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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

CHAIRMAN J. TAYLOR ELLYSON.
VIII be the one concerning the money
question. IL 1s also likely that some
action will be taken with reference TO
the holding OF a constitutional conven-
ton. and the friends of this measure
are In hopes that Mr. Withcrs joint
resolution on the subject Will be endors-
cd Tie Parker election law VIII also, In
all probability. be brought into discus
sion. ana strong effort will be made
10 SECURE its endorsement by the con
vention.
The state Convention Ylll be called TO
order on Thursday. June 4th at noon, by
Hon. j. Taylor EllysOn, the chairman
of the Democratic State Committee. and
Colonel John Bell Bigger its secretary.
win. no doubt. be the secretary of the
convention. The gathering will be held
i'm Columbian Han. in the new market
building. which has a seating capacity
of about $500. According TO the provi-
sions OF the resolution adopted by the
State Committee, at the suggestion of
ex-senator Scott. of Charlotte. one dele
gate Is 10 bee sent for each hundred and
for each fraction over fifty of Demo-
cratic votes cast at the last presidential
election, which will bring the number
OF delegates up 20 1890. Besides, good
many alternates will no doubt attend
the convention, and one or the largest
and most representative gatherings of
Democrats ever held in Virginia may be
looked for on that occasion.
WILL DO HER DUTY.
The selection OF stanton has given
general satisfaction. and il is confidently
expected that the gathering of the bone
and sinew of the Democratic party I'm
the beautiful Valley town will stir up
matters. mot only in Augusta county,
but also I'm Shenandoah and Rockingham,
and, In fact. in that entire section of
the State. The only objection raised TO
the convention going 10 stanton was
based upon the apprehension that city
OF 10000 inhabitants could hardly take
cars of $500 visitors. who Will, doubt
less. undertake the pilgrimage. But the
committee representing The business men
of that city save the State Committee
satisfactory assurance that ample pro-
vision would be made In every respect 10
accommodate the crowd In order TO
carry out this promise public and private
buildings ordinarily used for other pur-
fposcs. will have TO be brought into re-
QUESTION.
The people OF Staunton, In making a
bid for the convention. started out with
the determination to win. and since they
have accomplished their object they will
see TO # that all deicgaes and other
visitors Will be entertained in the best
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

On Monday the new starting apparatus
will be given a trial. Summaries:
First race-six furlongs, selling-Renaud
O04. Sherrer. to - first. with GAIA sec
ond, and Rapid Transit third. Time
lis f-2.
Second race-haif mile. for two-year-
olds-Parmesan 0l3. Hill. Z TO 10, first
with Tom Payne second. and Ethel Far
rell third. Time. 40 IL
Third race-milc and a half, selling
Marcel C06, freeman. to 10 first, with
Uncle Jim second, and lie Banjo third.
Time 2.36 "a.
Fourth race-seven and one-half fur
longs-Stark 900. Clay. 10 to u first, with
Jamboree second, and Constantine third
Time. l:35 IL.
Fifth race-mle-Pokino (l04. Soden. @
to u first. with Juanita second. and Con-
nemara third. Time. la.
Sixth race-miie-Lottle Mills G07 Hin
key. ii to i0 first. with Billy Mckenzie
second, and Atelier third. Tine. 1:47.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
NEW ORLEANS RACES.1
Pokino n Twenty to One Shot Comes Il
Tor SECOND Money.

FOR second Money.
NEW ORLEANS. March Clear. cool
weather and fast track marked the
racing here to-day. A half-holiday crowd
Of sos people was cut. and good days
sport was witnessed. with favorites and
outsiders dividing the six events. Marcel
won the leading long distance. mile and
a half, and ran the distance in 2:35 3-4. a
good performance al any time.
In a faise start for the nth race all
the horses but Juanita and The Shark
ran the full distance. Ordered back TO
the post again. they got away In about
fifteen minutes after the break Pokino,
n 20 TO shot. who had come in second
In the false start, won from Juanita.
VINO mad not taken part In the break
away Connemara. who won the first
time, was a close third. The affair occa-
occasioned a lot Of excitement The other
races DO not call for special comment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
Make Hay While the sun shines.

Make Hay While the sun shines.
and take advantage OF our very low
prices on Pianos and Organs We have
in Steinwdy. iardman. and kimball the
best THO that can be harnessed together
WALTER ID. MOSES 4 co,
100 Main street opp. L. o.
The drink for spring-Home Book Beer.
Home Book Beer is the best book beer.
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Lake Fish at i5c. dozen at $. Ullmsns
S,1
Do you drink beer? Then drink Home
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Jurgens' regular prices are lower than
the closiug-out prices of others.
Drink Home Book Hecr
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Drink Home Book Beer.
700 souss Marches
al 20 and &C. at Richmond Music Com.
pany.
For purity and excellence. use home
pock Beer.
For purity and excellence. use Home
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
THE REPRESENTATIONS

The city OF Staunton is one OF the
most attractive places In the State, END
u IL only natural TO expect very large
attendance at the convention The fol-
lowing table SHOWS the number Of dele
gates 70 which each county and city is
entitled under the basis OF representa-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

SECRETARY JOHN BELL BIGGER.
possible manner There are I'VE hotels
I'm stanton which will. o. course. re-
ceive MS many guests as can he made
comfortable They are the Virginia Ho-
tel the Eakieton. the Hanover House.
ire Central. and the Hotel kalorama.
Besides those there are number Of
restaurants and large boardmg-houses
among them the Highland House. Ken
Icy's restaurant Tom kibigan's. and
John Burns restaurants. ana the large
buildings OF the Methodist school. the
Lutheran school and one OF the other
schools. all of which have ample sleep
ms accommodations. These schools be
inr closed nj that time. ther will be placed
az the disp, sal OF the Committee OF Ar
engagements, and. n necessary. the cit-
zens will also open their private rest
d.nctS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

500 is not needed TO buy n fine Cham
Der Suit-Jurgens has them for $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
The Piedmont Gold Belt.

CFrom Ne Mah 40 Express. 40 2. ise
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
NECK RIBBONS.

We will specially good: - inch Te D,s
den and Chrysanthemum designs half combinations worth every
bit OF 42e.-the price DC. the yard. '
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
SOME NEW SILKS.

t9ineh Rich Satin Brooades Spring coorngs yard
t9neh Striped aea Blue Black, Black Blue and White %
Blue and Black, Ectu and Black CSC. the yard
20noh Taa, Beautiful Evening Shades
65c. the
l0ineh Figured lte
0nh Superb Printed Warp Fine Tafa, Dresden design
raredco orinss 81 the ~ ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

(New York journal. March 2i)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

Black Goods ' 'front.' They're always good drex Plain
and Figured Moha have the preference
dcreed shall be
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
THE MESSAGE IS READY.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND COMPLETED 1T
YESTERDAY.
1T WILL. BE MUCH LONGER THAN UsUAI--PART
TREATING OF FOREIGN RELATIONS LEFT
TILL THE LAST MOMENT-HOw TIE
DOCUMENT WILL BE DIS
TDTDT-TED

Washington, Dec 5.-President Cleveland conf
pleted the preparation of his Message to Con-
gress to-day He had a consultation with Sec
retary Olney in the morning in relation to the
treatment of foreign relations This portion Of
the Message is always left open till the last as
the Secretary of State is the only Cabinet officer
who makes report directly TO Congress, and at
the final moment there is always likely to be
change in the relations of this country with other
Governments which may make change in the
text of the Message necessary.
The Government Printer will complete the
printed copy intended for the press and individu-
al members of Congress by tomorrow morning
The two official copies intended for formal pres
entaticn to the Senate and House Will be in
writing. according to custom. The copy for the
Senate will be written by Assistant Private Sec
retary Pruden. and the one for the House by EX-
ecutive Clerk Young. both expert penmen. The
preparation of these manuscript copies is no light
task. as the present Message is understood to
make nearly 1S,O0O words
In the course Of tomorrow night or early
Monday morning the agent of the President
will deliver the printed copies Of his message
to the postmasters of Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New-York, with directions to furnish these
copies to the managers of the United Associ-
ated Presses. to be manlf0lGed ana placcd OH
the wires for release just soon as the message
reaches Congress. Usually the Presidents IN
tention to communicate TO Congress "a mes
sage in writing" is made known by the re-
spective committees appointed for that purpose
shortly after l p. m. and is Immediately ioi-
lowed by the appearance OF Private secretary
Pruden with the message itself.
Colonel w. II. Crook. dsbursing clerk OF the
White House. who has long been associated with
and has FREQ
CONFIDENTIAL depositorv of advance copies or the
Presidents annual message. will leave TINS Guy
tomorrow afternoon. charged with the duty oi
distributing the message to the press ;" a''t az
II can hc nublished in the great newspapers OF
the country simultaneously with its delivery 10
Congress.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
CROKER AND THE LEADERSHIP.
sIiEEH>N STILL ASSERTS THAT TIE ROSS WILL
not TAKE COMMAND AGAIN.

sIiEEH>N Still. ASSERTS THAT TIE Ross WILL
not TAKE COMMAND AGAIN.
Buffalo Dec John g. Shcchan. leader OF Tam
many Han arrived hero last night from NrwN ork
to visit his father. who is In feeble health. Mr..
sheehan said to-day that politics was dead In New
York jIst 1T present. and hls WITT here had no
political significance
When asked about the recent statement that
Richard Croker contemplated return 10 the
leadership OF Tammany Hail. Mr. sheehan said:
'M-. Croker settled that question himself a short
time ago when he gave an Interview TO the press.
I'm which he said that the report was without four-
dation that he had no such desire"
As TO what course Tammany intended 10 pursue
toward the gold Democrats Mr Sheehan positively
declined to discuss the matter. saying; 'Ihoe"
questions VIII rlght themselves before next ian.
Tho resolutions recently adopted by tho Win
Tammany District. OF which Bernard Martin l.
leader declaring that Tammany Hall was no plac-
for Democrats who had been enriched In publlt
office and then declined TO support IN" regular
ticket, Mir Shcehan said. had no special signi1-
canoe as the committees have a riSht TO adop'
whatnycr resolutions the see n.
ANY chance that Mr.. GToy Will be renominatef
FOR Mayor by Tammany next fall?' tho reporter
asked. ar,
II cannot say" Mr.. Shcehan replied. ~ is toe
far ahead. Mr.. Gilroy was good Mayor-'he Des'
New-York ever had
Mr.. shcehan will return 20 NewYork tonight
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
WESTERN BANK FAILURES.

Clinton. Mo, Dec 5.-The Henry County BANK as
signed at 10 o'clock last night to Caiverd q Lewis
LAWYERS and did not open its doors for business this
morning The deposits are about si25Ooo and bills
navable about $4,000. At the time the bank
rendered Its last statement in August State Bank
EXAMINER Gordon Jones insisted that certain re-
ou,rements must be met lie has been going over
the banks papers for two days. and yesterday
a1,o,noon ne called a meeting Of the directors and
Informed them OF his Intention to close the bank
and take charge All deposits received in the
nave been laid aside and will be returned. The
nank was organized In 1889 and had capital stock
OF s15.CC0
Baxter Springs. KAN Dec. 5-The Baxter Springs
Rank closed It's doors this morning and IL now In
fhe hands Of the Deputy Bank Commissioner The
statement Of assets and liabilities cannot be OBJ
tanned
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
ne DJSOBEYED THE GRAND JUkf.

,u,r .,,,c ppOsrCv-JOR OF CHICAGO REFUSES
ro HAVE WESTERN UNION MEN INDICTED.
cn,ca,o rec THE Grand Jury. at O'Clock this
afternoon voted true bills against the loiio"."s
rsrs Of the Western Union Telegraph Company r.
r C,owrv ,,,ce-nresident; F. H. Tubbs. superintend-
ant. W I Ilovd assistant superintendent; w. H.
Holl,pan and f. NJ Mulford jr managers '''o
nils were voted as result OF the disclosures id"e
Yesterday when IL app, ared from the evidence given
that all tickers in use In the gambling houseS u
men previously indicted had been put in the piace'
by the Western Union Company
A sensation followed when after the Fo'ihs oi
these bills States Attorney Kern positVeV ieiuSe"
TO draw the indictments in accordance w!'h 'he
wishes Of the Grand Jury. For umc ''c ''o'"
pleaded with the States Attorney 10 make OUT ''o
proper papers, but he was dear 70 an chtie"'eS'
There Is no special reason for indcing these
men," said Mr.. Kern, "as the evidence against tne'
!s in my opinion. totally insufficient TO warrant a
conviction and such Indictment If returned. woud
hardly be worth the paper on which 1t was writteh
The Grand Jurors can do as they please put 80
long as am here shall refuse to have the indic'
ment drawn. They take the case up again
when my successor Mr.. Deneen, takes hold. but
shall not subscribe name 10 any snch naper.
The Grand jury Judge Hutchihso"
and Informed him that they had voted an indict-
ment against the Western Union officers. Dut thst
the States Attorney had refused 10 draw II up.
VI cannot find any law covering the case; Your
Mr9nor. said Assistant States Attorney i1hcli
We might as well try TO convict a railroad COM
pany for hauling goods " hich had been stolen"
wei, gentlemen" said Judge HUTCHINSON. MT
t tNynch mas been drawing indiciments lor a io,rs @
Siction be had believe he Is right. You
'guid better reconsider your action. ., .h
vnsd vrand Jury returned their room and me Diiis
'eso earlier in tho day were all reconsdered.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
TO CELEBRATE THE NEW NIAGARA.
MANAGERS or THE POWER COMPANY TO GIVE :
GRAND BANQUET ~ BUFFALO.

MANAGERS or THE POWER COMPANY TO GIVE :
GRAND BANQUET ~ BUFFALO,
Buffalo y Y. Dec "a banquet IS 10 be given
here at an early date by the CataTac. Power ana
Conduit Company TO celebrate the accomplishment
Of the scheme TO utilize Niagara Falls electric
power for commercial purposes in this city. tn"
details are not yet decided upon. nor Is the dat"
fixed. but enough is known to show that 1t Will be
a notable affair. Among those who VIII be invited
and VINO Il IS expected, will attend are President
Cleveland Prasdent-clect Mckinley Nice-Presi-
dent Stevenson Vicc-Prcsident elect Hobart. Gov
ornor Morton Governor-cect Black. Mayor Strons.
Of Ncw-York the Governors Of several states. the
Mayors OF the principal cities. Thomas y. Edison
Nicola Tcs,a and other celebrated electricians anc
men who have become famous III the sciences anu
the arts 80,
ono Thing that bothcrs the projectors OF the on
tcrprlsc Is that the number Of guests must be cor
fIncd 10 80 at the 1t Is proposed 10 give the
banous mt the Ellico.t Club In Elllcott square.
winch has the largest banquet haIl In the city. ana
The seating capacity Is limited 10 the number
III is inpossibe to give any special detail OF the
ARRANGEMENTS Of tho banquet" said President VI
Jan ia a nited Associated Presses reporter to-day
a. vet the details are very mcagre We al"
u,,rkirc, ont the problems that confront us, how
cv,r and very shortly viii be able TO make pubic
our complete programme. II - our intention hot
IN Give ont the name Of an invited guest VINO mas
No, rromised TO come We shall DC limited In the
number of seats and desire that every sea-
shall bo occupied by distinguished parsonage
We desire that the banquet snail be historical.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
SHARP FIGHTING IN CUBA.
BRILLIANT VICTORIES CLAIMED BY THE
SPANIARDS
INSURGENTS SAID TO HAVE BEEN DRIVEN FROM
THEIR POSITIONS WITH HEAVY LOSSES
DEPARTURE OF MAcEO FROM PiNAR
DEL RIO REPORTED.

Havana. Dec. j.-Major Cirugada. with the
san Quentin battalion. after n march entaillng
great hardship. has captured the rebel positions
in the Baracoa Hills. Punta Brava. in the
Havana Province. The fight lasted two hours,
when the rebels were dsp, rscd. leaving in their
flight thirty-thrcc OF their dead on the field and
carrying away great many more. The losses
OF the troops one man killed and captain
and ten privates wounded.
Colonel Aldca with 100 men, has had a battle
in the Purga torio Hills. near Sabanlla. in the
Matanzas Province. which resulted in his capt
uring the rebel positions The rebels strong in
numbers. made several rallies. but were repulsed
by cavalry charges. The rebels were finally all
driven from the battlefield. from which they
carried many Of their dead. The Spanish losses
were twenty-four prvates killed and two lieu
tenants and forty-nne privates wounded. Colo
mel Aldea was badly bruised. Tho losses of the
insurgents are estimated at 800 killed or
wounded
Captain Cabeo. with another fraction Of the
Spanish forces. had a fight at Laguna with
party of rebels under Juan Armada. killing the
rebel leader and eighteen Of his followers. The
troops lost two killed and two wounded.
MaGrid. Dec "a dispatch received here
from Havana asserts that the rebel leader
Naceo has left the Province Of Pinar del Rio
on board shin
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
KILLED By INHALTNG GAS.
A SUICIDE AND AN ACCIDENTAL DEATH IN PHIL
DEf.piIIA.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec 5-Two lives were ended by IN
holnc Illuminating gas to-day; one was SUICIDE ahn
the other was accidental death. John W. Leeds
aged nny Of Atlantic City. ~ j. engaged !"
room AT the Ridgcway House last niSht' ana 'his
morning. when strong odor OF gas was oe'cc'eu
co,nino from his ROOM The door was forced open
aod no vr,s found lying In the bed partially un-
dressed The man was alive but he died soon ai'er
the arrival o a physician. The valve OF IN" gas
burner was open. and II was evident that the "ee"
- rof,,ll, concentrated Leeds was car
nentor and as only ~ cents were iond on MN, "
l. believed he killed himself through despondency;
,rhnmas f. Pattison, aged seventy, bookKeeper
o,nnInvoJ by Edmund ID. Smith Co. iron DrokeIs
niared n gas stove in his room In the Penn apart
n AID moi turn off the stop-cock properly ana tnls
mornjn,, ~, % he was found dead. Pattison had awak,
inol ,''i', ,,r hreathing the poisonous vapor and
endea vored 10 reach window. but ne was over
come and died on the moor
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
GERMANY MAKES A PROTEST.
THE CONTENTION OF PRESIDENT CLEvE-
LAND DISPUTED.
1T IS ASSERTED THAT DISCRIMINATORY CHARGES
ARE NOT IMPOSED on AMERICAN VESSELS
PRESS COMMENTS on THE RETAIL
ALTON PROCLAMATION.

Berlin Dec 1.-The North German Gazette
announces that the contention Of President
Cleveland in regard to the imposition of tonnage
dues on American vessels in German ports
Is disputed and that Germany has lodged a pro-
test against the Presidents action in revoking
the proclamation of 1888
The National Zetung' says that the tonnage
dues at Hamburg. Bremen and other German
ports will surely be increased but solely for the
purpose of improving the harbors for the gen.
eral benefit of shipping. and not for state pur-
poses, as In America Foreigners having their
wharves in Germany the paper adds'
German shippers must build their own wharves
in America. Germany will now be deprived Oh
the advantages she obtained in 1888. the sacri-
flee being imposed upon German shipowners
The "Freisnnige Zetung" estimates that the
North German Lloyd Steamship Company alone
will be subjected to an increased expenditure
Of 10000 marks. and the Hamburg American
line will suffer to almost great an extent.
The Cologne Gazette regards President
Clevelands proclamation as an effort on his
part to retire from office in a blaze of glory.
The Presidents assertion that State tonnage
dues are levied at German ports. however, is
erroneous 1t SAYS. as the dues imposed are
solely for the of special port facilities. In
conclusion "The Gazette" expressed hope that
in the enforcement Of the proclamation even
in the case Of Germaps in America the Ameri-
cen courts will see that the principle of right
and Justice is upheld and that meanwhile Ger
many may convince America that such an In
fringement of German rights cannot be ac-
cepted.
Washington, Dec 5-The formal protest Of
the German Government against the proclama-
ton of the President reimposng the tonnage
tax on German vessels in American ports has
been received at the Department OF state Inc
Presidents reply to the protest, ana MS reas-
sertion of the grounds which the action mas
been taken will probably I've laid before Con-
gress in the message on Monday.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
BAY STATE GAS LITIGATION.

huntington. Del. Dec. 5-Before Judge Wales IN
:" United States Circuit Court, this morning one
1'<S Of the OF Godfrey Morse ct al OF Bos-
w. Sa!nst tho Bay State Gas Company, came up
ana Is siill on Samuel Dixon appeared for the
4nehty Trust Company OF Philadelphia. executor
!" ne estate OF Henry c. Gibson He argued TOT
-. appointment of examiner 10 take testimony
~"' 70 the hearing on December 15 when mo-
~ ~ 70. the appointment of a receiver Will be heard
old story OF the alleged mlsma nagement OF the
ssnpenys concerns was retold. J. H. Ilorecker
ccypesred as counsel with Mr. Dixon and Senator
pany. 80 N'' " '@P
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
TOSSED MONEY TO TIE CROWD.
NEWsBoYs SCRAMBLE IN BROAD-sT. FOR COINS
FLING TO THEM BY AN 1NrOXI-
GATED LAWYER.

The unusual sight Of wcll-dressed, respecta Bile
looking man actually throwing away money IL the
street attracted the attention OF Policeman Ecr-
rian yesterday afternoon at Broad 81. and Ex-
change place. Coins Of gold. silver nickel and
copper and even greenbacks. were being strewn
about prOmiscuously. keeping the large crowd OF
errand boys. bootbacks and newsboys In 4 furor
of excitement while they struggled and tumbed
over one another IN their frantic efforts 10 gather
In the money.
Hundreds OF persons enjoyed the fun until the
policeman reached the scene. and soon discovered
that the well-drcssed man was much under tho in
iluence of liquor. Then the bluccoat helped scoop
In the money. After recovering about so OF IA"
mans coin he piloiei him To the Old Slip polio"
station. whero "A charge Of intoXcation WAS mad"
AGAINST him.
The prisoner gave his name as George Whitehead
thir,y-scvcn years old. lawyer. OF Newark. y. J.
He was locked up.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
"DyViUITE DICK" STILL LIVING.

Guthrie. Okla. Dec 5.-Later identification proves
that the outlaw killed near Blackwell yesterday
gas not Dynamite Dick" but instead was Black
craig. one OF the most notorious hghwaymen OF the
West. who has operated for years In the indian
rxr,,ory arkansas New-Mexco and Colorado
hoying robbnd hundreds of travellers held up
dozen trains and killed as many men Ben era
.yx.ip
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
FOR A RAILROAD UNDER THE EAST R'ER

Albany Dec 1.-The NewYors and BROOKLYN
Railroad Company has applied TO the sla'e 'a'-
road Commission for permission TO construct
,,ood 4, n tunnel under the Cast River between
,ho cities Of Ncw-york and Brooklyn. The RAIL
lne 'Cnmu,ission will give n public hearing on the
anni,ca tion at the rooms OF the Chainher OF 'oh-
app.'e rce n. II a m on Tuesday. December TO-