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For Sheriff.

TuoMpsoS: We are authorized to. an
nonnee that Jno. n, Thompson Is q canuia a,
tor sheriff Of Greene county, surrey 10 Inc
(aaa acratic primary election March -Seh'
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UNDER HIS COAT.
Plumber Could Make a Pan as Well as
fsWipe'' Joint.

"Wipe" a Joint.
Not long since some plumbers were
sent out to do job at the house Of a
south side resident who was a pro
nounced prohibitionist, says the Mil
waukee Sentinel. 1t was the boast Of
this man that there had never been
a drop Of liquor in his house. Imag-
inc the horrors Of the situation when
the workmen, following their usual
custom, began rushing the can to and
from a neighboring saloon. A mem
Der of the family kept tab on the num-
Der Of times these men sent for beer
and reported to the head Of the house
when he returned in the evening that
II cans of beer had crossed the thresh
old of his home that day.
He Immediately called upon the
boss plumber and informed him that
h n would !, NJ mann, II CT, >Glrn1DD
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(Yed the front OF every store,
Y,,ere was considered a perfect bore.
" icing OF goods she certainly was oent'
she never spent single cent.
Sc was little puzzling to me,
las studying nature you see.
Questions sound like ignorance
talk of one who is in q trance.
her mind swinging like pendulum
de a cavity in the Uranium,
ribbed for the brain little rest
Be- 1t would be the best.
J.T.H.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
AMERICAN liner
Wins OCEAN Race
Philadelphia Beats German
Ship From Southampton
PLENTY OF TIME TO SPARE
General Joseph Wheeler Among the
Distinguished PassengeTs-The Vet
eran Climbed to the "Crow's Nest" Of
Vessel Flying the Stars and Stripes.

NEW YORK, Sept. 13.-The American
liner Philadelphia has wen the trans
Atlantic race from the German liner
Fuerst Bismarck The Philadelphia pass
ed in at the Hook at haIf-past / this
morning and tied up to her dock az Z a.
N. At , O'Clock this afternoon the Bis
marck had not even been sighted.
The Philadelphia and the Fuerst Bis
marck left Southampton last Saturday,
the American ship a few hours in ad-
vance.
The Philadelphia 5 officers openly
stated that they were going to race the
Bismarck with their ship
Some Of the passengers Of the
Belgenland. which broke down at sea
and put into Halifax for repairs, re-
turned on the Philadelphia Their time
was somewhat eurtaiIed and they were
obliged TO come by this steamer. They
are in the second cabin Gen. Joseph
Wheeler and his two daughters are pas
sengers. General Wheeler. speaking to
Captain Mills. said.
Captain. I would like to climb up 20
that crows nest
Go on: 1 VIII not stop you. said
Captain Mills, and the general did climb
W.
Among the other passengers VINO
came were Capt z W Dayton. Baron
Won Konig. Captain Tamblyn and Capt.
Z. s Wright and NJ. II. DeYoung.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
NO COAL SUPPLY FOR
BOYS REFORM SCHOOL
Department of Justice Fails to Make
Contract

CHE bIightfng effect Of the coal strike
in Pennsylvania. which is giving more
local concern daily, has caused the hold
ing-up Of the award for furnishing d
years supply of fuel 10 the BOYS Re
form School On the Bladensburg Road.
Bids we're advertised IOT by Col Cecil
Clay to furnish the coal as needed. TO
the approximate total of 500 tons. The
bids were received at the Department
Of Justice up 10 noon Of last We5nes-
DAY. Several firms stated their rates.
while Others asked that the bidding be
held open Indefinitely pending the set
tIerent OF the coal strike Still another
dealer presented a bid Tor a temporary
supply. based on present conditions,
thus taking no risk on being caught in
a coal famine and financially squeezed
because Of his contract.
So far no action has been taken on
making the award Colonel Clay be-
Iievcs IL advisable 20 ECt very deliber-
atcIy IN the present crisis. at least for
a week or so. in order to sec whether
the present strong efforts to settle the
strike viii prove availing. No action Is
therefore Immediately expected, as the
school is sufficiently supplied for the
present
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Premier of Newfoundland
Wants Reciprocity.
TALKED WITH ADEE TODAY
Proposed That American Fishermen Be
Given Bait Free IN Return for Trade
Observation-Disclosures Not Be
Heved to Be Favorable 10 the Plan.

Sir Robert Bond, premier Of New
foundland, was at the State DeBaT tment
this morning and had long but sume-
what informal talk with Acting Secre-
tary Of state Adee relative TO the ques-
tion Of a reciprocity treaty between the
United States and Newfoundland Al
though 10 actual results were obtained
during the discussion. it is thought ex-
ceeding7~ probable that the way has
been laid open for the beginning Of
actual negotiations between the two
countries.
Sir Robert Bond left Washington to-
day for New York
At the beginning OF the conference
Acting Secretar- Adee called Sir Rob
ert's attention to the TACT that he was
powerIess to conduct actual negotiations
looking 10 the framing Of a treaty such
as desired by the eminent British Of
ciaI. Mr.. Adee WAS extremely interested
in the matter. however. and viii inform
Secretary Hay OF the views OF New
foundland's premier.
It is generally understood that Sir
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Move to Erect Statue in
This City by Popu-
lar Subscription,
MAY BRING REMAINS HERE
No Definite Information Received by
Relatives as TO Final Disposition of
the Body-Mrs. Shepherd Speeding
Southwark Commissioners Action.

No additional information had been re
ceived up 10 2 o'clock this afternoon by
relatives of Alexander r. Shepherd,
former Governor of the District, who
died yesterday at BatopiIas. Mexico, of
perItonitis.
Dr. William Pope Young. who lives at
1920 5 Street northwest, .and who is a
brotEer-in-law Of the deceased, said this
afternoon that the relatives have had
no opportunity IS yet TO decide what ar
rangements would be made regarding Che
funeral, owing to entire absence of news
from Mrs. Shepherd or any other mem
Der of the family.
As Dr. Young seemed to sec 1t. the
question Of preparing and embalming he
body for shipment would have TO be con
sidered seriously He was net sure
whether there was any chemist in the
vicinit Of the Shepherd estate in Mex
leo who was able 10 prepare and apply
the necessary emh2Iming fluid
The mother of The dead governor and
several members of the family are
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
AGED PRINTER KILLED
BY FALL DOWNSTAIRS
George Haas Overcome by
Sudden FalntneSS.
Veteran Employe CT the Bureau Of En-
craving and Printing Had Been
III Some Time.

George Haas. a veteran employe Of
the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing.
living at T24 Sixth Street northwest,
fell down the stairs IN his home shortly
after 3 O'Clock this morning and died a
few minutes afterward Of q fractured
skull Coroner Neyitt was notified and
after investigating the matter issue1 a
certificate Of accidental death
Mr Haas was seyerty-six. years OF age
and had been employed as a plate prin-
ter IN the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing for many years CT late ne has
been very sick and has had a physician
attending him constantly. About fifteen
minutes to , o'clock this morning MIR
Ffass arose from his bed and went down
stairs He was gone but a short time
and was evidently coming up the stairs
when he was overcome Loosing his
balance he fell with crash TO the bot
tom Of the steps His wife heard the
noise occasioned ty his fall and upon
investigating found her husband lying
at the foot OF the steps in an uncon-
scious condition physician was hur-
riedIy summoned and Upon his arrival
pronounced the man dedd.
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MR. QUAY LOSES HOPE
OF STRIKE SETTLEMENT
Does Not Believe Influence
Viii Be Effective.
Pennsylvania Senator Unable to Share
Hopeful Prediction Of Mr..
Platt

PHILADELPHIA. Sept 13--Senator
Quay does not appear to share the opin-
ion OF Senator PIatt Of New York that
the outlook is favorable 10 an early set
tlement Of the coal strike.
When asked about the makeup of
the committee authorized by the Repub-
lican State committee TO promote har-
mony between the mine operators and
their employees, he said he did not intend
to announce the names Of the members
Of the committee at present. To this he
added:
I can only reiterate what 7 have al
ready said, that the prospect : dark for
an early settlement Of the strike. The
operating coal companies viii positively
make no concessions and the miners
seem equally determined For the pres
ent at least no outside influence Of any
character viii be effective in producing
results
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PROPOSED MEMORIAL TO
EX-GOVERNOR SHEPHERD

buried in this city, and for this reason
an effort VIII be made TO bring the re-
mains On
Mrs. shepherd and party left here
Friday morning. over the Pennsylvania
Railroad, via ST. Louis and FL Paso.
She should have arrived al St Louis
this morning and, >aless her journey
has been interrupted. viii be passing
through Malvern this evening and some
time during the night VIII pass through
Texarkana and enter the State of Texas.
Memorial Proposed.
A movement was also begun today for
the erection Of memorial statue TO
the late Alexander R Shepherd, former
Governor Of the District, who died in
Mexico yesterday.
The project was suggested by several
prominent men Of the District. p-iaci-
pal among whom was Commissioners
MacfarlaHd. It was proposed 10 raise the
funds necessary for the erection OF the
memorial by popular subscription. and
judging from the interest shown there
viii be little dificslty in obtaining sui
fcieut funds to erect suitable statue
The proposition that the monument be
erected by popular subscription was
advanced with the idea that. Gs Mr.
Shepherds work was done Tor the city
rs a whole and the benefits we're reaped
by the people at/Iarge. therefore, any
testimonial TO his efforts should be made
Ey the entire community
Mr.. Macfarland's View.
Commissioner NaefarIaRd expressed
himself IS most heartily in favor Of the
/ project. He said:
"A statue CT Governor Shepherd should
/ be erected in the city CT Washington by
/ pCput ar subscription Much Of the
wealth. as well as much of the beauty
OF the National Capital we owe to Gov
Continued on sixth Paee)
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MOB WANTED TO HANG
NEGRO 10 4 TREE
Fatally Shot Policeman at
Camden, N. j.
Was Under Arrest on a Charge of As
saulting a Woman and Made Des-
perate Effort to Escape.

CAMDEN, y J, Sept. I3.-Frank Dan
ieIs. colored. who gives his residence as
Atlanta, Ga, and who IS suspected OF
being the man who committed the as
sault upon Mrs Lydia Hudson al Mer-
EVANSVILLE last night. this morning shot
and probably fatally wounded officer
Isaac Shreeves, who had him under ar
rest. When Daniels attempted to es-
cape, the officer shot. inHicting q flesh
wound in the negro's leg
Daniels returned the Ere. one OF the
shots taking effect in the officers etom-
ach. Tho negro then ran away, and q
number Of men employed at the Penn
sylvania Railway shops at Pavonia
started in pursuit. recapturing the ne
gro. Infuriated both by the news of the
negro's feHdish act last night and tht
woundtng Of the officer. a crowd OF angry
citizens cIamOred for his delivery tc
them with the intention Of stringing hin
up TO q tree.
With a squad Of eight policemen. the
man was finally brought 10 Camden but
they mad ali they could do TO protect
him. as the UCb eudCavOred to break
into the court-rCom.
During the exchange Of shots between
the officer and negro. the -yea~-oId
son Of Christian Horning. 2 wagon
builder. was shot in the arm by q stray
bullet The negro was committed with
out bail
officer Shreeves is in Cooper Hospital
in q critical condition The physicians
.ICcated the bullet in the groin.
b This is the second assault made upor
White women IN Camden within three
days
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
SMUGGLBD CHINAHBN
CAUGHT BY INSPECTOR
WelI-DresSed Crowd Cap
tured at Dunkirk. n. Y.

DUNKIRK. y. y. Sept. 13.-Frauk IS.
Pierce, newly appointed United States
Chinese Inspector, with headquarters al
Black Rock, y. y, captured nine snug
gIed Cinnamon on vest bound Nickel
Plate train IN Dunkirk al 3,45 O'Clock
this morning.
They we're a good looking set OF men
and ranged il ages from twenty-five
years down 20 bright boy OF seven.
who spoke English. All wore dressed
in American clothes Cf g3Cd material
and stylish make.
Inspector Pierce took them to ,he jail
and searched them finding papers which
will give clues for ascertaHling persons
engaged IN the Chinese smuggling busi-
ness
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
MARINE BAND TO PLAY
DURING ENCAMPMBNP
VIII Render Music at All Of
fICial Functions.

The United States Marine Band will
be placed at the disposal Of the citizens
executive committee throughout the en-
tire encampment week, participating as
the official band in all Of the official
functions and marching at the head of
the parades. This action is assured
through the cooperation OF the Navy
Department. IN response to the desire CT
the men. as expressed by their leader.
Lieut. W Il. Santleman.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
AGED MRS. Koch TAKEN
FROM BURNING STORE
Rescued by Police Sergeant
Jack at Seventh Street Fire.
WAS OVERCOME BY SMOKE
Two Buildings on Fire-Cigar Store Of
Mr.. Hopkins, at 1916 and Koch Place
Adjoining-Mr Hopkins Slightly In
jured-Damages Were Small.

A fire broke out N the cigar store OF
Jason r. Hopkins. 1915 Seventh Street
northwest this morning shortly after
O'Clock The sight Of huge columns Of
smoke pouring from the windows Of the
building attracted the attention of Mr.
Fred Reith as he was passing the store,
and he turned in an alarm of fire and
also notified the police at the Eighth
precinct station
Sergeant Jack and Bicycle Policemen
O-Brien and Seibert we're soon hurTying
around to the burning house. AS quick
" as possible an entrance was forced
into the building by the policemen and,
seeing that they could not subdue the
flames. they began to remove the in
mates.
Mr.. Hopkins. who is an old man, was
badly burned about the hands and face
while attempting to extinguish the
flames. and Bicycle Policemen o Brien
and SeibeTt removed him to the Freed
mans Hospital, where his burns were
dressed.
Aged Mrs. Koch Overcome by Smoke.
In the meantime the flames had spread
To the store next door, 1918 Seventh
Street, occupied by Henry Koch While
looking through the rooms in this house
Sergeant Jack discovered Mrs. J. Koch
seventy three years Of age, on the sec
ond Goor overcome by smoke He picked
her up II MS arms and carried her into
the home Of Mr. Specht, across the
street. where she was revived.
The fremen arrived in a few moments
and soon had the flames under control
and finally extinguished- The damag ge
10 Mr. Hopkins house, 1916 Seventh
Street. IS estimated at $500, fully Gov
cred by insurance. while Mr.. Kcch's
home was damaged 10 the extent of $50
As near as can be learned the blaze
was caused BY window curtain taking
fire from coal oil stove.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
CUBAN HOUSE PASSES
THE new TARIFF BILL
Large Increases on Imports
From United States.

The state Department received today
a cableEram from United states Min
ister Squiers. at Havana. announcing
that the Cuban House passed the Sen
ate tariff bill yesterday authorizing the
following increased duties
Ccal. - cents per 1.cco kilograms,
stearine beef in cans. fresh beef. FRESH
mutton. fresh pork. salt bsef. salt pork,
jcrI,yd beef. bacon. hams. Whaa, j VI
ccdEsA. herring. huslsel rice cynee
eggs. olive oil. cider and beer, 80 per
cent; soap. starch. poultry. condensed
milk. beans. peas. cniCns, potatoes and
alimentary preserves. 100 per cent; u1-
dressed pine lumber, 40 cents cubic
meter. lard. so per cent. cheese. butter,
wines. liquors. 10 per cent, hats, 50 PEE
cent; corn, 33& per cent; footwear, u
per cent
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
M'KlhLEY MEMORIAL
SERVICES TOMORROW
The Rev Dr.. Bristol 10 Deliver a
Eulogy.

Special services commemorative of
the first Anniversary or the death OF
President Mckinley wiu be held in a
number Of local churches tomorrow
Rev. Frank II. Bristol. at the Metro
politan Church. VIII deliver a euIogy On
the life work OF The late Mr.. Mckinley.
who was worshiper al that church.
other churches that have announced
services o. this character are The
Brightwood Park, Rev. y. x. Martin.
Waugh Church, Rev G. A. MaydwclI-
First Presbyterian. Rev, Donald c. Ne
Leod; Mount Vernon Place South. Rev.
Forrest J. Prettyman; s.. Thomas, Rev.
J. A. AspiaEall; ST. Margarets, Rev.
GsEbaES Scott Smith.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
WANTED TO MAKE SURE
THAT NEGRO WAS DEAD

SNOW HILL, Nd. Sept. 13.-Asbury
Dixon is dead.
S few days after he was hanged here.
August -, a Tumor gained eurrency
among the negroes that he was nat dead
but that he was in hiding al his broth
er's house. six miles from Snow Hill.
Plato Williams, coIoTed. heaCed a party
who opened the coffin. Asbury was
Shere, and he was dead.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
MARINES NAY EMBARK
FOR COLON TOMORROW
New Orders Sent the Pan
ther to Be in Readiness.

How serious the situation in Colombia
is regarded by officials here Is shown by
The fact that orders have been sent the
Panther 10 be ready to leave League
Island tomorrow. afternoon for Colon.
with nearly 100 marines.
1t was the original intention Of See-e-
tary Moody to held the PANTHER in readi-
Eess Until a report was received from
the Cincinnati as to the conditions on
the isthmus.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
SHAW TAKES STEPS
TO AID WALL STREET
BATTLE WITH E0R0S
AT CAMP Wears
Repulsed by Captain PeTshing and Flee
TO the Hills.

General Chafee has cabIed the War
Department confirming the report from
Manila that another attack was made
by Mo7os upon the American troops at
Camp Wears. The temper Of the na-
tives is such that is it feared a serious
uprising viii follow
The Moros were repulsed by the men
under Captain PeTshing.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
SENATOR HANNA REFUSES
TO TALK ON COAL STRIKE

NEW YORK. Sept. G2.-Seuator II. a.
lama Of Ohio ar.ivcd in this city this
morains. lie went down the lay u
meet some members Of his family. who
returned from Earope on she steamer
Philadelphia. The Senator declined to
discuss politics or the coal strike.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
STRIKE CONFERENCE
WITHOUT RESULT
PRESIDENT MITCHELL
HAS NOTHING TO SAY
Refuses to Discuss Conference With
Governor Stone

WILKESBARRE Pa. Sept. 13.-Pres-
ident Mitchell reached here at 9.10 this
morning from Harrisburg, having rushed
through on an express to get back to
this city He was very tired with his
aIl-night ride and lack Of rest.
I have nothing at all to say" he de
cIared.
Did the governor make any PROPOSE
tiou to you for a settlement of the
striEe2'' he was asked
The governor made no proposition, "
he said.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
FUNERAL SERVICES OF.
MISS GWEND0LYNE RST0R

LONDON. sept. 12.-The funeral Of
Miss GHendolyGe Astor, who died on
Thursday night OF consumption, VIII be
held at Ciiyedeu. The date has not yet
been fixed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
SIT. ROBERT BOND TO
CALL ON Mr.. ROOSEVELT

Robert Bond viii endeavGr % see Pres
ident Roosevelt at Oyster nay before re-
turning to newfoundland He hopes to
interest the President in the project TO
such an extent as 20 have actual nego-
tiations for the framing of the treaty
begun next fall or winter
Whether or not his visit 10 the Presi-
dent viii be productive Of favorable re-
suits il Is. Of course. impossible to pre-
dict. out il is learned today. on unques-
tionable authority, that the matter OF a
reciprocity treaty with Newfoundland
was discussed In Cabinet meeting lust
prior 10 the departure CT President
Roosevelt for his summer home At
that tine the Cabinet wEs not very
fsvorably disposed to such proposition
ss has now been made by Sir Robert
Bend
Tax on Fish Bait.
The treaty proposed by Sir Robert
Bond has, according TO the views Of Ger
tain prominent officials Of this Govern
ment. some unique characteristics. It
seems that all the bait that Is used in
the fisheries on the Newfoundland
banks has 10 be obtained out of the
inland waters Of that island.
At the present tIale Newfoundland
taxes American lshecmen for the use Of
this BAIT at the rat. Of $50 a ton on
the tonnage OF heir vessels. Canadian
fishermen are rot required to pay any
tax and the French fishermen from St.
Pierre de MiquelOn are not allowed 10
buy the bait at any price.
What Sir Robert Bond proposes to the
state Department is that American fish
eTmen be given all the bait they visa
free Of cost provided The United States
viii allow products Of Newfoundland to
enter this country at reduced rates Of
duty. He does not anticipate that New
fOundland viii send much fish into the
United States. as its principal fish mar
kets are England and Brazil
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VIRGINIA MINISTER
SUFFERS PARALYSIS

LYNCHBURG. Va. SEPT. l2.-Rev- DR..
T. NJ Carson, rector cf ST PauIs Epis
copaI Church. whose health has not been
good, suffered z slight stroke OF Daraly
sis yesterday.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
PRESIDENT TBqOBS
WHITE House STAND
q. A. R. Parade Must Be
Viewed Elsewhere.
TIE COMMITTEE is NOTIFIED
Colonel Bingham's Adverse Report Ap-
proved by Assistant Secretary San
ger-Objection Due to Controversy at
Mckinley Inauguration.

Acting Secretary Sanger of the War
Department has approved the report of
Colonel Bingham. the engineer officer in
charge of public buildings and grounds.
denying the application Of the committee
in charge OF the arrangements for the
coming reunion of the Grand Army of
the Republic for permission to erect two
large stands for the accommodation OF
visitors on the Pennsylvania Avenue
pavement il front Of the White House.
? This action of the War Department is
due to the opposition of President Roose-
welt to the erection of any stands in
front of the White House except a small
reviewing stand in the street immedi-
ately in front of the mansion.
Damages to Gates.
It is officially admitted that the Pres
fdents opposition is due TO the conro-
versy that arose between the authori-
ties Of the War Department and the 10
cal committee in charge Of the arrange
ments for the Inauguration of President
Mckinley in March. 1901, over the pay
ment of damages 10 the gate piers at
the entrance 10 Executive Avenue caused
by the accidental destruction by fire OF
tie large stand erected ct that point
Letter to Mr.. Clark
The action Of the War Department is
contained in an official communication
received by Mr.. Appleton P. Clark, jr-,
chairman of the local committee on
stands. from Acting Secretary Sanger,
in which the reasons are given for the
disapproval of the application for per
mission to erect the stands in front OF
the White House.
The letter is withheld from the public
for the present at the request Of Mr..
Clark. who. 1t is said, has hopes OF Sc
curing a reversal OF the ruling OF the
department upon a further presentation
OF the case 20 MT. Sanger.
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Governor Stone and Mr..
Mitchell Hold a Futile
AlI-Night Meeting.
OTHER LEADERS At The MANSION
indications That Nothing
Was Accomplished To-
ward Settlement.
ALL REMAINS IN DOUBT

Governor Says All Differences Were
Discussed With Best Of Feeling, and
Head Of Mine Workers Union De-
cIares He Does Not Know Why He
Was Asked to Be PTesent-ExtTa
Session of Legislature Improbable.