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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-08-15
MRS. CATRON IN CHARGE.
Is Given Management Of Important
Work in Street Carnival

Mrs. John B. Catron has been ap-
o.nted to take charge of the ladies'
committee of the harvest carnival. She
will have charge of all arrangements
for the queens voting contest, the
queens ball and for the entertainment
of visiting ladies and children.
1t has been decided that Alder street
between First and Fourth, will be the
location of the carnival About 1000
electric lights will be used in the dec
orations.
The headquarters in the Dacres
building have been opened up and any
one wishing information about the
festival can obtain it by calling up
Street Fair"
Everything is booming and at the
meeting of the managing committees
tomorrow night all details will be
worked out.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-08-15

Mrs. j. A. Baxter, wife of the real
estate man is a patient at the waua
Walla hospital where she is receiv-
ing medical treatment.
FRANK Nichols of this city is at the
Walla Walla hospital for surgical
treatment. Mr. Nichols was dis
charged from there recently after
treatment but suffered a relapse and
was again taken to the hospital yes-
terday.
Funeral services over the remains
OF Mrs. Frank Phillips of Seattle, who
died at St Mary's hospital last night
VIII be held from the Wilbur Memoir
ial church tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock, Rev. Robert J.f Reid officiat-
ing. lnterment will be made in the
city cemetery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-08-15
PERSONAL MENTION

D. H. Erwin is in the city from
Prescott.
A. c. Gerker of Dayton, is in town
today.
Terry futile is in the city To-Day
from Elgin.
NJ. F. Smith is up from Freewater,
on a pleasure trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Geyer are guests
in the city from Prescott
II. H. Gill is down from Starbuck,
on business and pleasure.
John Mcdonald is down from Waits
burg transacting business.
Mrs. ]. H. Sullivan of Waitsburg, is
visiting friends in the city
Francis Jones is in town from Pres
colt on business and pleasure.
Mae Erwin of Prescott, is visiting
relatives in the city this week.
w. NJ Rand came in from Wallula
this morning, to spend the day
s. F. McCaw is down from Prescott
looking after business interests.
Mrs. C. H. Erwin is in the city from
Prescott, visiting with friends.
Misses NJ. L. Foss and F. l. Haskell,
are IL the city from Starbuck, 70 ra few
days
Jesse Bailey of Dayton, is down
from the Columbia county capital to-
day.
G. f. Perringer, wife and daughter,
are in the city from Pendleton for a
few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Taylor and fam
lily are in the city from Waitsburg for
a few days.
r. G. linn is down from Pomeroy,
C. A. Hull of Pomeroy, is a guest in
the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. s. Evans are up
from Pendleton for a short visit with
friends in the city
Mr. and Mrs. C. w. Wall are in the
city from Pendleton for a few days
visit with friends and relatives here.
Miss Bessie Sutton, a nurse from
the Walla Walla hospital, has re-
turned from her vacation at Heppner.
After visit to the jamestown fair
ard an extended trip through eastern
cities, Mr.. and Mrs. B. o. Driver re-
turned to this city yesterday.
Mrs. J. w. Duncan, wife of Col. ]. w.
Duncan of the Sixth United States in
fantry, is in the city visiting her sis
ter Mrs. NJ. H. Paxton. She is ac-
companied by her daughter, Miss Car
oil Duncan.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-08-15
Endorsed by the County.

"The most popular remedy in Otse-
go County, and the best friend of my
family" writes VIM. M. Dietz, editor
and publisher of the Otsego Journal,
Gilbertsville, N. Y, "is DR.. Kings
New Discovery. 1t has proved to be an
infallible cure for coughs and colds,
making short work of the worst of
house. l believe it to be the most val
liable prescription known for Lung
and Throat diseases" Guaranteed to
never disappoint the taker, by E. L.
Smalley,'s Drug Store. Price soc and
s1.00. Trial bottle free.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-08-15
Alton Case Is Up.

CHICAGO, Aug. 15.-Judge Lands
has sworn in the jury to hear the re-
batting charge against the Chicago
Alton road in connection with the
Standard Oil company's big fire, but
has postponed action until September
3, to investigate the report that the
government promised the Alton road
immunity.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-08-15
OUTLOOK MINE is RICH.
DR.. J. c. Mack Returns From Trip OF
Inspection to Property.

DR.. ]. c. Mack has just returned from
Atlanta, Idaho. where he has been in
specting the work recently done on the
Outlook Mining & Devlopmnt COM
pany' property.
He reports everything to be In n
highly satisfactory condition and that
the work just done has proven the
mine to be of great value
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-08-15
"ReauIar as the Sun"

is an expression as old as the race No
doubt the rising and setting of the sun
is the most regular performance in the
universe unless it is the action of the
liver and bowels when regulated with
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Guaranteed
by E. L. Smalley, druggist. 25 cents
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-08-15

Try The Statesman for advertising
and you will get results.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-08-15
HOSPITAL NOTES.


Mrs. c. B. Case of Gaardena, is at
st. Mary's hospital, for medical treat
ment
A. Lochbeam of Walla Walla, was
brought to Sa. Marys hospital with
typhoid fever this afternoon
Nelson Walters of this city is a pa
tient at ST. Marys hospital for medi-
cal treatment.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-08-15
CITY news IN BRIEF

T. c. Clark of this city is at the
Walla Walla hospital for medical
treatment.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Paul,
noon today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC IN
STRUCTION.

] OlhOOllON.
To whom 1t may concern:
The sources from (which questions
will be taken for state and county
papers are as follows:
Bookkeeping-Office Methods and
Practical Bookkeeping PIT. /.
Physiology-Hutchinson.
I. U. S. History-Doub.
Civil Government-Strong &Shaefer.
Theory and Practice Whites Art
of Teaching.
Arithmetic-O One.ffth from Course
of Study, four fifths from Smith.
Grammar-0ne. fifth from Course of
Study, four. fifths from Bueher
Geography fifth from Course of
Study, four fifths from Natural.
Psychology Buell..
English Literature.
February 1908.
A. One-half from Newcomers En-
glish Literature.
B. One.half from the following
classics:
l. Tennyson-Idylls of the King
/ Gateway series), Amer Book Co..
S5c, 29c; Gareth and Lynette Lance.
lot and Elains-The passing of
Arthur.
2. Dickens-A tale of two cities
/ Riverside lit. Ser Houghton SOC,
/ 4lc.
3. Lamb Essays of Ella Pocket
classics Macmillan 25c, PC.
Dream children Dissertation upon
roast pig-Old China-Poor relations
The superannuated man Christ :
Hospital five and thirty years ago.
august 1908.
A. One-half from Newcomer En-
glish Literature
b. One.half from the followngi
classics L. Shakespeare, Merchant
Of Venice ed by W. J. Rolfo. Am.
Blk. Co., SOC. 47c.
2. Ivanhoe Riverside lit.
ser Houghton, soc, 41c.
3. Irving-Sketch book. Pocket
classics Macmillan, 25c, 22c RipVan-
Winkle-Legend Of Sleepy Hollow
West Minister Abbey-Stratford -on
Avon .Christmsn-The spectre bride.
groom.
The first. figure is the publisher 4
price, the second thes price to schools
contracted for between the Oregon
Library Commission and The J. X.
Gill Co.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25
A Brief Record of
Local Events. 4,


The term of Postmaster Harmon O
Grants Pass expires in November ant
there are already six open sspirant
for the office and nobody knows how
many more who wouldn't be averse /,
the job.-Medford Mail.
The Grants Pass Poultry Associs
tion has outgrown its old quarters and
arrangements have been made fol
holding the sessions, hereafter in the
Guild Hall, Of st. Luke's church.
The meetings are held the first Tues.
day in each month
Things looKed rather lively on
Front street Monday. when NJ. e.
Moore, the furniture dealer was un-
loading car of new goods. He ex-
poets big rush of business and is
planning to bring on another car
soon.
Theodore Payne, one of the substan-
tial Provolt farmers who put 800
along with 23 Of his neighbors in
the Applegate Creamery. was in the
city Monday and he reported that the
venture was proving to be very satis-
factory. 1t is expected that fully 90
per Cent dividend will be realized on
the ock, ut the end of the first year.
Telephone operators from Graz is
Pass, Medford and Ashland gathered
in Ashland Sunday for a social
meeting and conference relating to
their work The meeting was called
by Manager Z. A. Sherwin of Ash
land aud besides Manager Chss.
Srang of Medford and Manager A. T.
Marshall of Grants Pass the follow
ing OPERATORS were in attendance :
Misses Eva Winner, Emma Shaska and
Jennie Huggsrth of Grants Pass |;
Clara Grimes and Edna Eifert Of
Medford; Edna Tostevin, Blanche
Wright. Ella Conrad, Ashland.
Little Jack" Scott. the young son
of Mr. and Mrs. George Scott, jumped
on the big transfer wagon Of Baber
Bros, Wednesday evening and fell of.
hurting himself in some manner. 1t
was thought, az nrst that he had been
run over by one of the big wheels,
but evidently he was not, for he was
able to be around the next day.
Draymen tell that the boys around
town will run the risks by climbing
on. in spite Of all they can do and it
is wonder that more Of them are not
dangerously hurt, than there are.
The Hardware World. Of Portland,
the wholesale publication has awarded
W. W. Cotton, Of the Grants Pass
Hardware Co., the first prize for the
bost window display, the design being
the one where a big bridge was con-
structed out of nails. This week they
sent him check and the above in
formation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25

10 your courthouse items recently,
the bill OF j. X. Yetter for the month
was given as sS45. 49, whereas il
should have been ss4.5s But pre-
'ome that it was merely slip OF the
types y was the pleasant way il
which Judge Jewell called attention
to discrepancy in t1e bills reported
asibeing allowed by the county com
missioners.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25
Items Of Personal
Interest.

Ralph Davis visited over Supds,
In Ashland, returning home Monda,
morning
J. F. Hale, the piano man was il
the city, Wednesday, making arrange
ments to open up piano house her,
in the near future.
Herbert K. Hanna, son of Judge Fl
h. Hanna, has just opened up an of
tioe in jacksonville and his many
friends expect great things from thi,
new limb of the law.
Mrs. VIM. Mathews and Mrs,
Atkinson, both of Ash and, are the
guests OF their old time friend, Mrs.
r. II. Gilfllan. They are here tc
consult with DR.. Findley, the local
oeulist.
Il. E. Alvey, q prominent druggist
of Mechanicsburg, H.. and family
stopped off this week for brief visit
with their old.time friends, L. B.
Hall and family. They are delighted
with Oregon and may come to this
state to reside.
1.-The Toka," is the name OF the
Grants Pass High School paper which
will appear for the first time this
week. Harold O'Neill is editor.in-
chief and Randall Hood is business
manager. The new enterprise starts
out under very promising auspices
and for the rest of the school year il
will be a welcome and interesting
visitor.
Mrs. Frances A L. Church, mother
of Mrs. Arthur Conklin, who has
made her home with her daughter for
the past two years. left Wednesday
for California, where she will spend
some time visiting aud she will also
go to other points of interest. during
the next six months, expecting to
reach here home at Oberlin, O.,
about next June.
]. A. Haak. wealthy timber man
and founder OF the town Of Haak-
wood. Mich. whers he resides, is in
Grants Pass. for the express purpose
Of seeing the city and surrounding
country and he is simply delighted
with conditions as he finds them here.
He bad Eismann Bros. express some
boxes Of superb pears and apples back
to his eastern home and he thinks
they will do this section some mighty
good advertising. Mr.. Haak's trip
has spoiled him for ever living back
east, again and so he is going to make
his abode IN Oregon, ever hereafter.
He thinks that the people out here do
not know just how we'll off they
really are.
Last week G. o. Bigelow made one
Of his tig round-ups of cattle in the
Williams creek country. Of which he
as several hundred in number. He
covered the Grsyback mountain dis.
trict as we'll as Deer Creek, Thompson
creek and other PLACES were the cattle
Craze. Chas. Meserve, who is said to
be an expert in all such matters,
went along to see that nothing wss
lacking to make the job a big success.
Quick delivery-Th. weekly Orsgonian-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25

Special price for short time Of q
per load for mill blocks delivered
to any part Of the city. First. class
kindling wood, rs cent per wagon
load. Other wood at reason able
prices. Telephone 114i or call on II.
l.. Edwards. 1929 tf
What means this eager, anxious
throng.
At Wonder store the whole day long ?
These wondrous gatherings day by
day,
What wonderful ommotion-say
In tones Of Joy the throngs reply:
Everyone has come TO buy,
70 sell and buy. to sell aud buy.
No wonder why No wonder why
l0-1s A.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25
SOME BARGAIN POINTERS
News Notes From the Business
Men to r en- ders.

DIR. Flanagan,
Physician and Dentist.
Got to Coron fofPlumbing.
Nj. Clemens, Prescription Druggist.
| A splendid line of Royal Charter OAK
Ranges at Coron's
Mrs. Frances Amos-Pisno teacher,
40S n 9th st. S.9-tf
Suappy, gold-filled and diamond
brooches ut Letchers. 9-20 1t
r. L. Parsell, piano tuning. Phoue
sos or Music Store, Grants Pass,
Ore. $50 If
Bacon & Eubanks can make yon
the harness you want. 1925 IL
First-clsss diamonds. All bright,
new and snsppy goods, at prices tha at
are right, at Letcher's. 9-20 1t
Still doing business at the ole
stand-Piel's Elite Laundry. 1914 TT
Eyes tested free at Letcher's the
only registered optometrist in jose
phine county, from the Optical Board
of Oregon. $40 1t
Merlin -Gslice stage line leaves Mer.
lin "a. m, arrives Galice 12. return
1; arrive Merlin 6 p. m. 90 pounds
baggage free.
@. 4. Palmer's Buff Orping tons
took first prize and scored highest
points over all fowls entered at the
fair. A few cockrels for sale. In
quire at S. o. Supply Co. store.
$50 1t
Voice culture and sight reading,
GLASS or private. Mrs. H. N. Starr,
Phone sos. l0.44
WELL driving and digging promptly
attended to by A, G.. and Frank
Houck, address, Grants Pass, Gen u
Del. 1914 It
The Mounaineer Restaurant, Front.
street. between Sixth and Seventh,
will be open every night until 1
o'clock. $50 IL
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25

Special sale stationery next wee X
at Grants Pass Music store. 1925 1t
The new hospital Is now in full
operation and DR.. +. W. Findlsy Der
formed the first operation. which oon-
sisted in Strengthening the eyes OF an
Ashland party whose optics were
badly crossed. A number of opera.
tions we're waiting for the new es-
tablishment to be In readiness. 1925 1t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25
In SOCIAL CIRCLES

DR.. George Bacher. formerly {
resident of Grants Pass but now &
prominent dentist of Roseburg, snt
Miss sJulia Frances. Wilson, Port
land belle, were married at the me
tropolis one ..dsy this week. sSThey
have the Congratulations .Iand .best
wishes of many friends ..g.,., =.
-s---.-s-----.----
Friday evening occurred the Sheet
and Pillow Case Party. given at st.
Luke's Guild Hall, by Miss Jessie
Hale. The many invited guests ar.
rived. one and all attired in ghostly
white apparel and greatly enjoyed the
mask affair. Later in the evening
dancing was INDUCED in and a very
enjoyable evening was spent.
-
Halle Cw'ten PARTIES will he quite
numerous this next week and it is re.
ported that some of the affairs will be
decidedly charming. Some will be
given by church and others by lodge
societies. while still others will be
by private individuals. All of them
promise to be delightful social events.
-.
Monday evening quite jolly
gathering of young people assembled
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. August
Fetsch. on II street. the occasion
being surprise party which was
rendered their daughter Louise, on
her l4th birthday. The pleasant
affair was planned by Mrs. Fetsch
and was a big success in every sense
of the word. From until O'Clock
the merrymakers had happy time
OF it, ice cream and cake being ser
we'd and mauy games being played
and songs sung. Miss Louise was
the recipient of some handsome sifts
from her many friends.
80
Wednesday evening. few of the
friends of Harry Newell, gathered at
his home on G street, to help him
celebrate his 10Th birthday. The
early part Of the evening was spent
in outdoor games around large bon
fire and later on the young people
assembled in the parlors, where games
and music we're INDUCED in. Later
in the evening refreshments we're SER
we'd and after continuing the mer-
rymaking for some time longer, all
departed for their homes having spent
q most enjoyble evening which will
long be remembered by those present.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25
Ladies' Attention.

Ladies attention Dresses. wrap.
pers shirt waists. skirts. chemise.
drawers, undershirts, stockings. night
gowns, aprons, corset covers and
pieces, child, called for, washed,
starched. dried and returned at 36c
per dozen. Piel's Elite Laundry.
phone 1913. Stovall & Cowdrey, Mgrs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25

The witches. under the auspices
Of the Ladies Benefit Society will on.
tertsin in the Bethany church parlors.
Wednesday evening, October 80. with
witch reception, witch program.
witch refreshments, witch games and
bowitchins smiles. Everybody In.
vited. Admission 10 cents.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25

For the return of the Columbia
Chainless wheel taken from the Cal
vert-Tabor house October 90, a liberal
reward will he given. 1925 1t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25

First Annual Horse Show,
Portland.
For the above occasion round trir
tickets will be sold to Portland
under the following conditions:
Rates; One and one-third fare foe
round trip.
Sale dates November 9Th, 1907.
LIMIT: Return limit Novemba
10th, 1907
W. J. MAHONEY,
lO's3t. Agent
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25

Fine wedding stationery at the
Courier Office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25
We aim to supply the
est for the money ard
"MONEY BACK"
not satisfactory is our
Motto
pur go" Blend and
Hndx Coffee

nst touch the spot to those
no like a nice, mild favored
offee, they are the equal
most of the 35c kind, our
rice is 25cper ID.
Tea we carry such well
pown brands as LlptOnS
eylon, Chase and San
Orns in English Break
hst, Basket Fried Japan
nd Oolong Tea, also
chillings Best Japan Tea
Royal Gem Japan Tea,
B bulk only, SOC per Id.
Flour indications are that all
uds OF flour will be higher than
st season. We carry most of the
aiding brands, Olympic, Pure
rhite, Bluestem; our Hard Wheat,
avis Best and Gold Hill in west
n brands. White, and Yellow
prn Meal, Graham, Whole Wheat
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25
COMING EVENTS.

Nov. 10, Friday-Dance ut Say.r
Greek Hall. Tickets, inslsd in g.sue-
per- o. 1926 So
Nov. II, Monday Kellogg Hain-s
Singing party at the Opera House.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25

r. 7. Winner is building q nice.
new blacksmith shop at Walo. which
is to be the biggest shop on that side
OF Hayes hill and he will be prepared
to do all kinds Of blaoksuithina abou
Novmber ]. 10 rs
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25
OFFICERS

OFFICERS
4. Is. HAIL. President
J. q. CAMPBELL, Vice. President
ii. L. GILKEY, Cashier
z. K. HAcWr"y Asst. Cashier
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25
First National Bank
Of Southern Oregon
GRzNrSiPzSS. OREGON
Some Of the Services that Z
Bank Renders the Public
DrPOSvrS

DEH OSiAS
The simplest and safest way OF
keeping your money is by deposit
ing 1t in a Reliable Bank. Thu
Bank receives Deposits Subject 10
Check, or on Demand Certificates
OF Deposit or on Time Certificates
OF Deposits. On Time Deposits we
pay 4 per cent interest.
DRAETSO
The Best and Cheapest way b
Transfer Money is by Bank Drai.
We sell Drafts payable in all parss
OF the country.
LOANS
One Of the most important func-
tons OF the Bank. We endeavor
to supply all reasonable needs Of
our customers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25
LOANS

SaPitai and Surp us. SIS ,OOQ
''Ss.nol"ss: Rs.non .,S;l,,x additional s,o 5
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25

Quick delivery-Th- weekly oregonian-
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25

Voice culture and sight reading,
GLASS or private. Mrs. H. N. Starr,
Phone sos. 1914 II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25

G. Z. Palmers Buff Orping tons
took first prize and scored highest
points over all fowls entered at the
fair, A few cockrels for sale In
quire at S. o. Supply Co. store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
Virginia News.

George w. Wright, aged siSty-nine
years. died Tuesday at his home near
Bowling Green, Caroline county. He
was a COME lerate veteran, and lost an
ar m in battle.
A telegram was received at Winchss-
Ter Yesterday announcing the death, ia
Ramona, Kans., of Mrs. Mary Sirick-
Ter, wife of the late Joseph Strickler,
aged sixty eight years. Mrs. Strickler
was native of Willow Grove and a
daughter Of John Steufer.
Coy Dickinson, colored, was shot Wed
nesday night by CASTOR Harvey at a
negro church at Danville and died yes
terday morning from the effects of the
wound. Immediately after the shooting
Harvey went to the police station and
surrendered The shooting was evident
~ accidental.
News was received at Bristol last
night from Blairs Gap, Tenn, TO the
effect that Samnel Good, of that place,
beat his 12.ycarold stepson to death.
After The little fellow begged for mercy,
Good is said 10 have struck him several
blows with q fence stake. The boys
death resulted before physician could
reach him. Good ia at large
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01

measure making the universal railroad
fare when mileage books are sold, at the
rate Of two cents mile.
Andrew F. Burleigh, one of the, in
corporators of a railroad 10 Alaska pro
iected from Cordova Bay to Eagle, right
10 the heart of the copper regior, de-
cared before the Senate committee on
territories today, that Simon Guggea-
/ elm. the rlce ltly 81 cted Senator from
Colorado, and his associates, we're OF
posing The bill TO charter this road for
the scs purpose Of keeping up the Prie'
Of copper.
The House committee on Insnlar az
isin today ordered a favorable report on
the Philippine Agricultural bank bill,
which is 10 be modelled after the Egyp-
tian agricultural bank. The interest on
the private capital invested, ia guaran-
leed hy the government up TO four per
c,ni. The hank is necessary TO break
the power of the money lenders in the
islands, who charge fjfth to eighty
per cent interest.
This being motion day in The District
courts, the case Of Mrs. Jennie l.. May,
charged with shooting Lucien II. Conen,
was not called.
The omnibus light house bill, carrying
81, Gao, 900 was today fsvordbly reported
TO tie House by the committee on inter
state and foreign C mmerce.
The resignation of Lieut.. j. A.
Schofeld, u s N, has been accepted
By The President. The officer sisted
that be desires to engage in private
business.
VIM. Ready, ~ years old, of 92lG
NJ street, northwest, WAS found dead
this morning A gas tube was in his
mouth and there is every evidence OF
deliberate suicide.