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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.
PROPOSALS.


City of Savannah, Office Fire Depart
ment Corner West Broad and Indian
Streets, Savannah, Ga. Jan. ?, 1900
Sealed proposals will be received at the
Office of the undersigned until Friday
Jan. 10, at O'Clock D m, for furnishing
this department with $500 feet of 212-inch
solid woven cotton rubber lined fire hose,
In lengths of fifty feet each coupled COM
plete CHigbee thread. This hose must
be of the best grade of cotton, lined with
the finest grade of Para rubber. Each
bidder must submit samples of the hose
proposed TO be furnished and all hose
must be guaranteed for a period of not
less than thirty-six months, with the
understanding and guarantee that all hose
failing to stand a pressure of 400 pounds
test upon receipt, shall be rejected. 1t
must be further understood and agreed
that all hose bursting or otherwise falling
by reason of defect in manufacture, during
the limit of guarantee, shall be replaced
free of charge by the contractor.
The Fire Committee reserves the right
to reject any or all proposals or to award
the contract in whole or in part.
JOHN E. mcguire,
Superintendent.
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GEORGE--The friends ard acquaint-
ances of Olaf George are respectfully in
yited to attend his funeral at $50 p. m.
this day from Broughton and Lincoln
streets.
HOPKINS-The RELATIVES and friends OF
Mrs. John Mcclure and family. and of
the funeral of the latter from No. lis
Park avenue. east, at $50 o'clock this
afternoon.
THOMPSON-The relatives and friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph j. Thompson are
invited TO attend the funeral of their in
FAINT daughter Sara from No. POS Duffy
street, east, at $3.50 o'clock this after
noon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17

North Rome's School Board Dismiss
ed by the Council.

ed by the Council.
Rome, Ga, Jan. 16.-John Dean assault
ed George Reid with the blunt side of an
parties are negroes and live in a remote
suburb Reed was in bed asleep, when
Dean, who was spending the night with
him. slipped into the room and began
beating him over the head with the ak.
The negroes cries and groans brought his
uncle Tol Reed to the scene. Dean ran
and Tol Reed emptied his pistol at the
fleeing form, none of the shots taking eff
feet. George Reed is dangerously wound
ed, and may not recover, Dean made his
escape. No reason for the murderous as
sault is assigned.
The North Rome City Council dismiss
ed the entire school board to-day and re-
elected a new board out and out Last
night the Council met at which time the
old board appeared before them, having
been summoned to show cause why they
should not be dismissed for neglect of
duty. State Senator r. L. Fouche, ap-
peared as counsel for the board. The ex-
animation lasted until midnight after
which the Council went into secret ses-
sion. They did not adjourn until o'clock
this morning. The old board was dismiss
ed on four specific charges, but they will
fight to the end. Their counsel tomorrow
will appeal for the right to enjon the
new board from going into office. A mer-
ry time is promised before the affair
ends
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
BURGLAHIEs IN AMERICUS.
Kerlin Taken to Penitentiary tc
Serve Life Sentence.

Americas, Ga, Jan. 16-Schroeder' 5
plumbing establishment was burglarized
last night and a small sum of money
stolen. The burglars entered at the rear
window and succeeded in opening the safe,
though all the money was deposited in
bank the afternoon previous, except a few
dollars IN the cash drawer.
The residence of John Shaw was like
wise burglarized and valuable articles
were stolen The police have no clue to
the burglars.
George Kerlin, the Fayetteville banker,
convicted of the murder of Pearl Knott,
the country girl whose body was after
wards found in the Flint river near her
home, was brought to Americas to-day
en- route to Gress camp at Kramer, to
serve a life sentence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
NOTICE.
Personal Property returns for 1900.

Office Board of Tax Assessors and Re
ceivers, Dec. 81, 1S99.-Notice is hereby
given that under the tax ordinance of the
city of Savannah for the year 1900 this
board is now prepared to receive returns.
of PERSONAL PROPERTY OF all kinds.
The tax ordinance provides that if any
person required to make any such returns
shall refuse or neglect to do so on or be-
fore the 10th DAY OF JANUARY it shall
be the duty Of this board to proceed forth
with to make the return themselves from
the best informa ton they can obtain, and
shall assess a double tax against such de-
faulter. J. II. H. OSBORNE,
Chairman T. A & R.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS OR FOR
RENT FOR LONG SERIES OF
YEARS, WITH PRIVILEGE OF
pTRCH ASE

All those vacant lots on Anderson street,
between the Lawton Memorial and Bar
nard street. Also all those vacant lots on
First street. between the Lutheran Church
and Barnard street All of the above lots
are near the Whitaker and Barnard
street car lines, and are only one block
from the Henry street school. Also, that
entire block of lots between Bull and
Drayton streets facing north on Sixth
street and Thomas Park Also, several
blocks of lots between Third and Seventh
streets. extending from the s., F. and w.
Railway TO East Broad street. For par
ticulars apply ito
DR.. L. A. FALLIGANT,
III Oglethorr,e avenue. west
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
NOTICE.

W. c. Fripp & Co.. q Bay street. East,
Telephone No. S4S, buy and sell real estate
the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany. the finest company doing business
in the state, which fact we can prove by
her past record. as to dividends and liber!
al contracts. We also do an extensive
fire insurance business, representing
Southeastern Tariff companies. and would
appreciate a VISIT from you IL YOU need
anything in our line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
FOR SALE,

Il miles S0-lb. steel relaying rails.
u miles 35-lo steel relaying rails.
No. 2 Baldwin Standard Gauge Engine,
Is tons
No. / Porter Standard Gauge Engine.
16 tons.
Narrow Gauge Engines, Is Narrow
Gauge Cars 10 Box CARS SABEL BROS,
Jacksonville, Fla.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.


The only place thoroughly equipped for
packing for shipment and moving pianos
and nice furniture. The only place with
apparatus for hosting pianos and 9TH
er heavy furniture to upper floors. The
only place where special attention is given
to storing nice furniture and merchandise.
The only place where carpets are proper
" cleaned by machinery instead of with
a club. The only place that furnishes
bicycle messenger boys. This IL the
DISTRICT MESSENGER AND DELIv-
cry COMPANY,
a West Congress. Telephone 4
c. H Medlock. Supt. and Mgr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.

I will greatly appreciate the prompt St
Element of all accounts due me. 1 can
be found at my store. corner Broughton
and Barnard streets. Rear entrance
Broughton street lane)
In few days l hope to be able to an
nounce a sale of all the stock damaged in
the recent fire.
DANIEL HOGAN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
RYAN's BUSINESS COLLEGE.

Rooms q and 20 Provident Building.
Competent office help supplied from this
college. Students prepared directly for
business. Day ana night sessions Learn
to operate the new models OF the Reming-
ton STANDARD Typewriter. that being the
machine which the business world EN-
ployA bearing & Hell, Sole Dealers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
RIDS WANTED.

City of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
ell Jan. u, 19O0.-Bids will be received at
this office until Tuesday, Jan. %, 1900, at
70 O'Clock noon, for the putting in of
thorough order the roof of the City Mar
ket, work TO be guaranteed for one year
For further particulars apply to Capt NJ
j. Doyle, Chairman Market Committee
The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids. VIM. p. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

Office Savannah Gas Light Company,
Savannah, Jan. It, 1900.
A dividend of three per cent. on the
capital stock of this company has been
declared, payable on and otter Thurs
day, the 18th inst.
A G.. GJERARD President
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
Do 1t Yourself.

And save IA Doctors Fee-If Test De-
notes Kidney Trouble DIR. Ken
nedy's FavOrite' Remedy is the
only Medicine That VIII Positive
Iy Cure You.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
ASTOUNDING OFFER.

% Per Cent. Discount on Mems and
Boys Clothing, made of the finest ma
terials and cut in the newest styles. at
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17

Mrs Jefferson Davis to BE With Them
at JacksOnviIIe.

Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. 16.-The United
Daughters OF the Confederacy of this state
will meet in annual convention here to-
morrow.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis will arrive here this
week, but Mrs. Stonewan jackson, who
was expected to attend the convention
has been prevented by illness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE TO CITY COURT JURORS.
The petit jurors of the City Court need
at 10 a. m BY order of the Hon. Thos.
NJ. Norwood Judge.
WARING RUSSELL, JR., Clerk.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
Dart Wants to BE n Major.

Brunswick. Jan. 16.-Capt. r. Ernest
Dart, commander of the Brunswick Rifle
men, will not be a candidate for re-elec-
ton, but will be candidate for major
in the new battalion of the First Regi-
ment, which has been formed of the
Waynesboro, Statesboro and Brunswick
companies. AS a contestant for the posi-
ton of major of this new battalion Capt,
Dart will have Capt. Frank A. Dunn.
With the retirement of Capt. Dart the
Riflemen will probably name as his sue
cessor ex-Lieut. Jack c. Styles one of the
former officers of the Brunswick naval mi
litia and a very prominent and popular
local military man.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
Lambrisht's New Position.

Brunswick. Ga, Jan. 16.-Edwin D. Lam
bright, associate editor of the Tampa Trib-
une, has been selected as correspondent of
the Plant Systems hotels.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
LEOPOLD ADLER's.
OUR OPINION.

Ice house six months old eggs nutri-
ton Is, Fresh Country Stock, nutrition
80 $40 Which is the best? Fresh Coun-
try Eggs lie, case only
A EHRLICH & BRO,
Wholesale Grocers and Liquor Dealers,
Ill, 113, lis Bay street
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The GERMANIA BANK

SAVANNAH. GA.
Nop'ai .s2OO JOU
Undivided profits ................. 5O0Ol
This bank offers it's services to CORPORA
lions. merchants and individuals
Has authority to act as executor. ad
minis traitor. guardian, etc.
Issues drafts on the principal cities In
Great Britain and Ireland and on the Con-
tinent.
Interest paid or compounded quarters
on deposits in the Savings Department
Safety Boxes for rent.
HENRY BLUM, President
]. b. TIEDEMAN. Vice President
JOHN NJ. HOGAN. Cashier.
WALTER f. HOGAN, Asst Cashier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
HOT SCOTCH

HUT SIOILH
Hot toddy and other hot drinks,
as well as all of the cold ones,
served best here. Punta Gorda
and Apalachicola oysters in any
style. THE GEM CAFE.
GEO. c. SCHWARz.
Cor. whitaker and Congress.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
MEETINGS.
MEETINGS.
GEORGIA CHAPTER NO. 3 II. A. NJ

A regular convocation of
this chapter will he held this -
Wednesday, evening at S~
O'Clock. va
NJ. NJ. Degree will be con- M
ferred. ~
Transient companions are
fraternally invited 10 meet y
with us. BY order of
II. S. COLDING, H
VIM S. ROCKWELL, Secretary.
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BECKSIANN's CAFE,

112 & ia Whitaker ST., Savannah, Ga.
Everything up to date. oysters
in any style. Steaks and Chops to
order Imported Beer on draught.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if 1t falls
to cure. Il. w. Groves signature is on
each box 25c.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
AT HELMkEN'S.

The only first-class cafe where ladies
are welcome.
Quiet clean and superior service.
The place for private parties.
J. II. HELMKEN Proprietor,
Phone GAG. Whitaker and Liberty
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17


For further particulars apply to Capt. NJ.
]. Doyle Chairman Market Committee.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids. VIM. p. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council.
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Office Savannah Gas Light Company,
Savannah, Jan. 16, 1900.
A dividend of three per cent. on the
capital stock of this company has been
declared, payable on and otter Thurs
day, the 18th inst.
A. G. GUERARD, President.
ASTOUNDING OFFER.
% Per Cent Discount on Mems and
Boys Clothing, made of the finest ma
terials and cut in the newest styles, at
LEOPOLD ADLER'S.
OUR OPINION.
Ice house six months old eggs, nutri-
tion is, Fresh Country Stock, nutrition
80 $40. Which is the best? Fresh Coun-
try Eggs lie, case only.
A. EHRLICH & BRO,
Wholesale Grocers and Liquor Dealers,
III, ll0. 10 Bay street.
WHY NOT USE
ORIGINAL ANNIsTON LIME.
Highest Grade.
Each barrel contains sufficient quantity
and quality TO make it MONEY SAVING.
A. HANLEY COMPANY, Sole Agents,
Phone 109.
GARDENERS LIST.
Wild Ducks. Turkeys, Birds, Geese,
Chickens.
Sweet Bread, Brains, Spare Ribs, Back
bone.
All kinds of Vegetables and Fruits.
M. S. GARDNER,
Phone SIS. Wayne and Whitaker
AT HELMKEN's.
The only first-class cafe where ladies
are welcome
quiet clean and superior service.
The place for private parties.
]. II. HELMKEN, Proprietor.
Phone 646. Whitaker and Liberty.
AT BYTHEWOOD's.
Get the real meal to-day for 25c.
Special orders at proportionate figures.
Anybody can eat our food and we save
them money.
BYTHEWOoD'S RESTAURANT.
PLASTERERS' AND MASoNS' SUP
PLIES,
Cement. Lime. Plaster. Hair and River
Sand. Prompt delivery. Reasonable
price.
SAVANNAH BUILDING SUPPLY CO.,
Cotner Drayton and Congress.
Phone 5l9.
ELECTRo-PLATING.
We have the largest plant in the South.
ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO..
Phone 60. liz Drayton street
FOR RENT.
Buffers Island Rice Plantation, opposite
Darten, containing 1000 acres under
bank, for the nominal rent of $500 on long
l.a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
GARDNER,S LIST.

GARDENERS LIST.
Wild Ducks Turkeys Birds Geese,
Chickens.
Sweet Bread, Brains, Spare Ribs, Back
bone.
All kinds of Vegetables and Fruits.
NJ. S. GARDNER,
Phone SIS. Wayne and Whitaker.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
WHY NOT USE
ORIGINAL ANNIsTON LIME.

Each barrel contains sufficient quantity
and quality TO make it MONEY SAVING.
A. HANLEY COMPANY, Sole Agents,
Phone 1903.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
benson Will he Executed.
Wants Vaccine Points.

s The Governor this afternoon received a
Geographic request from the ordinary Of
Early county for some vaccine points
The telegram conveyed the information
that a case of varioloid had developed
there, and the authorities wished to be
prepared against any wholesale spread
of the disease by requiring compulsory
vaccination. The points will be sent to-
morrow
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-08
O. W A

volunteers and the local forces at Kim
berley, some of whom have gone to-
ward Mafeking.
The Beers do not yet appear to ap-
preciate the mobility of Lord Roberts
corps which was able to strike so
swiftly in this affair, that the enemy
had to abandon gun, much forage and
large quantity Of camp equippage.
The Dutch risings in the northwest
ern districts of Cape Colony are the
only cloudlet visible in the sky Of
British prospects.
The military authorities have decid-
ed that Gen. Cronje and the other Boer
prisoners shall be sent Immediately to
the island of St Helena, there to re-
main until the end of the war.
Lord Roberts has chosen Lord
Bathurst, colonel of militia regiment
at the front, to command the escort to
st. Helena, which was last month
placed in cable communication with
Cape Town and London.
1t is also asserted that the cabinet
has resolved neither to propose nor to
entertain a proposal at the present
juncture for an exchange of prisoners.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-08
WAS BUT A TOOL.
Miller Says He Was Employed ny
SchlesinGer-E3ig Mems Names May
he Involved.

Miller Says He Was Employed by
Schlesinger-Big Mems Names May
He Involved.
NEW YORK, March 4.--The Eve
ming World to-day prints an interview
with William F. Miller, the head of
the so-called franklin Syndlcate,"
which swindled a great many people
through promises to pay 10 per cent a
week. Miller is reported az saying
that the syndicate was started ON
capital of $50 week, and that at least
81, 500, 900 had passed through his
hands while he was In the syndi-
cate.
He said the police made no attempt
to prevent his escape. He was In
tho New York city hall when Brook
Ign detectives were supposed TO be-
searching for him.
Miller said he was merely tool.
hired by the real swindlers. Schles-
niger, whom he accues OF being the
real swindIer. drew salary OF 5000
weekly.
Miller declared he Is being made .
foot ball" Of by the district attor-
ney's Office He says no Will tell
all he knows when brought to trial.
and intlmates that II will invoIvs
some big men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-08
MORE MEN STRIKE.
Two Hundred and Thirty Added to
the Thousands Now Idle in Chi


Two Hundred and Thirty Added to
the Thousands Now Idle in Chi
cag0.
CHICAGO, March 1.-Two hundred
and thirty men were to-day added to
the thousands of workmen out on
strikes in this city. The buffers, poll
ishers and brass workers employed by
Turner Brothers and the L. Wolff
Manufacturing Company walked out in
an effort to enforce their demands for
recognition of their union and nine
hour working day. The union is affil-
lated with the Material Trades Coun-
ell, but labor leaders deny that the
strike is in any way a sympathetic
strike. They also state that no SYM
pathetic strikes will be ordered before
the end of the week, il at all.
The shut down of building mater
ial manufactures, which was agreed
upon yesterday, will not take place
until Saturday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-08
TEXAS REPUBLICANS SPLIT.
TWO DELEGATIONS WILL BE SENT
TO THE NATIONAL CON-
vENTION
At Philadelphia, Each Claiming Rec-
ognftion and Charging Fraud.
Every7Act of the Mckinley Admin.
istration Endorsed, and the st.
Louis Platform Re-Anirmed.

WACO, Texas, March THE ex.
pected split in the Republican conven-
ton Of Texas developed at the OPEN
ing of the second days session OF that
body to-day. Ever since the roll call
vote for temporary chairman yester-
day, when VIM. Mcdonald was de-
clared elected by State Chairman E.
H. r. Green, of the executive commit
tee, it was apparent that two sets OF
delegates would apply for seats in the
National convention at Philadelphia
A secret caucus was held by the
Ferguson faction last night, at which
it was decided that Ferguson had been
counted out unfairly and that they
would not submit to the installation
of Mcdonald.
Mcdonald and several other leaders
of the Green faction also held caucus
last night to select the several COM
mittees and arrange platform. This
was done but the names of the com
mittees and the platform were kept
secret
At the appointed hour this morning
the auditorium was filled to overflow
ing when Chairman Mcdonald as
cended the rostrum and raped for or
der. He announced the appointment
of the various committees and was
proceeding with the usual routine
business when Ferguson asked for
recognition from the chair, which was
granted. He presented a sworn af-
fldavit, made by one of the secretaries
appointed by Chairman Green to
keep tally on the vote for temporary
chairman, that he, Ferguson, was hon.
estly elected chairman of the conven-
ton by vote of 4491a to McDonald's
40 and that being the case, he desir-
ed a new election on the ground of
fraud. Mcdonald, after a hasty con-
sultation with members of the execu-
tive committee, declared the conven-
ton adjourned until / p. m.
Immediately after the Mcdonald
convention adjourned the Ferguson
faction. the anti-GreA>tes. we're call.
ed to order by Henry re, gusony
tumultuous applause.
The Ferguson convention elected the
following national delegates: r. b.
Hawley, Galveston, Texas, E. II. r.
Green, Terrell; Henry Ferguson.
(colored), Huston, and George b.
Jackson, (colored). San Angelo.
The recommendation OF the com.
mittee on platform was unanimously
adopted, and was, in part. as follows:
THAT we endorse the st. Louis
platform as adopted in 1896; that we
endorse every act of the Mckinley adj
ministration. We hail with delight
the efforts of the national legislators
as to the establishment OF Nicara-
guam canal"
After the adoption Of the platform.
the convention adjourned sine die.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-08
SITUATION IMPROVING.

Train Running Now Through From
Clarksburg to BuckhannOn-Mrs.
Lough's Case-Thfrty Cases In the
Conference.-The Pest House.
Special to the Register.
WESTON, w. Va, March THE
health boards of Harrison and Lewis
counties modified their quarantine to-
day, permitting the passenger train
that has been running between Wes-
ton and Clarksburg to extend the run
to Buckhannon, under the proviso that
now governs the run between here and
Clarksburg. The first passenger train
since the quarantine, left for Buck
harmon tonight.
DR.. George Snyder made another
visit to Mrs. Tough tonight. DR..
Snyder says: MRS. Tough is getting
along nicely. The stage of desqua-
nation has almost arrived"
Our health board gives out the in
formation tonight that there are only
two cases now in the county, the one
here and the case at Confluence. The
two Shearer children in the pest house
are nearly well.
At Camden-on-Gauley the situation
is more alarming. Howard Rhea, the
conductor on the construction train
hauling steel and ties on the new divi-
sion Of the Baltimore & Ohio. now
being built from Camden-on-Gauley
to Cherry river, was taken to the pest
house yesterday, all broken out. This
makes thirty cases they now have in
the pest house.
On Leading Creek, Lewis county,
William Woodell telephones that he
is making a general cleaning up, and
expects to get through this week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-08
SPEAKER HENDERSON A DUKE.
King Rex of the New Orleans Carnf-
val Grants a Title end Privileges.

val Grants q Title end Privileges.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March T.
Speaker Henderson was to-day created
the Duke of Congress by delegation
from New Orleans representing King
Rex, of the Mardi Gras. and was pre-
scented with a beautiful jewel of dia-
monds and pearls, emblematic of his
office. The ceremony occurred in the
Speakers private office prior to the
meeting of the House
Representatives Berry, of Kentucky,
and Davey, of Louisiana, presented a
delegation consisting of Messrs. Wood
ward, Saunders and Bryan. Mr.. Berry
made speech saying the party was
here at the bidding of King Rex to at
tach the Speaker to the royal house
hold. Col Berry said the king sent
word that he had Just arrived through
the passes of the Mississippi on a yes
sci drawing 26 feet, and he urged the
Speaker to look with fafor on a So
foot channel in the passes. and also not
to have more than one wife.
The Speaker responded to these face
tious references to Mississippi river
legislation and to the Roberts case
saying he would give his best efforts
toward securing sufficient depth for the
river and that he would encourage
monogamy in the interest of morality.
The delegation then pinned on the
Speakers breast the royal jewel, which
is of genuine worth and beauty.