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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
c0N>fDhR BUDGhT.
The Conference Committee to Meet for
that Purpose Monday Night.

President w. ". Turpin. Of the Board
OF Aldermen. yesterday afternoon appoint,
Ell thr following members OF the ho.lu
10 act. on conjunction win "a Slilli"i GU,
r.ift,a from the Council. in the consid-
ration az che budget FOR 1897. upon which
Ill. TWO branches OF the Council wer" uh-
shle TO- agree. Messrs. ". n. Limmer-
mann chairman. Charles W. HardwicAe,
John NJ King. james Bahen, ana Robert
s. Brock. Jr
The committee from the Council as pre-
Niously af uOuucod is composed of Messrs
James Caskic. Joseph Nallersiein, Henry
&. Jones Robert q. briSgs, ana sol L.
ElOomherl.
Chairman zimmerman last night called
"a meeting of the joint committee for next
Monday night at $50 O'Clock. The chances
are mat the meeting viii bc lively one
and the questions 10 DE discussed are
whether the appropriation for public
schools shan Doe reduced. whether num-
Der of charities shah bo cut OF, and
whether $4,000 shall Dee expended IN the
purchase of water metres.
The latter appropriation VIII doubtless
excite the most discussion. as IT'S frends
and enemies seem unaltcrably fixed I'm
their respective positions regarding the
matter.
The following committees will meet to-
day.
Committee on Health. Z. NJ.
Committee ON Water 1880 =. NJ.
Committee on Finance. 1880 i. NJ
Committee on Second Market. u. NJ
Subcommittee on Streets. 10 consider
che damage done by the bursting Of a
sIlEcrt on Fourth street. Z T. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
Colonel Riyc> Sought tfser.

Colonel a l. l.iyes. of Castle Eill IN
engineer OF long experience. and for mdny
years in charge Of tho work OF Constrnc-
lion on the II; rama railroad. IS being urS-
ed for appointment as member OF the
Con mission provided for 10y act OF Con-
grcss 10 make an investigation Of mat
ters touching the NiCaraguan canal
Mr. VI. j.. lne@lls. presileat Of the
Chesapeake and ohio railway, IS cspe-
cially pIoTir ent IN pushing The claims oil
Colonel KiVcs. and among others OF i'll
nuencc who are working in lis behalf are
President Samuel Spencer, Of the South
ern railway, and Judge story Of Clnch-
natl
The con mission is TO be composed OF
three engineers one of whom must ne
"a naval engineer. The positions are very
dc sira BILE ana pay well.
Colonel Rives is regarded as man emil
nently well qualified for service on such
a commission. He graduated from a
school Of engineering ia Paris. where
he liz ed for a long time. and has had va
rlcd experience.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
$50. 900 10 Charity

BLOOMSBURY. PA. March 2L-Mrs.
Sara j. Blown. who died here recently.
gave an % her fortune OF $1,000 to Meta
Odist charities.
Among the beaeficiaries are: Church
Extension Society. $1,000; Preachers Aid
Society, $1,000; Women's Home Missiona-
~ Society. 5000; Ocean Grove Associa-
ton. 500; Old Ladies' Home. Philadel-
phia. 500: Methodist Orphanage. Phila-
delpha. sl.oOO; Methodist Hospital, Phlla-
delpha. 5000.
The balance Of the estate IS given TO
the Church Extension Society and sew
eral OF the organizations In the forego-
ing list.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
EN-lilnI>Ier l,nn>nm lirre.

EA-Minstrr To McAlcO and cX-Unitcd
States senator Mat ~. Ransom. of North
Carolina. i~ iu the city. and i@ tire guest
OF Major Thomas l.. Emry. 80. l. south
Third street. Mr.. Ransom appears io he
in fine health and spirits. lc expressed
himself as being much pleased with
Richmond and somewhat surprised go
the growth Of the city since his last visit
He was called upon hy "a number 81 his
friends here yesterday and visited scN-
cral places OF interest during the day
Mr Ransom said his STAY in Mexico Mds
altogether pleasant. and be- was much
pleased with the country ne spoke boz
high terms Of President niaz. who
though sixty-scven years Of age. is stu
an active man
Mr.. Ransom will shortly return 10 hi-
home in North Carolina.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25

Much Ado About Nothing" a Feature of
the Richmond CoIlece Jollifi caiion.

Much Ado About Nothing" a Feature of
the Richmond College Joliifica'ion.
Tie complete programme Of the JOLT
ncaton 90 Richmond College tonight
Is as follows.
FIRST PART
Minstrel Circle Opening Chorus. Glcs
Club
End Men.-Fiomins and Mcneil; Trib-
hctt and VIM
song. Mr. Elem ine.
Chorus. Glee club.
Song. Mr.. Whn.
Quartcttc-Chorus Glee Club
Gloe Club-Pf0fes SOP Gaines. director
Tenor. T. Scrucls. ". ST. Scav. c.
4. smith W. G.. stone. $. L. Morgan. W.
r.. Gibson. Basses-E. T. Poulsou.
Goodwin Frazer T.. w Provence J. X.
Taylor, Il. ". Montgomery. \. &. Har-
lowe.
SECOND PART.
Clio Of Speclaltes-Winn and Quarles
kaufman. Mcneil and Jones.
song. Mr.. Taylor.
Much Ado About Nothing " Notify w.
Shakespeare. "a comedy ln two scenes
Cast Of Charactors-John Pollard j. y.
Professor: John Crutchncld. Justice OF
Peace. A. i. Guigon. Lawyer. Robinson.
Witness. LOWS. Witness; Policeman.
High Muck-a-Muck. Loungers, Dog
English Class etc.
Selection. Mandolin Club.
Negro Monologue. Mr. Bagby.
THIRD PART.
fSldc Saow 20 d Circus
Band. Wesicott. Taylor. Kaufman
Montgomery. Provence.
"spieler" Mcneil.
Long Nan. Short Man. Strong Man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
Drsecrafcd Lrant', Tomb

Some vandal, actuated doubtless by a
mania for curlo collections. desecrated
what viii be the last resting place CT
General Grant on Monday night or early
yesterday morning by chipping away
considerable quantity of stone from the
upper surface OF one OF the granite Dill
low blocks which support the head and
foot OF the great sarcophagus.
From all appearances !, was tie work
OF an expert stone cutter. and there Is
every Indication that the person who
handled the chisel was frightened away
before having completed the task he had
set himself 10 dO.-New York Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
1, Fighting in l'rngua,.

BCENOS AYRES. ARGENTINE. Via
Galveston. Texas. March 2i.-Seyeral Sc
riOus encounters have occurred In Uru-
quay between Federal troops and insur-
gents.
A correspondent at Montevideo tele-
graphs that tho Federal forces have been
victorious.
a correspondent in Rio Janeiro. Brazil
telegraphs that General Oscar has asked
for reinforcements for the troops engag-
ed In lighting the fanatics In Bahia. The
cruiser Riachuelo suffered grave damage
while OH the south coast.
G.edas. the leader or & large hand or
fanatics, has been. captured by the gov
eminent forces in tho State Of peinam'
hlioa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
The Coming Festival.

4 very important meeting Of the EXecu-
tive Committee of the Wednesday Club
Was held at the Young Mems Christian
Association Tuesday night Nj. Robert
Harris was appointed financial secretary
Cor the May festival. and il wasdecided 20
scale the prices from $50 TO 81 for each
of the three concerts to be given May 6tn
and 1th.
voren Virginia viii begin 20 hold joint
rchcarsals I'm about two weeks. Both or
CARNATIONS are doing splendid work
The event this year will have all the
features of a festival. and so much inter-
est is being manifested IN IL that It's Sue
cess seems assured beyond pcradVenture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25

enthusiastically received, although no
definite result as to the nnal preparations
was achieved. one tning, however, We
apparent. that there Is not the ieast dai.-
ger OF having the proposth vlp laii.n7
through each company being determined
TO 20 with full ranks.
several applications for membeIship
were received by both companies. nut lll
view Of the fact that both coinmands
have reached the limit OF Nom ~.
which has been fixed by law, the ne"
candidates had to be- placed on the wait
inc list
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25

The typographical error in tho word
retain" for which retire was used
made The TIMES yesterday mofnine say
that Mr.. Harrelson's motion 10 retire
the Police Court bailin was passed.
Such was not a fact. but. on the con-
trary Mr. Harrelsons motion TO retain
the baili1 was passed.
There is no doubt In the world that the
Police Court. without bailia. would be
most disorderly place. Every dav
crowds Of spectators concreeate In that
court, and were IL not for the watchful-
ness Of Bailin Gibbons pandemoniunl, al
most, would reign.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25

The DeacOns Elected,

A we'll attended meeting Of the conerc-
cation OF the Grace-Street Presbyterian
church was held in the lecture-ro0m a.
that edince last night Tor the purpose of
clecting three additional deacons Tie
following members OF the church Wore
elected by the congregation: Nr. j. Scot
Parrish. Mr. T. Newton Gordon. and NJ.
Daniel Grinnan.
The Rev. Or. Fair. pastor Of tho church.
presided. There was the usual deyo-
tional services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
Delightful. Pie PGrty.

The Walker Light Guard under command
OF Captain +. w. Cunningham. attended
d most delightful pie party al the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Charles ~ Angle last night.
There was a large turnout Of the COM
pany, and a large number OF beautiful
young ladies present. Captain Frank
and his boys rendered "My Old Kentucky
Home which was followed by several
other selections from those present. All
had u most enjoyable time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25

Lima. PERU. Wia Galveston. Texas.
March PA new company has been form
ed 10 work the lead mines near Lima and
in other parts OF the country. a. c.
Furstenau is the manager
Two policemen were killed in the street
Monday by an orderly OF the colonel Of
sendarmes. The orderly was intoxicat-
ed and fired "A revolver at random. The
policemen who were killed were about TO
arrest the man when struck by the bull
les.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
Biz lob icco shipment.

Tho Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company handled the largest shipment
of tobacco i'm its history Tuesday 1T
the local depot.
10 consisted OF 500 hogshead consigned 10
the American Tobacco Company in Mon
treal. Canada, and required a force of
ffty-ive men, working from J. o'clock
Tuesday until . o'clock Wednesday morn
ing 20 load il on the cars
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
The Department storrs w,r.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL. March 2l-The
Cook County Business Mems Association.
400 strong. arrived from Chicago on a
special train yesterday 20 wage through
tho Legislature. = war on the great de-
partmcnt stores OF Chicago.
The FIRST delegation was followed by an
other special train With Sn additional
200 hualnAxs men. ID
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
Junior HOLLYWOOD Association.

A meeting Of the Junior Hollywood Ne
miriai Association WIS held Tuesday af-
ternoon. with Mrs. Norman Stewart. Ns
president. presiding. Reports Of % most
satisfactory nature were received from
the standing committee, aud much rou-
tine business transacted The arrange
ments for the entertainment 10 be given
next month for the benefit Of the associa-
ton were informally discussed, but 10
further action taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
Supreme Court of Appeals.

Terry against the City Of Richmond. ar
gucd by Conway Il. Sands and II. Il.
Pollard for plaintiff in error, and G. V.
Meredith for defendant i'm error and
continued until to-day
The next cases 10 bee called are Rich
mond Locomotive and Machine Works
against Ford. No - and Taylor against
MahOney, No. g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
Al the jefferson.

Mr.. and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt. j..
are still registered at the Jeitefsol. They
are on their way from the South. Among
other guests at the Jefferson yesterday
were Mr. and Mrs J. y. Ensign and
wife. OF Patterson y j.; Mr. and NJ
Fiske Of New York: Mr. and Mrs. ]. IT,
I.angmaid. OF Boston: Mr.. George Cham
berlaine. Jr.. Of Washington, Mr.. W O..
Lipscomb. Of Pressure Isle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
Ia CLS BATTALION.
Great Interest shown in Regard tn the
Proposed irip to New York.

The Blues Baitalio had q drill in
fatigue uniform last NE which was
Wen attended. Major Sol. :. shins was
in command and Captain FRANK W. WOOn
nlled his place as aoJutant OF the bat
talon. Captain C'aIcnce Watt com
manded Company a and Company was
Ia charge OF First Lieutenant George h.
fesTdm. Captain J. Clements ShgfVr be
present.
After the drill both companies held
brief business meetings. and the reports
from the committee on ARRANGEMENTS for
tn. t.iA "a EAw York next month were
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
GrOcers Organize.

DANV1LLE. VA. March 2i-Special-
movement is on foot here TO jrgali
the grocers of Eanville into n ass Jcidtion
for mutual protection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25
U,Hr LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF VIRGINIA.

ANNUAL STATEMENT ENDING THE MsT DA
CONDITION OF THE iir
rncpai Richmond
Characte OF the
Presdcn q. A..
Secrear w.
lied an
Cen bushes
Nsme gent in Johnston
Rosid
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25

crAND,RD LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE. COMPANY
81 ACTUAL. CONDITION OF
InSED IIIE avs of
fIII, pI-FsiiANT LAWS VIRGINIA
Name % tho company
Mich
OF tn compa
ident-D
Secretary
and Incorporated MAY - 1854
lusine J.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25

G TANDARD LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-25

Long Nan. Short Man. Strong Man.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-16
AN ES EN- :NrS.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC, ROLAND
RElD.--Thc advance sale OF seats for
Roland Reeds engagement at the Acad-
cmy of Music next Monday night, opens
At the Academy of Music box office, this
morning. From the present indica-
tons the sale Will be lareg one The
prices will be from csc. to $3.50, accord
ing TO location.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC, EASTER
CONCERT.-The John Hopkins Cleo
and Banjo Club will visit this city on
Wednesday, the 2lst. giving one of their
enjoyable concerts at the Academy OF
Music. Due announcement will be given
OF the time and place for the usual seat
sale
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-"A BOY
WANTED. '-Charles f. BlaneY's ey-
traVaganZn "a Boy Wanted" including
10 vaudeville acts, 40 people in ALL. head
cd by Harry Clay Blaney. late comedian
with licnderson's "Sinbad' company,
Will be seen at the Grand Opera House
April 10 20 and 81. and managers
Stronach and Raymond, judging from
the record breaking business done in
other cities, predict standing room only
at the Grand Opera House for this at
traction
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-16
EE.IHAisETil CITY.

Elizabeth City, n. c., Aprn 1a-(Spe-
clal. )--Cards are out for the marriage
Of Miss Alma, daughter OF Mr. and MIS-.
Z. {. Alien, and Mr.. David c. White
hurst. on "Wednesday. April oSsh.
Mr.. e. d. Scott continues critically
Ill.
A musical entertainment for the ben
eft Of the Methodist church vii! be
held At Overman's opera house, on
April 2ith.
arm In a quarrel in Newland township.
this county. las: night
The Emma Warren Repertoire com
pany Will appear at Owe, mans opera
house here on Monday, May Gath. and
give nightly performance for a week
from that date.
The Rev. j. r. Hall OF this place
preached in Edenton Tuesday night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-16
.sSSIvErsSAs.Y E1EErsSEs
or hsnmi,ton snSti:uIc :n be Elcha u
MONTH En:Iirr THIN a-Nnnl.


The Hampton Institute at FIamDton
Va. Will hold its anniversary exercises
4 month earlier than usual THIS year.
in order to lccomm odate the friend )
who find 1t 50 easy ana plea SAINT TO CON
Sregatc 4: Old Point at Easter tide
The Yale Glee club comes down then ana
many yong people from other schools
Join them here.
Hampton has therefore set apart the
week following Easter for its festiv:-
ties On Tuesday evening representa-
lives from "Nights with Uncle Remus'
will depict the old time slave life Of
The negro ana the indians. in the ma
tive costumes, Of hy-gGno days. Will IL
lustra:e the woo:ng and wedding scenes
Of 'Iiiawatha." GA TINE Negro and IN
dian folk songs will be al additional
feature of interest.
On Thursday, tho 22d, the annlvcr-
Sary exercises Of the school Will be held
and many friends from the North ana
South axe expected. Students and grad
ua'es will make shor; addresses. ana
pleasing prog: anime in which sing
inn enters largely. will be presented.
The school on these days will he
thrown open to inspection, and with
It's new trade school building and other
improvements. will we'll repay the visit
OF stranger or lend.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-16
ST. games Hotel closes.

After 4 prosperous existence OF ten
years the st. James, hotel, which under
me management OF Mr. j. A. Kennedy
mas become known as a model hosiery,
closed its doors Most OF its guests had
round other quarters previously, bu;
some OF them remained until the last
moment. Inc last guests 10 register at
the st. James were Mir. and Mrs s.
Crowell, OF Boston.
As Is we'll known the ST. James nroD-
erty was purchased some time ago by
the Citizens Bank, which Will now erect
upon It's site one Of the handsomest
banking buildings in tho South.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-16
NJ Memorandum.

British stnp, Guyana passed IN the
Gain, at 1910 a. m. for Lamber;'s
Tug Edgar Luckenbach passed out the
Capes al 1890 p. m. With barges In
tow.
Port Of New York, April l4.-Arrved
schr. Florence Shay, Abbott. Norfolk
Schr. G. G. Wey-um, Cavalier. Viz
ginia.
schr. Z. c. Knight. Crowley, virginia
Schr. Harry Landell, Vaughan, Viz
gina.
schr. Matilda Brooke. clausen, Viz
gina.
Schr Mary Jones' Clay, Baltimore.
Piamb.e's Point. April l4.--i'asscd
British steamer Chickahom:ny, Fur
neauX, Newpor, News for London.
Rotterdam, April 12.-Arrived. British
steamer Ben!dse, Hamilton, Norfolk.
Aarhuns, April 1l.-Brtsh steamer
Bernicia, Anderson. Newport News
Bremen, April li.-Ar:ived British
steamer Europa, Maryn, Galveston via
Newport News
Lizard. April l3.--Passed, British
steamer knight of st. Geo.ge, Bevis
Newport News for Hamburg
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-16
81. Georges Society.

The Englishmen Of this city held n
we'll attended meeting at the y. NJ. C. a.
last evening for the purpose of organ
izing st. Georges society
An organization was effected with the
following officers: President e. j. Rud-
gard Wigs; first vice president, II. l..
rage; second vice president. James era
nam, Jr.; treasurer, F.. w. Ogilyie; sec
rotary. j. r. Neal.
The organization starts out with
about nifty charter members. The next
meeting Will be held at the office of Mr..
n. l.. Page on St. Georges day, the esd
inst.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-16
HOW TO FIND OUT.

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of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire
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WHAT TO no.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
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Swamp-Ro the great kidney remedy,
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-16
MA LIE AE.

Halifax, n. c., April 15.-(Spec:ai.)-.
Mr.. c. Fl. Hale and Miss Annie Cooper
were married Tuesday morning by The
Rer. G. c. Rose, after which they left
for bridal trip. They viii return about
F.iuay
Major Emery. Of Weldon. was in town
4 short while this afternoon.
Miss Berta Dickson returned home
Tuesday.
An entertainment Will soon be given
At the court house for the benefit Of
the Episcopal church The stage e
now being built.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-16
j. 4, fSHOS.

Edenton, y. c.. APRIL 15-.(Special.)-
The Ice wagon Will soon make It's APP
pearance on the streets.
Eggs are plentiful now and cheap, sell
Ing a cents perdozen.
Miss Matte TilleTy has returned from
scotland Neck, after spending several
days there.
Mr., ". II. Hall, Of Newport News. Is
at the Bay View
Solicitor Lea!y is at home to-day.
A number OF carts have been busy
this week hauling shells on the streets
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-16
A WHALES SKELETON
Curator Of the Museum Regrets Not Obtain
Ing the One Stranded at WFigh|syiIe.
A FINE GRAIN CROP is PROPRESIED.
Ar Winfcr.SoWn Grain Il g.oo!eing
Exceedingly Wei - the Report
the Baltimore nnd Onto Arc work
Together Is Confirmed.

Raleigh. n. c., April 15.--(Spcciall--
The curator OF the STATE museum great
~ regrets not securing the ske,eton Of
the whale which was washed acllore nj
Wrighssville. 1t was sperm whale
and was fright whale" The whale
fisher at Cape Lookout is OF the Fright"
whale, and 1t is said that in 40 years
no specimen Of the sperm has been Se Ell
there. Sperm whales are sometimes KILL
ed near WlightsvilIc.
i was remarked here to-day by pr0mi-
nent Republicans that If Robinson Is APP
pointed Federal Judge the odds are that
the Governor viii appoint Oscar j..
Spear Superior Court judge, and thus
get him out of the way of Charles \.
Cook who wants 10 be United states
district attorney again.
FINE, WHE,.NT AND OATS
The prospect for fine crop Of wheat
and oats Is excellent. Winter sown grain
Is In good shape.
AS to the fruit crop the prospect is
also good. The damage by the frost
was no. great. Danger from frost now
Is not feared
Interest is increasing hi the building
of the Richm0nd-RidgNay railway line.
S. ~. l.. AND Il. AND 0. COMBINE.
The news hat the Scib ara Al Linz
and the Baltimore ana Ohio railway are
working together for Il joint Southern
and Northern through line Il con-
ti!med IN several ways.
The declaration vas made last night
that the matter OF the legal division
as to the right Of the present SuDcrin-
tendent OF the hospitals for The insane,
the odds were in thor favor. The dacis-
ion OF the superior Court judge IN this
very important and intereS ling case has
been eXpec.c cd two or thIec days
IN the supreme Court there wa: ar
Sument in the appeal case involving
the hN:nS or the rate OF State poll tax
AZ Sl."s.
me Statement that The Parmuce- &c
cieSton lumber mills at Jacksonville, the