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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-19
CONFERRED WIN WOLLESEY.
The Bocr Government May Make Rich
Nnm- by nnn cn Iion.


LONDON, Jan 1S-Prior to the meet
ing OF the Cabinet to-day, Prime Minister
Salisbury, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, Sec
retary OF the Colonies, and the Duke OF
DevOnshire, president OF the Council, cog
ferred with the cOmmander-in-ch Lord
Wollesey, and several other military and
naval OulcldIs. II Is surmlscd tnat the
conference had reference TO the schemes
Of the National Defence Committee OF
which the Duke of DevOnshire Is presi-
dent
All the vessels comprising the flying
squadron have arrived at Spithead.
rlprrts iu tnc Jaw OF the South America
republic concur in the belief that III the
penalties for treason are enforced I'm full
the BOtr Government VIII make a rich
haul through the cOnfiscatiOn of property
Of those who are convicted OF that crime.
Among those arrested is Lionel Phillips,
who rs the registered holder OF Ra rd
shares 10 the amount OF Gl2D,OOo. Cal
culatlCnS Eased on cOniiscatiOn Jf the
properties of other prisoners show that
the total money value OF the property
liable 10 be cOnhscated is E1f,On,OOo.
Dr. jameson and the other raiders ~
suspected 10 cover their intention 10 keep
their grip on the better spoil.
The fortune of Cecil Rhodes. the eX-
Prime Minister of Cape Colony, is esti-
mated al e1,OOOOOo. Besides coming to
England 20 defend the interests of the
British South Africa. IN which he ~
Rhodes Is concerned in project Of the
purchase from Portugal of Delagoa Bay
East Africa, by an English syndicate
Portugal will be tempted by an offer Of
El2OOO,oO0 In the meantime the hand
OF the British Government, which can
not now pe seen i'm the deal. viii be dis
closed if Portugal consents 10 dispose of
the terrific in question.
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Niger questions Is not the beginning Of
a sort OF political honeymoon OF France
and England II adds that the present
English adulation of France is not ac-
ceptable. and that the genuineness Of the
feeling expressed is entirely distrusted.
IRISH IN PARLIAMENT.
There Is a movement within the anti
Parnellite section OF the Irish Parliament
tary party tending towards the accep-
tance Of the resignation OF Mr.. Justice
Mccarthy the leader OF the section.
There is, however, much difficulty exper-
fenced in deciding who shall be appoint
ed to succeed him. a number OF party
are IN favor Of the selection Of the
Hon. Edward Blake, the well-known
Canadian, who represents the Irish con-
sfituency OF South Longford in the House
OF Commons. 1t is thought that the
selection OF Mr.. Blake would be more
likely TO bring the sections OF the Irish
party into accord than the placing OF the
anti-Parnellites under the chairmanship
Of either - Sexton or Mr.. Dillon. AL
though Mr.. Davitt ought 10 know that ne
Is laboring under a delusion in suppos-
ing that new leader will be appointed
from outside the anti-Parnellites TO re-
concile the Redmondites. The only terms
that Mr. Redmond win agree 10 as n
basis Of the uniflcation OF the two sec
tions will be the acceptance by the anti
Parnellites OF his Redmonds) leader
ship.
The law papers here addpce the treat
ment accorded the prisoners taken dur
ing the Fenian raid into Canada. as
precedent for the treatment Of Dr. Jane
son and his companions in the Trans
vaal raid. They say that the prisoners
ought 10 be tried by the ordinary courts
of England Az no indemnity was de-
manded from the United States because
Of the Fenian raid, so no indemnity
should be paid to the Transvaal.
The Argentine Republic has placed or
ders In England for warships and war
material 10 the amount Of over c2.000 600.
The first commission spread the expen-
ditures over two years but kilograms
have been received from Buenos Ayres
ordering that the work be accelerated.
This IS supposed 10 be due TO the trouble
between Argentine and Chill
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WASHINGTON. Jan. l7.-There Is a
valuable international arrangement which
is being ignored by this country through
the failure OF Congress 20 appropriate
funds for the fulhllment OF our obliga-
tiols. Secretary Olney is anxious TO Sc
cure the small sum OF 5000 necessary for
Carrying out the convention made az early
as 1856 with Belgium. Brazil. Italy Port
ugal. Servia, and Spain. This convention
provided for the immediate exchange OF
public documents. The arrangement was
OF value 10 he slgners OF the convention
as placing In the possession OF each the
England. France. Germany. and Austria
Parliamentary journals Of the Others
did not adhere 20 the convention. but Sec
retary Olney has been informed that
those countries would undoubtedly enter
into a special agreement 10 exchange
their Parliamentary documents with the
United States. The exchange would be
effected through the Smithsonian Insti-
tuition. and not through thee State De-
partment. the usual method OF dealing
with foreign governments.-New York
Times.
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downs. During my more fortunate days
my country crowned me with many
honors. Now. that | have been less
successful in my efforts, II is Dut nat
ural that | should suffer from the con-
sequences OF the reaction. l have not
a word TO say. 1 yet have warm friends,
whom | love very dearly. | am not
man OF such strong desire TO hold public
office that / leave II with regret.
certainly hope that the man who comes
after me may be more fortunate than /.
In Havana, public opinion is seemingly
not unanimous In my support l regret
the views of the people who are doing
the talking The views OF those who
have remained silent, 1 have, OF course.
no means OF knowing. In the last Few
days there have been numerous meet
ings and consultations. | laid the facts
fully before the Government. They
have recalled me. | have known OF
rumors of intended demonstrations In an
tagonism of my policy, but am not
the man To stand such manifestations.
because / would dissolve them with
SHE'LL
Before calling on General Campos the
correspondents made a formal call on
General Marin, who is temporarily In
command Of the Spanish forces. They
were received cordially and assured by
him that he would do everything In his
power TO maintain the facilities then ex-
listing for sending cables.
The General said that IL was impossible
to change the present method Of censor
ship.
The correspondents then asked General
Marin 10 make a statement with regard
to his policy in the condition of affairs
in Cuba. He replied:
"My position is only temporary. there
fore, it would not be proper for me to
say anything at this time. However. /
may make a statement later"
General Suerez Valdes has been ap-
pointed temporarily second In command
Of the government forces.
HAVANA. Jan. A., via. TAMPA, FLA,
Jan. H.-It Is reported here that the
forces under Gomez have made a SUI
preme effort TO cross the dead line near
Batabano. and are now near Guara and
Molena, as they find IL very dangerous
to remain In Pinar del Rio. and are
trying to go back eastward.
The prospect OF lack of horses and
ammunition has scared them: besides,
through the capture OF an important lead
er, Cepero, lieutenant to Rego II has been
learned that Rego was wounded at NAL
tempo. and that there is dlscord among
the insurgent leaders In Las villa. and
though this is attributed 20 the attempt
of Gomez 20 retreat. II IL said Gomez
Is very much disappointed TO find people
in Pinar del Rio have neither responded
nor aided him, and he finds himself short
of ammunition.
In Las Vegas the leader, Rogue Roder-
iguez. has been killed.
He was Maximo Gomez's trusted guide
and scout. and one Of the most terrible
of incendlaries in that district The
requisition of horses in Las Villas is
progressing favorably. and the Govern
ment has now about 1000 horses there.
From Spain ten squadrons Of cavalry
are expected soon. and also 25.o00 more
troops during February.
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BIRNuNGHAM. ALA. Jan. lS-The
Alabama state Fair and Racing Ass0-
citation was organized here to-day. with
$4,000 capital paid iu The officers are
vs. w Crawford. president. II. a. Hay
den-Dargen, secretary and general man
ager. r.. ~. Nelson. treasurer.
Among the directors are Hon. Joseph
j.. Johnston. Bryan shen. John vs.. Tom
nent citizens.
This association IS a member OF the
National Turf Congress.
Tho association VIII pun of a six-day
meeting with 500 horses. I'm February.
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~ INNOCENT ABROAD.
Cnwise Mr.. solomon's life Saved BY His
Guiieless Appearance.

Cnwise Mr.. Solomon's life Saved BY His
Guiieiess Appearance.
NEW YORK. Jan. sc. A. Solomon.
the newspaper correspondent who reach
ed Havana on Saturday last on the steam
ship Seneca from this port. was q pas
senger on the Saratoga, which arrived
here to-day.
solomon owes TO his simplicity of man
ner the fact that he IS now at liberty
lie went 10 cuba for q New York paper.
lie had in his possession, il is reported,
number OF letters addressed TO lnsurgent
leaders. and when he got TO Havana the
Spanish authorities arrested him, took
him across the river TO Moro Castle,
ana stripped him.
lie was searched. and documents. 10 is
said that would have made any other
man target for a squad of Spanish
soldiers were found i'm his possession I'm
his pockets and i'm his shoes. The au-
thorites looked upon Solomon as too in-
nOcent "a person 10 cOurt-martial and
shoot SO they sent him back 20 Havana
under guard and tucked him away ia
the second cabin OF the Saratoga, which
sailed at $ o'clock tho following morning
solomon did not show any OF the wis
dom of his Biblical namesake. said Cap
tain BOyce of the Saratoga this morning
He seems 20 be as innocent as a child un-
born. and as the Spanish took that view
of the affair he was let 20. Solomon Is an
extremely lucky youth.
The report that Solomon took dispatches
TO the insurgents in cigars could not be
verified
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Legislative Committee of the Central
Irades Council Opnose IL.

Trades Council Oppose 1t.
Tho Legislative Committee Of the Cen
tral Trades and Labor Council met at the
residence Of Mr. John ~ Chappell last
Doherty McCullooh, Chappei Wood
wills. Payne, Dillon, and Domin.
A bill was drawn up to be presented
70 the Legislature by Colonel John 5.
HarwOod, pctitoning the General Assem-
bly, for the establishment Of a bureau Of
labor statistics ia this State.
Ihe following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
into the Virginia Legislature authorizing
the free use Of penitenuary convicts on
the construction OF the Union TheOlOgi-
cal seminary: now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Legislative Com
mittee Of the Central Trades and Labor
Council Of Richmond believes that the
passage Of such act would establish a
precedent far-reaching I'm its effects and
dangerous to the best interests of Church
and state alike and IL is further
Resolved, That we believe this measure
would involve the recognition Of the
theory Of coalition Of Church and state.
ana therefore contrary TO the essential
principle Of our government.
Resolved, That the bill antagonizes the
measures now before the Legislature look
ing 20 tho amelioratiOn Of the condition
OF legitimate industry which has been
brought about by the competition Of con-
Vict labor
The bin requiring the labelling OF con-
vict-madc goods will be considered on
Friday night by the Committee on Prisons
and Asylums.
The Council at IT'S last meeting indorsod
Senator McIlWaine's Fellow Servant
bil' and Representative Craig's bin re-
quiring corporations issuing script TO re-
deem same upon presentation in United
states currency at Its face value.
The committee adopted a resolution
condemning the Richmond Dispatch for
its refusal 10 publish a communication
signed by Mr.. James Nelson Wood con-
demnng the present system under which
tho Virginia penitentiary is conducted.
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I,mhe,b cep,, he ry,rndited.

RALEIGH. y. G.. Jan. lS.-The au-
thorities say that upon thorough investi-
cation Il Is found that no extradition
papers for g. w. Lambeth. the abscond-
ing wholesale liquor dealer. can be issued
by the Governor Of North Carolina, az
the firms which IL is alleged We're swindled
by him are In other states. Lambeth Is
now I'm Georgia. A letter was received
from him to-day asking that all his per-
sonal property be given TO II. G. Cooper,
OF Statesyille. ~ c., his clerk, 10 whom
he Is Indebted Cooper attempted TO at
tach some OF the liquor. but was too late.
Three attachments had priority, two OF
them being by Younger K Co, OF Rich
mOnd, Va, and Uri x Co. Of Louisville.
Ky. II Is now learned that two other
men are implicated. and that Lambeth
was their tool IL is positively stated to-
night that he il now I'm Georgia.
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A GERMAN AT WELDON.
A Preacher Arrested for Murder-Growth
of Roanoke Rapids.

Of Roanoke Rapids.
WELDON. n. c., Jan. ia very de-
lightfm german was given at the hall
here Thursday night
Mr.. T. Cranmer Harrison led with Miss
Kate Prescott.
The other couples dancing were Mr..
William Cohen with Miss Myra Garrett,
Mr. w B. Tilew with Miss May Har-
rison, OF Richmond county; Mr. r. A..
whitehead with Miss Lucy Leach. OF Lit
Teton Dr. I'd. Burton with Miss Mabel
Leach. of Littleton: Mr. Fred Fetter with
Miss Mabel Stevenson, Of Margarettsville,
Mr. Wayerly White with Miss Jessie
Smith, Of Henderson; Mr. McKue with
Miss Gay; Sir. Taylor with Miss Ruby
Gay: Mr. j. Bagby. Of West Point, Va.
with Miss Howard Mr. G.. q. Evans with
Miss G.. Green, Of New York
The young people were chaperoned by
Mrs. Gooch. Mrs. Howard. Mrs Smith,
Mrs. Green, Airs. Gany and others
The Littleton authorities arrested four
negroes on suspicion Of having a hand In
the recent murder OF the German umbrel-
Ia repalrer.
Three OF these We're promptly dis
charged. but Moses Pitchford, a colored
preacher, was held for trial
Ills case came up before a justice. but
the decision OF the magistrate has not
yet reached here. IL is generally believed
here however. that they have the wrong
man, as Moses is considered man OF
good character.
The Roanoke Rapids ne1ple held q di-
rectors meeting yesterday. IL was about
decided 10 begin work al once on fifty
more cottages The town Is growing fast
and the knitting mill is running over
time 10 I'm orders.
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The Anniversary of the Southern Chief
tain's Birth Observed in New York.


NEW YORK, Jan. lS.-The Confederate
Veterans Camp OF New York, held its
sixth annual dinner i'm honor OF the an
niyersary OF the birth Of General Robert
Edward Lee al the ST Dennis Hotel to-
night.
The room was decorated with the ma
tional flag and covers were laid for $50.
Colonel A. q. Dickinson. commander OF
the camp. presided as toast-master.
Among the guests We're General Daniel
T.. Sickles Congressman Henry clay Mi
nor. Colonel Fred. ID Grant. Hon. Amos
j. Cummings, General fitz John Porter.
Colonel John r. Fellows. and Admiral
Samuel Ammen, of the Farragut Associa-
lion.
Toasts 10 the residents. the army, ana
the navy were drunk standing.
Colonel Dickinson delivered a brief adj
dress Of welcome, and introduced William
:. Kelly. who responded 10 the toast,
"The Memory Of Robert II. Lee"
General Daniel H. Sickles responded to
'1SJ-ls9j"
General Sickles reviewed the military
life OF General Lee and spoke Of the re-
markablc fact that men once warning
against one another We're banqueting to-
gether.
Hon. Ashbel p. Fitch responded to "our
Metropolis"
Colonel Fellows. who was the last
speaker. responded TO the toast, Our
Country"
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WASHINGTON. u. C.. Jan. ls-Fore-
cast for Sunday:
For North and South Carolina: Fair,
with variable winds.
For Virginia. Fair: slightly warmer
In east portion. south, shifting TO west
winds.
There Is a partial cl0udiness in the At
lantic coast district The temperature
has risen in the far Northwest with great
rapidity. IL IL decidedly colder In the
upper Mississippi and the Missouri VAL
leys along the eastern and southern dis
rrlcts. There has been little change In
thermal conditions
Increasing cloudiness and probably
light snow Is indicated for New England.
Clearing and colder weather In the lake
region IN the Middle Atlantic States.
There will be a partial cloudiness and
possibly light rains in the northern pcF.
lions OF the Southwest.
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the delegation from Norfolk and Ports
mouth appeared and gave their Views
on the subject he had agreed 70 exempt
the property OF the Norfolk County Ferry
Company from the provisions OF the
bin as long az 10 was used as a public
highway. IL having been doubtful with
some Of tho members OF the committee
whether ferry property could be taxed
at all He had also consented TO modify
the bin with regard 10 what were known
as the Town Point lots, which had been
leased for ninety-nine years, with re-
ncwal forever In that instance, the
property shall remain free from taxation,
and only the buildings erected thereon
shall be taxed.
After some little discussion, the com
mittee decided 10 report the bin favor
ably.
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MURDEROrS ASSAULT.
Boy Run over and Seriously In
jured.

WINDSOR. ~ c.. jan. B.-special.-
John Wilson, an aged and well-known
merchant, fisherman and farmer OF Cole
river, was assaulted day before yesterday
by young negro named George NIGEL
and beaten very badly on the head with
n cypress knee.
II Is thought that his hurts are so Sc
rious that he cannot recover. The origin
OF the trouble was the ownership OF
lot Of shingles. which both parties claim
ed. Ills assaiant made his escape and
reached Suffolk, Va. but was captured
there. brought back and placed In jail
here yesterday.
Lafayette Wick. the twelve-year-old son
OF Mr. and Mrs. W. III. Wick, was run
over yesterday by one Of the wheels OF
country cart and received several very
severe external and internal injuries. IL
is feared that his injuries will prove
fatal.
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cAuros 10 coHansroSDENrs.
In His Fortunate Days He Was Crowded
With Hnnnr--NoM the Reactinn Comes.

CFrom a stan Correspondent OF the
United Press)
HAVANA, Jan. ls.-Retrlng Captain
General CampOs received the correspond
ents OF the American newspapers In a
body to-day. His manner was very uu-
assuming and cordial. The Spokesman
for the newspaper correspondents said
We have called upon the eve OF your
departure TO extend our thanks for the
many cOurtcsies shown us since your ar
rival IN Cuba. We would be glad 10
receive statement concerning Spanish
Cuban affairs for the people In America"
General CampOs In reply said:
Gentlemen: | am. very glad 10 meet
the correspondents OF the American
newspapers. can assure you that you
have nothing 10 thank me FOR. / have
simply done my duty. II has always
been my earnest desire 10 give you every
facility within my power.
WHAT has happened here Is not extra
ordinary. l refer TO my retirement.
am who for many
years have been very prominent IN the
Affairs OF my country, and during my
career as a public officer I have natur-
ally had occasion To make few enc
mies-not wiliully, but in the natural
course Of events. That Is the way with
political parties. They have ups and
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The Ro'insor.llnrri,on ron,e.t

WASHINGTON. D. g, Jan. iS.-The
House Elections Committee. No. /, de-
voted some time this morning TO a mo-
ton filed by Mr. Robinson, who Is con-
testing the seat OF Mr.. Harrison. sitting
member from the Third Alabama dis
trict for leave TO furnish testimony after
time allowed by law. Tor reasons set forth
i'm his application. Mr.. Harrison opposed
the motion. which the committee decided
10 consider after the sitting member shall
the motion and meet the affidayits at
tachcd 10 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-19

The Bank is Victorious over the Guaran.
tee Company OF North Amrrica.

LYNCHBURG, VA. Jan. 1S.-The case
Of the First National Bank against the
Guarantee Company OF North America,
which for several days past has occupied
the time Of the Circuit Court, has re-
suited in a complete victory for the
bank.
The amount sued for by the bank was
$4,000 that being the amount for which
the guarantee company went on the bond
Of Walker G.. Hammer. the late de-
faulting teller of the bank
Tho trial OF this case has been Tor
some time hanging fire. on account OF
the efforts OF the counsel for the de-
fence to have the case thrown out OF
the court in which it was finally tried.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-19

Ell PAsO, TEXAS. Jan. lS.-The City
Ministers Union sends circular letters
10 all religious papers In the United
States. calling on pastors OF evangelical
churches and Christian Endeavor societies
20 unite IN prayer on Sunday January
2jth next. that God may prevent the
hstic carnival from coming OH. and
save ii Paso from disgrace.
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i rIRcIALis PfnDoNHD.


ihe president acts on Nuinber of Appli-
cations for Clemency.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Jan. 1s.-Tho
President has pardOned Silas Tanner SEM
fenced 60 six months imprisonment iu
the Greenvlle county JAN, South Carolina
0r violating internal revenue laws in
South Carolina, and j. X. Goode. con-
Nicted OF Illicit distIillng i'm Virginia.
PardOns denied. John Jackson. retail
ing liquor. South Carolina. Napoleon Con-
molly. countorfeiting. Western district OF
North Carolina: Albert Monroe. passing
counterfeit coin. Northern district OF
lorida. =. L.. Whitaker. embezzling
money order. Western district of Texas.
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~ MEMosr or cnNHRAh eREEyr.
Exercises Held by Delegation of Rhode
leland Editors.

SAVANNAH GA. Jan. 1S-Memorial
exercises We're held at noon to-day az
General Nathaniel Greene's monument
in Savannah by "a delegation of Rhode
Island editors, in cOmmemOration OF the
heroic services Go his country OF the
Revolutionary patriot The monument
I'm Savannah is the only memorial to
General Greene, except in the Hall OF
Representatives. at Washington.
Addresses were made by members of
the Rhode Island delegation and by the
Sons of the Revolution OF Georgia. The
exercises We're participated in by the city
authorities and Sons OF the Revolution.
Daughters of the Revolution, and other
historical societies. Chatham Artillery.
which fired salute a. the burial OF Cen
eral Greene in lIsG, was represented by
"a detachment.
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WASHINGTON, d. C., Jan. 1s.-Ths
Secretary OF the Interior has approved
the recommendations Of the Commissioner
of the General Land Office TO appraise
oned military reservation I'm Florida. and
the instructions 10 the local officers in
Gainesville. Fla. land district, as to the
aispOsltfon of the lands.
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An Unconiirmed Humor That John II
Cowan Has Been Selected.

BALTIMORE, MD, Jan. 1s.-It was
rumored on the streets late tonight that
Congressman John *. COwan, chief coun-
sci OF the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
Charles Il. Mayer, president OF the COM
pany.
IL is said that a special meeting Of the
directors OF the company has been called
for Wednesday. tho 22d instant, and that
the appointment of Mr.. Cowan will then
be announced and ratified.
10 IS impossible to get an official af-
hrmation or denial OF the report tonight.
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ATLANTA, GA, Jan. ia special
from Covington. Ga, sent at II O'Clock.
states that Bishop Attcus G. Haygood is
Sun living. but that was all lie was
at the point of death all day. and his
tho night
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Baseball Meeting Posi- ponei.

WASHINGTON. Jan. ls.~rhe annual
meeting OF the National Board OF Pro-
fessionai Baseball Clubs has been neces-
sarily postponed until January 9Th. at
the Fifth-Avenue Hotel. New York.
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WASHINGTON. Jan. lS.-The Green's
borO National Bank. of Greensboro. y.
c., capital slJo.Oe'. was to-day authorized
TO begin business.