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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
New York Produce Market.

New York. June 5
Receipts. 22.sl9 bbls.: exports
u 376 bblS.: sales. 1860 pkgs; firmly held
ana moderately active.
WHEAT-ReCeipts, Zoo bushels; eX-
ports $50 bushels; sales. l,475.ooo bush
els futures lbn.C(n bushels exports; spot
firm; No, > red. 7S;4 elevator: No. red,
S2l. FOB. atioat nominal spot; No. l North
ern Duluth. ~. fob ailoat prompt; No.
hard Duluth. 1b5s FOB. afoat prompt.
CORN-KeCeipts. 1882 bushels; exports,
81. So ushels sales. 10000 bushels flu
lures. go .O00 bushels exports; spot strong;
No ? -. fob liioat and 49,. elevator.
OATS Receipts. i..G"o bushels: exports.
- bushels: sales. 5o.rH bushels spot; spot
quiet: No. :. 36: No. :. 25i. No. white,
~; No. z white, 3Gii: track mixed West
,rn. 81 track white. 2I'2d3ilc.
BEEF-Steady. cut meats. steady.
L.ARD-S STEADY. Western steamed. sos;
refined. firm
PORE-Sttady.
TTER-Barely steady; creamery ex-
tras, lGi- n20; do. factory. l4l-nl6; imlta-
tion creamery. 15i2a1>; state dairy. l6mls-
HEESE-Strong. large white Msi2
grass tine %: large c'lored. a'.l'9',; 10.
small. Sl2mN&a: small white. NaafN@,.
St-GAR-Raw. strong: fair refining. iis:
centrifugal. ~. refined. strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
DELI GATES ON HAND.
County Committee Perfects Convention PIars
Death u RsadHeIa peles ate.

At the meeting of the Republican
committee, yesterday afternoon. at the
Hotel North, final arrangements swere
made for the county convention that
will be held here. today. The execu-
tive committee will be in session. at 10
o'clock. at City hall and will there re-
ceive the credentials Of the delegates
The convention will be called to order.
at 1890, by Willard M. Dunn of Water
vile, the chairman of the Republican
county committee, and John A. Wood
sum will preside. Joseph +. Bodwell
of Hallowell will act as secretary. 1t
was announced at the close Of the com
mttee meeting. yesterday afternoon,
that in all probability all the candi-
dates would be nominated by acclama-
ton.
Among the delegates who had arriv-
ed in town. last evening. were: G. S.
Witham. Madison: p. S. Head. Wa
terville; John A. Woodsum. China: w.
NJ. Dunn, F. ]. Goodridge. Waterville;
G. w. Jones. China; s. S. Lightbody.
Waterville; F. J. Ham. Belgrade
Charles r. Davis. w. T. Haines. Wa
terville; William S. Bradley. Vassal-
boro; Samuel PettinGiH. Wayne: r. G.
Burgess, Nassalboro: John A. Spear.
West Gardiner: J. NJ. Jewell. Clinton:
r. a. Alden. Winthrop: F. g. Besse.
Clinton: Elliott Wood. H. +. Foster.
Winthrop: l.. II. Golf. East Hamp-
shire; f. T. Brown. Readfield: A. A.
Jones. Sidney; NJ. $. Gordon. Vienna
f.. \. Dudley. Monmouth: q. S. Per
kins. w. p. Savage. Nassalboro.
While the delegation to the conven-
ton We're gathered at the hotels sad
ness was introduced when the death
of David Dudley, one of the delegates
from Readfield was announced. OF all
the delegates who will be in the city.
today. few were held in higher esteem
than he.
He was taken sick, Thursday. when
he worked very hard. On returning to
his home he seemed To be afflicted
with trouble resembling pleurisy. He
became unconscious ana remained in
that condition until Tuesday night.
when death removed an suffering.
He was born in Readfcld ana mar
ried Miss Thompson. He had always
been 4 farmer ana was held in the
highest esteem by all with whom he
was acquainted. He was Il staunch
and lifelong Republican and for the
past six years had held a place on
the board Of selectmen. Il position he
had filled with the utmost satisfaction
to the toWnspeople. ana thus honored
his town and party He was Il mem
her Of the Readfeld Grange and Of
Lafayette Lodge. M. 40. r & A. NJ. A
wife aD1 one Iauphrar Slr,.iVa hin,
His age was about % years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
Mrs. E. c. PettenuilI.

The funeral of the late Mrs. +. e.
Pettingill was held from the late resi-
dence. No. 81 East Chestnut street. at
, r. NJ. yesterday. Rev. H. F. Dun
mack otliciatcd. Music was furnished
by quartet consisting Of }. W. Beck.
J. T. Dyer. Miss Robinson ana Miss
Georgia Clark. Mrs Pettinsilrs
daughter, Mrs F. Q. Harris and son
Fred Of Duluth Mich. her sister. Mrs.
II. Blumenthal of Boston. ana Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Brookins of Randolph,
We're present. The interment was at
Riverside cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
Maine Benefit Bonds Sold.

Rank Examiner F. F. Timberlake an
nounced. Yesterday. the result of the
sale of the bonds of the defunct Maine
Benefit Society. The full number of
the bonds. amounting to over 100000
was offered for sale and the bids were
onened in Auburn. the latter part of
last week. A part of the plds We're not
consistent with the value OF the pohus
and were rejected by l.. {. CORNISH
ESQ. and Mr. Timberlake, the fecelV-
ers for the company. The DDS FOR
SCI 900 worth of the bonds were satlS-
factory and were accepted. the re-
naming number of the bonds Will be
held until an offer of their value IS re-
cciVed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
OLD nome WEEK.
The Executive Board that Will Represent The
City OF Augusta.

In accordance with the constitutional
provisions Of the Old Home Week Assoc
citation. the following officers have been
appointed IN represent Augusta: Presi-
dent. e.. 5 Hichborn; Isl vice president.
Daniel y. Sewall; ri vice president. Mrs
John Y. Hill; secretary. T. j. Lynch;
treasurer. ". q. Eoothby; executive com
nlitter Howard owen. l.. Il. Fowler, Mrs
J. VI. Nymua. MI Of these officers to
sethcr constitute the local executive
board. with power to fill vacancies. APP
point subcommittee ana make such
other arrange meuts as may be thought
best Tor the local observance of old
Home week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
MARKET REPORTS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKE!.
The Features Of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York. June 5.-In spite of the fall
IN Atchison preferred. the stock market
closed. today. with prices generally below
last nights level. Atchison preferred ad-
vanced early in the day on reports that
III the official announcement induced
re llizinC sales which brought the rise to
:, standstill. The advance, however. was
later resumed on the statement that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06

Merrill Bros make no mistake when
they take SO much pains in keeping
their fine refrigerator room 50 inviting
ana sweet. shoppers who visit this
store. enjoy being able to look through
the glass front of this room and OBJ
serve the neatness and apple pie order
of both meats and vegetables within.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06

Hon. Orville ID. Baker Of this city.
ex-attorney general. is counsel for the
defence in the ease of WIZ. A. Morri-
son VS.. Burgess Sulphite Fibre 90. Of
NV Hampshire. ana will, during the
present week. present his argument to
the law court for the setting aside Of
the verdict for the sum of $4,000. He
has presented q most able brief, show
inc the court the injustice Of the YER
dict under the law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06

The 10th annual field day meet of the
Cony High School Athletic Association
will be held at the Trotting park. at ;
o'clock. Friday. Although it is not eX-
p.cted that any of the records will be
broken. much friendly rivalry is look
aI fnv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
New York Cotton Market.

New York. June 5.
Cotton futures closed steady. June, S2s:
July, S.3l: August. S.07; September 7.79;
October. 1853; November. $50: December.
7iS: January. 80: February, 1853; March,
7.57; April. go; May. 7.62.
Cotton spot closed quiet, Is lower; mid
ding Uplands, IS; middling Gulf, 9h.
Sales none.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06

Word has been received by friends in
this city that a daughter has been born
t. Mi and Mrs. Ernest +. Barber of
Ware. Mass, who formerly lived here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06

The will of the late Payson Tucker is ia
be contested by his brother Ansel Tucker
of Portland. Contest is made on the
ground that he was resident of Suffolk
county. Mass. when the will was made.
and that the will should not be entered
in the probate court at Portland that he
was unduly influenced, and mentally in
capacitated to make will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06

Two Pullman cars are now needed on
the East bound afternoon express train
to take care of the passengers who are
going to Bar Harbor for the summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06

Accidents come with distressing fire.
Guency on the farm. Cuts, bruises, stings,
sprains. DR.. Thomas Electric Oil re-
lieves the pain instantly. Never safe
without it.
mon, wed, fri&wky,tf gIi7Il- uNlRl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
New York Money Market.

New York. June ;.
Close: Money on call. steady, l24m2 per
cent.
Prime mercantile paper. G1.d4 per cent.
Sterling exchange. firm. with actual
business in bankers bills at Si.S1ls for de-
mand and $751; for 60 days; posted rates.
Si.S5l5 and si.SS1-; commercial bills, $3.50.
m4.S374
Bar silver. 60.
Silver certificates, G0461.
Mexican dollars, 4712
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06

The E,pWOrth League will give a so
ciable at the church vestry. Thursday
evening, to which every one is invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06

The Augusta Chorus will hold the
last rehearsal for the season, next
TUESDAY evening. when Prof. Chapman
viii be present and will take the baton.
The attendance at the rehearsal. last
evening. was very large and the re-
hearsal was very successful. giving
abundant evidence of the untirinS eff
forts ana skill Of l.. r. Cain. who has
had charge Of the chorus, during the
past year. Prof. Chapman has nothing
but the highest words of praise for the
work Of Mr. cain and to one Of the
members of the chorus. when asked
why he did not come to this city often
ar said that there was no necessity Tor
il. since the chorus had such an efti-
cicnt leader While Mr.. Cain has had
the best Of material to work with, yet
il is due very largely to his director
ship that the chorus has taken the
prominent place among the Maine cho-
ruses that it now occupies. Mr.. cam
will remain here with his pupils. dur
ing the summer. 50 that his large
number of friends may occasionally
have a chance to meet him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06

A peculiar fact in connection with
tn" catching of the record breaking
91.-pound salmon at Lake Mooseluc-
maguntic. last Friday. by Hon. p. O.
Nickery is worthy of notice. The fish was
hooked on the outside of the jaw and
only the most skilful handling Of the
rod and reel landed him. as the pune
ture was constantly enlarging and the
least slack line would have been case
Of good bye salmon. Being hooked in
this way it was a case IF skill and
muscle against the hsl{'e mad rushes
and leaps. it being Impossible to drown
him. When hauled INTO the boat in the
net the hook dropped out, showing be
vond question that he had never had
an inch of slack. Mr.. Nickery is.
therefore. still firm in his former state
ment that he could kill any fresh wa
ter fish in 50 minutes. As a matter of
fact. the 6-pound salmon caught by
him, the same day. and hooked in the
usual way. was landed in II minutes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
NOES ,oFFEE AGREE WITH you.

II not, drink Grain-O-made from pure
Grains A lady writes: The first time
made Grain-O did not like it but after
using it for one week nothing would in
duce me to go back to coffee" II nour-
ishes and feeds the system. The children
ran drink it freely with great benefit. 1t
Is the strengthening substance of pure
grains. Get a package today from your
Grocer, follow the directions in making it
and you will have a delicious and health
full table beverage for old and young. l5c.
and sc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06

On the Produce Exchange:
BUTTER-Steady; creameries, 15Il9i2;
daries 13ioM17.
enthusiastically, SAG9.
realistically; fresh, ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-06
Your Policy has

Your Policy has
!. Loan Value,
>. Cash Value.
2. Pad-up Insurance.
4. Extended Insurance that works
automatically.
). Is Non-forfeitable,
6. viii be re-instated if arrears be
paid within one month while you are
living. or within three years after
lapse, upon satisfactory evidence of
instability ana payment Of arrears
with interest.
AFTER SECOND YEAR
:. No restrictions.
s. Incontestable
Dividends are payable at the begin
ming Of the second and of each sue
ceedinS year, provided the Premium
for the current year be paid.
THEY MAY BE USED
l. To reduce Premiums. or
:. To Increase the Insurance. or
,. To Make Policy Payable as an
Endowment during the Lifetime Of In
surcd.
Noe. Every member Of the MUTUAL.
BENEFIT is SURE Of fair and liberal
treatment under ALL circumstances and
no matter what happens. lie will get ms
moneys worth in insurance. for it is all
put down in black ana white Tin the pol
icY."
The company has paid over $20O0.O0O in
Maine and has larger per cent Of all
the insurance it has written in the State
now in force than any other company.
{. +. DUNLAP. District Agent
S6 Exchange St, Portland, Me-
@. J. HT SSEY. Nassalboro.
Special Agent.
GEO. ". sEARLEs. Agt, Augusta
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
WonderIa . dI Theatr

Large audiences assembled in the
Wonderland Theatre yesterday after
noon and last night to witness the ex-
celient bill presented by Manager
DOckstader. The head liners were
Maude Granger and Stuart Braddock,
presenting the society satire, Her
Ladyship and His Lordship." This is
Miss Granger's first appearance in
vaudeville in Wilmington, and her act
ing created much favorable comment.
]. c. Nugent and Miss Grace Fertig, in
their sketch. "Sundown," presented an
excellent piece of comedy acting, and
received much applause. Tinny Bro
theirs. comedians and monOlogists;
Nettie Fieds. buck and wing dancer,
Henderson and Ross, as Siias Griggs
and Mandy Stebbins; Ascot and Ed
die. acrobatic comiques, and Tina anC
Corri, "The Great American Roosters,
contributed TO make up one Of the bes
bills seen this season. Walter Stanton
who was billed TO appear as "Th'
European Mimic" did not appear, an,
George Yecman, formerly with th
l"Hign Roller" Company, was substi
b tuted. Mr. Yeoman as a monOlogis
has few equals, and kept the audienc
in roar Of laughter. The same bill
will be presented during the entir
week
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
BAPTISTS MEET in
ANNUAL SESSION
Delaware Baptist Union Be-
gins Two Days Meeting
HARRY ENIMONS Is MODERATOR
Reports Submitted Show Churches
Of Association to be in Flourish
ing Condition
HARRY ENIMONS IS MODERATOR

In Calvary Baptist Church this
morning began the annual meeting of
the Delaware Baptist Union Associa-
tion. The Rev. e. w. Powell modsra-
tor. presided. Devotional exercises
preceded the address Of welcome to the
delegates, which was delivered by the
Rev. r. B. Cook, ID. d., pastor of the
church. Mr.. Powell delivered the re-
sponse.
The nomination and election Of mod
orator and clerk resulted in the selec-
tiOn Of Harry Emmons, and the Rev
r. G.. Merrill, respectively, for the Of
fces. Letters rejecting prosperous, f.
nancial and spiritual conditions of the
Marcus Hook, Ridley Park, First Bap
ltist, Dover; German, Wilmington
| First Baptist, Chester; Delaware Ave
nue.. Wilmington; Wyoming, Firs
Baptist, Media South Chester; Firs
Baptist, New Castle; Bethany, vii
mington; Prospect Hill, MoOre's
the First Swedish, Wilmington
/ North Baptist, Wilmington; Eight
Street. Wilmington; Crum Lynne, ant
Emmanuel, Chester, churches wer
read.
The Rev. c. W. Cummings Of Ches
ter preached the Introductory sermon
MANY DELEGATES WILL ATTENI
This session Of the association is tn
seventh annual one. It will be at
tended by a hundred delegates, man
Of whom were not in attendance thi
morning because Of the inclemen
weather. The association is compose
of the Baptist churches of this stat,
and OF Delaware county, Pa. the paste
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
TILE EVENING JOURNAL. TUESDAY. OCTOBER 9. 1900

and five members of the churches be-
ing delegates to the meeting.
The association will be in session
two days. The Rev. c. w. Ray, OF
Chester, will conduct song service
this evening, after which President
Henry G. Weston, will preach. The
Rev. o. G. Buddington will then read q
paper on 1.-The Ground of the Hope foI
the Conquest Of the World AS re.
ply, Harry Emmons viii speak on the
subject, How Far Has This Hope toi
the Conquest Of the World for Christi
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
sl;obt Fire in Stable

While several small boys were play
ing in a stable at Linden and Frank
lin streets this morning, they started
a slight fire An alarm was sent in
from box No I25. and the district
companies responding, extinguisned
the blaze. The building is owned by
Mrs. p Boulden.
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
Saw Box WAS Tampered with

There is current to-day rumors that
the ballOt-box of the Fifteenth district
Of the Seventh ward had been tamper-
ed with some time yesterday. The box
now is in the possession Of Sheriff Tay-
lor, but bears no evidence OF having
been disturbed since it was sealed on
Saturday night.
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
90 Cents Co Philadelphia and Return
Sunday. oct. IA, via Il. e ORR.

Sunday, October IA, the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company will sell
excursion tickets to Philadelphia at
rate Of 60 cents for the round trip.
Tickets will be good going on Royal
Blue Line train, leaving Delaware ave.
nue. station at 9.39 a. m, and On spe-
cial train leaving at 1915 a. m. Good
to return only on special train leav-
ing Philadelphia at $50 p. m. on date
Of sale
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
nTeetinq WnI be i'm Academy

The Democratic mass meeting
which was to have been held at Ninth
and Lombard streets tomorrow even
ing. will. on account of the inclement
weather. be held in the new Academy
of Music, at Tenth and Tatnall streets.
1t will be addressed by the Hon. Au-
gustus o. Bacon, Of Georgia; Deputy
Attorney-General Peter L. Cooper, Jr.,
will preside.
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
Filled rheir Certificate

Social Democrats filed a certificate
with Clerk of the Peace Jefferson b.
Foard, that the party has at least 200
voters. The names of the candidates
to be put ON the official ballot of this
county will be filed later
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
smnIl chiIa,s Hand senlden

BY the upsettng of a kettle of hoI
water on Sunday morning the 3-yoar.
old son of Louis Topkls, Of No. 2O'
West Sixth street, had his hands badly
ecaldTd
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
Preacher Departs Amid Tears

There was a number Of women
friends at the French street passenger
station of the p, w. & b. railroad
this morning to bid farewell to the
Rev. Ralph T. Coursey and family,who
have started for Seabing, Ohio. There
were many tears shed by Mrs. Coursey
and her women friends at parting.
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
EIks WIN visit Chester

About twenty-five members of the
Wilmington Lodge of Elks will visit
the Chester lodge this evening. Super
intendent Joseph c. Lugar will furnish
a special car for the party.
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
Manage Home for Aged Women

Officers for the Home for Aged
Women have been elected as follows;
Mrs L. Kittinger. president; Mrs III.
p. Rumford, vice-president; Miss A.
Il. Stroud, secretary, and Mrs. c, l..
Wollaston, treasurer.
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
VnlnnhIe Dog Killed

While the Liberty Hose wagon was
responding to the alarm Of fire this
morning, it ran over a valuable deg
owned by Martin O'Toole, of South Will
mington. The animal was so badly in
iured that it had to be shot.
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
MnddIetown Democrats Change Date

Democrats Of Middletown have
changed the date Of holding their mass
meeting from October 10 to October 1G
because of the reception TO candidates,
to be held in this city on the former
date.
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
See the Mountains in Their Autumn
Glory

Mauch Chunk and Switchback Ex-
cursion via Philadelphia and Reading
railway, Saturday, October 10, Z a. m.
$3.50 for round trip. Consult p. & r.
ticket agents for particulars.
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
NIeetIng or CrIttenton Home

At No. 513 Jefferson street to-mor
row afternoon at o'clock, the month
ly meeting of the Florence Crittenton
Home will be held.
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
Letters Granted on Fe

Letters Granted on Ferguson Estate
Letters testamentary on the estate
of Zipporah S. Ferguson, late Of New
Castle hundred, have been granted to
Samuel A. Stewart.
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
Kniehts VIII Parade

Crusaders Commandery, No. 8. X. G.
e., accompanied by Hyatt's Military
Band, will participate in the Golden
Eagle parade on October is.
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
Lieutenant Doherty in Charge

LIVUNVIINIIN NIUIIOINl III NIIlII =
First Lieutenant Simon p. Doherty
has taken command of Company Il,
First Delaware Infantry, since Cap
tain Brennan resigned, and will begin
tonight to hold weekly drills.
Evening journal., 1900-10-09

New mand is for Ok.
FALL ford Greys; We
have a lot of new
OvercoatS ones in stock to-
day, very short,
box and medium lengths,
$40, $I2 and SIS, light and
dark shades, most of the
shades with velvet collars.
We have the Oxford Greys
at So to SIS and silk lined at
all the prices even at So for
all wool cloth and full silk
lining, coat and sleeves.
New winter Overcoats are in
and if you are going away or
want to buy one now we are
ready for you, S. to SIS.
Big lot new stylish Sack
Suits just in, $40 to $I8. All
newly cut and made up in
latest patterns.
Open Tuesday and Satur-
day evenings.
Evening journal., 1900-10-09
Dockstader's.

All this week: MISS MAUDE
GRANGER & CO., J. c. NUJENT, ac-
tor and author; Ascot and Eddie. Tina
and Corri, Waiter Stanton, Henderson
and Ross, Miss Nettie Fields, the Tinny
Bros, the cineograph. Afternoons and
evenings, 10, 20 and 30 cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-30
The Next Congress.

Wv yITH THE reelection of
NA President Mckinley be-
lieved to be as certain as
anything can be in poll
tics prior to the counting of the bal
lots, the question next in Importance
Is the probable complexion of the fifty
seventh congress. In the present con-
gress the Republicans nave but 13 ma
jority. The loss by them Of seven dis
tricts would give control of federal
legislation to the Democrats.
To the fifty-fifth congress Pennsyl-
vania sent only three Democrats. To
the fifty-sixth congress she Sent ten,
shown the good Judgment to change
over. This fall Pennsylvania ought to
reduce the Democratic representation
to not more than five members, and
less II possible. This would not be
difficult If the Republicans Of Pennsyl-
vania were united. But with one ele-
ment in the party setting up fusion
programme with the Democrats 1t is
not likely to occur unless the Repub-
lican voters shall sit down upon the
boilers wherever they undertake to
| engineer such deals with the enemy.
Republican control of congress Is al
most as essential as the reelection OF
Mckinley. a Democratic majority in
the lower branch of congress would
hamper the administration in every
possible way without having the power
| to overthrow its policies or undo what
1t has done in building up constructive
| government in the new dependencies.
1t would simply try to the extent of It's
limited ability to make a mess of
things and for this reason the country
should see to 1t that such misfortune
| shall not occur.