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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10

RichmOnds Legal Fraternity Make
Merry ut the Commonwealth.

Merry ut the commonwealth.
The quarterly meeting of the Richmond
Bar Association was held at the Common
wealth Club last evening. and when the
business of the session was concluded one
OF the enjoyable smokers for which the
association is famous was INDUCED in.
cigars and punch being very freely served.
Colonel Jo. Lane Stern. the president
of the association. presided over the bust
ness meeting, and also acted as toast-mas-
ter in the social session. The Executive
Committee composed of Messrs. Roosevelt
Page, j. l.. Anderson. and w. O. Skel-
ton. made its report and showed the asso-
citation to be in good shape.
Mr.. b. b. Munford was then introduced,
and he spoke most humorously of The
Experiences Of Country Lawyers with
Country Juries." He told quite number
Of interesting stories in which he himself
had played a conspicuous part, and
evoked much laughter and applause.
Mr.. s. j. boswell followed him, and
spoke on the Necessity of Clients" a
theme which furnished him a vehicle for
much slde-splitting. laughter-provoking
fun. He made the best Of his opportunity,
and created intense amusement
Hon. w F. Reddy was, az is usual on
such occasions, made to sing his irish
songs. and he was forced almost to ex-
haust his repertoire.
Among those who attended the meeting
ard participated in the smoker were
Judges Keith. Staples. Wexford. Lamb,
Christian. and Waddill and Messrs. c.
r. Sands. Overton Howard Allan Potts.
John Pickrell, i. r. Page. r. c. Scott,
J. 3. Minor Sol. Cutchins c. 5. String
fellow. Harvey L. Wilson, Cary Stern
and others
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
French NnvnI Midget,

PARIS, December 9.-Premier Meline.
~ Cookery Minister OF Finance, and
Admiral Besnard. Minister of Marine.
addressed the Budget Committee of the
Chamber Of Deputies to-day on the sub
ject of the amendment of NJ Lockroy,
asking for a credit OF 2jO.OoJ.0o0 francs
for the navy. Admiral Besnard declared
that the condition of the navy was
not SO unfayOrable as had been sug-
gested by the opponents Of the amend
ment. but that the government had for
several months contemplated an increase
of the strength Of the fleet, and would
soon decide TO ask the Chamber for
money to carry out their plan. The gov
eminent. however. would not accept any
suggestion to re-establish an eXtraordi-
nary navy budget
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
CITY UNION OF KINGS DAUGHTERS
An Organization Effected and linz
portant Work 70 lie Done.

portant Work 70 he Done.
The ladies OF the various circles Of
Kings Daughters in the city met yes
terday at noon in the parlors Of the
Womans Christian Association, on
Franklin street. for the purpose Of or
ganizing a city union. that the separate
circles may be brought closer together.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Mrs. b. Il. Valentine,
chairman: Mrs. Greer. vice-chairman;
Mrs. Malvin Patterson, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. A. b. Guigon, recording
secretary.
There was considerable discussion as
to the propriety of organizing system
Of missionary work among the poor OF
the city. A chapter of twelve circles was
formed for this purpose, with Mrs Albert
Mayo as chairman of the Executive Com
mittee. 1t is the intention of the chap
ter TO work in conjunction with the ladies
of the City Mission.
The chairman Of the union announced
that at the next meeting, on the second
wednesday in February, at 4:SO o'clock.
the constitution and bylaws, prepared
by Mrs Davis, national secretary. would
be presented for consideration and
adoption.
The ladies' present expressed themselves
as fortunate in securing so excellent a
chairman as is Mrs. Valentine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
MANY MOURN HIM.
Hitherto Popular Man Leaves
Friends in the Lrrch.

ROANOKE, VA, December 9.-(Special)
Y. NJ. Dawson. conductor OF an agents
tailoring establishment In this city, and
M one time partner and general mana
GER OF the clothing establishment Of the
late Joseph Cohn. has left here and is
mourned for by several confiding friends
who cashed checks for him ranging from
s. 10 $40 and which have since proved
TO be worthless. A note of S2'5. endorsed
for him by a gentleman here, has gone to
protest In the past few days and club
of fifty persons. mostly railroad men.
who had ordered suits distributed In
weekly drawings. which were paid for on
the instalment plan. is also said 10 be a
loser in the aggregate by nearly 800
When Dawson left here Sunday night ne
said he was going to Baltimore to accept
a situation in n clothing establishment
with a good salary, but one OF the parties
who cashed a check for him has received
a telegram from him at Columbus. D.,
In which he admitted that the check was
OF no value, but promised 10 make II good.
Dawson is married man, but MS
family are as ignorant OF his whereabouts
"a the rest of the people OF this city.
While Ia business here he was very
popular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
STRIKE on GOVERNMENT BOATS.
The Mechanics object to Working
Shorter Days.

SEATTLE. WASH. December 9.--Fifty
Of the mechanics employed by Moran
Brothers, shipbuiders OF this city, are
on a strike, and will leave on the next
steamer for San Francisco. The men have
been employed on two steam steel yes
sells, which the Morans are building for
the governments torpedo destroyer and
a government tugboat. Moran Brothers
announced Tuesday evering that on ac-
count of inclement weather work hours
for the present would be reduced to seven
and a half hours day. The men said they
would strike unless they were given ten
hours pay for seven and a half hours
work. Their demaud being refused, they
went out
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10

STERLING sILNERN ARp>
At Dsc.-The top-notch OF st..,,-
silver rctailingi highest on,i,.r
finest designs, lowest price.
warranted 025-i 900 fine.
$3.50 sterling-SiIver Cream I,.,.-
Bonbon spoons, Bcrry-Forks. p..
ter-knives. &C., NJ 05c.
800 China Jugs, handsomely le.r-r..
worth CSC. 25c.
MORE BARGAIN-TABIES rim .,
CUPS AND stUCERS
At IL f-2c.--finndsome After-nt-
ner and ChocOIate-Cups and -.
GERS. none worth less than ~
many Of them 90 SI25. Ohg,,'
IL i-2c.
81 25c.-ChocoInte After-Dinn.,
Tea, Coffee, and Noustnche-cu,.
and saucerS, worth to sf.5o.
At 5Oc.-ChOcOlnte. kfter-Dtpn..
Souvenir. Tea. and Coffee Gun. ..t
snucers. 800 dfHerenf shnnes ,nt
decorations, none worth less th.,
$I-many of them TO $3.50.
Genuine American Cut-Gha n-r..
worth g. special. $50
Havlland-Cbinn Dinner-Set, fan,
half price ana less
FOur OF our best patterns. hr
sets, best French Chinn. sI0ne.
Strictly High-Gradc Sets. Fine Er....
Porcelain Sets. lo0 pieces. with r.f .-.
derglazed or floral decorations. ne,. .t...
worth Sl5, az Ss.SS.
Candlestlcks. two lots. t0 e0 10 .r
than alf-price-HandsOme' nar.'af.
China Imported 50c. Kind. for d.
35c. Fruit Plates. fine thin china. M GA
decorations. &c.
$50 Fine Imported TEAPOT sugar. q
Cream Sets, all marked 20 move DO .,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
Visiting Fire-Ainrm Men.

Superintendent William III. Thompson
OF the Fire-Alarm Department, and his
assistant, Mr.. George f.. Paynter. took
especial pains TO show Superintendent
]. W. ogden and Assistants Z. Fahey
ana Il. Messing. Of the Fire-Alarm De-
partment of Wilmington, Del. the his
toric and interesting points In and around
Richmond while the latter gentlemen
we're visiting here during the early part
NJ this week The visitors while here
said they had heard Of the fire-alarm
system OF this city, but that It had ex-
celled their expectations. The Whining
tonians returned home Tuesday evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
The Fourqurean-price co
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The Largest and Most Comprehensive
TOY DISPLAY IN ALL RICHMOND.
Bring the Children to See Santa Claus.
We have the real Santa Caus-not one with mad
but "Old Saint Nick himself He will give each cIa,
some nice candy free.
Buy Now and Avoid

S5c. wheeloarrow, nicely finished. long
handle. 23c.
800 Express Wagons, hardwood. stem
cilled body. strong wheels, 4sc.
Kitchen Sets. nicely decorated, lOc.
75c. Boys Tool-Chest. with superior
quality tools, we'll made. iSc.
Dressed Dolls, beautifully dressed
worth to 5Oc., 25c.
lS-lnch Jointed Kid-Body Dolls. bisque
head natural curly hair, teeth showing,
shoes and stockings. 73c.
1S-inch Kid-Body Doll, bisque head ana
hands. teeth showing. curly hair, shoes
and stockings, &c.
i1-lnch Kid-Body Doll, bisque head,
flowing hair. teeth showing. l0c.
is-inch Dressed Doll bisque head. joint
ed body. long flowing hair, fancy dresses
and hats to match. worth to 81, SOC.
Toy Tea Sets Ca pieces, nicely deco
rated, 1gc.
Toy Tea Sets, large pieces, fine German
china. neatly decorated. zoe.
Britannia Tea Sets. silver finish. 25c.
Britannia Tea Sets, all large pieces,
worth $50. CSC.
Parlor Peuter Sets. plush upholstered
worth 5Oc.. 25c.
Boys Fine Quality Air Rifles, worth
$50 CSC
Magnetic Toys. Sc. box.
Magic Lanterns, six long slides, 4sc.
No. 6 Red Rubber Balls, Zoe.
Oak-Finished Sideboards. worth 25c.. Zoe.
Childs Dressers, with Mirror worth 81,
CSC
Kitchen Sets. Is pieces. &c.
Handsomely Embossed Tin Kitchens,
complete with utensils. loc.
4Oc Chime-Bell Reigns PC.
soc Iron Bell Toys. 25c.
Handsome Large-Sze Doll-Carriages.
nicely upholstered, Empire design, spe-
cal CSC.
Boys or Girls Sleds, 25c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10

Western Telephone Construction Com
pany OF Chicago. which company manu-
features telephone instruments like
those used by the Richmond Telephone
Company. In fact. his company is the
only one OF any importance. other than
those that manufacture phones Of the
Bell patents. His telephone Is used I'm
nearly all OF the new exchanges Ike
the new Richmond Exchange. II he has
anything to do with a long distance COM
pany, have not been Informed Of II. He
can tell you about that. and his state
monts may be relied upon"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10

NORFOLK. VA. December s-.sn-
cialJ-Ar. William Hancock. o.ela..t @.
the First Baptist church. of fas c.'Y B.
native of England. a few days ago -rt
his wife and his two heauuu. lu.e BOYS
to the Mother Country being anxious
for his aged father Co see h.s gar..
children. He expected t0 join ftn
Christmas. but late last night Dec received
a cablegram. stating that one child sos
dead. and the other dying. He .e.t a-
once for New York. where Boz wi. ea rs
for Liverpool tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
She Was Discharged.

NORFOLK. VA. December s-'si acllI
About a month ago Charles Cie.ts1a .
saloon-keeper. OF this city, Wl- .'li
dead IN his bed from gas-po.son.ns '
lets TO the chandelier being OPEN h
wife stated that she had been boz h. rood
and had tried 10 shut OF 'h. i
could not reach IL. She came oli aal %
not mention the fact to amy l. SD
was placed In Jail, charged W.th having
murdered her husband To-day the sia-'
Jury decided that she should t- DISC
b. ru.1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
POWERS AND TIE PORTE.
No Truth In story About Compui-
sion on the sultan.

LONDON, December "a representa-
tive of the United Associated Presses
visited the Foreign Office to-day for the
purpose OF ascertaining the truth or
falsity Of dispatch published by New
York newspaper this morning. and cabled
here. alleging that Russia. France. and
ENGLAND. with the assent of Germany,
Austria. and Italy. would at once COM
pei the Sultan to adopt radical reforms.
under the Joint supervision of the three
Powers first named. ETC.; that the British.
French. and Russian squadrons. We're
under orders to assemble al the entrance
to the Dardenelles without delay, and IN
short, that the Sultan was to be reduced
TO a state OF vassalagc. After reading
the dispatch the Foreign-Ofiice authori-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
German Steamship Subsidies.

BERLIN, December 9-The Reichstag
to-day discussed the bill subsidizing
steamship lines TO the far East In the
course OF the debate DR.. Won Boetticher,
Imperial Minister for the Interior,
said that the competition in Eastern
Asia between nations seeking new out
lets for trade was so sharp as TO make
it desirable that German enterprise
should be- protected by increased subsi-
dies, which he thought ought to be raised
TO 10000 marks
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
Death of n Bedford city Lady.

BEDFORD CITY. VA. December 60
Special )-Tuesday night Ms. Nay
George OFT. wife Of Sir Theootlus Or
q merchant Of this place l.el. afer 3
protracted illness from BrgL. disease
Mrs. OFT was born In Harrison are i..
July II. 1899. and was a lady oi much .l.
ture and many graces of character
She is survived by her husband Hl
seven children-Mrs Grace B0rm Nr.
Llnwood OFT, Of Lexington. Mrs ID. W.
Garvin, OF Lynchburg Misses Nay ~ .
and Nellie OFT. ana 1lr. M1lts9u-y Or,
Of Bedford City.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
TRAIN HOLD-UP IN ST. LOUIS.
Timc-LocIS FoiIs the WOuld-Be Rob-
hers, who Escape.

ST. LOUIS, MO, December 9-Passen-
ger-Train No. 65. south-bound, on the
Iron Mountain railroad, was boarded at
Vandeventer avenue in this city. at
o'clock tonight by six would-be train
robbers. Two held up the conductor
and brakeman. two covered the fireman
and engineer and two others operated
on the express-car Those on the locomo-
tive stopped the train at the Bates
street crossing. and the door of the eX-
press-car was opened with dynamite. The
messenger was forced to give up his keys,
but the through safe. containing the
money packages, was locked with a time
lock. and could not be opened. The rob
bers got nothing, and. at a signal they
left the train. firing their guns 10 prevent
pursuit. and fed in the darkness. The
vicinity was soon surrounded by police,
and number of arrests were made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
Sale OF Northeastern ocao railroad.

ATLANTA. GA. December 9.-The bill
10 sell the Northeastern railroad. which
passed the House yesterday. was recon-
sliered to-day. and referred back TO the
Committee on Railroads. II is reported
tonight that an offer has been made TO
withdraw opposition to the bill. and al
low II to pass. The parties who made
the offer were requested by those who
want to buy the property TO put their
offer In writing. SO that 1t could be con-
sidered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
Tarret-Practice of Norfolk Soldiers.

NORFOLK, VA, December s.-(Spe-
cialD-At the target practice OF the Lee
Rifles. Of this city. al Ocean View. to-day.
the company's gold medal for the best
rifle shot was won by Ftrst-Sergeant ID.
c. Burrow. who made 10 out of a possible
is. at 200 yards. Several OF the best
marksmen shot 10 qualify themselves as
sharpshooAers. The only successful one
was Corporal Ferguson. who scored 10
out OF a possible z. The company went
through various evolutions. including the
skrmish drill. which was executed with
great proficiency. The soldiers then en-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
ASSIGNMENT At ROCHESTER,.
Connection with Consumers Brew
ing Company, OF Norfolk.

ROCHESTER,, ". ", December 9.-John
r. Strauchen. a well-known mason con-
tractor. has filed a general assignment
The assets will amount To $4,000; the
liabilities TO about $4,000. The failure
was caused by Mr.. Strauchens being I'M
able to realize on $4,000 worth Of shares
I'm the Consumers Brewing Company. OF
Norfoik Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
plarue MT bombay Spreading.

BOMBAY, December 9.-The bubonic
plague. which has been prevalent here
for some time past, is spreading rapidly.
There were 50 new cases and 80 deaths
from the disease yesterday. The NOR
tality in the city for last week from
all diseases was 1000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
Did the Strikers Do It..

HAMBURG, December 9.-The German
steamer Kaiser, which recently arrived
here from Port Natal, and had been pre-
pared for the accommodation of the men
who had taken the places Of some Of the
dockmen now out on strike, was sunk last
night. The police authorities have begun
an investigation into the sinking Of the
steamer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
GRAND LODGE sourH cARoLNA
Mnsons Elect Colonel barron, OF TO-
Iumbin. Grand Muster.

CHARLESTON. ;. c.. December s-I.s
Grand Lodge. a. r. and A. 81. 0i sl'-
Carolina, remained I'm session here 'o-.-.'
and closed its communicate t1-nf.'
During the morning session
Barron OF Columbia. was elccti pti.4
Master of South Carolina.
During the afternoon the members '-
the Grand Lodge were given an EXCLUSIVE
around the harbor by the local Mas9a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
Governorship of the Philippines.

MADRID. December "a dispatch
from Manila says that General Polaveja
has assumed the duties of Governor of
the Philippine Islands. General Banco,
formerly Governor OF the Philippine
Islands. has been appointed to the head
of the Kings military household.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
MISS UHL MARRIED.

The Ambassador Daughter BE-
comes Mrs. Guy Thompson.
BERLIN, December 9.-Miss Lucy Uhl.
daughter of the United States Ambassa-
dor TO Germany, Mr.. Edwin +. Uhl was
married this afternoon 10 Professor Guy
Thompson, Of Yale University. During
the morning the band of the Alexander
Regiment Of Guards serenaded the young
couuIa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10

PAMPLIN CITY. VA, December '-
Special THE foundation OF reR ii..'
byterian church is being laid DO rhis p.ln.
and the work will d. pushed H ip-4
as the weather will admit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10

MONTREAL, December 9-Arc1o.
Fabre is Sinking rapidly and cann9, .'.
much longer. Cardinal Ramp0Ia. FaIl
Secretary Of State. has cabled the fe.-i
bensdictSon to the dying Archbishop
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
The Fourqurean-Price Company.

joyed an old-fashloncI oyser-ra.t f,
the conclusion Of which The STAFF og.ri
engaged I'm pistol-practiee Captain Tat.
rail- carrying or the hOl0rs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10

NEW YORK. December 81. X. EN-
met. the actor, was the plaintif In n SUIT
for divorce from May h. Emmett, tried
to-day After hearing the evidence. Judge
Russell said that he would give Emmett
"a decree.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
WILL RECOGNIZE CALIFORNIA
DE Young Confident Mckinley VIII
Give 10 a Portfolio.

Give 10 "a fOrtiolius
NEW YORK, December 9-Aicf.-l TO
De Young. of San Francisco. sailed io-f
on the New York. acc0mTanioI oy AH'
De Young. They are going 90 spend i-t
Christmas holidays with their elIlit-
who are at school On Paris. Before pc
steamer sailed Mr.. De Young toi
porter that he was confident that .'a''
fornla viii receive suitable recognition -
the Cabinet Of Mr.. McKlnlcy."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
Judge Mnilon Dead.

CINCINNATI, o.. December 9.-Ex-
Judge Patrick Mallon. one OF the elder
members OF the bar af this city. died sud-
denly yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10

take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money " falls to cure.
z5c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-10
the Inevitable Rush.

Holiday Art Ware Mar.
bles, Bric-a-Brac, Silver.
ware, China, UIassware
Lamps, Pictures, &c. Spe
ciai Holiday Selections q,
positively bargain prices
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-11-24
WHAT NEXT?
BY THOS. G. HODGSOE.

to. l.4 -1U,-4 1910
- - : ,ea'0", - A'e'o y. -
~ lasos 80 pess'en -. uelo'e:
~ W. :. - !. - :
$, ! :. =, $ So :
j l tagas lnng TINS = .cona ! =.
nreina;ca + men wera not i.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-11-24

his design upon che stone itself, each.
impression from it Is as much the
original as each and every photo
graphic print taken from a negative is
an original and not a copy of any other
Thing Even when the artist has drawn.
upon transfer paper instead Of on the
stone oceeding for convenience sake,
which, in the opinion of some purists,
is held in measure to invalidate the
name of photography as applied to it.
though not thereby rejecting in any de-
gree on the beauty Of the work itself),
the Impressions taken are still originals,
inasmuch as the actual work, the artists
own lines and dots, have in due course
been transferred bodily by mechanical
pressure to the surface Of the stone, and
this, after it has been linked and printed
from; renders each proof then taken of
equal excellence. And the point of it all
is this, that until the stone is linked and
g print taken the artists work is not
complete; SO that every print does really
become a genuine original. M. II.
Spielmann in Scribner's.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-11-24
MANY BROKEN HEADS.
Rot in the Hungarian District of. Gle,
lanfl-A Score Tniured

Rot in the Hungarian District of Cleve-
land-A Score injured.
CLEVELAND, O., Nov. 24.-Almost
: the entire population living on frank
lin avenue hill, composed largely Of
Slavs and Hunga.ia1ls, with, the ex.
ception OF women and babies, turned
out in an effort to cut, smash and slash
each others heads. Fully 40 mel were
from the start to the finish engaged in
the terrible encounter. AS far as could
be learned, at least 20 persons were
moro or less seriously injured.
The fight started on the street be-
tween James Carter and John Sprends
over q very trivial matter. Carter
sjostled Sprends in passing, " which led to
angry words, and later to a fight. Other
men soon came upon the scene, among
whom were friends of both Of the com.
batants, aud within a few minutes
there was a throng Of fighting and
cnrsing men, armed with knives and
clubs, which were used With bloody sef.
feet At the height Of the light there
was a cry Of police, as patrol wagon
filed with blue coats came daslaing
down the hill. Many Of the partici-
pants fed, but q snumb Der, who were
rendered unconscious, or too badly III.
! jured tosescape, were piled into the pa
troll wagon and taken to the police sta
ton. others We're removed in an1but-
Eslances TO the hospital Itt is said that
Sthereis 9 broken head in nearly every
house on the hill: sss';
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-11-24
STANDING OF CONGRESS-.
Ma jor.ty of Forty-seven Against the Free
CCiuape q Silver

Ma jor.ty of Forty-seven Against the Free
Coinage of Silver.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24-The receipt
OF the returns Of the state election in
South Dakota makes it possible to COM
plete the list of members of the house
Of representatives of the Fifty.ffth
congress. This shows q total of 205
Republicans, 1874 Democrats and Is
Populists. Of the Republicans five are
said to favor the free coinage Of silver,
Messrs. Hilborn Of California, Broder-
lex and Curtis of Kansas, Linney OF
North Carolina and Beach of Ohio,
and of the Democrats two, Messrs.
McAleer of Pennsylvania and Elliott of
South Carolina are sound money men,
so that upon the silver question the
house will stand: Sound money 202,
free silver 1855, majority for sound
money AZ. In the present congress the
totals are: Republicans 252, Demo.
Gratis 80, Populists Gncluding fusionists
and silverites) 10, vacancies i.