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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26

Dr. Lawrence lectured in Spencer Hall last night TO
fair audience. He is undoubtedly able and fluent
talkcr and he held the attention of his hearers for
about hour while he spoke OF Sprtualism and It's
professors the hardships TO which they were sub
jcctcd and the msercs he had to endure in the Tombs
In that connection he said a good word for Warien
Osborne He claimed that several distinguished men
were spirtualiss. Henry Ward Beecher, he said,
was one and Dr. Newman, the newly-eected Bishop
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Bishop Newman
was once sick and his wife sent lock of his hair to
n medium The medium dlscerned that he was afflicted
with eallstones. and prescribed "a certain remedy.
After suffering for some time, he persuaded by
his wife to tiy the remedy prescribed, and Il was
spIrdt paintings and slate writings.
Mrs Harriet T. Beach, Mrs. WILSON, Professor G. G.
W. Van Horn and George Diexel also spoke Judge
Nav Mrs Moss and Mrs. Bennett were in the audience.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
A NOVEL POINT RAISED IN A MURDER TRIAL.

Erie, Penn, May o5 (spccaD.-The trial of Philip
Stern for the murder of William Jones, hoel-keeper
in this city, last December closed to day with verdict
Of murder IN the second degree. II was particularly
aggravated of murder stern killing his friend and
bencfactor for plumber But the trial chiefly re.
markabc because the Court reversed tho recognized
rules of criminal practice, on motion Of defendants
counsel When the State rested the defence offered
evidence, but claimed the right to open and close in
arguments to the jury that is, to have the first and
last say in pleas before the jury sandwchng the
monwealths plea between. precedent was found in
English law practice, in fifty years old.
The prosecution could show stantesn0r Supreme
Court decision forbddng It, but urged longetabllshed
usage. Tho Court granted the application OF the de-
fence. Tho arrangement probably saved Sterns neck
He will fight for new trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26

Charleston, s. c., May 25 (speciaD.-A well authentI
Gated report has reached here that tine Old Dominion
Lncs will transfer their fleet Of steamships to Charles
ton and start new coaswise line between this city and
New-York Tho Old Dominion steamships have been
running between Norfolk, Va, and New-York, in con-
nection with the Atlantic coast line OF railways The
only line Of steamers between Charleston and New York
now is the Ciyde line which its steamers from
New York to Jacksonville making Charleston port Of
call only
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
ONE OF THE MoLL1s MORT GANG INDICTED.

Chicago, May 25-Mchael Coahy member of
the notorious Mole Mott gang Of thieves, who has
been under arrest several days. has been indicted by
the Grand Jury on the charge Of completely in tho
murder OF Ell Krcigh and Daniel Brassel, two special
~atchmcn for the Chicago and Alton road, who were
shot while endeavoring 10 put two men off a freight
IRAN on the night of April g. The conductor of the
Meght train has identified COllahy one Of the men
VINO did tho shooting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
TO PROVE A SUTCIDESDEIrg

Bordentown. N. j., May 25.-Joshua Taylor and How.
ard Flanders OF Burlington, commissioners appointed by
the Supreme Court OF Texas here yesterday after.
noon taking testimony 70 prove the OF william Nc
Cullough who committed suicide by shooting himself I'm
the head sunday April -. lie was under sIO, 600
bail at Galveston, Tex, for killing John Grahan coal.
passer the steamer Comal OF which Mccullough was
chief engineer His bondsmen desire 10 be released aud
evidence OF his death Is necessary. =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
EXPENSES IN MASSACHUsETTS

Boston, May 25.-In the House to-day the Finance
Committee reported that the estimated expenses for
the current political year were s5,7s44s5 and the
expenses authorized by the present Legislature are
So 242 $50. The principal Items of the excess arc
1850 500 for public buildings, s103277 for special
grants and S2s Col for deficiencies The committee
therefore recommended the leyying Of state tax OF
20 $50. 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26

Tic would be able to buy cheaper thero than In
tbis city. Take the bethlehem Iron Company, at
bethlehem, PENN he said. "They use African ORC
that is brought here, and be bought In New
York at from 81 so to 50 so Per ton. IL is good
Iiessemer ore, and makes excellent iron Furnace
men I'm this city Lake superior ore that costs
from as 80 to S5 40 per TOM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
NEW OFFICERS ron TIE BUTCHERS

Philadelphia, May a5.-At this mornings session
Of the National Butchers Association Charles James,
OF 81. Louis, was elected president for the ensuing
year; Robert u. Mooney, Of New-York, first vice
president William Peters, OF Pittsburg, second vice
president, and Christopher Brokac, Of St. Louis, re
cording secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
MISSJ RIVESS GENIUS A SUBJECT OF CON-
TROVER

Richmond, Va, May o5 speciaD.-Thc Editor of
"The Critic, weekly society paper here, severely
criticised Miss Rves's last novelette, and conled tho
criticism of The Tribune on the story. The result
ts that tho editor has been threatened with dire
calamity Nv anonymous writers II he does not desst
but he dedes the writer's vigorously in his last ISSUE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
rrrr oUIR1NTJyE RAISED.

Chicago May GA dispatch from ST. Paui, Minn'
,v that Governor Leslie of Montana, has raised the
quarantine against Texas cattle. Tho important part
is modification of the former proclamauons cs'ap-
fishing the quarantine, raising the embargo ~ lar
as fbe Pan Handle of Texas IS concerned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
CogDREr's OWN CLUE AGAINST HIN.
DATING PIE ACTION cF THE CINCINNATI
LABOR CONVENTION.

GABDH
Chicago, May 25.-The action Of the Cincinnatl
Convention OF Labor men in nominating National
ticket repudatcd by a thrce-fourths vote al
meeting last night Of the Land and Labor Club No l.
though the president Of the club Mr. Cowdrey. is the
nominee of that convention for the Presidency cow
drey also rcbuked by the club for accepting the
nomination Mr.. Cowdrcy said; "some one has been
saying that the single tax men had now been forced
80 take independent action and that had said that
all good single tax men will be compelled TO
vote for the nominees of the Cincinnati Convention
] never said anything OF tho kind"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26

Reading Penn, May 25.-The managers of the Read
ing Iron Works to-day informed the 600 hands in
their tube mills Of reduction Of 10 per cont in their
wages beginning June l. The cause assigned is tho
aggression In the trade and low prices. The men
suffered reduction several months ago. and win hold
meeting to determine whether they win accept this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26

ton TO avoid strikes and denouncng trusts The ioi-
lowing ticket was then nominated: Secretary OF s'ac'
Walter f. Payne of IostorIa; Board oil Pubic "orhs'
J. w. Penfcld, of Wloughby Supreme judge 'ohh
+ Moore. of Jackson. Delegates were also chosen
70 the National Convention and the body adjourned;
To-nicht meeting of the delegates was addressed
by leading Prohibtonists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26

Chicago, May a5.-The liabilities OF tho firm OF
Liberman Co.. which failed through the alleged mis-
appropriation of funds by the managing partner, S. D.
Levy, ii Is now believed win amount TO $4,000.
The largest creditors claim IS made by v. Henry
Rothschild a Co.. OF New York. for 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
4 cs11 IN CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Utica, N Y, May 25.-George p. Bristol assistant assistant
professor of Greek in Hamilton College, has aooop'ou
call to similar position in Cornell UnVer,,h' ,h nTt S
will enter on his duties at the bcglnDns - '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
pvcrprToys PROVE THE RULE.

BelvIdere, N. j., May 25.-waren furnace, in Hack
ettstown. started up this morning after lying idle
five years. Minnie McCracker applied the torch One
hundred men employed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
STORIES OF TIE BIG DEAL' WARMLY DENIED
LARGE MORTGAGE FILED.

Pittsburg, May 25.-A mort gage for S3,ooo.0oo was
filed at youngstown Ohio, to-day BY the Cleveland and
Mahonlng Valley Railroad to the Central Trust Com
many of New-YOrk The money IS TO be used to con-
stnict double track from Youngstown to Cleveland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
Jystyr MAY's JUMP FRoM A TRAIN.

Concord N H. May 25.-willlam ID. Burnham an in.
sane man ras instantly killed gas works this
forenoon lie was being brought 10 asylum In this
city and Jumped from the train
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26

Harrisburg. Va. May 25.-James r. cooper, coun-
sci for the foreign londhoders to-day notified the
persons against whom judgments were
rendered for rendering coupons to the
sheriff of the county In payment OF
State taxes that he would on June offer coupons
in payment of these judgments. Tho coupons ten
decd for taxes were sold to these persons by Cooper
with the understanding that cooper was " "''
all damage sustained by the tender.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
pLArFoRM az ONO prorrcrIoYIsrs

Toledo, Ohio, May a5-The Prohibition State Con-
venfion, after two hours debate the woman
suffrage plank finally adopted the platform, includ
Ing this and with the addition Of labor plank de-
noancing the importation Of labor. fayoring arbtra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
NOTE OF WARNING from BISHOP ODWYER
RE ApNoSIsHEs CATHOLICS NOT TO ATTEND
LEAGUE MEETING.

3
Dublin May 25--Bishop 0'Dwyor, OF Limerick,
has sent a letter to the Mayor Of Limerick, giving
warning that Catholics who attend tho League meeting
announced 10 be held Sunday, Will DO guilty OF
govous SIM in view of the admonitlons OF the Papal
rescrpt The Bishop regrets that the National Or
canzaton should be rsked for the sake OF upholding
Tho Plan of Campaign. which Is condemned by DOtn
Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Parne The letter has caused
a sens alton.
THE TWO EMPERoRS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE
Berlin, May 25--Thc Emperor had satisfactory
night He stlll feels fadgued account of the extra
cxertlon caused by his attendance al Inc "euuhs VI
his son yesterday.
The Emperor spent tho afternoon In the park until
O'Clock. Ho continued 10 improve.
Milan. May 25.-The Emperor Of Brazil Is much
better to-day The Pope has written letter TO Dom
Pedro expressing his heartfelt desire for Ills Maesys
recovery and congraulating him upon the abolition OF
slavery in Brazil
THE PANAMA LOAN APPROVED IN COMMITTEE
Paris, May 25-The Senate Committee to which the
matter was referred has approved the Panama Canal
loan
The Senate to-day adopted clauses of the military
hill xing the duration of service at three years In tho
active army, six and half years In the reserve slN
years In the territorial force anu nne ai ha seai'
in the territorial reserve.
LORD ROSS AS CANADA'S TEMPORARY RULER.
Ottawa. Ont. May 25-J. J. McGee, clerk Of tho
Privy Council, and Mr. Burpce, OF the Prvy Council
Office have left here for Halifax to swear In General
lord Ross, Commandcr-in Chef OF Her MAJESTY
Forces in British North Ar1crica. as administrator
pending the arrival Of Lord Stanley OF Prestoh'
WANT TO DISSOLVE THE FRENCH PARLIAMENT
Paris, Nav 25.-The groups Of the Right to-day
roalrmcd the necessity of revision OF the constu-
ton ard a dissolution of Parliament. committee
was appointed to organize agitation throughout tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26

THE AVERy LIST OF PBTLA DELPHIA MADE ooH
Philadelphia, May 25 tspeciaD.-The Judges VI INC
license court made their final decision to-day OF 4oS
applicants for wholesale lIccnse but eighteen, chiefly
small dealers, were refused. Eightyslx additional
retail licenses were granted from among those that
had been refused, thus making total of 344 retail
taverns IN the city after June / against over 5000
that arc opcn at present. The decisions give gen.
era satisfaction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26

NAY MOVE HIS IRON PLANT TO EET,JERSEY
Pttsburg, May rs QspecIal.-A prominent iron
manufactures said today that the Mills bill becomes
law be win move his plant TO the NewJersey coast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26

Dillon, Neb., May o5.-In rehearsng Tor an apiaour
presentation Of Uncle Toms Cabin at country
school house near here, last night, j. W. fouls' INC
school teacher, pointed a pistol at sanuei stump,
u ink'ag it was loaded. H. cAp'odcd iho pan
passing through stump's head, killing him instantly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26

fore Judge Nash at Spokane Falls on a test case Ihe
Judge delivered a long opinion iu which he decided
that tho act Of Legislature extending the franchlse
to women is unconstitutional.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
4 POSTMASTER IN THE TOLLS.
ARRESTED on CHARGE OF OPENING LETTERS IN
TIE MAILS.

Palmer, Mass May 25.-A sensation was caused to-
day in the town Of Wales by the arrest Of Postmaster
o. p Royce. charged with opening letters in the
mails Post Office Inspector Knowlton of Boston made
the arrest and took Royce 10 Boston. He will be
arralgned before the United states commissioner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26

wOifEy CAN'T vorf IN WASHINGTON TERRITORY
Portland, Ore, May 25.-The question Of woman
suffrage In washington Territory up yesterday be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26
NOAH DAVIS ON THE FLAG oUEsIIoN'

Judge Davis, IN the course OF DIS au"oS', oI'1
socct-,' as Sam Slick said, "is nho Dasioi -
meat always a little tainted at both enus NLauen
teri The top is worse tainted than tno po'oon'' Du
il IS generally sound AT the centre. (Applause)
Mr. Chamberlain fb.sses, examined the top, but mover
reached tho centre. loud applauseJ Americans
with Ireland and was sorry to see 'ha' % sIess
Hstahc, that dscouresy that was shown m sne golden
day In not allowing the green nag w ~l SIDE by side
with the stars and s,fipes. applause h.i IN stS,s
TO the enemies Of Ireland chance 10 sS 81 thonsands
Of Irshmen dwell the ancient flag OF Erin tnt con nOt
be hostcd as token OF respect ior iorroc ,5v h,t mn
and national feeling OF that long sunelIHs' '~' o'
conquered people, Enthusiastic cheersl
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

The expedition fitted out by Phil.
adelphia syndicate not long since, with
the assistance Of a couple of United
States naval officers especially detailed
by the government to the search for
the sunken British treasure-ship De-
Braack, near the Delaware Breakwater
has had to suspend operations for
want of funds. Mr. Pancoat, the chief
mover in the affair, asserts that he had
expended all the money of the syndi-
cate, not to speak of his own, and is
not going to spend any more unless
the stockholders put it up. He will
ask for $4,000, but he does not believe
that he will get it. The wrecking stea-
mer and all hands have returned to
Philadelphia.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28
room once,

Talking of trusts, there is none more
relentless than the School Book Trust.
Itpractically controls the business Of
the country and dictates what books
shall be used in the schools. 1t is a
trust that inserts its hands into the
pockets of the parents Of every pupil
at least once a year, and which is
more exorbitant in its demands than
any other. Worse than all, its agents
leave trail at corruption and bribery
behind them wherever they 60, I'M
dermining official honesty and integ.
rity and working incalculable moral in.
jury. That is a trust that surely ought
to go.-Washington Post.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

The arrival of several genuine Chi.
nese ladies', wives Of Chinese mer.
chants, within the past few days has
created a sensation in Chinese circles
in New York City. There are now
over a dozen Chinese women in New
York, and they form quite an interes.
ting little social circle all to them.
selves. But they are never allowed to
be outdoors, and it is said that Mrs.
Leon All Cham, wife of a member of
the firm of the Wo Kee company, al.
though she has been in that city for
over four years and is the mother OF
two children, has not been out of her
room once.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

Samuel Thomas, aged fifteen, died
on Saturday from the effects of being
hanged the day before In a juvenile
midwest show at friedrich, Md. With
several other boys he was playing in a
factory. Two larger boys suggested
that Thomas be either scalped or
hanged, he being captive in the play.
A thin cord was tied around his neck.
Before the workmen in the room real.
lied what was done, the lose end
of the cord was thrown around the
shafting. The cord caught on the re.
volving shaft and was rapidly wound
up, carrying the struggling and fright.
ened boy with it. He touched the
Shalt and was swung around it twice,
when the cord broke and he fell to the
floor. He was removed to his hcme,
and late in the afternoon was attacked
with hemorrhages from which he died.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28
Mayors Proclamation.

Whereas, On the first day of Oct.
1888, there will be large gathering
of people and many distinguished
men within our gates: Now, there
fore, in order that our whole popula.
ton may be enabled to give that day
to the duties of hospitality, I, A.
Hinchman, Mayor of Waco, do issue
this my proclamation, requesting our
business men to close their respective
places of business from 10 a. m. to {
p. m, so as to give their employees
an opportunity to participate On that
day in the entertainment of the
guests of our city.
A. HINcHMAN,
Mayor Of Waco.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28
The Post says that Houston has
40 900 population, and still climbing

Francis Warren Rice, ex.Unlted
States consul to Panama, died Of par.
alsys in Saco, Me-, on Sunday, aged
seventy.three years. He was born in
Buxton, Me-. and learned the printers
trade at Sacog, going from there to Port
land Advertiser office, then to Boston
and then to New York. In 1887 he
became assistant editor Of the Mobile
Advertiser, which place he held two
years.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28
New Arrival.

The wide awake wholesale produce
house of Norwood & Gay has received
large consignment Of apples, en-
bracing twelve of the most popular
brands,
Red Streaks,
Bell Flower,
Jonathan,
Rambo,
Big Romantic,
North Spry,
Giver's Golden Pippin,
Wanderers Pippin,
Talmon Red,
Greetings,
Smiths Cider,
Dominic,
Flora Bells.
These are all offered to the trade in
lots to suit at bottom figures. The
fruit is choice and in first-class con-
dition, the firm invites visit from
intending purchasers. All kinds of
produce, butter, eggs, chickens, etc.,
can also be bought at lowest prices.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

A London cable of Saturday states
that Mrs. Langtry, after failing to Of.
tain the consent of her husband to a
divorce, has returned to Paris. The
correspondent says that Mr.. Langtry
absolutely refused to see or talk with
his wife on the subject, and give
her to understand that the recon.
mencement Of divorce proceedings
would meet the same conduct
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

on his part as before. One OF Mr.
Lang,rys friends Indignantly denies
that 1t is a question of money with HIM
and says Mr.. Langtry is earning
good living, and as he is not in need
of money he certainly would not con-
sent to any arrangement to hand his
wife over to another man. Mrs Lang.
try, while in Paris, drives every day in
the retired avenues OF the Bots with
Gerhard.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

Charles S. Noithrup, well known
character in Brooklyn, who was known
among his acquaintance as Happy
Days." because of his love for the old
hymn
Oh, happy happy day
When Jesus washed my sins away
died in that city few days ago. sud-
denly, of apoplexy. He was a very
pious old man who had been wealthy
but had lost all his property in the
South during the war. He was high.
ly respected by all who knew him.
Usually reticent, he once stated that
his failure in life, his poverty in old
age, were warning against the folly
of indorsing promissory notes for
friendship. "Yet, 1 thank my friends
for being the cause Of all my misfor.
tune" he said, "because found a
friend in Jesus"
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

All the latest styles and novelties
at Mrs. b. j. Doss' millinery store
Fourth street.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28
Don't Wait,

For cold weather, but order your winter coal
now OF Seley Il EARLY, sole Agents for Semi
Anthracite
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

Go to w. ID. Jackson and get a pho
tograph Of yourself and children.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28
Go to Hill Bros. tor school books. \
Lovers.

or oysters, rejoice! Fresh every day.
Seventy-five cents per hundred at
DeWeil's. +
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

There are no flies in the Avenue
market. 1t is the neatest place in
IOWn
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

Istolte Brothers keep nothing but the fIeshes
of everything in their store.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28
81 PER GALLON,

One dollar per gallon for wines al
the Palace.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

Boston chips fresh everyday Al
DeWeils.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

The Avenue market for fat and
choice meats cut in marble slabs.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

Ifyou want fruit cans or glass Jars
for canning go to Barney Feldhake's*
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

Order now while price is low. Semi-Anth-
racite from SELEY Il EARLY.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

Chas D'Andrea Il Son will remove their boot |
and shoe shop from South Fifth Street TO, newt
door east OF II Jacobs, Taylor shop ON Austin |
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

Buy feed at Duvall's 300. Franklin. !
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

Choice canned goods at Heard's. n
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

1925 PER DOZEN.
Sl.25 per dozen for bottle beer at the
Palace.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

WACO, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER IS. 1883.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-09-28

SUBSCRIPTION FIFTY CENTS A MONTH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-11-16
Is This Foreign Contract Labor

Some puzzling compl. cations con.
corning the complication of the Unit
ed States law forbidding contract for
eign labor. having recently sprung up
in New York. The steamship Hecla
arrived in port, having among its
cabin passengers two dozen Swedish
girls, who came over under contracts
to marry husbands in America The
inspector OF customs was greatly
troubled about it. He was afrai Of
violating the contract labor law 4 he
allowed them TO land, but after study
ing the subject in all its bearings he
made up his mind that the govern
ment could not interfere. IL these
girls when they are married avoid all
labor as successfully as many Amr can
wives do, the commissioners con.
sci,1ce will rest perfectly easy about
them. - zhzas SVtin0a