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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05
SMOTHERED TO DEATH

A little baby was smothered to death
by sleeping between it's papa" and
mamma" when it's precious life could
have been saved by using one of those
beautiful cribs to be found at j. A.
Pittman & Sons, Ocala, Fla
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

A glass or two of water taken half
an hour before breakfast will usually
keep the bowels regular. Harsh ca
thartics should be avoided. When a
purgative is needed. take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
They are mild and gentle in their ac-
ton. For sale by all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Mr. Belcher, formerly in the freight
office of the A. c. L. Ry. here, now
agent for the company at Weirsdale,
came up last night to take his first de-
gree in the Odd Fellows.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05
RECEIVING MANY GOODS

The Marion Hardware Company are
beginning to receive their goods now,
in large quantities. Today they re-
ceived four carloads. There was a SOL
i'd car of lubricating oil, and three cars
Of wire fencing, pipe, filings and mis-
ceIlaneous goods.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05
WEATHER FORECAST

Washington. Dec 5.-Fair tonight.
except rain in central and southern
portions; frost in extreme northern
portion; Sunday, fair; colder in south
eastern portion.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Charles Peyser is having a splendid
and steadily increasing trade on his
Grand Royal, 1Oc., and Milo Deyo, sc.
cigars. two of his leading brands
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

D. M. BOney's little boy, Van, has
routes, and delivers the tactical fluid
as regularly and reliably as any man
could.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Rev. J. c. Porter is doing splendid
ly. He is in better shape than for
three weeks and ate a hearty dinner
today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

To be raffled at the OcaIa Bazaar
store. the prettiest doll ever brought
to Ocala. This doll is perfect in its
makeup, and cost as much as an or
binary stock of dolls, yet we give you
a chance to own it for 10c.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Mrs. Hamp B. Brinson of Oxford, af-
terra lingering illness. died November
80. She was animate of the hospital
last summer. &The many friends in
Ocala of AIR. Brinson sympathize with
him.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

The A. c. l.. passenger train, due
in Ocala this morning at l: AS, did not
arrive until 1 p. m. to day, owing to
an accident near Trilby, where it jump
ed the track and disabled the engine
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

w A. Radford of Hopkinsville. Ky.
was in the city today on his way to
Lake Weir. where he will superintend
the Shipping of his oranges. Mr.. Rad
ford is a breeder of fine horses. He
sold last summer at Sheepshead Bap
a fine horse TO VIM. c. Whitney for
$500.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05
AN INTERESTING LECTURE

The Panasoffkee correspondent of
the Sumterville Times, speaking of
Rev. H. w. Titles lecture at that
place on Travels in Madagascar, ~
said it was very interesting and in,
structive. We who have heard it in
Ocala fully agree with the correspond,
ent.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Postmaster Woods of DunnellOn,
who has been ill with the measles, is
recruiting with his family at Evinston.
During his absence c. G. Leitner is in
charge Of the office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

FOR SALE OR RENT-A new house
on the corner of South Fifth and Wa
lula streets. Inquire of J. A. Hendry
at the Methodist parsonage.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Venus would acknowledge the in
comparable beauty and loneliness of
the doll the OcaIa Bazaar offers TO raj
fle for 10c a chance.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

w. H. Lipscombe, the Singer sew
ing machine man, returned this morn
ing from DeLand. He says the orange
trees and the fruit thereon are all
right.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

WANTED-Special agents to write
health and accident insurance Best
contract ever offered to business pro-
ducers. Write for particulars. Fra
ternal Bankers of Aemrica, Chemical
building, St. Louis, Mo-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Lowney's Christmas candies are put
up in boxes of his own make, there
fore are original with the Lowney Co.
Taylor handles them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Bishop Wilson arrived in the city
this morning from Dunnellon, and is
being entertained at the hospitable
home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. M. Little.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Revs. T. w. Moore of Citra and
Howard Dutil of Tampa arrived this
afternoon to hear Bishop Wilson to-
morrow.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

William NJ. Springer, formerly of
Michigan. once a democratic leader in
Congress. died at his home in Wash
ington City yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Mrs. II. K. Smith of Munroe &
Chambliss' bank, is visiting friends in
Atlanta. where she will remain until
after the holidays.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Hall Bros. are moving their Office
over the Marion Hardware company
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05
A. TmENTS FOR RENT

Nicely furnished apartments for
light housekeeping; also a few fur
nished rooms. Apply to j. Starr Stern
berger.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Purest drugs carefully compounded
in our prescription department. Ty.
dings & Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

The hot chocolate served at Trox-
ler's fountain is made with Huyler's
pure, delicious chocolate.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Taylor's place is headquarters for
fruit, nuts, raisins, dates, figs and ba-
nanas for the Christmas trade Place
your order for fresh goods.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Mrs. Anna McQuaig has purchased
A. McQuaigs old farm near Eureka
and will convertible same into a stock
farm in the\pear future.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Oxford is erecting a large building
for the use of the Truck Growers I'm
ion at that place.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Dame can serve oysters to the pub.
lies taste, and that is no Dame ru-
NOR" either.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

have just put in a nice line of paper
novels and few OF the new copyright
novels. w. NJ. Martin.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Either borrower or lender to be, to
get a chance at the doll in the Bazaar
window, 10c is all that is required.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

You are invited to our
OPENING,
THURSDAY, DEC. 10.
Ocala Music Company, jewelers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Acid Cough Syrup, the best cough
remedy on the market, for sale by
Tydings & Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Buy your holiday goods now. We
have them. Ocala Music Company
jewelers..
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Major l. T. Izlar left today for Co.
lumbia, S. C., to appear before the SUI
preme court.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Chips-"Taylor-m ade'-Chips, name
on every piece. HOney-comb choco-
late chips at TaylOr's.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Palmer's Violet Talcum Powder. alb
solutely pure, at the Postoffice Drug
store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Mrs. ID. L. Mark left this afternoon
for Jacksonville, where she will join
her husband.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Lowney's chocolates and bon bon
have few equals; no superiors. A
Taylor's.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Palmer's Violet Talcum Powder, alb
solutely pure, at the Postofice Drug
store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Palmer's Violet Talcum Powder, alb.
sOlutely pure, at the POStofice Drug
store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Pure drugs carefully compounde,
in our prescription department. Ty
dings & Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Evenings at s. The Hardman Pr
ano Player. Hear it. Ocala Music
Company.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Andirons, fire sets, hearth screens
etc. A pretty line at Hubbard & Mac
Duff's.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Palmer's Violet Talcum Powder. alb
solutely pure, at the Postof1ce Drug
store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Leon Fishel furnished the music last
night for a dance at the armory
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Palmer'S Violet Talcum Powder, alb
sOlutely pure, at the POstoffice Drug
store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

w. c. Jeffords is giving his house or
Oklawaha avenue a coat of paint.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Taylor's Peace-Makers prevent di-
vorce cases.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

c. c. Rawls and wife of Montbrook
were shopping in the city yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Buy your holiday goods now. We
have them. Ocala Music Company,
jewelers..
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

C. II. Dame serves oysters in all
styles.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

The most complete line of toilet arti
cles in the city at Tydings & Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05
OCALA OCCURRENCES

c. Y. Miller OF Leroy was in town
today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Oysters, any style, any time of day
or evening at Danes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Taylor's Peace-Makers are working
all right.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

The Montezuma cared for twenty
seven more guests yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05

Honey-comb chocolate chips, "Tay
tornado" name on every piece.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1903-12-05
HOT DRINKS

Hot drinks Of all kinds at Troxler's
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-13
Wages for Coal Miners.

Indianapolis, Ind Feb. 9.-The min
ers and operators of competitive dis
tricts have agreed upon a scale of
wages for the ensuing year. The price
for mining is to be increased 10 cents
per ton on one and one quarter inch
screened lump coal, pick mining, in
western Pennsylvania thin veins; the
Hooking, the basing district of Ohio,
and both the block and bituminous dis
tricts of Indiana; cents per ton on
mine run coal, pick mining, in the
bituminous district of Indiana and at
Danville, the basing point of Illinois.
The price of machine mining is to
be increased cents per ton on all
screened lump in western Pennsyl-
vania thin veins, and the Hooking, the
basing district of Ohio; 10 cents per
ton on screened lump coal in the block
and bituminous districts of Indiana,
and 6 cents per ton on mine run coal
in the bituminous district of Indiana
and at Danville, the basing point OF
Illinois,
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-13

Thousands of tons of copra and over
200 tons of mother of pearl shells are
known to be lost. The shells are
valued at $500 per ton, and many
valuable pearls may now be lost to the
world forever. as these were consid-
cred some Of the best pearl islands IN
the world.
Among the passengers on the Mari
pOsa today was G. w. Waterbury,
formerly of Chicago, who was in that
portion of the storm which visited the
island Of Raitea, one of the Leeward
islands, located some distance to the
west Of the illfated Paumota. Here
much damage was done, although no
lives were lost. A well built road, con.
structed by the French government al
considerable expense, was demolished,
bridges were carried away, buildings
overturned and shattered and pieces
Of big ships, old wreckage and cocoa
nut trees heaped high along the coast
line. Old inhabitants of Raitea stated
the storm to be the worst they had
ever seen. Returning to Tahiti the lit
tie schooner upon which he sailed was
almost swamped by the high seas, and
a water spout came near to the boat
at one place
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-13
Carrie Nation Anain-

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. Carrie Nation
visited Ell Paso on her way to Los
Angeles. She tried to break up the
Rio Grande saloon in Juarez in typical
style, but was bluffed off by the saloon
keeper. On the way across the river
she grabbed cigars from the mouths
of two Catholic priests and lectured
them on smoking. On the train, before
arriving in this city, she was asked to
join in game of cards. She was ASK
ed what game she played and answer
ed pitch" at the same time gathering
up the cards and throwing them out of
the window
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-13
President Loubet to Visit U. S.

Chicago.-According to the Chroni-
cle's New Orleans correspondent the
French colony there has received word
that President Loubet of France will
come to that city about June Is, 1904,
on board a French man of war. en-
route to the st. Louis fair The idea
is to retrace the steps of historic
French discoveries and to ascend the
Mississippi river as they did in years
gone by.
1t is planned that after visiting the
worlds fair, NJ. Loubet will cross the
continent on a special train, where he
will be received at New York. There
he will board a United States cruiser
and be taken back to France.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-13
Montreal Strike off.

Montreal, Feb 9.-The street rail
way strike has been settled by a con.
ference of strikers, representatives OF
the railways and members of the civic
committee. The strike leaders accept
ed the offer made by the company to
give the men an increase of 10 per
cent in wages and to permit the organ
ization of union. A better under
standing of the conditions which caus-
ed the break in negotiations earlier in
the day was reached. While a union
will be permitted to exist, it will not
be officially recognized by the COM
pany. All discharged men will be re-
instated.
The committee promised to do all in
its power to induce the men to return
to work at once.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-13

SHE KILLED HER HUSBAND.
Mrs. Lafayette Taylor Confesses to a
Terrible Crime.

Monticello, N. l., Feb. 1I.-Mrs. La
fayette Taylor of Sullivan county has
confessed to having killed her hus-
band, Lafayette Taylor, and burned the
body on January 20 to escape detec-
ton. Her story was that ner husband,
VINO was hard drinker, came home on
the night OF January 70 very drunk and
began to abuse her. She secured a
revolver, which she had purchased a
few days before, and tried to brighten
him. He attempted to take it from
her and in the struggle it went off,
the bullet striking him over the eye
and killing him instantly. She was
so frightened for fear of being arrested
for murder that she decided to cover
up the body and burn it,
Daughter Assisted.
Her IA year old daughter witnessed
the shooting and helped her to cut up
the body in small pieces with an ak
and burn it in the kitchen stove. to-
gether with the clothing of the victim.
The burned bones were ground fine
and fed to the hens. The blood spots
were covered with paint.
The Taylors live on a farm a mile
from the main road and the chances
Of discovery were few. Mrs. Taylor
is about 40 years of age. She says
she confessed because the crime
haunted her.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-13

Washington, Feb. S.-By an unani-
nous vote, 245 to 0, the house passed
the antitrust bill. The closing chap
ter was devoid of excitement. For
three hours the democrats offered a
series Of amendments designed to
place teeth" in the bill, but they were
either ruled out of order or voted down
by strict party vote On only one
vote were the political ranks broken.
1t was on an amendment offered by
Mr.. Thomas republican, of Iowa to
make the filing Of returns incumbent
upon all corporations mandatory. On
that amendment seven republicans
voted with the democrats. The bill
as passed requires corporations here
after organized" to file returns cover
ing their articles of incorporation, fin
ancial composition, condition, etc..
with the interstate commerce commits
sion, on penalty of being restrained
from engaging in interstate COM
merce; prescribes penalties for false
returns, etc. The commission is given
authority in its discretion to call for
similar returns from existing corpora
lions doing an interstate business. The
commission is given power to compel
the answer to questions and a fine of
not to exceed $4,000 is imposed for fail
ure to obey the commission in this
respect. Rebates by carriers is made
punishable with fine of not less than
$1,000 and corporations violating the
provisions of this section are forbid
den the use of the instrumentalities
of interstate commerce. Carriers are
prohibited from knowingly transport
ing articles produced, manufactured or
sold in violation of the Sherman act.
In cases of prosecutions no person is
to be excused from testifying on the
ground that such testimony would tend
to incriminate, but for such testimony
the witnesses are not to be prosecuted.
The circuit courts are given jursidic-
ton in cases of violation, and it is
made the duty of district attorney to
institute proceedings to prevent viola
tons and individuals damaged by vio-
lations are given authority to sue.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-13
The Statehood Bill.

Washington, Feb. 9.-The statehood
bill again Saturday claimed the great
er share of the senate's attention. Sell
ator Kean continued but did not con-
clude his speech on that subject, and
toward the close of the day there was
a general debate on the allegation of
the opposition to the bill that it does
not contain sufficient safeguard against
polygamy. A large number of bills to
which there was no opposition were
passed during the day.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-13
JOHN eREENLEAF WHiTrIER,s
Effects Recently Sold Melted a Large
Sum,

New York, Feb S.-Some manu-
scripts of John G. Whittier and letters
formerly owned by him were sold at
auction in this city to secure funds
for the maintenance of the old Whit
tier homestead. The 271 letters sold
brought $4,000. An original draft of
a measure by President Lincoln to con-
gress in regard to the Freedman's Aid
society, obtained by Charles Sumner
from Lincoln and presented to Whit
tier, brought $S45, the highest figure
Of the sale. A letter from Alfred Ten
nysOn to Whittier went for $500.
Among the purely Whittier relics an
original unpublished poem and the last
verse of a poem published in the sos,
ITO My Sister," a stanza which is
signed in full by the author was sold
Tor $3.50.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-13
20 to I Won ONT.

San Francisco, Feb. S-A 20 to 1
shot, Horton, the game son of Ell Rayo
and Fusilade's Last, carrying the col
ors of Bianchi and McGovern, won the
$4,000 Burns handicap at Ingleside
Saturday from one of the best fields
that ever contested in the event. Cum
ard of the Morris stable was second,
with Claude. owned by M. ]. DAILY.
third
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-13
REAR ADMIRAL WILDEs DIES.
On His Way Home From the Philip
pines.

San Francisco, Feb. 8.-Rear Ad-
miral Frank Wildes of the United
states navy died suddenly on board
the steamer China. He was on his
way home from China on sick leave
when death overlook him.
Admiral Wildes had charge of the
fleet in Manila and about the Philip
pines. He has been on the station
since June. 1902.
From the first the trying climate
seemed to be too much for the officer.
Under the strain of the continued heat
and excessive humidity he constantly
lost strength until finally the naval
board of survey stepped in and the
admiral was condemned as physically
unable to do his duty and was ordered
home to recuperate.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-13
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

The Bank of Ballard failed last
week
The Law and Order league has been
organized at Ellensburg.
President Roosevelt has promised to
visit Spokane this summer.
Much capital has been put into
Horse Heaven this winter.
Spokane bank clearings for Janu-
airy amounted to S7,742,O3S.
The deeds recorded at Spokane dur
ing January amounted to $6OO,61O.
The new Kennewick bank will be
completed and ready for business this
week.
The new bank at Harrington, with
a capital of $4,000, will open for bus
mess May l.
Everett is bidding for a beet sugar
factory to be established by an east
ern syndicate and costing 100000.
Senator-elect Ankeny and Mrs. An
keny were honored by the citizens of
Walla Walla Saturday night with a
reception.
Alfred Coolidge, A. F. McCaine and
Aaron Kuhn have purchased a large
interest in the Traders National bank
at Spokane.
Ernest St Croix, lineman in the
employ of the Seattle Electric com
pany, was electrocuted on top of a
pole recently.
Then a deed of heroism that brought
the terror stricken passengers out of
the very jaws of death. And Fireman
Abbott a passenger in a coach, was
the hero.
Patrick N. Morrisey, an employee of
the o. r. & N, was struck by pas
senger train as it entered the Fair
field yards recently, and was instantly
killed.
w. Irysh of Wheatland, N. D., has
sent word that the North Dakota Edi-
tors association will reach Spokane
next Saturday night at HAS o'clock
and remain over Sunday.
The body of Colonel Nicholas H.
Owings was buried with full military
honors Saturday from the Olympia q.
A. r. hall. An appropriate and elo-
quent address was delivered by Rev.
H. L. Badger of st. Johns Episcopal
church.
The increase in the price of hops
over last year has created new life in
the industry in North Yakima valley,
and from indications there will be
about 400 acres converted into new
hop fields this year.
A Great Northern eastbound passen-
gertrain was stalled in the long tunnel
through the Cascade mountains recent
ly. The engineer, fireman, conductor
and brakeman overcome by poisonous
gases. Many of the passengers un-
conscious from the deadly fumes, and
all the others gasping for breath.
The president has signed the bill
providing for free hOmesteads on pub
lie lands for actual and bona fide set
tiers in the northern half of the Col
vile Indian reservation in Washington,
and reserving the public lands for
that purpose. This bill repeats the
former act which required settlers to
pay $3.50 per acre in addition to the
regular fees.