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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18

Satisfaction with the Gun fraetl''
~earchIieht Did Not DO 10 Well.

satisfaction " tN thf Nh'
SenrchIieht Did Not DO 10 Well.
CHARLESTON. $. g.. Feb. lit
understood that tine manocuNres oi AZ
miral Bunce's feet off Chaiifs 'oH
arc about over. ana the remaining t"o
days which the ships VIII remain li' io,.
waters Will Dee spent lu ieas lihk aii" p...
urD There viii doubtless he a IeFlt"
in tine presence of Secretary heiheiI l.
of The Navy. tomorrow. Whth He 'M'''o M
out in the Dolphin. when 'nine ,.tlb
port this morning, hui the "'' r,nrrr
Tho norf came 90 Charleston 20 per" ~, ~,
has bcpn accomplished and the heet Wii,
break nap saturday 10 l5 Nhuei 9l"'"
That thc New YORK. 'uiumui4. "l'
chusCtts. Indiana. alo ifiu vi" and
direct To Hampton Roads for coal @n4
thence to New York. where tney WIZ
arrive not later than March @d' I'D.
Dolphin and NesuNIu~ VIII go 10 tHe
Florida coast looking fof hiinnsteeis, '.,.. "i,'
the Maino viii proceed TO New 'ii'"iia'
Should the Terror join the feet n li-
meantime she Will 80 90 Norlolk WIN
tho flagship The Ampnitriic VIII It-
main here until Monday. .,,..
~ d. impossible Just row 10 Ilsnlf
estimate the result of the manouNie..
OFFICERS who will discuss the matter al
am express great satisfaction az all 'h"t
has occurred. This consisted NANNY lH
exercises with the search lights aud gums
of thc shin. Nightly there was pracucne
with the lights ON ships boats sent o,l
for the special purpose. The snip Wou'n
pick tho boat mp and then Follow Do WIN
tho light "a record would DE made ni
ithc observations taken at AN distance
until the limit of the uEht was itdc",".
Tho practcing with the main natlef,7
WAS especially important ana lhici'rt
ing with the smaller guns coi9ln,
aerurarv was developed. some Of the
ships striking their floating targets tf'-
qucntlv The work with the heavy pieces
was less accurate. but Ear more inriruc-
tive. as the men needed tns lfactlcc
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18

The President May withhold His Appro-
val or Veto aud XIII H.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. FEB h-speciaL
There is a good deal Of doubt whether
the sundry civil appropriation bin. which
carries such enormous appropriations for
rivers and harbors. viii become a Law
The President. it is feared by the friends
NJ the measure. Till withhold his aDpro-
val or veto it. I'm which event. there viii
hardly be- time 10 pass tho bin over the
Veto.
II will be remembered that at the last
session Of Congress Mr.. Cleveland vetoed
the river and harbor bill because il made
provision for the large continuing con-
tracts. which occasiCned the large appro-
priations continued on tho present sundry
civil bill. The bill, however was passed
i'm both houses over the veto, and II Is
believed that the sundry civil bill would
also mass over a veto ii the houses had
time in which 10 accomplish this pur-
pose.
Unless however, the measure passes
the Senate and Is sent TO the President
nv Friday night Of this week, the Presl-
dent can defeat IT by a pocket veto, there
being but ten legislative days betNe
Frlday and the expiration or this CON
',ress n H. understood the President IS
onnosed 10 the bill and unless II reaches
him this week his friends IN the TWO
houses declare he will Kill IL by withhold
Ing his approval
A result Of this the Appropriations
Committee OF the Senate is Fastening the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18
LOTTERY FRAUD UNEARTHED
Anthony ComStOck Makes an Important
Arrest in Baltimore,
TICKETS AND NAKY LETTERS FOUND.
McDaniels l. Charged with Using the
Mails to Promote Lottery-Ihe TICK
cts Were Bogus -Comstock says
Other Arrests VIII Follow.

BALTIMORE. MD. Feb. i7-Anlao,ng
Comstock. OF New Jersey. has uh,i "
big fraud conducted hy Jcs H. ,.i,,.
Daniels. alias g.. W. bafd, on ,i-Ef
Mcdaniel. was arrested list
charged with violating the laws on W.
United States aeainst using INC ''''
for prom0ung lottery
BOGUS TICKETS
Tho prisoner las. 30 is alleged pee"
selling tickets n all sections oi ',. W.,
try purpOrting % Doe l.7u,N &
ROYAL Havana Lottery W.,.u '' 'r
rated under thc proitciloh on w. ~" .,,.
n.rf of Spain McDanicls bad, now
60 ro connection with tho Havana
Comnany. his tickets were a. tiuii7s
forcfrv. and his scheme maze DO im-
possible for amy purchaser To az any
time win prize .
were found Boa Mechanics house, l'u
Madison street, this morning. ihtif
wore bundles of letters. too containing
rcmitfauccs and orders from his agents
fhrouchOut Ncw England and ihc Miodie
States.
so SUCH FIRM
SIR. Comstock asserts chat McDaniols
used the mails in having orders and rec
mfftauccs sent fO Baird N CO.. $50 ilh.riF
street. New York $50 such hrW cAl7l,n.
however. and 20 standing order at lhe
New York I0sfonI.f directed ihHl '"
such mail matter Doe lofWdfNtd Too -H'-
Daniels 300 Baltimore
sir. C0msfOck said to-day thnf iN' .''-
re-f of McDaniols is really more hl-
norfart than has yCt been shown ana
f.at other arrests would follow.
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Ollcctcd outer 'o"l9
tt. making OF tho terms of Tho Master OF
,.. a., Master of ExcheQucr. and
80 ,,..rse and Seals annual
lh' ~, ....,...I
ih-l'i" "' ~. ,to r.,,rf of tine
The con''"''' .t... .,..... rorfion
committee "''il'. o..lo.l-
of the dat. "p TOD ..l...
whon the e.e-Ooh Cd. .-.'' ....,.,.,,
oifl' 'fi.7 i.i.i- ,....r
This d. always i'e thl'l 'o-'- 49,.
ost 90 the average Wenn'i' """ 'i",'
cxcitcs more attention IMAM any '.l'.i
question. The election inis -i'h WIS
ma execution to- the rulc. and tho iienN-
az ,,o ,arioue candidates were Qdite busy
w. t,,i. hahs1f
.f...,tor I'm evorv instance was in
81. ,,.... ~ ,'ror,ofiors cach of the old
...l moved ,fn Wno rositl0n Of
oNi'''' "..',- ~. ,..ffiou io tho line.
outer euaid' 'l' ..-.,,t,,.- ,'.r,
was the rrJDliu "l '".
test there nrinh T'N.' ,-,t.....
Tho elections r'-i..'" .' ,,,-.,.....
Past Grand Chancellor HARRY "'''''7'
OF Danvilc.
Grand Chancellor Harry "l' Diii''i' ''
Roanoke.
Grand Vicc-Chancclor VI. i. Walton.
of Wooasto.t
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The CONGRESS OF MOTHERS.
The Culture and Advancement Of Parent
and Child the Object,
NOT ENTIRELVA WOMANS MOVEMENT.
Fathers, Mothers, Sons ana pa"s" "'''s
Should Be Interested. says Mrs birney'
Many Distinguished Women freso"''
Mrs. Cleveland Holds Reception.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 1.-The
first session OF the National Congress OF
Mothers. which has attracted such wide
attention all over the United States, was
opened at the Arlington Hotel at ID
o'clock this morning.
Rev. ". H. Milburn. Of Washington, the
blind chaplain OF the United states SEN
ate, delivered the opening prayer.
OPENING ADDRESS
Mrs. Theodore Birney. president Of the
Congress, made the address of welcome
Speaking Of the objects OF the congress
sho said it was the culture and advance
ment of children and mothers. The child
question was the ono most worthy OF at
teution, and as this was the woman era
when so much arose TO distract women
from the care Of their children, THIS con-
grcss had taken upon itself TO try 10 point
cut the way IN which children should DE
brought up The desire was that the com
Ing generation OF mothers should nave
a college education and a general knJwi-
EDGE of the needs of childhood IN order
that they might better be able TO direct
the footsteps of the young
In closing. Mrs. Blrney said.
This is no sex movement, but one IN
which sons and daughters fathers and
mothers should be interested alike
DIVIDE RESPONSIBILITY.
Mrs. Mary Lowe Dickinson, OF New
York city, responded. shc spoke OF the
good results of kindergarten work.s-Mrs
Dickinson also referred % the great
wrong often committed by fathers in al-
lowing the mother 10 assume all the re-
sponsibiity I'm rearing the children. when
n was equally as important 20 teach a
child the ways Of the world.
After Air. Dicklnson's address the
meeting adjourned until 200 this after
noon
MANY distinguished women occupied
seats upon the platform. among them be-
ing Mrs. AdlM Stevenson wife of the
Vice-President. Mrs. Phoebe A. Hearst.
Mr.. william l.. Wilson. Mrs. Harriet 4.
Mclean. Mrs. James H. McGill. Mrs.
Mary 4. Numford. Miss Emma Morton.
Mrs. A. A. Birney. and Mrs. IT. NJ. Ful-
Ter.
MRS. CLEVELAND'S RECEPTION.
Mrs. Clevelands reception at The White
House 10 the Congress of Mothers COM
menccd al $780, and for an hour a steady
stream OF visitors shook hands with her
I'm tho blue parior. the officials estimat-
ing tho number OF visitors at 500 mothers
with "A snrinxling Of minor onspring and
an occasional father The introduction5
wore made bv Mrs Theodore Birney.
The crowd Of I 500 received by Mrs Clevc-
land grew considerably before the hour
arrived for the afternoon session and the
large banquet ban of the Arlington was
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closed the regular toasts. and Mr.. Car
raft made a speech which captured the
audience replete with wit. bristllng with
facts bearing on the subject. and told
In a most entertaining style
'.The Bar" an impromptu toast. was
announced by Major Courtney and Mr..
w $ Morris. Of Norfolk. the silent
Member was told that he was expected
IN make the EFFORT OF his life And he
aid The sleeping lion was aroused
and ne proceeded to analyze the speakers
ahead of him. keeping the company in 4
Jolly good humor lie developed into
a sort of Chauncey Depew.
Mr. w g. Carrington. ~ Smithville.
was next called on. and IN most he
coming manner responded eloquently. The
several speeches were an applauded lib
eraUv and the festivities We're brought
10 "a close about / O'Clock.
Supreme Chancellor +. y. Coierove.
Of Afichigan. will arrive IN the city this
morning and will be met by q committee
Of Grand Lodge officers lie will pay
an official visit 90 the Grand Lodge OF Nir-
cinia.
Tbe body viii rcconvene this morning
at 10 o'clock and tho work viii DE COM
plotcd this afternoon.
THE GRAND OUTER-GUARD.
The new Grand outer-Guard, Wythe VI.
Peyton of MartInsville. was born In
MONTGOMERY county. Va March IS. 1872
I4e removed 90 Missouri I'm 1859. and con-
tinued 90 reside there until 1862 when he
returned 20 virginia Tie received his
education at Central College Fayette.
Mo. and M Pritchetts Institute. Glas-
Cow. Mo on Dis return 10 Virginia he
taught school for several years and was
for several years principal Of Ruffner IN
sfftufo at M4rtiusville. In 1883 he took
the law course at the University Of Nir-
qnia and in the fan of that year was
admitted 90 The bar. and has enjoyed a
most lucrative practice at bis profession
since that time llo was one or the
charter members of Patrick Henry Lodge
N0 So which was organized in 1891. He
bias served the lodge accoptably in several
positions and has twice represented his
lodge in the councils of the Grand Lodge
IIe is q man of commanding presence. a
ready dobater. and most genial gentle
man. since he has been member of
th4 Grand Lodge he has made a great
many friends and IFS election is a proof
of the esteem in which he is held by bis
aean.fffr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18

Soon TO BE Established la North Carolina.
The Bass Claim.

WASHINGTON D. c.. Feb. 17.-special
Mr. l.. L. Aispaugh. of Taylorsyine, y.
C.. will remain boz the city for several
days. the guest of Representative Lnnoy.
Mr.. Alspaugh is one of North Carolina s.
most progressive citizens. and is ON his
way North 90 purchase the machinery for
"a cotton factory. which DE viii establish
ON Low Little river. he having already
constructed large stone building Tor
that purpose.
Mr. A. j. Carroll. of Raleigh, United
States Marshal for the Eastern District
Of North Carolina arrived here this morn
ing and took quarters at the Mctropol-
tan
a letter was received boy Congress this
morning from the Assistant clerk of the
Court OF Claims transmitting copy
Of the fund ngs Med hy the court in the
case Of Nancy M Bass Administrative
OF william Bass. deceased, late OF Wayne
county. \. c.
The court finds that William Bass was
loyal 10 the United States Government
during the late war; and that the United
states troops took from him for their
use stores and suppl cs valued by piain-
tn at s. g72 Co. but which the court thinks
were worth at the time of taking only
81 40
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18

The shorin and III, Deputies Cowed "A Mob
with Drawn Pistols.

ATLANTA. GA. Fob. ia mob made
fl u,sb for Edward C. Flanagan at the
railroad station af Decatur to-nicht after
the trial Sheriff Austin bad started to
bring his prisoner into Atlanta. fearing
10 Keep him in tho Dckab county lail
For three days There nas been talk of
lynching Flanagan ANA this morning. his
counsel W. e.. Glenn. asked for mis-
trial stating that it was impossible 10
get 2 fair trial ON account of tho public
sentiment Judge Ca0dicr refused the
request and stated That Doe and the shcr-
ir would protect the prisoner. ne
Judge dii not think there was "a dis
position 10 lynch Flanagan.
The people of DckHlh. however arc in-
dipnaut at the prospect of Flanagan Csc
Gaping the -aliows on the plea Of insanity.
An day there were muttcrings 'n and
around the court and when the sheriff
lon the bWldng hc was followed by atty
men.
Ho found as many more at the depot.
Tho sheriff WAS not uuprep7rcd. however.
end when the crowd began 10 move i'm
ON him Doc and his deputies surrounded
their prisoner and with drawn pistols
threatened 10 shoot whoever attempted
10 lav hands ON Flanagan. The shoV of
rcrr-,ance cowod tho mob and the sheriff
stopped ON train I'm few minutes and
brought his maa 90 Atlanta for tho nicht.
Nearly ali the evidence to-day WAS
devoted t0 am explanation ON certain
phases of insanity Dr Piucknev stated
that Doc believed from an examination of
Flanagan that he is insane and not men
tally fj to ho tried for murder The
physician declared that in his opinion
Flanagan could not give DIS counsel any
assistance I'm the trial.
Dr Bizzcu gave similar testimony Tie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18

BRIDGEPORT CONN, Feb. l7.-chas
White. the hiehwayman. who was shot
while attempung 10 rob Thomas and
Henry Ryands in East Bridgeport last
NIGHT died at 1880 this afternoon. lie
made mo- statement concerning The crime.
Thomas Rylands is treasurer OF
briIdinp and loan association. 9nd with
his brother for company was relnI"''is
from meeting with >llN0 when lh' TOD
berry was attempted The hyanas prom
ers were armed and gave oalt' 10 'h'
robbers. of whom there were thi'e. "o
escaped unhurt and have not SINCE pee"
captured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18
PYTHIANS ELECT OFFICERS.
important Sessions Of The Grand Lodge
Held Yesterday,
AND SPEECHES At NIGHT.
The New Code of Laws Adopted-Work by
the Amplifed Council-Mr. W. VI. Pey-
ton Elected Grand outer Guard,
The supreme Chancellor,

The Grand Lodge. Knights OF Pythias
resumed It's session yesterday morning at
10 o'clock at the castle hall Of Marshall
Lodge dec Camp HalD, with all officers
in attendance. and nearly all the repre-
sentatives on haRd when the gavcl fell.
The usual routine business was -raas-
acted up to II o'clock. when the special
order. the new code Of laws prepared by
Messrs. Richardson and Edwards. was
taken up for consideration. the Grand
Lodge resolving itself into Committee Of
the Whole.
The paper is a very elaborate one and
was considered scriaum.
Among the most important changes is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18

The Executive Council Changes the Place
of Meeting to Chattanooea.

CHATTANOOGA. TENN. Feb. H..
At tho meeting OF the Executive Council
of the Baptist Young Peoples Union OF
America. held i'm Chicago to-day. % WIS
,,nt..d IN hold the next international Con-
vcntion I'm Chattanooga. July d. lNlr
ttI- abrogatinC tho action OF INC Mli-
,yaukeo meeting This body decided m
favor of Brooklyn. but the iNuIt on
s,iitabio rate from the raiirOaGF cori-
neiled the Executive Council to use the
authCrtv vested in 10 IN emersWciec lo
.remc another convention cif Ihe
Southern Passenger AssociatD oucren
- 0no-ftre rate Of return trNsporiaiion
20 any poinf i'm its tcrritOr> ana 'N"t-
tanooea. which already expected to enter
tain fhc Union in 1S9S was selected
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18

WASHINGTON. Feb M-President
clev.iand will not make nominations 20
fl vacancios I'm the government service
which may De caused by resignation oc-
curing between now and the ith of next
March. but will leave such places open
Do b,. filled hy President Mckinley. This
does not include places when the four
wears term OF Office expires or of places
that are vacated by death of the occupant
when the Office stiu has year or more
I'd ruu.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18

NEW YORK. Fob. 1.-THE first regular
session of the annual meeting cf the
American NcW per Association wss
Ieid TODAY al the headquarters OF tine
association in tne Hoffman House one
hundred and ffty publishers. representing
rcvsnaucrs from all over the United
states. were present. Charles w. Knapp
A. +ha. afferuOon session resolution was
n-esed authorizing the Executive Com
inittee TO Incorporate the association.
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nnc.lrn,,.. nrnIn Examined.

ST. LOUIS MO. Feb 1.-THE sur
geons employed by me defence compl pleiiSn i,,.
remains ~ Arthur DucstrOw. who was
e,err-+o3 at Union Yesterday for the
,o,,r5er of his wife and child here three
wears aeo. DIT haudy states thar the
o,,,,ira+ion revealed the fact that Dues
,e,.,. r,d ferfomeningItls or white specks
on one ~ the coatings of the brain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18

GALVESTON. TEN. Feb. THE set-
ond days session OF the Nitiohal Dui,.-
- Asscci,fion N,as called 20 order hy
Pre.ident Thomas az 10 clock this morn
Ing President Thomas delivered hi, an
nnal address. Interesting pap'rs W.
next read. The convention adjoni inep uis-
M Q o'clock tomorrow morning. l.iS Al.
ternoon the visiting members at'rhue" ~"
49, ,oast at Woodlam's lake.
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cri.i. Imminent in NadrIa.

MADRID. Feb l7-El Dia. in am ar
tlcle ON the political situation. asserts I'D
most positive terms that ministcrial
crisis is impending and that it is possible
that Senor Sagasta VIII return 10 '"e
Premiership
rbot naper also says that there is iikeli-
hood mat General Ramon Blanco. late
Governor General OF the Philippine ls-
lands. viii replace General Weyier as
Captain-General OF Cuba.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18

Middle of the Road Popuiists Refuse 10
.Inin the Im.lnmi.la.

GRAND RAPIDS. MICH Feb. 1.-THE
State Convention of the silver Democrats
silver Republicans and pCpulists was held
to-day 90 select candidate for Justice
OF the Supreme bench and Regent of
tho University.
The middle-Cf-thc-road Populists under
tho lead of John o. label of Monroe re-
fused 60 fuse and held "a convention anI
nominated John q. label for Justice of
the Supreme Court and Robert McDougal
of Hnlsdale. and NJ. O. Graves. Of Potas-
key ass regents.
The fuslonists adopted resolutions which
re-anirmod the Chicago platform. do-
clared that the free and unlimited coin
ago OF bOtr gold and silver 900 the -atio
of l6 TO 4 was the paramount issue and
the only solution of the present bushes
depression olpCsed the retirement of the
national pfpCr money and replacins 10
With notes issued by banking corporations
and declared that vs.. j. Bryan was the
greatest living exponent of Jcfarsonim
principles. the true friend of the people
and tho logical standard-bcaTor OF De
mocraCy in 1900
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18

Secretary Herbert Goes 10 Charleston TO
Observe thr = avail ManoeVours.
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Feb. IT, Special
Secretary Hillary a. Herbert Ex-scl-
ator Matthew G.. Butler OF South Car
.olina. MIR. Benjamin Micou. chief clerk OF
the Navy Department and son-in-law OF
secretary Herbert, Mr.. Lewis Finncy
Secretary ilerberts private secretary.
Hillary Herbert Jr., and party or
ladies' passed through the city ON ne
Richmond Frcdericksburg and Potomac
train last night AT ll1 o'clock.
They were on the road To- charleston
TO witness tho Inan0cnNios OF '"e Nhi'e
Squadron az that harbor.
s.cretarv Herbert said TO Times rep
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What Cleveland Nay DO.

GRAND RAPIDS MICH. Feb. lit Is
stated that President Cleveland, Secre-
tafv Of State Olney and Edwin r. Uhl
of this city. now Minister AZ Berlin. will
form a law partnership In New York.
Mr. Uhls son IS authority for the state
ment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18

The Navai Court ot Inquiry in session NJ
Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA. ia. Feb. 17-The
naval court OF inquiry 10 investigate the
grounding Of the United States cruiser
Brooklyn ON Schooner Ledge. in tho Della
ware river on January 3oth last. con-
veueI this afternoon at League island
uavy-vafd The court. consisting or
Commodore George Dewey. Captain Johh
e.. Watson. and captain Henry b. PICK
ing with Lieutenant 5 A. stanton as
judge advocate. met in the admiral
cabin ON board the Brooklyn ass sne lay
boo the dry dock. and formally oreanizod.
Captain Cook. commander OF the Nca-
sal. was the first witness.
Captain Cook said that when the N's~
sel struck the ob iacle seemed 10 move.
ln bis opinion it Was a. loose rock. Aiter
tine Brooklyn was dry dOcked he took
from the rent boo her bottom some heavy
spIntcrs of wood aud several Jagged
pieces OFF yellow metal. u seemed prob
anle 60 the witness that the shin had
grounded on place whore some other
vessel bad efrIck and BOO doing $50 picked
uu % part of her bottom.
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Sugar Compan, Director, Meet.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE directors Of
the American Suear-Rofning Company
held 70 meeting this afternoon. Aiter the
adjournment Treasurer searles declined
to state what action the directors took
regarding the request OF ine i.eAoW 60 ii-
mite for r,ru1issi1u 20 examine the COM
nv's books. John T.. parsons also de-
ci.ned 10 make any statement saying
that il would De contempt TO the commit
tee for him tC DO so.
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District Appropriations.

WASHINGTON. II. c.. Feb. 1.-THE
District OF Columbia appropriation bill
VS. reported 10 the Senate to-day IL
adds ST 2Ol. s66 TO the bill as II comes
from the House. making an aggregate OF
=, ogo az The bill last year carried
s. 900 30. and the amount asked by the
Commissioners for the ensuing year Is
- 81, b1t.
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preparation Of the measure TOT oo''''N
GRAFTON by that body -, J..
When it passes the Senate N''
sent 10 a conference committee. anu .l'
slightest delay IN the adoption o, 'he ~
ference report may result IN nc -
OF the entire measure. WIN lee"u ~,
this particular measure the 9e"'.o
bo forced TO moke A race against time
proceeding particularly ols'as'e'"' "
that usually slow-moving BODY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Feb. H.-Rear
Admiral Edmund Z. Colhcun. United
states navy retired. died IN Washing
ton tonight shortly after II o'clock. lie
was seventy-five years Of age. Death was
frcm heart failure, and WAS quite uneA-
pected.
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DANIEL sONVILLE. CONN. Feb. TO-
49,. malls have been running short time
for Two weeks. posted notices in the mills
thte afternoon announcing that COM
Monday. the mills Will De run
on fuu time. bat that reduction tl DO
per cent. will 20 into effect.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-18

WASHINGTON. j. C.. Feb. 1.-THE
President has pardoned Frank Porterneid'
of Nashville Tenn. eX-president OF the
First Rational Bank. sentenced III De
cer,bor fsq3 10 ten years In Kings coun-
10 New York penitentlary. and costs for
embezzling the banks funds
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Dawn with the High Hat.

DENVER. COL. Feb. IA biil maAins
u a punishable offence 20 wear n's"
hat al theatrical performances J" v''-
RADIO passed the Assembly to-day ps
vote OF a. 10 H..