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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-28

the consistency desired.
One finds beef and lamb as a rule
fat enough to cook themselves so far as
the basting is concerned.
A good way to keep cider sweet is
the following: Let the cider work UNI
til 1t has reached the condition most
desirable to the taste. Then add one
and half tumblerfuls OF grated horse
radish to each barrel and shake up
well. This stops further fermentation.
After a few weeks rack OFF the cider
and bung 1t closely in clean casks.
MARTHA.
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THE SCOuRGE or THE BATTLESFiIp---
THE HOLLAND SUBMARINE BOAT.

sci. She lies so low in the water while
running on the surface that little is
exposed to the searchlights, and when
the vessel is completely submerged
there is not even ripple on the surface
to indicate her whereabouts. She is
less than half the length and displace-
ment Of the surface torpedo boats, and.
while her equipment is less. she Is bet
ter able to send her torpedoes to their
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opened and the water allowed to ruch
in until the dial indicates that suffi-
cient has been taken. The vessel is
then ready to dive. At command
from the captain the man. operating
the diving engine turns the wheels un-
til the horizontal rudders are in posi-
ton to carry the craft below the sur
face. She is kept IN "even keel
through a system Of trimming tanks, I"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-28

passed from the captain to the men
forward to place the torpedo. The
cap over the forward end Of the tube Is
closed and the breeeh opened. The
torpedo is then placed In the tube, and
theabreechsis closed. The gauge is then
set, and az the wond Of command the
missile is sent on its mission Of de-
struction. The weight of the discharg-
edstorpedo is then taken up through
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To Glenn SIX Ties.

To wash silk ties frst boil a quart
Of water for an hour after the addition
of q half-pound OF bran and then strain
ii. Wash the ties. avoiding creaslng
as far as possible, then pass through
cold water. containing a little salt. and
iron as soon as they are dry enough.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-28
AN ARMoRED WAR CYCLE.

The latest invention to be tested and put
in the field for defensive purposes is a
war bicycle, with wheels made OF Har-
veyized steel The idea 81 using cycle
corps Of rifiemen for the defense OF a
country open 10 attack and also for
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would
when the sighted the thing
hdious din their omoms brighten
exhibitions
in
fight two
rows
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n
which
o
the food when the river high that this camel back become the
China OF
eshss q centuries has proved well adapted ne o the
This particular bridge
Chow. CITY lying p The east " Nankn
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
WEST BRIDGEWATE

Charlie, SpauIding and his mother
of Gaysvilc were at r. l.. Madden's
Christmas.
The Christmas tree at Riverside
hall Monday evening was Il success
in every way. bearing numerous
presents for 10th old and Young.
The exercises bv the school childre n
spoke well for the good training by
their tcnchcr. Miss Martin.
Mrs. l.. W. Johnson, who has
icen at worl, for NJ. ]. Moore. went
20 Brandon Saturday for an indefn-
lite tiue.
Laura Madden was with her
motheI in Gay svile last week.
DR.. Herbert AIartyn is taking a
vacation, spending Christmas with
hi, parents in Massachusetts.
MIR. and Mrs. b. Smith spent
Christmas with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. l.. Madden.
Fred Tarbell is moving his family
into the tenement vacated by Roy
Manning.
Ad'ian pinncv went to Andover
to spend Christmas with his family.
The members of !. X. Spaulding's
family from different localities were
gathered at the old hn'ne Tuesday,
Christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fillmore Grover
We're in Grafton last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. G. Hill were IN
Rochester last week Friday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
BROKEN BRIC-A-BRACS.

Mr.. Major, the famous cement man. nl
New York, explains some very interesting
facts :thOnt Ma RS Cement
The NUT In les WhD Use this >talnlalI ar.
ticic know That II T. nnnN hundred per
cent, better than other c,mVnlS for which
similar claims ire made. mn n great many
do not know why ] he simple reason is
that Mr.. NnjJr u>"~ the lr-i materials
ever discu;er"i n"I other manufacturers
do not L." them. hr".nlsr hes ar" too ex-
pcnsye and de- nn" a "w ltr.3 profits. Mr..
Major tells u. that one ~ he elements OF
his ceuen, costs - - tt pound. and an
other costs > - II salon. whIlu - large
share of the >! g-rai'rl rrM.rn'.i and iuuid
glue upoh i!lr market are n'tmng more
than siXteen-r"n' Zine. Disabled IN water
or citrc acid, and III 'une rM-nS, altered
slightly in color and oder by H., addition
of CHEAP ..nd il ',!rs' ma rrnl-,
Majors crnrn; recalls at fifteen and
twenty-five cent, Il bottle, and WHEN Il
dealer tries TO sell Il substitute you can de-
pend upon it that his only object is ;opiake
larger profit.
The prof. on Ma r. cement is as much
as any dealer r;lGht to make on ans cement.
And this ~ douby true in view of lie fact
that each dealer gets hrs share of the bene-
fit of Mr. Majors advertising. which now
amounts tp over 5000 Il month. throughout
the country. IL all iShrd in 1876.
Insist on having Majors. Don't accept
any uii-!!n. Il u,Vi"e from - druggist
Ii you are Ut II bnAiy >aud you will be
likely to find tina! yea are good deal more
so than you imagine you can repair your
rubber boots and family shoes. ana any OF her
rubber and leather articles, with Majors
lnent.
And You will he surprised at how many
dollars a year you will thus save
Ii your druggist can't supply you, it will.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
CHURCH SERVICES.

Universalist - Usual services in
the morning and evening.
st. James-Serviccs ut go and
5 o'clock. Rev. John Davis Ewing,
rector.
Christian - Morning service at
go, with sermon. Sunday school
at IL O'Clock. Junior {. T.. ut 5
O'Clock, and \. Z. 5. &. L. at 7
o'clock. Welcome to all.
Couguegational-Sermon by the
pastor, Rev. Frank {. Putnam.
Methodist Episcopal Rev. Chas.
F. Partridge, pastor. Morning SER
vice at 1880. theme, "Retrospect
and Prospect lbs o'clock,
Sunday school; o.l5 p. M, Epworth
League; 7 evening service, theme,
son the IhreshoId;" I p. m, Tues
day, mid-wcck service. y cordial
invitation is extended to all these
services.
lanes 5. Bilcr, the Methodist
evangelist, who hopes to build in
Chicago the largest evangelistic
church in the world, is 4S years old,
Il native of Lancaster, o., and
graduate OF Wesleyan University,
class OF 1873.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
Annual Village Meet
ing.

BY direction OF the Trustees, the legal
voters of the Village OF Woodstock are
hereby notified and warned to meet ut the
Town Hall in said Village the first Mon day
II January IL Xt. 1T seven O'Clock +. NJ :, fol
tue following purpr .es:
|. 10 choose Il Chairman.
,. 10 receive and act upon the reports
OF the Village Officers.
3. To elect Vii age Officers for the year
ensuing.
L. TO see it thaVlllage will vote to accept
the provisions OF Sections 49, ~ 1856, in
elusive, of the Re;isel Laws OF Vermont.
1894. ra'ating to the co'lectio o. taxes.
d. To raise money by iaN Or otherwise
for the expenses OF the Village already in.
cured and for ne ssary Village expenses
for the ensuing year.
6. To see what action the Village will
take in regard to lighting the streets.
!. To do any other proper business
Woodstock, VT, Dee. u, 1900.
J, L. DANA, Clerk
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29

Mrs. Ida II. Read OF :Shelburne,
state president Of the ". {. L. IT,,
was presented Saturday with Il
handsome fur coat by the members
of the Vermont organization as Il
mark of their appreciation of her
services during the past year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
Annual Meeting.

The corporation meeting of the Ottau.
quechee Savings Bank. tor the election of
officers for the ensuing year, will be hello ut
Office of said bank in Woodstock. Welnes.
day January .. 1901, at . 'clook p NJ.
c +. CHAPMAN. Clerk.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
POST C.'tICE NOTICE
MAILS CLOSE

bn~r,n. New YORK.. North aud Fast. 1910 A
M.. SOC T.. NJ,
lTil.ewnte" ana Rutl md. $50 4. NJ. nm,
''.Cn T.. VI.
south Wo"lstock and Fclcl.yilr, 800 p. ~
Barnard and Bethel. $40 4. ".
Office hnarN from $50 A. NJ. 100 T. NJ
sundays, II To y. NJ.
FREDERICK CHAPMAN. 7. NJ.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
SOUTH WOODS rock

\. L. Wood has completed his
work on the rooms in the academy
building to he used hv the Ladies'
Social Circle.
The singers met AZ Mrs. \. L.
Woods Thursday evening.
X. IL. Kingsley and +. &. Bill
ings are drawing their years supply
OF stove wood.
{. l.. Walker is chopping tor p.
&. Kendall.
Rev. J. +. Simmons will preach
here Sunday, Dec. 80.
Senator III. W. Walker was in
Boston last week. This week he is
in Montpelier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
WE.>l NO )D.>iOCh.

The Young ladies will give Il So
ciable at the school house this Sat
urdav evening, including an enter
tainment, refreshments, etc. ADJ
mission 10 cents. All are invited.
Miss Tavior went to her home in
Plymouth to spend Christmas.
Miss Jennie Mills, who has been
visiting her brother Mason, goes to
Royalton Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Gu, Smith were
in Windsor Monday.
T.. |. Benson and wife and !. ri.
Pcrha n and wife spent Christmas
with Mrs. Benson people at Ply
mouth.
T.. Carpenter and family and II.
6. Aver were ut i. !. Perkins on
Tuesday.
Miss Minnie Merrill of Brattle-
boro is ENJOYING two-w eeks' vaca-
ton at her home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
BARNARD.

Mrs. r. T. Dean spent Christina.
with her sister, Mrs. l.. a. Frerch.
John lIin.hcy, who va, in town
to attend the funeral of Daniel
C"ugl lin, returned to Ciarcmon,
| Monday.
Misses Laura and Blanche Paige
are at home for the holidays.
MIR and Mrs. Charles Morse
spent Tuesday at Z. I. Riiey's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Riley came
from Lebanon, y. H.. last Friday
t" attend The funeral OF Mrs. Riiey's
father, Daniel toughIin.
William Davis OF Woodstock
spent Sunday at Fred Burbe'>.
Eugene Rhodes nnd wife fro n
PnmFrct were in town Tuesday.
Special meetings are being held
at the NJ. +. church again this week.
Some Of the Young people attend
ed the Socia at South Barnard last
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hatch enter
tanned a parry of friends Friday
evening.
There was social at the town
hail Frida, evening.
Remember the preaching at the
Universalist church SUNDAY morning
at II O'Clock.
A few Of the fast steppers were
out ENJOYING the ice on Christmas
dav.
John Dean was found dead at his
home Tuesday morning. Dec. IS.
The funeral was hcld Thursday at
one O'Clock, Rev. :. T. Fairbank,
officiating.
The funeral of Daniel Coughlin
was held IN the Catholic church at
Woodstock last Saturday, his death
occurring on Thursday, Dec. 20
He has been one of Barnarl's well
known aud respected citizens for
many years. He was born in Ire
land, coming TO this country at an
early age, and was Il veteran of the
civil war.
S1ERBU RNE.
Mrs. II. +. Wilson and Miss Will
con visited i'll Rutland the last of
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Johnson spent
Christmas with friends in Rutland.
George Doubleday of West Rut-
land was at home the first of the
week.
Mrs. Augusta Taylor visited at
Ed. Curriers' last Saturday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29

line OF the railIoid, with NJ loca
industries whatever, save farming,
there is u "Society al Blue and
White" which produces II little very
beautiful embroidery every year, all
done by local people. Other resi-
dents, together with summer visit
ors, produce n very superior quality
of metal work, very fine photo
graphs, and some other handicraft
things, all of which are sold with
little difficulty.
Every one knows of the very suc-
cesSful local industries called the
"Roycroh Shops in East Aurora,
all due to Mr.. EIbc,l Hubbard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
FuRNIT URE DEPARTMENT.

Ladies Desks.
China Closets.
Book Cases,
Side Boards,
Dressing Tables,
Fancy Rockers,
Music Cabinets,
Iadinicre Stands.
" God Baskets.
Doll Carriages.
SledS, Rocking Horses.
Umbrella Stands,
Chilt!rcn's Rockers.
Parlnr Tables.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29

The Age and Weekly Tribune
one dollar year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
rAf ISNII.Ll..

MIR. and Mrs. Harvey Vaughan
and Miss Bessie Vaughan were en-
tcrtaincd at living GiIbcrt's on
Christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Nichols and
son Carl spent Christmas with Mr..
Nichols mother in Hancock.
Rev. MIR. Partridge will speak as
usual tomorrow ut p. m.
All the brothers and sisters OF the
Strong family ,pen, Christina, at
home.
The Christmas tree WIS Il great
success and the exercises were large
" attended.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
PIN MOUTH UNION.

~ We ,JoiiSS anu WIG oi Nllltl-
don are stopping at l.. Nuchnime's
at present.
Anna kavanagh and Verni, Rovce
are spending their vacation from B.
II. \. at home.
Mary kavanagh of Ludlow is
stopping with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James kavanagh. for Il few
weeks.
Gertrude Leonard spent Christ
mas at her home in Rutland.
Annie Brown is spending her va
cation with her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. A n. Earle.
Frank Rogers and wife of West
Woodstock were at A. J. Hadlev's
and Fred Wolcott and wife of l.ud-
low were at E. V. Pinney's Sunday.
Several from this place attended
the Christmas exercises at Plymouth
Monday evening.
NJ. c. Hall, who is at work in
Ludlow, was at home Sunday.
Walter Hall has gone to Shrews-
bury to live with W. W. Philbr,ck
for a while.
Mrs. Ann Sarvin and son of Lud-
low visited ut I. NJ. Baclus' this
week.
Guy Lam>on's parents, ". T..
Lainson and wife of Randolph. re-
ceived news recently that lie was
about to be discharged from hos
pital in Cuba where he had been i'll
with type Of malarial fever. lie
is in the employ of the Cuban Cen
trail Railroad company, which owns
and is clearing for railroad
stretch of fine timber land extending
about so miles up the Cauto river.
Guy writes that the Cuban soil is re-
markahly rich, the loan being about
ten feet deep. Parrots in large
numbers are found in the forests
and alligators abound in the rivers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
.NOli I'll rOAIFRl.I.

Mrs. Laura Thatcher is slowly i'm.
proving.
Christmas tree AMI exercises at
the church was largely attended and
Santa lc't many gifts for old and
young,
\ large number from here attend
ed the social at East Barnard last
Friday evening.
John and Annie Shcrburne are ut
home for the holidays; also Mary
Warren and Dwigh, and Locke
Bugbce are at their homes.
Mrs. viii Abbott Of East Bar
nard. VINO has been taking care of
MIS-. Albert Pierce and baby, re-
turned home last week Thursday.
Mrs. Maria Bnshway. who was
thrown out at Il carriage last sum.
mer in richbu,g ana quite severely
injured. II; returne home, although
her nnrt Mt entirely well.
Prri., l.rmrrd. We hear. received
Il fine It ,nkey i'um old Santa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
L. A. SPEAR,
FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING.
DANA'S
New York Cash Store.

New and choice goods arriving daily. The use
full and the ornamental in bright and pleasing array.
For the children or the grown-ups Won will he sure
to find hing to please you.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
~ E(lll!l..

Maj Il I.arnbee, who has been at
Glrns FATS, y. v, since early fail,
returned home Friday oI last week.
Mrs. Scott Tinkham and Mrs.
Charles Wright went to Boston the
2Ist AMI rar,' home Christmas
morning.
Several Young People OF our place
are home Tor the holidays, among
whom are .Abbie and Henry Stafford.
also Dan and Fred Gushing.
An uncle of Rev. W. ii. MouSlev
spent Chri,tnas at the parsonage.
The concert gwen bv the Sunday
school last Sunday evening was very
entertaining and ENJOYABLE.
George Larrahec is houc from X.
|. y. Meridcn, y. II.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29

ci illtl >-oiiSC Y " pN'
Spoon Trays,
Fancy Plates,
Salad Dishes.
CandlcstickS.
Bread and MIR sets,
Fancy TRAYS,
Tea Pot Tiles,
" atcr Sets,
Cream Pitchers,
Syrup Cups.
Oat Meals,
Roll TraNs.
Celery Trays.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-29
BOOKS.

Standard books by p"pn-
ular writers. New rtli-
tons, well bound. good
type. Illustrated. 20 g
Childrrn'- picture books
III cloth and linen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-05
RIOT AT SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS.
Fatal Encounter Between the Wall
and Brooks Factions,

dispatch from Houston, Tex, yester-
day says: At San Augustine today a
pitched battle between the Wall faction on
the one side and the Brooks on the other
resulted in the death Of Felix G. Roberts,
his brother, Sidney Roberts, and the fatal
wounding Of Noel Roberts, sheriff of the
county and brother to the men.
The feud grew out of politics, and has
been brewing for some years. A few weeks
ago Ned Wall, the sheriff, was shot and
killed by King Borden at San Augustine.
Borden fled, but afterward surrendered and
was admitted to bail. Noel Roberts was
appointed sheriff. Last Saturday Eugene
Wall, brother Of the dead sheriff, shot to
death Ben Brooks a kinsman of Borden.
Today both factions met when the ex-
aiming trial of Wall was to be held, and
every man came to the court house armed.
Hostilities began with the appearance of
Sheriff Roberts and his brothers, who fell
AT the first voley from a score of guns. A
few scattering shots were returned by the
Wall faction, but did no damage. Sheriff
Roberts was removed to his home, where
he died In a short time.
Application was at once made to the gov
ernor for troops, and the Stone Fort Rifles
We're ordered from Nacogdoches, but they
have to go by stage, and will not arrive at
San Augustine until tomorrow. There is
much excitement, and more trouble is
feared. Both factions are large and COM
posed of nervy men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-05
OTIS ON THE PHILIPPINES
THE GENERAL SAYS WAR IS PRAC-
TICALLY OVER.
Has Been Deserted by the
Better Glass, Who Originally
Supported Him.

Major General f. S. Otis, who arrived at
San Francisco last Wednesday from Ma
Mia. was allowed to land yesterday. Be
cause of several cases of smallpox on board
the transport Meade, Gen. Otis and all on
board had to submit to vaccination.
1t had been decided to receive Gen. Otis
with full military honors, but for some
reason this ceremony was omitted.
When seen by a reporter of the Associat-
ed Press. Gen. Otis. in response to a re-
quest that he make a statement of the
situation in the Philippines. said that while
it would give him great pleasure to COM
ply with the request. he was constrained
to decline for the reason that such action.
in his judgment. would be inconsistent with
his duty an officer of the army.
Asked what would be the effect on the
war if the report of Aguinaldo's death were
true, Gen. Otis said that the war prac-
tically ended; that Aguinaldo's followers
We're deserving him fast and those who
now remain with him are generally of the
lower class. Most of his officers have left
him. though some still remain in touch
with him. Some of those who have left
him are now engaged in business in Manila,
and others are hiding in the mountains.
Many of his closest followers are very
friendly toward the United States and as
soon as the natives in general gain conf
dence in the friendly offices of the Ameri-
cans there would be little difficulty in
bringing them to terms. Asked to the
commercial value of the islands, the general
said that they were vastly rich, especially
IN hemp, sugar and tobacco, and that as
soon as the situation became more quiet
business of all kinds would increase ire
mendously, as 1t is doing now.
Gen. Otis would not state whether or not
he favored the retention of the islands by
this country. and in reponse to such
query he merely said:
we have got them now; what are we to
do about it?'
Regarding the number of troops and the
condition of the soldiers, Gen. Otis said:
There are $1,000 effective troops scattered
among the Islands now, engaged in the pro-
lection oil the people from guerrilla war
1are, which is rampant in some sections.
The general health of the troops is exceed
lngiy good the percentage of the sick for
the month of April being but 10 per cent.
Inc Americans can stand the climate bet
Ter than the Fkipinos, and especially dur
ing the rainy season did their health i'm
press me. The men are becoming acciimat-
ed, and, though it may become necessary
to send out relief troops at times, it will
hardly be necessary to send soldiers very
frequently"
Gen. Otis said that his own health was
excellent; that the ocean trip had done him
a world of good.
Gen. Otis started for Washington last
night and Will report to the President at
once lie could not state when his report
OF the situation would be ready but he
would first make verbal report to the au-
thorities in Washington and later hand in
an extended written report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-05
sMITHMEYER AND PELz's FEE.
The Senate Votes to Return the Matter
to the Court of Claims.

Yesterdays vote in the Senate of sc to
p on the bill for the relief of Smithmeyer
and PelZ, architects of the Congressional
Library building, was taken after a debate.
in which several senators took part.
The contention of those favoring the bill
was that the Court of Claims in previously
adjudicating the claim of Mr.. Smithmeyer
calculated what he was entitled to on the
basis of the amount that had been paid him
as salary at certain times during the work.
whereas he claimed that he should be paid
for the work at the rate established as an
architects fee by the American Associa-
ton of Architects, which is ~ per cent on
nearly $6OO0,Uo0, which was the cost OF
the building. From this amount of COM
mission there will be deducted s4SoO0 a.
ready paid the architect. The bill as it
passed the Senate yesterday inStructS the
Court of Claims to adjudcate this claim
on the basis indicated. The bill has not
yet passed the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-05
FOR THE ST. LOUIS FAIR.
The House Agrees to the Senate APP
DrOpriutiOn.

The House yesterday afternoon agreed to
the Senate amendment to the sundry civil
bill appropriatng So,00000O for the Louisi-
ana purchase exposition at St. Louis. There
was not a word of debate on concurrence in
the amendment 1t was after o'clockWhen
the item was reached. and owing to the
lateness of the hour and the overwhelming
majority of the House in its favor, the OPP
ponents of the fair appropriation did not
even make show of opposition. They con-
tented themselves with demanding a roll
call, which resulted 127 ayes to 10 noes in
favor of the appropriation.
The House also agreed to the Senate item
for the Mississippi river. with an amend
ment reducing the appropriation to $2,2oO.-
0UO and adding a provision for the prepara-
ton of the comprehensive report on the levee
system by the Mississippi river commission.
With these exceptions the items of the sum
dry civil bill still in dispute after the adop-
ton of the partial conference report were
sent back to conference.