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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
THE REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS.
BRIGHT PROSPECTS IN THE wEsT-CALLERs DURING
TIE DAY.

THE REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS.
BRIGHT PROSPECTS IN THE wEsT-CALLERs DURING
THE DAY.
There were not as many visitors as usual yester-
day Mt the headquarters of the Republican National
Committee. So large a number of persons have
gone to the country and the seacoast that the
callers were comparatively few. A letter was re-
ceived from the State Central Committee of In
diana, setting forth that the party is absolutely
united and was never better organized.
Among the callers yesterday T. C. Platt, of
Owego; General Stewart l.. Woodford MAJOR John
TYLER. Buffalo: Commissioner Van Cott; J.. F.
Watson Warren Penn.: Charles j.. Flanagan, wash
ngtOn Aaron Paten, Lampasas College, texas; H.
s. Grant, Covington, Ky; L. l. Mitchell, wash
ngton. -, III. -
Governor Jewell, chairman of the Committee, was
at the headquarters all day Yesterday lie was IN
very good spirits, and spoke enthuslast1caly Oh
the feeling of Republicans in the West. w Wherever
WENT he said, II met with the kndest recep-
tjon A II the Republican workers have promised 10
take of their coats and bend all their energies TO
the task of electing Garfield and Arthur. Our
visit to General Garfeld's home at Mentor was
verypleasant. The enthusas SIN for General Garne1
IN the Western Reserve is something wondcrin
He will have n larger majority than the distrlct
ever gave before. Pennsylxanla Is al I r,gh.i t.,
talked with good many Republicans. and theg
all declare that Pennsylvania is not donptiu
State. ! saw Senator Cameron while IN Washlng-
ton and he will join heartily i'll the Repnblcan
contest We shall not sacrifice the South. We
will run full Republican tickets III every state.
Everything looks well. We shall carry every
State in the North. We can carry Connecticut
fnl. The personal unpopularIty of Mr.. English and
the personal popularity oi Il neral Garhcid MAKE
Indiana a doubtful State, with tne chances In our
favor Mr.. Jewell has gone to Conngctlcut 10 10
spend Sunday with his family. Senator Dorsey hS
gone to the thousand Islands in the ST. Lawrence
TO rest for few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
CURRENT AFFAIRS ABROAD.
THE MEXICAN PRESIDENCY IN DOUBT.

THE MEXICAN PRESIDENCY IN DOUBT.
THE ELECTION MEXICAN PIX
suDENT LIKELY TO DEv0LvE ON CON
GREss PRESIDENT DIAZ LIKELY TO BE
MINISTER OF WAR UNDER HIS OWN SUCCESSOR
THE ALBANIANs ENCOURAGED IN THEIR HOS
TILE MOVEMENTS BY INFLUENTIAL TURKS.
1t is deemed probable in Mexico
that the election of President Will
devolve upon Congress. Should General
Gonzales be chosen, it is understood that
he will appoint General Diaz Minister
of War. The presence of Mr. Barker
and other Americans at St. Peters
burg gives rise to much surmlse
there. The indications are that the aggres-
sve Albanians are meeting with encourage
ment from members of the Turkish Govern
ment. Details Of the rifle shooting
at Wimbledon and other foreign news,
not comprised in the special dispatches to
The TRIBUNE are appended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
GREAT SALE or R4ILR0AD BONDS,

A SALE OF 800, 900 600 WORTH OF BONDS OF THE
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE ROAD TO ENGLISH
CAPITALISTS.
LOUISVILLE. KY, July LITTLE Courier-Jour-
nal will announce tomorrow morning that
the Louisville aud Nashville Railroad Com
pany have negotiated, through Messrs.
Drexel, Morgan & Co.. with the Barings of Lon
don, for the sale of 800 OO0,O 900 of their bonds.
having fifty years to run. at per
cent; $1O,OOO,OOO of this amount is in
tended to take up and retire all bonds now out
standing under its several existing mort
cages. A general mortgage for the
500 900, 900 is now being recorded in the several
counties through which the road passes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
: -oNDON AND PARIS NEWS.

,,pNr AFFAIRS IN THE GREAT CITIES.
cuf' eur GLADSTONE aovrHsMrsT snow'so o.,.1
-'sr,cur rIrs-THE HOUSE OF COMMONS BECoN-
n,soRprRIY-DEAN STANLEY AND THE
.no,roS MEMoRIAL-PARIsIAN TOPICS
n~ss announced in the cable dispatch
the London correspondent OF
mUr nru TRIBUNE, printed herewith. that the
.hrc business makes slow progress IN
Pparl;sment P"r The Government is show
;rresolution and there are
ivy Of more Wing discomfort.
The The House of Commons has become
,sorderly. Mr.. Gladstone is still
Aha object of bitter attacks. Dean
Stanley promises to bow to the Will
Nf Parliament as regards the
N Noro,eon memorial The Paris cable dispatch
20 The TRIBUNE alludes to the great at
Sronularitv of Rochefort and the success OF
his new journal. The recent festivities
formed true expression of the public sent-
ment in Paris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
COOL APPLICATION OF i REBEL SOLDIER
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRmUNE.I

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEi
WASHINGTON, July 17-RObert Hanna, the ex-
rebel soldier who flied his application for pension
a few days ago, has now made applicationiin due
form to the Second Auditor for bounty under the
bounty acts of 1861 and 1866. He certlfes that lie
Is the identical Robert Hanna who was private in
Company G. of the 18th Regiment South Carolina
Volunteers, Confederate States of America, and was
discharged at Lynchburg by reason of wounds
The application bears the signatures of witnesses
and the official signature and seal of j. III. Keels
clerk of the court of Williamsburg County. y. G. 1t
will not even be placed upon the records
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
A SATISFACTORY OUTLOOK IN FLORIDA
Mr.. Hicks, member of the National Com

mittee for Florida, found at the headquarters OF
the Republican National Committee yesterday, ousy
reading letters Just received from Florida. He was
inblant ovor the assured harmony and unity OF the
party. His advces were that the opposition TO the
state ticket which at time Threatened serious re-
suits has ceased exist in the party and those W no
were most prominent in their disahcction are now
among the most enthusiastic advocates or unity and
vigorous campaign. Large and enthusiastic meetings
re being held all important towns and cities, and the
ablest speakers In party well as the candidates
themseyes are IN the held inspiring The people with
their presence and eoqueuce. The party well organ
id united determined. and confident. Florida must
he put down among the sure Republican states III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
TELEGR1PHIC NOTES.
COLORADO TRAFFIC RESUMED

CoLORApo IhAffiTT "a Trn,ns hhso On, ,ne D.nvor
"a Mo Grande Railroad running usual There are
sn n In I'll her reports Of damage by The storm.
A DROWNED MAN IDENTIFIED.
ATLANTIC CIIY, n. j.. July 16-The colored man
who was here the morning OF the idh &
lille endeayorDg rescue Joseph Wynko0p OF I'm h1el
mia from drowning has been Identified as George Wnte OF
Wsshiugon d. lie was In this city In search OF employ
ment d n servant
AGUARD AGAINST YELLOW FEVER o.
J.cKsoN Miss. July l6.-lhc mississippi state
I'd of Health passed order to-day In view OF the bark
Iee sIor arriving NewOrleans from ho nisetel win
ev ar that railroad shah be allowed 10 enter
and no TO load unless they have ui
ex by officer o the National hoard OF
Health. ,s,.pr
A sOMNAMBULIsTs REMARKABLE ESCAPE
u,pnIspuRG Penn, Juiy l7.-Wilham r. Oar
X, o somnambuli.m last night stepped from ioi
"nen celarw ~ smashing the steps aud breaking
ieet 49,, r1n supporting them The only in
IVY he rsesiyss vas aI"eiuie VI INC 1911
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
IOWA COAL MINERS ON STRIKE.

CHICAGO, July ia dispatch from Des
Moines Iowa. says: The miners at four Of the princ
pal coal mines IN this city out on strike against the
signing Of years contract, in which IL is stipulated
that the men shall not hold meetings during working
honr or ask for an advance for themselves or others
Gnrug the year The right of owners TO discharge men
Ne reserved. The have the right 10 quit except
duriug a strike The companies are tIying 10 introduce
daily wa ges instead of paying by the bushel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
PEpIrRIJCAN GLIB AT WORK.

The Republican Central Campaign Clun, Charles
Watrous chairman. will open It's rooms at the
Coleman House Broadway and Twenty-seventh-
ST.. on Wednesday evening next. The Club has
an organization in every Assembly District i'll the
city and intends to do good work in the campaign
r. r Manicrre is chairman of the campaign com
mittce and will he assisted by Sheridan Shcok
General John Cochrane, .eX-Judge Dittenhoeier, NJ
tie headquarters of the Club on Wednesday even
ing next and campaign songs sung.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
GARFIELD BANNER AT GLOvERsvILLE.

GLovERsvILLE, n. Y, July 16.-festerday
afternoon few notices out announcing that
Garfield and Arthur pole would be raised at O'Clock.
Whtn the time arrived fully $500 stawart Republicans
were Oh the ground and amid the shouts OF an enhu
sastc crowd up the pole, III feet above ground
and when IL was plumb the line beautiful flag, COX
40 and Garfield and Arthur stresmer ortysx feet in
length were hoisted and unfuredsto the breoze amid
very great excitement. L. Potter was elected chair
man and alter few remarks he called upon Charles L.
Rowen for a speech, which lie gave. Tho meeting then
adjourned after giving nine rOusng cheers for Garfield
and Arth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
ENTHUSIASTIC REPUBLICANS.

CHATHAM, n. j., July 1.-THE largest
poitical meeting ever held in Chatham,
n J. assembled here tonight the banner
raising OF the Garfield and Arthur Club hand
some portrait banner was raised Stirring addresse;
others There was great enthusiasm. special car
came from Morrstown with a band OF music The
To- La ihnrnlQhlY aroused.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
4 COMMERCIAL BUREAU.

WASHINGTON, July 17-Congiess made pro
vision last session for the printing and distribution Of
consular and other reports TO the State Department
and made an appropriation to cover the expense OF the
work In order to carry out the will OF Congress moro
thoroughly Secretary Evarts, his return to wash
in0tnn Will establish bureau in the State Depart ment
In ne charged especially with the collection, anay sis,
publication aud distribution OF commercial INFORMATION
4, u,,li nave chief and four assistant clerks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
A DISQUALIFIED CANDIDATE.
Icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.I

WAsHuNGToN July 17.-lt is reported that Elisha
J.. Applegate night inspector of customs at Porc-
land. Oregon, is one of the Republican candidates
for the office of Presidential Eector. In view of
the constitutional questions (which rose during the
last Presidential campaign relating TO matters Of
This kind IL would seem TO he the part of wisdom
that Mr. Applegate should either resign his inspect
orshm or withdraw from the ticket in season to
allow his place To be filed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
GENERAL FRENCH NEWS.

GAMBETTA ESTERTAINs ARMY oFFICERs-RoCHE-
FORT STILL AGGREssIvE
PARIS. Saturday, July II. 1880
AT the dinner given by NJ Gambetta
last night TO the officers who came To Paris TO
the flags, he speech reminded his hearers OF the
state In which the Empire left the army, and said it's
present reorganization all the thorough be-
cause the army felt that the country now possessed
durable republican institutions. The yirillty and
merit OF our army" he said, care surprise TO Europe
The speech was received with great applause.
Gambetta visits Cnerbourg on August y, where a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
MONEY SECURED ON FORGED CHECKS

BALTIMORE, July II. - The Merchants
Bank, Of this city, to-day and Friday paid
out about $500 on checks alleged TO have
been forged By persons who sold United
states bond to J. Harmanus Fisher, wcllknown
broker In this way securing his signature, with
they conpereited cheeks amounting in the aggre-
gate 10 the above named The police have been IN
formed OF matter but as yet no arrests have been
mad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
THE AMERICANS IN RUSSIA.
The St. Petersburg correspondent of The

The st. Petersburg correspondent of The
Standard says:
The presence here attended by staff OF experts OF
Mr. Barker. the American, has gwen rise 10 the most
varied rumor concerning tbe Introduction of the grain
elevator system construction OF the siberian rail
wav and the Of the iron and coal districts OF
Southern Russia There can he little DOUBT that the
first OF these projects at least has been under consider
alton.
There is however, another hypothesis which would
explain more naturally Mr.. Barkers visit here IL Is
believed that the Government ia determined to RpprO
prlate con adorable TO the enlargement or the
feet and AZ Is reasonable suppose that Mr.. Barker.
who is backed by powerful American syndicate, Is
willing to help the Government
Mr. Barker, who Is "A Philadelphia Quaker, very much
astOnshed the Russians the scrpuous honesty with
which, under dIsadYantageous circumstances, he full
filed his former contract for supplying cruisers and lie
has been received here with singular favor. lie
even admitted priv ate audience with the Car.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
SOUTH CAROLINA LATLESSNESS.

CHARLESTON, S. c., July 16.-Colonel Cash,
the surviving principal in the fatal duel came
before Judge McIves Of the State Supreme Court last
evening and was admitted to bail In the Of $4,000
Considerable excitement caused In Cheraw previous
TO the hearing by attack made by son
of Colouel Cash upon Mr. Pegues, the editor of The
Cherac SUM- who had denounced tho duel In his paper.
Young Cash and his father had both drawn their PISTOLS
the latter ayowing his intention fair fight and
Mr. Pegues was only saved by being thrust by his
friends into open doorway, wnere he was locked up
No arrests made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
THE STARIN ENTERFRISES.

ALBANY, July 17.-John Fl. Starin, of Full
tonyIlle Myndert s;arn, Charles f. Stain and Jas. d.
snroker OF and Peter Cantne, Of Saugerties
have been Incorporated directors of starin's City
River and Harbor Transportation Company. limited
Tie capItal Is placed 100000. The same persons
arn also named as directors OF Starin's New Haven
transportation Line Limited The capital Is placed at
gsn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
MR.. CONKLING NOT GOING ABROAD.
tpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

WASHINGTON July .17.-ln n private letter re-
ceived in this city day or two ago. Senator Conk-
ling refers to an alluson his correspondent had
made to his rumored intention of visiting Europe
this Autumn. The possible origin of the rumor lie
oxnlains as follows: "At Chicago speaking to a
part of friends said If General Grant is norni,
mated we can safely go to Europe aud he gone until
October,D This he saws is the only origin known
TO him of tho rumor that he purp0sed to go abroad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
A GERMAN PRINCE ABDICATEs.

SoNDERsHAUsEN, July 17.-Prince Giinther
H. OF schwarzburgsOndershausen has abdicatcd be-
cause his sight has failed His eldest PrEcc Charles,
assumed the government of the principalty to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
MAKING ILLEGAL VOTERS,
EXPOSING DEMOCRATIC FRAUDS.

EXPOSING DEMOCRATIC FRAUDS.
JOHN l. DAvENPORT's STATEMENTS BEFORE THE
WALLACE COMMUNICATION TIE vOffs or
HONEST CITIZENS WERE NEUTRAfIzeD-oUT-
RACES WHICH TIE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL NOT
CONDONR.
Supervisor John /. Davenport was again be
fore the Wallace Committee yesterday. and
followed up his exposure Of the Democratic
attempts to manufacture $4,000 fraudulent
voters by an explanation of the legal
position taken by him to nulliiy and correct
those frauds. He showed that Judges Barnard
and McCunn, in 1868, naturalized 1920 per-
sons in one day of about five hours, while
eight or ten an hour. according TO the best
opinion, are all that can properly be natur-
allied by one Judge. Senator Mcdonald
cross examined Mr. Davenport, but failed to
obtain any satisfaction.
POLITICAL DISHONESTY PROVED.
DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS OF THE VILLAGE COM
MITTrE IRRTATgD At MR.. DAvgNPOR. ; sTATg-
MENTs-sENATOR McDOYALD's FUTILE oBJEc-
TIoNs-A WITNESS WHO HID Is GROUND.
Senators Wallace, Mcdonald. Blair and Hoar werc
present yesterday at 10 a. IN. in the Post Office
Building TO hear more OF Mr. Davenp0rts state
ments IN regard to Democratic election 'rau's.
quietly where he had been stopped on the previous
dav that many persons who held certificates OF
naturalization which were granted upon these ap
plicatons have not, in fact, declared their nten-
tons. and have not sworn to these applications
which appeared upon the file of the Conr.. Oilers
were not asked whether they had .tone 80
or not or in regard TO their age. Others
came here the age OF eighteen
who had declared their intentions but get were
made to appear on file as if they had not done ~.
Others had made previous declarations, yet tho
originals which, if they had been properly natur-
allied. would have been returned TO the Court aud
attached to their applications, were siil IN their
possession. know as fact. FROM observation, that
i'm 1888 when these witnesses TO the naturalization
papers were sworn. they were sworn IN
large companies, frequently from 100 to
$50 at time, the Bible being held in the
hands of the clerk and the witnesses
holding up their hands. and being sworn as stated
Yesterday. to the number of the atfidayits By them
signed. With regard to the professional interests,
they really signed no afiidayits and therefore did
not baye any hesitation III taking such an oath.
also learned that papers were sent to people
through the Post Office without any application on
their part.
The Supreme Court sits ordinarily about four
hours day Upon two or three occasions 1t sat
for n period of from five to six hours. The actual
number purpOrting to be natur1lize1 80 Tar rs any
applicatons now on file show in the Supreme Conrt,
and 40 far as an be seen from the index in the su-
peror Court is as follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18

peared near Spear Fish last night and had dance.
They had been engaged In killing catse. Spear Flsh n
fifteen miles northwest OF this city Several bodies OF
have organized aud starter out there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
Predatory INDIANS NEAR DEADwooD

DEApwoop. ID. T., July 17.-Reporis were
brought TO this city this morning that ooo ihas "p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
CURRENT TOPICS IN LONDON.

UOw PROGRESS IN THE HOUSE OF ooMMoNs-rHh
oovrpxNENT SHOWING lRRESOLUrIoN -
GRowLs AT GLADsToNE-THE NAPOLEON ME-
MORTAL pEBATE-rHE QUARTERLY REVlk"
ON GENERAL GRANT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-19
poLIPICAL CoQU ETRY

Among Mr.. TtIpEN's many accomp'
Iishrncnts he may be set down as first
class adept at political coquetry.
The general interest which has been
concentrating psblic attention tor the
time being ON the Republican scramble,
has afforded him quiet opportunity To
distribute promlscuously aud proiusely
around among leading political lights
the Gathering hint that they are hls
political iAyoritrs, upon whomPerchance
they are lett u Canclude-he Is about
t. btstow his mantrl oi political power
as a successor tn his presidential poSsl-
hilities.
These "ayorites' are expected 10 use
their influence in their respective states
e. secure the selection at delegates IN
Mr lIinEN's interest, with the under
standing that he will probably not be a
candidate. hut that he will insist ON
naming his successor rs amatter otr'ght
under the circumstances.
There seems tn be scarcely man
prominent enough To be thought OF lor
the Presidency, and weak enough 10 he
caught with this bait that Is not waiting
in more or less eager expectation Tor
TlpEN's 'old shoes, -
Speaker RlNpNIL seems To ne the
most conspicuous dupe TN the list on'
il is not difficult t. recall THAI they have
been named in almost all the important
states
MIR. PAWS in Ohio, WI. III. ENGLIsH
Of Indiana; Mr.. B,RNun, OF Connecticut
and even Mr.. FiELp, OF California, have
all been heraided as Mt. TnDES's lega-
tees.
Speaker RANDALL seems determined
by hand service tn earn the favor ut ms
master ami the first place in his testa-
ment. lie has not only given him good
hard service in Pennsylvania, but has
been his obedient instrument IN the
management OF the House this session.
But his whole line Of heirs have been
more OF less active. Ii is only such men
as THURMAN and BANARD that he seems
TO have failed To decOy into his service
These tactics are enabling TIlDES to
evade much opposition in the campaign
preliminary to the convention but they
will hardly pan out in convention. The
Democratic campaign viii open With
new Eest after Chicago, and Mr.. TILDES
be put under fire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-19
THE sEE-sAW IN PRICES.

The instability and fluctuations in
prices have been such and 30 great re-
Gently, both in stocks and commodities,
that the work OF buying and selling is
very difficult one for real operators, as
we'll as SPECTATORS. This is the case not
only in this country, but in Europe also,
and the conditions upon which men are
enabled to do any sort OF business have
been rendered much harder than they
would otherwise need tn be. In this
alienation of "boom" aud panic it is
very fortunate that We have not
hSl the added difficulty OF IRE
deemable paper currency To en-
counter. The fluctuations in the metal
markets have been trying both To pro-
ducers aud consumers The London
Economist marks down the rise and TALL
in these articles OF prime necessity since
January |, 1879. Copper rose 10 per
cent. i'm six months AMI Tell u per cent.
in three months, Pig iron, IN the same
DrIlNAl~, lhSt lfCi NNhNs NhA AN'' -
cent. Tin rose 81 per cent. aud iell so
per cent. Tin plates rose 81 aud Tell 3s
per cent, and lead rose Is and tell "a
Der cent. II will be observed that
though hall the rise in these prices has
been lost, prices are still so much better
than they were nine months ago that
there is no danger Of any OF them getting
back to the old level, unless it he
i'm the case OF pig iron. That
has fallen back four-iiths OF the
rise already. As the Economist saws:
IL, is a universal law that one extreme
begets another, aud hence it is not at
all Improbable that prices month or
So TO come may I've tirmer, and perhaps
actually higher than they are now, but
undoubtedly it is the glut OF American
markets with English and foreign pis
metals which has FASTENED the drop.
We have sent the United States, or have
contracted To send them, more metal
than their manufactures can consume,
and the result is just what was to have
been expected. One thing,
at auy rate, seems probable. In the
present gorged conditions ot the Ameri-
can markets the revival in prices here
is not likely 10 be- sudden. - Baltimore
NuL
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-05-19

SENATOR Don CAMERON, as chairman
OF the National Committee, has received
a letter signed by lis Republicans OF the
United States Senate and House OF Rep
reseutatives, asking that seats be pro-
Vided at the Chicago Presidential Con
vcntion Tor seventy.six women delegates
oi State aud National Woman Suffrage
Associations. 4 similar letter to the
National Democratic Committee is in
circulation ON tho Democratic side vi
the House, and it has been signed by j.
Proctor Knott, of Kentucky; Frank
llurd, Of Ohio, Ohio K Singleton, Ut
Mississippi, and others.