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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
COLORADO LAND nIIEs FORTIFIED.

DENVER, Nov. 1.-An unusually important
case was decided by Judge McCry IN the United states
Circuit Court to-day. The United States brought suit To
cancel sxty-one patents lands held by the Colorado
Coal aud Iron Company, and others In Lls Aulmi'
County The patent, obtained through the prr"mp
ton law between 1870 and is5i, and wcr issued from
the Pueblo Land Office II aftrwau discovered that
The patents had gulnrly obtained, the pIteut'cs
being fictitious persons. Testimony WIh Introduced To
show that the Register and Receiver o tho land Office
were parties 10 the fraud. The defence claimed uat the
deeds were good granting That thcy were rdudu-
tntly obtained, because they In The hands of IN
uorrnt parties The Judge h-d iNcr-cly, and rendered
decision In favor ~ the complainant which cancels the
lille TO 2,JGO acres Of valuable land.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
NJ FUSION or OIL PIPE LINES
. Try rELEGGApn 40 1ItE rRIpUyE.l

:" IHI ILLh"hNTH 10 Nh IHIDUNL'I
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1.-Presidcnt GOwen,
of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company.
stated to-day in conversation with representative OF
THE TRIBUNE that all statements 10 the effect that the
Standard Oil Company has secured control Of the III g.
water Pipe Line Company absolutely untrue lie
planed that the statements have arisen from the fact that
tbe two companies exchanging business and working
I'm harmony Mr.. GOwen stated that all efforts Of the
STANDARD to possess the dewater having failed they had
nyno.rd 10 the latter pool business with them, and
thjs Was now being done Ia the advantage OF both lie
further stated that there was no prospect of the STANDARD
ovnr ortiug control OF the Tidewatcr majority OF It's
stock was controlled by the Reading Railroad Company
and placed with him as trustee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
MURDERED F0R MS MONEY.
A RICH ENGiIsHMAN KILLED AND ROBBED by
WOMAN.

WICHITA, Kan, Nov. 1.-Nellie c. Bailey,
charged with the murder OF Clement Bothcmly In Indian
Territory October Z was held for trial to-day oy COM
missioner sherman.
The prisoner who Ia twentyonc years odis handsome
brunette she Ia well educated and has moved In the
best society In New-York city and NewJerscy She met
Bothemly. a rich Engishman and member OF the Brit
sh Association st. Louis and arranged with hm TO go
to Texas and sheep ranch. Before they started
she got deed for hs lands In Kansas valued at TZoooO
and while passing through Indian Territory on ther
tourney 10 Texas she shot Bothemy through the head
the then took possession OF his trunk containing dla
mond- and cwelry worth $1,000, together WIN MS OUT
III, consisting OF sheep and stock worm SiOOOV cue
buried body Skeleton Ranch ana started SOUTH Dnt
was arrested about niue miles from where ho
committed The case has been In the hands or w. .
Marshal Hriser and Charles Hdton, assistant u D. Al
tOInpy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
COLORADO TOWN DEVASTATED.

GARFIELD, Col, Nov. la fire broke out
here carly yesterday morning. which was soon beyond
control The flames extended 10 sperry Brotbers STORE
which contained over 600 pounds Of giant powder This
exploded, hurting blazing timbers and fragments OF
buildings in every direction. The post Office the hotels
and In fact the entire business portion OF the town. was
destroyed The loss is S5Oo0o, and the Insurance
onetbird OF that amount number OF people were
knocked down and badly stunned. Only person was
fatally injured The people In sad plight the ma
jOy them being homeless aud without food or clothes
forf he eyUfnf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
APLAN BY MR. NEW.
Inr 1ELEnRArm ro rna IMnuNEI

WAsuINGTON, Nov. LII order 10 preserve
and maintain the National bank note circulation MT.
Now Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury suggests the
issue Of fy years per cent bonds to The amount OF say
OOO into which the and i9 per cents shall be
convertible the bonds to De used as basis for cIcni
ton Mr. New believes that such bonds would
be- eagerly sought by the National banks for that
roe and that all fears for the safety and permanenCy
of the National banking system would be removed.
argues that the generation which expended hdreus
OF thousands Of lives aud billions OF money 10 put
down the Rebellion ought not 10 be required To pay tue
whole OF the National debt but that reasonable amount
should be lcf az Interest TO be- paid hfty years hence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
a LIGHrER IN FLAMEs IN MD.sTREAM

nah Line caught IRE i.t evening while lying nong-ic
OF Pier No North River. She towed out into the
stream and the reboas eNtnrlshcd the flames after an
hours work The Kathleen had Aj0 bales of cotton on
board consigned the Metropolitan Lin" for mills IN
Boston and Lowell They badly damaged. bui il"
loss on the cargo will not exceed SlOOub andit fIy
covered by ln.mrance. Ihe boat Va. IIlllc alnaA-l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
STARVING ON AN ISLAND.

KEY WEST, Nov. 1.-Captain Adams, of the
schooner Henry Dennison reports that on passing swan
Island, October "a, his vessel was boarded py noaI
seeking provisions The island people, iourteen III NUM-
ber had nothing 10 subsist upon but cocoanuts' VIVA
hogs live there but no ammunition had with which TO
shoot them. Captain Adams supplied them with pro
Visions probably enough to last ten days This compened
him 10 put in here The people were expecting Vessei
from Baltimore With provisions but she was very mISn M
ovrriue II no slil passed nce the Dennls0n eit ne
island Captain Adams says the people must Dc nearly
aIurn I'M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
4 DAY or PRAYER FOR TEuPERANCE.

DETROIT, Nov. 1.-At to-day's session Of the
National W0man's Christian Temperance Union Mrs. H.
NJ Watson of Pennsylvania reported that the committee
appointed Or the purpose had failed to day Of
prayer FOR temperance In the customary programme OF
the week nf prayer The ministers not ready for such
an innovation Tho ladies the convention. however
decided by rising vote to set apart the second Tuesday
in January next day for special prayer IN the
ChurChes for tleIr work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
EX-SENATOR SHARoY SUED FOR DIToRCE.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. Miss Aggie Hill,
claiming TO be- Mrs Sharon has brought suit in the su-
peror Conrt against ex-senator Sharon for divorce a
division ot community property, and almony. Her claims
based wilI desertion and repeated acts Of adul
terry She says that when she married 20 Mr. Sharon
he deeply I'm debt and that his property only
worth $5,OOO,OOO. Under their Joint management az
man and wife Mr. Sharon II worth S15,O0OOOO. She
asks that account be taken Of all business transactions
property may be determined and equally divided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
Il SUICIDE IN ORANGE COUNTY.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrnrNE.l

KINGSTON, N. Y, Nov. 1.-NitOn Crane, a
middle-aged farmer residing at Allard's Corners,
the village Of Walden Orange County,
was found hanging in his barn dead there
yesterday II is thought by that he led to the
act by financial embarrassment. Others assert that
his mind had become affected ny long maaria prOstrr
ton. He accustomed 10 taking his milk to the New
York COndeDsary there, each mOnIing hut this
occasion he had sent his wife with the milk kwagon the
pretence OF having other pressing hm duties. When she
returned she hOrrorsricken TO dnd his dead body
dangling from the beams OF the barn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
THE LONDON Explosions.

LONDON, Nov. 1.-Major Majendie, of the
Board Of Trade who has examined the scene oft cX
ploon Of Tuesday evening, at the Praed-st station,
states that every sign confirms his belief that nitro
glyecrne was the explosive used
DUBLIN, Nov. 1.-The United Ireland the National
League organ the authors Of the explosions
in London TO be idiots The Freemdns Journal protests
against Irshmen being hastily accused Of being the
authors of these Outrages Irish Times asks why the
English Government does not vigorously demonstrate
with President Arthur against the dynaIqite conspiracy
OF which New-YOFk is the source.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
THE ST. LOUIS GAABLERS RING.
EIGHT INDICTMENTS FOUND BY HE GRAND JURY.
lBT TELEGRAPH rnE TKIEUNE.l

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1.-The present Grand Jury,
which took up the gamblers ring investigation where the
last left Of virtually closed ts ahos to-day, after In
dieting Edward Butler Joseph Mcintyre and Frank Tr
ner three Of the leaders, for bribery Police COmmls
siOners Luz and Canth for oppression in Office, and
Henry Newman State Labor Commissioner for brokerage
in Office They also found indictments against Managing
Editor Moore OF Tte OS SNATCH and Florence White his
reporter for alleged removal OF court records which
abed their newspaper 10 publish IN full the testimony
which led the last Grand Jury report that gamblers
ring existed here and 70 ndict OF ts members for
forgery and bribery,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
PROTECTING HE1LTH IN TRENTON
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rarnUNE.I

lBY TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRiBUNb'I
TRENTON, n. j., Nov. 1.-For some time the
health authorities Trenton have been endeayong to
abolish the use as Of Pey's Run, consld-
erablc watercourse but containing little water and
entirely covered by streets and buildings. To-day they
brought an action before the Chancellor against John r.
Hutchinson owner Of the American House 10 compel him
90 cease using the run n The defendant will
contest fhe Tght OF the Health Board 10 take any such
SCtion The suit will be tried on Wednesday next when
hvscians will testify concerning the sickness caused by
the sewer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
LOSSES IN vARIOus PLACES.

CLEVELAND, Nov. 1.-The CliT House, n
popular road house Rocky River. six miles from
this city, was destroyed by fire this morning The loss Is
$4,000: partly insured.
HOLrON. Kan, Nov. IA fire In whiting Jankson
County Yesterday destroyed Eve business houses aud
two residences Tho loss L. $4,000 hsur1nc, $1,000.
The hre was started by burglars who blew open SAFE
Ia the store OF Love & Green drIgg.sts aud stole 800
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
Il MISSING LAWYER FOUND.

HARRrsBuRG, Penn, Nov. John c. K.
Heine, the alleged missing lawyer Of Reading, who Is
accused Of false pretcnce IN issuing checks when he had
money IN oank and also with deiraudng clients has
been this city all day He registered at the United
States Hotel aud has made effort cOnceameut lie
denies all stories told about him. says he is merely away
on trip Of pleasure aud does not fear arrest for charges
said to be pending against htn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
AN INCENDHRY SENTENCED.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

TBY ItLIlTKAIH 10 TIE INIBINF"T
BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Nov. John ONcil,
who set Mrs John Fitch Raymonds barn fire on the
evepip Of October 2 and bOasted Of having committed
the crime % get even with Mrs Raymond who had dis
charged him. was brought Into the superior CCuf; this
afternoon He pleaded guilty 10 the charge and was
sentenced TO three years Ia the state Prison at Wethes
field. ,,-----, -
O'Ne Is twentyone years OF age and has served one
tefrn IN the Queens County Pcnitenary for burglary,
sud has hcen an inmate Of Blackwes Island Institution
seversl fines Or crimes committed n NewY0rk City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02

November the Bank Of England makes upits balances.
Consequently the bank and the Stock Exchange were
closed to-day.
ROME. Nov. liking Humbert has convoked Parlia-
ment for November 20.
VIENNA, Nov. la fight has taken place at Kocani, in
Herzegovina, between Austrian gendarmes and robbers
Several of the latter were killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
Loss OF A RIVER STEAMER AND CARGO.

NEw-ORLEANs, Nov. 1.-The steamer Katie
p. Kountz, from Arkansas City. burned to-day at
Davis's Landing. twenty miles above this city.
No lives were lost Tho boat and cargo are
total ioss The cargo consisted of l.2AO bales
OF cotton 500 sacks seed and $50 ocake The boat
was valued at $4,000. and insured In New York and
Philadelphia companies for 5000. The cargo was
valued at S05,OOO; Insurance not ascertalncd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
cHIRGED WITH EMBEzzLEMENE
Sl5O.OOO WRONGLY INVESTED.

Sl0O,UOO WRONGLY INNESItD'
NEw-HAvEN, Nov 1.--An important suit Is
on trial here before Attorneys Patt and Arvne as Pro
bate Commissioners, In which settlement OF the Ames
estate Il -ought The trustees prefer claim against Dr
John NJ Amcs Of Orange In which they sllege that MS
grandmother gave him 81 900 10 invest for her anu
thai he appropriated II his own use Ihe trlal VIII
occupy several days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
4 MILWA UKEE MERCHANT MISSING.

MILWAUKEE,, Nov. III. L. EiseD q leading
clothing merchant left home his place OF business
Wednesday morning and has not since been seen
During the past two weeks he has shown signs OF un
settled Intellect and L. supposed that business troubles
pr.yed his mind The members OF hs firm declare
that they solvent, but contemplating dissolution
account OF the hard times The police think Mr. Essen
committed suicide. He has a wife and three children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
PAPER MILL DESTROYED.

NEWMARKET, N. H., Nov. 1.-The paper
miu OF T. II. wswe & Co., ai Packard's Falls. WIS
destroyed by fire to-day. The rs Originated In the du-t"r
room and spread with great rapidly. Frvo mar
rowly ESCAPED death aud two Mrs Sarah Doeg aud Mr.,
James Long were badly burned about To" nr" aud arn4
The loss estimated at $4,000 Insurance $4,000, In
thirteen COmuaucs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
FRENCH ANNEXATION SCHEME.

LIVERPOOL, Nov. 1.-Mail advices from the
West Coast OF Africa state that French rOopshp ar
rived at Gaboon on September "a bringing stores and
relief party The commander stated that the French Ad
mra had received instructions To the coast and all
the southern ports as the Congo River along which
the GabUon tariff will be strictly enforced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
EArAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT

CoLTON, Cal, Nov. las freight train on
the Southern Pacific Railroad crossing the Santa
Auna River bridge last night wheel broke and eighteen
cars were precipated into the river causing heavy
lu-s. Two trd,ups killed and two brakcmcn were
Injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
0yE GluBLlR MURDERS ANOTHER.

GALVESTON, Nov. 1.-At Waco, last night,
Arthur Lynn. gunbler. met Waiter Ken another
gambler. and drawing revolver demanded that Klein on
his lees retract certain words. Klein into liquor
store snatchcd mp pistol and fired Ht Lynn who, with
the cooked pistol IN his hand. dropped dead with bullet
I'm hi. heart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
THE LETES AUTUMN HANDICAP.

LONDON, Nov. This was the first day of
the Lewes November meeting The Lewes Autumn llandi-
can race was won by Mr. Watons aged horse suer with
g. Kruckcnbcrgs fourycarOld bay ally Isabeau second
aud A. Coopers three ycarOd black colt The Duke third
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
NrcoTJATIONs WITH THE HOvAs.

LONDON, Nov. IA dispatch says the French
Government has received dispatch from Tamataye an
nounng that the HOvas have asked permission 10 come
70 terms with the French authorities. -
PARIS. Nov. 1.-AdmIral Galiber with the Commits
soner OF the French Republic has opened the preliminary
negotiations with the HOva delegates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
RnEUS MINER ACQULTTED.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 1.-Rufus Miner, VINO was
arrested In New York several months ago and broughtp 10
this city for trial. tho charge OF having stolen IN sep
teInber 1892 10000 Of bonds Of the Columbia ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
Suicide or A CHARLESTON WIE

CHARLESTON, s. c., Nov. 1.-Wiliam d.
Clancy welLknown Citizen and OF the Masters OF
eouity for this county committed suicide by shooting
himself 10 day He was bachelor and noted FOR his wit
and social accomplishments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
coal MINERS ORGANIZING d STRIKE.

PfrrsBURG, Penn, Nov. 1.-The river coal
miners have called convention for next Tuesday Tor the
purpose OF suspendlng all mines working under tho
cent rate and providing support for those VINO
may be forced TO stand In defence OF the river price,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
CTTTL RIGHTS IN IOWA.

KEoKUK Iowa, Nov. 1.-The cOOred people
hero last night resolved 10 ask the next Legislature Of
Iowa 10 adopt the section of the Civil Rights bill which
decided tO be unconstitutional by the supreme
Court Of the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
FOREIGN NOTES.

MADRID, Nov. 1.-Senor Posada Herrera, Prime Min
bter In reply TO address, said that the Government
BAD decided 10 abolish punishment by the use or stocks
knd fetters on slaves In Cuba
LONDON Nov Lon the d rst secular days Of May and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
THE DOUBLE TEAM RECORD BROKEN.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Nov. 1.-The best double
team record up date beaten at Narragansett Park
to-day when j. b. Barnaby & Co.'S II. b. Wlnship and
Hiram Bruce made the second mile heat OF match in
2:lO4 The other team James Kccnans Frank and
.IOhu Nav
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
EIGHT YEARS FOE MANSLAUGHTER.

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
BRIpGEpoRT Conn, Nov. LIN the Superior
Court This afternoon William A. Stevens pleaded guilty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02

to the charge of killing fathernaw In this city four
months ago and was sen tenced by Judge Sanford TO
eight years at hard labor the State Prison. Stevens Is
q man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02
syOW-FILL ~ WESTERN NET-YORG.
fBY TELEGRAPH To TIE TRIBUNE

WARSAW, N. Y, Nov. 1.-The Wyoming
Valley "a covered with snow at midnight tonight; the
Art & synovy.f,ll OF the winter OF 1888 and 1884.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02

Greenvtle Railroad Company belonging 20 Wilson, Col
stoD Co., and deposited In the National Bank Of Balti
more was tried in the Criminal Court today and acqu
ted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-02

MINERS STRIKE NEARLY OVER
PITTsBCRG, Penn, Nov. LA dispatch fro
Brookve penn says that tie strike OF coal miners which
progress along the low grade road Ia fast nearing
end.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-01-03

PIrrsBURG, Jan. 2.-Thsrs Ars signs
OF trouble between river GOAL operators
and miners. Al . meeting OF the
former, which WAS largely attended,
the opinion WA nearly unanimous In
favor Of abolishing tho four cent rate
Tor digging. Operators sAid the cond,-
ton Of tho trade rendered 1t Impossible
70 pay this price.
The large stocks ahoat, the low prices
prevailing Ut all river ports aud the
epcroscbmsnts Of coal from other fields
we're elements which contributed to the
prssspt dullness. To M ct tina II was
necessary TO insist on rate TOR mining
at least the same ~ that ruling IN The
railroad pits Of this district, three anu
q half cent. This sentiment WAS EN-
bodied In q resolution which passed,
and q omnittse was appointed 10 pro-
pare n statement emeodying TINS necl'
sion to be- presented 10 the miners TOT
their consideration.
Inquiry Al tho Ofii COS of the Miners
A association developed the fact that In
order TO meet this decision OF TIE oper
ators, . convention will b: called
No formal notice has yet been received
by the chicsrs Of the association. From
. mem her Of the operators committee
referred TO It was learned that notice
to the men would be given by zach ops-
ralor to the direers In his employ, ana
not through the Miners Associanoh
Opinion Is divided a. to the result OF
the proposed red ustion, but 1t IL alInos
or rtsin there will be q strike. The rive
coal trade OF this city employs 5,oo'
miners when business is active, AMI
no less than seventy -four pits aru hep
: hLIl,,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-01-03

The Newark Common Council Chan
Der was crowded last night at the fret
meeting O. the new Aldermen, The
body was fourteen Republicans, four
teen Democrats, and one !ndepanden.
Republican, Alderman Theberath.
He had said that he would not vote foI
the Republican nominee for President
Piezsen 6. Dodd, because the latter
held the position last year and tho PEG
pie desired i change in every office:
The regular Republicans voted to'
Dodd and the Democrats for George W,
Weidenmayer. Mr.. EheNerath yoge.
for Franklin Murphy, Republican
Mr.. ThUberath said that he would vote
fer Murphy until doomsday. Sky
two ballots were taken without any
change ia the result. Then a recess
was taken. Il was rear midnight whei
the Council rsassembleh. Finally
Alderman Sanford voted with tn
Democrats and elected Alderman We;
deDmayer.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-01-03
AlNMSeINeMiy.

This evening Dupr'H q benedicts
Gigantic Ministries will appear at the
Opera House in one of their excellent
entertainments. This company is one
II the strongest on tho road, and every
Part If their performance is first class.
Mr.. Duprez has been in the minstrel
business for the past thirty years and
with his partner, MI Benedict, who is
alsO veteran understands fully how to
cater to the wants OF the Am usement
seeking public. The discipline of the
company 10 excellent, aud their singing
OF solos and choruses are superb. Mr..
Duprez says this is the best coInpan y
that he mas ever had on the road, and
! they should be greeted withs tull house
Saturday evening the world wide 70.
nouIed comedians, Baker q Farron,
will appear at the Opera House ID their
La ghate side splitting comedy drams
ientltled Chris and Lena" a story o.
| American life. The main features o
tho play are the admirable singing ant
dances Of Baker and Farron. The bur
i.FQUe Of the MulGoOu Guards II espe
cIalIy funny. Tho company Is excel
| 3nt.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1883-01-03

The O. estion Of selecting a candidate
20 be supported Tor election as Chief
Commissioner u Highways in Phila-
delpbta by the friends of Mr.. Baldwin
was discussed in political circles yes
terday, and from the tenor OF the Con
yersatlon Of the supporters Of Mr.. bald
yin. ex Mayor Stoklsy will, II he con.
SCENTS to run, receive almost the united
support of the friends Of tae lato Com
missioner, as well az some who were
working for kstabrook.
Some Of Mr.. Stokley's most ardent
admirers do not favor his candidacy
for Highway Commissioner, for feAi
that should he make the fight and he
unsuccessful, his defeat would affect
his chances for ths MAyorality again u
succeed King. Should he enter tn
Eight, however, they Will give hin
tLeir support. Mr. Stekley says that
he is 20. candidate for the position
| tut if Council see fit to eiact him, h.
would accept the position and retail
it long enough to rcorEanlze that de
partMent.