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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
LOCAL MATTERS.
CAUCUS OF THE REFORM MEMBERS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL TONIGHT.
List Of the Officers 90 Far Nominated,
and Of Those Yet to be Nomi-
mated, &c,

The Reform members-slect Of the
City Council will meet again tonight
to complete their list Of nominees for
the various offices which the Law re-
quires them to fill. They have 50 far
nominated Mr.. John s. Bethel for Pre-
sident OF the Common Council, Mr..
Joseph NJ. Shelton for City Clerk, Colo
mel X. T. Hubbard for City Attorney,
Mr.. Charles I. Phillips, Jr., for Police
Justice, Mr.. A. L. Masurier for Super
intendent of Almshouse, Colonel W. Z.
Cutshsw for City Engineer, and Mr..
Bury Eaves for Sergeant-at-Arms Of
the City Council.
Tonight it is expected that the fol-
lowing officers will be nominated: Su-
perintendent of Gas Works, Superin-
tendsnt Of Water. Works, Clerk to the
Auditor, Clerk of the First Market,
CLERK of the Second Market, Inspector
and Gauger, Chief Of the Fire Depart
ment, Superintendent Of the Fire-AlArm
and Police Telegraph, Bailiff of the
Police Court, and Hsrbormaster.
The caucus will meet tonight in the
council chamber, and it is understo 0d
that Mr.. Bethel will make motion to
admit the reporters.
1t seems not yet decided what the
caucus will do about the nomination Of
President Of the Board Of Aldermen.
The possibility that the present Police
Board may be set aside and the old ore
revived-composed Of the Mayor,
Police justice, and President Of the
Board of Aldermen-causes the public
to regard this position now Of far
greater importance than ever before.
But the talk now is that not the " Pre-
sident Of .1e Board Of Aldermen" but
the /" President Of the Council" was
named in the charter (which was passed
when the touncil consisted Of only one
brsncb), AM that the then City Attorney
decided that the President Of the Board
of Aldermo should succeed to the
place. II this be so, it is one Of the
contingencies of the future that that
opinion may be the subject of review
by the new City Attorney.
A prominent Reformer stated a few
days ago that this whole subject had
been thoroughly investigated by compe-
tent persons in their interest; but he
was unable to state exactly what course
would be pursued. lie thought that
depended upon circumstances. The
whole question arises from the appear
ance of the word freeholders " in the
act Of Assembly creating the present
Police Board. If that is an error, it
is an error Of the Legislature, and
Democrats think that the Legislature
would be prompt to correct it and do
substantial justice to the present Police
Commissioners. A called session Of
the General Assembly will have to be
held in a few months, anyhow, to re-
ceive the report of the revisers Of the
Code, and in view Of the matter here
referred to it is regarded as probable
that its coming may be considerably
hastened.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

the cameo ring was won BY Mis Annie
Blankinship, Of Oregon Hill. james
N. Howard managed the affair very
satisfactorily. A game Of baseball be
tween the Second Street Club and the
picked nine resulted in favor Of tho
former 8 to 2. Twelve innings we're
played. Messrs. Beale and Dchsrty
composed the battery Of the Second.
Street Club, and Messrs. Herbert ana
Dugan the battery of the picked nine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
RELIGIOUS MArrERs.
Rev. Dr. Jones NJ the Orphan Asy-
ium-Cerpus Christi Festival. &c.

Rev. Dr. Jones at the Orphan Asy-
ium-Cerpus Christi Festival. &c.
There was Q very fair attendance
upon the services at the Male Orphan
Asylum Sunday afternoon, notwith.
standing the threatening appearance OF
the weather. Among the visitors were
Mrs. General Terry and number OF
veterans from Lee Camp Soldiers
Home, Colonel John Murphy, Chaplain
Bowles, Mr.. Frank j. Reilly, and NJ.
R. P. Richardson, one Of the oldest,
most valued, and faithful friends Of the
institution.
Rev. DR.. j. William Jones conducted
the services. After prayer and some
fine selections by the boys he read from
Ecclesiastes, and from the 4ords
thou, God, seest me-" delivered oae
Of the best addresses eyer deliyezed in
the Asylum chapel.
1t was addressed especially to the
boys Of tender years and was clothed in
language readily understood By the
smallest Of them. The illustrations
were apt, the conclusions pertinent, and
on the whole it was . model sermon.
The illusions both in the prayer and re-
marks to the old soldiers and the man
sgement OF the institution met with .
hearty response from every hearer.
There were some very sweet selec-
tions sung by the orphan boys choir,
led by Mrs. Gill.
CORPUs-CHRIsTI PROCESSION.
This festival was celebrated at st.
Peters Cathedral Sunday afternoon.
At high mass Bishop r. Janssens
preached an able and eloquent sermon
on the Holy Eucharist, after which
there was a procession through the
church. In the procession was a num-
Der of little girls clothed in white and
wearing white wells, strewing flowers,
followed by q large number Of boys
carrying banners and lighted candles,
acolytes, priests, and Bishops Keane
and Jsnssens, the latter carrying the
copsecrated host. The services were
very interesting and impressive.
BAPTIST NOTES.
At the Second Baptist church SUM-
day morning the Lords Supper was
administered. The right-hand of fellow
ship was given to one, and three were
received by letter.
At Venable-street church at 5
o'clock Sunday afternoon four newly
elected deacons were ordained. Rev.
DR.. Landrum and Rev. P. G.. Elsom
took part in the exercises, which we're
very entertaining and instructive.
Rev. II. NJ. Wharton, Of Baltimore,
Nd, will not lecture at Corcoran Hal
tonight as advertised. The lecture has
been postponed to Thursday, July 9Th.
Reys. John A. Barker, Of Chester
field, and j. T. Lyncn, Of New Kent,
were in the city yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
wssisyss rsmsIs Gnssissss. xsssnses,
vtsg1nis.

We call attention to the advertise
msnt Of this popular college for young
ladies, Rev. DR.. W. A. Harris, prssi-
dent. Il is located in one Of the
healthiest climates in the world. k
presents attractions not surpassed by
any similar college in the Union.
Buildings elegant. Scenery beautiful.
This school enjoys national reputation,
and Is attended by pupils from nineteen
States. To oil pupils II Is . refined
and happy home--teaching sound learn.
ing, graceful accomplishments, refined
manners, economy in dress, and SELF
supporting vocations for young ladies.
Its graduates are its brightest orna.
msnts, and are sought fer and wide -
teachers. Il refers to over 1000
pupils and patrons. For catalogue
write to Rev. DR.. VIM. A. Harris,
Staunton, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

grateful tears, what wonder that rain
bows should tings our eulogistic speecn..Y' :
Ny dear sir, I trust the culytor VIII
give the world something to be proud
Of in Lees equestrian statue. he has
. great task-an almost impossible IN.
dertaking. The halo grows around
him fast as years grow between the
yesterday and the now, and IL he does
not take his chisel quick and get on his
knees and ask the God who inspire
Moses to write to inspire him to
carve he will but set up an image that
will counteract . life. Very respect
fully and truly yours, A. E. CLAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
COMMON COUNCIL.
EIahtn-Ssreet 4 Oof- Fridge Ord inance.
Cars on Broad Street.

EIghth-ssreet 4 OOt- bridge Ordinance.
Cars ON Broad Street.
A called meeting of the Common
Council was held yesterday afternoon
in the Council chamber. Present !:
Messrs. Pizzini lin the chair, Am
mons, Archer, Bowie, Bryan, Campbell,
Catlin, Farrar, Griffith, Gum, Lewis,
Parater, Pearman, Redford, Riddell,
Straus, and Turpin.
The Chair stated that the meeting
was called to consider the ordinance
passed by the Board Of Aldermen giving
the Richmond and Allegheny Railroad
Company permission to construct n
bridge across the canal at Eighth street.
After the clerk had read the ordi-
nance, Mr.. Riddell moved concurrence
in tho action of the Board, which was
agreed to, and the ordinance passed
unanimously.
CARS FOR THE FAIR.
Mr.. Guy moved that the ordinance
allowing the Richmond, Fredericksburg
ard Potomac Railroad Company TO ruu
its cars on Broad street during the
Agricultural Fair in the fall be con-
Cured in, which was agreed to-ayes,
l8; noes, 6.
Adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

All parties who could not be waited
on in our store on Saturday and Mon
day can now be accommodated without
delay, as we have added to our force.
Our stock is still large and unbroksn in
sizes, which we continue to sell OF cost
for cash.
SPENCE, TYREE & Co.,
Shoe House,
SIS east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
HenricO County Court.

This court was in session for short
while yesterday. Several applications
for correcting errors in the delinquent
tex lists were heard. Some civil busi-
ness was disposed Of, and . special
grand Jury ordered for the next term,
alter which the court adjourned over
until tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
The BuiidiBg fund OF the Young
Mems Christian Association.

In order to lessen the expense Of COL
lecting the building fund Of the Young
Mems Christian Association the Build
ing Committee have decided to request
ell persons who have subscribed to the
fund to hand in the amount at once. A
notice to this effect appears in another
column. The work on the building is
now being pushed rapidly, and the
money will be imperatively needed to
meet the demands on the committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
The Grouuds Too Muddy.

The Petersburgs were to have played
their third game here with the Rich
monds yesterday afternoon, but the
continued heavy fall of rain made the
grounds too wet and muddy to admit
Of playing. These clubs will play this
afternoon, however, which will be the
last game here before the 5th of July.
Boschen has secured three new men
a battery and one felder-who come
highly recommended, and who will
arrive in time to play this afternoon.
A close and interesting contest may
be expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
Tuesday and Thursday MoOniights.
The steamer Ariel -ill make another
popular excursion to Dutch Gap and re-
turn this evening at 7;30 o'clock.
Music, Dancing, Hot Fish, Crabs, &c.

The Jesuit father. Antonio Julian, In his
book on travels In South America, says:
This plant (the Coca possesses all OF the
wonderful properties claimed for It." COM
modere Gibbon Omitted states exploring
expedition OF the Amazon) says: The
Coca has properties so marvellous that IL
enables the Indians, without any other
nourlshment. to perform forced marches OF
Ave and six days. 1t Is SO bracung and tonic
that by chewing Il alone they perform jour
neys OF 800 miles on foot without appearing
In the least fatigued." To build upa broken
down system. to relieve dyspepsia, bilious
ness, female monthly sufferings. and ner.
vous prostration, LIEBIG CoMPASY's COCA
BEEF Tonic has no equal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
ntt with n Bpiekbnt.

Yesterday morning, while . man was
passing by the house which is being
built on Ninth street opposite Reuger's
saloon, q falling brick hit him on the
bead, knocking him down. The blow
made On ugly wound, but did no serious
harm. He resumed his way up the
street after tying up his head.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
The Lee Monument.
To the Editor of the Dispatch i:

To The Editor OF ne DISpdIcH
Allow me to ask if when subscrip.
tons were solicited for the Lac Monu-
mept il was not understood that it
should be erected in the city of Rich
mondg If yea, why scour the woods
and old fields in search Of place to put
il? Ifit be that Richmond, with all
its bills, has no suitable site. and go to
the country we must, then propose
that we cross the river and 60 some six
or eight miles into Chesterfield (Bon
Air for instances and find hill to set
Il unon. CITY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
Cruelty 90 Animals.

RICHMOND, VA. June 2S, 1886.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Dear Sir,-The following are the
weights Of drsy- and wsgou.loads al.
lowed by city ordinance |: Single carts,
1000 pounds; single drsys, 2,442
pounds double drsys, 4,500 pounds I;
largest drsys, 5000 pounds-entirsly
too heavy for the average horse or mule
seen on our streets.
Respectfully yours,
JOHN Poe, Jr.,
Chief Of Police.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

A Pleasant safl Down ehs James,
The excursion to City Point and tho
Monitor Fleet last Sunday BY the
steamer Ariel was the most pleasant OF
the seasor-not one in that large crowd
having anything but words Of praise to
utter.
1t will be repeated next Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

The stieniion OF the trade IL called N
DUKES CAMEO CIGARETTES. with holder,
for sale by Tribbett q Taylor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

Lawn-Tennis, Baseball, Wauken-
phast, Patent-Leather, and Kangaroo
Shoes, at j. A. GRIad's,
Pace Block.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
MOOushiner Killed.
a.. ,t.a ntsnateh

lBy telesrhph W tho p"Pi
ATLANTA, GA, juno 2S.-John A.
Brown, moonshiner, resisted the raw
enue officers last night nine miles from
this place. He threw rocks at Deputy
Marshal Nc cDonald, striking him several
times. Mcdonald shot and killed
Brown and wounded Joe 0vertou, An
other moonshiner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
10 oa.seodomAwl1t staunton.

MRS. L. NJ. A. HETH WILL OPEN
Nk A SCHOOL In this city FOR YOUNG
LADIES AND LITTLE GIRLS SEPTEM
BFR 2S, 1856. The location. TO be desig-
mated hereafter, will be pleasant and cen
ual. For further Information apply ut 204
east Main street. References: Right Rev.
A. NJ. Randolph, Drs. Minnigerode. Peter
kin. and jackson, and Messrs. j. L. Nc.
CURE and John A. Cunningham:
je 29.1u, ,Th&sa2w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
EDUCATIONAL.
WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTI-
TVIF,
STAIININN NIRGINIA.

STAUNTON, NIRGINIA,
orens SEPTEMBER 20, 1856. One OF the
FIRST SCHOOLS FOR YOUNG LADIES IN THE
Union. All Departments thorough. Build
fngs elegant. Steam heat. Gaslight. Stu
alton beautiful Climate splendid. Pupils
from nineteen States. All important sd'
vantages in one greatly-reduced charge.
BOARD, Washing, Lights. English, Latin,
FIenCh. German, Music. for Scholastic
year, from September TO Jure, $3.50. No
cxtIas. For catalogue. write TO
REy. MM. A. HARRIS, ID. D.,
President
l., On sooao,, Au,tt Stanton Va,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
AMINENENIN.

BASEBALL .-Pstersburgs 70. Rich
ID monds TO-DAY at Richmond Bsse-
Ball Park. head OF Clay street. IAst game
this week. Game called ~ r. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

Nixty Seven Cents
Will buy Winston Shirt ct 90l
Main street ); linen bosom and good
muslin. E. B. SPENCE K Son.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

THE DISPATCH JoB-PRINTISG HoUsE 10
thoroughly equipped TO do all kinds OF
Book AND JoB-PRIsTISa ut the shortest
notice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
baseball Yesterday.

by telegraph To the Dtspatch.l
Pittsburgh; Pittsburghs, 0; Ath.
letics, /.
Chicago : Chicagos, 3; Philadelphiss,
Louisville : Louisvilles, 8; Brook
lyns, 4.
Cincinnati Ba'timores, 4; Cincin-
natis, IL.
St. Louis: St. Louis, 5; Bostons, 0.
Kansas City: Kansas Citys, 7; New
Yorks, IL.
Detroit: Detroits, IL; Nationals, 10.
st. Louis st. Louis, s; Metro
politans, 6.
Savannah: Savannahs, 4; Cbatta-
noogas, /.
Charleston C1ar'estons, 6; Allan
tas, 4.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
Fatal Duel Between Brothers.

Fatal Duel Between BrOrners.
(By telegraph to the Dlspatcn.I
New ORLEANS, June ga spe'
cial to the Times Democrat from Ope-
lousas, La, says: News has just been
received here Of q duel fought with
shotguns between two brothers, Adam
and A'phonse Reed, who live five miles
west Of here. Adam received two
wounds, one in the face and one in the
towels, which it is thought will prove
fatal. Alphonse was untouched. a.
though Adam fred two sh OTIS ct him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
SMOKE TRIxY CIGARS.

II you want the hest Cigarette. ask for
pUKEs CAMEO, with patent holder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

CHASE CITY MINERAL WATER, an uarf-
rallied remedy for DYsPEPsTA and URfsARr
TROUBLES. Send for pamphlet containing
its history, analysis. and testimonials OF
cures TO
NJ. Il. HARDY, Proprietor, Chase city.
Meckenburg county, Va.
For sale by PowEbs. TAYLOR = Co..
Sole Agents for Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

vssissrs ss ths DuGsSe Laehfs oDs1n9D
This year report . marked impssvene.s
in ths hotel. Il hes been lasgsly -
furnishsd and painted, and sncss -
management Of The t3snisl host, ~. -
K. Tics, bids fair to excel sll sossesen
resorts in the cxisias and general ..
fractions. II is . good plses 70 spend
the Fourth, and got the bsns6t Of ~
wonderful waters. Excusion tickets
for round trip are on ssls st Richnoa1
and Danvills depot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
Pie-Nic ~ Msiden's Adventure rss-
a~rday.

The pic-nio given by the Ladies' AS
ssmbly of Knights Of Labor ct Maid
ems Adventure yesterday was spjoyef
By many. The contest In dancing Tor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

DUKES CAMEO CIGARETrE is all the go.
Smoke no other. A holder for each one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
Dsayfile TeAaeee sales.
1 By telegraph TO the Dispatch.

DANvILLE, VA, june 28.-Ths
sales Of tobacco hero during last year
amounted to t4l 900, 600.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

The trade has made a rush on Tribbett Il
Taylor for DUKES CAMEO CfGARErrss ss. with
holder
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
SMOKE TRIxY CIGARs.
A DOWN TOWN MERCHANT

DUKES CAMEO CIGARETTE for sale at
Trlbbett & Taylor's. 1919 east Main.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

Smoke DuRE's CAMEO CIGARETTE.
holder for each cigarette In every package.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

REEDS.
NEW CROP TURNlP AND RUrA-
IN BAGA sEkp.

All varieties for the Garden, Aaskst. %
Csttls. s.FesdinS. special low priesa " large
'S'';T. w. WOOD SONS. sssAsnen.
No. lOsouth fouftoogtb ooGDo4
ard eoSrer sixtk and AArshAn ux9eo
ieaa TUT tssot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY
~ OF MUSIC. BOSTON, MASS.
TIRE LARGEST AND BEST EQUlPPED
IN THE WORLD.

One hundred instructors, q 005 students
last year. Thorough instruction In Vocal
and Instrumental Music, Piano. and Organ
Tuning, Fine Arts Oratory. Literature
French, German. and Italian Languages,
English Bpnches, Gymnastics. etc. Tui-
tion. So 10 $50: board and room with steam
heat and electric light. s45 TO SIS per term.
Fall term begins sErTEMBER 0. 1883. For
Illustrated catalogue. with foil infOf nation.
addfess r. ToURJEE, Dir,
Franklin square, Boston, Mass
n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-29

smoke TRIxY CIGARs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-03
Sam Jones Abroad.

by telegraph to the Dispatch.l
CHICAGO, March AT the First
Baptist church yesterday the Rev. Sam
Jones said What a privilege it is to
pray. Now, | want all those who got
down on their knees and prayed before
they came TO this meeting to rise in
their seats" About twenty persons
arose.
The evangelist leaned against the
pulpit, and seemed to gasp for breath.
You may be seated now" he said.
Why, brethren" he added, you
would find more prayerGul Christians in
Hong Kong, China, than there are in
this meeting to-day. If you can't pray
] want you to take your carcasses out
Of here. ! dOn'twant you to come here
if you can't pray
An old man sitting in one of the
front pews leaped to his feet and in
faltering voice said; - Mr.. Jones, !
don't think it is necessary for persons
to get down on their knees to pray. !
consider myself a good Christian. and
! do not like to hear such talk"
d" ! was about to say the same
thing exclaimed the Rev. Mr.. Scud-
der, of the Plymouth church. II
prayed while on my way to church God
does not demand that man shall get
down on his knees before his prayers
are heard
ANY more exculpatory remarks :"
dTawled the evangelist.
DR.. Scudder: These are not eX-
culpatory remarks "
\ man with an ear.trumpet arose and
punctuated his remarks with vigorous
pounding on the rOstrum. " Mr..
Jones'" he began, :" did not have
time to get down on my knees to pray
for this meeting, ! have spent nearly
the entire day reading the Bible to a
gambler and drunkard, and think |
am entitled to respect here
Other men and several women began
to stand up in various sections Of the
church, but a few explanatory remarks
from Mr.. Jones served to still the tenn
pest, and the revivalist was permitted
to finish his sermon without further in
teTruption. In conclusion he said =
" Let us take the lesson in the text to
our homes and get some food out of it,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-03
Big Railroad Strike.

BY telegraph TO the Dlspatch.l
FoET WORTH, TEXAs, March q
There was universal surprise in this
city last night at the great railroad
strike, which began at 5:35 P. NJ.
There was no intimation that it was
coming. When the whistle blew every
machinist, car-repairer, section-hand,
baggage handler, and in fact every man
who belongs to the Knights of Labor
Assembly, stopped work. Business on
the Texas Pacific and Missouri Pacific
was greatly retarded for the time.
Three hundred men had stopped work
in an instant. The orders came from
Sedalia.
The causes are said to be numerous,
but the chief one is that $l.j0 per day
is demanded as a days wages for I'M
skilled laborers, who now receive sl.lj
per day. The other reasons are the
refusal to make eight hours days
work and the discharge Of the men at
Marshall, Mo. No work of any de-.
scriptiOn was done last night except
the movement of passenger trains.