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Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03
MUsKEGON MAKING BIDS.
The Boomers Offer bonuses to- Grand
Rapids Naoufacturers.

It has been stated that the Michigan
Washing Machine Company, employing
some forty men, is considering n re-
m0val 10 Muskeeon. Manager Glidden,
the patentee, said Yesterday: 1--WE
have not "a yet decided to move. We
are obliged 10 have more room than IS
afforded by our present quarters, and
DO not succeed yet IN finding what we
want. Meantime the people of Muske-
gOn have made us very generous offer
10 move our factory TO that place. We
are undecided in the matter. but shOuld
We find what we want here, We shall
stay here"
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03

4 warrant was issued yesterday for
the arrest OF Albert Marshall. on a
charge of burying a vault at his home
on South Lafayette-st. Health Officer
Or. Saunders made the complaint. He
says that in the future All who offend
ln n Ike manner vail he prosecuted
lie also SAYS that work Of this kind has
been done frequently IN Grand Rapids,
thus endangeTing the health OF the
whole CITY.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03
DISSEMINATING BURGLARS.
Eurgle Only the TOniest of Cedar Springs
Elite
tssAssy,t 70 ,ss 1slvIs,s .,,,l,

CEDAR SPRINGS, July 2.-The bold bad
burglar got in his work in the most
metropolitan style in this village last
night. He chose only the more promi-
nent citizens upon whom to make his
calls. Lawyer Lyle's house was the
first one visited. Entrance was made
by pryIng open a window. The bed
room was ransacked and Mr.. Lyle's
vest containing gold watch was taken,
but the vest was found IN the yard this
morning. The next call was made upon
Supervisor Fred Hubbard. Here the
house was broken into in similar man.
ner and the "lone caller" dressed himself
IN style at Mr.. Hubbard's expense aud
the latter is now wearing suit made
up from last years cast off aud trying
to secure the services of good watch
dog for the future. The work was
apparently that of one man and there
Is no clue as yet to his identity.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03
Al Sniilh's

The cool weather last night had the
effect os increasing the attendance at
Smiths. and the excellent performance
fully justified the increase. This Is the
last week Of the season at this popular
theater and advantage should be taken
OF the short remaining time. There
VIII be two grand matinees on the
Fourth. one in the morning and one IN
the afternoon.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03
EVERY FIFTBEN MINUTES.
The JeFerson-Ave. Stocking a. Car
Now Make Thaf Time.

At the last city eouuca meeting 10 vas
voted g sue the strsetrsHway company
for noncompliance With the terms II
the Jefsrson-ave. and Stock king ct.
franchise. VIZ running cars % A tbutv
instead ~ hfteen minute schedule.
superintendent Bever sad yesterday
ihat the saIf cars we're run a. alleged
last sunday. on scCouut 81 q shortage
of horses. but thss they were now run-
nirz Cn a fifteen minute ame and t0at
10 papers bad beea served ~ the city
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03

n travelling on TIE continent get D.
iaeker's guide books Look 20 th-
hotels. and n intending 70 stop IT any
place for several days write ahead for
terms Ask foT price incluaing high.
and service. as they are alwavs extra
When the Price does not inelu hzhts
take candles along he cbs4re for
lights Is ffty cents nirbt for each rssr-
sou. and q dozen candles ooef brit tverstv
cents soap - always ar extrs sxoeg.s
tn England
Thee who ask for s1ythsg ID. en-
TIE tsu - fare VIII pay hansso-ss7v fr-
t II III tie Paris rassasraats ttav
shs-Es for fhs ta6le clatA s.sa asDsins
- bSg.p VITA EzchanZs
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03
BADLY BANGED.
An UnoGendtng Yonng Man AssaiIed bl
Two Young Runians

Two Young Ruffians
young man named George L. Gain,
employed at smiths opera House. was
set upon by 8 couple of young rough:
Yesterday At O'Clock, near the round.
house, on Shawmut-ave. lie SAYS that
he does not know the names Of bis As
.a1ants. although be has had some
speaking acQuai intanCe With them.
The difficulty began IN some talk
about ones giving another q cigarette.
l4sin vas 80 badly pounded about TIC
head and face that hrs rignt eve was
completely closed. It's father Is on the
var path and VII MAKE i h0t fof the
rufhaus.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03
Sporting Notes

George sldd0ns and Tommy Ryan
will give three sparrlng exhibitions al
the Lake View House on July A. The
first bout viii occur at IL O'Clock, the
second al 3 o'clock and the last at 9
o'clock. Several amateurs have been
secured to participate IN the entertain
mentS.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03

Great sport a anticipated st TIE
Cecrcrsvills races, Juiy4 Ard 8. A
numoev OF vel-kuowu ana speedy per-
formers have been entered IN the
varons classes, including several from
a. ety. Following ls the program of
Tz.ssss
frst dav-Ihrea nlInrte trottng, 80
tr7tUng- taFee-y yesr-c'8 trottrg
second dav-~E -tor-ail pacing and
totuug, TOR horses that have never
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03
Raia a sfaatreal.

The baseball game between Grand
RapAds and MOntre4l. at the latter city
yesterday, Was postponed on account OF
rain The sAglnaw-Bay City club re-
fused 70 pay AZ London, saying the
grounds were too vet, and the game
MAS gwen % the home team
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03

Pittsbnrg Is Eew YORK. g.
Cincinnati. o. brooklyn. l.
Cleveland. }; Boston. 5. Eleven innings
Second game-eleTea lnaings. Cleveland. a.
Boston. 5.
Cnicag0. Al Philadelphia. 7.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03
PIa,er,' League.

Buifaio. T.; Bro3kiya, IL.
rttsburg. z b1ssOn. 4.
Cleveland. . New YORK. Z.
Chicago. ID. Philadelphia. 3
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03

beaten z.20; z.45 trottings twO-ye2r-old
trottingi tree for a. running
Parties leaving the ely on the p.
M tram vii arrive ia C0oQersyiils Ia
time % see the races and Can return On
the evening train.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03
American Association

Columbus. 2, Syracuse. :.
Louisville 81 BrOol-iyn. 3.
81. Louis, o; Rochester. ,.
Toledo. - Athletic. D. At the end OF the
eighth inning Athletic refused 10 accept the
um pires decision ana the game was gwen 10
IoicdO by 10 D.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03
By THIRTY LENGTHS.
Realization stakes worth $4,000 won
~ Tnurf- ,r.ra,f

EeRIffntion >tase* v orth <t3.oo0 Won
~ Tourf- auaent.
sxss ssvs ~ fsr rfsessts-ttet.a
NEw NoRK. July 2-The realization
stakes. worth abous s5 ,0o0. for 3-year-
oldsoneni nilesnd Eve fgriongs, was won
BY Senator Hearsts Tournament at
Sleeps li&d Bav tracks this afternoon,
Tournament took tho lead at the start
snd vas never beaded. winning hv
tb rty lengths Her II Hghness was sec
Cud. beaaug Banquet ~ a short head.
Nine horses stsrte q ,n the tournaments.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Court Rescue, No. 443, Independer
Order ot ToresterS

Order oS Toresters
Court Rescue. No. 44S, Independent
Order of Foreslers, elected officers last
night as folio SIS: III. ". Cole. {. X: T..
;. Thompson, V. G. K; y. +. Hunter.
X. s.; J. II. Clifford, +. -; l.. +. Fox,
F.; Geo. II. Turner. Chap; II. A. Den
nIson, ;. W. +. j. Porter, J. w; ". L.
Stevens, 5. T.; J. NJ. Nightingale, J. B.;
DR.. X. Z. Miller, Phys; b. c. Daily, {.
u. II. &. K.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03
HIP, HIP, HURRAH!
The House Has Passed the Federal EIec-
ton Bill.

WAsHISGToS, July 2.-The House at
Q p. m. tonight, by a vote of 10 to l4s,
passed the Federal Election bill.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03
Lace DebaytMent:.

The force in Lace Department Kept busy selling
torchon lac Of ac1ich haze ercelt Dary Prices
from &c to Sl00 per yard TOR land made goods
&
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03

l lot Men Bslbrggan Vests and Drawers at ser
hroken sizes Mems Shirts and Drawers AZ s0c.
2 dozen Mems Socks -
sihtN1 NoAfANf-
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03

BRILLLANTINEs, csc. and up'oards.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03
Dress G00ds.:

We also place upon Counters three hundTed remnants of
Dress Goods in desirable lengths at price nat s0H close
hem need tie space Mey occupy THE cost IS not takea
into consideration.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03

al Wool Batiste, 20 inches ride, CSC
Just the thing for summer.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03

Our fqncv PqrasoEs Of. Te do not intend 10 kp
these untI tie TAR ddoonced aud l force e sale
Of em ofer them uHrerDedly at time aohcn baTgGin IN
fdraols appreciated We also e,cdte 0 81 the bar
gnins 1cc hare IN U8tbTclIGs:
Is dozen fastbl black, sseen Oxydzed Handles, CSC.
"
10 sl.0o reduced from %
Sl.45 reduced from $i55
10 sl.65; reduced 225
%; reduced from $50
Ozvdisc lverT reduced from % 90
qualities greatly reduced prcoaos large assortment of
SPRING q COMPANY
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03

.Se7ovng Machines:
$500 sewing Machine for $3.50
substantial extent Of mentioning i've
for five years Besis Cheapest SPRING COMPANY
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03

Hose,y DEPARTMENT:
Special offered Hosiery Department both IN ladies
Hosiery
crock OF fade washing absolutely
back.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03

50 pieces Dress Goods from 20 to 50c good oayue and
styles. -.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03

NE zn7vie the attention at customers 10 air.
line 0fSHk GI0ves and 1IltkS. Ne are ofcy-
ing sbeoa/ Inducements III these goods tbs
7Oeek Our assortment IS KEPT nn6rOken.
Vlm cir Gl07e DEPARTMENT and be sloan
them, even If y0u haze no intention 0f bur-
chasing. Il Mrgum rs usualIa an ahtractton.
SPRING A COMPANY
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-03

C7tdlLieS &c and upDGTdS.
Ne1o drrical.
SppTe1c
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-30
oAIoAeo FoLLows sun.
She Increases Her worlds Fair fund to
$40, 900. 600.

CHICAGO, Jan. 80. AT prolonged meet
ing Of the executive committee of the Chi
cago Worlds exposition Mayor Creiger was
instructed, after the passage OF a resolution,
to send the following telegram 70 George
Il. Davis at Washington:
"By action OF the executive committee OF
the Chicago's Worlds exposition, 1t is pro-
posed 10 increase the fund 20 $40, 600 900 by
the issuance Of $4,000, 600 in bonds
"D. c. CREGTER, Chairman"
This matter has been in contemplation for
some time, and in view Of the satisfactory
condition Of the finances and the liberality
and public spirit displayed by the people Of
Chicago and the northwest generally, ii was
deemed best to take such action at this time
in order TO assure congress that Chicago
will do her share towards making the ex-
position the greatest success possible
Mr.. Otto Young, in offering the resolution
providing for the issuance Of $4,000, 900 in
bonds in addition to the $1,000. 900 guarantee
fund already subscribed. said it had never
been questioned that Chicago would dc more
or as much as any other city competing for
the exposition. Mr. Young added TO the
enthusiasm OF the meeting by volunteering
10 take 100000 worth OF the bonds
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-30

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3O-The rotary
plow which has been making a big fight in
the Sierra's towards raising the blockade on
the Central Pacific road broke down in the
final drift remaining near Cascade when
only 200 yards Of snow bank remained. An
army of shovelers remained at work all
night TO clear away the remaining snow OBJ
structing five cars Of delayed mail which
were sent west from Rome and which will
be the first train through John Coughlin,
telegraph operator at Cisco, died at his
lonely station four days ago Of pneumonia.
rhras. man. including a doctor. went to his
aid on snowshoes, but arrived too late tc
save his life and he was buried in a snow.
drift. Mrs McVean, wife Of Surgeon A. G.
McVean, Of jefferson barracks, died al
Truckee, Monday, Of diphtheria, while on
one Of the westbound trains Lucia zaretta,
the Mexican midget" said to be the small
est human being in the world, a passenger
on the same train, died at Truckee from
gastric fever
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-30
A HoRRIRLE EXPLOSION.
Three Men Mangied and Killed by
Bursting Boiler.

Three Men Mangied and Killed by a
Bursting Boiler.
PrTTsBURe, Jan. S0-A special dispatch
to The Times from Charleston, w. Va, says.
A horrible boiler explosion has just occurred
at the saw mill Of A. B. Leech, on Falling
Rock creek, twenty-five miles from here,
which killed three men. The mill had stopped
to tighten a loose bolt Eight men were
working in and near the mill, when a few
minutes before noon terrific explosion oc-
CURED, demolshing the mill and machinery.
Joseph Wright, aged 25 years. was filing a
saw when the explosion occurred The saw
was broken to pieces, one piece Of which cut
Wright's throat from ear TO ear He leaves
a widow and child at Wellston, o. Morgan
Hoover was blown hundred yards distant
and driven feet foremost into hollow log
up to his waist, horribly torn and mangled
and killed instantly He leaves widow and
seven children. Bud Mullins, aged % years,
single, had his skull crushed and cut in
abdomen, eyes and face scalded He lived
but few hours.
The cause of the explosion is not known.
The engineer says there was plenty of water
in the boiler. The mill only started opera.
tions Monday after shut down for repairs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-30
PROGRESS.

We endeavor to always
keep abreast Of the times,
and to that end have made
q radical change In our sys-
tenn of milling, from which we
are producing better Flour
than we have ever made, and
which we unhesitatingIy claim
leads the market.
The requisite qualities of
Flour required to make good
bread are color and strength,
and by using our improved
process Flours you will find
that we have attained both OF
these qualities to their high
est degree.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-30

Mrs. Rooney told the reporter how Willie
had suffered with catarrh siace he was lit
tie baby and added;
why, he was stuffed up so that several
times he nearly smOthered 10 death and we
thought surely he would die. Within year
or two he kept getting worse, and we got doc
tors. who said he had catarrh in the head. but
they didn't do h m much good
AT last my husband took Willie to phila-
delphia to see Drs Mccoy and Wildman. OF
1872 Chestnut street. We didn't exactly feel
that we could afford IL. but my husband found
the charges low. 1t wasn't convenient either.
but my husband argued that il was better 10
have Willie's catarrh cured while he was
| yOurg and IL could be cured. than to let Ii run
until he grew mp. when IL might be too late "
At this juncture Willie began 70 tell the re-
porter how he used to have pains over his
| eyes and how miserable he used TO feel and
how poor his appe ite used to be but now, he
said, Il don't have any more pains in my head
and feel like another boy and can eat lots. ~
willie got so bad" continued Mrs. Rooney,
THAT he looked like a little walking ghost
! We sent him to several doctors, but Drs. Nc
Coy and Wildman are the only doctors who
could do MIN anygood They cured him com
/ pletely. He's a different boy now. He di Int
/ did now and he is a great deal stOuter. OH
he's all right now and Drs. Mccoy and Wild
man deserve all the credit in the world for
what they have done
Mr. Rooney Is delighted over the way Drs
/ Mccoy and Wildman treated his boy and Is
quite enthusiastic about the great change that
has come over Willie since he first took him
70 Drs. Mccoy and Wildman on the llth Of
Il last August
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-30

Tns visItant TnHt Ua1arrr Hn~--iauly
Foreshadows.

The Nfstfant NnHt Catarrh hn~nril4niI "
Foreshadows.
When person with delicate constitution
has a tendency 10 catarrh OF consumption
whether this tendency is inherited or results
from taking cold easily-it is noticeable that
that person invariably loses ilesn and loses
strength. showing that the nutrition Is inter-
In such case the sufferer should at once be
placed under influences that viii restore the
defective nutrition and tend 70 inyigorate the
constitution
the presence OF catarrh is an evidence OF pre-
disposition TO consumption. and no matter
now slight the attack may be II should be
treated tn the greatest care and the treat
ment should be continued until all traces or
the catarrh have disappeared,
If the catarrh is allowed TO reach the
smaller tubes in the lungs-Hhich condition
is indicated by the splitting up OF yellow
material-then immediate attention TO the
malady is demanded or serious lung trouble
viii result. Catarrh is, nine Il mes out OF ten;
the cause that produces consumption, ana
hence no one can afford 10 neglect a case of
catarrh, however slight. IL is easily cured II
taken in time and treated regularly and cor
restly BY a specialist If left % itself II IS
rarely cured without a C. ange of climate. but
with each new cold 1t gets more ann more
troubles )me, extending ALWAYS a little deeper
into the lungs, until a cure becomes diihcult
aud sometimes impossible
In such a climate as this the throat should
be as carefully and frequently looked after as
the teeth. Yes, much more carefully attended
70. as troubles of the throat are more numer-
ous than dental troubles, and while the latter
tion-the result of catarrh kills one out of
every seven human beings born on the en-
Copyright, Drs. Mccoy & Wildman.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-30
JUST TLIKEA WALKING GHOST
A STRANGE STORY ABOUT A LIT.
lie WILMINGTON BOY.
His Mother and Father Tell a Reporter
How He Nearly smothered to
Death-The Sequel.

In a cosy cottage at COG Church street, will
mington lives MIR Frank p. Rooney, with his
wife and children, IL is a happy home, and
the music of the chidren's laughter in their
merry childish glee greeted the ear OF the re-
porter the other evening as he was ushe-ed
into the comfortable sitting room by Mrs.
Rooney. a comely lady. whose face shows traces
of what must have been more than unusual
beauty when she was sw ct sixteen.
Mr.. Rooney is an engineer for the National
Dredging Company and has been In that
corporations employ for the past eight or nine
years He is highly thought OF by the COM
pany. The RooRey home shows all through
the house that happiness reigns supreme.
BY Mrs. Rooney's side sat her pritty little
son Willie a bright boy He will be years
old next may and he is q proud little lad now
because he goes To st. Marys School. at Sixt
and Pine streets. and he is a favorite with his
schCOlmates.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-30

DEN1soN, Tex, JAN 30. Serious trouble is
anticipated in the Chickasaw nation as the
time approaches for the collection of the per
capita tax Of s. levied on white residents
for the privilege of performing manual la
Dor. This law has been the source Of much
contention, and on number Of occasions
has well nigh precipitated an armed con
fict. There are fully $4,000 whites in the
nation who are ripe for revolt because of
the action of the legislature in disfranchis-
ing them after having enjoyed the rights of
citizenship for 50 many years, and IL is be-
lieved that a resistance to the payment OF
the tax will be encouraged, in which case
serious results are apprehended
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-30
MORE TRoUeLe ZOE US.
rhe Young Napoieon's Firm Haa Been
Sued In Tort.

rhe Young Napoieon's Firm Has Been
Sued In Tort.
NEW York, Jan. 3O--The Mineral Range
Railroad company has fled bill of COM
plant with the United States circuit court
for the southern district OF New York
against Henry $. Ives, George H. Stayner
and Thomas Q. Doremus individually and as
members Of the firm Of Henry \. Ives q Co..
and William N. Cromwell, assignee OF that
firm. The bill cites that the complainant ON
Jan p, 1890, obtained Judgment in the
supreme court Of Kings county against
II. s. Ives & Co. for the sum Of 4i59,n ,nS4 q.
and that the executions ISSUED To reon have
been returned unsatisted Tia, bill alleges
that the assignment made by tvss q Co. om
Aug. II. 1887 was made with intent ta
hinder, delay and defraud the creditors OF
the said firm. and the complainant there
fore prays that the assignment be declared
null and void; that receiver be appointed,
and that writ Of injunction issue prohibit
ins the defendants from parting with or in
any way disposiug Of any Of the property OF
tha firm
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-30

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.-The feature in the
senate was the speech by Mr. Mitchell on
the silver coinage question. A communica-
tion from the secretary Of the navy was
presented TO the senate transmitting the
policy report and expressing his belief in
the capacity Of the country to build the
eight battle ships recommended by the dc
partment.
The senate adopted a resolution calling on
the secretary OF the treasury for information
as to debts due by southern states on Indian
trust funds and on the direct tax Of 1851.
Mr.. Mitchell addressed the senate on the
bill for the free coinage Of silver, in accord
ance with previous notice He said tbe
pending bill was not demand for the issue
Of uRlimited money, as all agreed that such
a policy would be suicidal He considered
the question as one OF the most important
that had been bought before the country.
1t was not party question. The question
was whether the double standard Of money
should be re-established or whether gold
alone should be the monetary standard
Should the American idea on that subject
be abandoned, and that Of Great Britain
adoptedl Was the financial ship OF America
to sail only ia the wake of the golden tramps
of Great Britaini
1t was contention, in the main. between
the rich and the poor; between the creditor
class ani the debtor class. IL involved 3
gigantic effort, or perhaps the term "co,-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-30
Quiet In Brazil.

NEW YORK. Jan. SO.-The British steamer
Advance, from various ports in Brazil, ar
rived here. Quietness prevailed everywhere
in the new republic when the Advance
started on her voyage. When the Advance
sailed from here in December L. b. Brow
nell, Of Brooklyn. was among her saloon
passengers. He went TO Barbados, and
while guest of a hotel there committed
suicide by shooting himself in the head. He
was supposed to have been suffering from
temporary insanity His remains were
brought home by the Advance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-30
York state norsr. Meet.

New York, Jan. 30 The final bouts in
the state boxing championship series wera
given in Parepa hall. The results were l2l
pound class, James Farrell, New York, de
feated NJ. Shields, Pastime; r. Murphy, Pas.
time, defeated Jim Barlow, National; in the
bantam weight, Jim Barlow was badly
punished. In the l05 pound class, T. Null
roy, National, defeated d. Hagen, Pastime.
Both men we're covered with blood at the
close OF a rattling fight The judges disa-
greed in the 1855 pound match between Owen
Harvey and H. Stevenson, Pastime, and the
referee gave the bout to Harney Stevenson
was the favorite Of the audience J. Mullen,
West End, was defeated by T. Walsh, Non
pareil, in the light weight bout. Middle
weight, l5s pound class, McAulife and Cal
len, Bridge club, fought tamely and were
hissed McAuliffe got the decision. T. Muir
ply defeated I. Mulroy in the bantam 1895
pound class Schneering knocked Farrell
out in the 40 pound special class. Farrell
fell bleeding in his seconds arms. Owen
Harvey defeated T. Walsh in the light
weight 135 pound class.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-01-30

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 "A caucus Of Dem
ocratic senator's was held for over two hours
last evening to consider questions Of party
policy. Senator German, Of Maryland, pre-
sided. Several long speeches in favor Of tho
adoption Of suitable measures were made
but no action was taken beyond the adoption
OF resolution for the appointment Of q
committee 10 consult with the house con
gressional committee for the purpose Of So
lecting a congressional executive committee
20 conduct the next campaign aud to define
questions Of party policy. The Aberdeen
affair was not alluded 10 ia the conference