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Fly the American FLAG

MANILA, Sept. 20.-Twenty Spanish
vessels, including twelve steamers. have
completed their transfer to the Ameri
can nag and a majority Of them have
now proceeded on coasting voyages.
mere is some uncertainty regarding
me native crews and the Filipino YES
sells 1t is reported that they have
peen committing questionable acts. and
the Boston, Raleigh and Manila sailed
to-day under orders to protect com
merce. The British gunboat Rather
mas gone to Cebu. There are rumors
that the insurgents are attacking Cebu
and Iloilo
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Connecticut Democrats

BRIDGEPORT, Sept. 2O.-Arrange-
ments are practically complete for the
Democratic State Convention. The
convention promises to become the field
of contest between the silver and
anti-silver factions, the question of
candidates being subsidiary to that of
currency. The gold faction demands
an utter elimination of national issues
in favor of State issues The only
candidate who has been prominently
named for the office of Governor is for
meer United States Treasurer Daniel
N. Morgan of Bridgeport.
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CONDUCT OF THE WAR.
The Investigating Commission Not
Yet Announced.

WASHINGTON, Sept 2O-The Pres
ident is making progress in the matter
of preparation of the commission for
the investigation of the conduct of the
war SO far as it relates to the War De-
partment, and stated to the members
Of the Cabinet to-day that he had SO
far completed the commission that he
could invite the members to meet him
for conference at the White House
on Saturday next with a WV to be-
ginning their work next week.
Seven of the nine members OF the
body have definitely announced their
acceptance Of the Presidents invita-
ton, and he expressed himself to-day
as being very confident of being able to
secure the services of the other two
necessary to complete the quota of
nine by the time set for the conference.
The names of the men who have been
invited to serve were not given out.
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PROHIBITIONISTS.
The State Convention at Denver
dominates a Ticket.

DENVER, Sept 2O.-The State Con-
vention of the Prohibition party of Col
orado was held here to-day, and the
following ticket placed in the field:
Governor Rev. c. B. Spencer, Denver;
Lieutenant Governor, F. E. Dunleavey,
Trinidad; Secretary of State, w. A.
Rice, Grand Junction; Auditor Mrs.
Elsie Chambers, Colorado Springs; At
torney General, Toll Hipp, Denver;
Treasurer, O. A. Rinehart, Denver; SUI
perintendent of Public Schools, Miss
Alice Mitchell, Denver; Regents of the
State University, A. A. Reed of Boulder
and S. B. Sanborn of Greeley.
The platform is confined almost ex-
clusively to consideration Of the liquor
question, no reference being made to
silver or woman suffrage.
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Sovereign Grand Lodge, L. O. O. F.

BOSTON, Sept 2O-The second davis
session OF the Sovereign Grand Lodge,
L. y. y. p, opened with full attend
ance Oh delegates. AS had been anti
clpated, Alfred S. Pinkerton of Wor-
chester was unanimously elected Grand
Sire; A. {. Gable of Ohio was elected
Deputy Grand Sire, J. Frank Grant of
Baltimore Grand Secretary and Charles
Muckle of Philadelphia Grand Treas
urer. The lodge voted to hold the next
annual session in Detroit. The con-
vention then adjourned.
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Gold Coming to America.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2O-Brown Broth
ers have engaged 81, 100000 and Zim-
norman Forshay 100000 gold for
import Lazard Freres has engaged
9I'VOO,OOO gold in London for import to
new YORK. member Of the firm of
Brown Brothers & Co. said to-day that
the gold they are importing consists of
American coin (eagles), and that it had
been purchased from the Bank of Eng
land. The importation was a regular
national exchange operation, the result
OF purchases Of commercial and bank
ers, bills, and was, of course, a profit
able transaction
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MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS.
Conceded That Pingree Will Be
Rencminated For Governor.

DETROIT, Sept. 20.-Governor Pin
gree's denomination tomorrow by the
Republican State Convention is conced-
ed to be certainty by the delegates,
party leaders and candidates gathered
in the hotels to-day. 1t is freely ad-
mitted by the conservatives of tho
party that the Governors strength with
the people compels the support of Re-
publicans, including those who do not
approve generally of all the Governors
acts.
To-morrow's convention will be asked
to specifically indorse the Governors
1aVor1te measure, the Atkinson bill. to
increase taxation of railroads and other
quasi public corporations, which mar
rowly failed of passage.
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QUEEN WILHELMINA
opened the Parliament of the
Netherlands Yesterday.

The HAGUE, Sept. 20.-Queen Will
helmlna, accompanied by the Queens
mother, opened the States General
(Parllament of the Netherlands) to-day.
LII speech from the throne her mai
esty dwelt upon the innumerable proofs
OF patriotism and affection for the dy-
nasty manifested since her accession
10 the throne, the recollection of which.
she added, can never be effaced from
her memory.
Inc Queen also said she had received
the cars disarmament proposal with
peculiar sympathy.
Inc queen, in her speech, also prom
lsed the introduction of a number of
social measures.
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Corean Kings Imperial Guard.

YOKOHAMA, Sept. 20-Advices from
Seoul says the Corean Cabinet has de-
cided to cancel the engagement Of the
ME Americans, nine British, five Ger
mans, five Frenchmen and two Rus
slams, who were enlisted az Shanghai
to act as an imperial guard. Russia
having protested that their engage
ment was breach of tn promise made
when Russia withdrew the Russian
advisor and instructors from Corea.
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Locomotive Firemeu.

TORONTO (Ont), Sept 20-The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
completed the consideration to-day of
all the items of the report of the Com
mittee on Benefciaries. Some $4,000
in claims We're allowed, although for
legal reasons the payment was not a
necessity. The Grand Ledge has paid
out for death and disability insurance
since 1889 the total of S4, 161, 14I.
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Will Make no Political Speeches

CHICAGO, Sept. 20-The 'Post's'
washington special says: The Presi-
dent has decided against appeals which
nave been made to him to make politi-
cal speeches In Ohio and Indiana, or
anywhere else during the campaign. He
gave Representatives Overstreet and
Farls TO understand to-day that on his
way TO Omaha he would make stops at
indianapolis and Terre Haute. but NOT
10 make speeches. On his way back
ne may make two or three similar stone
In OHIO, but on none of these occasions
VIII there be political speechmaking bv
the Executive.
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Dismissal of Ii Hung Chang.

PEKING, Sept. 20.-The diplomatic
representatives of Russia, France, Bel
GUM, Spain and Holland have called
upon Ii Hung Chang to condole with
him upon his dismissal from the Chin
csc Foreign Office. Much comment has
been excited by the action of these
Minister'S
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John Sherman III.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O.-Hon. John
sherman is i'll at his residence in this
city from an acute attack of bronchitis
lie has been in bed for about week
but progressed favorably until two DAYS
ago, when there was slight relapse
To-day, however, he is reported as be:
ing better, though somewhat weak and
with little fever. His condition is not
regarded as at all dangerous.
Mr.. Shermans physicians said to-
night that he was much improved and
was now on the road to speedy recoy-
cry.
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The Monitor Amplitude.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-The moni-
tor Amphitrite has arrived at Fort
Monroe in tow of the cruiser Yosemite.
She came from Porto Rico by way of
Mole ST. Nicholas. She broke down
in her machinery at the latter port,
and, therefore, was ordered in tow of
the Yosemite.
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Elections in Spain.

LONDON, Sept. 20.-Special dis
patches from Madrid say the Provincial
Council election has resulted in the re-
turn of the Ministerial nominees, ex-
cept at Bilbao, where the Basque pa
triot, Sarana, has been elected by an
overwhelming majority. Serious street
disorders attended the election.
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Pacific Express Company.

OMAHA (Neb.), Sept. 20.-The great
est change in the affairs of the Pacific
Express Company since its reorganiza-
ton here last spring is effective to-day.
1t f. the turning over of half of its
business on the railway lines of the Ore
gon Railway and Navigation Company
to the Great Northern Express Com
pany. Ever since the construction of
these lines in the Northwest the Pacific
Express Company has held an exclusive
express privilege over them
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Santiago Sanitary Report.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20-Nearly
l 200 of the American troops at San
tiago were on the sick list, and Gem
eral Lawton reports SO new cases of
fever to-day. His report is as follows:
Total sick, 1,1S1; fever, go: new cases,
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OMAHA (Neb). Sept, 20.-A rear-end
collision between freight trains occurred
on the Union Pacific near Grand ISL
and this morning. Engineer Reedy was
fatally scalded, his engine was demol-
ished ard several cars wrecked.
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tween 10000 and 100000 bushels or
grain in storage at the time, the most
OF 1t being winter wheat The property
and the grain is an entire loss, and will
reach $450,000 The insurance is $780,
OOO on the building, and the grain is
covered with S25S.OOO insurance.
AT 1920 o'clock the flames were I'M
der control.
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MILITARY Governor of Paris.

PARIS, Sept 20-The Cabinet Coun-
ell this morning reappointed General
Zurlinden TO the post of Military Gov
ernor of Paris, which he occupied pre-
vious to accepting the portfolio of Min
lister for War, made vacant by the res
ignation of NJ. Cavaignac.
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Japan Supports the Cars Proposal

YOKOHAMA, Sept. 20.-The Japan
csc Government has replied to the cir
cular of Count Muravieff, the Russian
Foreign Minister, suggesting interna-
tional disarmament. The reply sup
ports the Cars proposal.
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YOUNGSTOWN (O), Sept. 20.-A
gas explosion occurred in the Slope coal
mine at Lisbon, thirty miles from here,
last night. John Connolly was killed
The remainder of the night shift had
narrow escapes. The mine is on fire
half a mile from the entrance
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ST. LOUIS. Sept. 20-The Carriage
Builders National Association assem-
bled for the twenty-sixth annual con-
vention in Horticultural Hall at the
fair grounds to-day. About 500 dele
gates were present
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Volunteer Signal Corps.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-The disin-
tegration of the Volunteer Signal Corps
was begun to-day, when orders were is
sued for the relief from active duty of
the Fourteenth Company, with a view
to it's furlough and to muster out.
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NARRAGANSETT PIER OR. II.
Sept. 20.-It has been decided that the
body of Miss Winnie Davis after a
brief service here, will be forwarded
to Richmond, Va. on the train leaving
here Thursday morning
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CoRBETT-MccoY FIGHT.
Roby, Indiana, May BE Made the
Arena For the Fight.

CLEVELAND (O), Sept. 2O-A spec
ial to the "Plaindealer'' from Laporte,
Ind, says: Roby, which in past
years was the scene of many pugilistic
battles, may be made the arena for
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Secretary Alger Has Not Resigned.

LEXINGTON (Ky), Sept. 2O.-Sec-
rotary Alger. when asked by the Asso-
ciated Press about his reported resig-
nation, said: There is not a word of
truth in it; that's ALL
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21
JEDDO NEWS.

One days work, it is stated, will be
given the miners this week at the COL
lieries of town. How the corporations
expect men to support families and pay
their honest debts with less than So a
week surpasses understanding.
Neal O'Gara, of Freeand, had his
right foot seriously hurt by falling tim
Der at No. colliery on Saturday He
will be confined TO his home for some
weeks with the injury
William Shaw, who came East for the
benefit of his health and who spent some
time with friends in Oakdale, has re-
turned to his home in Montana, much
improved.
George Wise was confined to his home
several days last week with a severe
attack of the grip.
Miss Name Boyle, of Minersville, is
visiting friends here.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21

On Friday it was adjuged in court
that Squire Michael Lyons, Of Pittston,
is an habitnal drunkard and untitled to
act for himself in the disposition of his
estate. A hearing was had before
jury OF six and the testimony was of
character to indicate that Mr.. Lyons
has been confirmed drunkard for the
past two years. The proceedings were
begun by his nephew, William Lyons,
and c. Donnelly was appointed as his
guardian.
Mr.. Shiffer, the president of the
Peoples bank of Pittston, testified that
Lyons had 81, ,G57.51 in the bank. Mr..
Fitzpatrick said Lyons was in the habit
of spending S75 in two weeks. The
object of the proceedings is to save the
money Lyons has in bank and to see
that it is properly used. Lyons is about
SO years old and quite helpless. Pre-
viously he had borne a good reputation
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21
Held in Jail Until He Answers.

Unless William Rogers apologies to
Schuylkill county court for insulting
and defying Judge Koch, and agree to
answer a question which was put to him
last Friday by the judge, he will live
and die in Jail, and as Rogers is a young
man of "A years, Of sound health, he
may live to an old age.
Rogers stands guilty of contempt of
court and was remanded to jail to re-
mtin there until he agrees to shrieve
hims elf of contempt. He not only re-
fused to answer question put to him
by the Judge but emphasized his refusal
by saying he didn't care If he is kept in
Jail all his life.
Judge Koch was very indignant and
instructed the clerk OF courts to make a
note of the case and hold the young man
until he complied with the request.
This incident was during the trial of
1shmael Rogers, of Frackvlle, who was
charged with furnishing two revolvers
to his son, William, in jail, to aid him
and three other prisoners to escape.
The question which young Rogers re-
fused to answer was: "Who gave you
the ammunition?"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21
PRIESTS HOUSE ROBBED.
HAzLETON BURGLARS DO BUSINESS
IN A SCIENTIFIC STYLE.
ChlOroformed Father Aust and His Ser
wants, Then Looted the Residence from
Garrett to Ceiiar--ToOk IA Gold Watch
and Over 500 in Cash.

The residence of Rev. Father Aust.
pastor of the Polish Catholic church,
Hazleton, was entered by thieves Thurs
day night aud looted from cellar to
garrett The robbers effected an en-
trance by cutting II hole in shutter,
which permitted them to remove the
latch. When Father Aust awuke Friday
morning he was very dizzy and suffered
from nausea that produced vomiting.
Seeing that his clothes had been removed
from the room he quickly concluded that
something unusual had taken place and
called for the other inmates, but re-
ceived no reply. He found some clothes
and partly dressing himself hurried
around to awake them. He then found
that they had all been drugged with
chloroform and were yet in dazed
condition from its effects, even the
watch dog showing signs of having re-
ceived Il dose.
When restoratives had been applied
search was made and it was found that
the burglars had taken their time, for
every drawer in the house was broken
open. Over 500 in cash was taken.
part of which was the church collections
of several Sundays. The priests gold
watch and every other thing of value
belonging to him and the servants had
been carried away. A gold and silver
chalce had been removed from their
places, but not carried away.
Father Aust reported his loss to police
headquarters, but no clue has yet been
obtained. The robbery in all its details
is similar to the robbing of priests
house'in Shenandoah a short time ago,
which makes it evident that an or
ganized band is operating.
The priest is a member of the commit
tee having in charge the prosecution of
Sheriff Martin and his deputies.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21
Bad News for 1.sOO Mon.

The Philadelphia and Reading Coal
Company will abandon at once Thomas
ton and Pine Forrest collierics, in the
Schuylkil region, because neither opera
tion is mining sufficient coal to make it
pay the corporation to continue them.
The colleries will be closed as soon as
the loose coal can be removed, which
will be accomplished next week. The
abandoning OF the Pine Forrest collery
throws out of employment nearly 1000
hands. Most of these live at st. Clair
and vicinity. The Thomaston colliery
is in the Heckscherville Valley, a few
miles west of Pottsvile. The abandon
ing of both operations means the drop
ping of at least 1,sOO hands permanent
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21
SPORTING NOTES..

John Gillespie, of town, has signed
with Mauch Chunk for the season OF
1898. McFadden, Broderick and Gaffney
will also join the team after Their
colleges closes. Bonner will play there.
as usual.
There is little hope that the Anthra-
cite league will be revived for the com
ing season. The clubs found it quite
expensive to give free base ball.
Jerry McGiney, manager of the Good
wills, is open to arrange games with all
clubs in the county whose players are
under twenty-one years.
Don Thelo Stccs, Of Harrisburg, one
of the Maine victims, was member of
Shamokin's ball team last season.
Drifton FearnOtS will have the lead
ing ball team on the North Side, il not
in Lnzerne county. this season.
Christ Pfrom, IIazleton's noted twrler.
will occupy the box again for the club at
Auburn. n. y.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21
Prosecuting Committee Meets.

The Prosecuting Committee held a
meeting in Hazleton on Thursday night
and reviewed the financial affairs as
well as the proposition to fight against
Sheriff Martin and his deputies. The
attorneys who actively conducted the
case in Wilkesbarrc for the prosecution
were paid 81 200 each and there is a
balance of 81 400 still in the treasury.
The advisability Of continuing the pros
ecution was discussed at length. The
statistics showed that there are 80, 900
foreigners" in this section who might
be assessed, but no definite action was
taLpn
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21
THE DELAWARE, SUsQUEHANNA AMI
i SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD.

Time table in effect April Is, 1897.
Trains leave Drifton for Jeddo, Eckley, Halle
Brook, Stockton, Beaver Meadow Road, Roam
and Hazleton junction at 80 W IN, daily
except Sunday; and 0} a nj, 81 p IN, Sunday
Trains leave Dritton for Harwood, Cranberry.
Tomhicken and Deringer ut 30, o % IN, daily
except Sunday; and 7U3 IN, 23S IN, sun
day.
Harwood Road, Humboldt Road, Oneida and
sheppton at % IN, daily except Sun
day; and 03 a m, 38 p III, Sunday.
Trains leave Hazeton junction for Harwood,
Cranberry, TomhclSen and Deringer at 35 II
IN, daily except Sunday; and 53 III, ~ m,
Sunday
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida
Junction, Harwood Road, Humboldt Road,
Oneida and Sheppton ut 81, II 10 a III, Al p III,
daily except Sunday; and 81 IN, o IL p IN,
sunday.
Trains leave Deringer for Tomhicken. Gran
berry, Harwood, Hazleton Junction and Roam
at2 25, 10 IN, daily except Sunday; and 8 ~
m, "a pp, sunday.
Road Harwood Road, Oneida Junction, Halle
ton Junction and Roam at IL a IN, Il 40, -
p m, daily except Sunday; and II m. n
Trains leave Sheppton for Beaver Meadow
Road, Stockton, Halle Brook, Eckley, Jeddo
and Drifton at 22 IN, daily, except Sunday;
Trains leave HaZleton junction for Beaver
Meadow Road, Stockton, Haze Brook, Eckey,
Jeddo and Drifton at 3 ID, 626 m, daily,
except Sunday; and 10 10 "A III. 4O p IN. Sunday
All trains connect ut Hazleton junction with
electric cars for Hazleton, Jeanesville, Auden-
ried and other points on the Traction Com
pany's line.
Trains leaving Drifton at 5 80, 6 90 IN make
connection at Deriuger with p k. X. trains for
Wilkesbarre, Sunbury, Harrisburg and points
west.
For the accommodation of passengers ut way
stations between Hazlcton Junction and Der
niger, train will leave the former point at
80 p III. daily, except Sunday, arriving at
LUTHER q. SMITH, Superintendent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21

The population of the Lehigh region
is being rapidly thinned out, owing to
an exodus of foreigners. Every day
takes away score Of these working
men, who are striking for the West
where they expect to meet better times.
Many, with their luggage, are sailing
for their homes in the old country, and
when questioned regarding their de-
parture they refer to the disturbances
and strikes of last fall and fear that
there may be recurrence the coming
summer
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
There is disposition all through the
anthracite coal trade to await the an
nouncement OF the spring price circular,
which is expected about April /, and
business in the meantime has been re.
dnced to the smallest proportions. Con-
summers have plenty of coal on hand
and the result of very mild winter
must be overcome.
The local trade is quiet stagnant, al
though pea coal is scarce and is quoted
at a premium. The colieries are pro.
dncing little, working but two days a
week, and there is more demand for
this small size than for any other.
Prices are quite irregular, and no pros.
poets of much business until the spring
circular is determined upon.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21
Democratic State Convention.

The next Democratic state convention
will be held in Harrisburg about month
after the holding of the Republican state
convention. State Chairman Garman
had conference on Friday with State
Secretary Van Dyke on matters pre-
Iiminary to the meeting of the state
committee on April 30.
Mr.. Garman said he had been in cor
respondence with various members of
the state committee, and it looks as if
all will agree on June 30 as the date for
holding the state convention.
1T will either be June 30 or the week
following the Fourth Of July" said Mr.
Garman, land the preference thus far
is for holding the convention in Harris
burg. Allentown and Reading are spok-
en- Of, but the trouble is that those cities
are too far off the the main lines of the
railroads.
"Who will be nominated for GOVERNOR
Mr.. Garman did not answer immedi-
ately. Il don't know" said he, after a
pause, but whoever he is he will be a
friend of William j. Bryan"
1t is understood that Chairman Gar
man has kindly side for Ex-Governor
Pattison, who of late has been coming
to the front. The ex-governor was a
Bryan man in the presidential fight, but
he was not called upon to take the
stump throughout the state.
Mr. Garman says that he is glad to
note tendency on the part of the press
of the state to acknowledge that there
is very lively Democratic party in
Pennsylvania, and he remarked that he
would show just what that party can do
this wear
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21

Representative Williams on Saturday
introduced the petition OF a large num-
advisory board of the American Protec-
tive Association of Lnzerne county,
favoring further restriction of immigra-
tion; also resolutions OF the National
Association of Manufacturers favoring
the establishment of an International
American Bank; also the resolutions of
local union No. ia, of the Miners
National Union, of Wilkesbarre, favor
ing the passage of the various labor re-
form bills before congress; also the pro-
test of the Pennsylvania Board of Health
against the national quarantine bill now
before the senate.