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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
BY PERCY S. HAYES.

ing the hearing between ex-senator
Higgins. attorney for Judge Swayne,
AND Representative Palmer, one of the
house mana gers for the prosecution.
These legal passages at arms proved
highly interesting Go probably five
thousand people VINO filled the gal
leries of the chamber.
The witnesses we're alse called upon
to testify for the purpose Of showing
that Judge Swayne had not acquired
a residence in the Pensacola district
up to 1900
In the testimony of the first witness.
Mr.. DAlembeFte, the counsel for
Judge Swayne excepted to many ques-
tons asked by the house managers as
to the JUDGES residence, and contend
ed that the. residence could be shown
by Judge Swayne and family and me-
by drawing out the opinions of wit
nesses. The chair excluded all cues
tions intended to bring out opinions
on residence.
The question of the right of the
house managers to object to questions
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
FREIGHT TRAIN CONDUCTOR
KILLED IN NORTHERN ALABAMA

Jasper, Feb. 11.-Fred Humphrey
vile. a conductor on Northern Ala
bama freight train, was caught be-
tween two cars near Calumet this
morning at II O'Clock and instantly
killed.
He was making a coupling when
the horrible ACCIDENT occurred. De-
ceased was about thirty years of age
and was only recently married to a
popular young lady in North Alabama
The remains were taken to Sheffield
this afternoon for burial.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
DEATH AT ELoMAToN
OF MRS. VIM. MASH8URN

Flomaton. Ala, Feb. 11.-Mrs. Vim.
Mashburn died at this place Thurs
day. aged As years.
Mrs. Mashburn was woman OF
many sterling qualities, kind and gen.
tie TO all. She will be greatly missed
by her host of friends whom she had
drawn around her. She leaves a de-
voted husband and several children to
mourn her loss. and TO whom the
deepest sympathy is given.
She was laid to rest Friday after
noon in Flomaton, where she resided,
the funeral being attended by a host
of sorrowing friends who came to pay
their last respects to one who had
been a dear and loving friend to them.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
REWARD OFFERED
FOR T. HOLMES
$50 WILL BE PAID FOR ARREST
OF MAN ACCUSED OF EN-
sEzzLING FROM TER
MINAL COMPANY.

Chief Schad last night offered a re-
ward for the arrest of T. Holiness Who
is charged with having embeZzle0r the
sum of S625 from the Pensacola Ter
minal ompany some time since and
departing for parts unknown
Absolutely no trace Of the man has
been found. All that is known is that
he purchased a ticket for New Orleans
and afterwards left Pensacola in the
Montgomery sleeper. kilograms have
been sent to all LHe principal cities
and, unless he has already left the
country it is possible that he will yet
be captured.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE expected
has happened. Governor Vardeman,
chief executive Of the state Of Missis-
sippi has replied TO an Invitation ex-
tended b. one Of the subcommittee
OF the inaugural committee. which re-
quested him 10 send 10 Washington
fer participation in the the inaugural
parade a delegation Of high school
students for his commonwealth.
he indicates that be VIII have moth
Ing to do with the Inauguration and
VIII not send a delegation of high
school students or any other deIeEa-
ton to the show March f. He SAYS
many other things, it is understood,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12

some OF which might prove interesting
reading. but Mr.. L. Q. c. Lamar OF
the general land Office. to whom the
letter was addressed, offers not 20
make the epistle public.
The invitation was extended by the
subcommittee in charge Of high school
representatives, OF which Prof. s.
Clarke of the Dennison school is chair
man. MIR. Lamar is an old Mississip-
plan and the son of the hate Justice
Lamar, once secretary of the interior.
and the letter was personal to him.
Prof. Clark has been advised of the
action and consequently no reserva-
ton will be made for the delegation
from Mississippi.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
ATTEMPT TO BURN GRAND
STAND AT HOT SPRINGS TRACK

Hot Springs, Ark, Feb. 11.-What
is regarded as an attempt to destroy
the grand stand and adjoining build-
ings at the racing plant occurred to-
day. A part of the lower floor of the
grand stand was in flames when dis
covered by a Waterman and the floor
was found to be saturated with oil,
The structure was not seriously dam
aged
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
TWO THOUSAND
RUSSIANS DEAD
LEFT ON THE FIELD AFTER BAT
TIE OF HEIKoUTAl-JAPS
CAPTURED MANY
RIFLES.

Toxic Feb. 1.-THE Japanese
troops captured an eminence south OF
Chaugehiechia on Thursday morning.
driving out two companies of Rus
slams. The Russians continue shell
ing the japanese. center and left.
After the battle at Heikoutai the Rus.
slams left 1000 dead on the field
unburied. The japanese captured
1000 rifles.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12

Nrw York. Feb. 11.-While the
Lacy Teasle Company was rehe2rsing
z t1e Casino theatre to-day the build
nS caught FIRE and was damaged 10
tle extent OF So. O0O. When the fire
was discovered. the chorus girls start
ed FOR The street in a rush, but the
sage manager blocked the way and
prevented a stampede. The stage
Carpenter and two Of the company
Only we're injured
The fire started in the usher's room
an the stage manager cody introm-
e. ne company after the rehearsal
vas over and TOLD them TO leave by
q, STAGE entrance instead Of the main
Doorway. The employees lowered IRE
curtains and removed the scenery 70
Tie street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12

Washington, Feb.1L.-As. an out
growth of the investigation of the
steamer Slocum disaster of last year.
the house to-day passed a number of
bills called up by Mr. Grosvenor.
chairman OF the committee on mer-
chant marine and fisheries, amending
the laws on steamboat inspection and
making more rigid provision for the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
SEocHss7 Disaster Results
En- Rigid Regulations

regulation and control of steam YES
sells.
Several amendments recommended
by the department of commerce and
labor, came from the senate to the
house and were reported on faVorably
The house also passed a bill re-
storing TO the naval academy three ca
DIETS who had been dismissed for haZ-
ing The house then adjourned.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
A,artment House Fire.

New York Feb. l1.-While a score
O. engineers we're pouring water on
he flames of the Casino theatre this
afternoon. another FIRE. which started
2 The double hVe-story apartment
building al Thirty-eighth street, less
t-a1 NO blocks away, endangered the
lives Of many persons and threatened
l. destroy a great amount Of surround
Ing property.
Sweeping through the apartment
house The asmez sent $50 occupants
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12

appointment, with the exception of
Postmaster General Wynne who Will
be appointed Consul General to Lon-
don.
Mr.. Cortelyou will be appointed
postmaster general.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
Dealing i'm Futures
a PenffenfiaYy Onense

Washington. Feb. 11.-SenatorI
Clay has introduced an amendment
to the appropriation bill declaring
options" anG futures" to be in re-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
JAPANESE
FORTIFYING
SOUTH OF sANDEPAS AND ALONG
RIGHT BANK OF HUN RIVER.
NoeI ON RUSSIAN RIGHT.

Mukden. Feb. 11.-During the last
few DAVIS the movement of large bodies
of Japanese has been observed on
the Russian right where the presence
of General Nogi's army has been def
nitely ascertained. The Japanese are
fortifying several points south Of
Sandepas. and also several districts
on the right bank Of the Hun River.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
R0OSeVeIf'S Cabinet
All Tender designations

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE follow
ing statement was given out from the
White House to-day:
All the members of the cabinet
have rendered their designations and
on March 6 will be nominated for re-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
Carnegie Will Testify
Against Mrs. CE3adNfch

bearing Mr., Carnegies name. He al
leges that the signatures are forged.
Mr.. Carnegie's announcement was
made after subpoena ordering him
to appear in court at Cleveland Oh
March had been served upon him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12

New York, Feb. l1.--Andeew Carne'
gle announced to-day that he would go
to Cleveland to testify against Mrs.
Cassie L. Chadwick, who IS under ar
rest charged with obtaining large
sums of money on alleged securities
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12

straint of trade, and making the deal
ing in same misdemeanor punish
able by fine of not less than $1,000 and
Imprisonment of from one to three
years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
U. S. COURT AT
FERNANDINA
HOUSE PASSES BILL AUTHoRIz.
ING STRINGS AT EAST
COAST PORT.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE house
to-day passed a bill providing for the
sittings of the United States circuit
court at Fernandina, Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
FIRE
I'M CHICAGO
DEFECTIVE WIRE CAUSES GREAT
LOSS IN GENERAL ELECTRIC
coMPANY's PLANT.

Chicago. Feb. Ia disastrous fire
was started from a effectively insu-
lated electric light wire to-day. and
caused a loss Of 100000 TO the Gen
eral Electric Company building.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
Other Indictments.

Portland, Oregon, Feb. 1.-THE fed
eral grand jury to-day indicted Con
gresham J. n. Williams. his business
partner, Fl. A. Van Gosner, and LAID
Commissioner A. R. Biggs, for con-
spiracy in the land frauds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12
Chorus Girls at Casino Theatre 7ehearesI
Attempt Stampede When Fire
Is Discovered
$50 PERSONS
RUSH FROM HOUSE
SfxFfren1en Are Over
come by GsS from
Broken Pipes.

POLICEMAN MADE HEROIC RES
UE or LITTLE GIRLS WHO HAD
SEEN CUT OFF BY FLAMES
AND WHOSE CRIES WERE
EEARD BY ASSEMBLED MUL-
TETUDE.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-12

EMEATHERs Rain Sunday; mus
W colder with cold wave by nigh
Monday fair and cold.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26
THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL.

Maintains unexoellcd service from the
west TO the east and south. Making
close connections with trains Of all
transeontinental lines. passengers are
given their choice OF routes TO Chicago.
Louisville. Memphis and New Orleans.
nnd through those points to the far
east.
Prospective travellers desiring intor-
nation as TO ,he lowest rates and best
routes are invited to- correspond with
the following representatives;
u. II. TRUMBuII.. Commercial Agent.
it2 Third ST.. Portland. ore.
J. C. LINDSEY, TRAY. Passenger Agent,
Iis Third St. Portland. ore.
PAUL u, THOMPSON. paasgr. Agent.
Coleman Building. Seattle, Wash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26

turned homo they found Della lying OF
the floor in a pool of blod. Her skull
was crushed and her brains scattered
over the floor,
Della's two brothers saw man hurry.
ing away from the house who, they de,
clare. csembled Hiram Conklin. Sus.
picion then naturally fell upon Sherman
Conklin, and search for him was be.
gun. He was not at his home or in his
usual haunts. When found yesterday
morning, he was asleep behind big
boulder. He declared that he was limo.
cent, and that he was in Sloatsburg, five
miles away, about the time the murder
is believed to have been committed
Coroner Wheeler decided that the eyi.
dence was sufficient to hold Cenkhn, and
ordered that he be committed without
bail. An inquest win be held on Satur.
day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26
zIEeLER WILL CONTEST.
Widow Begins Suit for Millions Al
leging unsound Mind.

New York, July 25,--Although it was
said at the time that the will OF Will
liam Ziegler, who died, leaving the bulk
of his estate or S3O,000,O00 to his adopt.
ed son, would be allowed to stand un.
contested, Mrs. f. Matilda Zieglcr. the
widow, has begun suit in the Supreme
Court against Justice William J. Gay.
nor, one of the executors. Mrs. Ziegler
declares that her husband was of ur.
sound mind when he signed the will,
and desires to test its validity
Mr.. Ziegler accumulated his fortune
by the manufacture of baking powder,
and in late years has been known as a
hacker of Arctic expeditions. Yester.
day Justice Giegerich appointed John
II. Lindsay guardian OF the son, for pur-
poses of the suit. BY the terms of the
win all that Mrs. Ziegler received was
$4,000. the use of the city home at No.
624 9th ave-, and the country home at
Norton, Conn. At one time it was said
that Mrs, Henry X. Shields, sister of
Mr.. Zicg!er, might protest the will,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26
REPRODUCE CUSTER MASSACRE.
Umatilla Indians to Take Part in Sham
Battle at Portland Exposition.

) Portland, July 2j.--The Custer massa.
ere, which marks the greatest Indian
outrage Of recent times, will be repro.
duced with wonderful fidelity to detail
at the Lewis and Clark Exposition on
Thursday, August TO- when Umatilla
Indians and soldiers Of the Oregon Ma.
tional Guard and thn Tenth United
States Infantry will take part. The
massacre promises to prove the most
interesting and instructive of the big
free out door attractions which have
been provided by the Exposition man.
agement for the patrons Of the western
western worlds Fair.
1t was twenty-nine years ago, on June
Is, 1876, that Custer and his troopers
rode into the death trap on the little
Big Horn River. Shortly after crossing
the river, hundreds of Sioux attacked
the little band, which resisted heroic.
ally, making last stand in a hand to.
hand contest in which every trooper was
killed. The only survivor was a trum-
peter whom Custer had sent, early in
the fray, to Major Reno for reinforce.
ments
The reproduction Of the massacre at
the Lewis & Clark Exposition will have
for its location a plot of ground on the
government peninsula in Guilds Lake.
near the river entrance TO the Fair.
The lay of the ground at this place is
similar to the geography Of the Little
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26
TO COLLECT TREE SEEDS.
Bureau OF Forestry Establishing Many
Forest Nurseries

Washington, July 25 The forest ser.
vice is planning to collect tree seeds ON 4
very large scale this autumn. The work
OF reforestation in the Western reserve.
is calling for the production OF many
millions Of seedlings annually and the
service has already established six for.
est nurseries for this purpose in different
parts Of the scmiarid West.
Nursery work or planting is now in
progress in the Santa Barbara, san
Gabriel, Modoc. and Warner mountain
reserves In California; the Pixies Peak,
and eiunnison reserves in Colorado; the
Bismal River reserve in Nebraska; the
Gila River reserve in New Mexico, and
the Salt Lake reserve in Utah.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26
Pcn picture of nenrY CInr.

An Engllshman who travelled In the
United States In the early part OF the
last century visited Washington and
described Henry Clay as follows: "He
Is tall, thin anl not a very muscular
man; his gait Is stately but swinging,
and his countenance, while It indicates
genius, denotes dissipation. Though
there is want Of rapidIty aud Guency
In his eloclitlon. yet he has a great
deal Of fire and yigor in his expires.
sion. When he speaks he Is full OF
animation and earnestness; his face
brigbtens, bis eye beams with addl-
tlonal luster and his whole figure In
dicates that he is entirely occupied
with the subject on which his elo-
quence Is employed"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26
PENNSYLVANIA Food Commissioner
viii Commence Proceedings.
TAINTED MEAT WAS SOLD
Criminal Prosecutions Of Pennsylvania
of Beef Trust About to Be Instituted
By State Dairy and Foor Commission
er. Various Charges Will Be Used.

New York, July 25.-Criminal prose
Cutions of Pennsylvania representatives
of the so.called beef trust are about
to be instituted by DR.. B. H. Warren
state dairy and food commissioner, az
cording to Herald dispatch from Har,
risbrg. Various charges will be used,
it is alleged, to the effect that meat sold
in Pennsylvania has been subjected to
treatment with preservatives.
Samples upon which the eases are to
be made were brought principally in
the counties of Dauphin, Allegheny, Hun
tington, Philadelphia and Lycoming. 1t
has been decided that the first prose.
cutions shall be made in Harrisburg.
No indication has been given as to the
company which viii be attacked first.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26
LAST CALL FOR SUPPORT
city's Executive Brings Advantages of
Regatta Before Public Feeling Some
May Not Thoroughly Understand
Them. Prays For Cooperation.

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guine as to the possibility OF holding
the regatta last night gave tho follow.
ing statement for publication:
Believing that many of the enter
prising citizens of Astoria do not thor.
oughly understand the importance OF the
holding OF regatta here this year and
knowing that, 10 great extent, the fu.
ture prosperity OF the city depends upon
giving suitable exhibition of aquatic
sports for the entertainment of the
thousands of Eastern visitors who will
come 10 the coast, and that the material
welfare of the city is at stake at the
present time, as the chief executive of
this commonwealth | feel it my duty
to make last appeal TO the citizens to
assist financially and give their hearty
co-operation to project that will not
only benefit every business man in the
city, but will be one of the best adyer.
tisements OF our grand natural resources
and advantages and l still have conf.
denee in my fellow townsmen to believe
that they will come forward with the
same spirit that has actuated them in
the past and assist in giving our annual
regatta this year, which means more
TO every citizen and the city in general
than they can conceive OF IL carried TO
successful conclusion which | believe can
be done by earnest cooperation and per.
sonal endeavor and with the implicit
confidence have in the honorable gen.
tlemen who have signifed their willing.
ness TO carry it TO a successful ISSUE
therefore ask, in the name of our fair
city for the support OF every business
man and citizen toward the consumma.
tion of this important project and fur.
ther ask that all persons interested
either meet with the committee or my.
self and signify their willingness to in.
crease their subscriptions and of those
who have not already subscribed TO do
so. Respectfully submitted,
y, w. Surprenant, Mayor
Mayor Surprenant stated that several
persons last night pledged to double
their subscriptions rather than have the
effort TO hold the regatta prove futile.
In addition to this great many persons
have announced their intention of ad-
ding to the subscription list and while
everything yesterday pointed to the ut.
ter failure Of the project conditions now
have taken a most favorable aspect. So
soon as the citizens display proper in.
terest in the regatta and assist in swell.
ling the fund the regatta committee
will once more assume management Of
the affairs,
Mayor Surprenant's appeal is worthy
Of careful consideration. Those who are
interested in the regatta and who wish
to subscribe to the fund may leave their
eontributioli either at tfr Astorian
office or with Mayor Surprenant.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26
MURDER PROMPTED BY JEALOUSY
Young Wife Alleged to Have Been Killed
By a Former Husband.

Paterson, July 25--A After an all night
search by posse of farmers headed by
Constable Beatty, Hiram Conklin was
captured early yesterday morning in the
mountains north of Midvale, in Passaic
County. and committed to Jail, suspec-
ted of being the murderer of seventeen
year-old Della Conklin, his former com
mon law wife
Jealousy is given as the motive. Del
la left Hiram six months ago and mar
ried Sherman Conklin, of Conklintown.
1t is alleged that Hiram has frequently
been heard to declare that he would
have revenge. Monday afternoon Della
visited her mothers home. Her mother
was in the mountains picking berries,
and her two little brothers were playing
on the mountainslde. When they re.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26

Strike in Terui, Italy, Shuts Down
Great Plants.

New York, July sS.- -Workingmcn to
the number of 1000 are out of employ.
mcnt at Iernl, Italy and the large ar.
NOR plate rolling mills there have been
closed owing 10 the demand OF the work.
ingmen for the eight hour day, says a
Herald dispatch from Rome, Steps
looking to arbitration, proposed by the
government have been refused and IL /.
thought probable that general strike
in all the Italian iron and steel mills
VIII ensne, Upon request OF the pre-.
feet a force of infantry has been seat
to the province.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26

Big Horn, and this circumstance will
add much 10 the interest of the blood.
less massacre, Indians from The Una.
tilla reservation garbed in the war
clothes of the plains. will form the at.
tocking party, and The attack will be
maintained by them until the last OF
tho soldiers representing Clusters band
have fallen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26
pULLMANS ROBBED
Passengers on Oregon Express Deprived
Of Their Belongings.

San Francisco, July 25 The Exam.
liner says today;
Some robbers succeeded In entering
two Pullman ears on the Oregon Express
which arrived here from tho North late
last night and several passengers were
deprived OF money, jewellery, aud clota.
ing. The list OF victims includes mem
bcrs Of the Idaho State Editorial Asso.
citation on their way home from the
Portland exposition Railroad detectives
are making an investigation Of the nf.
fair,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26
Goes Ashore In Thick Fog at
Cape Mendoclno.
WILL BE TOTAL wRtcs
Norwegian Steamer Pounding TO Pieces
on California Coast. Went Ashore In
Fog While Bound to San Francisco
From Victoria,

Eureka, July s5,--ln a thick fog and
with q smooth sea running, tho Nor.
wcgian collier Tricoor, bound from Brit
ish Columbia TO San Fraupisvo, ra 4
on the rocks near Cape Meudccino light.
house early this morning and will be
a total loss, The crew OF twenty seven
men was saved and arrived here tonight
Captain Void says he lost his reok.
onings in the log and believed the vessel
was safe up to this time she struck the
rocks, Boats were lowered aud headed
toward Blunt's Reef lghtship but were
sighted by the tug Ranger which had
been sent from here ds soon as the news
was received. The steamer lies broad.
side TO the beach and pounding TO pieces
on the rocks. Her value Il estimated al
100000. As the Tricolor has been on
the coast but six months, Captain Void
was not very well acquainted with the
run. She has 1850 tons burden aud was
owned in Norway, She left Victoria
July 10.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26

Plenty Of help to wait upon you. Our
plans are ready for the GREATER
BEE HIVE, for which the building
is now being completed TO make up
for any disadvantage due to our
crowded present quarters We have
prepared you genuine bargains in
everything we advertise, 80 that you
will agree with US that "What we
say we dove do.D
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-26
AMERICAN SCULPTOR RECOGNIZED
Will Make First Statue to Find Place
in House of Commons.

New York, July 25.--To an American
sculptor VALDEZ Story, a native of Bos
ton, has been given the commission fol
the statue of the late Sir William Yer
non Harcourt, which Is TO be placed in
the lobby Of the House of Commons
says Herald dispatch from London. II
will be the first statue by an American
sculptor to find place in The House Of
Commons.