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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
AT The FRONT after
SIX MONTHS AT TOXIC

that this room has been assigned az
quarters to Captain w. H. Judson.
United States military attache with
the Russian army. Judson has gone
with the Russians and about q block
from the room which he occupied are
today Quartered Major ]. n. Kuhn
and Captain ]. F. Morrison, United
States military attaches with the
Imperial Japanese army. All Of which,
Is proof that we are at the front.
Fen Yiotuss Of General oku.
"And when this big battle comes
Off" someone has asked, will We
see itT'
General Oku took q cigarette from
the table in front Of him. carefully
lighted 1t, smoked a moment in si.
lence and then spoke a few words
In Japanese.
YES" translated the interpreter
when the big battle comes of you
will see all the fighting you want to
see."
Eighteen correspondents OF half a
dozen nationallties heaved Is sishs
of relief
when will the battle come of?
someone ventured.
General Oku smiled: he didn't
know.
We stood under a tent in the
courtyard Of the small Chinese house
wherein Is located the actual head.
quarters of the Second Imperial Jap.
anese army. On one side stood Is
war correspondents and war artists
On the other stood a group of Of.
ficers in the uniforms Of the Jap.
anese army.
In this group of officers one fig.
ure stood out boldly from all the
others. This man wore the olive
drab uniform Of the army, on the
cuffs of which was the insignia which
marked him az a full general. Or
the red band Of his cap was the
little silver star, the same star that
10 to be seen on the cap Of the
lowest private in the ranks, but in
every way he was dressed exactly
the same a. the officers that sur.
rounded him.
Yet in spite Of the fact that there
was nothing in the uniform Of this
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

A band of Indians with their
squaws, numbering about 100.
passed through Spokane this morn
ing en- route to Nespelim to attend
the funeral obsequies Of the late
Chief Joseph. They were seated
upon their cayuses with great
bundles of provisions In front and
behind them. 1t is said they have
taken enough food to last for
months.
Their countenances all bore
signs of sorrow and their love and
faithfulness for their chief Is en-
phasized by their making the trip
in this manner.
The celebration of the funeral
will be of q weeks duration. Great
bon fires will burn every night
which will provide for the roast
ing of whole beeves and other AMI
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
MlTcnELL's PALACE or
CORN

MITCHELL, 8. D., Sept. 1.-THE
great quantities Of corn. wheat and
other crops raised in South DAKOTA
this year are illustrated by the elab-
orate exhibits at the sixth annual
corn palace exposition which opened
ber I. The exposition. has been en-
larged since last year and all depart-
ments are well filled. Notwithstand-
ing the wheat rust. South Dakota has
raised an immense crop this year a.
is shown in the county exhibits,
which form one of the leading feat
ures Of the exposition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

Manager Robert H. Cosgrove OF the
Interstate fair has about completed
his arrangements for the entertain
ment department and the next week
will be devoted to making the
grounds as attractive as possible and
in arranging stands for the exhibits.
Thursday the Interstate fair offices
will be moved from the Chamber OF
Commerce building to the fair
grounds, where all business relating
thereto will be transacted.
Opening day. October 8, will see
the finest parade ever put on In Spo-
kane by one Of the annual fairs. The
Interstate fair this year will make
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
EVERYTHING READY FOR THE FAIR

fhis parade something unusual. 1t
seems some $1100 was left over two
or three years ago by some Fourth
az July committee which did not have
use for all the funds which had been
RAISED for 1t. The fair has secured
the consent Of most of the subscrib-
ers that this money be used by the
fair. 1t has been decided to put it
into something elaborate in the way
Of a parade. This probably will be In
the nature Of a historic and pioneers
paradox teams. prairie schooners.
cowboys, hunters and Indians. This
viii be novel, interesting, and in
structive.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
MRS. HARRIS FOUND NOT GUILTY

At 1880 Saturday evening the jury
on the Jeanette Harris murder trial
after six hours deliberation returned
a verdict Of not guilty because Of
insanity. Mrs. Harris scarcely re-
allied the fact that she was free
from the hands Of the law. The
faithful husband and the daughter
were overcome with Joy. The agony
and suspense they had undergone
since June II was suddenly trans
formed into feeling Of relief and
gratitude.
While they never entertained q
though as to Mrs. Harris being
guilty. they knew they had to deal
with the uncertainty Of law In such
cases.
Judge Bell, who presided over the
trial. won many admirers and friends
by the way in which he conducted
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
MINERS VICTORY
tscripps News Association. }

SCRANTON, Pa, Sept. 26.--Judge
Grays decision on the check and
weighman question. involving all the
miners In the anthracite region, was
given out this morning. While the
men, do not gain every point for
which they contended, the decision
is generally accepted as victory for
the workmen.
Gray finds that check weighmen
and check docking bosses shall be
employed when requested by ma
jority of the contract miners and
the wages Of the weighmen and dock
ing bosses shall be paid by a propor-
tionate deduction from the earnings
of all contract miners.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
FINAL TRIAL OF the
DENVER

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2s. - The
protected cruiser Denver left Hamp-
ton Roads today for her final trial.
The Denver is attached to the Carib-
bean squadron and has been cruising
in the West Indies. Naval experts
who watched her performances dur
ing the recent cruise are conflAsnt
that she is able to meet all Of the
requirements OF her contract.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

Herbert Newton, aged 16 years. Is
free today. Yesterday he was In
Jail for the alleged theft Of a buggy
whip and was sentenced to serve 80
days.
Herbert has always been a good
boy and his brain was busy all night
trying to devise a plan to prove his
innocence and get out of Jail. He
resolved upon writing Judge Hinkle,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
DETECTIVE FOUND
$4,000

A bucketfull of diamons and money
to the value of 100000 are reported
to have been discovered at Bear
mouth. Mont. by Detective +. NJ. Fet-
ridge of the Northern Pacific and hia
assistants. who have been spending
several days at that place.
The treasure was placed there by
George r. Hammond. who has been
sentenced to l5 years in the peniten-
tiary for train robbery.
The officials refuse to discuss The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
INDIANS RELEASED

Sam and Moses, Indians who were
arrested at the time Of the scare at
Union Park, were released today.
Sam and Moses explained sufficiently
to the United States ofYicials to con-
vince them that they were innocent
of intentional wrongdoing. They
said they were indulging in war
dance when liquor got the best OF
them. They exhibited great concern
about the great Chief Joseph. and
will start at once to attend his
funeral.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
RACING At OAKLEY

CINCINNATI. o.. Sept. 3s.-Dur-
ing the present week Oakley Park
will be the center Of Grand Circuit
activities. the race meseting opsnin9
there today under favorable auspicsa
The stables are we'll filled with fast
horses that have been campaignine
on the eastern tracks this sunmsr
and the outlook II bright for the
most successful meeting Of the kina
ever held in this vicinity. The feat-
ure fthe opening day and. in fAct
the most valuable event OF the entire
meeting. is the Ohio. $1,000 stake
for 2:0s trotters.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

manager of Armour & Co. 1t was
alleged he had passed a worthless
check for $40.
Now 1t Is this way: Phil Is a
good fellow" he was well raised,
always had good position and lived
high. He belonged to clubs and Sc
cret societies. He had pull. The
warrant was not SERVED. Phil was
not bothered by any policeman.
The case was fixed.
Justice at so much per.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
MONEY and JUSTICE

James Simmons. aged 16 years. Is
held in the county Jail to answer to
the superior court for stealing q
large, Juicy watermelon.
Jim Is just a common street ur-
chin. He had the reputation of a
bad boy.
If he had stolen $4,000, would he
have beeen in Jail.
Another. Case.
A few days ago a warrant was out
for the arrest Of Phil McArdle, local
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
FAIRBANKS
IN MONTANA
(scripps News AssociatIon. )

(Scripps News Associnti0n.)
GLENDIVE, Mont. Sept. 2S.-Sen-
ator Fairbanks was Joined by ex-Sen-
on his trip through Montana with
the morning meeting here. The night
was spent on branch siding at WI
baux. Cowpunchers gave him a rous.
ing serenade this morning. The SEN
ator spoke here on the irrigation pol
icy Of the government. The guber-
material candidate also made an ad-
dress. The afternoon meeting will be
at Miles City.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
HoAR IS SINKING
fscriprs News Association)

! (Scriprs News Association.)
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. 26.--
Senator Hoar took no nourishment
during the night and little medicine.
He is very weak. but will probably
live several days.
At 3 O'Clock this afternoon Senator
Hoar was unconscious.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
COST OF HARRIS CASE

The expense the county has had
estimated as high as $500. The
trial went over one term. The state
only used seven witnesses.
II Is summed up that Mr.. Harris
Is out OF pocket over s2b0o. The
talk that It would break him up finan-
cialiy Is not we'll founded. Mr. Har-
ris Is estimated to be worth SIS. 900
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

The board of public works ordered
that the charges and specifications
against the board of health should
be presented to the city council at
Its session tomorrow night.
Otto Tatro, foreman Of the city
crematory, has made statement to
the board Of public works of the
money he has turned over to the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
PARKER READS
EDITORIALS

ESOPUS. N. Y, Sept. 24.--Judge
Parker was the recipient of several
kilograms of congratulatioh on his
letter of acceptance today. His re-
ply to Roosevelt's challenge on the
pension order case seems to have
struck responsive chord.
The nominee spent the morning
reading editorials commenting upon
his letter and going over his cor
respondence. No visitors were re-
ceived today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

board Of health, which has not been
turned in to the city treasurer. The
amounts are as follows: July II, 50;
July 16, t1.26; July 20, $7.s5; July
80, $3.50; August 8. 5000; August
13. $3.50; August 20, S6.7s; August
81, $s.25; September 8, 1925; Septem-
ber 10. $3.50; September II. IS. To-
tai, $9O.O6.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
JUDGE H|NKLE HAS A HEART

who sentenced him, letter of re-
pentance. The boy wrote:
Hon. Judge Hinkle: II you will
let me out ''swear' (under Nned)
I will never give the police any fur
ther trouble. I will be a good boy
The Judge has children Of his own
and the plea Of the honest lad went
to the heart Of the magistrate and
he released Herbert Newton on the
strength Of his letter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
TODAY'S
WRECKS

,Scriors News .Associntton)
ELMWOOD, ILL.,, Sept. ga Bur-
lington passenger train was ditched
two miles east of here at $50 this
morning. One person was killed and
three efatally injured. Twenty-Five
were more or less seriously injured.
John Book, section foreman. is dead.
Rev. George Keniston of Elmwood
and John Redding, a travelling man,
and an unknown man are fatally in
jured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
BERG WANTS TeRADE

F. o. Berg has offered the city
$4,000 and six lots In McArthurs
addition for the old IRE station
property on First avenue between
Stevens and Washington.
Mr.. Berg thinks that the lots In
McArthur's addition are just what
the city needs for dump.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
.ROMAINE is MAD
(scripps News Association. }

TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. 26.-Robert
Romaine, self confessed dynamiter Of
the Independence (Col.) depot. few
into passion today when he was told
that Sheriff Bell of Cripple Greek
considered the confession fake. He
called Bell liar Romaine will prob
ably be tried soon on the charge OF
burglary.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
TO KILL UNIONS

of Chicago employers to down the
union. The harvester companies re-
fused to renew their agreement with
the union and took back 1000 men at
10 hours day and a 10 per cent re-
duction. The Pullman employees ex-
pect a 10 or 20 per cent cut.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

CHICAGO, Sept. 26.-The opening
today of the Deering and Mccormick
plants of the International Harvest
er company and the Pullman works
on the ''open shop" basis has alarm
ed union labor leaders. They see
in 1t systematic move on the part
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

(Scripps News Association.)
WINNIPEG. Man., Sept. 26.-The
Canadian Pacific transcontinental
train struck a broken rail near Bran
don Saturday night and four cars
were ditched. Seven passengers sus-
tained injuries.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
MINERS SUfFOCATED
(scripps News Association.

(Scripps News Associatton.)
COMO. Col, Sept. 26.--August
johnson and Roy Miller, miners.
were suffocated by gas in the Alme-
dan tunnel of the Tarryall district
this morning. Superintendent L. c.
King is dangerously burned. caused
by q fire which destroyed the tunnel
house.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
CHANDLER INJURED
(scripps News Association.) >

I (Scrfpps News Association.)
NASHUA, Sept. 26.-William e.
Chandler. former United States sena-
tor. was seriously injured today by
being thrown from an automobile.
One arm was broken. He was un-
conscious when picked up and is now
at his home suffering much pain.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

Benispudsi. to the eastward Of Muk-
den. He adds: "Skirmishes occurred
IN the valley Of Hun river and at Iu-
pu. between Benispudsi ana the rail-
way. Large bodies Of the enemy are
advancing at Tsian Chan. in the val
ley Of Taitse."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
.lADI (UQz0h
Is IMPROVING
fscrinns News Associntlon.l }

(Scripps News Association.)
LONDON, Sept. 26.-This morn-
ing's bulletin states: Lady Curzon
passed a quiet night. Although her
condition remains grave, slight sign
Of Improvement was manifest this
morning.
A bulletin at 1880 states the Inn
provement noted this morning has
beeen maintained.
1t was stated at Walmer castle this
evening that the patient had passed
q fairly quiet day.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

ISCrIppS NeWS AsSoCIatfoA:sy
IRWIN, Pa, Sept. GA Pennsyl-
vania express train struck a gang OF
workmen at Manor this morning.
killing Paul Keierke, Max Stanar
Tony Delwaki, and fatally injurins
Andrew Teckley.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
HANGED

tscripps News Associationl
CORTLAND. Va. Sept. 1e.-JHnee
Bailey. colored. aged IL. was haased
today. He killed Cadmus willAms
in Franklin, Va. In . quarrel over
s cents.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
SIS YEARS
in THE pen
(scripps News Association. }

ST. JOSEPH. Mo. Sept. 26.-Dr.
Clarence Hefiing, bridegroom of two
months, was today sentenced to SO
years in the penitentiary for criminal
assault on his 15-year-old office girl.
Eight jurymen favored the death
penalty.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
FIRE At DAWSON

WINNIPEG. Man., Sept. ?6.-Fire
AZ Dawson City destroyed property
valued at 100000. The Cecil hotel Is
badly damaged, The guests had 10
leap from the windows.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

(Scripps News Association.)
ROME, Sept. ga message from
chefoo states the Japanese are bonn
harding Port Arthur today. The
losses Of the attacking forces are in
significant. owing to the fact that
the Japaese fortify all their positions
and don't employ infantry until the
forts they are attacking have been
almost dismantled by artillery fire.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
COUNT DEAD

DETMoLD. Germany. Sept. 26.--
Count Ernest Casimir Frederic, re-
gent of the principality Of Lippe, is
dead. He was so years Of age.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

(scripps News AssocIation

(Scripps News Association.)
ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. 26.--An
ofncial dispatch today indicates that
the Japanese under Oyama are pre-
pairing to make an extensive turning
movement to the east OF Mukden. A
large force from Lao Yang is ad-
vancing across the Taitse river.
marching north to join the main
forces.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
LEAKING GAS

(Scripps News Association.)
CHICAGO. Sept. 26.-one dead and
eight others In a serious condition is
the result OF leaking gas stove In
an apartment house.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

(Scrippe News Association.)
SEATTLE, Wash, Sept 26.-Two
masked men entered Lon Conway's
saloon at o'clock this morning and
lined up a dosen men in front Of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

(6cripps News Association.)
ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. H6.-Ku.
ropatktn reports to the car that the
Japanese are increasing their force at
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

II $2500 does estimate the cost. 1t is
cheap in consideration for what he
received.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
yA1Ax1sx nx1uxsxD.

(Scrtprs News Aasocia tiou.i
ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. 2e.--Gen-
eral Sakharoff wires that during the
last two or three days the japanese
vanguard attempted to occupy Kaou-
talin pass. southeast Of Mukden, but
were repulsed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
(scripps News Associa ton. }

LONDON. Sept. 2s.-A st. Peters,
burg correspondent Of the Exchange
Telegraph wires that AlexieR has
been returned to the position az vice.
roy in the far east. and will thus re-
main in higher rank than Kuropatkin.
General Crippenberg was chosen to
command the Manchurian army on
account of his intrepidity Of charac-
ter az compared with Kuropatkins 8
trresoluteness and slowness of action.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
ROBBED SALOON
AND SHOT TWO men

bar and robbed the till. They fatally
shot James Murphy and seriously
wounded Proprietor Conway. Gilbert
McBeath was also shot through the
side and seriously wounded.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

DR.. Byrne will remove to rooms
ala and 213 Temple Court. corner
Riverside ana Washington, October 1,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26
suss1Ax SoA1 s1axrzD.

(Scripps News Association.)
LISBON, Sept. .26.--A steamer be-
longing to the Russian volunteer fleet
- on Lisbon harbor. It's identity has
not yet been established.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-26

(Scripps News Association.)
LONDON, Sept. 26.-The Chefoo
correspondent of Reuters says, that
after four days bombardment the
Japanese made a general assault on
Port Arthur. They were repulsed
with heavy loss.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-29
WROTE Gratis" AFTER
NAME OF M. ]. BELL
Recount Gives Bruckner Majority of
Is Over Bell in AIdermanic Contest.

M. J. Bell failed in his contest with
George E. Bruckner for the Republic
an aldermanic nomination of the Sixth
ward, gaining but one vote in the re-
count that was made yesterday. This
gain was in the Eleventh precinct,
where the official returns gave Bell rs
votes, whereas the recount showed that
he received 26.
The official returns made from the
figures returned by the judges of cleo
ton showed that Bell received 262
votes to 276 for Bruckner, the recount
showing that Bell received 263 to 276
for Bruckner. Bruckner therefore won
by 10 votes, the referees so certifying
to the district court.
G. S. Schurman, F. L. Morrison and
George w. Wells acted as referees. Bell
was represented by David F. PEBBLES
and Bruckner by oscar F. Christensen.
There were no disputes of note. One
Republican who voted for Marti wrote
the word rats" opposite the name of
Bell. Another and facetious individual
voted by means Of Chinese appearing
characters, and one evidently stanch
Republican voted for every man on
the ticket with the exception of Eu-
gene Finger. Of course this vote did
not count.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-29
ST. PAUL COWS TO BE
MIXED BY MACHINE
Commissioner Mcconnell viii Test Patent
Mixer at Local Dairy.

Minnesota dairymen will soon be able
by visiting st. Paul to see COWS MIXED
by machinery.
w. w. P. Mcconnell state dairy and
food commissioner, was notified yesterday
nv the F. M Devore Cow Mixer COM
pany that one of its machines Will be
installed Immediately at any dairy that
MIR. Mcconnell may select for the pur-
pose of a practical test of its efficiency
The test, it is expected will continue six
weeks or two months.
Commissioner Mcconnell made a trip
to Iowa some weeks ago to see this ma
chine in operation, and in the brief ex-
hibition he saw was very favorably i'm
pressed. But on the slight information
he could gather in a limited time he was
not ready to approve the automatic mixer
for use in Minnesota diaries and the test
is to satisfy him more fully and give the
dairymen of the state an opportunity to
study the machine.
The milking machine is operated with
a gasoline engine by means of an exhaust
Dump and vacuum, and the inventor claims
that it will perform the work of six men,
or in other words that with one man to
operate it six cows can be MIXED at the
same time, and the work performed more
rapidly and more thoroughly than by
hand. Mr. Mcconnell said yesterday that
he would have the machine placed at
one of the diaries near this city for the
test
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-29
CAPITOL COMMISSION
WILL SHOP IN GOTHAM
Commissioners Go to New York to Pur-
chase Material for Big Building

The members Of the Minnesota state
capitol commission left last night for
New York, where meeting of the
commission is to be held March 81.
Col. C. H. Graves, of Duluth, and John
De Laittre, of Minneapolis, who have
been spending the winter in the South,
will Join the other members of the
commission on their arrival from Min
nesota, and Cass Gilbert, architect of
the commission, will meet with the
commissioners at New York Thurs
day.
The New York meeting Of the COM
mission is called for the purpose Of
selecting ornamental designs, fittings,
etc, which, are to enter into the con-
struction of the new capitol and to
confer with the marble contractors and
others who have furnished materials
to enter into the new structure.
Contrary to general belief, there has
been no cessation of work on the in
terror decorating of the capitol during
the hearing before Judge Kelly on the
legality of the award to an Eastern
firm, and the work in the hall of repre-
sentatives is progressing rapidly. It
is said that the new hall will be the
finest room of its character in the
United States. It will be ready for
occupancy on the assembling of the
legislature in January, 1905.