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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11

Asscmhlyman Adler. representative of
DE Ate" Asscmniy District of New
York, chairman of the committee on pub
lie institutions, and father of White
will not he satisfied with the fruits and
figs OF politics until he is the governor Of
the state OF New York Mr. Adler
launched his boom inadvertently the otn-
er day in the executive chamber. re
latcsi the New York Tribune. He was
waiting 10 see the governor on some bill
on which fate had been frowninE an
kindly. and was idly contemplating the
red carpet and the his fireplace which
adorn the room.
BY chance his eye was raised to tn
portraits that line tho walls OF the cham
Der He glanced from one face to an
other. and then askc-. niS friend. who " Is
Have all these fellows been COVER
morse
That's what they have" was the an
swcr.
II wonder what's the limit" said the
aScmblyman. mcditatiVtly.
Limit? qucricd his friend. "Mhat a.
you mean? These governors were not
poker players. were they?
Limit to the picture. mean. OK
plaincd the member from Forsyth street.
without noticing tho di;tcssion of MS
friend. You see, If they keep putting
rest of them to come they WON'T
Here the legislator paused q moment I"+'
then said: They won't have room for
me -
You" exclaimed his friend. whose as
tonisnment could only express itself in
one word.
"Why. certainly" continued the NOM
Der from the Eighth Its possible. amt
it? | think my face would match this
red carpet all right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11

Senator Mark Hanna looked very wise
rs he sat in one Of the BIZ arm chairs of
General Corbin's office and listened in-
tently to what the adjutant general was
saying. says the Chicago New. \ cron F,
Of newspaper men had gathered in The Of
flee ard were waiting impaticntly for the
grand mogul of the Mckinley admins
traton TO give them chance at the ad-
iGtant general. At last he arose from hi :,
seat and. stepping over Ia the correspond
dents. said:
well, what do you buzzards w1nto'
"Hava YOU ever seen that famous IA int
ing called the Last of the Enffa.ocs - =
asAou one of the correspondents.
\ knowing look spread over the semi
tors face and. cooking his silk hat on
one side of his head. he waved his cane
menacingly and served notice on the
crowd That he already had joined the
change grabbing or,cr ana was a full
fedsed member.
But this painting did not have to do
---'''' +"H' ki"d of n hufalo." persisted the
newspaper man, and the senator dropped
,his Deiiigerent cane and waited for de-
velopments. The correspondent went on
to describe the picture. which he said
showed three buffalocS standing on a
boundless plain of which thev had form
erly been the monarchs. He described
how the white skeletons of their kind dot
80 y ~r'~ a~1 how ~ the far back-
ground a flock of buzzards could be seen.
Il think l see the joke, gentlemen =
salu otnator nanna. with an empha six
on the last word.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11

they can help loving fine clothes. IL
seems born in some Of them. III Is an
evil that will always exist as long as
the hotel business lasts. cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11

Countess Mimic, wife of Canada s
governor general, has written n letter
to the mayor of ottawa stating her
Willingness to become the head of a
movement to establish cottage hesp!-
tails throughout Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11
Millinery
MISSES U1IU VTTTT'8rV 11 . '7H't'' II '-FV
and COX coats at interesting prices.

and Fox coats at interesting prices.
Millinery
A great showing of all new and ex-
elusive styles in millinery. and com
retent miliners in charge Of the de-
partmcnt. People who have never
visited this department are simply
amazed at the display and the large
number Of orders We have taken this
season shows that the public appre
ciate our efforts To give thcm the latest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11
Pretty tailored Suits from
:$4.98 upwards
Pretty tailored Jackets from
1898 upwards

Pretty tailored Eton jackets al
prices.
Choice new assortment Of SIX Etoiis
just received. The style, fit ana woih-
marship Is unqucstioncd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11
Stories Of the Day.

Senator Vests most famous anccdotc :
that Of Miss Bcric Allcnddlc. IL WIS tolu
when the two chambers were arrdycl
against each other on the tariff 81 1874.
and The House was insisung that the
country would 20 without any tlIin act
unless the Senate were prepared to iorcgp
It's own schedules and adopt those OF IN"
House. relates the St. Louis kerublic
In my younger days out West. said
MIR. Vest, Il went into d variety thcatcr
one night.
1T was one Of those primitive shows
where the stage manager comes before
the footlIShtS without a coat aud waist
coat ana with his shirt sleeves rolled UP
TO the elbows "a announce The next mum
Der on the program.
Miss BERTHE Alcndalc. remarked thu
stage manager. appearing in one OF t..c
interiudcS, who has cntranCcd TWO hCrni-
spheres with her wonderful vocal power g.
Will now render. in her own inimitdblc
style that exquisite vocal selection On
titled Down in the Valley
n gentleman In a red flannel shirt rose
in the midst of the audience and eN-
claimed in nm impressive bass voice: 'Dn.
thunder Miss Allcndalc cant sing FOR
green apples"
The manager, who had starred g
leave the Stage. halted ana turned An
ugly light flashed from the eye which
swept the audience ana finally rested on
the face of the intcrrupter. Raising ono
shoulder higher than the other. and let
ting one hand adrift significantly toward
his hip pocket. and thrusting his uc;h.r
jaw forward in savage way he OBJ
served with a dcIiberatCncss which en-
phasized ever syllable:
Nevertheless and notwiths landing.
Miss BERTHE Allcndale will sing Down
in the Valley"
And she did So likewise nevertheless
and notwithstanding, the Senate schcd-
uleS Will stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11

An interesting feature Of the dramatic
season that is just ending mas been the
rival presentations Of ''I.'Aiglon'-ouc by
the delightful American actress. Miss
Maude Adams; slight, dainty. Iow-voicct! !;
and The other by the great French act
ress. Madame Bcrnhardt a woman fun of
fire and virility, and with miracle Of a
voice that can range through every
phase of feeling and passion, says the
Saturday Evening Post.
Miss Adams. who has won her greatest
fame in another wholesome play. The
Little Minister has been ON The stage
since childhood. and is san in the TWEEN
ties. She was born in Utah. and her real
name is more STACY ana romantic
than the name that she has assumed for
the stagc-for she is really Miss Maudc
kiskaddcn. Miss Adams is OF quiet
home-ioving tastes, disikes 40 meet Curi-
osity-scekinE STRANGERS, is an enthusiast
tic golf player and horscwomau. and has
an intense love for flowers She is Il Ia ri
and mcthodical worker. 4 close student.
and possesses a winsome ana charming
personality.
THAT gold statue of her that was cx
hibited at Paris was pretty fine" eX
claimed an enthusiastic admirer. but Id
give 100000 more for the silver OF her
voice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
CUNARD LINE
BOSTON TO LIVERPOOL VIA QUEENSTOWN

Magnificent, New. Twin-Scrcw Passenger
Steamships. 14,G1 Tons.
Fast: Remarkably Steady: Spacious
rromcnadeS Passage about days. All
First ana Second Saloon Rooms located
Upper Decks amidShips. Perfect Ventila-
ton. Table unsurpassed.
INERNIA sails June |. July G, August
10.
Saloon sa up. Second saloon so IN.
Round trip discounts. Third-class. low
rates.
SANONIA sails May II, June Is. July -
Aug. Il
uLTONTA. Twin Screw 10000 tCns) sre-
~lally fitted for TIlIED-CLASS passcn-
gers only. Ladies' Saloon and Mems
Smokc-Eoom located Upper Deck amid
ship. Sails May . June -.
ALEXANDER MARTIN, Agent, 81
State Street. Boston. Mass. or Thomas
Lynch. cod emo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11
RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS,.
&, Bangor & Aroostook
W RAILROAD,
H. Arrangement. Of Trains
in Effect November q, 1900

No. Mangemea: Of Trains
in Effect November q, 1900.
Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars, betvee.
Caribou and Bangor on trains Ieavins
Caribou at 6.25 A II. and Bangor n IN
LEAVE Portland. lloo P: NJ: Augusta,
ror. 100 A. NJ; Arrive Lagrange. Inc A
NJ; Brownville, SIS A. 81: Katshdin.
$50 "A. NJ; Patten. lie A. NJ: Island
Falls, Ills 4. M; Smyrna Mills. uN A
": Masardis, l8 I. ~: Ashland. LIZ P.
NJ; Houlton. l215 ?. NJ: Underwater. Ia
230 +. M; New Sweden. aug =. NJ: Van
Buren,. 4O5 P. NJ; Limestone, a3 P. ";
Fort Fairfield. 2.2o p. M: Dover and Fox.
croft, $40 A. M: Guilford. 935 A n;
Monsoon. 1913 A. NJ; Greenville. 1910 l.
LEAVE Portland. lo2s A. ~; Augusta
i435 p. NJ; Warerville: 10 p. n; Ban
sor, 3 10 z. NJ Arrive Brownyille, 40 2.
r. NJ: Sherman. $40 P. n; Island Fails.
703 p. NJ; Pstten. 7.G3 D. II; Houlton,
go Z. ii; Pressure Isle. 9E p. H.; Car
lhol. 10.l5 p. NJ: Fort Fairfield. l0.0 p.
LEAyE Montreal s.s P. NJ; oueDec.
Junction, 6.25 A. NJ: Guiltord. 62 A. T.:
Dover and roNcroIt, i.vu A. Nj: kalAhulu
Iron Works. go 4. Is: Brownville. ~
A. NJ: Lagrange. 7.57 A. Il
ARRIVE Bangor. $50 A. II.
LEAVE Fort Fairfield. $50 A. NJ: Car.
lbou 625 a. NJ; Pressure i-iA. srs 4 -
Houlton, $50 a. NJ: Ashland. 10 A u;
HaSar1fs. 49, A. M; Stigma Allie. ba
A. M; Island Falls. 3.o22 A. NJ: Pat'en.
IL \ NJ: Sherman. a4s A M; Milinoc.
ket. 1888 A. Nj: Norcross. l0.S A. n;
Brownville, 11.36 A. NJ; Arrive Bangor,
Los p. M; Waterville, 3.ie p. NJ: Au-
susta, 5.9g I. NJ: Portland. SIS p n
LEAVE Caribou. 1l.5o A M: Van Du-
rem, 1905 \. NJ; New Sweden, u.G A. n:
Limestone. 1910 =; n; Presque ls!s
Bridgewater. lbs z. NJ; Houltou. ~
p. NJ; Island Falls Boz P. Nj; fatteA,
2.55 p. NJ; Sherman, s.26 p. NJ: Norcross.
As i. NJ; katahdin Iron Works. lN T:
NJ. Brownviie. ST F. NJ; Lagrange. ~
p. NJ; Gretuyille, 1886 p. M; Nonson,
FOxcroft. 505 p. NJ; Arrive Bangor. -
r. NJ: Wattrville, 956 p. NJ; AugustA
1913 z. M: Portland. Is A. N.
GEO. NJ. HOUGHTON, @. p. 4 7. l.
W. NJ BROWN. Superintendent
Bangor. Nov. S. 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11
HOTEL SOUVENIRS.
How Cur Public Houses Suffer from the Co..
lecting Mania.

A tent the size of monstrous three
ring circus canvas could be construct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-11
4 GUARANTEE

that we can clean and stretch your LACE
CURTAINS better than any other firm
Our new method of steaming them is
far superior to any other. The most non.
ular price ever offered, 10c. per ward sat
isfactiOn guaranteed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-03-08

about the big fish that got away.
Our local sports are doing some
duck shooting now.
The Anadarko Gun and Athletic
club held their first shoot Of the
season last Saturday. The boys
have Maugan trap and expect to
have plenty Of sport this summer.
They bold their monthly shoot for
a gold medal next Saturday.
&c Bush, who has been in
charge of Mr. Craigg's store the
past several months, left for his
home in Wichita last Thursday.
We are sorry TO lose Mr. Bush.
The sSMautame" mission ii
again free from smallpox. Hav-
ing had some forty cases Of thai
dreaded disease this winter.
ID q
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-03-08

Hall Of Chickasha Lodge rs A
F4A N, March Z, 1901.
Whereas it has pleased God in
his infinite wisdom, IA call our be-
loved brother, Elijah Robinson
from our lodge here below to the
Grand Lodge above here below to
therefore
Resolved, that in the death Of
Brother Robinson we recognize
the loss Of "a good citizen, an hon
est man and an upright Mason,
whose example merits our nOblest
emulation.
Resolved that we extend to the
bereaved wife and daughters our
heartfelt sympathy, and win do
all in our power to add to their
consolation aud welfare, in this
their great bereavement.
Resolved that a copy Of these
resolutions be spead on the min
ute book Of our Lodge, a copy
furnished the Chickasha Express,
The Evening Telegram and to
the widow of our deceased
brother.
VNs Nsayer,
AS Gilkey,
E 7 Watson,
Committee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-03-08

EP JailIitte, travelling agent
for the Chamberlain Medicine co.
of Des Moines, Iowa, an old
friend Of de ole man, OF the Ex-
press was a pleasant caller this
morning. Mr JailIitte is as
pleasant a gentleman and repre-
sents q nice concern to deal with,
Mr. JailIitte has not been here in
two years and was astonished al
the growth of the city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-03-08

Anadarko Notes.
ChangeabIe March.
Smallpox galore.
Farmers preparing for spring
work.
We had a breezy time in our
city Monday evening.
Jake Crew and family are re
ported on small pox list.
L B Duke and family are again
well enough to entertain callers.
Wells q MorrelI, formerly
chief clerk at this agency, was .
guest Of his old friend and school
mate @ A Cleveland, last week.
He lett for his home in Austin,
Sunday.
Mr. Carroll made q business
"trip to Ell Reno this week on hi
return be brought his daughter,
Eloise who has besn in school a
/ Chsckasha. She is just recover
hg from . serious illness.
Col Randlett is still confined L
bis residence.
Miss Miller the GENIAL landlad.
of the Anadarko Hostelry rafie'
lof her team and buggy Wednes
day.
The time Of year has COM
when the local fisherman come il
IN and cheerrfully lies to yoI
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-03-05

mutch of it has caused nee TO think
maby | am olde green horne and
not posted on church mauers. notlc
those first coming in IKE the seat rite
at the end of the pew next to the en-
.rene and in sted of mooving back aa
the pew begins to fl up the other
lsdys and men hav to crowd and drag
themselves over the feet and shins OF
those first coming and blockading the
entrenc. How is that? Cant pur-
son see and heer as well at one end OF
the pew AS the other? | don't zee eny
difference am only asking TO get
posted better ID church msners. l
hsv all ways had the ider il | got in
che pue first it would be proper for
NEE to slide back as Others come IN
The same pue wer in, or ought TO
holde my seat and let those coming in
later tug and drag then selves over
my feet especly adys with fine bar
ness on. | never could afford to ccku-
pi the sect agthe entrenc and see lady
with fno orgsnolder silk dress on
which might o. cost her sixty-fve or
thirty cents yard having to drag it
over my mud hooks when ] could jest
as easy slide down the seat little and
save her the weary aud trouble Of
scronging between NEE aud the next
pew. Now il it il green horne ider
in NEE want to no il then | will
holde my first seat let ii be whore il
will. 1t ma look little simple 10 You
I'm a ee by asking you sutch questions
but / perpose to keep up with the
stiles and maners # the kentry as fare
as no how, and IL | make bad
brake and don't no it all ways like
Cor sumbody to larn me better; that is
my object in asking the a bove ques-
sion. don't hardly think | am a
subject for the lunatick silum, but
TO see NEE tackel a hogs jole aud 8
olde time hocake you'd think wer a
deck hand in 8 siclone Nor a ground
hog slmiuick publisher. l don't pre-
pose to make eny nrags on my selt but
whsn open my mouth to speek YOU
can all ways see quid offong green
in the west corner of my hash mill, sc
don't sepose for a minut that cam
back track my self if the snow is good
Now let us all eat, drink aud be merS
to-day, for to morrow there will be Nc
telling how high pork and beens may
go if Mrs. Carrie Nation should make
q charge on our coling stations. Good
uighti All board for the station
house.
SUMMER Coon.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-03-05
fl had Grip | would
use DR.. Miles Pain Pills
and DR.. Miles Nervine.
Sold at all Druggists.
Residence Burned.

On Wednesday morning ut 2
o'clock the residence occupied by
w. L. Stout and family, near Ow-
ingsyille, on the Dr. Lewis farm,
was destroyed by fire. The house
was insured for $1,000 The house
hold goods were valued at $l765,
on which an insurance of $1,000
was carried. Mr.. Stout lost $3.50
in cash. His many friends in this
county will regret to hear Of his
misfortune.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-03-05
Note the ThrOngs

OF satisfied buyers in each depart
ment and you will believe there's
friendship in business, for we look
upon every customer who leaves a
dime or a dollar in our store as
business friend.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-03-05
Bob Taylor on OsteOpathE.

When a century later historians are
sitting the events Of ihis time for the
epoch-mskiug discoveries of science
and civilization there will be few
chapters more important, I think,
than that devoted to the reformation
in medicine which will have come
about through ;he acceptance and
practice oi Dr. Stiiis system, known
as Osteopathy
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-03-05

Prosecuting Attorney, Charles J..
DeWsele, who has passed the three
score mite stone, had Il time with The
grip; bat when seen at his home in
Roscommon, Mich, the other day, he
said DR.. Miles Nerviue was what
cured him.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-03-05
New Firm at Campt0n.

Messrs. Euster and Firestein, en-.
terprising and successful merchants
Of Beattyville, who recently opened
a store at Campton, have purchas-
ed the large brick business house
in Campton known as the Center
house. Their trade at Beattyville
has been very satisfactory and they
will no doubt do we'll at Campton.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-03-05

AT nearly three score aud ten Mrs.
Galen Humphrey was fighting against
odds when the grip attacked her; but
she took DR.. Miles Neryine, and now
her neighbors in Wareham, Mass, re-
mark how well she is looking.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-03-05

Everybody says that j. w. Udy is
looking splendid since his recovery
from the grip at his home in Dcs
Moines, Iowa. They all know that
DIR. Miles Nervine was what cured
him.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-03-05
Church Etket and Kusiim By
Summer Coon.
Mr.. Editor: l

Mr.. Editor: |
will ask you a
fe W questions
which | hav all
ways bin notis-
ing in the chur-
ches. / onley
ask the question
tor infmation
rot that il is
ny of my bus
mess whatever
tho seeing so
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-03-05

There is cause for anxiety when a
cough hangs OH for year and can't be
shaken off. The quickest way to relieve
that anxiety is to begin at once the use
of DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry. 1t is a cough remedy, but 1t is also
great deal more. In far advanced
stages of disease, when hemorrhages
have been frequent, and there have been
enaciation and weakness, vGolden Med
,cal Discovery" has produced g perfect
cure. II increases the supply of the life
Huid-blood II eahses the blood from
impurities, and sends current of rich.
new blood to build up the weak places
in the BODY with new life.
The rDiscovery" is strictly temper
ance medicine, non-alcohohc and non
narcotic.
For one wear was troubled with cough,r
writes MIR. n l.. curtis, ui Summer. BTcfs;e-
Co Iowa rAs continued TO cough during the
-ninifuer my wife became anxious and wrote 10
Or K v Pierce for medical advice. II seemed
90 US that we could not go to a better source for
advice and so il proved, as the Golden Medical
Discovery which was recommended, proved
Just the medicine to effect a cure Or. Pierce
and his medicines are As good as wheat as the
farmers used to say"
Bad taste in the mouth is removed by
asing DIR. nerce's Pleasant Pellets.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-03-05
There ysa hustle TO our business

Theresa hustle TO our business aa & @ s 9taSo% 3st So% nP2 We
path directly
line and the
with We you tell friends
faithfully you Confidence established the easy.
Thanking o r patronage respectfully,
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-03-05
Every Corner of
the Orient

Has been ransacked to make our
store different from any other.
Never has it been so beautiful, so
tull Of new things that you want as
it is now. Enthusiasm rightly di-
rected always wins. IS
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1901-03-05

SUMNER Coos.
The age-herald., 1901-03-07

that Winderstein has brought fine or chestra to this country and one that will easily hold It's own with the best of the great symphony bands.
 The Herald says. Individuality is stamped upon the readings of Herr Win derstein. and blood Is a-plenty in the playing of his orchestra. Between him and his players the most thorough and subtle sympathy seems to subsist, their responsiveness to his will approximating the ideal. Seldom, if ever, in New York has been heard so finished, so excessively refined and. withal so vital a reading of tho symphony as that in Carnegie Hall last night. The strings, the brass and the wood wind vied with one another in beau ty of phrasing and nobleness of diction.'
 MT. Finck. the distinguished critic of the Post. says: MT. Winderstein con ducted the Beethoven symphony without a score His reading was virile. and the orchestra followed his directions with pre- cision and, as most of his players are young men, there was much spirit in the performance, which called forth warm applause"
The age-herald., 1901-03-07
DELIGHTFUL MUSICAL
To Be Given at the Southside Baptist
 Church.

A delightful musical will be given at the Southside Baptist Church to- night for the benefit of the Sunday school. and promises to be a delight ful affair. Following is the pro gramme:
 Organ Selection. "Capriccio" Ne- maigre) Mrs. Davids.
 Soprano Solo, "Slumber Song (Mat- tai-Miss Davidson.
 Mandolin Solo, Lullaby (AbD- MT. Owen Watkins.
 Overture, William Tell High School Cadet"-Orchestra and Aylo- phone, High and Low Graphophone.
 Duets for Soprano and Alto-M1ss Conner and Miss Beall.
 Mandolin Solos. (a) Simple Aven, (b) Sweet Bunch of Daisies. Miss Mary Griffin.
 Organ Solo, Quick March in D Flat "Lefe Wely"-Mrs. Davids.
 steamboat Medley" Washington Post" Selections from "Mignon. -Graphophone.
 Alto Solo, My King Crank Lynes)-Miss Beall.
 Mandolin Solo, "The Holy City (Adams)-Mr. Owen Watkins.
 Hail To the Spirit of Liberty" Sc lections from "Tannhauser," Selec tions from Faust. ."-Graphophone.
 Organ Prelude (The. Stern)-Mrs Davids.
The age-herald., 1901-03-07
DEMOCRATIC SENATORS KICK.
They Object to Mccomas Taking Seat
 Vacated By Butler.

Washington, March 6.-The Democratic Senators are somewhat exercised over the assignment of seat on the Democratic side of the chamber to Senator McComas, Republican Senator from Maryland. By common consent the Democrats from time immemorial have occupied the seats on the right of the presiding officer and the Republicans those to the left. Now. however, the Republicans are so largely in the majority that 1t has become neccs- sary to place some of them on the Demo- cratic side, but they were placed in the least desirable seats. A rule of the Sen ate, however, assigns to the first Senator asking for it any given seat, and acting under this rule, Senator McComas claimed Senator Buffers seat when he saw 1t would be vacated, and 1t was &C., cordngly assigned to him. The seat is the best on the Democratic side, being in the front row and immediately facing the presiding officer. The Democratic Senators considered the disposal of the seat as one of their prerogatives, and their steering committee has formally protested the matter to the Republican steering committee.