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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

ment there. Mr. Russell managed 10 re-
tain his popularity. lie served as min.
lister 20 Colombia prior to his promotion
to the Venezuelan mission. Mr.. Russell
in replying to the congratulations OF
friends in Washington when the news
of his appointment was announced
said Il appreciate your good wishes.
and l will try to do well in my new
place. In new places we all with hard
work may do well Now and then. be
fore unexpected and unprecedented
crises. we may err. but there is no need
for US TO err grealy-to err for IN
stance. as did the new waitress Of
friend Of mine.
"This waitress was willing. but mex
perienced. The first day she prospered.
The second day, having developed
good deal Of faith in her. my friend
gave dinner party, and there she com
mitted n tremendous sOlecism. She
was. it seems. a little short Of forks.
After each course she should have tax
en- the soiled forks and washed aud
dried them in the pantry in a pan Of
hot water prepared for that purpose.
"But, alas. instead of adopting any
such method as that the waitress, as
she removed the plates after the fish
course. said to the assembled guests IN
a loud, authoritative voice:
"'All keep yer forks. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

There is a story that Andrew Carne-
gle was disappointed in love us a
young man At amy rate, the great
SHOEMAKER did not marry until late In
life. and when he did wed he secured
"A hclpmect worth waiting for a long
time. When he married Miss Louise
Whitfield in 1887 he presented her as a
wedding gift house aud $4,000 a
wear. He was then fifty and his bride
about twenty years his junior Even
before her marriage TO the laird OF Ski
DO she was well known for her interest
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

1t. ECkeIs. MT.
Eckels was only thirty-fve when he
took Office, and Grover Cleveland in
CURED much criticism for appointing
to so important a post so young a man
But when Mr.. Dawes took up the du-
ties Of the same post he was only thir
ty-three. He had. however, given much
study to the subject Of finance, had
written a book on the subject and had
served in business posts which brought
out his executive capacity and under
standing Of financial affairs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

however, that his opponents have re-
sorted to fraud and coercion in order to
win and that 50 per cent of the Cubans
are really in favor of his election as
president. He resolved TO pay a visit TO
the United States in order to obtain rest
Senior Gomez is a man Of about fifty
years Of age and is q native Of Santa
Clara province. he il Of medium
height stocky figure and has dark hair
and mustache. He partiehgred in two
revolutions. reaching the rank of major
in the first and that of major general
in the second. He was 4 delegate to
the Cuban constitutional convention
and was one of the commissioners sent
to Washington TO advise as to a prac-
ticable method of dissolving the Cuban
revolutionary army.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

deld approved the plan, and one night
they took the caskct from the tempo.
rary sarcophagus and placed Il IN
vault. Then another casket was hlled
with a sufficient amount Of earth to
give il weight. ana that one was plac-
cd in the temporary Garfield tomb
Thousands of persons for more than
wear visited that tomb and gazcd sor-
rowfuly upon the sarcophagus. which.
it is said, contained nothing but an
earth filed casket. Garield's remains
were removed TO their permanent add
ing place. as everybody supposed, from
the temporary tomb, whereas they
were in fact taken from another vault
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

Charles G. Dawes, who is slated to
succeed Leslie VI. Shaw as secretary OF
the treasury, is only forty years OF
age, but he has already won fame as a
hnancler and served the country in the
important post of comptroller Of the
currency President Mckinley appoint
ed him to this post in 1897, and be
served until the close Of 1901, when he
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

resigned to become
a candidate for
United States sen
atOr from Illinois.
The senatorship did
not come his way,
however. and since
leaving the comp
trollership NJ r.
Dawes has been en-
gagged in banking.
His predecessor as
comptroller Of the
currency wasJ James
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

would lie heard
around the world.
but it CHANGED that
n native woman
was peppered with
a charge intended
for birds, and the
incident almost
caused interna o.
tional compiled
lions. Lieutenant
Train was seized
and detained by a
mob of Chinese
x..h4 unpa o,nfrarnl
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23
w. s. EMBREY
Druggist.


TSuccessor to Embrey & Bergman ]
Dealer in Railroad Cross Ties, Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops. Keeps
constantly on hand a large supply OF
Baled Hay and Mill Feed. Office near
Railroad Depot, Fredericksburg, Va.
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23
revolutionary army

There is talk in Washington Of the
creation of a new cabinet officer TO
take charge Of matters now handled
by the bureau Of insular affairs. This
is branch of the government that has
come into being and grown TO impOr-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

4
and moment to de-
mand the sole attention Of a member
of the cabinet Hitherto a great deal
OF responsibility in this connection has
deyolved on Judge Taft as secretary
of war. His right hand man is Colonel
Clarence Il. Edwards. the present chief
OF the bureau Of insular affairs. who, il
Is said, will become the new secretary
IL another cabinet Office is created.
Colonel Edwards is a graduate OF West
Point and saw hard fighting in the
Philippines. When he was a lieutenant
he had charge Of the battalion which
for many months was placed as
guard around the temporary tomb OF
Garfield. and a story is told that at the
lieutenants suggestion and under his
supervision a weird and extraordinary
thing was cone at that tomb. Plenty
of evidence was furnished of intentions
to get the remains Of Garfield and hold
them for ransom. The lieutenant ut
last suggested that Garfeld's remains
be removed secretly, SO that even if the
would be thieves got access to the
tomb they would be foiIed. His father
and two or three other citizens OF
Cleveland who were friends Of Gar.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

10 SlttttN nNi 'Nit
W. Bowen. He is
no stranger in Ven
cZucla. as he was
secretary Of tn q
American legation
NJ Carac s for eight
years. serving un-
der both Minister
LOOMS and Minis
ter Bowen. Not
withstanding these
two gentlemen left
Venezuela u II d g T
strained relation
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

lance since the
Spanish war, and
It is thought by
many that the
problems arising
in connection with
the administration
Of Porto Rico. IIa
wall, the Philip
pines and the ca
nal zone of the
isthmus Of Pana-
ma are of sufli-
cient magnitude
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23
.5.zs 1GEbit ROUTE
' - mr. Sc - TO THE WEST
HOURS QrlcKna THAN OTHER LIMBS.

beyond Charllffesvi on sundays.
Through Pullman service % Cincinnati, Louis
VILE. Chicago and ST. Louis where direct connec-
dons are made Tor the Northwest, west ana
southwest.
Bs-COuuectlons also made VIA Washington
D. 4 d. trains leave Washington westOound AZ
ls0 =. M. and ll.ln p. 90. daily.
TO Old POINT And NOkFOLk-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

utivc. General Pal-
ma. obtained such
sweeping MAORI
ties that their sue
cess in the election
for president was
considered a fore
gone conclusion.
General Gomez IN
der these circum
stances decided to
retire from the
field. He AYERS,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

TNTIIT TITr % TTTTT T |TTTT1
For rate-. Pullman reservations and other In
formatfou address "a Al. WARTHEN,
Richmond Va.
I, D. DOYLE 70. W. Fi LLEK.
Gan Manager Geu!. PA-s Agent.
Irro 1908
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

In charity ana mas
been a great help 10
her husband in dis
penSlng his large
wealth in ways
where il would do
the most good. Mr..
and Mrs. Carnegie
do not care much
for fashionable so
ciety or the allure
ments which attract
the smart sets Of
New York and Lon
- sN..- H.n..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23
A. B. Bolts 9 Co.
Fire, Life and Accident
Insurance Agents
Office 312 Commerce Street.

Represents sixteen first-class com
panies. Rates low as the lowest, and
losses promptly adjusted and paid
yNSPfTE Of the poor wheat crops the
/ Deering Binders and Mowers have
kbroken all records this season. Our sales
on these machines have been remarkable,
considering crop conditions, and not one
breath OF complaint has been heard.
They are the best that money and brains
can build. Everybody in touch with
fredericksburg knows the history OF the
Husker and Shredder business last fall.
The Deering won the highest praise
where Others failed. Deering Corn Har-
vesters gave satisfaction last year, they
are better now. When you come to town
call and see US and let US talk Corn Har-
vesters and Huskers and Shredders.
Thanking the farmers for their strong
support, we are,
Yours truly,
CHAS. WALLACE & BIO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

William W. Russell, who has been
commissioned to extend the good Of
fees Of the United States in the matter
Of the settlement of the difficulties be
tween France and Venezuela. was ap-
pointed minister to the latter country
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

don hut they take MRS. ANDREW
- ,,l,.,,,,ro ;n CAENEGIE.
entertaining their chosen friends at
Skibo or in the recently completed
mansion on Eif,h avenue. She enjoys
golf and other open air diversions as
much as her husband does, they fire.
quenuy play billiards together and
both are now very much wrapped up
in the training of their little eleven
year-old daughter Margaret. This small
maiden had the distinction Of being
kissed by King Edward not long ago
when the British monarch visited SKI
DO. She showed him all the wonders
Of her doll house Although her father
has so many millions little Miss Mar
garet is not permitted to spend much
upon herself. and Mr. Carnegie is de
termined that she shall not Doe spoiled.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23
People Talked
About
Rear Admiral Train Conner OF Cuba.
New Post For Edwards Mrs.
Carnegie at HOme-W.
w. Russell.

WWYHEN Rear Admiral Charles
AZI j. Train and his son. Lieu
~ tenant Charles Il. Train,
went hunting pheaSants in
the vicinity Of Nankin. capital of the
province of Kiangsi. in China. they lit
tie thought that one of their shots
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23
VIM. Livingston

Contractor and Builder Fredericks-
burg, Va. Fully equipped for all
kind of work in the building line.
Business office-Room IA, Enterprise
Building.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23
To The Trade

g. FRANK TMBERLAKE& CO. wish to cA tend YOU pressing invita-
make headquarters When aud especially
dniu the,a OF the FAIR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

The visit 10 the United States Of
Senior Jose Miguel Gomez, candidate
of the Liberal party for president of
Cuba, has attracted especial attention
because of the peculiar conditions IN
der which he came TO this country. He
is governor of the province of Santa
Clara and in May last was nominated
for president by the Liberals. In the
elections for boards of registry in Sep
TENDER the ModerateS. whose candi-
date for president is the present exec
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23

by the accident and. though he was
afterward released and an apology was
made by the governor of Nankin 10 the
Americans, the incident has not tended
TO increase good feeling toward Ameri-
cans In China. Coming at the time
when the boycott against American
goods is in progress and when the anti
foreign feeling has resulted in the muir
der of missionaries, the accident is re-
garded as dOubly unfortunate.
Admiral Train is commander in chief
OF the ASiatic squadron. He is native
Of Massachusetts and graduated from
the Naval academy in 1871. He COM
manded the auxiliary cruiser Prairie
in the Spanish war and later the Puri-
tan and Massachusetts and is regarded
as one Of the scientists of the navy.
The woUndlng of Chinese by hunt
ers about Nankin as we'll as at various
other places along the Chinese coast is
common thing and it is said that
some Chinese make Il practice Of get
ting in front of fine bird shot. II they
are hit the matter is usually squared
by the payment Of a small sum.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1905-07-22

Aber mir pieberhDlen es: inbem
Der Dor. ben Winifter= Brdlibenten
Witte, eegen beifen Br0teit er itb in
oas manoi9uriihe Abenteuer itir8te,
aburonete, t%etunoete er feline 8erelts
miuietett gu 9onaeliionen, Die ibm
aqerbinas aQeiu ourA bic blttere
Nptmenoiafeit abgeamungen muroen.
Man ihpeige nur uon Der ruff
iden @irbe", bic niht oerlebt mers
ben oiirfe. Sic fam ntbt ihnerer
Darlebt perben, al8 tie auf ben Sell
bern in Der Waublturei, auf ben
8aiiern in Der 80reaitraBe uno beg
@bwar8en Meeres perlebt uurbe.
uno man ihpeiee bap0u, BOB Die
ruiitibe Station itb Der gelben &C.
fahr entgeaengeiteIt babe, UNI Gu
rDpas beiltafte Sitter" III idaben,
mdbreno es bod nur ieiuen eigeuer
grpaniiouaeeliiiten gu frDbnen fudte
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1905-07-22
sett aper go syaprea

idon murbe M1rs. @inslom's GDos
thing . Syrup pDn WiqiDneu bon
Wiittern beim 8abnen Der 3inoer
an9emenbet. @trit 9u i'm 59lafe
burb bas S@reien zines Rinbes aes
ft6rt, 6aB i'm 8abnen lit nnb oor
Sbmer3en weint? Wenn 10, laffe
i0f0rt cine Tlaibe port ,.Mrs.
Winsl0ws S0Otbina Syrup" holen.
Sein Wert lift unbeaablbar. Sc mirb
benz tleinen 2eioenoen lpfDrt yinbes
ruua ueri@afen. 8erlaBt eub oa.
raul. Witter, es lit tein Bmeifel
hariiber. sc belt 9iarrbue, reau.
liert ben Maaen unb bic 0ieren,
beIeitigt @inb : Rolif. erpeibt ben
@aumen. perbinoert Gntsunouno
uno itdrft 6as gauge @pitem.
vMirs. WinslDms Soothing Syrup"
fiir sa6nenoe Rinber lit aaaenebm
i'm @eibmad; bas Recept itammt
BON einetn Der beitea tpeiblihen
Ner8te in ben Ser. Staaten. Gs 1T
bel alien 9ruggtiten in Der aauaen
Welt su baben. Breis Is Gents per
5lai6e. Rauft nibts anoeres, als
Wrs. 8insloms SuUthina Surup.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1905-07-22

- Ralf. cement, sano, Bod.
ltetne. ~feuerfeite Steine unb ThOa.
x9eerAue MspbaItpapier, Dabpappe.
9beer uno Mspbalt, Del. 9erpentin !,
Harben, @las &c. &c. ftets porrGtbia
DEL q. q, 9telmann, BOG DIT.
@pHnlerces GraBe. Wieorige Breife,
CUTE Waare lOmie CUTE unb reeae
1~ebieltung werben aarantirt.
TelepbDn 40
TeIepbonirt an C@s q Hid.
ta6ber fiir irlenD weldhe Writ DDp
GpbaivGiler. No. 6O4.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1905-07-22
Staat . b o, SoleDo,T
Queas . Ountn. SIS.

6rantS s. Gbeuep belatp6rt, oas er Der d.
tsre partasr esE Girma ). 3, @benep&@O .,
geuanntem Gouutp uRb Gtqate, tut, uno oaB bes
loete 6irma Die Summe Don einbunoert
Dollars fir ieoen Sal non Ratarrb be3ablsu
tpiro, Der ourb Den Gebraub bon palt's Ra=
: & ui4t gebeilt tperoen fam.
Grant 5. gbeneA
(@~ 8ei9iDoren Dor mir gno u~HterI1riebsn
}@isss in meinsr @eafnpart am 9, Ssssms
@C- Der u. 8. 1885.
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9aa's Ratarrb Rur piro inHerli6 geHsmmen
un6 rptrtt brett auf oas 9lut uno bic i1leimioeu
Oberfdbsu beg Sptems. 1ast Gu6 8eueniHe frei
sui4tden.
s. s. Gbeuep s. 60, SOleoo, ..
49 asrtauFt Don allen apotbetsra 9rets rs
Geuts bic Glai6e,
R.bmt 6aG'5 SarstItsas q tIea fir gertopfuas
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1905-07-22

Dds Il Mffba@er. syabri.
tanten oes beribmten 9s,ethbier.
Nusge8etbnetes Sommergetr1nt,
3elepbOn Wo. 504.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-06-28
Your Opportunity

to visit the "Old Home and the
sold Friends in the East and re-
turn TO the West. with as little ex-
pense as is ordinarily required to
make the one way trip, has come.
REDUCED RATES
On May 9th & 29th, June 3rd, 9Th,
10TH 81 9Th, tickets will be on sale
from Salt Lake City:
To CHICAGO & Return s44.5 so
" MILWAUKEE " $3.50
+" PEORIA 41.25
4" ST. PAUL {" 41.90
/" MINNEAPOLIS =" 41.90
Proportionately low rates will be
in effect from all points in Utah,
Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Ne
vadas to- every section reached by the
Chicago & North Western Lines.
For full particulars, call | upon OF
address: @. A. Walker, Gen'l.
Agent, Chicago &sNorth- Western Ry.,
P. o. Box $50, Salt Lake, Utah.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-06-28

But" objected the heiress, 81 have
been accustomed to every luxury"
THAT'S all the more reason why you
should marry me-" replied the impe-
cunious sutton. I'm a luxury my
selt."-Philadelphia Record.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-06-28
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, blind, bleeding or pro-
truding piles. Druggists refund mon
ey if Pazo Ointment fails to cure any
case, no matter of how long standing,
in to IA days. First application
gives ease and rest. SOC. If your
druggist hasn't it, send SOC in stamps
and it will be forwarded postpaid by
Paris Medicine Co., st. Louis, Mo.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-06-28

Makes digestion and assimilation
perfect. Makes new red blood and
bone. That's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will do. A tonic for
the sick and weak. 80 cents, Tea or
Tablets. Churchill Drug Co.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-06-28

Hilda-When you saw that he was
going to propose suppose you pressed
both hands to your hearth Kate-That
was impossible My heart was in my
mouth at the time-Boston Transcript
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-06-28

( OYAUTE CHAPTER No. 10, O.E s.
u regular meetings the second ara
ourth Tuesdays Of each month. Mem
ers in good standing of sister chapters
are always welcome.
Miss. HARRIET SMITH, w. M.
Mrs. Alice Buck, Sec.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-06-28

Sometimes" said Uncle Eben, what
passes Tor philosopher Is simply a
man dat kin stand bein' hurt without
hollerin' - Washington Star.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-06-28
The Children's Favorite.

For Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc., One Minute Cough Cure is the
children's favorite. This is because
it contains no opiate, is perfectly
harmless, tastes good and cures.
Sold by all druggists. 8
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-06-28

COOLING & FULLER-New Fuller
Block. Choice city property is our
specially. Some excellent farm offer
ings. Don't purchase without calling
on us.
Professional Cards.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-03-03
WEST PINE RIVER.

Elvira Fleming spent Sunday with
her mother. Mrs +. Fleming, return
ing to Shepherd again Tuesday
Mrs. Rogers is reported on the sick
list
Otto Isenhath is home from Hastings
on visit.
Ervie Rogers is able 10 be out again
after a short illness.
]. Fleming and family, of Elwel,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Eliza Fleming.
Mrs. G. Flewelling visited her daugh-
ter in Detroit last week
Frank Isenhath has moved his family
from Hastings into Mrs. 6. Flewelling' ;
tenant house and will work her place
next summer
Frank and Bessie Ankony spent sun
dav with John and Carrie Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rogers, of Forest
Hill, spent Sunday with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers.
NJ. Koffenberger has had his phone
taken out.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-03-03
PROBATE COURT.

Monday, February goth. In the
matter of the estate of Henry VanNess,
Theodore Snyder was appointed admin
istrator and the same day Nicholas
Saad was appointed guardian of the
NanNess minors.
February 2l, George ;. Aldrich was
appointed administrator in the estate of
Frederick Schank.
February 23 The will of James f.
Newton was filed for probate. The
hearing was set for March 81.
February %. Jessie Jones, young
lady 81 years old, residing in Alma,
was examined by Drs Bagley and Nc
Clinton and adjudged insane. She was
taken 10 the asylum by Deputy Ben
Button, Friday, February 24
The same day Hiram futile of st.
Louis was examined by Drs. Kennedy
and Clark and adjudged insane and was
taken TO the asylum Monday, February
21, by Charles Morrow.
February 81. petition was filed for
the administration of the estate OF Geo.
w. Clark. The hearing was set for
March 2S.
Saturday, February %. George Bias
sett was appointed guardian of Beulah
Bassett, minor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-03-03
PLEASANT VALLEY.

The Knights and Lady Maccabees
will hold joint meeting March L. All
members are requested TO be present at
this meeting
The Ladies Aid Society meets with
Mrs. " Chambers Friday, March ID.
All are cordially invited.
Mrs. Julia Hitchcock and Mrs. David
Stevenson are very sick.
There Is to be dance at Foxtown
this, Friday, evening.
Miss Laura Hill commenced her school
here again Monday morning. 1t was
closed last week on account of diph-
liberia, a. one family III the district had
it,
Elder Borchet is much better and will
fill his pulpit next Sunday at the usual
hour.
The Brown school is closed this week
"a the teachers mother is very sick.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-03-03
STONE BILL ENDORSED
Primary Election Measure Under Fair
Way TO Become a Law.
HOUSE COMMITTEE FOR /
Made Special Order For March 22-
Rep. Head Puts Up Strong Fight
Against Anti-Baker Measu -e-Mold-
ers' Bill Discussed.

Lansing, Mich. March 1.-The
house elections committee Tuesday af
ternoon reported fayorably the bii. n
troduced by Rep. Stone Of Lewanee. al
the request of the State Grange. After
some discussion it was made a specia
order for Wednesday, March %. and
a thousand copies were ordered print
ed. The morning session of the com
mittee was held behind closed doors
as usual. Every proceeding was a
dark secret.
For the best part OF two hours yes
terday afternoon Rep. Head OF Grand
Rapids fought single-handed against
the Doherty bill legislating Secretary
Baker of the board of health out OF
office and giving the governor the pow
er TO appoint his successor.
Gordon OF Marquette was in the
chair during the committee of the
whole and ruled out of order a few
hundred letters Head had started &c
read, telling of Bakers good points.
The bill was finally agreed to with
out amendments and was placed or
the order of third reading.
Power TO Name Secretary.
Head made his contest on the prop
osition to amend by giving the board
instead OF the governor power to name
the secretary He claimed that the
medical societies OF Grand Rapids anC
Detroit were with him 10 that extern
and held up the danger OF demo
cratic governor being elected some
time
Earlier in the day Head presented
a petition from Secretary Baker ask
ing for an investigation of his depart
ment and had the petition tabled
Later he tried to have the petition
taken from the table, but failed.
Molders' Bill Comes Up.
William Thompson of the Kalama
700 Stove Co. attacked the Martindal,
molder bill at the hearing in the up
per house IN the morning. Inc meas
ure is designed TO supply all kinds o
structures to prevent drafts from
blowing on the men when at work, e
give them lots Of light and heat, anC
good lavatories.
Thompson said that half the mold
ers won't wear overcoats when plung
ing from a warm TO a cold tempera
ture. and that they sit around in th'
winter time frequently with as few
clothes as they wear in summer.
Ex-senator James o. Murfn OF De
troit attacked the bill, declaring it t
be impractical.
c. f. Bement of Lansing declared
the provision OF the measure would
put the small foundries out of bust
ness