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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
SUNDAY RE GISiTER.

The Sunday Register tomorrow viii
be an unusually bright and. interesting
paper.
1t will, as usual, have all thesnewssof
all the world, and q magazincsof good
reading for everybody in the family
circle. The Register omSunday. as we'll
as other days, gives much reading that
is OF interest to the ladies, andsthe fair
sex makes up a very considerable pro-
portion OF its big list of readers.
Society, sport, labor. local news and
the gossip of the city and neighboring
towns Don't fail to get it. Better or
der to-day. Among the special features
are:
MR.. DOOLEY-This quaint Irishman
tells why he is a bachelor and dis
courses upon the advantages and dis
advantages of single blessedness.
HINTS FOR THE ROAD RIDER-You
Must Not Begin in the Middle ofthe
City II Yop Are Going to Take Long
Days Spin.
JEFFRIES IS TO TRY AT KICKING
The Famous Prize Fighter Tells How
He VIII Beat Frances Athletes at
Their Game of La Savite.
THE LAST DAYS OF HARRY ALBRO
"A Little Talk With the Famous
Sporting Man Who Has, Now Retired
to Southern California.
KINGS AND QUEENS UPON THE
STAGE-How Stage Struck" Royal
Folk Have Built Theatres for Their
Own Dramatic Efforts.
FALL HATS-They Will be Very Large
and in New Shapes. Russian Red
Coming In.
A NEW GAME-It is for Girl Athletes
and Would be Polo, but 1t Is Played
With the Foot.
ON THE HOUSTOP-A Pretty Love
Story With Enough Adventure to
Make 1t Really Thrilling.
GREEN THINGS-That Color Will Pre-
vail in This Seasons Fashions.
THEIR PERFUMES Scents That
Please the Dainty Nostrils Of Royal
Women.
M. QUAD-And His Stage Full of Con-
tinuous Performers.
Biggest, brightest and best Sunday
newspaper procurable in Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
Anniversary Celebration.

Upchurch lodge. A. O. U. W., cele-
brated the seventh anniversary of its
formation laat evening. A graphic
phone. loaned by the f. W. Banner
Co. afforded them considerable enter
tainment. James Mansberger, of Wei
come lodge No. 6. made short adj
dress, giving a historical sketch OF
the work Gone by the lodge. There
were several other speeches. A choice
luncheon was served al the conclusion
OF the exercises Formal anniversary
ceremonies will occur on Friday even
ing, September IA.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

the First Presbyterian Church Sunday.
There will be preaching in the even
ing.
Judge ]. B. briggs AMI wife,have re-
turned from Cambridgeboro Springs.
Pa, where they have been spending sew
eral weeks.
Most likely Nm. Mitchell. the, negro
who has caused so much troublefin this
town in the las, few days, will be al
lowed 10 go tonight, and 1t will be left
TO his own discretion as TO staying in
the town or leaving but Il Is most prob
able he viii depart, as he has been
much frightened of late. No one will
worry over his departure.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
Justice Cummings CoRt.

Annie Coffield was sentenced to Jail
for twenty days for profanity and
drunkenness. Mabel Rickrs was the
complainant. Both parties reside in
the Sixth ward.
Ellen Keener was adjudged a lunatic
yesterday, after hearing. and the pa
pers have been forwarded to Weston.
The action was brought by Humane Of
ficer Echols. The Keener woman has
been for some time an inmate at the
Florence Crittendpn Home
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

Deed was left for record dated August
Goth, 1900, from Rosa Welty. c. W. We'll
ty and F. P. Wingerter, executors of the
estate of Peter Welty, to P. Welty G.
Co., conveying south half of lot IA,
square IA, in the Eighth ward. Consid-
Grafton, s5,S25.40.
Two deeds of trust were left for rec
ord.
Deed dated July 31st, 1900, from Guy
R. c. Allen, special commissioner, to L.
f. Sands, conveying lot % and part of
lot so, in Spriggs' addition. Considera-
alton, S1,675.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
Another Telegram I'm

The following telegram from the
Remington Typewriter Co., PiOtsburg,
was received by the Elliott School
yesterday morning:
w. B. Elliott, The Elliott School.
Wheeling: We are needing more bright
young men for positions. Can not you
send another man to-day? Have posi-
ton waiting for him. Answer.
T. t. CREAM.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

Herman Bremen died last night about
$3.50 o'clock at his home on South Eoff
street after weeks illness. He was
twenty-three years of age and had a
host of admirlng friends, who will re-
gretfully receive the news OF his de-
mise. Mr.. Bremen was a collector for
several local business men. Arrange
ments for the funeral will probably he
COMPLETED to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
DESERVED HIS FATE.

A Negro Preacher Hanged for N
Henius Crime.
RALEIGH. n. G.. August 3t.-Thos.
Jones. a negro preacher. the murderer
of a family OF SIX persons. was hanged
here to-day In the county Jail The ex-
ecutioA was private. Jones murdered
Ella Jones, colored, and her 14-yeak-old
daughter, and then set FIRE 20 their
home. burning alive four small chill
dren.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
THE NIGHT ATTRACTIONS.

Racing by Electric Light 90 he n
Feature of the Fair.
In addition 10 the many other at
fractions during the evening at the
coming State Fair. there will be horse
racing by electric light All the races
will be running races. The entries
will close Septmber 10th at 5 p. m.
and the new Lexington rules will gov
ern.
There will be four running races.
one to take place each night, COM
mencing Tuesday. as follows: Half
mile heats. in 8; onemile dash: half
mile heats. 2 in 3; hak-mile d0eh. The
purse in each race will be SIS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
ALL ARRANGEMENTS
Have Been Completed for the Labor
Day Celebration Monday.

HHFt btFu tOhPTtttu TOT me EHDOr
Day Celebration Monday.
All arrangements are completed for
the big Labor Day celebration Monday
at the State Fair grounds. A meeting
OF the general committee was held last
night at which meeting the reports of
the various other committees showed
that it only needs propitious weather
to make the affair most successful. Tho
programme will consist of number OF
most important among which will be a
wrestling match between John Simcoe,
champion welter weight OF Ohio, and
Frank Davey, of this city, 124-pound
champion of the world. There will also
be special electrical illuminations at
night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
ATE A HEARTY MEAL.


Went to Bed and Died Before Morn
fng-Was in Good Health
NEW YORK, Aug. BIB. Franklin
Mertz. % years old. law student of
Columbia University, was found dead
in his bed to-day Mertx came to New
York from Detroit, Mich, about six
weeks ago. Thursday evening he ate
a very hearty meal and retired to his
room. apparently in the best Of health
and spirits. II was eaid st the hos
piza. where his nNax f75Een, thak
% died frcm natural cEu16G 81
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

Come and see the well known
gentlemen in the fat mems race.
Messrs. Harry Joyce, Charles Zeig-
Ter. william stoops and Eckard at
the Fair Grounds Monday afternoon.
One hundred yard dash. All partf-
cipants weigh over 200 pounds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
:wbeelins 'Resister
RUN ON sERs.

just closed ont Al n great sacrifice
I 90 mill ends 1rouserings. which we
VIII make to order ON snort notice
at the low price OF sb.oo and $500.
REGULAR price So. 80. $40. See north
window.
G. HESS & SONS,
TaiIors and Furnfshers,
1921 and I323 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
The hest Lest.

The event OF the year will be "Slums
by Flashlight," tonight, from personal
experiences, by Prof. Van LEV; 125
large views. Beautiful color effects.
Come.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

A member OF the faculty will be at
the Linsly Institute Building daily
from 10: 30 TO 1870 a, NJ, where all
new students can be enrolled and
courses of study arranged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01
WILL CONCLUDE TO-DAY.
NEARLY ALL THE BUSINESS BE-
FORE NATIONAL CREATION
CONVENTION
HAS BEEN DISPOSED OF

Lengthy Reports Received From .
Number of Commfttees-Some Inn
portant Matters for To-Day-Dele-
gates VIII Be Entertained This
Evening-The Fifth Days Proceed
ings.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

CATHEDRAL SUITS
Made to order. Knee Pants Suits
81. 90, Long Pants Suits $500.
ID. Gt NDLING A CO.,
1913 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

Dancing floors ior both white md
colored people Mt the Fair Ground.
Monday evening. Come everybody.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-01

The night school of the Wheeling
Business College opens Monday, Sep
TENDER Sd
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-22

Dr.. j. b. Cruise. graduate NJ Wander.
billie medical college of Na-hul. cas
e3. who has just completed q rost
graduate cour-e at New Orleans poly
clinic has located in BRYAN and es.sb
.ished an Office a. Reads Drug sore
DO, Cruise has hal exp,Ienc. in the
practice Of his profession for ten wears.
and is already we'll known Boo tlis .tc-
ton. The Eagle cordially welcome.
Dr.. Cruise TO Bryan.
Chas Edinburg ha. moved bis res.
taurant 20 the Gooch building across
the stree, in lhe rear of James and Me.
Dougald's drug store, there he IL still
prepared 70 serve oysters aud hot lunch.
es OF all kinds 10 hrst-class style on
short notice. and he invites his frie nds
aud the public 90 call and see him. dii
Visitors here yesterday from Madison
county were |. r., Arch, Frank and
Ah'tTNN a.AtfNAAthAAA - hNu r nat
ley, & y and J = McNMr, Dave and
buster Harris, lee Shehorn, Henry
Vernon, Alvus aud Clinton Hawke. ] X
Johnson, Neal and Chester Williams.
} II Taylor, Asa Casey. II b Donaho.
"A Wise Woman" at the opera house
last night attracted iair sized house
and and proved to be- clever farce
comedy in the hands ola capable com
pany beaded hy Miss LamOnr and Mr..
Frederic Murphy.
The Dennis Calhoun case was taken
up in TIE district court. NeuireH ~
gregating 100 men we're necessary 10
secure the jury. calhoun pleaded not
guilty.
"rhe Girl From Chill" b appear At
the opera house here Tuesday, March
q, IL the last attraction Manager Mike
has booked for the present season.
Miss Mauie Bevil Of Kounize. left
Tor Waco yesterday after visiting Misses
Gertrude and Amber Nall.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-22

Atlantic City March "a. Andrew Car.
nene, Henry Phipps. 4. NJ Moreland,
,. 7 + Loyejoy and Charles NJ. Schwat
are here and they are constantly in one
another's company. MIR Phipps, Mr..
Moreland and Mr.. Lovcjoy, since tho
Carnegie Prick litigation started have
bcen supposed 10 be- on the side Of Mr..
Frick. The steel magnatcs arr almost
constantly together but not one Of them
can be- induced 10 .ay what effect their
friendship and intimacy will have upon
the suits now pending in the Pittsbure
courts. \ report i current that truce
has bccn established between Messrs.
Carnegie and Frick.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-22
CENTRAL.

&c Nickers, City; Asa Casey.
Willow Hole; Y NJ Hill. Brenham /;
Mrs Marret, City; T C Isbell. Pan.
kew, ; Gregory, jacksonville; c
/ Edmonds, 81 Louis; c A Buch.
rnan, J W Bigg-. W II Burt. J w
stallings, W E Candy, Jas Boxley.
J Il Carroll, Bryan; r J Sawyer,
} 7 Gloss, Harvey; II Z T Wilson.
Benchley; Tillman lsbel!, Pankey.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-22
q. ~ T. q. Time card. Bryan
LOCAL NEWS.

II. Narvilsky vynt 70 Nsyasota yes.
terdAy.
soner Hraut-iust rsceiyed-D. Nike
Jr. s Co. 90
Mrs W. II oliver is visiting in San
Antonio.
Residence for rent. Apply to f. J..
Fountain. ~
Mr.. aud Mr.. seth Kinney arr here
from Ennis.
Wv Hanway Of Dallas vas in the
city yesterday.
Brook llill Whisky-fnest on earth
Exposition saloon. 1907
Mr.. W. G. Fountain returned from
GfeenyilIe yesterday.
Lemp. Bottled beer is VIVA, You want
II you want the best 100
Mrs. J. q. Kernolc returned from
Anderson yesterday
Smoke Metropolitan cigars sold At
Exposition saloon. dtf.
Try the famous Brook Hil Whisky
At the Exposition saloon. d53tf
W. A. GustAvus Was here from Mad
ison county yesterday
Drink Mount Vernon Pure Rye at the
at the Exposition saloon. d53u
Mr. and Mrs. b. X. Splane returned
% Opalousas, La yesterday.
Mr.. Tom searcy and children have
returned from Willow Hole.
Car Of ear corn on track, for sale
cheap by r. NJ. Gordon &Co. ds!
Steele Steele and J.. II. Roatt we're
here from Alleniarm yesterday.
Chas Vesmiroosky's new zee and
beer vault has been completed.
r. J. Anderson, the opiician, ~ill re-.
turn from Nayasota In a few dave. Ssti
Nv. Robinson OF Marlin, aud T.. 4.
Nash Of Waco returned home yerterday
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-22
Thirty People Injured.

Chicago, March "a Thirty employee.
Of the Blakcly Printing company were
injured at ! o'clock this morning by the
elevator falling from the third door. The
following were most seriously injured.
George Hale, Albert Christian. Joseph
Hoffman, Albert Seiicrt, Ernst Heine.
james Delamy, Walter Hartwig Patrick
Foley Edward Levi, James Thomas.
George Wclkcs John Rambo, Gcore,
Hall, Edward LAullc, Edward Wolf.
Edward King, Louis stanton and George
Compton. The accident was caused by
the breaking Of the engine In the base.
mput.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-22

Nice yam potatoes at Cole Bros. 50
Call for Lemp- Extra Pale. 100
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-22
DEMURRER SUSTAINED
Judge Field Again Decides in Favor
Of Governor Beckham.
DECISION NOT FINAL.
Two More Points 10 Re Passed I'pon
Before Passing Out Of Judge
Fields Hands Appeal
10 Higher Court

Louisville March 2l.-Judeo Field has
sustained the demurrer OF counsel for
Governor Beckham and granted tho
motion 20 strike out certain part, Of tho
amended reply Of the Republicans in tho
consolidated gubcrnatoril contest suits.
With this wouta Judgment signed by
Judge Field, IA conformity with this
decision and the former one, sustaining
thc ir-t demurrer and "A motion to,.rikc
out
This judgment is interlocutory, not
Dual, and two question, Of fact .till re-.
main 90 Doe passed on by Judge Field.
Was or was not. Governor Bocsham u
Pho requisite constitutional ago. Was
or wu, not Governor Goebcls death b..
fore or after the legislature had declared
him the legally elected governor Of the
commonwealth.
When Judge Field passes on these two
point, the next stop viii bc an appeal by
th. Republican, % the court of appeals.
DISPOSITIONS covering the two points
mentioned arr now bring taken.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-22

Kansas Ciy March 90 The sale oi
the Nau,l, C.g. Pttsburg and Gulf
railroad tp the reorganization committed
ha, h"u approved by Judge, rhayor
and Philips " the Federal court Tho
Arkansas Construction company through
I J. Ilili u New York and ; b. Iadd
OF this oitv. protested against the con.
hmatluu OF the sale. but wcrc denied
even the right 90 hle petition % inter.
yeno 90 the receiycr,hip case. The at.
torney, viii appeal 10 the United States
supreme court IN behalf Of the Arkansa,
Construction company, which has claims
against the Kansas City, Pittshurg and
Gulf for construction work amounting
% more than =, 10000.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-22

Paris, March 2i.-In the palace Of
justice an attempt was made 20 murder
the presiding judge u the Fifth court
hya druggist named Bard.n. who had
just lost suit. The judges had Just
taken their seats and a counsel in an.
other case had begun his speech. when
Bariin aimed "a revolver and fired three
shots at the judge. who had narrow
escapc. the bullets grazing his head.
Thc municipal guards threw themselve.
On Bar'lin and removed him 20 a cell,
while the judge, with perfect GOODNESS.
sid 10 the counsel You can continue.
maitre: IL Is nothing"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-22

Frankfort, March 90 County Prose.
cuiur Pulswovc went 90 Lexington
todav 90 meet S,rrt 7 W Golden.
who B., said fn D.. th. most important
witness for tho static boo tlc trials of the
au.I. nr.i BOO connection with the
'.'rI 1- nation EE.Cuugrr ,man
David O. Dl.-pn. who r,puf,d Co have
urged other suspect, goo comics, and nl,o
ha, render w.uH.'. mdo detectives.
i,o'svius tde advice of his lawyers aud
refuse. tu talk.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-22

Pehu, Ms, March 2l.-Thc body of
Mrs Lucy Summors wls found floating
In the Illinois river at East Peoria. sun.
day morning Jan. e.. She wandered away
from the home Of her sister In Peoria. In
her night clothes and mo- trace ~ he,
was found. Its thought She was doliri
Gus, caused by sickness. at the time sh,
wandered away She had been in the
water just 10 weeks.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-22
san Antonio

For Grand Lodge Sons Of Her
man March oath II. Il r. c. will
sell round trip ticket, to San An
tonic fare from Bryan $500 Limit
March eth. Tickets must be
signed aud stamped in San An
tonic before return.
Boarders wanted. -Four hoarders
wanted, pleasant rooms, conveniently
located Apply a. Eagle office. g9
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-22

Alvin, Tex, March 2l.-Thc rural de.
livery was put on here last Thursday.
The circuit cover, about % mile, and b.
grat convenience 90 the rural popula.
ton. Over 30 delivery boxes are already
set mp and number more will d. i'm
place IN "a short time. This section il,
particularly well arranged for couvcn.
lent delivery. The population Is settled
around the city, reaching ont from two
e. four miles and % we'll arranged circuit
can pms, vgry near each house ia the
circuit.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-03-22
Hotel Arrivals.


A y Brown, Houston, VIM So.
mers, Gainesville; Chas ) Chees.
borough, Galveston; W Y Hanway
Dallas; + \ Frercchs, Phila.
W + Wohmeyer, BRENNAN; W J
Moore, Myers; J + Butler, CITY; A
b Matthews, Chicago; Marie La
mour Francis Jones, Leslie Davis.
Frederic Murphy, J + Ferguson,
\ Wise Woman Co; II A Bender.
Omaha; Ueo II Persons. Cincin.
natl; W A Withers, City; G W
Schmidt, ID b McC1ll, Dallas; d
VI Hodges, Palestine; + c Ger.
rande, Houston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-18

~. she was about TO be mar
r,ssi and wanted Two gowns nade ioi 80.
won't She sesected a white pau 80.
GRO. ZION N when TO be marr.ed anu 49,
b1;e gown TO travel in.
The velvet gown cost s2oo anu ehs 80. 80,
sI7,. Th.. Gi e&s-s were de.sVer>o, H.e"'a.
na ymenl. according TO the .msdiste, d.
p,,rch vas customer ana had a.
ways IA d trer bills. The Wedolhs 80
nacn IN Grace Church ut noon on January
3lst ,d was
II was a. fashionable event ana was
largely attended. After wat ns st,e o.
weeks Mi s Boyes sent a d.. 70 MS ' 80
for the. dresses. She says int MS Iti' -
replied that her finances were n d s.'.iis-
MT ranged condition, but she would pay
when she coti.d ~,
AS ,,.vment was not Forthcoming the
7rassmaStzr again asked for statement
but d not succeed il getting ner money.
She nrn paced the Inuttsr n tiis ha!!u>
nf Mr. Strassulan He was 10 more sue
oacsf,,l in obtaining the amount due than
was the dressmaker, so he fed papers n
a s,,it TO recover the money Thursday IN
the City Court.
WANTED APOLOGY FOR VOTE.
In forciuie language Comm. ssioner Peter
f. Meyer, at a meeting OF the DOCK Board
yesterday afternoon. gave ute. ahce lc n
q ss.easq1re AT the action OF tns board In
granting q permit to the Manhattan Ice
t~omnary 10 erect an ice bridge on the
bier at the foot of Cor.ears Street
Commissioner Meyer resented the &C
clsat ous OF James Jackson. pres!dest OIL
ltle Manhattan Ice Company, VINO charged
that the Dock Commiss- onerS were cor
rupt because they would not grant permits
desired by that company. Mr.. jackson
asserted that the reason the permits ware
refused was because the three Dock Com
missioners were stockholders in the Amer
can Ice Company and did not intend 10
ioster competition
When the .eso.ut on recommending that
a rlsr1n,t be granted TO the Manhattan
company TO erect and maintain an ice
bridge on the Corlelrs Street pier was
read Commissions, M=yar made 4 attack
on Mr. Jackson, and sad he would not
vote for ;!lt. resolution until Mr.. Jackson
had apo'og:zed TO the Board Comm s
soners Cram End Murphy voted tof IL.
however. and 1t was adopted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-18
| ANSDOVNE WINS PROMOTION WHEN
HIS PREDECESSORS WERE IAlPEACHED
Salisbury Alone Dared Brave Public Opinion ana
His Encouragement Of British Cabinet EXc1tes
Admiration Queen Does Not Approve 1t.

F,e Mr. Charpt,c Rain" The Colonial Sec
rotary will observe with satisfaction 1hat
(, similar view is taken on he Continent.
Meanwhile, he has gone off in company
with his son-iEdeed, under his wing,
since Austen is Civil Lord OF the Admit
ralty-on Il trip to Malta According 70 a
little. Joke which enlivens the Colonial
Office. when asked IL he had any prefer
ence among Her Majesty'S ships Tor one
that should convey him 10 Malta ne
looking down the LIST, said: Nut IarSStr'
aut nullus" So Her Majestys hattleship
Caesar bears over the blue waters OF the
Mediterranean the foruHes OF the hihe-
teentn century empire-maker.
The illness of Lord Russell OF hillowea,
followed by his .nuch-ianented death.
leaves the. Lord Chancellor In q qiandarE
from which he looked to escape by shift
ing respons Jai.ity on 10 the shoulders OF
the Lord CHEZ Justice. Last year the
reading clerk ot the Houss OF Lords re-
liretl on pension, provision bang made
in the estimates of the present financial
-ear OF 4 salary of $500 for his successor.
The patronage is vested in the Lord Chan
:ellor, who. In his genial. kindly fashion.
proposed 10 induct a former secretary
who happened to be out OF a place. This
vas q departure from the strict line OF
Lord Halsbury's procedure. which
.eSarves for a relative these snug osrthS
Iut the Lord Chancellor has oeen 50 long
4 office that presumably all the Numbers
If his family are provided for. However
hat De, he nominated an old clerk.
There are some things even the House
II Lords cannot stomach. According to
imnemorial usages, recently confirmed by
a special recommendation OF a House Of
Lords Committee, the coveted place OF
reading clerk Is, upon a vacancy made
the occasion Of promotion along the line
OF committee clerks. The Lord Chancel-
lor's proposal to ignore these claims and
bring an outsider right into the top place
was received with signs of dissent that
gave pause even TO that old practitioner.
But Lord Halsbury is hard to beat On
! this tack. II. he said in effect. the House
of Lords would not have his man they
should have no other. The appointment.
as have said. rests with the. Lord Chan
cellor. He declining to I'LL It up other
wise than by appointment OF his own
! nominee the House OF Lords last session
/ had TO work Its way witt, only one clerk
at the table. Finally the Lord Chancel-
; Tor left the matter to Lord Russell. OF
! killowen, who died before deciding upon
| it. HENRY ". LUCY.