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THE WORD CONTEST OF THE FREE
HOSPITAL,

HOSPITAL,
62s West Lombard Street, Baltimore Md
The Lady Managers of the Free Hospital
No. 629, w. Lombard St, Baltimore, have ar
ranged u word contest, the proceeds from
which are to go toward the Hospital Fund.
Tue above prize win be given to the person
who sends the greatest number of words made
from the following sentence
LET CHARITY AROUSE YOUR ZEAL. .
Subject to the following rules:
1st.-All words must be numbered.
2nd.-All words found in the English part
of Webster's or Morcester's Dictionaries will
be accepted, excluding the appendix.
allowed.
4th--No letter can be repeated in any word
oftcner than it is repeated in the sentence
5th.-HJphenated words like sea-coast viii
be accepted.
6th.-A list containing more than twenty
five errors will be rejected
ith.-W ords spelled the same are counted
ing is.
Sth.-Words spelled differently, having the
same meaning, are counted US separate words.
sth--NO plural words are allowed
ALI lists must be sent in before May 18TH
1888, together with so cents in money, stamps
sender.
Send list to word contest committee. P. o.
Box 1S4 Baltimore, Nd.
MRS ROBERT SHERWOOD.
MRS. /. Z. ATKINSON.
MRS. GRAHAM BOWDOIN,
MRS FINDLAY BERNS-
MRS r. q. BARRY, Chairman
Reference by permission National Union
Bank. of Baltimore.
Feb z. 1898.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

If you are contemplating a pur-
chase of anything in the way of
China and Glassware, it will pay
you to visit Ronemus Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Mr.. b. W. Petty, brother-in-law
of Mr. Geo. II. Hagley of this place,
is Democratic candidate for county
clerk in Psge county, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Just received, direct from the
manufacturer full line of elegantly
made and full size Shirts, Pants and
Oyeralls, at Dalgarn' 5.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Brother Hai6es is still trying to have Ills
West end paved. The town council should use
u curb.-AdrocdIe.
Yes, the ''curb" that was ordered
for the ''west end" and taken else
where, or one equally as good.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

just received, direct from the
manufacturer, full line of Pants,
elegantly made, OveralIs and Shirts.
at Diagrams.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Parties desiring to purchase Bicy-
cles during the coming season will
save money by consulting NJ. f. Bo-
linger, agent, before purchasing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Brown the Jeweler has in his
Show Window Sealed Box contain
ing Stone; the first person guessing
its correct name will be presented
with 6 Silver Table Spoons every
body invited 70 Guess.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23
HickorY Wood.

Wood. both green and dry, for
j. Il sale by the Undersigned Delivered any
where in Charles Town at IS so per corr.
Orders left at Cook s. Phillips hardware
stnre VIII be filed promptly.
JOHN T. CoLSToN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Chickens and eggs wanted for the
cash at c. F. Wallis new store-room,
one square from post-office, Gold
Grange lot).
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

The floral decoration of the graves
of the Confederate dead at Shep-
herdstown will take place on Satur-
day, June Sd, at 2 p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Palmbaums's is headquarters for
Table Linens, Towels. Bed spreads,
Lace Curtains, &c. Prices lower
than ever.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Messrs Charles N. Beard and
Frank L. Ridenour, &C. N. Beard &
Co. have rented the centre rooms
(both first and second fioors) of the
National Bank building, and are fit
ting them up handsomely for q sta
tionery store. These gentlemen come
to our town Within bestrecommenda-
tions, and we have therefore no hes
itancy in commencing them to our
people. They will deal in stationery,
sheet music, wall paper, window
blinds, ETC., and propose to carry a
full stock in each line.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

The ladies' of Shenandoah Junction
will hold a strawberry festival in
Grace Baptist Chapel on the even
ings Of June 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

The marriage of DIR. Van Lear
Perry and Miss Bessie Green, young
est daughter of the late Judge Green,
is announced to take place in the
near future.-AdUocdte.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Step into the store of Ronemus
Bros. and ask TO see some Tea and
Dinner Sets OF prices that will aston
ish you.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

The Renner mill property was sold
on Tuesday, by Messrs Brown &
Baylor special commissioners, to Mr..
Caleb Burns for 81 800. Hehebower
& West auctioneers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Tie closing exercises of the Halt
town School occurred Friday after
noon, May 10. They consisted of
music, dialogues and recitation. All
connected with the entertainment ac-
Quilted themselves with great credit.
Much praise is due Miss BERTHE
Moore for the interest she has taken
in the musical portion of the pro-
gramme. MIR. Oliver Harris, the
teacher. labored diligently and sue
cess crowned his efforts. Rev. II.
p. Hamill delivered very interest
ing address, in which he pointed ont
the proper way for the children to
grow into useful men and women
Mr.. Richard Henderson, president OF
the Board of Education, followed
with some remarks directed more es-
pecially to the parents, showing them
the benefits of education and the best
way for their children to obtain it.
The exercises closed with colla-
ton for the scolars.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Letters are advertised at Charles
ton for L. L. Bolinger, Bette Glib
son, Add. Burnett, j. w. Wyatt, j.
G: Wyatt and Beauford Washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

You are invited to inspect the NEW
PEERLESS GRAIN THRESHER
before it is removed by the pur-
chaser. BEALL & CoLEMAN.
Get the Queen of the Garden
Hand Cultivator from
BEALL & COLEMAN.
The IDEAL and New Departure
Lawn mower can be found at.
BEALL & CoLEMAN's.
Browns Flows, Wagons and Gull
tivators can only be purchased of
BEALL & CoLENAN.
CHILLED PLows Genuine du-
plicates of all the parts for the Oliver
Chilled No. 40 in stock
BEALL & Coleman.
For ease. light driving, durability
and no horse motion, get your Cart
of BEALL & COLEMAN.
New Style. Light Oak, No. 8,
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines,
just arrived, look in window.
BEAIL & Coleman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Ladies' Capes and Jackets-choice
novelties in medium weight-suita-
BILE for immediate wear.
BURNS & SHUGERT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23
FoR SALE.

DARN ON Turnpike near Halltown. It con-
II taius 1877 acres. well improved This
farm IS beautifully located aud Is considered
one of the finest farms in this county, Terms
cay 5ynna Apply !. at isoo SPIRIT OFFICE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Special attention is directed to our
line of Bird Cages.
BEALL & CoLEMAx.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Mr.. w. G. Stafford, the new lessee
of the Hotel Powhatan, is here
making active preparations for open
ing this hotel on the LIST of June.
Mr.. Stafford will conduct it in first
class style, and expects to fill his
house with guests in a short while.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Prof BaItazar gave pleasing en-
tertainments in-Washington Hall on
Thursday and Friday evenings of
last week. AS n magician the pro-
fessor is hard to beat. He exhibits
in Harper's Ferry tomorrow even
ing, and the.people of that locality
will be assured of an attractive pro-
oramme.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Col. r. H. Lee, former well
known StonewaIl Brigade officer,
will be the orator at Edge-Hill Gem
etery next Saturday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23
DIR. To1oI1r1son.s
DENTAL OFFICE,
CORNER OF CHARLES AND LIBERTY STREE. s.
CHARLESTOWN.

From the Sacramento (CaI.) Re
cord Union of May 10 we observe
that our former townsmen j. R. and
j. j. Avis are among the incorpora-
tors of the Diamond Mining and De-
velopment Company. of that city.
The former is treasurer, and the
latter secretary of the Company.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

We keep the largest stock of Win
dow Shades in our New Carpet
Rooms at S. D. Hirschman & Co. s
New Building.
When YOU come to S. D. Hirsch-
man & Co.'S new clothing store, you
can't help but getting suited. Come
and pay us visit.
Our Child's all wool suits, with an
extra pair pants at So only, is the
greatest bargain you ever bought
before. Come to S. d. Hirschman
& Co.'s New Clothing Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

T An making preparations to handle ouant-
Il ties ct Potomac Herring this season
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

The Wentzell property in Bolivar
was sold on Tuesday last by George
Baylor, special commissioner, to w.
III. Derr, for $3.50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Mrs. james j. wysong has leased
the Shannondale Springs, and will re-
open the hotel there about the 18th
of June. Mrs. w, it is conceded,
will prove an excellent IandIady, and
we predict for this old and we'll
known watering place increased pop
ularity under her judicious and lib
eral management.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Il. G. Knapp has just received a
full line of Spectacles & Eye Glasses.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23
Wanted
For Rent,

A PARTsfENTS oflFiyc Good Rooms. COM
"a foTtgiiiy and conveniently located 10 tie
center Of Charies Town. Apply at the
jan Il 1sssS-tf. SPIRIT OFFICE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

just received nice line of Pocket
Books and Card cases, cheap and
good, at Light & Watson's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

For chapped hands use L. & WIS
Geiatinized Glycerine and Almond
Meal, at Light & Watson's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

For Dried Grapes, Plums, APP
pies, Peaches, Apricots, Raisins, &c ,
go to DaIgarn's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Forrest w. Brown, Special Com
missioner, sold at public auction on
May 10th, 1898, the land in Bolivar
known as the Avis or Anderson
property, which had been sub-di-
vided by him into lots, at which sale
Joseph E. Baden purchased lot No.
8, j. G. Hurst lots 4 and 3. n. C..
Bracket 6, and 10, Eliza C. An
derson lots II, Is and 1.-the sale
aggregating about $500. AT the
same time said Special Commissioner
sold the Ketzner property in Bolivar
to Joseph Ketzner for $3.50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23
OYSTERS.

fFSHE uudcrligred vii handle oysters " the
a MEASURE during the season, and s. pre- ared
70 ipfBlsh them ~ The pint quart Of gallon,
fresh and OF good quality
Nov. 2. 1sl2. HENRY DUNN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

The ladies of Oakland NJ. E.
Church South will hold Strawberry
Festival in Mt. Hope School House
on Friday and Saturday evenings,
June I'd and Sd. The object is to
raise funds to paint and otherwise
improve the interior of the church
building, and that the entertainment
will be an enjoyable one goes with.
out the saying.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

The Improved Champion Binders and
Mowers Cap the Climax for Work, Easy Hand
ling and Durability. Extras on hand for the
Champion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23
Church Items.

Bishop Peterkin confirmed elias;
of eleven persons in Zion episcopal
Church last Tuesday.
Rev. Mr.. Stephenson, of Abing.
don, preached in the Presbyterian
church here last Sunday morning
and night.
Rev. f. A. Strother, we under
stand, contemplates holding camp
meeting at Morgan's Grove the com
ing season.
Communion services at KabletoWn,
May %, at IL o'clock. Preparatory
services on Saturday at 1o1 A. NJ,
instead of p. NJ.
A. A. p. NEEL, p. C.
Anticipating the tearing down OF
the present Methodist church build
ing in this place to give place TO a
new and more modern structure,
the pastor, Rev. III. p. Hamill, will
on Sunday morning next preach a
sermon giving historical sketch of
the church. The old building is one
of many blessed memories. Giants
in sacred oratory have disconrsed
within its hallowed precincts. and the
list of now sainted dead who have
worshipped there is long one.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Brown Walking Cultivators Double Shovel
Plows and Steel Blades, are of the very Eest
quality.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Brown Wagons are on Top for Usefnl-
ness. Light Draft and Durability.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Card Envelopes all sizes, at Light
& Watson's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Don't forget, for Canned Goods 90
to Dalgarn's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Champion Carts Ride Easy aud are Durable,
sell iirst-class Buggies, Harness, &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23
Note the Change.

FARMERS MANUFACTURERS CONTRACTORS MECHANICS RyERYRo
and follow the van @cre exchanges ased Quality Usefulness
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Corn Drills and Planters and Hay Rakcs
of the best make.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-05-23

Myers Steel Track Hay Carriers. Har-
pooh aud Grapple Forks Save Labor, Time
and Money. Myers Glass Valve Scat Pnmps
are excellent
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-19
PORTLAND,

Monday, his advice was received with
cries of '.No! nop' and of ''We'll 60 back
to Canada first" OF course this did
not express the sentiment of all the
strikers, many of whom now want to 90
back, but 1t expressed the feeling of a
good m sny.
The statement made by the committee
was that it had waited on Agent McAr-
thur that afternoon witha List of seven
requests, all but ons Of which, according
to them he granted. The request he did
not grant was the most important
Of all, that asking for Increased wages,
butthe speakers laid great. stress upon
the demands that had been granted and
stated that these concessions alone were
as good as an advance Of from Is to 20
per cent. in wages. This did not appear
to perfectly satisfy all, however.
At St. Joseph's charoh to-day the
priest expressed satisfaction at the news
that the strikers we've going back to
work. This, ills thought, win have in
fiuehcs In sending back many who would
otherwise have remained out.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-19

! If the Quintard Iron Works waited for
the $150,000 remaining to its credit until
the department. is satisfied with the per-
formance of the ship, it would be obliged
to await the result of the trial of the
ship at sea. The running of the machine
ry at the dock will give the firm about
$75, 900 if everything is in good condition.
There will be a continuous run of four
hours, with both main engines and all
the boilers in operation, or two runs
each of four hours. when one engine and
half the boilers are in operation.
The object of she dock trial is to test
the machinery under conditions which
would obtain if the ship were in free
route or steaming at sea. The revolu-
tions of the screw and the. acquired
horse power would be less when the
vessel was tied at the dock than If she
were running at sea, but the difference
can be easily ascertained and the sufi-
cheney Of the ship and its machinery
shown,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-19
Other Sufferers.
BRIEFLY TOLD.

While the Fall River police are non
committal, there is no doubt that Cor
retro has confessed the murder of Bertha
Manchester. She attacked him with the
axe while he was robbing the house and
he wrenched the weapon from her and
killed her after desperate struggle.
Bunker Hill day was celebrated in
Charlestown, Mass, Saturday and the
programme was carried out despite the
rain.
The Infanta Eulalie will 20 to Newport
to-day on the steam yacht Susduehanna
as the guest Of Mr.. Joseph Stickney, the
owner Of the yacht.
Saturday was Massachusetts, day at the
Worlds Fair and Gov. Russell was given
on him, including the commissioners Of
several foreign countries.
The yacht Valkyrie won Saturday
race with the Britannia, Satanita, Callu-
ma and Iverna. Et
Norwood, Mich, is suffering the worst
epidemic of typhoid fever ever known in
Michigan. There are 400 cases now and
the public buildings are turned into hos
pitals. Thirty to fifty new cases daily
and 90 to 80 deaths week are reported.
Every train from the city is packed with
panic-stricken humanity.
/ 1t is regarded as certain that the coro-
ner's jury now holding an inquest on the
clerks who were killed by the recent col
lapse Of Ford's theater, will hold Col.
Fred G. Ainsworth, chief of the record
and pension office, for the action Of the
police court, and so convinced is Col,
Ainsworth of this that he has already
made arrangements with his friends to
go on his bond whom the coroner issues
his warrant. y:i&
A man killed on the railroad at LYNN.
Mass, Friday was identified al Joseph
w, Krouse OF Kittery, Ne.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-19
Harry Norris Drowned.

SAco, June H.-Harry Norris, Frank
Evans and George Roussin started out
early yesterday morning on fishing trip
down river. Shortly before noon they
started for home and when near the Twin
islands the strong wind capsized the boat,
precipitating the boys into the water.
Edward Edgerly, who was in sail boat,
saw the young men struggling in the
water and rescued Evans and Roussin.
Neither Evans nor Roussin saw Norris
after they were picked up. Norris re-
sided In .3iddeford and was 21 years old.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-19
GATES UNMARRIED.
The Court Of Appeals Refuses to Close the
Fair ON Sundays.

CHICAGO, June 17.--The court of ap.
peals has unanimously decided in favor
of open Sundays at the Worlds Fair.
The court holds that the local directory
is in full control, and that the govern
ment has no standing.
Chief Justice Fuller, in rendering the
decision, spoke as follows:
1.-THE bill pleads that the defendants
are usurping unlawful authority over the
exposition and grounds, and in view
thereof assume to open the gates on Sun
day, in contravention of the acts of Con
gress-notwithstanding such opening
would be of great injury and grievous
pfeJudlce 70 the common public good
United States
1T is not commended that any property
interests of the complainant will be in.
jured by the threatened action, nor is
there any allegation of irreparabie injury
or probable loss by such action. But it
is said that the intervention of the court
may be rested upon the protection of the
United States in its possession of the
grounds. of the exposition, for the1pur-
pose of protecting the United States In
its possession.
The decision of the court might in
.terpose to protect the United States in
its possession, but it is the local corpora
! tion that is in actual possession, under
the law of the state and of the ordi-
nance of the South park commissioners.
'The possession is recognized by the
acts of Congress as essential to the con-
struction and administration of the ex-
position by the corporation.
I'm that construction the corporation
has invested $4,000, 900 under circum-
stances that preclude the view that the
United States have exclusive admins
tration and authority in the premises.
ut is perfectly clear that Congress
never intended that Congress should be.
come responsible for the construction Of
any Of the buildings except its own or
for the work provided for by the appro-
pfiation.
However, it was intended that the
exposition should receive the sanction of
the government, and that in the sense as
remarked by Chief Justice Waite, In the
Philadelphia case, be impressed by a
national andi international character
"Of course the government has quail
fed possession, but we find nothing in
this regard upon which to base an inter
vention of court of equity on that
ground"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-19
At wHliamstown.
sTHEARMY BILLS CHANCE.
Socialist Success May Help the Govern
ment Capture Votes.

BERLIN, June 1s.-The election re-
turns were virtually complete at this
afternoon. Reports from but one dis
trict weresthen lacking. The candidates
elected number 215. Of these 1O1 will
votefor the army bill and ia against it.
In, the following list by parties the Anti
Semitic Conservatives are included with
the Conservatives and the Independents
treated as members of parties with
which they affiliate inlthe .Reichstag
Liebef Cleric 66es Social Democrats.
2e; Conesfs&ti Gives aand :Agrarisnss A; Ma
tional lsbsrals, ls; ;RadiealraH nfontsts,
who fatsr the BILL q; 5Poless s1ahFree
nsoEsstivSs,s 40; Nsricals.a favspable to
the blL lI eAlsatians, Q; South German
DemocTatS ~ Antt aemites, IS9dtwo Of
them E yvaang Z the hil Bayarian Agrari-
erssiss sns tesIad R = Hsfsssn Sep,
Among the candidates in ths new
ballots VIII be- 10 Poles, ,52 Conservatives.
s4kararians, I Free Conservatives. III Ma.
tiDnAl Liberals,. SOs Glericals. III Social
Denaocrats, III Radical Unionists, IS
Richterists; is Anti-Semites and s
Guslphs. A great majority OF
the ministers are confident that
by1 means of the Conservative, Free Con-
seivative and National Liberal cartel they
oan securega largo number Of seats
atthe second balacts from the Richter
lists and clericals. They depend upon
tAe general alarm oxcited by the Social
Democratic victories to drive the Cler-
icals Of the opposition into the
Government camp In districts where
there are contests between the Conserva.
tive or National Liberal candidates and
the Socialists. II these expectations are
realized not only will the government
opsn the Reichstag with almost half the
members on It's side but will be enabled
at the finai poll to keep the Social Dem
oerats down to q total Of 40 or As seats.