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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
Letters Taken
STORY OF THEFT OF THE ARCH
BOLD EPIsTLEs RELATED
RX cnlIIERs.

NEW YORK, Oct. 21.-"Mr. Hearst.s
Thieves" is the captb;n OF an article
appearing in Golfers Weekly, purport-
ing to be the real story OF the arch.
bold Standard oil Letters" read on
the stump by William Randolph
Hearst during the political campaign.
The story set forth how Willie
Winfield, a colorel file clerk in Mr..
Archbold's private Office at &c Broad
way, and Charles Stump, a messen.
ger boy, consnired to steal and
photograph the letters and sell them
to Hearst for $4,000.
Stump Is quoted as saying Hearst
has not read the most sensational Of
the letters.
wait until you hear him read the
Senator Penrose and Senator Aldricn
letters" he says.
William w. Winfield, the negro, Is
the stepson of John d. Archbeld's
trusted and aged butler. James N.
wilkins. For over 20 years wilkins
has been as one Of the family.
willie" lost his job in 1905. as did
Charles stump, when Mr. Archbold
discovered the theft Of the letters.
But tie negro has not been entirely
dropped from Mr.. Archbold's pay RON
since then, according to his own
story.
"Archbold is a big man, isn't he.?"
he says, "and he knows a lot Of big
men, but he's more afraid of me. I've
had different odd Jobs with him since
I lei:t the Standard OIL
While doesn't tell why the vice
president Of the Standard on company
[ rs "afaid' OF him.
II haven't been able to do muc.i
business with Archbold, !" says stump,
since sold the letters; little mon.
ey cnce in a while, $75 one time, $40
another time, but nothing much The
$1,000 didn't last long vita the gam.
bling and the rest \, 33
+ MI. Hearst hasn't given him any
extFs none since ne began reading
the letters stump says,
And VET do YOU know. M Hearst
, hasn't began . eadsSe best d. ia
letters- Hes beginning easy, wan
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
psatress Cannot 30 Cured


bg lncsl snplleatigns. as they cannon
ash tae diseased portion Of the ear.
There 3is only one way to cure deaf.
and nat Is by constitutional rem.
ass Deafness Is caused by on In
Rapiea condition OF the mucous lin,
ing "a the Fustachian Tube. When
lis tslbe H intlamed you have a rum.
bling sbstna or Imperfect hearing, and
1Syllen II entirely closed, Deafness
HE result and unless the milan.
Esali8r cgn be taken cut and this
orr to its normal condition,
heafifig @iffbe destroyed forever;
itIle lseS nut Of ten are caused by
tlataffH Wibichtis nothing but an in.
iiamst condition Of the mucous sur
NiIl glBs One Hundred Dollars
acf amy case 81 Deafness Caused by
csttTili That cannot be cured by
H4aIl,s eatRrrh Cure. Send for circu.
q. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sotd8iby Druggists; T5c.
Iake Halls Family Pills for consti.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
eelden Meddlnn Annlversarv.

Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Kildow. of
Keyser, celebrated their golden well
ding anniversary yesterday at their
home in Keyser. A large number OF
the relatives including their children
and grandchildren were present at the
celebration, which was a delightful
one. Mir. Kildow has been twice mar
RED his first wife being Miss Gregg
and to this union eignt children were
BORN the Misses Pickett, of this city.
being the children OF a daughter. Att
er tAe death of his first wife, Mr.. XII.
dow was united in marriage to Mi7<
Rebecca Kalhaugh. at Bloomington,
Md. in 1858, AMI the golden welding
anniversary marks the ftftieth year OF
theirpnion. Eight children have been
born TO this union. Rev. W. o. Da.
yl'I, Of Monongah, is a nephew of Mr..
Kfldcw.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
MINE FIRE uNpER coNTRoL.

CoNNELLSVILIE, Pa, Oct. 2l.@,
Flames which have been raging in No.
b mine Of the washington Coal AMI
Coke Co, since Sunday night were got
ten under control at day break. The
affected district has been sealed up
and after being thoroughly saturated
with steam viii be drowned out with
water. Operations were resumed this
afternoon in No. 2 mine which was
forced to suspend on account of smoke.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
COULDN'T GO
TO PITTSBURG
PRISONER DECLARES THAT He
BELIEVES UNITED STATES
COURT WILL MAKE
WRIT.

y y
FIsHKILL LANDING, n. Y, oct.
21.-Mr. Lamb, medical superlntend.
ent of the Mattewan State Hospital,
was notified late yesterday that the
writ in the Thaw bankruptcy case had
been dismissed at Pittsburg. When
Harry K. Thaw was informed that
the United States court had refused
to order his taken to Pfttsburg he
started preparing written statmeat.
Last night he gave out the statement,
which read
IF my business matters do not suf-
fer by the delay the dismissal Of the
writ is OF no great moment. My in
terests lies in Col. Bartlett's appeal
from the unconstitutional continent.
1 might mention that / had made no
preparations for going to Pittsburg at
any time, however, II my affairs abso.
lutely require my presence in Pitts.
burg. | believe the United States court
will make writ was called in to
testify by third party in DR.. Wilson'S
bankruptcy case and certainly can tes-
tify at my own. AS citizen charged
with no crime, my rights. including
my right to protect what is left of
my property will be safegnarded by
~ ID
the United States court. This is all
] care to say on the subject just now.
Yours truly,
HARRY X. THAW."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
Triple DESTROYED.

MoRGANToWN, Oct. 81 Fire yes
terday destroyed the Triple OF the 81.
kins Coal Company 81 Bretz,S near
here, together with adjoining build.
tngs. entailing q loss Of $4,000. and
throwing 200 man out Of employment.
Deckers creek is almost dry and there
was no water to fight the fire. Tenn
porary arrangements for mining coal
win be made.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
Pythlan sisters Attention.

A special meeting Of the Pythian
Sisters win be held at their hall on
Friday evening OF this week at 1880
O'clock, at which time it is urged that
every member make a special effort
to be present. Final arrangements for
the installation Of the Morgantown
lodge and other important business
will be presented. Especially is it
urgedrthat the members OF the team
and officers be present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
THE LAST DAY AT
THE DIXIE III EATER.

H.. a ~ II J.
To-day Dc the last day the public,
will have an opportunity to sac Miss
Gertie May Davis, advertised as the
largest woman in the world at tbs,
Dixie Eaeater. Largs crowds have
visited this popular show. place this
week to see this wonderful person.
This girits a native Of West virginia,
having been raised on the banks Of
The Big Sandy river nearthe Kentucky
border, Her oldest sister was anoth.,
er member ot' ne family Who develop
lea n slse most abaormsIy and she
too was exhlbited IN several years
until her death al the ago Of 20.
caused BY tie scratch ol a rusty nan
Tho older siriweignea 725 pounds at
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
MANY INluRgpE.

SAVANNAH, Mo, oct. 81. Walter
Warner was probably fatally injured
and twenty-two other foot ball players
were alrt, some Of them seriously,
yesterday afternoon when the foot ball
grandstand, in which the players had
taken shelter was blown down by a
tornado. All Of the victims are high
school pupils who were al foot ball
practice.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

till you hear him read the Senator
Penrose and the Senator Allrtch let
tiers Then thereql be a sensation.
What's happening now is nothing
Stump explains that Hearst hasn't.
THE originals Of many Of the letters.
but photograph copies made by the
photographer in the dark room OF one
Of the local Hearst newspaper Offices
The originals Of these were returned
to the files to prevent discovery Of
the theft.
willie" and Stump are said to
have invested part of their $4,000 in.
a saloon and dropped. the rest in pool
rooms and at the race tracks.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
I EntertalnsdL Al aunnalow.

Miss Virginia Fleming was hostess
a number Of friends at Paradise
bungalow yesterday afternoon. A
sluacheon was served on the arrival 0!
the guests who left the city at noGn
and bridge whist was the diversion
81 the afternoon hours. Miss FLEW.
Ing guests were Mrs. G. W. Watson,
Misses Ida and Lucy Watson. MIS-.
sThlm, Mrs. George r. Watson,
Mrs ~ Watson. Mrs. H. s. Lively,
ms, p IL Smith, Mrs. C. L. Shaver,
Mrs II AL Clark, Mrs. 2. F. Robertson,
chaa Powell, Mrs. Hupp Sands,
mrs Allen Russell, Misses Villa
Buseher lean Fleming, Lucy Hay.
nona; Rtth Arnett, Madge Sample,
Cora Guild and Miss Mary Oldham.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
tSEntertaIned at prnner.

and Mrs. James 7. Eastman
entertained at seven o'clock dinner
iast eyentng at their home on Walnut
Avenue The dinner was one Of charm-
ifg Appointments and covers were laid
John Calvin Smith, Miss Meta
smith. REV, M. A. Barnes, Mrs Henry
Martin and Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lea,
mani
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
eet1TY,ed rom Parkersburg.

Rev vi. il Eddy, Mrs. 9. o. Henry
ind guest, MS. p. w. strickler, OF
King wood ana Mrs. Belle Payne re
turned Monday night from Parkers-
burg where they attended the Baptist
General Association. MRS. A. J. Stone
left PaFkersbprg yesterday for Hunt
ingtoT. Rev. Eddy was elected first
yice president Of the association. Mrs.
Henry was reelected to an Office in
he Womari's Missionary Society.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
Peoples Forum
One Hundred Republicans There.
MONTANA. Oct. 81.

tN'tHltH 49, ~ -
Editor West yirginian:
II you will allow me space in your
valuable paper would like to make a
few corrections absut the Republican
speaking that came out in the Fair
mont Times Tuesday morning. In re.
gard to the crowd that was present, /
have got several good witnesses who
will testify that there was one nun
Idred good Republicans present. sey.
eral Of our good Democratic brothers
attended the lodge at K. Of q. =. :iall
and then they attended after the lodge
was out. 50 i remain, u
Yours Respectfully,
REPUBLICAN VOTER
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
tribute To NB TAFT
JUDGE sIeaALLY HONoRED.

lseee1nitlen rf His Efforts p Bring
About Renissionc If Boxer Indemnity.
Netional Frisnashtp RsafiFrnsd and
Commercial Amtty Restored.
Il was through Mr.. Taft. when he
was IN Shanghai Inst fall, that the
Chinese apologized fer the American
boycott that was instituted IN the king.
dom a few years ago and expressed
their appreciation Of the remission by
our government Of the indemnity
granted because Of the Boxer rebellion.
When It became known that Mr.. Taft
was coming to Shanghai representa-
tiyes Of al the Chinese guilds In the
city met and arranged to.give him d
suitable reception. The guilds In China
control every branch Of commercial nc.
ttvtty and united form In every city,
and community a thoroughly repre-
sentative body. Each Of the scores Of
guilds in Shanghai took part in the
demonstration to Mr.. Taft. For the
purpose the beautiful Yuyuen gar.
dens in Bnbbling Well road were OBJ
tanned. Governmental cognlzance Of
the greeting TO Mr.. Taft was through
the vicarlous participation Of Tuan
Fang, vlceroy Of tie Liangkiang prov
ince. in which Shanghai Is. The vice
roy ordered his representative, the
taotai tong, tospare no expense In arr
ranging a suitable reception for Mr..
Taft and to present the bills to him.
Americans long resident in Shanghai
agreed that no such signal honors had
ever been paid to another foreigner
by the Chinese. A heavy rainfall,
which began the previous night, threat
ened to mar or wholly prevent the
garden party. At great cost and an
expenditure Of labor the committee
completely rooted over with canvas a
good share Of the gardens. including
long walks and paths, SO that Mr.. Taft
ard the other guests were enabled tc.
move about freely, fully protected
from the storm.
All Of the speakers referred to the
obligations under which China had
been laid By the remission Of the Box.
er indemnity and the contributions
made by Americans for the relief of
victiels Of the recent famine in China.
Mr.. Taft was cheered and applaudei
for several minutes when he said:
"WlIcn was Eere a little more than
two years ago there was Just a little
bit of mist. little bit Of fog, In the
clear sunshine Of our friendship. But
We gave assurances at that time which
am glad To say have been carried out
on the one hand, and on the other there
is every evidence that the mist has
cleared away. The boycott is a thing
OF the past. 1t is a closed episode"
Two young Chinese ladies bore for.
ward n massive silver bowl and pre.
scented 1t to Mr.. Taft asa memento of
his visit. The bowl, which was a rare
specimen Of Chinese silver work, was
inscribed. Presented to the Honorable
William Il. Taft Secretary Of War Of
the United States Of America. as a Me.
nlento of the Garden Party Given In
His Honor by the Chinese Residents
Of Shanghai"
Copious comments were printed by
the eastern press upon the reception
by the Chinese 70 Mr. Taft and its
Significance as tribute TO the man.
and as renewal Of the old time bonds
of amlty between the nations.
an m pIIaI TAETW
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

siIidf7SHuRc DE-. of
he citizens Of N|llerthnr
ing "a are which dsslpl| ..
town buildings to-day, isr
into the poslpfce urr tf, I
cash and large amount b. ... i.
As believed the Gre ual tiali11 b. q
'tlaet TIE attention Of he .''.
tlte 1nr iafs were Al rrt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
YlcToRY- FoR TAFr.
d. Straw VOC .rake.n al char

In the Straw Vote Taken at a chair
Factory
PARKERsBURG, Oct. 21.--:A straw
vote taken among employees OF the
Parkersburg Chair Company resulted
as follows: Taft, 81; Bryan, %; Debs.
2; Chain. /.
Randolph Lyons. the old watch dog
OF the; Fourth ward, was only allowed
one vote. which almost broke his dis.
position.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
a Knottins Party.

MIS-. NJ Arnett is entertaining
her i3ends at an all week knotting
Daf at her home on Fifth street,
ifth ward Her guests have been In
tel Tor any day this week as suited
10 their own conyeniences and are en-
stertained at knocking an array of pref.
comforts The interior Of the Ar
nett home is decorated appropriately
8dor the occasion and the guests are en-
taTtafned in a delightful manners a
tempting course Of refreshments is
served at the close Of the days work.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

the time Of her death. Jos. Davis and
Mrs. Davis, father and mother Of the
girl accompany her manager. With.
a large family Of children only two.
have showed any sign Of unusual size.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

To weigh and consider the ads, ID q
task That is not only easy and interest
ing 70 the person with businesG insight,
lsnoRieage ot values. Of TIE cisy. 81
people but is dollars aFning saaIs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
Ross.5rahm.

This evening at five o'clock at the
as1ne 81 the brides parents. Mr. AMI
Mrs. IL r Brahn, on Walnut avenue,
tie marriage 81 their youngest daugh-
ter. MISS Lenore Brahm, to Mr.. How
atdIoseph Rosswill take place. Rev.
q ID Smith. OF the NJ. b. Church, will
perform the marriage ceremony and
Mss Hannah virginia Johns VIII rem.
der the wedding march. The bride
who VIII DE unattended. will be at
tired In 4 travelling gown of green
roadclotn with hat and gloves to
nlatch Mr.. Fsss and his. bride will
ieage ON S. Tor a several weeks trip
to points north and east, On their re
turn home they will reside on Fifth
street
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

Plans aie being made by the young
men q ne cit for d Halloween
dance % gIgena 1T the Masonic Tenn
pie ON lle aighsot october Soth.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
Towns Surrounded by Fire.
tRy United Press. 5

LATRoBE, aP., Oct. 21.-con,plete
ly surrounded by FIRE, Laugallnstewn
and Waterford citizens have appealed
for assistance. having uninterrnptedly
for as hours fought flames which IRE
greatly aggravated by last nights
gale.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

PILES CURED IN 6 TO "a DAYS.
PAzo OINTMENT is guaranteed 10
cure any case of1itching. Blind. Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles in 6 to IL days
or money refunded. soc.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

Mrs. NJ. A. Fletcher win go to
clarksburg tomorrow to visit rels,
tiyes,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

The ad..reader gets more for a dol.
lar than tae other folks practically
| always.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
.RoYaI sNelahb0rs ceIebrate Annlver.

sary. &
The Royal Neighbors Of America
celebrated their first anniversary last
evening, While no elaborate arrange.
ments we're made for the event 1t was
a delightful one throughout and at
tended by large number Of the
Nelghbors and their friends. A call
meeting was arranged for Friday al
ternoon OF this week.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
His unforsst.abIe Speech.

The Bryan speech which will be re.
membered longest consists Of four
words: "Workingmen are public beg
ga2s.. Ma.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

Mrs, o. j. Eddy and Mrs. Marshall
Hawkins were visitors at Clarksburg
yesterday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
snIdenIHowatt.

Announcement has been made 1t the
ssRipe marriage of Mr.. Robert
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

,Ehelcost 81 want "a! 81 4 small h.
topay for scouting 4 good tenant.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

cold Medal lous II inaas 81 tphrf.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

The Esperanto Vote.
tFrom the New York SUM-
oh, why is It neglected So
The Esperanto vote?
Both parties should awake and, 10.
Immediately take note
And send some cart tail speakers out
TO tell those people that
elk nettosklx, teTTado skowt
1'ok mokku vezok eat.
Why are no Pamphlets sent abroad.
TO each new language sharp.
Some presidential boom TO laud
And on some issue carp?
We're atf those highbrows made to sen
The doctrine In this light:
Hip toozIe ping . toot foot vince
zing Gok, they'd vote all right,
The field Is big and yet untitled.
And there great crops win grow
II seed IL only wisely spilled,
AS candidates should know.
SO haste. you literary men,
Press agents for the great,
Sock noop owhoo tikantu gen
30 hunkus ceto tate.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

IT'S not necessary Is i0ot 90 "a.
days or to wait Tor
per there an ID. Ii no iil'- l.,
you oaght 70 read and
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

pie Repnhiicln Candidates 81,
III pflics hays been inviftl I.a.
WY ward RepabA' en-
on Friday Fnight As ,Ag ea1ssI1'
are a set III good felloHs ana .l1l t.I..
waFd Reppblican Club IS ,
there VIII uldoBbtedIy Be 8 ia ....
Marion county RepubIiemr hare ~.
er had bettei county lclci u.l-
presented to me oters ihl gcsF 81
Republicans Generally are Id1s
! porting every man on ne d1l
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
"oLD BILL TAFT.p
BY REV. HI ]. BoATMAN.

TUNE: "America."l
For leader strong and great
To man the ship Of state,
Both fore and aft;
To guide where breakers roa-,
To safely land our store,
TO quiet all uproar.
There's old Bill Taft.
To White House, there to stay
And Bryan send away
Upon a raft;
To do, as Teddy did, a
What all our people bid,
For man upon the lid, "
There's old Bill Taft.
To do what's good and just,
Strike down the evil trust
And all OF graft;
To keep our money pure
And plenty, too. and sure,
The hard times only cure,
There's old Fill Taft.
Reform his flag unfurls,
Against all evils hurls
Gnerrtug shaft.
Then let our trumpets blare,
Hes always on the square,
AT home and everywhere.
Is old Bill Taft"
Fullerton, Cal, September, 1905. Cop,
right Applied For.
r.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21

piAlFaRD.
Gold Medal Flour Il Il ~ r,.
4 x z n,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-21
Ia Society
49, 8
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
suow Bound on TrestIe.

New York, Jsu. 2i-Four cars Of
the Long Island railway, filed with
passengers, which left Rockawsy Beach
this morning are now snow-bound on
the long trestle across Jamaica Bay. The
locomotive jumped the track west Of
Hammels station, but did not go into
the bay. The passengers at first tried
to get back by wslking the lrestls work
Of the bridge, but discovered it TO be too
dangerous in the storm and returned to
the station. Men are trying to get the
engine back on the trails but in the
meantime the passengers must wait aud
it will be some time before they can get
back 10 mainland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
The Storm In New York.

New York, Jan. pa snow storm
amounting at times to the proportions
of a small blizzard, has held New York
city aud vicinity in its grasp since early
last night. TIE result was demoralizs-
ton of all train scheduled, the practical
abandonment of suburban traffic, the
curtailment of surface and elevated rail-
ways trains and telegrapbic and tele-
phonic communication intereferred With.
At present there is dangerous crush
10 the subwlys, and the police reserves
had to be sent to the express stations to
cid the IuterboroUgh's police in controll-
ing the crgwas.
The cootinuaus fail of snow has
caused CREST suffering. The municipal
lodgipg house was overcrowded early
les! night and rs the hours went by it
was necessary 20 open he piepheds so the
homeless might at least keep from frsez-
ing to death
The storm is general sll along the
Atlsn'ic coast. The fishing feet is re-
por,ed in distress Of Atlantic City, but
communication with that point is cut of
by islliUg wires.
O1e d. an from the storm is reported.
It was lba, o. a still identified man
who ir. r. to dea,h in nOOrSey.
The weather buie4u forecasts much
colder and this will cause great suffering
smong the poor Of The teoemenls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate yesterday Senator La
Toilette introduced bill proposing 10
place telegraph companies under the con-
troll OF the Interstate Commerce Com
mission aud to regulate the toll, on in
terstate kilograms, as well IS prohibit
the acceptance by government employees
of telegraph franks. The Senate at 4:O5
p. N. went into executive session, after
devotiDg about an hour to the consider
alton of the penal code bill, and ad-
burned to meet again on Monday.
Chairman Tawney explained the ur-
gent deficiency bill, general debate on
which continued until 4:40 o'clock.
Mr.. Tswney sounded warning that for
tho next fiscal year the country was con-
fronted with certain deficit Of $780,
900, 900. The estimate of $24, OLA, $50,
he said, would have 10 be materially re-
duced.
A bill increasing the pay of officers of
the army and navy from 5 to IS per
cent, and authorizing the President to
grade the pay Of enlisted men in the
srmy, as is now done in the navy. was
yesterday unanimously ordered reported
to the Senate by tie committee on mill
tsTy affairs.