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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-09

The action OF the Park Board In appointing Inc
notorious agliator, Fenton, u s!heCuc po''-
ton In the Park Department AT salary oi '''o'e
than 800 per month is amazing IN us lH'ph"e"cc'
1t is reported among the politicians tHat fe"'o''
has promised to build up a big Taminany ma
iorltv in the XXVIIIth Assembly District. Ire
money which the Park Board Is practically en-
bezzlng from the public funds IN order To HI
FentOn's pockets was appropriated Tor the pH'-
pose of affordng relief t. the unemployed. 10
misuse any part Of ii in this way in order mat
Tammany may be strengthened In the NN|lilth
Assembly District is 80 scandalous and so Of
fenslvc to dccsncy tina. The Park Board has
hrouobt upon itself the detestation and disgust
Of all honorable citizens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-09

There can be no good reason for delay IN re-
lleying the poor from the excessive eXtoruoh
practsed by the pawnbTokers. The legislators
at Albany ought not 70 hesitate. Thirty per
cent interest for a years loan Is inexcusabie. IL
should be reduced TO 10 or IL per cent at most.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-09

Colonel Fellows in his closing argument against
Neville. the dishonest election inspector ia'd
special stress upon the fact that the crime COM
mitted by the accused was Of no beneht 70 MS
rarty "Thc candidates OF the democratic party
In this city" he saii. needed 10 such crimes
They had a majority II from $500 - o>'o)o a. II
was and could easily have spared 2",ooJ No,es.
Il was weu-kr0wn in advance who would win.
This leaves 1t an open question. whether or not
the Colonel would have considered the offence
81 serious If the result Of the election had been
doubtful. \ New-EIampshre lawyer who was
coaching a too willing witness cautioned him not
~ testify TO too much. In this community" he
said. unnecessary perjury IS considered i'm
moral"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-09

Judge Pryor used some singing words on
Thursday I'm denouncing the abuses OF the ref
cree system as sometimes practsed. In ME-
chanic's lien suit for only $l3S. the referee had
charged 500 for ten sitngs, S25 for deciding the
case and slo5 for adjournments. The Judge cut
down this outrageous BILL but the failure o
counsel 10 object to such exorbitant charges
prevented so extensive a reduction as was de-
sirable What docs the community think OF a
referee capable OF putting in such bill In su,h
a case. and OF a lawyer who made no objection?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-09

With the bottoms knocked out of the wheat
market. the silver market. the labor market
and the Misunderstanding business. and a large
and increasing hole In the United States Treas
ury. there will be plenty Of room for the Demo-
cratic party to fall through before lorg. There
is little left for the party to stand on and carry
I he Wilson bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-09

Cheap coal would be 4 benefit Of the greatest
Importance TO the poor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-09

Dr. Prudentc de Moracs Is named in dispatches
from Brazil as possible II not probable success
sor Of President PciXoto. lie was one oi the
leading revolutonists who overthrow the I'M
pcrial Government IN sac Paulo when news was
received Of the uprising in Rio de Janeiro IN
November 1859. As the leader OF the PROVISIONAL
Government Of that state which ranks highest
for intelligence and industry In the Federal
Union he eXerted great influence In Republican
councils: and rs President of the Senate he
stands to-day. under the letter OF the SonsUtu-
ton as the next In the line OF succession To the
Presidency He is uuquestionably one OF the
eblest ana most progressive men In Brazilian
puh,lc life. and as civilian without military
ar naval affiliations. his election to the Presi-
dcpcv would b, a sign of promise in that dis
tracted country.
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
REPLY TO VAIL.
William T. Robertson Gives an Answer to
"a Recent Challenge 10 Race.

William T. Robertson Gives an Answer to
a Recent Challenge 10 Race.
Wttiiam T. Robinson. the local cycle rider,
writes the following to TEE TINES relative to
the challenge of L. C. Vail, published in this
paper:
In reply 10 the challenge issued by l. C. Wahl,
i would say that he is making misstatcrnents, rs
for money stake. lhe time lie refers to was at
the I. NJ. Z. A. Athletic park, and as was in my
racing suit at the time (Which arc made without
pockets) / could hardly have put my hand in my
pocket TO make the bluh he refers to- On that
occasion, On being asked by him (H ahD what
thought Of the time which he had tust made,
simply said did not believe it, whereupon he
fused and fumed, using language which was 50
proiane to be too disgraceful to appear in
print dozen prominent wheelnen who were
present have signified their Willingness to vouch
for the above
will not accept the challenge for the follow
ing reasons:
Because have given up road racing, as it in
terferes with track racing.
The League of American Nheelmen [of which
am membsrl prohibits racing for money.
Competing Tor money prize stake on the
road would debar me FROM all amateur track
racing
race not for money, but for the pleasure de-
rived therefrom.
will ride match race with one whom TO
beat is TO make an enemy and with one whom
think no gentleman, as desire competitors who
are at least my equal socially.
III Mr.. Wahl wants to race he can find others
who viii race him for prize other than money
but if he desires the acceptance OF the so-called
challenge he has boldly made, because he
knows no one will sacrifice their amateur stand
ing for 500, he must change il TO conform
to l. A W. rules WILLIAM L. ROBERTSON.
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
Winners nt 81 Innis

ST. LOUIS, May al--Racng at the Fair grounds
to-day was held on muddy track, with cod
wind from the northwest and under n cheerless
sky. With these conditions it was but natural
that the attendance should be decidedly thin
and the sport anything but excellent The tai
ent had n better chance to-day, for fGvorites
won in three Of the six races. Results:
FIRST RACE-Seven furloags. Acloiam won;
Guilty second: Marina third. Time-l:31
SECOND RACE - Nine-sixteenths of mile
Carrie b. won: Leonard b. second; Little Jim
third 1ime-0 56Ih
Third RAcE-one mile. Ethel Gary won:
jamestown second: Beiisarlus third. Time
1:45I.
FOURTH cE-Fifteen-sixteenths of a mile.
Charlie Mcdonald won; Conductor Mcsweeney
second: Romeo third. rine-l3s4
FIFTH observation-disclosures of mile Ida
Margie won; Nellie II. second; Blue Bonnet third.
1ime-O:5,1a
sxTH RAcE-one mile Little George won:
Billy Sunderland second; Jack Rose third. Time
-l.I5.
Entries for tomorrow:
FIRST RAcE-Seven furlongs. Vida, 90: Fort
Worth, Houri, 90 each: Con Kinney, Freedom,
Brookwood, Dillon j., 1Ol each; taGn, l02; Uncle
John, Gender, jamestown, l0i each; Major
Dripps, lO1; Barefoot, 50
SECOND RAcE-Fiye furlongs Dr. Work, %;
Leonard B., rs; Blue Bonnet, Maud Mcmillan,
100 each; Sir Dixon, ir., ST. stephen, 103 each:
Miss Alice, l05.
THIRD RAcE-seven furIongs. Tip, j. ".
Brooks, B. F. Fly, ir., g5 eacn; Dorman. Bobby
Burns, 100 each; lmIn.ldl, l05; Neyay, Little
Crete. Remorse. l09 each.
FOURTH RAcE-une mile. Walter, g3: Sir
Walter Raleigh, "a; Chimes, 9S; ST Brandon, So
K;ldeer, 100: First Chance, 10l; Chiswick, l0I;
Highland, li2
FIFTH RACE-Sevcn furlongs Galopin, 81:
Prince Leon, 100: Marble Rock, Little Dorrit, 107
each; Deceit, Schuylkill, Cass, Belisarius, 109
each
SIXTH RAcE-One and one-sixteenth miles.
Despair, Miss BGughman, 81 each: 1ntimidate,
Wekota, SO each; Pioneer, First Chance, Russell
Va m 81 prlzIfnr
Star, kenwood, Pestilence, IL each: Ansonia,
Il6
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
ONE DOLLAR

Will buy a WHOLE SUIT
of G. Bonbon & Co.'s cele-
brated Balbriggan Under
wear HERE in White,
Heliotrope, or Robins Egg
Blue that will cost $1.5o or
$500 in any furnishings
store in town. 1t will also
buy one of the finest French
Batiste Night Robes you
ever saw. Other dealers
have them, but they ask So
for them. Another GOOD
THING one dollar will buy
is a PERFECT-FITT1NG
Dress Shirt, open front or
front and back, made from
standard muslin, with pure
linen bosom and bands; also
dozens of other equally
staple and seasonable ar
ticles in MEMS and BOYS
FURNISHINGS.
Robinson, Ch6ru & Co.,
Twelfth and F Streets.
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
Results At Hawthorne.

HAWTHORNE, Ill, May 21 -To-day's results:
FIRST observation-disclosures of a mile Toby
won: Fertile second; Lillian third Time-1:O0
SECOND RAcE-0ne mile. Pop Gray won; Hasty
second; Cyrus third. Tifne-1:5I
THIRD RACE-One mile. Vassal won; Logan
second; Hawthorne third Time-i:491@
FOURTH HRAcE-Sevcn-eighths of a mile Ton
ganoxie won; Victoria second; Muffineer third
Time-1:3Sl%.
FIFTH HRACE-Seyen-eighths Of a mile Empcra
won; Wightman second; Dalsyrian third. Time
1886
Entries for tomorrow:
FIRST RAcE-Three-quarters of a mile Audi
torium, Alcazar, Gee Whiz, 102 each; Cossack,
109 Tambio, Buenos Ayres, Bound Brook De-
sign, los each; Repeater, liz; Gllhooley, Galena
Idyl Margaret Ann, Belle Guard, 100 each;
Mary Mccarthy, 107
SECOND DRACE-Three-quarters of a mile Muf.
fneer, "a; Freddie L. T., 20; Izreal, Tarquin
Nativity, 1o6 each; Gold Dust, 90; Kirkover,
Enterprise, 103 each; Blue Banner, 104; Zoo
lein, 100.
THIRD RACE-Five-eighths of mile. Charley
Weber, Cyanthia, SO each; Wells Street, Chenoa,
yishnu, 10s each; Kathrina c., 81; Toby Ill; j. ].
Douglass, 81.
FOURTH RAcE-one and one-eiehth miles
Wautauga, stalbsns Depot, "a each; Center
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
The Events atIOuisyiIlc.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 2I-The weather at the
of mud. There were only five races on the card,
the principal event being the Merchants handi-
cap for three-year-olds and upward, one and
one-sixteenth miles. j. p. b, an outsider, with
90 pounds up, got OF in the lead al d was never
headed, winning as he pleased. Attendance
about I.500 Results:
longs Nolandas won; Detective second; Bookie
third. Time-059l%.
SECOND RACE-Selling. Three-Quarters of a
mile Cyclone won: imp. Damasj second: Sister
Ante third 1ime-1:l9}2
THIRD isACE-Merchants' handicap, 81 600
added. One and one-sixteenth miles. j. p
b. won; Rey FL Santa Anita, second; King Lee,
third. Time-1:is1a.
FOURTH RACE-lhree-quarters of mile. Con-
stitution won; Parole second; Simrock, third.
Time-1:l93f.
FIFTH RAcE-Seling Five furlongs Myrtle
won; Buck Fly second; Hazema third. Time
1G5A
Entries for tomorrow:
FIRST RACE-Selling. Thirteen-sixteenths of a
mile. Florry Myers, 81: Jim Henry, 95: 10
phile, 9G: Burdette. IS: Virden. I0l; Transit, 1e6
mile. Sweetheart, 50: Ethel Thomas, Anete,
Clara Christine, Jack Farrell, 95 each: Espana,
81; Glenone, 10i; Hazema, 105: Bookie, 113
THIRD RACE-Clark stakes. One and one
quarter miles. Chant, Pearl Song, Buckrene,
1I3 each.
FOURTH CE-Thirteen-sixteenths of mile
Selling. Invade. 90; Volt, 80, Interior, 1O2 White
Nose 100; Ross, 104; Cora Taylor, 105
FIFTH HRAcE-Three-quarters of mile RAN
dolph, Nellie s, Glide, Morgeni. Vena N, Nellie
D., 107 each: Bannovallum, Norvin, Charlie T.,
lI2 each.
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
Many Fraudulent Indian Claims.

Senator Kyle was in his seat in the Senate
yesterday for the first time during the present
month, having returned from his mission as
chairman of the subcommittee on Indian
dapreiutions to investigate frauds against
thc government. In conversation he said that
he had visited the Pine Ridge and Rosebud
AGENCIES. and that his Investigations at these
- .eneies had convinced him that many fraud
niant practices had been resorted to in the
Efforts to get these claims through, and he is
satisfied that of the claims which he has in
vestigated fully so per cent. are fraudulent
The Washington times., 1894-05-22

How the great battles were fought and vic
tories won.
Gen. Grant said in his farewell address.
''Your marches. your sieges and battles in dis
tance. duration. resolution in briliancy OF
results. dims the luster of the worlds past
military achievements. and will be the prece-
dents in defense OF liberty and right in all
time to come
This work will be a supplement to all writ
ten history. poytrayinc rs it does the striking
incidents of battle. and givin, the hkenesscs
of the leaders whose names were on every lip
in the days OF strife
Here the veterans will find the past recalled.
and here the young may gain inspiration to
emulate their patriotism and devotion.
Be sure to embrace this golden opportunity
ana secure Frank Lesiie's Scenes aud Por-
traits of the Civil War now being sold to the
readers of our paper.
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
WILL RACE THURSDAY.
Judge Keith Decides the Grange Cam
Association to Dc All Right.

Judge Keith Decides the Grange Camp
Association to Dc All Right.
Judge Keith yesterday heard the applIca-
ton for an injunction to restrain the Grange
Camp Association from conducting q race
meeting at the new course on Alexander
Island. After the arguments had been pre-
sentcd, the Judge rendered his decision dis
missing the application, on the ground that
the Grange Camp Association was chartered
as an agricultural ASSOCIATION and was within
the exception to the law preventing pool sell
ing and bookmaking.
As everything is in readiness for the Open
ing OF the race meetings ut the track. the
officials last evening prepared the programme
for the opening day, which will consist of
five races. The same number of races will
be run each day.
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
sparriue To.night at Alcxandria.

This evening there will be several contests
pulled off at Henry's opera house, Alexan-
dria. between well-known pugiiists and a
goodly attendance is expected. In addition
to the Peckham-F Fitzpatrick match there will
be go between Billy Butler and Jack Toll
ver as well rs other matches. The Pastime
Athletic Club will have charge OF all the ar
rangements. Tickets OF admission have been
placed at 81 and 50, and visitors from this
city can reach the place by the Baltimore and
Potomac 8 o'clock train.
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
VariGOGel8I. |.
The Great Impediment to
Marria6a

Ii you are nervous, despondent, tire easily,
nave soreness in the veins Of the sac or they arc
dragging down feelings in lower part OF abdo.
men, or dull or sharp pains extending up or
down in the pelois. or il you have lost or are
ambition. you suffering from varicocele and
should seek relief before it is too late
DIR. PARKER, 11li q street northwest. cures
varicocele without operations pain or deten,
ton from business Cures warranted Exani.
nations free every day from TO O'CLOCK
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
RUpfUr88!
$4,000 Ruptured People Are
Killed

yearly in America alone from the severe and
unnatural pressure of trusses
Severe truss pressure Causes tumors, abb
scesses kidney AMI bladder diseases, nervous
debility, yaricocele. impotency, rheumutism-
spinal, brain. and other serious fatal diseases.
II you are ruptured and have been disappointed
In physicians and trusses, let me cure you. /
can do II without operations pain, or detention
from business Cures warranted Thirty years
in rupture practice. Free examinations every
day from 10 O'Clock. my21-lm
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
FINANCIALLY ALL RIGHT.
Atlanta Cotton Exposition Will Pay Ex.
penScS and Il Profit.


penscs and 4 Profit.
Before giving national Endorsement and aid
to the Cotton States Exposition to be held at
Atlanta. Ca. next year. the House Committee
on Appropriations asked the exposition
authorities for full showing of the resources
and liabilities. The statement was submitted
yesterday. 1t estimates the gate receipts at
$1,000, 900; receipts from concessions, $3.50, 900.
The estimate eofsubscriptions of exceeds $500, 600.
With other items the total resources reach
S2.000,0O0. The total expenses are estimated
al Sl.352, ,96S.
At the hearing yesterday telegram was
received from the Treasury Department say
ing Secretary Carlisle had under consideration
the removal of the government building at
Chicago TO Atlanta, but had reached no con-
clusion. Chicago experts submitted esti-
mates Of the cost of removing the building,
varying from SS5,000 TO 500, 900. In view OF
the purpose to nationalize the Cotton Exposi-
ton the showing made was regarded as i'm
pOrtant,
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
Results of Other Games.
baseball Breyitics.

Cincinnati took the proud leaders down peg
Rain prevented the games at Philadelphia,
Brooklyn aud st Louis
Georgetown College and Cornell will play this
afternoon at National Park
II was n hard gamo for Uncle Anson to lose
after having victory almost assured.
Senators are due to play at Philadelphia to-day
Mat Ruppert's nine defeated the Countrymen
at Ruppert's farm, l3 to -
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
Held for the Grand Iurx.

BROOKLYN, May 21.-Phil ]. Dwyer, presi-
dent of the Brooklyn Jockey Club was held
for the grand jury by Justice Walsh to-day on
the charge OF maintaining lottery at the
Gravesend race track under the management
Of the Brooklyn Jockey Club. Counsel for
Mr.. Dwyer applied to Justice Gaynor for
writ of habeas corpus in behalf OF their client.
which was granted .returnable forthwith. The
hearing on the writ was adjourned to Thurs
day.
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
Lucky Dicks Luck

BALTIMORE. May 21.-Lucky Dick Hent-
schel, owner Of james NJ who won the
2:21 class trot in Baltimore to-day. has pur-
chased the black gelding PAGER "Gus NJ"
(2:24I4), by Pocahontas Boy. This gelding
drove out Miss Woodford'' at Easton. Nd,
last Fall in 2:20. The purchase was made
from William Armstrong, of Oxford. Pa, and
will be started at the Driving park in the
June matinee.
The Washington times., 1894-05-22

Earned runs-Pittsburg, 5; Chicago, Z Two
base hits-Anson, Ryan, Decker, Stencil, Smith,
Bierbnuer and McGill. Stolen bases-Smith, VIII
mot, and Lange. Double play-lrwin and An
son First base nn halls-on Killen, 5; off Nc
Gill,7. Struck out-By killen, 5; by McGill, }.
Time-2O5 UmDire-Mr Emslie
The Washington times., 1894-05-22

Fire, 81: King Mac, Fakir, Sir Bowls. 10 each;
Moses Solomon, SO; West Chester, l09
FIFTH RACE-One and one-sixteenths miles
Templemore, 1l2; Rightaway, Tom Mackin. lD
each; Fakir, Bellringer, 130 each; Beeton Hart
ley, 9s; Gazette 116; One Fifty, 1l8; Pan Handle,
142; Georgetown, 1873.
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
Prize Fights We're postpoucd.

The boxing contests arranged for last even-
ing at S.enbener's have been postponed until
May 81 Ed Roach, the well-known sparrer,
says he is willing to meet the winner OF the
fight at Alexander this evening between Fitz-
patrick and Peckham,
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
Cincinnati Wins a Close Game.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 2i.-Cleyeland and Gin
cinnat played a close game to-day, the latter
winning by luck. The muddy field kept down
the total OF runs, as the chances were all easy.
The Washington times., 1894-05-22

Two-base hits-Duffy and Farrell. Stolen
bsses-Doyle, Farrell and Duffy. Double plays
Camel (unassisted); Doyle. Murphy, and
Doyle. Hit by pitched ball.By Westervelt, .;
Westerveit, /. Wild pitches-Westervelt, 2.
Time-l5 50 Umpire-Mr Stage
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
McGill Was Fatally Wild.

CHICAGO, May 2l.-Pittsburg took to-day 8 game
in the eighth inning by punching six Of their hits
after McGill had filled the bases by his wildness.
Attendance. 800, and weather chilly. Score:
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
Tbc Championship Record.

wcstcrvcIt's Wild Pitch Was Costly.
BOSTON, May 21-Westervelt's wild pitch was
chiefly responsible for New York's defeat
The Washington times., 1894-05-22
RACES. RACES. RACES.
No Guessing. No Picking,
But Genuine Stable knowledge.

The undersigned having made satisfactor: ar
rangemenls with several prominent racing
stables is now prepared TO furnish valuabl. IN
SheepsheGd Bay, Morris Park. &c This iBfor-
nation comes direct from the track, and VIII be
furnished t. my subso, Tiers daily from / p. m,
either by wire or special messenger required.
TERMS SO for SIX days, or - FOR one days trial
scription-invGriauly in aivsuce. Money III
vested and settlements mats same day. Salts
factory references farm SIZED TO s;hscr. eTs and
all commun. cations strictly confidential AN
justified in say.I that can now name the WIZ
ner OF the BhCOkLlN NANDICAP Address,
The Washington times., 1894-05-22

Results OF Yesterdays Games.
BOSTON, 3; NEW YORK, O.
PITTsBuRG, II; CHICAGO, 10.
CINCINNATI, 2; CLEvELAND, l.
Other games postponed by rnin
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-01-20
THE WORLDS WOMEN,

THE New Zealand women, who have
just voted for the first time, are said to
have given their support to candidates
protesting Christianity and advocating
temperance.
In Germany there is popular super
stition that if q young woman buries
drop of her blood under rosebush she
Is sure to be thereafter endowed with
rosy cheeks.
"THE Enemy of Woman" is the title
of a new review which an ungallant
Vienna editor has undertaken in order
to redeem man from the thralldom of
the tyrannical sex.
SERVANT girls and females of every
class do not long continue employees in
South Africa. The men average ten
to one woman there, and therefore the
latter arc quickly sought in marriage
THE Housewife union of Berlin, es-
tablished for the Improvement of do
nestle service, gives prizes to women
who have remained in the service of
the same family for terms of five, ten,
twenty and thirty years.
COUNT KoENIGsMARK has published
in Berlin Il book relating his advcn-
lures and observat tons in ali parts of
the world. He calls the American
woman the crown of creation and
places her far above the women of any
other race.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-01-20

- ell The Leading sewtrs L,,hi
.a,A&s On hsnA,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-01-20
BREAKS BY PEN AND TYPE.

THE villain of recent novel is 80
bad that even the author thinks he de-
serves eternal punishment; so he drops
him into a volcano, and thus dispatches
him, by the quickest route, to his prop
er destination.
THIS announcement recently ap-
peared in a Kirscheva (Bavaria) paper:
"Lost. on the 22d of September, my
wife Annie. Whoever has found her is
begged to keep her. He will be hand
somely rewarded"
AN English widower returns thanks
to a choir for their sweet singing Mt
his wife's funeral, Thereby enlivening
and Frightening up the dizziness and
monotony which not unfrequently
characterize funeral service"
THE Schenectady IN. W post Office
once received letter bearing this ad-
dress: "Mr. Rev. G. w. Drees, Servant
of God, Learned Man of Scriptures,
Preacher Over the Sheep, Bucks and
Mother Lambs of the Congregation of
the Lord"
GERMAN daily recently closed an
obituary notice of an estimable lady
with this delightful bull: "Even three
doctors were unable to restore the
deceased once more to life and health"
The inference, therefore, is that, al
though the subject died two weeks
ago, she must be still dead.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-01-20
LABOR NOTES.

THE Sicilian sulphur deposits en-
ploy eighteen thousand miners.
STATISTICS of bankruptcy in England
show that during the first half of this
year 40 per cent. more farmers be-
came bankrupt than two years ago,
the average being one farmer for every
working day in the year.
THERE was considerable excitement
at Juneau and Sitlla, Alaska, a week or
two since, occasioned by the discovery
of rich free gold quartz on Chel1agoff
island, in the Aleutian archipelago.
Despite the closing in Of winter many
miners are floclling to the new camp.
THE promoters of the National Free
Labor association, encouraged by the
success of conference in London,
have undertaken to organize free la
Dor movement In tn: leading ports md
industrial centers Of the country. The
movement is general one against the
despotism of the new unionism.
IN an important meeting of clergy
men and others in London to consider
the question of Giving wage" or the
Christian organization of industry
rs nm example of the discussion Canon
Scott Holland moved that 1.-The Chris.
tian organization of labor involved the
maintenance of a living wage"