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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-23
Oxford wins Football Game.

LONDON. Feb. 22.-The annual game
of football played under association rules.
between Oxford and Cambridge, took
place today at the Queens club here and
was won by Oxford, with a score OF
to 0.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-23
Pool Tournament Postroned.

NEW YORK, Feb. 22-The worlds
championship pool tournament which
ginning March g. has been postponed to
March 10.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-23

practically ends the suit, as Judge Fields
has already sustained demurrer to the
original petition -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-23

secure the best talent possible. Kelly
has reported a strong list to the ST. Paul
club owner, and If these men make good
and remain up with the real racers ali
through the season.
Lemons fight for "a downtown park
has made him popular with the st. Paul
enthusiasts. Other st. Paul club owners
promised the fans downtown baseball.
but Lennon Is the first man to prove him
self sincere in his efforts.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-23

league will hold a meeting this after
noon In the office Of President Macdon-
aid, Pioneer Press building.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-23
NOT A PUBLIC ASSOCIATION.
Kentucky Judge sustains the De-
murrer of Jockey Climb.

murrer of Jockey Club.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. PIN the cir
cult court today Judge Fields. in sus-
tanning the demurrer of the new Louis
of T. p. Hayes, the turfrnan, in his suit
for $4,000 damages on account of the re-
fusal Of the club to receive his entries at
the race meeting last spring. held that
ton and that it has the right to do bust
ness or refuse to do business with any
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-23
stage REFUSES DATES.

generally expected that the Jockeys an
plication will be successful.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11

Lon Rurton nassea througb hera
recently.
Born IN Mart Thomson and
wife, a girl.
Eugene Largo ana ANDY X ftpben
will farm with DAN Erswiek TINS
winter.
Born. To Willard Web5 and wife
a hoy
Denuie arc, il visiting At his
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Esther A. Bond was born
July the 24th, lS49 and died of con-
sumption Feb. 10Th, 1902. De-
ceased had been in bad health for
about three years previous to her
death and the last few months OF
her life she suffered greatly all the
tine, but she was fully prepared
to die and called her family to her
te1side one by one and told them
she was going home and asked
them to meet her there and for
eight days before her death she
said she felt the presence Of the an
gels around her.
Her life was spent in her home
among her children, she being the
most devoted and self sacrificing
mother | ever knew. Her nature
was sweet and gentle. Her loss
meant so much TO us who knew
her best and loved her best and
when she could no longer talk to
her friends OF Heaven she pointrd
upward to show them where to
meet her. She having been faith.
full unto death is now given a
crown OF life. BLESSED are the
dead that die in the Lord that
they may rest from their labors
and their works do follow them"
Though we know our sainted
mothers voice will never cheer us
here on earth, or soothe our sor-
rows as OF old, her love for us and
her sweet patience Will always be
an example for US to follow and an
inspiration to US to strive for the
higher things pertaining TO this
cold comfortless world? No Rath.
or let US live our lives faithful to
God as she lived and meet her on
the other shore where all is i'm.
mortal youth and eternal hloom,
Our lives at longest are not long
and then there is no deathN
Let us look up and try not to
grieve for our mother but try to
look ior the sun that is surely
shining beyond the dark cloud and
to remember that hers is just the
common lot and that she is So
much happier than we, and that
there is Ito union here on earth
that does not end.
God in his Infinite mercy will
not forsake US or Nc US one trial
tC mnSh I.,orp.aat his strength
s 1Sasss sto-,'. days demand and
J. ave US grace TO kiss the
lat smites, to bear the cross
gives us and to say in all things
-''Thy Will be done. VIC BURGESS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
Johnson County.
PAINrsvILIE.

PAINTsvILLE.
Judge II. b. Rice, has been in
town during the past week hold
ing the April term of the Johnson
Fiscal Court.
J One OF the most important things
done by the court was the purchase
from Jno. A. Preston OF the lot hi
ground where his old barn now
stands, which projects into the
public square at Paintsville. The
old barn and the Ice house near by
are to be removed and the land
purchased added to the public
square. This will not only great
| ~ improve the shape and appear.
ance OF the square, but will great.
ly reduce the risk to the court
house OF fire from without.
BY the way, Judge Rice has
done another thing that is greatly
to the liking Of the good people of
this county-he has put the"Blind
Tigers to sleep. His motto i.-"The
Blind Tigers must 90 and stay
ltthere is one left in tho county,
1t is Keeping so quiet that its
whereabouts is not known.
| Two mad dogs have been killed
recently, First was killed near
Denver, Ky, by Willie Patrick,
while the other was pursued, over
taken aud killed near Hager Hill
by Garland Rice. Both dogs
started from Barnetts creek.
1 Miss Fanny Mayo,of Palntsvllle,
and Miss Lucille Rice, of Hager
Hin, are attending college at Mil
lersburg, Ky.
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Rice, Of
Hager Hill, are visiting friends
and relatives in Catlettsburg and
Ashland this week.
Mr.. Marvin Mayo, of Palntsville,
who has been spending a few days
at home, has just returned to his
work in Plkeville,
| Prof. r. A. Z. Leslie's school at
Hager Hill has just closed. lie is
one OF our ablest teachers. X
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11

The human heart, that most wonderful
Of engines is scarcely larger than man Is
fist. Yet In each twenty.four hours the
dual heart moves approximately six tons
OF blood, equivalent TO about two barrels
OF blood per hour. And this continues
without ceasing from the first breath OF
infancy to the last sigh Of age. Is il any
wonder that when continued extra strain
Is put upon so delicate and busy an or
gan, i should break DOWN. Is it any
wonder that in this age of overwork
there should be an increasing number OF
deaths attributed to heart failurea
DIR. Perce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures diseases of the organs of digestion
and nutrition and purifies and enriches
The blood. One Of the ingredients enter.
Ing into the vDiscoveryS is one of the
best heart tonics known TO medicine
Thus while through the action ofu Golden
Medical Discovery the body is nour.
ished into strength, the heart is also
strengthened and an adequate blood sup,
ply is pumped to the stomach and kid.
neys thus improving the action of these
organs.
Sick people, especially those suffering
from chronic diseases, are invited to con,
suit DR.. Pierce by letter free, sad so oh.
tain without charge, the opinion of .
specialist on their ailments. All CORES
pondence strictly confidential. Addres.
DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
NJ had been troubled with catarrh Of the stom
ach and heart trouble writes Mr. W D. Nerch
ant. of Tylersburg, Clarion Co Penua UHar
doctored for some time without relief, then be
gan to take DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov
cry. uok seven bottles Before began L
take Il weighed Iio pounds, and now weigl
10 ! am working steadily and feel like a new
man. seNd you many thanksn
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse the
bowels and stimulate the sluggish liver
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
BUCHANAN

". c. Copley preached at Mt.
Zion Sunday.
Tom Workman has returned from
army,
An infant child OF Thomp Price
and wife died recently.
James Workman and wife visit
ed Mrs. Dump Kinner Sunday.
Mrs. James Fuller is on the sick
list.
Miss Belle Byington visited on
East Fork Friday.
Pharoah Miller was on Bear
creek recently.
Misses Maude and Ethel Fields
visited Sophia Ross Sunday.
Floyd Ogle gave his father a
birthday dinner on March %.
Mary White attended church at
Mt. Zion Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Caldwell is some bet
ter.
Misses Cora and Annie Rankins
visited Miss Annie Kinner Satur-
day.
Miss Nora Ross is again able to
out.
Ira Vanhorn and Miss Title
Ogle were married on April 3. We
wish them long and happy life.
Evergreen.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11

MASS Belle Jordan way OF Oslo
last Wednesday,
Carrie and Lon Murphy and
sarah and Mary Miller, were at
Enos perildd's last week.
May and Beru Foster visited
the Carter girls recently.
Mrs. Allie Rice visited her sister
last Sunday.
Land Short and George Short
were ON Morgan's creek Sunday.
Carlo I'urchrtU visited at f}us-
SEVILLE Saturday.
Fred Murphy and Alvin Chaflln
have returned home from WA,
where they have been at work.
j. d. Adkins was at Louisa Tues-
day after The Doctor for his little
girl who Is worry sick,
Nevada Murphy aud Mary
Workman were at Yatesyllle Sat
urday.
Emma Short, Belle Rife, Emma
Iiulette and Ollie Rife attended
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
TUDEIL

Rev. Gathers and wife, of Han
ley, w. Va, are visiting her father
here They will leave soon for
South Dakota.
Ella and Julia Wilson visited the
Wellman girls Sunday.
Sam Beaire and Willie Sipples
have returned from Pittsburg,
where they had a position as con-
ductor on a street car.
Miss Alice Wellman was shop
ping in Louisa last week.
Otto Wellman, of Louisa, visited
home folks Sunday.
Jessie MAYNARD, OF Fort Gay was
here Saturday.
Henry Holt went to Wayne Fri.
day to visit relatives and returned
Sunday.
Misses Rosa Copley and Lizzie
Peters attended prayer meeting at
Wilson chapel Saturday night.
Sherman Parsley, OF Brookey,
KY, was here Sunday.
Several people from this place
attended the burial OF Mrs. Glenn
O'Neal, near Louisa.
Rev. s. j. Short left here Friday
for Willard, where he will hold a
series OF meetings.
Married at the home of the bride
last Wednesday, Miss Mary Will
son to Tilden Pratt. We wish them
a long and happy life.
d. b, Hardwlck passed here Sat.
urday.
Frank Wheeler went to Louisa
last week.
We are sorry to say George Hard
wick Is no better.
Burwell Cox Is better.
Erie See visited her aunt here
Sunday. Queen Bess.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
Van, sehooI ehn tlr az si,kN

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders
for children, used by Mother Gray,
a nurse in Children's Home, n. y,
breaks up colds in u hours, cure
Feverishness, headache, stomach
troubles, teething disorders, and
destroy,worms, At all druggists,
25c. Samples mailed free. Address
Allen S. Ohm sted, Leroy, n Y.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
FOR SALE.

One thousand acres more OF
less OF good coal land owned by
different parties, situated on the
waters OF Sandy river, state Of
Kentucky, county OF Lawrence
four miles from Louisa, having one
four foot vein OF coal and one six
foot vein OF coal. Also, one five
foot vein OF fire clay, plenty OF
timber for bank purposes. Fol-
sale on reasonable terms.
For further information apply
to NJ. F. Conley, Louisa, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
been sick for some time is no BIZ.

been sick for some time is no bet.
tor.
= Miss Hester Dorileld, who Inns
been quite sick is again able to be
out,
Quite q mum Der Of young folks
from this place attended church At
Yatesville Sunday.
All Hulette has returned home
from Elverton,
Mile Burchett was shopping at
Yatesvlle last week.
Ralph Caudle was a visitor at
Jas. Carter's Friday.
George Jordan left last Friday
for Panther, VIVA,
Squire lobe has been attending
court this week.
Willie Hughes, who has had
serious case of humps, is able to
be out again.
Harvle Carter will leave soon
for Pennsylvania where he will
spend the summer,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
RICH CREEK

Church here the ID Sunday.
Lindsay Thompson and wife Wis
tied their mother recently,
Miniard Moore and Al Curnutte
went to Daniels creek Sunday.
L. c. Carter and daughter, sue,
went to Louisa saturday.
Frank Evans and wife visited
home folks last week.
Grandma Berry was the guest OF
her daughter, Mrs. 5. II. Burton
this week.
Jack Cnrnutte visited his broth
err on Dry Ridge last week.
Misses Mollie Graham and Cora
Burton attended church at Dry
Ridge Sunday.
Tena Luster left Sunday for
Huntington to have his eyes treat.
ed.
Walt Luster went to Brushy Sat
urday,
John Loar and wife called on
home folks recently.
othie Berry visited Hattie Ber-
ry Sunday.
James Poe and daughter were at
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
enRnNIc rRoNrnlrIs l1.Rrn-

tHNONIC BRONOHllS CTRED
For fen years had chronic bron-
chitis SO bad that at times | could not
tspcak above a whisper, writes Mr. Jo-
seph Goldman, of Montmorenci, Ind. 1
tried all ryailable but with no success
Fortunately my employer suggested
that try Foley Honey and Tar. Its
effect was almost miraculous and am
now cured of the disease On my rec
concentration many people have used
Foley S Honey and Tar, and always
with satisfaction.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
BEECH GROVE.

Rev. Frazier will preach at Nor
gan creek next Sunday. Also Mr..
Diamond will preach the third
Sunday at 10 a. m.
Mrs. Georgia Holley, who has
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11

Nearly every person needs a tonic
medicine at this time of year to brace
up and inyigorate the nervous system.
to cleanse the bowels liver and kidney S
Herbine is the safest and best remedy
to do this, as it will cure constipation,
regulate the liver and enrich the blood
Prsce, 80 cents. M Hughes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
MIDWAY

There will be church here Sun.
day at 3 p. m.
Sunday school was organized
here April 9th.
LATE Carter, Tom Burton and
Dove Rice, of Carter county, are
visiting here.
The Jobe Company has eradicat.
ed most of the other store keepers
here.
Born, to the wife OF Willard
Webb, a boy,
William Salters passed up our
creek Monday.
Henry Hughes visited his uncle
George Newsom recently.
Several OF the young folks from
this place attended church at Dan.
iels creek.
Siias Jobe will farm with W. M {.
Salters.
Alvin ChalIln has returned from
WA. Rite.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
PINE HILL

The sick o! this community are
improving.
Thomas Murphy attended the
Lodge at Fallsburg Saturday
night.
Miss Virgie Carter was at oslo
Saturday.
Henry Hughes was on our creek
recently.
Carlos Burchctt was in Louisa
recently.
Miss Lou sagraves has been Wis
iting home folks.
Miss Pcrmella Jordan is Oh the
sick list.
Mrs. James Y.Carter and daugh-
ter, Fannie, We're shopping at oslo
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
10 church at YalesvIlle Sunday.

Miss Fannie Carter was shopping
at The Oslo Goods Company store
Thursday,
Lizzie Combs, Laura Chanin,
Cordoba Burebett and Fannie Car,
tor were visiting Jettio Adams 70.
Gently.
Sllas Jo9e was on our creek Sun,
day.
Shade chaliip aud Smith Jobo
merchan& Of oslo were on tho
creek yesterday.
What has become OF Rastas and
o'ssleF Cuckoo.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11

Most women with female weakness.
suffer dreadfully from piles in addition
to their other pains They may be cured
by Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment
Price SOC a bottle, in tubes 75c
A. NJ. Hughes
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
CHARLEY

The protracted meeting closed
Sunday night with s conversions
Most of them will be baptized on
the 4th Sunday by Rev. R.F, Rice,
who conducted the meeting. He
is an eloquent preacher OF great
power. He organized church
Thursday night with IA mem bers
The NJ. n. c. S, is the only Metho'
dist church in this vicinity, We
hope this church and her neighbor
churches will mite and be as one
church to fight the great battle OF
sin for our Master.
Mrs, r. S. Chatfin has been Wis
Iiting here.
The Easter entertainment was a
success. The Easter sermon de.
livertd by Rev. Rice was liked by
everybody
Richard Berry and wife visited
their son, Elmo, recently.
Jed Davis visited relatives here
last week.
W. NJ. Chapman has his store
house and dwelling almost paint
ed.
Beyens Bros.are erecting a small
tore near their fathers, about ,
miles below town.
Miss Lue Wheeler, who has been
staying with her brother, DR.,
Wheeler, has returned to her home
in Johnson.
Uncle John Pack is improving
slowly.
Several folks attended the burial
of Marion Borders little son, Gil
ten, on last Wednesday at Lick
Log.
Miss Lola Justice has been on
the sick list.
Garland Moore and wife attend.
ed church here Sunday.
Blue Hawk,
49,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11

Perfect digestion is the only founda.
ton for perfect health The food we emit
makesall the blood we have, which in
tgr feeds every nerve, muscle and It's
sue in the body. Hcrbins qqickens the
appetite aids digestion, gives .one and
vigor to all the functions and ensures
good health. Price so cents.
A. M, Hughes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11

An ounce of prevention is worth a
ponndof cure, and a bottle of Billiards.
Horehound Syrup vsed in time is worth
staff of physicians with drug store
or two included Price % and jOc.
A NJ Unohee
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11

When children have earac he, satnr
ate a piece of cotton with Billiards. Snow
Liniment and place it in the ear 1t
will stop the pain quickly, Price 20 and
Scots. Sold by A NJ Hughes
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
OLIOVILLE

We were sorry to hear of the
death OF uncle James Muncy.
Born, to j. d. Large and wife, a
boy.
Chit Workman and Company
are hauling lumber from Cat to
Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
Heart
Pains

are Natures warning notes of
approaching danger from a dis
eased heart. # you would
avoid debllitating diseases, or
even sudden death from this
hidden trouble pay heed to the
early warnings. Strengthen the
hearts muscles, quiet its nerv-
GUS irritation and regulate its
action with that greatest of al!
heart remedies, DR.. Miles
Heart Cure.
"QuicK, darting pains shot
through my heart, left side and
shoulder and at night my limbs
would be numb and cold One
bottle of DIR. Miles Heart Cure
relieved me and six bottles COM
pletely cured me-
w. L. BYERs, Whit, Texas.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
Very Low Rates
To the NORTHWEST.
March LIST to April SOth, 1902, the
Norfolk & W strn Railway.

will sell tickets to Montana, Idaho,
Oregon, Washington and Coast
Points at exceedingly low rates
from all stations. 1t is possible
rates to the west will never be SO
low again; choice of three routes.
Write for rates and schedules, say
to what point you are going and
your nearest station to this line.
See any agent N. d w. Ry. or w
B. Bevill, Gen. Pass. Agent. NJ.
F. Bragg, Trav. Pass. Agent,
Roanoke, Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11

Inc kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or on,
of order. they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11

The surest and safest remedy for Kid
ney and bladder diseases is Foley's kid
ney cure.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
OVer-Mork Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy kidneys Make Impure Blood.

? Allthe blood your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11

Whites cream YeImifuge not only eff
fectually destroys worms, it also in
creases the appetite, aids assimilation
and transforms frail child into one Of
robust health. Price % cents.
A NJ Hughes
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11

kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart is
oyer-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
II used TO be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced TO the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all. constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble,
II you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Or. Kilmer
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. II stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits az
by all druggists in fifty As;| :. -
cent and one-dollar siz n.
es. You may have <~sassi las.sSll -
sample bottle by mail Home of swamp Root
free, also pamphlet telling you how TO fine
out II you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Or, Kilmei
& Co., Binghamton. N. Y.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
Dr.. Miles
Heart Gore

controls the heart action, acccl-
crates the circulation and builds
up the entire system. Sold by
druggists on a guarantee.
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11

last week.
Mile Burchett attended church
at Decphole Sunday Zebra.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
How To
Gain ii esh

Persons have been known TO
gain a pound a day by taking
an ounce Of SCOTS EMUL.
SION. II is strange, but il often
happens.
Somehow the ounce produces
the pound; II seems TO start the
digestive machinery going prop
erIy, so that the patient IS able
to digest and absorb his ordinary
food, which he could not do be.
fore, and that is the way the gain
is made. ~,
A certain amount Of flesh is
necessary for health, il you have
moi got it you can get Il by
taking
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-04-11
SeeII's Fnu!slon

You will find Il ju't as useful In summer
IS In winter, and II you are thriving upon
Il don't stop because the weather Is warm
soc. and 500, all druggists.
SCOTT d BOVINE, chsmIs,,, New YosL
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-02-27
MEV2Dh'S WAX CLAIMS. :,
The Following vii! Sc Of In
terast to saayadans.

The following is the bill that has
been reported favOrably
Hon. r. Sadier,
My Dear GOVERNOR
! have sent you copy OF the ON
nihus claims bill which has already
passed the House and has been fav-
orably reported to the Senate. In it
on page les you will find an item to
pay the Nevada War Claims. Under
a recent decision of he court of
Claims and the Superior Court, l am
inclined to think that this claim will
be paid. Members in both the Sen
ate and the House have assured me
that they will do all they possibly
can to help the item in the bill and
| am more hopeful than ever that this
money will be obtained for the State
at this session. If the money is paiC
it will enable the State to discharge
its Indebtedness and have a handso
me sum remaining and will be instru
mental in putting the State on the
road TO progress and prosperity
Yours very truly