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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25
New Lutheran charge propo,.o

At Mondays session of the Lutheran
synod of East Pennsylvania, now in con-
vention in Philadelphia, Rev. A. II.
Studebaker, from tho committee on the
letter from Millersville, this county, re-
questing permission to form a new charge,
to consist of Milersvlle, Neflsyille and
Gotwald mission, reported, recommending
that it be referred to the Harrisburg con.
terence, with authority and instruction to
act. The report was adopted.
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HARRIsBURG, Sept. %. - The Senate
to day passed resolution providing for
adjournment sine die ou October 18th, and
then adjourned until Friday.
Tho House referred the same resolution
to the committee of ways and means by a
vote of 40 to 500 mem bers being absent.
The Jenkins senatorial and representa-
tive apportionment bill was recommitted
and Mr. Bierer, of Westmoreland, intro.
duccd a new apportionment bill.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

NEW YORK, Sept 25.-Flour--State and
Western quiet and steady prices without de.
cided change. southern steady.
Wheat hGIlc lower, dull and heavy trade
No. 2 Red, Sept, 81 1901 l31s Oct, 81 1870
! l8H Nov. 81 1901 l6ss Dec. o. lsA8l 1915;
Jan, 81 20hGl 81 ; Feb, sI 221zfDl 221
Corn dun and hIhc lower; Mixed Western
spot, 56g3o3c do future. 59d63c.
Oats II shade easter No. 2 Oct, 35lIa351Sc
Nov, . AG3sS Dec. 3sGjsX; May. i0Nc.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25
Libel suit On.

TRENTON, N. J. Sept. 25.-Tho civil suit
Of United States Senator John II. McPher-
son against Jas. Gordon Bennett of the
New York Herald, for libel went oil the
calendar by mutual consent of tho par
ties in the United States circuit court this
morning. The alleged libel originated in
the publication of certain interview re-
tlecting on the senator which had been
held by Herdld correspondent with an
OK. convict in Philadelphia some two years
ago.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25
The New York Democrats Gathering.

New YORK, Sept. 2j.-About 4j0 mem
bers of the county Democracy left for
Buffalo at 1880 o'clock this morning
on a train over the New York Central &
Hudson River railroad to attend the Dem
ocratic state convention. The train con-
sisted of Is Wagner cars. The Tammany
delegates to the same convention left on
the . o'clock train over the same road.
The party numbered $50 members and re g.
quired 10 cars. On tho outer sides of the
cars were banners bearing appropriate
notices.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

At the Y. NJ. G. A. convention in York
on Saturday, j. NJ. Davidson, of this city,
spoke on the formation of district COM
mittees. The convention adjourned on
the same day after having agreed upon
Meadville as the place of holding the next
state convention.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25
1T. Luues Church rscursion

To tHrmouni Park AMI Philadelphia on
Thursday, September 27th. Rounh trip tickets
good for three days. Train leaves Columbia
at $40 u m, fare $3.50; leave Lendisvillo al
6:0l a. IN, fare, 300; leave Muhcim, 6;l1i LitiZ,
6.33, ana Ephrata 100 fare only tl9O
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

citizens Band special excursion to Reading
on Wednesday, october .. Traips leave Ian
castor, tking ST. at 7jO a. M; Columbia, 7JC
n. ~. Fare, $40. Leave Mannheim, si7 II III.
fare nlyssI0Oj leave Lititz. sGs am; fare, O0c.
leave Ephra,a, SO u. M fare 65c.i Concerts on
the fair ground by tho Ringgold Band, ot
Reading. go 2gSOl&w
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

Virginia aud Western leaf tobacco. Sales
have beon 26l eases Connecticut, COL do
Pennsylvania. 20 do Little Dutch, 81 do
Ohio, 1913 do Wisconsin, 80 do York state
Havana seed, 81 bales Sumatra, 1l3 do
Havana and 80 hhds Western leaf IN tran
sit direct To manufacturers
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25
Ahnnl Again

M. V. b. Keller, who met with a terri
bic accident, in which he lost leg at
Mannheim, ON the first of July, is again
able TO DO about and this morning for tho
first time managed to get to the court
house. lis is looking and feeling very
we'll.
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AnrHAN,s UuuKrsALnurVA VALuABLE

~ ClTl PROPERTY. On TU ESDAl, SEI-
TEMB Der %, 1883, by virtue OF an alias order
OF the Orphans court OF Lancaster county the
undersigned Will sell ut public sale ut the
Leopard Hotel in Lancaster city, the undi-
vided half part OF that certain lot or piece OF
ground situated on the north side ol North
street, ana on the west sldo OF South Duke
strcet,tn the city OF LanCasteT,and containing
In front on said North street li3 feet, 10
inches, more or less, and extending in depth
along line Ot ground, now or late OF John
Sener, deceased, northward 2O7 feet, moro or
less, to Locust alley, thence east along said
alley 50 feet 10 inches more or less, to ground
now or late OF John h. Long, thence south,
20 feet, more or less, along the line of ground
OF said Long, thence along the ground OF said
Long eastward 30 feet, more or less, to south
Duke street, aforesaid, thence along said
South Duke street, southwark, lS7 feet, moro
or less, to North street aforesaid, whCrCOn IL
erected twO-story BRICK DWELLING
HOUSE 2OS2S feet, with II twO-storY Brick
Kitchen l2x22 feet attached.
Also, One-stOry FRAME DWELLING
HOUSE, 2SNlS feet, Frame stable, l6Xl6 feet,
anu other improvements. Bounded on the
west by property now or late OF JOEn SCncr,
| deceased, on the north by property OF John
Long and Locust alley on tho east by south
Duke street, and on tho south by North street
Aforesaid. This property Is situated In very
desirable portion OF the city, ana oilers hne
opportunity tor Investment.
| sale to commence AT o'clock y. m, when
attendance Will be- given and terms made
| known by JULIA A llEPrlNG.
| EXecutriX OF Charles a. Hcpting.
| sHUBERT SUTTON, AuCt So 22,A, Y
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Argument Court.

This morning court met at 0 o'clock.
After the argument of two cases in orphans
court, it adjourned to meet on Saturda y
morning at 10 o'clock. Herman Miller
and Hiram Miller, of this city, were grant
ed soldiers licenses to peddle yesterday
afternoon.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25
A Cough, Gold or Sore Throat

Requires Immediate attention. neglect ir.
ritates the lungs and an incurable disease Is
often the result DIR. SWAYNE'S COM
POUND SYRUP WILD CHERRY" cures the
most severe coughs and colds, acts directly on
the lungs. throat aud chest, puriies the blood,
and tor bronchial, asthma, all pulmonary ~.
fectiOns OF long standing, isthe best remedy
ever discovered. Price Is cents and sl per
bottle. The large size Is the most economical
sold by all best druggists, tl9MW&Flyd&w
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25
JNUK KENT-8 TUBaCCO WAREHOUSE
Il 2!X6O feet, near Reading depot. Apply to
A. w. Russell or,
BAUSMAS n BURNS.
ron sNLE OK ENCuANGE

The subscriber will -cll or EXCHANGE hi,
large and COmmOdiOus dwelling House No
3lj North Lime street. containing al the mod.
ern Improvements aud well supplied with
fruit.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25
mayors court.

This morning the mayor had two cases
before him. One was man who was
found sleeping in freight car, and tho
other a fellow who had been drinking
until recently and being out Of money
applied for lodging. Both were discharR.
ed.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25
\ STATE OF DOnuTnuA WEAVER,

IL late OF Lancaster city, dec nased. The m.
dersigned auditor, appointed to distribute the
balance remaining In tho hands 4 Jacob
snyder, administrator ut dc "uthca weaver,
deceased to and among those legally entitled
to tho sane, Will sit for tat purpose On Thurs.
day, october II, lS}, AT 10 O'Clock u. m, in the
Library Room of the Court House, IN the city
OF Lancaster, where all PERSONS interested in
said distribution may attend.
\. r. IIOSTETTER,
s2l-3tdOaw Auditor.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

WAsHrNoToN, Sept. 2j.-For tho Mid.
die Atlantic states, fair weather, north
west to southwest winds, nearly stationary
temperature, higher barometer.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

Clarkc's tea store, on West King street, has
recently been enlarged ana is now prepared
to bcttt r accommodate its increasing patron.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25
JnrOrA 10 hn Drawn

Judge Livingston, Sheriff High and the
jury commissioners will draw jurors for
the remaining courts of this year on Sat.
urlay afternoon at u o'clock.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25
SECOND EDITION.
TUESDAY EVENING, SEPT. ao. 1888
TEI.EGRAMS
NEWS FBDM OVER TaE UABLr,
mrs. Csrey, wife of the Dead iniormsr In
London-.G 'DonneiI.in Court--An irish
American Making Himself Con
spICuoua

LONDON, Sept. 2j.--Mrs. Carey, the
wife of James Carey, who was killed by
ODonnell, was landed this morning at
Greenhitbe on the Thames, IL miles from
London. O'Donnoll was brought to the
Bow street police court at 3 o'clock this
afternoon. Magistrate Flowers presided.
The court room was filed and large
crowd collected outside. Special preeau.
tiops were taken by tho police to prevent
any attempt at a rescue.
An American Journalist In ireland.
DUBLIN, Sept. j.-At National League
meeting in Loughrea, county Galway, last
evening, Robert Hayden, an American
journalist, who delivered a seditious speech
at a meeting there in August OF the Shep
herds League for protection against en-
ployers in the west of Ireland, was pre-
sented with an address of thanks.
The speech delivered 10 August contained
the following "Terrible outrages arc
inflicted upon you. Unless you watch tho
cruel landlords and get you rights you are
cowards."
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

"Aflor having suffered tor years with pa.
rLlysis,' says Mr. Joseph Yates, OF Paterson,
New Jersey, Z" was cured by Samaritan Ncr.
unic ~ Mi. Yates authorizes this statement.
Your druggist keeps 1t, tl.5d.
sG5-iwdCOdGw
HE.IARLE means Ot cradicating local dis
ca,C Ot the skin, viz Glenns sulphur Soap
Hill's Hair and whiskcr Dyc 30 cents.
snl-lWIpDuNW
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

"SwRynG's Ointment" Cures the most invet-
"Swuyne's Ointmen"}
"SwaYne's OintmenU crate cases OF skin dis
"Swayne's Ointmenp)
"swayne's Ointment eases, such as tettor,
"Swayne's Ointmenu} soI, rbau,,, sooI, boo,,
"Swayne's Ointment" '''' '''"'"'"''''''" "'"'''
"Swayne's OintmGnp' baber's itch, sores, all
"SwaSyne,s 0imtmontr crusty, scaly, itching,
"swayne's Ointment skin eruptions, and
,,swaSyne,s mo-, 0intmcntn tEat distressing com
"Swayne's ointment plant, itching piles
"Swayno's Ointment"S IN. o,,l, oaoc,,,aI anna
"Swayne's Ointment" '"' "''S '"'''uH S"i'
"Swuyne's Ointment" }nO matter how obsti
"Swnyne's Ointment'S nate or long standing
Ask for It and use no other. 1t CURES
whore all else fails. Sold by all druggists,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

recommend Lady CHmelia's Secret o
Youth and Beauty for the complexion IA be
ing far superior to any article ever used. !
positively removes FrcCkles, anc VIII rcmov,
Tan In one application. PIice JOc.
For sale at all druggists.
MUs. j. REsNE SMITH,
iC13.6mdM&H Newark, n. J.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25
ueury'- Uarboiic ssive.

Tho best SalvO In the world for cuts, bruises
sores. uICCrs. salt rhcum, tetter, chappod
hands, Chilhlalns Corns and all kinds OF skin
oruptioms, frccklcs and pimplcs. The salvc is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction In
every case or money refunded. Be sure you
get ilEHRT's CARBnLlO SALvE, rs all others are
but limitations and Countcrtcts. Price IS
cent. sold IN Lancaster at cOChTau's Drug
IT Iu, ~ North Queen street. mYgL4
SLENN's sulphur soap puriHcs the skin
" Hili's Hair and Wh!sker Dye 80 cents.
Pixies Touthachc Drops cure IN one minute.
slTlwdCOdSw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

Ana the motives Ot i's authors, but none VII,
have used them doubt the efficacy OF RurdOcI
BiO0d Bitcrs. This blood tonic IL without q
peer FOR sale by u. -. Cochran, druggist, 49,
and lJg North Queen street.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

RED HORSE POWDERS euro all diseases
or horse, cattle, sheep hogs, poultry and all
Live Stock. A POSITIVECURE may2i-2
For sale at II. Il. COchran's drug store I37
North Queen street.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.


the surcst preventive against Small PoN
IL Darbys Prophylactic fluid. IL destroys
COntagIOn
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New York.
New x0rk.
Quotations by Associated Press.

Quotations by Associated Press.
Stocks quiet and lower. Money, 292kc.
New York Central. .............s...,....ll5H
Erie Railroad. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SIS
adams Express. .,.......................l3l
Michigan Central Railroad. d....."....,...... 81
Michigan southern Railroad. ....,..........l .lO271
Illinois Central Railroad. ................ .lzsM
Cleveland n Pittsburgh Railroad. ........ .l33
Chicago X Rock Island Railroad. ..........l23
Pittsburgh n Fort Wayne Railroad ...,.... .l2Sk
Western Union Telegraph Company..... 79A
Toledo h Wabash. .......................... 2On
New Jersey Central. l..........."............. 500
Now York Ontario n Western.............2 2l%
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lsnlihffAlnnlA
Quotations by Associated Press.

Quotations by Associated Press,
Stocks unsettled.
Philadelphia Eric X. R.............,...... II
Reading Railroad. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25k
Pennsylvania Railroad. ad..................... bsk
Lehigh Valley Railroad. ad...................... 69N
United Companies OF New Jersey. .l92
NoTlneIn racine. ''....s.........s......sss oo
Northern Pacific Preterre ............. 80. 63A
Northern Central Railroad................H HX
Lonigh Navigation Company..............4 4iaA
Norristown Railroad. d........................ll0
Central Transportation Company......... 3S%
littsb'g, Titusville Buffalo Il. r.. 49,. llz
Little SChuylkill Railroad. ..................G Gl
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

The greatest contaRion destroyer ever
known Is Darbys Prophylactic Fluid, II pre-
vents Small POX.
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IIANNrKOnuK nall.

NHNNEkOHOR HALL.
vi This IL 10 notify the public that the new
and beautiful hall WI now be rented tor Con.
Certs, Operas, Balls, School Entertainments,
Fairs, Public Meetings. &c.
For terms and further particulars, apply to
IL. GERHARI,
President MenncrchOr Hall Association,
sl-3mdW&Sk No. East King street.
NOTICE AZ TREsrAssERs AND GUN
~ NERS.-Ali persons are hereby forbidden
Ia trespass on any OF the lands OF the Corn
wall or Speedwell estates, In Lebanon and
Lancaster counties whether inClosed or un.
tnclosed, either Tor the purpose of shooting or
hshing, as the law viii bo rigidly entorceO
against all trespassing on said lands OF the
undersigned alter this notice.
VIM. COLEMAN FREEMAN
X. PERCY ALDEN,
EDWARD T., FREEMAN,
Attorney tor Il. W. Colemans Helrs
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Threw Away $3.50.

"TrOubcd with asthmn tor eight years. Not
quite two bOitlna Of Thomas EclCctric OF
cured me completely, after spending over tj5U
without iHC slightest benefit" This IL what
August TIuDnor, Ot Tyrone, Pa, says. For
sale by ". B. Cochran. druggist, l37 ana 1872
North Queen street.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25
ic3.6lndMSg

PHysICIANs attest "Colden's Liquid Beef
Is particularly useful In Diphthoria, Fever,
and every dcpre' sing disease"
s2LlwdcOd&w
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

AhER'S PAIN PANACEA cures n pain in
man and beast For use externally and inter.
nally.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

IIAmM AZ run,Lc snLn.-nN sArun.

number OF desirable building Lots in the
Sixth ward, on easy terms. ApIlytO
sep2j.lwd 4. ". kU SSEL.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

Fresh air exercise, good food and Dr. Ben.
sons Celery and Chamomie Pills will, when
used together, cure any case Of nervous, sick
heafachc or Indigestion. They strengthen
the nervous system. 500 Physicians pre-
sGI iDC them.
"FOr Jour gears l SUGcrcd agony Irom q
SkUl disease. Dr. BcHSon'S SKIN cure cWrcd
me- Z. -. Mcdonald, Plantorsvile, Ala. sI.
AT druggists.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

Il DAY, SEPTEMBER -, lSSj, the under
signed Will OFFER at Public sale on the prem.
ACRES and 81 PtRCIIE>, about fifteen acres
ot which Is good Chestnut Timber, situated
on the road leading from the MartiCvllc and
RawlinsvillC ROAD to Mount NCbO, adjoining
other property of the subscriber. The I'M
prOvcmcnls consist OF Il substantial two story
SroNE DWELLING HOUSE, with basement
kitchen, which has been lately painted, pa
perCd and put in thorough order ana repair,
barn, new hog pen, new chicken house, shed,
and stone spring house. There Is an orchard OF
choice lruiL trees, enclosed Dya hvC-tuUt pale
fence running water IN the harnN ard, near
the barn door, and large nUVCr-i failing spring
In the yard, which supplies thCdwclling house
and spring house The farm is in IA high state
OF cultivation and nearly all the fences were
rCnew0u during the past year. 1t ~ within
mile OF Mount NGbO and u mile and a-halt OF
Rawlinsvillc, ana Is convenient to churches,
schools stores and postoflCc Thirty'iSC acres
are planted in wheat.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-09-25

Go Tho Scarlet, Cardinal Red, Old Gold,
Navy Blue, Seal Brown, Diamond Dyes give
perfect results. Any fashionable color, 10 cts.
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pDLfJ IDfI.

Democratic state Tick,t
AUDITOR GENERAL.
MAJOR ROBERT TAGGART, Warren Co.
STATE TRRAsuRER.
nos. JOSEPH POWELL, Bradford Co.
county Ticket.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
JOHN. A. COILE, Lancaster.
PRISON IHsrECTORs.
PHI kUHLMhS. Lancaster
JOHN II. MENAUI I, Mt. JOY.
POOE DIRECTIONS.
n. ". SHIMP. E. Cocalico.
{. u. HERR, MulcrsvilC,
COUNTY SURVEYOR.
ROBERT EVANS, Eden.
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Also, at same time ana pluCC, IL ACRES OF
LAND, without improvements, situated near
the village OF RuwlinsVillo, ON the road Lead
Ing from Ruwlinsville to MartiCvillC. 1his
tract will be divided into three lots, or viii he
sold rs hole rs purchasers may desire.
Persons wishing to view the premises Will
apply to the tenant residing thereon.
sale 10 commence nj O'Clock p. ~, when
terms and conditions will DO made known by
sGp2J-4td GEO. NJ. STElNMAN.
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FOR Lame Back, side or Cnest use S.lI.
LOHS POROUS PLASTER. Price, - cent
Sold by H. Is. Cochran, 1877 land l39 North Queen
tr0Gt, Lancaster. IeDlieod6
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-15

p......-.f 1f ile Post Qsses ia SGvanHaA as
-----f -ls-s N1I Natter
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-15
Bankruptcy Bills.

1t Is the purpose of commercial bodies
in various parts of the country to make
a strong effort, during the present
Congress, to secure the enactment of
national bankrupt law. The matter was
very generally agitated during the past
summer, with view to action this win
ter. Two or three bankruptcy bills have
already been introduced, and it is not
improbable that others will be presented
on next bill day. That there is need of
bankrupt law does not admit of argu-
ment. The business of merchants in
large cities is scattered over the whole
country. tits almost impossible for them
to acquaint themselves with the lnsOlyent
laws of the different States, and even if
they We're acquainted with them. they
could not always protect their interests.
In some instances those who get the first
information of their debtors insolvency
are the only ones who secure any part OF
their debt. In other instances preferred
creditors are recognized and the debtor,
if he be dishonest, can defraud his real
creditors out of their dues. The insol-
vent laws Of the different States are as
troublesome and work as much wrong as
the conflicting divorce laws. The great
effort has been to frame a bankrupt law
by which a bankrupt's estate could be
quickly and ineXpensively distributed
among his creditors. The trouble with
the last bankrupt law was that the as
signees and other officials got about all
there was in bankrupt estates. Set
-. Ill w. :
nothing to distribute.
The Lowell bill, now before Congress,
was the bankruptcy bill that met with the
most favor last session. 1t was reported
favorably by the Senate Judiciary Commit
tee and probably would have passed the
Senate if it had been considered. 1t is I'M
necessary -Ow to state its leading
features. 1t is sufficient to say that it
very generally meets with the approval of
commercial men and lawyers. The trainers
Of it aimed to prevent the squandering OF
a bankrupt's assets in unnecessary fees.
Another bankruptcy bill, introduced this
session, is that of Mr.. Adams, Of New
York. 1t has several admirable features.
One of them is that an assignee shall not
retain in his possession over $3.50 of an es-
tate. Another Is that a person who pur-
chases goods on credit when cOntem-
plating bankruptcy shall be imprisoned
not less than three years. Perhaps the
most striking provision Of the bill is that
any person who has suspended and not
resumed payment of any Of his
debts made in the course Of his
business, may be adjudged bankrupt if
his creditor has made a written demand
on him tor payment not less than twenty
DAYS after the debt matured.
There is no probability that any bill will
pass in the shape in which it was pre-
scented, and it is certain that before there
is another national bankrupt law the
whole question will be exhaustiyely dis