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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
PASSENGERS SHOWED UP.
wouId-Be Ocean voyagers Left Behind in
the Big Drifts.
- pUNLAP's cABLE CoNPANY.l

rBY pUNLAP's CABLE CoAPANY.l
LONDON, March 1.-THE special train of the
London and Northwestern Railway, convey
ing the passengers leaving the city for America
by the City of Berlin and the Majestic, which
sailed to-day, made a direct connection with
these steamers. The Majestic left more than
fifty of her second cabin and steerage passen-
gers behind, as they have been snosed up in
the trains going TO the West of England and
nave not, in consequence of the blizzard, ar
rived yet in Liverpool.
Rail way traffic tonight is still suspended at
Plymouth in consequence of the weather The
water supply was at one time threatened, but a
thaw has set in, which happily prevents it being
cut OF. Some of the passengers in the Prince
town train. which has been showed up since
Monday night, were rescued to-day and two of
them are found to be seriously ILL.,
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AN IMPORTANT FIND.

Discovery Of a Famous Paper by William
Penn in an Old Library.
rBY DUNLAP's CABLE coMPANI.I
LONDON, March 1.-THE renovations which
are now going on at Haddington Abbey have
resulted in an important find. This is the dis
covery of the PresbyreIy library. which has
been untouched for centuries. Among the
books found is one which will have a special
interest for American readers-that is, William
Penn's famous paper. THE Peoples Ancient
and Just Liberties" which. it is asserted, be-
longs to the date of about 1870
There are many other important books, some
of which 90 back TO earlier centuries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
RAPIDITY OF THE FIRE.
Col Stewart Says He Never Saw Anything
Burn So Fast,

Burn So Fast,
Colonel Andrew Stewart, of Ohio Pyle, was
standing at Piatt's corner on Smithfield street,
talking to a party of friends when the explo-
sion occurred. He said he never saw any
thing as the Weldin building burn
so rapidly When he saw the fire he started
on a brisk walk down Diamond alley. hut he
had gone but short distance when the flames
shot through the structure and were pouring
from the roof.
The Colonel said the light stock of books and
stationery fed, the fire like kerosene and in re-
markably quick time the goods had disap-
peared and the fire leaped across the narrow
alley and was devouriDg the Germania Bank
building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
CLUB HOUSE FOR WOMEN.
Mrs. Frank Leslie to Set Aside 100000
for the Purpose.

for the Purpose.
ESPECIAL TELEeRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
NEW YORK. March 1L-Mrs. Frank Leslie
said to-day: "Pm going to make new will
this evening, in which shall make provision
for the erection of a club house in this city for
women OF good character who are willing to
help themselves" Mrs. Leslie says her plan is
to set aside $500 900 for a club house, furnished
with everything thar will contribute to the COM
fort education and amusement of women.
There are homes for old men, babies, sick
people and others" said Mrs. Leslie. but the
woman who has literary tastes and who wants
to improve them has never had fixed place
to go to. During my lecture tour I found some
splendid womans clubs at Grand Rapids,
Mich. Milwaukee and indianapolis. They
were well managed by stock companies, who
were making money out of them. 1 don't in
tend to do that. will build the club house
and then if there's any money left will give it
to help run the house."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
MINING ROYALTIES.
An American Expert Gives Some Testimon
on the Subiect

An AneTlCan Expert tFlVes Some IestimOny
on the Subject.
rBY DUELAP's CABLE CoMPANYl
LONDON, March lL.-Dr. Raymond, of the
United States Department of Mines was wit
ness yesterday before the Commission on Min
ing Royalties. His testimony was to the effect
that the laws regulating mining royalties and
leases were very similar, both in this country
and in America, with the important exception
that in England the lessor can charge any rent
he may please for his lease, while in the United
States he can only charge for the actual value
OF the land.
Mr.. Parnell will be called to the witness
stand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
Perfecting Themselves in 1t.

LONDON. March M-1he Solicitor General,
Sir Edward Clarke. and the assistant counsel
of Sir Gordon Cumming are now studying
baccarat nightly and playing il with experts. to
gain a knowledge of all the abstruse points in
order TO conduct the approaching trial more
effectively,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
BURIED UNDER GABLES.
Many Children Lose Their Lives by the
Collapse of a Synagogue.

BERLIN, March 1L-An accident by which
a number of children lost their lives, occurred
to-day at Menzel, in Westphalia. The gables
of the synagogue at Menzel have long been re-
garded as being in an unsafe condition, and
their stability has not been improved by the
strain they were subjected to during the recent
heavy snow storms and other severe weather.
NO immediate danger was apprehended. but
this morning. withou: any warning. the gables
collapsed and buried a number of children in
the ruins. So far, the bodies of four of the un-
fortunate children have been recovered. The
search work at the ruins is still proceeding. 1t
is hoped that some of the little ones who were
buried may yet be found alive. owing to the
peculiar manner in which the gables fell.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
To Frame a Bill.
ROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT /

rFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, March 1.-THE House Judi
ciary Apportionment Committee held irs first
meeting tonight and authorized Chairman
Burdirk to appoint subcommittee of five to
frame bill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
A REQUEST FOB $500

For the Miners Hospital at Connellsv1lle
Laid Before the Committee.
IFRoM A STAFF coRREsPoNDENr.l
HARRISBURG. March 1L-Colonel ]. NJ. Reid
and DR.. =. H. White, of Connellsville, appeared
before the Appropriation Committee to-day
to ask for $500 for improvements in the
miners hospital at that place. and $4,000 more
for maintenance. Although the institution has
been open but few weeks, it has already a
number of injured persons and is proving itself
great benefit to that section.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
wINDTHORST MAY DIE.

The Sacrament of Extreme Unction Ad-
ministered to the Great Leader.
BERLIN, March u.-Dr Windthorst, the
famous leader of the Center Catholic party in
the Reichstae, is suffering from congestion of
the lungs
His condition is very critical, and the sacra.
ment of extreme JUNCTION has been administered
to him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
VENGEANCE AGAINST PIRATES,

Some 300 of Them Beheaded by the Au-
thorities of a Chinese Province.
SAN FRANCISCO. March 1.-THE steamship
City of Peking arrived this afternoon, % days
from Hongkong and l6 days from Yokohoma.
Some 300 Chinese pirates and robbers were
beheaded in Kwantung province during the
last few days of the old Chinese year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
FRANCE.AT THE FAIR.
A Committee of the Chamber of Deputies
Considers the Matter,

PARIS, March ia meeting of the Cham
ber Of Deputies committee. to consider in what
manner the merchants of France can be best
represented at the Chicago Worlds Far took
place to-day. NJ Ernest Roche, one of the
deputies from the Department of the Seine,
presided. NJ. Roche. addressing the commit
teemen. said that he recognized the utility of
France partaking in the exhibition. 1t was, be
said, in the interests of French industry and in
order to retain the American markets that
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
A Brave Bartender.

When it was discovered that the Reineman
building was doomed, one of the bartenders
undertook the gallant task of gong in to the
safe and removed 5000 in money and placed il
in safe hands.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
For q $4,000 Mortgage.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcR.l
HARRISBURG, March u.-Mr. Sloan intro
duced a bill in the Senate to authorizs the
trustees of the Indiana Normal School to place
a mortgage of 1000 on the buildings and
grounds
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
Passed the Senate.

ESPECIAL TELEaRAM TO THE DrSPArCH.I
HARRISBURG, March 1.-THE following
bills were passed finally by the Senate: Author
izng half holidays on Saturday from June 10 to
September Is in cities of The first and second
class; authorizing building and loan associa-
tions to borrow money by hypothecating their
mortgages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
Anxious to Be Arrested,

Frank Taylor, middle-aged man, walked
into Central Station last night and said he
wanted to give himself up for .embezzlement,
He stated that he was book agent in tho en-
ployment of firm at Youngstown, O., and had
embezzled about $40 while on spree.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
The Close of Lent.

Do you want to prepare for Easter in a
truly delightful manner? Then get pound
or two Of Marvin's Easter creams from your
grocer. They are new, novel and delight
iul. Tbs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
Thirteen Drowned in a shipwreck

LONDON, March 1.-THE British ship Bay of
Panama has been wrecked off Falmouth, and
The captain. his wife and Il of the crew have
been drowned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
RULED OUT OF ORDER.

A Point Raised Against the Direct Tax Reso-
luton Not Sustained.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
HARRISBURG, March u.-When the House
direct tax resolution was called up in the Sen
ate to-day Mr.. Ross, of Bucks, raised the
point of order against 1t, because no official in
formation of the passage of the bill to which it
refers had been received by the Governor.
The point was not sustained, and on motion
of the Senator from Bucks, it was referred to
the Finance Committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
CAMPBELL & DICK.

directors of the local club will bold meeting
this afternoon and Manager Hanlon will go
home this evening for eight or ten days. To
days meeting Is to settle whether or not the
club will send the team South and to select the
team for the season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
specia1 Kid Glove Bargain.

1000 pairs BIB. Glace kid mosquetaires
tans, browns, states or black, at 81. worth
81 so, at Rosenbaum & Cos. This
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
THE PEOPLES sToRE-F1FrH AVE.
Open To-Day.

A large purchase Of blazers in black or
color, nicely finished; very handsome gar
meut; 50 IS. CAMPBELL & DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
River Tele1raus.

SPECIAL TELEeRAss To THE nrsPArcu.:
MoRGAyTowN-River feet inches and fall
ing. Weather cloudy. Thermometer so ut
Pm.
BRowNsvILLE-River II feet inches and falling.
Weather cloudy. Thermometer. $50 at 6 Pm.
WARREy-RIver S.5 aud stationary. Weather
cloudy and mild.
NAsHvILLE-kiver on stand. ~ feet inches.
CHATTANooGA-Rivc on stand; IS feet inches.
Raining,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
b. &B.

Handkerchiefs-elegant new line of
ladies' white embroidered at 25c; also 35c,
three for 81. BoGGs & BUHL,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
CAUGHT FROM A SPARK.
Rubbish Burns Under the Steps of the
Bank of Commerce.

Some rubbish under the steps of the Pitts
burg National Bank of Commerce, corner of
Sixth avenue and Wood street, became
ignited shortly before o'clock this morn.
ing from the sparks falling from
Engine No. 4 which was starioned there throw
ing water on the Weldin fire. The firemen of
that engine extinguished the fire without diff
Guilty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12

Local Club Affairs.
II President ONeill arrives home to-day the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
SOME COSTLY TEA.
A Package of Choice Quality Sold for s54 a
Pound.
IBY DUNLAP's CABLE coMPANy.I

IBY DUNLAP's CABLE coMPANY.I
LONDON. March 1l.-There was unusual ex-
citement yesterday at the London Commercial
sale rooms, where a small parcel of Ceylon tea.
possessing special qualities. was put up for
auction. The brokers worked themselves into
a fever heat as the bidding proceeded and the
price, which had been started at S. per pound,
was in few minutes rushed up to $40
Five competitors had been contestinC for the
prize. OF THESE, two then abandoned the field,
and the parcel was soon after knocked down
at Sd
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12

SPECIAL TO LET LISTS TO-DAY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
AN AFFIRMATIVE REPORT

On the Bill Fixing the Fiscal Year in the
Adjutant Generals ONCE
TFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, March 1.-THE House Mill
tary Committee to-day reported afirmatively
the bill to make the fiscal year in the Adjutant
Generals Department begin on June l. as is the
case in the other departments. This measure is
one prepared and recommended by the COM
mittee appointed to investigate the alleged de-
fciency in the Adjutant Generals office,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
nnhl2-TTs
The Climate

The Climate
of
California
Is delightful in March and April.
Families or private parties
can charter Private Cars
for most attractive trip
at special and reasonable rates
Address E. A. Ford, General Passenger Agent,
PENNSYLVANIA Lines. Pittsburc 90
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
BISMARCK'S DECISION
To Re-Enter German Political Life Causing
Great Sensation.

Great Sensation.
rBY DUNLAP's CABLE CoMPANY.1
BERLIN. March 1.-THE reported decision of
Prince Bismarck to stand as a candidate for
the Reichstag, to represent Geestemunde
has caused a sensation. 1t is now said that the
veteran diplonatist will not irrevocably make
up mis- mind until he has ascertained whether
he can be elected.
In the meantime. great preparations are
ing birthday on the lst of April. The Prince
was born in lSl5
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
TALLEYRAND'S MEMOIRS.

The English Edition, With an Introduction
by Whitelaw Reid, Appears.
LONDON, March ll.-Griffith, Farran, Oke-
dan q Welsh. of this city, have issued the En-.
glish edition of TaIleyrand;s memoirs
Minister Whitelaw Reid has written the IN
PRODUCTION to the edition mentioned. Mr.
Reds work consists of a brief but mastery
historical essay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
PLATE GLASS CRACKED.
Windows in the Stores Opposite Ruined by
the Heat.

the Heat.
All the fine French plate windows in the
stores opposite the Wedin building beginning
at Aches leather store and running to Boyd's
picture gallery were cracked by the intense
heat. Tailor Pitcairn's establishment Haines'
drygoods house, the harness store. Backofep,s
stationery house and Pratrs book place were
sufferers. The loss in plate glass in these
stores will amount to several thousand dollars
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
IN FINANCIAL TROUBLE.

The HOtChKlss Gun COInpany Gets Itself
Into Some Trouble.
rBY pUNLAP's CABLE coMPANY.l
LONDON. March 1.-THE Hotchkiss Gun
Company is in difficulty. This is one of the
largest and most promising of the various
American corporations that have been foated
in the English metropolis, and 20 per cent div
ldends were expected.
Now the financial sky has darkened, and the
stockholders have thus far received little or
nothing, nor is the outlook hopeful.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
DUN & CO.'S HEAVY LOSS.
Valuable Manuscripts and Tables of Statis-
tics Destroyed

r. G. Dun & Co., the mercantile agents. who
were located on the top floor of the Germania
building, will be the heaviest losers in the whole
building. They had an immense amount of
valuable papers and records. the accumulation
of years. that can never be replaced.
The greater portion of their valuables were
statistics in manuscript form. No one could
be found who knew what the loss will be- but
il is estimated that 100000 would not more
than cover it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
SPECIAL TO LET LISTS TO-DAY.
ALONG THE LEvEE.

THE H. X. Bedford left at noon yesterday
for Parkersburg.
THE Hudson departed for Cincinnati at 5 P.
NJ last evening with'a fair trip.
THE rivers are gradually subsiding. The
inches at last report and falling slowly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
GROWING ENTHUSIASM FOR MEYER.
LABOR MEN DECLARE THEMSELVES IN FAVOR
OF FAssETT

hearty reception given to Henry A. Meyer
by the Republicans OF the First Sixth and Tenth wards
OF Brooklyn at meeting last evening in the hall OF
the Brooklyn Athenaeum, at Auantic-ave. and Gin
ton-st. The large hall thronCed. Joshua W.
Van Colt presided. Mr.. Meyer was welcomed with
loud cheers and longcontinued applause, and his
surances that if elected he would be subservent TO no
boss gang and would administer the Mayors Office
in the interests Of all the people, was received with
redoubed applause.
Speeches were also made at the Athenaeum by Theo-
dore B. Willis, Jesse Johnson, George F. Elliott, ex-
Senator OConnor, Horace f. Dresser and others.
Much indignation expressed over the action Of
the police in stopping display of fireworks in con-
nection with the meeting for which permit had been
granted by the Mayor. Remonstrances with the police
were OF no avail and the representation that the Third
Ward Democrats were setting OF fireworks produced
effect. The police authorities Will be called upon
to explain the discrimination In favor of the Demo
Gratis.
Local Assembly No. 1870. Knights Of Labor which
has 500 members has decided TO support the entire
Republican State ticket and will oppose George Kinkel
the Democratic candidate for Supervisor Large and
Thomas F. Byrnes the Democratic candidate for mem
Der Of Assembly in the Xth District.
The National Trades Assembly has sent out notices
to the organizations alating with Ii 70 oppose Simon
W. Rosendae, the Democratic candidate for Attorney
General because Of his attitude toward labor interests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
A WORTHY REPUBLICAN, CANDIDATE.

James B. Townsend, energetic young business
man. is the Republican candidate for Congress in the
Xth District He was selected after General Daniel
Butterfeld expressed his unwillingness to be can
ddate. Mr. Townsend is about thirty five years old
is graduate of Princeton College, and is manager
Of the Press News Agency In this city. He is a
resident Of the Nth Assembly District and has al
ways been earnest in political work. lie is the son
Of Dwight Townsend, and his father and grandfather
were members OF Congress. The district in which he
is candidate has recently been Democratic in ordinary
political contests. Mr.. Townsend however, is max
ing an active canvass, and has good prospect OF
success His neighbOrs and friends working
earnestly in his behalf, and many votes which are
usually cast for Democratic candidates will support
him this year. Mr. TOwnsend's literary and business
career has been honorable and successful. and he IS
candidate worthy Of the support Of every Republican
and independent voter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
TOTAL RECEIPTS.
GENERAL MARKET REPORT

BUILDING MATERIAL-The supply Of brick IS sti
mP p fGrs9qSn no ce changes have taksa
per 900 flshkIls, ~ 5Odg5 20 UplayeF Hard "a 20
american Por5a6S ss Oesh S0e PortlS5
aS2 Is English Portland, 81 35as2 30; Reckand Com
mon Line. soc per Dbl. and do finishing, 81 St. Johns
35G@se per bush Cattle Hair iSdfsc -N'N -'''
CHICORY-Is held firm, and selling freely in lots at
COC6A-oulet and unchanged.
and S5a he home trade a eHp O All Eaa s,o
Prices remain as quoted early in the week.
quoted 12Ad 27tc. Sales 2,25O bags No. Z, 129c
1000 bags do arrive, 1l'sc and 1000 bag. sintOs
5000 bags Maracsbo 400 bags Savanilia. 400 bags
In the speculative line there was moderate business
accomplished but special features were developed
his the market Closed ios26 points lower due mainly
70 local realizing aud some selling for foreign ACCOUNT
dropped franc from October others advanced ma. francs.
closed with OF i franc. Hamburg advanced
% All sa dtober 5ss Sd November s Cd
Ger Sis 80 January, sis I'd; February, 5ls Cd March,
second 40 kilos 050; exchange (priyate) 142 re-
ecipt3 in Rio 600 bags Rio clearanees to United
Rio stock 35s 900 bags Rio firm. Receipts in
santos 10000 bags Santos stock $780, 900 bags Santos
RIO july ! to October 30 1901 4os 600 bags same
receipts at Santos July to October %, 1891, 9s3 600
bags; time 1890 ! t27,000 bags same time 1888
Guiding October at il 55a1175 November iI1OG11 80
December, 1O.s3a II % January. 1osoG1; February,
i6s5GiG and Jrly, 1915 closing as follows January
1075a10S0; February 10 70a1oS0 March, l0.75dl0s0
10 %: July 10 SCd1O 90; October 55a1165 Nove,n-
5c Decem3e Per, go W Var house
ltimOre, 1425 bags; New-orIeans, 94OS bags total
COTTON-The spot market was again dull at unchanged
prices sales 16f bales for consumption. The receipts
At ports were 46 Al bales, against ~ COS last week and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
IMPROVEMENTS AT SEAL H4RBoR.

Seal Harbor, Me-, oct. 23 Special. B. Cook
sey, OF the firm Of q. B. COOksey Co., Of the New
York Produce Exchange, has bought the steamboat
wharf with one OF land adjoining paying %l2oo
for the land and 81 800 for the wharf lie has also
bought twenty acres Of j. Clement for $1,000 and Is
erecting stone house on Clements formerly Cooksey)
Point. 1O4 feet by 20 feet The basement Is ALREADY
up. and lumber on the spot The carpenters are fol
lowing the masons and the work is being pushed so
as to cover the building in before winter ana MT.
Cooksey has named his place - Glen Garif' IL Is
on bold promontOry, overlooking the ocean, ana at
the same time gives n beautiful view Of Cr7ntrl
isles and Southwest Harbor Professor Hoe, brother
in law OF Mr.. COOksey will build n cottage IN tne
spring The plans nearly all ready bIt II calO'
Mr. Hoe IS a son OF the inventor Of the Hoe printing
press. Mr.. Abbott Of Chicago, IS making pans Io
three imposing cottages, to be erected al o4ce'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
DEMOCRATS REVISE THEIR NOMINATIONS.

Alarmed at the prospects of the Republicans carrying
the lid Assembly District OF Passac County, " j., the
Democratic bosses have forced out OF the race both
ex PostmasterJOhn Johnson Of Paterson. the regular
nominee and exAlderman Wellington swift, who after
his defeat at the primaries announced himself as an
independent candidate. Certificates announcing the
withdrawal Of Johnson and Swift and the nomination
Of John F. Smith accordance with the Ballot Reform
law were filed with the county clerk yesterday. Smith
sis an undertaken in Paterson, and has he the Office OF
coroner Prosecutor GOur.ey. Governor Abbett's sub
boss for Passac COuty, had done all he could TO OPP
pose the nomination Of Johnson. and alleged 10 be
throwing his Influence against his election and in favor
If swift but the only TO get Johnson, who IS an
open antAbbett man. OUT Of the race was 10 induce
swift 10 withdraw also. and 10 select a compromise
candidate 4 similar effort. with prospects Of
cess Is making TO get Richard Carroll the indep>ent
De mocrac candidate, in the lid District, to with