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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-17
All Wat Is an Old Scatter.

All Wat was arraigned before Commits
sioner Kiefer yesterday upon charge of
being illegally in the country, and was
discharged from custody. He was arrested
on Commercial street last Wednesday by
Officer Osborn. He proved that he was an
old resident of Seattle for he answered &C.
curately all questions with regard to
streets and public places.
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Estate Of the Late DR.. smart.

The estate of DIR. J. s. NJ. Smart, who
died on November II, 1891, is valued ac-
cording to the petition of James w.
Young. administrator. at about "a, 300 His
property consisted of a half interest in lot
in Burke's second addition valued at $3.50,
q half interest in the bank account,
library, surgical instruments, etc., of the
firm of Smart & Horton, valued at So, 200,
and eighty shares of the Puget Sound
Navigation g. Improvement Company,
valued at 50 600
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The Ministerial Vote in Favor OF Their
Eligibility to General Conference.

A few months ago vote was taken in
Methodist Episcopal churches here, as well
as in the rest of the country, on the eligi-
bility of women to the general conference.
The vote of the laymen here was quite
strongly in favor of the women. The
ministerial vote, however, is closer. for. ac-
cording to the New York Christian Aduo-
cate, it is as follows in the entire Metho-
dist Episcopal church: Total vote cast,
10, 1855; for eligibility. 5,62l; against eligi-
bilitY. 8. 1876; majority in favor. 4s6.
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HOLMES PLEADS GUILTY.
rhs franklin Negro Acknowledges
Shooting mt His Boss.

Shooting ut His Boss.
William Holmes, the Franklin negro
who shot at William Bridewell, the pit
boss at the mines a. month ago, was ar
raigned before Judge Humes yesterday
and pleaded guilty to the charge of assault
with deadly weapon. He will be SEN
fenced tomorrow. Bridewell caught
Holmes asleep in dangerous part of the
mine and, fearing that the lamp in
Holmes hat would cause an explosion,
ordered him out. Holmes refused to go
and Bridewell kicked him out. Holmes
went for his gun and came back and fired
two shots at the boss. Bridewell returned
the fire. but none of the shots on either
side took effect. Holmes was at once ar
rested and has since been in iail
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Tearing Down Weakened Walls.

The GU ter side of the walls supporting
the sidewalk on the Washington street
side OF the Kittinger building, at the cor
ner of Washington and Commercial streets
having sunk so seriously as to tear the
crosswalls away from the building, the
whole sidewalk and supporting walls are
being torn down, Concrete foundations
will be put in and the walls rebuilt with
cement mortar.
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s s,sion OF milk inspector, TO which he has
geen appointed by the board of health
- =; =: ouptili has been appointed inspector
an mis- place. Deputy Collector Mckenzie
saio yesterday that Mr.. crichton was a
soou omcer, but could not stand night
his resignation 'n' AeAoe
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BLAINE. Jan. 16.-[Special.l-Th Sec
ond night of the Murphy meetings was a
grand success. The building was crowded
to the utmost, the standing room being
all taken. One hundred and eighteen
signed the pledge. making total for two
nights of 800. The meetings will con-
tinue. The supply of ribbon end pledge
cards has been exhausted, thus exceeding
the expectations.
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Scandinavian Republican Club.

Last night the scandinavian Republi-
cans held preliminary meeting at the
headquarters in the Butler block, and
elected the following officers: President,
Andrew Lee: vice president, NJ. B. Gun
derson: secretary, ]. Johnson; treasurer,
Marcus Hansen. Another meeting will
be held this week at a time to be fixed by
the officers
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Democratic Meetings to Come.

On Monday night the Eighth ward DENT
ocrats hold their meeting; on Tuesday the
Central Club holds its gathering at the
headquarters; on Wednesday the Fifth
ward meets; on Thursday the Fourth and
the Second; on Friday the Sixth, the FRS
and the Third, and on Saturday the
Latona Democrats.
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Ninth ward Republic.ns.

A meeting to form Republican club
will be held tomorrow night in Smiths
store, in Brooklyn. All the Republicans
in the Ninth ward are invited to attend.
There has been some talk of non-partisan
ticket in the Fourth and Fifth precincts of
the ward, but the movement is meeting
with but little favor.
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THx ARLINGTON.


WASHINGTON CRY. Jan. 16-ISpecial. !
Paul F. Mohr, of the state of Washington
is happy man tonight. Mrs. Mohr gave
birth 10 a bouncing boy this mornlng E
The mother and child are both doing Wen.
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The Puget sound Harsor, Va. l6, A. B. OF :. T.
B., will hold n special meeting today, snnds!
January II, at : =. N. Business OF importance
will be transacted All members are requested
to attend. T. q. Bsughman. Captain.
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A ROOT WITH A MONKEYS HEAD.
WOolery Finds q Strange Freak-To BE
Sent to Worlds Fair.

Sheriff Woolery has a remarkable pale
ontological specimen in the shape of a
root, which has startling likeness to a
monkey. half human in its formation. 1t
is about two feet long and has two perfect
arms, with the fingers complete. and its
head is marked by nature with eyes, nose
and mouth. The sheriff proposes to send
it to the Worlds fair.
The specimen was found on section %,
township % north, of range east, by
J. Quinn, woodsman, and was given by
him to G. w. Chapman.
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Mccoy Gets Four Years For Burglary.
David Mccoy, the burglar who broke
into warehouse at Boulevard belonging
to Shepard, Henry & Co., and stole three
sets of harness, was arraigned before Judge
Humes yesterday. and after pleading
guilty to the charge asked to be sentenced
Immediately. The judge gave him four
years at hard labor in the state peniten-
tiary at Walla Walla.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.
THE NORTHERN.


r Weber & W, AnaeorC Sweet ST
A Buckholder, Port'dF Deckbock, 0costa
B E Ball, do Cramer, Phisada
A + Flu Ter, do Faby, Tacoma
II r MITCHELL do tn Boyd. Olympia
d NJ Garrison, do NE Downs, Fairhaven
II Wthenberg, do b II Kent, Ny
G A Hobbie, Rochester w II Hewett Everett
5 Townsend, Chicago B Broomel
THE OCCIDENTAL
HY Thompson. Portl Mrs. I. Marion, What
r Chspiu Toledo L l. Meekle, Freeport
Fountain, White RiverJ storm & W, Coupevile
] + Manson, Toronto 5 II Manson. Whateom
sharp, Tacoma Jones. DO
Pc Wilson, SPOKANE J haines, Tenn
w + Xavier do Ell Conk ing, TT Town
q Z Tracy, Victoria 81 Ponain, Boston
NJ q Dawlars do L ) Humes, City
r Ris,tan & W. Victoria g James & ", Sedro
n h Goose, snohomish Young, juneau
l. Lachman, Tacoma q bIanchard spoksne
r u pua. Tacoma u Schaughnessy,
s sampson, City Raleigh, do
Bullong, San Fran Lewis. 90
THE ARLINGTON.
JLwatson, Enumclaw Williams,
@ q England & yfSno " King, Tacoma
JE Harmon Youka, Cal r : Bradley. Paellla
4 X Millen. Minneapolis J Fowler, Mankato
l. RAIDER, Montesano L David, aine
II II sanderson&wf, Ana MISS Oeighton. Ansc ies
T Mitchell, Wsuperior howard, Eolson
f NJ Allen. snohornish II w White, Tacoma
W II Hewitt. Eyerett w A Reene, TT Blakeley
Alley Rauks. CITY &c Van Orman. " hat'm
! Dpryee Everett oE Rea, Olympia
+ Iohuson swan Lake Mr. Kent & wi, Tacoma
Robertson, CcGpevilis HiDys "ssthln
John Davis, spokane Mrs hawAei SPOKANE
I Williams, Portland
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OLD MONEY BAGS

First presentation in this city OF the successful
comedy drama by sam Morris and L. II. Felt Id
four acts. entitled
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A new play and original character replets with
bright comedy Dialogue and strong
situations
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An wat wan STAY i'm che united states.

Al Wat VIII Stay In the United States.
All Wat, Chinaman, was brought be-
fore United States Commissioner Kiefer
yesterday upon charge Of being unlaw-
fully in the country. After q hearing he
was discharged. He proved that he was
an old resident and was entitled to remain
In the IL nited States
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objector, but he did not believe the Demo-
Gratis were so blind as to follow him in this
instance
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SUPPORTED EY OUR EXCELLENT DgAs
MATIC COMPANY.
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~ A. Crichton has resigned his position
- inspector Of customs TO accept the POI
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: THE AUDITORIUM. (:
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BRILLIANT BEvY OF MIRrH AND SONG
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Return of seassies FavOrits Comedian.
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CoRpRAY's THEATER
Corner Third and Maiisoa strsssA

Week Commencing
MON AY. JANU AIRY Is,
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Mr.. SAM MoRRIs, !;
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The Roman Artists and Aerobata
LEONDOR BRoTHERA
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The Aerial Artists,
STANLEY & MASON.
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Bryn Mawr sale opens Monday.

Bryn Mawr sale opens Monday.
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The Knockabouts,
CLIFFORD d MCCARTHY.
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AMTSEMESTS.
CoRpRAY's THEArER
Corner Third and Maii.oa strsssA
Week Commencing
MONDAY, JAN AIRY Is.
Return OF seassIcs Favorits Comedian,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Mr.. SAM NORRIS,
.....................'.....-..'
SUPPORTED EY OUR EXCELLENT ORA.
MATIc COMPANY.
First presentation in this city Of the successful
comedy drama by sam Morris and L. II. Felt Id
four acts entitled
OLD MONEY BAGS.
....,....,.....--......,~--e.
new play and original character. replets with
bright comedy, dialogue and strong
situations
....-............-....-.......
: THE AUDITORIUM
BRILLIANT BEvy OF MIRTH AND SONG.
The Aerial Artists,
STANLEY & MASON.
The Roman Artists and Aerohata
LEoNDoR BRoTHERA
The Knockabouts,
CLIFFORD a. MCCARTHY.
The Popular Comedian,
STEVE CARROLL.
GRAND SATURDAY MATINEEi
PRICES AS USUAL
Seats seven days In advance at Theater Box OF
fee. Telephone sos.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-25
SEVENTY EIGHT PAINTINGS SOLD.
THEY BRING sH11o At THE J. ABNER HARPER
SALE.

Seventy eight pictures Of the J. Abner Harper col
lection of modern paintings were sold at the auction
sale at Chickerng Hall last evening. The bidding
was0t brisk at the sale Of the evening before
and.cn after IL o'clock before the auconecr
mafes the last sale. Pie painting that sold for the
highest. ys,E ce dprng the morning was title First
Lesson 81 sKH$tflrg" by Won Blaas. The bidding
started at $780, but the aucIoneer did not let II go
until 81, goo had been announced the price some
one In the audience willing to pay for it,
The most, ivftsyesting sale took place when "A
French solder, ty Do Melville, placed in front
Of the audience for its consideration This painting
was about the size OF cabinet photograph, and was
considered one of the most magnificent pieces AMONG
the collection. When the auctoneer presented the
painting he called 70. Did Of $1,000. man in the
audience shouted Z" Fifty dollars Another man at
once announced his willingness TO pay 500 for the
painting. II finally sold for S575.
Some of the other paintings that brought fair prices
were Landscape and sheep by Mauve, s2.IO0 {;
@Views OF Paris" COrot, 81 500; In the White
Mountains" Inness, 81 ,275 Pool in the Woods, >
Diaz, 81, 700; Landscape and Cattle Troyop,
81 $50; "A Glowing Sunset Cain, $3.50; "The
New Curate," Novak, 81 $50; "Sunset," Rousseau,
81 $685. Reading" Ribot. $780, Peasant Knitting
Lorolle 81 200: "Pording the Stream" Bonhenr,
$500; Bavarian Peasant Def'regger, 1915; Sheep
In the Moonlight Jacqre, $50; Arab on Horse
bsckr schreyer $3.50: "A Little Sunshne,s Perrault
1925; Market scene In vitry," Grison. S525 :;
- Evening Cain, 1925.
q. The total proceeds of the sale last evening were
e44llo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-25
PASTOR AND PEOPLE LOCKED OUT
TRUSTEES OF BROOKLYN CHURCH ADOPT
WAR MEASURE.

WAR MEASURE.
The trouble which has existed between the Rev. Mr..
Bernhardt and the Board OF Trustees Of the New Ger
man Peoples Church, at Throop and Myrtle aves..
BROOKLYN resulted last night In the trustees taking
full possession OF the church and prohibiting tho
greeation from assembling theN. There 10 have
been meeting Of the pastor and congregation 10
discuss the grievance which exists and when they as
sembled they found the church in darkness and of
the trustees guarding the entrance. written notice
was handed to Mr.. Berrlhardt signed by Jacob Miller,
secretary Of the board saying that the had
decided that they should not hold the meeting.
Much Indignation was expressed owing 70 this action
and the 200 members who had assembled adjourned
Delmonco Hall, near by. James Conrad, supern-
tendent Of the sunday school. presided and after
stating the financial condition OF the church. which he
said the trustees responsible for. asked those
present II they intended to stand by the pastor
There a general cry OF We will We will
Valentine Bruchhauser, Of No 730 Paravc. said that
lie would advance 10000 toward paying OF the in
dcbtedness, which amounts 10 $4,000.
superintendent Conrad arrested yesterday on
plant OF Henry Vanderchue, "a Of one OF the
trustees, who charged him with throwing a Bible al
him on Sunday. The examination Kas adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-25
THE CONSPIRACY LAW AMENDMENTS.
ARGUMENTS AGAINST THE LEGAMzATIoS OF
BOYCOTTING.

ARGUMENTS AGAINST THE LEGALzAT1oN OF
BoYCoTTING.
Albany. Feb "a observation-disclosures LAstmans
MI intsnded 10 eqaliZe boycotng was discussed AZ
length this afternoon by representatives OF the manu-
fact,rcrs and business men OF New-forH' hochss0f'
SYRACUSE md Buffalo, and representatives OF the aoo
ORGANIZATIONS who anxious that the bill shoud pass
Tho Intention of this bill to put into the hands OF the
professional labor agitators weapon with which they
can levy blackmall upon manufacturers and NJ the
came time be freed from any legal penalV ~ Is IL"
tended under this bill 10 allow trades union 10 de'uos
the trade OF any one against whom II mas eai OF
,aucicd grievance II does not make punishable ehoftS
TO persuade advise or encourage by peaceaoic meA'
any person or persons IN enter into any combination
- oot,s, leaving or entering the employment OF any
r.or firm or corporation. or 20 persuade' aa'isc
or encourage by peaceable means any person. HI" Vi
cornora,ion 10 withhold his or us CUSTOM Pa"ol'e'
or employment from any person, hrm OF 'o'Po'"'so"
II further makes ii lawful to induce any person. hr
or corporntlon To withhold his or its custom paiVasc
employment or labor from any person. hrh Ut
ton ., A.,
r,, = ou,crboch of New-York representing the
Third Avenue Railroad corporation. appeared against me
hill He rehcarsed the trouble that the rifo"u WIN"
ina reuresened had had with vaiou. labor ORGANIZATIONS
III account OF the strikes ana the boS'o''s "s"i' wv
,,rp,nv The bill was un-Amcrican. lie SAID. lie
aid not ask for tie entament Of the rights OF tue "orh
ngmen TO organize. lie was III ldNoI VA N'Ni' 'e "
the bill which will give the aboring men that right
. r,t ,vben they ask you' he said to put upon the
statute books an Endorsement Of boycotting then am
confident whatever may be yonr fear OF adverse
votes. that there is no member OF any com
mittcc who will say i favor boycott'hs'
II !. time TO call halt suppose argue this matter
here today and suppose the trades unions comtne ana
prevent my Gaming my livelihood Us lawyer lhcy
may not lie able to it, but Will YOU leGlze lit VIII
and who happens 10
antaconize some one Combine. don't boycott what
X desired by those who behind this bill Is mat
there Shall be no coming under the Conspiracy law
Uernard Rothschild. OF Rochester. and {. H. Lewis,
~ syracuse also spoke against the bill TIC commit
tee did not act today. 80,
The Codes Committee decided TO report tho bill ne
healing the law allowing either party to an action 10
20 before II jury to establish question OF fact. TINS
law was sneaked' through the Legislature last winter
no one seems know when. but II has had the eject
Of dsrnplng the legal business of the state II Is SAID
that Edward Murphy. r.. and the elevated railroads
are responsible for the enactment Of the law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-25
BILLS SIGNED BY TIE GOYERNoI

Albany Feb. Ex-Governor Flower has signed the
following:
Chapter 45-Authorlzing the sinking Fund Commits.
sioners of Newlork City TO lease for ninety years
Ia NJ sinai Hospital parcel Of ground belonging 10
the city. situated on the block bounded by Lexington
and Third ave and Sixty and sixty eighth sta
for the erection OF additional buildings for the hospital
Chapter 46.-Amending the Kingston City Charter
by making the terms of the Office Of the Mayor and
Aldermen two years each. and affecting the tax sales
Chapter 47-Pioyiing fer tho payment OF the salaries
Of the Brooklyn police Justices
Chapter iS-Pr0viding that the Controller OF Brook
Bn shall issue certificates OF Indebtedness TO pro-
vide for deficiencies In expenses of conducting public
elections In 1901 and 1892
Chapter 49-Providing for Commissioner of PARKS
in BROOKLYN at an ANNUAL salary OF IS 900
Chapter o0-Authorizing the Commits ioner of CITY
Works Of Brooklyn to extend the contract for clean
Ing Of streets. and providing for cleaning OF an I'D
dltonal mileage not to exceed $500 miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-25
THE NETWORK ELEVATED ROADS DEFEATED

Albany, Feb "a (SpccaD.-The elevated railway
companies OF New.YorlS have been beaten In their
attempt to kill in tho Committee Codes OF the As
scmby tho bill of Mr. Ryan, repeating the law smugged
through tho Legislature last year which substantially
deprived property holders. whose property has been
damaged by the elevated railroads of all damages by
granting jury trials Of the suits. To-day Julian T. Davies
made final argument for the elevated railways against
the bill. Ills strongest point that the committee
should consider the bin long time. ". g. Pcckham
supported the bin in behalf OF the propcty owncrs,
arguing that the petition received from leading lawyers
all the state showed that they thought the present
law an Ubiquitous one. lie also said that the Judges
Of the United states courts had further than those
Of the state courts In granting compensation to prop
erty. and therefore iuiustlce would be done the
elevated roads by giving the state Judges supervision
again OF the suits for damages. The Committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-25
GROWTH OF THE ANTIHlLL MOVEMENT

GROWTH OF THE ANTI-HlLL MOVEMENT
A largo number OF letters and kilograms from al parts
q the State poured the headquarters Of Die anu
',snop" convention movement at No, 10 Wali-st' yer
terday and showed that the meeting IN Union nam
Albany had had great Influence ,
p,gn., n woodward one Of the Committee OF Fifty,
said Yesterday at surprising note Low the move
ment is attracting adhcrcnts in all counties of the se
MANY OF them are political leaders of great deal OF oca
influence. Already we have Democratic o's''''l'0
sevor. q, the counties stronger superior in every way
70 any which haze existed there in years HuhaeoS
Of man have Joined the movement within the last &c" ia!
They evidently belong TO cNtenSie cl'ss Whch h's
bsen waiting the result Of the Albany meeting
M, Woodward added that Of the most important
s.yes OF the address Of the State mad oech
emitted in the copies furnished 10 the newspapers one
At Aess was the declaration concerning the irreguay OF
the Hal convention Of February D..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-25
TO REGULATE THE EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN.

TO REGULATE THE EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN.
Albany, Feb 24.-The Assembly Committee on
Labor and Industries gave a hearing this afternoon
on Mr.. Wisse's bill 10 regulate the employment Of
women and children In mercantile establishments.
Miss Alice WOodridyr, OF tho working Women's
Society ~ New York. was the first speaker In favor
Of the bill she said that at present the law protected
shops should be closed at certain hours. but that
women and minors should not be employed more than
ten hours I'm any ono day. Under the present con.
dtons, were employed from 3 O'Clock
I'm the morning until II IL O'Clock at night. Miss
Wooderdgc asserted that permanent physical disability
followed the continuous standing enforced upon women
Dr. Mary Putnam Jacob, representing the Con
sumcrs' League, said she recognized that law al
ready provided for seats tor saleSwomcn but the law
was MT observed. Therefore IL was thought advI,
able b. bring these mercantile establishments under
the factory inspection laws Most OF the women chi
poyed In these cities between the ages OF fifteen
ard twentyonc, the period Of formation and develop.
ment. II their health was not preserved, II would
show I'm the succeeding generations OF which they
were 10 become the mothers.
The first speaker In opposition was W. c. Thomas
lie spoke in behalf Of more than 100000. 900 in.
vested capital. He said the advocates OF the bin had
dealt In general and In some cases In absolute false.
hoods 1t was TO the interest OF merchants to pre-.
serve the health Of their help for upon this would
their success depend The bill would cut of wagon
boys from hcathul. clean and remunerative employ.
ment 1t Disseminated against women. which was
opposed to the spirit OF the age. W. H. Tompklns,
representing Lord IS Taylor, OF New. York
said the bill would require anldavlts as to
age and health. which would have to DO
paid for by parents or children themselves
Among others who appeared In opposition to the bill
were William NJ whitney and William NJ, Whitney.
jr. Of Albany; J. W. MeCreery, & s. Motley, Of