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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-20
Greece Protests.

Athens, March 20. In reply to the pro-
test of the Greek government against the
sinking of a Greek vessel by an Austrian
gunboslt off the coast of Crete, the Aus
trian charge d'affairs has replied that the
firing upon the vessel referred to was pro-
-yoked by an insurgent attack upon the
gunboat. Thereupon the Greek govern
ment concluded TO await the result Of the
Investigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-20
Reported Fight Between
Greeks and Turks.
Conflict Occurred on the Thes-
Salian Frontier. Z.
Greece Protests Against Sinking of
Ship BY Austrians.

Paris, March 20-A dispatch from Bel
grade, Servia, to the Eclair, says it is
reported there that sanguinary conflict
has taken place between the Greeks and
the Turks on the Thessalian frontier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-20

The annual Oxford and Cambridge boat
race takes place on April g. The Oxford
crew are the same as last year with ono
exception Mr.. c. O. Edwards, as No. :,
has been substituted for Il. &. Sherwood,
who occupied that seat i'm 6-
Mr.. James r. Roosevelt, the retiring
first SECRETARY of the United states cn-
bassy whose resignation was announced
this week, will shortly sail for America.
MIR. Roosevelt has been absent from tho
ambassy since last October, and since his
recent return the relations between him
self and the ambassador have boen very
strained. This was evidenced by the fact
that mt the recent dinner Mr.. Bayard gave
to the Lord Mayor, Mr.. Roosevelt was
not invited, while Mr. Carter and Conn
mander Cowlcs attended the function.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-20

Washington March 10 For New Eng
land Threatening weather aud rain, fol-
lowed in southern portion by fair weather
SUNDAY; WARMER i'm southern and cnstcriy
PORTIONS; castcrly Winds shifting to
southorly and westerly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02

ES-President Benjamin Harrison Makes
Acknow cement of An Old Relic.

BOYDTON, VA. April 1.-Special.-The
Banner warehouse, on Main street. was
opened last week. with Mr.. T.. j.. Baptist.
Jr.. as proprietor. after having been
closed for several months. Mr. Baptist
is a fine judge OF tobacco and enjoys the
confidence OF the people in an eminent
degree. and IL is believed he Will build
up u good business IN short time. Boyd
ton has now two warehouses for the
sale OF tobacco. and both in the hands or
enterprsing and business young men.
Ex-President Harrison. with true hered-
itary Virginia courtesy. has acknowl-
edged the receipt in a most kindly letter
or the old land grant sent him some ten
days since by Mr. A. I. Homes. OF this
place, mention of which was made In
Sundays Times. 1t will be remembered
that this grant is one hundred and forty
years old. and was made by King George
H. Of England. 10 Benjamin Harrison.
for four thousand acres or land In Lunen-
burg county, out OF a part OF which this
(Mecklenburg) county was formed.
The ex-President expressed his hearty
thanks and pleasure at receiving IL, ana
Il have already taken It TO picture
store TO have 1t pressed and framed.
and will hang it in my library. with some
other souvenirs and mementoes or my
The two Republican candidates. ex-
Judge Charles Alexander and Richard b.
Baptist (cOlOredl are Dotn putting III
hard ticks I'm their effort TO secure the
Boydton postoffice. IT is understood that
Congressman Thorp is advocating the
claims Of Judge Alexander, while Baptist
has the endorsement of the Republican
Executive Committee Of Mecklenburg
county
MIR W. T. Moore. the present incum-
bent OF the postoffice. is on visit 10
his mother at Hampton. Va. lie was
appointed by the Cleveland administra-
ton. and will soon be on the retired list.
The sad intellGence Of the death or
General Pevton Wise was received here
Yesterday with sorrow by a number OF
his warm admirers. The General spent
n good while at the Buffalo Lithia Springs
i'm this county during the past summer
and by his warm and genial manners
and kindly companionship won the friend
shin and esteem OF many Of the visitors
at the springs who will deeply deplore
his loss. Truly a noble spirit has He'd
and Virginia has lost an honored and
valuable citizen. -
Mr. c. y. Williams and Mrs. Williams
gave n very enjoyable entertainment IN
h-nor of Miss Miller OF Rappahannock
county. and Miss Pollard. OF Richmond.
nj their handsome residence on Madison
street About twenty-five guests at
tended
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02
CARNEY FLYNN SIGNS.
THE gRF4T TUIRLIK WIZ WEA
A HICHMOND UNIFORM.
Tn. College Wins Another Game, With he
Roanoke College as Nictiin-- ir,
Game Between the Youngsters,

Richmond College and Roanoke College
put up a nne game OF ball ycstorsy az
icrnoOn.
DO camp pitched a fine game Tor the
Kichmopds, and Wellington did -he same
for Roanoke, but the main icdtuos were
the fielding work OF the RoanoSc College
boys. Their Work was supers and The
game belonged TO them UP 10 .he seventh
lLnlng.
Al tnis stage OF the game the umpire
became very rank. and though his as
slstlncc tnc local boys Won q clOsely-con-
tested game.
CDNNINGHAM TIE STAR.
tuNAlns naiu, OK tne h1lmOnd college
team, staittu the Iun-ulklls Tor tue iO-
Cals uy banging Out "a tn.tc-Dabscr IA lar
C4nliH sh,iln tiuaacu tn1 pI,te on "a Single
- 10 camps. In tng fDN,nn Cunning
ham hlt iO4 Two Gags stud came lu Oh a
SINGLE ny ijc Canaps lama an enron Oh
AOuCAti. Dc camps tlsO scored, stedAn5
tNO bass ana tOnlAa u GA AciUci b
tuullt. ga tAc clsu.H Wills, iIlIsA anu
kaufman scored, lottna inc tosai al
rNtu lu4s.
hoonoAe College. made four runs ia the
thii0 INNING Ola iaCr Alta ana a wslih.
,cMutu. ~ cuduBlNu. No4tAcf ana Mttuc
crossed tnc piate NO more runs were
maoe uuu the Dshtn Wnen bOIycf anu
Ia4c scored, pulADA iAc score dt s4A runs.
80 4Aitutt tuIr luahlts VAS AiaNiecn 20,
ANA lnc score atuOu wen 10 slA ia ldNvi
uf rItnuuu4 IontAa.
Inns afternoon 90 University OF Mary
lama Wlu ply tue Richmond college.
TIL SCChE.
IH.. be-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02

The Proposition TO Lease to BE Made This
Evening.

Evening.
The Committee ON Light met yesterday
evening at o'clock with the following
members present: Nessls. Starke CHAIR
mann. HardNlckc, dlerslclni RAINIER
Stokes, and Nitte.
Messrs. III. ~. Flournoy and r. G. Mar
shall. representing syndicate VINO WISH
to buy or lease inc city Gas Works APP
pcared before the committee and asked
Tor joint meeting OF the FINANCE COM
mittcc ahd The Light committee, Wneh
their proposition would be made TO the
joint committee.
Tie cen iitee decided to have a joint
mectInl 81 agreeable 10 the Finance Com
mittee. on thursday evening next
Colonel John :. IarWOOd, Of HarWood
Brothers. Who have the contract for FUR
nishlng oil 10 the Gas Works, appeared
before the committee and submitted a
written agreement ln accordance with inc
directions of the committee al IT'S previous
meeting, stating ~ lensth Mhdt 'le CON
tractors desire. They VIII erect tank
for the storing of OH near the Gas Woths
and give the city the beneut OF reQuc-
ton in the price of Oh Tor "a term Oh three
Mr. Tanner moved that the contract be
recommended to the Council tor approval
Mr. Nauerstem opposed the proposition
and demanded 90 recorded vote on the
proposition. 1his was agreed Go, ana by
the following vote.
Ayes-Messrs. Hardwicke Stokes Tan
mer and Sidrkc.
Noes Itn-fr. w uIlNlrLtil ana WHO.
Mr. Maltrsttin stated THAT hc reserved
the ulht TO present "a minority report
and 90 vote against the proposition when
presented n the Council.
a request Was read from the ladies VINO
had charge OF the bazaar recently held
for tne benefit of the Associated Charities
asking f0r the refund of the amount OF
SIS the charge for gas consumed DURING
the laladr The request WIS lad on the
table
Mr. Irving L. Beveiidse druggist made
application for the privilege of placing a
mortar ON the gas lamp IN front OF his
store. rs tie vote the request was lost
a Ill for $3.50 for gas consumed IN lsht-
ing the clock in the tower of fark-fiace
church Was presented 20 the cOmmltee
for payment. The bin was referred 10
the Superintendent 90 ascertain who or
drreu the gas turned ON.
Mr. Joseph NJ. Shelton. tho Gas lnspec-
tor asked what course hc should pursue
in the matter OF delinquent gas bill at
the First kelimeu' ArmOry. The msprc-
tor was instructed not to turn OF me
gas for fifteen days, ina order TO allow
the officers time tO appear before she
Council and state the C,rc 20 tnat hody.
A letter was read from the city Attorney
stating that the Inspector had no authori-
% t0 turn of the sas n public buildings
ON account of becoming delinquent AS the
appropriations had nut seu made ana
uo money was available.
The usual routine business was trans
acted aud The committee adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02
FIRE ~ CIROLINE.
Hunters Having Zine SPORT Shooting
Blackhead Ducks.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, April l.
speciaL-The dwelling owned by Mr.. J. T.
Campbell. near Penola. and occupied by
Mr.. James Payey, and family was de-
stroyed by fire this week.
Hon. T.. w. Smith, who represented this
city and county in the last Legislature,
has announced that he will not be i can
didate for reelection.
Mr.. j. S. Woods and family left this
week for Luray. where they will pefma-
nently reside, Mr.. Woods having ..pur-
chased milling property there, whiSh he
will operate.
Mr.. John Waller. OF Stafford. was
thrown from his horse while jumping
hurdles Tuesday, and quite badly bruised.
The city hay scales were rented to-day
at public auction, Mr.. W. L. Brannon
being the highest bidder. >at $50, for the
ensuing year.
4 number Of ducking parties have VS.
tied the Potomac this week. and enjoyed
fine sport shooting black-head ducks.
The annual rol-call OF Ramoth Baptist
church. in Stafford, will take place Satur-
day. April Sd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02
OFFICHR BAKER ACQUITTED.
The Police Commissioners Find No Faul
with Him.

The Police Commissioners met yester-
terday afternoon at o'clock, with all the
members present. Mayor Taylor presided.
The meeting was held IN the oihce OF
chamber there was gathered large
crowd OF witnesses. Among them were
Mr.. Charles Thalhimer. Mr.. John IL.
Frischkorn, Mr.. A. Janney Peasants
heimer. Mr. Eugene u. Davis, Mr.. Harry
VI. Smith. and several others. While the
board was considering routine work Mr..
FTisChkOrn entertained the crowd by tell
ing anecdOtes-and his fund seems mex
haustibe
1t was s O'Clock before the board reach
cd the case OF officer Baker. and he and
Officer Bailey went in at the same tlme.
Then the WITNESSES were called. Ihosc
who answered and were ushercd into the
presence of the body were Officer John
Finnegan. Sergeant Charlie Gibson, Ser
geant Tallcy. Mr.. Henry Flegenhelmcr,
Mr. A. Janncy Peasants, Captain Angie,
Lieutenant Miller, Mr.. Hicks.
This concluded the list OF witnesses, ana
officer Baker was the first 20 come out OF
the sanctum. remarking as did so:
"They do not want any more witnesses
I'm there. They said we could retire
officer Bailey did not appear. however,
and in moment Sergeant Allen ana
Officer Baker were called in. These gem
tlemon only remained I'm the room mo-
ment. when all came out.
Then. in another moment. both Baker
and Bailey were called and moment
later the officers and commissioners APP
pear, Mr.. Baker smiling. and saying:
"Honorably acquitted. Honorably &C
Quilted
Neither Of the men said anything else.
The record in the case is az follows:
case against officer Baker is dis
The board was in session for four and a
half hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02

Got Drunk and Didn't see Palmer Cox
Isrownie.."

Got Drunk and Didn't see Palmer COX
"Iitownie..'
Grace Wilson. am old co.orcd woman.
came BOO with two small pickaninnies.
They bad been throwing stones in the
street 90 the imminent danger OF passers-
by. and lia-onos assessed them nity cents
each.
ADram uuut and John Daniel two
dusky individuals. saw the picture or the
hoochc-keo.hc dancer with the BROW
mics show, and then compared notes.
They found that between them they had
ca sufficient sam with which % purchase
TWO choice gallery seats. ana have beside
q Few nickols with which 90 buy beer.
Unfortunately for them however. they
bought the beer before they saw the
Brownies and boo consequence the
brownies" did not have The pleasure Of
their company before them
John felt the effects of the strong drink
moro than did ADram. and before enter
INK the door OF the Academy Abram sug-
gosted that John give him the price OF
fhe ticket. and he would purchase both.
a coloQuy ensued. and when the discus
sion waNed strong. an officer came up and
carried both John and Abram TO the lock-
up.
They had 10 give the Grand Vizier s.. 80
each Yesterday Now they are sorry
they dubbed for that $50 would have
allowed them an opportunity 10 have seen
the hoOche-koochc dance every aight this
week
Sarah Venable. colored. lives in the sec.
ond floor and VIM Booker and his wife.
also colored. live in the first floor OF tho
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02
he CLAIMS DAMAGES.
Squire Vincent to sue the Henrico Demo-
cratic Committee.

Squire Vincent. OF Fairfield District,
said yesterday that h intended to sue the
chairman of the County Democratic Com
mittee for emitting his name from the
list OF candidates at the primary election
held yesterday.
Mr.. Vincent claims that he has compiled
with the law in every respect in making
his application to be placed among the
candidates. and that the county chair
man has no power TO decide who is or
who is not a Democrat.
The amount of damages 10 be demanded
by Squire Vincent will be $1,000. The
declaration to be filed is now being pre-
pared by the Magistrates counsel. The
committee considered the application OF
Mr. Vincent. but turned him down by de-
Clining 10 give his name a place on the
ticket.
The members Of the committee claim
that they were justified in their action
according 10 the law IN the case.
The case promises TO be an interesting
one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02
VIRGINIA VS.. VERMONT.
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS GET
4 GOOD DRUBBING
IN u Game Astounding In Sensational Plays
ing aud Heavy Batting virgin"
Played in Great Form.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, April l.
Special. -virginia played In great FORM
throughout to-days game, and nad no
difficulty in defeating the crack team Oh
the University OF Vermont II to !.
The game abounded in sensational plays
and terrific smuggling. O'keefe made
phenomenal running catch of Aldinger 5
hit in the ninth. and Mellor made a sensa-
tional catch in the sixth. Hoxton played
his usual brilliant game.
Collier kept the visitors hits well scat
tered, and led Virginia in batting with
single. triple and four-bagger.
Dinsmore did not show up as wei as
was expected, owing to a sore arm.
The teams will play again tomorrow,
and Miner. a south paw, Will Twill for the
Green Mountain boys. Score.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02
ICE COMPANY FAILS.
Charles A, aud Howard r. Page File Deed
of Assignment.

The Independent Ice Company, or
Charles A. and Howard J.. Page. trading
as Page BIOtfcrs. at No. 3l9 west Broad
street made an assignment late yesterday
afternoon TO Allen G.. Collins, trustee,
with liabilities amounting to about $500.
The property assigned consists Of all
stock, equipment. horses wagons, &c,
of the Independent Ice Company; all
chooses in action. back accounts, &c, and
the trustee is 10 take immediate charge
and convert the assets into cash. After
the payment of the expenses OF recording
the deed, executing the trust. comnls-
to counsel for services rendered the
creditors are provided for in two classes,
as fellows.
First Class-Charles n. Langford, note
for 500, Charles IA. Page, check for S3r0J
fer money 'oancd by him.
Second Class-Pantcrs National Bank,
note for $20l 01; holder Of note due April
10, 1897, for Sl6O01; kersten q Won Rose
negk, note for $3.50; holder Of note due
June A. 1891 for $3.50; T.. L. Murphy ~
Son. note for S65.g2, J. l.. Sutherland, note
for Sl377S; holder of demand note for
81 $50. Prate Peacock q Kerr, SPOOL: Rus
sell Greek Coal Company, S3ie6; Mutual
Ice Delivery Company. S40L5s; j.. NJ. Blu
chanan, $255; j. A. Brown. Jr., 81, J. A.
Walsh. SIS. FinleysOn * Frayser, WISE;
Walthall * jenkins, ST. c. II. Page, note
for $50. James McGraw, Sl2.03; j. A: Rey-
nolds * Brother $3l .25 and number OF
other creditors for smaller amounts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02

Same house Sarah threw some water
out OF her window into the backyard.
and Booker's wife alleged that II fell
upon her.
Use gwine tell de trufe crbout dis yere.
cause dats whut Use here for. said tho
first witness Sarah throwed de water
outen dc window. but didn't none OF II go
on dat oman. She's de most disgreoabls
oman / ever seen. Her husbands fraid
OF 'er. Wen he comd ONE she tole I'm
erbout dis an o com'd up stairs an beat
Sarah Test LEX she was hes wife
Zine him S250." said IIissonor.
Mr.. u. Brophy was charged by Miss
Sarah Freedman with threatening and
abusing her. and II all came about through
q dog.
she said she'd kill my dog" said Mr..
Brophy. "and | said II she did I'd Kill her.
Then she called me dirty old loafer. y
"He called me blamed dirty fool.
said Miss Freedman.
You're both TO blame" said Hissonor
go home and behave yourselves"
Robert Lisby. is colored suspicious
character.
where did you come from" asked His
sonOr.
"Souf ca'lner."
Sixty days"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02
MCkEAzIH GORDON CONCERT.
A Great Musical Event at the Y. VI. L. u
Tonight.

Tonight will witness one Of the leading
musical events or the season. MI. NJ
Kenzie Gordon, the famous tenor OF D,
Bartholomew $ church, New YORK, VIII
sing at the Star Course entertainment
to be given IN Association nan. III.
Gordon appeared in Richmond one year
ago IN the Wednesday club May iestl-
val, and made great name loI hii"S.4A
as "A tenor sOlOist lis reappeaiahce 70
night IN the popular Star Course Is the
talk OF the city. Not only are muslcai
circles Interested, but ala lovers or vocal
music are anticipating a rare treat. MI
Gordon will arrive ~ tho city carry tnls
morning. and Is In excellent health anu
voice. His support viii bee the talented
vlollnist OF Washington, Miss Beitnd
Lucas. and Miss Irene Rowland, inc
popular mOnologuist OF the capita CIty-
Mr. Jacob Reinnardt VIII be the accoii-
PIANIST, and this entertainment hIs'-Ciass
in every particular. indeed the S.a SUI
Course Committee have laid themselves
out To make this not only the best ch-
tertainment I'm the history or the course,
and this is doing q great deal, Dut a,s as,
90 make II the house OF the season si -.
night $40 seats had been taken. SlA'S
seats only remain and lovers OF soou
music should secure these seats az Onc1 ,
The programme given neleNItH i ilDsi
excellent. and We understand seNeia'
most popular encoros viii be rendered
1t will be a great concert
The programme follows. .,,...,,
1. Seventh Concerto dagio et AhesIO
do BerioO, Miss Lucas. ,,-,,,,.-
.. The Tiger Lily (Scene from FhiliipS
Herne) Miss Rowland. ,o
La Fleur Que Tu NJ Avais Jetee (Car-
mem. Mr.. Gordon. - rrar
4. Behind Curtain CMrs. Burton Har-
risonl, Miss Rowland.
: Rev.rie tVfeuxtempsl. Miss Lucas
Il a Tha Land OF the Leal (Arthdr footeJ.
b. Mia Gitana (Reginald De koven)'
: Mazurka Caprice carl Bohm)' Miss
Lucas. .,. Nora
Porrv) Miss Rowland with violin OBJ
q a "NVenn Ich in Define Angen Sen
(ROgers).
h SIumber Song Denneel.
o Aime-Noi ~. Bemberg},
Mr. Gordon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02
DE AIIiS,
DEATHS.
GWATHMEy.-Dled at Ruriingi

GWATHMEY.-Dled at burlington, King
William county Va, March 30. 1884,
Miss BETTY b. GWATHMEY
MORRIS.-Died. Wednesday. March 3lst.
at l:30 =. NJ at his parents residence.
1909 ncrth Twerty-second street. Fair
mount. FRANK LAFONZA. oldest child
OF Thomas II. and Ida NJ. Morris, aged
seven years and six months.
Funeral from Fatrmount-Avenue
Methodist Episcopal church FRIDAY at
$3.50 u. NJ.
HEY. Died. Thursday. April l. 1897. at
her late residence. Chesterfield county,
late II. w. Hey.
Funeral services 10 be held al Branch s
church FRIDAY. April I'd. at p. VI.
Philadelphia papers will please copy. .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02

The revival which has been in progress
for the past week at tho Seventeenth
Street Mission (gl6 north Seventeenth
street. is sim increasing in interest, Rev.
Dr. j. s. Din preaching nightly. Wednes-
day night there were five conversions. and
many requests for prayer. The congrega-
lions are large. and the singing is excel
lent Song service commences NJ 7:45
o'clock T. NJ. The public is cordially in
vited 10 attend these services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02
"The Brownies" still Here.

"The Brownies were again presented
at the Academy yesterday matinee and
evening performances. to appreciative au-
diences. All who have seen the queer
little people are captiVated with the show.
The specialties are good. and the flying
ballet is one OF the most beautiful stage
pictures ever seen here. Miss Marie Ce-
lestc again came in for the usual encores
to her beautiful solo in the second act,
while Miss Ida Brooks also received her
share Of the applause. The Brownies"
viii be presented again tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02
Ernst ak Atom.

ALTON, VA. April ESPECIAL There
was a slight frost and film OF Ice yester-
dav morning. but so far cherry blooms
mat have been examined are green down
i'm the bud. Strawberries are In bloom
and uninjured.
Baseball Is the main topic OF interest
here. The Avon nine" Captain Percy
Williams team, will play the Valley boys
for a match game Easter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02
1PREICHEE ROBBED.
The Ashland Athletic Association Organ
tted The Current Events Class.


ASHLAND, VA. April 1.-Spe, ai.-The
residence of Rev. ]. w. Ware. pastor OF
ST. James Episcopal church. was entered
last night by a burglar, who stole MIR.
Wares oyercoat and trousers. and also
his pocket book. which cqn;al led small
amount OF money. A lfess and other
yaluables were stolen ,r)n Mrs. Ware.
A close watch is being kept sor tho
guilty party.
The Ashland Athletic AS'oc.atlon WAC
organized last night. Mr. Scnooier Fox
was chosen president. AMI Mr.. W. ).
Brown. secretary and treasurer.
The Ashland Baseball Cluo VIII soon
he organized under ,ns auspices If the
association, with Mr.. I. Irwin Sect as
manager.
The Current Events C,Ib will meet to-
morrow afternoon wish Mira. Professor
X. b. Smithy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02
RAILROAD EIRNINGS.
The Chesapeake and Ohio shows an In
crease Of Sc $50 for February.

NEW YORK. April 1.-The Louisville
and Nashville road reports for February
gross earnings OF sl.5s7.s2s, a decrease of
$40, 7i2; expenses. sl.Oi2,2s2 increase. N.lSs;
net earnings, s525,546, decrease, sfs,~l.
The Chesapeake and Ohio road reports
for February gross earnings SH9,iO, 4
decrease OF $500; expenses, s5I3.s13; de-
crease. sl2,652; net. s20l SSi; Increase, So
$50.
The Southern Pacific road reports for
February gross earnings. s3,ilI.l09 de-
crease Of s2S5.3S5: expenses. S2i74.S29, de-
crease. slOO561. net. s9i2 T6; decrease.
siSfSl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-02

While a freight train going out Of Rich
mCnd ON the Atlantic Coast Line Wednes-
day night was nearing Dunlop Station. on
the KichmCrd and Petersburg division OF
the line flames and smoke were seen issu-
ing from box car. which was midway in
the train.
The train was promptly stopped, at the
siding of Dunlop. and the flaming car was
"cut out" and run on to the siding.
entirely destroyed.
The fire was supposed to be the work
of tramps who had been driven from the
car. q short time before the flames were
discovered.