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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
FEDERAL TREASURY STATEMENT
Coin and Certificates In Circulation
Other Monetary Facts.


WASHINGTON. May 2.-AccOrding % the official
Treasury statement issued to-day the amount
Of gold and silver coins and certificates in circu-
lation on May Ist was 1883, ,026,33j, or
&23.G7 per capita. estimating the total pOpula-
ton Of the nited States 1T S60,IO6.OOO. ms
shows q net decrease In circulation during April
of S340747l.
The changes in circulation during April we're :
Gold coin. increase, S2,959, 800; standard sil-
yer dollars, decrease, ,s07; subsidiary sil-
yer, increase, S224,061; gold certificates, de-
crease S62I2, $50; silver certificates, de ;reaSe,
S1.2Jl,327; Treasury notes, act OF July Il,
1890. decrease, S177, 7,G1S: United states notes,
increase, &3,Ol3,S03: currency certificates act
Of June x, 1872. decrease, SS30,O0O; national
bank notes, decrease. S4H1,l1S.
The changes In money end bullion in the
Treasury during April we're: Gold coin, de-
crease. Sl7.12O.SSS: standard silver dollars,
Increase $500, ,S01: subsidiary silver, decrease,
S5l ,5S2; Treasury notes. act OF July Ii, 1911,
increase, S3,15G30S; United States notes, de-
crease, S3.O13.Su3: national bauk-notes, In
crease 5l,2jS,IsS; gold bullion, increase,
81 .O2G,Ol4; silver bullion, increase, S3,OO6'-
O74.
A compilation Of the gold and gold certificates
held by national banks IN the ten sub-treasuiy
cities on March 9th shows nn aggregate oi
YIO3. 800, 12O. of which New York held SJ1.l7G,-
g12 and Chicago $2O.SlS,62O, showing that
New York alone held more than the other ntno
cities. The total for all the national banks IN
the country in gold and gold certificates was
sI6g.OOO.O0O. Of which New York held more
than Oue-thlrd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
FEDERAL CAPITAL CHAT.
Teddy Roosevelt Safe in His CiyiI-Servic
Commissionership.
rpv toIorronh m tho Dlsnofch /

WAsHINGT on, May 2.-The six carloads Of OK
hibits sent by the National Museum TO the Ma
drid Exposition has just been returned and will
be shipped TO Chicago at once. The collection
appears TO have suffered 10y the return trip. but
the damage done can Re easily remeded.
Commander Francis A. Cook reported nj the
Navy Department to-day for duty as Assistant
Chief Of the Bureau OF Navigation. Navy Depart
menl. lie il the first incumbent OF the once,
which was created by the Fifty-second Con-
gIess.
Theodore Roosevelt; will continue 10 serve as n
member OF the Civil-Service Commission. I'M
me1iate!y after Mr.. Cleveland's inauguration
Mr. Roosevelt sent in his resignation. Dut II ~
understood that the Presidentha now requested
tnat IL Dc Withdrawn and that Mr.. Roosevelt con-
tinue in his place on the commission, which he
will do.
Attorney General Olney has decided that the
expense incident TO the transportation 10
Chicago of United States Marines and their re-
tcntion there during the fair In guarding naval
exhibits must be paid out % the fund for the
support Of the Marine Corps nnd not out OF the
WOrlds-Far appropriation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
Tho Late y. .. Noieiug. ESQ.
RfcuNoxn- Anril o. Il


At late meeting OF the Board Of Man.
acers OF the Male Orphan Society tho
death of Mr.. 4. D. Noting was announced.
and the president Of the board was in-
structed TO express TO the public and 10
the family OF the deceased the boards re-
erct and sorrow at this sad event.
Mr.. Noting was for some years men,
Der of our board and was Dkompt In at
tendance on its meetings. He gave his
best aud most matursd Judgment TO sll
matters brought before as. and his buei..
ness experience and sagacity will DO missed
by the board. Our friend was always
courteous and kind. be was deSply IN
terested in many Of tho noblest charities
of our city, and his example Of 1dslity
and constancy til disaoted by dlseess fuT-
I:sshes valuable lesson 20 the younR men
OF our city. We trust be has been e1aIie1
to boiler station IN . higher sphere, : .
w. v. PAaxuA> IIeoidook
10. y. RiaAqrisos, 6sess>axy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03

Mr.. Maurice A. Powers formerly OF this city,
but for tho past three years private secretary to
General-Man j. T. Odell. OF tue Baltimore
aud Ohio railroad, left Richmond Monday eve
ming for Savannah, Ga, where he has accepted
the position of ssisant 10 the superintendent OF
terminals OF the Georgia Central railroad. Be
| a complimentary banquet by his associates con-
nected with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
| Previous TO tho banquet Mr.. Powers was pre-
sented with an elegant gold watch, chain, and
seal by tho officers Of the Baltimore and Ohio
| railroad through Genera-Nanager Odell as q
| token OF the high esteem In which they held him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
Property Transfers.

Richmond: Susie ID. Joness and Mary l.. Mac
f6rlane's trustee 10 Charles w. Mactarlane. IN
terest In 4O2a feet on east side OF Fifth street
north OF Leigh. s40O; William J. We>twood and
vito 20 Emma r. wife OF John ID. Tyler. - feet
on south side OF Marshall street between
Tweuty-first and Twenty-secOnd, 1892.
HenricO: c. ID. Larus. trustee, and others 20
Mary W. Wingneld, % feet on east side Of Thir-
ty-second street near Marshall, s4O2.5O; Wal
ter G. Leake and wife TO Elizabeth James, 10
acres, s25; James ID. Mosby to Frauk MOsby,
II 40 acres on Second avenue. S5.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
TlSSUe-TRUST COLLAPSE.
Too Much Thinness of Cash Capital. 1t Is
Supposed.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.l

[By telegraph to the Dispatch
NEW YORK, May 1.-The Sheriff to-day took
charge of the ONCE of the United Paper Com
pany under an attachment for s645,0 in favor
OF Gustav Rau. and Frederick ID. Day has beon
appointed receiver OF the company In New Jer-
sey by Chancellor McGill. Tho United Paper
Company is known as the tissue trust. lt was
Incorporated under the New Jersey laws las'
August With capital stock Of s3,000,O0O, ana
was formed TO control the manufacture OF tissue
paper. Bradstreets reports state thatit TOOK IN
ten mills, which arc located In Paterson and
Bloomfield, n. j.. Middletown, o. PhGnix
Baldwinsyille, Averlll Park. Seneca Falls, Syd-
ney, Greenwich, and Fayetteville. y. Y. The
trouble Of the company Is ascribed to lack oi
cash working capital
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
COURTHOUSE TRAGEDY.
An x-Nayor Shot and Nortaiiy Wound
ed-Troubie Going Before.
iBy teIegraph % tho DIspatch

DASviILg, KY.. May 2.-L- ID. Wood, OF Cleve-
land o.. shot and mortaly wounded Barney
Higgins, ex-Mayor Of Somerset KY. In the lob
by OF the court house, In this city. this after
noon at half past O'Clock. Higgins created n
eensation year ago by getting drunk and
while In that condition assaultDg n sister OF
Woods in the depot at Somerset Miss Wood
has since been demented Higgins was tried
and sentenced to he penitentlary for two years.
The verdict was reversed and Higgins was given
q change Of venue 10 this county. Here tho
trial was put on until September. This infuri-
aied Wood and he walked up 70 Higgins and
shot him four times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
Moving Uncle sam. soldiers.

A special train bearing $50 United States
troops from Fort Mcpherson, near Atlanta, %
Fort Mcllonry. Just out OF Baltimore, passed
through tho city yesterday ~ route a. West
Point, where the soldiers took the steamer Bal
timOro ',r the Monumental CITY.
Every four years the army soldiers are changed
from one fort 10 another aud these men are row
being transferred 60 Baltimore. Tho sAms
number Of soldiers left Baltimore On Monday for
Atlanta. There are about 1000 soldiers to ~
transferred from Fort Mcpherson. ani about
forty cars. including passenger and freight &c.
comnOdaflons. will be needed in tho removal
Tho special train made excellent time ycstcr-
day between Danyille Snd Richmond. covering
tho distance In four hours and twenty-five mln-
f.fa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
FOR The MASONIC HOME.
The Ladies' Decide to Have an Entertains
ment Thursday tine 18Th.

called meeting OF the Ladies' Auxiliary Of
the Masonic uomo Association was hold yesier-
Cay az moor, with Mrs. James II. Capcrs, tho
president, To the chair.
The object Of the meeting was 90 arrange for
an entertainment which viii be given at ;hc tem-
ple on thursday night. May 18TH, at o'clOck.
All the details for the programme u the eve
ming have not vet been arranged. bat there will
probably be q series Of fancy dances by chll-
dren a drill by the boys OF the home, and con.
cert by n mandolin club Refreshments viii bs
served, and .he entertainment will close with
prcmenadine and dancing.
The ladies' hope TO net Sufficient sum -
money from the affair to make the funds they
procured from the Masonic bazaar (Sl4.20O)
amount 10 An ovcn $4,000.
The ladies' recently furnished teachers'
room at the Home, and on yesterday they ordered
the bills for this commondape enterprise 70 be
paid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
PsDALlNG 10 CHICAGO.
Progress of the Bicyclists who Are wheel
ing westward.
[Ry telegrnph 10 the Dlspatch. ]

UTICA, y. y, May 2.-The courisrs in the relay
bicycle ride from Boston 10 Chicago are steadily
continuing their task IN spite Of tho had condi-
ton Of tho roads, which are very muddy as the
result o; the recent rains.
Tho bicyclists reached Hon at 10:1O this
morning.
At > o'clock Sunday afternoon the ride was
begun at Boston. Governor Russell sends n
message 20 Governor Altgeli at Chicago which -
q be delivered IN ninety hours, the distance be-
ing ril New York 1,24i miles, The riders must
average nearly fourteen miles an hour.
Every ono ci tho riders In the contest viii DO
presented with "A bronze modal, and In addition
special prize gold medals Will he presented TO
the cOuriors IN the different divisions who ID the
most meritOrlous riding.
UTICA. " T., May 2.-Ghe relay riders rcacned
here az 1880 a. NJ. Tho message should have
been here az j:21 a. NJ, and IL was therefore SIX
hours and nine minutes late NJ this polnt Inc
roads are very heavy from yesterdays ram. IL
IL clearing now, however, and 1t u expected that
some time will be made up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03

the construction. Shortly before the ad-
lournment of Congress special appropria-
tiou of S2.500,0O0. IN the form of souren,r
silver COINS. was votod by Congress in aid
of the enterprise. Five million: dollars
worth of bonds. due on January ist of tho
coming year. were also issued and dis
posed Of at a premium. IL IA an interest
inc fact that the gate receipts from visi-
tors prior 10 the formal opening reached
the total Of S2J0,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
Rev. NJ. II. Williams Coming.

AZ the earnest request Of many Of the prom-
mont laymen Of the several denominations Roy.
NJ. B Williams, the celebrated evangelist, has
consented 70 visit Richmond tho first week In
June and remain two or three weeks. He will
bring with him his large new tent, with seat
ing capacity OF - 500 10 5000 persons The
tent will be placed IN a prominent and con-
vculent position on Church Hin, accessible by
the car lines. Mr. Williams was here last year
and preached at the Second Baptist church ard
Trinity and Union-Station Methodist churches
with great accepta bility and success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
FROM The CAPITOL.
Executive Clemency In Two Cases "A
Spring Dress.

The Governor yesterday removed the political
disabilities Of w. p. Tweed, OF Campbell coun-
~, who some years ago was found guilty Of petit
larceny by the Mayor OF Lynchburg The offence
was a Iriling one and Tweed has been living q
reputable life over since ia commission.
Pardon was granted Boston NowlaD, who In
February. 1893. was found guilty Of assault and
sentenced IN the Hastings Court u this city To
twelve months IN jail. Judge Wit recommended
pardon.
II. II, Curtis, sheriff OF Elizabeth City county |;
c. T. Graves, member of the House from Page.
and Senator Wells, Of Wise county, we're at tho
Capitol yesterday.
The Capitol building is being painted white.
The Board OF Public Works has appointed
George Harrison. OF Rockingham, director on
the part Of tho state in the Valley Turnpike
Company, riss j. Y. Price, resigned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
Caught Between Cars and Injured.

Late yesterday afternoon negro man was
caught between two cars at Orleans station, in
Fulton. and injured about tho hips. lie was at
tempting TO cross the track when the accident
happened. The ambulance was called aIfi the
sufferer taken TO his home. ON Twenty-second
street, Just outside Of the corporate limits. No
bones were broken, and IL is not thought that tn
man IL seriously hurt. The AlmshOuse Phys-
cian did not learn the mans name.
The ambulance was called a half hour earlier
10 Fifth and Marshall streets TO attend q cOlOred
woman who fell In the street. Sho was treated
mud Tax home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
win Hardly Have a Turf Exchange.

Since the adoption by the Common Council OF
an ordinance requiring a license OF $4,000 irom
any one conducting u turf exchange in this city
there seems % DO considerable doubt about the
opening OF such an institution here. 40 was
stated in sporting circles yesterday that II the
board should concur In tho action Of the lower
branch of tho Council tnere WIS little proba-
bllity OF any one engaging IN tho business, "a
the taxation would be unbearable. The object
OF the ordinance IA % keep such institutions out
OF tho city,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03

NRw YORK. Nav Pour OF Uncle Sans ves-
sells now in tho North river will depart tO-mOr-
Tow. Tho Charleston and Concord 60 70 the
Norfolk navy-yGrd and the san Francisco ana
Yorktown TO the Brooklyn nayy-yard.
Tho French flagship Arothuse entertained
the petty Oincers OF the United States man-Of-
war Chicago az dinner this evening. There was
q constant stream Of visitors going TO and from
the ships al the afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
Miss Rives Handled the Reins.

Mrs. Alfred L. Rives ana daughter, Miss Ger
trude, Of Castle !lill near Gotham, Va, arc in
this city. They are the guests OF Miss Moore, on
west Grace street. Mrs. Rives and her daugh-
ter accompanied by maid and cOachmau,
drove to this city from their home, IN Albemarle.
a distance Of eighty-eight miles. Miss Gertrude
manipulated the ribbons on tho journey aud
drove beautiful par OF bays. The charming
young lady who thus displayed her skill with the
eral manager OF the Panama railroad, and n
sister of tho celebrated authoress, Amelie Rives-
ChAnler She Is a beautiful blonde and has al
ways been a universal favorite IN Richmond 60
ciefy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
TRAIN HELD UP.
Express Messenger Proof Against Threats,
Passengers Robbed of Everything.
lBy telegraph to tho Dispatch.l


PARSONS, KAN, May 2.-The Missouri, Kansas
and Toxas passenger train which left here al
4:30 p. VI. was held up at Briar Crock, |. T.. at
$50 tonight by six men armed with Winches-
tors, supposed to be tho notorious Harry ctsrs
gang Tho plucky express messenger refused
TO give up the ombnation OF his salo, although n
revolver was held at his head and knife az his
throat. The passengers, including President
Martin, of the Kansas city, Plt,sburg and Gull
road, and party. on tour Of inspection, we're
robbed. The passengers were relieved oil
everything from pOckoI-books to pocket-knives-
No clew TO the robbers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03

for several wecks investigating tho embezzle-
ment from the Gate-City National Bank, all
journed to-day. Another Indictment was found
against Lewis Redwlne, tho defaulting cashier.
This IL the third true bill found. and charges
him with embezzling sl0S,14S. No indictments
woro found other than those against Reiwlne.
This sets NJ rest all rumors inyoiving other
bank oficlals and people outside Of tho bank.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
BURIAL OF DAVIS.
The Washington City Confederates VIII
Attend in n Body.
fRv telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

Try tolograph 20 tne Dlspatch.I
WASHINGTON, May The Confederate Vote
ran Association, at a meeting tonight at 010
Pennsylvania avenue, decided to eccept tho in
y.iation 70 attend in n body tho obsequies incl
dent 20 the reintermont Of the remains OF the
late President Jefferson Davis, At Richmond,
Va, on me 3lst instant. and committees were
appointed 70 secure transportation and accom-
uiodntlOns. Resolutions of thanks 20 Mr..
Vending for his lecture on StoncwGll Jackson
wore received handsomely cngrossoc and
framed for presentation to that gentlemen.
Tho ASSOCIATION and the Ladies kelieI society
realized nearly 500 by the lecture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
AGAIN IN WASHINGTON.
President Cleveland and the Cabinet Re-
turn from Chicago.
TBy telegraph to tho Dispatch.

10y ttItkfhpu 70 ID" UIspdICH'I
WAsuISGTON, ID. c., May 2.-Promptly nj 5:15
o'clock this afternoon, on schedule time, the pre-
sidcntini special steamed into the Pennsylvania
station, bringing Mr.. Cleveland and those OF ms
Cabinet who returned with him from Chicago.
Mr.. Cleveland was the first TO step from tho car,
and was followed by Secretaries Carlisle Gre
sham, Smith. Herbert. and MOrton-Secretary
Lamont, Postmaster-Geuera Bissell, and Al
toruey-General Olney not being with the party.
The only ladies' accompanying tho party were
Mrs. Carlisle ana Miss Herbert.
Secretary Gresham said that tho journey
homeward was devoid Of any special interest.
but that Mr. Cleveland and the Cabinet we're well
pleased with their trip
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
ENGLAND and the Fair.

GBy Anglo-American cable TO tho Dspatch.l
LONDON, May The English newspapers de-
vote an unwonted amount OF space 20 the OPEN
ing OF the Worlds Fair at Chicago, and their
leading articles on the subject express hearty
good will towards the enterprise and hope TOR its
success.
The Ddiiy Netrs publishes n special dispatch
three columns in length describing the opening
OF the fair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
Rheum atism

Is emphatically blood disorder caused by
inability OF the kidneys to throw of GER
tain poisons which accumulate in the tis-
sues about the joints and muscles.
p. p. r., very simple. quickly, and sure
ties IN the blood. Experience and science
roth endorse z. p. p. as the only infalli.
lie blood purifier known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
Rescuiug Tug Itself Lost.

10y Telegraph 70 INC Dl5paIcn'I
SBEB0y6AH, May 2.-The tug Sea Gull which
left Detroit Sunday with the wrecked steamer
Ohio In tow for Chicago, was burned when on
spectacle Reef The crew was taken of by tho
Ohio, which made her way TO the straits IN
safety. The loss was piaced ut $4,000, with
Ros 600 Insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
EDWIN BOOTHS ILLNESS.
Statement OF His Physicians with Refer
ence to His Condition.
fBy Telegraph 10 the Dispntch.

10y IHI"EfNUu % IIl6 DI7UHIClEI
NEW YORK, May AT 1855 tonight Dr. SIM
clair smith ana DR.. $. Fremont Smith gave out
statement at the Players CIuD as follows
AS there have been so many misleading state
ments in tho daily papers cOncernin' our opin-
ion We wish to state that from the frat moment
of Mr. Booths Illness We have been IN perfect
accord as to tho diagnosis and treatment OF the
case. Al no time have our statements differed.
Mr.. Booths condition has boen better since Sun
day. and particularly during the past twenty
four hours"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
To att.ns n mission Mee,iny.

Rev. Drs. +. A. Peterson, OF Trinity church,
this city, aud r. ID. Swindell. OF North Carolina,
lett Yesterday afternoon for Kansas City, No.. TO
attend the annual meeting OF the Board OF Mis-
siOns Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
OF which both are members.
The pulpit OF Trinity church will DO nlled next
Sunday morning by Rev. W. A. Christian, OF
Washington-Street church, and at night by Rev.
II. p. Mitchell OF st. James church. DIR. Peter
son will be absent from the city eight or ten
Aav
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
Veteran Newspaper-Man Gone.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 2.-lierbort A. Pres
ton, one OF the oldest Washington correspond
ents, died az hIs residence, In this city, this
morning ot q complication OF diseases. Mt
Preston had charge Of tho New YORK Hera,d
bureau at the capital for many years, but lately
had been engaged IN miscellaneous newspaper
work. lie was about 81 years OF age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
The Eighi-Hour Plan.

DETROIT, MICH, May "A Free Press special
from lshpomiLg, Mich, says: The LIKE supe-
nor Iron Company's 1900 employees began
WORK on the oight-hour plan yesterday. The
hours have boen reduced. from ten TO eight and
the wages left untouched. The miners promise
TO accomplish as much IN eight hours as they
have done herotofore IN ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
THE WHITE CITY.
It's Great Buildings Attractive-A SCI
of Mud.
lBy telegraph 10 the DIspatcb.I

CHICAGO, Ill, May 2.-Bright sunshine and q
clear sky made tAo big white World'f-Fair build
ings attractive 20 look upon this morning. When
the gates wore opened a thin stream OF visitors
passed through, which swolled 90 n steady cur
rent OF humanity as the forenoon wore on.
karly-com0rs were considerably loa'led and
pushed around Ny men removing the Gsbris and
other evidences Of yesterdays opening. The
roads were n sea o! mud, stirred 40 by the feet
OF the thousands who gathered yesterday. Di-
rector Bunham says tho roadways Will be
asphalted Within n week. Thcn, instead OF
cliuging mud, thore will be smooth. even sur
faces, which viii turn the water into sewers and
with IL whatever mud NAV accumulate. IL IL
estimated that the attendance yesterday, paid
and free, was about 100000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
Oo,oss tho fsausnce ofI,een.ss

A petition gotten up at the ipsligstiol OF Rev.
W. A. Christian, pastor OF the Washington
street Methodist church, opposing the renewal
of liauor-llcenses to certain persons, has beea
presented 70 the Hastings Court The paper, It
IA said, has been signed by quite a nuuibe. OF
citizens. The matter viii probably be heard by
Judge Witt in few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
Crawford vs. HoIIins Reorganization.
10. ,o,o.v....r 60 ,no nfauafeh

WASHINGTON, May 2.--Tho suit brought by
Henry Crawford against the holllns ReoTganiza-
tion Committee Of the Georgia Central railroad
was set down for n hearing to-day before Justice
jackson, OF the United States Supreme Court,
sitting as a Circuit Judge, but the hearing was
postponed TIL MAY Goth. when tho case Will oe
heard at Atlanta, Ga. Mother party was able
10 proceed with It's testimony. the records, pa
pers, otc., NOT baing complete or printed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
The Unaerrroond Electric Wire.

The subcommittee, from the Committee on
Streets, appointed 70 hook into the expediencY
OF placing the eectric-tght, telephone, tele-
graph, and other wires OF tho city In UNDER
ground conduits was 10 have met at noon yos-
terday TO consider this problem. So1no of those
interested could Dot be present and the confer
ence was postponed until the 2oth Instant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-03
The Terminal Reorganization.

NEW YORK, May 9.-Drexel, Morgan & Co.
state that more thnn 40 per cent OF both classes
OF bonds and stocks Of the Richmond Terminal
have been deposited with them. The plan Will
not he made public to-day Ii ~ thought that
the details will bc completed before saturday
and the plan given out 10 the holders Of the So