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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
WRECKER TURNS SWITCH
CAUSES FATAL ACCIDENT

oned in the wreck. The mail and
buffet cars were piled on the en-
CINE, A hobo riding on the blind
baggage was fatally hurt. No pass
engers were injured.
Yardmaster Crowley says it was
the work of train wrecker. An
employe said he say the switch
light flash as it turned just before
the train struck the switch.
Engineer Cole recently averted a
wreck of the southbound Owl.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16

which took switch at Kingsburg,
by sticking to the throttle and stop
ping the train. Today's wreck was
evidently caused by some miscre-
ant. A sheriff's posse is securing
the country for the man. said to be
known to the railroad.
The name of the hobo was Will
liam Knickerbocker, 10, of Mis-
souri,. He was asleep behind the
oil tank. He regained conscious.
ness at the hospital. He was Sc
verely bruised and spine injured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
TRUST CASES
ARE ADVANCED
(Scripps News Association

(Scripps News Association.)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-The
supreme court has denied a motion
to advance the case of Howard
against the state of Kentucky.
Howard is under life sentence for
the alleged murder of Goebel. The
supreme court advanced the hear
ing of the cases of the tobacco
and paper trust officials who had
refused to answer questions and
produce papers for the lower
courts. The arguments are set for
January 2.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
GUILTY OF SHOpLIFTlNC

Thomas Burns withdrew his plea
OF not guilty to the charge of shop
lifting two hat plumes from the
Whitehouse company and one man.
Touring case from Krum's drug
store and pleaded guilty to both
charges. He will probably be bound
over to the superior court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
PIONEER GRAIN
DEALER DEAD
(Scripps News Association J

CHICAGO, Oct. 16. - Harmon
Spruance, pioneer grain dealer,
dled today. He was husband of
Rose Clawson Spruance of Los An
geles and brother-in-law of Mrs.
eugene Lahee of Covina, Cal. He
leaves other children, Mrs. Edward
Bailey. Miss Eugenia, Miss Harmon
and Mrs. Edwin Ogden.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16

the track and pulling himself along
with his hands.
When the engine stopped the man
was pulled out from under the
wheels. He was as white as a sheet
of paper. The cowcatcher hit his
body and, if l am not mistaken,
was slightly broken. I suppose the
man will die"
DR.. Witter examined Paulmer
and stated that he had no internal
injuries and would recover. His leg
was amputated between the hip and
knee. He was doing well this
morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
kOMURA
IS HOME

TOXIC, Oct. 16.-Komura arriy.
ed today. He did not receive an
enthusiastic reception. Only Of.
ficials were present. The streets
were strongly guarded. He drove
to the palace in the imperial Ger.
riage. The treaty of peace is In
effect. The text was published this
afternoon. The minister OF war
ordered the officers and men to
refrain from criticism Of treaty on
the grounds that the treaty was
the outcome of the sovereign
powers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16

vor for the Russian cause in the
American capital.
The baron's adopted daughter.
Countess Marguerite Cassini, was
the most prominent figure In diplo-
matte social doings during the past
two or three seasons, and she will
be missed
The present dean has been in Wash.
ington only two years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
STOLE A COAT

G. Calvert was fined SIS and cost
today by Judge Hinkle on the
charge of stealing a watch valued
at $40 and a coat valued at $3.50.
Calvert swore to his innocence till
the last moment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
EIGHTEEN
4 INJURED
(Scripps News Association. J

(Scrfpps News Association.)
DENVER, Col, Oct. 16.-The
Missouri Pacific flyer, st. Louis to
Denver, was wrecked at Sugar City
this morning. Eighteen were in
jured, among those seriously being:
E. Britner, Los Angeles; Mrs. ]. M.
Walton, San Francisco; Mrs. H. F..
Blazer, Oontario, CAL; Mrs. w. E.
Heigh, Los Angeles.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
FORFEIT BONDS

Judge Carey this morning issued
bench warrants for Minnie Savage
and Frank Ceraedi, who are out
on bond awaiting trial for rolling
a man and for forgery, respective
ly. The bonds were not confiscat-
ed, but the sheriff was instructed
to bring In the prisoners.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
GIVE BARTLETT
/ time TO TnINk
(Scrtpps News Association.)

tScripps News Association.)
VALLEJO, Cal, Oct. 16.-The
Young court martial was in session
20 minutes this morning. It ad-
1ourned until afternoon to allow
Lieutenant Commander Bartlett to
go over and verify his testimony
given last week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
ROYAL NEIGHBoRs' BALL.

The Royal Neighbors of America
will hold a dance at the Fraternal
hall on October 10. All Woodmen
and members are invited to attend
and bring their friends.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
(Scripps News Association.)

FRESNO, CAL, Oct. 16.-Engi.
neer William Cole of Bakersfield
and Fireman Butts of Fresno were
killed In the wreck of the north.
bound Owl train this morning at
2 o'clock as it was pulling into the
local yards. The train struck an
open switch. The engine rolled
over on its side and the cab was
crushed by the tender. The fire.
man and engineer are still impris.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
RELEASE INTERNED
RUSSIAN VESSELS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-Orders
were issued today for the release
OF the informed Russian ships, Lena
at San Francisco. and three of Ad-
miral Enquist's squadron at Manila.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
BANKER SENT
TO PENI1fNTIARY
(scripps News Association,

(Scripps News Association.)
DENVER, Col, Oct. 16.-H. M.
Johnson. former president of the FL
deity Savings bank, was sentenced
o!two and three years in the peni.
Tertiary for wrecking the institu.
ton. He must serve his time. The
supreme court today refused an ap-
pHcation for a writ of supersedeas.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
PRINCE IN A
DIVORCE COURT
(Scripps News Associa ton. }

GOTTA, Oct. 18.--Prince Philips
divorce suit against Princess
Louise was heard today before the
usual court, the prince having
waived the right of a special tribu,
nal according to the laws of his
family. He alleges extravaga nee
and misconduct with the Austrian
Lieutenant Mattasch.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
CAGES ARE AT OUTS.

Mary Jane Gage has commenced
a divorce action against her hus-
band. Austin w. Gage. The couple
were married in Milford. Mich, In
the summer of 1864. The complaint
alleges nonsuppcrt foi the past IL
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
PRINTERS OUT
IN ST. PETERSBURG
(scripps News Associatioo. i,

ST. PETERSBURG. Oct. 16.-
The strike of the printers today be-
came general. No papers were
printed today. Troops were sta.
TONED at all printing establish
ments. Large forces are held In
reserve.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
JERRY SIMPSON
CANNOT LIVE
(scripps News Association.

WICHITA, Kan, Oct. 16.-This
afternoon Jerry Simpson took
change for the worse. A hemmo-
rhage lasted 20 minutes. Death is
likely at any moment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16

BONDS
(Scripps News Association1

(Scripps News Association)
WASHINGTON. Oct. 16.-rhe
coming report of Secretary Shaw
recommends s30,000,00 bond is
sue, covering the outlay already ex.
pended on the Panama canal.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
ROBBED FREIGHT CAR,

A freight car on the Northern
Pacific railroad tracks was entered
last night and a case of shoes
stolen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
BURTON DEMURRER

(Scripps News Association.)
ST. LOUIS, Oct. Ex-senator
Burton's demurrer was argued in
federal court this morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16

AAt . N9C.
Washington. d.
G., Oct, 16.-The
dean of the diplo-
matte corps now is
the Italian am
bassador, Baron
Edmondo Mayor
des Planches. He
succeeds Count
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16

Cassini, lately Russian ambassador,
who was recalled last spring owing
10 his Jack OF success IN gaining fa-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-16
REAc HE'D THE
Top QUICKLY
New Dean of the Diplomatic Corps
Has Been in Washington Only
Two Years.

Special Correspondents of The Pres,
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

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The new enterprise., 1905-05-18
Mans Upreaso ablrnrss

IS often Hs great IA, woman's But Thos
$ Austin, Mgr Of the Republican, Leav-
enworth, Ind, was not unreasonable
when he refused 10 allow the doctors TO
oIerale on lie wife for female troub =,
"ln,tead,' he says, 1--WE concluded to try
Electric Bitters. MY wife was then 50
sick she could hardly leave her bed and
physicians ha failed to relieve her.
After taking Electric Bitters she was
perfectly cured, and can now perform
all her household duties" Guaranteed
uy B + Moseley, druggist, price SOC.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

NOTICE {. hereby given that pursuant toa de
cree made and cutcIcd ON TIE 2lsl day Of April, A
d, 1903, iu certain cause pending iu the Circuit
Court Third Judicial Circuit of Flurdl. IN and
for Madison Cnuuy, wherein Madison County
state Bank, a corporation organized and existing
under The Laws Of the state Of Florida. was Com,
plMuant, and W, p, Ihompsunas Trustee IN Bank.
ruptJy Of the estate of John b Cowart, bankrupt.
sud John y, Cowart and Louise +. Co,yarl are de-,
iendant.t ], +. j. Nann, as Special Master np-
pointed by said Court and directed hv said decree
Wlll, on Monday, The BIB day oi June A d. 1905
during the legal hours OF sale, before the Court
House door In the county 3f Madison, State of
FLORIDA, sell at public OuCry 10 thr highest and
best bidder for cash, the following prup,ty I'm s,id
decree described. or so much thereof d. NAV Le
sufficient 10 sausfy said decree, to.wiu The north
cast quarter and the north half Of the son lbe1,t
quarter Of Section Sixteen, the northwest uuarler
Of the northwest quarter, the south half Of the
northwest quarter, and thg north half Of The souih-
west quarter Of Section Fifteen, all m Township
Two North of Range Ten East containing four
hundred and forty acres more or less. Also. one
No, Frick Saw Mill, including an betting and
hNturcsi one Columbus Iron Works tubular Roller
and one laylSr engine, al Of the af1redescribed
property being IN Madison county, Honda.
L, J. NANN,
Special Master.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

COLORED DE-
PARTMEh


. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
The funeral Of Thorn g MO
died Dec. 2S, was preached
Chapel Bal ptist church Sunday
pastor, Rev. Jessee, assisted b
Evans and Osgood, Thomas N
Joined that church and was bar
Alfred Peak died last Tue {
was buried by the s. NJ. B. He
a large family aud many frien
mourn bis loss.
The s. NJ b. council Saturd
well attended They endorsed
election Of the general officers
all leave for Lake City on the
attend the annual convention,
Tne S. NJ. B, union will meet q
Springs Sunday, IL a. m, Am
m N, important matters TO be
ed vii, be aiding in running the
schools,
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

When e'er you feel impending III,
And need a magic little pill,
No other one will i'll the bill
Like DeWitts Little Early Risers.
The Famous Little Pills EARLY RI.
SERS cure constipation, sick headache,
biliousness, etc, They never gripe or
sicken, but impart early rising energy.
Good for children or adults. Sold by
w B Davis.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that ], the undersigned,
as Guardian Of Selma Johnson, Matte johnson ang
Oncal Johnson, minor children under the age oi
twenty one years, will apply to the honorable
county judge of Madison county At his ohte n lno
court house In said county, on the 2bth day OF May
A D. 1905, for leave to sell an Of the interest oi
said minor children In and to the following de-
scribcd Lands lying and being situate IN Madison
scrbed As follows, to wit The EH of the n ll4
IN Section o, Up ? Of Il 10 K, containing gVV
acres, more or less. J. o, Johnson
Guardian
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18
Hot Weather Piles.

Persons afflicted with piles should be
careful at this season Of the year. Hot
weather and bad drinking water con-
tribute to the cor 'itions which make
piles more painful ard dangerous. De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve stops the pain
draws out the soreness and cures, G4l
the genuine, bearing the name Of L c
Dewitt q Co. Sold by w L Davis
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18
A Disastrous Calamity

II is a disastrous calamity when YOU
lose your health, because indigestion
and constipation have sapped it away
Prompt relief can be had in DR., Kings
New Life pills. They build up your
digestive organs and cure headache, ,dlz-
zness, cole, constipation, etc, Guaran'
teed at Moseey's drug store; 2js.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18
The vicinity of Eustis is develop
lng into a potato country.
There is a Difference .

The difference between Kennedy 8
Laxative Honey and Tar and all other
cough syrups is that it moves the bow.
els, thue expelling cold from the sys-
TEN. This reAXes the nerve tissues
and by its healing effect on the throat
and lungs the cough Is relieved
entirely, Kenuedy's is the original
Laxative Honey and Tar and contains
no opiatss, Good alike for young or
old Tastes good sold by W B DAVIS.
Orlando will soon have peat tac-
tory in operation.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

cried Hannah Plant. OF Little Rock,
Ark, "i9r the relief got from Buck
lens Arnicn Salve, 1t cured my fearful
running sores which nothi g else would
heal, and from which hal suffered for
years. It is a marvellous healer for
cuts. burns and wounds. Guaranteed
at Moseley's drug store; 2jc.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18
Barlow + enjoying a building
boom.
~ Thank the Lordi"

cried Hannah Plant. Of Little Rock,
Ark, "1or the relief got from Buck
lens Arncr Salve. 1t cured my fearful
running sores which nothi 6 else would
heal, and from which haI suffered for
years. # is marvellous healer for
cuts. burns and wounds. Guaranteed
at Moseleys drug store; 25c,
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18
Chamb erlain's Cough Remedy the Very
Best

81 have been using Chamberlain 's
Cough Remedy and want to say it il the
best cough medicine have ever taSen'
says Geo l. Chubb, a merchant OF Har-
Ian, mch. There is no question about
its beng the best, as it will cure acough
or cold IN less time than any other treat.
ment, 1t should always be kept in the
house ready for instant use. for cold
cnn be cured IN much less time when
promptly treated. For sale by D G
smith and all druggists.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

ed by hundreds OF ladies and gentle
men on foot, on horseback and in
carriages.
On arriving at the depot and meet
ing there two hundred troops who
had Just arrived on the train from
the East, shouts from the mutt tude
rent the air for miles. Capt. DIAL's
company fred parting salute OF
several rounds. The number OF
persons present were estimated ut flf-
teen hundred at least.
Immediately before the starting of
the train the whole company was in
vited to partake Of sumptuouS sup
per prepared for them by Mr.. and
Mrs. Miller OF the Florida House,
served at their breakfast and supper
house at the depot in a style to please
the most fastidious, much less cCm.
pany of soldiers.
When the troops commenced ta-
king leave of their relatives and
friends, many affecting scenes c.
cured which we will not attempt
here to describe. Mothers clung TO
the last mument to their Sous weep
ing all the while, sisters Uept as they
parted with brothers, aud we saw the
trembling lips and fearful eyes of
many young ladies rs they shook the
sturdy hands Of acknowledgements
hearts aud saw them disarp, ar with
in Lhe'box cars which were 10 bear
them away.
1t has been our fortune to see many
troops in our time but we have new
err in any State seen a nobler set Of
fellows than those composing the vol
unteer company from Madison des-
tined for Pensacola.
We know them all, and we have
that unbounded confidence 10 tie
honor and patriotism of each and ev-
cry one, that admits of no shadow OF
docbt that they will shrink from any
duty however small or great. There
is not a coward among them. There
is not a man who will turn his back
upon an enemy under any circum-
slances-who will'not in the hour Of
conflict rally as one man around that
beautiful flag Of circular stars and
parallel bars presented them by the
young ladies of Madison, and if need
be fall covered with mortal wounds
beneath its fold in defence Of those
who presented it, and the honor and
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18
~ {

NOTICE Is HEREBY CIV
sold at public auction on the
of Madison. or so much there
for taxes herein set opposite
advertising.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18
When e'er you feel impending IN,

When e'er you feel impending III,
And need a magic little pill,
No other one will ill the bill
Like Dewitt's Little Early Risers,
The Famous Little Pills EARLY RI.
SERS cure constipation, sick headache,
bil'ousness, etc. They never gripe or
sicken, but impart early rising energy.
Good for children nr adults. Sold by
W B Davis.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

Carload Globe Fruit jars and Jel'
~ Glsssrs, all sizes. For sale IT
If NJ, sELLY's DRUG STORE
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

T. lWarus.
A nohler band # youths nevlr
graced the armies Of Rome or A'h-
ems or Carthage in their days OF
high,st renown, and If our foes be-
yond the line of Mason a Dix W . r.
sisJ in forcing a war upon us, our
army will contain no company more
pffl 3ient than this one to render ser.
vice to their country. We will NIT
say they are the flower OF the two
counties which they represent, be-
eau we hdAe more LefOfhe same
sort, ant when the report OF the first
gun reaches their ears, fired upon
their comrades from Fort Picker or
wherever Else Tie fortunes ot war
may lead them, they will fly 10 their
rescue like the locusts OF Egypt.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

rights Of their State and their whole
country.
Their Captain is a noble fellow
kinl. discreet, courageous, worthy
to be the commander Of such a body
of men Such a captain and such
company cannot disappoint the high
hopes of their friends in their con-
duct in the service to which they
have been called, whether that SER
vice lea IS T. EN- amid the clash OF
steel, smoke and fire OF artillery and
muskets or around the peaceful camp
fire only.
We bid them Go1speed. They
carry with them the profounde,t i
well wishes OF all those they leave
behini and many, many there are
who viii. not cease to think of th,m ,
and earnestly impIore Heaven for
their continued well being and safe
return when duty no longer c'lls
them away.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

Time Tried ana Merit Proven,

One Minute Cough Cure is right on
time when it comes TO curing coughs,
Group, whoopiDg cough, etc. 1t is per-
fectly harmless, pleasant to take and is
the children's favorite cough syrup.
SJld by w b Davis.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

New Smyrna has no delinquent
tax list this year.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18
The Volunteers.

The following is list Of the names
OF the officers and privat1s composing
the company:
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18
PILES! PILES! PILES !

DIR, Williams Indian Pile Ointment will cns
Blind, Bleeding, liberated and Itching Pies ~
absorbs the tumors, alays the itching al once aCs
as poulucci gives instant relief, Dr. Wilhaus
Indian Pile Ointment is prepared only for Piles su
itching Of the private parts and nothing else. Ey.
cry box Is guaranteed sold by druggists, sentry
mail for Soc, and 81 per box WILLIAMs MF'9,SI4t.
Proprietors, Cleveland, Ohio. Sold by d. o. Sini''
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

Col Jno. NJ. Martin Of Ocola is
the only survivor Of the Confederate
Congress.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

0rlando's Y. NJ. c. A. has mem
bersbip of 20.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

Mariana has organized
Of Trade.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18

Arcadia is to have a canning fac
tory.
The new enterprise., 1905-05-18
OFFICERs.

OFFiCERs.
Richard Bradford, Captain.
d. +. Livingston, lst Lieutenant.
Thomas VI seIe,, 2nd DO
j. f. Livingston, o, Sergeant.
G. 5. Livingston, ID do
NJ. II. Waring, Sd do
j. A. Johnson, 4th do
Pickens Delaughter, lSt Corporal.
j. A. Mobley, 2nd do
John Baker, Sd do
w. G. Hines, 4th do
PRIvATEs,
R. p. Worrell, G. L. Odom,
J. w. Patterson, I. j. Vann,
R. Sutton, w. +, Howell jr.
R. G. Williams, w. I. Webb,
J. +. Rogers, j. Fox,
W. II Collier, II. j. Mays j.
J. + Drew, G w. Overstreet,
R. Watts, /. 4. Thomas,
Z. NJ. Harold, j. $. Hinton,
w. j. Jarvis, w. L. Castor,
Jch IN Hamilton. NJ, Pit;map,
" II. Whitner, b. c. Pope,
j. Williams, V. Randell,
h. II. Mcdonald, w. L. Appleton,
A j. Dozier, jr., II Lynch,
5. Hammock, w. II. Waldrip,
]. NJ. Becton, A X. Butler,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-08
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans. Feb. 7.--Trading in
the spot market was interfereG with
by the cloudy weather and the turmoil
and fluctuations in futures attending
the reading of the bureau Ginners'
report. Sales 5000 bales, including
400 to arrive. Quotations uii-
changed.
Futures opened steady at an ad-
vance of 10 TO Is points on a sensa-
lonally good Liverpool market. at
The time Of the opening ofthe local
market futures in the English mark
1T showed an advance of Is to IA
points although they were only due
To advance of 8 to 8 points to fully
respond to the stiff advance IN the
American market yesterday. Follow
ing this came the government bureau
dinners report. Two or three en-
rors were made in transmission
which gave the bears an opportunity
TO hammer the market and they drove
II down with a rush. The result was
that the active months showed a loss
of TO / ; points. when compared with
The closing of yesterday and loss OF
"a to y points when compared with
ioday's prices. The bulls soon recover
ed from their apparent panic aud the
market recovered much of the earlier
declines and closed STEADY, the list
showing net losses of 6 to s points.
New Orleans, Feb. !, Cotton futures
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-08
Stocks and Bonds.

New York. Feb. THE uneven
ana intermittent rise in prices was
continued today on the Stock Ex-
change There were more railroad
stocks included in the movement than
was the case yesterday. but the rela-
tive prominence of the industrialS ana
specialties was still great. SPECIFIC
causes for the buying of individual
stocks were lacking, but it Is prohft-
bic that a large general effect was
produced by the report that the In
ter-State and Foreign Commerce
Committee Of the Senate of the
United States was to sit during the
summer recess to investigate the
railroad rate making question. This
5WaS adopted as Il practical announces
mcnt that definitivc legislation on this
subject was to be POSTPONED beyond
the present session of Congress. The
advances in Southern iron stocks
were due to vague rumors of pro-
ject of a consolidation of Southern
iron companies. The United States