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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
HUMOR OF THE HOUR
The Mystery Deepens.

A Nebraska young man was on MS
way to be married. He had progressed
ns far as the aisle of the church, and
the organist had struck up the jubilant
wedding music. Then he was observed
10 turn pale, to tottcr and finally TO
lean toward the bride and huskily re-
mark, Il have changed my mind" and
finally to rush from the church.
His friends contend that he was
seized with an attack of nervousness.
but the outside public will want to
know what it was that the organist
played just before the attack came on.
And the mystery deepens when we
learn that it was not "IIiawatha."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
A COnsiderate Miss.

81 thought knew good deal about
children" said grandmother who car
ries her years lightly, but l confess
that | was taken aback the other day
by my granddaughter, aged seven.
had come into town for the day, had
picked her up at my sons and on the
way to the ferry stopped for luncheon
at restaurant.
"Tve forgotten what it was we had
something | especially liked, | know
but, to my utter establishment, Mildred
leaned over to me and asked in whis-
per, Grandmother. do you think that
the waiter would be offended if didn't
eat the sauce? New York Times.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
Carrying II TO Extrena.

How many eggs was in the basket
you sold TO the commission MANI"
asked the farmer.
i don't know" replied the hired
man.
What" shouted the farmer. Didn't
We count 'em:"
mo, sir. | was always told never 70
count chickens before they were
hatched.'"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
Railway Locals.
Three Special Tours to Florida

Ihrrc Special Tours TO FLORIDA.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ria Washing
ton at Very Low Rates.
JANUARY 3G--"in ScabOard Air Line
Tickets including, in addition to round-trlp
railroad fare, slceping-car accommodations
and meals Z" ro"tc Washington to Jackson
willie and return. Returning, leave Jackson
willie February 10.
FEEEUARY 9-"j" SOut hcrn Hallway
Tickets including, III addition to ruund-trip
railroad fare slccping-Car accommodations
and meals {" ro"tc Washington IT, Jack
s0nvilic. Returning, leave Jacksonville
February n
MARCH Sri" Atlantic Coast Line
Tickets including in addition to round-trip
railroad fare, s!rcpimgCar accommodations
and meals E" ro"tc Washington To Jackson
willie, hut not for the return. Returning,
tickets will be good on any regular train
until May 81, 1901.
For detailed information call upon Balti.
more Il Ohio Ticket Agents. tMch5
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05

"There," remarked the colonel, as a
distinguished individual wearing good
clothes passed by-"there is man who
made the nerviest charge in the civil
war that ever saw"
"Is that 500" asked the major. 81
don't seem to recognize him as a mill
tary hero"
NO" replied the colonel. 81 don't
suppose you would. He was the sutler
for our regiment, and he made us pay
80 cents a slice for pumpkin pier
Cincinnati Times Star.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
Work For the Carpenters.

Don't swear, John, when you get
mad; just slam the door"
"And what'll you do, father, when
you get mad?'
'I'll raise the roof, my son."-Atlan-
ia Constitution.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
flushing Uncle Silas.

"By cracky" exclaimed Uncle Silas.
Il heard a good joke on you, joe"
"Wcll, iist cuz seen somebody eat
in soup in Il saloon l never lowed it
WIZ restaurant an went in an or
dcrcd IL piece O punkin pie" retorted
Joe sturdily .-Indianapolis Sun.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
Sorry He Spoke.

Mr.. Scrappy-Do you know l found
my hat in the china closet? l suppose
you put it in that ridiculous place.
Mrs. Scrappy-Wcll, don't say any
thing, John. You are always putting il
on something ridiculous. - Brooklyn
Life.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
Worth the Trouble.

"Don't you find it tiresome," said
Mark Antony, ito devote so much time
to literature in addition to your various
wars?'
YES" replied Caesar, "but it pays.
There is nothing like being your own
military critic. Washington Star.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
Its World.

A fierce blast shook the tree, and the
hickory nut fell to the ground.
"Gee," exclaimed the worm inside the
aut, what an earthquake that was!'-
Chicago Tribune.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
Al ADiDai Story For
Little Folks
The Mice
Who Would Be Frogs

Mr. Bullfrog sat summing himself on
the bank of the pond and wiggling his
throat to get it in good shape for the
evening concert ut Lily Pad Opera
House.
Three young field mice came sauntcr-
ing by looking for grasshoppers. They
soon spled Mr.. Bullfrog and were much
attracted by the funny wiggle in his
green throat. Il wish | could do that"
said No. !.
Easy enough" grunted Mr.. Bull
frog.
Yes, but we haven't the kind Of
throat" said No. 2.
Its all in practice" commented Mr..
Frog "All in practice, l assure you.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
Prima Facie Evidence.

Madge-Aliss Passay has volunteered
to get up booth at the Christmas ba-
zaar and sell kisses. Isn't il awful?
Marjorie-Dreadful, my dear! | new
er thought that girl had the face to do
it.-Smart Set
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05

''They always speak of pugilism as
the fighting game"
"Ive noticed it,"
"Well. if that's game I'd rather
work than play."-Brooklyn Eagle.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
A to Mrs. DumDllnE.

Mr.. Ncwcombc-That little Mrs,
Dumping next door seems to be Il busy
little body.
Mrs. Ncwcombc-Huh, put the lit
tie" before the busy" and you'll be
nearer the truth.-Philadelph Ledger.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05

PupiI-How am l to keep my head
above water if jump into the tank?
Instructor-The specific gravity of the
body is less than that of water, and
naturally the lightest part of the body
floats. Don't you bother about your
head, Mr.. Dumley.-BOston Transcript
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
Eia Knew Him,

She-Gcorgc says he feels for you.
He-IIe always says that after he
has made n touch.-YOnkers Herald.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
Easy Enough.

Towne-That boss of yours tells such
pointless jokes l don't see how you
can keep in his good graces.
Browne-Oh, it's easy enough.
Towne-But he always expects you
to laugh at his jokes. And how can
you tell when to laugh?
Browne-By laughing when he does
philadelphia Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05
Versus Women.

The youth loves woman: the man,
woman; the graybeard. women.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05

"Why did you tell my daughter that
you had prospect of five thousand a
year,"
"Well, l have, now I've married her"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-03-05

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ria Washing
ton at Very Low Rates.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-07-01

List your land, if in Randall
county, with Brandon at the News
office. He will have some purchaS-
ers here before long. See him
about this.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-07-01
REAL ESTATE AGENCY,

For Canyon City property and
Randall County Lands only.
Property listed with me will be
advertised in ways that cannot fail
OF bringing purchasers. Ny con-
nection with the Texas Real Estate
Exchange, gives me unusual facili
ties in bringing this about.
NOTARY PUBLIC IN OFFICE
Call in and see me and let me tell
you what propose to do.
GEO. A. BRANDON.
Oitlce-Canyon City News Build.
ing.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1904-11-27

Ser eIIung bon Soms
p o It b n. Die Serfteauns bon
Sompoitbaufsn tann omar au jeber 3eit
erfolsen, bod ldBt ii9 i'm 9erbit bas
meiite Waterial bafiir auiammenbrins
gen. Dor alien eisnet fid Der 4b,aum
Der Straben unb Wege bier5u. ferner
ale i'm @arten a~bfaIenben 8ldtter bon
@emiiien unb 8dumen, faqs man ni9t
~eritere als Wiebfutter, lebtere our Mus
lase bon Miitbeeten unb ais Streu be-
nusen nil. &oblitriinte foaten auf
teinen Sal bierSu perperbet perben,
lpetl babur6 bic ueberpinterung unb
9erbrsitung bes bic 8opfttantbeit ere
seugenoen aoblsausnriiblers sefOrbsrt
tpirb; ebenio bas Sparseltraut. Sol>
6es Speifelbafte Mdterial perbrennt
man better uno itreut bic Mf6e auf
ben aomppitbaufsn. 9a Iif i'm Sauss
balte unb i'm 9etperbe anfammelnben
Ibfoue, 2umpen, 2eberabfdle, Spls>
mebl, 9adre aus 9erbereien, Silaabs
fdue bon Sutmdhern, Der Shlamm
aus Sei9en, fopie bic aus benitlben
entfernten WaHerpflansen, 5olaafds
(Steintoblenaide eisnet iih nidt gut,
Der Iusbub aus absetragenen Drift
beetfditen unb bersleiden Material.
Die Saufen madt man nitt gu sroB,
iibersiebt fie otter nit Saude. Ibs
trittsbiineer unb ftreut aud sleif bel
Der 4nlaee 3alt baspifden. Sm
Winter 1T Elm mebrmaliges llmiessn
n0tbis, bamit Der Sroft am Garner
ben bes Saufens mitarbeiten Tam.
Solhe 9aufen miifen aber apei Bis
brei Sabre lieeen, big lie bpaitdnbts
fertis iinb unb CUR pfldnaentultur per>
tpenbet perben t0nnen. 800 Strabens
ubraum niht gu baben 1T, Tam man
aud bic abseitodenen Raienftiide DON
Wiefen etc. perfpenben. Mit ltntraut
folte man bic apmpoitbaufen ni1t ans
lesen. bamit Der a~usfalIenbe Samen,
ipelher febr lanse feimfdbig bleibt,
nidt fpdter ipieber in bas 2anb fommt.
Gtipas anberes 1T es, ipenn has TIM
trout mod Dor bee !, fiitbe ausgeriFen
tpirb.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1904-11-27
amad,t Der @emnbnhstt.

d ter: Der Serr Staatsdns
malt bat flint Mpnate seeen Sic be-
antrast. baben Sic barauf ettpas gu be-
merteng" - Der 4neetlaste f6peist
etnen Iugenblid; ploBIid erbebt iif
Elm uIs 3euge antpeienber @~uttionator:
nIIio flint Monate gum eriten 80.
~oipeiten unb-5um britten."
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1904-11-27
AbrnOGcO.
0on Alartiu Grit

ShdIlenots G6mmeru
Gief uuteu i'm (bul.
StrtittuOcs EdmmerH
Nit iterbtuoem StrabI
Rdhc lpit icrue
Ser G1lOdeH Weldut
Geud)trUOe Sttrue
GIN Gtmmcl 3ertrtut.
TrieOcu uuO S%dlummsr,
Sbr iCbyet nun Elm,
S6cuhCt Den Gummer
lluo l6ict Die Qeiu.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1904-11-27
6eoanksnIplitter.

@tfabrli6sr aIs bic @etubr 1T bic 6urdi
Dor ibr.
9Senn man jung III, erbofft man iib Elm
Ntben, oos ben Yeib Der @ptter berausfprs
peri une in Gltcr mub man oft ibon su,
ltleoen letn, ipenn man nur oas Witleio Der
Wtnibtn iinbet.
Wtandber btrrdtb itin Sntsrsfe OIL elmer
SaTt oaourtI oob er bariiber idimpft.
Ter ipobre S6mei6Ier i6mei6elt am mel.
zen lcnen uuisrer 9or3iise, bic mir uns -
ctnbilben.
Der @eio sIaubt INNER, ou perliertn, tpas
onesre 9eloinnsn.
Sts 9rObte 9rrtettiOn iibsn Srausn uno
bas Slid.
st 0 ftpielieer 9ei6ens
transport. Der uneariI6e CUTS
esllBsr airdap. beiIen Srau in Miins
3en geitorben unb auf einem bortiaen
8rteobofe bssroiet tporben mar, lieB bic
Geld'e srhumiren. DER Sare nit benz
Ssttnam nurbe in einsm sieens aebaus
ten G~ettentpasen unteresbraht. Die
Ter tparb bann nit benz Saree mad, benz
Wtunaensr OItbabnbof sebra9t, unb
BON bort aus tpuroe bic 2ei9e nit
Sonoer3us iibsr Wisn. 9ubapeit nad
Rodnpo in unsarn b~eforbert. gis
bortbin 5rau9te Der Spnberaua bon
Minden aus iiber 80 Stunben. gr
toitete nabe5u 1000 Mart, Der Geih.n.
ipdgen nate5u 10000 Mdrt.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1904-11-27

ginen Hetprb" auf
Der 9 d b m q d in fta9te
fri. Marp prettp in Wafbipgton. ..
g., inbem fe in iieben &funben bic
a~teiniafeit BON 26,400 Nortsn fopirte.
Damit iibertraf ie bsn bisberisen Re
torb" eines Srt. Slipe Cameron um
340O Morte.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
RAISES CRY OF ALARM.
Gov. VanSant Says Corporate Wealth
Furnishes Any Man Who Opposes
Its VIII.

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 22.-Gov. Van
SAINT last night addressed large audi
ence at Hastings, Mimi, on Freight
Rates." and his speech Is regarded as
his entry into the senatorial contest
as a candidate for the seat in the
United States senate now occupied by
Senator Clapp, of st. Paul. The gov
ernor said: "A freight rate is tax on
everything which enters into the life
and commerce Of the country. Unrea-
sonable rates are charged and dis
ordinations are common. These evils
exist and should be remedied. To ad-
NIT that we are helpless is to declare
that constitutional government Is a
failure. l am ready to join hands with
any man or any body Of men to carry
on the contests. Before joining bat
tie you would better take time for re-
Fiction. Do you know the power Of
corporate wealth? Do you fully real
lie the vast influence it Yields? Do
you know how mercilessly 1t Furnishes
those who stand In its way and oppose
its will? do. And l enter this fight
with the full knowledge Of these
facts"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
KELLER HAS NO STANDING.


Washington, Dec. 22.-The postmas-
ter general has removed two more
rural carriers for alleged efforts to in
fluence legislation, the employees being
H. 3. Nivin, of Berthoud, Col, and
J. W. Whitehead, of Medina, o.
The post Office inspectors are investi-
eating these matters and other devel-
opments are expected shortly. 1t is
understood that a meeting of the exec
ntive board of the national association
of the letter carriers, comprising the
carriers in the city service, will be
called Immediately after the holidays
to take action in connection with the
recent dismissal of President Keller,
Of that organization, from the govern
ment service. This meeting is made
especially necessary by the fact that
Keller, having been dismissed as car
rier, will not be received or recog-
nized in any way at the post office de-
partment and his power as head Of the
association thereby will be crippled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
STOOD SIX TO SIX.


New York, Dec. 24.-Following ~
hours Of intense nervous strain, Nan
Patterson is in the tombs, Ill and per-
haps on the verge Of breakdown, but
with constant attendance. The former
show girl. expecting acquittal at the
hands of the jury which had listened
to the evidence In her trial for the
murder of Caesar Young last June,
went into the court to learn that the
IL men chosen to decide as to her In
nocence or guilt had been unable to
reach an agreement, in fact, had d.
vided evenly over the question as to
whether or not she held the revolver
which ended Young's life.
The Jury stood six to six, half for
acuuittal the other for conviction. Al
though no ofticial announcement was
made further than this, courthouse
talk had 1t that of the six deciding
against Miss Patterson none was for
conviction OF murder In the first de-
gree, that one held out for murder In
the second degree, TWO for n,anslaugh-
ter in the first degree and three for
manslaughter in the second degree.
Immediately the announcement Of the
verdict was made Miss Patterson broke
into fit of weeping, which continued
even after she was led from the court
room to a retiring chamber, where
physicians were called and restoratives
administered. Then she was taken to
the tombs, but she again wept and
moaned and became hysterical and the
efforts of her father. the prison matron
and attendants to quiet her were fu-
tile.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
A MANIA FOR FINE HATS.
In the Cleveland Home Of Mrs. Chad
wick the Receiver Found 100 Diff
ferent Samples of Headgear.

Cleveland, o., Dec, PA trunk sup
posed to belong to Mrs. Chadwick has
been given into the keeping of Re-
ceiver Loeser. The trunk is believed
to be the one that disappeared in New
York. It reached Cleveland from New
York and was addressed to Emil
Hoover.
Mr.. Loeser stated that he was OBJ
tanning trace of much valuable prop
erty of Mrs. Chadwick's. There Is jew
elry, which was pledged in New York,
which has been discovered, together
with furs that have been found in
Cleveland and which already have been
turned over to the receiver. Mr..
Loeser also stated that there were
many valuable furs in the Euclid ave-
nue. home of Mrs. Chadwick. There
are many other valuable articles In the
Euclid house, among which are about
100 hats, of all shapes and styles, many
Of them with fur trimmings.
Attorney Jay P. Dawley stated that
he had possession Of the mysterious
portmanteau which was found to be
missing a few days ago. He said it
contained nothing of value.
To Secure Bail for DIR. Chadwick.
Cleveland, O., Dec. 24.-Arrange-
ments are being made, 1t is understood,
to secure bail for DR.. Leroy s. Chad
wick, who, with his wife, was indicted
by the county grand Jury charged with
forging and uttering a 100000 note
signed Andrew Carnegie, when he ar
rives here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29

sage would be to set in motion pro-
ceeding which might result in the ex-
pulsion of the senator. The state con-
stitution gives the senate the power
by two-thirds vote to expel men,
ber Each house of the legislature is
Judge of the qualifications of its own
members and can by majority vote
refuse to recognize the credentials OF
a new member. But once member
has taken his seat, il there be no con-
test pending on the question Of
whether or not he was legally elected,
he cannot be removed except by the
concurrence of two-thirds of the mem
bers of the body. Farris was re-elect-
ed two years ago and is serving the
last half of his term as senator. There
is no contest pending and consequently
1t will take a two-thirds vote to I'M
seat him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
NOGI WANTS FRESH TROOPS.


Chefoo, Dec. 22.-The steamer Lady
Mitchell. which sailed from Tsingtao
with supplies, ammunition and dyna-
mite, reached Port Arthur during a
snowstorm four nights ago. 1t is re-
ported that the Japanese were COM
PEELED to evacuate their position on
Elise mountain owing to fianking fire
from other forts and the explosion Of
Russian mines, from which they lost
heavily.
The Japanese are employing thou
sands Of coolies in making strong forts
at Dalny and around Port Arthur. They
express determination to capture
Port Arthur before the Chinese new
year. An attack is now preparing that
will be on a hitherto unequalled scale
and 1t will mean either success or ter
rible disaster to the besiegers. 1t is
stated that Gen. Nogi has asked for
10000 achievements from Japan,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
PARKER, Rannueted hy Lawzer..

New York, Dec. 22.-Alton Brooks
Parker, former chief justice of the
court of appeals and democratic can
didate for the presidency in the last
campaign, was the guest Of honor last
night at a dinner at the Waldorf-As-
toria. The dinner was given by the
bench and bar Of the city Of New York
in honor of the Justices return to the
practice Of law.
GOV. winthrop, OF Porto ftlco, yes
terday conferred with Secretary Of
Agriculture Wilson regarding the de-
velopment Of the agricultural resources
Of that island.
John T. Mcbride, a dentist, has sued
Warden Gould, of the Ohio state prison
at Columbus, for 100000 damages for
the alleged alienation Of the affections
of Mrs. Mcbride, who is Gould's daugh-
ter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
GOV. BENJAMIN B. oDELL.

appointing committee Of seven, head
ed by former Lieut.. Gov. Woodruff, to
wait upon Gov. Odell. who was not In
Vited, and inform him of the sentiment
rs expressed at the conference.
Senator Platt himself called the con-
ference to order and at his suggestion
William Barnes, Jr., Of Albany, chair
IMAM of the executive committee of the
republican state committee, presided.
Twenty-seven members of the new
Legislature who have actual votes upon
the senatorship were present Mes
sages Of regret were received from
Speaker Nixon, of the assembly, and
several senators and assemblymen.
Nearly all of the speeches definitely
deprecated anything in the nature Of
q fight and the plea for harmonious
solution Of the senatorship character
tied the conference. Chairman
Barnes, the first speaker, spoke in IA
VOr of Mr.. Depew's reelection, de-
GlAring that to remove him from the
senate after his long service would
be a disturbing factor in the politics
OF the state. II the contest which
appears to be pending now" he con-
Ginued, lis carried out to the last is
sue and the utmost force is exerted
by those who appear to be behind Gov.
Black and those who appear to be be-
hind Mr.. Depew and Mr.. Depew should
be abandoned, fear that two years
from now, even next fall, in the city
OF New York, and two years from now
In the state, whatever chances of pros
poets the republican party may see
before them to-day those prospects
could be dissipated and we would be
in the minority"
Mr.. Woodruff spoke several times,
always strongly for Mr.. Depews re-
election, which he declared was de-
manded by overwhelming sentiment In
Kings county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
MOODY HAS A BILL.
Attorney General to Reflect Roose-
velt's Wishes on Railroad Rates.
PRESIDENT WANTS LEGISLATION NOW
Fairness to Both Railroads and PeO-
pie, Says the Chief Executive, but
Action should he Taken at the
Present Session.

Washington, Dec. 22.-The president
has discussed with several callers pro-
posed legislation regarding the ques-
ton of railroad freight rebates and
the question of empowering the inter-
state commerce commission with au-
thority to adjust freight rates where
found to be excessive. Among those
who talked with the president were
Secretary Of the Navy Morton and e.
P. Bacon, chairman Of the executive
committee Of the interstate commerce
commission. The president ia anxious
that the legislation In the interest Of
shippers be enacted at the earliest
practicable date and the matter has
been considered by him with many Of
his recent callers.
1t was stated by one Of the presi-
dents callers that Attorney General
Moody now was engaged in the prepa-
ration of a bill which, substantially,
would embody the views of the ad-
ministration on the question and the
measure would be presented to con-
gress probably soon after the holt
day recess. The president has an
nounced that the bill he is willing to
support must be fair to both the rail-
roads and the people. He believes
that the initial steps toward the de-
sired legislation should be taken at
the present session Of congress and
II possible that the legislation pro-
posed should be crystallized into law
at this time.
Senator Hepburn, of Idaho, had an
extended talk with the president on
the subject of federal charters for cor
porations doing an interstate COM
MERGE business. The senator indi-
Gated his intention to introduce in
the senate after the holiday recess
measure providing for the incorpora-
ton under United States laws of all
corporations doing an interstate bust
ness. The bill, as proposed by Sena-
tor Hepburn, will provide that cor
porations now in existence must take
out federal charters and that such
corporations as may be organized
thereafter also shall incorporate under
federal laws. All such corporations
will be under the supervision of the
department of commerce and labor
through the bureau of corporations.