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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-31

Leaving a net surplus of $3,54O.O5
in cash ready for use by the next COM
mittee under the new management
At the next meeting of the commit
tee the money on hand will be trans
ferred to the new management and the
advertising for the next carnival will
begin at once.
Secretary Lockwood will leave Ell
Paso Saturday morning for st. joe
Missouri, where he will begin work on
carnivals for the following places: ST
Joe. Oklahoma City, Wichita, Pueblo,
Fort Smith and probably Ell Paso.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-31

Persons who suffer from indigestion
can not expect to live long, because
they cannot eat the food required to
nourish the body and the products OF
the undigested foods they do eat
poison the blood. 1t is important to
cure indigestion as soon as possible,
and the best method of doing this is
to use the preparation known as Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests what you
eat and restores all the digestive Or
gans to perfect health. Fred Schaefer,
druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-31

Leonora Jackson concert Monday
Feb. 4. at opera house, Tickets one dol
lar. balcony seventy-five cents, on sale
at Hixson's, Richards Blakesley and
Recommendations for reserved
seats Saturday and Monday at Susen's.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-31

l.. F. Bones, of Marion, Ind. brother
of f. F. Bones, of the Herald, came in
last night on the T. e. p. He is seek
ing a location in the southwest and
having read The Herald decided that
FL Paso is the greatest place in all the
Great Southwest and will probably To-
cate in this city.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-31
DAILY RECORD.
DEEDS Filed for Record.

DEEDS Filed for Record.
The following deeds We're filed for
record today:
Paralee Wadlington and ]. w. Wad-
lington, to William Wright. lots II. is,
10. and 20, block 266, Campbell's; COX
104 feet on Stanton street; S1,150.
Louis Hammer to r. Y. Anderson,
w ]. Anderson and T. T. Anderson,
lots to 10. block 116, Campbell's ad-
dition: $3.50.
George w. and Alice NJ. HickoX to
Mrs. NJ. E. Thompson, lots Is and 16,
block 80, Morehead addition. Consid-
Grafton $500.
Licensed to Wed.
Marriage license were issued today
RI mic aro and Mice Domippo Narap
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-31

c. F. Smith, of Mobile, Ala, came in
on the T. & p. last night. He is on
pleasure tour of the west and stopped
off for a few days sightseeing in the
Pass City.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-31

Calendars and diaries at Potter &
Whites.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-31
Licensed to Wed.

Marriage license were issued today
to Luis Lara and Miss Domingo Naran-
in
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-31
CHANGED HIS LOCATION.
CONSTRUCTION BIDS.

Official organs of the Mexican adj
ministration announce that the gov
eminent will receive bids for the con-
struction on it's account of railroad
from San Miguel to Monterey. San
Miguel is the present terminus OF a
branch of the Mexican National rail-
way.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20

On May eth the several COUNTY
treasurers will begin the sale OF lands
upon which the taxes for 1898 and
prior pears remain unpaid.
Every property owner should exam
Inc the published lists OF the counties
In which his lands are located, for all
the years advertised, and apply 70
this department or to the county
treasurer to pay the delinquency II
they are found to be listed for sale.
Remember that few minutes and
possibly a small sum Of money spent
NOW may save you. hours Of worry
and any number Of dollars after your
land is sold.
PERRY Il. POWERS,
Auditor General.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
Notice for Publication.

First publication April g; last, May \.
UNuEp STATES LAND OFFICE. MARQUETTE, MICu.
ArRfI 3Hp, laul
Notice j. hereby given That III compliance
with the provisions oi the act nt Congress ol
Jane 3. 1873. entitled AN net for the s'le OF
timber lnnds In the states OF California. Oregon,
Nevada. ana Washington Territory" ns eX.
tended 10 al the Public Land states by act oi
August 4. 500. Wallace NJ. TAYLOR. OF Mali
hlctte. comfy Of Marinctte. state ~ Wiscon.
sin, has this dty flied n ths Office - sworn
statement No BOZ. tor the purcnnse of the
S-W ,, 81 : e. a at section 30. - in Township
No. ~ \ Range No. * W. and will offer proof
TO show that the haul Souuht l. more valuable
forits tmberor stone than Tor agricultural pur.
poses and % establish his claim 20 said land
before the Register ANA Receiver ~ this Office ~
Marquette, NJ ch. on Monday, tie 18th day oi
june. loul.
lie names rs witnesses:
Edward WOrirn, OF Boydcn. Mich.
Louis teiuer. oi Boydcn. Mich.
William Burton, OF Bnydcn, Mich.
Hngh Campbell, of lloylen. Mich.
Simeon A. Dunn, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Any aud all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands ARE rrqucsted To hlr their
claims Ia this onicc on or before said nth day
OF June, 1901.
THOMAS SCADpEN.
k,p!stcr.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20

WE WISH to call the attention Of the
council aud city street officers 20 the
culyert that ought TO exist under the
Columbia mine spur on Superioraycnuc.
There was Il culvert there az one line
hut il has been filed ia and now the
water has to run over the railroad track
and down through the middle OF the
street or down the railroad TO Crystal
avenue. a littleoxponsc would open up
that culvert again SO that the water
from the south side OF the street would
keep ON its own side aud all dtain off in
stend OF making puddles hero aud there
ON tho side Of the street aud becoming
stagnant.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
Our Prices are Right.

numbers upon that dny and show them
that wc are heart and soul with them;
that we rejoice with them over their
prosperity and, II need he, aid them ia u
financial way should they call upon rs,
a thing that we doubt il they will do ns
they are pretty nee givcis up there and
generally pull themselves through any.
thing they undertake. But let item
know that the spirit is here whether its
manifcsiion is called for or not. Crystal
Falls wishes the promoters OF the ccle-
bration scheme success in every way
aud viii mid them TO make il success.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20

STATEMENT OF VOTES given in the
County 81 Iron, State Of Michigan, ON
the question 81 amendment To the Cor
stitution OF the state Of Michigan, az
follows:
10 amend section fifteen OF article
four of the Constitution 81 The State OF
Michigan, relative 10 compensation oI
members Of the legislature, at the Cen
cral Election held in said County ON
Monday. the first day Of April, in the
year one thousand nine hundred and
one.
Tie whole number al votes given for
and against Tho Amendment 10 tic
Constitution Relative TO Compensation
~ Members OF tie legislature was seven
hundied cehty.six ESQ and they welc
givan az follows, viz;
-Four hundred ninety five (495l votes
contained the words amendment to
the Constitution Relative TO compcnsn-
tion OF mcrhlers OF the Legislature
YES, and two hundred nncty.one (29l)
votes contained The words Amendment
10 lie Constitution Relative 10 cumpcn-
sation OF members Of the Lcgirlaturr-
Mo- Total seven hundred cilhtysix
1850.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20

STATEMENT OF VOTES given in the
County Of Iron, State OF Michigan, on
the question OF amendment To The Con
stitution OF the State Of Michigan, ~
fullows:
10 amend section six Of article six OF
tie Constitution OF the State OF Michi-
gan, relative 90 Cncnit Couts, ut the
G,heial Election held IN eaid County OF
Iron on Monday. the first day in April,
Ia the year one thousand nine hundred
and one.
The whole number OF votes given for
and against The Amendment Of the Con-
stiluiion relative go Cucuit Courts was
eight hundred and eight (SOS) and they
wcie given MS follows, viz:
Five hundred GIly.cight (55Sl votes
contained tie words amendment TO
the Constitution Relative To Circuit
Couris-Ncs," and two hundred fifty
(250l votes contained the words,
Amendment TO the Constitution Rcln-
tive To Circuit Courts-Nu." Total,
eight hundred eight (SOSl.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
AaR0R pAY REORGANIZATION.

In the name and 10y the authority OF
the people I, Aaron T. Bliss, Governor
in and for the State OF Michigan, acting
in accordance with Section 275i Of the
Compiled Laws, do hereby name Friday,
April 26th, 1901, as Arbor Day.
Relieving that widespread interest in
it's observance will be for the general
good. request the people to give par
ticular attention thereto, and ad,ise
that in all educational institutions
there be carefully studied programs
bringing out the real meaning 81 tie
day. Michigan having vital concern
ia the forestry problem, those charged
with the spreading Of information
among the people cannot better serve
them than 10y adding 10 their knowledge
along these lines, and this is especially
The privilege and the duty Of the news
papers.
Let there he general planting OF
trees, shrubs and vines, Tor the adorn-
ment OF the homes, and for the bcautiiy-
ing OF the highways. This will be com
mendnblc public service in the case Of all
State, county and municipal instilu-
tions, and Ia this end request those in
authority 10 see That the aims sought in
this proclamation are brought TO pass.
Given under my hnnd and the Great
Seal OF the State Of Michigan, at the
Capitol, IN Lansing, this eighth day Of
Apil, in The year Of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and one, and OF
the independence Of the United States
the one hundred and tNenty.6ith
a. T.. Bliss,
BY the Governor Governor
CHARLES S. PIERCE,
Deputy Secretary Of State.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
&c. FLANNInAN
Backache-No Cure No Pay.

Your druggist will refund your money
II DeBclls Kidney Pills iail TO cure any
Kidney, Liver, Bladder or Urc acid
trouble or any disorders due TO Weak
Kidneys, such rs Rheumatism, Lumba-
go aud Brsht's Discuss. Drlloli's Kid.
ncy Pills is II new discovery aud is The
only Kidney Remedy sold ON n positive
euaanicc-Nu Cure, No Pay. Price 81
cents. For sale by j. &. Wilkinson.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
First publication April 18th last, May 25th
STATE on MICHIGAN

First publication April nth last. May 25th
STATE on MICHIGAN.
18th Judicial Clrcnit--ln Chhncery.
Peter McGOvern aud frank May, ComplaInants,
Henry Hewitt George &. Jones. J. Hoyt smith.
aud Samuel ~ Hoyt. Alfred NJ. lioyt aud
James w. Jaekson executors under the wili ol
Suit pending Ia the Circuit Court for the
County OF Iron. in hancery At chambers in
the tlty 81 Marquette on tlle 9TH day OF April,
A. %. IDOL
la this cause 1t appearing from an affidavit
on Tile that none oi the said dticndanls reside
ia the state Of Michigan, bat That the SAID
defendant. Henry llcwitt. resides IN the city ol
Nccn'th, IA the state al Wisconsin that Sai,i
defendant, Geoigr G.. JontS, resides at Appleton.
ili the state Ol Wisconsin; that said DEFENDANT,
j. lloNt smith, resides Ina Milwaukee, in the
state OF Wiscunriii, and that Sild samuel y.
Hoyt Alfred NJ. HoAt aud James w. Jackson.
executors under the VIII Of Jrsse lloyt.
deceased, reside al the CITY OF New York IN the
state OF New York. ON motion oil Complain
ants solicitor, u Is Ordered TINT the appear
ancv oi said nonresident defendants Henry
Hewitt, John &. JuileS. j liuyt smith, aud
samuel y Hoyt, Alfred NJ. lioyt aud james W,
Jackson, executors under the viii OF Jesse
Hoyt. deceased. be entered htpln within -four
months from the date ~ this order; ana In ease
of their appearance, they cuuse their answer 10
the oil oi complaint herein. 20 Ice fled, aud !,
copy thereof To be served. on the Vumpaluants'
solicitot within twonty days utter service ON
them Ol a copy al said bin of complaint and
notice Of tins order; and IN default. said bill OF
mpiaint Viii be taken as confessed by said
nonresident defendants. And 10 Il iurther
ordered that within twenty days the complains
ante cause "a notice OF this order TO be- pubiishod
la rnE DIAMOND DRii.L a newspaper printed
published ANA circulating m said County OF
Iron. and That said publication he continued
therein once in each week tor six weeks IN sue
CcsSiOn, Or that said comptmtntS cause acOpy
ol this order TO br personally served un si,id
nonresident Defendants at least tNChtN days
before the time above prWctibcd for t.eir ap-
penrauce.
j W STONE,
y. 9. FLANNiGAN, Ciicuit Judge
COMPLIMENTS Solicitor.
business Address
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20

AMAsA is TO have grand celebration
on June oath 60 commemorate It's
founding. Crystal Falls people will gem
orally lend helping hand TO tier kins-
men mp ON the Hemlock, for Amasa is
az nearly akin To Crystal Falls as Adam
was Ia Eve. The people up there have
always been loyal to- us. Whenever We
asked them for bread we received not n
stone but the choices product 81 the =
larder. Let W join with them in large
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
Agent Crystal Fails
Tie Best Blood Purifier.

The blood Is constantly being purified
10y the lungs, liver and kidneys. Keep
these organs in n healthy condition and
the bowels regular and you will have no
need 81 blood purifier. For tins pur-
pusc there - nothing equal tp Chamber
lains Stomacl: mud Liver Tablets, one
dose 81 them viii 60 YOU more good
than dollar bottle Of the best blood
purifier. Price, - ccnts. sample ilce
az Coles Pharmacy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20

The city council at is first meeting
adopted an ordinance providing for an
assessor and Herman Rau was az
pointed 60 the Office, Instead of
having three rolls, as Ia the past,
there will he but one tax roll and all
Of the property Ia all of the wards
will be upon that roll.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
Deputy Secretary Of stat
Governor.

TUE appointment Of +. y. Berg az
chief Of the fire department il i good
one. Mir. Berg has been faithful fire.
man for years. We would suggest that
the new chief tighten the reigns Of oIgan-
izntiou and touch the boys mp little
ON practice for actual fire fighting.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
S32.l5 from Crystal Falls to Port
land, Seattle. Tacoma and Puget
GouuI


Via the Chicago, Milwaukee * st.
Paul. Tickets on sale each Tuesday un-
al April 3Oth, inclusive. Shortest time
cnrou,c. Finest scenery. Daily and
personally conducted Tourist Car Ex'
ctrsions. For tickets aud full nforma-
iion, apply to J w. JOKES,
Agent Crystal Falls, Mich,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20

SOME men consider Il only fun t. run
paper, hut the parngrnphcr who
labors six hours aud hall grinding out
five origna local items TO suit the taste
al just such original critics, has keen
appreciation Of the meaning Of "haId
work" One Of the beauties and charms
oi an EDITORS life IL That lis lnbor IL
never appreciated, and there is n general
prevailing opinion that he is ubiquitous
and cnn he everywhere collecting items
while the paper runs out OF its own nc.
cord aud lac has nothing to do. oh, lis
rwret To be mn editor. One who has
never tasted 81 the ccstatic bliss can not
take in its glory and happiness A
localizer does more work grntuitousls
FOR the town and community thnn al
the rest OF the population put together.
and gets cursed for IL all, while in mnny
/ instances II man donates n few dollars
for the Fourth OF July, baseball club
or church, or the campaign fund he Is
gratefully remembered with an Office.
Such is life.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
STATE OF MICHIGAN, |
COUNTY or IRON.

COUNTY OF IRON.
VIZ DO HEREDY CERTIFY, That lie fore.
going is a correct statement of the votes
given in the County Of Iron and State Of
Michigan, for the following State olliccrs,
viz: One justice 81 the Supreme Court
and two Regents OF the University; and
for the following County officer, viz :
County G, mmirsioncr If Schools, at the
General Election held IN said County, on
the first day 81 April. IN the year one
thousand nine hundred and one.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. We have here.
unto set our hands and cnuscd 10 bc
affixed the seal OF the Circuit Court Tor
the County OF Iron this fifteenth day Of
April in the year one thousand nine
hundred and one
NJ. b. MCGEE,
lsEAL JouN WILKINS,
L. H. MnL ER,
Board oi County Canvassers.
ATTEST:
JONI WALL,
Secretary Of Board OF County
Canvasscrs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20

County for ono Justice Of the Supreme
Court and two Regents OF the University
aud the Certificate thereto attached,
with the Originals. OF record in my Office,
and that the same ure correct trans
cripts thereof. and OF the whole of such
originals. 40 FAR as the same relates 10
the votes for such officers.
lN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have here
unto set our hands and affixed the seal
OF the Circuit Court for the County OF
Iron this fifteenth day II April ia the
year one thousand nine hundred and
one.
JonN WALL.
TsEAL County Clerk.
NJ. b. MCGEE.
Chairman of the Board Of County Can
ynsscrs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
Board Of CanVasserS' Report
and Clerks Return.

STATEMENT OF VOTES given in The
County OF Iron, state Of Michigan, ior
the following State Officers, viz Justice
OF the Supreme Court and two Regents
81 tie University, and for the following
County officer, viz: County Commits
sioner OF Schools, at the General Flee
ton held IN said County on Monday
the Grst day Of April, ia the year one
thousand nine hundred and one
The whole number Of votes given for
the office Of Justice OF the Suprcmccourl
was twelve hundred and thirty-ninc
q POO and they were given Ior the fol-
lowing persons, viz:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
STATE CT MIcunGAN,)

COUNTY or IRON.
VIZ HEREBY CERTIFY, That We have
compared the foregoing copy II the
Statement of the Votes given ii His
County upon the question q Amend
lncnt to The Constitution ~ the State
81 Michigan. and the g, riiiicatcs thereto
attached, Will, the Originals, 81 record
IN Office 81 the Counts Cleik, and that
the same is u correct transcript thereof,
and OF the whole OF such Originals, So
FAR ns the same relates TO the votes on
such amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have here
unto set our hnnds and affixed the seal
OF the Circuit Court for the County OF
Iron this fifteenth day 81 April in The
year one thousand nine hundred and
one.
JONI WALL,
County Clerk.
Nj. II. MCGEE,
Chairman ol the Board of County Can
Vusgpr4
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20

A fine feed mill. Can be seen at my
farm in Mastodon.
JONI JOHNSON.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
S3g.75 Reduced Rates S39.75 TO
California,

Vim the Chicago, Milwaukee * st.
Paul railway. On each aud every Tues
day until April 3Oth, inclusive, the CHI
ergo. Milwaukee & St Paul railway will
sell special reduced rate tickets 60 san
Flancisco, san Diego aud other Cali.
iurnia points nc the extremely low rate
OF $39.75, intermediate points at cor
responding low rate. For particulars
call at ticket Office or apply To
J. w. JoNEs,
Agent CRYSTAL Fall-. Mich.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20

The whole number Of votes given for
the office OF County Commissioner Of
Schools WINS nine hundred scyrntN.thrcc
t973l and they were given for the fol.
lowing persons, viz
John Il. Mason rcccivcd.-.... 97l votes
George d. Ciippcn received" votes
Total"...... ............".. ...a 9I3
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
STATE OF MlcnIGAN.l

COUNTY or IRON.
WE IIEnEHy CERTIFY. That We have
compared The foregoing copy Of the
Statement OF the Votes given IN this
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
STATE OF MICHIGAN, |
COUNTY or lRoN.

WE IlERERy CERTlFx. That the fore
going is Il correct statement OF the votes
given in the County OF Iron, and State
Of Michigan, upon the question OF the
Amendments to the Constitution 81 tho
State OF Michigan, at the General Elcc.
tion held in said County on the first day
OF April in the year one thousand nine
hundred and one.
Is WITNESS WHEREOF, We have here
unto set our hands and caused to hc
affixed the seal Of the Circuit Court for
the County 81 Iron This fifteenth day o'
April IN the year one thousand nine
hundred aud one.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20

The whole number OF votes given for
the Office OF Regents 81 the University
was two Thousand four hundred one
t2iO1) and they were given for the fol-
lowing persons, viz
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
The Portraits Of our Presidents
With Biographical sketches
BY
General Charles II. Grosyeror.

Member OF Oongrtss Tor nearly 90 Years.
Contains invent yfour large photo -gravure
Etchiigs from the paintings Endorsed Nv the
families aud near relatives az the Presidents
Printed on heavy plate paper. embossed. A
very large book, title page designed by Tiffany.
Biographical sketches printed IN llrgc, Open
type In two color~. The greatest work Of the
2Oth Century. SO beautiful that when presi
dent Mckinley sitw Il he subscribed Immediate
y.- One agent selling 600 copies "a small
territory Ia Pennsylvania. million copies
" III hc sold quick. Fortunes VIII br made This
Inaugural year. iiiah class nui or w man OF
good social standing can mike a little fortune
~ this territory. Territory II going rapidly
Presses running day AMI night 20 nll utdrfs.
Wanted- state Manager 60 look after cores
pondencc and agents,
Address The Conii1entai Press,
Cocoran building.
HdshiIDtoH. ~. o..
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20
JoilN WALL,
County Clerk
NJ. Il. McGEE,

Chairman OF the Board OF County Can
vassers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20

Should be compounded
by q competent phar-
macist. and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20

.louN WALL,
Secretary Of Board 81 County Canvass
crs
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-04-20

TsEAL ]
The age-herald., 1901-03-06
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.
MT. Chandler Gives Interesting Testi.
 mony as to the Telegraph.

Washington, March 5.-The industrial commission resumed its hearings in this city today for the first time since the return of the subcommittee from New York. A. B. Chandler of New York, pres ident of the Postal Telegraph Company, testified upon the conditions of the tele- graph in this country. He said that dur ing the past year the Postal had trans mitted 16,52S, 444 messages. Since 1888 there has been an agreement between the Pos tai and Western Union Companies under which both companies have practically the same scale of rates. The witness said that the telegraph companies are now endeavoring to extend the same rate over as much territory as the efficiency of the service will permit in order to bring the system of rates more toward uniformity. He thought that the rates in the United States were lower than those fixed in foreign countries. In his opinion the Uni ted States government could conduct the telegraph acceptably to the public, and because of the absence of necessity to make dividends the government probably could operate the telegraph a little cheap CT. MT Chandler thought that the best way to secure the valuation of the tele- graph property was to adopt uniformity throughout the Union. The method em- ployed in Connecticut where single as- sessment Is made, which is paid to the state authorities who divide 1t among the several municipalities.