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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07
Personal.

Messrs. Garvey and Roberts, member
II the Alexandria police department
who have been guests at the Gilber
Hotel for the past few days, left Thurs
day Tor Lynchburg for short stay be-
fore returning home. While in this city
tney gained host OF friends, and JET
delighted with Richmond i Richmond
News. Leader.
Miss Anna Gertrude Kearney dsugbte
Of the late Capt. aud Mrs. Henry Rear
ney, and Rev. Wilbur Pierce johnson
of Delaphane, Sere married in Washing
ton Yesterday. The brides father wa
an officer in the Confederate army. Rev
w. F. Locke, oficiated, and Rev. )
Frederick Peake, of Washington, acte'
a. best man for Mr.. johnson.
Col @. A. DEMPSEY, U. 8. A., re
tired, nov instructor of the yirgini
State militia, is in the city on a shor
visit to bis brother, Mr.. p j. Dempsey
At meeting of the directors of the Alex
andria National B INK held yesterday. MI
Edward :. ortner was elected dir ctor Q
that institution. -,
Mr.. Arthur A. Wells aud Miss Mabe
Hughes, both of this city, were married o.
Wednesday last at the parsonage OF Trim
NJ. f. Church by Rev. j. 4. LETTERS.
Captain James Elliott. of this city, who !
il in Washington. is improving
Mrs. j. K. Cation has returned from tn
Warm Springs where she spent the summer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07
Macliinists' Wages

Consideration of the wages to be paid
the machinists employed by the Southern
Railway in this city, Richmond, Man.
chester, Salisbury and Atlanta was re
sumed yesterday by General Manager
Spencer and general committee repre-
senting the machinists, after ten days
interruption. 1t was given cut by Mr..
Spencer that danger Of any labor troubles
10 the machine shops were remote. The
mschiuists are said to advocate nine.
hour day, with an increase of p cents
an hour. 1t is understood that the
company is loath to make such chang
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07
LOCAL BREVITIES

A suit was instituted in Richmond
yesterday by the Robert Portner Brewing
Company vs.. the Monticello Club for
$3.50.
The horse attached to su Adams
Express wagon ran away on King street
this morning and turned into Pitt where
it vas stopped by coliding with build.
ipg. Neither the horse nor wagon was
materially damaged.
The old excursion steamer Samuel j.
Psntz passed up the river lat night In tow
of the tugboat William II. Yerkes and WIS.,
anchored IN the forks Of the channel this side
Of the Washington channel.
The colored man found in an unconscious
condition on the commons near Go ross'
yesterday was dead drunk and not dead, %
reported
The schooner A. II. Qlinby belonging tp
Carter and Clarke, of Washington, is hauled
out on the railway at the shipyard for re-
pairs
The schooner Reulahland. from Philsd, l.
phis with fertilizer to W. A. SmoOt d Co.,
has arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07
School Board.

The monthly meeting Of the CITY
School r ard was held last night
{ pt. Herbert Bryant, chairman, pre-
s.Ied' and all but enc of tho members
were present.
Mr. Yates reported that all the woIR
Of nece ssary repairs to The schooi puiio'
ings had been completed except some un'
ni1z He said the rear fence at Washing
ton building had been rebuilt alta cost OF
500 and that the adjoining property own
ers should pay one half of the BILL de
had given all the work his personal
supervision and suggested that the super
;niendeut's room needed some improve
meDts.
Mr.. Carter suggested that new cur.
taips be hung in the Boards room and
the matter was left to the superintendent.
A number of bills for repairs and sup
lies we're ordered to be PAID, ano me
clerk was directed to see the owners Oh
the property 10 the rear of Washington
building and request them TO pay their
share of the cost of erecting the party fence
there. :,
The superintendent reported that all
the arrangements had been m de tor Is
suing permits to the children, which Is
to begin at Armory Hall next Monday
morning. -.
The superintendent was authorized to
appoint janitor tor Hallowell building
in case OF vacancy in that position.
The clerk presented the bids tor iuei
aud was authorized to award the CON
tracts to Mr.. Dew Aitcheson for hard
coal and wood, aud to Mr.. K E. Grover
for Cumberland coal, they being the low
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07
BOY Stole Forty Dollars.

Lieutenant Smith yesterday arrested
q youth named Edward Graney on the
charge of stealing $40 from Clifton Per-
due, 8 workman at the Risheill planning
mill. The boy, who is 10 years old, bad
purchased gun for so and 100 shells
for which be dad paid sl.6O. Twenty
dollars OF the stolen money was found
in Graney's possession. The boy was
arraigned before Justice Cation 10 the
Police Court this morning when the
plaintiff declined to prosecute him on
account OF bis tender years and by the
fact that by Lieutenant Smiths prompt
action most OF the money had been re-
covered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07
Police Court.

lJustice a. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
Charles smith, colored, arrested by
Lieutenant Smith for dsorderly conduct
and fighting, was fined S..
Bessie Johnson and Kate Willisms;
arrested byOffices Jones aud Bell charged
with disordeily conduct and fighting, we're
fined IS each.
J. K. Crawford, arrested by Officer
Ferguson charged with DESTROYING the
property of H FIeischmann, was sent 10
jail for ten days.
Mack Jameson, arrested by Ohcer
jones charged with disorderly couduct'
WIS dismissed.
Pearl Brown, arrested BY Officers
Jones and Nicholson charged with
drunken aud disorderly conduct, was
6Ded $40
Ruth Henderson and Nellie Warheld,
arrested by Officers Jones and NICHOLSON
charged with similar offeuses, we're lined
IS each.
Lillian Blair. arrested by the same
officers on a similar charge, was dis
missed.
George Griffin, arrested by the same
officers for interfering with them while
in discharge OF their duty, was hned
S. and 10 addition sent to Jail for ~
days.
Edward Grauey, arrested by Lieuten-
ant Smith TOR stealing $40 from Clifton
Perdue. was dismissed, the plaintih de-
clining to prosecute the offender.
Raymond Walker, charged win using
abusive language toward Emma White,
was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07
The Heath Ark.

After a conference with Robert S.
Hume, president Of the ludepende nj
Steamboat and Barge Company, Com
missioner Macfsrland, OF the District OF
Columbia, stated that he is satisfied the
steamer Bartholdi will not in the future
engage in carrying gamblers from the
District to the Heath ark, short dis
lance below this city. Commissioner
mcfarland also stated that the co-opera-
ton of Mr.. Hnme would be in thu form
of refusing the Bsrtholdi the privilege OF
using the Independent Steamboat and
Barge Company's wharf as long as the
authorities are Of the opinion that the
steamer is carrying persons 70 the ark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07
"The Lights of Gotham >

1.-The Lights of Gotham" al up-to-date
a competent company az The Opera House
on Monday, September 10, for one night
only. The story Of the play is q most in.
teresting one, dealing with the dark and
bright side of life in Greater New York.
Its characters are ones YOU meet in everyday
life and the plot is double one and hinges
ON incidents in the life of a young stock
broker, George Walters. The comedy ele-
men, of the play is very strong. four of the
leading characters being Of the fun.making
style. Addit onal interest in the play is
guaranteed in effective scenic environments
and novel electrical devices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07
Torture BY savaees

speaking of the torture to which some OF
the savage tribes ia the Philippines subject
their captiyes, reminds me of the intense
suffering endured for three months from in
termination Of the Kidneys" says W. M.
Sherman, OF Gushing. Me-, Nothing helped
me until / tried Electric Ritters, three bottles
of which completely cured me" Cures Liv.
err Complaint, Dyspepsia, Blood disorder;
and Malaria; and restores the weak and
nervous to robust health. Guaranteed by
E. s. l.eadbeater {: Sons druggist. Price 5Oc,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07
Thrown from a Buggy.

Mrs. Harry Cats was thrown from 6
buggy on King street, near Lee, yester-
day, but fortunately escaped without
serious injury. She was proceeding down
King street when the horse attached 10
the buggy slipped Oh the vitrifed brick
pavement aud fell Mrs. Cats was pre-
6ipltated on the horse back and became
entsngled in the harness A number
of persons ran to her rescue and soon
extricsled her. The horse and buggy
were uniniured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07

State of Virginia, city Of Alexandria, S.
|, C. r. Hoofi, President of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
G. r HOOFF. President.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th
day Of September, 1906.
II. r. BURKE, Notary Public.
Nv commission expires FebruTy II, 1907.
Coyreet-attest!
NJ. B. HARLOW,
JAS F. MUIR,
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"G,eater Alexandria. ASK Joe DR. ".
NOTICE.

Coal is comfort. We are delivering the best
graies of newly mined coal, clean and the
very best grade at the bottom summer price
to be delivered before July list. Leave your
orders at
PAVILION AITCHESON... ..l07 south
Royal street. Both Phones 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07

State of Virginia, City of Alexandra. IS:
/, 4. G. Smith, Cashier Of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
sbove statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief
T. c. SMITH, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th
day Of September, 1905.
JOHN u. NORMOYLE, Notary Public,
My commission eIpirer October 6, 1909.
Correct-Attest
C. T.. NICoL,
y. RUSSELL smith, ni..o,o-s
W. B. SHOOT, D''e''''
JOHN A. MARSHALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07

Take notice opening Of the oy ster season at
Rammel's Restaurant. Both telephones.
New York Rockswsys on Half Shell at
Rsmmel's Restaurant.
Fried Oysters q specially at Hammers
Restaurant. Both telephones. SEPT 1t
Greater Alexandra. Ask Joe Drew.
Fined CLANS 30 cents dozen. Oysters
fried stewed or raw. Clam Soup &c, Vege
table Soup Sc. C. II. Zimmerman, Market
Space, req zou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07
Excursion Tonight.

All the arrangements for the moon
light excursion tonight have been per.
fected, and an enjiy able time is assured
all who pstronize' II. The new steamer
jamestown will arrive here at 1880
O'Clock and take the excursiOnists aboard,
after which she will proceed about 80
miles down the Potomac. The receipt:
from the excursion wi be DEVOTED TO the
parsonage fund of St. Mary's Church iE
this CITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07
THE WHISKY or OUR FORE.
FATHERS,

Continental Pure Rye. 75c full quart, SSc a
pint: Oyerholt, bottled in bond, and Paul
Jones Pure Rye, soc full quart; Port, sherry,
catawba and Ciaret, &c quart All the
leading brands of fne wines and liquors for
fsmiIy trade. iPhoue So OF drop postal.
HARLOW BROTHERS,
my3 II Cameron ana ''"'ai ''ree'-'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07

When two strong men come to blows, even
If thew are wen matched. it is not a pleasing
sigh, but if the man who gets the worst Of i
will use DeWitt's Witch Hazel salyr, he viii
look better and feel better IN short order.
Be sure you get DeWit,'s. Good for every
thing a saIye is used for, including piles.
Sold By w. F. Creighton Co., 4ol King
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

snn risss tomorrow at 5:34 a. IN. and sets
at 6:22 o. M. High water at ll:O9 a. m. and
1929 10. 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07

MYSTERIOUS Assault.

For this section fair tonight and Saturday
fresh and variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07

The Clerk Of the City School Board will be-
NJ the Annoy Hall for the purpose Of issuiaX
o.rml,s for entering the Public Schools,
which open on SEPTEMBER 10 AZ follows
For white children Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. September 10, II aud Il,
from 9 a. m. 10 2 p. m.
For colored children Thursday and FRI
day, September Is and IA, from a. N. TO
p. m.
In order that the schools may be properly
organized, no permits will be issued after
the l4th until the gath Those Wishing TO Sc
cure seats for their children will bring their
city capitation tax receipts for the year 1896.
sep3 lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07

The barge Howard, from fhiIadel phi
with fertilizer TO the Alexandria Fertilizer
and Chemical Company, has arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-07
The Virginia Home School

For Girls and Little Boys will be repened
Monday, September II, 1906. Fol particulars
apply TO Miss A. K SWAIN, 2O3 Woe street.
sep6 Be
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Greater AleIandris." Ask Joe Drew.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-28
ROOSEVELT SATISFIED
With Conditions On the lsthmus With
But Two Minor Exceptions.

Washington, Nov. 27-With but
two exceptions, the president today
expressed complete satisfaction with
the condition of affairs on The
Tsthmus of Panama, as disclosed dur
ing his three days inspection of the
work there. One of the exceptions
the president told his callers. related
To the sanitary feature of the quarters
for bachelor negro IabOrers and this,
he poinied out, under ordinary cir
cumstances. will have been adjusted
within a very short time
The president expressed himself as
impressed with the magnitude Of the
undertaking at Panama and of the
way in which it H. being carried out.
Roosevelt is not yet certain whe-
ther he viii recommend any special
legislation in connection with 18TH
mian work in the special message
which he is 70 send TO congress on
the subject. This will depend on the
fun consideration Of the matter be
tween now and next week.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-28
STANDS PAT ON
ORIGINAL VIEWS
ROOSEVELT WANTS EVIDENCE
NOT TALK REGARDING DIS.
CHARGED TROOPS.
MAY REINSTATE A FEW
II Circumstances in Individual Cases
Warrant Ito Urge Citizen
ship For Porto Rico in
Another Special.

Washington, Nov. 27-President
Roosevelt holds that he has the
power to reinstate in the army mem
bers of the three companies of the
Twenty.fifth regiment colored in
fantry discharged without honor as
result Of the trouble at Browns
vile, Texas some time ago, if the cir.
cumstances of any individual case
justify such action.
Whether he will avail himself of
that power, according to the presi-
dent, will depend upon he evidence
presented to him in the caee of any
one or more soldier which will tend
clearly to exculpate them from any
participation in the incident.
This is in conformance with the
announcement he made while away
TO Secretary Taft when the latter had
telegraphed the president stating that
application had been made by mum
Der Of persons for re-hearing.
The president wants evidence. not
dcduCt tlOnS, as he told some OF MS
callers today. of the non-par'icipation
Of The dismissed negroes in the Texas
riots. before anything may be done.
Those who talked with the president
today on the subject found him uu
yielding in his original stand in the
matter with the exception That in in
iividual eases. where the facts war
fanted IT. he said the man might be
reinstatcd.
Some statement is expected from
he White House in few days de-
1ning the presidents attitude and
clearly outlining his reasons for or
iering the discharge Cf the three
companies. He is awaiting certain
iata bearing on the subject and some
communications from persons inter
'sted before making any statement.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-28
ANOTHER SPECIAL
Message Will Recommend American
Citizenship For Porto Riesns.

Washington. Nov. 27.-The presi-
dent believes the people Of Porto
Rico are entitled TO American citizen
ship and will recommend that this be
granted them. in a special message
to congress. The president has eX
pres cd the opinion that it is lament
able that they do not now enjoy this
right. IN this connection he said that
although Porto Rico had sent . dele
cato 30 the Pan American congress
AT Rio Janeiro. that tha delegate
could not even say that he was an
American citizen AMI this also is the
ease n he visits Europe OF any other
foreign country.
The president Wa very much
pleased with his visit to Porto Rico.
which h. saws is a hne. prosperous
country ard that her government was
an excellent one The people, he says.
are also prospecting.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-28
PERSONS GO
TO WATERY CRAVE WHEN
COAST STEAMER FOUNDERS
FHE j. n. JONES GOES TO PIECES
ON ROCKS OFF CAPE coIkER
LAST WEEK.
INDIANS FIND BODIES
nd a Wrecked Raft and Life Boat
Which Tell the Story of Fate Of
All on Hoard--Gale Was
Terrific One.

Wharton, Ont, Nov. 27.-The coast.
hg steamer ]. Fl Jones, owned by the
|rawford Tug Company, foundered OF
|ape Coiker Thursday afternoon. All
lands were lost. The crew consisted
/ IL men. all from Wharton and q
lumber Of passengers, estimated at
I.
The Jones which piled between
'wen Sound Wharton and Manitoulin
Stand ports was one fthe staunch-
vt steamers on the Gerogian bay and
as commanded by Captain Crawford,
Part Of the cabin, a life boat and
yo unidentified bodies have been
Iund by Indians on the north shore
Christian Island.
A terrific storm ragged off Cape
oikcr Thursday and it is supposed
lat the Jones was driven against the
,cks and was pounded to pieces.
The crew and passengers made a
esperate attempt for their lives but
is not believed that one escaped
Parts of raft have also been found,
atle from some of the timbers of the
mes.
1t Is supposed that when the ship
,mmenccd to 90 to pieces on the
'cks, some of those on board put ont
life boats but they were evidently
as soon as they were lower
as the one found today by the In
ans was badly damaged and was
,ating up side down.
Those who put off in the raft met
like fate and were probably swept
to the sea before they were safely
lbafked.
An effort is being made tonight and
II be made tomorrow to find the
dies of The victims. The beat is a
mplptc loss
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-28
YOUNG BRIDE cHLoRoFoRmEo.

New York. Nov 27.-Mrs. Nellie
MunsoD. a bride 81 three months. was
chlor formed and bound hand and
foot in her home in Harlem early to
day by a burglar The thief secured
small amount Of money and some
jeweldy. and fed, leaving the woman
helpless.
managed To- free an arm. and by beat
ing on wall. managed 10 attract pe3-
pie in the neighboring fiat, who dis
covered her plight and released her
Later Jcseph Wolostein. who was
acting suspiciOusly in the neighbor-
hood. was arrested He declared be
could prove a. abb.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-28
FULL CABINET MEETING.

Washington. Nov. 27.-For the first
time in rcyeral months. there was a
full attendance at the cabinct meet
ing t0day 4 number of topics were
considered. the SESSION being pro
tractcd for almost three hours. One of
these related TO some feature of the
Cuban situation. but no iement
was obtaiuable on the subject
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-28
WOMAN KILLS )
FOR INSURANCE
POISONING OF HUS.
BAND, CHILDREN AND
FRIENDS HARGED.
HER CASE UN[QUALLEO
Arrested Alleged lnhuman
Mother--Dcaths Melted
Only $1,000.

Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. 27-Tht
most remarkable case Of wholesale
poisoning of persons to secure insur
ance money ever unearthed, Is
charged tonight against Bridget Ca
rey. who has been arrested.
The woman who Is 80 years old, is
charged with having poisoned her
husband, Patrick, her two children.
Mary, agen 8, and Annie, aged s
years who died a week ago and Pat.
| rick and Cecilia Cook, tenants in the
/Carey house.
All of the alleged victims died
within months and the police al.
lege that Mrs. Carey. benefited by
their deaths to the extent of $1,000
through the collection of insurance.
Laid Death to Candy.
The woman's arrest followed an
investigation made into the deaths
of her two children, which occurred
last week. II was said at that time
that their deaths were caused by eat
ing poisoned candy that contained
deleterous subtances. An analysis
of the candy showed that II contained
no poisonous substances. An analysis
of the stomachs Of the children
showed that they died from arsenical
poisoning.
The authorities say the children
were injured for $l25 each and that
Mrs. Carey collected this after their
deaths.
the woman had secured rat poison
and on further Investigation found
that Patrick and Cecilia Cook,
brother and sister, who lived with
Mrs. Carey, had died within the past
few months under suspicious circum.
stances. Mi.s Cook had been the les
sor of the house and Mrs. Carey was
the tenant The police say that Miss
Cook was insured for 5000 in favor of
Patrick Cook. her brother. and that
on August 18th she died. Patrick had
been insured in favor of his sister
lie collected the insurance on her
policy after her death and Mrs. Ca.
rey took mp the lease of the house
hereupon Patrick Cook drew his in
5urancc In favor of Mrs. Carey and
shortly thereafter died.
Got Cook Insurance Money.
When Miss Cook died. the phu.i
hg haa atV asff a
by Mrs. Carey, the police say. and
asked 10 sign death certificate for
he insurance, attosung that she died
" heart disease. As he had previously
attended her for heart trouble and
knew she was liable TO die al any mo-
ncnt he fignc1 the certificate though
he had not been in attendance on tho
woman just prior to her death.
Miss Cook died on August 18th and
jn September 18th her brother died
in much the same manner
is his sister. The police say Mrs. ca.
'cy secured the insurance.
Will Exhume Bodies.
After the death Of the children the
lolice learned tina the woman's hus-
iand died -uddenly about 10 months
,go and from physicians who were
allied in at various times during the
Illness Of the alleged victims they
Vere urged TO make a rigid investiga
ion. The bodies Of Cook and his sis
81 have been exhumed and that Of
he woman's husband will also be dis
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-28
STOVE POLISH EXPLODED.

Sandusky. Ohio, Nov. 27.-A patent
plish purchased from peddler eX-
oded while Mrs. James Miller, aged
}, a widow residing near Blooming
He, was brushing up her kitchen
owe in which there were a few hot
1asl:s Mrs M!l!er's clothing took fire
nd she was terribly burned. The
)ctors say she cannot live.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-28
TEAcHTR FELL DEAD.

Bloomington. Ind. Nov. 27.-Em-
nett Rawlins, a well known young
school teacher, was returning from the
institute today when stricken with
heart disease. He fell dead from his
buggy. Only two hours before be
had been onC Ct tue peakers
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-28
Will Eshume Bodies.
Evil Of Loo Much Rradinn

\ bookish man. says Dr. William.
Osler may never succeed. Deep
versed in books. he mas not be able
to use his knovledge 10 practical e.
feet, or. more likely. his failure is
not because he has read too much.
but observed too little.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-28
DR.. GEORGE THOMAS I'LL.

Wilmington. n. C. November ~
gorge G Thomas, chief surgeon Of
&c Atlantic Coast Line Railroad sys-
IN aud President of the North Caro-
ma State Board of Health. is crlti-
lily i'll tonight at HIS residence here.
c is not expected to recover. Since
rlday DR.. Thomas has been suffer
z with acute pneumonia.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-28
KLAHoMA AFTER 2cENT RATE.

Guthrie, Okla. Nov 27.-The first
ank to be offered in the constitution
convention here today was the rail
,ad commission bill. modelled af er
e Texas law and calling for a 2-cent
re. The time of the convention to-
~ was consumed principally in
nc bill.