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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
Gen. Lee in WuShinStOu.

Washington, Oct. l, - Maj. Gen.
FitZhu@h Lee arrived III Washington
from Richmond. whc-" lie made Il
brief stop on his way from Jackson
vile. He was Summoned here by See
rotary Alger. presumably for Il confer
ence With tie president and the war
department officials relative TO tie
sending Of troops to Cuba.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
NEWS IN RRIEF,
Overflow From the Wires In a Com
1cn6el Form,

ucn6eu FORM.
Capt. Thomas Young, the onc-armed
Confederate veteran of Lexington,
Mo-, who was stabbed by J. w. Nc
Manigal during the G. A. r. reunion
at Sedalia. Mo-, is dead. The coroner
will hold an inquest.
Negotiations have been practically
completed between the postottice de-
partment Of this country and the Brit
ish government for the exchange Of
money orders between the United
States and the colony of British Hon
duras.
Lewis c. Bass. of the Lewis G.. Bass
company. manufacturers of Dobbins,
SpoolS and shuttleS. with headquarters
i'll Boston. has filed petition in bank
ruptcy. Liabilities are placed at S13.-
:'44 anu no assets appear. The Sc
cured claims amount 10 $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
Will Resume Operations.

Wichita, Kan, Oct. 2.-W. II.
Thompson, president, and j. G. Van
Blancon. cashier, Of the Commercial
Bank of st. Louis, have bought the
Whitaker Packing plant Of this city.
1t has been idle for several years, but
has daily capacity Of more than
1000 hogs and 300 cattle. Packing
operations will be resumed. The tax
stamp on the deed amounted to $50.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
Cold FLOODED Murder.

OswegO, III. Oct. 2.-Chrlstopher
Henry, Il farmer, whose home was on
Il lensehold near Bristol, was muir
dcred by an unknown cyclist on n
roadway which runs through Il stretch
Of lonely wood Il mile and n half from
this place The killing was of Il most
cOld-blOOdcd character.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
OTIS Death Warrant.

st. Paul, Oct. 2.-Joseph OFT is to be
hanged ut Granite Falls, Yellow Medi-
cine county, Oct. 20. before sunrise.
Gov. Cl0ugh signed the death warrant
yesterday. OFT killed his wife. and on
trial pleaded guilty and said he hoped
they would hang him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
I:cn. shaftcr in Bed.

New York, Oct. 2.-(ien. ShAfter was
still in bed ut the club house at Camp
Wikoff, not having recovered from the
Santiago fever. While not able to be
about, he is able to issue orders ana
manages the camp as though he was
visiting the different regiments. Gen.
Shaftcr will remain ut the camp until
the middle or end Of next week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
SWORN IN.

Col. Hay Takes the Oath Of Office as
Secretary of State
Washington. Oct. 2.-COl. John Hay
was sworn into office as secretary of
state at II O'Clock yesterday morning.
The ceremony took place in the presi-
dents room at the White House, and
the oath was administered by Justice
Harlan. Of the supreme court. Mr..
Hay Immediately joined his colleagues
in the regular Friday cabinet meeting.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
MADE BAD MONEY.
Important Capture of II Counter
feiter on the Mexican Border


feiter on the Mexican Border.
Washington, Sept. 3O.-Chief W'ilkie,
Of the secret service bureau. has re-
ceived telegram from Operator For
syth at Ell Paso. Tex. announcing the
important capture of an alleged
coUnterfeiter, who is charged With
flooding the Mexican border with
bogus United States notes. Tie man
arrested is George u. Fontaine. and
when he was placed in custody at FL
Paso there was fouEAl So 90 in silver.
$40, $50 and $50 notes and Il counter
felt Of the new S. certificate. NJ! We're
produced by Photographic process,
with the seals and numbers touched
up with cOlorS. The detective also So
cured Il number of Mexican counter
feitS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
Brought Little Gold.

Victoria. Il. G., Sept 80. = The
Alpha has arrived here, bringing 40
passengers from Dawson, Circle. Mi
nook and other river points. From re-
PORTS obtained from passengers they
brought but little gold.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06

Madrid. Oct. 2.-El Heraldo says
that Admiral Ccrvera has accepted the
invitation OF the electors Of Ferrol TO
represent them in the cortes. and that
n" has promised his supporters that he
will reveal the whole truth about the
acknowledgement Of naval affairs by
the Madrid government which re-
suited in the disaster to his squadron
at Santiago
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
burglary in South Dnlotn.

Aberdeen. :. d., Sept. 30. AT War
ncr EStry's store was burgarizrd ana
goods stolen. The poStotlicc in the
same building is supposed To have
been robbed, as Iostotiicr Inspector
Mccoy has been summoned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
SOLDIERS co HOME.
Boys Of the Fourteenth Leave Camp
Van DuZcc

Boys of the Fourteenth Leave Camp
Van Duzcc.
st. Paul, Oct. 2.-This is glad day
for the Fourteenth regiment. Before
night all but 100 guards selected to
watch the government property ut
Camp Van Duzee will be with their
friends at home. Some have already
left, and others will go Oil early trains
this morning. In every case they have
been promised rousing receptions at
home. and in Duluth the festivities
Will last three days. The men We're
paid the full amount for their services
during September by Paymaster Carey
yesterday. and when they return they
will have another months pay coming
to them in addition to the extras
which! they have accumulated during
their six months terms of service.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
Sicnrd on the Retired List.

Washington. Oct. 2.-Rear Admiral
Montgomery Sicard, president Of the
board charged with the promotion of
officers commended for gallantry dur
ing the late war. was retired to-day.
having reached the age of G2 years.
Secretary Long has, however, by
special order, directed that the officer
retain his place at the head of the pro-
motion board
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
COM MISSION
BEGINS WORK,
AMERICANS HOLD A SHORT SEES.
SION

afterwards, Together With the
Spanish COmml sslOncrs, They Are
Entertained ut Breakfast Mt the
French Foreign OMcc-Frcnch
Newspapers Continue to Discuss
th. Difficulties Which the Two
Commissions Will Have to Face
instructions" Giv,l the Repre-
scntatfrcs Are Thought to Differ
Widely
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
Col. Bryan Improving.

Washington, Oct. Col. William j..
Bryan was out of doors for the first
time since he became i'll. The fever
has practically left him and his rhysi-
elan permitted him to fake Il carEiOge
drive He intends to go to Jackson
willie TO rejoin the camp early next
week. his wife remaining with HIM
here until his departure
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06

One man WAS killed. another fatally
injured and Il third severely hurt in Il
bicycle accident at the Garfield race
track. Chicago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
FIRE FIEND'S
AWFUL WORK
HURRICANE OF FLAMES SWEEPS
WESTERN WISCONSIN.


Several Towns Reported Wholly or
Partially Burned Hundreds of
Farmers HOnelcss-Cumb
Narrow Escape From Destruction
Sudden C:mndI,urst Checks the
Flames - Fnnic-Strickcn People
Had Fled the City-GlenvvOod Has
Close Cull-TOtnl Loss IL Esti-
Millions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
COMMISSIONERS ARE READY.
American Headquarters Established
in IN Historical Location.

in an Historical Location.
Paris. Oct. 1.-The United States
peace commission has taken posses
sion Of it's working quarters. Il suite
CT seven rooms on the ground floor or
the Hotel Continental. at the corner
Of the Rue Royale, commanding the
Tulleries Gardens, and formerly used
by the ex-Empress Eugene. Ameri-
can flags drape the entrance Of the
peace commissions apartments. The
clerical force of the commission has
been systematiZed, and is now work
ing busily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
WILL SURELY
| BE A FIGHT
S'TROUBLE IS LOOKED FOR AT BEAR
ISLAND,

Indians Are Savage and Arc Making
All Sorts Of Threats i'm Case an
Attempt Is Made to Arrest Their
Chtcf-Twcnty Soldiers Stand Lit
tie Show Against 200 Savage In
di"ns - More Troops VIII he
Asked For Many of the Pcople
Who Are Familiar With the Con
dfti"n of Affairs Predict n Fight
and DlOOdshcd.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
WITH BAYONETS
AND BULLETS
WILL THESE TROOPS PRESERVE
THE PEACE

Detachment of the Third Infantry
ObhtrcperOus Rcdmen-This Or.
der Ii in Response to IL Request
for Troops From the Secretary of
the IntcriOr-Indians Rescue Pris-
Oncrs and Defy the United States
acknowledgements That 1t Will
BE UnnecesSary to Shed nIood
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
Enrthuuukcs in spain.

Madrid. Oc,. 1.-Two severe earth.
luukcs were felt ut Fortuna, sixteen
miles from Murca. capital OF uia
province OF that uunc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
SEVERE WIND STORM,
Engine House Blown Down nnl
other Damage. Done.

other Damage Done.
Crystal Falls, Mich. Oct. 2.-The
worst wind and rain storm that ever
visited this vicinity passed over this
place last night. The large brick en-
CINE house ut the Paint River niue
was demolished and. considerable dam
aye was done to other property around
town. Communication with the out
side world was cut Off for hours, all
lines being blown down.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
4 XSbn nnl Eip.n

Newark. n. j.. Sept. :O-The Hahn
4 Slump Tannery. covering the block
bounded by Dey. Warren and Jersey
streets. in Harrison. was burned
Loss. $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06

Boyd MiEn.. Oct. - The average
yield OF wheat will be less than form
erly estimated. and 1t Is expected 1t
will not be over lively" bushels to tho
acre
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06

The Italian government has issued
formal Invitations to the nnii-nnnrchist
convention, the time ana place OF hold
Ing which will be- liked hereafter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06

New Ulm. Mimi. Oct. 2.-Thc burg
lar who robbed the New Tim post
office two weeks ago was arrested in
81. Louis, Mo.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06
TIE QUEENS DEATH.
All Members of the ROYAL Family
Were at the Bedside.

Copenhagen, Oct. J.. = The end Of
the queen of Denmark. who died at
$50 yesterday morning, was peaceful.
At her bedside were the king OF Den
mark. the dowager empress OF Russia,
the king and queen OF Greece. the
princess of Wales, the duke and ducn-
ess of Cumberland, the crown prince
and crown princess of Denmark ;:i.!
all the members Of the royal family
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-10-06

the report that forty-five farmers were
rendered homeless, losing everything
they possessed and many of them mar
rowly escaping with their lives.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03

\ the hotel door in her black gown, SEEM
ihg like the ghost of the girl whose
| wiM-rose loneliness had been clasped
to his heart but the day before. They
were taking her dead 10 0rodelphia Ia
be made ready for the long journey east,
and in company with her fathers at
torney. who had come to her at once
upon learning of the awful tragedy.
the girl was just entering the carriage
that VAS to follow the hearse down.
the Canyon road.
. She had Ia the last refused TO see
? him, even though he had poured his
heart out in "A letter that pleaded his
4 right Ia comfort her. begging for h..
one Kind word. She had merely ar
severed him in few curt lines which
Ind neither formal beginning nor sigma
turc: "lt may he my fault if you have
been mistaken, hut l do not care for
! YOU in the way your letter would imply,
Z. ar.d I owe it 10 him uc',r Ia see you
! again. Ii is the only atoncmcnt can
| make"
And she had meant il. every ruthless
| word. II there had been any question
as Ia that in Ncil's mind. he must have
h,cn undcceiVcd when her eyes, all red
end swollen from weeping. were mad
Ncrtrntly raised Ia meet his glance, 50
rluch of cold aversion her look eN-
pressed. II ar moment she had ever
really loved him. he felt. She could not
have turned against him 81. could never
have looked AT him like that, feeling
that she was looking upon him for the
| last time She had never cared for him.
| lie had been befooled, misled by his
own blind iniatuation. but il Was over
POW. In the long days and nights Of
lying here il seemed as though passion
had burned itself out with the sever'S
flame, leaving him YEARLY indifferent.
| There was estn n duh wonder In his
mind that he had ever cared So much,
that she could have had the power to
hurt him so; and yet. as he remembered,
there was such an ache of pity in his
heart for the old self that had been
given over to the folly of such suffering.
such a pang { { pain recalled. tina: weak
tars were yelling up from hi- eyes, 10
I've shamefacedly wiped away ss he
turned back toward the door. Surely
| ThemistocleS was wise when he begged
for the boon OF forgctfulness.
The nurse was just coming with the
broth she had gone to fetch. She was
an elderly widow with a heart in the
right place, 10 the saying is, but with
a tongue too voluble for Ncil's peace of
mind. lie fretted when she left him
long alone, hut he groaned in spirit
when she kept him company. She was
| talking now the moment she set eyes on
him, never stopping for breath while
she put into his hands the bowl she hal
brought, fussily beating up the pillows
behind his back.
Did you think was roin' 10 bc gone
ell night?" she cheerily cacklcd
Come pretty near it, for a fact; but
Mis- Morrison n her man drove up jes'
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03

struck at his religious efficiency.
When he prayed he reached
up and seemed to take hold
of the very throne of God until
the very heavens were bowed down
into the sitting-room. Oh, if | were
dying would rather have plain Peter
Croy knccl at my bedside and com
mend my immortal spirit to God than
the greatest archbishop arraycd in
costly canonicals. Go preach this gOs-
pei You say you are not licensed In
the name of the Lord Almighty. |
license you. Go preach this Gospel,
preach it in the Sabbath-SchoolS, in
the prayer meetings, in the highways,
in the hedges. Woe be unto you if you
preach il not!
! remark again that in order To 10
qualified To meet your duty in this par
ticular age YOU want unbOunded faith
in the triumph of the truth and the
overthrow of wickedncSS. How dare
the Christian Church ever get dScour-
a"cd? Have we not the Lord Almighty
on our side? How long did it take God
tO slay the hosts of Scnnachcribo or burn
Sodum or shake down Jcricho?IIow long
will il take God, when he once arises
in his strength, To overthrow all the
forces of iniquity? Between this time
and that there may he long seasons of
darkness. and the chariot wheels of
Gods Gospel may seem tn drag heavily;
but here is the promise and youdcr
is the throne. and when omuisciencc
has lost its cycsight and omnipotcncc
falls back impatient and Jehovah is
driven from his throne, then the church
of Jesus Christ can afford To he dc
Spondcnt, but never until then.
DcSpots may plan and armies may
march, and the congresses of the
nations may seem to think they are adj
justin% all the affairs nf the world,
hut the mighty men of the earth are
Gods providence. And think before
the sun of the next century shall set
the last tyranny will fall. and with a
splcudor of demonstration that
shall H. the establishment of
the universe Gud will set
forth the brightness and pump and
glory and pcrpetuity of his eternal
govrrnmrnt Out ct the starry flags
and the cmhlazoncd insignia Of this
world God will make a path for His
own triumph, and, returning from
universal conquest lie will sit down.
the grandc>t, the strongest, highest
throne of earth his fuotStooL
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03
IN THE TWILIGHT.

Over the dusky verge
OF the quiet sea.
Slowly ! watch emerge
The silver rim
OF the crescent moon: pale. dim,
The soft stars. one by one.
With holy gleen.
Steal out and light their lamps;
For day Is done.
FIVE tempests are asleep;
OnNSthe hahn
OF sonsa,Sool evening wind
Ruffies the>Galn:
The listening ear eNf night
Can catch no sound.
Save when. I'm slumhcI' bound.
Earth turns and sighsG
Peace rules the deep.
Aye. peace! across the dark
Star-paven sky,
The Night Queens silver bark
Goes gliding by.
With murmuring faint, the stream,
browse as they Sow
In their hid channels. slow
Down dropping drws
Slide from the i."aN"ns- like gleami
OF love-bOrn Gc1ms.
FRAN breaths Of yio5E
or roses fair.
Shy hints OF mignonettes.
Rise through the air
From unseen gardens, there
Peneath my feet.
All naaf HON NJ fhafr ANAL
Swift fancies rise,
w. touching sympathies.
I,N-st gilden memories.
And thoughts. how sweet,
Good Words.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03

FRANKFORT, Ky, Jan. 26-The court
Of appeals overruled the petition for a
-ehearing in the case ofrJoseph Adkins,
the mountain desperate of the Fields
Adkins warfare. and he goes up for
life. Adkins lost his appeal by failure
of hrs attorneys to file the record of
The lower court in time, and the case
was not before the appellate court on
its merits
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03
High Mater scatters Deadly Germs.

LEXINGTON, ny, Jan. 2s.-The Lex
ington asylum is suffering on account
of high water. The sewerage is
inadequate. The whole grounds are
overlooked, and water stands six
feet deep under the colored wards.
The entire gas plant is flooded,
and the rooms now have to be lighted
by tallow candles. The overflow car
ries the germs of disease from the poi
sonous sewage all over the grounds
and under many of the wards. This is
almost sure to result in an epidemic of
fever in the spring.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03
ITo BE CONTINUED.
Reason EaOugh

IIe-IIave you any reason for doubs
ing what i say?
She-Yes, L have.
what is it?"
II don't believe you."-Boston Trsvs
eler.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03

For use in catching mail bags .
new device has a lever running down on
the side of the car truck to engage q
block which is only in position when .
mail pouch is hung on the discharginU
arms, the lever throwing IRE catches
into position on he or.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03
Acto,'. Widow Dxing

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Jan. 27.--Mrs. En-
lily Corbett Parsons is lying at the
point of death at her home in this city
rs the result of injuries from a fall.
She is the widow OF Charles Il. Par
sons, the once famous actor, who &c fl
the stage To become a Methodist
preacher
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03

RICHMOND, ny. Jan. 27-The case
Of Judge Beckner, of Winchester,
against J. Asher. for $4,000,
claimed as fee for legal services rem
dered in land case, is now ON trial
har
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03

FRANkFCRr. Ky. Jan. 29.-The SEN
ate passed the house resolution asking
Senator Lindsay to resign. Only one
of the silver democrats voted against
the resolution, which was adopted by
a vote of p TO 10
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03
Killed by His Son.

SALYERsvnLE, Ky, Jan. 25.-Steve
Stone, y notorious outlaw of Magoffin
county. was shot dead Sunday night
by his son in Floyd county.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03
Lexington GET, the Home.

LEXINGTON, by, Jan. 29.-The action
of council in appropriating $4,000 for
the erection of the State Odd Fellows
Widows and Orphans home makes it
now almost certain that Lexington will
secure the location. The fiscal court
recently appropriated $1,000 for the
same purpose.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03
Quite % hto.

Joseph jefferson few weeks ago vas
walking in Boston with a friend. Mr., JET
ferson met Judge Charles Levi Woodbury.
and was then and there introduced To Judge
Woodbury. by the friend -
II am glad to meet you, MT. JeneISoh, m
saij JnJg,. Woodburv. you are not so tall
n man a. your father was" Nhcreupon MI
jefferson expressed his pleasure, at meet
ing y friend and contemporary OF BIS lather-
And YOU are not 50 large man as your
grandfather, whose acquaintance i also en-
loved" continued Judge Woodbury..
well, we'll, SAID Mr.. Jefferson, N
something of a lid after all. ''-pittsburgh
DisDatch
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03

No man was ever blamed for being a gen.
tlcman, but many have been falsely accused
of it.-Chicaco Daily News
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03

Both the method and results when
Syrupof Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clcanscs the sys-
tenn cifcctually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ccptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made 1t the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup CO.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03

Use st. Jacobs oil promptly and freely
And say goodbye To neuralgia.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03

The meanest thing one can do is not to ask
a woman when she has a story To tell
Washington Democrat.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03

A sprain may cripple but st. Jacobs Oil
Vii cure II before Il can. 10 cures.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03

IS
-
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-02-03
LADIES
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. IN. REY Y0Rx. IL
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-07
CABLEFRANCH|&RANTD The OPIUM BILL CARRIED
BILL PASSES THE HOUSE BY \
UNANIMOUS VOTE.
viii Now Go to the President-Condi-
tions of the Franchise-Is Exclusive
Only to Japan.

The cable bill passed third reading
in the House this morning and now
requires only the action of the Pres
ident to make it law.
It grants an exclusive franchise for
twenty years for cable between the
Hawaiian Islands, and Japan, with
the right to touch at ell other Islands
in the North Pacific north of the 10th
degree of north latitude.
The franchise is conditioned on the
company's securing within eighteen
months a franchise for cable be-
tween the United States and these Is
lands from the American Congress.
and the approval of the Secretary of
State, within six months thereafter.
There are also conditions as to the
time within which work must be be-
gun and the cable completed and in
working order as well as maximum
rates to be charged for transmitting
messages.
The bill names the Pacific Cable
Company of New York as the corpo-
ration to which the franchise is Civ
en-.
At the same time this bill was pass
ed Senate Bill No. As. amending the
general cable laws of 1895, was pass
ed bringing these laws into harmony
with the Gable bill.
The only amendment made in the
House was one recurring the Hawaii.
an end of the cable to land on the
Hawaiian Islands. and not necessari-
" at Honolulu. as provided in the orr.
ginal bill
Both bills passed by a unanimous
vote of the House.