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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
TWO GIRLS CHARGED
WITH UNIQUE THEFT
Alleged to Have Entered SchooIhouse.
in Lunch Hour and Taken Money
From Teachers Desks.

Celia ellison and Fannie Lewis, six
teen and eighteen years oIo. respectively.
were arrested last night by Precinct
Detective Lawrence o'Dea on a charge
Of the systematic robbing of school
houses. Both girls are from New York.
the ellison girl giving her address as
IA East Hath Street, and the Lewis girl
as $50 East 101st Street
The girls were arrested as they came
from the matinee performance at local
theater. No sooner were they taken to
Police Headquarters than they began
to incriminate each other. and in a few
minutes they had laid bare the story
of an amazing series Of robberies. For
two weeks past complaints have reached
the police of robberies committed in the
local schoolhouses. all OF which are
solved by the confession OF the girls.
The girls admitted, the police say.
their plan was to enter a schoolhouse
at the lunch hour. and, II intercepted,
ask for some imaginary pupil. II not in
tercepted they would rife the desks of
the teachers. Among the schools so ran
sacked were the Business High School.
the Wallach School. the Seaton School.
the Arthur and Peabody Schools. On
the girls. when arrested. was found Il
list of all the schools IN the city, with
schedule as TO when they were to be
visited
The money lost in schoolhouses, so far,
amounts to about $50. but the girls are
said TO have confessed to similar por-
cedure in New York. in which they rob
bed no less than 100 schools. They claim
ed they were started in their career of
crime by the yielding of one Of them
while yet a pupil in New York. TO the
temptation TO rob her brother OF Sss snd
diamond scarf pin The teachers desk
at school was the next available field OF
operation. and thus began this unique
system OF larceny.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
MASONIC LODGE ELECTS
OFFICERS FOR A YEAR

Arminius Lodge. No, % F. A A. NJ,
elected and installed the following
named officers for the ensuing Masonic
year: Harry Rothschild, W. NJ; Joseph
Baesgen, s. W.; Leon Pohlmann, J. W.
Charles Katzenstein. secretary; Henry
T. Ries. treasurer; Adam Schneider. S.
D.: Friedrich o. Martin. J. D.; David
Busch. S. S; Fred Georg Schwab. J. S.
+. w. Spiess. NJ. c.: z. Holer. organist:
Charles c. Bischoff. tyler.
Charles Gersdorff. Moritz Glaeser. and
Herm II. Gerodes. proxies to grand lodge;
Werner Koch. Henry Klinge, and
Charles H. Dismer. finance committed;
Louis Goldschmidt. delegate TO St.
Johns Mite Association; Moritz Glaeser.
delegate 10 Masonic board of relief; Har-
~ Rothschild delegate TO German Or
phan Asylum; Moritz Glaeser. chairman
instruction committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16

To all who call before Jan 10 at any Of our
many institutions in this country we viii give
our services free. our only charge being for the
koch Tuberculine." which we viii furnish at
Washington; S61 Boylston at, Boston; LAG State
St, Chicago; OF Franklin ST.. Buffalo; i South
St, Rochester: sol n. Eutaw ST., Baltimore;
12s Garheld place, Cincinnati; S21 Penn ave,
Pittsburg; 80 W. 22d ST.. New York; 1902 Wal
nut ST., Philadelphia; 1921 State ST., Erie: AlsoO-
na, Pa.
Dr. Edward Koch is the inventor Of the ap-
paratus that cures consumption and asthma by
spraying the lungs with the curative oily va
pors Of the Koch Inhalation ''Tuberculine." Cali
on or write TO the ONCE nearest your home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
OSCAR F. COMSTOCK
IN MUSICAL RECITAL

Oscar Franklin Comstock. assisted by
Mrs. Jessie Price Sniffen. gave his sew
enteenth recital Monday night at his stu
do. 1917 r Street The program included
a Beethoven sonata prelude by Hitting
selections from Rublnstein. SchumanT
and List. and songs from Mcdowell
Saint-Saens, Chaminade. and others.
Mr.. Comstock's long residence abroad
has given him a breadth OF feeling and
understanding fully demonstrated iT
both his vocal and instrumental music
Mrs. Sniffen sang with much grace
and intelllgence
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
UNITED GERMAN SOCIETIES
HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION

At the annual meeting of the
Deutscher Central-Verein held last night
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year; Kurt Voelckner,
president; Wolfgang Ruckdalschel, first
vice president; Martin Wiegand second
vice president; Gustave Bender. secre-
tary; Charles y. Corner, treasurer. Fer.
dinand Miller. William Feldhause. Mar.
tin Wicgand. Emil SPAIN. and Theodore
g. Stoner. trustees; Fritz Kne0ner. IT.
J. Schmidt Louis Kettler. r. Brauner,
and 7. Imhof. financial committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
ANTI-R0OSEVELT NEGROES
R0UT THEIR OPPONENTS

Thirty-two Roosevelt adherents bolted
from the meeting OF the National Negro
Suffrage League at o'clock this morn
ing and left thirty-eight anti-RooseveIt
negroes 10 pass a resolution demanding
that the President bestlr himself TO
further effort I'm behalf Of the race.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
DIED.

CRADY-At his late residence. No. 6 ! 81. ne
Tuesday. Dec. %, 1903 az u am, DANIEL.
GRADY, beloved husband Of Emily Grady, in
his seventeen year.
Funeral from his late residence Thursday.
Dee. II. az 9-35 am thence 10 81. Aoysus
Church. whore requiem mass wlll be celebrated
for the repose 81 his soul 40 10 am. Relatives
and friends respectfully invited. IL
BAkER-On Tuesday, Dec 10 1909 az her
residence, 20f3 35th ST. NV, Mrs. ELIZABETH
BAKER, wife Of the late George G. Baker, aged
eighty-fhree years eight months.
Funeral from residence, Friday, Dee IS, az
pm. deI6-2t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
SLATER NOT CANDIDATE
FOR COMMITTEE VACANCY
Would Refer Matter Back
to the Primaries.
CALLS 1T FRACTIONAL FIGHT
Mr.. Collins Says Democratic Organiza.
ton Is Attempting to ''Foist No
Man Into Position"

Inc attitude of the Democratic faction
IN the District of Columbia, opposing
the candidacy Of James L. Norris as a
member OF the Democratic National
committee for the District of Columbia.
Is expressed in a letter to The Wash
ngton Times from l. A. Collins, who
signs himself chairman of the Demo-
cratic Central Committee, and In an
announcement by Charles w. Slater.
once the nominee Of the faction for
membership on the committee.
Mr.. Slater eliminates himself as the
candidate of the faction for membership
on the national committee. and Mr.. Col
Inns calls attention to the fact that the
contest Is factional and not between in
dividuals.
Corrects an Impression.
Mr.. Collins says:
hand you the inclosed statement
relating to an article which appeared
few days ago in the columns of The
llmes' which is to a certain extent mis-
Ieaoing' as 1t tends to leave the impress
sion that the conflict among he Demo-
Gratis In the District is a personal con-
test between two rival candidates for a
position on the Democratic National
Committee.
ms Is by no means the case, so far
as our organization Is interested. We
are nghting no mans battles. nor are
we attempting to foist any particular
Individual into position. we are, and
always have been, opposed to boss
rule, and contested the methods of Mr..
Norris and his people
Demand Fair Treatment.
I'VE simply demand fair treatment.
honest methods, and that a fair exprAs-
sion OF the VIII OF a majority of Dis
tr1ct Democrats shall be considered I'm
the choice OF a national committeeman.
ana not have any man forced upon us
whether or no. The matter was re-
ferred back to the Democrats OF the
District for settlement. and when the
national committee meets we are ready
to submit our proposition, and feel con-
hdent that we will get fair considera-
ton at the hands of that body"
Slater Not Candidate.
Charles w. slater's letter to Captain
Collins. as chairman Of the Democratic
central committee. declare = that he (Adr.
Slater) is not candidate for the va
cancy on the Democratic National Com
mittee for the District of Columbia. and
. - AN7 HSNSA SouSul the nonor oy
arbitrary appointment
Mr.. Slater declares it is his desire
to have the matter which is now divid-
ing the Democracy of the District OF
Columbia referred back TO the primaries
for decision under regulations and rules
70 be laid down by the national com
mittee.
1t is probable that the vacancy on the
committee viii be filed at the meeting
called for January u.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
MAYORS COURT CASES.

in the mayors court, the Hon. George
l.. Simpson presiding. the following
business was transacted this morning;
James Rath and Walter Brown,
soldiers. arrested by Policemen Knight
and Gill charged with disorderly con-
duct, were tried. Rath was fined $40 and
Brown SO.
John Penn. arrested by Policeman
Knight. charged with destroying prop
erty of Ella Kemper, was fined SO.
Daniel Simms. a negro, arrested Dy
Policemen Belts and Beach, charged
with refusing 10 pay for drinks got
in George Finch's saloon, vas fined s..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
WOULD EXTEND TRACKS
ON DELAWARE AVENUE

Representative Allen has introduced
a bill into the House OF Representatives
20 permit the Capital Traction Compa-
ny TO extend its tracks along Delaware
Avenue and other streets. IL order 10
pass the site OF the new station.
Mr.. Allen has also introduced a bill
70 widen V Street TO $50 feet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
STRUCK BY A WAGON.

Mrs Eliza Smith. well-known Alex
andria lady, was struck by a wagon,
just after aiighting from an electric train
al the corner Of King and Alfred Streets
yesterday evening. Mrs Smith was
taken TO her home, SIS King Street.
where she is now confined to her bed.
The driver of the wagon. Henry
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT;
GETS TWELVE YEARS

Abraham Wallace. alias Heck Wal
lage. "A negro. has been sentenced by
Justice Pritchard to twelve years i'm
prisonment I'm the penltentiary. He was
indicted for robbery and assault with
intent 20 rob.
Wallace withdrew his plea OF not
guilty and pleaded guilty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
NEW CREW FOR TUGBoAT.

A new crew has been appointed for
the Baltimore and Ohio tugboat Brew
erton. The new crew will take chars e
of the day trips while the old crew VIII
perform night duty. The following com
pose the new crew: Captain, James n
Beach; mate, William Davis; engineer
James wilkins; fireman, John JeIrriesi
George wilkins. and Robert Evans
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.

James w. Simpson. one Of the oldest
citizens OF Alexandria, died last night
at his home. as North Alfred Street
Mr.. simpson was ninety-one years OF
age. He was for many years the clerk
Of the Alexandria market. He married
twice, and was the father of a number
Of children, most OF whom are now liv-
ing. either here or in washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
HoxToN-TAYLoR WEDDING.

The marriage of Miss Sara Purvis
Taylor, of this city, to Archibald Robin
son Hoxton. of the Episcopal High
School. will take place at St. Pauls
Episcopal Church at $50 o'clock tonight
The matrons of honor will be Mrs.
Hugh Mcclure ard Mrs. Lewis Green;
the bridesmaids Misses Mary Danger
field and Annie Hoxton, and the maid of
honor Will be Miss Harriet Taylor, a
sister of the bride. A reception VIII be
held at the residence Of the bride 5
father Charles +. Taylor, IN Prince
Street after the ceremony.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
PERSONALS.

Capt ]. V. Davis, one Of Alexandria's
most popular citizens, who has long
been the superintendent OF the United
States National Cemetery here, cele-
brated his thirtieth birthday in Alex
andria last Sunday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
FOR UNIVERSITY SUPPORT

The diocese Of Boston has contributed
5000 toward the support OF the Catho-
lie University Of America. Hartford.
Providence, and Springfield, provinces
of the Boston archdiocese, have collect
ed $4,000. $500, and 1900. respectively.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
PANAMA NOT ANNEXED,
AND NOT GOING TO Be
Presidents Course Is De-
Tended by Mr.. LOOMS.
EXECUTED WILL OF PEOPLE
Recognition Of New Republic the Usual
and Necessary Proceeding-No
Apologies to Offer.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1e.-Assistant Sec
rotary of State Loomis, at the dinner Of
the Quill Club at the Hotel Manhattan.
last night made a long defense OF the
Presidents course in the Panama af-
fair
I'VE have not desired to annex Pana-
ma he said. and we have not done
so. The President simply executed the
viii Of the American people with due re-
gard to international law and rights. He
waited until the adjournment of the Co
lombian congress. That congress, IN ut
ter bad faith. rejected the treaty and
adjourned.
I'm less than a weeks time the long
expected revolution in Panama came 20
pass. the people arose as one man and
quietly established a government of
their own. They had thrice been indie
pendent. and the right Of secession was
stipulated in some of their constitu-
tons.
Acting Fairly and Lawfully.
1.-The President promptly recognized
the de facto government. This is the
usual and necessary proceeding. Later
| the republic of Panama was given full
recognition. We are acting fairly and
laN1AtAy uAl4tt lAAt AISsS+@ Ol 1870 4 ne
Administration. I am sure. has no apol-
ogies to offer for its course.
I'VE We're more deeply interested in
the guarantee contained In the treaty of
1916 than New Grenada was, or any
other country. We have carried out the
letter and the spirit of our part of the
agreement; we have performed faithful
| " all of the duties laid upon us. Coiom-
bia, on the other hand. shirked most of
her obligations.
Colombia's Bad Faith.
THE rejection OF the treaty at Bo-
gotta was an unfriendly act. Colombia
appealed to US to enter into treaty 10
build a canal. 1t then became evident
/ that there was not the least intention
of ratifying the Hay-Herran treaty. II
/ occurred 70 certain men in Bogota that
the United States could be made TO pay
$25. 900 instead Of SlO.eO00O0. or. better
still. If the whole matter was postponed
/ for another year. the concession of the
/ French Canal Company. having expired
/ by that time. the renewal would be de-
/ clared invalid. and all the rights. privi-
ieges and work of the French Canal
| Company be practically confscated and
disposed of to the United States for $40.
/ 00o O00
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
wIFE's PLEA OF DEsERTIoN.

Mrs. Mary NJ Evans has instituted
proceedings in the District Supreme
Court against Charles r. Evans for linn
tied divorce on the grounds Of desertion
and non-support. They were married
in the District in April. 1901. T. y. Hay
is named as counsel for the complain
ant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
no DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP.

James p. Cromwell has filed a petition
in the District Supreme Court asking
that the partnership existing between
himself and Richard d. Cromwell be
dissolved. They conduct a printing bust
ness. /. l. II. Award is named as So
licitor for the petitioner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
QUALIFIED AS EXECUTOR

William A. Leetch has qualified as
executor of the estate of the late Henry
c. Winship. He entered in bond in the
sum of 100000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
o4LEXAMDRLA N(EWS 5IOTES

Stevens, was arrested and tried in the
mayors court this morning, but dis
missed with reprimand.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
EDUCATIONAL.

St. Mary's Academy, Alexandria, Va.
Boarding school for young ladies and small
girls; large grounds; home con1ic rts; moderats
terms. Address SISTER SUPERIOR. dels-3ot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16
THURSDAY EVENING, FROM I TO 9 ONLY

Toe Children's 81
4 > and S1.25 Cordu-
roy and Blue and
Black Beaver Leggir-s,
with top buckles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-16

kOC WOmen's a n d
W c hild $ Fur
bound Red and Black
Felt Leather Sole Ju-
lets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-18
AN OIL WELL
in IN | new ,..:W KENT .|::.'
r. e. Richardson Discovers He
Owns One In Old Arteslan
Well Unused for Years.
Especial to The Times, Dispatch )

(optCihl 70 ! ue 1luIcn'ClSpdVCu,J
S NEW KENT G. f., VA, April 17.-Nrr,
r, 2. Richardson. OF this county. to-day
discovered that he possessed valuable
oil we'll on his store lot at Talleysvllle.
Mr., Richardson Is prominent merchant
OF this county, being extensively engaged
In the mercantile, cord wood. railroad ties
and the lumber business
About seventeen years ago he attempt
ed to have an artesian we'll bored near
his store and after reaching depth OF
ECO feet the drill broke, consequently he
failed to get the desired results
Soon after this attempt he had a very
fine we'll dug In about twenty yards Of
the artesan drill, and tits said that after
the we'll had been dug to a depth OF about
sixty feet the wel digger struck large
rock, which required several days OF hard
through the rock there was such a tre-
menduous flow OF water that, had 1t not
been for several people standing around,
the well-digger would have been drown
ed before ne could have possibly reached
the surface.
A few days ago the walls OF this val.
liable we'll caved IN and Mr. Richardson
made second attempt to get water
from the artesnn we'll. BY dropping a
pebble down into the pipe OF the artesian
we'll he discovered that there was water
or something within the pipe, He then
had water poured into the pipe until It
was filed, He discovered that the long
lcoked-f for arteslan water had turned to
Ill .Lr Richardson will al once pro-
tceed to get this we'll into good shape.
and hopes In few days to be able to
produce a large supply OF oil.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-18
NOTHING TO LEARN
FROM AMERICANS.
British Workmen Knew as
Much. but Employers Are
Way Behind the Times.
fRy Associnted Press. )

LONDON, April 1.-THE report OF the
commission OF British workmen who were
taken to tho United States at the end OF
the year BY Alfred Mosely. wealthy
Englishmnn. to study conditions OF labor
thcre. was submitted to-day, 1t presents
the views OF twenty-five delegates. who
separs.ely synopsidized their deductions
resulting from the American trip. The
report shows a lack OF unnnimity. except
that all agree that the British workman
has nothing to learn from the American
workman, while British employers arc
not as far advanced as the Americans
In tho treatment OF their employees,
Mr.. Mosely says that tho American
workman has far better5 education, "is
Infinitely better paid. housed, fed and
clothed and moreover much more sober"
Mr.. Mosely says In conclusion: III VIC
are to hold our own In the commerce Of
the world, the old methods must be
dropped and the old machinery aban-
doned,"
He believes that some form OF profit
sharing Is the true solution of the labor
question. Tie welcomes the trusts. as
best able to compete on the most eco
nomicnl lines, He says the organization
Of capital on the one hand and of labor
on the other will solYe the Industrial
D O. Cummings. OF the iron and steel
shiphuilders, quotes Shpbullder Cramp
MS saying that Great Britain's position
as tho leading shipbnIlders Is unassailahle
and unlikely to be seriously lnenaced for
the next quarter Of century,
MIR. Cummings concludes with 9 severe
criticism of the social and moral laws In
America, where he says: Gambling and
Measure seeking are characteristic. Tho
disregard FOR human life, the corruption
In politics tend to moral depreciation OF
tho people"
NJ. pellar, representing the National
plasterers' Union fo'ird the plastering
lad. "even In the rooms OF the White
House, where the delegates We're received
hv Prauidnnt Danavalt, Sl399
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-18
SUICIDE AT
MU.R|P
IUnknoWn8White Man Shoots
Hlmself.ln La'vdtory.
DEATH. INSTANTANEOUS d 4 Y y T: :.|:I
Ball Was Fired Into Left Ear and Wen
Clear Through the Head and
Was Flattened Against
the Wall.
DEATH INSTANTANEOUS

An unknown white man, apparently
about thirty-fve years old, FIVE feet seven
or eight inches tall and Weighing prob
ably 1856 pounds, shot and killed himself
in the lavatory at Murphy's Hotel at
five minutes stto three o'clock this morn
Ing. Absolutely nothing IS known as to
his Identity. He was well dressed in a
black suit Of clother. with n gray over
coat and black slouch hat. Loose in
\ the right hand pocket OF his overcoat was
al visiting card with the inscription John
IT. Parker. Petersburg. Va" The mans
hair is dark. and he IS clean-shaven. with
the exception OF a mustache. which is
sandy in color
The only mark that could Indicate
where the man came from was one on
his white polka-dot tie. which showed
that 1t had been bought from B. F. Wirn-
baum. No. ose Third Avenue. New York
The fatal shot was fred in the left ear
and when the attendants OF the hotel
rushed to the scene the man was lying
on the floor stone dead, The ball had
against the marble wall
Mr.. o.. r. Marion. one of the hotel en-
ploycs, was the first man on the scene.
he having heard the shot. He was soon
followed by Clerk George Yeager and
Officers lack Shepherd and j. 3. Wiley.
who heard the shot from the street. Mr..
Marion said that he had seen the man
in the lobby after midnight. but had no
idea who he was.
The coroner viewed the remains and or
dered the body sent to Bliley's undertake
ing establishment. He will hold an in
quest this afternoon. the hour not having
been set as yet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-18
HELP ERECT STATUE I
OF JOHN SMITH.
Sons OF American Revolution
Will Do Their Part-NeW
Officers Installed.

The Society OF the Sons OF tho Amert-
can Revolution at large have decided to
assist In the erection OF a statue OF Cap
tain John Smith In Virginia.
The descendants Of the Revolutionary
veterans Will MD also In the erection OF
a monument In the Brooklyn Navy Yard
to cost 500, 900 III honor OF the memory Of
the American prisoners OF war who died
on British prison ships,
The National Congress OF tho Society
Will meet at New Haven April Soth, May
lst and ad, and the Richmond Society will
be fully represented, The local organiza-
ticn held meeting last night In the
ooms OF the Virginia Historical Society.
New officers installed We're: President.
Judge IL L. Lewis; first vice-presidens.
J. sIaunton Moore; second vice-president,
Arthur b. Clarke; third vice-presidant.,
General Charles ]. Anderson; secretary.
Benjamin Blake Minor. LII. D.; registrar.
r. A. Brock; treasurer. ~ M. Moore;
nha nlain. Rev, Austin p, Mooge. p. p.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-18
ASSURES PASSAGE IS {
OF lI2lSANlLANl'!.D[, BILL
nv Associated Press,

4 II DUBLIN, April l7.-The Irish Na at'ohal
Convention concluded this evening, In
two days It got through aslarge amount 'F'
of controversial work. and emerged 70 %
uuote II, p, o'connor. "scathless and
honored from a test which the 4 whole llole'
world was watching
In statement. M Redmond makes W
me important announcement that me
amendments adopted by the convention vent :
viii be accepted at the conference q :
which Lord Dunraven, Lord Mayo, ZAP
tain shaw-Tyler, John Redmond, Wl!!-
liam O'Brien and Mr. Russell VIII meet,
This practical lnsures the passage o.
the land bill
One Of the most important amendments
was that the principle OF the American
homestead law be introduced into the
land bill. In view of a misunderstanding
In the case OF certain English papers,
John Redmond introduced strong home
rule resolution, declaring that the Irish
nation would never be satisfied until It
had obtained full measure Of self-goY-
ernment. and 1t was carried by acclama-
tion,