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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
4 CoNGRfS>UlN iRELSrED.
Hon Miles Crowley Charged With A.
sauIting a Woman.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. T.-Thc
POST of this morning prints the following
sensational story
Hon. Miles Crowley, Of Galveston. Tex.
the picturesque member of the Lone star
state delegation i'm Congress, vas Asst
night detained at the Twelfth street I o.
lice station. charged with disorderly con-
duct preferred by Rev. Or. Herbert
Smith. residing at go Twelfth street
southwest.
Miles was stroling along the Avenue
alone. 1t was about 1879 o'clock. and he
was in proverhially happy humor. sud
denly he espled crouched upon the Ave-
nue.. close down 10 a friendly tree box.
the poor little woman that so many nave
seen there. grinding a discordant box or
gan Miles heart was moved by pity. and
reaching into his pocket, he found quar-
ter. which lac dropped in her tin cup.
Then he was seized with a great idea.
"Ay.' he said 10 himself. "this.meek aud
lcWly woman Is no less than policeman
in disguise. It's all "A fake and a game
10 delude charitable Congressman.
Thcreupon he determined TO investigate
the meek person, ana OIL came the l1dy
bonnet
a face flashed up at Miles. which he be-
neved TO be the face OF policeman. He
stopped over and gazed ut II intently.
then seized the woman by the shaw! and
shook her roughly: "Oh you hypocritical
villain said Miles. Me hearts as wide
as the Avenue, but you're a faklr. and 1
would destroy you.
The meek woman thought that Miles
would really carry out his threat. and
nothing could induce her to remain lon
ger. Taking her boX-Organ and tin cup
under her cloak. she broke away from
the Congressman and departed. like the
vanishing lady, unto parts unknown.
Miles then called a cab, and gave orders
TO be driven anywhere" The cabman
had not reached Fourteenth street before
Patrolman Tom Hollinbergcr overlook
him. accompanied by the Rev. Mr.. Smith.
n young man wearing eyeglasses and
well-dressed Miles sat silently inside.
and procession Of about hundred peo-
pie moved down the Avenue toward the
police station headed by the cab.
At the police station the minister APP
pesred as the complainant. and Mr.. Crow
ley. was charged with bong disasderlx.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

A special telegram 10 The Times last
night from Alexandria, Va, says.
Senator Mcmillan , resolution has start
cd the old retrocessIon talk again. ana IL
seems 10 be uppcrmOst IN the minds OF
about every one on both sides OF the
river. Whether II viii pass as before is
doubtful, but II Is now argued tuat an 1t
Will be number OF questions 10 deal
with. IL takes In the gambling, Vote-buy-
ing. rCbberies and murders OF the county.
which are brought about almost alto
gethcr by Washingtontians. II would cut
through the town, taking OF the non $
share and making Alexandria another
Bristol-Goodson. besides repeating war
time legislation, which made the State of
West Virginia. The citizens are 30 per
cent. against II. The oldest inn-bitants
declare that Alexandria would gain abso-
lutely nothing as before. and these are
termed old fogies only by those who he
licve Alexandra streets would be forth
with asphalted and great sewers lam.
shade trees straightened. and be granted
everything for the asking. and free. The
Government Is given jurisdiction over
both Arlington. Fort Niger and the briage
now.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
CLETELIND'S RETURN.
lie VIII stop in Georgetown, :. G.. for an
Hour I'm Houte-fiis success.


GEORGETOWN. s. c.. Dec. N.-The
naphtha launch Water Lily came up
from the Presidents headquarters to-day
about 1890 T.. NJ. bringing DR.. ORiery
and VI LamhCrtOn. who came cor the
purpose Of communicating to Mayor Nor
gan. MT Cleveland $ acceptance Of the
invitation extended by citizens of George
town. asking for an opportunity % again
showing their regard for him personally
and their appreciation OF his services as
a public servant.
The schedule arranged will bring the
party into Georgetown on the tender y Is
taria tomorrow afternoon whe1t ~ O.
President will be conveyed, attended Nv
Mayor Morgan. i'm a special Ca Tiaee TO
the old historic building. THE Winyah
indigo Hall" I'm which place he Will hol,
q public reception FOR one hour. Alter
This he and his party will be driven H. the
depot. where they will board the SPECIAL
car Corona for Washington. whi-h dos
tination will be reached early Sunday
morning.
The shooting yesterday and to-day has
been exceptionally fine. Mr.. Cleveland
haggng yesterday ifty-cieht ducks. only
three less than on Wednesday Toner
row morning also will be spent in re
marsh. The members or the party are
unanimous IN saying that tho preserves
around GEORGETOWN are uneXcel'ed for
this kind OF sport I'm AN Of their eNp2r.-
ence. The Presidents pleasure mas 0een
the utmost. his health and spirits being
perfect and all game that could pos Liy
be desired.
Tomorrow will undoubtedly toe erca'
dav I'm Georgetown the old han be dec
GRATED i'm prOfusiOn by the defest hand.
An ovation. great and sincere 20 MI.
Cleveland will mark an epoch 20 81 nj
out conspicuOusly in the history ~ cur
city ami the memories Of her people. Mr.
Cleveland also expresses his eNceediuc
regret that the time does not permit his
visiting Charleston.
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rilLLlkc. The Terms Of the Fieht.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1S-In refer
once to ihc alli,les OF agreement signed
in New York yesterday by James j.
Corbett Bob Fitzsimmons said: Il am
clad Corhetf has signed for finish
fight. ! held out for a fight OF that kind.
and / am pretty well satisfied from the
looks OF things chat dia uor hold ONT $50
vain. ] don't believe ] would consent 10
meet Corbett in any other kind Of
match.
II am satisfied with George Siler as
referee and with Al Smith as holder Of
stakes. and as 10 date March l.. 10 suits
me as well as any other day. I'm fact.
whatever arrangements Stuart imposes
as to date and location will be agreeable
10 me. ! hear THAT COrhet insists that
there shall be a $4,000 side bet. Well he
needn't worry about that. lie can maze
II s2jO 900 a side if he likes. and l Will find
my end of the stake We were 10 fight
for $4,000 a side originally and IL was
simply at Corbett's request that the
figures were reduced TO 5000 side
Manager Julian has wired Dan Stuart
that Fitzsimmons and himself will leave
for New York within few days and vii!
there sign the articles of agreement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
SHOT DOUN Ar ms DESK,
Inccnsed That His Sewing Machine Was
Taken lie Tried to Kill the Agent.

CHARLOTTE, y. c., Dec. 1S.-W. G.
Lake. of Knoxville. Tenn. who has been
employed for three months past in the
Singer Sewing Machine office i'm this city.
as bOOk-kccper, WAS shot down at his
desk to-day by l.. j. Kirk, janitOr of the
CITY Hall building. The bullet passed
through Lakes body. entering just over
the heart and lodging under the skin on
his back. He was carried TO his board
ing-house. across the street. where two
physicians attend him. lie is sull living.
but the chances for his recovery are
very Slim
Kirk went into the Office with the in
teniiOn Of killing r. B. Mangum. the city
agent. Mangum had taken "a sewing ma
chine from Kinks house. because Kirk
had failed 20 pay the installmcnt money.
and that nceuscd Rim. AT the time Kirk
entered the Office Mangum was at din
ner. Lake was posting books at his desk
ana answered Kinks questions. whom
Kirk without warning drew a pistol and
shot him. Kirk was drunk at the time.
lie is locked up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

CHICAGO. Dec. S.-Attorney-General
MoiOncy held AN extended conversation
with Judge Gibbons this morning IN
the chambers az the Criminal Court build
ing, regarding the numerous cases
against combinations.
The Attorncy-General said that he dc
sired 20 finish up the quo warranto pro-
ccedngs instituted by himself during ms
four years administration and as ms
term of Office expired early in January,
IL would bee necessary to name an early
date Tor hearing.
After looking over his calendars for the
next three weeks Judge Gibbons agreed
that the. hearing should commence We'd
nesday OF next week. ana continue until
all the pending litigation was disposed OF.
The cases which will be heard number
over twenty-five and range from viola
tons OF the law concerning combinations
10 fraudulent corporations. Some OF tho
former are backed by leading fnanciers
Of tine United States and include among
their number the American Tobacco
Company. the COrdage Combination. the
Linseed oil combination, and others
equally important.
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No Important Engagement

HAVANA. Dec 1S.-Thc war bulletins
issued by the Government continue TO be
without Importance The dispatches from
the field only give the details of Skin
mishes with triiiing losses on either side.
The correspondents at Artemisa and
Pinar del Rio have sent details Of the
operations of General Hernandez ana
General Melguizo. In the Kangeland Turn
has EstOrine hills in the vicinity of Santa
Cruz. Delos pnos, and Dimas. During
reconnOitreS the troops had a number
of skirmshes with rebel bands. who. ac-
cording TO the reports. abandoned strong
positions after sustaining more or less
severe losses.
Several insurgents were captured. The
troops burned number Of huts and
destroyed the crops that were being raised
10y the rebels ana their other resources. A
number of horses and cattle that We're
hidden In the Businesses Of the hills were
captured. The losses Of the troops Inn
these operations were small. in fact ac-
cording TO the correspondents. the most
serious casualty was bruising received
10y Colonel Echevarria.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK.
TRADE IN LIGHy, BUr Failures
ARR FfWEE.
Cuban Reports and Talk on the '"''"
Have Very Little Real Eject q" INC
Markcts-Coston Lower,

NEW YORK. Dec iS.-Bradstrcet 10
morrow will say:
Nbolcsalc trade continues OF sriah''
voh,me than expected. practically 'he
only activity In wholesale lines "e''e
IN groceries. candies. nuts. and nuts.
The weather has intericrcd with season
able business. which al many 'e""'. -
smaller than in preceding years IN ma,
a larger proportion Of pure ""s'S "'' "a
a CHEAP grade OF goods. There IS de-
crease In demand al Atlanta ana Sea'''''
but al Nashville. Sioux Falls. savannah
and jacksonville joubins lines announce
an Increase i'm demand. Al almost an
other points general iiHdc remain" p"iNt
and UNCHANGED. with retailers OF hohoay
goods experiencing the only ACTIVITY.
me downward tcuoenCy of prices point
ed out fortnight ago D. continued. ms
Includes ouofations for hides. which
caused boot ana shoe Jobhers 90 restrict
purchases. anticipating cuts IN prices I"I
shoes. steel rails. Win a ofop OF :" Il
ton. OWING to the dissolution "a The poor.
steel billcts. with drop OF $50 on 'ne
failure OF the combination, ana bcss'Ih'i
pix iron. owing TO the general tendency
OF iron and steel Cotton. too, i5 lower
on confidence in a larger crop IMAM eN-
pcctcd. PRINT cloths. as product of that
staple. and because of the largest STOCK
of same. anthracite coal. Indian corn,
oats. and petroleum..
Steady or practically unchanged quota
lions are reported for pork iard. coffee
and sugar Wheat ana rOsln are higher
At the South the decline in the price
OF raw cotton may affect country mcr-
chants. who are sim carrying that staple
An increased wheat acreage Is reported
from California.
Total bank clcarings for the week have
not changed materially. increasing only
about per cent. compared with last
week. When cOntrastcd with the CORES
ponding period last year. this week $
total shows a falling on of . per cent
There are $50 business failures reported
throughout the United States this week
p fewer than last week ana 70 less than
In the corresponding week one year ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
FIyZ THANKS ms IhihNDS.
Wants TO Meet sharlSey Or ANY one Else
whom lie Hasn't Defeated.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1s.-ln state
ment 10 the public. printed here, hooer'
Fiizsimmoms thanks his friends Tor the
aid they have extended him ia his hent
iu court 20 secure the $1,000 purse WnicA:
he says. be honestly won ~ his Nsht
with Sharkey he declares that his OPP
ponents, finding that the justice OF inc
case was win MIN. had IL dismissed on
the ground that the contest MAS prize
nght and had no standing before tho
court This move. he says. fully reflect
ed the utter hopeiossness OF the defence.
he asserts that be still has faith IN his
belief that there are honest referees IN
san Francisco. and says lac Is Wiling
to meet any one whom he has not de-
feated and also Sharkey. whom he eX-
presses wish 10 meet again fltzSin-
mons closes by saying that he has always
been and always viii be opposed 10 foul
methods
Manager Julian has wired Dan Stuart
that FiizsmmOns and himself Will leave
for New York within a few days, and
will there sign the articles Of agreement
for The fight with COrbett. Fltzsimmons
and Julian express themselves as entire
is satisfied with the agreement as they
understand f.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
The Town of Ftiricks.

ETTRICKS. VA. Dec. lS.-Snecial.-
Mr.. T. II. Jones. who recently lost his
fne country residence by fire is having
me new one erected on the old site
Messrs. Perdue a. Butler being the archi-
tectS
The Battersco cOtton-mill. on the Pc
tersburg side has been running night
and day 10 M orders The Ettrick cot
ton-mill VIII pay of and. shut down
for Christmas next Thursday.
Quite number of their operatives
are from North Carolina. and viii so
10 the old North State TO spend the holl-
DAYS. and II Is said that some OF them
will not return
Mr.. w II. Gupton. an Old Franklin
county On. CO man. with his force OF
seven who have been With the Ettrick
Company for only a year. Will return
TO his native State 10 stay.
There is no new candidate known TO
your correspondent for tho postOfiice at
Ettr,cks: II IS now well kept by Miss
Eanes. who inherited II from her father
who was appointed by Cleveland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

Rov. DR.. Smith was very indignant. nc
fold the statiOn-kcepcr that ne "dS "a,
ing along the Avenue. when he opsetNeu
the Texas Congressman, whom ne ulu NOT
know. bending over the woman organ
grinder. as he supposed, engaged III "
Charitable act. Suddenly he saw the man
assault the woman in a most brutal
manner indeed" lie called the palIoi-
man. and he was willing to appear IN th-
Police Court against the assallant'
Representative Crowley announced 'll"s
he bad been arrested seven hundred times
m home. and that IL didn't cut any h1u'e
with him. so he made no objection 10 re-
naming al the police station.
Several of Mr.. Crowcy's triends caleI
M the police station about midnight arI
he was released ON s. collateral TO appear
in the Police Court this morning. lie mao
no statement 10 make. further than thaI
his arrest was all "a mistake.
Considerable indignation was aroused
bv the Coucrcssmau's release on so SINAI.
collateral. Some Of the policemen Thought
il an outrage. and criticised the station
lecpers course. Others acquainted with
the circumstances of the assault eN-
pressed the determination to compel the
appearance Of Mr.. Crowley in court to-
day.
II was said late last night that the
Congressman's conduct might he formal
" brought to the attention OF the House.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
Duffy's Pure
Malt WhiSkey

Invaluable as a stimulant and tonic. APP
petizer and general health-builder. y
boon to thousands Of weary men and wo-
men who lack energy and ambition. The
stimulative nourishment contained In the
nure malt has wonderfully beneficial
effect in consumption and all other vast
ing diseases. IT quickcns the Circulation
and acts as sure cure and preventive Tor
coughs. colds. the grip and pneumonia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
TELEGRIPHfC BREVITiEs.

W. j. Bryan expects 10 leave Lincoln
so as 10 Boz I'm Atlanta, Ga. Tuesda-
night or Wednesday morning. His stay
there Will Doe short. and he intends 10
return almost Immediately 90 Lincoln.
Mr.. Bryan had not fully determined
this evening the route he would take
on bis Southern visit. lie Will probably
leave some time Sunday.
Fostofice Inspectors Lcathcrman and
Holmes. who nave been examining the
books of Postmaster }. q. HetZsch. Ct
Newport, Ky. report "a shortage IN ms
accounts with the Government OF uc-
tween 5000 and $1,000. Hetzsch has
disappeared. and his whereabouts are
unknown. lie was leading citizen OF
Newport being president of the New
port Printing and Newspaper Company.
publishers OF the Kentucky state jour
ral. and was a prominent member of
tho German Methodist Episcopal
Church. Tie was frequcnter OF the
local raco-tracks and is said TO have
Lcen a liberal bettor.
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Obituary.


Mrs. Matilda l.. Enos died Thursday
morning at the home of her daughter
Mrs. &. a Allen Twenty and Broad
streets. Mrs. EnOs was Tor a
long while before her death a member
OF Trinity Methodist church Her illness
was OF several weeks duration.
Mrs. John Land,
Information was received In Richmond
yesterday morning OF the death Of Mrs.
John Landy, who died i'm Philadelphia
Mrs. Landy IS Ii sister TO Mrs. James
J. Burke. OF Richmond. and has large
circle OF friends IN this c.,y.
Mrs. Landy has been in very delicate
health for a long time, nevertheless her
friends were not prepared for the end.
Paai Augu>te Arcne
PARIS, Dec. B.-M. Paul Auguste
Arene. the French literateur. is dead.
lie Vas afty years Of age. 49,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

The Governor has not yet issued tho
necessary eXtradition papers on the Cow
ernOr of New York in the case of \. L.
Harkin. the man. who IL Is alleged swim
died Mr.. Isaac May out of $50. His EN-
cellency was waited upon late last even
ing by M May and Commonwealth At
torney -. &. Richardson. lie again con-
sideIed the matter very carefully and
finally decided TO issue The papers under
certain conditions. The papers therefore.
will be made out this morning and Ser
geant Tominson will, probably leave for
.>ow York this evening. 20 bring back
HaIkin, who Is al present prisoner IL
the Tombs in New York city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
Epworth League Social.

The Epworth League OF Centenary
Methodist church gave "a social and mys-
terry tea I'm the basement Of Centenary
Methodist church last evening. A largo
number OF friends and visitors were pres
cnt. and enjoyed "a pleasant literary and
musical entertainment Several papers
were read by members Of the league. per-
tanning 10 and giving information about
the league and league work. \ pleasant
and tastofuly chosen musical programme
was rendered. The jefferson Quartettc.
Miss Myrtle Redford and Mr.. Stuart
Hopkins taking part.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
Every Day

Is n round in your ladder Of life' You
know how many steps you have climbed
but how many are there left?
DO you know that your life depends on
your supply Of health. and do you realize
that tired feelings and other symptoms
OF weakness are natures warnings?
II so. remember that strength is re-
stored by the prompt use OK
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

ton shollc net be endangered on this
account
The committee decided, therefore. that
a hearing would be given al o'clock
Monday afternoon TO the Government en-
gueers and 10 the representatives, OF the
Eads hc'rs before reaching a conclusion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
king's llaughIrIs.

The chapter Of the Kings Daughters.
on relief of the poor. met ~ noon ye-ter-
Gav az the rooms Of the Woman.s Chris
diam Association. Tho attendance was
good and % great deal OF routine husl-
moss WIS DISPOSED of. The work for mo
winter was mapped ont. and II was DE-.
cidod 20 hold the next meeting on mo
second Friday in January. at $3.50 +. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

I'm Gay New York played TO a crowd
cd houses al tho Academy last evening.
The piece is certainly one Or the best
shows of It's kind eyer seen In this city.
There are absolutely no dull moments.
The music is catchy. the ballcts pretty
and the people capable.
There wifi Boz a matinee to-day. and the
engagement viii close with the night per-
Torrance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
CKETissE ~ Pfs> L'OUTKE,
Delegations Ia appear In support OF q
Proposition Requiring a survey.

Proposition Requiring a Survey.
WASHINGTON. Dec. ls.-Thc House
River and Harbor Committee to-day gave
a long hearing TO delegation. consist
ing of Messrs. Woodruff and Sanders. OF
New Orleans. Bravo. or PittsDurS, Nc
Donald. Of La crosse. Mahoney. cf Sioux
city. and Ex-Governor Stannard. or Mis-
scur'. In support OF tho proposition TO-
ouir,uy the engineer department 10 MAKE
a survey OF Pass L'Outre. IN the Missls-
sippi river. 20 obtain an estimate OF me
cost fer the repair OF the crevasSe no"
existing there. with a view 10 an appto-
priation >, tsequently for thar Sui pose
/, uas exnlained that the Eads heirs.
who are required under the original con-
tract 10 mfintain the depth required .
feeD. assert their inability 10 do so pc
cause OF the crevasse; the Delegation as
ser ting. on the other hand. that n2vlXa-
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NELSON COUNTY.
Two Brothers Die i'm Day of Each
Other

LIVINGSTON, Dec. 1S.-Special.-Mr
John ii. GoodlOe, one of our most highly
respected citizens and well-tC-dO farmers,
formerly treasurer OF this county, living
near Greenfield. in this county. died on
Monday night from the effects OF paraly-
SIS. His brother, a. NJ. Goodloc, died ON
the following night.
Quite "a number OF hogs in the neighbor-
hood OF LoVingston are dying daily from
hog cholera.
Some OF our farmers have sold their
crop OF tobacco at high prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19
THE BILTJIOEE DEFIULTER.
lie Is Arrested on the Motion of the Guar
nntec tnmpanN.

ASHEVILLE. y. G.. Dec. iS.-Spocial-
vs.. .. Hudson. the defaulting railroad
agent at Fillmore, was arrested
to-day on warrant sworn out by the
Guarantee Company. who are his bonds
men no the railroad company. and i'm de-
fault OF bail he was committed to jail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

The Anxious Maiden-"Whon you ask
papa for my hand, face him boldly.
Don't stoOp.'
The Anxious Youth-"You can bet
that as long as 1 face him boldly, l
won't stoop Ah that I'm afraid or Us
that be- may get behind me.'-cleveiand
plaindcaler
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

Mr.. John b. Danforth. stepson or
Governor O'Ferrdll. yesterday returned
from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
NJ Blacksburg. TO spend the Christmas
holidays, M the Governor Mansion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

CHATHAM. MASS. Dec. iS.-The gale
Of Wednesday was the most disastrous
In Its results for twenty years. Nearly
all OF feet OF 80 fishing boats were
either driven on shore or sunk at their
urOorinss Trees and fences were leveiled
md Chatham Beach was given terrible
washing. which greatly handicapped the
life saving patrol Wires are down In
Ill sections and trains a q" tshind
Tina. A.. II sasN r..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

The Sons Of the American Revolution
will meet this evening at SID o'clock AT
the rooms Of The Virginia Historical So
ciety, on east Franklin street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

Wiggies. Does the Rev. Mr.. Fourteenth'
~ practice what he breaches?
Wagglcs. Well. yes generally; but MOI
az such great Establishments Jour
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-19

DR.. william Il. Jones Is attending TO the
practice OF DR.. James y. Ellis, while the
latter is abroad.