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The oasis., 1906-06-02

ites fttttt Wlile tht
 nainlef oi the Hsh e lei l0 rt DuIls sfa hulards we're having eftAf leaels AiUur pmnf where Ihe hWe.ne rocks were wider 1ni gave more space ihefe was every indication that heavy business had been done. X space about two hundred feet long and thirty feet wide was almost completely cover ed with carcasses of tue monsters. some of which were fifteen to eieh- teen feet in length. The fins taken are dried. and command fifty cents per pound. Each fin weighs from one to four pounds From the livers the Indians try out the oil, which they sell at high price.
 Along the route followed the gulf coast is wild and picturesque; lofty, weather beaten cliffs of por- phyry, hematite, chrome and sand stone towering above the waters edge to lofty heights and present. ing a kaleidoscope and splendid alienation of brilliant and sombre colors, the deep reds of the hema- tites and sober browns of the sand stones and porphyries contrasting brilliantly with the greens anlE veIlows ot the chromes--some of which latter are red also; aud the broad expanse of the deep4green waters of the gulf make q magni- fcent setting for the brilliant cliffs they lave.
 The party returned to Guavmas shortly before noon, and IN the afternoon witnessed chicken dispute" By the way. on omis- sion has been made Of those pre- sent. They were, Mir. F 5. Nal donado Of San Francisco, Caliior- nia (the hostl, Mir. H N BidwelI of Batavia. New York Colonel Allen 1 Blra Df N0galeS, ArlzDNas Mr Gus Warren of Batavia. New York; Dr. S E Wolfe, Mir Luis Velasco, pr. c L Mcclellan, Mr IS. Gonzalez, of Guaymas.
 Returning 70 the Hotel Almada at evening the party were served tue spanish maeketel aWd aMothef 0f tho cateh l4itea LII tl4e lMinlit- ahie stA le oi that prince oF caftrefs
 iaHn N ade whicb Wa- paraA AEea with ali the cuncomitants q lsb dinHer As | result IME tiAsis man was sick all night lue tl the fish, of course He never blamed the booze
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'CATALOG HOUSES
SCORED BY FOLK
Missoni's Governor Also Urges
Merchants to Advertise in
Home Papers.

Jefferson City, Mo-, July 18.-Gov-
er11or Joseph w. Folk, in addressing
the retail merchants of Missouri at
their convention here yesterday, spoke
against the mail order business and
Favored advertising in the town papers.
He said in part:
stWe are proud of our splendid cities
and we want them to increase in wealth
and population, and we also want our
country towns to grow. We wish the
city merchants to build up, but we also
desire the country merchants to pros
per. do not believe in the mail order
citizen. If place is good enough for
man to live in and to make his money
in, it is good enough for him to spend
Shis money.
sf5Sss No merchant can succeed without
advertising in one way or another.
y Patronize your town papers, build them
up and they will build the town up
and build you up increased trade ana
greater opportunities. Do not be afraid
that business is going to be hurt by the
recent exposures Of wrongdolng IN the
commercial world. No man who 70
doing an honest business can pc injured
by the light. All business will pc pet
ter For The cleansing process 1t Is going
thru and for the stamping out OF
eyil,sf
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AFTER ELEVEN YEARS
Fred Briggs WHO 4soke HIS Parole IN
1896, Caught in Michigan.

Special 70 The Jpu1naL
Saltwater, MIMI, Ju1y ,as- 1T j Fsas e
more couv{ots who hays ,yiolated the
terms Of their paroles BY leaving their
employment; Fred Briggs oasaton
ceny ind paro1ed eleven years agp, was
ests1dax b e. os or son Mf Tx
neeesaary pape1R can be made ready.
BE win have ewo years TO serve. The
state had been looking for him for q
3csssSEaEter, paroled Dec, 20, 1000,
I who es 1T his employment was ar
TUNED 10 serve Two and a kaia years
Bids WIN be, opened nsxt Saturday
prison. Some "a, s49 euHe yards Of sol
ARE to be removed by the middle Of
NgYembef. When the site Is ready bids
viii be sought For the construction Of q
wnssh ouse and combined cen-room and
shop FOE additona1 Irvine machinery.
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NOTICE
PROPOSALS WANTED.

PROPOSALS WANTED.
#, Ho{es ~ - her hereby given that the city
B.. viii receive sealed Bids un to O'clock
pm, Monday. July 80. 1906. for the con-
sether with such man-hoies and catch basins
On. On Main Street, sewer from the inter;
Nord az: thence west along said Main ST.
to the trunk sewer on Howrey av. Said sewer
to consist Of the following sized pipe: 1,08s
On Peterson :Avenue-A sewer from the In
tersectton Of the center lines Of Jackson st
o ss south aq to a thor
sections Of the eentes lines Of Larson and
Peterson Pet avs Said sewe. to consist Of the
On Larson Avenue-A sewer from the inter
section of the center lines of Larson and
Peterson avs: thence west along the center
Howrey av. Sewer to consist Of the follow
ing sized pipe: 1913 feet of 12-inch pipe.
Of the on Hss o the sn
Larson av: thence east along the center line
Of Larson av to the trunk sewer Howrey
av.,, Sewer to be aa follows: 42a feet Of 70
Of Maple sewer from the inter
Dakota az: thence west along the center line line
Of the said Maple st to the trunk sewer on
Howrey az SAID sew ySo 70 be as follows: see
All persons bidding this work are to take
notice that the bids are to be separate for
each street, as noted in the foregoing descrip-
ton. Es.-s- g.
All work to be done and materials furnished
shall be according to plans and specifications
now on file in the office OF the city auditor,
Leeds, N. D. ~. =
Each bid must be accompanied by certified
check in the Of $500 and bond as re-
quired by law. The envelop containing such
bid shall have endorsed on the outside thereof
a statement Of what such proposal is for.
The bids must be on cash basis and de-
\ posted with the city auditor.
AL work must be completed on or before
Nov. /. 1906. =
The city council reserves the right to reject
any or all bids, any part OF any bid
Given under my. hand and by the order Of
the city council Of the City of Leeds. this
10th day Of July. 1905.
,s.@..E A.. ]. F. voigt. City Auditor.
OF STONE WALLS, STONE
walks and chimneys done on short notice; esti-
mates given on new and old work. s. j.
Palmer, 1858 Plymouth av. Tel. T. O. 1928;
N. w. Main 4166 Ii.
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GET A HOME

y e. sSo TsSE G Sssg in o, an d. a,ee .s
where Values are advancing daily, Great fruit
a1falfa and stock country. The gateway to the
Thunder Mountain. and the vast timber belt Of
central idaho Weiser 10 the cehter Of a great
sold at good profit. Write TOT full information
to
COOLING & FULLER, weiser. Idaho.
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STORAGE


~~~~~~-~-~~~~~~-~-~~~-~~S
THE BOYD TRANSFER STORAGE co, HAS
unequaled facilities for packing. moving, stor.
ing and shipping household goods. See our
elegant new freproof Storage Warehouse with
separate rooms and compartments. Warehouse
office, 400 y Lake st; main office. 46 So Sd st.
MINNEAPOLIS TRANSFER AND STORAGE
ing household goods; expert furniture packers;
satisfaction assured: cut rates to Pacific coast
and other points our speciality. 122 9Th st s.
Both phones.
CUT RATES ON HOUSEHOLD GOODS 70 CHI.
6 cago, Denver, Spokane. Pacific coast terminals
and tributary points; best OF service and low.
Transfer Il Storage Co.. 40 So Sd st.
CAMERoN's TRANSFER AND STORAGE
Best facilities for moving and storing house.
hold goods; expert packers. Office, 200 Nicol.
let Both phones 120S. Res. phone T. G. 1924.
FIREPRooF STORAGE, CLEAN, SEPARATE
rooms; packing and shipping. LOG LIST av n
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FINANCIAL.

. 6 3 ( 2 LOANS. . : o
Ainn ssa.sll nSsss e Y .ssa Co..
Loans o
On .rStsst horses without
9 payments. weekly or monthly, with privi-
lege OF payment on or before, thus stop o
Q ping all cost. Having been engaged In o
Q the money lending business for tile past o
Q 70 years, and with the large clientele we .
9 have, we are enabled to make the lowest o
o Ice. Our record and reputation for the past
Q Is years insures honorable and confidential o
Q dealing to all. Q
. sos,sos Bank OF Of CON cemme eee Bldg Bldg. .
o LIST az 8 and 4th st. o
9 o. o o o o 0 o o.
annoying and troublesome debts On the install.
ment plan.
Borrow money.
Chattel mortgage loans
On furniture, pianos, horses,
Wagons warehouse receipts etc.
Lowest and best rates.
Minneapolis Financial Co..
4o6-4os New York Life Building.
Telephone N. W. Main 40s-L2. 7. Q. so02
ARE you LOOKING
For Friend
To Loan You Money!
We loan on furniture, pianos. salaries
horses wagons. etc. Low rates. easy terms
Open Monday and Saturday till 9 Pm.
Call . write e.e % telephone-N W. Main ITO
Minneapolis Loan Co..
eo1-6o2 Globe Bldg. % 4th st s
HONEY TO LOAN ON MINNESOTA AND
North Dakota farms; few choice mortgages
son-Van SAINT Co., Bank Of Commences building,
Minneapolis, Mimi. s. R. Van SAINT, presi-
dent; J. A. johnson. secretary.
MONEY SUPPLIED sALARIED PEOPLE, RE-
tall merchants, .teamsters, boarding houses,
without security; offices In So principal cities.
D. d. Tolman, $40 New York Life building.
MONEY ALWAYS ON HAND TO LOAN UPON
real estate no delay in R, securing answer
rates. Thorpe Bros, Andrus Bldg.
WE OFFER OUR OWN MONEY TO LOAN ON
improved city property at lowest current rates;
no delay. The Minnesota Loan & Trust Co.,
WANT TO BORROW FROM PRIVATE PARTY
$1,000 on good improved property at per
cent. Answer. quick. Address 1857, Journal.
3. D. CONE 4 CO.. SIT GUARANTY BLDG,
siSs Zoo sse Sc
tablished in 1899. has since. paid per
cent on deposits 4th st and I'd av s.
WANTED 81 $50 ON FIRST MORTGAGE. ON
house Just built; viii pay fair rate OF In
on OR BEFORE MONEY TO LOAN; Low
rates; no delay. Minnesota Title Insurance &
Trust Co., Oneida block.
We LOAN ON CITY REAL ESTATE AT Low.
ct Sto1 rates; no delay sekels & Smith, 81
PROMPT LOANS ON IMPROVED MINNEAPo.
Lis real estate. c. S..Woodruff, COS Guaranty
building,
PRIVATE lst AND "a Real Estate Mortsasei
made promptly. Dever. 537 Andrus building
MONEY 20 LOAN Ar LOWEST Rates; NO
security. Axel Anderson & Co.. Sec. Bank bldg:
S100 IN 16G1 m LOAN m BEATTY m
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WANTED AND LUMBER
showers; 200 an hour long Job; also bridge and
work, fare advanced. Apply 100 Oneida block.
Minneapolis
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HELP WANTED-FEMAIE

rUY = ~ : ryvvv,. rAr-
.- = - : 49, 1.1
CONTINUES
pssl 1s.Db.is. dIns az sHs e ~
zSTT1S sSS 49, gesse. 9.SS1 -
work; and care q Two * cStidrsa: small MODERN
:! AT: M.. = .ss 4gnd.ls q y:
ha,aaEo--. GIRL ToR aEM 49,! y
GIRL xoA oENERAL HoUsEw0AK; 1oUR y
phone 1850. 1A1a W seth 81. .-
oA .sa 1aa. AND 1ooKKEEPEa BOB aaooERY
Address 1854. Journal.
COMPETENT GIRL FOE 0ENEAAi HOUSE.
ny. 100 9Th 1t sE.
wANTED-aoo GIRL ron GENERAL
houscworkj small family Of adults; GOOD
wages: 2o4e Park az:
wANTED-GIRI PoR GENERAL HOUSE.
%Ha small familyi house thoroughly modern
YoT Sfg A agRG na = = Aznvs - zaa7zT
SnI1 n nrseMosx ana LOOK afcer cnaidsen. Can
=; -; s5s1s... ~ g:
Horf: Rrs.xr d pa;l. FoR aEMEhM Y A Io,5sIs
| Masonic Temnis oint' Alnneton1a' ". noin'es'
WA NTTn-aIRI: Tos av1T5 = ~ voraT
work. an. 80 :. non ~, ~ n.aht. t...aI
a9o4 a. a 8: - 1'-u' 49, D''N
housework; two In f.naiiy; sood WAGES. a217
Fremont az 8.
WANTED-aIRI ron GENERAL. HOUSE
/ work: small family. Call at 6winford Is 18th
ct n, lat ..
WANTED-GIRIs FROM "a 10 "a YE1R9 OLD
- 90 AZ 9:
WA Is:cE ExPEANHoED w41TAEss N
sesstauFa3I' no sunday work, at Mathers, ID
arr T0n a11515 - ~ g, :, .557
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filler FOR sAWMuI.
at once. 400 Oneida block, Minneapolis.
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS

HUME & DAVIES. FUNERAL DIRECTORS,
Masonic Temple. eth and Hen. Both phones
JOHN N. GLEASON, FUNERAL DIRECTOR
and embalmer. 50 7th ct s. Both phones.
;. WARREN ROBERTS, FUNERAL DIRECTOR
10 Hennepin az. Both phones Scs2
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HELP WANTED-MAIE

WANTED-ToREMAN IRON MoULDER FOR
foundry employing 1B to 20 mon, experienced
In modern methods, capable, OF handling men
to advantage and turning out castings econOm-
ically for Manufacture of steam and gasolene
engines; also for general machine work. Good
permanent position for right man. State age,
experience and wages expected for start. APP
ply fully to the Brandon Machine Works Co,
Ltd. Brandon, Man.
THE OLD TRUE AND TRIED NORTHERN 40
cident, Detroit. the leading health and ac-
cident company, wants agents In North and
South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, our
81 per month plan is a winner; good con-
tracts In good territory for good men. J. I.
Owens, manager northwestern department, S0S-
300 Andrus building, Minneapolis.
FIREMEN AND BRAKEMEN ON MINNESOTA
and other railroads; experience unnecessary
hremen, 500, become engineers and earn $500
monthly; brakemen $7b. become conductors
and earn $3.50: positions awaiting strong, COM
potent young men; state age; name position
preferred. Address Railway Association, care
1850. Minneapolis Journal.
WANTED-FoR o. s. ARMY, ABLE-BoDIEDS
unmarried men, between ages of p and S5,
citizens Of United States OF good character
and temperate habits, who can speak, read and
write English. For Information apply to Be-
cruiting officer, Phoenix building. or Com
mercial Hotel. St. Paul. or s24 LIST av s. Min
neaDoliS MINI.
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MEDICAL.

~>o>r>~~~~-~~>~>~~~-~~
MRS. DIR. FLuELLA Mckay, SPECIALIST.
No. Z. s 9Th st; electric and electromagnetic
treatments. scientific massage, vapor and med
icAted sweats.. cures rheuma tism, lumba go,
nervous diseases, and weaknesses Of all kinds;
consultation free. n, st
MRS. D. II. SKo9, MAGNETIC PHYSICIAN,
nervous and chronic diseases speciality
421 9Th Ut Sc T. 90. s16979. G
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CARPET CLEANING, RUG
MANUFACTURING

90 o o o
o COMPRESSED AIR CLEANING. O
Call us. Both phones S46. o
Special rates during summer season for o
halls clubs and churches. o
Give US trial ON cleaning your ORR. o
o entail rugs. Satisfaction guaranteed. o
= II. Brown Mfg. Co., o
o s, 4c3-5-1 11th st 8. %
o o 90 q 90 o, o O O 0
BEST RUGS FROM OLD CARPETS; CARPET
cleaning. Moorish Rug Co.. 1902 franklin.
CLEAN your own rugs and carpets with Carps-
i tina; costs 2Mc I'd. OLD Mic. TIC. 456: Nic.404.
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HOTELS

HOTEL AILEN-ad ST AND ed Az g; MOD.
z ern, up-to-date: rates 76c and mp.
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STOVE REPAIRS

q. s. STOVE REPAIR CO., 10 Sd ST 8, STOVES
repaired and stored for summer. Both phones.
Prompt service.
REPAIRS FOR ALL STOVES, GREAT WEST.
ern Stove Repair Co.. 312 Hennepin. =
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YOUNG LADY HTENoGRAPHER DESIRES 70.
sition at once; experience. references; small
Call or address b. s., $40 Guaranty building.
LADY WHO HAS HAD LONG EXPERIENCE
wants position as housekeeper In public OF
private home; unquestionable references. $780,
WANTED POSITION IN OFFICE. ADDRESS
s. 7e77. Journal.
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Female.
~

AN ExPERIENcED BooKKEEPER AND AC.
countant, with several years experience and
X position: expert work guaranteed. Call phone
Twin City 10575. 80
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR soNG.PoEMs;
money in 1t for you. Send for particulars.
Orpheum Music Company, 1888 Broadway, New
York.
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MINTNG TNVEsTMENTS

PLATTEVILLEs WIS.,, LEAD AND ZINC
stocks. Write concerning stocks. Advice free.
w. P. Mcdonald, Andrus building. Npls.
FOR sALE-CHEAP, 2,o0o sHAREs ARIZONA
Copper Mountain; make offer. Address 7705,
Journal,
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BUSINESS PROPERTY

FOB RENT-4,ooo FEET FLOOR SPACE, EX.
cellent Light and ventilation, steam heat, wash
stint, water closet, etc; can furnish power
u desired. Apply ALB 9Th av 8, second floor.
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YOUNG MAN ABOUT 1s
years DID, to work in warehouse; steady work
with chance to advance. Address 1906, Jour-
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HkvE -FOUR SEWER AND WATER PUT M,
40 pHa ons agos sn2 hssttns; BY F. Bay
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OPTICIANS 49,
EYES EXAMINED; GLASSES 81 AND UP; Ar
tifcial eyes; open Saturday evenings; Sunday
10 to II. Ostrem. 500 Nicollet, upstairs.
JOHN J. DOWD. oPTOMETRIsT AND OPT.
cian optical dept Minneapolis Dry Goods Co.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
Free..n< Food Before Eating.

In nearly all parts Of the arctic re-
gions food Is frozen not only for pur'
poses Of preservation, but also to In
crease, as the natives believe, its nu'
tritve properties. Their fish and seal
flesh are frozen and eaten in thin slices,
cut of by az or knife. Seal flesh, halt
decomposed and then frozen, Is one OF
the Eskimos' greatest delicactes. Wal
rus liver, too. when frozen Is held to
possess great sustaining power, and 1t
is considered that cooking depnves II
Of its delicacy Of favor. The natives
Of the rttcaca. basin, In Peru, who In
habit q district 1900 feet above the
sea, prepare their potatoes by soaking
them In water, then freezing them,
then sleeping them In water and mash
ing them to remove the soluble matter.
After this they are dried and become
an article Of food. They viii then keep
any length df time and are extremely
convenient for carrying on long jour.
neys. The Okla, another vegetable OF
the district is prepared IN the same
way. ..
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General Hami1ton,s Orders:


In the Boer war one Of the columns,
half Canadian and half regular, under
General Ian Hamilton, became 30 no
torious for looting that the soldiers were
ricknamed 'the thousand Thieves" !"
Consequently General Hamilton re-
viewed them one day in a small village
near Bloemfontein, says the writer Of
"Some South African "Reminiscences" !"
for the purpose Of warning them
against any future depredations.
The column had just drawn up and
was waiting for the general to begin
the review when a ragged rooster ran
out from a hut and across the front Of
the line. Suddenly q private left the
line and ran after the rooster.
"Hattr shouted Hamilton.
The soldier ran on. BE soon overlook
the rooster and turned back, wringing
the neck Of the fowl. As he passed the
general he noted the fierce scowl on his
face. The soldier, an Irish Canadian,
was not easily daunted, but this time
he temporized. Throwing the defunct
rooster at the feet Of the general, he
said, There, now; I'll tache ye t halt
whin the gineral says soT'
At which the column roared with
laughter, and even the general smiled,
and the soldier got only two days. i'm
prisonment for one Of the most bare
focod hroachea of discinlfne In the rec
ords Of the army.
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Thursday, Feb. 1, 1905

The legislature has increased the saia-
ries of court stenographers and solicitors.
OF course our lawmakers want property
returned at full value, so they will have
plenty of money to spend-and largely
waste.
It is only three weeks until the legls-
lature adiourns. We sincerely hope the
body will accomplish something OF real
yalue during that time. So far the general
assembly has passed little or no legisla-
ton of much importance.
~
We hope some action will be taken by
our citizens right away in reference to
securing new freight depot. 1thas been
more than three months since the depot
was destroyed, and nothing has been
done. Unless our people take some action,
II NAV be twelve months before the new
one is built.
~
The prominent officers of the Confed-
crate army are rapidly passing away, and
soon there will be but few left to keep
alive the memories of theterrible struggle
of the sixties. The death of General
Joseph Wheeler last week removes man
who served his county faithfully and well
in times of war and peace. AS soldier
and statesman he left record to be
proud of.
~
Is it not high time that the Southern
Railway was erectinga new freight depot
here? The depot was burned in October,
and yet now, over three months later,
not one thing has been done in the way
of building new one. People who re-
ceive freight are put to much inconven-
ience, and our citizens should demand
that the railroad give them a new ware
house and that very soon.
~.
We would advise our readers to return
their property at the same old figures.
The legislature seems determined to
spend all the money they can get their
hands on, and we are unalterably opposed
to paying higher taxes for the money to
be wasted. 1t is shame and disgrace
that our legislators generally seem to
have so little regard for economy or the
wishes of the people. Is it because so
many of the members own so little prop
erty that high taxes do not affect them?
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RECALLED BY TILLMAN'S SPEECH.
Drama IN Which Pistols Elourished in the Sen
ate Of the United States.

~The intensely dramatic episode caused
by Senator Tillman's speech, in which he
hauled the president over the Goals, adds
another chapter in the series OF startling
events in the United States senate" said
q venerable citizen of Washington, who
in his days expended long time officially
and otherwise in and about the halls and
corridors of the capitol.
81 remember well the era" he con-
tinued, "when the house of representa-
tiyes was not inaptly called bear gar.
den, and thrilling incidents were almost
daily presented, but for soul-stirring
scenes and speeches during the time
when the states we're about seeding
from the union and the fires of passion
were blazing fiercely, there was never
anything 80 fervently dramatic as the
valedictory addresses that were made by
congressman in both branches OF the ma
tional legislature.
II wonder how many folks are living
in this city today who remember when a
senator of the United States drew load.
ed revolver and held ready to shoot down
another senator. This was in the spring
of 1850, and, young as I was then, 1 have
q recollection of the circumstance. 1t
was during a debate in the old senate
chamber on the Missouri compromise
measure, and during its discussion there
had been numerous exciting word con-
tests between Senators Foote, of Missis-
sippi, and Benton, of Missouri. The
Mississippi man was severe in his inVec-
tive. and INDUCED in some harsh person.
alities toward Benton.
zone day when Foote had made more
than ordinary savage attack upon Ben
ton. the later excitedly left his seat and
made q move toward Foote, who ad-
vanced to meet him with a cooked re-
yolyer in his hand. The prompt action
of other senators prevented tragedy.
This. I presume, was the most dramatic
episode that ever occurred in the senate.
After order had been restored, a commit
tee was appointed 10 investigate the: cir
cumstance, but, I think, the opinion was
formed before the committee reported
that it was closed incident"
The attack of Brooks on Sumner was
another tragic drama itself, but it hap
pened after the senate had adjourned for
the day. The gentleman who related
the Foote- Benton affair was on the floor
of the senate when the assault was made
upon Sumner, and gathered fragment
OF the cane which was shivered over the
head and shoulders of the great Massa-
chusetts Abolitionist. He holds it today
as relic of circumstance that occupies
a prominent niche in the history of the
American senate.