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ROBERTS NOW OlIT'
Continued from First Pare.

whether Representative-electR Roberts had
prima facie tight TO his seat. He was
not willing to reject a representative
elect who appeared at the bar Of the
house with his credentials in due form.
If he was denied admission a precedent
would be created which would risa to
plague the house in years TO come. The
only constitutional objection raised
against the member-elect related to his
naturalization, and that, Mr.. Richardson
asserted, would not hold He defied the
other side to produce q single precedent
where objection was raised to the adj
ministratton Of the oath except on con-
stltutional grounds. The precedents cfted
were made during the war, and were not
to be relied upon. In those DAYS the con-
stitution was written With the sword
They had all been since overrulcd, after
the passions that followed tho war had
subsidized. Mr.. Richardson declared that
the minority was in nc wise bound by his
position. He spoke for himself alone
He was willing to say that if the charges
against the member-elect were proven he
should favor his expulsion.
eff there is one thing the American
people are a unit upon" said he, sit is
that the American home shall be pre-
served in all its loneliness, sweetness and
purity" (Applause)
nit our judgment to be warped by public
clamor. To do so amounted to conde-,na-
ton without trial.
PRECEDENTS CITED.
Mr.. Richardson then brought forvva ri
several precedengs in support of his no.
sition. The first was the case of George
Q. Cannon, who appeared in the house as
delegate-elect from Utah, in 1873. Mr..
Cannon was Republican. Almost ident-
tcally the same charges now made
against Mr.. Roberts were made against
Mr.. Cannon. He read from the speeches
OF 5. s. Cox, of New York, and other
prominent Democrats. opposing denying
seat to Mr.. Cannon On the ground that 1t
v ould establish dangerous precedent,
and produce chaos in the future. Those
Democrats, said he. rose above partv
prejudice, and stood by the constitution
and the right. Democratic applause)
He also cited the case Of RAINY, colored
Republican from South Carolina, I'm the
Forty-iifth congress, where the Demo-
Gratis had insisted that he should have the
oath administered to him. He also quoted
the late President James A. Garfield in
support Of his contention that where Gre
dentials presented are regular in form.
there Is no power In the house to ex-
clude him. Mr. Richardson read the
words OF Mr.. Garfield, which concluded:
There are no personal objections"
But there are personal objections in
the case before the house." intcrposed
Mr.. Taylor amid laughter and applause.
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Census Special Agents.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 5.-The director OF
the census today made the following ap-
pointments of special agents In charge
Of designated groups of inquiries: Frank
the American Silk association, expert
agent in charge of silk Manufacture sta
tistIcs; William j. BattisOn. OF Boston.
connected with the National Association
of Wool Manufactures, as special agent
in charge Of wool manufacture statistics;
Edward w. Parker, of the geological sur
troleum. lead. copper and other metals:
George C. Houghton, of Lynn. Mass.
secretary of New England Shoe and
Leather association. in charge of stalls
tics of leather and its products: e. H
Newell. of the geological survey in
charge Of irrigation statistics.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-06
Christmas Purchases.

Christmas comes so swiftly that It's
near advent occasionally finds some of
the gift-giving public unprepared. Belal-
ed purchases are nearly always unsatis-
factory. The business man who first sue
ceeds in getting the public mind into the
purchasing mood is apt to secure the
largest share of trade. Beginning with
today the holiday spirit will permeate
business and domestic life, and whoever
shall take timely commercial advantage
of it will be well rewarded.-Philadelph
Record.
The G o b e presents unrivaIed facili-
ties to the alert business man and a SUI
perior chronicle of bargains to the dis
eliminating nurohasar
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-06
DULL DAY IN SENATE.
Members Sat Two Hours and Fort,
Minutes Hearing the Message.

Members Sat Two Hours and Forty
Minutes Hearing the Message.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5-Today's SEES.
sion OF the senate lasted two hours and
forty minutes, practically the entire time
being consumed in the reading of the
presidents message. The reading was
largely peFfunetory, few senators accord
ing it any attention.
The announcement of the death of SEN
ator-elect Munro Hayward Of Nebraska
was received by the senate with sincere
regret Although he was not officially a
member Of the body, he was we'll known
to many ofthe senator's. and by them was
held in high regard
AT the conclusion Of the reading Of the
message the senate adopted resolutions of
regret, presented by Senator Thurston, of
Nebraska and as mark of respect adj
journed Immediately.
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GOVERNMENT AND TRUSTS.
Attorney General Griggs Define
Powers of Federal Court.

- DeHncS
Powers of Federal Courts.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-Attorney Cen
eral Griggs, In his annual report to con-
gress, reviews the work Of the department.
OF Justice during the year, and then says
that application is occasionally made to
the department to have legal proceedings
brought in the name of the United States
against corporations or combinations that
are alleged to be engaged in forming or
maintaining agreements in restraint of
trade or competition. ''Such actions"
the attorney general says, can be main
tanned only when the offense comes with
in the scope Of the federal statute The
only federal legislation against combina-
lions In restraint of trade Is contained
$780, >
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derson has not yet definitely determined
,Wnen the committees of the house will
pe annsouneed, whether before or after
It will be 5pst before the adjournment for for
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-06

The British fighting force In South
Africa now numbers $500 men, exclusive
Of the naval brigades, and TIA guns in the
field. This is a very decided, but not al
together welcome, tribute to the bravery
and fighting qualities of the Beers,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-06

Japan, so recently emerged from bar
barisn, can now boast of 1920 miles of
railroad completed and in operation and
1880 miles under construction, which will
give it almost as many miles as Mime
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-06

Communication by searchlight" is said
to have been established with Kimberley
by Lord Methuen's column. 'Communica-
ton by daylight would be much more
satisfactory to the British public
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MIR. TAWNEY's MEASURE.
MinnesOtan Asks for Committee on
InsuIar Affairs

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-Representative
Tawney, Of Minnesota. today introduced
IN the mouse resolution for the crea-
ton OF committee of seventeen members
to be known as the Committee on in
suiar affairs" TO have jurisdiction over
affairs concerning insular territory, ac-
CURED or occupied. under treaty with
Spain on Pee, 10. 1898, including the ISL
and of Tutuila, Samoa The resolution
also provided that the committee shall be
DriVi1eped d -, ~
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THE WEATHER.

Minnesota-Fair. warmer Wednesday.
Thursday fair; winds becoming fresh
FOutherlE.
Wisconsin-Fair. warmer Wednesday,
Thursday fair; fresh westerly winds, be-
coming southerly Thursday.
IOwa-Fair Wednesday, warmer in
eastern portion; Thursday fair; souther-
~ winds.
North Dakota-Fair in eastern; rain or
snow in western portion Wednesday.
Thursday probably snow; south to west
winds.
South Dakota-Fair. warmer Wednes-
day; Thursday fair; variable winds.
Montana-SnOw or rain Wednesday,
with colder in north central portion;
Thursday fair; westerly winds.
ST. PAUL.
Yesterdays observations. taken by the
United States weather bureau. st. Paul.
+. +. Lyons observer. for the twenty
four hours ended at 7 o'clock last night
-Barometer corrected for temperature
and elevation.
highest temperature NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 26
Lowest temperature NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Z
Average temperature NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 16
Odliy range ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
barometer Observation-Disclosures. % 90
Precipitation NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 0
Z p. m, temperature Observation-Disclosures. %
Z p m, wind. northwest; weather, clear.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-06

The appointment of Mr.. Hay as as
sistant United States consul at Pretoria
seems to please the British. Even Gen
Butler is said not to regard Hay as con-
traband of war.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-06

Before throwing himself on the mercy
Of the administration, Aguinaldo is adj
vised to remember that 1t Is not neces-
sarilY stuffed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-06

1t may be said without fear of con-
tradiction that Aguinaldo also ran.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-06

In these days It Is the wise child who
knows his own Christmas present.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-06

The Chicago Chronicle speaks of the
natural gas supply being short, and just
as congress assemblies, too.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-06

New York Republicans are booming Mr..
Bliss for vice president. Is this a case
of where ignorance"-and all the rest?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-06

Mr. Roberts probably did not know
that chair was loaded.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-06

Incidentally Mr.. Quay was more or less
Mormonized himself.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-06

The cold wave after all was scarcely
more than a ripple.
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Fall. *Rise.
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURES.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

Washington time & p. m. St. Paul..
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PLEASANT PRAIRIE.

The next regular meeting of the
Pleasant Prairie Forum No. $40, will
be held at the home of companion E.
Powell, on Thursday evening, Jan. 26,
Installation of officers. Sec'y.
Maggie Kelley spent the past week
with her sisters in Pleasant Prairie.
Walter, son of John Balm, who bias
been confined to his bed with brain
fever, is able to be around again.
A euchre party was given at the home
of Frank White Wednesday evening.
Frank Thomey and Miss Maggie Kelly
won the head prizes, while j. P. Balm
and Miss L. White won the consolation.
James Dabbs and John Clausen
transacted business in Chicago during
the past week.
Mrs. John Clausen is visiting her
sister at Woodwork.
Peter Thomey and wife gave New
Years dinner to their many friends.
W. Foote is busy harvesting ice fol-
j. P. Balm.
Mrs. j. p Thomey is confined to her
house with the grip.
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SALEM.

Mrs Bert Robbins, of KenOsha, is
visiting her parents in Trevor.
On Friday evening, January 20, the
C. E. Society of Liberty will give a
necktie and apron social at Albert
Turnock's. The ladies must come
with box containing lunch for two
with necktie inside. Everybody cor
daily invited TO attend.
The Missionary society will meet
this week Thursday with Mrs. Charles
VanWOrmer at IL o'clock.
Joseph MINIS had the misfortune to
break his leg Saturday.
Mrs. Cornwell and daughter Belle,
of KenOsha, spent the past week visit
ing Albert Turnock's family.
Don't forget that revival services
are being held in the M. E. church at
Bristol.
Grin Turnock was Kenosha visitor
this week Monday.
Charlie Turnock, of Kenosha College
of Commerce, gave pleasant party to
quite a number of his friends at bis
home Thursday evening, the occasion
being his twenty first birthday. Re-
treshments were served during the
evening. Those present were, Arthur
Bloss, William Curtiss, John Evans,
Grin Turnock. Harvey Hanson, Clar-
ence Sheen; Willie Mecklenburg, Her
man Winkie, Thomas Garland and
John Turnock; Jessie and Jennie Gar
land, of Bristol; Laura and Lena Po-
fail, Luella and Mabel Garland, Ada,
May and Rose Turnock, and Grandma
Curtiss. Those present from KenOsha
were, Mabel Tillotson, Lydia Harff,
Clarence Tillotson, Will Stemm and
Charles Curtiss.
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EAST SOMERS.

High school students, who reside in
this vicinity, returned to their duties
in Kenosha Monday.
A. T. Decker, of Pleasant Prairie,
made a business trip to our burg last
Saturday. He was accompanied by an
agent for The Royal Scroll" q work
to aid Bible study.
City sp9rtsmen were out in large
numbers Sunday looking for rabbits.
The roads have been so rough lately
that many breakdOwns resulted, and
as a consequence several wheels are in
the repair shops.
August Fechner died at his home on
the Burlington road Monday at p. m.
The funeral will be held Thursday.
Considerable hay and oats have been
hauled into town from here the past
week.
Though nearly the middle of winter,
neighbor Rogers finds plenty of work
to keep himself and men busy with the
corn shredder.
School No. 2 would respectfully in
vite any neighboring district to enter a
spelling contest with them some Friday
afternoon or evening this winter. Ar
rangements for the same can be made
by communicating with the teacher
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SOMERS

The American Bible Society met at
the PresbY terian church in a union
meeting Sunday morning. The Rev.
W. W. Gray preached the sermon, as
sisted by Rev. Brown. After services
the following officials were elected for
the ensuing year: President, James
Spence; Vice President, G.. r. Shep-
ard; Secretary and Treasurer, Fred
Leet. Local Agents Dist. No. l,
Nellie Leet; Dist. No. 2, Johnnie Jor-
dan; Dist. No. 5, Blanche Yule; Dist.
No. 7, Ward Ozanne; Dist. No. 9, Rob
ert Lauer.
The Literary society will give an in
teresting program on Friday evening.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
byterian church will meet with Mrs. N.
E. Thompson on Thursday afternoon
of this week.
j. z. Collier, of Union Grove, was in
town on Saturday.
Mae Brown, of the Waukesha
schools, visited her parents, Rev. and
Mrs. Brown, during the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherwood have sold
their farm to Nicholas Thelen and
moved into Racine last week.
Clayton Leonard, of Bristol, spent
Monday with Clinton Hitler.
Mrs. G. W. Bush, of Franksville'
spent several DAYS of last week at her
fathers, Mr.. Estberg.
Mrs. James Spencer was called to
Milwaukee last week on account of the
serious illness of her mother, Mrs. J. ".
Rhodes.
Mrs. W. W. Gray is entertaining a
friend.
The Epworth League should be we'll
represented at the EpWO ,th League
missionary rally to be held at the First
M E. church of Racine on Jan. 81 and
%.
James Spencer spent several days of
last week in Milwaukee.
The Prohibition Club will give a
social at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Leet on Friday evening of this
week, Jan. 13. This social takes the
place of the lyceum All are most
cordially invited.
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NEW MUNSTER.

VIM. Toelle had business in Chicago
Saturday.
Maggie and Allie Quinn, of Kenosha,
were visiting at the home of John
Kretchman.
Ida Spiegelhoff spent last week with
her sister, Mrs. Daniels, at Silver Lake.
Henry Althoff had business in Keno
sha last Saturday.
ST. Alphonsus' Benevolent society
held their annual meeting Sunday and
elected the following officers: President
j. Scherer; Secretary, B. M. Schilz;
Financial Secretary, Frank Scherman;
Sick committee, John Hunsbuscher,
Alphons Richter; Flag Carrier, A.
Elverman.
Miss Addie Happ, who has been So
journing in Milwaukee and Chicago,
has returned home, and We aplainly
noticed the broad smile on Henry.
Ell. T. Homer and B. Schilz were
Burlington callers Saturday.
VIM. Spiegelhof and wife were visit
ing at Silver Lake this week.
A social party was held at the home
of TheO. Richter last Sunday. A large
number of relatives and friends were
present. All had pleasant time
The leberwurst was excellent and the
correspondent especially appreciated it.
Allies hat Elm Ende, aber die Wurst hal
zwie.
Peter Schlax, of Wilmot, visited
hereabOuts this week.
Rev. G. Tasche, of Chicago, spent
last week here with Rev. j. Sohiefen.
John T. Scherer and Chas. Lub9nC
had business in Burlington the first o
the week.
VIM. Spetzmann had the sad mis-
fortune of painfully injuring his side
while climbing on the stage at thC
medicine show last Wednesday. DR.
Prouty, of Burlington, put in a few
stitches and we hope VIM. will soon b.
all right again.
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WOODWORTH.

Miss Lillian Sears, of KenCsha
visited at r. N. Waldo's the first of the
week.
Mrs. j. Clausen, of Pleasant Prairie,
is spending few days with her sister,
Mrs. G. YOnk.
Rev. Taylor, OF. Chicago, occupied
the pulpit of the Plank road church on
Sunday and administered the sacra-
ment.
Mrs. Devlin was>a Kenosha visitor
Thursday.
Mr.. Ward, of Chicago, was a guest
at L. S. Fowler's over Sunday.
Mrs. VIM Marsh is suffering from an
attack of grippe.
r Jones, Of Paris, was seen on our
streets last Friday.
Mrs. R. F. Roberts, who has been
indisposed for a little time, is some
better.
The Bristol and Paris Congregational
church held it's annual meeting on
Tuesday. 1t was quite we'll attended.
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BRISTOL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sax rejoice in the
birth OF a son.
Word comes from Salem that Joseph
Minnis fell on the ice last Saturday and
broke his leg. DR.. F. E. Stevens is
attending to the case.
Mrs. K. K. Cass returned from a
visit with friends in Chicago last Sat
urday.
Hamer Reber, CT Kenosha, spent
Sunday at the home of George Shields
Norval Cass has returned from Bar
ringt0n where he has been at work foT
the c. & N. W. as telegraph operator
The small milk dealers of Chicago
are reported to have formed a trust
Individually they have been so success
full in swindling the farmers that they
now propose to go at him collectively
The grangers will be little wary o.
this crowd.
Sam Knapp has sold his place or
C0pac avenue to party from Chicago
He proposes now to purchase a lot anC
build.
Miss Morgan, who has been doing
millinery work for the Nixons during
the past two months, has returned t.
her home in Chicago.
G.. B. Gaines, who has been quite
seriously i'll from the grippe, is reported
much better.
The Ladies Aid Society met will
Mrs. Will Turner last Thursday after
noon.
Miss Lulu ROwbottom visited friend
in Salem last Saturday.
The revival services at the M. E
church have been discontinued on &C
count of the prevalence of the grip.
The Young Ladies' Missionar.
society held it's quarterly meeting a
the home of Mrs. Watson Jackson las
Saturday afternoon.
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SOUTH BRISTOL.

The Epworth League literary pro-
gram at Wesley chapel Friday night
was a grand success. The program
consisted of several musical selections,
papers on the life of John Wesley and
a debate on the subject, Resolved,
That the Philippines should be annex
ed to the United States. Mr.. Waldo,
assisted by the chairman, appointed
L. P. Delvin, Frank Gethen and Ell. H.
HolbroOk to act as judges. The affirm
alive was supported by j. G. Karnes,
F. r. Shuart, j. Pierce and A. Graham.
The negative side of the question was
thoroughly and eloquently presented
by W. B. Cole, ably assisted by John
Craney, who had walkaway in secur-
ing a unanimous decision of the judges
Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Benedict attend
ed church at Wesley on Sunday last.
The skim milk contest still continues
at the creamery.
We are sorry to learn that Mrs. A.
j. King is on the sick list.
The E. L. Literary society will next
discuss the question: Resolved, That
women should have the right to vote.
The affirmative will be led by Mrs. FL.
A. Tourtelotte and the negative by
L. Benedict.
Mrs. j. B. Jackson, of Chicago, is
visiting with her brother, A. Walker.
Found--In young gentleman's
buggy Tuesday morning, Jan. 3,
lady's kid glove. Owner may have the
same by addressing P O. box Al, Pleas
ant Prairie, Wis.
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feet. Unless she takes special pains to
build herself up in a womanly way, this
unusual demand upon her strength will
result in a serious weakness and disease
of the delicate organs which distinguish
her from man The encroachments of
these naladies are heralded by general
weakness and 1assitude, headaches, de-
spondency and irritabi1ity, weak back,
pains and dragging down sensations: Neg
iect of .hese symptoms means invalidisn,
insanity or early death.
There is a remedy that will so strengthen
and build up woman's special organism,
that she may withstand the strain of long
hours 1lnon her feet. and escape the maladies
that would destroy her general health and
her capability as a wife and mother. It is
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t builds
I'D the muscles that support and strengthen
the organs peculiar to the sex. It enables
her to stand without feeling pulled down
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DEXTER'S CORNERS.

James Dowse, who has been visiting
in Chicago the past week, has returned
home.
A number of the people in this vicin
ity are sick with the grip. No serious
cases are reported.
B. G. Dowse made flying trip to
Chicago on Tuesday.
Frank Cropley spent Sunday at home
Edith Dowse, a graduate of the
Devereaux cutting school of Chicago,
would like to do dressmaking.
Will Cropley is working in Kenosha.
He is missed by all in the community.
A young child of Mr.. Blanks died on
Wednesday. We extend our SINCERE
sympathy to the family.
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First publication, Jan. IL, 1899.

First publication, Jan. IL, 1899.
| CNTATE OF WISCONSIN--COUN COURT
| y for KenOsha COunty--In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular
term of the County Court to be held in and for
said County, at the County Court Room, in the
City of KenOsha, in said County, on the first
Tuesday, being the 9TH day of February, A. D.
1899, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, the following matters
will be heard and cOnsidered
In the matter of the Last Will and Testa-
ment of Henry M Husted deceased.
The application of Clara S. Jackson to admit
to probate the last will and testament of
Henry NJ. Hustled, late of the town of Bristol,
in said county, deceased.
In the matter of the estate of Emma Palm
green, deceased.
The application of John J. Abel for the ex-
animation and allowance of his final account
as administrator of the estate of Emma Palm
green, late of the town of SOmerS, in said
county, deceased, and for the assignment and
distribution of the residue of the estate of said
deceased.
In the matter of the Last VIII and Testa-
ment of Eunice A. Reeve, deceased.
The application of Hudson F. Blackman to-
admit to probate the last will and testament
of Eunice A. Reeve, late of the town of Somers,
in said county, deceased.
Dated KenOsha, Wis, Jan. II, 1899.
BY the Court.
RUSSELL H. SLOSSON,
SO County Judge.