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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-12-03
NEWPORT.

I. f. Ranney of the customs force is
taxing weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Bailey are spending
few days in Taunton and Berkelv, Mass.
Arthur G. Mansur OF Burlington snent
thanksgiving with his parents. Col. and
Mrs. z. NJ. Mansur.
Lieutenant Governor Prouty and the
rest OF the Montpelier delegation spent
Thanksgiving at their homes.
The pupils of the graded school enjoyed
recess from Wednesday night to Monday
morning on account of Thanksgiving day.
E. j. Smith, principal of Lamoille Cen
tral academy at Hyde Park, was at home
Tor thanksgiving, returning this morning.
| F. 2. Davis',mail team made better than
schedule time Monday, taking run down
| the track to the granite shed. No material
| damage was done.
z. c. Townshend, who recently Quit the
railroads here, goes to Buffalo, n. Y,
where he has employment in a like
capacity at increased compensation.
No sleighing November %, but, judging
by the rush of business on the part of
those who deal IN eatablee. THANKSGIVING
was generally observed in this vicinity
Peter MacQueen at the opera house
Thursday night wac greeted with a small
audience. Those who attended listened &c
an interesting illustrated lecture on
Panama.
J. T. Elliott OF the ST. Adams Messenger
staff was in town several days last week in
the interests OF that periodical. Mr.. Elliott
was formerly in the customs Office al
, Richford.
} The young ladies' basket ball team was
! victorious at Barton Landing Tuesday
J evening. the score being IS to Il. TIT
boys we're victorious at Barton. the scor
being 43 to 10.
Thanksgiving services were held at tn
Congregational church at 7:30 q. M, will
a union service at the Episcopal church
in the evening, when Rev. Mr.. murct
addressed the people.
Boys were observed skating on the Back
Bay FRIDAY, Nov 80. It is to be hopac
that no drowning accidents may resuli
J this year from the too eager indulgence IL
this sport before the ice is safe.
Tie entertainment planned for the
benefit OF the band is well under way and
should prove an interesting and profita ole
show. 1t will be presented some time in
January and the cast will include nearly
all the local musical and vaudeville
celebrities.
CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-12-03
Do
Not
Forget

That TIE Travellers Life Insur-
anee Company Is one Of the best.
Tbai they write all the up to date
contracts. That p L. Webster
Is agent That he would ike to
tell You about it. That his ad-
dress IS Barton, Vt That you
would do well TO call on him.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-12-03

A minister who few years ago puo-
,;.bed a alcoholic sermon Whicn
the brewers circulated as campaign
doonment said: s.This has done much
- iniure my usefulness and stanoing
= the community, and, although |
nave changed my mind and preacneo
sany strong temperance sermons
a;ace then. this one act OF my ire
oo,,tinnally comes to Judgment ano Is
: sonree of extreme regret"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-12-03

CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-12-03

naw;tt q Co.. of Chicsgo. at "Inse
E. O. De y K ~ Is prepared, assure rs hat
tbs sa, 1 to >. fpI sef
the stomach 80 pre- FOOD ard Drug Law
of the Nalilst1oratorr is very large one. but
The kpeo sufferers from INDIGESTION sn q doI
ach fre I tSs 11essiFIe for the manufactured
it would Dc , Iii The demand Koool = SOLD
70 ke6P e F Fed D. Pierce. B.Eson; az 80
n 4,s-7an Larding. =
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-12-03
co,NISSIONERS' NOTICE.
v.+ate of Edmund jackson

ss-sirned, having been appointed
TIE ll-1,-shfe Probate Court for the Dis
sv che 1,-IssDs Commissioners. TO receive
% e sd aus' al slstHs sb and e ssn, Z;
N 81 icon. late of Albany in said
Fiu1a0 ceased, and ali claims exhibited
4strc.' .-s-sto. hereby give notice tEas we
b oh's Err the purposes aforesaid. az the
81, NEE Fred r. Pierc~, on
store sar of Deem Der ana 18Th day OF
h --s' from two O'Clock y. m
Ar- -,,-,ock p. m, each OF said clavs and
rrr.l io-L .rs tom the 18th day OF % tober,
hsf -,',.s me time umlted by sal Court or
4Drl--.si-o-s 60 present their clslras 20 as
ssit era ..N.tio- a1d allowance.
'C ~ Albany, VI, TINS n d'y Of
ls.----. a. Tl.. lsl6.
Nc7s".- Is. r. 30 IERS, Commissioners
.-r r. il. PIERCE
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-12-03
Sour
StO111 aCh

No appetite, loss Of strength. nervous
ness, headache, constipation, bad breath,
general debility, sour risings, and catarrn
of the stomach are all due 10 Indigestion.
Kodol relieves Indigestion. This new discov-
cry represents the natural juices OF diges-
ton as they exist in a healthy stomach,
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reconstructive properties. Kodol for
dyspepsia does not only relieve indigestion
and dyspepsia. but this famous remedy
helps ali stomach troubles by cleansing,
purifying, sweetening and Strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
Mr.. S. S. Ball, of Ravenswood, w. Va. says
was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years.
Kodol cured me and we are now using IT In mix
for baby
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only. Relieves indigestion. sour stomach,
becking of gas, etc
Prepared by {. c. DEWITT & CO.. CHICAGO
Sold by r. ID. Pierce, Barton. and
:. Kinney. barton AIDING.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-08-23
IN THE CHURCHES
News Pertaining to Church Work
Announcements, Etc.

First Presbyterian church. Preach
ing morning and evening at the usual
hours for service.
The Ladies Aid society of the First
Baptist church will be entertained at
the home Of Mrs. George Purdy, Thurs
day, Aug. 80.
The Ladies Aid society OF the Meth
odist church will be entertained at the
home OF Mrs. +. X. Hubbart, Thurs
day, Aug 80. Mrs. John Hartman and
Mrs. Will Biggar will assist.
United Presbyterian church; Preach
ing services Sabbath morning and
evening. The Rev. +. X. Aiken Of
Abba, Iowa, will preach in the morn
ing service. A cordial invitation is
extended to all.
The Ladies Aid society OF the First
Presbyterian church will meet at the
home OF Mrs. F. j. Carlisle, Thursday
afternoon, August 3Oth. Miss Hattie
Young, Mrs. Bullen and Mrs. Young
will assist in entertaining.
The following musical program will
be rendered at the Pres byterian church
next Sunday evening:
The Radiant Morn Hath Passed Away. 4.
............H H. II. Woodward, M. D..
He Shall Come Down Like Rain. -.
.................... Dudley Buck
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-08-23
Another Good Man Gone Wrong

He neglected to take FoIey's Kidney
Cure at the first signs OF kidney
trouble, hoping it would wear away,
and he was soon a victim OF Bright's
disease. There is danger in delay,
but il Foley's Kidney Cure is taken
at once the symptoms will disappear,
the kidneys are strengthened and you
are soon sound and we'll. A. K. Bass
OF Morgantown, Ind, had to get up
ten or twelve times in the night, and
had severe backache and pains in
the kidneys, and was cured by Foley's
Kidney Cure. Sold by II. o. Olson.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-08-23
Given Up To Die

B. Spiegel, 1904 n. Virginia ST.,
Evansville, Ind, writes: "For over
five years was troubled with kidney
and bladder affections which caused
me much pain and worry. lost
flesh and was all run down, and a
year ago had to abandon work entire
ly. ! had three OF the best physi-
clans who did me no good and | was
practically given up to die. Foley's
Kidney Cure was recommended and
the first bottle gave me great relief,
and after taking the second bottle |
was entirely cured" Sold by II. o.
Olson.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-08-23
Printing Material
For Sale, -..HaIf Price

Owing to a change of business, the
entire printing outfit used in the In
dividual office will be sold at a great
sacrifice. The office is complete in
every respect, with the exception OF a
newspaper press, having an abundance
of type and other material, Pearl
Jobber, small paper cutter, imposing
stones, etc. This outfit will go quick
and is bargain. Prospective pur-
chasers are advised to come here and
see the outfit and get prices.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-08-23
For States Attorney

To the Voters of Bookings County:
| hereby announce myself as a cam
didate for States Attorney for Brook
ings county, subject to the will OF the
Republican County Convention, and
solicit your support.
Respectfully,
Fred w. Cuckow.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-08-23
Register Publishing Co.
Market Day September Is.

Market Day September Is.
Lee Comstock was home over Sun
day.
]. A. Hegeman was at Watertown
Friday.
FL. Adams was over from White
Sunday.
Prof. Chas.' A. Nystrom was over
from White Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Stowe returned
from Minneapolis Friday evening.
Mrs. Lillian Smith arrived home
from Minneapolis Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glare Bullen returned
from Minneapolis Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Wheaton re-
turned from the Twin Cities Friday.
Alfred Nelson and family visited
Ed Hiltz and family in Parnell over
Sunday.
The Studio will be open every day
now until further notice. w. Z.
ANDERSON.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Bushnell re-
turned from Shell Lake, Wis, Mon
day evening.
Prof. James w. Wilson has pur-
chased the Harry Skinner property on
Fifth street.
Ed Dalton went up to Watertown
Tuesday evening returning home
, Wednesday.
DR.. Z. Klaveness of Bristol, arrived
in the city yesterday for a short stay
in our midst.
Howard Lohr of Estelline, was in
the city yesterday renewing old ac-
quaintances.
Chris Haggie of Toronto, former
, college student was in the city one
day this week.
]. G. Allison returned from the g..
A. r. encampment at Minneapolis
Friday evening.
Frank Locke of Castlewood, was in
the city between trains yesterday, VS.
iting old friends.
Harland Packard of Redfeld, was in
the city between trains Monday tram
sacting business.
Mrs. Chas. Keith and Mrs. V. l..
Mccoy returned from Lake kempeska
Saturday evening.
Mrs. Mary Moore went up to Red
field, Tuesday evening, to visit for a
week with friends.
VIM. Allison, w. p. Slocum and A..
NJ. Hall arrived home from Minneap-
oils Friday evening.
Mrs. II. p. Kidder of Watertown,
has been the guest OF Mrs. I. G. Orr
during the past week.
Carl Quail returned from Canada
Thursday where he had been visiting
his father and brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rio Miner spent Sun
day with relatives in Bruce, returning
home Monday morning.
Mr., and Mrs. Chris Adams and
family departed Tuesday for their new
home at Lansford, n. ID.
w. A. Caldwell and j. II. Bushnell
departed Tor Montana Tuesday to buy
sheep for feeding purposes.
Mrs. Sam Cornell returned Saturday
mofning from Arlington, where she
visited few days last week.
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For Register of Deeds

Nolga, s. D., July 9, 1906.
| hereby announce myself as a can
dida.e for Register of Deeds for Brook
ings county, subject to the will OF the
Republican county convention.
Respectfully,
w. II. Lehman.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-08-23
For County Judge

To the voters OF Brookings county:
| hereby announce myself as cam
didate on the republican ticket for the
office OF county Judge OF Brookings
county and solicit your support.
Respectfully,
ROBERT A. STORM,
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-08-23
County Superintendent of Schools

| am a candidate for County Super
intendent OF Schools, subject to the
will OF the next Republican county
convention.
CHAS. A. NYSTROM.
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For Clerk of Courts

| hereby announce myself as a cam
didate for the office of Clerk OF Courts,
OF Brookings county, subject to the
will of the Republican county conven-
ton. A. +. BUNDAY.
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For States Attorney

am candidate for States Attor-
ney, subject to the will OF the next
Republican county convention.
OLAF EDEN.
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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
For County Judge

Bookings, S. d., July 9, 1906. 20
| hereby announce myself as cam
didate for the office Of County Judge for
Bookings county, subject to the will
OF the Republican county convention.
Respectfully,
Albert Matson.
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For States Attorney

| am a candidate States Attorney,
subject to the will Of the next Repub-
lican county convention.
OLAF EIDEM
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-10
DAY DA WINS FAIR
FOR MAINE FIGHT.
T.hllrongs Expected to Take Part in
1mport,nt Battle Of
Ballots.

Il 1 s-- - - ~. K ~ 4
Portland, Me-, Sept. 1o.-A fair day,
the determination Of party leaders to
bined today to bring throngs Of citi-
tinued until s in tie afternoon r DON
It will be several days before the result
IN the $50 cities and towns will be
known.
Maine is a prohibition state and the
question OF the sale and manufacture Of
liquor is practically the sole issue of
the voters at large this year, but those
OF the second congressional district are
called upon to deal, not only with the
liquor question, but also, Indirectly,
with the question Of labor s strength in
politics. This condition was brought
about by Charles T. Littlefield 8 failure
to vote for certain labor measures advo-
Gated by the American Federation of
Labor. Samuel Gompers, president of
the federation, personally stumped the
alstrlct and asked the people to defeat
Mr.. Littlef1eld. ~: ~. ~
1: Governor, Cobb 8 reelection means a
contlnuance OF the prohibitory law,
while the democrats inserted in their
platform Pa plank calling for vote on
the question. = :s:s'-e. ..'.s J. -
a republican legislature would not
only strengthen the position of re.
publican chief executive, but would as
sure the reelection Of United States
Senator William P. Frye. = w
Inc republican congressional candi-
dates other than Mr. SLittlefield are
Amos L. Allen. in the first district: Ed
ward g: Burleigh in the third, and
Llewellyn Powers in the fourth.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-10
M0GAD0R IS, HELD
BY REBEL M00RS.
Ant1oos Kaid seizes Town and
Batteries and Wins Over.
:. III: Z. Government Troops.

Tangier, Sept. ,1O.-Dispatches re-
ceived from Mogador say that Anfoos
laid has seized the town and batteries
and won over the government troops.
The Jews fled to Mellah. The details
received here are extremely scanty.
London, Sept. 1O.-The Times Tan
gleer correspondent says there is anx-
iety at the. foreign legation and in Of
fetal and native. circles regarding the
events at gMogador.. = :, ,
- : Troops were only persuaded to en-
bark from here,,' the correspondent
declares, n.by, promises of an oppor-
tunity for DESERVING on their arrival at
Mogador. ..%:u'' - -....>.,:..
"a resident of Mogador, who arrived
here by steamer, says that the Berber
chief, >Anfoos, is in possession of the
town, has forced all the Jews into the
Jewish: quarter and. is putting his own
people: into the vacant houses. One
British subject protected Jewish mer-
chant who had. refused to abandon his
house and had been forcibly evicted,
When the consul protested and asked
Anfloos> it, he had the sultan's author
lily, Anfloos replied Gthat 4 hes acknowl-
edged no zssultan..s,T This passenger re-
ports that the entire garrison Of Mo
gador went to Anfoos, but that appar-
emily no lives had been lost.'',
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-10
EDITOR IN TROUBLE

Harroun of the 500 Arrested on ia
Charge Of Libel.
Specials to The Journal.
Sarlt Ste. Marie, Mich, Sept TO-
I. w. Harroun editor of A. Square Deal
a local muckrake magazine, was ar.
rested today as the result Of libel
suit started by the prosecuting attor-
that he has been damaged to the ex-
tent Of $4,000. The magazine charged
Holden with aiding liquor men to evade
the law. : - ~ =. - =! =, 4s.s.;. ,.
Fred Day. employed at excavation
for the Chandler Dunbar Power plant,
tried to oil a stone crusher while it
was running. He was caught by belt
and drawn into the machine and his
body mangled SO that he died before
he reached q hospital, 5....,}
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-10

effort is being made by the police de-
partmept and Cooks friends to keep
the affair silent.
Squire Andrew w. McMullin Of Car
negie borough, a justice. Of peace, is
under arrest, but no charge has been
made against him ION the docket at the
police station
The story is to the, effect that Nc
Mullin had tracked his, wife and Rep
tresentative Cook to house in street
not far from police station. Nc
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-10
SKATER ). i IT J: RECORD | IN !.
T. :: DASH ACROSS NATION

San Francisco, Sept. 1o.-R.. H. Lit
tie and c. .Hagerty, who in company
York, Aug. l6, in an automobile, seek
ing to reduce the trans continental tour
iist-car' record of SO days, arrived here
last, night. The trip occupied "a DAYS.
9 hours and As minutes, including ali
stops, thus lowering the record by near
ly@ nine days. ,N.x.:.. -. :. ...[.~ -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-10
CARNEGIE BACKED "
RS,H ] A It :; { GA GA's /:
For Sake of Womanhood Finan
cier Is Said to Have Fur
:..~.,:. ~nished Money. ~
Journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service. 49,. ....
: Pittsburg, Sept. 1O:-The fight made
by Mary Hartje against her husband,
who sued her for divorce, is said to
have been financed by Andrew Carne-
gle. This accounts for. the large wads
OF money displayed by Mrs. Hartjc IS
detectives and by Thomas Nadine, the
coachman who was named as core.
spondent. Andrew Carnegie wrote to
his friend, Thomas Miller, that he
Mrs. Hartje, for the sake Of American
womanhood.
Mary Scott Hartie, is a. granddaugh-
ter. Of the late Thomas A. Scott, once
president of the Pennsylvania, John
Scott, father of Mrs. Hartje and An
drew Carnegie were boys together. r..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-10

Mul1in, it is said, broke into the room
occupied by Cook and his wife and.
drawing u barlow knife which he
opened, struck Cook in the side.
The woman in the case has disap-
peared She was formerly well known
in the city. IT is said he had informa-
tive Cook was attentive to his wife.
and had followed him to the house pur-
posely to catch him in a Compromising
position. q =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-10
$34. Observation-Disclosures,

The Rock Island !" win sell rolonist
tickets to Los Angeles, San Diego and
San Francisco dai]z until Oct. 81. for
1890. Through tourist sleeping cars
will leave Minneapolis every. Tuesday
for Los Angeles and San Francisco.
For tickets and tourist car folder apply
to A. 4. Steece, city passenger, agent.
or Il; G. Cobb, excursion agent, 322
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-10
THINK THEY HAVE KELLEY
San Francisco Prisoner. May Be Motor
= man Wanted for Homicide. *"

San. Francisco, Sept. 1o.-A man Civ
ing his name as James MacAuley has
Deeen arrested on suspicion that he is
Paul Kfelley, who is wanted in: New
YORK for homicide. .*.,r =, = ,. =. :
- Kelley was a motorman on an ele-
waited road car on Ninth avenue On
Sept. 5; 1905, he ran into an open
switch, ditching the train and causing
a number of deaths: The local police
are not thoroly convinced that the man
they have is Kelley, but will hold him
until information is received from New
York. -,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-10
REPRE- SENT ATIYEKILLED
JUSTICE HELD BY POLICE
-.7.I y = 90 ~
journal Special Service,

Journal Special Service.
Pittsburg, Sept. lO,--Lawrence B.
Cook, representative from the fourth
legislative district Attorney county, is
hidden away somewhere in the city.f
suffering from stab wound. Every
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-10
HENRY KEENE DEAD.

New York, Sept. 1G.-Henry Keene, brother
of James y. Keene, the turfrnan and broker,
died Yesterday at the Hoffman house OF apo
plexy. n -. :. - -# n
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-10
$3.50 Round Trip to California. !

= Tlckets on sale sept. Sd to 18th Wa
the Minneapolis & ST. Louis Railroad:
limit Oct 31st. Stop-overs allowed in
both. directions. Tickets good going
one route, returning another.
II For full particulars call on J. e.
Rickel, city. ticket agent, 424 Nicollet
avenue. sz. 81
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-10

Tomatoes, extra fancy, per bu soc;
Dry Onions. per peck he; Ice
Cream Watermelons, good size,
each l5c; japanese Muskmelons,
extra fancy, per bu Soc, or Sc
and loo each; Apples, Maiden
Blush, per peck zoe. ::.... .. :.
Michigan Plums for preserving,
the best snap yet, 1:pk bkt. CSC
Bartlett Pears for preserving,
peck 45c; per bushel. Sits
Hungarian Plums, large basket soc
Postum Cereal, large pkg. l9c
Grain-O, reg. 15c pkg, pkgs 27c
Pillsbury's Vitos, per pkg. lilo
goth Century Soap, regular 1oc,
cans for. OEc
Best Laundry Starch, 5 lbs for lSc
Cube Sugar, 10 lbs for. .58c
Battlcship Table Syrup, 1a-gal.
cans, can. .7Sc
Fruit Jar Rubbe,s, 2 doz for. sc
Whole Mixed Spices for picking,
Boneless Rump corned Beef, ID: .?e
Bean Pork, lbs for. ...... ..44c
Choice Bacon, per pound. ...15c
Pot Roast, pound. 80. Sc and Sc
Tbs Rib Boiling Beef and l Cab
bage for .2Ec
T. G. 1951-Both Phones N. w. 4o6.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-10

Lake, Watervil1e and Elysian. Mini,..
via Chicago Great Western Railway.
Fer parties of ten or more one fare
and one third for the round trip. good
FOR ten days Tickets on sale daily
until Sept. 80. For further Information
apply to. r. H. Heard, General Agent.
corner Nicollet avenue and Fifth street.
Minneapolis. go !, -. 60. Is s
The evening world., 1906-01-12
GREENE AND GAYNOR
MUST STAND TRIAL
Court Rules 1t Has Jurisdiction,
and Counsel for Prisoners
Then Dernur.

SAVANNAH, Ga. Jan. 12.-Judge
speer in the Federal Court to-day i'm
medlately upon its convening, read his
opinion upon the special plea OF counsel
of Greene and Gaynor as to the juris-
dlction of the court. This opinion was
adverse to the defendants, whose peti'
tion that they be discharged from GUS
tody was denied
Col. Meldrlm, of counsel for the de-
fensa, excepted to the opinion of the
court. He followed with an argument
upon a demurrer to indictment No. 80
upon the caief ground that 1t was not
specified In its charge that the defend
ants had swindled the government, fail,
Ing to show just wherein they had
not complied with the specifications OF
the hanbor contracts rney had secured
for the Improvement of the harbor al
Savannah whereby they and Others are
alleged TO have profted to the extent
of nearly $2,000.0O0.
Special Assistant Attorney-General Err
win replied to the argument on the de-
mlrrer and was answered briefly by
Col. Adeidgdm, anG upon the conclusion
OF tho speech of the latter Judge Speer
announced that he would overrule the
demurrer.