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A NEW OPERA HOUSE

Springfield is enjoying a build
ing boom at present. Now is a
splendid chance for some OF our
enterprising business men to build
new Opera House. No city in
the State needs one as bad as we.
Jacksonville, Decatur, and several
other cities have recently built new
play houses and they are doing
splendid business. There is an
elegant space between the new
Franklin building and the Register
building for on Opera House; it is a
central point and the best of all, it
is in good locality. We are re
liably informed that if some of our
business men will make step, that
$12, 900 will be put in new house
by a gentleman that does not live
in the city. A new Opera House,
in good locality, properly man
aged will be paying investment
We intend to agitate this subject
until some steps are taken towards
erecting a new Opera House. The
play loving people and all gooc
citizens in general demand it.
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Springfield Central Band.

The members Of the Springfield
Central Band, wish to return their
sincere thanks to their many friends
who so nobly assisted them in their
concert, and also to S. B. Turner,
who has been SO faithful in helping
them to raise money to pay for
their instruments; also to the mem
bers of the 9th street church for so
cheertully letting them use their
church. They wish to state that
so far as any of their members say
ing that the Clipper Band was
defunct is gross mistake, and who
ever published that report, did so
on their own accord, as the Clipper
Band has been very faithful to aid
them. We, the members of the
Board of Directors, desire to thank
Mr.. J. W. Oglesby foy his liberal
aid.
Signed on behalf of the members
by J. w. Hill, D. II. I.angford,
Samuel Mcclure, Chas. Ferguson
Jack Gray, Board of Directors
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A CHARMING WINTER TRIP TO
THE TROPICS. !

Grafton fourth season includes tours
through Old Mexico, California and the
Sandwich Islands, either separately or
combined, and leave Chicago by salid
train of Pullman vestibule drawing room
and :dinning cars, via Chicago & Alton
Railroad, Tuesday, January II, and Tues
day February %. 1892. The Mexican tour
is made in thirty days; Mexican and Cal
ifornian tours in forty five DAYS: or Mex
leo, California, and Honolulu including
eight days side trip to the kilauea Vol
cano, In seventy days. Tickets made gaod
for longer period if desired, and passen-
gers permitted to go as far as San Antonio
Texas, any time perior to date given
above, and join regular tour. at that OF
intermediate points. This arrangement
will also enable parties to visit Hot
Springs, Arkansas The trains fer these
tours are run on special time card, and
the number Of passengers strictly limited
Being personally conducted, guests are
thus rclcaved from all cares, pamphlets
giving fnll information, can be obtained
by addressing J.J. Grafton, No. 19s
Clark street, Chicago or any Agent of the
Chicago & Alton Railroad.
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give us an account Of his observa-
tons in the South, in subsequent IS
sues
Do not forget to pay your sub
scription.
The General baptist Missionary
will be in Lincoln Dec. 18th.
Dan Cullum's, No. 523 CONNER
cial Alley, South Side, Springt "a
ILL.,, the best whiskies, Beer and Cl-
gars. Lunch every day.
Subscribe and pay for THECAPITAL::
hus bands, wives, and children should
read it. 1t is their organ, and should
have their unqualified support.
Rev. A. Ward passed through the
city Thursday, en- route for Quincy
to attend meeting of the execu-
tive board of the Wood River Bap-
tist Association.
Whenever going to Virden call at, ).
| II. Wilson, lunch room, and bakery loI
| first-class meal. The inner man VIII oe
amply rewarded. East Side Square.
Virden Ill.
those who write us lengthy cor
respondence from localities where
we have one ortwo subscribers
should accompany it with at least
75cts. to insure publication.
Gen. G. W. Pavy State Auditor
and one of the most popular grand
armey orators in the state has en-
tirely recovered from his ILLNESS
and is attending to the duties of his
office.
Persons visiting Alton, Ill, and de-
string suitable place to stop will pro-
fit by stopping at the Hotel Sexton
8O7 Union st. H. w. Sexton Prof
This hotel is highly recommended by
Rev. B. III. West formerly of this city
as one of the best equipped boarding
houses in Southern Illinois.
Christmas is fast approaching
and we shall be glad to have oul
friends throughout the State te
remember us on that day by send
ing us their subscription for the
past year and renew for the com
ing year. It will be as thankfully
received as though you had made
us soveneir present.
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COMRTN ALTON ANOTHER
ADDITION AND
RECT TNTNG IMPROVEMENT
IN THE ALTON's
CHAIR CARS. EQUIPMENT.

The latest addition to the matchless
equipment of the Chicago & Alton Rail
road comes in the front OF combination
smoking and reclining chair cars. These
chair cars are divided into two parts, one
half being given up to smokers, while
the other half is devoted to regular pass
engers. They are vestibuled, heatedby
Bakers patent safety car heater, and
contain all modern appliances which in
any way contribute to the comfort of the
passenger.
The seats in the new cars are the regu-
lar standard chairs which are used in the
Alton's famous palace reclining chair
cars.
Combination cars, palace reclining
chair cars (free of extra CHARGE, Pull
man Compartment sleeping cars, Full
man buffet sleeping cars. and day cars
will now compose the equipment OF the
Atoms famous Chicago-St. Louis vesti'
buled limited trains.
In matter of equipment the Chicago &
Alton Railroad leads all leaders.
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All persons who desire any in,
formation as to the objects and
purposes of the Afro-American
League, or who wish to establish
local branches can obtain all nccess-
ary information by addressing the
secretary. All local leagues now
formed are requested to report the
names of officers and number OF
members to the secretary.
VIM. G.. ANDERSON, Sec'y,
P. o. Box 90, Detroit, Mich
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ELECT IN OF OFFICERS.

Central Lodge No. 8, A. F. A. NJ
elected the following officers fol
the ensuing year, last Wednesday
evening:
w. M.-Aurthur Young,
S. W.-General Halleck Green,
J. W.-Edward Lee,
Treas.-James Curtis,
Sec'y-Wyatt Johnson,
S. D.-John Lewis,
|. DR.. B. Franklin,
Chaplin J. S. D. Lee,
Tyler-Henry Clay.
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CAST.
A DEMISE,

Mrs. Anna Carter, wife Of Rev.
Iverson Carter, an old and respected
resident of this city, departed this
life last Wednesday evening at
8 o'clock, at her residence on West
Washington Street, and was buried
Friday afternoon; funeral services
taking place at the Union Baptist
Church, Rev. L. A. Coleman, offici-
ating. Deceased was SO years OF
age, and had been totally blind for
about five years.
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ST. LOUIS TO DENVER,
GOOD NEWS TO TRAXEIERS


A through Buffet Sleeper leave st.
Louis daily, at S:35 p. M, over the
wabash and ''Great Rock Island
Route" This cas- arrives at Denver
second morning at TAO.
The seasonable hour to take train at
ST. Louis. ond peactical business hour
to arrive at denver, commends this
Sleeper to the travelling public.
JOHN SEBASTIAN.
Gsn'l Ticket and Passenger Ag't Chicago
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Mr.. Walter Casey principle of the Jer-
seyville Scholl was in the city last week.
Should any Baptist Churh in this State
be in need of an old experienced chris
tian minister and gentleman should
call Rev. L. A. Coleman who is worthey
in every respect of pastering any charge.
He is now located at his home 438, n,
4th. st. Springfield III.
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Have your neighbors subscribe for
and read the CAPITAL. The campaign
is fast approaching, and every one
should be posted on the political issues
of the day. On such, and all questions
the CAPITAL is reliable and full of in
formation. Who will be the first to
show their spirit and enterprise. Send
in YOUR names and money
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A Grand Emancipation Cele bration

Will be held in Lovejoy, Ill.,, on
Jan. 1st, 1892. Prominent speak
ers will be present and make ad-
dresses.
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Ohio & Mississippi Railway,
Depot Corner fifth and Madison SITS

Depot Corner fifth and Madison SITS.
An ImpO1 tant Change.
On and after Monday, Nov, II, 1890,
trains of the Ohio g. Mississippi railway
will leave Springfield daily, except
Sunday as follows:
GOING SOUTHEAST
Cincinnati, Louisville and Shawneetown
dav express. ss........,.........7 Oo a. m.
Cincinnati, Louis-il.e Shaw
neetown Mailard Express 10 pm
Accom-. Freight. .... go. 5 10 a. N
GOING NORTHWEST.
St. Paul, Minneapolis Omaha
and Northwestern mail 1850
Galesburg, Rock Islam !,
Burlington, and Omaha ex. J.. Z 40 p. m
Accom-. Freight. -, $3.50. 6 go a. m.
NJ. NEER.
Pass. and Ticket Agt.
J.F. BARNARD,
Pest. & Gen'l Manager,
Cincinnati. o. w. B. SHATTUC,
Gen'l Passenger Agt.
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GRAND DRAMA

The Progressive Twelve of St.
Johns A. NJ. E. Church, will render
grand Drama, at Schuek's Hall,
on Wednesday evening, Dec. 10th,
entitled, Give Years out of Bon
dage.'
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-: AT -
]. B. Browns
BOOK STORE:

j. Freund, sole agent for the celt
brated Weber & Lindeman Pianos. ol4
S. Square.
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ILLINOIS CENTRAL.

TRAINS LEAVE SPRINGFIELD:
No. Mail and Express. ..... $40 a. Iii.
No. Diamond Specialt. ..12:0l p. m.
No. Clinton AccOm'n ...... 4:15 p. m
TRAINS ARRIVE AT SPRINGFIELD.
No. Mail and Express. .. 6:l5 p. m.
No. Springfield Express. 80. 500 a. m.
No. Passenger. .Il:sO q. m.
No. 2 makes close connections at Mt.
Pulaski for Decatur, MattooD, Olney,
Evansville and points South, at Clinton
for Champaign, Bloomington, La Sale,
Mendoza, Dixon, FreepOrt and all points
North and West at Gilman with the new
fast limited for Chicago.
No. makes close connections at Chi
cago. in same depot, tor all points in
Michigan and all prominent eastern
cities.
Nos. and are equipped with elegant
Pullman Drawing Room Sleepers and
Reclining Chair cars. No. leaves Chi
cago at $40 p. m. Train No. 4 is made
up and starts from Springfield, and pass
angers have privilege of occupying
sleepers and chair cars at any time after
500 p m. and passengers arriving in
Springfield in sleepers can occupy same
until a. m.
ALI trains daily except Sunday, except
No. 3 which arrives at Springfield daily
except Monday.
Remember the Illinois Central as the
Worlds Fair route to Chicago, and the
best line to Dubuque, Sieus City and the
Pacific Northwest. For sleeper car reser-
vation and additional information call
on or address the undersigned.
| D. G.. DUNSETH.
Tel. l23. Pas. and Ticket Agt.
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Time TABLE.
CHICAGO s. ALTON.

Trains. North. Souln.
Mail and Express. SO a. IN. $50 p. M.
Lightning Exp.* 1850 p. M. 1896 a. m.
Through Express $40 p. m. 1926 a, ms
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ST. LOUIS ALTON & SPRINGFIELD.
JACKSONVILLE & SOUTHEASTERN

PEORIA & SPRINGFIELD DIVISION
Depot corner 10th and Washington Sts.
Trains. Leave Arrive
Peoria Mail & Elk. 400 p. M 11:15 a. m
Peoria EX.. ....... 700 a. m. 900 p. NJ
Accommodation. .7:30 a. m. 600 p. m.
Depot corner 9th and Madison SITS.
Trains Leaves Arrive
Litchfield accom-. z 100 am. 4:35 p. m.
Mail and Express. a 10 p. m. 1l:3O a. m
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TAKETHE
Jacksonville southeastern Line

PEORIA AND SPRINGFIELD DIVISION.
Depot corner Tenth and Washington SITS
Trains. Leave Arrives
Peoria Mail and Elk 400 pm II :l5p m
Peoria Express -. 700 IN coop m
accommodation 7:30 m 800 am
LITCHFIEL ID AND SPRINGFIEL ID DIVISION.
Depot corner Sixth and Madison SITS.
Trains. Leave. Arrive.
Litchfield Accom-. ...7 20 M. 80 p m
Mail & Express. ... A :1Op In. III. 30 m
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Union Baptist Church Drama.
Do not forget the grand Drama,
"Out in the Streets" Friday, Dec.
18th, 1891, for the benefit of the
Union Baptist Church at Schuck's
Hall
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OHIO & MISSISSIPPI.

OHIO g. MISSISSIPPI.
Depot corner Fifth and Madison streets
Trains Northwest. Southeast.
Mail and Express 1O:50a.m. 3:10p. m
Fast Express,*. ...7:40p. m. 7:O5 a. :.
Accom-. Freight. Coca. m. $40 a. m.
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Holiday Goods.

Fine Books,
Bibles, Albums,
Children's Books,
Dressing Cases,
Odor Cases,
Manicure Sets,
Toilet Goods,
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Do,..t EaiIsto see Great Display of
HOLIDAY PRESENTS
r. N. D0D0S' )! DRUG
CORNER 5th & MONROE.

This IS the Finest shown here No old goods are
carried from last season, but elegant new stock.
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ADMISSION TO cents; chlIuTeH
under II years, 10 cents.
M. E. ST. Clair, Gen eral Manager
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DrV Goods Curtains CarpetS.

Shows largest Stock in Central III.
Evening journal., 1891-06-16
Al Exploslon on the PhiIaaeIphIa.

NEW YORK, June l6.-There was mys-
terious explosion yesterday afternoon in
the hold Of the United States steamer
Philadelphia, lying at the navy yard in
Brooklyn Joseph James, who was in the
storeroom at the time, was seriously burned
and injured by shock. Flames followed
the explosion, but they were speedily ex-
tinguished. But little damage was done
to the vessel. The officers Of the vessel
were at loss To know the cause Of the
explosion, as there was no powder in the
vessel but thought spontaneous combus-
tion Of the gases arising from turpentine,
pitch and tar In the storeroom might ac-
count for the phenomenon.
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ro nenr the nIr nIn.t rlrnd.

ALBANY, June 16.-Governor Hill Secre-
tary Of State Rice and prominent electri-
clans and mining experts from all over the
country will witness the blasting away Of
60.OOO tons of limestone at Peter Gala
mans quarry, South Bethlehem, this af-
ternoon. One hundred and fifty holes in
three separate ledges have been drilled to a
depth Of thirty feet each. These are filed
to the surface with dynamite, and when
the current Of electricity is turned on 5000
pounds Of that explosive will ignite. The
current win be turned on by Helen Gala.
nan, the sixteen-year-old daughter OF the
proprietor. "a face Of rock 30 feet high, 400
feet long and 30 feet deep will be displaced.
The blast is the largest ever made in this
country
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AFTgR THIRTY-oNg YgARs
Cameron Came Back, hut His Wife Would
Not Have Him.

Cameron Came Back, hut His Wife Would
Not Have Him.
SHAMoKIN, Pa, June l6,-Mrs William
Madden opened her door last evening in
response to a summons and was greetelby
a tall man, evidently about seventy years
old.
Does NIrs, William Cameron live hescg'
ne asked. ....as..-sa !
NO" was the reply ''A as'a~
Looking keenly into her face the straa ger
said: -
Mary, don't you know mes ann
Charles, your husband, and humbly ask
forgiveness.
The woman started and, closing the door
in the mans face, sank swooning to tie
floor.
Charles Cameron, cousin Of the United
States senator, lived in Pottsville, Pa, in
ls4s, and was well known building con
tractor. In that year be married Miss
Mary Markle.
For few years the two lived happily to-
gether, when Cameron began to drink
heavily In the spring Of 1850 he deserted
his wife and children and had been gone
ever since. His wife will not live with
him
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The Internai Irl.h nnttle.

NEW YORK, June l6.-Counselor w.
Lane Q'Neill, who recently succeeded Oh
behalf OF the Parnellites in temporarily
restraining Eugene Kelly, the New York
banker, from sending any more OF the s4s,
900 of the Irish funds in his hands to the
McCarthyites, Is nothing daunted by the
temporary setback Of Judge Barlett's de
cision, which practically vacated the re-
straint. Lawyer Lane O'Neill has served
papers in a second motion upon entirely
new evidence for another injunction.
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arnhihit until May. 1902, tho killing Of seals m
hat pais Of Behring sea above described, and
IN tho shores and islands thereof, the property
II the United States except that 800 seals
and no more may be taken on the islands); and
he rovexnment Of the United States will
promptly take such steps are best calculated
effectively 10 insure the Observance Of this pro
aibition by the citizens of the United states
and the vessels flying It's flag.
3 All vessels or persons violating the laws of
their respective governments in this regard
outside the ordinary territorial limits may be
sezed and detained by the naval or other duly
commissioned officers OF either OF the high con
tracting parties, but they shall be handed over
~ soon as practicable to the authorities OF the
nation 10 which they respectively belong for
trial and for the imposition OF the penalties and
tcrfeitures provided by law.
British Agents TO he Admitted.
4 In order TO facilitate such proper inquiries
as her maiestys government may desire to
make with view 10 the presentation OF the
case Of that government before arbitrators,
and In the expectation that an agreement for
arbitration may ultimately DO reached, y Il
agreed that a suitable person or persons 70 be
designated by Great Britain win be permitted
at any time upon application TO visit or 70 re
main upon the Seal islands during the present
sealing season for that purpose.
A Commission Of Experts.
ispru SALISBURY, through Or 5nHhu
Pauncefote, then made counter proposals
differing little from the presidents, and
| added the following:
A commission Of four experts, two nom
mated by each government, and chair
| man nominated by the arbitrators, II APP
pointed, and II not, by the aforesaid com
missioners, shall examine and report on
the following question;
l. What international arrangements II any
| between Great Britain and the United States
i and Russia or any other power are necessary
/ for the purpose Of preserving the fur seal race
in the northern Pacific ocean from extermina-
/ ton.
| 2. The government Of the united States will
| Join with that Of her majesty In requesting
Russia 70 forbid her subjects frcm sealing TO
the east OF the line indicated In 8rticle No Of
the present agreement untl May !. lso2.
Lord Salisbury urged that the commits.
sion be appointed at once. lie agreed TO
sign the agreement in the precise terms
formulated ia the presidents note OF June
., provided that the question OF a joint
commission was not left ia doubt and that
the United States would give an assurances
in some form that they would concur in a
reference TO joint commission to ascer.
tain what permanent measures are neees
sary for the preservation Of the fur seal
species in the northern Pacific ocean. The
president promptly agreed to the joint
commission scheme and appointed Jun,
10 as the day for settling the matter
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wnr.hlna fnr nehrlnr snn.

WASHINGTON, june l6-Secretary Foster
has telegraphed Captain Hooper, com
mgnding the revenue steamer Corwin, at
San Francisco, toproceed with all possible
dispatch to the priblloy islands with copies
of the presidents proclamation for distri-
button to interested parties, commanders
OF all United States and British war or
revenue vessels. and then to proceed to en-
force the provisions OF the proclamation.
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy Soley said
Alert and Mohican would sail immedi
ately for the sealing waters TO prevent the
further catching Of seals this season, as
agreed upon by thaIUnited States and Brit
ish governments.
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MkINLEY FoR GOVERNOR.
He IL 70 BE Nominated by OtfI0's Re
publicans Today.

He Il 70 BE Nominated by Oitio's Re-
publicans Today.
COLUMBUS, o., June 16-All the candi.
dates and their supporters have arrived for
the Republican state convention, which
convened at p. m. today and which will
continue till Wednesday. Major Mckinley,
who Is to be nominated for governor, ar
rived on special train from Canton at
noon. A number Of Stark county clubs
and the Cleveland delegation came at the
same time, Senator Sherman Is here. The
indications point to a lively contest for
some Of the lesser places on the ticket.
The names of farmer candidates for lieu.
tenant governor are meeting with much
favor, but it is not certain that one repre-
senting this element will be chosen. From
the number Of delegates and others pres
ent the indications are for an unusually
large convention.
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rh. Inrle. Mers rllernllr nrnun.

WHEELING, June ia sensation has
been caused in legal circles Of the state by
the discovery that over four-ffths Of the
juries drawn since the session of the leqds-
lature were drawn illegally. The legis-
lature modified the jury laws, but owing
to misunderstanding the changes were
generally disregarded. Dozens Of impor-
tant trials will be rendered void and thou
sands Of dollars lost. In some circuits the
judges have refused to hold court until
the new law Is tested.
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An Interesting Revolutionary Rel

LEBANON, Conn, June l6.-The Connect
icut Historical society took possession
yesterday Of a most interesting and yalua-
BILE Revolutionary relic, the building used
by Governor Jonathan Trumbull as an Of
fee and executive seat during the war Of
the Revolution. Imposing ceremonies were
observed, in which the society was assist
ed by the Connecticut branches OF the Ma
tional Sons Of the Revolution. Addresses
were delivered by Senator Hawley aud
Rev. Leonard w. Bacon, ID. ID. The build
ing was recently presented to the state by
Mrs. Wattles.
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AII nnndA an tha snhn,hnn-

NEW YORK, June l6.-The great Suburb
an Handicap, at once the greatest and most
popular race on the American turf, will b.
run at Sheepshead Bay this afternoon. Thc
Suburban IL to Americans what the Derby
is to the English, and fully $4,000 person,
will witness the race. Tenny will 90 10
the post warm favorite. There is general
concensus Of opinion that Tenny has but
one real rival in the race, and that Tea
Tray will push him, but take second place
=
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THE DEADLOCK At HARTFORD.

Tlse Senate Met. but the Senators Could
Not Agree.
HARTFORD, June 16.-The senate mes
yesterday at o'clock and at once took
recess until 2:30 o'clock The Democrats
held caucus on the appropriation billa
When the senate met in the afternoo@
an attempt was made by the Republicans
to have the bill instructing the controlles
todraw his order for all just claims againsa
the state put upon its passage. The Demo
Gratis, however, voted against it and ha8
the bill referred to the committee on stata
expenditures. The senate adjournod until
.Tune %
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"a Enrland.. conrrIrl,t RernIatlnns. :.

LONDON, June 16-In the house of com
mons Sir James Ferguson said that the
government had been advised that the En-
glish regulations respecting copyrights
certainly satisfy the conditions of Ameri-
can law.
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pn.hlnr ana land nllL

LONDON, June 16,-In the house Of com
mons the Irish land purchase bill passed a
third reading by vote of 229 to SO. The
house OF commons has agreed that for the
remainder of the session government meas
ures shall precede all others. All will be
dropped except the Irish land bill, the edu-
cation, the factories, the public health and
the renewal Of gold coinage bills.
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Fell Overheard and Drowned.

LocKPoRT, N. Y, June 16-J. S. Clap.
sattle, son Of Mr.. b. Clapsattle, promi-
nent merchant here, was drowned at Oh.
colt. He was engaged in rigging his yacht
when he fell overheard. He was twenty
one wears old
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PROPOSALS.


PROPOSALS FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL,
A. HOUSE.
WILMISGToN, Del, June s.
Proposals will be received at the room Of
the Board of Public Education, Sixth street
nesr King, until o'clock of the evening of
Monday. Jnne p for the building of a new
public school house on the corner of Fifth
and Scott streets, in the Twelfth ward. Plans
and specifications can be seen at the office of
Frank r. Carswell. architect, corner OF Sixth
and ShipleY streets, on and after Monday,
June l5 No bids will be received after the
hour above named. The board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids, and also 70
retain A. per cent. of the contract price until
the building is completed and accepted.
JOSEPH PYLE. Chairman.