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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30

The Republican District clubs are
now in full working order, and the poll
teal working will commence in earn
est at once. There is every prospect of
a successful campaign for the Repubii-
cans. There will be considerable
falling off among the Home Hulers, in
spite OF their Boosting that they win
sweep the board.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30
MORE NEW BOOKS
AT
THE GO. DEN RULE BAZAAR
LEG HOTEL STREET,,

Dorothy VerOn of Haddon Hail." by
Chas. Majors.
"The Mastery of the Pacific" by Col
quhoun.
Methods of Lady walderhurst" by
Mrs. f. H. Burnett.
IF 1 were King" by Justin Mccarthy.
"Herolds Empire" by A. c. Lout.
"Wolfville Days" by Lewis.
The Wooing of Sheila" by Grace Rhys.
"Sarita the Carlist," by A. w. March,
mont.
'Melomaniacs," Jas. Huneker.
THE Minority" by Hill.
The Mississippi Bubble" by Emersc
Hough.
1.-THE Heroine of the Straights," by
Crowley.
'The Fifth String" by Jno. Philip
SOuza.
1.-THE Colonials," by French.
THE Catholic"
Casting of Nets" by Bagot.
A few samples of what we have In
stock.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30

a few people who have been unable
to see the glows of the morning, were
delighted with them after the ball The
Sky assumed a rosy hue and there were
some who thought they felt earthquake
phenomena.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30

Bryan's name is not one to conjure
with in Illinois. Before the campaign
is out the remaining followers of Bry-
an will realize this as well as he will
himself
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30
Vim. G. Irwin &G0. Ltd,
FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE AGENTS
AGENTS FOR THE.

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Associated Assurance Co., Ltd. OF
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ance Co., Ltd, of London.
Royal Insurance Company of LIVER
pool.
Alliance Assurance Company Of Lon.
don.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30

Note Heads, Bill Heads, Letter Heads
and . i kinds of Job and Commercial
Printing neatly and promptly executed
at the Star Once,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30
Situations Wanted

Light employment of any kind for a
portion of each day, or amanuensis or
reader for invalids and others. Arthur
c. Everett, Nm. General Delivery
Honolulu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30

Building lot corner Ki"g annd Nc
Gully streets, Pawaa tract. Rapid Tran
sit line will pass the door. Apply at
Star office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30

Building lot corner Gin and Kane
hameha road. Palama terminus Of
+ pid Transit road. Apply at Star Of
flee,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30
Classified Ads in Star.

One Insertion, per line 10 cents.
Two Insertions, per line rs cents.
One week, per line 80 'ents.
Two weeks, per line 40 cents.
One Month, per line 60 cents.
Ads under " Situations Wanted" inserted
Tree untII further notice.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30

The story of a meditated attempt
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30

Note Heads, Bill Heads, Statements
and Fine Commercial Printing at. the
Star Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30
For Sale

Building lots in College Hills. Favor
able terms to homeseekers, Apply to P.
c. Jones or Jonathan Shaw, Judd Build
ing.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30
Furnished looms TO Let

Furnished rooms in the central part
of the city. arlington" Hotel street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30
70 Rent

Cottage with use of stable on Kuikini
street. Rent $25 per month. Apply .
Jonathan Shaw, 404 Judd Building.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30
Furnished HOuse To Rert

A nicely furnished room. Apply at
S48 Beretania street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-30
Furnished House.

To let. Furnished cottage containing
rooms on Makiki street, Apply at Star
office.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17
DRESS GOODS.

We have to offer increasing trade in this department
mary of shades and in both foreign and domestic
Dress Goods Our trimmings of the lat st styles big
sormens and good selections Hosiery Belts, Coaetts Cor
SETS and Hancs lire Ct Jackets of the newest shades Styles
etc., Rock Bottom Prices Ladies especially invited at
any and all times to visit store.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17
GROCERIES.

We buy Grccerirs in large lots Flour etc. in lots
and in position always make the low possible prices
all times We give you % Pounds of Sugar for One Dollar
10 Pounds of four different brands Of Roasted Coffee for One
Dollar Chewing Tobacco Soda, Soap, Lard Moasses Bacon
Hams Canned Goods, Powder, Shot and Shells LOWER
THAN THE LOWEST
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19
STOP CHEATING AT CORNELL.
Students Assembled I'm Mass Meeting
Pledge Themselves to the
Honor system.

President Schurman, of Cornell uni
versity, suspended all exercises for two
hours the other day in order to per-
NIT the students to hold a mass meet
ing to determine the student attitude
on the matter Of the evil Of cribbing.
which has grown up at the university.
Nearly 1900 students attended aud
il was almost unanimously decided By
the students to reestablish the honor
system on a firm basis, the students
pledging themselves to detect students
guilty of fraud and to organize a court
to deal with these offenders. These
pledges were embodied in the form OF
resolutions and were sent to the fac
ulty, which body in its meeting
promptly referred them to the COM
mittee on student conduct. The mat
ter will be decided a an early date.
The question is specially pertinent.
as Dean Crane announced that a junior
In the arts course had been summari-
" dropped from the university rolls
because of plagiarism. 1t was proved
that he copied verbatim a speech from
a wsll,known volume of collections Of
orations, handed it in and delivered
II as his own production. Another stu
dent caught cheating in mathematics
will be. summarily dismissed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19
TALKS OF FASHIONS RULE.
saGo, Lectures Women on the
Vagaries of Dress.

( vagaries in the fashion of womg
irsss were analysed by Prof. GeoTs
A. Vincent, Of the University of CHI
.ago, in lecture at the Lewis institute
the other night.
"Styles grow" he said, "by slow .
grees to extremes and then go ou'r
dly. They are beyond even the
diction of the Federation of "
Clubs. They are beyond anticine
and can only be awaited in fear
trembling and with resignation"
I The women who listened TO the pro-
eessor's speculations, reflections ard
! theories concerning the modes Cd 50
with the good-humored liberation OF
! superior knowledge, but when he APP
preached the dangerous topic of bird
trimmings in hats one or two VII 80
headgear was feather-bedecked be-
trayed some uneasiness and were ap-
parently relieved when it was passed
easily over with the assertion that il
he had control Of ten leaders Of fashion
the Audubon society would be able TO
breathe sigh of relief within three
years and song birds would MARBLE UNI
disturbed.
"Fads and Fashions" the lecturer as
serted, originated largely in the spirit
of reverent imitation inherent in the
rnuman race, which was kept from de-
generating into a common type hy Re
heaven of individuality. 1t was the
spirit of imitation. he said, that IN
duced the fashionable mistress 10 re-
quire her servants to attire themselves
in cap and apron and that imPelled
the servant to reject these badges Of
servitude.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19

, Attorney General Douglas has up
held ruling of former Attorney GEN
eral II. W. Childs in an opinion given
20 State Superintendent Olson that
under the state constitution the Lords
Prayer cannot be used in the public
schools. This ruling is because of Sec
ton 16, article 1, of the state constitu-
ton, which says: "Nor shall any man
be compelled to attend. erect or sup
port any place of worship" The ques-
ton came TO Superintendent Olson, Of
the department of public instruction,
from q school director Of Pisrz, Morrt-
600 county, MINI. --.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19

So SAWS Or. LaDord, the famous French
,rI.ci Toner who has deYoted his whole life
o the study Of woman, and has won the
'ighest distinction through his wonderfully
5u,ct ssful practice among the iiret fa-llli"s
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19
REV. rR. MORRIS wECnSLER

i ofdu having tested ne
Ny vile frs been ifheo
12year
windows Oh M street new ~
telb aout OF NoFs
radical crt After ISL one lt' er
per feel that Gorsiscn
recommend the me"cn W. D.. ELPS NJ
Feb. :, 1901.
IT ,dvih nve cd
your
full SIC
n al" u
best OIL doing business eye'y"F III" 't''9 '
fit s.
Home ADDRESS, zoo Now York CITY
m7rar, Bc,pTT,R SENT FREE oQREszIPF or P08 'AL
wto.t once sldressh, TAFT ILc,t 81
-'''''' o. : old by all Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19
POOR AMERICAN CORN.
Italy TO Insist Upon Consular Ger
tihcates Hereafter as to the
Grade Of the Cereal.

The Italian consul general in New
York city. G. Branch, has written to
the secretary of the produce exchange
to notify all the members and other
traders in New York city interested in
exporting grain to Italian merchants
that, by recent decision Of the Ital-
ian government, any cargo of maize
imported into Italy without a con-
sular certificate as TO its quality will
be rejected by the health authorities
and its landing absolutely prevented.
Consul General Branchi, when asked
about the matter, said; "Our grain
traders have received, during the past
year, such a very miserable quality
of corn when they had every reason to
expect superior grade that they have
been compelled 10 resort TO this ex-
pedient TO insure obtaining better
grades in future. The usual consu.s
fees will be all the extra charge that
the American shippers will have TO
pay"
1t appears that in many cases il has
been impossible to obtain grain Of first
clags or contract" quality, as the en-
tire corn crop has graded far below
the standard.
Walter Mum, the New York repre-
sentative Of Norton, Switzer & Co.,
of Chicago, which firm is among
the largest shippers to foreign coua-
tries, said. when asked why this ex-
ira certificate was demanded;
81 suppose that the Italian govern
ment considers that Italy is the only
country which has had to put up with
the poor grades of corn this year in
reality the same state of affairs exists
everywhere all over the world. I'm
doubtedly the consuPs certificate will
guarantee the receivers in Italy that
the grain is as represented on the reg
lar grain inspection certificate, though
cannot see why the latter is not Of
itself sufficient"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19
Slavery to BE Abolished.

The Reichsanzeiger, official, of Ber-
Hin, publishes a decree preparing for
tia gradual abolition of slavery in
German East Africa. The duties of
masters toward existing slaves, espe-
,iaIly their obligations to care for them
In sickness and old age, are carefully
defined. Rules are prescribed enabling
slaves to purchase their freedom. Own
ers are compelled to grant two days
weekly, on which days slaves can work
for themselves OF alternatively to give
them equivalent compensation.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19
ONMI SI)NER'S IL. To-
II. J, Wilson's Admir- ,

IT. J, Wilson's Admir-,
VS.
H. :. Wilson's Heirs ct as.
Tn, aloyo sy.ed causa having BEEN re-
ferrr to tho undersigned commissioner II
chamccrv. by de 'ser o. iAi circuit court OF
Rnckhrdge county virginia. 81 tered therr
in on the 2 I'd d ~ o. September 1899, WIZ
directions 10 state se;t @ and rcpor. TO ts'
court farther account Of the transac lon3
recsipis ard disbursements u j. ;. Savilie,
-. S. Tor Il. l.. Wit. lac s1'iiT ard ~
such administrator Of II. j. Wilson lies d
from The foot Of TIE lc,oart confirmed BY
said 1eclee.
All parties interested 40 heco'y notiil''
that have fixed
THURSDAY February 9Th, 1862.
nj nv Office IN the town OF Lexington as the
time and place for taking said accounts.
EN-. PENDLEToN
Cci..'r IN Ch'y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19
Asthma Cure E'TcC;!
Ashmalere Brings Instant Relief aud Permanent Cure ia Al a-
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Write. YoT Name and Address Pla'rly

There is nothing like Asthmalenc. i bring
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when all else fails -,
avs. HYour trial bottle Of Aslhmaene &c ived in
GOOD condition. | cannot tell you how thankful
fell for the good derived from it. | Was save
chained with putrid throat and Asthma fol ten
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trial, To NY establishment the trial acte Ike
charm. Send me a full sized bottle "
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19
REV. i>R. NORRIS WECHSLER
Ralbi Of the Cong. Bnai lsrcal'
New YORK, Ia"raiy 3, 1881.

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Genllemcn Yom kfthn.al, nc is an exc,ller.
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After having il carefully analyzed, VIC can state
Il at Asthmalene contains no opium morphine
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19

Train s and "a cciL,C.s will Soul
r. at llalrisonlIrg for Subsi LIg Jllfu
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19
,yONtN \ HEROINE

Woman IS heroine, says the DOstor, and
her remarkable endurance and ability 30
Withstand the most tying ordeal compels
,dmiralion. Sho is n slave TO the Natural
Moiesty Of her sex. which so often causes
her to cndue the greatest triale, and SUITE
. silence, rather than consult ever her
Family Physician, fearing to expose herself
to necessary questioning and probable eX-
amfnafion
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19

AS Of growth and Development we a
offer the ge size Cabinet Grand oioIa 9ewen
Pianow with and 500 fer SS<f5o' on
easy payments 1925 cash Piano DELIVERED at your none
mile Of charged ON time safs
dinstrum axen II
Pianos fpr Oh
Music CHI
The best { market, "IVe APolo, iof 90
20 O il.
W W P1FNAM & 90. no Stanton s@ %es' y "a'" '"'''
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19
THE NEW W. I
COMMON SENSE FOE WOMEN.
ladies should Read Of the --latest and Most
Successful Importation from Fiarce

NJ womankinl May Possess Bright Eyes,
Ear Skin, strength aid Good Health.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19

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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-19
Issued Weekly

An improved method Of mash;
ing by machinery is adopted
AZ Tho Spsef 0pOfta CFaN vineyards
PAssAlc, N. J.:
by which a barrel OF grapes
minute is dumped in the hopper
that feed two large rubber rollers,
between which the grapes are
crushed.
rae PORT wine from speer'svineyarSs
beats the world for its valuable
medicinal qualities. None put
on the market now, until nine years
old. Weakly persons, Invaiids,
Females, and Aged persons,
should always have a bottle in the
house, If properly used It VIII
restore health and prolong life. II
Is by ali odds the Wine for wed,
dings, social entertainment ana
f.rc1iv rsa - q,
soIn Nv npuearsrs AND oRocERs WHO
DEAL IN HIaR GRADE WIVES -
Morris tribune., 1902-11-01
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS ITEMS.

The volcano of Izalco. in Salvador.
is in a state of violent eruption.
minnesota butter secured first prize
at the National Creamery Buttermak.
ers' convention at Milwaukee.
The Soufriere volcano has been &C.
tive since Oct. Is, keeping the people
in the Windward district in a state OF
continuous unrest.
Approximately 6,0G0,o00 acres OF
land in Northern California have been
Professionally withdrawn tom the pub.
lie land area for the creation OF forest
reserves.
Secretary Shepard of the National
Educational association announces the
definite selection of Boston as the
place for holding the annual conven.
tion in July next.
Two hundred Cree Indians are GUAR
antined near Havre, Mont, to prevent
spread of the smallpox epidemic.
Eighteen pronounced cases are in
camp and more are developing.
Doctor Finiay, chief of the santa.
ton department of Havana, comment.
ing upon the health conditions OF Ha.
vana during the month of September.
says the death rate there was 1856
per thousand. With the end of Sep
tember a full year was completed
since case of yellow fever originated
in Havana. This is an event which
stands unparalleled in the memory OF
the oldest physician there.
Morris tribune., 1902-11-01

"The enforcing of the law
against railroad combinations
and the taxing of all incomes
and franchises of over $1OOC
per annum," is the platform on
which the legislative candi-
dates are conducting sue
cessful campaign. I. Schain
candidate for state senator, II
w. Stone and AID. Larson, can
didates for representatives, are
known throughout the 9th
district for their honesty and
integrity; and while Mossrs.
Stone and Larson have no OBJ
position, they are assisting Mr..
Schain in clean, unaggressive
campaign. The entire legis-
1ative ticket will receive the
solid support of the republican
party in Stevens county, as
well as the other counties of
the district.
Morris tribune., 1902-11-01
AS Farmer Ben looks at tt

AS Farmer Ben looks at the
merger side of the campaign
in the Austin Transcript
."The fellows that handle the
merger political funds this fall
In Minnesota hav fat rake-off
u bet. Just think of half a
million dollars put in to defeat
VanSant our noble republican
governor just because he dared
to stand up and demand that
the big ones should observe
the laws of Minnesota same as
the small fry. Amt this a
queer state Of things? | tell
you when the rank and file of
decent voters stay at home and
let the buns and toughs and
political scheiners run every
thin the country is goin' to the
dogs"
Morris tribune., 1902-11-01

The constitutional amend
nents and propositions to be
voted on by the people next
Tuesday are as follows: Pro
viding for a tax on real estate
mortgages and on the fran
cIises of corporations and upon
the income of corporations and
individuals in excess of the
sum of $1,000 per year. Pro
viding for the loaning of the
permanent school or university
funds to or the purchase of
bonds of cities, villages, towns,
counties and school districts,
Establishing a state road and
bridge fund and authorizing
Morris tribune., 1902-11-01

A man who deserves the
solid support of the republican
party at the polls next Tues
day, is VIM. C. Bicknel1, can
didate for county attorney.
Mr.. Bicknen has looked after
the duties of the office salts
factorily for a number of years,
and no one feels there is any
necessity of change. He re
ceived the largest vote. polled
at the primaries and the same
voters will remember him at
the polls next Tuesday. They
appreciate his ability as an
attorney, and the careful man
ner in which he discharges his
duties while serving the coun-
ty.
Morris tribune., 1902-11-01

=
Editor Babe of the Hancock
Record, republican candidate
for judge of probate, gives his
readers the following straight
tip on how to vote next Tues
day:
Remember that you are to vote for
o1e man only in each instance excep
ting for the Office of state representa-
tive when the case Of Stevens county
voters ycu will vote for two, Ward
Stone aud A. D. Larson. In every
other case vote for but Que man /.
Don't vote for the first man in each
place because your party h,ppens to
come first at the top. Remember
the names are not always in the
same order. Make sure of the name
Of the man you want to vote for first
then make your cross mark after that
same name. Remember that any
public Office is created not for the
bsueit of any man who wants it, but
for the good of the people and DO
man is entitled to an Office any long,
er than he can fill it with credit to
himself aud satisfaction to the people.
A good man should receive the en-
dorssneat Of second term, but one
term even is to- long for man who
is unfit, not clean in his private o:
public life, or capable in Off -
Many man is a rigat down good
fellow" but there are mauy places it
takes other qnsih sisions oesiiss oe
ing good fellow to Fill thu position
Id this holds gool II all public
Offices. Doa't stay at home because
yo1 think there is no particular dan
ger. Unless you want the railroad
candida for governor elected go and
vote against him. Suppose the state
senate aud house are strongly repub-
lican, dem ocratic governor can vet /,
every law passed agains. thu rail-
roads aud corporations and in your
favor. Perhaps you think the demo-
cratic candidate would be against the
railroads as strongly as is Gov. Van
SAINT If SO, why is j. j. Hill work
ing SO hard to defeat Gov Van SAINT
aud elect the other fellow? Be sure
to vote for every man who has an in
dependent candidate opposing him
There is no excuse for even man
like Herman Hilimond running indie
pc ,dent Every man has right te
come out fair and fearless and ash
for tie nominatan from either one
party or the other.
Morris tribune., 1902-11-01
NEWS OF NOTED PERSONS.

President Mrs. Lillian M. NJ
Stevens of Portland Me-, and the other
officers of the NatioVal W. c. T. U.
have been reelected.
Senator Hanna all but collapsed at
the end of his address in the auditor.
ium at South Bend, Ind, and had to
be assisted to his chair.
While ct Honolulu General Miles
was robbed of some of his insignia and
Jewels. Valuable documents were
also taken but were recovered.
From unofficial sources it is learned
that the ruler Of Siam, King Chula-
longkorn l., viii follow the example of
his son and visit the United States as
the guest Of the nation within a few
months.
Morris tribune., 1902-11-01

If you want to raise the
standard of the public school
system in Stevens county, and
want to elect a man to fill the
county superintendent office,
who will look after the duties
of the office to the best of his
ability, vote for ]. Henry King.
1t has been his watchward
since the campaign started,
that in the event:of his election
he would use his best efforts
to raise the standard of the
public schools, and he will do
IT.
Morris tribune., 1902-11-01

The Dukhobors are causing
the Canadian government no
little trouble this week, in their
endeavor to find the Saviour.
They claim the spirit has told
them to move southwark, and
nothing, not even the stones in
their pathway, escapes their
careful scrutiny in their en-
deavor to find the Messiah.
Morris tribune., 1902-11-01
FURNI TURE
Iron Beds.

You don't know what difference neat iroD bed
stead the attractiveness Of sleeping apartment
until you have tried We have De Of them D all
latest dainty coors Come dnd look them We also
n1utcb them furDure tbe Our stock is
new ard is corDplete with latest styles,
Morris tribune., 1902-11-01

Samuel Larson, republican
candidate for register of deeds,
is one of the oldest residents
of Stevens county, having lived
here for more than thirty
years. Mr.. Larson is known
throughout the length and
breadth of the county as one of
it's most reliable citizens, and
an efficient officer. He will re-
ceive a handsome majority at
the polls next Tuesday.
Morris tribune., 1902-11-01

the legislature to levy an annual
tax for the purpose of con-
structing and improving the
bridges within this state. In
creasing the gross earnings
tax of railroad companies from
three to four per cent.