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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
CENTRAL MOGULS
IN SESSION TODAY

Burlington, July The magnates
of the Central association Of baseball
clubs met here today In their mid.
season session. The meeting lasted for
four hours during which many matters
CT current dispute were discussed. No
definite action was taken on any mat
ter brought up. Monmouth was mot
represented. It was decided to investi-
gate conditions at Monmouth. The
main discussions related to the allega-
tons that many OF the clubs were
above the salary limit aud some above
the player limit. These matters will
be carefully investigated and Offenders
will be punished. Matters OF protested
games, postponed games. uniform dia-
monds, charge for double headers play
ed previous to the last trip around the
circuit and other things Of current In
terest were likewise discussed but not
acted upon definitely.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
NEW MINISTER
IS NOW IN CHARGE

The installation Of the new pastor
was a feature OF the services yester
day in the Swedish Lutheran church
Rev. P. o. Bersell who arrived In OF
tumwa Saturday, was indicted into his
duties here as pastor Of the church at
the morning service. Special music
was also feature Of the services and
reception followed the services IN
order to enable the congregation to
meet the new minister. The morning
sermon was delivered in Swedish and
the sermon at night was In English,
The pastor with his wife and little
daughter were given welcome by the
members of the congregation. A
reception for the new minister will be
given Wednesday evening In the church
parlors to which both members and
friends OF the church are most cor.
daily invited.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
WASHINGTON REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE COURIER VISITS
BATTLE GROUND.
IBY ELISHA HANSON.1

Gettysburg, Pa, July by train II
takes almost as long today to get to
Gettysburg from Washington as fifty
years ago. BY auto, however, 1t is one
OF the most beautiful rides in the world
through the wondrously beautiful
Cumberland valley Things aren't
much different in this valley from
what they were then, as far as the
people themselves go, except that they
are little more prosperous. But IN
honor Of the great occasion, none OF
these people raised their prices Tor
food, drinks, or lodgings at all.
room could be had in the usually quiet
little village itself for dollar, though
the hotels were full The people threw
their houses open and welcomed the
visitors as friends and not as custom
ers.
At Gettysburg, everyone made way
for the old soldiers. Fifty years ago
they were but boys, enjoying the pat
tie, for few of them will confess to
anything but pleasure In an engage
ment now. Today they are falling
fast and it was the desire OF many
that their lives end where they fought
80 valiantly that their country might
live.
The most characteristic thing about
the whole reunion was the spirit o.
f.iendliness between the men from the
north and those from the south. They
carried themselves back fifty years
in everything except the ardor Of bat
tie.
TO each other they were again
"Yank" and Johnny Reb." At the
Peach Orchard and the Wheat Field
little groups of survivors Of the blue
would gather, each man picking OUT Inc
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
BOARD FAVORS THE
PICNIC AT FARM

The county board Of supervisors be-
gan their July sessions this morning
and aside from the routine Of the work,
the board took up the matter Of the
coming picnic Of the Wapello County
Agricultural bureau at the county
farm. The request that the board
grant the use Of tho farm for the pur-
pose was informally gone over by two
Of the members present and they were
agreed that 1t was fitting place for
the picnic and went so far as to pick
a date for the event. The date se-
lected by the board as most favorable
at this time was August 81 which falls
on Thursday and is prior to the
state fair and the Big Four fair.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
ENGINE TURNS OVER
ON LEAVING RAILS

Abba, July 7.-Southbound passen-
ger train No. 2 of the Minneapolis 4
St. Louis line, left the rails near Abba
Friday night and that none were in.
jured was miraculous. The train had
Just passed the Lockman switch and
was going at high rate OF speed to
climb the hill ahead Of it when the &C
cident happened. The engine and ex.
press-and baggage cars not only left the
track, but turned over as we'll and YET
strange to say none Of the crew were
injured. The passenger coaches re-
NAMED upright and beyond being
Jared and frightened, none of the pas
sengers were injured. Lockman' 8
switch Is Ave miles north Of Abba.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
REUNION OF CIVIL WAR VETS
AS SEEN BY CIVILIAN VISITOR.

place he stood. Little groups Of the
gray would form opposite to them and
after a few salutations, they would
set together and head for the nearest
tent, for it was SO hot
that refreshments were always In or
der and absolutely necessary.
Many rebs were there this week who
were not there fifty years ago. They
came just to see the place and to be
in on the only joint reunion which will
be held, in all likelihood, during their
lives. They wanted it national at
fair and not purely reunion Of the
men who fought in the one battle.
A number Of them stopped over In
Washington, going and coming. One
Of them, veteran Of Bull Run, Look
out Mountain, Chickamaugua, and
Chattanooga, said:
Boys, this is my first visit to Wash
ington. nearly got here. fifty-two
years ago though and if had come
then, probably would not be here
now" ~
He was asked why he didn't come
then and he replied:
when you started north there al
Bull Run, started south.
Can you still run as fast?" inquired
an old Yankee captain of cavalry.
"You bet can, fast enough to get
away from you anyway"
wouldn't be anything surprising tc
see you. l saw your heels often In
them days, Johnny"
And they shook hands and had a
good laugh.
But while they would talk over the
war scenes and battles. few of them
discussed the principles involved, and
there was careful stunning OF such
questions as placing Lees statute In
"'Stauarya Hall in the capitol build
Ing, and the relative merits OF com
manders. Both; sides granted the 9th,
er was brave and they talked about
their particular and Individual sue.
cesses and failures, their captures and
tions they said not word. ~
their escapes, but of the touch ques.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08

day with her. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Mayson and daughter of
Abba Mrs, N. E. Mintoyne and Mr..
and Mrs. John Vanderlinden OF Peoria,
Ill.,, Mrs. Annie Johnson and son Ray
mond Of David City, Neb., Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas Stearns Of Mt. Pleasant and Mr..
and Mrs. Namon Hudson of this city.
Delicious refreshments were served
and the afternoon was pleasantly spent
with music. The guests spent Sunday
with their parents, returning to their
respective homes yesterday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
ELLIS FUNERAL
TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Marshalltown, July THE body Of
Ollie s. Ellis, who died on board the
steamer Nile as it was entering Ma
nilla harbor, reached this city Satur.
day afternoon Accompanied by Mrs
Ellis and other members of the party
the body was taken to Oskaloosa Sat
urday evening. The funeral Is to be
held at Oskaloosa Tuesday afternoon
at 9 O'Clock. Several Of the officers
and employees of the local branch
houses Of the Western Grocery Co
will attend the service.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
FRIENDS SURPRISE
ON BIRTHDAY

A number Of friends delightfully."-
surprised Eugene Erb Thursday even
ing at his home, 1920 East Main
street The evening was en1oyaply
spent with games and music. TWO
course refreshments were served
Those present were: Messrs. and
Mesdames Bert vantassel, A. E. Bish
George Carter, James Nicholson, Der,
Erb. w. Miller, James Millhouse and
Mr.. Butler. Misses Esther Nickelson,
Helen Nicholson, Gertrude F1ndley
Alma Erb, Leila and Sarah Collins
Nina and Edith Wertz, John Ware
James Reamer, Walter and Bert Van
tassel and William Bish.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08

year through having runaway from
home without apparent cause. This
happened about four times and each
time she was picked upsFin various
parts Of the county, but she came home
without resistance whenever caught.
It developed that the girl was not in.
corrigible, but mentally unsound IN.
stead and the action of the commission
Saturday may lead to her recovery.
When thrown from horse about two
years ago she alighted In the bottom Of
IN empty cistern, and although nothing
was noticed then affecting her reason,
1t is believed 1t was the origin OF hes
later trouble:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
C.. e, MEETING WITH
MISS TlN9lEY.

The Christian Endeavor society OF
the plymouth Congregational church
will hold the monthly meeting Tuesday
evening at the home OF Miss Grace
Findlay. 129 North Sheridan avenue.
4 report viii be given by the delegate
to the district endeavor convention
which was held at Mt Pleasant. All
members and friends are requested to
be present II possible.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
GIRL is REMOVED
TO STATE HOSPITAL

Annie Carman Of Riverview, was or
dered taken to Mt. Pleasant Saturday
afternoon by the commissioners OF the
insane because OF the mental condi-
ton OF the girl. Hers has been sad
case and Is said to have resulted from
a fall from horse some two years
ago. She has figured in the sheriffs
activities considerable within the past
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
ROSARY SOCIETY TO
HOLD SOCIAL TUESDAY.

The Rosary society of the Sacred
Heart church will hold social tomor-
row evening at the store room OF T.
Cation on North Iowa avenue IN CITY
view addition. This social IS the POSI-
poned event OF two weeks ago that hao
to be continued because OF the wealth
err. All members OF the cnurch ana
friends are invited to attend.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
N, p. Y. CLUB
ENJOYS PICNIC.

The M. P. Y. club and families en-
joyed q sumptuous picnic dinner the
Fourth in the grove at the 9. H. Pros
ser home south of the city. Thirty
two guests were present and the after
noon was spent with games and other
amusements. Ice cream and lemonade
we're served in abundance and de-
lightful day spent by all.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
VISIT HERE ON THEIR
HONEYMOON TRIP,

Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Thatcher OF
NATION, ILL.,, are expected to arrive
this afternoon on Burling ton No. for
a visit with the formers grandmother,
Mrs. H. List, 1926 Mabel street. Their
wedding took place at Loxey, Ill.,, Sat
urday morning at 8 o'clock at the
home of the bride. The groom
mother Is we'll known here having
been formerly Miss Clara List of this
city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
ALL DAY PICNIC FOR
GUEST OF HONOR.

Miss Bess Harsch entertained a
number of friends at an all day pio'
mic yesterday at her home south of the
city. The occasion was complimentary
to Miss Esther Laterbachs of Colby,
Kan, who is guest Of DR.. and Mrs.
G. A. Ralston. A four course dinner
was served at / o'clock on the lawn to
twenty-three guests. The afternoon
was Informally spent with games and
music Supper was also served on the
lawn at seven o'clock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08

+ + + + r + = = + = = + 4 =
!, ANSWERS TO DAILY RIDDLES =
4 4 + + + + = + = 4 II \ = =
The questions to which the follow.
ing are the answers are to be found
on another page of this issue.
Answers.
1, They hook their dresses, steel
their petticoats and crib their babies.
2. When it is chased.
3. Because he is fond OF the Soci-
ETY. Of Friends.
4. Because he puts down and
carries !.
8. Custard pie
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08

Mrs. Ben Brown and Mrs. Heryey
Pollard gave most delightful dancing
party Saturday evening at the Country
club, in honor of Gail Swartz and
Manuel Nelson Of Chicago, who are the
guests Of Mr.. and Mss. Cotton, and
Walker Hanna of Winfield, Iowa, q
guest at the George Haw home. About
thirty couples were on the floor. Punch
was served throughout the evening.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
MRS, cRlLEY HOSTESS TO
MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The regular meeting of the Mis-
sionary society Of the First Christian
church will be held at the home OF
Mrs. B. r. Criley, NutWood race,
Tuesday afternoon. After the meet
ing, a picnic supper. will be served
at $50 on the lawn. Mrs. E. M. 3.
Scott will be the leader Of the meet
ing. Every one is urged to attend.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
VARIETY SHOWER 8s.
FOR BRlDE-ELEcTs

Mrs. F. c.. Meadows, 502 South
Webster street, will entertain a num-
Der of friends Wednesday evening IN
honor of Miss Ina Harker, whose mar
rage to Oscar Swanson takes place IN
the near future. The occasion Will be
a variety shower. Supper will be
served at the Puritan.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
ELECTA CLUB WILL
BE ENTERTAINED.

Mrs. ]. S. Black will be hostess to
the members of the Electa club Wed
nesday. afternoon, July 9, at her resi-
dence, TOO West Second street. All
members are cordially invited to be
present.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
BROWNS in CEDAR RIVER.

Columbus Junction, July 7.-Wyman
Lee. the twenty -year-old son Of L. b.
Lee OF eLtts, was drowned Friday
afternoon while bathing III the Cedar
river north Of Columbus Junction. The;
accident occurred about o'clock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08

church will be held at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. M T. McClelland, 22d
Cara street, Tuesday evening sup
per will be served by the commlttee
at $780, Each member IS urged to
participate and their husbands ana
friends are cordially invited.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
FAMILY GATHERING
AT HUDSON HOME.

Mrs. Henry Hudson celebrated her
|seventy-first birthday, July 4, at her
home 545 South Ray street. All Of her
children came home to spend her birth
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
RECEPTION IN HONOR
OF Mr., AND MRS. TAYLOR.

Mr., and MIS-. C. o. Taylor will hon
or Mr., and Mrs. James G. Taylor,
who returned last night from their
honeymoon, at a reception Thursday,
July 10. at their home, 1873 East Fifth
street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08

Must be sold account Of shippers
one car load extra A-Star Washington
Cedar Shingles--net cash price. $500
per Ms. L. McGavic Lumber Co., 216
South Jefferson street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
MRS. MANRoE
TO BE HOSTESS.

The W. R. Corps OF J. NJ. futile post
No. apt will hold the monthly conee
wednesday afternoon July 9, at the
home of Mrs. w. F. Manro, lib North
Davis street, All members and friends
OF both corps are welcome.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
WILL GIVE SOCIAL
WEDNESDAY EVENING.

All Daughters of Isabella and their
friends are cordially invited to attend
social at the home Of Mrs. M. Gal
lagher. 229 North Wapello street, Wed
nesday evening. at o'clock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
FAMILY PARTY
At COUNTRY CLUB

Mrs. T. D. Foster will preside at din
ner at the Country club this evening,
the affair being In the nature OF q
family gathering. Covers Will De lalo
for twenty-six.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
HONOR LUNCHEON
| .. At COUNTRY CLUB.

Mrs. T. H. Foster will preside at
a ! o'clock luncheon at the Country
club Thursday, complimentary to
Mrs. Edith Decentralization OF
Watertown, N. Y, and Miss McGin'
mis- OF Steelton, Pa. Covers will be
laid for thirty-six. This is the Sec
ond Of a series OF delightful enter.
tainments which Mrs. Foster is Civ
ing.
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DRAIN TILE
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CHANGING ADDRESSES.

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the mans W
heen sent az we'll a. tho postonics
where they desire It to be changsd 70.
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has been visiting at the home OF H. F..
Muller, 311 North Market street has
returned to her home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08

|of the United States senate. The
colonel has written his confessions for
Ia newspaper telling Of his work for
ten years. While the story has been
denied by those whom he accuses, it
promises to become scandal which
will occupy the senate committee for
"a long time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
GUILD PICNIC AT
M'CLEILAND HOME.

The annual picnic Of the Westmin-
ster Guild of the First Presbyterian
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-08
DELIGHTFUL PARTY
FOR HONOR GUESTS.

Mrs. ]. R. Cotton. Mrs. George Haw.
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Society

From Mondays Daily:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-28
TEXARKANA PROSPERS.

Tcxarkana. Tex. Jan. 27.-That the
wear 1912 has been a prosperous one fer
TcXarkana is shown by the report Of Y.
f. Buron, secretary Of the TeXarkana
board Of trade. The amount expended
in buildings and additions is %1027 900,
civic improvements alone amounted 70
S167 900: work under construction is over
a quarter Of million dollars and one
and one-half million dollars is the
amount set for contemplated cOns'ruc-
ton work According to this report the
material wealth added to this enterrris-
ing city is $1.7O7 900 for the year Of 1912.
Sixty-four ncy business houses and four
factories were launched during the year
and six conventions were held.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-28
CAMERON COUNTY CENSUS
FIGURES COMPILED BY FEDERAL
CENSUS TAKERS MAKE a SPLEN-
DID SHOWING FOR COUNTY.

Especial spOHdCRcc ~ Ihc Hcrnid)
Fort Worth. Tex. Jan. 27.-Thc fed
cral census department ut Washington
has Just completed its report showing
detailed agricultural statistics Of Texas
by counties and the final report j. now
in the hands Of the government printer.
The Texas Commercial Secretaries and
Business Mems Association has been
furnished with 4 press report ana from
it has compiled some interesting data ~
garding the agricultural industry 0f
Cameron county. The figures comprising
the data were compiled in the spring OF
1910 and cover the calendar year OF l"oi.
Cameron county makes an excellent
showing as an agricultural center as
shown by the following facts:
Total number Of farms. 109.
Total number operated by owners. Isl
Total number operated by tenants 81
Number white farm operators. 109.
Number col0rcd farm operators, none.
Land area (acreS) 1,557,7GO
Land in farms CacrcS) 5l6,0Gl.
Improved land i'll farm (acrcs)
32,9G>
| Per cent Of land area in farms .;5.l.
Per cent Of farm land improved. 90.
Average acres per farm 7701
Average improved acres per farm 46.J
Total value Of all farm property,
S91Sl.TS3.
Value Of land. S7.J09,G:>}
Value Of buildings, S}S5.105.
Value Of implements, $$19SSG7.
Value Of domestic animals, poultry
and bees. II ,091 us.
Average value per farm, 12.9J5
| Number of farms operated by owners
and free from mortgaged debt. 203
| Value of poultry and eggs produced,
$15.166.
Value of all farm crops, $475.539.
Number farms reporting domestic ami
mails. GAS.
Horses. number 5,G42; value $22S,0S1
Mules. number .432: value S126.S17
Cattle. number 1875: value $G97 DO
| Swine, number $50; value $3549
Sheep, number 2,759; value $3.50.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-28
COMMITTEE EXAMINES
THE LAW DEPARTMENT
OF THE HARRIS COUNTY LAND
SUIT FIRST TAKEN UP YESTER-
DAY By COMMITTEE.
FUSED TO DRAW PAPER ORDER
ING SUIT DISMISSED, BELIEN-
ING THEY SHOULD GO On.
(BU A SSOcidtcd PrcSS.o

Austin. Tex. Jan. 27-The senate
added two members, Townsend and LAT
timer, TO the committee investigating the
attorney generals Office and most of the
day was taken up with the investigation
of the dismissal of the Harris county
land suit.
Former Assistant Attorney General
John Terrell said the suits were filed
under the Davidson administration and
Walthall thought they should bc dis
missed. He did not think 50, and refused
to draw up the dismissal papers. lie
told Walthall he would resign if he de-
sired it,
Walthall himself drew up the dis
missal papers ordered by Judge Ashc
Terrell said he had seen nothing to re-
fleet on the Walthall nor Oh the Light
foot administration
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-28
TEXAS FARM PROPERTY DOUBLES,

Washington. ID. c.. Jan. 27.-Thc total
value of farm property in Texas which
includes land. buildings. implements,
machinery and live stock is $2.2lS.Gl5,00O.
representing an increase Of 1903 per
cent since 1900 according to the report Of
the 18th federal census recently ISSUED.
Land alone incrcas scd in value 17G1 per
cent. aS compared with m increase Of
1859 per cent in the value Of buildings.
Of $50 per cent in that ~ implements
and machinery and Of 325 in that Of live
stock tn considering the increase Of the
values in agriculture the general in
crease Of commodities in the last ten
wears should be borne in mind.
The average value Of farm. mcIud-
ing its equipment, il $5.3l1, IN increase
of 9I.3 per cent since 1900. During the
decade the average value Of land per
acre increased from $40 to &1i.53, or
more than trebled. OF the ALTO farms
in Texas 5.23S. or 1.3 per cent. were re
ported as irrigated in 1909 The acreag"
reported as irrigated in 1909 was 45l,13o
acres. or 1.6 per cent of the improved
land in farms.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-01-28
FAVORABLE REPORT
ON ALLISON BILL
HOUSE COMMITTEE on LIQUOR
TRAFFIC RECOMMENDS BILL TO
PROHIBIT SHIPMENTS TO DRY
TERRITORY.
SENATE MEETS TO-DAY AT III
O'CLOCK TO BALLOT FOR U :.
SENATOR FOR SHORT AND LONG
TERMS.
(Rn Associntcd PrcxS.l

Austin, Tex. Jan. 27.-Thc house com
mittce on liquor traffic today reported
favOrabIy the Allison. bill prohibiting
liquor shipments into prohibition dis
trictS and the Lcwclling making ID pen
itentiary offense to sell liquor in dry
territory.
The house committee on common car
ricrs reported favorably the Katy, Cot,
ton Belt and Santa Fe consolidating
bills.
New bills in the house included the re-
peal Of the tax on pcddlcrs clerks and
agricultural implements;
Fining minors for lettering about
saloons;
An appropriation Of S25O0OO for the
Texas exhibit at the Panama Pacific cx-
hibtiOn in 1915.
In lieu Of the proposed investigation
Of the penitcntiary system. the senate
adopted the Lattimcr resolution prU,id-
ing that the penitentiary commission
shall furnish the senate a statement Of
the financial affairs of the system. a. ID
is thought the senate should know the
cause of the million and half dollars
The senate agreed to meet at II o'clock
Tuesday to ballot for United States sen
atorS for the long and short term.
Among the new bills in the senate. is
one by Hudspeth providing lunacy com
composed of three physicians,
for each county;
A bill by carter preventing compOra-
tions removing suits to the federal dis
trict court;
A "bluc sky" law IN Darwin
a bill by Terrell providing for the in
generation in the state insane asylum
Of lunatics when caught drunk