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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
Color Blind.
New York Times.

Ex-Judge S. p. Mcconnell, of the
George A. Fuller Construction Com
pany, Is credited with a story about an
acquaintance, dapper, conceited
young chap. who has an aversion to
negroes. This acquaintance boarded a
north bound Eighth avenue car at
Thirtieth street one Saturday night not
long ago The car was crowded, and
after a few blocks had been passed the
young fellow found himself in the aisle
just behind fat negress with baby.
For the Infants comfort it was slung
over the mothers shoulder. 1t was a
'jolly little thing. smiling and trying to
talk all around 1t. Suddenly it saw the
prlm young man and all at once its fat
little arms shot out and its black little
fingers wiggled invitiney
Papa, Papa" gurg!ed the babe.
"Goo-g goo! Pity papa"
The chuckles and giggles of the on
lockers became outlaws when the moth
er, glancing backward, said in a re-
prov tone:
Hush yo' mouf, fool chile. OATS not
yo' papa"
Then she turned to the young fellow
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
FATHER TRIES TO CAPTURE SON
Asbury Park Crowd Takes Woman's
Side in Struggle for Boy.

Asbury Park Crowd Takes woman
Side in Struggle for Boy.
Asbury Park, \. j., Aug. 1S.-OrVllle
Turner nearly captured his 2-year-old
boy Frank in Asbury Park yesterday
afternoon. Turner had followed his
wife Jessie from Newport, ky. Mrs.
Turner several weeks ago came to AS
bury Park, seeking to escape her nus
band. to whom the custody of their
child had been awarded by an order
of the court. Turner hired detectives
and Yesterday armed with an order
purporting TO be signed by Judge Hodge
of Newport, he tried to capture the
child on the street.
There was scene. ending in Mrs.
Turner's running with the boy into n
restaurant, where a crowd gathered
and prevented Turner entering. There
the mother declared in u loud voice
that rather than give the child TO Iur-
ner, she would kill the child herself.
Il swear it," she said dramatically.
Last night the boy slept under n
counter in the restaurant, guarded by
his mother. Turner said he would seek
the aid of the courts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
STOLEN KISSES COST $50 EACH
ST. Louis Judge Places Fine Upon an
Amorous Church Oreanist

st. Louis, Aug. 1S,-Julius Uherk-
ovIts, organist Of the Slavonic church
at Twelfth and Park avenues, who Gre
ated a great sensation in the church
last July by kissing forcibly the pretty
wife of one of the congregation, has
been fined 500 by default in Judge
Pollard's court.
The evidence showed that Uherk-
ovits imprinted two kisses on the
cheek of Mrs. l.. C. Hollis. who lives
with her husband at 1924 A Hodiamont
avenue Judge Pollard, after careful
consideration of the law and of the
woman's feelings. estimated the kisses
at $50 each. or 500 a pair.
At the trial both MIR. and Mrs. Hol-
lis were present, tho the organist dill
not appear to defend himself. After
hearing Mrs. Hollis story and corrob-
orative testimony from her husband
Judge Pollard assessed the fine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
A Beast of Stone.

Dog river is the name of an eages
dashine river which pours down from
the mountains Of Lebanon and supplies
the city of Beirut with water thru IN:
management Of a French company.
In ancient days the traditions say
+hat an enormous beast of stone IN
tho shane of a dog at the mouth OF this
river and some genius arranged an
aoneduct SO that the waters OF the
river could be turned thru the pooy
of the image and made to flow OUT
of it's mouth, causing rear which
could be heard for many miles, ana
so chilling that it terrified all the
enemies of Beirut who dared to ap-
nroach the city, and compelled them to
turn away.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
KILLS HIS BROTHER IN CHURCH.
Accident as Youti, Goes to Defense Of
Father in Pulpit.

Memphis, Tenn, Aug. 1S.-John
Roach. Is years old. accidentally shot
and killed his brother, years old, at
church near Tishomingo, 1. T.. Sunday
night. Roach's father was in the pull
pit. He had preached a doctrine that
some members of the congregation OBJ
jected to and there was danger that
violent hands would be laid upon him.
His son, expecting a disturbance, went
armed. In hurriediy crossing the
church to protect his father he fell over
the seats. The revolver was discharged
the ball lodging in the breast of the
younger brother, causing instant death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
SLAYER OF POLICE is FREED.
Man Who Shot Two Officers Exoner'
ated by Grand Jury.

New York, Aug. 1S.-Jefferson san
ders. the colored "bouncer' of the Ho-
tel Lenox who shot three policemen,
killing two of them, in row in the
barroom after the police parade on
May 9, was set free yesterday by the
grand jury, and the complaint against
him was dismissed. Sanders has been
in hospital and the Tombs since
the shooting.
Sergeant Thomas Gilhooly and Po-
liceman Ernest Peters We're the men
ae ssilled, and Joseph Russo the pc :
iiceinan wounded. The evidence show
81 i;tat Gilhooly drew his revolver in
the row before Sanders made a move
to reach for his weapon. Witnesses
also testified that Sanders was badly
beaten before he fired.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
PHONE FOR PAPA's CONSENT.
Cincinnati Couple Hasten the Arrange
ments for Their Marriage.

Cincinnati, Aug. 1s.-In few min
utes talk over the long distance teie-
phone. which cost him Sl.25. Edward
+. Lott, 26 years old, former phar-
macist at the city hospital, secured
the consent of Philip Stepp. cleve-
land, Ohio. cafe proprietor, to wed
his daughter, Miss Ida Sepp. young
lady of %. Miss Stepp was acquainted
with Lott years ago. but had not seen
him recently until she visited Cincin-
natl three weeks ago. The couple met
and apparently fell in love at first, and
her stay in the city was prolonged.
Yesterday they went to the telephone
building and Stepp was called to the
phone in Cleveland and was surprised
when Lott introduced himself by say
ing: I'm going to surprise you; l
want to marry Ida" Papa Stepp. who
lis acquainted with the Lott family,
readily consented.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
1T WAS FROZEN FOR AGES.
Body of Mammoth in an Excellent
State of Preservation

St Petersburg, Aug. 1S.-The Acad-
envy of Sciences in st. Petersburg. late
ly received an extraordinary acquisition
IA complete gigantic mammoth. with
even lis skin in IL perfect state of pres
ervation.
When the news of the discovery came
the academy sent out an expedition un :
der Di. Otto Herz to the spot wild
place Oh the banks of the Reresovka
river, where 81 recent landslide has dis
closed the animals body. DR.. Herz's
patry had the greatest difficulty i'll
gettins; the animal out of the ice bed.
A wooden house was built and big fires
lighted to thaw The ice. At last it was
all removed and got to ST. Petersburg
from lrkutsk.
The hide was perfect, and, alone,
weighted $50 pounds. 1t is covered
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

with thick, strong hair, from eight 70
twenty inches long.
The flesh according to expert geol-
ogists must have lain in the earth and
ice about 10000 years. 1t is a blood
red and has a certain elasticity. Be
tween the flesh and the hide Is coat
ing OF fat, three inches and hatt
thick. which must have enabled the
mammoth to bear the most intense cold
The stomach found intact, was hIl-
ed with various kinds OF grasses and
the teeth were lined with vegetable
matter showing that the animal was
feeding when suddenly buried.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
KILLS HUSBAND; GLAD OF 1T.
Pennsylvania Woman Shoots Man She
Saws Was Unfaithful,

Monessen, Pa, Aug. 1S.--Harry La
presto, we'll known fruit merchant
OF this city is dead from bullet wound
in the abdomen, fired from revolver
in the hands of his wife, Ella Lapresto
to a late hour Saturday night.
Lapresto and his Wife had been part
ed for several weeks. she claiming that
he had been unfaithful Mrs. Lapres
to, Saturday night, made an appoint
ment With her husband to meet at a
friends house and settle their differ
ences.
While Lapresto was on the way t.
the place of appointment, Mrs. Lapres-
to rushed from under cover of a thicket
and fired twice, the second bullet prov
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
LAD YcURzoN TO VISIT RANCH.
Accepts invitation to Attend Frontier
Day Exercises at Cheyenne.

Cheyenne, Wyo. Aug. 1s.-Lady Cur
zon has accepted an invitation TO attend
the frontier day exercises here, and will
bring a large retinue of servants. Will
lam T. Irwin, foreman of the Letter
ranch, has received orders TO place the
old home where Mary Letter played
during her early youth, in readiness for
her coming, and not to spare any eX-
pense. 1t is limited that there will be
several distinguished persons in the
party. The ranch is within easy access
of this city, 1t is reported that the
visit will be made the occasion of hunt
ing expeditions into northwestern
Wyoming.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
MISCELLANEOUS,
viavi, the way to health. 100 North
Fourth street.

Watch Des Moines Grow-Des Moines
offers more in educational and bust
ness advantages than any other Iowa
City. Residences here are so cheap
now that they are sure to be worth
from rs to rs per cent more within the
next few years. If you want home or
an investment, or have a farm, city
property or business for sale or ex-
change, write us. We will guarantee
s per cent on investments and many will
pay more. We have buyers that wish
TO locate in Marshall county. When in
eour city, call and look over our lists.
The Real Estate Adjusters. Croker
building. Des Moines, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
Harvest Labor Rates to Minnesota anc
the DakotaS

Low rates for parties of five or more
via Chicago Great Western Railway.
Tickets on sale daily to August 81.
Liberal arrangements for return trip.
For full information apply to j. A. Ellis,
ticket agent, Marshalltown. Iowa.
MY heart and hand another claimed,
His plea had come too late,
It's ever thus with people without pluck
and vim:
Take Rocky Mountain Tea; don't get
left again.
Mcbride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
End Of Bitter Fight.

1.-TWO physicians had a long and stub
born fight with an abcess on my right
lung" writes j. f. Hughes, of DUPONT,
Ca, "and gave me up. Everybody
thought my time had come. AS a last
resort / tried DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. The benefit I re-
ce,ved was striking and 1 was on my
feet in a few days. Now I've entirely
resained my health" 1t conquers all
coughs colds and throat and lung trou-
bIes. Guaranteed by George p. Powers
drug store, Price SO cents and 81. Trial
hotties free
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
Dewitt Is the Name.

When you go to buy Witch Hazel
Salye look for the name DEWITT on
every box. The pure, unadulterated
witch hazel is used in making DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve. which is the best
salve in the world for cuts. burns,
bruises, boils, eczema and piles. The
popularity of DeWitts Witch Haze!
Salve. due to its many cures. has caused
numerous worthless counterfeits to be
placed on the market. The genuine
bears the name Of r. G. Dewitt & Co.,
Chicago Sold by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

WANTED-Everybody to Know that
tho AMERICAN DISPATCH MES.
SENGER CO. Delivers Parcels and
Packages.
Reliable Messengers Furnished.
Prompt Service. Reasonable Charges.
Phones, New 805; Old, 63.
J. f. CROSBY,
1z1 East Main. Manager.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
sneeial ons way colo1.ist Rates.

On the first and third Tuesdays OF
each month to and including September
1903, the Iowa Central railway will sell
colonist tickets to points in Arkansas.
southwest Missouri Oklahoma, Kansas
Nebraska, South Dakota, Colorado
Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico. ETC., at
extremely low rates. Call on local
agents or address A. E. Cults. q. P. &
L. A., Minneapolis. for rates and further
infornatiOn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
For Sale mo Trades)-Two low

For Sale mo Trades)-Two Iowa
farms in northwestern Iowa. Both we'll
improved. Railroad station on one farm
and three miles from the other. One
44O acres at $75 per acre; one-fourth
cash: balance on reasonable terms.
Four hundred. and thirty acres at $50
per acre; onUe-fo fourth cash; balance on
reasonable tefsc,s. For Information adj
dress A J. WihNn. cashier Boone Ma
tional Bank. Booness-r-~---a- or NJ. e. De-
Wolf. care of DeWo Wells, Grain
Dealers Laurens. 10y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
TO TRAD

To Trade-Have a splendid twenty
acre tract, well improved, sx-room
house, contains much fruit. to exchange
for forty acres, more or less, within
three miles of Marshalltown. Property
adjoins good Marshall county village,
with splendid schools Address Fruit. /"
care Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
Homeseekers' Excursions.

One-way rate. with 81 additional. for
round trip tickets en- sale the first and
third Tuesdays of every month. with
limit for return twenty one days from
date Of sale. See r;ckc. agents of the
Iowa Central for infornatio as to
rates, etc. or address A. s. Cuts, G. =,
& T. "A, Minneapolis. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

and apologized thus: Use noticed hit
befo'. sab, an now fsa shuah OBJ hit.
Thsi baby's suttinly color blind; he is,
indeedy. Too bad, sub. hain't 1t
The young fellow did not wait to re-
ply, nor does he know Just how he got
off the car.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

49,. IN ~
Half Past People.
~ Who are half past people?
Who and what are they?
- They're the ranl.est failures
!, : On this ball of clay.
= Through a curse that on them
/. Placed an eldrttch fate
IAt their birth. they're always
! Thirty minutes late.
; 'Tisn't Ill intention.
= 'Tisn't laZiness
4 iOr Indifference or
! Vanity in dress
That retards the wretchea.
q Body. mind and soul:
II Nay. they rush like fury
\ Ever for the goal.
Yet when love expects them
Say, at ten o'clock
They will sprain their ankles
On some wicked rock,
- Making an appearance
= At the TRUSTING when
Love has left discouraged
Thirty after ten.
g.
Should ambition tell them.
"Seven sharp we start
Out for fame in battle.
Out for gold In mart"
Then. at half past seven.
Breathless they would come
Only 10 be hearing,
Far away. the drum.
Thus the half past people
Through the spleen of fate
Live. except at failure,
Thirty minutes late.
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

Wanted = Position by registefeo
pharmacist: graduate: one years prac-
teal experience; best of references
from last employer; speak Englisn ana
German. Address f. w. Miers, oche-
yedan. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
TRAMP PAYS WELL FOR MEAL
Throws Five Dollars Into Pantry Win
dow After Liberal Donation.

Franklin, Pa, Aug. 1S.-A tramp
called on Mrs. Philip Cohen of this
city and was given meal. This he
ate. seated on the kitchen steps. He
was served three times by Mrs. Cohen,
who noticed that he had an enormous
appetite. AS the tramp left the house
she saw him throw a piece of paper
in thru the pantry window, which was
open She picked it up and unrollei
81 hill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
RAILWAY TINE TABLES
IOWA CENTRAL RAILWAY.

Time Table II MurshailtoSn efs:s.s, Eea
Ii, lJJa
GOlNG NORTH
Arrive Depars
II .53 a M. No.5, st. Paul Express. l25JaT
t.ttp M . No.a. Mason City Mall ....5.3Jpu
-. No. H. Local Freight. "a. A5A 1
..upm -. No. Il, Way Freight.
GOtNG SOUTH
TIN n, No. =. st. Louis " KANSAS
ass a M. No. T. Peoria Express. I0lI n
s.I5a m No l. Peoria M..l ..... al5A q
1.l5 BPM. No. II. Local Freight.
-. No. u. Local Freight ....6soa 4
Nos. I, 2. s and 9 daily All other GAIA,
daily except Sunday.
Story City Branch.
FROM STORY CITY.
d:55p. m........ No. %. Mall. 800.
II :OJ a. m. No 81, Stock Express....
:lop, m...... No. ~. Mixed. .........
40 STORY CIEY.
.. No 81. Mail ....... .11:f0I n
mo. IS. Way Freight *. 6:3s Il q
No. 81 Mixed. ..6:10p. ~
All trains on Story City Branch daily es-
cent unday. A. Is. QUITS.
J. N. TlTTEMORE q. p.& +. A.
Traffic Manag 0. Minneapolis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

Wanted-Good chance for girl to
work for her board and go to school
Two in family. Address &C. b. 'h's
Office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

For Sale-on easy q !. new and
second hand billiard ana pool tables,
bowling alleys, cigar store and bank
fixtures at the Iowa branch of the
Brunswick Bake Calender Co. Adj
dress T. d. McElroy, State agent. Mar
shalltoWn, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

Wanted-One or two rooms furnished
for light housekeeping. within SIN
blocks from C. & N. w. depot. Address
'sT. r. H." care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

Wanted-Good driver, married man.
steady work the year around. Arson
Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

Wanted-Competent girl or woman
for house work. Best wages. loi souti
Ninth street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

For Sale-A number OF light driving
horses and ponies. 522 North Second
street New phone 74S. ]. N. Long.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

ing fatal When arrested yesterday
the woman admitted having killed her
husband. and said she was glad OF
it
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

For Sale-A good, clean stock of
harness and furniture and undertaking
goods, IN good, live town. Address BoX
154, Met ..lsburg. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

Wanted-At once. baker at Logan
Cafe, Eldora, single man preferred.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

For Sale or r. nt-A blacksmith shop
in Marshall county town. Now dong
ell work two men can handle. Address
BLACKSMITH" care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
FOR SALE.

For Ssle-Free gift good daily
business given free with sale OF clean,
new stock of general merchandise. Only
stock in town. Money making bargain.
Write George w. Smith Notion co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

For SaIe-city broke mare, rubber
tire buggy and harness. A'bargaln. Ao-
dress "Outtit," care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

Wanted-A second hand typewriter
cheap. ADDRESS, full particulars, 10 %
care mes-Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

For SaIe-Fifty- acre farm seven and
one-half miles southwest OF Marshaii-
town. Mrs Edward Carr. Rural a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

For Sale or Trade-A good second
hand organ. Inquire at al2 West Boone
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

For SaIe-Good up-to-date restau-
rant for sale or trade \ bargain Ad-
dress wv" care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

For Sale-Restaurant stock and fix
lures. Cheap If taken soon. Address
s.Restaurant." care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

Wanted-Dining room girl at the o.
*. restaurant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

For SaIe-National cash register; to-
tai adder: in first-class order. Mcbride
& Will Drug Company, Marshalltown,
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
ONE CENT A WORD

Advertisements under the headings
WANTED" For Sale ITO Rent, 10
Exchange" ITO Trade" Lost o.
Pound" inserted in this column ONE
CENT A WORD for each insertion
No advertisement inserted for less
than Is cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

To Rent-SiN room house IN good re-
pair. Good, deep well, cistern. small
barn. Immediate possession. l11s
South Twelfth street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18
FOR RENT.

For Rent-Steam heated offices in
Kibbey building: also building at cor
ner of Church street and First avenue
for machine shop, and nine rooms suit
able for dwelling on second floor. See
DIR. Kibbey or w. E. Leech.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

For Rent-Front twentythree feet OF
room at No. 20 North First avenue;
suitable for barber shop or fruit store.
Inquire at Robb's restaurant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

When you want physic that is mild
and gentle. easy to take and certain to
act always use Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. For sale by all
druggist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

Want to Buy-Good work team:
weight about 1850 to 1,4eO pounds. Caii
on G. w. Beasley.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

For saIe-The Gloh propert.
In Marshalltown. G. st.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

Wanted-Good dining room girl a
once. Bricker's Dining Hall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-18

WANTED.

Wanted-Elevator boy.Pilgrim hote
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-03-13
WHAT CONGRESS DID.
Put in IA Hours TO the Day--Number Of
Bills and Reports.

Washington. March H. Alexander
Mcdowell, clerk of the house OF repre-
sentatives today made public an official
compilation made by Tally Clerk
Wakefield showing the work done by
the house during the 57th congress. 1t
showed that the longest day of the ses-
zion lasted, with recesses, 144 hours,
during which 80 rollcalls we're taken.
The number Of bills and resolutions in
troduced in the house during the two
sessions Of the congress was 1920,
and reports were made on 2,SlO bills
and resolutions. The senate sent to
the house 1880 senate bills and reso-
lutions. The house disposed of 2,4l9
Of the measures originating with it
and OF / ,0l2 OF the senate bills and
resolutions, making a total of 3,43O
bills and resolutions acted on. Con-
gress left on its calendars 405 house
and 1l8 senate bills and resolutions.
Fifteen Of the members of the house
died during the congress, seven re-
signed and Messrs. Rhea, Kentuckyi
and Butler, Missouri, we're unseatedi
the latter twice.