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ELECTRIC SPARKS,

A terrible hail storm throughout
North Mississippi yesterday. Serious
damage 10 crops
Drought ana famine prevail 70 an
alarming extent in MofOcco.
The launch of the Braz. ian IRON steam
or City Of PcrG, at Chester, Pa. Satur-
day, wall bs witnessed by President
Hayes ard his Cabinet, members 81 Con-
grsss and prominent peuors from New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
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,ErirhrfnI and EstnI Accident.

RICHMOND, VA, April To-day,
while w. G. Tompkins, an old and prom.
inent citizen Of Richmond, was walking
on the track OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad, near here, the accommodation
tram came along, when he attempted TO
step to one side. out his foot caught in a
cross-tie, which threw him down, and be
w.s run over by the engine. he was
killed instunuy, ard hi, body was horri-
bly msrgled.
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InfernRiionnl MnIkIng nntch.

LoNDoy, April 2.-The trustees Of the
champion belt have decided that . Lazy
u entitled 10 take il % America, and any
body challergI him must 90 y Amer
ics, unless O'Lesry sgrees 20 compete IN
Eogland. The prizes In the late pedos-
TRAN match have been distributed
OLoary received g. 80, Waugh $3.50
and Brown tjZ5. The other contestants
received smaller sums.
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Savings Bank Suit.

NIAcK. y. Y, April 3.-Tne Receiv-
er Of the Rock.snd Savings Bank has
brought suit sgsins! tie trustees OF the
bank, as trustees and SIS individuals, for
S33, 900, the amount enbeLz,ed by the
President, Vice President, Secretary and
other officers Of the bank, claiming !hst
the trustees are lisble for the negligence
in allowing the money 70 be embezzled
hv the officers.
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Marine.

NEW YORK, April 3.-Arrived-Iisl-
ss.is, Hamburg; State Of Nevada, Gias
GOV.
PHILADELPHIA, April 3.-Arr.yed--
Steamer Lord Cline, Liverpool.
LONDON, April 2-The steamer E!izs,
from New York, has arrived
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DID.

GRIMES-At Pe.laire, o., on April 3,
1873 JOSEPH W. CRIME, In the slb year
Of his age.
The funeral services will take place
from the residence OF his brOther-in-Liw'
Mr.. ;. e. Davis, at No Is Sixteenth street,
to-day CThuEsdayl at 3 P. II. Friends OF
the family invited without further no
tice. Interment a. Greenwood.
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llnnrI RrIIpnnch.

Boston, April 3.-The bill amending
'-s e1s.ag liquor law was debated at
..",.h 10 the House. The bill was
.'..l-e- or the adopting Of the Mofiett
,S.'.er section, and limiting the number
licenses % Doe granted in any city or
'"', 30 one for each 1000 inhabitants.
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CHICAGO, april William {. Poor,
wholesale to5scOnIs., % lS3 MscIaOn
street, shot himself Ias! evening, and was
s0on after discovered N his death
sgopies by his family. Ths deceased
was formerly in bIsirese II CiDcirf a.
and 81. Louis, but hsd retired with 4
larys fortune, estimated 70 reach half q
million
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MEDIATION.
Proposed Peace Resolutions by Con-
wIRA..

STCH~.
NEW YORK, April "A special from
Washington SAYS That several Senators
have gi late discussed among themselves
Tie propriety OF preparing the joint
,,:a..rlgu, which will express deep re-
g.s. on the part OF the people OF the
United States, at the prospect OF serious
understanding aud interruption Of
the peace relations between the people OF
G-s.. Britain and Russia, and request
TIE President to use al means as far
SIS BIZ could consistently with lis constI-
.u,iona. duty, to aid in restoring the re-
s.ioas o, am.ty and coufIoace between
the TWO governments and peoples, to
oze of whom we are bound by common
ancestry and language and similar lns.i-
.a.ons, whi.e with the other we have
Ties OF an ancient and unbrCken friend
,l.p. Its proposed TO discuss with Sec
re.ary Eyarls the propriety or usefulness
.. such Join. resolution before 1t Is drawn
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MADAME REsTELL,
SotDead But Gone TO Europe.

NEW YORK, april 3.-This afternoon
it was positively asserted a. police head.
quarters thst Madame Restell had sailed
tor Europe, and that 8 body from the
morgue mad been purchased and passed
of IS hers at the funeral.
A later dispatch says the above Is not
true.
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,. o. y, PAUL, April 3.--The large barns
Zee y. Dse' Lisp farm, one of the immense
are s 'srms o. the line Of the North
p pa TAl.Lc railroad, near Mspleton, D..
r,. r o'hed this morning. Sixteen head
., sock, 1000 bushels Of seed and grain
r.,, ~ a large quantity of valuable farm
-''l!lefy was lost.
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PRODUCE.


NEW YORK, April 3.-Cottou-Quiet
and steady 1T 10 lCGlO ll-l6c. Flour
Receipts 1900 bArreI.; superiine and
No. . less firm; Minnesota Grmeri ethers
unchanged; No. 2 SO 2j@4 10; supertine
western and state 81 jO@j 10; Mime.
sofa patent process So zoos IS. Rye
Flour-At So 5O@4 rs. Corn Meal
Quiet at 81 25G2 IS. WhesL-Woak,
irregular and unsettled; operei lower
and closed higher; fair demand; receipts
ll5,OOO bushels; No. 3 spring 81 23G
/ "a; steam No. spring 81 20; No. z
Chicago spring 81 27al 28i No. 2 Mil
waukee 81 2JGl 30; ungrsded red win
ter 81 335; No. 3 red : 2Si No. 2 II 3G
al 30; No. 81 seal 800; No. ! spring
81 33dl "a; extra white u 45@l 48;
No. DO 81 AZ. Rye-FIrm No. 2 west
ern IS. Bsrley-Quiel; No. 2 rowed
State G2GGjc. Ms.l-DulI and IN
changed. Corn-Fairly active; receipts
So 600 bushels; ungrsded western mixed
45G.53c; steam mixed jic; low mixed
555c; No. 2 55!c; steam yellow SIC; steam
v hlte G545e; yellow western 5CM5G5".
Osts-Dul'; receipts 1900 bushels; west
ern mixed 34G354c; white western 3i4
| M39c; No. 35c. Hay and Hops-Un-
changed. COfee-Duil and unchanged.
Sugar-In moderate demand; fair 20
good refining 73G7lci prime 74ci refined
SGl0tc. MOlssses-Flrm and unchanged.
Rec Quiet and unchanged. Petroleum
Quiet bu! steady; crude 7sc; refined
llic; United 46JGl5ic. IsIIow and
RJsIn-UnchsDged. Turpeuiine-Quiet
~ 30Bc. Eggs-Stesdy; western fresh
| lOc. Mess POTk-FIrm u SO 2O@lO25.
Beef-Q net; western long clear dull a.
! SIC. Lard-Prime steam firm 8. D. az
! al All. Bulter-S!es1y aad unchanged.
| Cheese-Slesdy and unchanged. Whis-
ky-Dull 81 81 U54gl ". Leather
/ Qlie. aud steady; helm!Ock sole, BIeLos
| Ayres and RiJ GrsEde light, middle and
/ heavy weights 2OG2lc; California and
common 2OGZlc. Wool-Dulli domes.
&c fleece 3O(a45c pulled ZOG@oT un-
washed lO(dZsc Metsis-ManUigctured
! Copper-In lair demand; ingot lake quie!
bat slesdy4tI7Gl7!e Pig IroE-Que:
and unchanged. REssis Sheetjng-Ai
/ $40 5OGll 90, gold Nsiis-S.esdy and
/ unchanged.
Cincinnati.
UIsC1SSATI, April 3.-COtton.-DuiI
and lower 10 cell 81 I03c. F.0ur-Slesdy
and unchanged. Eest-Essier; red
SllSG,l 25. Corn-Dull tni lower Al
/ IG42c. Osts-Stesdy ard in isir de-
maud 81 Z9G32c. Rye-Quiet snc
steady 81 Cg,1olc. Barley Steady and
unchanged. Pork-Qlie. and firm At
$40 OO. Lard-QIist; current make
S7I7s; kettle s. 5OiG,7 IS. Bulk Meat
DAN At s. 62!G5 OOt@5 l0(a5 Is. Bs
con Steady and in lair demand 81
! s. 87sG,5 62t9S 90. Whisky-Demsrc
fair AID prices higher At 81 % Butter
EasIer; choice Western Reserve a. 24Cd
25c; Central Ohio 2OG22c, L.rseed o.
Quiet q. 6Oc.
New Orleans.
New ORLEANS, April 3.-Cofee-
Active; Rio cargoes, ordinary prime i
! allie, gold. Sugsr-Qulet and weak
ilier.or 10 good common 5t@Gici com
mon 70 good common 6i@7T yellow
clarified si@8Ic. Molssses Quiet
common 2Oc; far 25c. RIes-Dulli Lou
isisna ordinary 10 choice 5i(16ic.
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Died.

New ORLEANS, April 3-Ex-Auditor
James Graham, late Register OF the
State Land Office, is dead, aged 81. lie
was surveyor of Port under President
Polk. and United States Marshal for
Louisiana under Lincoln,
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COLUMBUS, o., April S.-In the Serste
bill was introduced to authorize the
incorporation Of telephone companies.
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rnrr SAMPLES 10 AGENTS. LADiE
IUll Comb!uation Needls-book, with
iii ChromOs. Sond stamp. r. Z. Gluck
ksz Ro fOrd. hs1 lsho
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PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, April S.-F.our-
Stesty; superfne So 5OG3 20; extra
- 5o@4 75; Pennsylvania family 80 %;
MlnneSotS s. 75G6 Is; high grades
sud patent s. OOGSUO Whest st-Wesk:
amber 81 S6Gl SO; red l.S4Al 36; white
81 5s,Gl 40. Corn-We.k; yellow 56ic;
mixed 5i.c spot, seller April snd seller
Msy; 543c seller June; 65, seller July;
Soc seller August. Oa,s-W hite western
S5lGS5 !c; western mixed S2G2Sc. Rye
Firm a. 6SG7lc. Professionalism
Pork At $40 Beet Hsms AT l6CF
lG!C ludis mess 24@.5S; hams SGgc.
LSrd-FItm; city kettle s. 80. Butter
Q4ieE creamery S265ic; Western Re-
serve 22G24c EEgS-Steady; western
l0SlO!c Cheese-Flrm; western choice
l2Wl2!c Peiroleum-Stosdy; crude 9c;
refined ll!c. Whisky-FEmer; western
81 o..
chicago.
CHICAGO, April3.-FIour Steady and
drm. W seai- Unsettled, bu, generally
lower, closed active, firm sni higher; No.
Chicago gilt edge, )! ~ rcgulsr;
81 II ! cash and seller April; 81 IS, sell
Ter May; sales At 81 l2Il Is. seller
Msy; No. 3 81 CG Corr-lu air Cuwaui
and easier 1T 42,r cash and seller April;
434c seller MAY; A.. seller June; ,jry,.
ed 50tc. OStS-Slgady and firm NJ I. 3 sR
28!c cash and seller April; &c seller
Msv. Rye-Firmcr at sole. Barley
Easier 81 45t. Pork-DuU and prices
shado lower st - 30 cash and srlIcr
April 50 425G9 10 seller May; - 5Il
M9 % seller June Lsrd-Dul. weak
and lower "a, s. 10 cash and srllcr April,
3 22lM7 - seller MAY, s. SoG7 S2b
seller June. Bulk Arsts-Flrmor sl
% 5O@j l2!Ga5 57i. Alcoho,-Frm a.
$50.
milwaukee.
MILwAUKEE, April 3.-Flour- ga
good demand and less firm. Whest
Firm; opened a: an advance Of D.. srd
closed essicr; No , Milwaukee 81 ~,
seller April 81 l3; seller MAY 81 IA,
seller June 81 lil Coru-DuI'; No
nominal 3, i2r. Oats Scarce and firm,
No. 2jc Ryo-Slrong; No. GOlc
Barley-Qlict hu. firm so. spring
57c; seller Apr, 5ic Prov,ious-Dull
and weak Pork-At $937l cash and
seller April; - 90 seller May. L,ri-
Prime steam s. l2l cash and seller
April; s. l4 seller MAY.
Toledo
ToLEDo, April 3.-Whoat L. EasIor
amber Michigan seller April 81 @Ol
seller Nav 81 81; No. red wirtcr spot
seller April 81 20 seller May 81 27i; No
red 81 10 Corn-Dull; high mixed
453G No. spot I5ci seller May iGIc;
seller June ihT rejected il3ci damaged
SIC. Ryc-No. 2 ~ 90 Osb -Qn.et,
No. , 29ai No. wh,io 29lo Clover
Seed-DuI!; prime 50 IL.
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RAILROAD BOSDs-lrregular.


STATE BONDS Steady.
SToCKs-The market was somewhat
irregular, but in the main very strong,
with granger shares, Lake Shore, West.
ern Union, Michigan Central and Rhode
Island leading the market 81. Paul
com non, advanced from 45! to lG5, on
the announcement of increased earnings.
Lake Shore sold within range Of 6i3G
G53, closing strong At 65s in somo-
what formidable bear movement. North
western was irregular. The Common
opened at ass, and advanced 10 41t;
then on real zation declined 10 Az
when renewed buying sent II up agaIn
TO 4Ss, closing ut bid, ( asked. The
preferred lost st one time, but recover
ed, St. Paul preferred, acting IL = slmi-
lar way. Michigan Centra! rose l per
cent. on the dividend and general
favorable condition ot the
road. Rock Island rose l.
Burlington and Quincy !, and cosI shares
5Gg. Western Union declined 4, but
reacted and closed firm Pacific Mai,
advanced l, but lost the improvement
GIhuGe sLhI'a IohbIhAo sAN 'A''i AE'' Va
speculation, the bulls predicting much
higher prices. The profits OF Perry II.
Smith, OF Chicago, the leader OF the bull
movement IN new stocks, Slready amount
to S25O,OOO and he is holding 'or hlg her
figures. The earnings of the Milwaukee
and St. Paul Railroad, for the fourth
week in March, increased $3.50 0, and
for the month $4,000. The transactions
aggregated 10000 shares, Of which 3S,-
600 were Lake Shore, $4,000 Wabash,
22,00O Northwestern common, 1000
preferred, 5000 Rhode Island, $1,000 ST.
Paul common, 5000 preferred, l2OOO
Delaware, Lsckawanna and Western,
1000 Morris and Essex, 5000 Michigan
Central, 5000 Ohios, 5000 Western
I-nion and II ODO Pacific Mail
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Russfa's Answer 20 the English Cir
cuIaF


4 correspondent at St. Petersburg tel
egrsphs that as text of Lord Ss!isbury's
circular is not yet received, Russia hss
not decided upon an answer, but there Is
reason to believe that she will not regard
the circular as having anything of the na-
ture OF an uiLimstum. As the British
government confines itself to purely
negative criticism, it may possibly De
asked to suggest some some solutions OF
its own. IL is argued that if the English
Cabinet really desires TO avoid war, some
pacific solution may still be found. The
public regards the circular, however, as
new proof that England has decided
upon war, while in the official world It Is
said that although the circular Is not
pleasant reading for those who desire
peace it has the advantage of lntelllgIblI-
ity. a special from Athens says that
the circular has aroused enthusiasm
there.
LONDON. April 3.-A dispatch from
Belgrade SAYS the Cabinet council has
resolved that the Servian troops shall
enter Belgrade and Bulgaria as far IS
Plevns, in accordance with the Russian
commands, but only TO withdraw after q
defnItive settlement of the Eastern
Questern. Prince Milan declared that
Servia would cooperate with Russia un-
ill Turkeg was completely dismembered,
Servia's policy being the formation Of
kingdom comprising her present and
former territory.
a Pers special says that 2O,lOO refu-
gees have been sent 70 Asia within the
last few days.
A special from Bucharest says that de-
spite strong popular feeling against the
cession of Bessarsbia to Russia many
doubt whether the ROumauIsn Cabinet Is
opposed to it.
A Vienna correspondent hesrs that
Count Andrassv, recognizing the dItti.
Guilty of assembling the Congress, is pre-.
pairing for common action with Englan
The consequences of General Ignstietis
report at ST. Petersburg on the result Of
his mission, however, remain to be seen.
No Discussion About BesNRrabia.
LONDON, April Sin the House Of
Commons this afternoon, the Under For
eign Secretary stated that the British
Ambassador at Vienna replied to a tele-
graphic inquiry. that the ROumsnisn
agent agent At Vienna WAS his authority
for the statement in mis- dispatch to Lord
Derby on the 2ji, thst Gortschakotl told
the Roumsnian agent at St. Peter,burti
that Russis would not allow the question
Of the cession of Bessarabia to be dis
cussed by the Congress.
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BUYING AND SELLING.
MARKRTS TELEGR RAPH.
Gold Closed ut IOIls-GOVernments
SironE-FIOur SIeady-Hh heat
Weak-HOgs Firm.
= BY EGRAPH
FINANCE.

NEW YoRK. April 3.-Money-Ac-
tive st per cent. Prime mercantile
paper st 4iGG per cent. Customs re-
ceipts S339O00. The Assistant Treasurer
disbursed $4,000 Clearings Sl4OO0,
600. Sterling steady; long 4S6!i short
4S9.
GoLD-S.esdy St l0l!. Carrying
rates 5i@7 per cent Loans in excep-
tional instances were made flat.
SILvER-At London 54id; here, sill
yer bars are 1919, greenbscks; 1909, gold;
silver coin 3@lt per cent discount.
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foreign atfairs has practically passed INTO
the hands of General Ignsuet.
Russia continues TO purchase large
quantities of wsr materials in Germany.
Lord Sslisburys note has put sn end
10 the plan for revival OF the Congress
scheme, which Russia momeptsrily con-
sidered.
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England and Austria United I'm Their
views OF the Treaty.

LONDON, April 3.-The Tunes in an
editorial says the main fact in the pres
ent posture affairs, is that Austria and
England agreed are in their view OF the
treaty of San Stelano, aud Of the only
means by which without war, it can be
brought into harmony with the just
claims of the other powers. The public
opinion of Europe is with them, and II
they act together with hrmness and 10y
ality, Russia may be induced to with.
draw from her position, which would
then be obviously antensble.
A special from Salonica, says the Eng
li:h Consul is engaging Interpreters
knowing the Greek, Turkish and English
languages at salary Of $3.50 per week
beginning at orce
Movements of Russian Troops
A Vienna special from Bucharest re-
ports tnat the two Russian corps station
ed in Bulgaria have been ordered to re-
turn to Roumania and take up position:
between Giurgevo and Bucharest. 1t i:
feared that the Russians may impose 8
state OF siege Throughout. Roumanis.
LONDON, April 3.-A dispatch from
Constantinople says the Russians have
occupied parts OF Macejonis, included II
new Bulgaria. The Rus ian military
authorities and transport officials to day
held council on measures FOR the ultimate
evacuation of Turkey.
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Movements of Russian Troops.
AsignidcantD Dispatch.

LONDON, April "a correspondent
of the Manchester Guardian calls atten-
ton to the significant Vienna dispatch
% the E0stcrn Budget which was pub
lished here yesterday, simultaneously
with the appearance IN Vienna OF the
disps.ca making a similar statement,
which was telegraphcd from London to
the Political Correspondence. The state
ment is 10 the effect that the Austrian
government informed General lgnatieh
tns. II required alterations TO be made IN
the peace prelimnsries, and that they
should be made with the concurrence O.!
the other powers. There Is therefore No
p-ospect OF EagIand beng isolated, and
The sction of the Vienna Cabinet Is CAL
cul.tcd to promote the Interests Of peace.
The fact that this statement appeared at
the same time IN the Eastern Budget and
Political Correspondence, both journals
seml.oficisl, Gdds to It's significance.
The British Fleet.
LONDON, April 3.-The Standard an
oouuces. as proof, that there is no lnten-
ton Of complying with the reported de.
msDd for Inc withdrawal Of the British
fleet from the Sea of Msrmors, and that
the Ram Ruper. and the lronclsd turret
ship Devastation have been ordered to
ION the squadron there to replace the
Sultan. which will return to England to
reft.
German Opinion.
The Berlin Yost publishes sn article,
which Is believed 10 beinsPired, adopting g
Lord Salisbury's criticisms OF the San
Stefano treaty. 1t says that England will
hardly be alone IN the opinion that the
treaty Of Paris until amended is the lsw
of Europe. Russia, therefore, hss no
choice between q war or parting with the
treaty OF San Stefsuo, as she would have
70 do if she entered the congress,
InIhe Hands OF Ignatief.
A special from Belin says: We learn
from St. Petersburg that the direction OF
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Illness Of Senntor Booth.

WAsuINGToN, April 3.-Senstor Booth
was taken suddenly i'll this afternoon, il
the Senate room, and was removed to
the cloak room. He seemed afflicted with
vertigo.
Senator Booth has almost entirely re-
covered from the sudden attack OF illness
in the Senate to-day,
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NIaryIand Electoral RcsoIutiOns.

WASHINGTON, April 3,-In regard TO
the resolutions OF the Maryland Legs
lature to contest the title of President
Hayes, prominent Democrats in Congress
say they don't believe that there are ten
Representatives and not single Sena-
sor in favor OF them. Montgomery
Blair, however, is industriously at work.
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Cincinnati.
New Orleans.

New OzLEASs, April 3.-Cofse-
Active; Rio cargoes, ordinary toPrime IA
GI75c, gold. Sugsr-QuIet and weak
iller.or TO good common 5tGGici COM
mon 70 good common 6i@7G yellow
clarified si@8!c. MoIssses Quiet;
common 2Oc; far 25c. Riee-Dulli Lou
isisna ordinary 10 choice 5i@6ic.
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Alderman Opinion.

A special from Belin says; We learn
rom St. Petersburg that the direction Of
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The Tariff RiII.

WAsuINGToN, April 3.-To-morrow
Representative Woods tariff BIZ! viii
be taken up tor consideration, according
TO previous order. Since 1t was report
ed It has been gaming friends, and the
conclusion has been reached that 1t will
receive far majority, there having been
q canNAss of the House.
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NATIONAL wORKING.MEN'S
TICKET.
National WOrltingmens' Plat.
form of Mason County.

Whereas, Our legislators, state and ia
tional, have refused, or neglected, to emo
such laws as would harmonize the INTEREST,"
OF capital and labor. And whereas, the ex
listing laws tend to the pauperization ant
hopeless degradation of the toiling masses
therefore be it Resoired,
|. That we arc determined as the sover
eign people Of this country, state and ma
ton, to use our power at the ballot-boX
and by so doing, place men in authority
who will represent the interests OF the
whole people, instead OF that OF class o
individuals.
.. Therefore, we cordially invite the in
dustrial classes, whether mechanical, agri
cultural or commercial, who are alike sui
fering from vicious legislation, to cooper
ate with us for the enforcement OF the fol
lowing principles.
8. And be 1t further resolved, That as
laboring men, We ignore party, and meet on
common platform, for the common good
and laying aside our old party prejudices
we will concentrate our efforts, until blind
Justice, with scales equally poised and
Sword uplifted, shall stand in high places,
the arbriter OF the peoples rights.
=. anu ~ 10 luIltlNI INbulNNh NllNb w tilN
in favor OF wise and judieiousi system oil
legislation, in cnacting, and enforcing,
such laws as will bear equally upon capital
and labor, holding in check those grasping
monopolies which are crushing the life out
OF the toiling masses, and sapping the very
foundations OF our free institutions.
.. That we are in favor Of abolishing the
existing useless system OF County Courts,
extending the jurisdiction OF Justices, and
increasing the number OF terms OF the Cir
cult Court
9. That we are in favor Of abolishing tile
present system OF collecting taxes by the
Sheriiis, and instead thereof have County
treasury, where taxpayers may pay Their
taxes in seni.annual installments, and
thereby save to the people thousands OIL
dollars.
Z. That We arc in favor Of placing oul
public school system beyond the reach Of
party manipulation, and designing politi'
clans.
&, That we favor an annual appropria.
ton by Congress TO aid worthy citizens IA
settle on the vacant lands OF the West, in
stead OF giving them to monopolies. That
this be done BY loan OF money at low
rate OF interest, and 80 secured that It's re-
payment will be sure. Not smother acre
for Railroads or spectators.
o. That we favor strict laws compelling
employers 70 provide all well known safety
appliances for tic protection Uf those In
their employ
10. That we aro IN favor Of calling the at,
tcntion Of our State Legislature 10 the ne.
cessily OF enRcting n law regulating the
weighing, measuring and screening Of coal
and making any infraction Of said law q
q criminal offence.
may SIT.