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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-02

Dallas. Texas, May 1.--Unless Manager Nc
Closkey changes his mind Dallas will here
after be part of the Southwestern league.
MoCloskey had conference over the long
distance telephone with the members of that
league today and arranged with them to put
Dsllns In Sherman's place. The other clubs
In the league are Texarkana Paris, Bonhan,
Shreveport, Hot Springs, Little Rock ana
Derison. The Dallas team VIII begin playing
at Bonham Tuesday. McCloskey has received
an OFFER from Atlanta to take his team there
aud says no may accept
Several rumors were current to the effect
team had been signed by the South Texas
managers, This was Indignantly denied by
the players when asked concerning the mat
ter. Were going to stand by McCloskey.
lie has treated us fairly all the way through,
apd We want to show him that we appreei-
ate &.
The Fort Worth team was paid off at noon
yesterday and seve -al Of the players were in-
mediately signed by South Texas managers.
Galveston signed Pequinney, Reynolds and
San Antonio secured Loman, iil and lsaacs.
Messrs Raeber, Crane and Gleudon were
seen last night. Raeber said; The Calves
ton management nerletrated two scurVy tricks
to-day. They had an agreement with their
players before they came to town this even
Ing We were eautioued not to say anything
about this to McCloskey or his men. When
the management got hero they promised 10
remain over sunday. Then they took US aside
and told us to rush the game through In time
to catch the evening train. This we did
Just as we were starting to the depot
Eieenfelder OF Galveston called us to ono side
and handing us our money. told us that they
required our services no longer We were
gver no notice whatever. think they play
ed rs n trick, They should have given us a
few days notice, anyhow
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service as commanded by St Bernard.
The relief dogs are clever beyond de.
scripton. They search out the wounded
soldiers aud stand over them licking their
faces until the wounded man rcvlves suifi-
ciontly to help himself from the little cam
tine around the dog's neck. Some Of these
dogs are so efficient that they can pick out
small tin cups aud ill them with water
from a neighboring spring This they bring
and carefully pour upon tho face OF the
wounded man, upsott!ng 1t on the forehead
and lips.
The dogs OF war can be sent In differ
ent directions and each viii follow his own
orders. They will scent the enemy. assist
In the ambulance corps by dragging
wounded soldiers to the relief wagons; and
will in a thousand ways perform such Of
fees as are possible for faithful friends
only.
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DOGS OF WAR IN CUBA.

training and food that fits them for the
service for which they are intended.
. The dogs are educated for messenger
service. for relief service, or scouting serv-
ice. as the fighter Is educated for the navy,
the land forces or the horse,
As messenger the dog stands and
watches for his letter. He takes 1t in lis
mouth. n there is no time to secure 1t
around his neck. and starts Tie Is 30
trained that he distinguishes uniforms and
gives the letter TO n United States soldier
Ho can be deceived only by change OF
dress. As his sense Of smell is very acute,
he scents material. aud can not be per-
suaded to give UP the letter TO any one
wearing canvas. bunting or cloth made ny
foreign countries. He Is swift aud more
than faithful. Death is the penalty. or at
least severe wound. the punishment for
interruptng the United States army letter
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-02
1T MAY BE POSTPONED
WAN ExCITI0shENT HAD nrrnoE
ON LA PORTE SALE.
Almost Certain mat the Roa4 wsiI
Not ne sold Tuesday
at Noon.

Galveston Texas. May Lit "a Learned
here today on good authority that the con-
tempoted sale OF the La Forte road, adj
vertlsod to take place at the Galveston
county court house Tuesday noon, viii not
occur at that time. II has been postponed,
but no date has yet been set when the
road will again be put up for sale.
The reason for the postponemcnt Ia that
there Is no bidder in sight. II is said that
the officers of the La Porto communicated
with Judge Bryant. now holding court It
Paris, and he agreed to the postponement.
There is little speculation here as to when
the road will be offered for sale again, but
In some quarters the opinion prevails that
nothing further will be done until the war
excitement subsidies.
Il. l.. Martin. vice president of the Kan
sas City. Pittshurg and Gulf, was in Gal-
weston last week. which led to the rumor
that his road would be bidder for the
La Porte. From authoritative sources this
was denied, however, and Subsequent
eventa go 10 prove that there was nothing
unusual In Mr.. Martins visit
The understanding reached between the
officers of the La Porte and Judge Bryant
| Is that the road VIII continue under tho
roecivorship as heretofore, The unset
price OF $500, 900 put upon II by the court
last March viii not be changed, and when
the conditions are deemed favorable an
other date will be fixed,
| j. $. Williams formerly marshal OF this
| district is tho master commissioner ap-
| pointed by Judge Bryant
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PANIC IN 4 THEATER.
bursting OF steam pipe starts a
small hinzc,


San Francisco, May Towards the close
of the opening performance OF NJ. Media at
the California Theater last night the burst
ing OF steam pipe in the adjoining build
Ing. occupied as the headquarters OF the
fire department, caused u quick fire The
old wooden building was soon ablaze. and
the people in the crowded theatcr seeing
through the windows the reflection of the
flames disregarded the assuring statements
from the management, and attempted to
rush rom the building. A panic followed,
In which many women tainted. but miraeu-
lousy none were seriously injured The
audience was composed OF the most FASH
ionable people In the city, aud many orna-
ments were lost. Nine, Meba tainted on
the stage. The fire department building
was Quilted, as was also The st. George
stables. The damage TO the theater was
slight caused by smoke and water Loss
Sin 900.
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY.
Snycrs Carried the Comfy by
Good Majority.

Good Majority.
Taylor, Texas. April 30.-A very heavy
vote was cast in the democratic primaries
in. this city. aggregatng 55l votes. The
precinct has gone overwhelmingly for Say
ers for governor, Cough for lieutenant gov
ernor and Burieson for congress.
At stiles the vote went for Crane, Cough
and Burleson; Coupland for Sayers, Burle-
son. Cough; Rice's Crossing. saysrs, Burle-
son and Cough. Che county has gene for
sayers, Burleson and Cough. 1t is close
between Trce and Smith for attorney gem
eral. Elshty delegates were elected 10 rep
resent this precinct in the county eonven-
tion at Georgetown next Tuesday and nom
mate all county officers.
Hutto, Texas, April 30--Sayers carried
this voting box overwhelmingly today.
Leander, Texas, April 3g--The following
carried the democratic primaries at this
place: J. ID. Sayers, J. n. Browning, Mann
Trice, r. w. Finley, S. p. Mills, +. 7.
Roche. J. S Kendall, c. 4. Culberson, Al
lison Mayfield. T. J. Brown, D.. A.. Bliss
+. G. Morris. A. s. Burleson. District at
torney. J. +. Taulbee; representative Sew
enty first district, Cooper SAMSON; repre-
sentative Seventy second district, S. j
Little.
Sayers has large majority at ever,
county box heard from, and II Is certain
that he has carried the county BY an over
whelming majority.
Georgetown, Texas. April 3O,--The coun
1t this box Is not finished, but the follow.
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AMERICAN

The best drilled regiment OF war that
has been sent to Cuba. the regiment that
shows the most exact military discipline
and the most willing regiment, at all odds.
is the dog brigade of the medical depart
ment of the United States army, This brig
ade stands out in bold relief "a being the
most faithful of all our faithful and pa
triotio soldiers.
The dog corps or brigade, as the officers
call it, is composed OF St. Bernard dogs
and inastils that have been brought up by
the United States government in its own
kennels. These warriors. while they are
still puppies, are put through course OF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-02
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
May Have Hccn Accident or a Most
Foul Murder.

Foul Murder.
Corsicana Texas. May LA mysterious
death occurred here last night about II
O'Clock which may be an accident or one
of the most foul murders ever committed.
Isaac Kaufman, aged Is years, went into
the back yard to draw some water when
n pistol shot rang out on the night air,
followed by the bucket going to the bot
tom of the well with u thud. the singing
Of the wheel in It's rapid revolutions being
hoard for some distance. Neighbors and
passers by were quickly on the scene and
found tho boy few steps from the well
gasping for breath with bullet hole in his
right breast Just above the nipple. He
died In about fifteen minutes without
saying anything that could be understood.
Thinking the boy might have had q pistol
in his hand while drawing the water. which
accidentally went off and then fell into
the well, The we'll was dragged but no
weapon was found. The parents of the
boy say he never owned pistol and the
officers have discovered no clew 10 the
affair
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-02
TEXAS BASEBALL LEAGUE.
New Season Mill Open Here Today
with Austin.
AUSTIN WON BY HARD BOX WORK.
Nary Hit Was Needed to Get the
Winning Run-Today II
Lady's Day.
lSTlN WON BY HARD BOX WORK.

new schedule for the Texas league will
80 into effect today This starts the, season
of Tie four club league, Under 1t Austin VIII
OPEN nt Houston playing Monday. Tuesday
aud Wednesday; Galveston PLAYS at San An
tonic those three days. Thursday, Friday
and Saturday san Antonio plays at Houston,
and Austin at Galveston; Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday Galveston plays at Houston. and
Austin at San Antonio.
The full schedule Will he printed this week
some time.
To-day will be ladies' day md they will be
FREQ at the gate and grand stand. The team,
is now playing better ball, as the mon are
no longer on the anxious seat and deserve
sppror; from the patrons OF the game. Yes
terdays game was q good one, and no doubt
todas's will ne; 60 out and see.
Today's game will start the percentage table
all over again, and it's dollars TO doughnuts
Houston has the 1000 mark tonight.
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Rates $3.50 and 81. 90 pcr day.
JAS. LAWl Or. Prop.

81 Holland. Houston Post; j. A. Nor
Antonio; G. n. 0tey, r. W. Brahan,
Nd DR.. r. C. Flower, c. II. Mosher,
EHery. Boston. w NJ. Patrick, Vie
M II. Howard, Galveston Mrs. &. II.
ton. NJ. Northinston, Spanish Camp;
{4stmoreland, Eas;le lale; G.. II. Cot
r. L. Chapman, Cuero; A.
ms, Chicago; Mrs. S. B,senano. San
|tI4oe Rucker. Mrs. Leo Ruckor. T j.
M Fort Scott, Kan; w +. Mcclure,
~ glin, X. p. CLARK. Charles Clark.
fN, Lasker, Galveston; Geo. McGonl-
odklyn; Geo. r. Webb, Binghamton /;
A4iight, Chicago; ]. L. Murphy. La
|<HW. Adams, Antlers, I, T.; J. Will
M II. Evans, J Cohen, Cincinnati;
1Nomer. New York; W. C. Smither
M city.
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Mctcrmnrk's Friends Nat ricnsed

Nacogdoches, Texas, April 30.--Tho ofIi-
clal announcement of the appointment Of
Colonel y. S. Wcttermark OF the First
regiment to the lieutenant eoloaelcy of the
Third regiment has not pleased the colo
nels friends here They are urging that no
decline the appointment, as he has been
lowered In rank. should he decide To ac-
cept II would be AT great sacrifice as he
is mayor of the city and the head OF the
banking firm OF a. Wcttcrmark & Son
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--- 49, -77--' -
lERiFFs' DEPARTMENT.

"a Texas, May 1.-All parties look
NE following horses. strayed or
I'm Waller on April IS. Follow
eription: o1s dun mare 6 years
rand. blaze face. weighs about
y Us shod all round; one brown
syears old. not branded, weighs
= or 1900 pounds; one roam horse,
Wars old. brand unknown on left
ri che flea-bitten gray horse. ~
~ not branded; one 3-year-old
l, bay, weighs about 500, reached
NJ VIII ray liberal reward for de-
tsaid horses or information lead
l. oSery Of same. Address d. A..
&onsfahls Waller. Texas. or z. j.
~ Waller. Texas.
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country and Spain" says Arthur. "A war
will put money in the pockets Of the
Canadians. And the why, because? Well,
it's like this. Lots of these lingoes that
are carrying a chip On their shoulder VIII
Immediately adjourn to Canada when the
Americans ooUntero the tamale- eaters
with the first shot. Toronto is tha main
metropolis of Canada and th2y viii crowd
to our town | am thinking of charging
my grand stand with a view to the emer-
gency that will come off II tho fire chow
ers make a wholesale exit from the States. -
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Santa rc improvements.

Clcburne. Texas, April s0.--Superintend-
ont NJ. T.. pendell of the Santa Fe in-
formed Post representative this morn
ing that he had advice from the manages
ment that the road would not suspend any
of its Improvements at Cloburne, Temple,
Houston or elsewhere on account OF the
war, that they had the money on hand
and would push all proposed improvements
as fast as possible
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-02

Fort Worth. Texas, May LA three
days session of the Grand Lodge for
Texas Ct the Sons of Hermann begins to-
morrow Many delegates came In today.
Grand President Altermann OF Dallas,
Vice President Won Hagen Fredericks-
burg and Grand Secretary hauer OF son
Antonio ARE here The finance committee
and the grand trustees viii arrive tonight.
An elaborate programme has been ar
ranged by the local lodge for the ocoa-
zion.
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Decatur, Texas. April 30.-The Decatur
Rifles are . fine trim for war Captain
Gillland has more than his quota of men,
ali of whom are well drilled except a few
recent Volunteers, Tho company Is ready
TO so TO the front ut an hours notice A
handsome silk flag has Ven presented the
company by the ladies OF Decatur.
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WAR TALK.

~ Bergman will have his annual
TX Wednesday, May 4. matinee
@ These will be the last per-
OF the season. The GresnvilIe,
@nes says the following:
f. cellency, as played last night,
|cess in every way II is a COM
a. lust enough "luv" thrown in
interesting. Mr.. Davis is as
sSSa monkey his every appearance
signal for rounds of laughter.
Fh is a coward and a fop In the
before the third act is over
|S himself n man in every way. To
mp in a nutshell the play and
marc good.
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The o'COnuor Guards.

Guards have recruited their membership to
over sixty men. and are ready to leave for
Austin en- short notice. having been advised
by Colonel Mabry that their services have
been accepted. they have been assigned TO
the Second regiment as Company IL.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-02

The Lords bicycle aging squadron tear
made their nrst sunday morning. run yes
tsrday morning as scheduled. The run was
from tho club rooms To the noted San ia
cinto battle field. situated about twentyone
miles southeast Of Houston, Going down the
remarkable time Of one hour and twenty
I'VE minutes was made against a stiff south
breeze. hut al the return journey. which
should have helm faster as the wind was In
their back and everything except the warm
morning sun TO their favor. the time was not
lowered, but all the boys arrived at the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-02
Galveston Popuiist-.

Galveston. Texas, May 1.-The populist
primaries for Galveston county have been
postponed from May TO May q. and the
county convention Will be held one week
later The reason given for the delay is
that The war scare has taken all tho in
terest out Of politics,
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Lipscomb Rincs.

Luling Texas. May 1.-The streets of the
city were lined this morning by men In
uniform on their way to church. The Lip
sromb Rifles marched IN body from the
barracks 10 the First Methodist church,
where they listened to a most eloquent ser
mon. The other companies were scattered
at The different churches Ia the city.
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FIR ST-Ci.iae.

civilians. Temple; w. G, Lee,
Victor c. Barr!nger, San Antonio;
Ellis, st. Louis; J. f. Parsons, Hous-
t5W. j. Althaus, w. II. McGrath. St.
81 T. McDemolle, Fort Wayne, Ind. !;
sQler, sulphur Springs; Il. S. Ware,
"a Martin, California: Geo. i. Eberle,
Post; J. n. Anderson, Columbus; f.,
New York; Mrs. 6. &. Mass. Nava-
mis- Cohen. Chicago; c, S. f. Hol-
,nnton Post: S. futile. San Antonio:
ones, Deepwater; II. II. Ripley. Dos
N. Brazelton, Carmona; James f..
tngston.
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Kcndan in Milan County.

Cameron, Texas. May 1.-Hon' J. 8.
Kendall, candidate for State superintend-
ent OF public instruction from Fannin, left
last night. after short reconnoiter in
our city. He made good impression and
gained a number OF votes by his visit
here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-02
T,vo Days % sport.

Bryan, Texas, May IA two-day carnival
OF sport will take place here May and A.
next Tuesday and Wednesday Clay pigeon
shooting, cock hghtng and other amusements
are on the programme There will b. a
barbecue each day. Visitors are expected
from many Texas cities. Excursion rates
have been secured on the railroads.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-02

Corsicana, Texas. May i.--Conyentions
were held at every voting box in the county
yesterday to elect delegates to the county
convention, which meets next week. Near
ly every box sent instructed delegates for
George r, Jester for governor. first. last
and all the time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-02
Wood Chonner Killed.

ley, Texas, May lack Pollard
dead with his skull crushed in
Frairie. fourteen miles southeast
puey this morning. Jim Russell
a here today, Charged with the
Russell has a broken jaw and
P)uries. The men were wood
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-02

Jefferson Texas. April 30,A convention
of the populist party of this county has
been called by the chairman to meet here
on Saturday. May "a. at 1890 O'Clock a. m.
for the purpose of selecting delegates to
the State and district conventions.
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Young Steer. sold.

Fort Worth. Texas. May i.--captain w.
Mand yesterday sold 10000 steers to X.
W. Graham of this city. They were
yearlines from the famous Moon brand.
The price paid was $250o0o.
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Kaufman. Texas. May THE postofHce
department has established new post
office in this county. to be known as
Hatch. which Is six miles north OF this
city on the Texas Midland railway. s. s.
Blaln OF that place is to be the postmaster.
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nee County nesnIt.

Beeville, Texas, May f.-All the returns
from the different precincts in the county
are now In and show that In the primary
election yesterday the vote for governor
went as follows: Crane, 2li; Sayers, 1872.
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one Dead, one Dying.

Ardmore. l. T., April 3o.--At the little
town OF Newport. ten miles from here,
A. l.. shadden and John Bolden engaged
In street duel. shadden is dead; Boldcn
Is MORALLY wounded.
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THE HUTCHINS
HOUSE,.
d. Q. WARD,
Proprietor.
Rates: $500 and
G.50 per day.

quarters,
fehone. New Orleans; II. NJ. White,
{aum. st. Louis; w. Sadler. Fort
a. Chamberlin, c. w. Willie.
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3pallas; r. NJ. Richmond, Sioux
Z John w. Maxcy and family, Tam
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NELL, Wcatherford; A, Lewis, san
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i l.. Smith. Boerne; J. II, Scott,
a John W. Stevens. Sedalia; sam
New Orleans; T. w. Sampson. Aus
q Hoskins, Brennan: Alex Springer.
y NJ. Curtis, Edna: S. w. Johnson,
4 John Bookman. Prairie Plains: $.
py, Dallas: Chris sherman, East
u. A. Preston, Beaumont.
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yesterday: sayers. Browning, Trlce. Giles.
Roche and Kendall


Cameron. Texas April 3o.--The Milano
Rifles are getting ready for any emergency
that may come up AT home, and in case
more troops are needed at The front they
viii be ready.
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Ealned runS--HOuston o, Nustln 3
Two base hlts-Keefe, Morgan, Weber, Bal
ley.
Three base hit--Latimer
Sacrifice hits--McKenaie, Latimer.
Lett on bases-iIouston 10, Austin Q.
Stuck out--By Morgan 8, 10y Maloney I.
Passes on called balls-0f Morgan 4, oft
Maloney I.
I,oubic plays Reed. Kcnuper. Griffin ana
Badger: Griffin aud Reed; I.orgey and Lati-
NOR, Nnldois Weber and O'Conror.
stolen bases--blley. Valdols.
Eater ht--Woher.
Time OF game-l:25.
I'npire-Clark.
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BABY rs cuTrINs TEETH

bad use that old and well tried
prs Wlnslows Soothing Syrup.
IN teething. II soothes the child.
le gums. allays all pain. cures
4 aud is the best remedy for
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/ HOTEL
1 Hersey.

n HerV ey,
3nagsr.
-
$3.50 to
soay. Six
~ rooms.
y. Large
~ o o IL S.
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unnOda-
Commer-
n In the
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cone man out when winning run was scored.
Score by innings 1894 67S9
Uol sion .....,...........0 4 o o 0 o O. 6
Austin ....................,0 1 0 0 4 0 l.
Summary
Earned runs--Houston 5, Austin o.
4. AkA nat
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-02

Austin. Texas, May 1.--officiai adyices
from Georgetown are to the effsN- that the
following candidates for State officers car
ried Williamson county in the primaries
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-03-19

Following out the line Of the universal
complaint against the letting Of the Star
routes under the present Questionable
system, Senator Stewart has taken
initiatory steps toward putting
stop 10 the unfair practice now In vogue.
He is investigating the matter thorough
~ and In order 10 make the abuses more
clear 70 the Senate he has introduced the
following resolution:
Resolved, That the Postmaster Gen
eral be directed TO inform the Senate what
was the aggregate amount Of money ex-
pended during the last calendar year for
carrying the mails by the use of horses or
other animals over what are commonly
known - Star routes, how much Of the
money so expended was paid 70 the orig.
inal contractors, and how much was paid
TO the sub-oontrsotors. Also whether any
original contractor obtained more than
one contract which he sub-contracted. II
30, give the name and number Of DON.
tracts which each person received and
sub-let and the amount that he received
from the department over and above what
was paid 10 the sub-contraotors.