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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
Here are Some Special

S~s-&SssS. r., " Sss~' ~
offerings In Misses aud Children's shoes
for oIaocrow. We are saving money for
many parents on children's shoeI We
have some splendid bargains that are well
worth looking up.
Misses and Children's cloth top, patent
vamp shoe, a 500 and $3.50 value for $l.-
" aud 81. 25.
Misses and Childrsn's s russell shoes, but.
ton and lace for $1.!5 and 81.
Little Gents russell and black vicl, pat
ont and dongola tips, 0 to 1877, "A CENTS to
S125.
Ladies' 81 70 fine dongola shoes 81. SO;
three STYLES OF tips, some cloth tops.
Samples Of Ladies' Shoes from cele-
Ibrated Philadelphia maker, fancy tip,
an elegant sa25 duality, our special
prico ~.
Mems $a25 Vicl Kid shoes. black and
russot,. $l.97 patent back stay, rolled
fancy edge. newest styled toes.
A special line Of mons el.75 shoes
tomorrow el,E.
FORMAN'S, The M'AIg1ssT!ns g1ss Hos,,
No. 10 East Fourth street,
=. [Bstwsen King and Markekl
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
Yesterdays Excursions,

About 400 persons went to Ca pc May
on the Grace West excursion yesterday
The exoursionists eft at s. 80 and returned
to Gordon Heights about 9o'clock, and
every one expressed themselves as having
q good time.
The Sunday school Of Scott NJ Il.
Church gave an enjoyable excursion to
Woodland Beach yesterday on the steam-
boat Thomas Clyde. The excurslonists
had a pleasant trip. despite the rain.
which fell in the afternoon. Nearly 1890
people ware on the trip,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

Albert Conrad must answer in the next
court of Oyer and Terminer, to the charge
of murder of George Leyrer. The coroner.s
juty empanneled to investigate the death
OF the latter, decided 1t was caused by the
former. DR.. Draper and and DR., Palmer
testified to the condition and treatment OF
I4eyrer He wa, suffering from delirium
tremens. The wound was healing nicely.
and couldnot produce delirlum. The teStl
mony given before the coronsr's jury cov'
cred the assault at the brewery and the
making of The dying statement.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

LONDON, Jun" Il. Mrs. Gladstone
widow of the late William f. Gladstone
the English statesman, died last night
Mrs. William Ewart Gladstone was ~
wears old and had been slowly sinking
for some time past at Hawardrn castle
the family seat. She was the eldest
daughter of the late Sir Richard Glynne
Bart. of Hawar,len Castle and was mar
ricd to Mr.. Gladstone in 1899 He died
May 10, 1858. She was woman loved
and admired by the vast circle Of those
who ,a'nr in contact with her busy and
varied life and had great influence over
her IL, >band's actions.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

BOSTON, June lj.-With the passing
away of the republic of Hawaii, which
at midnight became the territory Of the
United States, the office of Hawaiian
consul for the New England states i.
legislated out of existence, and Hon
Gorham ID. Gilman, who for six years
past has filled the position, will find
his consular occupation gone. For more
than 90 years Mr.. Gilman was resi-
dent of the Sandwich Islands. and his
eminent services as consul at Boston
have called forth the highest praise from
President Dole of Hawaii.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
Ladies' Auxiliary VIII Entertain. .

Delmarvia Lodge. No. 52 Ladies' Aux.
Hilary to the brotherhood of Railroad
Irainmen, will give picnic at Brandy
wine Springs tomorrow afpernoon in hon
of Lizzie Il White, Mistress of Easter Lii
lie Lille Lodge, No. 1856, of Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. White. who is visiting her parents
in this CITY, was the guest of Deimarviu
Lodge at their weekly meeting yesterday
nf, aruoon
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
QUAKER CITY READY
Preparations For Republican
Convention Complete.
VICE PRESIDENTIAL POSSIBILITIES.
National Committee Busy Straight
enlng Ont COntests-WarmOut
Delegates From Louisiana Are
Seated-Delaware Case Waits.

PHILADELPHIA June 15.-With all
the work preliminary to the entertain
ment Of the Republican national conven'
ton and its attendant thr0ngs practical
ly accomplished Philadelphia is now con.
tenteoly awaiting her visitors. From the
big convention hall down to the smallest
detail those charged with the responsible
ity feel that they have the situation well
in hand, and the completeness of the
preparations seems ta justify the belief
As yet. however, the hospitality of the
city is by no means taxed. There have
been very few arrivals, and the lobby
crowds at the hotels are composed prin.
cipaIly If those persons interested in the
contests with which the national commit
tee is wrestling on the breezy tenth hool
of the Hotel Walton.
Chairman Hanna is the center of inter.
est and is much sought after for inter.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
Buntings for Carnival DeCorations--- tS;IMI1' svss
A Word About Trimmed Hats.

Our stock replenished by new, up-tosS
date Hats every day. We never all0W
our stock to look small. $1.98 Hata3
worth $3.9S; $2.9S Hats. worth $4.98s$
S39S Hats, worth $6.9S.
Our $4.9S Hats are worth from $7.5e
to $12.
Ladysmith and Walking Hats o.
every new sort, at cut prices.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

A lucky pur-
chase, so dozens
Pure Silk Gloves
for Ladies, with
double fingered
tips, the SOC. quail
ity, 25c. to-day.
We sell for a
short time our 75c.
and 81 Black Kid
Gloves. SOC. pair.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
ED,Tor,s AWFUL PLIGHT.

+. N. Higgins. Editor Seneca (IiD News
was afflicted for years with Piles that no
doctor or remedy helped until l tried
Bucklen's ArnicR Salve He writes two
boxes wholly cured him. It's the surest
Pile cure on earth and the best salve Ia
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25oontA
Sold by N. d. DaniOrth druggist.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

ST. JOHNS, N. f., June lJ.-There is
no change in the strike situation on Bell
island. Yesterday the local magistrate
read the riot act. The police are guard
ing the property with loaded rifles The
steamer Glanton, which was there to
load hcmatite for Philadelphia, was COM
PEELED to leave and to seek shelter here,
the strikers having threatened to cut her
adrift from the pier il she remained.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
Champion Said to Hay" Confessed.

ALFRED, Me-. dune l5.--George
Champion. the supposed murderer Of -four
persons at the Goodwin rlar" in West
Nrwfirid on Sunday night, WIS locked up
in Alfred jnil last night after being
brought hare by a party of officers from
Boston. Al II late loTr last ni'.ht -four
warrants were Issued against Champion
each naming unr person aS having been
murdered namely. Grorg" W. ''"adwin
Scott &. Goodwin. Fred Brrts"h and
Mrs. Elsie y. !iOrne--ard they will he
served this morning. The prisoner APP
ppars ON the verge or collapse. aud there
is an understanding that hr has prac'
ticalIy confessed TO the crimr, Though
the officers decline to admit any such
thing,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-. June 15.-
Elk Governor William j. Stone. William
]. Phelps, Governor Lon V. Stephens
and David A. Bell have been selected as
delegates at large by the Democratic
state convention to the national eouysu.
tion at Kansas City.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
Properties Sold.

Charles W. Goodlng, agout at Eighth
West Eighth street. owned by Mr,. KAtS:
Il. Schlice, OF Philadelphia. to Josss AZ,
Curry, for $500; No. l4l1 jackson stree Y
owned by A. w. Eklund. to William ~
Mckenzie, for $500; No. 898 Madisol2
street owned py George J. Chandler ~
Centrevllls. DEL, to MrA 4. M, B0eNE&
for Sc, 900; No. 1918 West Fifth SttseS
owned by William H. Morris TO John ~
Hitch for $500, Am
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

before shown desirable line a.
4
c.u. W.:.l, Philadelphia
fn~ I o1sne low $293
lVl LdulVos and $685. ...
Waists, tucked worth sl5O.
White Lace Waists, Csc, worth $l50.
Waists $1.25 and $150.
Cloth, Duck, p X. prices
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
Funeral of Geo, W. OrtIlp

The funeral services OF the late George
W. Ortlip were held last evening. This
morniugIthe remains wore taken to Faggs
Manor, Chester County Pa. for interment-
Archdeaoon G. c. Hall and Rev. Corn
we'll Jennings conducted the funeral SER
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
Observed Founders Day.

Founders day was observed a. tht
Home of Friendless and Destitute Chill.
d,en. Au appropriate programme was
given and refreshments were served. City
Solicitor Henry c. Conrad made an ad-
dress the children.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

The Rebecca Social Club spent Monday
at Conrld Baach. The bathing WAS very
enjoyable. Miss Sallie Coyle sang, "Dc
They Ever Think Of Me at Home. .
Among those who enjoyed the days
pleasure were: Miss Salie Coyle. Mrs
Thomas Melvin, Miss Sadie Reeds, Mrs.
Annie Melvin, Mrs. Daniel Jester, Mrs
Rosalie Lowell, Mrs. Jennie Green, Miss
1ennie Rood, Miss Mamie and Nellie
Shields, Miss May Nuttle. and Messrs
Robert Marshall, Walter Reed and Mr.
lynch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

NEW YORK. June l5.-Fire in
tenement house at "a Jackson street ut
3 o'clock this morning caused the death
of six people. Five others were taken
from the burning building to Gouyerncur
hospital unconscious.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
MANY A LOVER

Has turned with disgust from an othsr most
oSable girl with an Offensive breath. Karrs
Glover Root Tea purif1es the breath ,f opera.
tion on tho bowels etr., - nothing elss oeu.
Sold for years on absolute guarantee Prtos
~ s.Iby I'D ' X b. Dsarar.il ssooai and Marks.
streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
CARD BASKET,

Miss Beta Pundt Of 1913 Valley street.
Baltimore is visiting her aunt and uncle,
Mr. aud Mrs. John Wintrup. 1913 Lom'
bard street, city.
Miss Lsahore Moore OF Dover, Is visiting
friends Of this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

Miss Sarah n. Saring, daughter Of Mr.,
and Edward Saring. and Samuel Taylor
McMullen, were married In Calvary
Episcopal Church last evoning, Tho cer-
emony was performed by tho Rev. Henry
Ward Cunningham. Alter tho ceralncoy
wedding reception was held at the home
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

Tbe ladiea of Elsemors Presbyte
Chanel will hold festival on the chapel
lawn next Friday evening" June 10Th.
Balloon ascension aud music nv Ferris
School band.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

Men may differ ou politics. religion ~
finance, but all who have tried BAnaees
Saive. are agreed as to Its worth for cuts X
burns, sores, piles and skin diseases. It'.H
tho most healing meliclne In the world "a
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

Rodger Clark OF England and Miss
Sarah Bancroft, daughter Of William p.
Bancroft, will be married on Monday, at
the home Of the brides father at Rock.
ford.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

Tayior-Fullerton's Cough Syrup. cure
coughs, colds and h0arseness. Prepared
By Il, G. Taylor, Nc. 303 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
Hats Trimmed Free of Charge
A Great ParasOl and Umbrella Sale.

bought spot CASH the sample line Fine Paso
Umbrellas Umbrellas of They
selling
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
HOSIERY ITEMS
At Interesting Prices.

Ladies' Black Lisle Thread Hose, In
lace effects and open work, 29c. quality
15c pair; great bargain.
Chid's Fine Lisle Finished Hose
sizes to 9ls. on sale to-day at 10c.
pair.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
AMUSE MENTS.
ShELLPOT PARK.
Week of June 18th Programme.

May Mooney, Descriptive Singer and Bauioist
Willie Shelley nnd Bnrbeck, Juvenile singers.
Dancers and Cake Walkers; Hodgkins and
Ieith the Rube and the Old Matt Court
wright and Lee in Travssty Creatl on The
nfarisngs, Comedy ] Iadders, ll2t.t-s
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
NEWS OF
THE DIAMOND.
Interesting Items of Ma
tiOnal and Local
Base Ball.

Gus Weyhing author o. that now clas-
steal quotation Our weakness in tho box
is mole immagiuary than real" received
his bumps yesterday at the hands Of his
one- time side.par.ners. In all fairness to
Gus however, it may be stated that the
support ho received in the first inning was
calculated to dishearten u stronger-wiliet
pitcher thnn he. He did not succuInb to
The pressure until the seventh inning
whom the first three local batsmsn buntod
safely. and then followed the hardest can
nOnading soen OH the home grounds this
SEASON. The Pi!liss rolled up five runs
and put the game on ice.
During the intersection scrics which
closed yesterday, the phillies won and
lost games. Despite accidents to tho
home players Brooklyn failed to gain on
he home team. bus Boston cut down the
lead of both The former clubs to il consider
able extent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

Snapper lunch at Coles Saturday night
No, All Shipley street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
o. cents to Philas .i?hia and Return
via BALTIC. & Ohio. r. X.

On account of tho Republican National
Convention at Philadolphia, the Ballo. IL
Ohio Il. r. will sell tickets from June
10th to 10Th inclusive good to return until
June 26th, Mt u crs for the round trip,
and on account of ths Turn Fest, which
will be held in Philadclphia June 18th to
"a h, tickets will be sold from June 10Th
to Slst. inclusive, good to re;urn until
June 26th, at rate OF " cts. for the round
Trip.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

Al brooKlyn--
Brooklyn. 0 -
innati................. 0 0 o. {
Hits--Rrooklyn .; Cincinnati. 3. Errors
Brooklyn, o: CiXinnati |. Batteries
Howell and McGune Newton and kehoe.
Philadelphia. 1O1 90 ) 0 Oil
St. Louis. .,....... 2 0 0 0 o (
Ilits-Philadelphia 10: 81. Louis II. Err
teries-Rernhardt and Mcfarland; Hugh
ey, Weyhrg and Criger
At Boston
Bostcn............ 2 -
PittSburg. ........ 0 0 0 0 0 2 / !
Hts-Boston 10; Pit.sburg s. Errors
Roston, z? Pi!tsburg, l. Batteries-Lews
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

New Arc Your Kidaeyss
S)r Hobbs sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills. san
Aie tree. Add Rlprlug Aemedy CO.. Coiesso or D..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
Scientific PalmiSt.

Mrs Adams reads your entire life. My pow
or unsurpassed. Call and be convinced,
take no money until perfectly satisfied. nffice
AD W Washington street mlo-"0ts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15
Phila, h Chester Steamboats,.

Now Schedule in effect June IA
Steamers City OF Chester and Brandywino
leave Fourth street whnrt daily (Sundays in
cluded) ut T.30, TO- 30 u. Ill, l.W, 4.l5 and 100
p. III.
Leave Philadelphia from Pier 8. north abovs
Arch street, Mt 7.30, l03o a. m, l.N 10
and 7O0p III.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

THAT THROBB,NG HEADACHE
Would quickly leave you, il you used
DR.. Kings Now life Pills. Thousands OF
.uiferers have proved their matchess meT-
it for Sick and Nervous Headnche' They
make pure blood and strong nerves and
build up your health. Easy to take. Try
them. Only 25 cents. Money back If not
cured. Sold by N. b Dnnforih druggist
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-15

Snapper lunch at Coles Saturday night,
No. All Shipiey street.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29

which he has conducted his campaign. He lives at
Pennington
James Fleming Stewart, the Republican candidate
IN the Vth Congress District has been three times
elected TO the House and the Republican leaders
OF his district predict his reelection Mr.. Stewart
is lawyer, who stands well al the bar. a public
spirited citizen of Paterson ana great favortte
with the hustling element OF his party. He has
and II ne had inherited one probably he now
wouldn't know where TO ind II. Generous always
genial. capable sound Republican on all issues
ms work IN the House IS commended BY MS con-
srtuents. His home is at Paterson.
Richard Wayne Parker. Ike al the other Repub-
Iica1 candidates, with one exception. Is a native
Ierseyman He lives al Newark and has been
chosen TO represent the With Congress District IN
the House three times in succession His re-elec-
ciO1 IS conceded He is able lawyer. has served
two terms n the House Of Assembly, and ne made
good record there as well as n Congress. Honest
N ms purposes courageous IN his convictions, q
sure 1rlenq ana sturdy opponent, dlllgent work
succeeded = gaining a reputation for being safe
man in politics or out
Marshall Van Wiukle. the Republican candidate
for the House Of Representatives IN the With Dis
trtct. is another Of those young men who have
found II necessary TO build up character and repu
tation by their own exertions. He has succeeded
admirably and ar thirry-one years OF age is rec
ognized as one Of the able and trustworthy mem
bers OF the Hudson County bar. He is at present
the Assistant Prosecutor Of the Pleas IN that coun
~ As HePuDucan caICldate IOr congress ne
stands @ Upon n hs .. 9n I1e-tLs and the f2gnda[tqn
slCu LlaL MS IettOW C1L1ZeDS Jersey with
out regard 10 politics largely. perhaps, IN spite
OF his RepubIicauIsru in Democratic stronghold.
speak Of him q worthy Representative Of the
good citizenship Of the city IN which he lives
Charles n Fowler. the Republican candidate IN
the With Congress District. is the only FOR
eigneT in the group; but ne was born in the
State OF Illinois and Abraham Lincoln, ne has been
long forgiven the chance OF birth. because OF hts
excellent service 20 New-Je-sey during his three
terms n the House. Mr. Fowler IS the youngest
n the Republican delegation, and OF the
I.lE
blunt, with q sturdy figure and cool head, and
the well developed capacity for giving and recefv-
ing hard knocks in debate. He is a lawyer by pro-
fessi0u, a JerseyInan by choice and & Republican
whom mis- constituents should be and will be proud
10 honor with fourth term
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
PROHIBITION PARTY RATED.
THE REV SYDNEY HERBERT cox CON
DENNIS ATTACKS UPON PRESI-
DENT ATKINLEY.

The evil Of the Bouor traffic is e problem 70 be
net by education, not by abuse or nigoJry' SAID
the Rev. Sydney Herbert Cox. speaking last night
II the Lee Avenue Congregational Church, Brook
lvu His subject was Must q Christian Be Pro
htbittouisr?" He said some forcfble things about
the Prohibition party
Nothing is 10 be gained by a wholesale cha-ac-
tsrizatton OF men who differ from Us as totally
wrong" he said Unless the Prohibition party
learns Temperance for itself Il viii lose Of It's
friends than II has already done. We want no
more fanatic divisions but b-oadul1nded union
against this f-ightful foe. the demon drink The
Prohibitionists refuse that the liquor traffic
cannot Be separated from other allied evils Taxa
ton social purity, swearshops and trusts are Just
logical issues affecting oUT moral welfare on
which to found a new and separate political o.
Ean;zation The fact Is. ProhIbitionists refuse 70
become opporrUuists-
Local option presents q method BY which Ger
tain localities can be made object lessons Of prog
ress. purity cleanliness and beauty Of far greater
cogency than all the lectures and all the iegts-
their own salvation and Legislatures cannot do
from their sin and weakness, and thus in selfish
~ The -TT0r -rsf0 fs -~ohI1-r -o he met Nv adI1-
cariC1. not by abuse bgou-y. There are many
among Us that has grasped them all in their right
proportion, that they may be grappled with by q
The Insulting Of President Mckinley and the IN
christian suspicion of his motives and government
viii never develop any success for the temperance
cause
The Prohibitionists assert that unless We vote
their ticket IL means that prefer the crooked
rule OF Boss PlaCr o. Boss Croker saving
from drink evils. As Dr. CUyler. The veteran TEN
perance advocate. Is going TO vote for Mckinley. ne
has with others, recsived the Insult Of the fore
going proposition
"A vote for the Prohibition candidates this year
IS a vote thrown away in folly. The attempt 10
obiest er-cfas Of Eistory 6v - mstfng # test =
church membership Is one Of the most painful and
lqdicrous developments Of recent ecclesiastical
htgOCry- Such 2 movement led by men Of splendid
heart but poor judgment could only result dsas-
Why don't the ProhibttiOlists seek the balance
Of power by uniting with one Of the two parties
and forcing temperance ideas into It's plat
form? Until they do. and cease to call names other
Christians must not be blamed or judged # their
judgment does not coincide with the narrow views
OF small political party. bound by intense preju-
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29

Henry c. Loudenslager is completing his fourth
term n the House OF Representatives, and is the
Republican candidate IN the Ist Congress District
for reelection He is active and aggressive. loyal
70 his party, and popular with his constituents
and his reelection is conceded 10 be matter OF
majority In 1895 his plurality 1854. That
was 5l2a- wave year ana IN la98 MS plurality was
1888 than il was in 1896 Mr. Loudenslager lives at
Woodbury.
John J. Gardner, whose picture does not appear
in the group Of candidates, is serving his fourth
term in the House, and viii be elected for the fifth
tine next week. Mr.. Gardner Is a man OF several
and some striking pecuIariCies-he is fond OF
dog and gun. knows a red fox from a gray one
in politics or in the woods, and is apt 10 dodge
when in front Of camera His war and his polIti-
cal records show that ne was never known 70
dodge anything else. He speaks slowly, acts de-
uDerateIy. and gives dress suits and high hats q
wide berth He was Mayor Of Atlantic City for
several terms state Senator from Atlantic County
tor fifteen years. and has long been q member Of
blunt man likes leisure, but works hard when
Work comes his Wy, as frequently II has done all
say along the coast, and ne still wears an easy
keeping his troubles 70 himself There Is no doubt
Of his reelection IN the I'D Congress District M
Garc1eTs home IS at Atlantic City.
Benjamin F Howell. the Republican candidats
for fourth term n the House is OF q quiet re-
rrtng temperament. and al excellent business man
He has made capable and worthy member Of
Congress. commanding the respect OF his fellow
members and Of his constituents The lid District
IS normally Democratic but IN spite Of that fact
and OF James J. Bergen, who probably is receiving
more assistance in one way and another from the
democrats than any other candidate for Congress-
II Is expected Mr.. Howell VIII be reelected by q
sInaI majority. His home is al New-Brunswick-
J. Burdett Herr, the Republican candidate in the
IVth Congress District, has coufessedIy the hardest
row 10 hoe OF any Republican candidate for Repre-
sentative IN NowJersey The time was and not long
ago when only one Of the four counties IN the dis
rrict was considered good fighting ground for the
Republicans. But this year. as in 1896 the partv
leaders believe that the good qualities OF their "a
clcaIe make the contest q hopeful one. Mr. Herr
Is lawyer OF excellent standing IN his Dr0fessf0r
IS q county judge. and has won the respect Of tha
district by the manly and straightforward yyav n