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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01

Miss Dolly Schopps and Albert
Yetter of this city, were united in
the holy bonds Of Matrimony Wednes
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the
First Moravian church, Rev. C. A.
Meilicke performing the, ceremony
They were accompanied by the Miss
es Schopps and Fave1l and VIII Yet
ter and Ed. Weisenberg After the
ceremony a wedding dinner was serv-
ed to a few friends and relatives at
the home of the brides parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Yetter have many friends in
this city who unite in wishing them
many happy years of welded life.
E. B. Garrison and family. resi-
dents of this city for some time, are
arranging to move to Grand Rapids
their former home Mr. Garrison
formerly was assistant superintend-
ent of the Marathon Paper Mills
Company. While here they resided
in Cawley Brothers handsome resi-
dence on Grant street.-Wausau Daily
Record
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Nov. 20
While reaching into washtub full
OF water this morning for mirror
" Oh she had dropped, Doris Irene
Babcock, aged 3 years. months, fell
forward and drowned before her mo-
Their, who was busy in the backyard
discovered her plight 1t is thought
that she was partially stunned by the
fall, as her mother heard no sounds
of a struggle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01
Why EVERYONE
SHOULD BUY
XMAS SEALS
Farmers as Well as City People
Should Support the Fight
AGAINST tuberculosis.

mo matter what the individual be-
lief may be concerning the transmits
stability of bovine tuberculosis to hui
man beings4 there is no exsuse for
not supporting the work of the Wtscol
sin Anti-Tube rculosis association and
the sale Of Christmas SEALS, by which
the association is supported, says
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01
MARRIED

Irwin Smith and Caroline Berg
bot of Nekoosa, were married at the
Congregational parsonage on Wednes
day afternoon, Nov. 23rd, Rev. Fred
Staff performing the service. They
were accompanied by Mr. Carl Berg,
Miss Dena Berg, Mr.. Jesse Smith Of
Nekoosa and Miss Lille Wogensen 0
Veedum After having been properly
photographed and Toasted the young
couple returned to NekoOsa where
they will make their future home
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01
MRS. SUNDERLAND GUILTY

CHIPPEWA FALLS. Wis, Nov. %.
The jury in the case of the state
OF Wisconsin vs.. Mrs. Anna Sunder-
land found her guilty of murder in
the second degree Friday afternoon.
She was charged with shooting her
husband during a quarrel on the
night of May II last, and pleaded
self-defense
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
LADIES.

LADIES.
Beattie, Miss Mary
Brown, Mrs. Rina card
Gray, Mrs Martha card
Heymer, Mrs. Anna card
Prater, Mrs. James card
Kempte, Miss Louise
More, Mrs. Lottie L. card
Prater, Mrs. James card
Tahassau, Sophia card
Weyenberg, Miss Tessie card
GENTLEMEN.
Baker, Mr.. John card
Danielson, S. J. card
Harris, Ed. c.
Kilday, D. J.
Koon, Frank
Leahy, Stephen ].
Meyer Peer
Orlik, Rev. I. L.
Porterville, VIM.
Rainbow, Wilfred
Silver, Chas.
Thompson, T. J. card
Williams, W card
Zahn, w. NJ.
R. A Mcdonald. Postmaster.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01
BEACON LIGHTS ENTERTAIN

The ladies of the Beacon Lights"
entertained their husbands at the w.
B. Raymond home on Oak street Tues
day evening. One of the interesting
features of the evenings entertain
ment was series of magic lantern
pictures of the Eastern countries
shown by Prof. M. H Jackson. Mrs.
G. W. Purnell and Mr. Louis Reichel
favored the company with a duet
which was very well received.
A delectable dinner was served
and the guests departed declaring Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond delightful enter
tanners.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01
THORNTON.CALk|NS

Miss Ina Thornton, daughter of T.
H. Thornton of this city, and Wal
do Calkins of Ployer, were married
November 18th at high noon at the
home of the brides father on Lincoln
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01
BOY SKATER LOSES LIFE

SUPERIOR, Wis, Nov. 26.-Arthur
Westland, aged 13, drowned at Lake
Nebagamon today while skating. He
had gone there to spend the Thanks
giving vacation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER.

Ii Wisconsin people viii examine
the records they viii see that in
such crops as sugar beets, potatoes,
peas and root crops Wisconsin, leads
by profitable margin in net profits
to the farmer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, Ice
LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner OF the firm of F. j. Cheney &
Co, doing business in the City OF Toledo
County and state aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use OF Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. D
1886.
A. W. GLEASON,
(Seal) NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials
free.
F. J. CHENEY C Co., Toledo, o
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01

perilous position. still clinging 10
the now practically unconscious man.
who was saved
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01
Over Half-Century.

Humphreys Specifics have
been used by the people with
satisfaction for more than 30
years. Medical Book sent free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01

OF Goggins. Brazeau & Briere for
number of Years. We unite with their
host of friends in extending congratu-
lationS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01

Bank organized / n
Wood County.
supervisio n
A~~Ax and govern
~ AZ nent exam
nations,
for the people. Nc
deposit is too small
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-01

supervise n
and govern
IN emf exam=
nations.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
NO PRECEDEN IN
DISCOUNT MATTER
City Will Drill Another Arteslan Well
to Increase the Water
Supply.

The city council held its regular
meeting last night and disposed of a
great lot of routine business.
Ordinances were passed making the
levy of the special tax to cover the
cost of the grading and curbing on
North Smith and North Scraper
streets. An ordinance levying a spe-
cial tax to pay for the construction
of sanitary sewer in block SS was
also passed.
The usual monthly appropriations
were made. A special feature of the
appropriation ordinance being that
the claims of Gray & Williams for
sprinkling the streets and Willis
Burchett for cleaning the streets were
allowed only after they had been cut
by half. This cut was made because
of the alleged failure Of the contrac-
tors to comply with their agreement
The water committee was instruct
ed to advertise for bids for drilling
another artesian well to increase the
city water supply 1t is the intention
of the council to prepare against a
repetition of the water famine of last
summer.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
Six Important Bills Get Favorable Action in
Upper House at Tuesdays Sesslon--Author-
ICES Governor and State Treasurer to Sell
States Claim Against Capitol National
Bank--Tc Locate Another En-
ployment Bureau.

Guthrie, Okla, Feb. 2.-The senate
at its morning session yesterday, pass.
ed six bills, one of them the import
ant Yeager-Strain measure which is in.
tended to hinder the piping of natural
gas out of the state, and favorably
reported from committee of the whole
three other bills, one fixing the quail
fications for the state printer.
The bills finally passed were the
Yeager-Strain measure; the Thomas
bill abolishing the open season for
hunting deer in Comanche county; the
Stafford bill creating the Office OF
stenographer to the justices of the SUI
preme court; the Cunningham bill
providing the machinery so the SUI
preme court may try questions of
fact; the Smith bill leaving it optional
whether written opinions shall be pre-
pared in certain misdemeanor cases
and the Goulding bill amending the
paving laws.
The Yeager-Strain bill prohibits the
piping of natural gas at pressure
exceeding three hundred pounds per
square inch, or otherwise than by the
natural pressure of the gas flowing
from the wells. The use of any
pumping device is prohibited, the pen
atty being not less than $l,000 nor
more than $4,000 fine. 1t is claimed
that the natural pressure of the gas
will not carry it to the big consuming
points outside of the state such as
Kansas City or st. Louis, but that it
will carry it to Oklahoma City, Guth-
rie and Shawnee, now using natural
gas. Should the pressure diminish
it is claimed the bill can be repealed
or amended by future legislatures.
Every senator voted for the bill and
the emergency clause.
AS the gas fields are nearer the
Kansas line than the big Oklahoma
cities now using gas little benefit is
expected from the bill as there is no
way to stop the use of pumps after
the gas crosses the state line.
Under the Cunningham bill the SUI
preme court is prohibited from dis
missing quo warranto and other or
iginal proceedings brought before
them when questions of fact are rails
ed. The supreme court may either
empanel jury or send the case to
the district court that would have
original jurisdiction for hearing and
findings of fact. The Goulding bill
amends the present paving laws so
that after city council has advertis-
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
GROUND HOG FAILS
TO SEE SHADOW
On Annual Appearance the Little AMI
NAL Brings Good Cheer to vinita
on Weather Prospect.

The ground hog came out this morn
ing bright and early looking for the
sun. Before he had gone block he
met a Chieftain reporter and sub
mitted to an interview.
Have you subscribed to the railroad
bonus? was the first question pro-
pounded to his hogship And what'd
ye think O. that was the reply. Why
before had had time to get my furs
on John Wise had grabbed me. You
bet | subscribed. You will find me
listed with tn ebig property owners.
What about an early spring? Well
it looks good to me. From present
indications | shall remain out and
spend the season in Vinita. | think
Scraper street will be quiet retreat
for me, away from the noise and hustle
of Wilson street. | don't care for noise
and excitement but have a retinue of
bats and owls servants of mine, that
prefer a quiet retreat and must try
to please them.
Time to plant garden did you say?
Well now you may get busy. This
is going to be the earliest spring in
thirty years. In fact it has just been
thirty years since grass was good on
the tenth day of March and Ned Hos
kins was making, hay on April 1st.
Jim Hall was trapping on Cabin Greek
that year and the warm weather came
so suddenly that it ruined all his furs.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
GLEASON CAR ON
DIFFICULT TOUR
Car That Left Kansas City Last
Thursday in Vlnita Last Night
On Way South.

o. w. McVey, in the Gleason car,
arrived in Vinita last night and left
this morning for Muskogee, on his
tour of the southwest, to test the Glea-
son car as roadster. From Musko-
gee, McVey will go to Tulsa, thence
to Sapulpa, Guthrie, Oklahoma City
and to Dallas. He made the trip
from Kansas City by way of Galena,
Pittsburg, Joplin and Neosho to this
place.
Make the round trip from Kansas
City to Dallas, Tex, by way of Okla
homa City in twenty-six days is the
task Gleason motor car has been set
to do.
This means an average of better
than seventy miles each day. With
road conditions as they are, it means
that the advanced mechanical prin-
cipals in automobile construction will
be called upon to answer one of the
severest of tests. Ploughing through
mile after mile of mud and fording
swollen streams was not the work the
inventor of motor cars intended them
to do. Conditions however, force
themselves to be met Today, automo-
biles must not only run on paved
streets but traverse country roads
plentifully filled with hills, and holes
and distractions of all kinds, calcu-
lated to play havoc with vehicles.
To build a car to meet these road
conditions and not suffer thereby is
every manufacturers hope.
To demonstrate to themselves as
well as the general public that the
Gleason is such a car the company
sent the car on this almost impossible
run.
With o. w. McVey as driver and
the sturdy touring car heavily loaded
with road equipment for combating
snow, mud and high water enroute,
with host of factory employees and
newspaper men wishing good luck,
the start was made at four p. M,
Thursday, January 9th, on what
every one knew to be the hardest
drive ever attempted in the south
west
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
SAPULPA COMMISSIONERS
WILL CANCEL CONTRACTS

Sapulpa, Okla, Feb 2-The bridge
contracts are to be rescinded by the
county commissioners today. Bids
will not be reopened for the construc-
tion of any bridges until the money
is realized from the bond issue of
100000 authorized by the board some
time ago. The bonds are being offer
ed for sale.
The awarding of the contract for
the construction Of thirty-nine bridges
in Creek county by the commissioners
several weeks ago caused so much
unfavorable criticism that Judge Will
lam A. Barnum of the district court
ordered an investigation by the grand
jury. In communication to the
grand jury the commissioners agreed
to rescind the bridge contract at
once. There was an absence of any
graft in the award but just an error
in making the award caused the crit
cism.
The contract was let at cost of
$71,0OO Creek county will construct
sixty-nine bridges during the next few
years, 100000 having been appropri-
ated for their construction.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
MABEN INDICTMENTS
QUAsHED BY RUSSELL

Tecumseh, okla. Feb 2.-District
Judge Stillwell Russell Tuesday quash-
ed eight indictments against former
District Judge w. N Maben, charg-
ing bribery, and one indictment charg-
ing embezzlement on the ground of
section of the Billups prohibition law
comforting certain powers upon the
consel for state officers co-equal with
those conferred by the constitution up
on county attorneys, is unconstitution-
al. Attorney General West announc-
ed tonight that he will appeal the
case.
Maben was indicted last April, and
was shortly there after removed from
office. Later he was tried on a charge
of bribery and his trial resulted in a
hung jury.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
WH|SKEY CASES
BEING DISMISSED
County Court Grinding Away on Grim.
mai Docket--Maddox is Found
Not Guilty.

Immediately after the disposition oi
the case of r. j. Sanders vs. Heber
Skinner ct al, in which the jury found
for the defendant, the county court
yesterday afternoon, took up the Grim
final docket.
The case of the state VS.. Marion
Maddox, charged with violating the
prohibition law, was tried and the
jury returned verdict of not guilty
and the defendant was discharged.
This case occupied the remainder OF
yesterday the verdict being rendered
about $50.
This morning the court again took
up the criminal docket and several of
the "whiskey cases" that have been
pending were dismissed upon motion
of the county attorney, the defend
ants paying the costs. The case
against John Parks, Jr., charged with
carrying weapon, was also dismiss
ed
The case on call this afternoon is
that of Tom Chambers, charged with
selling liquor.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
CONGRESS INVESTIGATES
HIGH COST OF LIVING

Washington, Feb. 2.--The cost OF
living in thhe United States is to be
thoroughly inquired into by the house
of representatives through its most
powerful committee, the ways and
means. Representative Payne of New
York; chairman of that committee,
has introduced his resolution provid-
ing for an investigation along the
broadest lines.
Prior to introducing his measure,
Mr.. Payne conferred with Represent
ative Champ Clark, the minority lead
er, who had been designated with him
by the committee to draft the instru-
ment authorizing the investigation.
A thorough and far reaching investi-
cation of the so-called beef trust"
is provided for in a resolution intro
duced by Representative Coudrey,
(republican), of Missouri. The resolu-
tion is drawn in drastic terms and APP
propriates $4,000 to be used in get
ting at the facts. Fines of $4,000 and
Imprisonment for five years is provid-
ed for witnesses who decline to re-
veal information to the committee
The bill provides for "a thorough
and complete investigation of the pres
ent unreasonable and unnecessary ad-
vancing prices made by meat packers
and Of the reported boarding of live
stock in western yards"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
BASKET BALL GAME
HERE FRIDAY NIGHT

A double-header basket ball game
is scheduled for Vinita Friday night,
when the Miami high school boys will
meet the Vinita high school boys and
the girls teams from those two schools
will also meet. Both of these games
will be played at the skating rink on
South Wilson street. The Miami and
Vinita schools are strong rivals and
two well played games may be ex-
pected.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02

ed its intention to contract for paving
and sufficient protest of the prop
erty owners is filed, the council can
not again propose the paving except
on a majority petition of the property
owners.
The Cunningham resolution author.
lied the governor and state treasurer
to sell the states claim against the
Capitol National bank was passed by
the senate.
In committee of the whole the SEN
ate recommended the passage of the
deficiency bill appropriating $4,000 to
reimburse Governor Haskell for the
money he advanced Attorney General
West to employ Frederic Judson, the
st. Louis attorney in the rate cases.
The Yeager bill, also favorably re-
ported from the committee of the
whole provides that the state print
er to be- elected this year, must be a
journeyman printer with not less than
eight years practical experience of
which four years have been as an ap-
prentice at the printing trade.
The senate committee on labor fa-
vorably reported the Goulding bill
authorizing the labor commissioner to
locate free employment agency in
northern Oklahoma, placing a man on
a salary of 5000 year in charge.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
CONKLIN IN CONFERENCE
WITH SWOPE FAMILY
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Kansas City, NO. Feb. 2-virgil
Conklin, county prosecutor, who has
been in Chicago, comforting with the
specialists, regarding the Swope mys-
terry, returned here this morning and
Immediately entered a conference
with the Swope family and others in
terested in the case. Nothing de-
veloped indicating that radical action
is imminent. Dispositions VIII be tax
en- in the suits brought by DR.. Hyde,
asking 100000, for alleged slander.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
Peary After South Pole.
" Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington, D. c.. Feb. Com
mander Robert e. Peary, alleged dis
eoverer of the North Pole. made a
proposition to the National Geographi-
cal Society, which if accepted. will
mean that an American expedition
will be on the way to discover the
uneonuuered South Pole next fall.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
POLICE JUDGE KILLED
IN MINE EXPLOSION
BY Associated Press.

Drakesboro, KY, Feb. 2.-Heroic as
have been the efforts of scores OF
rescuers throughout the night, it is
believed it will be many hours before
Crowder mine. near here, yields the
bodies of the host of men whose lives
were snuffed out in the explosion yes
terday. Early today, thirty-three
bodies had been recovered Among
those killed was Mall Allen, police
Judge of Drakesboro, aged fifty, leav-
ing a wife and six children.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
50 RAILROADS REFUSE
TO GRANT INCREASE
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
New York, Feb. 2-Sixty railroads
in the country have notified the rep
resentatives of thirty-two thousand
firemen of the rejection of their de-
mands for twenty to twenty-five per
cent wage increase and other conces-
sions. The news of the rejection was
contained in private dispatch from
Chicago, today. The roads express
willingness to arbitrate the ques-
tion of wages, but fatty refused the
other demands.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
CALL FOR STATEMENT
DEPUTIES REFUSED ENTRANCE
TO HOME OF SWoPES
BY Associated Press.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 2. = John
Paxton and DR.. Hyde. today, both ac-
cepted service on subpoenas to give
their dispositions in the Hyde damage
suits. The deputy sheriffs, who went
to independence, Mo-, to subpoena the
members of the Swope family at the
residence of Mrs. Logan H. Swope,
were refused admittance to the house.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
SENATE COMMITTEE
REPORTS SUBSTITUTES
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington, D. c., Feb. 2.-That
there shall be no question as to the
power of the president to withdraw
public lands for conservation pur-
poses, and continue the Withdrawals
in force until revoked by him or by
act of congress, the senate committee
on public lands, today, reported a sub
stitute for two of the administration
bills.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
Taft Names Postmasters.
By Associated Press.

ASJ NsooONAaeOA AODos
Washington. D. G., Feb 2.-Presi-
dent Taft today, sent to the senate
the nominations of the following post
masters: Thos A. Tennyson. Arkadel-
phia, Ark; u S. Bratton. Little Rock,
Ark; Delmar E, Deputy, Manhattan.
Kans.; VIM. J. Watson. Pittsburg.
Kans.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
Seine is Still Falling.

By Associated Press.
Paris, Feb. 2.-At Port Royal this
forenoon, the Seine showed fall of
about sixteen inches in the preceding
twenty-four hours.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
EPIDEMIC OF TYPHOID
IN FEDERAL PRISON
By Associated Press.

BY AssOclated Press.
Leavenworth, Kans., Feb. 2--An
epidemic of typhoid fever has broken
out in the federal prison here. Ricard
Bruno, of West Virginia. is dead from
the disease, Eugene Ross, of Oklaho-
ma, is dying and several others are
seriously i'll. Nine patients are now
in the hospital with the malady. The
prison physician attributes the disease
to impure water.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-02
TWO BIG APPROPRIATION
BILLS PASSED BY SENATE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington, D. c., Feb. 2. - The
senate, today, passed the army appro-
priation bill and the urgent deficiency
appropriation bill, the former carrying
$95, 44O, ,567, and the latter about So
100000 The army bill was put
through in about forty minutes and
without debate.