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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Ex-JUDGE M'RAE TO he 4 CINDT-
DATE ron GOTERNOR.
The Railroads Must Post the Time of the
Arrival OF Trains-A Big Cotton
Purchase in Georgia.

RALEIGH, y. c., Feb. E.-Ex-Judge
MasRae is spoken Of very prominently III
connection with the nom nation for GOV
ernor. lie presided at the silver con-
yention last September. and now says lie
holds the same opinion he old then, that
there should be at the mirts the free
ard unlimited coinage OF both gold ana
silver at the ratio OF 10 TO /.
James Young (colored). in his paper
here. which is in opposition to Leaks
(colored) paper. hints very openly that
Reed is putting up the cash TO run the
Settled ockery combination.
There are at thu Soldiers Home here
slxty-three inmates. The health OF the
old veterans seems to have kept pretty
good all during the winter. There have
been only two deaths.
There is very ayowed condemnation OK
pressed On all sides regarding the attack
on President Winston. OF the University
by one OF our city papers.
Mrs. Alfred Williams died a. her home
here on Saturday i'm the eighty sixth year
OF her age. Her husband died only I'VE
weeks ago.
A CARLOAD OF BULLION.
a party Of one hundred members OF the
New York Mining Exchange. constituting
an escort fer a carload or gold ana
silver bullion from Denver, Col, passed
here to-day, via 5. a. L., FOR New YORK.
The bullion is designed az an exhibit
showing the mineral resources OF the
great silver State.
The Capitol Square is enclosed with an
frar nj fc
foot to get the fence removed. The
square would look better without the
fence. no doubt, provided the people
would not trample the grass.
The Mechanics Dime Saving Bank mas
moved into its permanent new quarters,
and they are very handsome indeed.
Colonel Thomas NJ Argo, OF this city.
has accepted an invitation to deliver the
commencement address at the College OF
Physicians and Surgeons. at baltimore.
Colonel Argo is polished speaker
TRAIN BULLETINS.
To-day circular No. 30, which takes
the place OF No. II. which has been
withdrawn. Is issued by the railroad COM
missioner. 1T shall be the duty OF each
railway company I'm tho State TO bulletin
at every telegraph station along it's line,
and at other stations II practicable ten
minutes in advance of the schedule time
OF arrival OF its passenger train, whe-
Their such train IL on time, and n behind
It's schedule time. 10 state, as near ns
can be Appropriated. the time OF It's
arrival" 4-..
Upon complaint OF lack OF proper depot
accommodations at Whitakers. the rail
road commission has ordered that a mod
ern depot OF suitable capacity be
built.
large cotton buyer here last week
purchased 100 bales OF cotton from ono
farmer I'm Georgia. and to-day purchased
the remainder Of his crop. being s0O bales
This farmer hires convic. labor tor part
OF his work.
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THE COMING STATE CONTENTION.
The Cities of Roanoke and stanton Are
Competing for the Price.

Considerable interest is being felt in
the coming session OF the Democratic
State Committee. which will be held at
the Exchange Hotel on Thursday evening
al o'clock. on that occasion the time
will not only be fixed for the holding OF
the coming State Convention, but also
the place for this gathering will be de-
cided upon. Strenuous efforts have been
made by the representatives. OF the yari
Gus sections OF the State TO secure the
selection of the city in which they are
most Interested. While there were quite
a number Of places mentioned at first,
such as Richmond, Norfolk. Portsmouth,
Lynchburs. Stanton: Roanoke, and
Charlottesville. IL Is safe TO say at this
time that the contest has practically mar
rowed down to the cities OF Roanoke and
Stanton.
Both communities are very anxious 70
be selected. and both claim 10 have SUI
fcient hotel accommodations 10 provide
for all delegates and alternates who
choose 10 make the trip At roanoke
the opera-house would be selected TOR
the gathering OF the Democratic states
men. while at Stanton Columbian Hail.
In the now market building. has been
selected for that purpose While IL Is
we'll known that under tho old apporti0n-
fHNIl VI Uilt urifkdtt 10 fNFAN NN' HNAA"
dred voters in the last guebrnatOral
election. and one for each fraction of
nifty and more. the number Of delegates
will be about 800 yet n IS claimed that.
this being a sort OF an off-year, the. at
tendance will not be very large.
Roanoke county. as well az Augusta
county ia very anxious 10 secure the
Democratic State Convention, because II
will help TO strengthen their party lines.
Augusta county seems 20 put
forth especially strong argument
Since it has been decided by tho Re-
publcans 10 hold their state Conven-
ton I'm stanton. the leaders OF the Dem
ocratic party in that city desire very
much 10 Offset the effect OF that conven-
ton by the rendezvous OF the Demo
cratic clans in the same city. Formerly
Augusta county has given 700 Demo
craric majority. but that number has OF
late dwindled down to about 800 ana g"'
and the only way in which 70 stem the
tide. II is said by the Democratic readers
win he by holding the Democratic con-
vention In the same city. II that y
done. the argument goes. not only Nu-
0usta county will be redeemed by an OLD
time Democratic majority. but ~ De"e-
fetal influence will also be felt IN Sheh-
andoah. Rockingham. and other coun'i.s
in that section.
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.rcHmOND CLERICUs.
Arrangements Agreed Upon for the hol"-
ing of Ienten services.


The Richmond Glorious held a larseiy-
attended meeting at noon Yesterday III
the vestrv-roorn OF ST. ram NhuiN"'
Roy DIR. Pike Powers presided
Ienten services were arranged lot "
o'clock In the afternoon a. tolio"s'
81 Marks church. Mondays.
Grace church. Tuesdays. ,.,. ~,
Monumental church and the Church OF
the Holy Trinity. "Wednesday.
81 Pauls church, Thursdays -,-
ST James and ST. Johns churGhes,
FRIDAYS. No services will be held at
81 James church next Friday however,
as that edifice is now undergoing Soi'''
repairs. ,,.s.,.,- ..h,,rches
Rev J. j. Gravatt was appointed a com
,oitt.e az one to confer with the COMMIT
zoe OF the Brotherhood OF 81 Niuts~ III
the matter of arranging foI tne Hniuuas
ssrvtces TO be held for the business men
d7',5ns- tba Ienten season. These meet
ines Will commence next THURSDAY III
the large store-roOm on east Nam stieet'
lust below Twelfth. when nas D.,
rented for the purpose or hOluihs tl"ii,.
che drst service will be conducted 10y
p,ebt Rev Richard Fl Wilmer. Bishop
~ Alabama who IS one or the most
forcefin and eloquent Episcopal preachers
In the South. Bishop Wilmer VIII au-
dress the business men upon '"' '''FO'
ance OF observing Lent. $3.50, ,ho
The clergy in attendance upon the
Glorious meeting yesterday said that they
did not feel that they couid cohuucl S''
vices during Passion Week. , ,,.o,,
pishor Penick an eminent ana well
known divine. * expected 10 be IN kich.
nond March 18th. He will speak al
N. lanes and -. Johns churches upyu
the subject OF the work being dohe ~
- S,h,rch emona the cOlOred people.
~. will also deliver an address at All
saints church Oh missions.
Al a meeting OF the vestry OF 81 Marh ;
cb,,rcb Mr. William Ellis Jones resigned
snJ Sir = {. Fairbanks was selected
10 succeed him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
PERSONAL md GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
zens and Other Matters.

Miss Pearl Remnant Is quite sick at her
home. on Fifteenth street Manchester.
Mr.. ~. Greanor Neal has returned 10
the city from a short business trip 10
North Carolina
Mr.. George +. Conn. OF the United
States Economic Postage Association. Is
In the city for few days.
Charles NJ Wesson, Jr., has received
an appointment OF = cauetship to the
United States Military Academy, at
West Point. y. Y.
Rev. Father De Mnynck. who was so
dangerously III I'm Fredericksburg. where
he was temporarily stationed. has fully
recovered. ana was at the Cathedral Sun
day.
An alarm of fire was turned in from
box 80 at 1912 Sunday night, caused by
small blaze in the roof OF a store on Ine
corner of judah and Duval streets. The
damage was trihing.
Miss Carrie V. Dyer will deliver a lee
ture at the Woman's Christian Associa-
tion-rooms. In the interest of the Central
W G. T. L.. at Il. NJ. to-day.
cordial invitation rs extended To- all.
Councilman John F. DonI .eavy. who has
been suffering from sore, and had To
undergo a painful operation several
weeks ago. is rapidly improving. he is
out again. and able to attend to his
duties.
The annual pound party for the Re-
treat for the Sick Will be held in the
home OF that institution, $40 north
Twelfth street. next Thursday. A COM
mittee OF ladies will be present to receive
gifts or show visitors through the house
The National Funeral Benefit Associa-
ton Of the Junior Order OF United Ameri-
can Mechanics Will meet In annual ses-
sion In Baltimore newt Saturday. Among
those from this city who will attend the
annual meeting In State Councillor Guyer.
who will represent GOODWIN Council.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
A Wholesale THIEF.
GEN. LEES OFfICE rRANSFERRED.
Rev. Or. Fiemming In Very Serious Con-
dillon.

IYNCHBURG, VA, Feb. 17.-Snecial.-
The formal transfer Of the Internal Reve-
nue. Office OF this district from General
Fitzhugh Lee, appointed. 10 General Lee.
confirmed, which commenced Saturday az
ternoon. was completed to-day The trans
fer as made under the direction OF Reeve
nue. Inspector Seawell.
The condition OF Rev. II. II. Fleming.
u. D.. pastor Of Westminster Presbyte-
rian church. OF this city. continues Sc
rioUs, and his many friends are fearful OF
the worst.
Mrs. Mary 4. Burgess, the young wife
of Mr.. Joseph burgess. OF the Southern
Express Company, died at the home OF
Mr.. Il. w. Wells. No. us Clay street at
o'clock yesterday morning. Mrs. Bur
CESS was taken III with commissions sud-
denly Saturday night Or. Snead was
called in. and everything possible was
done by the physician and family, but TO
no avail.
Mrs. Burgess was Miss Mary y.
Wright, OF Alexandria, before her mar
riage TO Mr.. Burgess and was twenty
six years OF age. She was a most esti-
mable young woman. and stood high I'm
the esteem OF all who knew her.
Her remains were taken 20 alexandria
ON the A. NJ. train to-day. Messrs. Mark
Bull. y. II. Lavinder. Robert Neil. Mark
Aunspaugh. " h. Snead. and w. NJ
Rucker acted as pall-bearers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
BISHOP UfLHEK.
The Distinguished Divine ffeaches
Povcrful Sermon at Emlnnel church.

Right Rev. Richard II. Wilmer. Bishop
of Alabama who has been spending some
time with friends at Brook HILL preach
ed a powerful and eloquent sermon at
Emanuel church. Henrico county. on sun
day morning.
The pretty little edihce was crowded TO
its utmost capacity. many people from
the city, having driven out 10 attend the
service and listen 10 the gifted southern
divine. who was practically the founder OF
Emanuel church. Bishop Wilmer took
his text from the iilth verse Of the ll9th
Psalm-"rhy testimonials have ! taken
as an heritage forever for they are the
rejoicing OF my heart"
The whole trend OF thot 4, IT presented Dy
the Bishop was that people should recos-
nize the fatherhood OF God and should
rejoicr in Him while they live and work.
He "A. sued that 1t was wrong for Chris
tian people to feel that they must live "A
miserable life in God In order 10 be happy
afterward and pointed out the great
happiness that there was In close fellow
ship with Christ Jesus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
LUNENBURG PRISONERS.
THEY WERE BROCGHT BEFORE
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY COURT.
Uv the Consent Of Counsel on Both Side
the Trials Were set for the
March Term.

FARMyfLLE. VA. Feb. l1.-Special.-
TIL February term OF the Prince Edward
County Court opened to-day. There was
very little business Of Importance before
the court.
The presence Of the Pollard murderers.
OF Lunenburg. attracted a large crowd.
Judge Mann AMI Mr.. X. G.. SOuthall, OF
the prosecution. and Captain a. b..
Guigon. Of counsel for Mary Alternately
and Pokey Barnes. arrived on the 1890
train.
Tho prisoners were brought into court.
whereupon Judge Mann moved the Court
10 nx the time OF Solomon Marable's trial
Tor the 2lth. but. owing 10 the TACT That
the transcript OF the record from Lunen-
burg had not yet arrived here, ana tho
fact that the witnesses lived at sreaI
distance from here. together with the
fact that the spring term Of the Circuit
Court begins here March 1st. II was
deemed best 10 make no order as OF this
date.
IL being suggested however. that when
the records shall have been received the
time would be fixed. Solomon Marable
asked for a continuance OF his case 10 the
March term.
Captain Guigon, counsel for the women.
moved the Court that when the records
are properly here. that a motion for the
continuance OF the cases shall be entered
until the third day OF the March term.
SO. IL r. practically agreed by al par
ties that Marbles case shall be tried on
the 18th OF March. that being the first
day Of the March term. and the cases Of
Mary Alternately and Pokey Barnes on the
18th. that being the third day OF the same
term
Captain Guigon. who Is a stranger 10
our people. made a most favorable i'm
preston on all with whom he came 81
contact. General HundIey. member Oh
the Legislature from Amelia. was here
to-day on professional business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
Notes From Pitfs,lyania

LAUREL GROVE. Feb. l7.-special.-
Mrs. Ann Blair. who has been very i'll
for the past month. shows no signs OF i'm
provement. She is yet with her sister.
Mrs Paul Morehed.
The wheat crop at this time is not con-
sldered very promising. although the
recent rains and warm weather has adj
ded something TO the prospect.
Mr.. c. H. Keeling, merchant at Atlas.
Va. is making some improvement TO his
store house.
Mr.. Samuel Reaves is building a nice
residence for his own use and occupancy
at Reaves MIL the work being done 10y
his own supervision, and 1t IS said Will
be completed in every particular in the
near future.
Mr.. Granville NJ. Walden. an aged ciu-
zen. who has been confined 10 his bed for
several months with heart trouble and
paralysis, is in a critical condition, and
but little hope in entertained OF his recoye-
ry.
We are having n great deal Of rain and
our county roads are In bad condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
The Cold Snap.

The weather yesterday was after the
style to be expected in Sitka, Alaska OF
some other serni-torrid locality. me
wind during the day was sharp ana as
agreeable and people found It made cruei
attacks upon the ends or ther noses.
The mercury about noon registered a.
low az IS degrees above zero IN SOM
nsr,s Of the city. and at an carly hour
this morning the figures quoted In some
olaces were and IL above zero. IL IL
thought the plumber will not regret the
cold snap after day or two.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
JHL MIRDf GRIS CAKNITAL.
The Knew OF Proteus Chose the Original
subject DUNN society"

NEW ORLEANS. ia. Feb. I7.-Nevcr
In its history has New Orleans been so
crowded during the carnival season.
For two weeks past, visitors have been
pouring i'm by the hundreds. T,o+iay.
standing room only" might well be put
on the outer approaches 10 the city. The
hotels and boarding houses are taxed 10
their utmost capacity and every private
residence in the city has its quota OF
guests. The weather is clear and pleas
ant, and everything is favorable to big
success.
Rex. the King OF tho Carnival. arrived
on a special steamer az the foot OF Canal
street at o'clock this afternoon.
The jam OF humanity was unprecedent-
ed People wanted to see the King arrive.
and the Glowing and pushing was re-
markable yet the crowd was jolly and
good-natured. The King was enthusiastic
cally received by the big crowd. and on
disembarking, the procession moved up
Canal to Camp street: thence took up its
line OF marcn for the city hall. Upon
arriving there the usual ceremonies were
observed. and the keys of the city were
turned over TO the King by the mayor.
For the next forty-elght hours Rex will
reign supreme in the city
Tonight the Rex hail took place at
washington Artlhery Hail, ana the Deau-
tifu tablealx and procession OF Proteus
pafadei.
The Knew Of Proteus. in their gorgeous
pageant. tonight departed from the line
Of romantic and mystic subjects which
has heretofore delighted the public and
tonight chose the original subject
Dumb Society,"" review of the animal
kingdom from a social point Of view.
The series Of tableaux have never been
excelled in beauty or interest by any pre-
yious display.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
morn ERHOOD or FIREMEN.
a Grand Rally to be Held in This CITY Next
MAY.

a grand union meeting Of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen will be held
In this city on May 18th next at the
Theatre. In response TO a request from
the fTemen, President Ingalls,. of the
Chesapeake and Ohio. has rendered them
d special train from Cincinnati 10 Rich
mond, and at their meeting will deliver
an address as viii also General Man
ager Stevens. and Mayor Il. NJ. Taylor.
An effort will also be made 10 induce the
Governor 10 make an address.
on the 9th the firemen viii hold a
secret session, and on the 18th will go
to Old Point by special train. 1t IS
estimated that at least 800 nremen, with
their wives. will attend the meeting. The
arrangements are in charge OF the Joint
Protective Board of the b. l.. F., COM
posed Of the following gentlemen:
c. Il. Alley. Of this city; j. 5. Cheat
ham, OF Clifton Forge, Va; -. l.. Eu-
banks, Of Hinton. W. Va; a. VI. Haight,
Of Huntington. W. Va. and W. ID. Pctn-
a, OF COyingJOn. KY.
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sections, especially among our Young men.
I suppose this fact inspired the action OF
the Taylortown people.
Mrs. r.. II. Tavenncr. OF Hamilton. f.
visiting her daughter, Mrs. a. II. Callow,
OF Catonvlle. Md.
Much sickness prevails In the ylcinities
OF Ryan and Round Hill.
Mcssrs Clements and Ellison. promi-
men; citizens Of Boston. are spending tho
winter in the vicinity Of Round Hin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
VIII FIGHT FRIDAY.
Titzsfmmons' Crewd Hard Up and Forced
to Accept the Proposal.

Ell PASO. TEN. Feb. 17.-The atmos-
phere H. more clear than II has been al
any time since the carnival programme
was broken into smithereens by the de
velOpment on Thursday afternoon mat
Peter Maher was prevented by physlcal
liability from fulfilling his part OF the
contract With the minor fights aDall-
donel, and the rapid progress toward the
complete recovery of the Irishman 5 eye
troubles. there is a general belief That
the outcome Of the conference to-day.
at which Fitzsmmons was whipped INTO
lire after he had broken through the
ropes. and had declared that. so far as
ne was concerned. the match was on
for good. will be ratified by the appear
anCe OF the men within the ropes cans
on the morning OF tie 2lst.
The fact IS understood 10 be that the
combination IS i'm tighter place imam
ciaily than II was al the time OF the
Hot Springs and Little Rock complica-
tions, and that If FitzsmmOns had been
taken at his word and the fight had
been declared off. without a forfeit. Julian
would have been at his wits ends TO get
his party into New York, where IL has
an engagement about two weeks hence.
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Mr.. Morgan Makes n Special Demand and
IL il Now Being Considered.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Feb. Ill. Pier
pont Morgan has made "A special demand
for all the defaulted bonds OF the recent
issue under his blanket bid OF 1l0.SU.
Secretary Carlisle has taken the demand
under advisement, but will not be able
10 render a decision until tomorrow or
next day, as the treasury Is not yet adj
vised of the number OF bonds in default
II IL known. however, officially. that
William Graves and associates, OF New
York have defaulted TO the extent Of
S4.5ppOOo Their bid was 1lJ339l.
1t is not believed that any considerable
number of the other bond bidders have
defaulted.
NEW YORK. Feb LIT was stated at
the sub-treasury to-day that the Morgan
syndicate had paid in full for thirty-thrce
million new As allotted 10 It, Other large
bidders have notified the treasury officials
that they will make further payments
before the second instalment IS due. IL
is estimated that at least SO.pOwO OF
the new issue will be settled for in this
city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
SHIPPING COEN 10 GLKMjNI.
4 New Market for the Product Of the Rap
pnhanBock Bottoms.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Feb. H.
Special Mr. Robert Beverly has sold
to parties in Germany $500 bushels Of
seed-corn. which was grown on his beau
tiful farm on the Rappahannock river.
below this city.
The corn is used in Germany for rails
ing enslage. II is now being shipped.
W. n. Mifiieton, Of King George. has
been arrested, charged with the seduc-
ton OF Miss Emma Lyons. lie was
given a preliminary trial I'm the magis-
trates' court. and sent. on 20 the grand
jury his bail being fixed at 500.
New looms. cards. shaftine and ma
chinery have Just been added to the
Washington Wooden Mills. Of this city,
Increasing the capacity Of the mills near
" One-half.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
Taken InaWares.

STODDERT. VA, Feb. I.-Special.-
The cold wave struck this place last night.
The mercury registered sixteen degrees
this morning, and is rapidly falling A
stiff north wind is blowing and clouds
hang heavy like snow.
The farmers are ill-prepared for this
wave. The open weather of several weeks
past has been suitable for farm work
and consequently the wood piles have
been neglected.
Grip is prevalent and the sick list in
creasing.
Mr. j. l.. Swoope. who has been con-
fined TO the house by Illness is getting
ont now.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
Pickett Camp.

At the regular meeting Of Pickett Camp
last night an application for membership
from William Buchanan, OF the Second
Howitzers. was received.
An invitation from g. f. Taylor 10
attend an entertainment at the Soldiers
Home on Friday evening was accepted.
Major Foster. Of Pickett-Buchanan
Camp. made a stirring address
The Committee on Hall reported that
they were still at work on the matter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
the ABERDEEN AND wEsTERN n. n.
The First Snow 81 the Winter at Rocking
ham. &.

ROCKINGHAM. n. C.. Feb. i7.-Spe-
cial.-J. II. Page. president OF the Aber-
deem and Western railroad, was IN
Town to-day. lie says that work on tho
road "a progressing satisfactoi..y. and
that Z, will be finished TO Troy In few
weeks.
The ground is covered with snow for
the first time this winter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
ship Returns Disabled.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Feb. l7.-Spe-
cial-The British steamship Falls OF
Bracklin. which sailed from this port on
the 18th for Glasgow. returned to-day if
disabled condition. When two days out
the cover ~ her high-pressure condenser
blew CT. No other damage than that
10 her condenser was reported The wind
10 blowing a hurricane tonight Ocean
ships that completed cargo here this az
ternoon were afraid TO go out. The Their
mometer 10 II degrees. the lowest peine
rea he'd this winter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
palL Miller 10 the Rescue.

RALEIGH. y. C., Feb. l7.-Vance Nc
mortal Association, of which Governor
carr is president. and which Is Tor the
purpose OF erecting p memorial 10 the
late Senator Vance. mot to-day. and mace
arrangements by which Polk Milier' OF
Richmond. is to deliver twenty-five Zee
lures at as many points In North caro-
lima. under its auspices. mus FAR less
than a thousand dollars has been raised.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
Naupin Bill Comes Up Tonight.

The Committee for Courts OF Justice OF
the Senate were yesterday 10 have taken
up the Maupin bill for consideration. but
on account OF the absence OF Senator
Mushbach the discussion OF the measure
was postponed until tonight at O'Clock.
with . special session OF the committee
VIII b. held