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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

n. james, the hardware dealer. at No.
$40 King sti eet, has some wire rat traps
standing In front Of his store, into which
the rodents can enter easily, but are
caught with wire prongs II they attempt
to retreat. This morning, boy about
10 years old. no doubt Aotuated BY curl
osity, inserted his hand In ono OF these
trsps, and although II went In easy
enough, he found Il impossible to with.
draw 1t. The only way By which be
could be released was by breaking the
trap to pieces, and this was done. con.
seq uently Mr.. James has Lost trap, but
II 10 hoped tho boy has learned some
aouso.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

Bay horse. coining 5 years OLD, a good work.
er aud driver. No. BAY horse, comm. o
good worker. "a dairy cows. 0 will be fresh
by day Of sale, the balance milking; year.
ling fiolstsin bull, yearllng heller, 2 tur-
chickens, ! farm wagon, ALI In order, with
hay bed; milk wagon, l Osborne moving
machine, been used one season, hay cul
ter, lwheelbarrou. wBradiey horse rake.
plows, harrows, cultiystors, roller, forks.
Ia.es, ise, 81 st.se harness; nearly nsT,
MIX churns, serving Kettles, IL acres o.
| wheat In the gronnd hay by the ton am
corn by the bushri.
| Terms: All SIMS OF s2S and under. cash
| on NIL sums over that Amosnt a credit Of
months Will be given by purchase giving
bankaole note with an approved endorser.
No postponenent on account of III
| weather. II wet viii sell In the dry. Tn
above will be positively sold as I am going /
remove to the city, SAMUEL II. fUGH.
L. W. StldhAm & Sons. aucts. 3-ll-3t'
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

Patrol Sergeant Tucker. Sergeant
Blackburn, and Oflcers Broomall, Der
ricksou and Swift raldcd the house al
No. 81S Orange street, last night. and
arrested the proprietress, Bertha Palmer.
and four girls. Tho eutire party were
taken to police station, but ths girls were
afterward allowed TO 60. Miss Palmer
deposited $50 for her appearance this
morning, and when placed iu the dock
pleaded guilty to keeping house Of Ill
fame. A nnc Of $50 aud costs was I'M
posed, which was promptly paid and she
was discharged.
The house at No. 407 Adams street,
kept BY frankie Raymond, \ young and
nne looking woman, was also raided by
the same officers. Four xIrls and the
proprietrsss were arrested, but the girls
were discharged. This morning Miss
Raymond was arrsigned before Judge
Ball, and upon pleading guilty 10 =
charge Of keeping u house Of ill-fame was
fued $40 aud costa. The fine WAS paid at
once and she WAS discharged.
- 60
MI n Rnaa ri C,lutuhua nhi0 Ia
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13
DU DLIC SALE.

win he sold at public sale. on the Ely
Farm, near Green Ilill, Christianu Hum
drcd, on
SATURDAY, MARCH Is, 1880.
no. i. Dick, bay horse, years III
old, weighs l261 lbs, sound.
No. ?. Bill. iron gray, 0 years old,
weighs ll50, sound.
Mob. Bay colt. coming years old.
good stock.
. head of home-raiscd cows, some with
calves by their Sides u pair of pigs, is o
farm wagons, new, built by Bullock; l
junlpseut carriage. Germantown car
riage. ! syracuse pillow, l Champion
mower, ! horse rake, harrows, eultive-
tors, double and single trees, carriage
harness, | set of stage harnesses, new
brides and collars, corn by the busicl
western seed potatoes by the bushel,
Early Rose potatoes by tho Dushel, 81
pair of chickens. paiT of ducks. Also
II lot Of Iowa pntatoes,
Tcrins.-All sums Of $s5 and under,
cash On all sums over that amount u
credit OF months viii be given by pur
chaser giving n ban kable note with an
| approved endorser, with interest added
WIN. j. MGAhR.
VIM. J. Lank. Auctioneer. 3-36tds
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

The Teas property, on East Third street
near the railroad, has been purchased by
the Diamond State Iron Company, Tor
tile purpose Of increasing tho capacity
0, their works. The T.. W. u B. Rail-
road Company owns nearly all the pro-
rr4:u this cinity aud contemplated
pure ssinR this. but spent TO much time
considering the mattes and the iron com.
pany got In ahead OF them.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

Prof. Carpenter. the won ierful Psyche
lo2ist, 10 giving . series OF performs n ees
At Institute Hall, Market aud Eighth ste.
Many OF our leading citizens have visited
the Hall aud pronounc d Prot. CArpen.
ter's feats 10 mcsmerlsm t. be truly won-
derful. The exhibition beyond doubt 10
the greatest one Of Its kind ever held 10
this city, and will continue Tor but 9
short time longer, so that any one desir-
ing to wltne.s the exhibition shoald ge
now.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

About Q O'Clock yesterday morning 7.
Edward Thompson, rssid'ng ct No. 1919
6hsllcross avenue, who 10 employed ~ .
bridge Inspector ON the Il q o. Rail-
road, had his right leg broken aud badly
mashed at Schuylkill station. He waa
brought TO this city and taken 70 his
home In Wilson's ambulancs, where he
was attended by . physician.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

The old Bethel farm, containing about
60 ceres, situated On the Foulk road,
BrandyWine Huadfed, belonging to the
estate OF the late John b. Mckay, has
been sold by j. jackson Pierce, to Wit
liam MARITIME. Tho building |, over 100
year, old, and Its centennial anniversary
was celebrated In 1884. A new church
was erected several years ago, and the
old edifce has since been used for fair s.
festiyRls &c.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

There are 81 applications for the posi-.
ton of park engineer, but not Q neie
one among them Il from Wilmington.
This, with the fact that when II was de-
cIded 10 employ two more engineers 10
the Surveying Department, ths Appllcs.
tons were ali from parties 0utside OF thii
city, shows that competent men to Oil
these positions are scarce hore.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13


LNOR RENT.
N. +. cor. End and Franklin, store
N. w. cor. 3rd ana Monroe, store
100 Lincoln street, rooms and bath
4l9 jackson street, rooms and bath
W. Van Buren st., 10 rooms and bath
32l East 18th street, 0 rooms
FOR SALE CHEAP.
N. u. cor. Franklin and Elm
N. n. cor. 2nd and Franklin, store
l22i West 4th street.
l0J2 W est 18th street
702 Harrison street
120 Franklin street
1202 and 1912 West 2nG street
All, 4l9 and Az jackson street
1902, 1905 ana 1908 West bth street
1902 ana 1910 Lincoln street
2l2 and2l4 South franklin
gland 42S Hcald street
1920 Walnut street
7J2 East nth street
Call and got list at CALLAHAN co.
G021a Market street. 3lS-3t
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

A son Of Joseph Cooling, who has been
in Kentucky for some time, is in town
visiting his friends to-day.
Joseph Dsyis,a son of Pilot Davis, who
left this city about thirty yenrs ago, and
is row an inmate of the Soldiers Home
at Hampton, Va, was In this city yester-
dav
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

David Blakeley, somewhat noted in
police annals, got on another rampage
yesterday at noon, aud aroused the citi-
zens in the neighhorhood of Ninth and
Church streets by BEATING his vie In a
brutal manner. No warrant wa, Issued
for his arrest.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

The Loyal Temperance q ~,
Hil!es branch of the d W, Dr.
have an open meeting IN, ~ d1,,
Hall, Highlands. on s''u An
beginning at 8 O'Clock, s., AkLs
mond, and an e1hib t ~ Ilonst
given BY the soldiers n,i q ,,pI nspd
and friends Of the ch'''
attend. -
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

About $40 o'clock yesterday afternoon
the engine OF the Eige Moor accommoda.
lion train jumped the track lust this side
OF Edge Moor station, ard blocked the
track for some TIM. A wrecking train
was sent from this city and succeeded In
opening tho way Tor travel.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

Fire was discovered yesterday in the
parior Of the residence OF Jemima Pierce,
No. ll09 Orange street, but was extin-
tipgulshed by the Friendship Fire Com
pany with plug stream before much
damage was done. A sofa and several
other pieces OF furniture were destroyed,
aud the damage amounted to about $50.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13
A NEW BUSINESS METHOD,

ST. Baynard has adopted plan that is
prevailing in western cities, whereby the opportunity
is given to procure good watch for very low price,
through the agency Of cooperative clubs The plan
follows: Clubs are composed of forty members. who
pay one dollar for membership fee. which payment
goes to the originator of the plan When the club is
formed they mutually agree purchase forty watches
for the sung of seven hundred and sixty-fve dollars.
Each week thereafter the members meet, and
each pays one dollar. at which time a mum
Der is drawn which entities the of
such number to select and receive his watch,
similar to the old plan of watch clubs, with the
cepton that upon the drawing of number further pay
ments of that number The remaining members
Qess one each weekly continue their payments and
drawings for thirty weeks. when all payments
and the remaining ten members receive their watches.
The watches SO distributed are a god-hed case.
made By James Boss. with either an Elgn, Watham;
all city for thirty-6ve dollars and which
fully warranted to give satisfaction. Clubs
forming and drawings will commence Tuesday
ing. March 25h. For further information and cxami-
nation Of the watches call at
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

At Nc. s East Second street we offer
to dag y good umbrella TO the chewer oil
sGood Enough" plug tobacco. Return
30 lin-tags to 9. H. Durtsin and you will
not get wet For sale BY dealers.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

DIR. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation.
biltousness, sick headache, bilious head,
rche, and all arrangement OF tLu stom.
sch, liver aud bowels.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

David A. Powell, sos and 500 Madison
street, 10 still ahead on fresh shad, her
sing, goldfish, paddock, lake pike. white
esh, founders, yellow perch and oysters.
Delivered to ALI parts Of the city FREQ OF
charge,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

II makes d person feel SD 10 hear .
crying baby, suffering probably from
some slight pain. which could be easily
relieved BY the use Of DR.. Bulfs Baby
Syrup, which 70 for sale ~ all drug stores.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

"othello's occupations ,lS H. q
used 10 spend days anu IAN, I'M NJ
the fates and the rheu ~ ', ~ 70 .hlt|
only lies down and iau q. t s.l, ,us
easily he was cured py
rs cents.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13
I,r. sinns' Eye Cure.

The great preserver Of the eye sight
and cur er Of all diseases aud weakness
70 aud 80 cents. Fourth ard King
streets. A thousand testimonials.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

The public sale Of furniture, carpets,
mattipgs, ETC., tomorrow (Friday)
Hitsrnoon, at O'Clock, at All Shlpley
street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

The Board of Education will visit the
High School Tomorrow afternoon, md
the Manusi fraiuinE suh1Ui viii receive
tsss.:si G,tsacon.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

III woman will, she will" II she
will take DR.: Bulls Cough Syrup Tor her
cold, she will be cured.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

Can be had at lowest prices OF Steward
Il Chandler, South Side, or branch
Office, Second aud French. Phone 10.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

Tho young lady residing near Rising
Sun, who lost her watch, may hear
something In regard TO 1t BY calling
promptly at the REPUBLICAN, Office that
may lead TO its recovery.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

Alfred Cadmann anu ~ tho soss
the Pullman in '.r shops ops 10, oS1Ip,.as.na
ritt Of flowers for , isg dsustw,s
Inc coffin of their lit'l ,b u III 90"
Emma. who departed 'n'' Il
inst. -
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

Four good second hand upright pianos,
neArly new, at . sacrifice. II. =. Robe
en, 7l0 arket street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

Great reduction In winter underwear
At 7. A. Shaunon's, 3l3 West Second
street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

Jane. r. quito. S w',s,s suss
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

The following Is published y
Philadelphia Times: :.
An offer OF tl00 reward Wa m
by The Times yesterday iron
Delaware. In this form:
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13
Du BLIc SALE.

Du BLIC SALE.
VIII he old AT public sale, on the prem.
isea, In the Tenth ward, IN The city of VIII
ington, on
n LsDAY. hpril LIST $500,
At O'clock, p. M, the following prpperty
osIoh2'rg to the eslatn ot the late frnucis
'irteg' the brick housr. sitnlteh Mt the corner
% Second anu cherry ste l., withlpt front
| Ing ~ feet on second stree. aud 20 feet deem.
Terms Mt ale.
THOMAS GEFFN
FRANCIS uHEEN Administrators.
3-l0-Jt-eod'
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-13

Mr.. d. Ross OF Columbus, Ohio, Ia
visiting friends In this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-31
ASeURY PARK SHOCKED.
Brutal Assault ON AN Alexandria Lady in
Her Cottage.

4 dispatch from Asbury Park, y. j., to
the Washington Post of yesterday, says:
The assault bv Ed. Jones. the owner OF "A
string Of running horses, upon woman In
Mrs. Engard's cottage. at the corner of Peck
and second avenues. has created profound
sensation here. The woman in the case Is
Mrs. Re,erdy j. Daingeriield, Of AleXan-
dria, Va.
Early on Wednesday morning Jones
called at Mrs. Engard's and asked to see
Mrs. Daingerfield. sne refused TO see hin,
and he forced his way up stairs ana broke
into three bedrooms before be discovered
Mrs. Daingereld.
He at once began 10 beat her in most
BRUTAL manner. blackening her eye and
hruising her severely. The police were tel
eDh0ned for, and Jones was taken into Gus
tOdy. lie was brought before Justice Wyck-
on. and. as neither Mrs. Engad nor Mrs.
Daingericld would appear against him, he
was set free, after paying fine of SO.
An aunt and cousin Of Mrs. Daingeriield
are STAYING at one of the large hotels here
and have done their utmost TO hush the mat
ter up. The other women staying al Srs.
Engard's speak we'll OF Mrs. Daingerheld,
and this fracas seems 10 have surprised
them as much AS any one.
The Post. commenting on the dispatch,
says: "The people directly Involved In the
affair, mentioned in the foregoing dispatch,
are well known in Washington. Mrs. Dan
geriield is the wife Of wealthy citizen Of
Alexandria. and her assailant is prominent
in sporting circles Of this city. News Of the
assault was received by private sources
last evening. and created decided sensa-
tion. I'm the absence of any known motive
for the assault the affair was regarded rs
both mysterious and in Nplicable. In
Alexandria. where Mrs. Damgerfield holds
high social position. the community will eX-
perience "A severe shock. II is believed that
her assailant will not be allowed TO 20 un-
nunishQdr -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-31
THE RACES.
Entries for Tomorrow ut sheepshead
Bay.

First race, Futurlty course-shotoNer io'
Blue Rock, 1Oi: Volunteer, 10i; Forest King
iOi: G. W. Cook. 1Oi: Maidstone, 10i; Tipstafl,
IOi: Fitziames, iOl: Kingston. 10i; Mike
Watson. IOi; Ocypetc, lO3: Gloamlng. IOS;
Nelly Bly. S3: Princess Bowling. lOl; kltty
Van, 1Ol: PUnster. Jr., l06.
second race, Dash stakes, nYe-eignths 81
milc-Stratagem, lOi; Mashor. lul; sllas.
iOl: Keyser lOi; Cerebus, lOi; Nilroy, iOi;
Orton, i04; Oscar loi; Atlas loi; hiacSi.ck.
lOl: bellevue. lOt; Richard X. Fox, ld
Eclipse. ll5; Homer. li5. Bermuda. 10;
Wendaway. lO1: Barthena, lOk Maid OF
Thrift lOI: Priscilla. 1Ol: Esperanza. loi;
Key West, liO. Serroco. 10; Captain Wag-
ner. lO7: Early Blossom lo7.
third race, one miie-Buddhist, 107; King
Crab. 1O7; Strideaway. l07; Fiizros, lO7;
VIII ed. l07; Tanner l01; Beck, 100; Al. far-
row, IO7: Niagara, 1O7; Mon ia Hardy. lo4;
Irene. 1Oii Puzzle, 1Oi: Meriden, loi; Pearl
set 90; Badge, III Hyrle B, rs; Joe Black
burn. Il5.
Fourth race; Futurity course--Jennie II,
1Oi; lhpbe, iOl; Lady Agnes, l0l, Mabel
Glenn, lOl; Druidess, l0l; Veronica, l0l'
Drizzle. lOi: IagO. lOi; Bobby Beach, 1O4;
Worth. 10i, Fun ter, Jr., 10t Wrestler, lO4;
Ruperta, lOi.
quarter miles Al. rarrOw. ll2 Come-to-
law. ll2: Judge MOrrow, ll2; Ihono. liz.
Ruperta, IOl: Prince Royal, 1872: Kingston,
l2l; Salvador, l3O; tirenze, ll9 Ienny, l2o.
Sixth race, one mile. seling-Hemet. - {:
Donlev. 50. Drumstick. lO2; Flrehy, tO2
BRUSSELS. lCS; sam Wood, lOs; ~. Paris.
lOs: Frank Ward. los: Ben Harris. 1O6 I;
Castaway, lO6; Iago. 50; Mary j. 30; Bertha
Campbell. So Gertie ID. 81; Iattler ITO :;
Penz1nce, 96: tmlnence, % Lcit May, 30 :
Vivid. 1913
seventh race, one and three-siXteenth
mile. on turf-Macbeth, 15s; ~. Luke, i35
Philosophy. l3s | rDana, Is; Maidstone.
I2I: Lord Of the Iarem. l2l Kern, l2D;
Philander, 1875: Bella B, 135; Layina Belle,
I3j; clio, 1S5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-31
GOROONSVlLlE.
Church Entertainments - Miscellaneous
Jatters-'Isayy Rain. storm.

VA, Aug. co. Special.
The entertainment given in Linden Hall
last week was a success financially for the
Prcsby terian church Of this place. The
Baptist gave one Friday night. which was
literally patr0nised and a handsome sum
taken i'm.
Ednor sweet and interesting little child
Of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. smith, Of this place.
eleven months Old, died this morning of
congestion of the brain. brought on from
tccthing.
Mr.. y. ". " ood, who has been sicl, for
several months, is thought TO be a little
better to-day.
Mr.. c. W. Macfarlane's family, consist.
Ing Of his wife, his mother, and sister, Of
Richmond, are summering at the Exchange
Hotel in this city.
Mrs. Ernest Smith and three Children, of
Owick, Mo-, arc on Visit to friends in this
city.
Mr.. \. DOwell. of Georgia, is on visit
to his brother. Mr.. l.. DOwell.
The big syndicate Of this place is said 10
be nearly or quite organized. and their
prospectus is looked Tor anXiOusly by the
people Of the town.
The heaviest rainfall Of this summer fell
on last Tuesday night. but as the earth and
vegetable matter were so parched before by
the drought the effects are disappearing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-31
PETERSBURG.
Series Of Musical Entertainments In Pros
pect-Religious and Personal Items.


PETERSBURG. Va, Aug. 3O.- Special. -
The Petersburg Musical Association are
making arrangements to give its patrons
some fine neentertainments during the coming
season. Heretofore the association has
only given "A course of eight entertainments.
Now they propose to give twelve. Tie
price Of admission 10 the whole 81 ries Oh
entertainments will only be two dollars.
4 prOtracted meeting will commence TO-
morrow at Gary's church, in Prince George
county a short distance from Petersburg.
\ very interesting meeting has been in pro-
gress during the past week at lnni,y
church. i'm Prince George county.
The first bale Of new cotton was received
here to-day lv 4. i. Jarrett a son. II W.s
raiaed by Mr. j. f. Raney, Of Gaston. y. G.,
and was classed at middling 1t was pur-
chased by J. II. Rodgers a Co., OF this city.
TheTprice paid was II y cents per pound.
Miss Nora Herring mas returned home
after a pleasant visit to friends in Windsor
Va.
Miss Mary slaughter. of Dinwiddie coul-
ty. is on a VISIT 10 the family Of Mr.. W.
Irving Brown. west High street.
Miss Janey steel, of Richmond, Is oa 90
visit TO Miss Alice Collier.
Miss Cora Marks has gone to Richmond
on Visit 10 lflrht-.
Mr. William Grossmau and Miss Gros5-
man. Of Chesterfield county, have returned
home from Baltimore.
Mrs. W. K. Butler, Of this city, Is visiting
friends in Campbell county.
Misses Lucy and Julia DarracOtt. OF Han
over county. are in the city on visit TO
the family Of Mr. 4. W. Carter.
Mr.. aud Mrs. John O'Counor have re-
turned home from trip to Boston.
Mrs. Joseph B. Worth and children nave
gone to COyingtOn. ky. on visit.
Dr. Duncan Brown, superintendent OF the
public scOOls of this city. has gone TO the
mountains for a short stay.
Miss Nellie Turner. of savannah, Ca
has been on visit TO Mrs. \. W. Burgess on
Broad street, left for Richmond this morn
ing.
John smith, "A negro, was arrested here
this afternoon by Detective James VI.
Young on the charge of breaking into the
dwelling house of stephen Winn in Chester
field county. and stealing sundry articles.
some of the stolen property was found IN
smiths possession. He was taken 10 the
police station and the Chesterfield authori-
ties were notified OF his arrest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-31

Of Maine; Covert, OF New York; Morrill, OF
Kansas; Flower. OF New York; Wade, OF
Missouri; Reilly. Of Pennsylvania; Os-
borne, Of Pennsylvania, and Farquhar, OF
New York.
Chipman, Of Michigan. characterized the
bill rs makeshift, a good enough Morgan
until after the election. 1t meant nothing.
il would do nothing, and. in his opinion, il
was intended TO do nothing.
The House then took up the bill amending
the Alien contract law. Mr.. Buchanan, Of
New York. advocated the measure.
Mr.. Quinn, OF New York, expressed the
belief that the bill would 90 far to right the
wrongs which had caused 80 miuch misery
and despair among the toilers Of TIE land
every where.
MIR. Neidringhaus, of Missouri, criticised
the clause which exempted preachers. He
said he believed in protecting the American
preacher. Ministers OF the gospel came not
under contract, but on the call Of the Lord
God almighty. Laughter. This clause
was intended to protect fashionable lee
turers.
After further discussion the bill was
passed without opposition. The House
then at o'clock adjourned.
MIR. HUME's POSITION.
Considerable interest is manifested here
as TO whether MIR. Frank Hume would be
an independent candidate for Congress in
the Eighth Congressional district Of Vir-
ginia against General W. II. +. Lee. Mr..
Hume was seen to-day 10y a reporter and
asked whether or not he would become a
candidate, but he declined 10 say. II
would rather not discuss the matter at
present." he said. "but Will probably be
able to make definite reply in short
time"