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Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
Glorious News,

Comes from DR.. d. b. Cargile. Of
Washita, i. Il. He writes: -Four bot
ties OF Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
Brewer OF scrofula. which had caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break out on her head and
face. and the best doctors could give
no help; but her cure is complete and
her health is excellent" This shows
what thousands have proved-that
Electric Bitters is the best blood pur-
liner known. It's the supreme remedy
for eczema, tetter. salt rheum. ulcers,
boils and running sores. 1t stimulates
liver. kidneys and bowels and expels
poisons. helps digestion. builds up the
strength. Only 90 cents. Sold by ]. IL.
lOReillY q Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

A TTORNEYS- -AT-LAW, Albuauerque, N.
a NJ. Office, rooms and 8, First National
Bank buildiDR.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
Terms OF subscription.
Contest Notice.
Department Of the Interior,
u. ). Land Office, Santa Fe, n. M,

Department OF tue inttfiOft I
u. 5. Land Office. santa Fe. N. NJ.
May 4, 1900.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
hled In this office y John q. Hall. contestant.
against homestead entry No. 1899. made
October IL, 1891, for the northwest quarter of
section Y. township 10 north. range . east, by
Harry ID. Husmef, Conttstee, In which II Is
alleged that the sa d Harry ID. Hosmer does
not reside, nor $ he resided. up IN the land
In quest ON for more than six months last past,
and that said tract oiland Is wholly abandoned
and unoccupied,
said parties a.e reby notified TO appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 O'Clock a. IN. on June IL, 1900,
before Harry 4. Lee, notary public, at Albu.
querque, N, NJ, and that final hearing will te
held at 10 a. m. on July IL, 1900, before the
Register and Receiver AZ the United States
Land Ohice In Santa fe, n. N,
The said contestant having, In a proper
affidavit, filed May 3, 1900, set forth facts
which show that sfter du- diligence, personal
service of this notice cannot be made, II Is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due aud proper publication.
MAHUpf OTERo Register.
III. HOBART, Receiver.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

mother lode. This. without asupt will
open up the richest mines in these
mountains. 1t has long been a won-
der that such course was not taken
before-because there is no doubt
whatever of the extent OF the mineral.
II is in touch with the Kelley and the
Graphic, and these have produced and
are producing not dollars but millions.
1t is gratifying to see that our mines
are attracting eastern capital. and that
this camp. which is equal in richness,
~ II does not surpass any in the west,
has been able to secure IL.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
FRANK w, OLAHOY,

II. w. ID, BRIAN
4 TTORNEY- -AT.LAW. Albuquerque, N
~ NJ, Office, First National Bank butldina
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
uEADOUAnrERs TOR

Leather. heavy work harness. buggy
harness, express harness.
Saddles, collars, sweat pads, sad
dlery. hardware. etc.
Oak and hemloek cut sOles. Dla-
mond Bronze shoe nails, &c.
Arnold's rubber heels, Whale axle
grease, coach oil, harness oil, castor
oil, axle grease etc,
Buggy whips, l0c to $3.50.
Deyoe's ready paint. cheap paints
cover 200 square feet. Devoe's covers
800 square feet under any conditions.
two coats.
our prices are lowest market sates
our motto. I'VE will not be under
sold" THoS. i. KELEHER,
406 Railroad avenue.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
MAGDALENA MINES.
A Correspondent Thinks Well of the Mines
of that District.

A Correspondent Thinks Well of the Mines
OF that District.
Magdalena, n. NJ, May ll.-There
has not for a long time been much ex-
element in the Magdalena camp 1t
has been going along quietly, shipping
from so To 100 tons OF bullion and ore
weekly. Occasionally at some mine a
pocket OF precious stun Is found,
like the one Mr. Nelson made his for
tune out of-in the Hard Scrabble.
The owners OF the Black Cloud a
few days ago struck a rare and rich
lot OF carbonates, some 40 feet wide,
with so per cent lead, and carrying 2s
TO 80 ounces of silver, As the work
proceeds the ore seems to grow richer
and We shall no doubt hear shortly OF
some wonderful developments at this
point. The mine is next to the Queen
group recently purchased by eastern
parties who have commenced to tun-
mel through the mountain 10 tap ths
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Con
tain Mercury,

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Con-
tain Mercury,
As mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering 1t
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on
from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do 10
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by #. J. Cheney
& Co.. Toledo. o.. contains no mercury.
and Is taken internally, acting directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t
is taken internally and II made In To-
ledo, Ohio. by r. J. Cheney q Co. Tes-
timonlals free.
Sold by druggists. price 76c per bottle.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
PS9SPeos,AbLs1ts,ok b;s1s, coNsIRUcrIsoSN con w s y o. Q,

p2oPosALs FOR CoNsTRUCrIoM OF
School Buildings aud sewer and Water
Sys,em-DeuaIment Of the Interior, Office
OF Indian Afla!Is. Washington, ID. G., April 20.
19O0-Seaed Proposals, endorsed Proposals
for School Buildings and Water and Sewer
Systems, Jica'illa Sub. Agency N. NJ, and ad-
dressed 10 the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, Washington, ID. c.. will be received
at this office until two O'Clock y. IN. of Monday,
MAY 2stn, 1900. for furnishing the necessary
materials ana labor required In the
construction and comnletion of four
Frame buildings ana Water and Sewer
Systems at the JicarillA Sub Agency, n. M.
In strict accordance WIN the plans, speciflca-
tions and in.tructinns to bidders, which may
be examined at this office, the. United States
Indian Warehouse, M. 235 Johnson street,
Chicago, IN, the BGidets and Traders' kx-
change, omaha, Neb the Builders and Trad
ers' Exchange, Milwaukee. Wis the North
western Manufacturer, Association, st. Paul,
MINI, the otiicr uf the Citizen" of Albu-
que que n M the Republican" of Denver.
Colo the " alt Lake Tribune" Of SAT- Lal e
City, Utah and at the Pueblo and Jicarlla
Agency, n, N, For further tntormation apply
to this office or to y. 5. Walpole, u. 5. Indian
Agent, Santa Fe, n. NJ
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

w. II. shipman, Beardsley. Mimi.
usder oatL, says he suffered from dys-
pepsia for rs years. Doctors and Diet
Ing gave but little relief. Finally he
used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and now
eats what he likes and as much as he
wants, and he feels like a new man. II
digests what you eat. Berry Drug Co.
and Cosmopolitan drug store.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
LOCAL PARAG RAPHS,l

Mrs. Daniel Shuckhart OF Galveston
Texas. Is here on a visit to her brothers
and sisters, and Will remain some time
John A Ross. in charge Of engines
on the Santa Fe road. came In from the
south this morning and continued
north to Las Vegas.
A. L. Conrad. the efficient local
railroad agent. left this morning fof
the Cochiti mining district where he
is Interested In developing several good
mines.
W. ID. Lane. OF the letter carriers
force, returned TO the city last night
after enjoying a weeks rest on the
Ellis ranch. located about eighteen
miles east OF Bernalillo.
Felipe Read. who attended the Pres
byterian mission school here the past
year, returned to his home at Santa Fe
this morning. He II a son of n. NJ
Read of Santa Fe. and nephew OF
Modesto c. Ortiz OF this city.
The A. L. Newton dance, to the
members of the queen Esther" enter.
tainments. was held at the Orchestrior
hall last night, and was an exceedingly
nice and enjoyable affalr. There was
present quite a large crowd.
Rev. p. A. Simpkin. the Gallup Con.
gregational minister. who was at Chi.
cago to attend a meeting of the exam.
ining board OF the Congregational Sem.
mary. returned TO the city last night
and will remain a couple OF days In the
metropolis.
s. ID. Headdy did not go west with
his passenger train last night, having
laid on today for the purpose OF trans.
acting some important business that
needed his personal attention. Con.
ductor Jimmy Furlong went west with
the Headdy train.
w. l.. Hathaway. wife and two
daughters left this morning for st
Paul, MINI. After n few days stay
there they will proceed to st. Croi,
Falls, Wis, where Mrs. Hathaway and
| children will spend the summer with
relatives and friends. Mr.. Hathawa,
expects to return to the city in abou
two weeks.
George w. Shut, OF the Shut I'm
provement company, who spent yester
day with his family in camp near AL
godones. returned to the city last night
He Is ready TO tote fair with the pro
moters OF the low-line ditch-that Is
will take the bonds and complete tn
big enterprise, sAs soon as his little bill
against the company has been frs
met.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

]. I. Carson. Prothonotary. WASH
ington. Pa. says: II have found Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure an excellent rem
edy In case OF stomach trouble. and
have derived great beneflt from its
use." II digests what you eat and can
not fail to cure. Berry Drug Co. and
Cosmopolitan drug store.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

A TTORNEY-A rooms and 3, n
N T. AmliO building, Albuquerque NJ NJ
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

There is Ice cream and Ice cream, but
the only place TO get the pure. home
made article. favored with natural
fruits, ETC., Is at
DRLANEY'S CANDY KITCHEN.
Special rates for creams and ices in large
quantities.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
WANTAp-W oIE for men womeI

WANTED-N ork for men, women
III aud chilGr n. Magnificent climate; per
feet systr m Of iu'g hIon: no failure of crops.
of construction to cost One Million Dollars,
Ten Thousand acres Of heets 10 be cultivated
this season and very st asOn. The Amer can
Of fa1 HES who want to settle n this valley ~
getting located A large number of men will
be emf lohed during construction and opera
tiun OF fac oTy. Othefs, ana W men aLd chill
dfen will easi ind wo'k in fields. Come IN
time, About tive hundred hands are needed
TO take care of the crops. Work viii commence
the mildl H May. Good wages paid. For
further inf ltmaton, address the Anne lean
Beet sugar CompanV at Re cky Ford, Colo
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
That rhrobbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you. IL you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for sick and nervous head
aches. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your
health. Easy TO take. Try them. Only
25 cents. Money back II not cured.
Sold by J. II. o'Rellly q Co.'S. drug
Rists
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

A GENTS anted for Life OF ID. L. Moody, !"
"A by his son, w. X. Moody. and Ira ID. San
key, Largest richest and best. Largest profits
life. Authorized by the family. Beware OF
fakes and frauds, Outht free. FIeighl paid.
Credit given, Drop all trash and clear $500
month with the official. reliable life. Our ref
sTence, any bank in any town. Address, The
Dominion Company, Dept J, Chicago.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
REAL BARGAINS

Is what am Offering the public. have
a large assortment OF watches with from
Z to IL jewels, In fine solid gold, gold fill
I'd, silver and other cases. Also drop. head
aud other singer sewing machines, bicy-
Giles, Ievolvers. and an upright CHECKER
ing piano. Loans promptly made on all
kinds OF good collateral security.
200 south Second st. II. SIMPSON.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
The Old Made New.

The Old Mnde NeW.
while you wait. Experienced workmen
In every department OF our laundry, aud
all work IL guaranteed TO be satisfactory
or your mo- 4ey refunded. Agents wanted
every where 70 represent US. Solicitors
receive good compensation. Address or
call at
THK NEW STEAM LAUNDRY.
II. 8. Munson, Prop.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

Extra size ready made sheets zee. coo
Extra size pillow cases s............1 15c
Table oil cloth, per yard .22hc
A big line OF children's and ladies'
summer undervests. prices range from
&c to 25c. THE MAZE.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
OUR DAILY BREAD

Is always light, fresh and Ia full OF
healthful nourishmsnt. Baked from
choice aOur In q sanitary bakery, by ex-
pert baker. All kinds OF bread, pies and
fancy baking is our specially. Home
made candles.
TIE NEW ENGLAND BAKERY,
230 south Second street
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

oSGsls Pr S South Sss lSd 20 ss ,ss
Dark Continent from SavaReTy to Civiliza.
ton, BY William Harding, the famous travel
e., cable editor and anthor' Press says won.
brilliantly written" "sumptuously illustrat.
ed;" demand remarkable; sales unprecedent-
ed; prices low. We shall distribute 100000
don't miss this chance; also highest commits.
sions; books on 80 days credit; freight and
duty paid sample case free Address The
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

NNNN
born, and I suf-
fered everything
but death NV
friends all
thought I could
never recover I
was reduced TO
100 pou n ds.
W EN- I " as
three months
along for my
third child. I
was taken with
herorrhage or
n ooding and
came near hav.
ing a miscarriage
from fe M a {
weakness For
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

yIIANTED-Ac i've men OF good character
w to deliver and collect for an old estab-
lished who esale and exporting ho Sc. Bona
tide salary OF 5000 year guaranteed with ex
penses orXperirnce required. References
exchanged Enc Ose self addressed stamped
envelope to WHOLESALERS AND tN-
PORTkRS, I bird Floor 33i Dearborn ST.,
Chicago, Ill.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
To OLOsH ONT.

An elegant aud complete line Of iron
beds, ranging in price from t39o to
$3.50. All styles, shapes, etc. Get our
prices before buying.
GIDEoN's,
205 south First street.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

mo family can AFFORD to be without
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t will stop
cough and cure cold quicker tran
any other medicine" writes c. w.
Williams. Sterling. Pa. 1t cures Group.
bronchitis and all throat and lung
troubles and prevents consumption.
Pleasant and harmless. Berry Drug
Co. and Cosmopolitan drug store.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

10 Days Of Removal Sale on Vehicles.
Must move two OF our warehouses and
will not have room for our present stock.
j. K0RBER Il CO.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

Otto Korb. Grand Chancellor. X. p.
Boonville. Ind. says; "DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve soothes the most delicate
skin and heals the most stubborn ul-
Ger with certain and good results" ("
Cures piles and skin diseases. Don't
buy an imitation. Berry Drug Co. and
Cosmopolitan drug store.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

II think Dewitt's Little Early Ris-
ers are the best pills In the world."
says w. e. Lake. Happy Creek. Va
They remove all distractions OF the
liver and bowels, act quickly and new
er gripe. Berry Drug Co. and Cosmo-
politan drug store.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
CITIZEN BARGAIN COLUMN

BELLE sPsIse oBRAMEKy BUTTER.
Are youss Judge Of butterY Those who
are considered the best judges proclaim
our Belle spring Creamery Butter 10 be
super suppose you try IL and
pass. judgment on their judgment.
hALOY's GROCERY.
ll8 west. Railroad Ave.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
Notice tor Publication
Homestead Entry No. b6s6.
Land Office at Santa Fe, n. NJ, I

Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
and that said proof will be made before the
Probate Conu OF Bernal,llo County at Albu-
9uerque, \. NJ, on June 10 1900; VIZ:
tion S2, L. 10 N ,k.3E.
He names the following witnesses to prove
OF said land. wins Ramon Lopez Pedro V.
TaItalia, Nicolas Ouepa and Jose Amanda, all
of Albuquerque. New MEXICO.
MANUEL X. OTERo, Register,
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

a oPPoRrUsIrf or A LIFE TIME
To get real value for your money is at
the every night auctions OF our complete
line OF watches, clocks, diamonds and
siiverwsre. You will surely hnd some
thing you want. Come tonight.
ARTHUR kvKRlTT,
Jeweler.
Railroad Avenue.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
Carpitsi Carpetsi Carpetsi

We invite you to inspect our goods
and get our prices before you purchase
anywhere. 1t will pay you. Albert
Faber
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
PUIRry. AGE AND srREsarH

Are the three graces OF our Pilsnsr
bottled Beer. IL will build you up; in
crease your appetite and make you feel
like new man. By the case for family
use. home product.
SOUTHWESTERN BREWING Il ICR Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
SEX
II. Il. KENT
FOR
BARGAINS IN RIAL ESTATE.
1T Is our BUSINESS
WE ARE ENGAGED sA coon oAUsr

WE ARE ENGAGED IN GOOD CAUSE
or putting down drink - OF choice
brand only. Come In aud help us along.
Wet delicacies OF all kinds. Agents for
celebrated Yellowstone whisky bottled In
bond. The A. b. Z. beer bottled for
family use.
MELINI Il EAKIN,
Ill south First street.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
alNIIHMEAi

RRAD This We. have. over 1000 sam
Piles for spring wear TO make your selec-
tions from. A perfect fit guaranteed.
Our tailoring Is unexcelied. Bvery gar
ment made strictly TO order. and up-to-
date. style. Our goods comprise all the
latest styles, and finest materials. We
dress the most fastidious; our prices do
the selling. NETrLKroN TAILORING
AGENCY. 2l5 south second street.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
W. NORRIS, Jeweler,
GOLD AyEsUn HOTEL
; FUN TO PART THEM.

ITS FUN TO PART THEM,
But more fun to eat the cheese straws,
are dainty and appetizing; great thing
Tor lunch. In packages. 25c. They will
please you.
CLoUTHIER L McRAR,
Phone US. 2l4 north Railroad avenue.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

Mrs. Oaks Ia now In the east selecting
goods for her kaster opening. Ladies'
are requested TO walt for her return and
see the latest effects IN spring millinery
al popular prices.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

ways right. simon Stern, the Railroad
avenue clothier,
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
TURN NIGHT INTO DAY

EVRN NEOHE HNHO DAh
BY using the standard gas lamp. IL
gives light equal TO one hundred candle
power, and costs you but one cent O
night TO operate II. The most satisfac-
tory and economical light In the world
complete for %. Let there be light"
A. b. McaAFFKY 4 Co..
PIG Railroad avenne,
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
I have long thought
it my duty to write
you a few lines to let
you know what DR..

Pierce's Favorite Prescription has done for me :"
writes Mrs Euphemia Faiconer Of Trent,
years old, have been married ten years. am
the m.fher Of four children. My first two
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
PLAYED Out.

Dull headache. pains In various
parts of the body, sinking at the pit
Of the stomach, loss of appetite. fever
ishness, pimples or sorec, are all posi-
tive evidences of impure blood. No
matter how 1t became 50. It must be
purified in order to obtain good health.
Ackers Blood Elixir has never failed
to cure scrofulus or syphilitic poisons.
or any other blood diseases. 1t 10 GER
tainly a wonderful remedy, and We
sell every bottle on a positive guaran-
tee.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
1T MAKES THEN SMILE.

Did you ever notice lsdy's face when
you bring her pound OF 6unther's candy
The sweet, satisfied expression In her face
ls enough 10 convince you that the quail
ity Is night, II not the quantity. Two
POUNDS viii make her smile last longer.
b. N. NEWCOMER,
Stationer aud JonfectioneT.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
NOTICE TO THn PUBLIC.

Having disposed OF my Second. Hand
stock, all persons knowing themselves
Indebted 10 me will please call and settle
same. T. b. METCALF.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
fLOwER STANDS,
Crockery. Tin, Glass and Granite Ware at
FUTRELLE'5.
2l5 South First Street.
Prices will please you,
To THE PoPULAon.

To THE POPULA0n.
l am prepared 10 do all kinds OF artistic
sign painting and paper hanging and keep
Ia stock the most complete line OF the
newest designs In wall paper. paints, oils,
mouidings, door plates and numbers. Ny
prices are reasonable and 1 warrant you
satisfaction. W. j. T~AY,
2l6 south Second street.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

Mems hats al just onS-hslf price.
Fifty hats left OF line Of samples, and
will sell them while they last at half
price. b. Ilfeld az Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

WE WASH BEFORE WE IRON.
Then give your linen that rich gloss
anish that characterizss perfect laundry
work. We are sure that trial will con-
vince you that we know our business. II
you will phone, the wagon will call.
The Albuquerque Steam Laundry,
JAY A. HUBBs q Co.,
Coal avenue and second street.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
AN EVE OPENER

| would like some OF your folks that
likes good coffee TO try Msndleline's g
Moca and Java blend. II certainly can't
be equaled. We also have Curtis' Blue
Label can goods; money can buy no bet
ter. We are reasonable and courteous.
j. A. SKINNER, Grocer.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12

Msrshall's Electric Glove Cleaner
for cleaning kid gloves-makes them
nice as new. Worth 25c: this week only
loo q box. b. Ilteld q Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen., 1900-05-12
JoHssrOs q FIRIOAL,

A TTORNEY-AT.LAW. Ofice, room 2, N,
a T. Amijo building. VIII practice In all
the courts OF the territory,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-25
THAT ELI SHAW BUSINESS.
Appears Now That the Alleged Confession
Was IA Case of Perjury.

Philadelphia; April 25.-Unless Eva
Wood. of 100 Division street Camden
changes her mind she Will make an af-
tidavit to the effect that the story OF
Eli Shaw's confession, which she told
under oath. in the Hay-Sloan conspir-
acy trial, was false. On Wednesday
afternoon of last week she went to the
house of Foster Zane. Eli Shaw's un-
Gle. and insisted upon seeing Mrs.
Zane, although told by the maid that
Mrs. Zane did not wish to see her.
When Mrs. Zane appeared Eva is re-
ported TO have said: Il had to come.
Il must tell you the truth if you Kill
me for it. Every word uttered on the
witness stand was a lie. / have scarce
ly been able to sleep n night since. and
have done nothing but worry night and
day. l have lost my position at Allan
tic City because l committed perjury.
and l have been miserable, miserable
L want to let the world know that |
lied when l said Eli confessed to me,
and l want to undo. SO far as / can.
the injury / have done him" Eva
Wood was the star witness for the de-
fense in the trial of William III. Hay
and Howard X Sloan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-25

claims is one of the heirs of man Dy
the name of De Haven, who is alleged
TO have loaned the government OF the
United States large sums of money dur
ing the revolutionary war. Another
weE-known case is that of the Robert
Morris estate. the heirs Of which, II is
said, are entitled TO receive from the
government severaI mHIlons OF collars.
The Durkee claim. also. is we'll known
in the department. and involved sew
eral millions of dollars.
The latest one is thar of the heirs Of
Anneke Jams. who are said to be en-
titled to receive from the United States
something like SS0.O00.000, which sum.
1t is said, has been received from Hol-
land and now awaits proof of relation
ship. 1t is stated at the treasury de-
partment that all of these claims are
spurious, and that they are made the
basis of confidence games by agents
who work upon the credulity of the un-
informed n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-25
Senate and House in Brief.

Washington. April 25.-The senate
devoted yesterday to deciding-33 To 80
that Matthew =. Quay is nol entitled
to a seat in the senate as the appointee
of the governor. the legislature having
failed TO elect
The house adopted the amended
Foraker emergency resolution to con-
tinue the preSent officers in Porto Rico
in Office until the appointments are
made under the civil government act.
About twenty pages of the postoffice
appropriation bill We're disposed Of the
only substantial amendment adopted
being one to give extra compensation
to letter carriers who work in excess
of forty-eight hours j week.