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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07
Congress Assemblies.

'i1St-iiDtctt 1Af llHudt tiiioh-7 ~
the galleries and floral display
made a brilliant but not exciting
At high noon the garels Of SEN
ator Fry and Speaker Henderson
brought their respective bodies to
a hush After the usual prelinlin-
aries in opening, committees were
appointed srom the two bodies to
act asone and inform the president
that they were in session ready to
receive any communication that he
might wish to tender. In a short
time a copy OF the presidents mes
sage was presented to each body.
1t required one hour and fifty
minutes to read it in the senate
and tEo hours and ten minutes in
the house. The document is a very
lengthy one and appears in the
Statesman of December 4th.
We are not prepared to repro
duce such an extended article and
give you the message in nutshell
as prepared by the Statesman,
which is es follows:
Forest Reserves Favors them.
Army Wants $1,000 soldiers.
Navy Recommends more ships.
War Tax Urges big reduction.
Merchant Marine Urges aid
for it.
Turkey Expresses belief sui
tan viii pay.
Cuba-TriIs of steps towards
self government.
Spaiu-lE Hopes for renewal Of
commercial and other relations.
Hawaii rges construction Of
cable. with extension 10 Manila.
Porto kico- Secretary Of interi-
or should have supervision ovel
public lands.
Nicaraguan Caral.-Urges sen.
ate to take up convention Will
England TO facilitate its construc
ton.
Alaskan boundary -Favors new
convention for definite settlement
styling present arrangement I
makeshift.
Trusts-Recommends that RIG
I orous restraint be exercised owe
illegal and injurious combination
of capital.
Philippines-Reiterates his pol
icy outlined in his message of De
cember. 1899. and points out ne
cessity of maintaining large fore
in the islands, including 1900
native soldiers.
China-Favors restoration o
imperial power ~as effective repar
alton and an enduring settlemen
can only be brought about unde
an authority which the Chimes
nation reyerences and obeysn
= Chinese Indemnity-As part q
1T he suggests that China b
thrown open to world trade. 1
case no agreement is reached afte
= reasonable negotiations he favor
t leaving the entire question to Tn
&. Hague arbitration.
Since their last session tw
/ members Of each body have die,
? Senators Gear of Iowa and Davt
S Of Minnesota, and Representative
5 DAILY of New Jersey and Hosseck,
: of Delaware. After reading I'll
r presidents message and adopsin
e resolutions of regret. the tv
j. bodies, as "a further mark Of respe'
= TO the memory of the decease
+ members, adjourned until I'll
g next day.
d On Tuesday the introduction ,
, bills began. The ship suhsid
bill" was made the unfinished bus
ness of the senate and taken undi
2 consideration, while she house toe
up The arlnY reorE leilation bill.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

The Isthmian canal commission
report as submitted by the presi-
dent to congress give as the
unanimous conclusion of that body
that. the most practicable and feas-
IDLE route for an isthmian canal
under the control. management
aud ownership of the United States
Is that known as the NicaFaguan
route. The estimated cost IS
S200.540,00O. and that it viii ne
Quire ten years to complete
tine work.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07
kruger Disappointed.

Emperor William. on account of
previous arrangements. could not
receive Paul Kruger. and as a re-
suit has changed materially
Kruger's hopes. An understand
ing between England and Germany
seems TO be the cause of the pres
ent action and Is giving France
much to talk about A deep SEN
s.,tion was caused in the French
senate Tuesday when Gen. Mercier
stated Ii substance that be thought
this an opportune time to attack
England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18
Wishing All q Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year,

MIX take this opportunity ~ thank our
customers for their Kind ANA liberal
patronage thc past year. ana wishing
~ show our appreciation have decided
~ share 4 part w our profits with
them by remembering thr little ones
M" shall giy" aEay IAN. \. lsu. N
beautiful large. dressed duII to thc
Miss receiving the greatest numbt, NJ
votes. votes " ~ given with every
twenty-five cent purchase j. rrettiy
dressed dJll ~ ~ given to th.- child re-
ceiNing nest ~ thc largest number W
Votes MT also propose IN give IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

r. F. McCrillis. the former deputy
collector of internal revenue. under in
dictment by the federal grand jury for
alleged embezzlement of government
money, appeared before Judge Lowell
at Boston, Monday, to answer to the
Indictment, as well as for his counsel
to file motions regarding it. Judge
Corcoran, who has been retained in
the case. reached Boston, from New
Hampshire, Monday. He asked for
time to read the Indictment and make
his pleadings. Judge Lowell said that
the case must be ready for trial. Tues
day, and so the time was set at L. Nj.
Monday. for McCrillis TO answer and
for arguments regarding motions to
quaSh. demurrer, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

And you will ward off colds. pneu-
monia, fevers and other diseases. You
need to have pure, rich blood and good
digestion. Hoods Sarsaparilla makes
the blood rich ana pure as no other
medicine can DO. 1t tones the stomach.
creates an appetite and invigorates the
whole system. You will be wise to be
gin taking it now, for it will keep you
strong and We'll.
Hoods Pills are non-irritating. Price
% cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18
.oCal MAJ iers.
The Journals Telephone Cali 1864.
House ard Home.


house u built Of bricks and stones ~
silis ana posts ana piers =
Blt a home il built Of loving deeds tha !
stand o thousand years.
"A house, though but a humble cot. within
its wallis may hold
a home Of priceless beauty. rich IL
Loves eternal gold
The men of earth build houses-ha1Ie .,a
chambers, roofs and dcrnes-
Bat The women nf the carth-C,od kuoust
the women build the homes
Eve could not stray from Paradise for
q, no matter whore
Her gracious presence lit the way IN,
Paradise was there
Nixon Waterman III "A Bool. Of Verse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

Wheeler Y Cross jewelry window Is
made particularly attractive at this
time. and the display il rich and what
Il more very tastefully arranged. The
Choice line Of ebony goods with their
sterling silver mountirgs appear e
please buyers greatly. Of course the
uew designs III watches, chains. rings.
bracelets. etc., attract many custom
CHS. why should they not: 1t is sold
that causes multitudes 10 brave the
Arctic winter. This young firm is
showing a Well selected assortment Of
the Christmas ieWeIry novelties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18
Also an Immense New
Line of Holiday Goods

including great showing ~ Iiandker-
chiefs Aprons. Towels. Napkins, TIA
BE covers. Table Damask. Cut work.
Dressing SAcques, Sofa Pillows Boston
Bags, Pocketbooks Fancy Leather
Goods, Gloves. Umbrellas McdaIions.
new novelties III JeWclry ana Hair
Orna ments. Opal ANA onyx Ware,
Sterling silver ANA Ebonoid Novelties.
Toilet goods. Books, Fancy BASKETS.
onyx Tables. Stationery. Picture
Frames. ana many other useful, yrnsi-
NE. Serviceablc gifts. too numerous to
mention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

When you look at F. l.. Herseys hol-
iday window you cannot but admire
the elegant sample shoes and slippers
displayed. and it may occur to your
mind that ii would be a capital idea
to present some friend with q pair Of
"Capito1' shoes, for Mr.. Jersey has
succeeded in establishing q reputation
for this fine line that Will guarantee
them to be acceptable presents 70
the most particular lady. Presents Of
foot wear. whether it be soft and pref
ty shippers for the house or overshoes'
heavy boots. etc. for out-of-doors, the
50 sensible. Remember the head VIII
appreciate ana reflect the good care
YOU bestow upon the feet. Of all the
shoe stores on the Kennebec, tins i
probably one of those where you are
likely to find the largest and best as
sortment to select from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18
xiEKI

Monday WAS the eighth consecutive
caiJ day on which the mercury has
Indicated zero III below at early morn
ing. which * Very unusual thing 81
early III the winter Yesterday morn
ing At d.a1. Kinsman's thermometer in
dicated : below, ana the mercury con
tinucd to fail until o'clock, when it
stood Ill > degrees. From that time it
began to Iise ana the temperature for
thr reet of the DAY WAS All that could
v desired WI This season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18
Da1.p kennecec 3ouenal,


card" OF thanks, obituary notices. re-.
olutions OF respect, etc, will be cbarga.
at the rate Of ten cents per line. NJ
charges less than seventy-fye cent.
All Advertising announcement. Il.
entertainments, whose object ia ~
raising OF money will be charged at tbe
rate Of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form Win
be excluded from our local columns ~
cept such as refer to advertisers ocou-
pyihS space in our advertising columns
and VIII be run under a separate beas
On one Of the local pages.
snbscribers who fail to receive IN.
JOURNAL. promptly will confer a favo,
by notifying the office Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18
Special Advertisements.

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not eX-
ceeding twenty-five words coming under
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE. TO
LET, LOST. &c, will be inserted once for
Is cents and cents for each subsequent
insertion ADVANCE PAYMENT. IN
sending by mail, remittance of postage
stamps should be made with order, as
the charges are too small to open ac-
counts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

Why not 81 and DO likewise? A
couple. who live up north several
store. one day last week, and pur-
chased two elegant fur driving coats.
one ~ doubt present from the hus-
band to the Wife, and the other from
tho wife to the husband What COM
fort both will now take riding, instead
~ tn man only. being made comfor-
table. gt.EE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

The following marriage intentions
have been filed with the city clerk:
Joseph Y. King ana Mabel Beulah
Pratt, both Of this city; Wallace Stu
art Of Biddeford, ana. EIlenor A. Verriu
OF this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

Monday is not usually a very good
day for the Christmas trade. but the
fact was not evident, yesterday. There
We're many visitors in the city and
trade was brisk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18
DISTRESSING STOMACH DISEASE

Permanently cured by the mastery
power of South American Nervine Ton
ic. Invalids need suffer no longer, be
cause this great remedy can cure them
stomach weakness and indigestion. The
cure begins with the first dose The re.
lief 1t brings is marvellous ana surpris-
ing. 1t makes no failure: never dfsap-
pclnts. NO matter how long you have
suffered, your cure is certain under the
use OF this great health-giving force
f5,ieasant and always safe. Sold by Bow
I.Ht o' Webster & Co., druggist. Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18
STUDY AT HON s.
SPECIAL
CHRISTMAS
OFFER....
Education by Mail.
The international
correspondence
School,.
viii max; special offer Of 20 pr cent. on all
Scholarships sold before the 18th Of Dec

For ambitious young men j course
in mechanical Or electrical engineer
ing or mechanical drawing or business
courses, for the ladies' bookkeeping,
stenography or ornamental design, etc.
All persons enrolling in the drawing
Or design courses before the 18th, will
be given drawing outfit tree.
SEND FOR circular o. cal On chaa. +.
rrentiss.
Representative for Kenncbec Co.,
aaaa5 Water street. Room 4. Augusta.
G.r.1i, dim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18
We Guarantee Profit
and Pleasure

to ctery customer Who visits our
store thia Week-pront. because our
prices WIN prove 4 positive saving to
tlr buyer; pleasure. because our i'm
mcHse Tine ~ holiday goods cannot fail
Ky please. n large corps Or clerks to
serve you ana no trouble to show
goods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

Malcolm x Dyer have the contract
for putting in the fittings for steam
heating the Harlow building on Water
street. ana began work, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

Harry 4. Bates Of Holden had his
right arm 50 badly broken and crushed
by falling under a car at Engers lum
Der yard at Orono, Saturday, that he
was taken to Bangor where it was am
putated ut the shoulder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

every Miss receiving one hundred Or
more votes. 4 pretty don free, ana hope
the number may reach 800 dolls or
more. You can help any little friend
hy doing your Christmas shopping at
The Peoples Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

The date Of the charity BAN, to be
given in aid Of the Augusta City hos
pital, has been settled upon as Thurs
day, January II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

The officers Of Rose Of Sharon Chap
ter. o. +. =. will please meet at Ma
sonic Temple at 4.30 this afternoon, for
rehearsal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

Place your orders for Xmas flowers
with Mr.. c. A. Leighton. the water
street florist. Mr.. Leighton Will DC III
the Boston market during the holidays
giving personal attention to the seiec
ton Of choice stock. Come early an
not be disappointed. declodlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

This is the photographers busy sea
son, most OF them being behind on
their orders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18
WANTED.

OPERA HOUSE CAFE is urder Il new
Meals only p cents. Board
ers b. day or week. dcclS.1lw'
FURNISHED HOUSE in Augusta for
the winter Address giving particulars
and price. e. G." care Of kcnnebec
Journal, Augusta. declSd3t
LADY sTENoGRAPHER desires posi-
ton in lawyers office or wholesale
ton to business will he appreciated.
Small salary to begin. Best Or refer
ences. Address l21, care Journal
decl7 ,d3t*
A MIDDLE-AGED HOUSEKEEPER
in a family of three. Address II. 81. Win
throp, Ne. dccl5.uiw
CAPABLE, active man to manage
branch. mercantile old established house,
well developed line. Chance FIR future
commissions. Must furnish 500 cash and
frst-class references. Manager, Drawer
II. New Haven, Conn. dec&.dlmo'
sons. Il State St, Augusta, Me. anu
painted at reasonable price.
HALLS BARBER SCHOOLS. East
18th St, New York; 10 Washington St.
Boston, and 1G East Seneca St, Buffalo.
Earn while learning. Lodgings, tools.
trial, railroad ticket and catalogue free.
nov23 d3lt+
MECHANICS. ENGINEERS. electric
ans, tiremen, etc. \ free scholarship in
engineering will be awarded to a few
well-recommended applicants. American
School OF Correspondence, Boston. Mass.
nov23, d1mo'
EVERYONE 10 TRY our GIvcerine
Jelly with .Violets; unexceiled Tor chapped
hands. face and lips Makes the skin
smooth. soft and white. Fifteen cents.
By mail postpaid. Will Fl. johnson,
State Street Pharmacy. Augusta. Me.
novl6dtf
AN EXPERIENCED KITCHEN GIRL
at once. Apply at City Hotel.
Statesmen wanted to sen orr goois
oby sample to wholesale and retail
trade. We are the largest and only man
ufacturers in our lire in the world. Lib
eral salary paid. Address, CAMDEN
Mfg Go. Savannah Ga novl5dly
GIRLS for general Homework and sec
ond work; excellent places waiting for
good help. Also a few good girls want
ing situations for the winter, at Mrs Liz
zie Boyes' Employment Office, 2a3 Water
ST.. Augusta. Me. oct4,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

The choir at ST. Mary's church il re-
hcarsing the music for Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

Nov holiday goods. open every even
ing, Lottie s. Stafford, Winthrop court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18
Local Notices.

Plenty Of holly at Leighton's, iof-
HI dec1sdits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

The Woman's Exchange is making
an attractive display Of Christiiias
novelties that is well worth seeing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

Xmas cakes and candy bags. ana
Ice. Woman's Eek. decl'"t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

tn,r public carriage will be at ~
stare. All telephone calls, DAY
evening, promptly answered.
s. Stilkey & Sos-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

New Christmas goods at J.. ;. Hihch-
Iey's. Stamped linens at less than cost
for one week. decl'l"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

THE CAPT. CHAPMAN FARM, situ-
ate in Augusta on the COMBS Mills
road, two miles from Kenn ebec bridge
Over 100 acres of land; bul>.ng,s in line
order. Eight hundred dollars spent on
buildings alone within the last two years
Apply to Lendall Titcomb. Augusta, Me.
z S,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

PROF. MOSES. clairvoyant and magic
healer, G9i& Bridge st. decl2,d div
PIANOS TUNED AND REPAIRED.
All work guaranteed. Reference, Frank
E. Dennis. Augusta. Also instruction on
pianos and organs. Orders by mail will
receive prompt attention. Willis E. Trask,
Randolph, Me. oct2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

A GOLD PADDOCK RRACELE,T with
monogram II. l.. q" on paddock. on Win
throp or State street. Monday +. NJ.
Please leave at No. So Chestnut and
be rewarded. drclSdtt
LOST FROM CARRIAGE. a package
containing ! dozen linen handkerchiefs.
1T Journal office. derlidtf
LOST-Depositor's pass book, No. 7.@9,
issued BY the Nennebec Savings Bank,
Augusta, Maine. dec6,d3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18
DIED.,
\ENNEBEc

Aus usia-Dec. II. Marguerite Louise.
the little 8 months ana 4 waaies.oI.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John jenkins,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18
MISCELLANEOUS.

MRS. CRAM, clairvoyant. can be con
suited on health and business, past. pres
ent or future. daily from 4. NJ. to 10 t.
NJ Cases taken by mail. No. Capitol
Street. dtcltdlll'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

HORSE FOR SALE-A 6-years-old
mare, color black, weight about 1925,
height 1872 hands sound and smooth. per
fectly kind. a good worker single or
double. and a good roadster for one OF
her size. Inquire of G. I. Stevens. Al
Green ST. Augusta. nov5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

CAPABLE, active man TO manage
branch, mercantile. old established house,
well developed line. Chance for future
advancement. Salary $l25 month: extra
commissions. Must furnish $500 cash and
first-class references. Manager, Drawer
Ia. New Haven, Conn. does. dlmo'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

CARRIAGES STORED at Z. f. Mar
sons. Il State St, Augusta, Me ana
painted at a reasonable price.
moves, dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

MECHANICS. ENGINEERS. electric
ianS, tiremen, etc. y free scholarship in
engineering will be awarded to few
well-recommended applicants. American
School OF Correspondence, Boston. Mass.
nOV23 dlmOt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

EVERYONE 70 TRY our Glycerne
Jelly with Violets; unexcellcd Tor chapped
hands face and lips. Makes the skin
smooth. soft and white. Fifteen cents
By mail postpaid. VIII II. johnson.
State Street Pharmacy. Augusta. Me.
noVl6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

HALLS BARBER SCHOOLS, { East
18th st, New York; 49, Washington ST.
Boston, and 1G East Seneca St, Buffalo
Earn while learning. Lodgings, tools.
trial, railroad ticket and catalogue free.
nov.3 d3lt*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

nov2Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

A MIDDLE-AGED HOUSEKEEPER
in a family of three Address r. ~. Win
throp, Ne dccl5.uiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

SbhJt ssmPe t %an Who !. se a G Tofa
trade. We are the largest and only man
ufacturers in our lire in the world. Lib
eral salary paid. Address, CAMDEN
Mfg Co. Savannah, Ga nov15dly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

LADY STENOGRAPHER desires posi-
ton in lawyers office or wholesale
house where accuracy ana strict ntten-
ton to business Will he appreciated,
Small salary to begin. Best or refer
ences. Address l27, care Journal.
decl7 d3t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

AN EXPERIENCED KITCHEN GIRL
at once. Apply at City Hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-18

GIRLS for general homework and sec
ond work; excellent places waiting for
good help. Also few good girls want
ing situations for the winter. at Mrs. Liz
zie Boyes Employment Office, 223 Water
ST.. Augusta. Me. oct2i,dtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08
of personal properly under the control
OF fiduciaries and the courts OF the Com
mon wealth. was deciaimed against % .

of personal properly under the control
OF fduciaries and the courts OF tho Oom-
mon wealth, was deciaimed against %
very harsh and inquisitoriaf measure,
but it # mains upon the statute book
and 1t has unearthed and added to the
taxable values of tie State. % sseerted
By q Senator in debate 10 Richmord tho
other day, over fifty millions Of dollars
since its passage.
These bills made it possible for the
legislature just ended to increase its ap'
propriations for pentions to disabled ex-
O0nfederates and for the support OF it,
lupatic asylums aud schools and COL
leges. ETC., all of which bad been suffer-
inS from lack of funds in the past to sustain
prop .rly their merc:ful and eleemosynAry
and educational objects. The passage OF this
commits ,ioner of valuation bill will enable tho
State to increase their efficiency hereafter
relieve us Of ell fear ss to our ability t't'ks
care Of the public debt, drive away the spec
trs of another readjuster and repudtstion
period 10 our history, and possibly allow a.
TO get lid of that miserable list Of unjust d.
able 6xed license taxes on our trades, profee-
siops, businesses, brains. Drawn. muscle and
industry that now sfflct VirginiaDs 20
mote it be.
Whether or not the bill was pasee1 In the
manner pointed ont by the Constitution
shall vsnturs no opinion, as / am not thor
oushly familisr with the facts and incide' t.
Of the D .ssage But that mas nothing to %
with the merits or Tropriety # the proposed
tax, aud il the law srould b, held to be In.
valid because Of the manner OF is pA4s &c,
the people shtuli SOC th-t the lssis' 'asuIe
elected two years hence is pledged TO put il
through properly the next time.
GEORGE 4. xUSHBACH.