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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
Scottish Rite Masons.

CINCINNATI, ( O., Feb. 23.-Over 1000
visitors have registered this week at the
forty-eighth annual reunion of the Scot
fish Rite Masons. The thirty-first de-
gree grand inspector -inquisitor and tfir.
ty-second degree sovereign prince of the
royal secret were conferred today with a
banquet. The council of elaboration
election: Commander-in-chief, B. D.
Babcock, Cleveland; lieutenant commando
ers, William B. Melfsh, Cincinnati, and
John p MeCune, Columbus.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
Rnxed to nraw

DENVER. COL, Feb. 2S.-Wilnington
Jack DAILY and Kid Parker of Denver.
orado Athletic club here tonight. After
the second round the fight was a success
sion of hard mixes. in which each pound
ed the other in the wind and on the
head. The men agreed that the result
should be draw If both were on their
feet at the end of the tenth round
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24

He his
district OF knngton and for
engineers the the Reading R!PAN
iABULE said The lives
single hand OF an engineer The the throttle
aboard
Ike all other human beings
As an englneerI have been on duty all
the named John GHlie
@ n f1aaepna and sometimes have had snatch
nus dyspepsia and poor digestion The thing
ee me thoroughly quickly
Wneni ef' The need OF stomach mant anything
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
wILkINseN's VIEWS.
Military Expert sums Up the situa-
ton at the Front

ton at the Front
LONDON. Feb. 2s-Mr, Spencer wilbin-
son. in the Morning Post, says:
From -Boer dispatches we might infer
that Gen. Dewitt has gathered a con-
siderable force of scattered Beers at Pre-
trusburg, about fifteen miles southeast of
Koodorrand, with a view of relieving
Gen. Cronje
1t is probable that battle is aslo rag
ing in Natal. Anyway there Is no need for
alarm 1t is quite possible that after the
fight Lord Roberts may be engaged in
pursuing the Beers, which would take him
away from the telegraph wire
Possibly a big fight is proceeding. Lord
Roberts may be fighting from o,000 to H.,
600 Beers This would account for the
long silence, as all experience has proved
that the battles occupy some days. The
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
MARCEL-HABERT CoNyIcTEn

PARIS. Feb. BIN the senate, sitting
as high court, today, Deputy Marcel
Habert, who has been on trial charged
with melting soldiers to characterization
at the time of the funeral of President
Faure, was sentenced to five years ban
ishment
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
FOOD WAS BAD.
Sensational Testimony I'm Occur
d'AIene Investigation.

d'AIene Investigation.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The investi-
cation of the action o. lne military and
civil authorities, following the Occur
d. Alene mining riots, was continued to-
day by the house committee on military
affairs.
William Randolph Stinson testified at
length as tosfife in the 'sbull pen." where
the accused miners were incarcerated His
description was supplemented by large
number of photographs, showing the pris-
on fneloseure, consisting Of number Of
rude shanties surrounded by wire fence.
The men ate off the ground and the food
was bad There was practically no SAM
tary arrangements. The witness said his
mall was opened. On one occasion. when
his wife was badly injured. and was in
a delicate condition, he was refused per-
mission to go to her.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
DRIFTED INTO EVIL.
McDougalI Receives Reformatory'
Sentence for Grand Larceny

George A. McDougaH Jr. appeared be-
fore Judge Kelly. In the district court,
yesterday, and pleaded guilty to an in
dictment charging grand larceny in the
second degree. He was sentenced to the
state reforma tory.
McDougall was charged with the theft
Of two oyercoats and an opera glass from
the residence of his father, G. A. Nc
Dougall, of MerriamIPark. Former At
torney General Childs and the father
asked for leniency for the culprit, who
1t was stated had drifted into bad COM
pany and away from parental control.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
Convention Arrangements.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Chairman
Jones, of the Democratic national COM
mittee, today named the following MEM
bers of the subcommittee of arrange
ments for the national convention Sena-
tor Jones being ex-officio chairman;
Stone, of Missouri; johnson, of Kansas
City; Clayton, of Alabama; Campau, OF
Michigan; Guffey, of Pennsylvania; Will
son of Colorado.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
Verdict for PIaintifY.

The jury In the case of Charles f.
Loweth against The Rock Island & East
ern Illinois Railroad yesterday returned
a verdict awarding the plaintiff $956.59.
The plaintiff sued to recover for serv-
ices and the case was tried before Judge
Lewis In the district court.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
wanted i'm Mlnneono,i..

Frank Hopkins, aged forty -seven, was
arrested shortly after midnight at the
Gem hotel, Jackson street. on the charge
of embezzling $40 from Washington
Smith, Minneapolis attorney. The ar
rest was made at the instance of the
Minneapolis authorities.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
skat Tourney Prizes.

The following scores were made In the
skat tourney at Henry Burgers last
evening:
Highest score. 594 Philip Martin: sec
ond, 1884, William Schmorr; third, 427. Fl.
e. Driese; highest single hand, 112, Paul
Martin.
The next tourney will be held next Fri
day evening at the Rathskeller.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
Petition for ADMINISTRATOR.

Mrs. Anna King, the widow. yesterday
petitioned the probate court to be APP
pointed administrator of the estate of
Seymour King, who died intestate. The
estate Is valued at $500 in personal
property and $4,000 In real estate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
Toledo Street RAILWAY su,t

TOLEDO. O.. Feb. 23.-Suit was fled
against the Toledo Traction company by
City Solicitor w. R. Bradley late today.
Whlch INVOLVES Approximately s125, 900 and
the validity of the franchise under which
the entire street railway system of the
city is being operated
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
No Final Report.

The grand jury was in session all day
yesterday, but contrary to expectations
failed to make its final report. The day
was spent in considering jail cases and
an adjournment was taken until next
Monday
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
sracaIester Did Not Annear

The Manchester handball team failed to
put In an appearance at the st. Paul Atfl-
letic and Rowing club last night. ana tha
match scheduled for the evening did ,of
occur. The two teams will arrange for
another date ~
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
ABLE TO LEAVE HOSPITAL.
James Bowers Hurt in a Wreck Here
Two Months Ago.

James Bowers, who was so badly in
jured in the collision under the Missis-
sippi street bridge. early in January, has
been discharged from the city hospital,
and returned to his home at Clear Lake
He Is not, however, entirely recovered as
vet,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
THROUGH A BRIDGE.

Big Four Train Jumped Into the
wabash.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Feb. 23.-An
eastbound freight train on the Big Four
railroad went through the bridge over the
Wabash river this afternoon. seriously in
juring Harry Adams, engineer; Dan Rud-
dell fireman, and J. A. Whiteman, brake
n
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
There s
nothing
50 good
for a
Cough
as Aver
Cherry
pec+ora1
IS REGAINING STRENGTH.
Good News for Admirers of the
Famous Yale Stroke.

George Langford, who was the victim
of an accident several weeks ago in a
Joliet CID rolling mill by which he lost
his arm, was brought back to St. Paul
several days ago, and IS a present at the
family home under care of physicians
He stood the shock of an operation for
the amputation of the injured member
and is rapidly regaining strength. His
physicians state that he will recover
without difficulty.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
Waterloo cours1ng Gun Winne,

LIVERPOOL. Feb. 2s.-The coursing
contest for the Waterloo cup of 1900 wa .
won by Mr.. D. w. Fawcett's bitch Fear
less Footsteps. -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
cn1eKETnRs MADE MERRY.
Smoking Concert Was One of the
Winter Pleasures.

The smoker given by the Minnesota
Cricket club was a decided success. The
array of talent who took part in the va
rious numbers would 90 creditably be-
fore any audience, but the war in the
Transvaal is uppernost in every British
er's heart at the present time,S and patfi-
otic songs We're the order of the evening.
'Jessie's Dream" song descriptive of
the relief of Lucknow, was ably rendered
by J. Myron. Mr. P. Cochran, of Min
neapolis, sent patriotic thrill through
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
SCANDAL IN HIGH LIFE.

Count Who Married Wealthy Miss
Huggin Arrested.
NEW YORK, Feb. pa man who says
he is Count Gula de Festitics of Hungary,
a relative of Count Rudolph de Festitics,
who married Miss Lila Haggin, grand
daughter of J. B. Haggin, the copper
baron, was held in 81, 600 hail today in the
Center street police court on the charge
of swindling ex-Mayor John P. Kerns,
of Wallingsburg, Col, out of $500.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
RUN DOWN BY A TEAM.
AdoIph CLONE Hurt While Crossing
Third Street.

Adolph CLONE, living at 9lS Juno street,
was run into last evening, at Third and
Robert streets, by team belonging to
e. Schneider. of 1902 Pacific street. CLONE
was knocked down and badly bruised.
He was taken to the central station in
the patrol wagon and attended by DR..
Richeson. He recovered sufficiently to
be sent home.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
ADMITTED THE CORN
ALSO ACKNOWLEDGED THAT 1T
WAS IN A LIQUIFIED STATE
WHEN HE HAD 1T
CLARK COMMITTEE SMILED

of Attorney General No.
Ian, of Montana, Was the Cause
of Their Nirth-Asked His Condi-
ton on Certain Occasions, He Re-
piled That whisky Had Tram
QUILTING Effect Upon Him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
INTERCITY HOCKEY.

st. Paul and minneapolis Teams to
Meet Tomorrow.
The Virginia Hockey team will play the
Minneapolis Hockey team at the Broad
way skating rink tomorrow morning.
The game promises to be the best game
of the season. The Minneapolis boys are
coming over much stronger than they
did in their last game with the st. Paul
Hockey club. The lineup Of the teams
will be as follows:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
FULL CHESS SCORES.
Results in the State Tourney at MIN
neapOIis.

The following are the full scores for
the seventh annual tourney of the State
Chess association at Minneapolis:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
Debt, Dirt. and the Devil !"

Debt. dirt. and the
devil are three bad things.
and. while the latter. SET
pent-lite. may wriggle in.
the two former may be
kept out by hard work.
honesty. and scrubbing-
brushes. Spurgeon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
WHIPPED BY WALCOTT'
JOE CHOYNsExI MEETS HIS WATER
LOO AT THE HANDS OF THE
BARBADOS TERROR"
HE WAS CLEARLY oUTcLAssED

Sent to the Floor Repeatedly by the
SIedge-Hammer Blows of the
Sturdy Black - Referee White
stopped the Contest in the Sew
enth Round, Choynskf Having No
Chance to Win.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24
There 5
nothing
SO bad
for a
Cough
as
Coughing

Beers are experts at digging cover, and
Cronje in his desperation may have risk
ed a sortie in the night"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-24

/" Three gears ago 1 Das
gioen up to die because Of
serious lung disease. A friend
gaze me a bottle Of Ayers
Cherry Psctoral and urged ne
10 try il. Ibegan TO improve
at once. Soon it seemed to me
as if l had taken a neD lease
of life and you cannot imagine
hoi0 great the change has been.
1 am now entirely cared and
am extremely grateful TO you
for it.
L. C. MERRILL.
M;dhe6ourne. w. Va.
Jan. 8. 1900.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
bearded whisky. Shame ON them!

bearded whisky. Shame on them!
Will our Tennessee boys never
learn better sense than to deliber.
ately wreck their own manhood
and thus lower the standard of
civilization in one of the greatest
states in the union' Let Ms hope
that they will. Let them sell
their hip pocket artillery and buy
spelling books with the money,
and then let them quit drinking
bastard whisky, and pay the mon
cy it is costing TO the district
schoolmaster, and by and by
Tennessee will rank first among
her sister states in Intelligence as
well as all material things.
It. M. HURST.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
STOVES! STOVES Il!

See our line of Box and Step
Stoves from the Kentucky
Stove Co. They are made from
the finest casting and are full
weight. Beware Of light weight
stoves made from second cast
ings; the same will not draw
well and will soon break.
| have so stoves in stock, from
the plain box and step to the
finest Ranger with reservoir,
every one guaranteed.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
CerrO GOrdO.
DEAR EDITOR.

We again venture to offer few
items foi publication.
Mr.. +. B. Harbour, ofPaducah, Ky,
is spending this week in our midst.
On account of sickness, Rev. Red.
mond, of Clifton, failed to fill his APP
pointment at New Harmony last Sun
day, where he was to have preached
the funeral Of Lillian Garrar1.
Rev. c. l.. Smith preached very
interesting sermon in his place. Quite
a large crowd was in attendance.
Smith & Spencer, photographers, ARE
located at this place and drumming
the county making pictures.
jim Smith and wife, of Cravens.
visited the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jno. Powers, in Adamsville Sun
day.
Mrs. Simmons, of Texas, was visit
ing relative and friends at this place
the latter part Of last week.
Mr.. Swayne has sold and placed a
very nice organein the New Harmony
church. AT first there was considera-
olc opposltloH 10 having an organ put
in the church, though having to bow
to the will of the majority, the best of
feeling now prevail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Gillespie, of
Selmer, visited relatives at this place
last week, leaving on the Cummins
Monday for Saltillo and Clifton where
they will spend few days.
j: p: Dobbins, brakesman on the /.
Y. X. H., running between Jackson,
Tenn, and Cairo, Ill.,, spent a week
with home folks at Graves, recently.
How many of us ever think to speak
a kind word for the Courierg
Well, thankingS. H., for remember
ing us in such poetical and interest
ing communication.
We thank the editor in advance for
space in his interesting paper. II. II.
Needles for all kinds of sewing
machines at McDougal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15

A carefully prepared state
ment on the appropriations of
the present session of Congress
has been made public by Sena-
tor Allison, Chairman of the
Senate Committee on appropri-
atoms, and Chairman Cannon,
Of the House Committee on APP
preparations. The outlay pro-
vided by Congress shows the
vast total of 500, 729,476; of
this 1871, 247, 155 is on account
Of the war with Spain.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
Petersburg, ILL.,, Oct, -, 1898

Petersburg, H., Oct, 13, 1898
Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello, III.
Gentlemen:-our baby Esther
Las never tasted a drop Of medi-
cine other ttAn DR. Caldwell's Sy-
rup Pepsin for more than a year.
II entirely cured her of constipa.
ton, She is a lovely child since l
gave her your medicine she has
been perfectly healthy, altbo' she
had not been wei! and strong I'M.
til we began using it. We know
of others using it with equally
good results. Wishing you success
Gratefully yours
Mrs. 9. A. Truckmuller.
Sold by j. X. Barlow
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
A W0man's Awful Peril.

There is only one chance to save your life
and that is through an operation" were the
startling words heard heard by Mrs. l.. Is.
Hunt, of Lime Ridge, Wis, from her doctor
full case of stomach trouble and yellow iaun.
dice. Gall stones had formed and she con.
stantly grew worse. Then she began to use
Electric Bitters which wholly cured her. It's
wonderful Stomach. Liver and Kidney
remedy. Cuers Dyspepsia. Loss OF appetite.
Try it, Only so cts. Guaranteed. For sale
by J. *. Barlow, druggist
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15

ened with violence if he does
call out the militia. The COVE
nor says the press and citizens
of st. Louis are responsible for
the condition of affairs in their
failure to give him their sup
port In the matter.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
| HAVE:

Gents Hats from SOC to $3.50.
Youths Hats from 40c to $1.50.
Childrens' Hats at 20 to so cts.
Young Men
| wish we could always have
time to show you my line of
Shirts, Pants and Suspenders,
but oftlmes we are so crowded
with customers it disables us
to do so as we wish. | cannot
be eXcelled in these lines, and
it will pay you to buy of me.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
Alas! How soon FOrgotttn!

is an ache or a pain or trouble of
any kind when one is well rid of
ii and if it happens to be Head.
ache or stomach trouble that bo-
Tiers yon, tax DR. CaldwelPs Syr-
mp Pcpsin and You will not forget
you ever had it, but will know that
you are not liable to have it again
the doseis small and it is pleasant
to take. For sale by j. X. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
REPRESENT

The Chicago Tailoring Co. land
am always ready to take your
measure for a suit of closne. or
a pair Of pants. All work guar
anteed.
| Have In Stock
POO barrels Of Flour, 1000 bush
els Of Corn, II tons of Glover
and Timothy Hay, 1000 pounds
Of bacon, all kin dis of can goods
roasted and green coffee, sugar
and all kinds Of fine syrups
and molasses.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15

The first steps looking to the
organization of a national ne
gro party was launched in Phil
adelphio, Pa. last week. Prom
inent negroes-Bishops, minis
ters, editors and lawyers-at a
meeting there decided to place
presidential ticket in the field
with negro candidates. The
plan is to organize the party in
every State in the Union and
nominate candidates for State
and Congressional offices.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
Mass Convention Call.

Democrats of Hardin County
will meet in mass convention in
Savannah, Tenn, Monday, Jul
ly End. 1900, for the purpose
Of appointing delegates to the
State Senatorial Convention,
which is called to meet in John
sonville, Humphreys county,
Tenn, on July y, 1900, and to
transact any other business
which may come before said
convention. This June 18th,
1900. E. P. Churchwell, Chm.
ID. A. WEIGH, Sect'y.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15

Col. Jack Chinn, who was
with Goebel when he was shot,
gave out the following state.
ment in New York, June 9TH
"Ex-Gov. W. S. Taylor will be
taken back to the Blue Grass
State and hanged for compli.
city in the Goebel murder"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
Here closing prices the following Goods for the
days. will get first choice.
SHOES and SLIPPERS.

Several pairs of Ladies Slip
pers at SOC, and high as $500.
A fine line of Gents and old
Men Slippers from 81 to $3.50.
Shoes, per pair, from $1,00
to $3.50.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
Alone in Mid-Ocean.

or on the train in the house or
while at your officeduties, you are
subject to disagreeable results
from irregular or excessive diet.
DR.. Caldwell,s Syrup Pepsin cures
POSITIVELY Constipation, Indigesti-
Oh, Sick headache and stomach
trouble. Sold by j. X. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
Dress Goods, Trimmings.

A nice line of Lawns, Percals
Organdies and Muslins.
Lawns from 3 to Sc pei yard.
Percals from 6 to 10c per yd.
Organdies from 81 to 25c yd'
All kinds of Trimmings and
Ribbons to suit the season and
goods we have in stock
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
Job Couldn't Have Stood It

If he'd had Itching Piles They
are terribly annoying; but Buck
lens Arnica Salve will cure the
worst case of piles on earth. It's
cured thousands. For injuries,
pains or bodily eruptions, it's the
best salve in the world. Prizes %
cents a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by druggist.
For sale by j. X. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15

The st. Louis strike has been
on about six weeks. Gov. Ste
phens, it seems, is being blam-
ed for the continuation of the
strike in his refusal to call out
the militia, and he is almost
daily the recipient of threaten.
ing letters. June 9th he receiv-
ed a letter with the threat, IF
you do not call out the militia
in a few days you will be shot. y
On the other hand he is threat
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
FURNITURE.

A very handsome line OF
Dressers, Beaureaus, Chairs,
Washstands, Glass Cupboards
and Safes in stock.
| will make a low price on
any Of the above named articles
for the next 60 days.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-06-15
Hon. T.W. Sims
Announcement For
Congress.
His Record
Reviewed.

In this issue of the Courier
We announce Hon. Il. w. Sims
as II candidate for re-nomina-
ton by the Democracy of this
Congressional District.
After a heated contest in
1,si6 Mr.. Sims was elected over
Hon. John E. Mccall, the then
Republican Representative in
Congress from this District, by
a plurality of 2949 votes altho'
M. Mccall received 555 more
votes in 1896 than he received
in 1894, when he defeated the
Democratic nominee by sol
majority.
In 1896 Mr.. Sims received
1865 votes, which was by far
the largest vote ever given any
candidate of any party for Con-
gress in this District, being A.
325 votes more than was given
the Democratic nominee in
1894, just two years prior. Gov
ernor Robert l.. Taylor was
nominated by reclamation in
1896 and was confessedly the
most popular Democrat in the
State at that time, yet Mr.. Sims
received 232 votes more in this
District, than did Gov. Taylor,
thus demonstrating his unques-
toned popularity with the Dem
ocrats of the District.
Mr.. Sims was reelected in
1898 by plurality of 416S votes
over Hon. w. +. Hinkle, the
Republican nominee, being the
largest majority ever given a
Democrat for Congress in this
District.
He served on the Committee
on Pensions and the Committee
ON Labor, in the 55th Congress,
with signal ability. He was the
recognized leader of the minority
membership on both these Com
mittees. He was largely instru-
mental in securing the passage Of
the eight hour law through the
Committee and House in the 18th
Congress and was always in favor
of all reasonable and cOnserva.
tive measures for the benefit of
organized labor. lie has been
such all ardent friend of organic.
ed labor while in Congress that
he is now recognized by the La
Dor Leaders through the entire
country as a friend and helper.
He was always attentive IN the
session of the House and Com
mittees, and was early recognized
as one of the most industrious
members of the House.
In the 55th Congress he secur-
ed an appropriation Of 800, 100000
for the improvement Of the Ten.
nessee River from Riverton, Ala,
to Paducah, KY, and has the as
surance ofanolher large appropri.
alton for the same part of Tennes-
sec River to be carried in the
next River aud HaIbor bill.
In the present, or 5Gth Con.
gress, Mr.. Sims was advanced to
the Committee on the Distri # of
Columbia, to the place made va
cant by the promotion OF Hon.
James D. Richardson, who was
placed on the Committee of Ways
and Means aud Rules. He was
also placed on the Committee on
War Claims, made one OF the
most important Committees in the
House by reason of the late Span
ish war.
He has been a very active and
useful member of the present
House. No member of the House
on the Democratic side, with same
length of service, stands higher