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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14

Privileges and Elections. The motion, as
amended was agreed 90.
Mr.. Gallngor introduced resolution
for The appropriation Of $4,000 for the re-
lief of suffering Americans In Cuba. The
resolution went 20 the Committee on For
ceu Relations
Late IN the day Mr. Aldrich In charge
OF the tariff bin. announced that he would
not cal up the bill next Tuesday. as con-
tcmpiatcd. bat on the following Thursd1y.
when q statement would be made The
regular debate 10 begin not later than
Monday May 24th. This was the signal
for q tarin discussion OF over an hour
Mcssrs. Jones (of Arkansas. Chandler
ana Gallinger (of New Hampshire. hoar
lof Massachuseu). White lof California;.
Alduch (of Rhode IslanO. and Lindsay
lof Kentucky. participating 10 was ~
free and easy discussion, with consldeTa-
be pleasantly and some personality. Mr.
Lindsay spoke az some lcneth. Crircising
Tho wool feature of the BIN. The Senate
then adjourned TO Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
'"WHEEE an AT2v .-'-~
Jerry Simpson Echoes the Query Of the I'm
mortal Tom Watson.

Jerry simpson Echoes the Query of the I'm
mortal Tom Watson.
WASHINGTON. j. c.. May 13-Tho In
dian appropriation bin was disposed Of
ly The House to-day with The exception
of The provision for opening tho Utah
Gneonito lnnds. which was postponed uh-
Old Monday The conference On the ie-
mort which establishes au lndian ware
louso at Omaha rauncs the lease OF The
Seneca on lends and adds one Judge 10
the Indian Territory courts as adopted
bv "a vote OF 50 to =. Nearly two hours
were consumed in q parliamentary sQudD-
Die on The point raised hy Mr. Wheeler
Of Alabama that the rule for SEMI
weekly sessions was in violation of the
constitution.
Mr Simpson Rop. OF Kansas ondcav-
0rcd 10 renew his attack upon the speak
or for failing 10 appoint committees and
censurcd the Republicans for not muster
ing quorum Ilo was declaring that
there wcro more Democrats and Popu-
lists than Republicans present whcn the
speaker sustained the point that be was
out Of order.
SIMPSONS RIGHTS.
"I have been in doubt whether 7 had
any rights in this House lately Mr.
Simpson shouted and Doc was compelled
TO take his seat under the rule.
Mr. Payne kcp. ol New York;, called
Mr.. Simpson TO order and 10 him the
Kansas member said:
"Thc Speaker recognizes that YOU viii
do mis- bidding and YOU will get a good
place ON q committee an right J know
that there is n eood deal of anxiety on
that point among the Republicans
This taunt moved Mr.. Dingley and Mr..
Watson Pa) 10 call Mr.. Simpson TO or
der The question whether Mr.. Simpson
should be permitted TO proceed in order
was put TO the House. Many Republic
cans voted no. while others reiraned
from voting.
By a vote 50 to 81 he was given the
floor
"Wbon Mr.. Simpson again proceeded.
however the Speaker declared his re-
marks to be out OF order and called upon
him 10 desst.
Several Democrats protested against Mr..
Simpson being taken from the floor In
explanation Mr.. Reed said: "The Chair
submits TO the House that criticisms of
what the Chair did at some past time
are not I'm order not because the Chair is
above criticism or above attack. but be-
cause the Speaker is the Speaker of the
House and such attacks are not condu-
Give to order. The Speaker cannot reply
TO them except in q FRA 01meutiirA tlil1-
ner. and il Is not desirable that reply be
made If any objection is TO be made TO
the Speakers conduct IL can made at
the time and direct"
There was some flibustering. after
which the House decided that Mr. Simp-
son could not speak. whereupon he ap-
pealed TO the Chair to be informed
"Where am 1 at"
"The Chair has never been able to find
any one who knew that was the re-
ply.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
new BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.
The Chamber Of Commerce to Hold a
Public Meeting TO That End.
FOR JAMES RIVER IMPROVEMENT,
Members of Congress Urged 20 Secure tho
Necessary Change in the Law-iteport
on the Long Distance Phone Natter
Long List of New Members.

The first quarterly meeting OF tho Rich
mond Chamber OK Commerce was held
Yesterday evening at O'Clock. presi lent
S. II. Hawea occupying the chair.
Under the head Of reports Of standing
committee Mr.. S. w Travcrs in the abb
sence of the chairman Of the Committee
on outward Trade called attention TO tho
proceedings Of the Committee on I'M
proyoment of James River at its meeting
Wednesday and 20 the fact disclosed ia
the letter Of Senator Martin and con-
pressman Lamb. and thc1ettcr cl General
John NJ. wilson, Chief Of Engineers of
the United states Of America. that under
,he prosspt laws the appropriation for
tbe 1mprovement Of James River canrot
,,o ueed above the line where the city I'm
its cross tho river and offered motion
.,r,il,r 70 that Of Mr.. Guy before the
f.r,cs river Improvement committee 10
,ro eject that Senator Martin and Con-
rrcss man Lamb De requested 10 use lnelr
efforts 10 have the nc'ea7'is
md, ian the law when Congress "5'i"
..,l.,re tho Efver and Harhor Dill
IT., e,,,nort Of his motion Mr.. IraVers
e,,,l,a most improssNey of the Nhlue OF
tbo river 90 the commerce and iho"-. 'eS
NJ Richmond. giving some very slilN'ns
Illustrations from his OWE business TO
Glitch ho alluded. he said. only because
10 uas familiar 10 him. though hc CON
odentallv believed equally stflklhs lN-
stances could be drawn from aliAo7. any
other business I'm Richmond.
Mr. Thomas Christian also aaVoH'eu
action bv the Chamber. as he sald lh"l
tbo dinfcultv about improving the hatpo'
could he easily romedied by changing inc
lencnace Of the law so as 10 provide TOT
tto innrovement of the river from the
head of navication. The Chair in put
ting the question also emphasized the
value of the river as q most important
factor 10 the city. after which the motion
was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. r. H. Hnrwood chairman or ,ne
Committee on Postal and Telegraphic
service ronorted the action of his COM
mittoe i'm endorsing the request or the
clearing House Association for the neces-
eorv ARRANGEMENTS for an earlier delivery
of the morning mail from the nor'h'
which endorsement was given in a lctter
addressed TO the POstmaster-Generah
emphasizine the importance of this I'M
movement I'm the service not only 10 lhe
hanks but TO the business public general
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
ENGLISH BImHTALLISrS.
They Say the outlook is Hopeful for an In
fernaffonaI Agreement.

LONDON. Nay 13.-Thore was q meet
ing here to-day of the Bimetlilc Parha-
mentary Committee of the House 0f COM
mons. Apart from the members of Par
lament there were several prominent
himotallisls and weil-known labor leaders
present. Sir William Henry Houldsworth
CONSERVATIVE. who was the delegate OF
Great Britain TO the Monetary Confer
cnce at Brussels in 1>g2 presided. He
referred in his address upon opening the
meeting 20 the growth of bimeialiic opin-
ion in England and other countries. and
pointed TO the fact that the special COM
missiOnors of Che United States We're now
on their way 10 France TO confer with
the limotailists of that country The
chairman also expressed his opinion in
strong terms that the prospects of an
early international agreement were never
more hopeful.
Tho committee decided TO closely watch
the international negotiations. and holds
itself ready 10 actively cooperate ia them.
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Minister 10 Persia.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. May 13.-Spe-
ciai.-Mr. r. l.. Gregory, "a former resi-
dent of Martinswlle, Va, but at present
~ rro,ninent attorney at Sistcrsvile W.
VA was presented TO the President this
morning by Senator Elltins and Repre-
Sentative Dovcnor Of the latter State.
Mr.. Gregory would like TO enter the
Automatic service at Teheran, the court
of the Shah. This position Is acceptaniy
oiled nj present by Hon. Alexander Nc
Donald OF Lynchburg. Va. but as his
RESIGNATION has been AT the service OF the
Secretary Of State since the 9TH OF March,
his return 70 this country may occur at
any time.
Mr.. Gregory IS uneNceptionably endorsed
by prominent Republicans from his adopt
cd home and will have the support of the
Republican powers that think they be
from Virginia proper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
The Senatorial Pilgrimage.

WASHINGTON. -. G., May 8.-spe-
clll.-The senatorial pilgrimage TO Month
cello which was 20 have been made On
Saturday has been postponed to the fol-
lowing Friday ON account OF the unset
tlcd condition OF the weather.
Major W. 5. White and judge James u.
ssncr. of Fredericksburg, committee
from the city Council and citizens of
that city. were az the Capitol to-day %
extened an invitation to the members OF
the House and Senate COMMITTEES on
Military" Affairs 10 meet a Delegation
from the G.. A. r. which will visit Frede-
rlcksburg on the 9th and 18th Of the
present month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
TURKEY STILL HESITATES
The Powers Have Received No Answer
Concerning an Armialce.
ARE WAITING 10 CAPTURE DOEOKoS
Is the CensrasOp Opinion Esp,essed-in spi'o
efthe Agreement of Greece - over
lures for Peace. fighting
Silii Continues.

CONsrANTINOPLE, May l3-The TOT
eisn ambassadors held another CONFER
ence to-day. after which Baron Deea-
lice. the Austro-Hungarian ambassador
called upon Twofik. Pasha, the Turnsn
Minister OF Foreign Affairs, and renewed
the proposal OF an armisuce when was
presented yesterday The opinion Is gem
eral in Turkish circles that unti the
occupation OF Demokos, which Is mo-
mentarily expected, the porte wil NOT
grant an armstNe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14

Driven From 1heir Farms by Weyier' Ihey
Arc Dying Of Hunger.

The events of the day was report 10
their colleagues by the subcommittee OF
tho Foreign Relations Committee. which
Yesterday examined the state Depart
meut Cuban reports This statement
though not Given 10 The public Wds SO
far disclosed in charactQr as 10 give Il7e
To n good deal Of excited comment among
Senators and members. Tho report bas'd
upon facts presented hy the United states
Consuls in Cuba. it is said. brings out lh
strong relief the destitution which exists
not only among the Cubans but AmeIl-
cans and pacihcos now on the island VINO
were driven from their farms ana INTO
the towns bv Weylers order ana thereny
prevented from supporting themselves.
For several days past the subject mat
ter of this report has been under discus
sion quietly among a few OF the Irienus
Of cuba i'm Congress. and they have lost
no opportunity of impressing upon the
President thoir convictions that IL is his
duty as the Chief Executive TO delay no
longer I'm taking active steps To terminate
the present condition Of affairs I'm cuba.
These representations. however. have not
heon sufficient TO induce hasty action.
The President IS moving steadily and
with an speed that safety and sound
Judgment warrant in the collection OF
facts touching the conditions that exist
upon tho island to-day. To this end Mr..
Calhoun Is now IN Cuba. officially on '1-
other mission. but also charged with the
observation of the conditions that pre-
vail When he has reported 10 the Pres
ident and the latter has gathered what he
regards as sufficient store Of Information,
based on facts that cannot be questioned
he Will be ready either 20 take himself
or 10 suggest 10 Congress such action as
those facts warrant. Meanwhile he has
under earnest consideration the hest
means Of anordlng relief TO Americans
suffering as a result Of the conditions on
tft0 leland
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
BUCKET SHOP RAIDED.
The T.. :. Dean Company Exposures Pre-
cipitaied This Action.


cipitaied This Action.
NEW YORK. May 13-The offices OF
the international stock and Grain Com
panv at IS New street were raided to-
dav bv the police. who arrested the pro-
nrietors on warrants charging them with
technical gambling, in running q bucket
sbop The New York Stock Exchange
is anxious to put stop to the bucket
shop business and is desirous Of furnish
ing to the United States authorities IN
formation regarding recent transactions
on the Street
This is the outcome Of the exposures re-
garding the operations Of the 5. II. Dean
Company
When the grand jury convened today
q number Of well known brokers who had
been summoned by United states deputy
marshals appeared as witnesses. Ihey
were questioned concerning the so-calied
brokerage firms against which the postal
authorities have issued fraud orders.
Postonlce Inspector Jacobs, who has
charge of the secret investigations, was
the principal witness against the bucket
shop keepers. II IS probable that I'm the
course of the next few days indictments
will be filed against them.
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Americans from starvation are daily re-
ported. They are scattered III "ii III
u the island, and are shown 10 oons,
Grafton whatever, because OF tacit -Ni"S
can citizenship. They arc not aho"eu ~
return TO their plantations. even 10 pm
berries or 10 secure the icast "t''0'e y
srbsfs,erce Tbcv are theoretically under
The care Of SPANS army. but tie army
j. without commissariat.
The report indicates that the spanish
army j. not so strong now as u was
year ago. largely on account OF the raw
ages OF yellow fever. smallpox ana oya-
eniery. while they Indicate no diminul'ioA
Of the lnsurgent forces.
The reports upon which the sub-com-
r,tttee's brief was based were from va
rious Consuls, including Consul-Generai
Lee They make no recommendations aS
70 American policy ai merely give the
situation as they sec t.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
RUSSIA HasIN 1ERTENED.
And Has Sent Troops TO Lpirus TO ffos
tect the Peasantry.

LONDON, May ia dispatch 10 inc
Times from Athens confirms the report
that the in-ac.ion of the Turkish army u
due 10 the Intervention Of Russia. Colo
mel nariactaris and a brigade have been
ordered 10 20 TO Epifus TO protect Inc
Greek peasantry against Turkish cruelty
LONDON. May IA dispatch 10 'he
Times from Domokos dated "Wednesday
reports the increased activity OF tht For
,isn legion which has hcCn ordered 10
proceed TO the left Hank OF the Greek
army near Lake 1yn1s
This is regarded MS an Indication or 'he
point of danger. N is also possible
thinks the correspondent. that they have
been sent 10 cover the retreat OF the
army to the old frontier
ATHENS. Nay 1.-THE government has
proclaimed the Gulf OF Nolo blockaaeo
and is sending large orders for horses and
munitions of war 90 various European
cities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14

Mr. G ID. Wing6eld chairman OF the
Committee on Members. submitted re-
mart OF the new members secured nE the
roottlar and special committees, an OF
whom were duly elected ,as follows:
richmond Woodworking Company, pro-
posed by G.. ID. Wngheld
Baptist & Saunders. proposed 10y D. L.
Hin. ., ,-
ester.
+. Jehress. ,,,-
+. Jeffress -,
Edward G.. Tinsley proposed py >. NJ
FourQuroan and ;. Sycle.
n. NJ. Wortham. & Co. proposed by w.
A. Cronshaw and J.. u Norris.
Walter ID. Moses & Co, proposed by
W A. Crcnshaw and l.. 4. Morris.
Nvndham Boiling. proposed by W. a.
Crenshaw and L. L. Morris.
Judge IT, A. Wickham, proposed by j.
w. Lockwood. Jr
Montgomery q CO. proposed by }.
W. Lockwood. Jr
NJ. A. Goodman, proposed by J.
W. Lockwood, Jr
Constable Brothers, proposed by j.
w. Lockwood. Jr
r
wood. Jr.
J. p Barney, proposed by J. W. Lock
d. 4. Ainsue, proposed by ]. W. Lock-
n. W. chelf. proposed by J. W. Lock
wood. Jr.
Merchants National Bank, proposed by
c. ID. Wngneld
Mllbisor Manufacturing Company, pro-
posed by c. d. Wingiield.
Thomas S. Winn & Co.. proposed by
C.. ID. Wngfeld
Wnghcld W
Moore. CO.,,
d. G. Richardson. proposed by James
burnett Lewis. proposed by Leon Wal
Robert v Marye proposed by Member
shin Committee
William II. Tatum, proposed py Neih-
bcrship Committee.
r. %. Patrick Company proposed ny
Membership Committee.
John j. Harding proposed by Mem
bcrshiD Committee.
charles G. Brown. proposed by Mem
bershiD Committee.
rraucr cattle Company proposed ny
Membership Committee.
Philip ONcill. proposed by r. 5. CHRIS
uan.
J.. TT. Jones & CO. proposed by l.. II.
Jenkins.
I'm nresotine these names Mr Wing
Geld expressed regret that the various
eub-committees had not been more ac-
tive and that some OF them had not
cont I'm the names OF candidates already
eoourod and urged these committees 10
increase their efforts 10 secure the four
hundred now members, which II was
tboucht should belong 10 the Chamber.
Nossrs T.. r. Crump. T. II. jenkins. X.
Christian. ]. l.. Ilill and other mem
hers of the special committee explained
some Of the difficulties which they had
encountered IN the work OF getting new
members. but agreed to continue their
efforts with the hope that tho public
might he educated as 20 the necessity OF
united effort IN the Chamber for the ac-
compfishment OF the important purposes
Of the organization.
TELEPHONE REPORT.
Under the head OF new business, Mr..
Julian Bryant. submitted the Following
report I'm reference TO the Long Distance
relephone Company. which was read for
the information of the meeting and filed
s.ro the Members OF the Chamber OF Com
merce of the city of Richmond:
The undersigned each received the fol-
lowing letter, viz.
Richmond Va. March 27. 1891
"An invitation having been given the
chamber of Commerce TO send commit
tee 10 New York for the purpose Of Wit
Messing the efficiency and working Of the
Long Distance Telephone, /, as author
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14

PHILADELPHIA. May ia special
meeting Of the companies interested i'm
the steel beam pool. which was organized
fourteen months ago, was hcid IN thls
civ to-dav. and the pool was dissolved
ana am open market created. The COM
panles represented at the meeting were
lonfs q Iaughln. Carnegie Company.
pencoyd Iron Company Illinois Steel
Company. Phoenix Iron Company Pas
sale Rolling Mil Company, and Potts
Wild Iron and Steel Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14

CHARLOTrEsvILLE. VA. May l3.-
Speclal.-Mr. Donperie. an italian who
fen from the rotundar yesterday after-
noon. while engaged at work. and who
was 80 seriously wounded. lied at :
o'clock to-day.
His remains will be carried 10 New
York this evening for burial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
Killed nv the Train.

ASHLAND. VA. May l3.-Special.-A
cOlOred tramp was instantly Killed To-
night al . o'clock in front of the resi-
dence OF Mr.. Charles Stebbins while try
ing 10 board a fast freight train.
lie was identified by papers on MS 0ody
as J. ; Brown. OF OrangeburS, >. I.
A Jury was summoned ana their Nerdict
was accidental death with no blame at
tached 10 the company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
nrHE ErI1nPrIc coMmIrrHE.~
They Leave for Sonyoa 10 visit the Craig
Colony.

BALTIMORE. ND. May 13.-Spccial.-
DR. George W. LcCato, chairman. and
Mossrs. McRac. Drewry. and Nawtor of
tho Virginia commission TO investigate the
methods Of treating cpileptics ana Colonel
j. Bel Bigger. secretary, viii leave To-
MIGHT for Eimira. and reach SOnyca ON
Saturday morning. when they VIII be
shown through the Craig colony.
Some of the committee visited Johns
HOPKINS Hospital this evening. \ recep-
lion was being held. and many persons Of
both sexes were shown through this grand
hospital.
The commission has not Yet tuly de-
terminod TO 80 TO Ganipoiis. O.
The Craig colony 40 Sonyca, y. Y, is
In successful operation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
cbinlev's Way Clear

TALLAHASSEE FLA. May l2.-Raney
Withdrew from the Senatorial race to-day.
The ballot resulted:
Chipiey. a.. Stockton. Al: Hooker. ..
scattering. 2. hfV necessary 10 a choice.
The chipleyites tried for another ballot.
but there was opposition, and adjourn
ment followed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
0'Cnnnnr Arrested.

NEW YORK, May l3.-Wiley O'Connor.
tho noted crook was arrested here charc-
ed with completely in the robbery OF the
Yor,kers Savings Bank. April-2th. when
Lyman Cobb, the e>-shier, was held up
ana the bank robbed of $4,000
o.Connor was taken 20 headquarters.
l4e was "a confederate Of killOran Rus
IN ord Allen who escaped from Ludlow
street jail, aud of Sid Nennie and George
ffffu.nr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14

And the Government Continues To Purs
chase Munitions of War.
ATHENS. May -Midnight-Accord-
ing to dispatches just received here the
Creek forces are besicging Nicopol's and
Provcsa.
LONDON. May 1.-THE Athens CORES
pondcnt OF the Daily Mail says That the
government continues 20 send men 10 the
front and is purchasing large quantities.
OF war material.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14

VIENNA. May l2-At a large confer
once of Austrian manufacturers. held here
to-day. 10 was resolved 10 call upon the
government 90 endcayor 90 conclude inter
national agreements with European pow
ers with "a view Of "cnectually meeting
the common danger 90 Europe economy
arising from the pr0hibitive tariff policy
of the United States"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14

PARIS. May 13.-The Gaulois announces
thof Conte Castellane has written a let
tor m Baron Mackau. informing him that
the Comtcsse has decided, I'm memory OF
her mother. TO devote a million francs
To the purchase Of a site and the cree
ton of q building TO be used for all kinds
Of charitable purposes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14

Daily Deaths of Americans From starva-
ton Are Reported.

The Senate Committee on Foreign hela-
tons to-day considered the report OF the
sub committee appointed yesterday to con-
fer with The President Secretary sherman.
The report. which was prepared by Sena-
tors Davis and Foraker. coniirms the
newspaper reports as 10 the situation OK
affairs I'm the island and even goes farth-
OF in depicting deporable situation than
do most OF the newspaper stories. bspe-
cal stress Is laid upon the condition OF
American citizens IN the island. or these
Il is positively stated that there are
hundreds I'm starving condtion. ana
most wretchedly clothed. Deaths or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14

NEW YOHk. Nay l3.-Capt. Lampc.
az the NOrw sIan steamer Leon. from
Port Antonio. reports the famous hliDus-
ter "BormulI' lying at anchor in the
harbor of Port Antonio on May 1th.
cant. Iamue said that the captain of
th.. Bermuda is n trouble with author
ities who held the ship ps papers because
of some irreeularity IN the previous trips
of that vessel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
V,r~inia POstmaSterS.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. May l3.-Nir-
ginia rourth-class postmasters appointed
to-day were: Central Plains, Joella Ha-
den. New Canton. G.. A. Davis; Pdttons-
Vile r. c Watson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14

LONDON. May IA dispatch 10 the
D1u,- Mail from Bombay saws that the
Rubonic plague is making fearful ravages
In the Cutchmandvi district, where there
have been 2DO deaths in fortnight.
Half the population has fled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
Cincinnati Wants II.

CINCINNATI. O.. My iS.-The cham
hNr ~ conxoorce will take steps 20 Sc
cure the Grand Army of the Republic en-
campment next year for this city. The
G. A. h. never met here fund or
sl60n0 will be ralsal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14

WASHINGTON. y. G.. May b.-Fore-
cas-, FOR Friday For Virginia ana Norv
Carolina Fair except showers near the
coast westerly winds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
Broker Chan man.

NEW YORK. May l3-Broker Elyerton
r. Chapman, the recalcitrant witness be-
fore the Senate, viii arrive AZ Washlns-
ton tomorrow and place nimseii IN inc
hands OF his counsel. ex-Judge Wilson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
Chpafham Confirmed

WASHINGTON, May 13.-The Senate to-
dav confirmed the nomination of II. p.
cheatham. of North Carolina. 10 be Re-
cordcr OF Deeds in the District Of Co
I. IL. Lin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-14
..>nrnl rnERMOuErER.

The following was me repor, OF sne iAer-
.'.',,cr ~ this Office Yesterday;
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Al 81. . p. NJ. ~; y NJ, -. ANefsse. ~