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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28

Musbogec. T. r.. March 27.-WhIle
riding ON a motor car near here the
latter came 90 contact with a spike
and was dorailod ID. H. Donovan and
j. %. Zook both OF ST. Louis. we're on
the car Z0ok was hurled forty feet
down the omhankment but was un'
injured Donoylns head struck a tie.
Ills skull was laid bare, his upped lip
was torn on. and he was bruised In.
ternally
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
TERRELL MEASURE.

BnI Relative to Extensions AmeHded aud
Passed by the senate.
Austin. March 27.-After being thor
oughly punctured with amendments
the Terrell election bin passed the
senate. % 90 ..
House devoted much time % bin
validating land grants 90 certain rail.
roads. 10 was ougro soI. House en'
crossed Johnson grass BIN.
Senate passed San JaCinto battle
field bin.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
Woman Charged VIM Aanll.r,.

South McAlgstor J. IT, March o.
Accompanied by her lit'o SON Mrs
Daniel Earl. wife OF a leading Method
ist minister 81 Canada, is In lII if
default OF $1,000 bail charged Wit
adultery She went 20 Oklahoma '.t
20 benefit the health OF the boy w..
Earl. who declares her innocence t
a beautiful woman, talented mus,c.l.
and olocuuonist OF high rank
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28

Guthrie Okla. March 2I-Chiof
Justice Burord issued an attachment
order for Senator HIckam of Payne
county. charging him with contempt
OF court In failing 90 appear as sub.
ponacd before the Logan county grand
jury. 20 give evidence IN the iny"s'.Fl
ton OF alleged boodl.ng To- oklahoma
senate.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28

Birmingham A'a. March 1.-THE
Illinois Central U..oll 5000 ha run.
ming trains ut0 Hu.rEHam within
the next thirty Jay. This VIII bc 1c.
comuIIsh,d. It .s Said through a traf
nc arrangement with fBo Frisco sys.
TEN. PROVIDING Tor the use of that
roads tracks from Aberdeen or Holly
Springs. Miss. t0 this city
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28

City u Mexico. March 27-Joaquih
Escota. member Of the chamber OF de.
putios Tor the first district Of Jalisco.
died at Tacubaya. a suburb OF this
city. Mr.. Escota was connected with
the court that sentenced MAMMALIAN
20 death. aud had long and honor
able political career.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
"rtspo.t.rou. uutruth 4"

St Petersburg. March 27-The Of.
fclals OF the Russian foreign Office
charactor.z the report published by a
news agency IN the United States that
1000 men were killed recently IN a
battle on the TurkoPersian frontier.
between hostile tribes Of Kurds as a
"prepostcrous uutruth.'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28

Mullen. Tex. March 21.-Deputy
sheriff Wolch. with a posse. while ar.
resting Allen Alsup. an escaped con
vlct. Eve miles west OF here was shot
In the thigh Aup was shot 10 the
right shoulder and died a few hours
later.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
New sp,nI.b MInI.t.r Of Finance.

Madrid. March 27.-senor Roderguez
San Pedro. conservative and lawyer,
has been appointed to succeed Finance
Minister Villaverde. whose resigna.
Wednesday was due TO the demands OF
the war. marine and other ministers
for Increased expenditure.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
Fatally shot r. Negro.

Terrell. Tex, March 27-H. A. Ne
Donald. near Colquitt, Kaufman eoun-
ty. fatally shot a negro whom he al
legged was abusing him. Mcdonald as
sisted In arrestlng some days ago a
brother OF the wounded man. and this
canaeh the trouble.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
nrr.k Nenr Gr.snrIIIe.

Memphis. March IA special 20
the scImitlr from GrecnyilIe Miss,
SAYS the leyee broke three miles south
and water is pouring through a ere
vase 900 feet wide with a roar that
startled the inhabitants OF Grecny.llo.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
rniIrr Cnhlnst He.Irn..

Sofa. March 27-The entire cabinet
resigned. owing 10 the inability TO ind
any one who would accept the port
folio of war unless the cabinet agreed
70 army appropriations.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28

Galveston. March Fifteen days
are allowed 10 which 20 ole applich-
ton Tor "a rehelr.ng To- the Galveston
commission case. Police have been
sworn iu as deputies.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28

City OF Mexico. March 27.-slquieros
IN the only plague point In the MaKat'
Ian district that is causing any anxiety
now. There are eighteen patients In
the village. some OF whom may die.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28

Manngua. Nicaragua, March IL
The revolution which broke out az
Iulgalpa IN the department Of Gonzales,
Nicaragua and the river San Juan are
in government hands. The govern
mont is confident that order will be
entirely restored within a few days.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
Raby Burn. to Death

weatherford. Tex. March 27-At
The home OF Claude Kelly. near Spring
town, his eighteen-mOnths-old son
burned TO death while the mother was
milking
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28

Ardmoro. l. r., March 27-Frarc
Hare and wife were assasslnatcd n
Rayia. each being shot IN the breast
Hare was a political leader among en-,
Chickasaws.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
Infant'. leg. Inelneraisd.

Bcckville. Tex. March 27-The In
FAINT daughter OF Frank Culpepper fell
a. a hre and both limbs were so badly
hnTned she died.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
Magnificent Comet.

Alden. Arabia, March 27--A maEnih-
cent comet was observed at 1890
o'clock Thursday evening II passed
nearly right across the heavens.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28

Washington. March 27-Thc presi.
dent has appointed J r. Domengcaux
postmaster al Lafayette, Ia.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
Tmprs.. Ma. broken Arm.

Berlin. March 1.-THE empress was
thrown from a horse while riding at
Greenwood. and her right arm broken.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
rro.t oct. Cadet.hlp. % :

Fort Worth. March CIV. o. Frost
OF Comau,hc has been recommended
by Congressman Gillespie as a naval
cadet 40 Annapolis.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
stand Reached e, Helena.

Helena. Ark. March 27-The rive
reached a stand here with stage o.
Sill and no further rise 10 expected,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
NoLby. Nobbisr. NobbIest.

Our line OF spring and summer
clothing. Drop In and try on a suit.
We will put our time against yours.
0O-9i.gl Webb Bros.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
Announcements.
FOR CITY SECRETARY.

FOR CITY SECRETARY.
The Eagle is authorized to an
uounce
Al. DUNNICA
ne candidate for City Secretary Of
Bryan at the ensuing city election
IA April.
The Eagle is authorized to an.
nounce
c. VI. SPELL
as candidate for reelection 10 the
Office of City Secretary no the ensu-
ing city election In April
FOR CITY MARSHAL.
The Eagle is authorized to am
w. J. ROBERTS
as candidate for City Marshal Of
Bryan at the ensuing city election IN
April.
The Eagle is authorized to an
nOuuce
r. p. BOYETT
as "a candidate Tor re-cleCtlou 20 lut
office Of City Marshal at the ensuing
city election In April.
The Eagle is authorized TO an
nOunce
G. G. SHELBURNE.
AS n candidate for City Marshal OF
Bryan az the ensuing City election
In April.
FOR ALDERMAN.
The Eagle rs authorized 10 an
nOunce
ROGER r. BOYLE
ms a candidate for alderman Of the
city OF Bryan, subject 30 the Will OF
tho voters at .he ensuing April cleo.
ton.
The Eagle wishes 30 announce
j. Il. PRIDDN
as a candidate for Alderman OF the
city OF Bryan at the ensuing city
election In April.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28

Chicago. March 27-N X. Fair
banks. the manufacturer, IS dead.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
c. NJ. SPELL

as a candidate for recollection 10 the
Office Of City Secretary no the ensu-
ing city election in April.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28

ms n candidate for alderman Of the
city OF Bryan, subject 30 the will Of
tho voters at the ensuing April cleo
ton.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-28
FOR ALDERMAN.
ROGER r. BOYLE

The Eagle Is authorized TO al
uOunce
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-06-16
Fca RENT Or LEASE

The residence and premises OF the
undersigned at Kalihi. For terms,
apply to him personally at the Ha-
waiian Hardware Co.'s store.
ABRAHAM FERNANDEZ,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-06-16
Fire Loss
Sale : :

A large lot OF Horse and Mule
shoes, assorted sizes;
Galvanized Iron Buckets, assorted
sizes;
Rand galv. I'm. Tubs, assorted
sizes;
Sisal and Manila Rope, assorted
sizes;
Planters and Goose Neck Hoes
assorted sizes
r r Picks, Axe and Pick Mat
tocks, assorted sizes;
Axe, Hoe and Pick Handler, as
sorted sizes;
Ready Mixed Paints, assorted
colors.
Agate Ware.
The above merchandise must be
sold-cheap for cash,-by
Tha HaVsllan Hardware Co.,
LIMITED.
S16 Fort Street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-06-16
FOE SALE.

FOB SALE.
Oh mn LEASEHOLD ON BERE-
91iVVu tania street. 80 years
turn Present net income $50 pr
month. Apply to
WILLIAM SAVIDGE g. co
ana Lavohant Gtv
FOB SALE.
$500 HOUSE AND LOT ON
Liliha Street near King. Only small
cash payment received. Apply to
WILLIAM SAVIDGE g. CO.,
2n6 Merchant Stree,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-06-16
Fred. Harrison.
Contractor and Builder.

All Work Entrusted Promptly At.
tended to. 2238-tf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06
BURNED.
Evelyn ward. Aged ~, May Die rs the
Result of Burns Received sunday.

As the result of flames bursting from
a gasolcne stove at the time it was be-
ing lighted Miss Evelyn Ward. II years
old, of IN Poplar street is suffering from
very severe burns. which may prove
fatal. At the time the accident occurred
the parents of the child were at church
and an older sister was at one of the
neighbours. Because of the great pain
the young girl Is in little can he gained
of the facts, but it seems that at about
il o'clock Sunday morning she start
ed to light the gasolenc stove and allowed
too much of the gasolcnc to run into the
burner so hat when the match was APP
piled the flames burst out and set fire to
her clothing.
She Immediately ran out and started
for the nearest neIghbor's, just across
the street, but found the gate locked.
she then ran to a large lot where the
grass was high and attempted to OK
tinguisll the flames by rolling on the
ground, but being unsuccessful she DO
gan to scream and her cries for help
brought a number of people to her as
siatancC, among thcm being Charles
Champagne, who wrapped her in a lap
blanEct and by beating the flames with
his hands put out the fire. but not until
the girl had been very severely and per
maps fatally burned and his own hands
badly blistcrcd. nr. Prime was the first
physician to arrive, and ho dressed the
wounds and made the victim as comfort
able as possible although he WAS not able
then to declare whether the case would
prove fatal or not.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06
~FORESTERS GOING WEST.
Delegates to the International COnvcn-
ton ut Dubuque. Iowa.

The delegates from Vermont to the in
tornational convention OF the Catholic
order Of Fer stors. which is to he held
in Dubuque. Iowa, will go ON Saturday
To Montreal. They will meet at that
place and proceed Oyer the Grand Trunk
road to Chicago and thence over the chi
caco. Milwaukee & St. PAM road to
Dubuque. II is expected that the conVcn-
ton will continue four or five days. the
delegates returning home in about ten
days.
Tho delegates who are to attend from
his State were elected at the state con-
vcntion. which was held at Newport in
June. They are MS follows: H.. 4. Du0uc
Of Montpolior, the Rev. Father Druhin
Of Woodstock. the Rev. DR.. Cahill, O.. VI.
CosErin of burlington. =. II. Farrell of
SWanton and Mr.. ltspernnce of Newport,
1t Is planned to have hig parade in con-
ncCti0n with the conventions. in which
several hundred Forcstcrs will partici-
pate. The convention was hold in this
city four years ago this summer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06
w. E.. FOREST
Born in WinoosLi and u Graduate 81
the University of vermont.


y New q paper contains INC l'IlnW
ing account OF the acolucntal
Of pr. w. l.. Forest:
In the ocean OH itockawaN lHrk' J." l'
". f.. Forrest, OF 4 Grant avenue 10
selle Park y. o. was drown'd E'S,or-
day a~ltcrn"oh' Inc man nHu r'u''u Il
bathing house at the ioot oil rour'h ave
nuc, ana NlIilim Gloss Il nc" E"ar"'
saw him swimming IN inc ocean haIt /"
mile off the beach. AS the swimmer was
approaching the shor" ne throw up ""'n
hands ana sank. loss JHilI''l lIl' ih'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06
IN CITY COURT.
Mrs. Powers Pays Fine of S30O-Pctcr
Phillips Gets IL Months.

Because Minnie Powers sold liquor
without a license she had To pay to the
treasurer Of the city of Burlington a fine
oi 500 and costs Of $26.3S and is now in
the hands OF the probation officer during
nor good behavior. Mrs. Powers was In
court several weeks ago and "A jury iound
her guilty Of selling liquor. The above
mentioned fine and costs were imposed
and abe was also sentenced to serve not
loss than three nor more than four
months in the House of Correction. The
tuc and costs were paid saturday but
the straight sentence was suspended dur
ing her good behavior. Another case
ov'iust Mrs Powers WAS mel pressed.
Ictor Phillips of Essex was arralGncd
ia city court Saturday for the thoit NJ
so from Edward Burnettc, lie waived
animation and was held for county
court in the sum Of 500. Later he plead
cd guilty to AN information and was sen.
fenced TO serve not loss Ia II nor more
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06

lutely specific and sure i'll curing these
common ailments of women, as to war
rant its makers in offering to pay, as
they hereby do, the sum Of $500 reward
for a case Of the above maladics which
they cannot cure.
"Your medicine almost raised me from the
dead, - writes Mrs. Edwin II. Gardner, OF Egypt,
plymouth Co, Mass. BOX ID. MY urine was
like brick dust, and ! had pain all over me. and
such a dragging feeling II seemed ! could not
do my house work. one day I found a little
book, I read ii aud wrote to DR.. Pierce, and in
o few days received an answer. decided to Try
bis medicine, and to-day ! am a well woman. I
bhve 10 backache, no headache, no pain Mt all.
! used always to have headaches previously 10
the monthly period and such pain that I would
roll on the floor II, agony. took three uottles
Of Dr.. Pie~ss Favorite Prescription and three
Of Golden Medical Discovery and three walls
Of Br. Pietce's Pleasant Pellets, and was COM
pleteiy cured. :"
Accept no substitute for "Favorite Pre-.
s~cription." There is nothing just as good.
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser-sent free on receipt of stamps
to cover expense of mailing only Send
II one-cent stamps for the book in paper
covers or 81 stamps for the cloth bound
volume. Address DIR. Il. V. Pierce, But
falo, y. y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06
A FAMILY JAR.
Mrs. Parsons Has Husband Arrested
and Then wished She Had Not.

M. and Mrs. Raymond FarsOns had
a row and as a result she made a COM
plant to states Attorney leary and her
husband was arrested. After the com-
plaint was made she rcpcntcd but il was
too late and her husband was arraiguod
in city court Friday.
Judge Hawkins attempted to get insight
into tho trouble but Mrs, Parsons dld not
want her husband punished and did not
say much, II appeared, however, that
thny had some trouble, that both were
jealous and that Mrs. Parsons Vas the
recipiont of blows or shovcs from hor
husband. In the end Parsons pleaded
guilty and was fined s. and costs Of SHE,
the alternate sentence being 81 days in
the House of Correction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06
FOOT BALL SEASON,
Outlook Promising for n Good Uni
versity Tcam-Prnctice tn Bcgin
september ~,

Tho outlook for n good football team
at the University Of Vermont next fan
is the brightest it has boon for some
time. Several of the men who plnyed ON
last years team will he back and the
management has already received the
names of many men who intend to enter
as freshmen and who have done good
work in foot bali IN the preparatory
schools.
Prictice will he begun September II
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06

cept for the fact
that in such dire
distress many a
W o nj a Il h n s
found a way
back to health
and happiness
by the Use of DIR.
Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription.
T Ii II and
only remedy for
Il e "a,
fe III weak
ness, ~prolapsus,
or falling Of the
monih CO nhcn-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06
NEWS OF VERMONT
More Important Events Grouped for
Free Press Rcadcrs-A Bible school
TO lie Held at sheldon Aug. 1S-22.

Thc recent announcement in the Free
Press concerning the Sheldon camp meet
ing this year is nat quite correct as to
time. The camp m~scting proper will he
gin Monday evening. August u. and close
on Monday Morning, August 81. The
week hofOr" the camp meeting. August
IT,, Il Bible school viii be held on the
same grounds. Several denominations
are represented among the instructors.
The same will doubtless he true of at
tcndants. All viii be cordially wei
coined. The exercises will be confined to
the forenoon and evening. Tho after
, moons will be devoted to rest, visiting
and various forms of recreation. Moth
ing Of this kind has been attempted DO
fore in Vermont. 1t is hoped that this
experiment Will be 50 we'll appreciated
that il may develop into a permanent in
stitution.
EX-GOVERNOR HOIBROOk As A
pLOWMAN.
EX-Govcruor flollrook in his Dist year,
one Of the two or three surviving civil
War gov oruOts. bears his advancing
years with his usual buoyancc of spirit
and IuodcSty Of manner. lie was fulI OF
! interesting "reminiscences recently, says
the Sunday Republican, and related to
his callers, among whom was Prof. John
G. Calhoun Of the Florida state college,
many personal rccoll"ctions Of Webster,
Lincoln and other prominent men Will
whom his official duties brought him into
pleasant relations. Seated on the piazza
OF his home ON Walnut street the ven
cradle ex-governor told with faithful de-
tail of his visit to the Marshlield homo
of Daniel Webster and of TIA" cvcr-to-be-
remembered incidents connected with his
stay there. Webster had planned to meet
him from Washington and Governor IIol
brook had chocrfullY accepted the states
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06
A WOM0n'S ppdueP

It is notable that in the dependency
caused by wonianly diseases, there seems
to many a suffering woman no way of
escape from pain except at the price of
life itself. II would be sad to record
such a story of struggle and suffering ex.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06

kingdom Gould, eldest son of George
]. Gould, has passed, with high ratings.
the examinations for entrance To the
school of mines, Columbia University,
and will begin his studies there next
fan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06

Take laxative promo Quiuiue Tablets
All DRUGGISTS refund the money if it fails
90 euro. T.. W. Groves signatu.' is on
,e T. hox. 1,c.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06

than IL months i'm the States prison.
Phillips had spent 81 of the money when
arrested. The rest was recovered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06

DIR. Il. w. Higbec, Northampton, Mass,
wants women agents. Good salary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06
UNVEILING OF THE WEsTF1ELr
TABLET.

The unveiling Of the Westtield tablet
will take place at Hazon's Notch on Fri
day. August Il. The programme of eX-
orciScs Will soon ne made out by the
who have the matter in
charge. The Importance Of marking the
carly historic localities in the county has
become of considerable interest to the
educated men and Westtield is one Of
the first towns to move III the matter.
Other States. Massachusetts for instance,
mark every locality that has any his
tory CONNECTED therein, and why should
not Nermont,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-06
GRANTED.

The following licenses were granted
under the usual restrictions: Joseph
Laurent, NJ. Gcro. Louis Bonyca. Tous-
SAINT Bernard. Joseph Grafton Joseph
Shequin as hackmcu C.. hardin for sell
ing balloons July .; lsidor Coloiuy for
lunch room OH Interval avenue: :.
George Saiger for restaurant corner
North street and North avenue; +. Zcno
for selling Yankee notions for "A week
+. NJ. Bigelow for peddling country pro-
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17
NORECLAIMS
Bullion and Ruby Not All
 St kel

There are still vacant claims on uear- ly an the principal creeks in the Bul- lion and the Alsek districts. q. c. Phelps, the Whitehorse hotel man, who is in the city, checked herecord- er's books over, Monday afternoon, and he discovered there were upwards of a dozen claims on Bullion creek and as many more on Sheep creek that are still vacant, or were so ot that time Vulcan creek, one of the best in the district and one that was first written mp in the Daily Alaskan some time ago. has only few claims located.
 Mir. Phelps says that what is true in the Bullion creek district is also true in the Alsek district There are sev- eral vacant claims on each of the creeks in that section including the famous Ruby.
 Dr. Dowuey is still in jail
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-17
SAMPSON IS AGAIN NAMED
 POSTMASTER
President Roosevelt Reappoints skagway Official Nomination Will Probably
 Be Confirmed Before Holidays

and accepted it from him. Shortly af- ter taking charge of the office, Mir. Sampson was taken down with spinal meningites, and he was unable for months to discharge the duties of the office
 Mr. Sampson received his first ap- poiu,ment while citizen of Kansas, upon the recommendation of Joseph L. Bristow, the fourth assistant postmas- Ger general, whose department is now Investigating the famous postal frauds.
 That Mir. Sampson has given the peo- pie good service as postmaster, was at- tested by the fact that a petition re- quesdng his reappointmentwas recent !, circulated and was signed by nearly an the business men of the city and pa- irons of the office.