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Pandora Whist Club

Miss Nora Corbin of Easton street en-
tertained the Pandora Whist club at it's
regular fortnightly meeting Wednesday
evening. The house was decorated with
ropes and strands of smilaX effectively
arranged At the conclusion of the
games refreshments were served. Be-
sides the regular club members the
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Chap
man, Mrs. Corbin. Mrs, Brown, Misses
Mae Davidson, Florence gCorbin, Inez
Chapman, Messrs. Corbin and Baily.
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Drake Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Drake entertained
with dinner Thursday evening at their
new residence on Hoover street. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Francis,
Major and Mrs. Ben C. Truman, Mr..
and Mrs. Randolph Miner, Miss Truman
and w. NJ. Garland. The table decora-
tions, which were original in design and
most effective, were of maidenhair fern,
Roman hyacinths and delicate pink rib
bons, and the room was lighted by pink
shaded candles in silver candelabra.
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Bailhache Luncheon

Mrs. John Bailhache entertained in
formally Wednesday at her residence on
Monmouth avenue in honor of her
mother, Mrs. w. H. Bailhache of San
Diego The table was decorated with
pansies and smilax. Dainty clusters of
pansies were fastened to the place cards
with bows of narrow green ribbon The
guests were {: Mrs. Wellborn, Mrs.
Williams, Mrs. Pattee, Mrs. Daniel, Mrs.
Read, Mrs. Works. Mrs. Hunsaclker and
Mrs. Goodrich.
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Behren6t Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ c. Behrendt enter
tanned with q dinner Wednesday at
their residence on South Grand avenue
in honor of Miss Emma Newmark and
Mr.. Max Goldschmidt. The decorations
were of ferns, broad pink satin ribbons
and lighted pink candles in silver cande-
The herald., 1898-01-23
Ebell Literature Section

The literature section of the Ebell met
at o'clock on Monday afternoon at the
club house. The curator, Mrs. G. D..
Rudy, presided and introduced the SUBJ
ject of Russian literature. Mrs. J. B.
Millard presented a bright paper on the
Life and Writings Of Tolstoi." This
The herald., 1898-01-23
Farewell Theater Party

Mr.. ]. A. Watt entertained party at
the Los Angeles theater Saturday even
ing of last week at a farewell. Mr.. Watt
and three friends leave for Klondike in
a few days. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. E. D. Gibson. Mr.. w. B. Kim
ball, Miss Eta L. Renfro and Miss May
Horgan. They all wish Mr.. Watt good
luck
The herald., 1898-01-23
Normal Seniors Entertained

Prof. and Mrs. Shepardson of the state
normal school entertained the senior
class Friday evening. There were pres
ent Misses Shoup. Bates. Cook. Clark,
Stringfield, White. Messrs. Gastrich,
Davis and Linn and several teachers Of
the school. The evening was spent in
games and other amusements.
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Haynes Dinner

DR.. John Haynes entertained with q
dinner Wednesday evening at his home
on South Figueroa street, in honor of
Rev. w. p. d. Bliss. Speeches were
made by Mr.. Bliss, Rev. Gray, J. II. T.
Van Rensselaer, and others. Others
present were Rev. f. w. Meaney, ]. L.
Boyle, VIM. George, G. w. Johnson, Ar
thur Let's, VIM. c. Lilley, F. H. Merriss,
L. G. Mario A. w. Payne, F. w. Wheeler,
j. c. Wilmington and DR.. Edgar Palmer.
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and Sweet Repose," schumann, by Miss

and "Sweet Repose," Schumann, by Miss
Annie Shepard. Mrs. Botsford closed
the program by playing the 'Intermez-
20" from "Cavalleria Rusticana," accom-
panied by the Regina music box. The
guests, in addition to the club members,
were Mesdames Jaro Won Schmidt, e. p.
Clark. Jenny Kempton, e. T. Earl, Fred
a. Hines, Ira o. Smith, Corbett of Mon
tana, ]. Ross Clark, Schneider of Pasa-
dena, Misses Florence Jones, Klollke,
Katherine Johnson, Messrs. Modini-
Wood, w. II. Mead. o. T. Johnson, Fred
johnson, Stafford, Kirchner, Custer of
Chicago, Bryant NJ. K. Wicks. y. Miller
of Pasadena, 7. B. Miller of Pasadena.
Lockhart, Knecht, Innes, John Miller OF
Pasadena
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labra. The place cards were decorated
with dainty faces done in water color.
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. M. A.
Newmark. Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Gold
schmidt. Mr.. and Mrs. John Kahn. Mr..
and Mrs. III. M. Newmark, Mrs. ]. p.
Newmark, DIR. Leo Newmark. DR.. Phil
lip Newmark, Hugo Goldschmidt, Albert
Cohn, Phineas Newmark and Sam New
mark,
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Father Meyer officiating. Mr.. and Mrs.
Schneider are spending a week in Santa
Barbara, and will be at home on Thurs
days, after March 1st, at 1918 Maple ave-
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HartWell Luncheon

Miss Jessie Hartwell entertained with
luncheon Friday at her residence on
West Seventeenth street, in honor of the
Wilson's Peak club. The decorations
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section Of the Ebel1 now numbers nfty
ms mUers and is always well Attended.
The next two meetings will be devoted
to the study Of Ibsen- Mrs. ]. b. Miiiard
has been appointed secretary of the Sec
tiou
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Schneider-Baric

Miss Angela Baric and ]. M. Schneider,
president of the ]. w. Robinson COM
pany, were married Monday noon at the
residence of the mother, Mrs. Refugio
B. 6aric, on Maple avenue, the Rev,
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-06-24
SIN OF OMISSION.
An Enthusiastic Lawyer Who Spread
1t on Too Thick I'm Defend
Ing Eis Client.

There is such n thing as OVERRIDING
your part" declared man of the law
who now has the knowledge gained bv
much experience.
Shortly after | began to practice in
the west was called upon to defend
man who had drawn revolver on an
other and threatened to kill him, The
accused did not have a character above
reproach, but the prosecuting witness
was also shady in reputation, and I
made the most Of this fact. | pictured
him as desperate of the most dangeSS-
GUS fSpe, man that was a constant
menace to the community and one who
would recognize no other law than that
OF force. Such men as he, insisted.
made necessary the organization of
vigilance committees and injured the
fair name of the west among the older
communities of the country.
THE jury returned verdict Of
guilty and my man was sentenced to
a years imprisonment. As soon as
court adjourned the foreman of the
jury came to me and said: Young fell.
Ter, you spread it on too thick. After
that there rip-sr ortin' speech of yourn
we couldn't do nothin' else AN what we
DONE -
I don't understand you, STRIP
"'You don't? why. we found the ger.
loot guilty cause he didn't shoot"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-06-24
A WOODLAND MEMORIAL. :.
Natural History Asylum
In Honor of Parson White,
OF SelbOrne. :

A memorial as appropriate as it is we'll
deserved is about to be established at
the main entrance to the forest of
Woolmer, once the crown properties of
England, reports the Boston Tran
script. This Enclosure is to be set aside
as an asylum for the wild birds and
animals of the country. Gamekeepers
and watchmen will guard it day and
night. Neither cat nor dog nor any
known hostile intruder, either man or
beast, will be permitted to enter, and
at the gate will be erected statue of
Gilbert White, the parson who lived
and ministered in the little village of
Selborne and immortaliZcd il with his
natural history of the place. Re was
neither warrior, statesman. poet nor
artist, but simple-hearted and reverent
gentleman who remained at what was
considered a lowly and unimportant
post and made daily discoveries among
the mysteries of nature right a t his own
door. He lived in constant and loving
intimacy with birds and flowers and
animals. He knew their habits and
chronicled their histories. He did much
for science, but more as teacher Of hu-
mainly in ways of kindness and as an
interpreter of the lower life to the high
eF. We might have had q Thoreau
and Burroughs if there had not been
White. but there can be nc doubt that
their philosophy has been enriched and
their tastes stimulated b. his labcrs.
humble ms was his field apparently his
achievement has stood tho scrutiny of
100 years and more. and It's memory
is more honored to-day than ever be-
fore. Many names greater il thci- time
have had dheir day and stand before
us Only in moldy memory, but his fame
grows fresher with each returning
springtime.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-06-24
THE NEwsPAPER LAW.
All Subscribers should Read the
FollowinELawaad Avoid Trouble.


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give express notice to the contrary
are considered wishing to continue
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2. II subscribers order the discon-
tinuance OF their periodical the pub
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to take their periodicals. from the
office to winch they are directed, they
are responsible until they have set
tied their bills and ordered them dis.
continued.
4. Subscribers moving to other
places without informing the pub
Usher, and the papers are sent to the
former address, they are held re-
sponsihle. -....... ...
b. The courts have decided that
refusing to take periodicals. from the
Office or removing and leaving them
uncalled for, is prIma facie evidence
Of intended fraud.
6. If subscribers pay in advance
they are bound to give notice at the
end of the time they do not wish to
continue taking it, and the subscriber
will be responsible until an express
notice with all arrearages are sent to
the Dublishpr
Z. The latest postal laws are such
that newspaper publishers can arrest
anyone for fraud who take paper
and refuses to pay for it.
Under the law the man who allows
his subscription to run along some
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postmaster to mark it refused" and
have ostal card sent notifying the
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-06-24
pnt,a Panther.

Three northern men were hunting in
Missouri, and had with them an Irish
man as cook. One evening, after dark,
the cook took pail md went to near
by stream for water, and in less than a
minute he came running back, all in u
tremble. When he found his speech,
he explained that he had been chased
by panther. The hunters set out to
investigate, but could find no trace Of
the beast. The next evening The cook
was at work when there came wild,
unearthly scream, almost oycrl.is head.
"Pantherl" howledthe cook, letting the
pot drop into the fire. There was gen
cral shout of laughter. "You goose"
cried one OF the hunters. at length,
"your panther is O screech OWL"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-06-24
JOINT STATEMENT

VI AUDITOR AND TISEASUltEl.
OF ELKO COUNTY.
For the Quarter Ending Dec.
81, 1897.
ATE OF NEVADA.
County OF Klko.
AUDITORS OFFICE
10 the Honorable Board OF County CommIs
sioners OF Elko County, Nevada.
GEErIENEN: We herewith submit our Quar-
0ly Report OF the Finances Of the County
for the quarter ending Dec. 81 1897.
Respectfully submitted:
CA. WATKINS
Auditor.
IA. MCBRIDE,
Treasurer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-06-24

Judges salary fund. .......
In general county fund.-. 1854 35
In cash contingent fund. 1885 Is
In INDECENT sick fund. ..... 1,13S 38
In high school fund. ..... 1866 18
In officers salary fund.-. 1,148 40
In road fund. .......... -
In Go. SIP. High School fund 1876 81
,Elko Co High School bond
redemption fund. ...... Else 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-12
CHARITY EESS.

Commencing Tonight, December IL, the
clever actress, Maudv Hillman, viii play
weeks engagem ent at tho Opern House
at popular prices, opening with "Charlty
Bess, to DO followed by a repertoire OF
plays never before seen at chcnp prices.
and each staged with special scenery and
electrical effects, carried by the company.
Miss IIillman's supporting company this
season is composed Of well-known players,
among whom are j. Gordon Edwards
Frank ITollan H. @. Emery, W. A. Dillon
Harry Brooks, Benjamin w. Reed, Frank
Fey, Heller Frost Susltte Willy, Emma
DeWeals and others. Many new and
pleasing specialtics are introduced at each
performance. Matnees will bo given
daily except Monday. Seats for the en-"
gagement ire now on sals at the box OF.
fec. At the Tuesday afternoon and We'd
nesday evening performances a souvenir
photograph o. Miss lIillman will be Civ
en- to every woman purchasing reserved
aeEt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-12
IN SENATE AND HOUSE.
The Nicaragua Canal Bill In the Upper
House of COngrcs..

liouSe VI SoHHfes'>.
Washington. Dec 12.-The course Of
proceedings In the senate this week will
depend upon the disposition that is
made of the Nicaragua canal bill. 1t
is Senator Morgan's intention to call
up this measure today. and he has eX-
pressed the hone that he will secure
action before today's adjournment. Few
OF his most sanguine co-workers agree
with him in this opinion, and the best
indication is that unless an agreement
can be reached for postponement sew
eral days at least will be consumed in
It's consideration. The opponents of
the measure will meet its supporters
with a proposition to defer consider
alton until after the Christmas holi-
days. and they will give as their reason
for this request the fact that the re-
port of the government commission au-
pointed to investigate the feasibility
of the canal has not yet been made,
urging the importance of receiving tn,
information which the commission will
be able to furnish before acting upon
so important a question. If the bill is
taken up in earnest 1t will consume the
greater portion OF the senate's time un-
til finally disposed of.
Another subject on the calendar is
the anti-scalping bill which Senator
Cullom has Informed the senate he will
seek to get up AT an early day, but he
is not likely to succeed thus early in
the session
Beyond the first three days there
is no program mapped out for the
house this week. Today Is being de-
voted. under the rules, to the consider
alton of business relating to the Dis
trict of Columbia, and tomorrow the
District Of Columbia appropriation bill
Will be taken up. This is in pursuance
of the determination of the leaders to
give the appropriation bills the right Of
way whenever one Is ready II is pos
sible that Chairman Hull, Of the mill
>tary appropriations. will be able to
bring in the army reorganization bill!
as soon as the district appropriation
bills are out of the way, as he is par
ticularly solicitous that II should pass
the house before the holidays. The
Democrats are divided on the question
Of increasing the regular army, but
how far the opposition will go In an
tagonizing the measure it is impos-
sible to forecast.