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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

comparative proximity to the Sun
will appear early in the night toward
the west; after the 9Th it will be so
near the Sun as to become invisible.
Beautiful Venus will illumine the
skies toward the. east during the last
of the neighbours. The ruddy light
of Mars" will be visible during the
second half of the night. Jupiter"
will shine in the west, until the 18th
shortly after sunset. Finally Saturn"
will light up the west during the early
dark hours.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

Copyright, 1900. by c. de saint-Germain.)
This month, the true North" is just
little to the left of the Pole Star.
Having thus secured your bearings,
you begin comparing the heavens with
the stars marked on the first map for
November labelled, Looking north
ward. When you have located ev-
cry Constellation on the map. you
turn about face" and compare the
state Of the armament with the sec
ond map labeled; Looking southwark.
Our second statement refers to
AS to the,time Of might to be chosen
for our study; in November darkness
sets in. quite early. During the first
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09
Best for the Bowels.

No matter what ails you, headache
to a cancer, you will never get we'll
until your bowels are put right.
CASCARETS help nature, cure you
without grippe or pain, produce easy
natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back.
CASCARETS Candy Cathartic, the
genuine, put up in metal boxes, every
tablet has G. C. c. stamped on 1t. Be-
ware Of limitations.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

Who are injured by the use Of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores a new preparation
called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives it without
distress, and but few can tell 1t from
coffee. 1t does not cost over one-fourth
as much. Children may drink 1t with
great benefit. Is cents and rs cents
per package. Try it. Ask for GRA1N-O.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
cnse OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned have known f. J.
Cheney for the last v years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able TO carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
West & Truax Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o.; Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Testimonials sent free Price
S5c per bottle Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

Russell Sage on his Long Island es-
tate is a typical Long Island farmer.
He drives about in an old straw hat
and clothes selected for comfort, not
style. His conversation is chiefly
about the crops, and he watches the
developments of every field for miles
about his home.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09
WOMEN MUST SLEEP.
Avoid Nervous Prostitution.

If you are dangerously sick what is
the first duty of your physicianP He
quiets the nervous system, he deadens
the pain. and you sleep well.
Friends ask, "what is the cause ?"
and the answer comes in plying
tones; nervous prostration. 1t came
upon you so quietly in the beginning,
that you were not alarmed, and when
sleep deserted you night after night
until your eyes fairly burned in the
darknesRs,then you tossed in nervous
agony praying for sleep.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09
France Publ,she. MANY Books.

More books are published in France
each year than in Great Britain and
the United States combined-more
books Of serious nature especially,
since France publishes only quarter
as many novels as England and only
half as many as the United States.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Ea.e9

It is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting. Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease, powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

Sir Andrew Lusk, London's Oldest
ex-lord mayor, has completed his Goth
year. He served as alderman for the
ward of Bridge Without till five years
ago. He was lord mayor in 1873 and
1874 and is still In active business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

Dropsy treated free by DR.. Fl. Fl. GREEN'S
Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists in tho world. Read their adver.
tisement in another column Of this paper.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

The last ofricial report gives l4I
public schools In Hawaii. employing
344 teachers and having 11.433 pupils.
These are supplemented by large and
excellent private .schools--forty-eight
in number, employing 200 teachers,
with 4,054 pupils enrolled.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09
NEW .COLONY.

new colony to furnish homes to thousands Of
people to locate in Oklahoma Territory, is now being
organized by the founders OF the Georgia Colony, Mr.
p. H. Fitzgerald of Indianapolis, Indiana, is backing
1t. Information sent free showing how 10 get good
homes. Good farmers wanted
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES pro-
duce the fastest and brighte-. colors
of any known dye stuff.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09
Mu.t Adhere to Convictions.

Both progress and stability. in their
respective ways, must rest upon the
sincere and earnest adherence of every
man to his own honest convictions Of
truth and duty.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS. AL
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure.
Z. w. Groves signature Is on the box. Csc.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09
You Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease Free.

You Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FREQ.
Write today to Allen s. Olmsted, LIE
Roy, n Y, for free sample of Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder. 1t cures sweating,
damp, swollen, aching feet. Makes new
or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for
Corns and Bunions. All druggists and
shoe stores sell it; csc.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09
A TRIAL BOTTLE FREE.

withstand every other medicine, but
yield on the instant to ''5 DROPS"
To enable all sufferers to test this
wonderful remedy, we will send free
a trial bottle on receipt of two 2-cent
stamps to pay for mailing. Large bot
ties of 800 doses 81. 90, sent prepaid by
mail or express.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds-N. w. SAMUEL
Ocean Grove. N. j., Feb. IL, 1900
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

Perseverance often accomplishes
more than power.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

So DROPS" is apreventive
rs well as a curative for the
following diseases: Rheuma-
tism, sciatica, Neuralgia, GOut,
Dyspepsia, Backache, Asthma,
Hav Fever. Catarrh. Liver aud
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

Kidney Troubles. slecplessness. Nervous
ness, Nervous and Neuralgia Headaches,
Earache, To6thache, Heart Weakness, La
Grippe, Malaria, Paralysis, Creeping Numb
ness. and a long list of other ills.
Write us in haste and stop your suf-
fering. Agents wanted.
SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE co.
100 Lake Street. Chicago, Ill,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

The coque tie was created 30 that the
fool might have q COMPANION.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

A good many of the standing jok es
should be sat upon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

here is more style about some
boarding houses than there is grub.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

A wise man never gives up a sur
thing for an uncertainty.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is O bottle OF GROVES TAsTELEs
CHILL TONIC. 1t is simply iron and quinine il
O tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, soc
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

Many causes induce gray hair, but PARKKR's Han
BALsAM brings back the youthful color.
HINDERcoRSs, the best cure for corns. l5cs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

The money YOU fail to get will never
add to your wealth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

To be always happy, use Red Cross
Ball Blue. &c. Refuse limitations.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

It ill-becomes the dwarf to ridicule
the giant.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

A wooden leg made of oak never pro
duces acorn.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

An old bachelor says a rich anC
pretty widow never comes a-miss.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

A strong man without confidence is
weak.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

He who has lost all confidence can
lose nothing more.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

An INDECENT man is dead one who
can't be buried.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

No man appreciates poetry unless h,
has little of it in his makeup.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

A locomotive has headlight and
blonde woman has light head.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

The stomach has to work hard. grinding tn
food we crowd into 1t. Make It's work easy b.
chewing Beeman's Pepsin Gum.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

No married man is henpecked who
buys his own neckties.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces I'm
dammation allays pain. wind collie. Csc bottle
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

To ask man to pay bill is as easily
said as dun.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

Tho Greatest Thing in the World
Is GOOD HEALTH. Take Garfield
Tea. 1t will cleanse your system, purify
your blood and bring good health.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

Ladies who take pride In clear, white
clothes should use Red Cross Ball Blue.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

| No one would object to free silver
that was practically free.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

MARRIAGE PAPER.
Best Publshed-FREE.
j. w. GUNNELS, Toledo, Ohio.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09
rho Greatest ThIng

The clothing of growing boy re
fuses to grow with him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

A woman will pardon want of sense
quicker IT, an want of manners.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

The average lazy man is too lazy tc
worry about his laziness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09
ELECTION RETURNS.

Regardless of these you should cleanse
your system by taking Garfield Tea,
the HERB MEDICINE. r.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09

Good advice is often suspected when
given by disinterested person.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-09
PRoFIrAsLE EMPLoYMENr.

TNOr' - bLc Em ~ " EN-
A permanent paying position for ladies'
or gentlemen at or near home. 1t costs
you nothing to get details. If desirable
employment is wanted address at once
The Fort Dearborn Pub. Co., AIS Dearborn
Street, Chicago. Ill.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-19
FIGHT The Dill
Dissatisfaction in Certain Quar-
ters Over the Hopkins Reap.
pOrtiOnment Measure.
States That Will Lose Represen.
tatives Combining For Des-
perate Resistance.
Plan Proposed Is to Increase
the Membership SO That No
Section Will Lose.

WAsHISGToS, Dec. la.-Thcre prom.
ises to be u Zig fight over the Hopkins
reapl CrtionMcnt bill when it is taken
UP IL the house after the holiday re.
cess. The representatives. Of the states
which will lose representatives under
the bill are organizing for the struggle.
The members OF the minority OF the
census committee are seeking to mar.
sAal all the available strength among
the dissatisfied members by making a
minority report which Will recommend
d basis tor rearportlc nment that Will
not reduce the representation III any
state. This can be accomplished by
making l9i, 600 inha bltaEts the basis OF
, presentation. Upon this basis the
house would consist of 3o1 members.
No state would lose and the follow.
ing would gain: Arkansas !, Califor-
Ma !, Colorado i, Connecticut !, Flor.
! ida !. Illinois !, Louisiana |, Minnesota
:, Massachusetts !, Mississippi /. Mis-
souri, !, New Jersey :, New York 3,
| North Carolina /, North Dakota !,
Pennsylvania ,. Texas ). Washington
/, West Virginia / ard Wisconsin !.
Mr.. Eurlelgh OF Maine VIII draw the
minority report recommending this
basis. 1t Is possible that Mr.. Crum'
packer of Indiana will still furt ner
complicate the situation u making
another minority report III support OF
his proposition 10 reluce the represent
| tatlou tom the South.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-19
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP.
GinnS.ota Railroad CeIamis-ion on Rec
ord as Iavoring 1t.

Minnesota Railroad G.,amis.ion on Rec
ord as yavoring 1t.
ST PAUL. Dee. -. The Minnesota
railroad commission Is on record as
iayurlug government control OF rail-
roads In 9 sulp.ementto TO IFS report OF
q few days ago II says:
1--WE are convinced that the only
remedy fer those discri;nnatlons. from
which the various business interests
suffer, that VIII prove adequate and
sufficient, at the same time that II VIII
not yrove burdonsome 10 private prop
e,ty interests. Is public ownership and
ereratiou of railroads. Whether this
end should he sought within the limit;
nud jurisdiction of the state is cues
ton for future consideration. iestins
largely upon the action taken tv eu'
federal authorities.
If the way opens to federal control
then the state might escape the duty o.
Undertaking the enterprise for itself
On the other hand. if, as seems obvi
ems federal control is remedy tot
remote TO enter into immediate caicula
tions, the question arises as TO not Only
the powers, legal and practical. OF TIL
state. to engage in this pubic business
on IFS own account. but also, OF Its duty
TO the varied interests OF Its ci'lZehs'
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-19
EAR NO DELAY
tlciary Hay and Lord Pannce.
tute Confer Regarding Pc
king Agreement.
b See No Reason For Oppo>i.
lion 10 Change Asked by
Great Britain.
d Germany and Other Powers
Are Warmly Supporting
the Proposal.

II CAsrixGToN. Dec, l9.-Secretary
j had conference during the
fn;ng with Lord Pauncefotc, the
\ IA ambassador, devoted solely TO
|CAinese situation. The result was
klear up. SO far rs that can be ac'
hI i,hed in Washington. some ob'
tl,y as to the Pcklng agreement
!. unless unexpected opposition
b., from some other source, neither
state department nor the BRITISH
ta,sy has any rea ason TO "ppfehehu
kher delay III the Contamination o'
agreement
y misunderstanding appears TO exist
D. the British attitude. according "
|EAls here. So far from holding out
more severe terms and harshef
bsures generally. IT Is stated 'ha'
! iritish government Is III thoIo"sil
)Drl with our own policy. as deVel'
)d IN the latest Peking negotiations
the exchanges that have taken
&C. between Secretary Hay and LORD
hncefote. The United States gov
inent itself has taken every prec""'
b, IN making its contribution to the
tecment. TO insure Its binding iorce
3 III no time has the British govern
b sought to go beyond the state oe'
ftment in the terminology proposeu
| the agreement
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-19

Acrarian Party Of Germany ts'hs i''
Influence in That Direction.

Arrarian Party Of Germany Using i''
luhurnce in That Direction.
AsulNGToN, Dec. l9-The Agrar!an
Marty in Germany, having successfully
thought about n law ut the las, session
of the reichstag prohibiting, IN enect,
the IMPORTATION OF American canned
meats. is now using its powerful lnilu'
ence to increase heavily the import du'
tios on all grains entering the empire.
notably Of wheat, reports 1h''eo
states Consul Dierdereck at Bremen t'
the state department. Tie ann oil the
Aprarians. according to the consuis II
to make Germany entirely independeh,
If all countries for its breadstuiis aho
food supplies. 1t is difficult to see
saws Mr.. Diederich. show the proposeo
national legislation can have any othe'
eject in the long run than to enhance
,bo ,,,ce o1 the daily bread. SO neeoiu
IN every man, woman and ch'ld III 'ni'
cnuntry' -
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-19
FORAKER DEFENDS IT.

Ohio senator supports the Amended
Hay-Ianncef"te Trea'y.
WASHINGTON, Dec. I?. After gong
into executive session and before tax
in. UP the Hay.Pauncefote treaty. the
senate ratified the minor treaties be-
fore II. extending the time tor the con
elderatlon of the reciprocity treaties
which failed TO secure action at tbs
last session of congress. In each III
stance the supplementary agreements
extended the time for ratification tol
II months Senator Foraker then
spoke on the Hay -Pauncefote treaty
defending and supporting 1t as wlst
precaution for the protection OF Amer
lean interests. lie said that he ha:
been willing to support the treaty un
amended, believing 1t to have oeel
properly guarded, but that II there hac
originally been any doubt on tina
score. there now could be none in view
of the amendments already adopted 10y
the senate and those recommended o0
the committee on foreign relations.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-19
RALLYlNG HIS AkMl

rg IN Slang In Complete (""tr"' "'
Anair. In China.
LONDON. Dec. ia Pcklng disEa'ch
i he Pail Mall Gazette. da'eo Dce.
says:
lie situation has not improve" ps
representatives Of the powers
wing reached al agreement us ",
ppe Of the negotiations Is Limited M n'o
effect is neutralized. The aihes
ro neglected to close the arsenai'
ID factories at Hankow aud oh"n
h have failed to check the transmis.
(n of supplies of ammunition "
p Chinese. TunS fuh Siaus 'n", ,
IS every opportunity OF rnllyins nnd
nlpping his army. he i"e So .ha
e POSITION of dictator. terrori~es Wy
ppress and controls the whole NOV, ~
ents Of troops. 1t VIII be he'ess" a.,
give the military operations OF 'h'
Hes Il wider area.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-19
lent has sent the Following nomina.

dent has sent the following nomina.
tions to the senate:
John C. A. Leisher of Pennsylvania,
now minister to switzerland, to be
minister to Turkey: Arthur S. Hardy
of New Hampshire, now minister TO
Greece. Roumania and Servla. to be
minister to Switzerland; Charles 5.
Frances of New York to be minister to
Greece. Roumania and Servia; Clarence
L. Thurston of Nebraska to be secre-
tary of the legation at Buenos Ayres
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-19
REDUCED FIFTY NUMBERS.
Sentence of Captain Richard Stendm"i
Of the Eleventh Infantry.

Of Tie E!tVPhIl IH'N"eTy'
WASHINGTON. Dec. - - Captain
Richard Steadman, Eleventh infantry,
was tried by general courtmartial. OF
which Lieutenant Colonel Charles L.
Davis Eleventh infantry. was presi-
don't at san Juan, Porto Rlco. on 4
charge of conduct unbecomlng al 9TH
cor and gentleman. The court
found him guilty OF conduct to the
prejudice of good order and military
discipline" and sentenced him to be
renr,manded in general orders and re-
lnc,a in rank 80 numbers on the list OF
IN nptuins Of infantry.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-19

the Chinese government has fulfilled
the ee.nanas ot the lowers peAln- and
the ,rovlnce oi CAl Ii Viii hot be
evacuated by the allied troops.
III i rInorel That Germany Is
warmly supporting the British pro.
po>al. and | believe y majority Of the
powers, AMI possibly all of them, Will
eventually accept the proposal, which
IL hailed here with delight.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-19
larl Ii Has Influenza.

LlRLIN. Dec. IA dispatch re.
celyed mere from Peklng. dated Dec.
II, says Ii Hung Chang is suffering
from influenza The dispatch denies
that the dowagcr empress is going to
Caeny Tu, province Of Szechun.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-19
ANocI. Exchange seat "'"1

stock Exchange sea' "-
NEW YORK. Dec |? Records ~ M 'ne
nrices of Stock Exchange seats n's. n'',
noon smashed, $40, 800 having just oeen
paid for u membership. lhis comp.' % =, %
With sl3. 500. the low record hnauo ~
,soa and $47. 800, the old high fecoro'
noae n few weeks ago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-19
GERMANY SUPPORTS ii.

~ That She II Picnsed
Rritntu's Proposal
LONDON. Dec. l9.-"Grcat D'"
y instructed Sir Ernest Satow' ; w
Fstand." says the Pekins correspoI ~" 20.
Y of The Daily Mail, ITO urge W. ara
Ption in the joint note OF tho Who NO
Fevocable' and the inclusion - .t,l ~
eamble OF a declaration 'tha' "n'''
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-19
r,.n,Ier Of the Republican "''y'

cu,cAao, Dec. i9-Dr. Ephralm IN.
- ,.ho was one of the founders OF
,ha Repu blican party and during 'he
sar,y days OF that political organiza'
leader in its councils. died at MS
hon. in this city. aged 's years.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-19
EXCEEDS S15.OOO.OOO
River and Harbor Bill Growing Beyond
Original Authorizations

River anu s''AA -
Original Authorizations
WASHINGTON. Dec. l9.-The house
committee on rivers and harbors expect
to have their bill completed before the
holiday recess AS the bill nears com.
pletion. with the continuing contracts
provided for, the total is mounting up
far beyond the original anticipations
and at the last moment it may be found
necessary to scale all around. 1t is un'
derstood that the bill, with continuing
contracts as now Professionally agreed
nnon. exceeds S.5,000.O0O. The com.
mlttee has Professionally agreed to an
anpropriation of 1925, coo tor survey
of the ii foot canal project to connect
the Great Lakes with the Mississippi
by way of the Chicago drainage canal
and the Des Piaines river. There was
| big fight in the committee over TINS
matter. but the canal people won. 1t
also is understood that the committee
has professionally agreed upon $1,000
COO for Bu,termilk channel, New York.