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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
The Horse Came Back.

COLUMBIA. s. c.. April 23-Gov. Eller-
bes 290 mare must be returned TO him
by Mai. Il. Is. Evans. brother OF ex-Gov.
Evans. The jury so declared last night.
Gov. Ellerbe was on the stand for two
hours and several State officers, inclnd-
ing the Lieutenant Governor Adlutsnt
General. ex-Gov. Richardson. and Lieut..
Stokes. u. S. A. were summoned as Wit
nesses.
The testimony OF the principals was di-
rectly contrary. Ellerbe swearing that
he did rot bet the mare against s. on the
election, and Evans being as positive that
he did Mai Evans said the Governor
surrendered the horse 10 him. while Ell
lerbe declared II was simply a loan. There
is a breach in the reform ranks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
PRTEEsBUHG,S BUDGET,
Mr.. Leath Negotiating for the Lease of tho
Academy Of Music There.

PETERSBURG. VA. April 2l-Special
The County Court OF Surry will begin
on next Tuesday. when the bail bond Of
J.. Il. scissors. charged with robbing
T. j. Pruden. travelling salesman for
Bruce 81 Sons, of Norfolk, of 500, Will
be declared by the court forfeited. unless
the accused puts IN an appearance at that
time. The bond is for $780, in which
amount scissors was bailed 10 be In court
at the last term. TO answer the charge
against him. but he was not there.
r. i. Landlord. the colored lawyer, who
is charged with the betrayal OF Alice
Hobbs. a colored girl, Of this city. under
a promise Of marriage. and who was
brought here last night from Newport
News, where he was arrested a day or
two since. made a request of the Mayor
this morning that he should not be
brought into the courtroom as he was
willing to marry the girl he had wronged
His request was complied with. The
girl is under age. and. as her father re-
sides at EmpOria. Greensville county,
marriage had to be postponed until his
consent could be obtained. He was tele-
graphed TO this morning.
The time for the reception OF candidates
for the nomination for the office Of City
Treasurer. TO be voted for at a primary
election, expired at y o'clock to-day. The
only candidate at that time was Mr. G.
d. Slaughter. the present incumbent
Mr.. Slaughter on yesterday sent 10 the
chairman OF the Democratic City Central
Committee a pledge 10 support the nomi-
nee Of the Democratic party, and his
check for 500 dollars TO defray the ex-
penses of the primary.
DIf1ifwc
viii leave for New York city tomorrow
morning.
In view Of the bicycle races TO be held
at the New Market race-course, in Prince
George county. on the 10Th Of May next,
under the auspices of the Cockade City
cycle Club. the track is being put In
thorough order, and the grand-stand is
being strengthened and enlarged, so that
it will have a seating capacity for about
nine hundred people.
A letter was received here this morn
ing from Mr. T. 6. Leath, of Richmond.
who is negotiating with Mr.. David Dunlop
for the lease Of the Academy OF Music.
i'm which he says that he has not yet
heard anything from Mr.. Dunlop as 10
whether or not he will accept his terms.
Miss Fannie Reinach. who has been Wis
iting friends in Richmond, has returned
home.
The Democratic CITY Council Committee
held a meeting tonight and adon'ed res
olutions. declaring Mr.. c. A. Slaughter
the only candidate for the Democratic
nomination for CITY Treasurer.
The Second Battalion OF Virginia Volun-
teersn cOlOred Of Petersburg. VIII leave
here or a special train Sunday evening ~
o'clock. for Richmond. where they viii
take train over the Chesapeake ana
Ohio railroad for New York, where they
go to take part in the Grant Monument
unwilling. The battalion will carry about
one hundred and fifty men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
STOLE TWO COWS
And Was Given Two Years in the Peni
Tertiary.

Tertiary.
SALEM. VA. April 23.-Special.-ln the
County Court yesterday the jury in the
Nichols case brought in verdict Of
guilty. fixing his term at ten years in the
penitcntiarv. The accused was indicted
Tor two sepcrato offences. the first Tor
stealing a COW from j. NJ. Smith. ana
the second for stealing COW belonging
10 A. Davenport The two years in the
ponitcntiary was Tor the first crime. Ac-
cording 20 am agreement Of counsel on
both sides "a special jury was impanelled
which brought i'm q verdict Of four
months in Jail and so fine for the second
misdemeanor.
The case has created a great deal OF
interest owing 10 the heretofore good
standing Of the prisoner in this com
munity.
The vordicts Of the juries meet the APP
probation OF all.
Judge Henry T.. Blair has returned
from Floyd. where he has been holding
circuit court.
Henry Forsythe has gone 10 Rogers
vile. Tenn. where he expects 10 pitch
for the Rogcrsville ball team this sea-
son.
Evangelist c. b srouse left to-day for
Ashland Ky, where be Will conduct
meeting.
+. r. Simmons. superintendent OF the
Interstate Telephone Company. was in
Salem yesterday and to-day soliciting
subscribers for the exchange, soon to be
established here
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
MIRRIIuE Ar EISTTILLE.
Mr.. DashieIl and Miss Smith Made One-A
Mad Dog Runs Riot.

EASTVILLE. VA, April 23.-Special-
Miss Bertha 3. Smith, daughter Of Dr.
Charles Smith, Of Franktown. North
ampton county. and Mr.. Hampden Da-
shell. Of Princess Anne. Md. were united
in marriage to-day at Hungars Epsco-
pal church The ceremony was con-
Quoted by Rev Edward Benedict assist
ed by Rev William y. Meade. The we'd
ding was a quiet one, only the intimate
friends OF tho families being present. The
welded couple took the nOrthbound train
for a tour and will reside az Princess
Anne. the home Of the groom.
Miss Lucie Dennis. daughter Of Mr..
Emerson Dennis. OF Northampton coun-
~. and Mr.. Ross Moffatt OF Scotland
were married in Baltimore on the I'D Of
April.
The mad dog scare is prevailing in the
lower part of the county. a few DAYS
ago a dog supposed to be mad bit three
little children OF Mr.. George Lankard
and afterwards started up the county
biting everything in his path. He also
bit another cog, a cat and a cow. before
he was killed. All the animals bitten.
died.
A large concourse OF people assembled
I'm Christ Episcopal church. Eastville. last
Sunday morning 10 hear Bishop Ran
dOlph. The church WAS beautifully deco
rated with potted plants and Easter lilies
and as the Bishop same forth from the
vestry room the choir pealed forth with
a new Easter anthem OF praise. The sub
ject which the eminent divine discussed
was very appropriate, being Faith. Hope
and Charity. which he expounded I'm a
very beautiful and eloquent manner. He
preached one hour. after which there be
ing no candidates to be confirmed. the
sacrament OF the Lords Supper was
taken and the congregation dismissed.
The Bishop also preached at Cape
Charles In the evening and at Hungars
church on Easter Monday morning to
large and attentive congregations
The big frost which occurred last We'd
nesday morning has greatly injured and
beioted all early crops In this section
Irish potatoes that were up were cur
down and we are told that Strawberries
are damaged to considerable extent.
Circuit Court has been going on Ill the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
CREWE'S PUBLTC SCHOOL.
How Hon. John =. Massie Took Time by
the FOrelock.

CREwE, VA. April s.-special.-The
public school in this place closed to-day,
having been in session for seven months.
Mr.. Harrison. the principal. and his as
flstant teachers are 10 be congratulated
on their success with the school during
the session. This Is Mr.. Harrihons first
session here and he has proven himself
10 be a very popular and efficient in
siructor. and a most valuable citizen.
Hon John j.. Massey. superintendent
OF Public instruction. arrived here yes
terday evening FOR the purpose OF attend
ing the Teachers Institute. and delivering
an address before the teachers. on ar
irving he found that he was nearly a
week ahead Of time lie returned TO his
home al Charlottesville this morning. and
thinks he will not be able TO return TO
deliver his address on Tuesday night. the
time appointed. This is a great disap-
pointment to the Committee OF Arrange
ments. but another prominent educator
will be selected 20 nm his place. Mr.
Massey visited the public school this
moning and addressed the teachers and
pupils.
Miss George Nash. OF Appomattox coun-
". is visiting the family OF Mr.. Il. b.
Bobhltt
Miss jamie Mccormick IS on visit 10
relatives at Nottoway Courthouse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
A SENSATIONAL SUIT.
son or WE4LTHf CITfZEN of
NORFOLK SUD FOR $4,000
BY a Young Lady-Seabosrd Air Line once
Abolished-Simon Caps Acquitted
An Alleged Fire-Bug.

NORFOLK, VA, April 25.-Special.-A
suit was sled in the clerks Office Of the
City Circuit Court to-day, which has set
Norfolk agog. The plaintiff is Miss Lii
Ian Elcanora Trimblc. OF this city. and
the defendant is Walter f. busch. a
young married man and the son OF
wealthy capitalist. The young lady al
legcs that improper proposals were made
TO her by busch on a number OF occa-
slOns and she asks $1,000 damages. IL
is claimed by the young mans friends
that he was merely indiscrect. The case
has been set for trial on TIE second Mon
day IN May.
OFFICE ABOLISHED.
Tho Office of the advertising agent
Of the Seaboard Air Line. held
by Mr.. c. Ironmonger. OF New
York. has been abolished and the
department united with INC passenger de-
partment. Mr. &. l.. Axis. Oh # 'lo~S
10 General Passenger Agent 7. J. Andei-
son. has been appointed adver'i5ins ,i,iF.
and assumed the duties Of the oliice. Nj.
T. NJ. Iron. late chief CLERK under Ger
eral Passenger Agent John y. Gee Of he
Atlanta and West Point Railroad sue
ceeding to the place Of chief clerk LJ0tr
Mr.. Anderson.
SIMON CAPPS ACQUITTED.
The trial Of Simon Camps. prominent
sporting man of this city, for shooting
Church Lewis was begun in the Corpora
ton Court this morning. Able counsel
were engaged on both sides. Tho shoot
ing the prosecution attempted TO prove
was done i'm revenge for a beating re-
ceived hy Capps some weeks before. Lewis
testified that Caps had ordered him to
kneel down before he fred These facts
the defence sought TO disprove and in
support OF the plea OF self-defense, wit
nesses swore that Lewis. who bore bad
reputation. had threatened Camps life.
The jury wds out only a few moments
before they rendered a verdict of ac-
quttal.
The charges against Ned Crismond. who
is accused Of setting fire 10 Whtehurst's
Han and starting the terrible conhagra-
ton. which devastated Portsmouth four
weeks ago. were examined IN the Mayors
Court Of that city TODAY. The accused
was sent on TO tho Hastings Court
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
KLLIGIIU EDTCITION.
Eighth Anniversary of the American So
ciet' to be We'd To-Morrow.

WASHINGTON. April 23-The Eighth
Anniversary OF the American Society OF
Religious Education will be held In the
First Congregational church, this city, on
Sunday night next. Hon. ]. NJ. Harlan.
Justice OF the United States Supreme
Court, will preside. Rev. j. r.. Gilbert, ID.
D.. the secretary. will render the annual
report.
Rev. T. S. Hamlin. d. D.. pastor Of the
Church OF the Covenant. PRESBYTERIAN
will speak on Religious Education and
the Welfare Of the Church" Prof. A. y.
Montague Dean OF the College OF Liberal
Arts, OF Columbian University, will pre-
sent paper on THE Bible as Factor in
Liberal Education"
Hon. Case Frederick. member of Con-
gress from Kansas and Hon. j. w. Bal
ley, member of Congress from Texas, VIII
speak on Religious Education and the
National Welfare"
President Mckinley has promised to
be present.
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James L-vis viii be Tried for His Crime
Next Monday.

FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE. VA. April
2s.-special.-The case OF James Lewis
who is charged with assaultng Mrs
Ridel. lady sixty-two years Old. came
ND for trial IN the County Court to-day
About 100 people had assembled but there
were no signs OF eA..tement. all seemed
TO feel that the accused was entitled 10
a fair trial. and ary disorder would have
been quelled irimediately On account
OF illness OF Judge Chichester. Judge
Lipscombe. OF the County Court OF Prince
William. was on the bench when the
case was called.
Mr.. c. Vernon Ford asked for a post
ponement as material witnesses who had
been summoned. had not arrived. The
commemorative Attorney did not OBJ
Zee, IA This and an attachment was Is
sued to bring the witnesses here next
Monday. and the case continued to that
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
Sinlen Mafch RrrnNrreh

ROANOKE. VA. April 23.-Special.-
Chief or Police Dyer. OF this city. has
found the watch taken from Mrs. George
r. Henderson last Tuesday by a negro
man who attacked her near the Tayloe
farm just east OF here \ negro answer
ing the description Of Mrs. Henderson 5
10 the wife OF Charles Vineyard. color
ed man living six miles east Of here Tor
seventy-fve cents and Mr.. l.. l.. Wright.
a white farmer Of that vicinity hearing OF
the sale reported II 10 Chief OF Police
Dyer. The Chief went 10 Vineyards at
once and found the watch was Mrs. Hem
dersons He also. by the description Of
Vineyards family. ascertained who the
seller of the watch was and at once put
two OF his best officers on the trail. As
the negro vas seen coming towards this
city late this afternoon IL s believed that
he will be caught before morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24

were victors. on March 18th. 4 large
column of Spanish troops under the com
mand of Col. Salindo met with serious
rout at the insurgent hands. Sdnhdo
with 1900 men had been ordered 10 at
tack Samnicoas and TO dslodse the
enemy. Salindo was misled by the native
guides who took him through "A Gloss
road on both sides of which strong f"Yo es
OF the insurgent troops were amlushed.
The Spanish force was badly iefea,.d.
and forced to retreat in confusion. The
rebel force is reported TO have been 2ol0
strong. II was a hand to hand conflict.
The royslst. troops lost over 200 men.
and the Insurgents 30
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
Ladies' and Children's
UnderW ear.

Infants and Chldren's Wool Wrap
pers ..........2J So. and soc.
The Nazareth Waist, for Boys and
Girls ND to - years. 25c.
Ladies Vests, long or short sleeves;
Pants 70 match 25c.
Ladies' Gauze LiSle Vests. .25c.
Ladies Lislc and Cotton Equestri-
enne Tights. .........5 80, 1jc. and 81.
Ladies' Silk Vests. 80, coz, and 75c.
Ladies' Ribbed Vests. low neck and
short sleeves. ......10 12l2, and lie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
Enferrd a MILE prnsrnni.

CHARLES CITY c. H.. VA. April o.. 70
Specialize Gas es Of Il. G. Edwards and
Wilson G. Nelson came up before Judge
J. H. Christian in the County Court on
the 18th instant and al the request Of
the Commemorative Attorney the fol-
lowing order Wss entered
The attorney prosecuting for the Com
monwealth by the consent OF the court
saith that he will not further prosecute on
behalf OF the imOnwealth. against the
said Edwards and Nelson. indicted fOr a
felony. Therefore. II is ordered that they
be discharged from further prosecution:
they. the said defendants. pay all costs
I'm their case. The costs were paid and
the case closed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
diamond FIOssie- Murdered.

NEW YORK, April 2S.-Flossie Murphy.
better known as diamond Flossie,' but
whose right name was Flossie Reilly.
was found strangled in her room early
yesterday morning. one end OF a rope
was around her neck and the other end
tied TO bel-post. The place was looted
OF all its valuables. including about $500
worth Of diamonds which made the young
woman famous all over the tenderloin
precinct.
The reputed husband OF the woman.
Alexander Frederick Murphy. was ar
raigned i'm court yesterday. and commit
ted to jail without bail. pending investi-
CATION vi the murder.
What the police regard as a strong
point against the prisoner Is the fact that
the rope which strangled FlOssie Murphy
was tied In the "half-hitch" fashion COM
mon to circus men and those engaged In
maritime occupations. Before turning
bartender Murphy was a stevedore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24

HARRISONBURG. VA, April % A
conference was held here Yesterday le-
tween Thomas G. Prince valley superin-
tcndent, and g. H. Slaughter. valley ar
countant. representing the Baltimore an d
ohio Railroad Co. and y. J. O'Brien. Sill
perintendent Of the Southern Railway
90
The outcome was the establishment OF
ioint ticket and freight agencies at thi"
place. Mr.. r.. X. Doothat is 10 be the
freight agent md J. +. Glenn the pas
sengcr agent.
This change will be decided hencht
10 the merchants of this place and 10 the
travelling public. The system goes into
effect to-day.
II is also currently reported that the
Chesapeake and Western will soon enter
into a somewhat similar arrangement
with the Baltimore and Ohio.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
BENNINGS RACE TRACK,
The Talent Found Themselves Unable to
Pf..k the winners


WASHINGTON, April 25.-The attend
ance at the Behring'S race-track was again
large to-day. the beautiful weather being
reinforced by a fast track and fine card
with good sizeo fields In most OF the
event. The talent found some difficulty
picking winners. and three second choice
horses came out ahead Summaries:
First race-Five furlongs-Walter (even)
first, Marsian 90 to 81 second. Fred Doug
las 90 to u third. Time. 1903 30.
Second race-Six furlongs-Bob Leach
6 to u first, Mahoney 90 to 81 second.
Musketeer q IA TO u third. Time. lis.
Third race-Six and one-half furlongs-
Harrington e to u first, Slowpoke 90 10
u second, lambert Us TO l0) third. Time.
l:24.
Fourth race-Four and one-half furlongs
-Mapetite g TO p first, Percy +. q TO 81
second, Choir Boy q TO p third. Time.
81 is.
Fifth race-One mile-Brosk q TO s. first,
VIII Elliott a to u second. Billali q to
u third. Time. AS As.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
Miss jamie Tarpley CLARK.

CHATHAM. VA. April S.-Speciai.-
Miss jamie Tarpey Clark. died at the
residence Of her father, Mr. W. T..
Clark. on Main street. at $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon OF consumption In tie
twenty-third year Of her age. Her sick
ness extended through period OF many
months. and no pains and expense were
spared i'm the attempt to restore health.
Miss Tarpley was a general favorite IN
Chatham and the surrounding county
and the announcement OF her death Will
be received with genuine sorrow 10y her
many friends and relatives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
AZ INCENDf9RY FIRE.
Heavy Loss Occasioned bv the Burning OF
Barn In Lout-a.

LOUISA. VA. April 23.-special.-on
the farm OF Mrs. !. i. Childs. near this
place. the stable was burned last night
II WAS In the possession OF II. a. Camp
hen the tenant, who lost four head OF
horses about 1900 pounds of tobacco
and about 1000 pounds Of hay. put IN
YESTERDAY. Mrs Chids lost two mules.
when discovered the barn was burning
at both ends. 1t was evidently the work
~ an incendiary. Incendiary fires are
becoming entirely too common in the
State.
The fruit was not all killed by the late
freeze.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
NO THRFE cent FARES

For Indiarar Court Decides the Law
30 h. r-~~ns''utiona'.
INDIANAPOLIS IND. April 23.-The
decision OF JUDGE Showalter. OF the u S
Circuit Court. Chicago. involving three
cent street car fare law was received by
the clerk OF the Federal Court to-day.
The Hugg law was declared to be I'M
constitutional because II is special leeis-
lation. annlying only 10 the City or
indianapolis.
The oneration OF the three-cent fare
law ceases TO-DAY and President Mason
OF the Citizens Street Railroad Companv
saws the fve-cent law viii no In force
'o-r~orrow no saws no passen-ers viii
10 elected frorr the cars to-day for far
r-o 70 nav frll fare. ne they may not
have heard 81 the decision. but they
will be Tomorrow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24

ROANOKE. VA. April pa crr-y ro-
gro named Sanford Clemens vas arrest ed
early Wednesday morning. Tuesday
becoming offended at one # the iail 90
tendants. he exhibited q strength and
fury uncomfortable. The iron hcdstead
IN his cell was bent and broken like The
wires Of a bird cage, and his yells could
be heard for blocks away. lie was fin
ally overpowered and put in irons "
the determined efforts OF four suong
men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
A Chicago Clerk Kills His Employer and
Then Himself

CHICAGO. April 23.-John II. Rapp,
a wholesale dealer, was shot and killed
to-day by his former secretary and CON
ndental clerk, ]. w. Breunschweig, who
afterwards put the revolver TO his own
temple and killed himself. The murder
and suicide occurred in Rapp's private
sfices, in the presence of Philip Solo.
non. the deputy sheriff who had capias
for Breunschweig' arrest on the charge
OF embezzlement. Sometime ago Breun-
schweg was found about $3.50 short
his accounts. Criminal action WAS
brought against him but he alluded the
officers and yesterday wrote to Rapi
asking a meeting to effect a compromise.
fhis was arranged and the deputy
sheriff asked TO be present, ready 10
arrest Breunschweig.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24

friends, and In some instances from
strangers. A delegation OF nifty women.
members Of the Cleveland Soross. Akron
Century Club and Canton Sorosis. called.
The Cleveland party presented sarlands
Of flowers TO Mrs. Mckinley. letter
OF congratulation was received Wednes-
day evening by Mrs. Mckinley from the
President.
A family party was held at Mrs. NC
Kinley's home last night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
Preacher's Disgrace.

SCHENECTADY. n. Y, April 2s.-Rcv.
DR.. RI. &. Farrar, ex-pastor OF st. Luke's
church. Albany. was to-day expelled from
the Methodist Episcopal church and min
istry at the Troy Conference. The sccii-
sation against DR.. Farrar was or adultery
and he made a confession He was for
merly president OF the State Sunday
School Association and held high rank
among the Methodist preachers OF Ne"
York State. He is a grandfather.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
cor. CARTER CH0SEN.
lie VIII succeed a. Proc orof the University
the Late VI up vton.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. April
23.-special.-At A meeting Of the Board
Of Visitors Of the University Of Virginia.
held this evening. Colonel Thomas II.
Carter was elected proctor 20 fll the va
cancy created by the death Of the late
Major Green Peyton. The proctor-elect
IS expected TO assume the duties Of the
Office at once.
The Offices Of proctor and superintend-
ent OF grounds and buildings will be COM
bined after September 18th next
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24

su ok Drops out of the Southeastern
I...a..nf.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, April 23.-Spe-
cial-Four Greeks left this city yesterday
10 join the Greek army and several 9TH
efs Will ieave next week.
The revival al the Methodist church
continues ana profound interest IS being
manifested There were three Conterts
last night The meeting Will continue
next week.
The bazaar for the BENEFIT Of the Hunt
ington Rifles will open on Monday night.
Suffolk has dropped out Of the recently
organized Southeastern League. New
port News and Portsmouth are the only
towns in the original organization that
are left in the league.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
leafh Arrested Him

NEW BEDFORD. MASS. April "a
Frank r. Hadley. ex-treasuror of tho
Bennett and Columbia Mills. died this
morning.
Several warrants were issued for his ar
rest a few days ago on charges OF per-
Jury in false returns to the State In con-
nection with the standing OF the cor
porations. both OF which are now I'm tho
hands OF receivers Hadley had been ~
for some time