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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
INDIANA

Although Hughes was leading by
more than 5000, with only 3S2 Of the
3142 precincts in the State unac-
counted for, the Democratic state
headquarters refused 10 COncede a
victory 10 the Republican candidates
I'm the State. The Republican can
didates for governor and United
States senator, with a smaller mum
Der Of precincts reported, showed
larger pluralities than did the presi-
Dental candidate
Congressional returns indicate that
the Republicans would have eight
members in the lower House, and the
Democrats three. with the contest un-
decided in the first and eleventh dis
tricts The Prohibitionist and Social
lat vote, with complete returns from
% of the % counties I'm the state
was not so large as was expected
Both the Prohibitionist and Socialist
candidates for governor polled larger
votes than did Hanly and Benson
The Progressive vote was light.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
NE BRASkA.

Scattered returns from one-third of
the precincts in the State gave Presi-
dest Wilson a lead Of 6000 over Mr.
Hughes. Douglas county (Omaha)
gave the President an additional plu-
rality of 1000 Democratic leaders es-
innate Wilson will carry Nebraska by
10000
For United States Senator Gilbert
NJ. Hitchcock, Democrat, for re-elcc-
ton. leads John l.. Kennedy, his Re
publican opponent by 1000.
Keith Neville, Democrat, for Gov
ernor, leads A. l.. Sutton by 40(
votes
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
MONTANA.

proximately 5000 votes. Myers, Dem
ocrat, will be elected United States
senator over Pray, Republican, by a
majority approximately 1000. The
congressional representatives. will be
Miss jeanette Rankin, Republican,
and j NJ. Evans, Democrat. The
race for Governor is still In doubt.
Stewart, Democrat, has a lead of
1000 over Edwards, Republican. In
dications point TO the election of
Stewart. The Prohibition measure
seems to have been carried by bet
ter than 10, 900 majority.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
CALIFORNIA.

Returns from 1852 precincts give
Wilson 4l9,917; Hughes, 4l8,4l8, a
plurality OF 1899
Thomas McAleer, county registrar
OF voters at Los Angeles, locked the
ballots OF Los Angeles city and county
in a vault, around which deputy Unit
ed States marshals were stationed as
a guard, and announced at night that
the tabulation OF returns would be
resumed in the morning.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
ILLINOIS.

Late returns from Illinois precincts
outside OF Chicago swell the Repub-
liCan plurality in the state 10 l61,-
GS4. with 749 out OF 1863 precincts
missing
with the 749 precincts the vote for
President. including the city Of Chi
cago complete. was: Wilson. 75O,-
997: Hughes, 912.6Sl.
Returns show the defeat Of Clyde
n. Tavenner. Democratic candidate
for recollection I'm the fourteenth con
gressional district, by William j
Graham. Republican, increasing the
Republican congressional gain in the
State TO four. with three districts
still in doubt.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
LOUISIANA.

Louisiana Is Democratic $4,000 10
10000. The only contest was in the
third district, where Wade Martin,
Democrat, Is in close contest with
Whit F. Martin, Progressive con-
gresham. Each has carried his
home parish county with the rest in
doubt, and outside OF this district
John NJ. Parker cut no figure.
Louisiana voted on IS amendments
TO the constitution, the principal OF
which was one funding the indebted
ness of New Orleans and creating a
board OF state affairs TO have charge
Of the state institutions and control
the assessments. These two amend
ments overshadowed everything else
They seem TO have been adopted.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
CONNECTICUT.

Connecticut's seven electoral votes
were cast for Charles T.. Hughes.
The Republicans have reelected
Gov. NJ. II. Hocomb. United States
Senator George p. Mclean and at
least three Of the five congressman.
The Republicans made substantial
gains in both branches Of the State
Legislature and will control both
bodies.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
NEW MEXICO.

Returns from San Miguel and Mora
counties, normal Republican strong
holds, show pluralities for Hughes re-
duced TO an even greater extent than
anticipated by the Democrats and
make it practically certain that VIII
sons plurality in the state will ex-
ceed 1000
Only two important Republican
counties, Taos and Rioarriba, remain
to be heard from and it is hardly pos
sible that they can change the pre-
dicted result.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
ARIZONA.

Incomplete returns give President
Wilson a slight lead over Charles f.
Hughes in Arizona: Campbell. Repub-
lican candidate for governor. was
leading Gov. Hunt. Figures on the
Senatorial contest were indefinite.
Democratic leaders claimed the State
for Wilson by 5000. but Republicans
would not admit defeat.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
MAINE

Practically compile returns OF the
heaviest presidential vote cast in
Maine, with the exception Of the
Greenback election in 1880, gave
Hughes a plurality Of Els. He had
6S,545 against G3,427 for President
Wilson
Republican electors for Hughes
and Fairbanks were chosen in the
presidential election here in a great
" reduced vote over the State cleo
tion in September, when the vote was
the largest, with one exception, i'm
the history OF the state The Re-
publican plurality is about 1000
The fight in a presidential year in
this State is made before the state
election in September, when speakers
OF national reputation come here for
speeches, while in the interval be-
tween the State election in Septem-
ber and the national election In No
vember hardly a speech Is made in
behalf of either party.
The electors chosen are George G..
Emery Of Sanford. Herbert Gray OF
Old Town. Fred G.. Kinsman OF Au-
gusta, Walter G.. Morse of Rumford,
Beecher Putnam OF HOulton and Ed
ward =. Kicker of Poland. The Re-
publicans carried every county in the
State. with the exception of Andros-
coEgin, Hancock, Knox, Waldo and
York counties. whereas in the last
State election the Republicans were
successful in every county but two,
Androscoggin and Knox. President
Wilson carried the State four years
ago. the first time that it had ever
gone Democratic, polling 51.113 votes,
Taft 26,545 votes and Roosevelt 49,
Ag5
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
KANSAS

Returns from 171S out Of 2474 Kan
sas precincts give Wilson, 223.396;
Hughes. 1877 sos.
In the race for governor. returns
from 1886 Kansas precincts give Gov.
Capper. Republican. 20S,20l; Bans-
don, Democrat, 123,3SS.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
FLORIDA.

s. y Cats, Independent Prohibi-
tion nominee. is leading w. V. Knott,
Democratic nominee for Governor,
with indications Of Catts's election
by a majority of several hundred.
George w. Allen, Republican candi-
date for Governor. is receiving a
small vote. Gov Park Trammell,
Democratic nominee for Senate, Is
elected, as are other national officers.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
DEL AWARE.

The completed count Of Delaware
gives Hughes SOC plurality
For United States senator, Josiah
O. Walcott, Democrat, defeated Sen
ator du Pont, Republican, by 2O63.
CONGRESSMAN Miller was defeated
for reelection by Albert f. Polk
Democrat, by 80 votes
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
MIMI & sofa.

When returns from 1881 precincts
were received they showed gain for
Wilson. The figures were: Wilson.
l54,S52; Hughes, 154.226; Wilson's
plurality, G26.
Returns from 2425 precincts give:
Wilson 1866 Hughes l56,l65
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
COLORADO.

Colorado's congressional delegation,
three Democrats and one Republican,
has been reelected
With 333 of the 1851 precincts miss
ing, President Wilson was leading
Hughes by more than $4,000 votes,
while apparently the same number Of
precincts gave Julius G. Gunter,
Democrat, lead Of more than 25,000
over George G.. Carlson
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
AL PAMA

Alabama has returned the usual
Democratic majority for Wilson. Re
publicans offered opposition in seven
Of 10 districts.
In the seventh district, cutting OF
the Democratic majority is Indicated,
but the reelection OF Democratic
Representative Burnett is assured.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
GEORGIA.

Returns indicate that of 1876, 900
votes cast throughout the state 1O0,-
900 were Democratic.
Hugh Dorsey. who participated In
the Leo Frank case, has been
elected governor. and the entire
Democratic congressional delegation
and county officers have been swept
in as usual
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
IOWA.

Iowa went Republican by probably
more than 10000 for Hughes and
more than 100000 for V. l.. Harding,
Republican candidate for governor
The rest Of the Republican state
ticket and a majority OF the con
gressmen were also elected.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
MISSOURI.

Returns from 3459 precincts give
Wilson 52.559 and Hughes 4l,527.
This included. however. but seven
scattered precincts from the city of
st. Louis. which City Chairman
Schmoll claimed for Hughes by 49,
600 TO 10000.
Two hundred and FIVE out Of 500
precincts in st. Louis give Wilson
2S,45S. Hughes 32.524.
II this ratio continues Hughes will
cary the state by about 10000.
United States Senator Reed had n
lead in ass precincts for United
states Senator. He had 53,l7S TO 49,
1872 for w. :. Dickey.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
IDAHO

Wilson had a lead of 1900 votes out
of count of $4,000 votes from 234
of the most popuous precincts Of the
State The total vote is estimated
at 10000
For Governor the Democrat, Alex
ander, led Davis, Rep. by 40 votes.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
ALASKA.

Incomplete returns from Alaska,
Including Fairbanks but not Nome,
Cordova and juneau, give for dele
gate 10 Congress: Charles A. Sui
zer. Democrat, $500; James Wicker
sham, Republican, 3515.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-11-10
MARYLA AND.

Maryland returns indicate Wilson
has carried the State by 5000 The
prohibition amendment in Maryland
has been defeated by 10000. Five
Democratic COnIressmen have been
reelected and one Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29

perience the drowsy hum of the bees
and the ever droning songs OF the
darkies in their native heath, The
scroll unrolls and reveals deadly
battle Of thousands Of desperate and
blood mad men-and instantaneously
is borne to your ears, first hand, all
the thunderouS bursts Of cannon, near
and far: every explosion, rifle shot, ac-
curate bugle call in every quarter
ard. at the same time the swells of
martial music that is being carried
like triumphant flag thru it ALL
There are other places where but
the twang Of a simple banjo to soothe
the patients in the hospital Is heard
and still others in which the arousing
trumpet call of the Ku KluX Khan re-
sounds and fills the stillnesses Of the
southern night.
Tales of love under the scented
jasmine are brought home to every
heart with the tender strains Of TN
the Cleaning. Oh My Darling" and the
Freedman's Bureau is enlivened by
real old camp meetin' tunes. The
dramatic element and the musical of
the presentation may be likened TO
Mr.. Griffith's. sentiment, thruout-
Liberty and Union. One and Insepa-
rable, Now and Forever.
ment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29
Marie kaiser-

Marie Kaiser, the popular American
soprano, will be introduced at a private
hearing at the Central Church of
Christ next Thursday evening. A
number of prominent musicians and
music lovers have received cards of
introduction.
There is scarcely an important
choral society in the east and many in
the west that has not engaged Miss
Kaiser as soloist. The list headed by
the oldest choral society in the United
States, viz, The Boston Handel G.
Haydn Society, includes the New York
Liederkranz Springfield Orpheus Club,
Columbia University Choral Society,
Brooklyn. Oratorio Society, Kansas
City Schubert Club, Erie Festival
Worcester Oratorio Society, Albany
Orchestra and Mendelssohn Club.
Written endorsements from such
eminent musical directors as Mr.. Louis
Koemmonich, director of the New
York Oratorio Society; DR.. Arthur
Meese, director of Worcester Festival
and Others testify to the lovely quality
of Miss Kaiser's voice, her superior
musicianship and ingratiating per-
sonality.
By virtue Of her youth and the
freshness Of her voice, her attractive
style and versatility, Mss Kaiser oc-
cupies an enviabie position On the
concert orm.-Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29
REALTY MARKET is DULL.
Movement Of All Kinds Of Real Es-
tate 10 Slow.

tdbG - S'O"s
4 sluggish movement of real estate
developed an uninterestins week in the
local market ending with Monday. The
market was the dullest and the volume
OF business transacted was the small
est Of any week since the year opened
There was only one transaction In city
property that was of more than ordl-
nary interest. That was the sale OF
W H Morris of the residence prop
erty at 702 Ea st Main street to Louise
D. Jansen. for an indicated consdera-
ton of 81 500. The lot, which is 60X1:o
feet, is at the northeast corner OF
Seventh avenue and Main street. and
IS improved by a good sized house.
Property of value of ss.325, changed
hands during the week, compared with
$4,000 for the week before, s2S,l20 for
the corresponding week of July. and
$21,929 for the corresponding week Of
August, 1915. The real estate trans
fers:
Melvina NJ. Arson, Of Pasadena Cal.
to c. R. Gaunt. lot g. block s, Hart
well addition, 1925
Thaddeus Binford to W. E Young.
lot 8. block l. Binford's addition, $3.50.
L. J. Bunce to G. S. Nugent, the west
so feet of lot I, block l, LAWRENCE
addition, 81. -a
B. F. Cummings to w. L. Brintnall.
the east so feet of the south $50 feet
of lot :. block /. Cummings third aS-
dltiou. 81.
Emanuel Hepner to J. d. Plumb. lot
~, Melrose Park. $500. s ......
w. H. Morris TO Louise D. Jansen,
the south 1870 feet Of lot L. block !.
Marshalltown, $4,000. ---------
May H. Lull to J. D. Plumb and c.
\. Plumb, the middle so feet OF lot I,
block i. Marshalltown, $3.50.
David Hilsabeck to H. c. Graves,
land in Albion, $500.
Hans Rinneren to L. o. Rinnan, 10
acres in Greencastle township, 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29

brother and wife and also to attend
the state fair.
Helen Musser, the s-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Musser, was
quite sick with stomach and bowel
trouble several days last week. but
now has improved some. s.S9
Mr. and Mrs. j. D. Crawford went
Sunday morning to Cedar Falls to Wis
ii their daughter Flossie. who was
sra duated from the Iowa State TeaSh-
ers college today.
Misses Sophia and Tena Chindla1d,
Elizabeth Lowry and Hannah MSdl-
rath, the latter of Grinnell. who have
been spending three weeks at Estes
Park. Colo. arrived home Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Wylie and daugh-
ter Harriet went Monday to, Des
MONIES to visit the state fair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29
Birth Of a Nation,

Never before, even in grand opera,
has matter In glowing and highly
coiored action been so masterfulIy, ef-
fectively brought out by means of
musical accompaniment as in The
Birth Of a Nation.
Every single passage, whether it be
a terrific battle scene, a cunning bit
of statecraft or manelver, a snatch of
tender pathos. homely folk OF
character sketch or ripping humor-
GUS view. IL musically explained to
every amazed spectator and listener.
You look upon a snowy field OF cot
.on on a sleepy plantation down in
Dixie Land and Immediately You ex-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29
Rotarians in Weekly Gathering.

Members of the Rotary Club gather
ed at the Pilgrim Monday evening for
their bi-weekly meeting and supper.
After the meal F. G. Pierce reported on
Investigations he had conducted as
TO the ACCESSIBILITY of erecting perman-
ent street crossing signals for inter-
sections of streets. No definite action
was taken. Miss Lucille Rubee gave
a reading entitled The Man With One
Talent" by Richard Harding Davis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29
KNEE HIGH LEAGUE GAMES.
WiIdman's Giants Defeat Robins
Browns Continue Wjnnjno.

Wildman's Giants won a one sided
game from Lang's Robins in the Knee
High league games-Monday by a score
Of 26 to s. Wildman and Reams and
Lang and Mack were the batteries
Bcwman's Browns cinched the pennan,
in the league by beating Naughton's
Maps IN a well played game to 9 The
Browns could lose their two remain
ing games and still retain the lead
Birks and Black worked for the Browns
and Thompson and Naughton for the
Maps.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29
Gilman News.

Mrs Hannah Negly left Thursday
Tor Harrington, H., to visit sister
who is in poor health.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Con-
gregational church met Thursday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Thomas
McGrew. A large crowd was present.
The hostess was assisted in serving
lunch by Mesdames A. J. Pence and
Rebecca Hite.
n. r. McGrew was in Newton Fri
day.
Mrs. Mamie Madill, who has been
visiting her aunts, Mrs. H. Ross and
Miss Matilda Parker, at West Chester,
for two weeks, returned home Satur-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hunter went to
Des Moines Friday 10 visit the latter's
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29
AWARD COAL CONTRACT.
Council Let's Fuel Supply to Nelson
Coal Companv

The contract for a years supply of
coal for the city pumping station was
let to the Nelson Coal Company by the
city council Monday. The company. 8
bids were the lowest of the three filed
1t bid 1920 per ton delivered at the
pumping station for Northern Illinois
three inch steam COAL and $3.50 for
Franklin county two-inch steam,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29
AT OLsoN's
Fine Display Of Fresh Fruits and
VssetabIes-Rsad Our Special on
Sweet Potatoes.

Our big display windows are full Of
good things to eat. Now that Irish
potatoes are SO high and scarce you
can afford to eat the Virginia sweet
potatoes; special sale at six pounds
for % cents.
Fine, large, ripe watermelons. home
grown, Is cents each. Usage melons
received fresh every morning. They are
RUNNING fine.
Your last chance to get peaches for
canning. Colorado varieties now here.
Get our price in single and five-box
lots. Still have a few dozen Mason
quart jars at so cents dozen.
We also have supply of fresh coun-
try eggs. Telephone 9S5 or make our
store visit. We deliver. Olsons
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29
School Entrance Notice

The superintendent and the high
school principals office will be open
during the week for those who desire
TO apply for entrance to the public
school or wish to take examination or
consult in regard to classification. A.
Palmer, superintendent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29
GUARANTEED DENTISTRY.
Prices Which You Can Afford

Pay.
l have been in the dental business
for eighteen years. This year did post
graduate work under some of the
worlds greatest dentists and with the
very latest and best equipment. and
feel that I am prepared to give you
the very best of dental services at
reasonable prices. If in need of dental
services you should accept my free
consultation offer before having your
dental work done. Fred w. Horton,
D. D. S.. over 10 East Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29
MAiRSHALLTOWN.
Score BY innings:

NEUdT fCdpIUS ...-I y : I 2 I U v N-I
Three-base hit-LeBeau. Two base
hits-Shanley, French, Prough. Stolen
bases-Reed (3), O'Day, Collins (2).
Stanley (2). Sacrifice fiy-Reed. Sac
rifice hit-Gossage. Double plays
French to O'Day to Stanley, Reed to
O'Day to Stanley. Struck out-By
Gossage, g. Bases on balls-Off Stat
terry, 5; off Gossage, 3. Passed ball
Nee. Hit by Pitcher-Nee. Umpire
Schiller. Time OF game-1:65.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29

Games Today and Wednesday.
Marshalltown at Cedar Rapids.
Waterloo at Clinton.
Fort Dodge at Muscatine.
Mason City at OttumWa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29
STANDING OF CLUBS
Results Mondav.

At Cedar Rapids-Cedar Rapids, I;
Marshalltown, 3.
At Clinton-Clinton, 8; Waterloo, O.
Game forfetted.) Result of exhibition
game: Clinton, 9: Waterloo, 6.
At Ottumwa-Mason City, 2; OF
tumwa, I. a
At Muscatine-Musca s; Fort
Dodge, 4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29

DIR. and Mrs. w. S. Devine and
daughter Forestine. Mrs. Mary Wilson
and daughter Maude. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Thompson arrived home Monday
night from Clear Lake. where they
have been enjoying two weeks out
ing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29
SCHOOL DRESSES.
New Shipment Of Ch;ldren's School
Dresses Reach Benedict & BrintnaiI.

Our ready to wear department is
now showing very complete line of
ckildren's school dresses. We have
many new fall style ginghams lin
plads and darker shades particularly
appropriate for school wear, also a
splendid line Of serges and Peter
Thompson dresses for later wear.
Headquarters for satisfaction. Bene-
dict & Brintnall,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-29
ANS|)NS DROP FIRST
CONTEST 70 BAR[S
sLATTERY is INEFFECTIVE AND
CEDAR RAPIDS WINS
HANDILY, 7 TO 8.
DUMMIES STEAL EIGHT
BASES DURING BATTLE

Lee Unable to Cut of Advancing Base
Runners, and Reed Steals Home
While Sattery Holds the Ball-Mar-
shaIItown Stages Short-Lived Rally
in Seventh.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-16

circulation by the banks. Money is of no benefit to the community un- less it can be secured by those who need money, and if thds city continues in its effort to place upon the tax rolls all of the money and notes in the City of Houston, the bank depos- it's will be further depleted, and the lenders of money will add to the rate of interest a sufficient amount to pay tho tax.
 Immediately after this orde" of the court was published, money l '1d- CTS in Houston had their notes re- printed and a special provision was made requiring the borrower to pay all taxes on said note. This condition is not beneficial, but to the contI ary, will retard the development of Hous- ton and will not only interfere with the increase of wealth, but will make t more difficult for those who wish to borrow money to get it at q low rate of interest"
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-16

 BEEN APPROVED
Senate Committee has Reported Fla vorably on Urgent Emergency
 Appropriations Bill.

WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. 16.- The Senate committee an Appropri- atfons has concurred in the two mil lion dollar item for the Alaska En- gineering commission which was car ried in the deficiency appropriation measure which was passed by the House.
 Chairman Edes, when informed that the appropriation had been ap- proved by the Senate, stated that extensive construction work would be started immediately and that the coal from the Matanuska fields would be available for the Pacific coast next winter.
 The members of the commission, Chairman Edes, and Thos. Riggs, will remain in Washington in order to work for the balance of the ap- propriation which congress is asked to provide for continuing the trunk line from Matanuska Junction on into interior Alaska.