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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-10
DEATH A RICH BACHELOR.
His VIII Filed for PrObate-A Negro
Homicide,

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Oct. Especial. =
The will of Captain W. A. Barrier, rich
old bachelor, principal Of the Macon private
boys school. here, and who died Monday,
was filed for probate to-day. The bulk OF
his property is bequeathed 10 the United
synod Of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
i'm the South, to be used in establishing a
theological seminary. Ii Is thought this
will amount to about S3j,000, Ii such IA
seminary is not established then the same is
to 30 to the North Carolina Synod OF the
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 be used
for home missions. This bequest includes
CAPTAIN Barriers sch0oi-house property,
store property. the residue Of his Tenth and
Eleventh street property, two lots In Ivan
hoe, Va, four lots in Salem, Va, and half
interest in two residence lots in Salem, Va.
The Captain left a lot and $500 for Lu-
theran parsonage for the Lutheran church
in Charlotte. This and about $1,000 In gifts
to relatives includes the total estate.
News just reached here Of the killing OF
George Rhodes lcoloredl by Joe Lawrence
(coloredl, on Miller's farm several miles
from Salisbury yesterday. Lawrence
thought Rhodes was too intimate with his
Lawrence'sl wife, and coming upon Rhodes
in a cotton field conyersing with his wife
and daughter, Lawrence began quarrel
with him, and as the matter waxed warm
Lawrence put the contents Of an old mnsket
into Rhodes, which resulted In quick deatn,
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sUTHERLlN ACCEPTS.
The New President of the Eoard of Ag-
riculturs,

riculturs,
When the Board of Agriculture, which
met in Richmond "A few weeks since, Hon.
Absalom Ksiner. Of Augusta county, re-
signed as president, and the Board elected
Major W. 4. >utherin as his successor.
Major Sutherlin was not present at the
meeting, and some were afraid that he
would not accept it. He was informed Of
his election. and he has aoiided the Board
that it will give MIN great pleasure TO
serve.
The new wly-clected president is resident
If Danyille. Besides being largely Inter
ested in railroad and other enterprises IN
that city, he il Ouc of the most successful
farmers in the state, aIri has under his per-
sonal management several large plantt-
iions. His acceptance OF The presidency Of
the Board will he welcomed by the asricul-
tural poople Of Virginia.
Mr. William II. Lyman. Of Albemarle,
who is from the Seventh district, aud Is oae
Of the Republican members, ONegod his
resignation while the Board vas in session,
but they had no powpf 10 accept it, and he
was informed that he would have to send
his resignation to the Governor, who had
the power to receive il, and 20 MI the
vacancy.
As vet Mr.. lyman has not communicated
with Governor Mckinney.
The Commissioners OF Agriculture, Colonel
Thomas Whitehead, is ia Woodstock, sben-
and0ah county. and delivered an address
Yesterday tO tha farmers at the Agricul-
tural Fair which is being held at that
place.
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ISLE OF WIGHT.
Revival Meetings-Dr. Lawson--rhe Pea
nut Crop Smithfield Hams.

SMIrHFIELD, VA, ct.9.-lspecial. Mr..
+. +. Dadurun, assistant secretary OF the
J. NJ. &, A., is here conducting series Of
revival meetings in the rooms Of the y. VI.
{. A.
Or. John w. Lawson, the Democratic cam
didate for Congress from the Second district,
lives only few miles from here. He is a very
popular and highly cultivated gentleman,
and has for many years been prominent in
politics, having represented his county In
the Legislature and his district in the SEN
ate for several terms. lie is very prqmi-
.nent Alliance man, and will make big
fight for the Congressional hon0rs.
A few new peanuts have been received
here during the week, most Of them coming
from North Carolina. Our farmers are very
busy now digging them, and from reports
received the crop is good.
80 far orders for future delivery of Smith
field hams amount 10 about 5000, the
largest ever known this early, as no hams
have come into market yet. The curers
will not be able to supply the demand this
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PETERSBURG.
News and Notes of Various Kinds Across
the Appomattox.

PETERSBURG. Va, Oct. Especial. =
The Petersburg Greys are raising funds
with which to purchase instruments for a
band. The citizens are subscribing quite
literally.
worshpful-Master George Potts, Of Pc.
tersburg Lodge. No. 10, has purchased
through Mr.. &. +. Lauterback, we'll
known jewelor Of this city, handsome
clock, which Is TO be presented 10 the Ma
sonic Orphan Home of Virginia, located a
short distance from Richmond. The clock
is q feet inches in height, and cost SO.
Mr.. William Brown and Miss Fannie
Parten, a daughter of Mr.. q. w. Parten, OF
Chesterfield county, were married at
Woods church in the aboye-named county
last night.
I.abOrers commenced to-day tearing down
the walls of the ruins Of Odd-Fellows Hall
in the burnt district on Sycamore street,
preparatory to the digging for the fOunda-
tiOn Of the new hall.
Nothing has yet been learned from John
Lewis (colored), who kicked Richard
Bragg. a cOlOred barber. in the groin during
a difficulty on sunday night last, from the
effects of which Bragg died last night.
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THs NsW RAILWAY.
Its First Car Passes over the Free Fridge
10 Kichmogi.


10 KichmoEd.
For the first timo in the history Of the
bridge an electric car was run across the
Free bridge yesterday. The car was the
property OF the SOulhsido Lind and I'm
pr0yement Company, now owned by the
Richmond and Manchester Railway Com
pany, and il left the power-hOuse, in Man
chester, about 1870 O'Clock. This place Is
at SemmCs and CowaTdin avenues, on the
western suburbs Of Manchester, and in ii Is
machinery sufficient 10 furnish power for
the complete line.
The car contained 4. II. Russell. presi.
dent Of the road. Baltimore; w. \. Stadle-
man and wife, chiefengineer Of the Eguita-
bic Electric Construction Company; Lang
stan Johnston and wife. chief engineer Of
the Electric road; Gideon Davenport, STAN
ley Robertson, and several ladies.
STARTED BY MIR. JOHNSON.
The car was started by Langs,ai John
son, Jr.,who, when the road was commenced,
drove the first spike-a silver one. The car
is furnished with two iilteen-hOrse power
sprague motors, and the front platform Is
inclosed with plate glass. Inside Of the car
proper the seats are upholstered IN drab
blush. five incandeseat lights furnish the
li-Hl. anu sfAn''N hhl'''f'' bFs'N''''
gearin. prevents the noise usually attend
ant uDOn electric ears.
The trip was very satisfactory one. the
only trouble being that the trucks Of the
cara haze not yet been run sufficiently long
TO enable them 90 work freely
REGULAR CARS.
On Monday the management expect to be
running tue cars from t0rest-lIill Park to
Seventh and Baker streets Five ears will
be pat on for the present, although as the
service increases more ears Will be used.
4 rumor VS. widely circulated last night
that one Of thsspassengers Of the car had
been seriously shocked by TIE electricity.
Upon inquiry il was found that one of the
passengers when the ear arrived at the
Richmond end OF the bridge was seized
with an epileptie III. The ambulance was
summoned, and in Il few moments be was
all right.
Tue car did not come further than that
point, the new machinery, until worked
more, not permitting the car 10 turn such
short curves as is made at Ninth and Arch
and Seventh and Ach streets.
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ORDINANCES PROPOSED.
Outer Walls of Buildings - Abattoir
Proposition.

The Committee on Ordinances met yes
terday afternoon. Present. Messrs. Gui-
gon (chairmanl, Crenshaw, Gray, and
SHELTON. An ordinance was referred to the
committee relative to the outer walls Of
buildings being oIly hnilt Of brick, stone or
concrete, except by the permission Of the
committee. This ordinance, il passed, takes
away the power from the Council.
Another was referred 10 then that no
wooden buildings shall be constructed in
the city except by the permission Of one
fourth of the property holders on the square,
or the consent OF the Chief Engineer OF the
Fire Department. II he disappr0yes Of the
permit being granted, II can be submitted
TO the Committee ON Fire Department. who
may reject or grant the same. II rejected
by the committee, the petition can be pre-
sented to the Council,
The committee refused 10 recommend
either ordinance to the Council, the vote
standing two to two. lt was decided. how
ever. to meet the Fire Committee az some
time before the next meeting Of the Council
and confer in reference 10 the matter.
HEALTH Ann ORDINANCES.
The Committees on Health and 0rdi-
nances were to have had a meeting yester-
day in reference TO framing resolution pc
tltioning the next General Assembly to eX-
tend tho sanitary province of the city one
mile beyond the city limits, This IL 10 carry
out the scheme advocated a short tire a 90
by The TIMES, in reference 10 the building
OF an abattOir or the removal OF the butchers
further away from the city.
The committees could not meet, the pa
pers referred to them having been lost.
After the committee adjourned the papers
were found, and the committees will act on
them at called meeting,
DIR. w. w. Parker and Or. Hugh NJ. Tay-
lor were present at the meeting OF the Or.
finance Committee. DR.. Parker stated
that he had been summoned to give his
views in reference to physicians for the
poor. Mr.. iuig0n, the chairman, informed
tho physicians that il would be needless to
hear their views, as the matter bad not as
vet been brought TO the attention Of the
committee, As soon as the Finance Con-.
mittee acted in the matter, then the Ordi-
nance Committee would he able 10 act.
The Committee on Health met yesterday
and paid the usual hills, and transacted
routine business,
Sun STREET COMMITTEE.
A subcommittee Of the Committee on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-10
The CHANNEL BRIDGE.

soundings SO Tar Made For the Struc-
ture Not Satisfactory.
Special to The Times by Dunlap Cable Col
FALKEsTONE, oct. 9.-The soundlnss
which the French engineers on this side OF
the English Channel have been engaged in
making in connection with the proposed
channel bridge are completed. The results
Of the survey Mc less satisfactory than
were hoped for. 'fhe bed Of the channel be-
tween tins city and Narnc is not favorable
for the scheme, and consequently another
route has TO he taken. This Will be between
the nearest points Of land, Cape Grisuezon.
on the Normandy coast. and Dover.
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DEMOCRATIC RALLY.
Enthusiastic Turnout at Prince George
Courthouse,

PETERSBURG, VA, Oct. Especial =
The Democrats had political meeting at
Prince George Courthouse to-day,which was
addressed by Mr. John f. Eppes, the Demo.
cratic nominee for Congress from the Fourth
district of Yirginiaj Hon. II. st. George
fucker, of tho stsuntOn districts Hon. Il. {.
yenable, and Captain T. X. Lassiter, chair
man of the Democratic District Congress
sonal Committee of the Fourth district. MIR.
Eppes spoke half an hour, Mr. Tucker one
hour, Mr.. Venable three-quarters Of an hour,
and Mr.. Lassiter halt an hour. The speeches
were all good and made good impression
on those who heard them. While the Demo-
crats were holding their meeting the Lang
stonites held one "a short distance OF, which
was addressed by John NJ. Langston, who
spoke in advocacy OF his claim for Cons
gress
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CUCPcPER.
An Historic Mansion Sold-Big Boom An
ticipatea.

CULPEPER, Va, Oct. Especial. l-les-
terday the old, historic Jameson house and
lot was sold, and was purchased by Mr. b.
b. Mccoy for $1,000. This dwelling, dating
back beyond the Revolution, was the former
residence of Colonel John Jameson, of RevO-
lutionary fame, and one Of the land-marks
of our town and county. For years it has
been in litigation aud unOccupied. and con-
sequenty was IN some dilapidatiOn.
The citizens of Culpeper have organized a
Democratic club for the support Of the
nominee. This county will give Lee Il
larger majority than it gave him at the last
election.
Culpeper is slowly advancing into line.
She will soon have biz boom. Her real
estate has advanced 81 per cent. i'll the past
thirty days. New brick and frame build
ings are being erected in all parts of the
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The RECORD LOWERED.
brilliant Performance Of the Famous
stallion Nelson.

TyrsE HAUTE, IND, Oct. 9.-fully nj
teen thousand people cheered themselves
hoarse when the great stallion Nelson new
under the wire. and il was known that ior
a second time he had broken the WoIlu i,s %
",oliion trotting record. lie made his mile
in 9.Ill!. lowering the record by quarter
az a second. T.. ,ha
Another worlds record was broken 10 the
ree.for-all pace, purses $1,000. Halpointer,
An the nrst heat, made the fastest Diile ever
made in a race, covering the mile ID tne
rcmarkable lime Of 2:09A. Haipointer
~ owned In Buffalo. lie won
tho race in thfes straight heats'
making the marvellous time OF 2;09A, z;iz.
and 2:l3. These are the fastest three meats
ever made in race, and the average oea's
the worlds racing record.
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IMOND, VA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1890.

that 1t was a peddlar's pack and did not
discover that 1t was man until 1t was too
late. He was on the stand at the time
court adjourned this evening. Consider
able interest 10 manifested, and a large
number OF spectators are in attendance. 1t
will be several days before the case is con-
cluded
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THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA.
OF THE lYNCHBURG
AGRICULTURAL FAIR.
Eloquent Address OF General brsoiey
johnson A Tough African Citizen
Cleans Out a Town-suit Against Rail-
road-News From Over the State.

LYNcHBURG, Va, Oct. Especial. i
The fair to-day was greater success than
yesterday, and at least twelve thousand
people were on the grounds. The sham bat
tie was the most attractive feature OF the
occasion. and was conducted with great
skill, and the several companies engaged
deported themselves in admirable style
amid the loud applause Of the multitude.
The speech Of the day was made by Gen.
Bradley L. johnson, of Baltimore, and
elected great admiration. The orator was
splendidly entertained last night, along
with large party of friends, at the hospita-
BILE residence Of Senator John W. Daniel.
The races today were spirited. and some
good time was made by some Of the horses.
All OF the military companies were splen-
didIy uniformed, and made fine appear
ance in parade.
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Special 10 The Times by Dunlap Cable Co.
SpROrTEN. oct. 9.-The factory owners
in Sprotten, Seicia, nj which place the
military quelled the Socialists last sunday,
are not united in fighting the Radical
movement. They have given notice TO
every Socialist in their employment to leave
within month unless they renounce so
cialiam. At present twelve socialists are
in prison charged with treason ana riotlng.
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pefset,ye pillar 10 bs Used.

The citizens OF New Castle, Craig county,
have purchased one Of the defective
piilars In the Lee monument. They
propose 70 erect little monument
in their town, and the Governor
of each state will be requested TO furnish
piece OF material 10 be used in constructing
the pedestal. On this will be placed the
defective column. and figure OF Lee, win
drawn sword, will stand upon the pillar.
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FREDERICKSBURG.
suit Against the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac railroad.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Oct. 9.-lSpe-
cial. AT the opening Of Stafford Circuit
Court this morning the railroad suit OF
brooks administrative against the RicLr
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road for Sl0.0V damages was called, and
evidence was begun. A number Of wit
nesses were examined by plaintiffs c0un-
sci as TO Brooks standing, both So
cially and financially; after which the
pIaintilis rested their case for the
present. Evidence for the defendants fol.
lowed by placing on the stand Mr.. smith,
engineer on the train at the time Brooks
was killed. His evidence was TO the eject
that when he first discovered the object Il
was in arshadow In the cut, aud thought
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-10

Especial 10 The Times by Dunlap Cable Co.
BERLIN. oct. 9.-The Kaiser, with the
Minister of War and several generals, at
tended to-day secret trial Of the new
heavy cannon at Rummersdorf, under The
direction Of Messrs. krupps, ana later in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-10
A NEW ROAD.
The Virginia and Kentucky Railroad Or
ganiztd for Work.

WYTHEvILLE, VA, Oct. Especial. =
A number of prominent men met here to-
day 20 organize construction company to
build the Virginia and Kentucky railroad.
Among them were e. +. Workman. Rich
mond; w. y. Rufiin, &. j. Halmaad. {. ii.
Conrad, and A. Gerst, of Danyille; II New
berry, OF Hand III. &. Stuart, Of Russell,
and others, The company was organized
with General James \, Walker as presi-
dentl w, y. Ruflip, yice.president, and G..
E. Wortham, general manager. The pros
poets that the road will speedily be built
are good
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-10

BOULDER, Col, Oct. o.--Whilo the
miners at the llunbold Mines, near James
town. were eating lunch in the blacksmith
sbop at noon yesterday, several sticks OF
giant powder exploited. instantly killing
Mike Miles. Hugh Morgan, and Harry At
kinson, AMI seriously injuring. Tom Rich
ards0n.
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Mrs. Whlttaher's Funeral.

Mrs. Annie >. Whitaker. wite OF Mr..
George W. Whitaker, died ut her residence
ON Mosby. ST Get Wednesday evening OF
typhoid-feyeF. Sh was Miss Duyal, OF New
Kent, and was greatly beloved. she had only
been married u few months, and her un.
timely death Ia greatly lamented. The
funeral took place az 3 o'clock yesterday
evening from the Third Christian church.
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United states Court.

Tho United States petit jury was In ses-
sion q short time yesterday. and on ac'
count OF the district attorney not being
ready ~ proceed with the cases, the Jury
Was adjourned over until Monday. Judge
Hughes will 10 70 Norfolk to-day,
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Good fempiars.

The regular quarterly meeting OF the
Richmous District Lodge No. |. |. d. OF g..
r., will be he'd next Monday with Charity
s,odge In sprisgsslI Hall, Church Hill.
The lodge will open " noon, and DELEGATES
will be present from fickmond an. the
counties sdj acent. Grand Secretary george
W, uawxbuTst viii preside.
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GUESSING MATCH.
A MANAGES SUICIDE.
Lies on "a Railway Track so lie May be
Decapltated.

MUNCE, IND, oct. G.--festerday Will
liam Shuman, a printer Of the Muncie
Times, laid down on the Big Four track,
near salem, this county, and was decapi-
tated by freight train. He laid down out
side the track with his neck on the rail,
holding his head SO it would pass under the
pilot. lie leaves wife and eight children
in destitute circumstances. He was driven
insane by setting up the description OF
murder case.
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STAUN TON.
Death From the Effects of an Overdose of
bromide.

sTsUET0N. VA, Oct. Especial, JAS
b. Taylor, engaged in the confectionery
business, died tonight from the effects Of
an overdose of bromide taken to quiet his
nerves. He was about thirty years OF age,
and leaves wife and three children.
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An OperA-uouse.

The Musical and Athletic Association OF
Barton Heights has completed Its oIganixa-
ton, and an opera will b. rendered some
time during the winter.
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18TH DISTRICT CENSUS RETURNS.
The following are the census returns for
the Fifth Virginia district the compilation
of which was completed to-day:

The total population for the district Is
279, l76. In 1880 the population was 220.-
054. Increase, 80, l22, or 26.Sl per cent.
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NORTH CAROLINA.
News budget FroEl tbs Oh North state
Ladies' Guessing aiateh.

NfMs ButEei tibLt itt wa NoIth Nih't
Ladies' Guessing Match.
RALEIGH, y. c., oct. o. special. -
Captain ". j. Rogers, Democratic nomi-
nee for Congress in the second district, has
published card rcsigning his candidacy
i'm consequence Of continued i'll health. He
has been very i'll tor five weeks, and re-
Gently has been lying at the point OF death.
ASSAULT ON THREE LADIES.
4 dastardly outrage was attempted last
night ABOUT . o'clock on Hargelt street
upon three respectable white ladies who
were going home from a ncighbors. y
negro man approached the party and seized
the arm Of one Of the ladies and tried to pull
her away from the others, when she
screamed so loudly that he released her and
fed. The police are attempting to ferret
out the villain.
SAM JONES MEETING.
sam Jones has closed his stres Of meet
ings at Wilmington. Collections during
the meetings amounted 10 $1,000. Hall the
amount was presented 10 MIR. Jones, and
the other half was applied to the Whining.
ton tabernacle fund. Mr.. Jones has agreed
to appear in Wilmington again next year.
GRAND DRAWING or LOTS.
There was a large crowd at oxford to-day
from both Virginia and North Carolina AT
the drawing Of the lots Of the Land and
Improvement Company. The event Of the
day was the drawing Of the famous Grandy
mansion. Mr.. George Richardson, Of Farm
VILE, Va. drew the lucky number, and got
the mansion. which is valued at seven or
eight thousand dollars.
FARMERS GININ0TROUBLE.
Some political excitement has been
created in Wilkes county by the eXtraor-
dinary proceedings of the Farmers Alliance
of that county. They held a meeting IA few
days ago. and endorsed Major Graham for
Congress in the Eighth district against
Colonel COWles, the regular Democratic
nominee. Graham was the candidate OF
the Alliance in the convention, but was de-
feated by Cowles, and the wilkes Alliance
declares it will now support Graham. IL Is
feared that the effect of their action will be
10 elect Republican Congressman in thai
district.
a LADIES' GUESSING MATCH.
Ladies OF the Confederate Memorial As
sociation OF this city have decided 10 have
"A guessing match which they have planned
for the benefit of the Soldiers Home here
in spite of the restrictions of the new lot
tery law upon the Use of the mails for such
purposes, and will use the express com
panios for receiving guesses and remittances
for the same. To-day "A lady IN another
part Of the state sent 10y express remit
tances for one hundred and eighty guesses
There are 10 be twenty thousand guesses
and il is expected that large amount for
the Home VIII be realized from the plan.
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sAM L0NEs MrETING.

sam Jones has closed his series Of meet
ngs at Wilmington. Collections during
the meetings amounted TO $1,000. Half the
amount was presented TO Mr.. Jones, and
the other hall was applied to the Whining
ION tabernacle fund. Mr.. Jones has agreed
10 appear in Wilmington again next year.
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RAILROAD NOTES.

General Thomas says in regard TO the
East Tennessee first preferred dividend.
due about the middle of this month, that
while he cannot tell what the Board Of Di-
rectors viii do, he does not think over per
cent. viii be declared this year. The regu-
lar rate has been per cent.
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About twelve hundred spanish and Cmban
cigarmakers Of this city and brooklyn de-
cided TO 90 on strike at O'Clock today
for an increase of two dollars a thousand in
their wages. This strike will affect about
fourteen firms, prominent among which
are Lozondo Pendas 4 Co.. A. Disa, and
Rodrques X Garcia. They declare that
they must share in the benefit 10 the trade
by the Mckinley bill.