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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Portsmouth Company, No. 10, u. r.
*. of p, will celebrate it's sixth ami
versary Wednesday night. a banquet
ana musical entertainment will be
given as part of the celebration at
Pythian Castle. and n large number of
guests have been invited.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
CIII.n.S ApNr c1rr

While carrying large bowl across
the street yesterday n little daughter
OF Mr.. Samuel Ballentine living in
scott street. was knocked down by a
large dog. The bowl was broken in the
fall and the child's arm was badly cut
by the fragments
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
TROn ON A NAIL.

Mr.. VIM. TT. Hayden, a known
navy yard employee, living in Prentis
Place. injured himself quite seriously
last night by running n nail through
his foot DR. Bindewald was sum
moned TO attend him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
RoSMBuD IMEEr,iNG.

The Rosebud Society Of Monumental
NJ. H. Church, Will hold its regular
monthly meeting at $3.50 o'clock this
afternoon in the church lecture room.
in connection With the meeting the
children OF tie church VIII also mold Il
rally, which was to have taken place
last Sunday, but was POSTPONED on ac-
scount of inclenient weather The Rev.
Men. Simpson. q former pastor of
the church. Will make an address.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
MARRIED.

K-BEATON.-NiISS LILY
ANNE BEATON TO X. T.. ROREBECK,
NOVEMBER nth. 1900, at 2:30 o'clock p.
NJ. in Washington. d. c. 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
IN HARpLuCIN.

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, of this city. seems
TO be in hard luck. About two years
ago his railway iii Gosport WAS burned.
lie lost nearly everything and had no
insurance.
About twelve months ago he came
near cutting his foot off with an axe.
which confined him to the house for
some time.
After recovering he started a railway
IN Berkeley, and was building up nice
business. on Friday of this week he
was burned out. on this occasion, like
The other, he mad no insurance. But
he will not be downed. Like Banquo' $
Ghost. lac will keep coming. He has
started out again with renewed vigor,
and in 4 few days hopes to be all right
for business. Pluck ana energy vii!
tell, and must succeed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
CITY PAYs FuNNRAL ENpENs Es

The city was called upon yesterday
TO stand the expenses OF two modest
funerals. One of the bodies was that
Of Rosa Caps, colored, who spent Fri
day night with Il woman III King
street. Before morning she was taken
suddenly i'll ana died.
The other case was that of n tiny
infant, who had been dead since Thurs
day. The police yesterday morning
found the mother lying helpless in
her room, with the body of her child
lying on the bed beside her. The
mnther received much needed medical
attention.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
DEATH OF WIN, N. FOREMAN.


Mr.. VIM. n. Foreman, son of the late
John Foreman and Mrs. Lydia Fore
man. died at 2:50 o'clock yesterday at
ternoon at the residence of his mother,
NO. All Dinwiddie street. His death
was sudden and is thought to have been
due to stroke of apoplexy.
Mr.. Foreman had an honorable war
record and was at the time of his death
n member of Stonewall Camp, Confede-
rate Veterans. He was a member of
Old Dominion Guard, Company X, OF
the Ninth Virginia Regiment, and was
also a member of Pickett's Division.
He took part in number of notable
battles and was with his command at
gettysburg, where he took part in the
famous charge
MIR. Foreman was desperately wound
ed at Five Forks. April LIST. 1865, and
TO the day of his death he suffered from
the effects Of this wound. For years 1t
had rendered him almost helpless. and
of late years he had been a confirmed
invalid. Mr.. Foreman leaves a mother,
Mrs. Lydia Foreman, four sisters and
brother. Mr.. Geo. A. Foreman, pay
clerk u. S. N, now stationed at San
Francisco.
The funeral services will be held at 3
o'clock Monday afternoon ut the family
residence. in Dinwiddie street.
DEATH OF CHARLES ARNTSTEAD.
N't' Nh'TieS RIlilSleab, Il Weti-kHoWn
| young man. died yesterday afternoon
at the residence of his father. No. 424
Randolph street. South Portsmouth.
MT. Armstead was the son of Mr. Watt
Armstead. He is also brother OF Mr.
| George Armstead
He was for number of years en-
ploycd as engineer of the Portsmouth
and Suffolk Water Works. but for the
past year he has not been able to do
any work at all.
He was member of Portsmouth
Lodge, No. 16. X. Of p. Magnolia Coun-
ell, Woodmen of the World. He was
.iso an active member of the Cham
bers Fire Company. Notice of funeral
will appear later.
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nEArH or N1R. FRANIN BENSON

DEATH OF MIR. FRANK BENSON.
Mr. Frank Benson. Il well-known citi-
zen, died yesterday at his residence
No. 3li Middle street, after lingering
illness in the 65th year of his age. Mr.
Benson at the breaking ont of the war
entered the Old Dominion Guard, and
later was transferred to the signal
corps, where lie remained until the war
ended.
After the war he returned home and
formed copartnership with MIR. Arm
stead and engaged in the wholesale
grocery business in Norfolk AT the
death of MIR. Armstead he continued
the business until his health gave way.
lie then retired. For several years he
has not been actively engaged in bust
ness.
He was an active member OF the
Court Street Baptist Church. lie
leaves wife, two sons and daughter.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18

nished front ROOM with light and
neat. No. Is DINWIDDIE STREET, by
tiie wafer. nOlS-3t
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THE cuURcuEs TODAY.
WHERE AND BY WHOM DIVINE
SERNICESWILL BE CON
DIfI'u'lID

Park View NJ. u. Church. Rev. j. N.
Latham. pastor-Preaching at II a. IN.
by Rev. w. 3. Beauchamp: at 1880 p.
IN. by Rev. Ernest Stevens; Sunday
school at 9:15 a. NJ.
Central Mission Sunday school at 3
p M; preaching at p. III. by Rev. w.
Central NJ. E. church-sunday
school at 9:15 Il. m.; preaching at Ii
u. III. by Rev. w. II. Edwards and at
1850 p. nj. by Rev. Geo. w. Wray.
Wright Memorial Nj. l.. Church, Rev.
Geo. Il. Booker, Sunday school
at 9:1e Il. M; preaching at IL Il. IN. by
Rev. T. Men. Simpson, of Danville,
and 1880 p. m. by Rev. w. II. Atwill,
of Richmond Va.
Monumental misunderstanding at IL
a. m. by Rev. Edward Thompson, LII.
D.. of Georgia, and 1880 p. IN. By Rev.
S. A. Steel ID. D.; Rosebuds at p. M.
Rev. 4. McSimpson.
Trinity Church-Holy Communion at
8 n. m: Sunday school at $3.50 a. M;
service and sermon Il ii q. m. and s
r. m; seats free and visitors welcome.
All Saints, Park View-Sunday
school at $50 a. M; Holy Communion
and sermon at II a. M; service and
sermon at 100 p. III.
South Street BAPTIST Church, Rev. j.
w. Mitchell, pastor-Services to-day
90 itiaoNs7. ''biiNiS SNAANoi til ~ "a.
IN, l.. w. Green, superintendent;
preaching at IL n. IN. by Rev. 5. j.
Bat;in and ut 1880 y. IN. by Rev. w. a.
Cooper of Danyille. both of the Nir-
ginia Conference. These gentlemen
are said to be fine preachers. All are
invited to hear them.
Fourth Street Baptist11 a. m, Rev.
c. IL. Galloway; 1880 p. m, J. y. Wynn.
Park View Baptst--l1 n. m, Rev. j.
u. Langley.
Court Street Prcsbytcrian-11 a. m.
Rev. J. w. Bledsoe 1880 p. m, Rev.
IL. c. Cheatham.
Y. NJ. c. A.-S:3O p. m. Rev. e. I.
Dadmund.
owens Memorable a. m. Rev. J. B.
VIM: 1870 y. M. Rev c. II. McGhee,
who will preach at Fourth Street Zap
fist Church AZ night. Al owens Me
mortal at night Rev. j. II. Griffith will
supply Mr.. McGhee's original appoint.
ment.
Court Street Baptist-11 a. M, Rev.
II. Nj. MaXey; 1880 p. M, DR.. Edward
Thompson.
81. Johns Episcopal Church. corner
London ana Washington streets. Rev.
Il. $. Farland, rector-IIoly Commun-
ion at Il. m; Sunday school at $50
a. m; morning service and sermon at
IL Il. m; evening service and sermon
at s p. M. seats free and strangers
cordially welcomed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18

II R1CKS-1O,O0O OLD WHOLE BRICKS
~ Tor sale. GEO. W. MAUPIN, 2I3
Queen street, Portsmouth nols-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18

TOR RHINESTONE $50 COUNTY ST.
e. g House 1917 Washington street; one on
street; ]. c.. Balm. SOS County ST..
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18

ID RIVATE BOARDING AND LODG-
= Ing for five gentlemen can be had
az gQO FOURTH ST, within two blocks
of the Navy-yard. noIS-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18

TOR RENT. : NEW SIX ROOM
Apply 3l4 COUNTY ST. nolS-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18

or three unfurnished rooms Middle
street, north of High. Address A. B.,
care Virglnian-Pilot. IT
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
AND ADVERTISEMENTS.

FoR RENT-A NEW 7-RooM HOUSE.
- with hath. High street. Cottage
5 TlaS9; $i5 per month. Apply It sos
COURT ST. noIS.4t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18

The line up:
Portsmouth. Position. Nj. y. I.
COX - ...Center ........ ..Reesc
Alekle ..... j.. G.. ........ Cochran
Haiwey ..... l.. Il. ........ Willet
Markham ... l.. T.. ........ Brooks
Peed ......... r. c.. ....... Radcliffe
Herbert .. X. II. 49,. Townsend
Roue,. Parrish). L. r. ...Whitchurst
Parrish (C.) 30. Il. :. Goodrich Co
(Hudgins.)
Pcckham 49,. l.. II. L. ........ Blome
Hume ....... +. II. Is. Chapman
FraZin ..,..... f. 3. -. Musselman
Final score. NJ a. c., 6; Portsmouth,
:. Touchdowns, Whitehurst, Herbert.
Goals from touchdown, Goodrich. UNI
pire.. Mr.. Cav. NJ. a. c.. Referee, Mr..
Langhornc. Portsmouth. Timekecpers,
Mr.. Carr, NJ. n. c., and Mr.. Robertson,
Portsmouth. Linesmen, Mr.. Reduard.
NJ. a. c.. and Mr.. Ballentine, Ports
mouth. Time of game, 20 and Is min
ute halves.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18

TOR RENT OR FOR SALE-A SMALL
X iarm: situated on Western Branch.
ABOUT iiVe miles from town. For terms
apply to MRS. A. S. HODGES, Cottage
Place. noIS1w
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22

hood. and she brought spirit that stirred
70 life many tender memories. She had nao
her sorrows. Widowed and made chhd!ess
in the second year of marriage, she had 70
face the world and turn the art that sne
adored into a packhorse to sustain her iue
and carry her over hard bridges.
Now the three had met, and-well, they
felt Young again, and acted SO.
"Tbree old pieces of driftwood toughened
NV the tide" said Estella. "Too old to Gel
citrate ANYTHING, even a day antique as
Christmas.
81 have heard that driftwood makes !,
1.,+;frI fra for warmth and Color" said
Penelope, softly. :
- oornfortinc Three logs and pair of well
polished androns- r..,,,
An unexpected laugh rang out; Este1is
was certainly forgetting nerves. ana colo
age and infrmity. o
"Do you remember, sad she, mat a"
full Christmas we were iorceo 70 speI ~.
Mss VerpIauck's boarding school! bles
me, girls, it will be on years e.. 'n'S oni '''lA'
| Surely you remember 1t!
seyU.iI / Uuess we do" chimed in Penel
81 was exiled because of scarlet feve
opei yon because your mother an
fsther were called to London, and dea
TTrsn;a. here, stayed lest we should be VI
happy; biess herl"
'sYes." added UTania, with slight hust
0.nd do YOU remember the feast in Estella
rooms How you knitted something sol
and white, and Estella played minor thing
s az the piano, till tear dropped on one
. ~. ennIea I was roasting for supper, an
Scw ynn stuck your knitting needle in thu
am sSole. 20 that I should swallow my. ow
tear. Then how we danced the Highlan
i schottische, tilllittle Miss Verplanck put b,
i Rad il the door, and said, with that lit
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22

strove with love and gifts to recall the poor
wandering mind. In this duty she never
failed; remaining as Loyalty true to him as
to her young lover who had been drowned
at sea As years ago.
Urana had been an Only child, mother,
less from birth. Her noble old father had
laid down his life for his country on the
battlefield of Gettysburg, and, after mourn
ing him SO sincerely many years assisted by
numerous impecunious relatives), she awak'
ened to the fact that her money was spent
her house mortgaged, and she was on the
verge of ruin through their "care and sym
patty" She plucked up courage, swept hef
house Of kinsfolk, and went practically into
the business at which she had played too
long. She was plump, rosy and motheriy'
with great soft hands, tender heart and q
kindly spirit-a great contrast to the pale,
ethereal Penelope and the slight, nervous
Estella, but her very dissimilarity was an
attraction to the others, their different
characteristics serving to draw out the best
side of their natures. :,
Estella had lately returned to the OLD
town where all had lived in their early girl
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22

PROF. WENSEL
Lectures
Tuesday. Dec. IA, and Thursday, Dec. 49,
on
Psychic MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.

1Welli" they ali exclaimed, what does
he mean By thats"
at seems to me easy enough" said Pencil
one. ut is having the spirit or soul Of the
season within. / used to think Of these
ahfnes once. but Christmas seems dead
season now. Funny, too" she laughed.
Swhen I have here under my arm 10 proof
sheets Of Atoms new Christmas story,
which am to correct this very night"
~AndI." said Estella, "never eebrate the
day now: though am teaching six new
Christmas carols to my pupils, and have an
anthem in my music roll to practice for
Christmas service in our little church.
"And T." pulled Urania, ''have ten pounds
az dried fruits for the Christmas mince
pies. II all goes to those greedy boarders
r. mine. and / am too tired to know what
Christmas means in these days. 1t is dead
anniversary and practical people have out
grown it."
dare from the electric lamp sent I
l;oht over the three keen, intelligent ole
faces. and revealed three hands claspee
closely and sympathekically. They were al
vrIi over 60. and their faces bore marks
sorrow. courage and well-fought battles.
peuelope and Urania were what the worl'
calls soId maids" flowing friends woul
kave another uamel. In youth Penelope hal
~ family, home, wealth and ease; no'
n theae rad passed fFem her. She wa
merely a book canyasser when the hrm
-san;red her services, or stenographer
rraof reader when that sort OF wor
srTsssed. Her .shome" was back room |
es~ksbhv house, On ! dull street IN u
senT oid citg her only relative, nrcthe
rFnsined. he. alsss vas hepelessly 'nsan'
vi he brave woman supported MN,
SSpa spoke Of him as my weas,mmo,
EseIhsr. Fisited I'm ee every n0l'oas' =
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22

Did YOU see the fellow walking down
Washington avenue the other day
whose pants looked like they were ex-
pecting an overflow. Well, we called
his attention to it, but he said they
were all right for they were Christ
mas present and he expected to wear
them. We heard what he said and
passed on. .
Ring 179 for a homemade Fruit
Cake; Is cents. Phone l79.
The swell coon, who arrived to spend
Christmas in New town" and raised
the. row at the dance at Jake's hall last
Friday night, has gone to the farm to
spend the Holidays. He left with a
strong impression that the colored
members of the barber fraternity carry
sharp razors.
Opera glasses in Q0l4, ST.
yer and Morocco, at FRANK
| Binder s, 33f WaSh1ngt0n-
are.
We do not ask for anything, but II
there is a Christmas tree in the city
during the week, hang on a suit Of
clothes for our devil, who fell in the
ink well last night If never before IL
life. he on this occasion made u lasting
impression in his black suit. Being
member of the Greenville IL we, tt
save ink, have been using him for
roller; SO that if you notice any ba'
places in the paper it is his fault no
ours.
"Buck's" Famous is the ideal OF thu
kitchen. A scolding wife becomes a.
angel when one is put in the kitchen
We take this space for thanking GU
old-time friend and subscriber, MI
William Wilson, for the little calf h
sent us last week in payment OF his tw
years subscription (s4). No doubt
was fully worth the subscription price
but, since paying 1920 express charges
we will have to keep it until 1t grow
larger before we can realize "a out
it, as Mr.. Herbert Hirsch offered U
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22

only So for it, and that on the condi-
ton that we feed it ten days. In
his letter Mr.. Wilson said it was full
blooded. We do not doubt this, as he
is still alive and the vessels of his neck
look full; but as we are not in the stock
business, if those who read this want
anything full-blooded, we have it, and
will take 81 for it, losing 20 cents on the
deal. We state here to our other SUBJ
scribers who are likely to pay up be-
fore Christmas to not send calf nor
the like, but only an order for two full
dollars.
We carry the finest and
largest line of (hoiS1-
lmas goods, at the Unrest
prices. caretullv selected for
n aiT, Which the receiver
wiU appreciate. Frank
Binder, 331 Washington-
ale.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22

F>AROLER.y. chanting sons of pure s'AdneS''
~ Worshipers. sounding q joyful refrain.
What these tidinss that conquer oorns Sadness
Echoine softly DER city and plain!
Hark to the winds and the waters replying
JIbant eindson,c. their song seems TO say
Over the winter world floating and Tying;
6hs HfrEe Lord Jesus is born King fo-doy'
-
lar. where the Bethlehem valleys lay sleeping
A Silent and I'm In the peaceful moonlight
Came there burst Of high melody sweePine'
Rhyffarnic and tender wonderful nght'
Clearer IL sounded the silver stars brignteneo'
Softer. their briIance faHered away
Louder he plain with fair onSei forms "'Ai'eA0"
6be HffEe Lord Jesus is born King to-day!
r.HEPHERD.y on guard where the tired flocks
- resting.
Started at sound of the wonderful sons.
Wise reioced their lons-hed iaith 'es'i"s'
SvveetIy triun1phan MT twas carried alons'
Saees and toilers alike knew the glory
OF music nd angels and heavenly ray;
Listenl We still hear their worship1ng s'o'Y'
65e gisffe Lord Jesus is born King fo-Hay'
STILL 20 the thinkers and toers who need Him
~ Comes the dear Christ-chd when winter IS oreor'
Still throuef, His little ones" we all may feeo him.
CIothe Him. and shelter. and cherish him. oe0f'
So in the silence which follows earths sadness.
WAITING. in faith till the night pass away
Angels shall come. with their MESSAGE OF eiaoness'
6be IfffIe Lord Jesus is born King to-day!
ETHEL N. coLsoN.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22
RE SUR r ECTED
D CHRISTMAS
INT OnE lii thoss misty, gray evenin
By -eltifa Floyd Froemcke

lN7S oNE ii Ehoss misty. gray evenings
lWN III common @ December, certain
49, street cDfneF Was suddenly enllv.
cred BIZ i aay whiskle, boy, hundle o.
kand-billa and bNekeE of paste. WITH
ne cold eak6 of khs Electric eye upon HIM,
the boy piastefed bill upon the tall wooden
mole, and then stepped back to gaze admir-
Mgly on his work, and to give an extra
dab or two at the loose edges which there,
spon chung to their support in approved
artistic style.
Three women were approaching from dlt'
ferent directions, and, thinking to do. .
rood stroke Of business for his employer by
attracting attention to his advertisement,
he whistled very shrilly and quite of the
key, a. he slowly picked up his pail to leave.
One old lady stopped and exclaimed, I'M
patiently:
"Tf you must whistle, why don't you
whistle in tuner"
The boy only laughed good-naturedly,
and took.himseif off in haste, but the two
women approached Ittering little express
sions Of surprise and pleasure; for they
we're old friends, and at the very moment
Of meeting each had been thinking over by
gone days, when their lives were closely in
terwoyen.
~Well, here we are" gayly exclaimed Els.
leila; "three graces in ungraceful attire!
Did you ever hear such fearful whistle as
that hoy hads First he took me off my feet
4 md thea / frightened him into finding his
DO see him run, I, she added, as the youth
disappeared round . corner.
are you going homer" she inquired :.
They simply answered: eyes" and all
fifne6 to read the poster that had seemed
to draw them together:
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22

A challenge sale in Mems Shirts,
none better in America. Guaran-
teed values. 10 per cent. to Is
per cent. lower than the lowest.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22

Closing out stoves cheap at Stock
wells.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22

Any lady who admires pretty things
should visit Geise-Hood Hardware CO.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22

Ask to see our new and hobby
Russian Blouse SUITS, for the lit
tie fellows from q to Z years old.
Can he had in Greenville, only
from us.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22

Bows Clothes-Faultless Fit and
and Finish. We avoid the two
extremes-tbe very lowest and the
very highest. Its Clothes to suit, or
money back.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22

Celebrated ssDeLeon" Hats
Stiff and Soft, newest blocks
$500 to 1915 elsewhere, Christ
mas price 50. 55.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22

Fine Blankets and Down Com
forts. quite the proper thing for
Christmas gifts.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-12-22
Christmas Suggestions.

Little Boys Shirts, Caps, Gloves
and Shoes. Our line is always
complete. Remember our Snoe
motto, ''Good wear, or another
pair
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-03-14
ANOTHER DEMOCRAT OUT.

House Unseats Representative Young OF
Virginia. &
WASHINGTON, March 4.-For the sec
ond time within a week a Democrat has
been unseated by the house and a Re
publican seated in his place, r. "a. Wise
securing the seat hitherto occupied by
Va Young from the Second Virginia
district. Previous to taking the vote
John S. Wise Of New York, who was
formerly a member Of the house from
Virginia and who is a brother of r. "a.
Wise and his attorney IN the case, was
excluded from the hall by Speaker Hen
derson on the protest of the Democrats
that he was abusing the privileges of
the floor to which he was entitled by
the rules by Interfering with the debate
upon the case. The vote was exceed
inglyclose. While none Of the Repnb.
icans voted with the Democrats enough
We're absent and impaired to reduce the
Republican majority upon the fnalyot
from 16, the normal majority, to ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-03-14
snpreme CONT Catches IN.

ST. PAUL., March IA. Not for years
never Sd far as anyone knows-has the
supreme conrt been SO well up with les
work as IL III BIT present, d condition that
has been approached gradually during
the past four years. Decisions have
been rendered in every case heard at the
lest term of eonrt, saw only a jackson
county tax case, involving the va.
hdity ct the anderson law 3 the taxa
ton of unused railroad lands. The
sarrie questions are involved III i case
awaiting decision By the United States
supreme court.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-03-14
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

The British war loan has been sub
scribed 20 times over.
Swift & Co, the Chicago packers,
have bought the Anerican holdings Of
the Eastman company Of New York for
100000.
Senator Foraker propose to amend
the Porto RicobiH by making the island
g fnllefledged Territory and granting Ii
free trade.
The safe of the Bank Of Hitchcock, S
D when opened after q fire was found
almost empty. It twas supposed there
was about 1000 inside, aud it is nov
believed the fre7was set to cover q bur.
glary.