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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06
SENATE.
Presidents Message Received Adjournment
Owing TO Death Of Mr.. Hayward.


the Senate lasted hours ami 40 minutes,
stunned in the reading of the President :
message. The announcement of the death
Of Scnator-clcct Monroe l.. Hayward of
Nebraska, was received by the Senate
with sincere regret. Although he was
rot officially member of the body. he
was well known IL many of the senators
and by them was held in high regard. At
the conclusion of the reading of the mes
sage, the Senate adopted resolutions of
regret presented by Senator Thurston Of
Nebraska. and q mark Of respect i'm
mediatcly adjourned.
Senators Platt of Connecticut. and
Jones of Arkansas, and Representa-
tives Payne Cannon and Richardson,
members of the committee of the two
houses. appointed. yesterday, to notify
the President that congress would be
in session at noon and ready to recsive
any communication he might wish to
make arrived at the White House. this
morning. shortly before IL o'clock.
They We're at once shown into,the cabi-
net room. where they were joitfed by
the President.
The committee stated It's mission
and was informed that the President
would communicate with Congress in
writing. Immediately upon the assem-
bling of the two houses. The commit
tee remained with the President only
about 10 minutes as members of the
cabinet began to assemblies for their
regular Tuesday meeting. !,
Another sorrow had fallen upon the
Senate before it convened in today's
session. To most Of the senator's. the
announcement of the death of Senator
Elect Hayward of Nebraska, had been
communicated. Reference wasfmade
by the chaplain in his opening invoca-
lion to the demise of senator Hay
ward,
Platt. Conn. and Jones, Ark. the
committee appointed on the part of the
Senate to wait upon the President to
announce to him that the Congress had
assembled and was awaiting any COM
n,,rnit.ation he might have to make to
It. reported that duty had been per-
,ormed.
1.-THE President said Platt, TEX
dressed his satisfaction at the assem-
bling of Congress and hoped that great
good to the country might result from
it's deliberations"
Plat announced that the President
would commupicate with The Senate
Immediately.
T,rley. Tenn. presented his coll
league, Bate. at the desk Of the Presi-
ent and President Frye administered
iht. oath of office.
Major O. L. Pruden, assistant secre-
tary to the President. was recognized
i,y the Chair, and presented to the Sen
ate. the message of the President
At 1906. the reading of the message
was begun by the clerk.
Two hours and "a minutes were con
sumcd in reading the Presidents mes
sage. At the conclusion of the reading.
Thurston formally announced the
death of Senator-Elect Hayward and
submitted resolution ending as fol-
lows.
Resoleed-That as a mark of respect
to the memory of the deceased the
Senate do.now adjourn.
ATpon the adoption of the resolution.
at 40 p. NJ. President Frye declared
the Senate adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06

1t might not lead to the actual coinage of
gold dollars. yet It would preserve a ssta-
bic standard. Just az some states keep an
official yardstick as II standard. NJ
Mr.. Oversfrect continued his explana :
lions until ~ o'clock, when. in response 10
a general sehtmenr!fhc caucus Adjourned
until p. NJ tomorrow. This was to per-
nit further debate and was mt regarded
as unfavorable to the bill, as the discus
sion had been uniformly favorable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06
BOSTON THIEF CAUGHT.
t:xpressman Arrested and $500 Worth II
Stolen Goods Recovered.

EJston. Dee 5.-As the result Of ntmer-
Gus complaints to the police from business
trims in this city during the past rev
months. Joseph r. ONeil. a driver en-
Nloyed by the New York x Boston Dis
patch TO-, was arrested, tonight. charged
with the larceny Of goods in transit, and
street disclosed a miscellaneous lot of
merchandise valued at not less tnan 5000
O'Ncil. who went by the alias of Paul
DalZeli, admits his wronSdolng. whlch
has been going on for about six months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06
A GOVERNMENT CABLE.
Bill Introduced for Construction to Hawaii.
Philippines. Japan and China.

Washington. Dec, Representative
CorlisS of Michigan. has introduced bill
for "A Pacific cable To be built by the gov
eminent to Hawaii. the Philippines, Ja-
pan and China, a, "a limit of cost of s.,
Uoa 0NI of which 100000 is TO be immedi-
ately available. The route and general
control is placed under 4 Pacific cable
commission, including the postma ster
general and chief signal officer uf the
army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06
ex.spEaxeR REED As COUNSEL.
Files Brief in Gases Before United Stale,
Supreme Court.

Washington Dec. Argument was be
gun today. in the United States supreme
court in the cases involving the constitu-
tionality of the provision in the war rev
enue act for The taxation of inheritances.
EX-Speaker Reed Is counsel lntwo IL tht
five cases. and il was expected that n
would be heard. bat he contcnted himself
with filing Il brief in opposition ~ the
law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06
FIRE At WEST PERI.
About 500 Damage in T.. G. Austin II
Sons Dry Room.

About o'clock p. NJ. Monday. fire was
discovered in the dry room Of +. g. Aus
tin 4 Son at West Peru. and the alarm
was given and soon a line Of buckets
from the mill pond was running, but
nothing could be done to hold the fire in
check. Word was sent to Dixfield for the
engine. which was soon on the spot. but
IL was 1870 F. NJ before the fire was under
control.
II ii had happened in the night or when
1t was dry. nothing could have saved the
mill. or W. S. Walkers and S. T. Robin
sons buildings. AS it was. the town clerk
thought ii best To move the town records
to "A place of safety.
The estimated loss is $500: no insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06
PORTO R!CAv FINANCES,
The Cab:ns! Meeting Largely Dsv,'ed
to Its Discussion.

Washington. Dec. 5.--Thc cabinet meet
ing, today. was largely devoted 10 a dis
cussion of the financial conditions II,
Porto Rico. a letter was recently re-
ceived by Secretary Gage from prominent
business men In the island calling atten-
ton 10 fluctuations in the price Of the
Spanish peso, which IL yet the money 81
the island ana which varies from 81 - c2
cents In value.
The attention Of Congress will likely be-
called 10 this matter when the subject Of
a future government fer PGrto Rico y
under discussions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. Dec. 5.-The following
pension changes in Maine are announced:
Original. Alvah Il. Knight. richmond.
&c. Increase. Hadley Jack. East Dem
mark, >6 to Sl2: George L. Haven, South
Hancock. So to s.: John Strottard. Mon
roe 81 To sd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06
REV. WIN. BARBOUR DEAD.
For Nine Years Was a Professor i'll
the Bangor Theological Seminary.

BostUn. Dec. 5.--lsev. VIM. NJ. Bar
botlr, ID. D.. ut one time widely known.
died at his home in Maiden. today.
aged - years. He was a native of
Scotland. was graduated at Oberlin
College. in 1880 was ordained at An
dover in 1851 which year he was set
tied in Danvers.
The same year he was appointed a
professor in the Bangor Theological
Seminary. where he remained for nine
years. In 1897. he went to Yale Col
iege. for a professorship which he held
for 10 years. resigning to become prin-
cipal Of the Congregational College OF
British North America in Montreal.
In 1897. he retired and moved to
Maiden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06
NO SIGN OF UNITING.
New Foundlanfs Cabinet Dispute Still
Far from Settlement.

St. John. n. T., Dec. Sat present
there is no apparent prospect of settle
ment of the cabinet dispute Sir James
Winter, the premier will replace Mr. Ma
rine. minister of fisheries. by Mr. Good
ridge. member for Twillingatc.- 1t is I'M
derstood that the premier will face the
Legislature next month and endearor to
get through the session without defeat
Thus far the opposition factions show no
sign of uniting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06

isaii the Ibis thar man IL heir to come
r"in indigestion. Burdock Blood Bittors
strengthens and tones the stomach.
n,t"s Indigestion impossible.
l. IL. " ed, frI&Wky,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06

.As,ssa GUARANTEES
Qe BE 4ksl,matisu,
O.re win cure nearly
az cases 81 sheun,s-
lte0 IN q few hours;
sha1 Ais Dyspepsia Cure
WIN core Indigestion and
al stomach troubles:
that HE Kidney Cure
M cure 90 per cent.
- all eases Of kidney
eT00ble: that his Ca
taffA Cure will cure
eatafrA no matter bow
ing standlnG: that HE
0eada che Cure will cure
aAy hnA Of headache II
. fsw miAutes; that
his Cold Cure will
Quickly break up any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06

The meat of sheep killed by a dog IA
tally poisoned a Kalamazoo girl. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06

- 9 ~ ~ = = through The entire list Of
seoeAiss. AZ n druggists. Is cents vial.
20 nee0 oe1lsal advice write Pref. MuaJss.
~ Asss o.. xAila. II 10 absolutely 0ss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-06

TO CURE La GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine, Tablets.
AL druggists refund the money if il fails
to cure. T.. W. GroytL signature is -
each box. Csc.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23
STATE NEWS.


At the annual election Of officers
of the Louisiana Grand Lodge, F.
aud A. NJ, on the 18th inst, Judge
A. G. Allen, of Franklin, was elect
ed Grand Master.
The State Board of Health elect
ed q Board of seven yellow fever
experts on The 10th instant, aud
recommended that the Governors
annual quarantine proclamation be
issued April l, a month earlier than
usual.
Mer Rouge Democrat: A white
man and his wife, tenants Gu the
Peterkin place near the Arkansas
line, Morehouse parish, were found
at thier home Sunday frozen to
death. They had used most of their
bed clothes iu trying to keep their
little babe from freezing, aud to
save it's life they sacrifcep their
own. The child was alive when
found but has since died.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Teachers Association of Bos-
aef Parish will meet at Alden
nfidge, Saturday, March 4, 1899.
PROGRAM.
Advantages of q Parish Associa-
noa-O. e. Colvin.
Entbusiasm in the School-Miss
Emma L. Turpin.
Taking Educational Journal,-E.
= Martin.
How to Create an Interest Among
s.e q fat.ons-J. F. Taylor.
Oen We Grade Country Schoola I
nov miss Virginia T. Dorman.
nov Should the Teachers SDenl
e:f vacationi -Miss Mary 0iimer.
lasic viii b furnished bv ~
e Z Glass Of Alden, and others
I. Az a. friends Of education invited
IF. Wln, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23

All this talk about North Lou
isiana aud South Louisiana, New
Orleans and the country parishes,
should be wiped out. We are all
Louisisnians, with one interest and
one destiny, aud we should stand by
what Is best for Louisiana, from the
Arkansas line to the gulf. If the
best man for Governor lives in New
Orleans, We should run him; if he
lives in Tensas, We should support
him; ifhe lives in Caddo, We should
stand by him; if be lives in Cata-
houla, We should elect him by one
hundred thousand majority. It is
not the location, but the man, and
not what he has done in tho past,
bat what be will do in the future.
The people are not much interested
in politics just now, and cannot be
drawn ont on any question. This
fall matters viii take shape, and any
man may be able to measure up his
strength and forces; until then, let
uS rest fin Deaco.-CatsaOxln Neaos.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23

The st. Louis Semi Weekly Re-
public has 90 many advantages as a
news-gatherer, that no other paper
can claim to be its equal. The en-
tire field of news is thoroughly COW
cred. The illustrations aud special
features are the best, and the most
noted writer's contribute to it's col
umns. It is published especially to
meet the wants of those who cannot
afford the expense of q daily paper.
It is thoroughly Democratic. Sub
scription, 81 per year. By special
arrangement with the publishers,
We will send the Semi Weekly Re-
public and the Bossier Banner one
year, to one address, for 81 80.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23

The First National Bank Of Shreveport La

The First National Bank Of Nhruvea,oft. Ia
- :
AW. Vance,
No. $50, In Distriet Conrt Bcsa;Ar p.f;.h -
nv yirtue Of Wit a. saisnre ~ ~ isss,..S
ID in tho aht,Ve ns.sed MI an1 IS m eiirss.,s
cd, 1 have soised and Vim probeed 10 all Is
public auction; to the last and hishest bi,isl.
1t the front door 81 the Court Houso. III NJ 4
town of Benton, La, within the legal hotlra Il
SALE on Settrday. Tebruary 25. Hg9. m ~
lowing described property. to-vit;
An undivided one third interest In the pl5rt4
halt Of Buck Han. In Reasior pariah. vir: Thai
part Of section q. toVnehip IS. raneo ID. AMI
those parts Of section is nd 20. toVnahip ia.
range Is, lying north Of an east and wStf line;
starting Cd east bank Of Red River, Id section
"a, 333f links North Of eu1rter 1ection c6ril..f
Of sections "a and IS. run eAst thfOukh socfjanA
"a, 10 ana % ID the corner on Williams basoiiss
containing j63 and 10 100 acres, per silrvSt III
C. McClenaghan, Parish Surveyor.
A like interestin one-half Of lands knows, ~
Coushatta Hill lands, viz, Southwest diart..f
and west half Of southeast Quarter Of s6csi.,a
q; west half Of northeast quarter and east half
vest half Of southeast quarter II ssSsioa -,
township q, range II, CO acres, inoto o lssk.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23

UNNECESSARY LAWS.-Referring
to this subject, the Upton County
(TenD.) Record very correctly says:
We hope the members Of the Log
islature will oil remember that the
present code Of Tennessee, compiled
in 1896, contains 1850 pages, and
that several volumes of acts passed
since that time are still out In the
cold. There are very few now laws
needed, and only those that are nee
essary should be passed. Surely It
10 time that some check was given
to this interminable multiplicity Of
now laws. It 10 very probable that
some good work might be done in
repeating laws that are either use
less or harmful, and that camber
the statute books to no purpose.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23
ghe Yossier Sumner.
BENTON, La,
rHuRsDAY, ::::::F EBRUARY q, 1899
DERNONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Julia Sibley 10 the gaest of
Misses Mollie and Sallie Vaughan.
Mrs. E. E. Simpson, of Robson, is
,,a emess Of her sister, Mrs. l.. G.
Smith.
4 fine boy has arrived to gladden.
.ha hearts of Me-. and Mrs. j. n.
Birdwell, of Brownlee.
Miss Sallie Vaughan returned
saturday frou two weeks visit to
friends in Plain Dealing.
Mrs. q. II. Irion returned Monday
evening from few weeks visit to
her parents, DR.. and Mrs. J. G..
Egas, in Shreveport.
Prof. E. G. Colvin is about the
happiest man in Benton just now.
He Il rejoicing over the arrival last
saturday Of fne baby boy.
Deputy Sheriff R. j. I. Heron,
vho has been engaged in collecting
eetton tax for several months at the
at end Of Shreveport, has return
a TO official duty at Benton.
Shreveport Times, Saturday: Mr..
r. B. Cash, who has been suffering
With ID grippe and . touch of pneu-
sonis, was in town yesterday aud
shows the effects of his Sickness
He told the Times that he and other
planters were blowing uupicked cot
Ion under. Hands absolutely re-
fused to pick it after it was made.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23

FoR La GR1ppE-Thomas Whitfield
b Co., $40 Wabash-sv., corner Jack
son-st, one of Chicago's oldest and
most prominent druggists, recon-
mend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for Ia grippe. as it not only gives q
prompt and complete relief, but also
counteracts any tendency of Ia grippe
to result in pneumonia. For sale BY
Dr.. W. n. Abney, Druggist Benton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23

is what we bring you in correctly
adjusted eyeglasses or spectacles if
your vision has become impaired or
is detective in any way. Don't neg
lect your eyes too long, when you
feel the necessity of having them
attended to. Our prices are not high
and our location Is convenient.
Leon M. Garter.
202 Texas Street, Shreveport, La
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23

NOTTUE.-If on OF about October
%, 1898, any one had me to cash, OF
paid me, draft on Hicks Co., for
@65 %, they will please advise me,
as said ilrm has tailed to credit me
for the amount. I will reward in
former. r. N. VAUGHAN.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23

This is to notify the public that
our cattle are branded F on right
side. We have lost q few and will
pay suitable reward for their return
to our plantation.
j. NJ. & w. l.. FOSTER.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23

Armina McVea, infant daughter
of Mr.. Harris and Mrs. Matte Sen.
tell McVea, of this parish, died in
Shreveport last Friday evening,
aged Is months aud 81 days. The re-
mains were buried at Cottage Grove
Saturday. Mrs. McVes, accompan.
led BY her little daughter, was on q
visit to her cousin, Mrs. 8. A. Dick.
son, in Shreveport. The child con-
tracted q cold which developed in
pneumonia. We tender to the be.
reaved father and mother our sym
pathy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23

Benton has emerged from the
great bliEzards tbraldom, aud the
weather this week is again pleasant.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23
SHERIFF. Gtvte.

Nra Lena Benjamin 2No. 56A. n Bic
W. ttx4eE CO0Ft.G44wa
G. H. and A. r. MeClslland |dO Phvt1k. Ii
Dy virtue de writ Of nesi facias issund ID ~.
ID above entitled suit, ard - mo diruuttti,
auction, to tho last and highest biddef, q IN
front door Of the Court H01ss, 10 the ts,xn "
Benton, La, ON Saturday. March 4 1879, TIM
following described properly. to-vits
Eight mules. pair harness, 2 log wsk0He
and chains, Is head oxen and Jokes. w
wagons and chains, 3 head oxea. horsea.
Tho above described property seized - tho
McClolIund.
Tens Of Psls-Cash, sutJect to tie henoAt
4. z. THOMPSON, stsrsa.
Benton, La, February Is, 1899.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23
Dentistry.

DR.. T. NJ. Oomegys, Office over
zodiags, adjoining Opera House
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23

st. Louis Republic: One explain
alton Of tho decadenoe Of train rob
bing may Be found 10 the snrmise
that many Of tho gentlemen who
formerly cleaned . precarioos live
lihood IN that aeld Of industry have
gone into tho safer and moro remu-
nerativs occupation q Forming
trusts.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23
"BRITIsH.s

Regarding quality we would say
that for % 30 We do not believe you
can get any better shoe than these
in the United States.
Fine Vici Kid, in Black and Tan,
Nobby, Coin Toes and Leather Lin
ing -. These also come in import
ed French Calf, and in the broad,
French toes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23
:SEEDSl FOR eARoE. and FIELD. SEEDN |
ROSES.

Plant less Coo and grow feed and product for which you
realize cash less than three mohs waiting r
teen months cotton interested call store where
keep full line OF different varieties Of Clover Corn Grasses
Vegetables Potatoes Onion Sets in anything the way Of
Seed adapted to this section Of the country If you
gladly furnish with information wish regarding
planting ng and marketing regardless your buying Sees OF
not you do you will be treated fairly Yours truly
Henry Rose,
Nos. 517, SIS. 52I Spring st., Shreveport, La
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23
JURY SCRIP

paid BY the Parish Treasurer Dur
ing January Term OF Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23
&d&tAD
We shine 'em free,

IT Is OUR BUSINESS PRINCIPLE TO GIVE
THE BEST VALUES POSSIBLE FOR
THE LEAST MONEY IN OUR
Clothing, Mems
Furnishings,l
Hats and
Shoes.
We handle only goods Of recogniz-
ed merit, that have been tested BY
years and found worthy Of the conf
dence of the trade.
And we stand squarely behind
every article We sell, and if it is not
all it should be your. money will be
cheerfully refunded.
We make q friend of every custo-
mer.
JULES DREYFuss & Co., LTD,
Texas and Market Sta. Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-02-23
THE MAGAZINE
EDUCATION.
Records the carefully prepared
ntteraucea of many Of tho ablest
Educators.

IT 10 the oldest Of the high-class educational
i monthly magazines. 1t should be within
reach of every teacher who recognizes the
fact that teaching is great profession and
not mere ''makeshift" to get living.
Librarians should include EDUCATION In
their lists for the benefit of teachers and OF
others who would keep abreast of the best
educational thought. Universally commended
by highest educational authority.
- year, IS centsa copy. Sample copy for
six 2eent stamps.
KASSON l. PALMER, Publishers,
50Bromfeld Street, Boston, Mass.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-12-08
GAvEL FOR THE SPEAKER.
David B. Henderson VIII Receive
One Made from Historic Wood
and Inlaid with Gold.

Speaker David B. Henderson will re-
ceive gavel from his admirers in Iowa
when congress opens. 1t is made from
rosewood brought from Manila by Capt.
Charles v. Mount, captain of the Shen-
andoah company in the Fifty-first regi-
ment. He secured the wood from the
Spanish battleship Reina Christina, Ad-
miral Montejo's flagship.
The gavel, which is now ready, is in
laid with gold, and each end of the
mallet is solid gold. Speaker Hender-
sons monogram, the state and national
coats-of-arms, are inlaid in gold, and
in the handle are 45 gold stars. State
Auditor Merriam is inviting contribu-
tions from the Iowa people to pay
for the gavel, which will cost about
5000. 1t will be presented about the
time congress opens, and the presenta-
ton speech will be made by Gov. Shaw.
The persons in charge of the enter
prise want to have the presentation
made on the floor of congress. A COM
pany of Iowa people, including the gov
ernor's staff, will accompany him to
Washington to make the presentat ton.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-12-08
IOWA FIREMEN.
Make Thorough Revision of the
Constitution and bylaws and
Elect Officers.

At the annual meeting in Cedar Rap
ids of the Iowa State Firemen's assoc
citation there was thorough revision
OF the constitution, bylaws and rules
governing the annual tournament,
made necessary by the changed condi-
lions. The most important change was
the section which formerly provided
that the annual tournament should be
selected by a majority of the members
present at the annual meeting. AS
amended, the selection is left to the
board of control in case no town is
ready to furnish bond for the payment
of the prizes at the annual meeting.
Nearly every section was amended more
or less. Officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows: President, G.
G. Warren, Harlan; treasurer, j. H.
Johnson, Marshalltown; financial Sec
rotary, w. j. Francis, Sanborn; record
ing secretary, +. a. Wood, Cedar Rap
ids. Davenport gets the next annual
meeting, and the selection of place
of holding tournament is left to the
board of control