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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
NoRrAERN-BoRN soUTHERNeRs.
They Form "a Northern society" in the
City of Atlanta.
u..,o.-.pn n the nspAtch.l

ATLANTA. Ga, April 4.-one, hundred
norfhern. horn citizens met at the Cham
Der Of Commerce to-day and took preliml-
nary steps fol the organization of a North D,
ern Society. The object OF tne ciu -. 40 See
forth In the resolutions adopted IS TO nave
headquarters where members can meet ana INC
invite friends. ASIDE from social results
the organization will speak volumes 70
friends in the North in regard 70 ne ia
Georgia and the South, and VIII do more
toward emphasizing our freedom and nap
piness than all our efforts as individuals
could accomplish. J..
Their numerical strength Will prove, TO TO
scattered friends all over the lni0h thaV
,ha,e are unrlyalled advantages in living IN
the Empire State OF the South. A commit
Zee was appointed 10 draw up conslto-
zion and bylaws, and the meeting ADJOURN
ed for one week. Great enthusiasm was
shown by all the northern men, and tney
co1fdently expect to do great work ior
tho SOuth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
Moonshiners Ia Ambush.

TDF l0t-NF "" 70 W "17k@"~1-F
LOUISVILLE, Ky. April AT Flemings.
burg. XIV, moonshiners have recently am.
pushed revenue officers in number of in.
stances Eph. Cooper, Slm. Cooper, Bart
Bumeartner, George Hogg, and Nelson
Eapan have been shot. but the advices dc
not state whether mortally or not. Ham
Roberts was shot and seriously wounded
All were in the revenue service as officers,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
. hYPNCr.em AND CRIME.


Springfield Republican.
W. j. Judge, president Of the .Aryan
Thoosophical Society at New York, IN tne
course Of talk on hypnotism and its reia1
ton TO crime, Tuesday evening, staten
that this mysterious power was a potent
factor in the wreeking of the Sixth Na1ioiii-
al bank few weeks ago. This extrRoTul-
nary remark would, If made IN France
subject Mr.. Judge to arrest for withhold
ing valuable evidence, as the prac-
tice of hypnotism, so as 20 induce
crime, hes been made q part OF the
French penal code. Mr.. Judge goes
on TO say that no knows man
who was. perhaps, the master mind . IA
causing the wreck Of the bank, and thass
he is one of tho strongest hypnotizers Oh
his acquaintance. He had only, TO say,
"do this to his associates. and they, were
compelled TO carry out his will; and MI;
Judge, while he will not say the exercise Oh
this power was Intentional in this instance
of bank-wrecking, is sure IL was "wn a;
really carried out their plans" IL Is dlni-
cult TO credit such statements as These
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
a MAD RIDE
That Resulted from the Parting OF Il
Freight Train.
,cnaciai telegram 70 the Dispatch

Especial telegram 20 inc DlsPe'SAl
LYScHBUEG, Va, April "A narrow
escape from death was made last night
about u o'clock 10y the crew OF freight
train on the Norfolk and Western roau. As
a ,,est- hound freight train was nearing the
mountain, few miles from Cmlhowie,
the train split in two aud about fifteen cars
ana the caboose started on n Wild race
down the mountain side. The cars gained
sneed every moment, and had gained such
headway before the crow realized Their peru
that nothing could be done 70 check thelr
mad fight. and the train ran back 10
within one mile OF Pulaski City before II
came 10 stop. Fortunately all the cars a.
STAYED on the track ana no one vas N m
;nred Those on board the wild train state
That they came down the mountain at me
rate Of sixty miles an hour and expected
every moment To be hurled down IN a deep
chgsm aud dashed to pieces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
THE WESTERN CRUSADE.
Women Raid saloons and Dump Liquor
Into the Streets.

10y IoIttTaPu % no UisuaIcb-I
WICHITA, KAN, April 4.-The crusade
against saloons, or Joints" has reached
this State. Some OF the members of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Of
Kingmau yesterday applied to the Court OF
Warrants TO pull the joints, but the bust
ness of the Court was such that time could
not be Piven them at the moment they
called. IL the movement time was an i'm
portant factor, and they decided 10 make n
raid. Three Of the places where it was
supposed intoxican,s, were being sold were
visited. and all liquids of suspicious ma
ture were carried and dumped into the
streets. Quite "a crowd collected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
TIT FOR TAT.
The Chicago Board of Trade and the Teie-
graph Companies.
nv telegrAph TO the Dispatch.l

by telegraph 70 the Disp8tch.l
CHICAGO. April 4.-Following upon the ex-
cluson of the telegraph companies from
nouuced today that they have withdrawn
the special rate which members of the
board have heretofore enjoyed for CONNER
cial business. Such messages in future
will be charged for mt the same rates as
those accorded the general public.
Ceneral-Superintend Parker, of the
Postal company, said: I'VE made special
rate in the first place because the handling
of messages on the floor of the board calls
for little expense in delivery and collection
We have been shut off the floor and simply
return TO our regular rates. II IS costing
US more to handle the messages now, be-
sides nearly killing our boys running up
and down starways.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
THE SICK MAN OF EUROPE.
He il Given Gentle Hint bv the czar

He Il Owen Gentle Hint by the Gar.
by Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch.l
CossTANTINoPLE, April 4.-Russia has no.
tilted Turkey that the sums paid on
account OF the arrears Of war indemnity
and the securities given for the payment
thereof are not sufficient, and that there
fore if the new loan which Turkey pro-
poses to raise is subscribed for. she viii
demand security for the payment Of her
claims before the money Is devoted to
other purpOses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
The Way 10 Produce speak Fasies.

PITTSBURGH, PENS., April 4.-Some SIC
hauOr-licenses were granted here for Pitts
burgh and Allegheny cities to-night over
the 1913 issued last year. The cut-doyn il
the list for 1889 brought more than .OO(
speak-easies" into existence. and the
Court acknowledges that restrictive tenn.
nerance will not do.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
Crushed Between Cars.
,s.n,.Iai ,elerrsm 70 lhe DIspa.ch.l

Especial telegram 70 'ne DlspS""'i
I.vNcseuRo. April A young man
named Ernest Akers, brakeman on the
New.Riyer Division OF the Norfolk and
Western road, was caught between cars "a $
while coupling yesterday and SO te5ripiy
mashed about tho chest that he died last
night about 10 o'clock. He was twenty,
seven years Of age and native Of smyth
county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
Lynched for Cause.

Kossz, TExAs. April "A negro named
William Williams was lynched near this
place last night for criminal assault upon
an eight-year-old girl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
Emsp. Stanley, aud Park.
tBy Anglo-Amerlcan cable 70 the DIS

ny Anglo-American cable 70 the Dspacth.l
CAIRO. April Amin has written TO
neither Stanley nor Park since they left
him. Stanley expresses regret and sur
prise that Emin did not come TO thank the
khedive. He suppOses that Emin Is unable
TO adapt himself to civilized fare.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
In Full Cry After Horse-Thieves.
Try telegraph TO the Dispstca.l

DENVER, COL. April A Cheyenne
CWv'0 speeial SAYS all the northern sheriffs
ara al full cry on the trail of u desperate
gang Of wholesale horse-thieves. The free
Boofsrs finding themselves closely pur-
sued cut the telegraph-wires. The thieves
have by this time reached Montana with
900 head of Wyoming horses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
Extensive ForRarles.

ny American cable 70 the Dispstcb.l
LONDON, April A gang of forgers Of
Spanish and Italian bonds has been caught
al trieste. Their forgeries amount 10 3d.
600 600 francs. 10 is stated that many well.
known men Of London and Paris helped
70 dispose Of the bonds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05

We duo,s: Fins. 81 yos3tI5. superduA S1Tse
sS.2r, sxHN sl5OssSy5 family, ttaSAS1 patsos
| family. cOu ntry A. I1sla95
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
Holding Court with Soldiers.
fRv telac "a an 70 the Disnarch- 4

LOUISVILLE, Ky. April AT Harlan
Courthouse. where Judge Boyd is holding
court with company OF soldiers TO pre-
vent intimidation Of the jury. Hiram Hall
has been convicted of murder and SEN
fenced to twenty-one years imprisonment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
SGlNNlS VS.. ANDERSON.
The Contested-Elcction Case from West
Virginia.
~ telorraph % the DIspateh.I

WASHINGTON, April 4.-The House Com
mittce on Elections to-day heard argu-
ments upon the contcsted-election case Of
NcGinnis re-. Anderson, from the Third
district Of West Virginia. General Gof
and Mr.. Fuller represented the contestant,
and Messrs. Lcmley and Sinclair appeared
for the sitting member.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05

N ia a proved fact that "Binford's Hit"
brand OF Whiskey az "a per gallon u an
elegant and pure article. 1909 east Nam
street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05

TBy Aurlo-Amerlcan cable 70 the Dispatcb.l
LONDON, April 4. --Bulgarla has yielded
completely TO the demands Of Servia and
appointed new agent at Belgrade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05

rBy Anglo-American cable 30 tho Dispsteh.i
BOMBAY, April 4.-The Mill-Owners' Asso-
citation has resolved 10 close the spinning
mills eight DAYS every month and the
weaving-mills four days every month fol
three months
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05

NEWARK. April 4.-David s. Batten,. aged
seventy-four, past grand commander OF
the Knights Templsr Of New Jersey,
hanged himself to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
Labor iD Austria

fBy Anglo-American cable to tho Dispatch.l
VIENNA. April THE labor movement
is extending in Austria daily, and fresh
strikes are imminent in this city and the
provinces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
TAR-HEEL DARKlES
likely to Make Trouble Among Miners

ny telegraph to the Dispatch.l
PITTSBURGH, April 4.-Seyentv negroes
from Halifax county, n. c.. arrived here
to-day TO work N the coal-mine5 of w. +.
Rend & Co.. near here. The negroes are
10 be paid from one dollar to one dollar
and fifty cents per day at the start. The
miners say there will be trouble If the new
men work for less than the scale rate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
TIE LECTION IL rEovIDENoE.

Providence. April 5.--At 1915 o'clock the
Aldermen concluded their canvass Of the
votes cast IN Wednesdays election. They
found that four representatives lad been
elected from the city instead of two. as
heretofore announced. They are: Jesse
Metcalf. third representative, who has a
majority of IS votes; Hiram Howard.
fourth representative, who has majority
of l6l; William X. Potter, eleventh repre-
sentative. IS majority. and Lorln NJ. Cook,
twelfth representative, who has IA ma
iority. These are all four Democrats, so
that the Democratic party now has elected
80 members Of the Legislature instead of Sc
and have to elect II more to secure ma
iority in grand committee. The Republic
cans have TO elect y more members TO Sc
cure the same result.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
GOOD FRIDAY.
Almost n General Holiday in New York.

Almost Generai MONDAY III New hoIh'
tBy telegraph to the DsDstch.i
NEW YORK. April 4.-To-day is being
observed almost as a general holiday II
this city, all the exchanges. including the
Stock, Produce, Consolidated, and Cottor
exchanges, being closed.
With the exception of the Police anC
Law courts nearly all the city depart
ments are closed, and services are beinl
held in the churches and synagogues. TIM
being the Feast of the Passover this year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
OUELLlNG IN GERMANY

Forbidden Except when Declared Ne
cessary
by hnglo.American cable TO the Dispatch.l
BERLIN, April An accordance with tho
views expressed by the Emperor recently a
Cabinet order has just been issued forbid
ding duollins in Germany except in cases
where the Council Of Honor, to which all
the circumstances shall have been refer.
red, shall declare that the duel IS mecca
aarV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05

TEE wsArBxs IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY vAs
showery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
A Grand Master Mason Dead,

MEMPHIS. TENN., April 4.-Beniamin r.
Ualier. Grand Master Mason OF Tennessee,
died at his residence in this citv TO-DAY.
after lingering illness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05

A deep-seated cough cruelty tries the
lungs and wastes the general strength. A
nrudent resort for the afflicted is 10 Dr. ID.
,jayne;s Expsctorant, a remedy Tor al t p'1i
blsd with asthma. bronchitis, or any fui-
monary Affection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
AN lRApE.
Providing for New Negotiations Between
Turkey and England.

tBy AngIo-American cable to the Dispatch.l
CoNsrANTNoPLE, April4.-The Sultan has
stoned an trade providing for new negotla-
tons with England for a convention based
on the withdrawal of the English from
Egypt. Ii Is stated that Lord Salisbury,
the British Prime Minister. and Rustem
Pasha. the Turkish ambassador ut London,
will immediately commence negotiations
having that object in view.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
Treasury Balances.
Thc WILMINGTON Races m

New York. April 4.-1reasury balances
Coin, Sie2,6SS, $40; currency. Si,A1,s4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
rTsgtNNATI.

CrScIssiri. April Flour steady. Whsee
nrm: No. red. sOaSlc. Corn Arm; No. mlxsd'
Pork steady at sl07a. Lard quiet ~ 81 Bulk
meats aud bacon easier Wbiskoy stcsdy ~
SiG2 Hogs nrmer; common and light $a&s
fl25; packing and butchorS. AOost.&
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
RHODE ISLAND.
Newport's Supplementary Election To-
Day.
rBy telegraph to the Dlspaich.I

NEwpoEr, r. l.. April 4.-The supplement
tarv election here tomorrow will DO under
the old voting system, not under the new
ballot-law. Only last week the Legisla-
ture passed q law making the new ballot
law apply 10 supplementary elections and
recurring city and town clerks TO have
ballots printed bearing fac Smiles OF their
signatures. A copy Of the law was not
received from the Secretary of state 10y the
citv clerk until this noon, too late to have
The ballots prepared. The parties are
therefore printing their own ballots as in
former elections. Two representatives,
ara 70 ba waited for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
TIE nrrY on JUrE.

Three New Workers appeared before the
committee to request a more harmonious
arrangement Of duty proposed on Jute
manufactures, so ~ to reduce 1t III cor
respondence with the placing of raw mate
rial on the free list. They argued that the
effect of the change would be TO increase
protection on the manufactured products
to 80 per cent. from 10 per cent. On yarn
the duty would be doubled with nobody
to protect.
Az ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR TRAFFIC COMMISSION.
The Committee on the Alcoholic Liquor
Traffic to-day reported 10 the House bill
agreed upon by that committee providing
for the appointment of an alcoholic liquor
traffic commission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05

CHsRrxsrowS, w. Va, April A-ssven
or eight persons, indicted at the last term
OF the Logan County Circuit Court for the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05

One thing which more than any otner
has debauched public sentiment IN the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
DEPEW ON THE SOUTH.
lie Expresses Himself on the Race 0ues
ti0n.
IBy telegraph 10 the Dlspalch.l


tBy telegraph 10 the Dispalch.l
WASHINGTON, April 4.-Chauncey Nj; Ne
pew arrived here this evening in excellent
health.
In an interview with q Pos reporter ne
expressed himself as delighted with the
hospitality Of the southern people:
Did you see much Of the New south
the reporter asked. "Some OF the New
South and a good deal Of the Old Soutn.
II is there still. The old stock look on
the colored man as IA sort OF animal, de3u-
tute OF moral sense and reSponslbll,ty
who. like Frankenstein. becomes for thaI
reason dangerous in proportion 10 MS
liberty aud opportunities. They slncereIs,
think that their property will be wipeu
ont or cOntiscated, their homes blown up,
and society DESTROYED il the colored men
votes are counted: aud they look upon
northern Republicans as o species Oh An
archists who will cheertully cooperate ~
that destruction"
POLITICS N GENERAL,
Nine tenths Of the Democrats OF Tue
South seem to be imbued with such IDEAS.
The New South has different spirit II
believes in mines, and mills, and corner
lots. IL believes in attracting enterprise
and capitals; but the Old South " long
way down the millennium Of political re-
generation. The remedy is not PLAN, pu'
II certainly does not lie in Federal leglsla'
ton.
THE CONVICT LABOR SYSTEM.
One thing which more than any, Other
has debauched public sentiment IN tut
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05

COTTON RKPoKE
Market frm.
eUorArIosa
MrDpLrNa, i0Ec.
Low MtDDLrg0, 9r.c.
GOOD ORPtsAkr, sy.c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
hin City Jottinga

tspesial telegram 10 tho Disps,ch.i
. LTEcmuEa. Va. April AZ. King and
Frank Green, tallors, engaged In diff
cQlts this morning over . trivial matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05

murder of Green Mccoy and Nit Haley,
at Hart's Creek. last December, which
trouble threatened for some time TO grow
into fcud equal In proportion 70 the Hat
field-McCoy feud, have been admitted 70
bail ia 5000 each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
NORFOLK PgANUT MARKET

April a-Market active. Prices advancing, aud
are higher than ~ the same time last seasons
Prime, &C.; extra prime, 6Sc: fancy, sc:
common, 2asc; shelled. 2saShc; factory
hand picked. 6a7sc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
srocK nARGrs pRouaHr INTo REouIsI1oN
A CYCLONE
Accompanied by Deluging Rain and :
Kunbling Noise.
rBy telegraph TO me Dispatch. J

10y teleRTbpn 10 lhh Di9bhiSu'I
GMUNA, IL. April A tornado passed
over this city Yesterday afternoon. II was
accompanied by deluglng rain and "A fear
ful rumbling noise which caused great
fright among the people. AZ far as report
ed the damage includes the blowing down
of many sign-bOards. the partial destruc-
ton OF a furnituTe-factOrv. the unrOOhng
Of several houses in that locality, and the
wreck Of the smokestack of the Galena
boot and shOe-fectOry. On the hills IN
East and West Galena fences were levelled
and trees were uproOtod.
no LIVES JosT-NO PERSON INJURED.
No lives were lost aud no person injured,
but many miraculous escapes are reported.
At Urbana, H., three business houses
were uurooied during the storm, but nc
other damage is reported.
THE STORM STRIKES MONMOUTH.
MONMOUTH, ILL.,. April4.-Asmall cyclone
struck this city Yesterday and some dam
age resulted, but the storm fortunately
lifted and passed over the principal por-
ton Of the city. Part of the Chicago, Bur
lington and Quincy round-hOusew was blown
down. Several buildings were damaged
and roofs blown away.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05

Ranee Of Thermometsr Yes.erday;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05

GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE
RICHMOND. April y issA
orrERINGS
wunAr-2oO0 bushels
COKS.-i,a0 bushels.
OARS, 800 bushelA
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
wHEAr.-Longberry. zoo bushels very sood on
private terms
CORS.--White, 1900 bushels very good on pris
vate terms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
A BrRDs.EYE View Or
TEE SrooK.

You'li use tho mirror sunday
morning II you ever did. LOOK
Yourself all over You want tho
IL effect conslstont-you want 1t cor
YOU rect Perhaps you've go, sgry-
HAVE thing yet 10 buy. Maybe only
MADE fsp thug. But 10 matter what
UP ss long as ipe In Mems Wesr-or
YOUR Boys and Cbiidren's-wore win
MINDS you.
WHAT We want you, and II you'll stop
you 70 think for an instsnt-youH
WANT want ia Why, Because our stock
TO huge pour nesgs Our variety iets
WEAR your fancy run iooss. Our prices
AT are chained 70 pIodsrltson.
EASTER There are as many tastes -
CONE there arc poople~aimost You've
TO you. ideas--yoar neighbors Ma
US wRHoLD THEM ALL
FORT. In suIts-boih departments
WE'VE MEN and B0YS-you1l ma tho
GOT 1T. dressisst and tho most business
IFYoU'aR like-thai ever isfi q cutters to-
ATsEA ble Living pictures Of The latest
As Fashion Plates Overcoats, too.
TO Coverts - medium lengths aad
WHAT longer. Refer for Boya Any
TO size at ALTO a. any shape.
GET Hats In ell tho proper blocks.
CONF perbys. SILKS, and crash-v''h
TO armtuls of Boys aad cnildrsn's
Us Novelties
WE'LL Furnishings-hjghs - we'll try
HELP 10 count the stars as ~ single Gus
YOU the eriIiiants Of Nsckwsar. Our
OUT. B0c. grade holds high carnival
our line OF higher-pF,csd scarfs
gives you all hats exclusive 70
adorn the neck.
LET Gloves-in approved shadss and
US loyal qusntiess Canes whose oddt-
SERVE ties OF pattern fascinstA
you 80 it goes - upstairs = down
ANYWAY. stairs - hero - thsre--and every-
where--under our rcof-an sns
necessities and inxuriss Of per.
soaal spparei-Rasssr outatrnse
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-05
WASHINGTON ITEMS.
The Enlistment of Aliens In the Navy
nsY telegraph % the Diapstcn.l

WASHINGTON, April 4.-Bond offerings
to-day aggregated S230,350. All accepteu'
at 1881 for 44's and 122 for As.
The House Committee on Naval Ana,Is
to-day directed a favorable report on tnes
McAdoo' bill to prevent enlistment OK
aliens in the navy. The bill prohibits ing
enlistment ofaliens who are not naturalizeGi,
or who have not declared intention, ana
also prohibits the re-enlistment OF allens
in the navy at present unless they becone
naturalized.
In reporting the bill to the House Mr.
McAdoo says that the committee has d.
rect evidence that the American merchant
marine has 80 reduced the number, OF
American sailors that difficulty is found IN
getting naturaliZed men 10 man our war
vessels. On this phase of the question the
committee saws it also has evidence thal
preference has been given to foreigners III
manning vessels over American citizensD by
birth. Figures are given rs TO the mum
Der Of aliens now in the naval service zee:
Outside of apprentice boys there are l'Soq3
American-born men IN total force %. Oh
1876. and counting boys there are 5'ooo
American-bor as against 4.37S foreign
born.
The committee unanimously recon-
mends that the bill pass.
A MILITARY RESERVATION FoR FREE SCHOOLS
WASHINGTON, April 4.-AmOng the 6llis
introduced in the House to-day was one
by Mr.. Davidson, of Florida. for the dona-
ton of the Fort Brooks Military Reserva'
ton at Tampa, Fla, for free schools.
TIE DUTIES ON GLOVES.
A strong delegation Of glove importers
from New York and Chicago, to-day. ap'
peared before the WAYS and Means Com
mittee 10 urge the substitution of speclhC
for dd-raiorem duties ON gloves.
The change was desired to protect honest
merchants from undervaluation practiced
by dishonest importers. They did mol
ask a REDUCTION of the duties. They pre-
sented a schedule Of specific rates pre-
pared by a New York appraiser ms an
equivalent Of tho mixed rates fixed IN th'
IGl