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COMPETING WITH EUROPE.
Uncle Sam's Trade Relations With Japan Growing
 Rapidly.

prepared by the treasury department shows that for the first time in the his- tory of trade relations with Japan, the United States is entitled to be consid- cred as competitor with Europe. A recent British report from the legation at Tokio reviews the foreign trade of Japan during the past year. In the sup ply of rails. nails. pig iron and machin- cry the United States assumed a lead ing place. The British report also pointed out that American railway en- zine builders were likely to receive a great number of ortlesr during the pres ent year. An unusual demand for met als, textiles and raw materials is noted, going to show the growth of manufac- lures in Japan.
 Our own official statistics sustain the report of the British, the treasury depart ment statistics showing that there has been a great increase in our exports to Japan which has risen from S2,2SS,2S2 in 1892, a year of large general exports, to $13 233. .970 for the fiscal year just closed. The increase over the fiscal year 1896 amounts to-about $5OO0OO. This increase was mainly in cotton and manufacturers of cotton, manufactures of iron and steel. including machinery. refined oil, lumber, leather and flour. The increase in our manufactures of steel and iron and raw cotton is especially noticeable. Notwith- standing the heavy increase in exports the United States buys more from Japan than we sell to that country. During
 the year just ended the value of Japan csc goods brought into the United States was S24, ,00O,2 216. Compared with last year this is a decrease of about $1,5OO,0OO.
 However, the value of Japanese im- ports has been subjected to comparative ly lit le fuctuation far number of years ranging from $14,SS5,57S in 1886 to $24.- 454,22o in 1893. Of the 11S,S4S175 pounds oi tea imported by the United States d7-
 ing the fiscal year 1897, Japan suppl
 45, 465, ,16i pounds and China 56,4S3, 92l pounds. The importation of raw valua- b1e silk was last year valued at $10,53 435. Raw silk is free of duty. Manufac- tured silk, which Is dutiable, was valued al $2, 75S, 962 The total value of free goods imported during the year was SIS, los, ,609 and of dutiable goods $5,021,1E. These figures are from reports of recent years. In connection with importation of Ja- panese tea it is nci,ed that prices have in fifteen years decreased fully one half
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Died Away From Home.

New York, Aug. 20.-Mrs. H. F. Ed wards, 4S years of age, resident of Graniteville, s. C., ons of the woman merchants who visited New York from South Carolina, died in front of the Fifth Avenue hotel this afternoon. Her fall alarmed the people on the street and within few minutes the thoroughfare was crowded by an excited mass of hu- manity. A policeman summoned an ann bulance to take her to the hospital and when the surgeon examined the woman and found her dead he moved the body to the West Thirty-fifth street station housa where it now is. When the wo. mans clothing was examined checks tC the amount of S10S were found, also $3t in cash and a return. ticket home.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Pirates at Work

Valetta, Island of Malta, Aug. 2O.-In- formation has just been received here to the effect that fhe Italian bark F'iGucia, Capt. Razelo, from PascagouQa, on June 4, for Marseilles, was spoken on August 16, in latitude 36.04, and reported having been boarded on August 15 abreast of Cape Baiba, by foulteen pirates, who fired into the crew, ransacked the vessel stole the papers, charts, instruments, provisions and clothing of sSe crew, cut the running gear and carried off the cap- tain, boatswain and a seaman. The Fiji ducia was supplied with provisions and instruments by passing vessel and was thus enaIbeld to proceed
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DOLLAR WHEAT
 JUST THINK OF II
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 cent in advance of the official clock.
 A great quantity of wheat. changed hands at S1 this afternoon. The dealings were marked by great excitement. Every body felt that there was dollar wheat In the air. and while there were let ups in which traders unlodded jugs of wheat to take profit, they were Invariably followed by general tightening of values-on fresh waves of reckless buying. The crowd be- ing worked up to a high pitch, easily would ordinarily be rejected. The Eng fish market was up in the air, keeping free pace with our advance, The closing prices were the top of the day and S2@ 415c higher than las. night The French market, on the other hand, held back and showed no response to the extra ordinary strength in other markets. Private ca bles credited the English advance to rainy weather and covering by shorts.
 Throughout the day fluctuations were cratic at times leaping 4 to F between sales. The trade was considerably amused over ths stories of enormous profits being made on the boom At one time cash wheat was nominally worth $1.06ih for No. northern af1oat and No. 2 red $1o41A. A year ago the former sold at GAYS and the latter at 693s @69Hc. The price of September one year ago was 6Sssc and of December 66c. Bullish spring wheat news was an im- portant factor all day in the rise just as it was yesterday. The range in Septem- Der wheat today yas STA to s1.01 the close being 9S%c. December at 96%@ 972sc, sold off to sec up to, 99c and closed at 98Ac. The total transactions were 1S,955,O 900 bushels. Export sales were 175 loads here and at other ports, includ- ing three cargoes for France.
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New York; R. p. Leigh, Columbus, Miss; J. w. Warrington, city; w. c. Smith, Boston; Isaac Frieberg, Cincin- nati, O. e. R. Horn, Catasauga, Pa; w. D. Knox, Anniston; H. A. Wahlert.
 w. A. Gunter, Montgomery; A. s. Hart. Greenville; T. H. Lathrope and wife, Riverside; Alex Kalman, Cleveland, O.; M. H. Smith, M. J. Reedy, Louis ville, Ky; H. Hillbrouner, Philadelphia; James F. Hanhauser, Holins, Ala; J. c. Patter- son, Blossburg Ala; Jack Thoring' on, Montgomery; c. A. Kaifer, Cincinnati; R. E. L'ashley and wife, Indianapolis | F. A. Dills, Atlanta; H. F. Reese, W. s. D. Drummond, Baltimore; F. M. Jack son, Brookside; Thos. w. Coleman D. S. Hoover, Atlanla; A. P. Lee, Chicago; Jas. J. Losier, Jackson, Tenn; s. R. Patton, Nv Orleans; R. H. McCreedy, New To k; C. Campbell, Erie; J. H. Blackwell, w. H. Candy, Trenton N. J.; L. H. Vaughan, Roanoke, Va; s. s. Pleasants, Hunts vile; c. P. Orr, New Css-le. Ala; Joseph Ripley, Salt Ste. Marie, Mich: George IT. Pens ms, Clncinnati; Thomas Roberts, Jr., Philadelphia; J. M. Ellison, Jr., Gadsden; F. V. Sfanard, New York; Sol D. Peyser, Cincinnati; W. F. Johnstone, Macon, Ga. ; Mrs. F. M. Billings, mother and nurse, Montg emery.
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FRISCO, TOO.
Has Slight Touch of the Jumps-Some Ex-
 citement Also.

San Francisco, Aug. 20.--Intense ex- citement prevailed today in the wheat pit and the price advanced by great leaps. December opened at s1.60, re- ceded for moment and closed at 1.5Oss. $1.61h, an hour later it rose to $1.63. But at 11:15 there were large sales to secure profits and prices had sharp decline. August opened at $1.6O and closed at $1.61%. September opened at s1.64, but closed at $1.63%. while May opened at $1.61h and closed ct s1.62.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Noted Tutor Dead

Charlotte, N. C., Aug. 2o.-William Dan iel Vinson, M. A. IL. D., professor of mathema tics at Davidson colle ge, David son, N. C., died suddenly at a. m., today of heart disease. He was 4S years old, being a native of Richmond county, South Carolina. He was a graduate of Wash ington and Lee university, and was form erly professor of mathematics El Austin college, Austin, Tex.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Waited For His Victim

Richmond, Va, Aug. 20.-Near Cave Springs, Roanoke county, Va, Basil Ridgeway shot with double-barrelled shotgun and probably mortally wounded James Smithers. There had been bad blood between Ithe two men fortsome time, ard the shocking was deliberate, as Ridgeway waited on the roadside foD his victim
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Another Bomb Exploded

Constantinople, Aug 20.-There was an- other explosion here yes-erday. It oc-- cured on a hill behind the suburb of Buyukedere, ard is believed to have bsela caused by a bomb. There was no loss of life and nobody was injured, but several Armenians were arrested and the poiice captured document which are said to be of an incrimina ting nature.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Running Full Time

Salem, Mass, Aug. 2O-sdills Nos. 2 and 3, of the Amoskeag cotton plant in this city, started on full time this morning, after nearly six months of a forty-two hours schedule. The mar ket for their goods Is improving and they hope to be forced soon to order full time in the other mills which are running forty-two hours. About 1.150 hands ere employed in the two mills.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Hitchcock Is Now Minister

Washington, Aug. 2O.-The Ammissfon of Ztlhan A. Hitchcock, of Missouri, as minister to Russia, was made out at 1he White House today The appointment dates from August 10
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Cheering News

Manchester, N. H., Aug. 20.-Notices were issued today to the effect that the Amoskeag cotton mills would start up in all departments on Sept. 6. The Amoskeag employs about 1,500 opera tives. The AmoIy Cotton Manufactur- ing company will resume on Monday next
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance 1t may be best to render it promptly, but one should remember to use even the most perfect remedies only when needed. The best and most simple and gentle remedy is the Sryup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fig SYrup cornpany.
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tai, to assert the rights of property against the right of individuals and to discriminate against the many for the benefit of the few"
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MACHINE WORKS BURNED.
Attalla Visited By a Disastrous Blaze This
 Morning.

The AttalIa Foundry and Machine works was destroyed fly fire this morn- ing. The works gave employment to about ten men. The loss cannot be-learn- ed. The works were located near the railroad track of the Ala bama Great Southern.
 This information reacssd the city this morning, and at late hour no other de- tails could be charmed
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
Cupid breaks his

Cupid breaks his bow at the sight of a face full of pi1n- pies and blotches. H ollow c h c e ks S, sunken eyes, and a sallow complexion will defy his best intentions. Beauty is more than skin deep. The skin is merely the. surface on which is written in plain characters the condition of the body. The skin is
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Rev. M. F. Harmon, of Nashville, was in the city yesterday en route home from Eutaw.
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n e07- 7aI 9-Is-
 J. D. Hall, of Mobile, who is an attache of the navy department in Washington, spsnt last night in the city. He was on his way home to spend his vacation.
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Pickens Speigel passed through Birm- irgham yesterday on his way to Hart selle from Eutaw.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21

President Haas of the Sloss Iron and Steel company, has returned from a trip through the east.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
At the Florence

At the Florence-Robert T. Barker,
 Alabama; John Baker, 1rdianola Miss;
 w. Kerr, Atlanta, Ga.; J. Eugene Has
 sell, Meridian, Miss; D. l.. Bsiiy, New
 Va; s. J. Cole, city; Dr. w c. Foster.
 city; R. M. Nelson, Selma; E. Schil-
 finger city; W. A. Barker, Rome Ga. i;
 R. P. Crockett, Nashville, Tenn; ". H.
 Merritt, Clanton; Clifton Mullins, Curtis
 Cranberry, w. Dsmpf, Indianapolis, Ind; !;
 M. K. Upshaw, St. Louis, Mo; B. F.
 Bond, Alex T. Olives, Mississippi; J. D.
 Riggs, Selma; M. H. Jackoby, New Or leans
 W. D. Lanier, Blacton; H. T. Gibson, Chattanooga; Chas. Cobb, Baltimore;
 J. N. Richards, New York; A. M. Wod- son, United States; F. A. Glider Patton, Ala; Miss Evin Cory, Brookwood, Ala;
 J. E. Russell, Baltimore; Whitfield Clark, Hubert, Ga; Chas. M Williams, Green vile, Miss; Hansell Thomas, A. & D.
 Air Line; lssr Peter Cohen. Nashville; Geo. Langenbeen, Cincinnati, O.; G. F. Peter, Mayline, Ala; J. S. Doyle, Knox
 vile, Tenn; D. w. Boyd, Cincinnati. O.;
 F. J. Carhart, Nsw York; V. M. Nobein,
 Edwards, Miss: l.. H. Bowett, Edwards.
 Miss; J. D. Patterson, Atlanta, Ga.; J. s.
 Montgomery, Ala. J. W. Clay, city, J. H. Harrison, Chattanooga. Tenn; J. A. Davis, Cincinnati, O.. Mrs. Robert Jeni- son, city; John Jemison, city; J. A. Daugherty, St. Louis. Mo-; John Sennott, Paducah. Ky; H. E. Gould, Memphis, Tenn; w. J. Long, Bessenaer, Ala; M. L.. Potter, New York; B. M. Perrow, Win ston, N. C.; F. Cr=sswin, city; A. E.. At Hotel Morris
 fleming, Atlanta, Ga.; c. P. Aldrich. Boston; Adolph Cohen Cincinnati, O.. E. l P. Amerine Montgomery D. Steiran, 1 Nashville; T. Nathan, New York; Mark l l.. Potter, New York; c. F. Jackson, St. Louis; B. E. Dryden, Nashville; Niles Merriwcather, Blocton; Fl. s. Gibson, ] Chattanooga; w. w. Martin. Atlanta ls. N. Landon. St. Louis; c. H. Lannnd, Lawrenceburg, O.; J. A. Sulliv2m, Allan | ta; J. B. Mill=r, Pittsburg; R. B. Miller, | Pittsburg; Edward G. Long, Pittsbug 1 w. H. Tiff, Pittsburg; E. K. Voorhees,, | city; D. Steiner, Nashville; M. Jensen,
 Philadelphia; F. M. Ferguson, Hollins, | Ala; Jas. r. sHanhauser, Rollins, Ala. | Duncan McDougal, Co.'s, Ga; F. Gibson ] New York; R. l1. J44i~a Neu1 York rnh
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
FROM LOWELL, MASS.
The iiome of Aced's SarsapariIia -
 A Wonderful Cure.

A WOn1SfIut &uf6s
 "A swelling as big as large marble came under my tongue. Physicians said it was asemi-transparent tumor and must be operated upon. I felt could not stand it, and as spring came began to take my favorite spring tonic, Hoods Sarsaparilla. The bunch gradually decreased and finally disappeared. have had no sign of it's re- turn. am glad to praise Hoods Sarsapa- rilla." MRS. H. M. CoBURN, 8 Union St., Lowell, Mass. Get HOODS. Hoods Pills cure Sick Headaehe. 2sn.
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
N o oticeII

Noticeis hereby given that will make application to the Hon. Jos. r. Johnston. Governor of Alabama for a pardon for the offense of mansiaughter.
 Q-e-1soo CHRIST COLEAS
The age-herald., 1897-08-21
The Alabama Homo Building and
 Loan Association.
Cash Paid in. S4OO, COO.OO

Money to lend on our new sinking fund plan by which a borrowers mortgage is cancelled in 12 months at definite low rate of interest. This association can point with satisfaction to the great number Of people it has aided to secure homes instead of having to pay rent all of their lives; also the vast number of it's members who have been encouraged to save up a consid- erable sum by paying in s6, Sl5 or sS0 per month. Now is good time to join the as- sociation Apply to W. M. V. Robertson, General Manager, 2Oo9 First avenue Bir- mingham, Ala.
 S-S-sun- thur-7wks
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-22
This One Is Not With Any For.
eign Country, But 1t Is \
Important.
Agreement Said to Have Been
Negotiated With Free Silver
Senators
By Which the Passage of a New
Tariff Bill at the Special Ses-
>~. sion Is Assured.

CHICAGO, Jan. 22.-The Posts Wash.
ington special says: 1t is understood
that Representative Newlands Of Ne
vada has successfully negotiated a
treaty with sufficient number Of free
silver senators from the mountain dis
tricts Of the West to insure the passage
of a tariff bill at the special session
which will be called by Major McKin-
ley next March. The first hope Of
the friends of the incoming ad-
ministration was that they would
be able to pass tariff bill with the aid
of the small contingent Of sound money
Democrats who will be on deck after
March 4, but the pledges in that direc-
ton were of such an uncertain charac-
ter and hinged on SO many contingen.
cies that new alliances were sought
and formed in the quarter indicated.
Mr.. Newlands has been at work upon
this matter for several weeks, and has
carried on the negotiations with great
skill. The deal has been of the most
confidential character, and few people
outside those directly concerned, and
those in the innermost secrets Of Major
Mckinley are supposed to know any.
thing about it. The perfect symmetry
of the new tariff bill may be somewhat
disturbed by the necessity Of robust
recognition, of Interests represented by
the free silver allies of straight out
Republicans, but the practical side OF
the case demanded such recognition.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-22
HANNA WILL BE THERE.
Ohio Republican Politicians to Have n
banquet at Columbus.

Ohio Republican Politicians to Have
banquet at Columbus.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 22.-There We're
many callers at Chairman Hanna's
Office and he was busily engaged en-
gagged in holding conferences with his
visitors throughout the morning: Mr..
Hanna will leave the city i'll the mern-
ing for Columbus, where he goes to
attend the opening of the legislative
reunion and banquet, at which Cover.
nor Bushnell, Senator-elect Foraker,
and all of the prominent Republican
leaders of the state will be in attend
ance. Accompanying MIR. Hanna on
his Journey to Columbus will be State
Senator Garfield, Major Charles E.
Dick, Major Haskell and number OF
other prominent Republicans. Mr..
Hanna stated to an Associated Press
representative that it was not probable
that he would make ali address at the
banquet. His friends, however, say
that he will undoubtedly be prevailed
upon to make brief speech.
1t was reported here that previous to
the banquet at Columbus, a meeting of
Mr. Hanna's friends and political ad-
visers will be held in the latter city, at
which the chairman's real senatorial
boom will be inaugurated. This report
could not be verified at Mr.. Hanna's
Office, but well-posted politicians say
that such meeting will be held.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-22
EOTH SIDES LOSE HEAVILY.
Report or Recent Battle in Hava'
prOyince.

Report OF a Recent Battle in Havan,
Province.
KEY WEST, Jan. 22.-Among the
passengers Oh the steamer from Havana
was Jose Micando from the interior
south of Havana. He reports fight at
Helena del Sur, in the southern part OF
Havana province, two weeks ago that
the officials in Havana have not yet re-
ported. A Spanish cavalry force of
some 900 men camping there were sur
prised by 400 Cubans under Colonel
Sanchez, one of Maceo's old officers.
The Spanish forces fought bravely
but retreated within half an hour with
70 men killed. The Cubans suffered a
loss Of eight. The Cubans pursued but
were drawn into an ambush and pun
ished terribly, losing 80 men. They
then withdrew and the Spanish troops
re-entered their old camp and began
making merry in homer Of their victory.
Late that night the insurgents again
attacked and surprised the camp, kill
ing and wounding over 100.
spaniards Loot the Town.
After remaining there two days the
Cubans' moved northward. Three days
after that, . Spanish force, commanded
by Captain Felis Des Grat;a. marched
in. After securing the mayor and
other officials as prisoners, he secured
| the persons of the leading women of
the place and then gave the town over
| to his ruffianly soldiers. For the next
"a hours the Spanish guerillas had
their own way with helpless woman
and girls. Many women died
from their treatment. Two young
women killed themselves rather than
submit to the insults of the soldiers.
The mayor was hanged in front of his
own door, his wife and daughter being
compelled to witness the execution
The captain charged that he gave aid
to the rebels. Two of the other Off
cials were brutally beaten and then re-
leased with a caution that the next
visit meant death.
mum cipal Ownership Impracticable.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 22.-At the meet
ing of the Northwestern Electrica
association a report on municipal own
ership of lighting plants was submitte'
by committee consisting of H. L
Dogherty of Madison, Wis, and Elih,
Colman of Fond du Lac. The repor
declares municipal ownerahip imprac
ticable. 0-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-22
Disaereement Of stock h al d de r..

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Jan. 22.-The
Russell & Miller Milling company
which has applied for the appointment
Of receivers by the federal courts OF
Fargo, N. D., and Madison, Wis, was
Incorporated in 1898 with $4OO, 900 cap
ital. John Russell, president; Arthur
Miller, vice president and manager.
The company operates one of the larg.
est plants i'll the city, and is not under.
stood to be i'll any financial difficulty,
but has sought the appointment of re-
ceivers through disagreement of stock
holders
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-22
WHOLE CREW LOST.

Nine Sailors Perished by the Wrecking
of tho Nahum Chaplin.
New YORK, Jan. 22-The 3-masted
schooner Nahum Chaplin of Rockland,
Me-, coal laden, from Baltimore for
Boston. went ashore near Quuge, l.. l.,
at all early hour in the morning. and
her entire crew, consisting of nine men,
were lost in sight of hundreds of people
who had gathered Oh the beach but
were powerless to render assistance.
1.-THE life saving crew worked hard,
but were unable to launch lifeboat
owing to the heavy sea. The lifelines
shot over the wreck were also useless,
the sailors being too benumbed to Sc
cure them.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-22
Savings Bank Suspends.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Jan. 22.-The Ger
man Saving bank of this city has as.
signed to H. T. Blackburn The bank s
capital is SO, 900; assets $6l1, 200. Un.
divided profits, $l1 600 deposits, $54O,.
OOO The depositors will be paid in
full, but the capital stock will be wiped
out entirely and all assessment will be
made. No other banks here are af
fected.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-22
Great Ovation to Teller.

Great Ovation to Teller.
DENVER, Jan. 20. - United States
Senator Henry M. Teller arrived in
Denver during the morning and 10 re-
ceiving congratulations from his friends
on his reelection. Among those ten
dering congratulations were many of
his most bitter political opponents of a
few years ago. About noon he was es-
corted to the state capitol, where he re-
ceived tremendous ovation from the
legislature in joint session.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-22
PETER OUT%0F IL.
He VIII He Succeeded In the Seeate by
Ex-Congressman Harris.

He VIII he Succeeded In the Seeate by
Ex-Congressman Harris.
TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. William A.
Harris Of Linwood was nominated for
United States senator in the Populist
caucus on the 35th ballot. On the first
ballot of the evening his vote was
larger than the previous night and on
each ballot his strength gained. On
the 34th ballot he had one less than
enough, and on the next he secured 81
votes. Half dozen men rose to make
it unanimous and the chairman an.
nounced him as the choice of the eau.
Gus. The 35th ballot stood: Harris 81,
King 80, breidenthal 5, Little 3. Mad
den =. Martin l. Senator Peffel
dropped ont q few ballots before. Both
houses will meet in joint session mex
Tuesday at noon, when he will b
elected United States senator.
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pardoned Against His Own Wishes.

PORTLAND, Or, Jan. 22.-George
Betz. alias John Bingham, who is un-
der sentence of three years in the peni-
tentiary for burglary in this city, has
been pardoned by Governor Lord
against the wishes of the prisoner 1t
was issued out of Difference to the
wishes of the governor of Illinois and
the Chicago authorities, who want
Betz on Il charge of numbering Gus
Colliander Nov. &, 1894, in Chicago
during all election row.