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The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12
SILKS.

NEW arrivals last week. All the avs, lSs
~ est shades and latest fancy w'1.s. ~,
can be shown you at our Six C0u,"S y. y,
Our display with speaking cards '0.. I. 4.
tale Of the prices, which you WIN ~ :, M
lighted with, Come early and &C. Y
best for your money
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Turner & Sewer are getting
ready to move their insurance agen-
cy into the building next door to
the Texarkana National Bank.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12
New Arrivals
In Shirt Waists.

THIS last week we have just openedu up
L a handsome line Of the latest in Shirt
Waists, perfect in fit, perfect in quality
and perfect in colors. These goods
were bought before the advance, but it
makes no difference to us. We are 60
ing to place them on sale at the old
time prices.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

See the window of Chas. S. Erber
for special sale of diamond pen
dants and solid gold breaches. %
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Unredeemed bargains in Dia.
monds, Watches, Typewriters, Bi.
cycles, Guitars and Mandolins at
Chas, S. Erber's, 2-2
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12
Rather than Carry Over

Any winter weights, we hav.
clipped the price considerable I'iS =
fact right up by the side of =, rost u
Splendid opportunity. wy
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

If you are looking for a good
place to trade, why not interview
the Lambeth Grocer Company? If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

All kinds of stringed instruments
at Beasley's-violins, guitars, etc.
Prices very low. ! Z
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Sam Ragland is headquarters for
tobacco and cigars. You can al.
ways get the best at his place Of
business. IL
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

We sell everything from a hy-
dralic jack, down to corkscrew.
Call on us. HARDIN Bros.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Madam Camille Verone (Modiste)
late of St. Louis, opens her parlors
Monday ready for work, over Lam
bert Grocery.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

If you are looking for a place to
buy groceries cheap call on Morgan
& Mcclure. 2-7-lm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

If your watch needs cleaning OF
repairing take it to Schuster's 2O8
State Line Avenue, IL
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

If you have anything Of value
you want to sell call on
HARDIN Bros.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

We are sorry to report that Mr..
W, H, Dean is still quite sick He is
suffering with la grippe,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Have your watch repaired by
Leon Lancaster. at Lancaster &
Jones PIG Vine street. 2-6
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

The best OF everything the mark
ct affords, at Huddleston Bros
meat market
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Smokers and chewers OF tobacco
need go no further than Sam NJ
Ragland for the pure quality of the
weed II 1S
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

WANTED. Store house or build
ing on State Line. rs
Apply to LANCASTER & JONES.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

/ have cash purchasers for desir,
able city property. w. R. Kelley.
State Line Ave, over Water Cos,
Office. 10 %
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership lately existing between
James II. Mullins and j. H. O'Nea
under the firm name and style OF
Mullins g. O'Neal of Texarkana,
Arkansas, was dissolved by mu ull
consent on the 10th day of February
1900, ]. H, Mullins retiring The
Interstate Me camille Company
is hereby authorized to collect all
claims due to said partnership, and
assume all outstanding liabilities Of
the same.
j II. MnLLINS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12
Ian MaClaren,

The famous English author, writing
In the North American Review on
"The Energy Of the American peo-
ple," says;
''No man writes with his own hand, II
he can dictate to a stenographer, no
man dictates II he can telegraph; no
man telegraphs, II he can telephone"
liyou are typical, energetic, up to
date American, you already use tine
Long Distance Telephone. II not, a
word TO the wise Is sufficient.
Southwestern Telegraph & TelephoneCO.
A. r. BROWN, Local Mgr,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Lancaster & Jones at 216 Vine
street, repairs type writer's, cash
registers, bicycles, etc. 90
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

We can get you what you want
if we have not got it in stock.
HARDIN Bros.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

For new and second hand furni-
ture, at bottom prices, call upon
Rehkopf & Co., 2l8 East Broad
treet. l-15
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

1t will pay you to call on Morgan
& Mcclure if you want cheap gro
ceries. 2-7-lm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Cotton went up today to 81
cents in New Orleans.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12
no Curo ConstInntlnn rnroy,,

The Sheppard Rifles we're out on
the West Side public school ground
yesterday drilling, The company is
one Of the best drilled organizations
ever formed here The boys be-
longing to the company take pride
in the same and we expect to hear
great things of them at the state
meeting of troops in Texas this
summer.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Yesterday was an idea day and
the churches were all we'll attended
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Candiesl CaDdiesl Candieslll at
S. M. Ragland's,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Jewelry of every description at
Schuster's, the old reliable. IL
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

st, Louis and Philadelphia prices
on bulk garden seed at Lemly's, I'm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Morgan & Mcclure is in the front
on cheap groceries and feed, 1-7-1n
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12
WEATHER FORECAST.
WEATHER BUREAU.

For Arkansas: Clearing tonight
Fair Tuesday, Cold wave late to
night and Tuesday,
f. F. MATHEWS, Clerk.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Don't miss reading DR.. ]. Har-
raes' testimonials, published in thin
paper. Changed twice a week.
Thousands of them can be seen at
mis- Office, at the Huckins House
Parlors. 20
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

For a good white light, get the
Eupion.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Have your new dresses made by
Madam Camille Verone.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Miss Minnie Hubbard is reported
quite sick.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Call on the Artist Supply Co., and
examine their line of mouldings 2 4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

The Lambeth Grocer Company
keeps everything good to eat-also
feed for stock.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Go to Brown & Tyler for
high grade and staple cof-
fees, such leading brands
as Chase and Sanborn S,
Seal Brand, Cubano, White
House and White Star, at
bottom prices, 2-11
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Hardin Brothers are headquar-
ters for both the buyer and seller.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

For kodak supplies see Artist
Supply Co. "a
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Eupion oil is the best on the
market.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Don't have any oil in your lamps
but Eupion.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Why not resolve TO trade with the
Lambeth Grocery Company for
1900. This company will treat you
right If
We buy and sell all kinds Of fur
niture, either new or second hand,
See us before closing upyour trade.
l-l5 II, REHkorF & Co.
-
For RENT win rent whole or
a part of seven room house con
yenient or entirely separate Large
yard, good well of water aud ser
wants house. 6l7 Ash street, 81
asa=-sss ass-...sa
GU Appleton, Justice of the peace,
Clarksbufg, Md, says, "DeWitts Early
Riscrs are the best pills made for consti-
patton. We use no Others" Quickly cures
all liver and bowel t'oubles, Embry Drug
Co t2g
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

SO far this has been the dryest
winter ever known in this section,
Not a suficiency of moisture o
make the we'll diggers work easy.
Unless there is a great change, we
may see little vegetation herea
bouts this spring and summer.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Constable Jackson arrested a
travelling doctor this morning who
was charged with using boisterous
language to those he passed on the
street, Complaint was made to
officer Jackson and he arrested the
doctor near the postoflce and put
him in jail until he could cool down,
He will have hearing this after.
Oon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

How Are Your KIdneysI
Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills snm.
oleiree Add sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or NY
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Artist Supply Co., for artist
materials. "a
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

FOR RENT room house at
No. 106 south Oak street. Apply to
L, A, Lawson at Edwards Harness
Co.'s 2-1-tf
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Seed at25c doz. papers at Lemly's,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

At the city court this morning
one individual was before the Re
corder on a charge of carrying
jag on the street with him. He
paid a wheel and the spokelets to
get out OF his scrape.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12
Our Underwear for Men

Is a cold weather--insurance
policy--for colds. About as hard IN
catch cold when wearing our kind
Of underwear, as it is to find a nee.
die in a hay stack chopped off pri.
ees on any remaining ones now II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

If you are looking for place to
buy stoves both heating and cook
ing, call on Hardin Bros.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

Two of our popular dry goods
clerks were seen ia the midle of the
street Saturday, so that two fair
young artists could take a snap
shot" picture of them with a ko.
dak.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12

If you wish to sell or buy anything
in the real estate line, it will pay
you to consult W, R. Kelley, State
Line Ave, over Water Cos. Office.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-12
Served Him Right.

y III Y n ENT
TeXarkana, Ark, Feb. 10, 1900,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
DOESN'T FAVOR CANAL.

Washington, December l3 -Members
of the Illinois delegation In Congress who
ara interested In the canal connection of
the Mississippi river and the Great
Lakes by way of the Chicago Sanitary
canal, have been advised that the report
of ths commission Of united army engi.
neers, about to be sent TO Congress is not
entirely fAvorAhls TO the project. The
report is SILL In the possession Of the war
department hut 1t is understood that the
project of fourteen foot canal T rom
Lcckport at the foot cf the sanitary canal
and thence down the Des Planes and
Illinois rivers to the Mississippi river, is
disapproved by the commission, though
1t Is implied that If the plan is extended
on to st. Louis, distance Of forty miles,
it would he approved.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
Believed They Secured
A Good Haul,
Postal Clerk Found Insensible
When Car Was Opened.

Texarkana, Ark, December IA bold
robbery ON the Cotton Belt Isilroad oc-
Cured today at Bassets, Texas, thirty
m les south OF Texarkana on the train
coming north, in which postal CLERK
Jonn N. Dennis was almost killed and
the mail p ouohes of his car rified OF their
contents. The amoant s.olen is not
known, but Ii is believed to be large. In
tne run to Texarkana the coaches were
manner Upon the arrival OF the train
mere officials fo.ced an entrance TO the
mail car and were asto nished TO lind the
clerk stretched upon the floor apparently
dead. A hurried examination showed
that the registered packages had been
ripped open and robbed of their co ntents,
the most valuable OF which was the
wauco Memphis through rouch contain
Ing a number o valuable packages,
Dennis was alive but uneo 1s3ious.
An ugly wound on this top o his head
told the sto ry. At the hospital he revived
sufficiently to give the details OF the ro b
berry.
ousV as 0no trniu paHsou hV Onnaoes -
Dennis went into the mail car TO stir up
the fire. When he closed the door he saw
two men standing by the stove. One
OF them dealt him terrible blow over
the head with a heavy fire shovel and
he was quickly beaten into q senseless
condition.
Examination or the car showed that the
robbers gained entrancs by crawling
through a small trap door In hhe iie or Of
the vestibule. In the vestibule is crank
with which a person ran ncoupls ths
car from another. 1t is impossible to
tell what the robbers secured, but 10 is
believed they made a good haul.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
A COAL TRUST.
Syndicate Trying to buy Up PennsyI-
vania Mines.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, December 15.-A
prominent GOAL operator of the Wyoming
region, who asked that his name be
withheld, In an interview today said
an effort is being made by syndicnte
to buy up all the individual mines be-
tween Wilkesharre and CarbondaIe, and
when all or most of these mines are
secured, 1t Is probable that the syndicate
VIII reach out to the Hazleton and
Sahuylkiil region. There are about 20
Individual coilieries between Wilkesbarre
and Carbondaie and the capacity is about
i2, 0o0 tons day.
Scranton, Pa. December 13.-The official
confirmation of the sale Of ths oompany's
property is made by Vice President Smith
on ths authority of First Vice President
Ihorne.
The terms Of the deal are not yet ready
for publication. Nothing further Is
known at the company's office at Dun
more.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14

thencs TO Lewiston. They went by road,
that the new member Of the hoard might
go over the proposed route Of the new
electric road from Lewiston TO Augusta
before he voted upon it 10 anpears rs II
the commissioners were satisfied with the
Augusta end Of the route. One hearing
has been held. but one Of the commission
er's term had exuired and the vote c1uld
not be taken. When Mr. Spofford was
elic.ed to the plscs, he declined to vote
TIL he had been over the proposed route.
Thus the delay of the dec ision.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
FAVORED CANTEEN.
Archbishop ireland -und bishop Me-
Goidrick Before Senate Committee

Washington, Dicsmber 10 I'm the
Senate COMMITTEES on military affairs to-
ay the hearing on the army reorganiza-
tion Dill was continued and In addition
to a number II army oificsrs. Archbishop
Ireland and Bishop Mc1ol1rick were
heard. The two prelates spoke only on
the provision of the bill, prohibiting
the establishment of ointssns or post
exchanges. Both cf them pronounc 81
the provision unwIse ana expressed the
opinion that the canteen is in the inter-
ests Of temperance and good morals In
the army. Archbishop Ireland hased his
remarks especially upon his observation
Of affairs at Fort Smelling, near his
home at Sc Paul He said that he was
sure feom all that be had seen and heard
among the soldiers. that the canteen is a
powerful flcbor In the protection of the
soldiers from outside temptations of all
kinds, and he did not accept the theory
the troops that otherwise would not come
to them. lie said:
81 am myself a total absatiner, but
when IL comes TO dealing with the people
at large, i think the only satisfactory
and suec ssfful way is to eliminate the
danger as far as possible ana to reducs
drinking TO the minimum-to advocate
moderate temperance.
Major Romeyn. retired army oiiicsr,
also spoke for the retention of the can
teen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
THE COAL DEAL.
j. p. Morgan & 60. Made ofrev which
Stockholders Accepted.

New York, December ls.-J. p. Nor.
gan and company this afternoon Issued a
statement concerning tie sale OF the
Pennsylvania Coal company by she
stockholders. 1t states that certain direc-
tors and stockholders of the Pennsylvania
Coal company have received an offer from
Messrs. j. p. Morgan & Co., to purcbafe
their stock and deeming the offer ad-
vantageous, they have accepted and
sold all their stock to that firm, provided
Messrs. j. =. Morgan 81 Co, would also
agree to purchase On the same terms the
stock OF all other stockholders.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
THOUSAND A DAY.
Panay Insurgents Swearing Allegiance
to United States.

Manila, December l9.-Gen. Kobbs.
with the 2Sth volunteer regiment, Col.
Birkhimer commanding, landed at
Kagayan on the northern coast OF MIN
danao. Monday, and reinforced the six
companies of the 10th volunteer regiment
stationed In the town. An aggressive
movement had been planned.
From Iioilo, 1t is unoffioially reported
that the insurgents in that part OF the
island OF Panay are swearing allegiance
at the rats OF thousand day. Consid
erabIe sums of monsy and large quantities
Americans.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
Foreign Advisers to
Each Province.
These Conditions to Be Accepted
BY D0wager.

London, December i4.-"Information
has reached the WI Chang Vice hoy, /"
says the Shanghai corrssp ondent of the
Standard that the Empress Dowager has
agreed TO aocsps the following peace con-
ditions.
The early return Of Emp eror Kwan
Su to Pekin; indemnity to the amount
OF A, ,OOO.0o0 pounds; the right OF each
legation to maintain q guard OF 1000
troops; ana the appointment Of foreign
adviser to each province OF the emp Ire.
ID irector General Shen. has received
telegram from Sian Flu asserting that
the Emp ress Dowager Ia about to starr
for Chend II Flu. N the prgTfncs Of
sze Chuua. LII Hung Chang ana Prince
Ching have received the Empress Dowa-
gers permission to take the imperial seal
from the Forbidden palace and to use ib
in the negotiations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
LIGHT SHIP MISSING.

Nantucket, Dec mber IL The Nan
tucket south ShoaI lightship, forty miles
cut to sen, which was reported of er
station, has not yet been reported as pass
ing Gay Head. 1t is quite certain that ii
the lightship has parted her cables, she
will steam TO New Bedford, from where
arrangements can be mads for the plac-
ing of the ship on her regular station
The other lightships in this vicinity are
reported as being all right.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
B0UTELLE BILL.
Naval Committee Reports y avorabIy
on Proposed Measure.

Wa shineton, December 1a.-The House
committee on naval affairs today filed
the rep ort favorable to the bill authoriz-
ing the appointment OF Representative
Boutelle of Maine as a captain on the
retired list o. the navy. 1t recitss Mr.
Boutslle's conspicuous service In the
navy and In the naval work OF the Con-
gress, his Identification with the upbuild-
ing OF the new navy, and gives a number
of precedents in support OF the proposed
action.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
CRUSHING DEFEAT.
London Paper Reports Serious Disas-
ter To British A rms.

London, December IA The Daily Ex-
press publishes runhor OF a serious dis
astsr to the British arms. According
to this report the Beers attacked ths
camp of General Clements In tine Barber
ton district, capturing the camp and
killing number of British officers and
taking prisoners all the British tro ops,
intending four comp aniss of the North
cumberland Fusiliers. The story is
not confirmed in any quarter and is not
generally believed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
coNsERv ATlvEs PREVAILED.

Louisville. December l3.-The Conser-
vative element in the American Fedora
tion of Labor was dominant throughout
today's proceedings OF the convention.
Two resolutions championed by the radi-
cal element were voted down by over
whelming majorities One was a bitter
announcement against trusts and mono
poles in general and the other declara-
tion in favor or the cooperative common
wealth and government ownership and
control of all means of production and
distribution. For both OF them much
more moderate substitutes were adopted
after long debate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
THE WEATHER.

Boston, December l3 -Foreeast for Fri
day: Fair and decidedly colder weather.
brisk to high north to northwest winds.
Saturday, threatening weather, probably
with snow, northerly winds.
Washington, December l3.-Forecast for
New England: Colder Friday, with
local snow in Southern and extreme
western portion. Saturday. snow; fresh
west to northwest winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
MIR. BURLEIGH'S BILL.
Measure which Insu res Mainc's Pre-
sent Represent alton.

Washington, December 13.-Represen-
tative Burieigh OF Maine has introduced
a reapportionment bill fixing the men,
bership OF the HOUSE at ss7 and provid-
ing that in redistricting members shall
be elected as far as possible from contigu-
Gus territory.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
PRESIDENT RIPLEY DECLINES.

Topeka, Kas., December lS,-President
Rlnley replied to the meeFage or Acting
Governor Carney OF Colorado Offering to
arhitrate the telegraph strike, as fol-
lows:
"Have given your suggestion most
careful consideration and regret that
circumstances preclude compliance. The
striking telsgraphers hitherto employed
on our lines in Colorado did not strike
because of any grievance against the COM
pany. On the contrary by the course
they pursued, they violated their obli-
cations, technical and moral obligations
which on our part have been fully lived
up to In every respect. The company
has not charged strikers with committing
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
PRINCE TUAN RUNNING AWAY
ENGLAND SIGNIFIES APPROVAL

Washington, December 13 The latest
advice from Pekin from official sources
is that England has signitied a willing.
ness to sign the agreement reached by
the foreign ministers with a slight
amendment which Is said to be more In
nature of change in form than an
amendment of the scoops OF agreement at
material points. As England was the
only powe understood to be holding
back the-s seams to be no substantial
obstacles 20 an almost immediate closure
of the negotiat ions concerning the pre-
liminary agreement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
wEArHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bure an for yesterday. Dec. 49, taken at 6
p. m, meridian time. the observation for
this section being given in this order:
Temperature, direction of wind. stats of
weather;
Boston. 40. W, oldy; New York. "A.
NV, clear; Philadelphia. 40. NV. clear;
Washington, Sd, W. clesr; Albany. SO,
W, cldy; Buffalo, Is, NV. clear
Detroit, IS, W, snow; Chicago.
"a, NE, cldy; st. Paul, missing; HUI
ron, Oak l2 NE, clear; Bismarck,
missing; Jacksonville, "a, SW, rain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
SUDDEN DEATH IN AUGUSTA.

Augusta, December 13.-Mrs. Martha
Stone. aged 7S, widow OF the late Alvin
b. Stone, was found dead at her home.
IS Maple street, at seven o'clock tonight.
She had been seen during the day and
the police forced an entrance to her
home. Heart disease is supposed to be
the cause.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
PORTLAND s

outrages ON employees. The public am
the authorities OF law must judge az
who is guilty. Under all the oircum-
stances 10 Is manifest that the time for
arbitration has passed .,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
When Real Estate Men

are showing up the city to people who
close the deal if they should explain
how easy it was to kildle fires with
BemSOn's Charcoal, and how easy
it is TO get Charcoal at all Grocers.
Big Bag 70 Cents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
WANTED.

A FIRST class man of experience
20 ran "a board saw ON hard
wood, "a eady place TO right
man. references. Address SA w,
k0x 1867. dec6d2wlstp
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
MR. YERKEs NOMINATED.

Washington, December l8 The Presi-
dent today nominated John W. Yerkes
of Kentucky, to be commissioner OF In
ternal revenue.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-14
MR.. HrTr A CANDIDATE,

Washington. Decsmber rl8.-Representa-
tive Hit of Illinois, today made formal
announcement of his candidacy for the
United States Senate. He sent kilograms
to that effect to friends in Illinois who
have EXPRESSED themselves In his favor
and to state Legislators in his locality.