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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Sohedule In Effect May :, 1879,
M Lama Waahinptnn. d.

Trains leave Washington ID. q.
80l A. M.-Daily-fo Danville, Charlotte
and way stations, connecting at Manassas
for strasburg, and Harrisonburg daily and
at Lynchburg with the Norfolk and
Western daily for Roanoke and points
aouthWese and with G. Il o. K. Z. for Nat
ural Bridge daily, and Lexington daily, ex-
cept Sunday, also connecting at Cayerton
for Warrenton and Fauquier White sulphur
Springs. nor uu,rp,
STATES FAST MAIL carries Pullman,
sleepers New York and Washington to
JscksonvilIe uniting at Salisbury with Pull
man Sleeper for Asheville and Hot Springs,
NJ q. Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis,
Tenn. and at Charlotte with Pull
man Sleeper for Augusta; Pullman
gIeener New York 10 New Orleans, connect
ing AT Charlotte with sleeper for Birmingham
Solid train Washington TO New Orleans
without change. Southern Railway Dining
cars between Washing ton and Charlotte.
Sunset Personally Conducted Tourist Ex-
cursion. Through Sleeper on this train
every Tuesday and Friday to Ban
Francisco without change. Leave Rich
S:0I p M.-Local for Strasburg and Har
rIsonburg daily except Sunday.
400 p M daily, local for Charlottesville,
connecting at Calverton for WarfeLton and
Fauduier White Sulphur Springs.
g.2o p NJ daily, New York and Florida
Express Pullman Buffet Sleeping Ca s,
New York and Washington 10 Tampa, via
Savannah and Jacksonville, and to augusta
via Columbia with connection Tor
Aiken.
$40 P. NJ. daily, Washington and
Chattanooga Limited, via Lynchburg, with
sleepers, New York and Washington to
Memphis and New Orleans through Bristol.
1915 Pm. daily, WASHINGTON AMI
SOUTH WESTERN, VESTIbULED
LIMITED"
composed of Pullman Vestibuled Sleep
ers Dining Cars and Day Coaches, Pull
man Sleepers, New 70 k to Nashville,
Tenn, via Asheville. Knoxville and Chat
tanooga; New York to Memphis, via Birm-
ingham, New York to New Orleans via At
lanta and Montgomery. Pullman, Library
and Observation car between New York and
Washington and Atlanta. Vestibuled Day
Coach, Washington to Atlanta. Southern
Railway Dining Car, Greensboro to Mont
gomery.
Trains on the Narrow Gauge reach Orange
daily at 1910 An
Trains on the Southern Railway pans
Orange DAILY as follow:
SOUTH BOUND
1l:2O A. M. l:33 P. NJ. 7 As p. NJ.
lilo A. M. e:22 Pm. 6:lOA. M.
For rates, map folders and Sleeping Gar
Space apply to l.. 8. BROWN,
General Agent.
705 18th st. N. W.
WARRINGTON, D. o.
FRANK 8. CANNON 3rd Vice Pres and
General Manager.
J. M. CULP. W. A. TURK,
Traffic Manager. Gen'l Passenger Agent
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The WeeHS Steamboat Co,
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT, 1899
BALTIMORE, FREDERICKSBURG AND
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ROUTE.

On and after Friday, March 10th, steamers
Richmond. Westmoreand and ESSEX will
leave Pier ., Light Street, Baltimore. every
Tuesday and Friday at 1870 p. m, for Fred
ericksburg and all wharves on the river.
Returning, will leave Fredericksburg At 2:9
p. m. tide permittingD Monday and Thurs
day, LeedstOwna at 40 a. M, Tuesday and
Friday for Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore Wednesday, at $50 p. m.
for MAYORS and all wharyef below, except
Bay Port. Returning will leave MAYORS AT
$50 a. M, on Thursday for Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore at $3.50 p. m, Thursday, for
TappahannOck and all wharves below, except
Bay Port, Millenbeck and Merry Point Re
turning Will leave TappahannOck at 3 a. IN.
Monday. for Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

Additional trains leave DcsWell a. MAI
6:l5 p. NJ, except sundays for Richmond
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

spread rapidly, and it was soon demonstrated
beyond doubt that cure had at last been
found for deadly Cancer. Evidence has accu-
INFLATED which Is incontrovertible, of which
the following is specimen
"Oanoer Is hereditary In our family. my father.
sister and an aunt having died from this dreadful
disease My feelings msy be imagined when the hor-
rble disease made Its appearance ON my side 1t was
q malignant Cancer, eating inwardly in such way as
10 cause great alarm The disease seemed beyond the
skill of the doctors, for their treatment did no good
whatever the Cancer growing worse all the while
Numerous remedies used for II. but the Cahce.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
rs.,.r. saI,-Rhsum ana Eczema

The intense itching and smarting in
cident to these diseases, is instantly
allayed by applying Ohamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment. Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
IL. 1t is equally efficient for itching
piles and favorate remedy for sore
nipples, chapped hand, chilblains,
frost bites and chronic sore eyes. 25cts
Der box. For sale by M. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
Results Fatally In Nine
Gases Out Of Ten
Cure Found al Last.


poison in the blood circulating throughout the system and although
the ucenown the Cancer-nay be cut away me
poison the blood and promptly breaks out afres with
renewed violence.
The wonderful of s. S. in curing obstinate
blood diseases which considered ncurabe induced few
sparng try for Cancer after exhaung the skill Of
The physicians without Much their delight proved
ana to the disease and promptly effected The glad news
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

For OF ner information, address
JNO. D. POTTS,
A. g. P. A., Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
CANCER is DEADLY!

This fearful disease often first appears
as a mere scratch, a pimple. or lump in
the breast, too small to attract any
notice, until, in many cases, the deadly
disease is fully developed. :,
Cancer can not be cured by surgical
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
Potomac, fredericksburg
AN0PIE0MONT RAILROAD
Schedule for ls!S.
rIRR. LITH,AoolpsNT AND INDEMNITY

Connections at Fredericksburg with X. r..
& z. T. r., aud Weems Steamboat Co At
Orange with Southern and Chesapeake &
Ohio K. X.
The only line TO the Chancellorsvlile and
Wilderness Battehelds.
Eastern Standard Time. Daily eIceptbdn-
day. w. Ii. RICHARDS, Gen'l Manager
Strain No 2 leaves Orange the 4th Monday
In each month at p. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01
NORFOLK ROUTE.

Will leave Tappahannock for Norfolk at II
m. (nOOn) Friday stopping at all landings.
viii leave Norfolk at p. IN. Saturday for
Tappahannock, calling at all landings.
No freight received for outgoing steamers
after p. M, on sailing DAYS.
Freight received for all stations on Po-
tomsc, fredericksburg, & Piedmont K. X.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

QeWe
to family for
Twas Specific Is 81 which the
until
and have had symptoms OF the
elapsed the
for Cancer s. NJ IDOL Winston, n C.
Our Cancer containing other testimonials snq valuable
information free address BY the Swift SPoho
Company, Atlanta, Georgia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-01

Freight received daily at Pier 3, Light
Street.
HENRY WILLIAMS. Agent,
at Baltimore, Md
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents.
at Washington. ID. {
KEY COMPTON, Agent
at Norfolk, We
W. d. SCOTT, Agent.
AT fredericksburg. Va
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
TAKEN TO BLOUNT COUNTY
To Stand Trial on Charge of Murder
Talk of Lynching

Henderson Tunstall, colored, who shot
and killed Justice of the Peace James Ham,
ilton al Blount Springs last July was taken
to Bangor yesterday to stand trial. Tun-
stall has been in the jefferson county Jail
ever since his apprehension.
The story of the killing and the SUISSE
quent arrest of Tunstall was printed in The
Age-Herald at the time. Tunstall and Jus
tice Hamilton had some trouble at Blount
Springs one afternoon. That night the lat
ter, together with two other men, went to
Tunstal's house to execute warrant for
his arrest. 10Th sides opened fire, each
claiming that the other fired the first shot.
Hamilton was killed and Tunstall received
several flesh wounds. He left home immed-
lately after the shooting and wandered over
the woods of Blount two or three days.
He claims that he was on his way to
Deputy Sheriff McMurry's residence to
give himself up when arrested. He was
taken through the country to Cullman and
placed in Jail. News of his arrest spread
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
WASHINGTON DEAD
ONE HUNDRED YEARS
Anniversary Celebrated in the Public Schools
of Birmingham With Appropriate
Exercises -Resoiutions

The centennial anniversary of the death
of George Washington was celebrated yes
terday in the public schools throughout the
United Safes, and 1T is estimated that fif-
teen and one-half million happy children.
raised their voices in doing honor to the
memory of the immortal patriot and
Father of his Country"
Appropriate exercises were held in the
schools of Birmingham, and patriotism was
aroused to point of enthusiasm.
Tho principal exercises took place at the
High school where a splendid programme
was carried out as follows, in the presence
of a large audience, among which were Il
number of representatives from the local
branch OF the Daughters of the American
Revolution:
Song, Float, Float on Higa'-school.
planataon-Principal.
Recitation. Character of Washington
and Jefferson Wait.
Song, Flag of the Free"-School.
Readings-(a) "Sulgrave Manor Eva
MCDANIEL co. ''Sulgrave Church,, 'Eoha
Scnoen.
Song, Red, White and Blue"-school
Reading, ''Brougham's Tribute to Wash
ington"-Charles Spencer.
Reading, "a Birmingham High Schooi
boy VISIT 10 MI NeiHoii
Song, Mount Vernon's Bells '-Mllton
Flies.
Song. "Mighty God, We Bend to Thee
School.
Anecdotes About Washington'-B.
Moore and II. Smith.
TRIBUTES to Washlngton''-Four boys OF
second class
Song, Ring Out. Ring out!"-seected
chorus.
"Worls of Washington '-Twenty-one
boys of first class.
Reading, 'Washington's Resignation as
Commander Chiefs. Hardie.
Song, America -School
Dismissal
March, "Washington's March"-Miss w.
NJ. Allen.
TIE decorations were in keeping with the
sentiments of the occasion, chef among
Which were pictures of Suigrane and Sui
Crane church. pertaining to the ancestry
of Washington; a full life-s.ze picture of
Washington himself and United States
coat-of-lcms draped with the American
flag: picture of Mount Vernon, of the
Washington monument. and other things
associated with the great American.
At the conclusion of the exercises the
following resolution, offered by Robert
Bailey of the senior class, was unanimous
ly adopted:
THE Birmingham High School, desiring
to s.onor the memory of Washington in an
effective way, does hereby
"Resolve, That we look with disfavor
upon the American practice of using the
name or photograph of Washington for adj
vertislng and commercial purposes
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
IMPORTANT LEGAL
QUESTION RAISED
Jurisdiction of Inferior Criminal Court in
Cases Originating in Justice Office
Made an Issue

The arrest of Ernest Loisseau, cigar deal
er, and George Kontos, fruit dealer,
charged with keeping their stores open on
Sunday has raised the question of thesju-
risdiction of the inferior criminal court in
cases made out before justices of the peace
and the scope of action of the inferior court
is in danger of being lessened. These cases
are up for consideration, and Messrs. Allen
and Gregg, representing the accused, asked
Judge Feagin to quash the warrants, alleg-
ing that this court was not the proper trf-
bunal before which the cases should be
brought, the writ of arrest properly being
returned to the court from which it was
issued. Judge Feagin did not render de-
cison, the time for hearing the rest of the
argument being set for 10 O'Clock today.
Mr.. Allen asked that the warrants be
quashed on the following grounds:
1. Because said court has no jurisdiction
to hear and determine said case.
2. Because said court has criminal jul
risdction of misdemeanors committed in
precincts 81 and 81, Jefferson county.
3. Because said court has no jurisdiction
of the offense charged in the warrant.
4. Because the act of the legislature
which attempts to confer exclusive juris-
dicton on said court of all msdemeanors
committed in precincts 81 and 81 is uncon-
stitutional and void.
5. Because the attempted granting to this
court of exclusive jurisdiction of msde-
meanors is unconstitutional and void.
6. Because the justice of the peace issuing
the said warrant had jurisdiction to try
said case.
I. Because the justice of the peace who
took the affidavit and issued said warrant
had no authority to make the same re-
turnable to said court.
The Retail Grocers association instituted
the proceedings against the accused, and
the outcome is awaited with much interest,
as It will affect numerous small dealers
now doing business on Sunday.
Flower bulbs at Godden's.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN
Wife of DR.. T. M. Allen Passes Quietly
Away

Mrs Olivia May Allen, wife of Dr. T. NJ.
Allen. dean of the Birmingham Dental col
lege, died at rs o'clock yesterday morning
Mrs Allen had been in i'll health for some
time. and her condition became extremely
critical a few days ago. Less than a month
ego she was removed to her new residence
which had just been completed in Cullman
Place. The pretty house was one of her
own planning, but she had been unable to
leave her apartments from where she
passed peacefully away, surrounded by
members of her family She leaves four
children, the eldest being a lad of Is.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at o'clock from the First Methodist
church. of which Mrs. ALLEN was a mem
Der. The interment will be at Oak Hill.
Pail bearers will be selected from the
different fraternal organizations Of which
Dr. Allen Is a member.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
TWO SUITS ON AN
INDEMNITY BOND
Outgrowth of Coal Company Receiyership-
Governor Johnston. State Mine Inspector
Hooper and ii. l.. Badham Defendants.

Two damage suits for $1,000 eacn were
fled in the circuit court yesterday against
j. DEB. Hooper, Joseph T. Johnston and
Henry L. Badnam. The plaintiffs are the
Little Warrior Coal company and Richard
and w. E. Thomas. In one case they sue
for the use of Richard Thomas and in the
other for the use of Charles A. O'Neal, as
assignee. Both suits grow out OF the ap-
pointment of a receiver for the Little War
rior Coal company In 1891. ]. Deb. Hooper
was appointed receiver, and mis- indemnity
bond was signed by Joseph F. Johnston
and Henry l.. Badham.
The complaint In the first case alleges
that Richard Thomas was president of the
Little Warrior Coal company and for his
services received $50 per month. He was
deprived of this fer twelve months while
the receiver was In charge. and in this suit
that amount is sought to be recovered;
also, lawyers fee, court costs and other
expenses, as well as damages.
The second suit is for the use of Charles
A. O'Neal, as assignee. In this complaint
plaintiffs allege that the mine, which had
been producing about 100 tons of coal daily,
was permitted to be idle and that the prop
enty deteriorated in value so much that
considerable expenses were necessary in
making repairs.
The indemnity bond plaintiffs alege, was
made for the purpose of protecting them
against loss, and they further alege that
1t has not been paid.
The case of Charles Il. Enslen, admin
istrator, VS.. the Southern Railway, was in
the hands of the jury when court ad-
journed for the day.
City Court
Fred s. Kildrow has filed suit in the city
court against the Robinson Mining COM
pany for 5000 for alleged personal in
jures.
The United States Life Insurance COM
pany VS.. M s. Blank ct al. was on trial
when court adjourned yesterday afternoon.
Criminal Court
Convictions were had in the criminal
court yesterday as follows: Esan Calhoun,
grand larceny; Arthur Nettles, grand lar
oeny; Arthur DesGIazo, grand larceny; Tom
Williams, grand larceny; billiard White
burglary and grand larceny.
Marriage License
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
by the probate judge to the following: b.
Ware Steed and Miss F'lorine d. Cooper
w. e. Dale and Miss Annie A. Austin
Cook and Miss Abbie Lodgu.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15


over the county and the friends of the dead
man threatened to lynch him. Governor
Johnston was notified of the threats and
ordered the Birmingham Rifles and Jeffer-
son Volunteers to Cullman to protect the
prisoner Tunstall was then brought to Bir-
mingham where he has since remained in
Jail.
Threats have been made against Tun-
stairs life in the event of his return to
Bount for trial. The military were not or
dered out to protect the prisoner but the
Sheriff and his deputies who took him to
Bangor yesterday were heavily armed and
will make 1t warm for any mob that offers
violence to the prisoner.
Sheriff Sanders and Deputy sheriffs Nc
hurry and Tidwell came to Birmingham for
the prisoner.
United States District Attorney William
Vaughan and Assistant United States At
torney Julius Davidson, Tunstalrs attor-
neys, accompanied the party to Bangor.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
Bulb planting time. Ask Godden's.

Design work and decora-
tions for funerals, weddings
and receptions, at reasonable
prices. Gottschlich Flower
Co. (limited), DeWberry &
Sons drug store, cor End ave.
and 2lst ST.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
PERSONAL.

]. L. Mcconnell, of Centre, +. in the
city.
c. ]. OFGrre.l, of the Atlanta Journal
was in the city yesterday.
Judge JCln Pelham of the Admission city
court has been in Birmingham tie pass
two days.
Bob brown, district passenger agent of
the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern at
Louisville, is in the city
Otis Hilliard. the second son of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. r. Hiliiard, is dangerously ii
with pneumonia at his home at Huffman.
Evans Plosser, travelling passenger agent
of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Railroad company at Louisville, is in Biz
mingham. 4.
The following Mississippians are regis
tered at the Morris: A. Henderson and
Misses Lula and Elise Shields, Verna and
Cecil Henderson.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Rose Bud Calendar at the
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea
Co., given away free, COM
mencing Saturday, the 18th.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15
Flower bulbs at Godden's.
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintance of Dr. and
Mrs. 7. NJ. Allen are invited to attend the
funeral services of the latter at the First
Methodist Episcopal church, South, today
at 2:3O p. m. Interment at Oak Hill ceme-
terry.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Keep out of the rain-$2.OO
Macklntoshes reduced to Sl.15.
LOUIS SAKS.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

"a nNE is the NEST popular thing
80 nss va s N in picture frames this sea-
hEJ Nsga.B sou. A special assortment
of elegant frames and mouldings in this
popular finish and many other novelties at
Colbys Wall Paper and Art Store, 2O23
First avenue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Others may initiate $2.OO
Mackintosbes, red u c ed to
Sl.15. LOUIS SAKS.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Holiday opening at the
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea
Co., commencing December
l6 and lasting until after
Christmas.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

For coughs, bronchitis and
whooping cough and all throat
troubles, Newman Discovery
gives prompt relief.
2O28 First avenue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

FL. Spillman Riggs at Seals
Hall tonight.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

Fure Georgia cane syrup,
1000 Sd ave., phone 996.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-15

For artistic excellence, Har-
rfson's carbons are unequaled
Arizona republican., 1899-09-05

the coast and from there tx i Illinois. His starting point for home
 was Chicago.
 Attorney General c. F. aAinswortf returned from the coast yesterday
 morning. l e. J. Hall returned on last night E
 train from his regular weekly visit to i Prescott
 1 Mcdowell are in the city the guests oi the Commercial.
 Professor A. N. Taylor of the north arn normal school, arrived in town last night.
 Prof. w. w. McNeff and wife have returned tlo' the city and are registered at the Ford.
 MT. Frank Bennett who has been camping at Oak creek has gone to Les Angeles. ..s
 Florence Harrington of Kansas City is visiting Phoenix and is registered at the Commercial.
 Meade Goodloe, the assayer for the Congress mining company, is in the city guest of the Hotel Adams.
 MT. Frank Fuqua and family return ed home on last nights train from their summer outing.
 Miss Sarah Jacobs who has ,b5en en- toying an cutting on Catalina island, returned home yesterday morning.
 Prof. Feurstein who has been spending the last few months in Jerome and vicinity returned to Phoe- nix last night. t
 l. D. Mcdonald and wife of Prescott were among the arrivals from the north last night. They are registered at the HCtel Adams.
 In a letter received yesterday from W. J. Rainey of Cleveland, ,-1O,,,.the promoter of Las Palmas, he writes that he will return to Phoenix about October 1.
 Mrs. H. H. Logan and son Walter re- turned yesterday morning from visit to the coast Walter has been appoint ed to a position with the M. & P. rail- road company.
 Mrs. Clara Evans has returned from an extended visit along the coast from Los Angeles. Mrs. Evans has been ab- sent from the city since the N. E. A. convention at Los Angeles.
 J. J. Hardwick is expected to arrive from Sonora tomorrow morning for q SuOII NlSiI WILL HIS IduIIy, WHICH perhaps will accompany him back to the southland on his. .returnL4 .-.
 Mrs. Smith, wife of atheE newly ap- pointed principal of the Tempe nor nal school, was among last nights arrivals. She cans directly from her 'ormer home in Bay City, Mich.
 Mrs. J..J. Bowen and Miss LilIie Burr of Bisbee arrived in the city yes .erday morning and are the guests of Miss Nettie Norris. They are dele gates to the grand lodge l. O. G. T. which convenes here tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1899-09-05
PERSONAL MENTION.

Frank Hart of Prescott spent yester- day in Phoenix,
 P.J. Cole returned to Globe on Sun day night.
 Mrs. w. w. Snyder Of Rumble Bee is visiting in the city.
 Prof Varnum was a returning tour ist on last nights train.
 Frank Lecklider returned last night from a short trip to Prescott
 Eddie Zfeger of Congress is in the city a guest of the Commercial.
 H. G. Guym cf Prescott is in the city a guest of the Hotel Adams.
 F. A. Hughes of San Francisco is in the city guest of the Hotel Adams.
 Miss Madden of Los Angeles is among the guests of the Commercial hotel.
 M.J. Rhem and wife of Detroit, Mich, are registered at the Ford hotel.
 Mrs. C. H. :Akers returned yesterday morning from a pleasant visit in Cal ifornia.
 Harry Heap was among the passeng- CTS returning home Cn last nights train.
 Clerk Of the Court W. c. Eos ter returned last night from his summer outing, both east and west. He went from here to
Arizona republican., 1899-09-05
CODE FOR PORTO RICO.
Report of the Insular Commission Sub
 mitted to Secretary Root

Washington, Sept. 4.-The insular commission, which has been hard at work preparing a code for Porto Rico. has completed its labors and submitted it's report to Secretary Root today This code is drafted with a view of en- grafting the laws of the United States upon the old Spanish law in force in the island at the time of the cession. The commission has endeavored to make a code which will meet the re- quirements of the changed conditions.
 The commission will cease to exist tomorrow. It was appointed last year and was to continue until July l. Since then extensions have been made in order to allow it to complete it's work.
 While the commission has made some investigation of Cuba, it has con-