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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Eight Inches of Snow and Zero
Weather

Last Thursday afternoon was
the beginning of a snowfall that
proved to be the greatest since that
Of 1890. The feathery flakes fell
fast and furious all afternoon and
until far into the night. Friday
morning the rugged and Scared
landscape was covered with feecy
mantle full eight inches deep and
every bush and tree and housetop
cleaned in purest white, while
ice-covered wires glistened and
sparkled like great ropes of
diamonds.
Thursday night the thermometer
registered zero, and all day Fri
day the keen, raw air caused
pedestrians to move briskly along
the streets. Friday night was still
and cold, and again the thermome
ter lowered around zero. The
night was clear and bright and
round faced moon looked down on
snow-clad mother earth, chaste and
pure and beautiful. The ice storm
enveloped the trees and Saturday
morning Wa resented scene of
surprising beauty and magnifi-
cence. The trees were great
qigrets of diamonds and the
houses were mansions Of crystal.
AS the sun flashed his quivering
beams over the landscape ali the
world seemed ablaze with gem
light.
Sunday was crisp and bright,
and attendance upon church SER
vices was somewhat limited.
Shivering humanity preferred the
bodily comforts of blazing fire to
spiritua food offered in the various
sanctuarias.
On Monday Il keen wind set in
aud ice-crystals penetrated every
nook and Granny and gave us a
taste of the most disagreeable day
of the winter. At night the Their
mometer dropped to five degrees
below zero, the coolest weather
recorded in Lexington for years.
Tuesday opened up with an UNI
clouded sun, but the atmosphere
was still cold and raw. If his
ground hogship made his appear
ance, according to tradition, then
we are in TO. another six weeks of
bad weather, for the saying is that
if he sees his shadow he HES him
to his dan fai moon and half.
Yesterday the weather moderat-
ed and last night at 8 o'clock the
thermometer registered 40 degrees
above zero. About 10 O'Clock the
wind rose and the thermometer
dropped 20 degrees below freezing.
The thermometer today has ranged
between 20 and 30 degrees.
Altogether this has been one of
severest winters for years. Begin
ming early in November there have
been very few pleasant days since.
While intensely disagreeable, the
winter has not beer without It's
redeeming features, Much sport
has been afforded skating, sleigh
ing and cOastiDg.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Personal

Harrisonburg Register: Mis-
Gwendolen Howe returned to he
home in Lexington Saturday aftel
a visit to her friend, Miss Lucille
Rosenberger.
Mr.. j. Preston Allan, who has
been teaching in Young Female
Seminary of brownsville, Ca, has
returned to his home in Lexington
on account of illness.
Hon. Allen Caperton Braxton OF
Staunton, has accepted an invita-.
tion to deliver an address at the
next meeting of the University
assembly at Washington and Lee,
Wednesday, February 10th.
Sundays Richmond TimesDis-
patch: Judge S. Houston Letcher
of Rockbridge, who after today
will preside over the new Eigh-
teenth Circuit, was in the city
yesterday and qualified before
Judge John H. Ingram of the Law
and Equity Court.
Mr.. II. c.. Wise has been elected
assistant cashier of the First
National Bank of Lexington by the
board of directors. This promo
ton is Il deserved tribute to the
ability and efficiency of Mr.. Wise's
services. For over five years lie
has been connected with the bank
as teller.
The official board of the Har-
risonburg Methodist church, at
their meeting last week, adopted a
resolution declaring it to be the
desire Of the congregation for Rev.
d. H. Kern to be returned another
year as pastor. An invitation was
extended the annual conference to
hold its next session in Harrison
burg.
Mr.. e. Nj. Pendleton was pain
fully hurt yesterday while attempt
ing to escape from the sliding
snow from a building, in front of
Mr.. j. Med. Adair's store. He
slipped and fell to the icy pave
ment, severely straining the liga-
ments of one leg. He had to be
taken home in a vehicle. His con-
dition is better today.
Hon. H. st. George Tucker and
Hon. Holmes Conrad have been
by the President to
the Universal Congress of Lawyers
and Jurists to be held in st. Louis
in September, 1904. The dele
gates include the members of the
SupremeC Court, the presidingJudges
of United States Circuit Courts of
members of the Cabinet,
several Senators and Representa-
tives.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
First TerIu of New Circuit Court

The first term Of the new Circuit
Court of Rockbridge will begin
Monday, with Judge S. Houston
Letcher presiding The docket is
very light. Very little bl siness
was carried over from the old
County Court. The petit jury for
the trial of civil causes vii! be
empanneled Friday and the grand
jury for felony causes OF Mon
day.
The clerks and personnel of the
court will be as previously an
nounced in The GAZETTE. The
county clerk and as such clerk CT
the Circuit Court will be Mr.. A.
L. Shields, so long the efficient
clerk Of the County Court. His
deputies are Mr.. X. r.. Witt, for
many years the accomplished clerk
of the Circuit Court, and Mr.. r.
G.. Walker, the present accommo-
dating deputy of tne County Court.
Mr.. Witt will continue in his
present office and Mr.. Shields and
Mr.. Walker will occupy their pres-
ent office. Mr.. Shields qualified
Saturday before Mr.. Wit and
Mesara. Witt and Walker Monday
before Judge Letcher,
The new order Of things has
imposed considerable additional
work on tie clerks of the courts,
in fact about double. The county
treasurer will also have more work
to perform.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Death of Miss Mary Il. Anderson

Miss Mary +. Anderson died
Saturday morning at her home on
Jefferson street, after a short i'll
ness. For some time she had suf-
fered with stomach trouble, and
during The last few days was sub
iect to hemorrhages. The funeral
services were conducted from the
PRESBYTERIAN church Monday
morning at 10 o'clock by her pas
tor, Rev. DR., Thornton Whaling.
Interment vas made in the Licking
ton cemetery,
Miss Anderson was daughter
of the It. te Mr.. james Andersonpof
Cedar Grove, this county, where
she was born 55 years ago. She
is survived by two brothers-Mr.
James Y. Anderson of Iowa, and
Mr.. William A. l.. Anderson Of
Staunton, and two sisters-Misses
Kittie j. Anderson and Virginia
!. Anderson of Lexington.
About eighteen years ago Miss
Anderson came to Lexington with
her sisters, where she has since
made home. She was a lady of
attractive disposition, kind hearted
and a consistent member of the
Presbyterian church. Her death
will be felt as a personal loss by a
wide circle of friends,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Mr.. J.W.Risque Killed in Wreck
at Ducna Vista
Gazette Cctyesbond<nee.


BUENA VISTA, Feb. 2.-Our city
is in deep sadness today over the
death of one of our citizens, Mr..
J. w. Risque. He was engineer on
the furnace yard engine, and as the
G.. d O train pulled in on schedule
time Mr.. Risque's engine backed
down, it is not known why, too
near to the G.. d o. crossing and
was struck by the train. The whole
train was wrtcked--only the G. Il
o. engine escaped. Mr.. Risque's
cab was torn from his engine, and
he was instantly killed. His fire.
man, Mr.. Slough, was but little hurt.
Mr.. Risque had been an engineer
since 1865; had been in twelve
wrecks; was I'll into at this same
place on previous occasion, but
escaped injury. He was Rock
bridge born boy and about So years
of age. He wa good man, and
his death caused ge. eral regrets.
He leaves a wife and several grown
children.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Better Than Gold

81 was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debility, y
writes T. j. Green of Lancaster, N. ii.
No remedy helped me until | began
using Electric Bitters, which did ne
more good than all the medicines | ever
used. They also kept my wife in excel
lent health for years. She says Electric
Bitters are lust splendid for female
troubles; that they are grand tonic and
invigorator for weak, run down women.
No other medicine can take its place In
our family" Try them. Only SOC.
Satisfaction guar ,nteed b. b. II. GorreH,
druggist
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Gilmore's Mill
Gr4rffe Correspondence.

GrErffe Co1cSpoHdraee
Feb l.-Mr. o. l.. Hatcher and wife
OF Charlemont, Va, who have been
visiting his brother, Mr.. w. X.
Hatcher, returned home last week,
Mr.. Joseph Watson of Alpine, Is
visiting his sister, Mes, W, r. Hatcher
My h. Ia. Ogden is visiting in our
vicinity.
Colds Well, yes, degrees above
zero Sunday morning.
jim SwINGER.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Petit Jurors

The following petit jury has been
drs wn by Judge s. Houston Letcher
of the Circuit Court for the trial OF
civil causes, for Friday, February
18th: Messrs. James w. Nicols,
Amos j. Sensabaugh, &. NJ. Ander-
son, Jas. r.. Brown Mark Hatton, Jr,,
j. &. Alexander, John w. McFaddin,
l.. L. Alphin. John r. Kelso, W. H.
Clements, Chas. Nee. Crawford and
j. Hansford HYDE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Rockbridge Baths
Gdxeffe Con- eSb0ndenc<.

Gdxeffe C0UeSpondenc<.
Feb. 1.-The Riverside public school
has closed for two weeks on account
of sickness amongst the children, and
the severity of the weather. The
principal, Mr.. j. L. Adair, will spend
his vacation at his home, and Miss
Halle Wills, who has the primary
department, will visit her sister, Mrs.
G. r. X. Warner, in Lexington, and
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. s. Wills,
on Kerr's Creek.
The sleighing, which has been quite
good. has been much enjoyed by the
young people, as well as some of our
older ones.
Mrs. VIM. Beard and little daughter
visited friends In the Buffalo Forge
and Wesley Chapel neighborhoods
last week.
Miss Ida T. Horn attended the
funeral of her aunt, Miss Mary h.
Anderson, in Lexington on Monday.
Miss Fannie Kirkpatrick is visiting
relatives and friends in Augusta
county.
We are glad to note that the Rev.
Frank Jenkins pastor of the NJ. +.
church OF this place, who has been
suffering from the grippe, is able to
be about AGAIN. Also our postmaster,
Mr.. VIM. M. Nuckols, who has been
i'll with the same disease, is better.
Mr.. VIM. Van Derver and bride have
returned to their home here from their
wedding tour.
Miss Isabelle Stuart of Decatur, is
spending some time here with her
aunt, Miss Sue Kirkpatrick.
COUNTRY MAIDEN.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Catarrh and HAY Fever

Liquid Cream Balm is becoming quite
as popular in many localities as Ely's
Cream Balm solid. 1t is prepared for
use in atomizers. and is highly priced by
those who have been accustomed to call
upon physicians for such a treatment.
Many physicians are using and pre-
scribing it. All the medicinal properties
Of the celebrated Cream Balm are con-
tanned in the Liquid form, which is %
cts. including spraying tube. All drug
gists, or by mail. Ely Brothers, 81
Warren street. New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Not q Bear

Considerable excitement was caused
few days ago in the neighborhoOd
of Natural Bridge by the report that
black bear was seen in the field Of
Rev J. H. Harris. Several hunters
took their dogs and hunted for bruin,
but none could be found. The nearest
approach to bear seen was big
hlank 6nn
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Death of Mrs. William Gregory
at COllierstown

CoLIERsrowN, Feb. Mrs. Su-
san 4. Gregory, wife Of Mr.. Will
liam Gregory, died at their home
in Collierstowa on Saturday the
30th ultimo,at 3o'clock Pm. of pa
ralysis. The deceased had been a
remarkably strong woman until
about a year ago when she re-
ceived the first stroke, followed at
her death by the second which
brought to close her long exis-
tense Of 70 years and 6 months.
She bore up under her Affections
withremarkable Christian fortitude
and patience, her wants at all
times being promptly attended to
by the hand of her faithful daugh-
ter, Miss Jane. The deceased was
a daughter of the late VIM Phillips
and was married to William Greg
DRY April 18th, 1910.
70 them were born ten children,
five OF whom preceded her to the
grave. OF those who are living
are Mr.. James w, I, Gregory of
Flumen, Mr., L. l.. Gregory Of
Iron Gate, Mr.. j. c., Miss Mary J.
Gregory and Mrs. +. G. Tribbett
Of Collierstown. Two brothers
and two sisters survive her-Mr.
Jesse Phillips and Mrs. Samuel
Bane of Washington, Iowa, Mrs.
John Knick of Kerr's Creek and
Mr., Joseph Phillips of Alphin.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Thomas Mowbray
today at the Presbyterian church,
to which she consecrated herself
in her latter years.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
MIR, Mcmillan Seriously Hurt

Mr. w. Il. Mcmillan was thrown
from his horse yesterday at his home
near Fancy Hill and was seriously
hurt. He received a wound on the
head and one of his shoulders was
dislocated. Mr. Mcmillan mounted
his horse in the stable and on riding
out the animal slipped and fell. Medi-
cal attention was at once given him
and today his condition is improved.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postof.lce for the week ending Feb.
LIST:
Bare, S. w.
Hayes, Herman q.
Harkuess, Harry H.
Ha2lette, Jas. A.
Hamilton. Miss Sallie.
Jones, Mrs Eddie.
Malone, w. b.
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON, p. Nj.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Cures Eczema, Itching HumOrs

Especially for Old chronic cases take
Botanic Blood Balm. 1t gives healthy
blood supply to the affected pats, heals
all the sores, eruptions, scabs, scales;
stops the awful itching and burning OF
eczema, swelings, suppurating, watery
sores, etc. Druggists, ST. Sample free
and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co,
Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free
medical advice sent in sealed letter,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Nearly FOrfeits His Life

4 runaway almost ended fatally. started
d horrible ulcer on the leg Of j. b. O:ner,
Franklin Grove, III, For four years it
defled all doctors and all remedies. But
Bucklen's Arnica Salve had no Trouble to
cure him. Equally good for Burns,
Bruises, Skin Eruptions and Piles. ?5c.
at Il, ii Gorrell's drug store
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders
for Children

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York,
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teeth
ing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms Over 3d.
900 testimonials. They never fail. At
all druggists, Csc Sample Free Address
Allen S. Olmstead, LIE Roy, N Y.
1T KEEPS THE FEET WARM AND DRY
Ask today for. Aliens Foot-Ease, a
powder. 1t cures Chilblains, Swollen,
Sweating, Sore, Aching Damp feet, AT
all druggists aud shoe stores, 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
ESCAPED an Awful Fate

Mr.. II. Haggins OF Melbourne, Fla,
writes: my doctor told me had Con-
SUMPTION and nothing could be done for
me. was given up to die The offer OF
a tree trial bottle OF DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, induced me
to try it. Results were startling. ! am
now on the road to recovery and owe oil
to DR.. Kings New Discovery. 1t surely
saved my life.n This great cure is guaran-
teed for all throat and lung diseases by
B. II. Gorrell, druggist Price SOC. and
81 90. Trial bottles free
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03

The six rural mail carriers from
Lexington handled a large number OF
packages during the month of Janu-
airy. They delivered S,203 pieces OF
mail, embracing letters, papers,
packages, etc. and collected 1921
pieces, making q total handled during
the month CT I,030 pieces.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Mysterious Circumstance

One was pale and s.llow and the other
fresh and rosy. Whence the differencei
She who is blushing with health uses DR..
Kings New Life Pills to maintain it. by
gently arousing the lazy organs they
compel good digestion and head off con
stipatlon. Try them, Only 25c at B.
H Gorrell's, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
A Card of Thanks
EDITOR GAZETTE:

EDITOR GAZETTE:
We wish to express our thanks
through the columns Of your paper
to the many kind people who have
responded so generously in this, our
time of trouble.
We sincerely thank you, one and
all, for the many nice contributions
YOU have sent us and your efforts in
our behalf. May heavens richest
blessing rest on you, one and all, is
the sincere wish of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. HANGER.
Lexington, Va, Feb l.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03

Rev. p. II. Cvwherd attended
the ministers and layman meet
ing last week which was held at
Buepa Vista.
Mr.. Marion Goodbar, who has
been spending the winter here
with his brother, Mr.. j. ID. Good
bar, has returned to his home in
Western Missouri.
Country produce has gone up in
price and mercury has run down
10 degrees below zero. 1t is
enough to give poor man chill.
Y. RAYS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
New Advertisements.

John A. Champ-rooms for rent.
r. S. Bruce-fresh meat market and
country produce.
Lexington Steam Laundry-fine
work on shirts, collars and cuffs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03

Coughs and colds, down to the very
borderland Of consumption, yield to the
soothing, healing influences of DR.. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03

During this severe weather 1t would
be- well If persons would think to
remember the birds by throwing them
something to eat.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03

Only one remedy In the world that
will at once stop itehlness OF the skin In
any part Of the body; Doan's Ointment,
At any drug store. 30 cents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03

The winter meeting of the Board Of
Visitors of the Virginia Military In
stitute will be held in Richmond next
Tuesday night, February 9th
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Mr.. George Chaplin Dead

Mr.. George Chaplia died early
Monday morning at the home of his
nephew, Mr.. William A. Rhodes,
on Whistle Creek, five miles west
eff Lexington. Mr.. Chaplin had
reached the advanced age of SO
years, he having been born in Eng
land in 1916. Death was due to
the infrmaties of age. Funeral
services were held from the Presby-
terian church Tuesday morning
at II o'clock, conducted by the
pastor, Rev, Dir. Thornton Whaling
Interment was made in the Licking
ton cemetery.
Mr.. Chaplin came to .he United
States when a boy of fourteen
years. Before leaving his native
land he was shepherd boy. For
many years he was n well known
blacksmith of Lexington. He was
a communicate Of the Presbyterian
church..
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03

THE LADIES favor painting their
churches, and therefore we urge every
Minister to remember we give liberal
quantity OF the Longman 4 Martinez
Paint toward the painting.
Wears and covers like geld.
Don't pay 81 40 q gohon for Linseed
OIL worth 60 Gentsl which you do when
you buy other paints In o can with o paint
label on 1t,
sat mako IA, therefore when you
want fourteen gallons OF paint buy only
eight Of l.. & NJ, and mix six gallons Of
pure Linseed Oil with it, and thus get
paint at less than LEO per gallon
Many houses are we'll painted with
four gallons OF l.. Il M. and three galloos
OF Lnseed OIL mixed theyawitn,
These Celebrated Paints are sold by
McCrum Drug Co., Lexington. and ii.
l.. Gilkesop, Buena Vista.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03

Dyspepsla-bane OF human existence.
Burdock Blood Bitters cures ii,promptly,
permanently. Regulates and tones the
stomach.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
B1eached Cotton and Handbags

in big demand now and in position to offer
special inducements in those lines We have also good stock
of LONG CLOTH NAINSOOK etc. and have just received
our new Spring stock INDIA LNONS These the
goods have sold for several years past and offering
them the old prices Notwithstanding the present high
price of cotton.
During the next ten days in vewof the approach of stock
taking, will have many genuine bargains to offer in rem
nants short ends etc. We cannot mention them in de-
tail here but will pay you to visit often and what
show
With full possession of addition, will be able
friends with greater despatch and comfort
both them and ourselves that hope shopping with
will be greater pleasure than If have not
new room you are invited to call and inspect it.
May the New Year bring prosperity and much hap
min
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
The Holiday Rush
IS OVER,

and with closed the biggest holiday business have
had The quiet that always with the New Year
upon but we know rest We are busy moving into
quarters, and the time preparing for the biggest
January sales we have ever had
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-03
Stops the Cough. Works off the Cold

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No Cure, No
Pay. Price, 25 cents.
, 1904-03-23
into THIS COUNTY
APPLICATION FOR FRANCHISE
FOR ELECTRIC RAILWAY
FROM FORT COLLINS.
Will Reach Southern Wyoming and
Connect Number of Towns In Lar
inner County, Co!orado-Proposed
to Build Line From Fort Collins,
to Cheyenne and Other Points.

Fort Collins. Colo, March 23.-Appli,
cation was made to the board of coun,
ty commissioners yesterday afternoon
by local capitalists for a franchise to
construct and operate an electric road
extending from the state line on the
north of the southern boundary of
.Larimer county. passing through the
towns of Wellington, Fort Collins,
Loveland and Berthoud.
If the franchise is granted the pro-
motors OF the project will apply to
Boulder and Arapahoe counties for the
right to build the line through those
counties to Denver; also in Albany
county, in Wyoming, for permission to
build north into Cheyenne.
The proposition has the approval OF
Fort Collins people. The road would
place the farmers in close touch with
the principal market towns in north.
ern Colorado and southern Wyoming,
and enable them to take immediate
advantage of the market changes. 1t
would also enable those living on the
line of the Colorado and Southern road,
and too far away from the factories
to make sugar-beet growing profitable,
to reach the factories without a long
haul by wagon.
, 1904-03-23
HOUSE WILL NOT ACT
SHERIDAN PUBLIC BUILDING BILL
TO GO OVER UNTIL THE
SHORT SESSION.
Spirit of Economy In Appropriations
So Pronounced at Present Time
That It is Impossible to Secure
Passage of BilI-Eorest Reserves
to Be Transferred 70 Control of
Agricultural Department.

Washington, March 23.-rhe senate
has passed the bill introduced by SEN
ator Warren and which was favorably
reported by the committee on public
buildings and grounds. providing for
the purchase of site and the erectiol
Of a public building thereon, at Sheri-
dan, Wyo.. and appropriating the sum
Of $3.50. 900 therefor.
No action will be taken on the bill
b. the house committee on public
buildings and grounds during This
session. During the short session next
year. however. a determined effort will
be made to pass the bill. and Congress-
man Mondell believes that he will be
able to get it through the house drJ-
ing the short session. The spirit of
economy in public appropriations is so
pronounced at the present time that
it is impossible to secure the passage
OF a bill appropriating moneys, when
it is not absolutely necessary for the
proper running Of the government ser
vice, through the lower house at this
session.