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New CommunIcnn,s.

The cnthoic churches throughout the
city viii present an unusual scene today. in
this that there viii be commandments who
for years have not before taken the satra
mont of the church. This has been brought
about by the recent organization of fba
three divisions OF hibernlaus In the cIty
one OF Che tenets of which organization Ia
mat every member shall receive the sacra
ment of the church on the Sunday preced-
Ing 81. Patrick's day.
~ least 2bo men. many OF whom have not
maui maui. 'heir communion since childhood will
today receive the blessed sacrament ~
ho'y church, and for this purpose each Of
the divisions VIII attend church In body
DIVISION No | viii attend st. Patriok's
church In the Filth ward Division No .
VIII attend ST Joscph's In the Sixth ward
,anu DIVISION No. ], embracing all this side
OF the bayou. Will attend the Sacred Hcart
church.
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Those who are Offering themselves as con-
didAtes for aldermen present an array that
certainly has an element Of variety about II
that should suit then captious political
taste.
While there are but twelve aldermen to
/ be elected, there are thus far tNenty-slx
candidates for election las far as heard
from.
5 In tho First ward Aldermen Sonncn.
4 though having lost his running mate, stands
for reelection. In addition 10 MIR. Sonnen
Messrs. c. p. b, Medlenka. George ~ I'm
terwood, II. l.. Robinson, William Meyers
and Henry Puts are also candidates for al
dermen OF the First ward.
In The Second ward the two present In
cumbcnts, Messrs GeiselInan and Burke.
announce Jointly. Unlike the every man
for~himselfp race Ia the First ward. the
only other two candidates for aldermen ia
this ward are running III pairs, Messrs.
William Heinze and Robert kosenthal.
The Third ward is not SO fortunate in an
array OF candidates, Alderman Street says
he will not stand for re-elcction but ~ IS
generally understood that Alderman
Latham viii Mr.. Jonathan Harris, az a
candidate Tor alderman OF this ward VIII so
before the primaries. while Mr.. J. w.
Stansficld. the only other candidate. VIII
make the race Independently.
Neither OF the present aldermen Of the
Fourth ward are candidates for reelection
and up TO yesterday II looked as though the
Fourth ward seats IN the council would 20
begging for occupants. Mir. s.. Majorowitz
has bern In tbe tield for some time ns a
solitary candidate. though D has been
stated that MIR \. McCnbe, proprietor OF
the old Texas hou6e, at the lover end Of
Congress avenue, was also a candidate.
This morning H. j, puffly aud H. w cortes
announce jointly as Candidates for aldermen
from the Fourth
The Fifth @ard. like the First is well
suppliee With aldermanlc timber In addl-
ton 10 the fact that Messrs. Aubertln and
McAaghan are making tho race for re cleo
tior, Messrs. A. N. McRae. J. G. Blackburn
and ! G. Lord are DESTROYS OF representing
the Fifth ward In tho next city council.
In the Sixth ward the present Ineum-
bents MessrH. Cronan and Heiser. stand for
re- election. with ~ 4. Hal.ettor aud L..
Gus Miller also candidat,s ron min ward.
AZ the prlmarle5 The candidates fer alder
men VIII hc voted fog dnly IN iho wards ia
which they live and which they are oandi-
dates 20 REPRESENT and the two receiving
tbs highest number Of votes VIII be de-
clarcd the eomirocs.
In tlf general election all tho aldermen
arc voted for az large,
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AGAINST THE CHINESE.
LABOR ORGANIZATIONS GENERAL
LIZ PASS RESOLUTIONS
Condcmning Chinese Competition
and Asking the People Not 10
Pntronise Them.

The following resolutions have been
unanimously adopted BY the various labor
unions in the city:
Whereas the Chinese have come and are
coming into our city In large numbers from
the West and are engaging in various KINDS
of labor In competition and TO the iotri-
mtnt of those most Interested.
Whereas, II Is acknowledged by all that
no white man can compete with these
people and take care OF his family and
live as becomes a true American citizen.
Resolved. That we call upon the mer-
chants and people of Houston In all walks
OF life to assist us in Riding the fair city
Of Houston OF q class OF people who are
In no way builders OF a community III a
moral or financial sense.
Resolved, That this appeal is made on
grounds which are lust and humane, that
We ask you to withdraw your patronage
from these people and TO ask your friends
and your friends friends to do the same.
Resolved, That In this case the interest
Of 5000 men with families. representing
the organized labor OF Houston. are bonded
together against those OF lat the present
time) say $50 Cinnamon, and that for this
reason we ask the support VT all true
American citizeus
Resolved. That these resolutions be pub
lished In The Houaton Post, Galveston
News and Houston Herald.
ihese resolutions bear the seal and are
aligned by the officers OF the following labor
unions:
Coolies and Walters local No. III
brotherhood Electrical Workers, local
No GO.
Houston Association Stationary En-
gineers.
Carpenters International union No. 80.
Woodworkers' union No. 6l.
Carpenters union No. III.
Retail Clerks. local No 165.
Scandinavian assnclatlnn
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v. Nj. q. A. Mnffrra

Evangelist S. NJ. Martin OF California
VIII address the mems meeting this after
noon ut 4 o'clock in tho hall OF tho asso-
oiation. Wherever Mr.. Martin has been
packed and enthusiastic houses have
greeted him.
me ladies of Houston are invited to a
reception to be held in the parlors of the
association on Wednesday afternoon from 4
tl' y o'clock, The reception VIII be in
charge OF circle No. OF the auxiliary.
On Thursday night Of this week the reg
uiar members social win take place In the
pariors OF the association. Programme will
begin al O'CLOCK shnrp.
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BERNABE PRESENTED.
EN-MiNIsTER DE LOME,s Success
soH MEETS THE PRESIDENT.
OF the Usual Diplomatic
'"ns Gone Through with-Both
Hoping for Peace.


Washington, March I2.--Senor I.uis polo
Bernabe. the new Spanish minis,er wh,
s'VVeeos senior Dupuy dc LONE as the rep
iesoh'atFe OF Spain ut this capital. was
formally presented TO President McKinls v
AT III o'clock today. About 1880 the min.
lster, accompanied by Mr.. Du Bose. the
charge dahaires. the two secretatiss OF
legation and the war and naval secretaries
attired In full court dress resplenCant IN
hoiu iaee, called nj the state department.
Where they were received by Secretary
SHERMAN, who soon afterwards escorted
inc party to the White House. The rec D.
'ion TOOK place In the blue paror, the
same room IN which Prince Albert was
received yesterday. 1t presented n beautiful
appearance, tho decorations which had
peeh arranged for the dinner TO the Belgian
prince last night, having been allowed to
remain. The introductions to the ores dent
were made by Secretary sherman The ex-
changes OF greetings were most cordial ana
occupied about twenty minutes In add.
uon to the president and the Spanish min
lister aud his party the only persons pres
ent We're former Vice President Levi p.
Morton and Colonel Bingham, the milf
tary attache TO the president.
he Spanish minister having been prs.
sented said
Mr.. Presidont--l have the honor to pre-
sent to your excellenoy the eredeniiai.
which accredit me In the capacity OF en-
voy extraordinary ana minister plenipoten-
tiary OF bis majesty. the king OF Spain. Ia |
Inc United States OF America.
The principal object OF my honorable
mission Ia to endeayor, so far as pcssiblel
20 maintain and draw closer between our |
TWO countries the most friendly relations
IN order to attain this end so much In
harmony with my own personal feelings. i
IN READY TO omdt no effort whatsoever on
nay part, and I doubt not l shall succeed
!, az hope. shall be fortunate "a gain.
INK the benevolance OF your excelIency ana
your effective co-operation.
In obedience 70 the cspehal charge -
aer majesty, the queen regent OF the king
aom ! nave the honor TO express 70 your
'xccllency the wishes Of my august sov.
sreixn for your personal health and for
re prosperity Of the people OF the Iinifsa
sfatea of America. 'Ss
: , aSs r.s:ldent's reply was az follow:
!, Mini1ter--I am lappy 10 receiv.
49, yeny henls ~ lettsrS whsrsLr ~
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Two OH Paintings.

an oil painting which has been on ex-
hibition in the window of MIR. G. ".
Seheuitz Main street store for severa
DAYS past has attracted considerable atten-
tion. The picture is the work of Mrs. NJ.
~ Fuller who resides at No. 1916 CLAY
avenue, ani represents tiny newsboy with
bundle of Posts under his arm, Ii is
ieany very meritorious piece OF work and
reflects great credit on the artist VIII,
painted II.
IN me window OF the Stuart Drug COM
pahy There Is another painting, represent
ing me scene at ,he corner of Main street
ana preston avenue, looking west. This
was painted by Miss Nina Barron.
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A Splendid Tenn.

Messrs l.. J fluffy and II. w. cortc,
are announced In todays Pest as candi.
unes ior aldermen OF tho Fourth ward
Neither OF the present incumbsnts arc
s,sha'ng Tor reelection In this ward ana
s msssrs, Iuifly and cortes viii make !
s ,an,, team to succeed them. Both are
wen known business men with large 4, :
,erests at stake. and the i,terests q, ~,
rourth ward would rot suffer in their
nen ra Mr. Tuffly is of the firm of Krurp
iuifiy and Mr.. Cortes Of the Arm ~
III, Lifting cortes, Both these candidates
WI run before The democratic urimorIss
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THE NEWT ExECUTIvE COMMITTEES.
How I, IL 10 ne Selected by Vote
at The Primaries.


at The Primaries.
with the present city election the terms
of office OF the present city democratic
executive committee, of which Mr.. d. A.
Reisner is chairman, expires.
The method provided for securing new
committee is through the democratic day
primaries. The names OF those who are
candidates for membership on the com
mittee are placed upon the ticket just as
are the names Of The aldermen. in tho
wards which they are to represent.
Thus far only two names have heen off,
cially submitted as candidates for the new
executive committed. and in this con-
nection Chairman Reigner desires that the
democrats of .ho different wards Eei to-
Gethcr and submit TO tho executive COM
mittee two names of candidates whom
they desire to represent them for the next
Two wears md names thus recommended
VIII no placed upou the official ballot.
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i4'iian, the l7-months-old daughter OF
MT. ana Mrs 7. L, Hiilendahl. died al
1915 O'clock last night ana viii BE- buried
ms afternoon In the old family burylng
ground at White Oak. The funeral viii
!, ,'ase: the residence. 1912 Kane street. ut
MT, aud Mrs. Hillendahl have a lar.
circle OF friends who sympathIse with tha,u
In their loss ~" 'nein
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CoIored odd EcIIo,,x

The local lodges of colored Odd Fellow,
VIII give an entertainment at market hall
on the night OF Thursday. April 2. The
proceeds are TO be used toward tho erection
Of an Odd Fellows temple in Houston
me affair is In the hands of a committees
consisting OF C. A. King. w. S. Cnlbr.nth
>, j. Dickerson, o. II. Jones and ii III
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There was big slump In the regstra
tion of voters yesterday. the total rogistra
ton being 43l as against 670 for the oor-
RESPONDING day the last registration.
The distribution of the registration nm
Frtday by wards MnH as fnllnws.
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BACK AGAIN

me many friends aad acquaintance ~
MY Angelica Hob VIII DO glad to learn
mat she has returned from her oxtsndad
Typ through Europe and the principal siI
II ne East and has again taken up hsr
e. I position with The popular arm q A.
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HABIT.
THE PURDy CURE.
THE FOLLOWING FEATURES
Ai.E PECULIAR TO OUR TREAT.

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o,,c simple directions are followed our
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r,,, out wholly and absolutely. e'.
can be used at home witho,,
~, the knowledge Of Others. "''nout
founIH-it Ices not Interfere WITH w,,l
FIFTH There Is no dresdsa a..
there being no aches 4, siskc.
s,vr, shis reriod Or sny other period ad's AZ
s'rsannis' gold Or any like poisnrs
~, new. ORIGINAL with us and used 4.
a ao o'nefs' For particulars call on or ny ~
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~ 's' D'n1 suiidirs. Houston, rexaa.
Evening star., 1898-11-07
GEORGIA..

AS the state elections have been hold ard
no senatorial seat is at stake. the interest
in Georgia is not very keen.
The candidates for representatives in
Congress are:
First-Dem.. Rufus E. Lester, Savannah.
renomnated.
Second-Rep.. ]. II. Smith, Thomasville;
dem. James NJ. Griggs Dawson, renomi~
mated.
Third-Rep., F. w. Gaus: DEM, f. p.
LEWIS, Mon tezuma, renominated
F'ourth-Rep., NJ. l.. Covington. Carroll
ton; dem, w. c. Adamson Carrolltor. re-
nominated: pop, j. X. Spence Carrol,ton.
Fifth-Rep-. A. r. Bryan. Atlanta; dem,
L. F. Livingston. Kings. renominated
Sixth-Dem-. c. l.. Bartlett Macon. re-
nominated
Scventh-Dem., ]. w. Maddox Rome. re-
nominated; pop, S. B. Austin, Trenton.
EiShth-Dem.. w. NJ. Howard Lexington.
renominated: pop, ]. A. Neese Carnes-
Vile
Ninth-Dem.. F. C. Tate, Jasper, ranomi-
mated: pop. j. p. Brooks. AIpharetta
Tenth-Dem., w. II. Fleming Augusta,
renominated.
Eleventh-Rep.. ]. III. Wilkinson. Valdos-
ia; dem. William G. Brantley Brunswick
renominated.
Thee are no close districts in Georgia
They are all democratic.
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( Third-Rep., Rev. Washington Gardner,
Albion, Calcium county; DEM, A. ID. Todd,
kalamazoo, renominated.
h tour.h-nep., Eowafu l.. hamilton, Niles,
n renominated. dem. Roman j. Jarvis, Ben
ton harpor; pop, Geo. 4. Cunningham
Fffth-hep., Mm. A. Smith, Grand rap
ids, renominated; DEM. Geo. X Perry; pop,
I. j. Hagner, Grand Rapfus.
Sixth-hep., S. W. smith, Pontiac, re-
nominated. oem., Chas. tIstback, Howell.
Seventh-Rep., Lasar Weeks, Mount
Clemens; dem., Fred. E. Barton, Marlette.
EI.gntn-r,ep., }. ". Foruney, Saginaw:
dem, Ferdir Ia nd Brucker, Saginaw, renom-
mated.
N,n,h-Rep.. r. p. Bishop Ludington re-
nominated; dem., G. J. Cnadaock, Muske-
gon.
1enth-Rep., Rosseau o. Crump, Bay
City, renoml1 ated; dem, Robert j. Kelley
Aipena; pop, j. 5. Sanford.
E.es entii-r,ep., W lt.iaIn 5. Mesick, Man
celona, renomIEated; dem, A. W. NIchoIs,
GreeuNIiIe.
Twtlfth-Rep, Carlos D. Sheldon, Hough-
son; dem, 5. 5. Curry.
three districts IA michigan We're close in
the last eiectlou, the second, third and
eighth. in the SecCnu SpaIuIng, rep, Won
Dy I,4So against a fusion CaIu.uate. in the
tnlfd the IuS.on caIluiudle, no is up again
WIN the Same com pinatlon, overturned Il
previous republican. pIuTanty Dy 40. ia
me eiShth bfucker, sIi. ueHI., Won by
ooi, has euected fusion against tue repuD-
ncan canuiuaIe.
Evening star., 1898-11-07
NEBR ASI<A,

In this state. a governor and legislature
will be elected, the latter to choose a
United States senator, the term of Senator
Allen, popuist, expiring
The entire legislature IS elected biennially
Should the republicans carry the legislature
the name of ex-senator Charles Manderson
is prominently mentioned as Senator AL
lens Suct essor. The vote will he very close.
The republicans confidently count upon re-
VerSing the situation in NebraSka-inStead
of the state having two republicans and
four fuSioniSt national representatives as
at present, four republicans and Two fu-
sonists.
The candidates for representatives in
Cong :eSs are:
First-Rep.. E. J. Burkett, Lincoln; fus.
James Manahan, Lincoln.
Second-Rep., David III. Mercer, Omaha,
renominated; fus., G. NJ Hitcncock, Omaha
Third-Rep.. w. F. Norris. Wayne;
dem. fus., John S. Robinson, Madison.
Fourth-Rep-, E. H. Hinshaw, Fairbury;
fus., VIM. L. Stark, Aurora Endorsed
by dem.). renominated.
Fifth-Rep., c. E. Adams, Superior;
fus., R. D. Sutherland, Nelson, renomi-
mated.
Sixth-R4p., Norris Brown Kearney:
pop, VIM. L. Greene, Kearney, renon-
mated.
Three districts We're close in 1896. the
Strode republican, was elected by 1919 over
the fusion candidate. In the second Mer-
GER republican, beat the fusionist candi-
date by 1,575. The fourth was carried by
Stark. fusionist by 1,731. The same fusion
now exists
Evening star., 1898-11-07
AllNNE.SUIA.

In this state governor and legislature
will be elected, the latter to name a success
sor to United States Senator Davis, repub-
hcan.
There is thought to be little doubt that
the republican majority on Joint ballot in
the leg stature viii De maintained, and that
repubncan United States senator will be
elected.
The candidates for representatives ir
Congress are:
ttrst-Rep., James A. Tawney, Winona
renomlnated; oem., Milo " hIte; pro-, Clar-
ence Wedge, Freedom.
SeCOnu-Rep., James T. McCleary, Man
kato, renomlnateu pro, d. II. Evans.
Ihlrd-Rep., Joel +. Heatwole, North
field, renominated; dem, Charles q. Kinds
pro-, NJ. c. Madsen, Mcleod.
FoUrth-Rep., Fred Z. Stevens, St. Paul
renom1nated; dem, John w. Willis; pro,
Newton j. Bray, lsanti; pop, l.. s. Boards
ley, St. Paul.
tlfth-Rep., Loren Fletcher, Minneapolis,
rencmlnlte pep, T. j. Cation, MInneapo-
lis
Sixth-Rep., Page Morris. Duluth. re-
nominated; silver rep, Charles A. Towne,
Duluth.
Seventh-Rep., Frank NJ. Eddy, Glen
wood. renominated: pop, Z. Nj rtlngdaiI.
Thele was but one close district ir the
last election, the sixth, although the demo-
Gratis are this year also claiming the sew
enth. In the sixth Page Morris, republi-
can, won over Toune, silver republican fu-
sionist, by 707. The same candidates are
again running.
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ienominated; dem. Emmett Seawell Oak
iard: fus.. NJ. E. Dittmar.
Second-Rep.. Frank d. Ryan Sacrament
to: dem. Marion De Vries, Stockton, re-
nominated.
Third-Rep.. Victor Metcalf Oakland
fus., John Aubrey Jones
Fourth-Rep, Julius Kahn, San Francis
co: dem, James II. Barry.
F1fth-Rep.. Eugene F.. Loud San Fran
cisco. renominated; VIM. Craig, dem.
Sixth-Rep., Russell j. Waters, Los An
seies; pop, Chas. A. Barlow San Luis
Obispo, renominated
SeNenth-Rep., James Carron Needham
Modesto; dem. and fus.. C. H. Castle.
Two districts are especially close in this
state, the sixth and seventh. In the sixth
Barlow, with the combined votes of the
democrats. populists and free silver repub-
means. won by only 663 over the gold stand
ard republican. In the seventh Castle, fu-
slonist, was victorious by only 214. The re-
puhllcans are united and enthusiastic,
whl!e some of the fusion elements are
iukewarm: The republicans won in the
hrst district by only 1000 but as there is
not even fusion against them they do not
anticipate a reversal of that majority
Evening star., 1898-11-07
ALABAMA.

The interest in the elections in this state
Is confined to the vote for Congress. The
state ticket has been elected. and seat In
the United States Senate is not in ques-
ton
The candidates for Congress. by districts,
are as follows:
Ffrst-Rep-, A ]. Johnson: dem. George
W Taylor. DemopoliS, Tenominate1
SecOnd-Rep-, Frank Simmons: dem, j.
F. Stallings. Greenville. renominated.
Third-Rep.. lshniael Fitzpatrick; dem,
H D. Clayton, Eufaula, Tenominated.
FOurth-R2p, VIM. +. Aldrich. Aldrich.
renominated Endorsed by popu ists): dem,
CASTOR A. Robbins Selma.
Fifth-Rep-. Douglas Smith Randolph:
dem, Willis Brewer, Hayneviile renOm-
mated
Sixth-Rep-. Daniel w Cooper Tuscaloo-
sa dem, ]. H. Bankhead, Fayette.
Seventh-Rep-, Frank Lathrop. Riverside;
dem. John l. Burnett. Gadsden; pop. .. d.
Street. Guutersvil,e.
Eighth-Dem-. Joseph Whae'er. Wheeler.
renominat2d tno republican nornina ted).
Niuth-Rep-, John T. McEnery, Besse-
mer: dem, o. W Underwood i3irmingham
renomindted
But one district is regarded as in doubt
the fourth, where PlOwman, democrat, ac-
cording To the state returns received 10 3lI
votes against 1916 fcr Aidrich republican
fusion candidate. Aidrich however was
seated by the House of Representatives on
q contest
Evening star., 1898-11-07
kENTUCK Y.

There are no elections of importance in
candidates for representatives in Congress
are:
First-Rep., Jerre Porter Clinton; dem,
c. K. Wheeler, Paducah, renominate pop,
G. W. Reeves.
Second-Rep., Geo. w. Jolly. w. T. Fow-
Ter: dem. Henry d. Allen.
Third-Rep., Milton Creel Central City;
DEM, John S. Rhea, Russellvnle, renom-
irated.
Fourth-Rep.. Charles BIanford, Bowley-
vile; dem, David H. Smith, Hodgensville,
renominated.
Fifth-Rep. Walter Evans, Louisville. re-
nominated; dem, Oscar Miner; pop, Jas.
Lane 10 no
Sixth--Rep.. W. N. donaldson, Dayton;
dem: A. S. Berry, SeBport ,tn Tenomnated minated,
dem, Evan E. Settle owenton, renominat-
ed. no
Eighth-Rep., Geo.rM. Dawson. Stanford,
renomnated; dem.,rG G. Gilbert
Ninth-Rep., SamuelfJ ]. Pugh. Vanceburg;
renomnated: dem.ss n! Williams; pop. DR..
H r. McMulien. <->o|'' ....'t
Tenth-Rep., W.IJ. Seitz West Liberty;
dem, T. Y Fitzpatrick. Prestonburg, re-
nominated: pro-. - Ziegier. ''2 ~"
Fleventfr-Rep.. Vincent Boering, London:
dem, H. H. Tye, Hyder. - II
the third, fourth ninth and tenth, The
third was carried by Rhea, democrat-popu-
list, BY 342 The f8urth was won by Smith.
den1bcrat, by ,433 The ninth went trepub:
lcan by 423 and the'renth was democratic
by J. f91 ~ 81. M IL 4
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MISSOURI,

Ihe legislature is to be elected in this
state and will choose a successor to Sena-
tor Cockrell, democrat The democrats con-
ndently claim the legislature
The candidates for representatives in
Congress are: ~ - .-.
First-Rep.. A. N. Scaber. Kirksrille:
dem James T. Lloyd, shelbyville, renomi-
mated; pop, Capt: John NJ. London, Macon.
SeGond-Rep., w. c. Irwin, Milan; dem,
Third-Rep.. James e. Goodrich, Came
ron; dem, John L. Dougherty
Fourth-Rep., A. w. Brewster ST Josenh 9.
dem. Charles F. Cochran, St Joseph. re-
nominated; pop, c. F. Cochran, St Jo-
seph,
Fffth-Rep., John Welborn. Lexington.
dem, VIM. S. Cowherd, Kansas City, re-
nominated; pop, George Wilson
Sixth-Rep., S. w. Jurden. Holden: DEM,
d. A, De Almond, Butler, renominated
Seventh-Rep., w. G. Robertson. Spring
nominated
Eighth-Rep.. ]. W. voshan, Linn: dem.
Richard P. Bland. Lebanon, renomfna ted !;
pop, W. S. Hale.
Ninth-Rep., R. L. shackelford, Wells
vile; dem, Champ Clark. Bowling Green,
Tenth-Rep:, Richard Bartholdt, St.
Louis. renominated; dem, NJ. j. Gill.
Eleventh-Rep.. Chas. f. JOY, ST. Louis.
renominated; dem. E. A. Noonan, St.
Twelfth-Rep., Charles E. Pearce, St
Louis. renominated; dem, r. Fl. Kern, St
Louis; ind. rep, DR.. w. T. Scott
Thirteenth-Rep., John H. Reppy, Hills
boro; dem, Edward Robb, Perryville re-
nominated.
Fourteenth-Rep, Geo. M Miey, Charles
ton; dem, VIM. D. Vandiver, Cape Girar-
deau, renomnated.
rdF,it F1fteenth-kep,, h Judge F. E; Williams.
NeCsho, renominated.
The closest district in Missouri is the
eleventh. in the city of st. Louis, which
was carried by Joy, rep, in 1896 by a vote
of 14,969 against 14,902 for OMEN, dem
This is a normal democratic district and
the democrats expect to carry it.
The democrats claim that they will be
able to elect twelve out of the fifteen MEM
bers of the national House and that the
republicans will get but three. The most
bitter contest in the state is in the eight h
district, where Silver Dick Bland is a can
didate for reelection. 1t is claimed by re-
publicans that the sound money democrats,
of whom there are many in the district,
have determined to vote against Bland