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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-03-29
A EIenllish Attack.

An attack was lately made on c, 7
Collier OF Cherokee, Iowa, that nearll
proved fatal. II came through bis RIO
neys. His back got so lame be could Do
stoop without great pain nor sit 10 char
except propped by cushions. No remed!
helped him unil he tried Electric Billels
which effected such a wonderful chang'
that be writes he feels like q new nan
This marvellous medicine cures bseEacl,
and kidney trouble, purities the blood ana
builds up your health.
Only soc. at Drew & Leonard's drug
store at Randolph, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-03-29
Banner Routs a Iiohhsr.

j. X. Garrison, Cashier OF the bank OF
Ihornville, Ohio, had been robbed OF
health by serious lung trouble until be
tried DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Then be wrote: sit is the
best medicine ever used for severe cold
or bad case OF lung trouble. ! always
keep bottle on hand" Don't suff r
with Coughs, Colds, or any Throat, Chest
or Lung trouble when you can be cured SO
easily. Only SOC. and 81 90.
Trial bottles free at Drew & Leonard s
drug store a. Randolph, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-03-29

II troubled with rheumatism, give
Cham berlain's Pain Balm a trial. It will
not cost you a cent il ii does no good.
One application will relieve the pain. 1t
also cures sprains and bruises in one
third the time required by any other
treatment. Cuts, burns, frostbites, quin-
sy, pains in the side and chest, glandular
and other swellings are quickly cured by
applying it. Every bottle warranted.
Price, % aud 50 cents. Bailey q Allen,
Randolph, and A. r. Hood & Son, Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-03-29

Sometimes fortune, but never, IL you
have sallow complexion, a jaundiced
look, moth patches and blotches on the
skin-all signs OF Liver Trouble. But DR..
Kings New Life pills give Clear Skin,
Rosy Cheeks, Rich Complexion.
25c. box at Drew & Leonsrd's drug
store at Randolph, Vt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-03-29

Rev. W. f. Sitter, W. Cation, N. y,
writes, 81 had dyspepsia over twenty
years, and tried doctors and medicines
without benefit. / was persuaded to use
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and it helped me
cea for all forms OF Indigestion" 1t di-
gests what you eat. j. A. Chedel, Gays
Vile
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-03-29
Fast Barnard.

S. McClellan's baby is i'll.
e. j. Allen was in Woodstock Saturday
on business.
Willie Allen began this seasons work
for Lee Holt Monday.
Wesson Allen went to Quechee Sunday
20 begin his summers work.
The Pomfret people presented Gan Old
Maids Wooing" TO full house and all
were pleased with the entertainment.
There is to be one more social in two
weeks.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-03-29

A public meeting was held last Thurs
day evening to hear the report OF I he com
/ mittee appointed to raise funds for the
new tannery project. The committee re-
ported that the sum of s4,725 had been
pledged without considering the pledge
/ OF the c. v r. r., which was 10 donate
/ half the freight bills on material for the
| building. The committee also reported
1 that il would be necessary to raise about
4 81, 900 more. Three hundred dollars OF
/ this was raised that same evening, t30
more the next day and since then enough
promises have been made to make 1t sure
1 that the requisite funds will be forthcom-
ing. Monday c. ID. Gushing aud L. M.
Heath went to Boston to meet Messrs.
Phelps & Harrison in regard to the final
closing OF the contract.
About fifty neighbors and friends gath
cred at the pleasant home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Clayton Sanders on Monday evening,
March 10, to celebrate the fifteenth ami
versary OF their welded life. The host
and hostess graciously received and cor
daily welcomed their guests. Sociability
at once prevailed. Games OF different
kinds were enjoyed. Delicious cake and
coffee were served. Dear little Nance en-
tertained the company with two sweet
songs, after which Mrs. Wallace rendered
a solo. Mrs. Read gave recitation, by
urgent request. 1t must be known that
these kind friends came not to this home
empty handed; on the contrary, they
were most generous with their gifts of
love and goodwill. Rev. Mr.. Parker, who
married the bride and groom fifteen years
ago, spoke pleasing words OF Renaissance
and in behalf OF the guests, presented Mr.. |
and Mrs Sanders with handsome Nor |
ris chair. Mr.. Sanders responded, eX-
pressing his appreciation for the kindness |
shown to him. Rev. Mr.. Read also spoke /
a few appropriate words. The company /
at late hour, leaving behind |
them a happy home and carrying with |
them only pleasant memories of a joyful |
occasion. Among the other gifts were
some fine table linen, two water sets, a
wine set, oatmeal saucers, fruit saucers,
goodly supply OF cooking utensils, a
picture and many more not
mentioned.
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Granville.

Frank Ford has finished work at r G.
HubbBrd's.
Miss Lou Whitney returned to he,
school in Bethel Monday.
Mrs. Charles Blair and children visited
Mrs. Perry a day last week.
John Burns, who has been visiting IN
New York, returned recently.
Jess McAlllster and Charles Marlin Of
Warren were In town Tuesday.
Mrs. Dan Semau, who Is at work h
Hancock,spent Sunday at home.
Daniel Woodland, who is sick at Mis.
Angie Lambs, is falling rapidly.
The international Paper Co. have finish.
ed logging in town and have gone 10
West Rochester to help Joe King
81 owe my whole life 20 Burdoek Blood
Bitters. acrofulous sores covered nv
body. ! seemed beyond cure. B. B. B
has made me a perfectly well woman
Mrs. Chas. Hutton, Berville, Mich.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-03-29

Mrs. Harriet Evans, Hinsdale, H.,
writes, 81 never fail to relieve my chill
dren from Group at once by using One
Minute Cough Cure. would not feel safe
without it," Quickly cures coughs, colds,
grippe and all throat and lung diseases.
A. X. Hood & Son, Chelsea.
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PALESTINE POINTERS.
Policemen Had Sctto with "a
crowd They Tried To Arrest.


Policemen Had n sctto With a
crowd They Tried To Arrest.
Palestine Texas. February 15.--Pollcc-
men spragsns and Addington. while try
Ing TO quiet some dsturbcrs at ESQ this
morning got into a general fight with a
party OF Ave IN witch Addugton's thumb
was badly chcwcd up and Spraggius was
bitten on the wrist Tho officers uscl
thoir clubs and bruised up the disturb
crs considerably.
Little Ilorrlo Naylor, daughter OF Mr.
ana Mrs C.. H. A.aylOr died last night oi
pneumonia. Burial at East I'm cemetery
to-day at 4 D. m,
Miss Sue Padon and MIR, James Nc
Callum were married last night ut The
Episcopal church Roy. Robert Stuart Of
hcaUne Mr.. and MT McCallum took
the wesrbound train for Monterey Mex
leo and viii be at home IN this city after
NON. A. W. Gregg spent yesterday in
TYLER
", H. McGill made q business trip q
Jacksonville yesterday.
e. H. Howell returned from Austin yes
tcrday
Mrs. W. D. Camp Of san Antonio 4.
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. y
Bass. on Sycamore Eireet.
Tho Kcmus club cntertains at progrea-
sivo euehro tonight.
81. Lnuis parties are here fguriug OF
putting in a biz electric lighting am
power plant
Miss Dunkorly OF Ennis. who is here
the guest Of Mrs p, w. Brown, IS quite
sick. Her mother has been sent for anc
arrived today,
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AGAINST TAX Dill.
GrcenyiIIe Hoard OF Trndr wants
Action Postponed.

Greonyile. Texas. February 1.-The
cireonylle board Of trade held an inter-
esting session last night aud, after listen
ing TO discussion by Judge v. w.
Grubbs OF tho tax bill, adopted the follow
ing resolution, which is copy OF the one
adopted at Fort Worth;
Resolved, by the Grcenyille board OF
trade. That 40 regard with serious con-
Germ and alarm the possible enactment
OF tho tax commissioners report In its
entirety aud we earnestly petition our
representatives In the legislature 10 use
their best and most energetic efforts 20
have It's consideration at the present ses-
sion Of the Legislature postponed and TO
refer the whole matter back TO the peo-
pie that they may study and discuss It's
merlts intellgently, and elect representa-
tiyes to the next popular session OF the
legislature fully instructed and pledged
to carry out the expressed wishes OF the
whole people"
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property will be fully and fairly described
and its conditions and value represented
and listed by me- that ! VIII IN no case
seek to mislead the assessor as TO either
quantity or quality or value of property.
And | further swear, that since the LIST
day OF January OF last year have not
directly or Indirectly converted or eS-
changed any OF my property temporarily
for the purpose of evadihg the assessment
thereon for taxes into non-taNable prop
erly or securities of any kind, ] further
swear that Will, 10 the best OF my knowl-
edge and judgment. value said property
and all OF II at it's full and true valuei
by which mean the price thar could be
obtained therefor at private sale and not
al forced or auction sale
Smith OF GraYson moved 10 reconsider
the vote 10y which the amendment was
adopted and Derden moved 70 table SmliEs
motion; tho motion was tabled ayes 90.
noes 90.
The remeiuder OF the chapter was then
placed before the house. Morrow offered
an amendment TO section 2 OF article 5ns3
having Tor its object that the holder of q
mortgage on real estate shall pay hall
the tax on said real estate thus dsposius,
as ne said OF the necessity for adopting
chapter Nil watch provides for taNlnR
mortgages The amendment also seeks to
allow persons listing credits TO deduc'
amount owing 10 otherz except credits
secured by lien on real eettoe in this state.
Without. acting on this amendment. the
house took recess until 1880.
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Petition In bankruptcy.

Galveston, Texas. February i5.-A petit
lion in bankruptcy has been hied with
the clerk Of the United States court by
Mary Louise Bremond, widow, residing
in Houston. Texas The creditors whose
claims are unsecured are as follows: W. i.
Foley, $14G.47; Houston Gas Light Com
pany. 377.05; J. NJ. Geiselman, Sl6G.50;
Browne MelIinger, si5; Houston Gas
Light Company, sl720; A. Hampe, SIS;
Levy Bros. SIS; Eugene AT-uSy, 81; A. +.
Keisling. s6.A5; W. j. Platte 81: II. L,
Huble. Sf75: Saauin & Bailey. &2l5; II.
c. Coin, $50; Houston Plumbing Company
.Sl.S5; Mrs. Alice Bailey. $1,000. S. L. SAM
SO: 4. y. lincoln. Sli65; all Of Houston
total sls05.5l No assets.
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A NC Gas WELL.
Has Bccn Struck ut COrsicnnn--see'
Ond Pool of OIL Found,

d, - ,...... 4 ~, a.
Nolsleaha' 4eAaS' feuruaIE INC ON
strike on the j. w. Milligan place. sis
miles southeast of the city. has assumed
or. +,,ase .rh ali stru,, ,sas mndo at
~" "
oepth OF 'le leel' out lhVFe N'a no gus
IN The well and &c was evident that the
well would have TO bo numped In order 10
"a, a.. ,rc,,o indication.
NS' 'No va ;" '"u 'N'
We're mat the We'll ny pumplnB' "ohln
Yield at least ten barrels "A day, but Judge
R,,fus it,rdv who o,yda thc lease ordered
- 49,, ~ go. 49, -,
9He uil'ieia " 20 y" NV" IA V'NVi ~ o.
has enough to force the OIL out His in
structions were to 20 $50 feet IL neccs-
sor,, A. doru. 80 7so zoo, Tho arm
1sss.4 th,a',ch ~ an ana anI entore5 \
ea. s,,ai,,,r ~ omt,,,t ,,on ,sbich ~
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sst1ap'' ~ ,,o dr,,i str,cb
~. INA ,nor. ,as r,ar and ,osh
TX nc ross,,r. he,ns 81 erSa, ,h,t IN.
n,i "a, haA hoon .onisns Ia M v,eiI f,nn,
M '.anA nv, sor,sS h,et, H., No ANA ,nJ
~ p S,o,, o,r,a w ,,',,h rbn ,ss
Ny " N,'P ,' S'' " 80 soS,s Ga,
,,,n ha1 bsnn str,,nt ava ,~orte y,,s ~
~ heg,,n NJ ,,nertof,, 100, r,,ot 49, a..
yyei Do,,,d s,eId ~ tanorin,, sccsinn ~,
ma ,,ss att,nhaa "a u,a cst9nv mo t,nr
bsing t,,o inebes ~ ~ ,oo In M IN
ct,et. -, 80, |,t, l.,t,,.,ia 80 ~
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THE STATE SUGAR FACTORY.
Extensive Arrangements Made for
Large Output.

v
Large Output.
Angeton Texas February 15.-The Post
correspondent is informed on reliable au-
thority that the management OF the State
sugar farm on the Brazos river, which Is
located midway between velaseo and Bra
zoria on the west side OF the river. has
decided to extend the proposed railroad
from the BRACES TO che Bernard river, a
distance OF seven miles thus connecting
The two streams. both OF which are nayi-
gable. Thls would put the planters along
munieation with tho State sugar factory
banks Of the Brazos. The Bernard river
IL lined on both sides by some Of the
best and most productive plantations in
the State. which, however, have hereto
fore been compelled to grow only such
crops as they could haul 10 market By
wagon. or carry 20 Velgseo and Galveston
by schooner. The building OF thls S'ato
railroad viii no doubt encourage tl'5,l TO
plant cane extensYely on the Bernard, 40
well as along the Braz0s.
he state also contemplates he eTee-
ton OF very extensive sawmill plant,
which VIII be used IN getting out the llln-
hers for the railroad, buildings, bridges,
etc. and also IN saving up the ash till0er
for the manufacture OF furniture. impla-
ments etc The State farm and sugar
factory promises 10 be OF great advantage
70 Brazoria county. aud especially 20 that
section located nearby.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Al the Tremont--william c. CLARK,
Newark, N. j.; Il. *. Kokosky. New Or
leans; @. c. Darlington. Indianapolis;
Phil 70. Purd. Dickinson; II. j Fuida.
New York; w. L. Simpson, San Antonio;
c. N. Cummings, Houston; J. Maple, Sc.
Louis; J. r. Cole, Jr., Dallas;- George
A Boutwell,, ST. Louis; T. NJ. Huggins.
New Orleans; Charles Rogers New York;
w. Wells, Baltimore: s. f. Hardy. New
York; II. w. Bowman, Richmond. Va.a
l.. Il. Halter. Victoria, Texas H. C-
Harrison. Chicago; John HattermaR, s.
%. Cherry, Louisville; II H. Bostwick.
castaton, Ohio. John o. Buenz. Anna II.
Buenz, Laredo: G. Wegmann. Englewood,
Y. J.:J. c. Robertson, New York; George
w. Grimes. Bluffton, Ind. H IL. Jones,
Dallas; W. =. Sturm, Corscana; q. B.
Caldwell, Houston: J j.. Huber Shebo-
gan; Thomas b. Peek. Houston. Mrs. W.
q n. Johnston. Granville; Misses sim
mons. Cleveland. Ohio; G. y Edwards.
cipcinuati. Ohio; Albert cramer, Houston;
Paul w. Basssrt n. D. Dennis, Chieagof
j. w. Brakeman w. ", willsop, Bssu-
mont: c. Y Lane, IL Grange; =. ~
Baker. Austin.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

Shropshire moved to strike from the
cath the following 81 further swear that
! Will not place a valuation upon my prop
erty that now propose 70 render at a
less valuation than the total amount OF
insurance carried by me on said property,
exclusive OF constitutional amendments
that am rendering herein" Grubbs
cffered substitute that the entire oath
be stricken out and the present form OF
oath put in its place. Grubbs' substi-
tute Ton motion OF LiyseyJ was tabled;
ayes 60, noes 43.
A message was received from the gov
ernor referring 10 the legislature a petit
tion from John b. Hood camp Of Conted-
crate Veterans asking the legislature TO
appropriate $4,000 to reimburse the camp
for money expended on the foundation
for the monument they intended TO erect
in the center OF the gateway OF the walk
leading from Congress avenue TO the cap
itol, the called session having refcfed 70
permit the erection Of the monument on
that site. which had been selected by per-
mission OF a former legislature by the
former superintendent OF grounds, re-
ferred TO committee on public buildings
and grounds.
The melton recurring on Shropshire
amendment striking the insurance clause
from tAe form OF oath prescribed, tbs
previous question was ordered and th'
amendment was adopted; ages SIS, noes 10
The form OF cath as amended was Their
adopted: ayes 20. noes Ss. It is as follows
81, being duly sworn, say that ! will, "a
the best OF my knowledge. Information and
belief, give in the statement below q rue
full ard eoIoltte l!st Of All property held
by me or belonging tome On the LIST day
OF January A. d. lor for others, as this
case may be. naming the person for whom
the list is rendered,l including all per-
sonai property appertaining to said mer-
ehandising. whether held IN actual posses
sion or only having been purchased witt
view TO possession or profit and al
personal properly sppertalnlnE TO manu-
featuring and all manufactured articles
whether on hand or owned BY me, and al
moneys, deposits and credits, In ell case
where the assessor may dcmsnd t. ! VII
point cut 70 him or where ] am unable Z
exhibit the same TO the assessor sue
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INJuNcTIoN DISMISSED.
Judge Thompson DIHposes oil Ellis
W.. Harrison

Fort Worth, Texas. February 15.--The
litigation between Emmett 4. Ellis and
w. II. & J. c. Harrison growing out OF sale
OF the Standard Light and Power com
pany is revived again. After the Harrison
Judgment for $4,000 was affirmed Ellis
sued out an injunction TO prevent the levy
OF execution. A temporary Injunction was
granted by Judge Thompson at Bay City.
Matagorda county. Today Judge Thomp-
son. who IS holding court in Hampstead,
dissolved the temporary Injunction and
dismissed the application on the grounds
OF want Of Jurisdiction, former adjudica-
ton OF the matter, because the proceed
ings were collateral attack on the pro-
ceedings OF court OF competent jurisdic-
ton and the bill for interpretation showed
no want Of equity.
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AFrHRNnoN SESSION.

Senator Grinnap. addressing himself TO
his amendment. said that the substitute
would defeat the object Of the proposed
legislation, unless his amendment was
adopted: contended that the legislature
must define the abuse as proposed in his
amendment and permit the commission 70
regulate such abuse. and also SAID that IL
would be unconstitutional for the legis-
lature to delegate 10 the commission power
to define abuses. He applauded the rail-
road laborers for coming 70 the legislature
for protection, and said they should not
be turned down in this, their first request
to protect life and limb.
Greer opposed Grinnans amendment,
saying that it would Absolutely prohibit
the operation OF double headers except on
steep. continuous grades; claimed that
his substitute gives the commission ample
power to investigate the matter, and mat
it would be constitutional.
lanes said he had very few railroad
men or railroaders in his district. and vas
therefore not influenced by them, nor was
he influenced by the railroad corporations,
and that inasmuch as he is In doubt as TO
which side has made out the best case.
will let well enough alone and vote
against the original bill and for tho sub
stltute.
Davidson spoke In support OF lhe suSsN-
tute and against the original bill. Lewis
next advocated the passage Of the original
bill and cited numerous Instances OF
wrecks. which he attributed TO the use Of
double headers, and described the wreck
ing OF trains using two engines and In
sisted that /, Is extra hazardous. Thought
n a bad precedent 10 refer this mNtTer 10
the railroad commission. because here
after when organized labor knocks VI
must answer that We have surrendered our
mower 10 the railroad eommisslvh.
The Greer substitute, referring the mat
ter 10 the railroad commission, vas then
adopted by the following vote
Ayee--l5
rnyidson. NORRIS.
Dibrell. Neal
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Mercnntile comnnn, orennIrea

Te1arkana. Texas, February l3-The
Interstate Mercantile company has been
organized In this city to succeed the Arm
of Mullins o'Neal, with a capital sloaIt
Of $4,000. The company is composed OF
the following well known business men Of
this place. J. II. o'Neal. president; g.
NJ. Robertson, vice president; NJ. f. Bon
ham. secretary; ]. A. Yarbrough, treasu-
rer. Articles of incorporation have been
filed with the secretary OF state
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ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS
Fred Braun Was Found Dead In His Room;
Verdict OF Suicide.
COUNTY FINANCES ARE IN A BAD WAY.
lion poilars--Cansc Removed
To Federal Court.

Galveston Texas. February 10 Fired
Braun, : book agent, WAS found dead in
his room AZ 1910 sealy avenue yesterday
evening, An inquest was held by Justice
Barry. who rendered a verdict that tho
deceased came 10 his death from dose OF
audapum. srlf-adminEtersd. Braun was
. native Of Galveston and Ill health. to-
gether With his being unfortunate in bus
inces. are considered TO be the causes OF
his act. lie was 80 years OF age.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

BLOWING is THE ROLL CALL on Mr..
psNsys motion to restore to the oath the
aps1are In which it was originally drawn
s The tax commission:
dams ri..o
FHsn tHOpkips), Looney,
S.lit!, Marsh.
.pst' McAnally.
~ Mcdowell
IN, Mcfarland,
x,n mnt Mercer.
..'uaa' Monroe
rlissu. MOTIF Morrls,
NM Murphy,
|r,s. Murray,
,smf' Oliver,
woH Palmer.
-. Parish,
frdeu, rgfe sEt;er
porch, phhi .I,p ,IaHpl'
I'M Poole,
,n,, Rochelle,
,,,... Russell,
cedett eansoni'
Ftakain, Ssas;,
Fleetwood, stsnIss s"ife'
nfar. str'nlinv
|oxs,s' tHrazos), sutherland,
Ee,,sra' Tate.
*sas.' Teagle,
3ans' Terrell,
Xslls,a Tompkins,
Bi,tle Vaughan.
kf,n Noes-i4
Barrett ,Meitsen,
kaI,I, Nolan,
S..nbers, poweII
a.siosd, R Ras. mann
knrs Robertson (Harrisonh
~. Rogers,
sssnau. s sSsIbyyrns
8rvbh. Smith Collin.
3sn,i,n. Smith tGTayson),
5ssts,n Thomas tWisel.
trneS, lLamar), Thomas (Fannini,
a,.S rolbert.
MA Walton,
8sss,, Whples,
1ccls,,n Wells.
ev.rsn' wslTodt.
tEsia' Riilacy,
Wooten.
MI 1sS,-Allen Of Colorado. who would have
I AM.a, and Dean, NO
4 Rs,,.s elil. Lake ard Wright.
n ps,ea oNns. Clements, Lane. Master
Xht.or ee. schluter. shannon. stewart Tar
Ding beyond the restoration OF tne OATH
Fl ~, p'er vi was done today. adjournmen.
peen had this afternoon durins the
OF an amendment by Mr.. MORO"
n, V'hers providing that debts may be
n n. from credits IN the rendition q
-. ~uer except debts secured by liens on
e"'e With regard TO these. Mr., Nor
s'oposes 10 give the mortgsger ered',
"A. I" eehsaticn for the tax he pays on
y. "opeIison Of the property covered by
oehsatien. The commission eill re-
s,,.s nat provision Of the existing law
49, 49, Permits ibs deduction OF deb.'s from
4, AANEs will tonorrow orsr rss1lu-
providing that the prsyioGs question
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closed contract with Messrs. Moore 6
Selhert.
The dredge Is 10 be 100 feet long, with
a thi+y-nyo. foot beam. II viii be
equipped with the very latest improved
machinery,
that within thirty days work would open
up In full blast.
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NIGHT SESSION.

On motion OF Decker the house aus-
pended pending business (the bill provld-
ing for the taking Of the scholastic consusl
and took UP The senate bill prnvidng Tor
an accounting TO the scpq}l fund for Us
snare OF the pYtiic domain awarded by
the constitution OF 1876, The bill also
protects former purchases and actual So
tiers m their possession The minority
(Grogan and JoEcs) presented n report
but the house adopted the majority report.
which adopted only he first two sections
of tho Genate measure
Wright aud Henderson Of Lamar sent
IN resolution cailing for tire indefinite
postponement ot the land hill 50 that the
Tweuly-scyerth legislature might submit
10 the people constitutional amendment
whereby a means might be found TO stt-
tie the debt to the school fund which
the resolution states amounts 10 S2,oSeSio.
Childs moved 10 table the resolution aud
the motion prevailed After several
speeches on the merits Of the bill, IN when
but few members took any interest owing
10 lack Of familiarity with It, the house
adjourned until tomorrow.