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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
rARuTrLLI,s roBlCCO WARhIT
Judge Crutc Looking After Mr. fpps '"-
tcrest-Thc sick.

IN spite o. the bad weather ana VIZ
muddy roads the warehouses nave u'en
fuU OF tobacco for the last week fIicts
have been high: Lugs from y 10 81 snoIt
leaf from s. 90 SO and good long leai
from $40 10 SIS. With. these prices lari.-
ers 60 back home very much pietseu'
This is altogether a dark tobacco market
no bright leaf ueinc sold.
Mr.. $. Z. Johnson. ore Of FarmVihe s
most popular merchants. who was mar
rlcd Tuesday morning al kiuston, y.
&. 10 Miss Fannie W. Harrel. OF that
CITY. returned home with his bride on the
morning train. Mr.. and Mrs Johnson
were met at the depot by host OF his
friends.
Judge J. NJ Crute. Of this place, Is
engaged this week at Prospect in the
Thorp-Epp contested election case look
ing after the interests Of Mr.. 5. J.. Lpps.
Colonel J. ID. Brady. Of Petersburg IS
watching the other side for Mr. K. 7.
Thorp.
Mayor r. NJ Burton. who has been
very sicl; for the past month. rs again
I'm his office though he IS not as strong
as he usually s..
Miss Bell Johnson is very sick at her
home in this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

Washington Evening starr
zone Of the most remarkable things
about the Capitol building. which is re-
markable for 50 many things, is the
complete disappearance OF all the plans
drawings, ana all the ether PAPERS whlch
must necessarily have been used during
its construction" observed prominent
and leading architect who has given a
great deal OF attention 10 the matter.
Recently" lie said, i WIS asked 10y an
architectural paper 10 prepare an article
ON the Capitol building. which is admit
todly the finest legislative structure in
the world. / supposed, Of course. that l
could put my hands on any OF the plans
Immediately. 50 / accepted the commits
sion Imagine my disappointment when.
on applying at the Capitol. l was INFORM
ed that all OF the plans. II they ever did
exist, disappeared many years ago. Inc
plans for the Senate and House wings are
easily enough reached. boz those FOR re
old building the Capitol proper, have
been missing for over NIFTY years There
Is. however. an impression among some
that the plans were filed away i'm one OF
the Government departments As FAR as
l have been able 10 ascertain, IN an eN-
animation covering several weeks. there
is no record Il any such disposition OF
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

The Foolish Act of "A Jockey May BE tho
CaMse OF Iiis Dentl.

BARKSDALE. ND. Feb. l0.-An acct
dent in the FIRST race marked the sport at
the Barksd1ie track to-day and resulted
in painful n not fatal injuries TO Jockey
Martin Ford. The cause OF the trouble
was Ford's mount Henry H. which Dot
ed Just after the start. Fora then ico.-
ishly struck tho horse over the head with
his whip. cutting out one eye and in1ui
ing the other. The animal, ircnZied with
pain and nearly blind, crashed INTO the
rail. unscating his rider. who EEL, impair
ing himself Oh the fence.
The Tidcricss horse then started Tor
an open gate ia the outer fence, but some
one closed the gate ard he turned and
ran head into the bunch Of horses which,
bv this time. had circled the track. and
were rounding the far turn into the
stretch. H. an instant the trac-s was
strewn with horses and jockeys.
or the nine horses which started III
the race only four escaped.
When Henry n. plunged into the bunch
he first struCK Little Lady. win Jockey
Ellis up Little Lady fe!l. and Henry II.
went down with her. CanOba, with tOHr-
der up. Kerplunk with a. Moore in the
saddle. and ROxboro. with c.. Hueston
riding. all fell over the first two that
went down. Jockey Carson, who was
leading on Mccall. saw the danger and
swung so wide that he escaped the
smash-up an Won handily. Hueston was
tho only one who went down who was
able TO ride i'm subsequent races.
Hueston. Moore Ellis and Courdier
were an slightly injured iu inc miN-up.
but all the horses escaped injury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
pnrcnnInn Mn.n,l nelenceIe,..

4 large wildcat that had gone hungry
three days, snoaked down the big beech
ridge above Balygump, Me., with It's face
screwed into as ugly sheer as ever "A
wildcat wore. Beyond the ridge. where
the ground sank into guliy-like swamp.
the wildcat found rat porcupine on
the ground. The cat evidently found the
porcupine tempting 10 look on. Tor II
promptly went on the hunt with all the
craft IL could exercise.
Behind a hummock. long snow
ridge. over d fallen les ard through a
sprinkling OF bush tops no cat made
its way. and approached ne porcrWne.
Then IL sprang. and gr.ppel IT'S claws on
It's prey. IL sought u FOL. the porcGp.ne
over so as TO bike II or the belly. II
succeeded only partially. and filed is
Jaws full OF short quilts ifoa. ne porcu-
pines side The porcupine died quickly.
but the wildcat. With its jaws distended
with the quills. could not eat ne meat
being able only TO lap UP q little CT tie
blood.
The agony Of the wildcat was so great
after Il while that the brute rolled over
and over in the snow. i!naHy FORCING a
Quill through an eye ana lnio IT, BRAIN
s.m Hanscn.e Of BaiyaumP. PICKED "
the carcass before II Wa eo'''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

up 10 tonight 6o.0oo people have visited
the exhibition.
Boards OF Trade interests to-day ccniered
IN the election OF officers for the ensuing
year, and a. H. Ganford. OF Elyfis ONO.
was elected president unanimously.
The trcasurcr's report showed receipts
aggrcgating sl2iS0i and expenditures
amounting TO 1921 .2i2.
For a time IL seemed as n the board
~ould decide against any further eNhi-
billions, and A. 6 Spauldiag introduced "A
motion 10 that effect The resolution was
finally amended 50 that the new Board or
Directors were left free 10 act as they
may see 1T.
The newly elected president Is about
thlrtv-o!ght years OF age and has been
identified with the bicycle business TOT
the last eight years. Previous 10 enter
ing the bicycle trade he was cashier OF
tie I..rat National Hank of tlyrla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
New Orlcnns ENents.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. Feb 1o.-Fogey
rainy weather to-day kept down the at
tendance to the 1000 regulars. The
track was slushy and three tavorites
won. McCaron's Pat Dunn securing the
81 900 Le COmpte handicap cleNegiy. sum
marics.
First race-one mile.-Ondague 0l0 9.
Rciff. 3 10 - nrst with Pirate second
and Little Billy third. Time. 81.
Second racc-half "A mlIe-lrOnicai 90.
4. Barrett. II 10 - nrst, with George 4.
Todd second and Floss third. Time -.
Third IaCc--sevcn furlongs -Nhctt
GoOdo lO2. Cannon. . 10 ID INST, with
Hiiisboro second and Bob Clampett third.
Time .36is
Fourth Tace-Le Compile handicap.
81 900. for three ycar-old-. seven FUR
longs Dunno ul6 Beauchamp. 8 to
j. hrst. with Donna Rita second and
Sharon third. Time, 1.55is
Fifth race-siX furlongs Lady Louise
-. 7. Buns. 1 10 - frs. with Lillian
,. second and Al hyris third Time.
c1i2
Sixth raco-siX furlongs Whit l08
BcauChamp. Z 70 - first. with Deiure
second ana Taelona third. Time. .22l,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

of Lynchb,irg. came down 70 Attenh the
funeral and burial Of their mother. Mrs.
Sarah Johnson. who was seventy~ev
years old. She was a remarkable lady.
the mother OF fifteen children. Twelve
survive her. Three lost their lives In the
late war In defence Of southern rights
The funeral was conducted by Rev. al.
Ware.
The rains Of the last few days brought
tobacco I'm order. Farmers are busy strip
ping and shipping tobacco. Al every sta
ton large quantities of the weed 10 being
shipped. -.
met the clerk CT the County Court
to-day. who resides at Iovingston. lie
said grip was prevailing all over IN"
county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

BICYCLES Of American manufacture have
found their way into Arabia, 30 that
hereafter when d son OF the desert -
quoted as apCstTCrhiziug.
My beautiful, my beautiful, that stand
est meekly by.
il will require a fO0t-nOte tc explain whe-
Their no refers 10 ID milk-wli steed or "a
pedalcd whcei.-MilWauke Wisconsin.
Science too Swift
ION. dear. dear me- said damsel
Young,
How depressed this makes me feel.
They've some and invented flying ma
chimes.
And / haven't yet learned 10 wheel
Detroit Free Press.
The % Wheel.-First Manufacture
ANY improvements Gu the 96 model
Second Manufactures improvements
should say. I've got a device that
makes tho 20 model look dreadiully CID
fashioned York Truth.
Have you any bicycle boomers ask
cd the New York gil entering "a Boston
store.
No miss" replied the salesman. ad-
iustng his glasses. IL was not aware
that blcvcles wore boomers. ! can show
YOU some nice patterns Tor ladies' VINO
ride bicycles. "-Yonkers statesman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

SALEM ORE. Feb 1o-The adhercnts
or United states Senator Mitchell. con-
si@ting OF twenty Representatives
and ten Senators. assembled in Joint ses-
r.oh to-uaS Alter the rOll-cdl Senator
carter venerable and respected member
Of the upper house. stated that Senator
mitchell udu personally assured him mat
fortN-iive legislators would be
present to-day. and that his attendance
was an that was necessary 20 insure "a
quorum tie openly charged Senator
Mitchell witt falsehood ana tber ,rt,6
drew from the session. lie was loudly
cneefeI. lhe joint convention then adj
JOurned until tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
Pilgrimage Enrhidhcn.

sian Government has forbidden pilgrim
ages Of Mosloms TO Mecca through Rus
sian territory. and has also forbidden
Russian Christians TO visit the shrines
i'm the East. These measures are taken
as precautiOn against the Bubonic
plague. and cOrdons of officers have been
assigned to closely watch The Russian
frontiers To prevent the Introduction OF
the plague
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
Newport Newe Notes,

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. 1O.-Spe-
cial.-For a short time this morning J. II.
Conee's livery stable. on Warwick ave-
nue.. was ia peril from flames. a FIRE hav-
ing originated I'm the Office from a not
stove. 1t was extnguished with very
little damage
More building is going on here now
than for months. East End. q suburb
IS just dotted with recently laid founda-
tiOns.. while new work Is I'm progress in
all parts Of the city
The new fire engine house is rapidly
approaching completion
The Corporation Court is in session and
dispOsing Of civil matters. Next week
erin nal cases VIII De tried
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
The CbaperOnc.

I rowed with Doris Ia ny beat
Far from the citys noise
And found a pleasant spot 10 neet
Where leaves and lilies pos
I'pon the little waves that creep
r. rcck the drcwsy birds ~ siern.
We talked but We were not alone.
Which seemed 10 d.sconeeFi u,
Aunt Josie was our chapcioh
lsut little Gm SIZE huft rs.
For vhc.. l,,ls.. J found her deep
In calm unchapercning steep.
The chance Was far too good 10 miss
AMI Doris cling willing.
I backward leaned and took Kiss
That set my fulses thrililns
Nyhe1' 10, ~ Aunt Josie peep
The wretch had only feisncc her sleep
But Doris sat With dcwncas, eyes
Nor dreamed we we're discovered
while lust a hint % mild surprise
DER Aunty Joe's face hoveret;
And then she Ninked 70 shew shed keer
NJ secret, anG again feigned sleep,
-Boseon 0loba
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

The funeral of Mrs. Kate Griffith Nc
Donough viii take place from 81. Peters
Cathedral at 9 o'clock this morning and
the interment will be in Mt. Calvary Gem
etery Rev. Father Cutler viii sing the
requiem mass.
The following gentlemen will act as
pall-bearers: r. r. Murphy. G. r. Yard
ley. r. w. Walsh c. r. Chafhn. Augustus
Parkinson and T. J. Callahan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
OBITUARY.
N. T.. neanis

FORK UNION. VA, Feb. Especial
Mr.. w. r. Dennis. a Confederate veteran.
who served from the frst battle CT Ma
nassas TO the surrender at AppUnnttos
died suddenly Sunday night OF pneUmo-
MIA lie was a member OF the Goochland
Artillery. organized and commanded for
"A long time by the late Colonel John H.
Guy. In all his relations he had the gem
eral confidence as a man OF strict integ-
rity of character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
Mason COUNTY.

ELLINGTON. Feb. l0.-Special-The
snow. rain and freeze OF the past WEEK
ba. given way TO nice and balmy weather,
though the roads are almost impossible.
and the rivers and creeks. which have
been quite high, are still full and bad
TO cross. ,,,
This little hamlet has been quite lively
to-day. -.
A gentleman from stanton was here
TO buy and ship lumber.
Mr.. J. c. Henderson and Mr.. Jasper
Harris. Of Arlington, were here on ousi-
Nessrs. Henry and Frederick Johnson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

standardization OF the Remarkably. s,or,
from Nottoway Court.uo,.


The following special to III. ,r,..
from Nehviiie, Nottoway county. sun.
stsntiaies the remarkable stafsmsnt
printed IN TINS paper Yesterday. Oh relia-
talking when apparently dead.
MELVILLE. VA. Feb Sne.i,i
4 right sensational affair occ,irreT
NOttoway Courthouse a few days sro -
Mr. Jones died OF o'clock in the ,oorn-
ing and IN snort time commenced tall
INK and kept II up until late ia the aff.r-
noon, talked on different subjects. ana
after each subject he would saw
Enough" aud wait few minutes ana
commence on something else. Dr. Epes
stood by and took notes OF what Tho
dead man said The man DID not move MS
lips or tongue but said the words
az plainly as anyone could do. The
man was buried the day after his death
The farmers are rejoicing over the to-
bacco season. and are selling right much
tobacco. II seems as II the bad weather
Is really over now. ana the people are
getting over The grip
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

FARMVlLLE. VA. Fob. 1O.-Special.-
Mr.. Bert Howard. Of Pennsylvania. and
Miss May Taylor were married this even
ing at 3 o'clock at the hCme Of Mr.. Creed
Taylor, in Cumberland county. two miles
north of here the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev T. Mon. Simpson. of
the Methodist church of this place The
happy couple will reside at the home of
Mr.. Greed Taylcr. and will have charge
OF the latter's farm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

One to Bo Built Mt Eiyervtew Park-The
Fishing season.

HAMPTON. VA. Feb. 1o.-special.-
Preparations are being made for hi-
cycle race track at Rvervicw PARK.
Work will be begun on the track shorty.
in order 10 have IL completed by cary
spring. Mr.. Frank l.. Small IS At the
head Of this movement, and success is
assured.
Fishermen I'm and about Hampton are
making ARRANGEMENTS for the spring
fishing. which viii begin soon. Already
fine shad have been in the markets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
Sennfor WolcnfI-s Movements.

LONDON. Feb. 10 The movements of
United States Senator T.. o. WoolcOtt,
who is visiting the continent in the in
torest Of 5imetalism, are reported 10 be
very uncertain. All that is known Of his
plans is that ne will return 20 London on
February 20th. and sail for New York on
board the steamer Aurauia on February
och
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
Captain Frank Board

SALEM. VA. Feb. 10.-SpecI Cap
tain Frank Board. aged seventy-six years.
died at his home about six miles west OF
Salem. last Friday morning at 3 o'clock.
He was reared in Bedford county
He was a member Of ID. III. Hills bril-
gade. The funeral services took place
from the Baptist church Sunday after
MON at O'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
NAfIoNAI CrCLE s8OT.

Fully 10000 People Visit the Exhibition.
The Iressurer's Report.
NEW YORK. Feb. io-The attendance
az the National Cycle Show at the Grand
Palace wa. fully up 10 the average OF
suHvious days and the returns show that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
F0lrQQr8al-PFiC9 Company.
New Bargain Prices
HOUSEPURNISHINGS.


>N~~~~
This is the great week for econ
omy. Surplus stocks must be sac
ri6ced to clean them up quickly.
Beautiful Austrian and Carlsbad China
Decorated Fruit or Cream Saucers. worth
l5c a, Sc.
Thin Crystal Table Tumblers. neat en-
cravings, 5 for 25c.
Decorated China Dessert or Tea Plates.
all beautifully decorated. values to 81
dozen. each &c.
Nickel Plated Table or Reading
Lamps with dome shade, central
draft burner, worth s2.5 so, 0Qn
reduced, complete, to..~....... Jul
6 Piece Chamber Sets, assorted
decorations, large sized sets, worth
s2.25, Our clearing price, per 0Qn
set NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. w"
800 sets White China Cups and saucers,
worth eoc.. Monday only 2ac. for Of each
Sc. for Granite Cake Turner'S; worth lSc.
100 dozen Clear Crystal Wa On
ter Tumblers, six for............ ou
2-quart Sauce Pans, made of En-
heavy tin Observation-Disclosures. w
Flesh Forks, heavy twisted wire han
dies. lc.
Large Size Gray Notified Wash Basins.
Zoe.
Thin Teddy Tumblers, extra
quality, worth 81 dozen, n IN
special-each .............. ( NV
Gas Globes. handsomely etched. this
sale lsc.
Self-Wringing Floor Mop, l0c
best so cent value. lou
ioc: regular No. Chimney for large
sized burners. &c.
Hardwood Tcwcl Rollers. l5c. sort, &c.
Elegant China Mustards, with
worth IS cents-clear- IN
ing OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -"
2-Quart Tin Coffee Pot. Sc.
Genuine Carlsbad China Jugs, transpa-
rent, worth 2Jc., for DC.
Picture Wire. silver finish, En-
full length, IS yardS..-......... J1
Our five dollar gas stoves clAQ
... ....s..........-. w ~
Granite Seamless Berlin Sauccpans long
handles. worth Soc 29c
Bristle Stove Brushes, splendid 2Sc.
value. Sc.
Csc. for Real $3.50 Cut-Glass oil Bot
tles-neyer anything like it for the money
-9Jc.
Hand Decorated Porcelain Ban
quet Globes, real five dollar OQn
value, for......................... vov
Genuine Rogers Teaspoons. set of six.
&c.
Genuine Rogers Tablespoons. set Of six.
95c.
1000 pairs After-Dinners cups and sau-
GERS. pair o..
Zoe. l9c.
Individual Butter Moulds, In
worth 10 cents.......... ........... ~
Toilet Paper. free from all injurious
chemicals g.. package
i-Fold Emlro lcrcd japanese Screens,
worth s.. 40 al $40.
Butter Paddles worth &C. lc.
Large Tin Dish Pans. worth &c. for &c.
Can Openers. do the work Of any Pc.
one. l..
The above are only a few of the
Money Saving Chances -typi-
cal of hundreds of others all over
the floor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
The Heroes
Of Cuba
and the Beautiful
Cuban Flag.

A rare chance for those who sympathize
with those patriots who are hghting Tor
country and liberty. The Times offers
magnificent Autograph Y l-2xl1 inches. on
which are artistically grouped excellent
portraits Of Maxine Gomez. commander
in-chief of the Cuban army. General An
tonic Maceo General caliXto Garcia. aud
Jose Marti. the Father OF the Revolu-
tion. who was killed al Dos Rios. On tho
Telegraph is also the beautiful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
Locked Up fIlc Panel.

I'm some sections OF Arkansas said
one Of the Representatives from that
State yesterday. people have very
strong objection 10 serving on juries
When was at home last IAN / heard a
little story IN that regard \ certain
Judge in enc OF the rural districts having
occasion TO try an important case order
ed the Sheriff 10 impanol a jury. When
two days had passed and no return had
been made he sent for the Sherin. and
demanded to know why his orders had
not been Obeyed.
wall. Jedge" said the Sheriff. 1--WE
got jest ten Ct 'em locked up In the Jail
ycrc. and | turned out the dogs this
moiuin arter the other two
Emperor Francis Joseph OF Austria. Is
having his portrait PAINTED by the Wen
ncse artist, Eduard Horowitz. He sits
for the artist IN the Historical Art Nu-
scum where the directors office has been
ntted up for the purpose.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
John VI. Payne. Jr.

TRAVELLERS INSURANCE COMPANY HARTFORD. co...
OF
1850
STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
COUNTS COMMONWEALTH yniGNlA
Oft he in Thu Trnyeu nsrrarc,
Loo. tIon OF hence or
sraciero OF the
Presiden G.
Secretar y-Joh +.
Organize dandi ncorpo Il.
onu encedbu
OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
Sister Mary Xavier.


TERRE HAUTE. IND. Feb. lO.-Sis-
ter Mary Xavier died at St Mary's OF
the Woods. Yesterday. She was seven
ty-seven years. She was the last OF the
seven sisters who came 10 this locality
I'm 1872 and started In log cabin, tho
order Of the Sisters Of Providence and
where is now located property worth
more than million dollars. They found
ed the educational system. which now
has eight hundred teachers in the cities
OF the country. and which owns. cxclu-
sive OF church ownership. S0ooOo0 or
g, 900 600 worth of property
j. v. Conner
LEEsBURG. VA. Feb. ID. W Con-
ner well-known citizen and a mem
Der Of the Tcwn Council. died uneXpect-
eddy Monday night Of heart trouble. Al
though a delicate man, he was IN MS
place Of business as usual up 10 10 O'Clock
but died about midnight lie leaves
widow and several children He was six
~ years old.
John VI. Payne. Jr.
LYNCHBURG. VA. Feb. lo.-Special.-
Mr. John NJ Payne. Jr.. son Of Mr.. John
NJ. Payne. we'll known attorney or the
city. died this afternoon at Ircn Gate.
aged twenty eight years Deceased was
a rising young railroad man. and when
compelled to give up his position owing
10 III heath. occupied splendid position
with the Norfolk and Western railroad
at Kenova~
He was I'm Texas for several months
lust prior TO hts death seeking A. restora-
ton to health by outdoor life on ranch.
Mrs. Martha ". Tyree.
IYNCHBURG, VA. Feb. 10 Special
Mrs Martha w TyIeo, wife or tho late
Achilles D. Tyree. died this afternoon at
the home OF her son. Mr.. A. u. Tyree. in
Amherst county, aged seventy-nne
years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
Fia6 Of Cuba

For loc. The Times will give you one
OF these beautiful pictures when the
money Is accompanied by two coupons
ike the one In this advertisement. cut
from papers Of different dates n tho
picture Is 70 be mailed send cents extra
20 pay the postage. Address all orders
for this picture 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-01
INSPECTED BY GENERAL MILES.

,~o,,,vp APPROPRIATION NEEDED FOR THE
roRrIFIcATIoNs NEAR PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia Nov. So-The fortihcations at Fort
Delaware and those on either side OF the river at
Delaware City, Del, and Flnn's Point ~ j. which
have BEEN In OF construction FOR many
months and which relied upon In case OF war
10 defend Philadelphia from invasion, were to-day
Officially Inspected by General Nelson A. Miles. COM
mn nder- Chief o. the United States Army Gov
ernor Hastings who had expected TO accompany the
General was unable TO do so. being detained at Har.
rishnrc nv the illness of his wife. The result OF
General Miles. Inspection will not be made known
until he makes his official report.
The General said that the amount expended In for
tfying the Delaware at this point already amounts
to upward Of 100000 but Congress Will be asked 10
the work. He added that with this money all the
forticatons could be completed In from six months
to a year after tho appropriation is made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-01
THE AMSTERDAM I'VE HEARING.

1t is expected that there will be an unusually
large attendance a. the hearing before the Rail-
road Committee OF tho Board OF Aldermen at 2
o m to-day In the city Hail. account OF the
opposition 10 tho plan 81 having four street-ral-
way tracks for electric cars in Amsterdam ave
Representatives OF the Peoples Committee. OF the
Association for tho Public Control OF Franchises.
OF the knights OF Labor and OF the central Labor
Union will be present. and It Is understood that
e,ners will testify ns 70 the danger OF four u-der
ground trolley conductors shedding electricity the
danger OF the water pipes being rotted by cleo
trolysis and the menace to the lives OF people In
the avenue II four lines OF troey-cars are al
lowed 10 run close 10 each other.