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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16
KARL JANSEN AT THE
OPERA HOUSE

The inKial entertainment to raise
funds for the public schools librar,
in the city was given last night
the opera house when Kanl Jansen
save HIS lecture on the Land OF thf
Midnight Sun" The lecture itsel
was entertaining and instructive IL
every particular. the lecturer hold
ing his audience interested through.
out the entire length. Karl JanseT
Is an artist at entertaining children
the balcony. which had been giyei
over entirely to tho children, wen
into OBSTACLES. The impersonation.
which were dispersed during the
two hours of the entertainment were
particularly fine.
The piece de resistance was, how
ever. the concluding act. when Prof
Ford met the lecturer In deadly con
hict. Many OF the children and pa
rents felt that their hearts were IT
their mouths during a long portion
Of this concluding exhibition.
The most pleasing portion OF the
whole affair was when accounts came
TO be balanced up, 1t was found thai
the treasury had eighty dollars over
and above all expenses, which the
promoters say will encourage then
TO make other efforts in like direc.
ton and negotiations will be opened
Immediately with the idea of secur-
ing Mr.. POLK Miller TO give hie
unique entertainment at as early o
date "a practicable.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16
PERSONAL

u. e. Terrnl. OF Orange. VA. WAS
visitor here today.
"A. c. Bailey or Ronh wxs 3fn..
field visitor today.
Shell Mustard % Kecnanieaburs.
was busInesa visitor hcre today.
bernard McClaugherty returned
this morning from several aayI
business trip 20 Richmond.
g. \. Furror left this morning. 10
visit relatives In Mont gomcry cDua.
ty. Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Shannon, az
Blucstone. Va. ara visiting Mr.. m,a
Mrs G. A. Bane on Highland aVsau..
Mrs. w. O. Baylor OF chiihowfe.
Va. TX tho guest Of Mrs. H. ". JaAse
on Raleigh terrace.
Mr.. and AIRS Matt y. oaeti saa
son, Frank, arc visiting Mt. aud Mrs.
+. o. r. Har6eaoa on Frzakits
street
Mrs. II. e. Ruble aud MlS ida
Showers. OF Bland county. who have
been visiting relatives here. re-
turned home this morning
Tho now city gcaiss near the aeF.
Ger street viaduct arc nov conpleieA
and ready or use for weighing eoal
corn. hay, cattle. etc.
Henry Hess OF Russell cuuafy.
who has been yisiting relatiFss ~
tho city a few day.. returned Aonp
today.
Dr. and Mrs. f.. w. Efaias. 49,
have been the guest o. Mr. and AIS
l.. ". Brock for few day.. rctafsss
o their home ~ KcyBtons thfs mocs-
lng.
Italian 10. al. who has bs-a uas
der treatment for typhoid fever 10
81. Luho's hospital for sorpo fzas.
WIS abla 10 return 10 hts qusf,sss
today
Street Commissioner CnEogd kzB
recently nnlshc1 up the grsAiRE aant
side diching on Boone. Bath sn,l
Powell strceta. axina erD2ings, r1r,
leaving thom IN good shape.
Mrs r. 4. Campbell. Of Higkiaoa
avenue. left for iaascr thi3 morsiss,
having been called there - sea no
ncwphw. who was accidentally nae
~ his home there yesterday
T. =. Cameron, Jr.. and viii OH
icspic. former citizens OF Grahaus,
but now residents OF North DakofB,
left on so 10 hz' night 20 viTu
jamestown. Norfolk and Richmons
Tho usual services Will BE- eosdurts
"a by tho pastor ~ the ChrigiaR
church tomorrow and az each seyy1na
contribution viii bo collected fa
Che benefit Of The state work OF ND
church
Miss Gortrulr cooper. Of i.vbcibs
burg, who ha5 lcen visiting IRA
Kats Floyd for scYcrai monthe. 90.
turned 20 her hJl1 .oGsy. She go
lecompanlcd o. Der cousia. 80
Floyd
Con w RipJayi OF ths Grn -
R.p.ard ManDury and Wood. rssi
estate dealers o. Norfolk. Va. 81 b
thc c'y Nr Rlpgagd - here ear
tho purpose Of sFranslng tor az
coal iaad dal 10 As Tus hlvn
hois
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16

Meeting for mon at Y. NJ. G. A.
Sunday $3.50 y. m. Cottage prayer
meeting was held at the following
homes last week: Monday night,
Mr.. Dixon. n. Allen street: Tues
day night. Mr.. Worleys. 1l3 Carroll
street; Thursday night, Mr.. Scruggs
Third avenue: Friday night. MIR. +
T. Spencer, Giles street. For this
week cottage meetings will be held
at the following places Monday
night, Mr.. G. w. Talbert Wednes-
day night, w ]. Bailey. South Blue
field; Thursday night. Mr.. Sheldon
109 Carroll street.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16
LUTHERAN CHURCH.

Twenty-fifth sunday after Trinity
Rev. c. II. w. Kegley. pastor of the
Lutheran church, will preach at Ora
nam Sunday at II a. m, aud will
condust a vcspcr service at the Pres
bytcrian church sunday afternoon
from 3:45 To 1850 O'Clock. A cor
dial invitation 10 every person
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16
GOVERNMENT TO
ISSUE BONDS
S5o,o0o,ooo FOR PANAMA CANAL
MIGHT RELIEVE THE
SITUATION

Washington. ID. c.. Nov. ia.---,As
tho result OF conference betvesn
tho president. Secretary RoG. Cor
'eiyou and Postmaster General Mcs.
err lasting until early today. :, II
likely that the government VII, e..
sae block OF Panama Canal ooada.
Tho Issue of ATTY millions would
serve to draw out icx OF hosrdsd
money, besides anording the haaks
an opportunity for additional circu-
lation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16
GRACE STREET CHURCH
REVIVAL GROWING IN INTEREST

a revival Of unusual interest is IN
progress at the Grace Street church.
Last night the church was taxed TO
it's utmost capacity. More than twelve
people PROGRESSED faith in Christ. Mr.
Fisher, an experienced singer. has
charge OF the singing and Is fully
meeting the expectation OF the peo-
pie. Extra chairs will be provided
for the Sabbath services. Special
singing at each service Everybody
invited.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16
CARRIE NATION
QUITS SMASHING

Cleveland. o.. Nov 16.-Carrie
Nation announces that she is through
with saloon smashing. She said she
would visit the saloons and talk t.
the wretches who patronize and rui
them. but wouldn't court flying bee,
BOTTLES any more.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16
STRIKE VOTED ON
GEORGIA RAILROAD

AaEaafa ea Nov Is To enforc
Ire tenaa1 for re.nstat mont of
- af tH.'r nnon ent.
Uf1tef nr faf company mpIOy Tor
him else CrorE.a railroad ens!aeeu
hara ed authorifaiIou to their
cfarlais f1 CAL Etnke
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16
WESTON AHEAD
OF SCHEDULE

Cleveland. o., Nov. l6.--Straining
every nerve to reach Cleveland by
nightfall Edward Payson Weston,
the famous pedestrian. reached Con-
neaut at . O'Clock this morning. Tie
is now day ahead OF schedule
timtc
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16
THE STAR MISSIONARY
ENTERTAINERS

Willerton Bible class will give an
religious entertainment at 10 q. IN.
In the school at that place tomor-
row. PROF. II. Il. Christie is music
director and Prof n. "A. n. Christie.
the well known musician OF Blue
field, will also assist in the entertain
ment. All are cordially invited to at
tend.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16
s.Religious Notes
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Mass will be celebrated at $50
a. IN. in the Church of tha Sacred
Heart. Bcnediction of the blessed
sacrament will be given after mass.
Sunday school after benedlction.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16

New York. Nov. l6.---waii street
News Agency quotes: Well tnforunsd
bankers" as their authority rDr
statement of n suggcstion that afty
million Panama bond issue mag be-
abandoned for another relief mens-
ure which Is under consideration lin
high quarters"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16

Geo. Whitworth, who.is sd.despsr7
stely ili az his home or .naN 80.
street. g. practically no better a. THIS
writing His recovery IS doubtful
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16

Georgetown. Ky. nov &c. The
NTH day Of the trial of Caleb Row
ers was largely consumed in tbe
work OF empancling a jury from The
special venire summoned from Harri-
son county. which arrived here yeB-
tarday I'm charge oil Deputy Sheriff
A. ~. salyors OF scdt county The
work Of selecting a jury and tho teu-
der OF the counter ayowah we're the
natures on The forenoon session
Powers was quite go last night
an the services ora physician were
necessary. lie has been SUFFERING
from dysentery for ten days Hc
cane intos,osurt .Rpomptly, however.
.but was pale and weak Many
women attended today's session for
the FIRST time since the Or ming day
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16
RED LETTER DAY
IN 0KI AHOMA

Guthrie. osla.. Nov. 16.---This was
a red letter day In the history OF
Oklahoma. marking its admission as
. state OF the Union. and great cole
brations and demonstrations were
hald In every city and town OF both
former territories. Receipt OF the
news tina; the president had formally
issued his proclamation was greeted
With tina ringing OF bells. the toot-
Ing OF whistles and 9th r manifes-
tatious OF Joy. A feature OF the
day was Q great Inaugural parade "a
honor OF Governor Haskell. Okla
homa's arst chief executive under
statehood. In which many military
bodies. civic organizations. students
and Indian chiefs participated. The
oath OF offiee was admin istered to
Governor c. ~. Haskell. who led the
Democratic state ticket % victory In
tho recent state election by Leslie
G. Siblack. editor of the Guthrie
Daily Leader. After the oaths OF
otfico had been administered TO the
justices OF the supreme court the re
mainder OF the state officers were
tnduoted into Office. A great barbe-
cue was held today and the celebra-
tion closes tonight with the govern
or's inaugural ball. at which the
social and political leaders and the
most beautiful women OF this land
OF the fair god" will De in attend
aace. Thousands OF people from all
over tina new state are in the city
today. and many Indians. including
several chiefs. are taking part In the
general jubilation over the actual ar
rival or statehood.
Tho commercial bodies and immi-
grafton organizations OF the state
have assisted In making this red
letter day" In fact as we'll as In name
By printing thousands OF red lettere
announcing the resources and oppor-
tunities OF the new commonwealth.
Those have been distributed all over
the state aud are being mailed by
Oklahomans today 20 their relatives
and friends In othor states.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16
ONLY FOUR FOR
POWERS JURY

Georgetown, Ky. Nov 10 EE-
animation OF venircmen continue 9
in the Powers murder case today
There arc now four men in the jury
box
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16
NEW CENSUS FOR CUBA.

Havana. Nov. 16.--The new cen
sus approximately gives Cuba two
million Inhabitants
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-16

Washington. Nov. lG.--indian and
Oklahoma territories became the
rtate OF OKLAHOMA AT 1915 this
morning. when the president affixed
his signature 10 the proclamation
creating che forty-sixth stare OF the
Union. The pen used Ia 10 be pre-
sented 10 the Rhetorical Society OF
the new state. Oklahome's star will
not be set In shs nag OF the Union
until the July 4. next.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-03-07
RAILROADS WERE ONLY
BLUFFING, SAYS COURT

Lincoln. Seb. March s.-Attorney
General Thompson received "A copy this
morning OF the decree OF the federal
supreme court Ia the railroad tax
cases. II IL even more sweeping than
befor" given.
Th" railroads lose on every point and
there are half "A dozen plain intima-
tions given By Justice Holmes. who
wrote the decision. that the railroad
attorneys began the suits as blurs
aud when pinned down to- the real
issues befor. the court made sorry
showing.
The court declares that the attorneys
had no more right to drag members
OF the state board OF equalization into
court TO quiz them how they ar
rived At their valuations Of the prop
crty OF roads. than la haul "A judge
from che bench To- ask him why he
rendered "a decision. II says In effect
that while the railroads had long
lis; Of grievances Ia their petitions
when they came tn put their case tn
the supreme court they abandoned
most OF them and upon the remainder
failed To bring evidence to support
their contents
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-03-07
Wife, BEATEN,
ORDERED BY COURT
To WHIP MATE
Kansas City Husband Whining,
Pleads for Mercy and Wo-
man Grants II.

Kansas cay. Mo. March 6-"i"i =
whip. Let this woman whip tn" man
who beat her. That " the only way iu
make these brutes who beat their wives
feel what they have done"
Judge Kyle made this order In police
court after Mrs Elmer Ogl- had told
IL story of brutal abuse on the part
Of her husband
Lieutenant SNOW. TIA" court bailiG,
secured whip aud handed n ." the
woman Spectators Ia the court room
straight eu"a az. eager To- see "a man
Eivrn a GOOD thrnshing. The order Of
the judge was without precedent In lu-
cal courts ana the aiIdi"nC" crowded
about to see the woman pay her hus-
band Ia the sam" Kind ~ treatment she
had received.
Don't whip me-" whin"d Ogl". I'm
prnmis, Ia do better Ia the futur" I
love you better than any person I'm the
world. Don't whip me. please"
The woman took the whip and raised
her arm. but her fac" twitchsd with
pain
Il can't do g." ala" Crird My arms
are so sore from the beating he gave
me that can't do II just yet They're
covered with black and blue marks
and 80 sore ! can hardly raise my hand
Send him To- th" wOrkhous.. Judge"
Ogls MAS flned 500. which meant
nins months on the rock pilr. lie was
taken To- the worhluuS~
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-03-07
.UNWRITTEN Law
GETS A BLACK EYE
IN WASHINGTON
mo Such Thing" Declares the
Judge, and Jury Forthwith
Finds Man Gu lily.

Spokane. Wash. March s-Judge VII
liam A. Hueuke. IN superior court. has
ruled that the "unwritten 'Sw' cannot
receive consideration by the Juries.
Their II no 'unwritten law In Wash
ngton." he said In his instructions tn
the twelve Jurors hearing the case OF
the state against n. j. Hosticka,
charged with n statutory crime. adding.
you ere To he guided solely by the
laws made by the Legislature OF this
state"
This declaration or the futility Of the
"unwritten law" nE subterfugr for
lawyers Was called forth by the plea
OF Attorney Losey. representing Hos
ticka. that there II course OF life reg,
ulated by the law higher than that pre-
SCribed by legislatures. The jury. he
said, should consider these higher
statutes "a passing opinion upon the
merits OF the case.
After celebrating for less than an
hour the jury brought I'm n verdict of
guilty. The punishment for the crime.
optional with the Judge. varies from
one year tn "A lifetime.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-03-07
GIRLS FOUND DRUCCEO;
LYNCHING AVERTED
Six Mere Children Discovered
Lying on Floor, Assault At
tempted on Two.
DRINKS FORCED BY MEN
Ohio Mob Surrounds the Marietta jail
Where Advertising Sketch Ar.
tist and Pal Are
Confined.

Marietta. o.. March SIX girls
ranging In age from II to- Is years, ly-
ing on the roor unconscious from
drugs. upon az least two of whom at
tcmpts at criminal assault had been
Inade. caused the arrest here Of Walter
W. savage. an advertising sketch ar
list. and his pal. Andy Coruthers. who
were nearly lynched before being locked
Ia JaIl crowd surrounded the jail,
but was thwarted.
Savage. has been here a week occupy
ing window I'm the Dinc Saving So
ciety building He has made spe-
cialty OF getting young Girls To allow
him 10 make their pictures.
lie had six young girls between the
agry OF ~ and Ia Ia his room. and II
In alleged gave them whisky. wine and
beer aud administered some kind OF
drug
The police upon investigation found
all six OF the girls unconscious and ly-
Ing on the floor. The girls and the two
men. Coruthcrs having been found la
his room. were taken To che city jail.
Physicians were summoned pnd made
All examination of the girls. admins
vomit ana later they partly regained
consciousness. The girls claim the men
forced them To drink.
The physicians are convinced that
two uf the girls are the victims OF an
attempted assault. and at this time are
in doubt as To the others
Under the protection or the entire po-
lice force the two r'rn were taken To
Jail. The sheriff and his deputies. as
sisted ny the police force. are guarding
the prisoners.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-03-07
FoRDNEY CHARGES FRAUD
IN COMMITTEES REPORT

Washington. ~. g. MITrh J.-S"nca-
tinnal charges ~ u falsiiicd commit
tee report have been mad. on the house
floor. by Congressman Fordney, OF
Michigan. He declared that he had
made - motion la committee that all
reference to Cape .icudocino be struck
from the committee bill and that his
motion Mas carried. hut in the COM
mIttec bin ~ reported To tho housS,
the qualification sull remained that
the subsidy should be given only to
boats plying Oh tn. Pacific from Amer
Mt Fordrsy declared that this pro-
vision was originally introduced TO gain
the vote OF Mr.. Humphrey. the wash
Iugtou mcmbr" OF the committee
Humphrey made an Intellectual attempt
Ia head on the charge vi tn" MiChi-
gau man. calling Furdncy 10 order
The chairman ~ the "ommitte. or the
whole warned Fordney that he must
not refer to action In committee, but
Fnrdncy cam. hack hot with the spc-
cinU declaration that the bill now uu-
der discussion by the house IN not the
bill agreed upon by the committee and
Humphrey subsidized. Fordney cuntin-
ued. because I voted la report TITS
bill from our committee. l might be
accused ~ having something ~ 80
with its origin. This bill. II Il ever
becomes a law. H. one child In our po-
ntiral family. But ir I ann called its
father II IN one that the father IL not
al all proud OF" l'ordncys sp"cc b
was greeted with applause.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-03-07
Ia TOILETTE SERVICE BILL
PASSES BOTH HOUSES

Washington. ID. g.. March Con
fcrr.s on the part of the senate and
house reported an agreement on the
bill limiting tn. hours OF labor for
railway employees. the portion affect
Ing the telegraph operators being as
slows.
That no operator. train dispatcher
or other cmploye who. by the use of
telegraph or telephone dispatches re-
ports. transmits. receives or delivers
orders pertaining To or affecting train
movements, shall be required or per-
mItted To be on duty for "A longer period
than nine hours In any twenty four hour
period I'm all towers. Offices, places and
stations continuously operated night
and day. nor for a longer period than
thirteen hours en- all towers. offices.
places and stations operated only dur
Ing the day timC except In case OF
emergency. when the employees named
IN this proviso may be permitted to re-
main on duty for four additional hours
In the twenty four hour period for not
exceeding three consecutive days In
any week.
Provided. further. that the Inter
state Commerce commission may, after
a full hearing I'm a particular case and
for good cause shown, extend tho
period within which "A common carrier
shall comply with the provisions OF this
proviso as To such cases"
Later the senate and house agreed
O. the conference report.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-03-07
MORGAN CALLS FOR
CONGO CONCESSION FACTS

Washington. II. -. March 5.-Scnator
Morgan reported ravOrably from the
committee on foreign relations his res
olution calling upon III. president for
information as To- any concessions
Americans may have received from
King Leopold Tor the gathering of India
rubber ~ the Congo Free state.
lie arTnigns sCathingly King Leopold
for the Iuunnrr iu which he has eN-
plotted the Congo lands In acCumu-
lating wealth To- himself by imposing
tasks 81 extreme cruelty on the ma
tiV" population
Morgan charges the couCessIunairrR
had been empowered by King Leopold
to exercise the same distressing au-
thority over the people which they have
proceeded tn enforce without restraint
and without tn" responsibility Ia pubic
opinion which should characterize their
avarice and greed In dealing with an
ignorant and subjected people"
The senator declares that II the
American company has not rommuni-
Gated it, transactions To the govern
ment 81 the United states II h. th.
plain duty -: this government To make
IuuuiTg as ~ the 'Ntrut OF tn" youCes-
sion and as Gu al the terms ana Coudi-
lions ~ IN" grant.
~. s3,yS u ~ the duty of this govern
mrnt tu iuuuir" into a concession al
mcnt ~ Liberia NJ all It's India rubber
md mahogany lands To a British syn
dictate.
senator Morgan concludes:
1T Is the duty of the United States
government TO see To II that no barrier
or impeachment IL created by the act
OF Leopold or by any other authority
To debar the eNiled Africans who have
been held In slavery la the United
States from the right tn return to their
native land and To hold II In company
with their kinsp-oplc. aud the free aud
unobstructed opportunity to enjoy the
great advantages which are now offered
to them and which the United States
owes tn them OF reparation In their
own country without let or hindrance.
THE native resources OF central Ar
Tica present vast stores OF treasure 10
invite their interest I'm developing the
wealth OF that country and Il In time
the Cnitsd States should interposs its
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-03-07
ROOSEVELT GETS HIS
CRIMINAL APPEAL BILL

Washington. u. e.. March 5.-Senator
president has finally secured the law
lie wanted providing for a govern
mcnt appeal an questions OF law In
criminal cases. An entirely new bill
was agreed on In conference and tho
conference report Concurred In by both
houses.
The bill then went 20 the president
for signature. The legislation author
lies an appeal un the following in-
stances: From decision or judg-
mcnt qunshing. setting aside or sus-
tanning demurrer 10 any indictment.
or any count thereof Where such de-
cision or judgment IL based upon the
inyalldity or construction Of the statute
upon which the indictment ~ founded.
From n decision srresting n judg
mcnt 81 conviction for insuiiiciency OF
the indictment where such decision In
based upon the invnlidity or construc-
tion OF the statute upon which the
indictment IL founded.
From the decision or Judgment sus-
tanning n special plea In bar when tho
defendant has not been put I'm jeopardy.
The writ OF error In all such cases
shall be taken within thirty days after
tho decision or Judgment has been rem
dered. and shall be diligently prose-
Cutcd and shall have precedence over
all other cases. Pending the prosecu-
ton and termination OF tho writ OF
error In the foregoing instances. the
defendant shall he admitted to ball
uu his own recognizance provided that
me- writ ~ error shall be taken by or
allowed the United States In any case
where there has been a verdict In favor
~ the defendant"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-03-07
FISTS, KNIFE, CHAIR
FLOURISH IN DEBATE

Raleigh. y. e.. March 9Th" floor
OF the house ~ representatives was
the scene ~ vigorous encounter be-
tween Congressman elect n. y. Hack
EFT. Of the Eighth district. and Rep
resenlatiNs e. -. Bryant, OF wilkes
county.
Hackctt struck Bryant on his ear aud
Jaw. Bryant drew long bladed peck
etknife and made for HaCkett. but was
intercepted and diSarmcd. lie then at
tempted To strike HaCkett with an ink
stand and later with "A chair. but tho
blows fell short. When quiet Was re-
stored Bryant apologiZcd,
The night took place while a lcgisla-
tive committee was IN session. Hack
EFT had addressed the committee. and
Bryant resented the aspcrsion he said
had been put upon the commissioners
OF his county. Bryant repeated the re-
mark. and then Hackett used his iist
Hackett Is democrat and Bryant .
republican.