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position leader, said the Government
was entering upon a long, dangerous
and uncertain enterprise IT would not
state the true object or define the real
limits of the expedition. He believed it
would be condemned by the people.
The Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, First
Lord of the Treasury and Government
leader, said there was nothing in the ex-
pedition to excite suspicion or alarm in
France The operations had no relation
TO the British occupation of Egypt. The
position of Egypt could not be satisfac-
tory until that country regained control
of large part of the Soudan. Every
thing gained for Egypt would be gained
forever. 1t would not be an advance
followed by a retreat. He was con-
yinced that in the interests of Egypt
and Egypt alone the Government was
well advised in initiating this policy.
A vote was then taken on Morley's
motion, and it was defeated-2SS to 143.
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state of public war exists in Cuba be-
tween the Government of Spain and the
people of that island, who are support
ing separate Government under the
name of the Republic of Cuba, and a
state of belligerency between said Gov
ernments is hereby recognized.
The executive, legislative and judi
cial appropriation bill was reported
from the Committee on Appropriations
by Cullom (Rep) of Illinois, who gave
notice that he would ask the Senate to
take it up for consideration next Mon
day.
The Senate then, at $40 o'clock, ad-
journed until Monday.
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CALIFORNIA EDITORS.
Meeting Of the Executive Committee
Of the Press Association.
Action Taken Relating to the Loud
Bill Affecting the Admission of
Second-Class Matter.

SAN FRANCISCO. March oO-Tba
Executive Committee of the California
Press Association met tonight al the
rooms of the San Francisco Press C1ub
ana transacted some important busi-
ness.
C. F. Montgomery of the Antioch
Ledger the President. occupied tbe
chair w. ID. Pennycook of the Vallejo
Chronicle" who is Acting Secretary of
the association, acted as Secretary.
The following members of the com
mitttee We're present: Allan B. Lennon
of the Santa Rosa Republican. J. M
Francis of the Napa Register" r. B.
Willis of the Sacramento Record
Union" Raleigh Barcar of the Vacaville
Reporter, ]. A. Filcher, of the Placer
vile Argus and T. G. Daniels of the
Alameda ARGUS"
The object primarily of the meeting
was the consideration of the Loud bill
affecting the admission of second-cIass
matter to the mails. The subjoined res
olution was unanimously passed:
Whereas, There is pending in Con-
gress bill entitled "a bill to amend the
postal laws relating to second-clas-
matter, H. R. bill No. 1856. which pro-
poses changes in existing postal laws:
therefore be it
Resolved, by the Executive Committee
of the California Press Association.
That the Senators and Representatives
in Cangress from the State of CaIifor-
MIA be, and they are hereby required to
use all honorable means to prevent tho
passage of anything affecting or chang
ing the present laws which relate to
the legitimate newspaper circulation in
the mails.
Resolved, That we heartily indorse
the reforms suggested in and by the bin
regarding that class of matter which
has, under the guise of newspaper pub
lications and magazine literature. con-
gested the mails of the country and
prostituted the service to the carriage
and distribution of thrasny and often
dangerous literature, and of matter in
teded merely for advertising purposes.
The time of holding the spring meet
ing of the association was also dis
cussed. committee was finally ap-
pointed to arrange for the meeting at
Sacramento at such time in May as
will correspond with the arrival of the
members of the Nevada Press Associa-
tion on their trip to California. 1t is
the intention to meet the visitors at that
time and extend to them the courtesies
befitting the occasion.
The California editors or the Execu-
tive Committee are taking great inter-
est in all that concerns the association.
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EGYPTIAN EXPEDITION.
Subject Of Discussion Before Great Brit
aims House Of Commons.
Liberals Do Not Take Kindly to the
Plans of the Government.

Secretary of State for
the Colonial Department, Defends
the Governments Action, Assert
ing That 1t Was Necessary to In
sure the Prosperity of Egypt, and
if the Country Was Relieved From
the Constant Menace of Attacks by
Dervishes, the Expenditures In
CURED Would be More Than Com
pensated For.
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Returned to His First Love.

ST. PAUL, March 20.-General James
II. Baker, one of the politicians of the
State. has written a letter to the press
announcing his return to the Repub-
ican party. He has been allied with
the Democrats since 1892. He writes
that the tariff issue is dead, and that on
other questions the Republican party
more nearly meets his views.
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HEAVY SNOWSToRMS
Prevailing Throughout Canada and
Northern New York.

MONTREAL, March 20.-A heavy
snowstorm has prevailed all over this
section for the past twenty-four hours
Railway traffic is much interrupted
TORONTO, March 2O.-One of the
worst snowstorms in many years has
been raging all over Ontario for the
past twenty-four hours, and as a result
train service everywhere is almost par
alyized. Only one train came into To-
ronto to-day, while but one has left, and
it is stalled few miles from the city.
a similar state of affairs is reported
from every railway center in the pro-
vince.
WATERTON On. ". March 20.-A
blizzard has prevailed throughout
Northern New York to-day, blocking
the highways with drifts of new snow
and delaying trains on all roads.
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NO VOTE ON CUBAN QUESTION.
The Senate Occupies Most Of the Day
Debating the Conference Report.
Adjourning Without Disposing Of the
Resolutions.

Senator Cafflrey Concludes His Speech
in Earnest Opposition to Interfer-
ence in the Matter, and Senator
Call Closes an Equally Earnest APP
peal in Favor of the Cuban Insure
gents, or Patriots-Senator Allen
Speaks Against the Claim of Dupont
to a Seat in the Senate.
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Continued on Sixth Page.)
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AMBASSADOR BAYARD.
The House Passes the Foreign Relations
Committees Resolutions
Censuring for Expressions in His Bos-
ton and Edinburgh Speeches.

Six Democrats Vote In the Affirmative
With the Republican Majority, and
Five Republicans Vote With the
Democrats Against the Resolutions
The Seat Held by Boatner, From
the Fifth Louisiana District, De-
clared Vacant.
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THE CHICAGO STRIKE.
Tailor Contractors Yield to the De.
mands of the Garment Workers.

Tailor Contractors Yield to the De-
mands of the Garment Workers.
CHICAGO, March 2O-Six hundred
garment workers who went on strike
returned to their machines to-day.
working for an advance of % per cent.
IN wages, weekly pay day, recognition
OF the union, and bond of 5000 to bind
the bosses to live up to their agreement.
Fifty of the tailor contractors called
at the garment workers. headquarters
yesterday and to-day and signed the
contract, but permission was not given
for the workers to return to the shops
until the bond had been given.
The contractors were compelled to
yield to the garment workers terms be-
cause the owners of the custom tailor
establishments demanded that orders
be filled.
The practical surrender of the con-
tractors has not changed the condition
OF the cutters 1trilse The garment
workers who wenS out to help them
win are helping themselves.
Dervishes RepuIsed.
MASSOWAH, March 20-On the 18Th
inst. force of Dervishes made four at
tacks on the Italians in the Sabderat
defiles, near Kassala. They were re-
pulsed each time with losses
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-06

The Committee Favors Consolidation IN
Several Instances.

The special committee appointed by the
City Council FOR the purpose OF consider
ing the advisablity OF readJusting the
cuy ofncers and the salaries of the city
officials held another meeting last even
ing at 5 O'Clock. All the members were
present namely. Messrs. Noble Chair
mani. Allen, Gunst. Hobson. and Woody.
Alr. Allen stated that he had inyesu-
gated the various departments assigned
tO hlm. IN his opinion the present salary
of the Mayor. amounting TO $-,oOO was
little enough and should not be cut
lie also recommended that the Office
hours of the Ai.s or be nNed from 10 \. NJ.
90 = l.. NJ. Ia regard 10 the Treasurer
office he stated that that department
needed the entire force which II had at
present. He thought that the commit
Tee in making its considerations should
he very careful and take sufficient time
before il made any recommendations.
In his opinion the committee should
recommend 10 the caucus TO nominate
the different city officials and that their
salaries be- subsequently fixed by the
Council. This was agreed To.
MT. Allen also recommended that no
consolidation be made in the force OF
the Police Court at this time This was
adopted. lie also stated that he had
carefully looked into the duties Of the
office be not abolished. Agreed to-
Upon the recommendation of Mr.. Hob
son 10 was decided 10 advocate the con-
soiidation OF the offices of clerk and
weighmaster OF the First and Second
markets. IL was also decided that here
after the clerk OF the Third market
should fulfill all the duties about the
building. and that the position OF ianitor
De abolished. IL was stated that at
present the expenses OF the Third market
were $500 per year. while the receipts
We're only $50.
Mr Woody recommended that the po-
sitions OF physician 10 the almshouse
and president OF the Board OF Health
be not consolidated. a motion 10 lay
the matter en- the table was lost, and
after SOME discussion 10 was decided TO
postpone the question until the next meet
ing oI the committee. which will be held
on Wednesday evening
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-06

TIE local union OF the Christian I'm
deavOg held an enthusiastic rally meet
!ns last nignt al the Third Christian
church. The exercises were conducted
wltl Vim ami spirit character. stic OF
these Eudeav0r m, tugs The music
rendered by the choir under the direction
Of Mr.. j. G. Day added much 20 the
pleasure OF the occasion. President J.
NJ. hlndiey presided. The opening deyO-
tl0nal exercises were conducted by Revs.
l.. NJ. Omer aud j. A. Spencer The
pledge parliament, conducted by Rev H.
q. Garrison, proved % be Intensely in
tcreslng
After tho song "Chrlstion Endeavor."
composed by Miss Birdie Farrar. the re-
ports OF societies were rendered.
The bllfer awarded 20 the society hay-
lrs tho largest per cent. OF its members
present was captured by the Junior So
clety OF tho Third Christian church, with
per cent Of %. 10 was presented by
Rev. J. A. spencer in his happlest VEIN
The address II the evening was deliv-
cred by Mr.. ". J. Kimbrough. Ills
theme was Washington "sJ." and so well
d.i be handle hls subject that an ardent
desire was created iu every one 10 at
tend this convention. While teeming
with practical suggestions. his address
was llghtened hy an unlerc srrent Of
hum0r Mr. Robert Lecky also gave a
convention talk.
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THE TEN-MIIE RO1D RACE.
IL VIII be Run This Afternoon at b
O'Clock.

Tho entry book for the ten-mile road
race OF the Owl Cycle club, 10 be run
this afternoon at o'clock, closed Ihurs-
day night Among the forty-one entries
there are some VcTy fast men Fhd an eA-
ceilent race IS promised.
There are thrty-eight prizes, exclusive
OF baby carriage for the nrst married
mer who crosses the tape and the time
prize.
Tie committee on arrangements re-
spectfully urged that the drying pubic,
as far as II lies In its power, Will give
a Gear course - the riders, so as 10
allow as good records as poa siole TO Dc
made, ana at the same time prevent ac-
The following is the ten-nile course
as mapped ont by the committee.
Start, boulevard near reservoir.
Finish. boulevard and Beverly street.
Course, from starting point 10 Bryant
avenue. to Brook road, 10 Ginters ave-
nue., TO Hermitage road, TO belyidere
avenue, 10 Brook road 10 bryah's ave
nue., 20 hermitage road ~ unsn,
IL is further desired that al starters
be at the starting point promptly al 4.oV
o'clock 10 receive Their numbers ana
places. so that the start can be made
promptly at o'clock
The following are the entries in the
ten-mlle road race this afternoon, ar
ranged according 10 classes ana WIN the
different hahdicaps required.
Glass A-mdNlmun AdAllcdp, -FOUR NM
utes, three riders. Nos. 10 $, inclusive.
class B-three- handicap. seven
riders, Nos. TO 10, inclusive.
Class C-twO-minute handicap lWeiVe
riders, Nos IL to -, inclusive.
Class D-One-mlnute handicap, HFe
riders, Nos. % TO y, inclusive.
Class E-Full-time limit given, fourteen
riders, Nos. 2S TO Al, inclusive.
Class A-fOur-minute handicap, maxi
num-. T. Temple, W. j. IisnOr NJ. l.
Peatross. Three entries.
Class B-three-minute handlcdp-I. -.
Yeats, Horace .Hawes, Joseph T.. Mini
tree. Jr., John NJ. Young, Ollie {. Hope,
Hermann II. Duncker, A. l.. Jones.
Seven entries.
Glass C-twO-minute handicap-t. A.
Fry. W. B. Stevens, Walter l.. spain
John q. Lauer, Charles w Wallace,
Thomas NJ Tignor, l.. ii. Coyna. Rufus
&. Baker, HaWes Coleman, " q. FOND,
a. B. Curd. Robert Pond. Twelve en-
tries.
Class D-one-minute handlcap-Chrls-
uan H. Clarke. n. Richie Taylor, Nike
Tuccn. A. II. Perry, A. l.. Patten. Five
GLASS E-full-tme limit given-Russeu
Nerryman. Ernest B. Wilson, Henry *.
Eliyson. Jr. L. 5. Jones, W. II. Brown,
George 4 Moore. Donald i. Boyd, A. q.
Lascoucs. Alyah b. Cousins, Lans shear
er Charles l.. Cole, Charles w. Selden,
IA. l.. Allen. Jr., Harry ID. Minn. -Four
teen entries.
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The Oregon Election.

PORTLAND. ORE. June '.-holn i'e-
nob.ican ANA popllst cha.rmen are ciailA-
ine the election of their nominees i"i
CONGRESS in both districts. Ine latest
returns on the cougre- sionnl eiee loh i'
81. ......l 8is+r.et give Ellis Irregular he-
r,.tlirart ia plurality. Grant county
bas NOD vet been heard from. ln Mall
hour county only four precincts have been
heard from Nothing has been heaid
from Harney county. These counties
went strongly Republican Two years ago.
State Chairman llissch. " the hcpuDli''...
Committee. is very confident tnat 'Ae o.
nelal canvass viii increase E'i'' l''-
ralty. ...,..
In tho First district Nandenbnfs plu-
reftv of 1l0 seems 20 De- dwindling.
l.oneue RepuhIcan) has gained hny m
Dou-lass county. curry county has JUST
lecn heard from. myins him a plurality
of I-0. Ie is Eow l5j nehinI.
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tonight that they Will remain IN the
city. Besides this Spanish Consul Hum
phreys IS thoroughly awake 20 the situa-
ton. and VIII probably make trouble for
any one who attempts to leave Norfolk
for Cuban waters"
While II Is known that those who are
arranging to get on 10 Cuba are working
quietly and doing all they can 70 outwlt
the authorities, ii is understood that the
proposed expedition has been abandoned
only temporarily, until the stir quiets
down. II L. thought that an effort will
be made 20 execute the plans.
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meeting Of retail clerks was held
last night at the store of l. EsIibs,,e,u "e,u
corner Third and Broad streets. for tbe
turpose or discussing the ACCESSIBILITY Of
forming clerks union. Mr. Mcculfocb
oI ins ITades Council. was present, and
Organization. lt was decided TO make
appliestion at once for q charter from
The Retail Clerks National Protsctlys
Association. whose headquarters are in
Sn'raso, ana which has local branches
delegation was appointed 20 attend tile
next meeting OF the Trades Council aId
10 request 10 cooperation OF that body
III securing the early-cosng movement.
Anotnor meeting Of tho Clerks Union
Will De held At l.. Fellheimer's store on
next Thursday night at o'clock ard ali
male clerks OF eighteen years OF age
ana over are invited 10 be present. as
the charter list Will be closed that night.
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VOL. .lO-NEW SERIES. NO. IOI.

ran away few months before graduation
10 JON The army OF the South.
Ills rather was a native OF Portland,
Me- and was a classmate Of President
ilerce az Bowdoin College. through
whose influence William Henry obtained
the appointment 10 West Point.
At the organization Of the Tazewell
troops in April. 1861. be was elected can-
tain Of Company c.. OF tse Forty-nfth
Virginia Infantry. At the rcoreanizatio
al the Narrows OF New River IN May. 1852,
he was elected colonel Of the regiment.
Tho most important engagements the
regiment took part in were Cross Lanes.
Dry York Cotton Iill. Cloyds Mountain
and Piedmont lie was killed at the
latter place on June 2. 1868. as before
stated. IN a gallant charge against the
enemy. lie was twenty-four years OF
age at the time he was killed.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL HARMON.
Edwin Houston Harman was lieutenant
colonel Of the Forty-ffth Virginia lnfan-
try. lie was born January a, 1885, in
Tezeweu county. lie was the son Of J..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-06

The medal given by The CeoeranhIcai
ana Historical Society OF R.chmond col
lego has been won BY Mr.. oscar l..
owens, OF Nsnsemoad county, Va The
Judges. consisting OF three members Of
the faculty. made their announcement,
yesterday
The medal Is awarded to the ono sub-
mlltins the best essay on some his
toricai subject. the essay showing orlsi-
nality OF research and statement and
subject was the Dismal SwaRp and Lake
Drummond. situated In Virginia and
North Carolina, which Is famous for lfs
numerous legends and romaf-ces. and a.
being the scene OF Tom Moores' Lake of
tho Dismal swamp.
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Among The Hanfi.fs

Rev. Or. w. H. Hatcher will leave next
week for Ohio where, on June 18th. he
viii deliver tho baccalaureate sermon
before Denlson University.
On tho third Sunday IN this month the
First Baptist church OF Norfolk OF which
Rev. T. T. Hatcher ls pastor. VIII be
dedicated, the dedicatory sermon belns,
preached BY Rey. Dr. W. L. Hatcher.
Dr. Hatcher will go 70 Washington
to-day, and tomorrow will occupy tho
pulpit OF the First Baptist church OF
that city
Rev. Or. James Nelson will preach AZ
the Grace-Street Baptist TabefnacIe to-
morrow morning at III o'clock. The
Rev. Mr. Elgar prison evangelist. viii
preach at s.lj p. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-06

ST. LOUIS. MO. June 5.-Chairman
Rosellc. ~ tne state Committee OF the
Peoples party. has issued can for a
state convention. TO be held at sedaiia
July g1lh. Seven hundred delegates will
Doe present. Chairman Roseile declares
that all talk Of the possible combination
OF the Popuiists and Democrats ~ this
State is unfounGed Said he:
I'VE will put up a complete ticket from
A TO q. with not one candidate on IL
who is not beyond question a thorough
bred Popul.st."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-06

gTha Courll Committe on Relief OF
the Poor held called meeting last even
luton adopted by tho Council 10 adyertise
for five lys the sale OF a strip OF land
Of lOD feet frontage between the Hebrew
Cemetery and the white almshouse. The
land Is 10 be sold az public auction for
not less than 81 30. under the direction
OF Messrs. Chewing q Rose.
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NFw YORK. June 5.-R. g. Dun &
CO. VIII say tomorrow in their weekly
review of trade.
Failures of the week We're 2ai In the
Irn.teI States against l95 last year. and
q }. Canada against 25 last year.
II is highly suggestive that with as lit-
III. hcip as there is now from new busi-
ness markets are SO nearly maintained.
The ouini0n gains ground that more ace
tive business is 10 be expected olter the
conventions have been held and the safe
" and suniciency Of crops have been as
slrri.
Decline IN wheat and cotton has helped
marketing the surplus. so that exports
have been more liberal.
Tho hardest problem OF the day IS
whether iron and steel prices can be
raintained. as they have been during
tr. mast week. The nail associations
havo faied thus far 10 win over com
uaiifors who underscl them and arc
able 10 manufacture 5000 kegs against
every lm 600 by concerns in the comHna-
zion. The har association asks for iron
more than The selling price Of steel bars
Oner hearth lulefs are more freely soli
al pitishurt. below the price asked FOR
Ressemer. and mid1lo-men are stu sell
ine Tessemc- billets about 81 below the
price fixed by tie pool. Naturally the
doubt regarding maintenance "l pI"e7
greatly checks tho demand for tho pres
ent Int tie belief that a much larger
demard IS cert0in ard VIII NOT long u'
dela. .ed Is The one thins when prevents
ccrsdtrshle decline. .,
T5e te,tilr manufacturers are waiting
v.i., some cotton goods reduced suH
f.rt,s- u price ANA grshams 10 me
lo,sest poin' ever known. "nAe no Ut.
crsas, appears in the demand sales or
,so.I stu ram below half tho quantity fe-
ouir-d for q fun consumption, and prices
have further declined.
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The Case Continued.

Tho case OF A. 3, Anthony. the man
who was arrested at Jsckson's Post
Office. Louisa county last week on the
charge OF Illicit dlstilling. was called
for investigation before United States
Commissioner Henry Fiegenhelmer yea
terday. The absence OF tho Goysrn-
ment's most important witness necessi-
tated continuance until the 2sth. The
Commissioner allowed Anthony hall In
the sum Of 800. which wss promptly fusv
nished.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-06
TAZEWELL UNVEILS A SHAFT,
kl Enduring Monument to Col. William
Henry BRONZE,
COMMANDER OF THE 45la YIRGIEIl.
Inposing Ceremonies and Parade Under
the Auspices Of Browne Harmon
Camp of Confederate Veterans.
The Monument.

IAIhWELL. VA. June 5.-special.-
The untcihug OF the monument erected
u memory of William Henry Browne.
colonel of the Fory-nnh Virginia In
l~aiD. ANA who fell mortally wounded In
q Charge against the IedeIals near Pied
mont. Va. ou tAe 9TH day OF June. 1854,
which took place at The Iazewell Gene
terry to-lay. was The most notably Oc-
clr.on That has ever taken place IN Taze-
Well
The marching Of cavalry and infantry
90 tae music of bands and the flying OF
Confederate flags carried us back and
rtfulaaed as OF the years OF war when
these same scenes were common an over
t.e south, yet this was not the march
us as if to battle. but The assembling
oi ola Confederate veterans and friends
to lay tribute 90 and honor the mem
ofy Oi one of their dead heroes.
INe sIrnt was a beautiful one, because
lutee are days of peace and the senti-
ment was noble one. set each veteran
for Tie time being-lelt ths enthusiasm,
and was ca~ried back in memory 10 the
bloody days OF thirty-nve years ago
WHOM they fought under the same old
dag and followed it 90 victory or de
font
.' '' " ""+ 'i I'"'' "i'" VIC "'
fisNt ln honoriug our dead and reviving
Che memory OF one OF our heroes
to revive the feelings and sentiments of
l@l but TO pay just tribute TO those who
fouent ana perished for a cause that
Was lost.
A GLORIOUS DAY.
The day daWneu bright and glorious and
brought 90 the unve.Ing fully 5000 peo-
plr. oId veterans. who could not scarcely
walk from age and from mhrmatives,
came nom all over tho country and from
adjoining counties 20 witness the re-
union under The old flag The town was
hand 1meIy decorated and the two COM
panics. one from the town and one from
>nrfH Iaz.n0I. were preceded 10y brass
bands and flying banners.
to'ole. May the commander Of the
camp, introduced the chaplain i'm a few
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-06

TUCSON. ARIZ., June 5.-All the
counties save one have elected delegates
10 the Democratic Territorial Conyen-
tion. which meets on the eighth instant.
All the delegates were instructed 10 vote
only for delegates 10 Chicago pledged to
free-silyer coinage.
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Travelling Passenger AGENT.

Mr.. George McP. Bate has been ap-
pointed travelling passenger agent Of the
Seaboard Air Line. Mr.. Bate is we'll
known in this city and has many friends
here. who will wish him success In his
deserved promotion.