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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
CuI in Waccs.

It was stated yesterday afternoon that
the Richmond Railway and Electric
Company had made cat OF y l-2 cents
In the wages OF the relief men on their
horse-car line. but that the regular men
would continue "a receive $50 per day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
Marshal Rendit's Trim

Deputy Marshal Sam Bendit went down
10 city Point yesterday TO serve papers
IN the suit OF the Fidelity Insurance
Company and others against the Norfolk
and western Railroad Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
sIrs Thompson,s Recital.

The free recital 20 be given at thu
Young Mems Christian Association Hall
on Thursday evening By Dir. and Mrs.
Frank Stayton Thompson IS attracting
much attention. II big demand for pro-
gramme cards OF admission Is any signs
the hall Will be crowded. Fully i've huns
drtd have already been taken. This proc
gramme. which will appear in to-mor~
rows paper. u a. vnSsaisy hp2 and ats
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19

Al the Henrico County Courthouse yes
tefosy Junius Watkins. neSro man. was
before Squire James Il. Lewis upon
fhe charge or Sssaulting. striking and
esssaa,nx leslis ! ohason. ssn OF Id.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-19
Stop THAT COUGH

Pure Sina Tar HoSehelnd4 -Nl8 EAerrA
: atc> lAr.se -se~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Dled. az the residence OF his mother.
ZSol east Marshall street on Monday.
Eeoruary 10th, at 2:50 o'clock p. st.. m
the I'D year OF his age, JAMES A. ROY
SIkR, only son CT Mrs s. J. and the late
James A. Royster and grandson OF ne
late Alexander ROyster az one time a
prominent tobacconist OF this city. bis
iunerai took place on Wednesday Feb
ruary 25d, from his late residence and
was attended by a large c0ncou'se %
sorrowing friends. The lntermont was in
Hollywood.
Rarely has there been seen such pro-
fusion Of beautiful and handsome FORA
offerings. loving devoted son and
brother, faithful employee and true
friend, he is mourned alike by family
employers, and friends. Messrs. Simpson
& Bass, In whose employ Dir. R0yster
was for nine years. held him In the hgh-
est esteem. In his home he was the idol
OF his mother and sister and was aN
that a loving son and brother could Do.
and the sympathy OF a large number 0t
friends goes out 20 the grief-s rlcken
mother and sister. His pall-hearer were
selected from his friends and companions.
The active were Edward Epps. Luther
Cheatwood, Thomas Myere, John Has
erty. Herbert McMinn. John Hughes. MI.
Carter. and 5. O.. Powell. Honorary
John Mum. Oscar Woodward. Dr. Ernest
Hardy, Rodolph King John Russell
James Archer. William Bass. Reane N.i-
entine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
DIR. MOORE's MEMORY.
Tribute from the Academy q,
Medicine and Surgery

Inc Academy Of Medicine md s,,-,....
met az Il o'clock to-day, DR.. NJ. ID No.
Jr., presiding, 10 adopt resolufl,,s \,
respect Tor the memory Of Dr. ,rbor,.,
j. Moore. Or. c. A. Labenburg aoted .s
SecieeaIy' a committee Of i've. corsi,..
ing OF Drs. j. 5. Wexford. w. : Gorso.
W. IS Gray j. n. Upshur. and y I T,,
ior was appointed, on motion OF Dr. VII
tord' and drew up the following rosei..
lions, which were adopted. '''''l'
whereas, we are again cau.s D.. 49,.
Iispensation Of Providence no ,no,,r, .t',
departure OF another OF our colie,,..' .'''
ana are again forced 10 meet The d,,'.,,
OF Ire with broken ranks. we ,bores,,.
ms coHeagues, OF the Richmond Acod,....
Oh medicine and Surgery. while bov.i.'.
WIN resignation 10 this sad event ,,@'.-.
over the decease OF Or. Thomas Il ~.
as the withdrawal from our yri1s, ~ ,.-.
"hom we hOnOred for his worth bf. d,
tellect and his requirements s11 or,
VINO, had he been spared. would Ion, no.,
remained an honor to our science al ,.e,i
as a genial and cherished comno,,,,.
therefore, be IL
Resolved, That this testimonial n ti,
memory be spread upon the records M
Ihe Richmond Academy OF Medicine ana
surgery a copy be sent 10 his f,riiv
ana that the daily papers, as well as tbo
medical journals Of the city, be requested
TO publish them.
resolved That We attend the funeral /,
a body 90 ~
AFTER an eloquent eulogy TO the mem.
g5y OF the deceased by DR.. J. Allison
hodges, the academy adjourned. and ms
members went in body 10 the late resi-.
uenCe Oh Dr. Moore, whence they accom-
panied his remains to the church
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

JAMES A. RoYsTER, son OF The lats
James a. Royster, was stricken Win
pneumonia in it's most severe form IN
wednesday 10th OF February. and bit
not oVerstrong constitution suc,umbsd
seIy rapidly until the end came on Mon.
Jay his mother and sister. len alone.
are entirely overcome by tine loss on nal,
uedr son and brother, who was such a
solaee and comfort 20 them. lis charas.
Ter was purely unselfsh. ana he ms.
sessea many noble qualities OF heart by
when ne had won 10 himself "A bosf o.
Itiends. His death has cast "a gloom over
me eatire neighborhO0d.
he had been from early boyhood ir TIA
employment Of Messrs. Simpson. Bass 4
90, 20 whom he had endeared himself
Oy MS genial, unselhsh, and loving man-
ners' ana who sorrow for him as for a
we know not now but we shah know
hereafter.
Goa Is too wise to err, too good 10 30
unkind."
May lie pour the healing balm into no
hearts Ok the sorrowing ones.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

OF Bototourt county to redeem certain
bonds.
To amend the charter OF the Gown of
Hampton.
To authorize the Board Of Supervisors
Of Highland county to increase school
levy.
TO amend and re-enact section Y Of the
Code in. reference 70 vacancies I'm eecto-
raj boards.
To amend an act 70 provide q method
OF voting by ballot.
To provide for destruction OF poll
books, &c.
Authorizing an election In Buckingham
county on the question OF removing the
courthouse.
For the relief Of DR.. j. II. Smith.
To require all corporations to file an
naly list OF officers.
To refund to w. +. Warner certain
taxes.
To provide for the registration OF per-
sons who desire to catch oysters.
To repeal an act for the determination
Of game In Orange Culpeper. and other
counties.
For the protection of game in Rocking
ham county.
To amend an act In relation to time OF
assessing for taxation oysters and shells.
For the protection OF mountain trout
in Amherst and Nelson counties.
To empower judge or justice to subs.i-
tute stripes In lieu of fines, with consent
Of parent.
To authorize the appointment Of trus-
tees for Spiller Academy.
Relating to negotiable instruments.
To authorize certain counties 20 sub
scribe TO stock of Madison and orange
rf ilrOad.
TO amend section 1852 in relation to
writs of error.
For the relief of William Arch Head.
To incorporate the Richmond and Bay
Railroad COMPANY.
To amend section il Of an act incOr-
porating the Falls Church and Potomac
Railway Company.
To amend section 1900 of the Code with
reference to clerks. etc
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
To incorporate the Mecklenburg Rail-
road Company.
To prohibit changes in school books, etc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
TRUNK-FACTORY FOR PETERSBURG
Alleged Burglar Sent ON to the
Grand Jury Yesterday.

PETERSBURG. VA, February o.
Special Mrs Mary 7. Tucker, wife of
Mr.. George T. Tucker, of New York, died
this morning at the residence of her
sister, Mrs. Victoria A. Romaine, on Mar
ket street. Mrs. Tucker was here visiting
her sister, and had been sick several
weeks. Her funeral will take place Sun
day afternoon.
The Union Temperance Society, Of this
city, composed Of members Of different
denominations, held a regular meeting to-
night at High-Street Methodist Episcopal
church. The question discussed was:
"Is it Better for the Temperance Cause
that Liquor Dealers Should be Denounced
Openly?'
II is announced that several Of our
prominent business citizens are arranging
for the early establishment Of a large
trunk factory, and II Is understood that
the big brick warehouse building in rear
OF the Imperial Hotel has been secured
for the purpose. The necessary altera-
lions and improvements will be made at
once. The trunk manufacturing interest
in this city has grown to large proper
tons In the last few years.
ALLEGED BURGLAR IN COURT.
In the Mayors Court this morning
Walker Wright. the alleged crook. was
charged with breaking into and robbing
the residence of Mr.. Hatcher Seward two
weeks ago Property found in his pos
session, including key to one of the in
ner doors of Mr.. Stewards residence.
were identified by Mr. Seward. 1t was
also established that the prisoner was
seen in company with w. T. Hayes, the
burglar who escaped. He was sent on
to the Hastings Court for trial for felony.
w. p. Hayes. the companion of Wright
in the burglaries here. is under arrest
in Raleigh, N. c., for house breaking and
robbery, and is likely to get long term
In the penitentiary In that State. An
effort was made this morning to get a
photograph of Wright. but he saw the
attempt and made every effort to avoid It.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Friend, of this city,
to-day quietly LIBERATED their golden
wedding They were married in Eng
land February 2S 1873
ACTION OF PYTRIANS COMMENDED.
The action OF the Grand Lodge. knights
Of Pythias, OF Virginia at the recent ses-
sion In this city, in dividing the domain
into six districts. Is regarded as very
wise. and as one that will result in great
good 10 the order. The district meet
ings of the subordinate lodges will be
held in the centres, and while they will
have no power OF legislation, they will
be productive Of fraternaI good feeling.
will bring the brethren Of the lodges into
closer fellowship, and will afford oppor-
tunity for discussing and suggesting mat
tiers OF interest TO the order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
THE GREEN BAY PEOPLE.
what They Are Doing and Talking
About.

GREEN BAY, VA, February 26.-(Spe-
cial.)-The School Board OF this district
met recently, and decided not to extend
the school term another month It is
reported that all OF the present teachers
will be reappointed, and at the close Of
the present term contracts will be signed,
thus avoiding any confusion and letting
each teacher know what TO depend upon.
Mr. Abe Daniel, of Roanoke, Is visiting
his daughter, Mrs. j. j. Owen.
Miss Helen NJ. owen, who is visiting
relatives at Guiton, Ga, Is delighted with
her trip. and has written home. giving a
glowing account Of the scenery, stating
spring had already commenced, and that
frult-trees were budding and 'blossoming,
thus making a picture OF beauty ana
lovellness in the Land OF the Skies.
Messrs w. VI. Pettus. Of Chase City:
Jerry White, OF South Boston; Leslie
Bradshaw. OF Blackwell. and M. $. Price.
OF Meherrin. were in the village yestor-
day.
The papers are eagerly sought after to
learn the latest nom the Investigation
now In progress In regard 10 the blowing
I'D OF the Maine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

add one judge-advocate, one engineer vlii
Ger and one inspector OF rife pracuce'
each with the rank Of first lieutenant
ana on the stan OF battalion OF ar.ll-
lery II win give TO the assistant surgeon
ouartermasser. commissary OF sunsiss-
ance. ordnance officer. and chaplain the
rank OF captain. instead OF nrst heu-
tenant, az heretofore. .
Neither Colonel Jones nor MAJOR Cutcn-
ms have vet made appointments In ac-
eordance with this law. Major Cutchins
saws no win probably issue an order N
two or three days. and Colonel Jones
some time curing the week.
me Richmond Howitzers Will probably
elect CAPTAIN EIutcheson's successor du-
ring the week. on tho last drill night
resolutions Of regret at his resignation
,oore nassed unanimously.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
MAJOR cUTcHINs NOT TO RESIGN.
He May Retire After the war-CIoud
HIovvs Over-Stan Amir,

blows Over-Stan Anair.
Major Sol Cutchins. commandant OF
the Richmond Ldght-Infantry Blues Bat
taliGn. when seen by Dispatch man last
night. denied emphaticaIly the runor
which has gained currency that he in
tends to resign the command Of the
Blues. lie has wished FOR some time, he
said. 90 retire. but he would not think
OF doing so as long as the war cloud
hove7s anywhere In the vicinity Of the
United states. When that cloud blows
over, however, II Ia more than probable
that Major CutchiDs VIII retire, though
ne win not do so unless he can over
come very strenuous opposition from the
rank and file Of his command, with whom
he is extremely popular
Major Cutchins has received the ree,g-
nation OF Lieutenant Warren. of Com
peny b. but has not yet forwarded Il 10
headQuArterS.
ADDITIONS TO THE STAFF
The uew military regulations passed rs,
The Legislature and approved By the Gov
fraog this month viii add 10 the s,sr
n the BFigadier-General one iudee-ad,,n
ea'e-geneTaL one engineer-general ofticer
ono inspector-gentral OF rife pracficn
each ranking major. 1870
TO the stan Of each regiment OF fnfan-
Try Il viii add one judge-advocate. one
e"si.ieer o'lccr one Inspector OF ride
practice, each with the rank OF capsain
=" each 'ntantrs bas<4.iioa stad II win
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
May BE the Man Wanted.

4 negro named Jesse Hilton was ar
rested yesterday morning by Detectives
Tomlinson and Gibson, and locked up at
the Second-Police Station for very safe
keeping. Hilton is believed to be a party
to the assailants of Kahle and Matthews
a few nights ago.
Chamming Smith (coloreD was arrested
yesterday morning for being disorderly
in the Second Market.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
RANDoLPH-MACON.
.Io,nt commencement OF the system.
The Programme Outlined.

ASHLAND, VA, February 26-(spe-
cial)-chancellor Smith, Of the Randolph
Macon system, tonight, before the stu
dents and faculty Of the mother institu-
ton. outlined the programme for the joint
commencement at Lynchburg. Bishop
Vincent will be the principal speaker
The alumni to the number OF several nun
bred will take part in the exercises
Field-day sports, hall celeomtions' ana
concart will be on the programme. The
commencement proper will take place the
last day. The exercises are to last four
DAYS. President Mckinley has beer in
vited to deliver diplomas TO the graduates.
The Lynchburg Board Of Trade have con-
tributed $500 towards paying the expenses.
The government has loaned a large num-
Der of tents, which viii be used by the
visitors for sleeping quarters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
stabbed in the stomach.

Manly Brown negro living on Orange
street, was stabbed in the abdomen last
evening about o'clock by another negro,
named George Woodson, and severely,
perhaps fatally, injured. Brown says a
little party OF them were having a free
fight, and that he got the worst of it. The
ambulance, with DIR. Baughman in
charge. was summoned. and Brown was
taken TO The City Hospital where he was
treated by Drs. Baughman and Nuckols.
Woodson has not yet been arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
His Face Cut.

Leroy Coats, a colored man. came to
the First Police Station last night, with
the blood streaming down his face from
three small cuts about the forehead. The
ambulance, with DR.. Nuchols in charge,
was called, and Coats was treated and
left He said ne did not know who cut
him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
An Outrageous Crime

KEYsYILLE VA, February %i-(spe-
oial.) attempted assault was commit
ted on q married lady OF good character
here this evening about ha!f-past g. sus-
picions point strongly 10 Jim Bedford. a
colored youth about 10 years old The Of
feers, after an exciting chase. have cap
tured him, and he Is now In the hands OF
the proper authorities. Excitement natu-
rally runs high. but the authorities Will
use every EFFORT TO prevent any hasty ac-
top
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
SHOT IN THE CHEEK.
Two Negro Youths Were Playing
with n Revolver.

Alfred Green, negro youth, shot John
Rucker. a companion. yesterday morning
and very severely injured him, and while
Green is under arrest at the First-PoIice
station. the shooting is thought to have
been accidental.
the negroes we're handling No. A
smith g. Wesson revolver, when II dis
charged the ball striking Rucker in the
cheek and breaking his jawbone. DIR,
paughman. OF the City Hospital corps,
Vac summoned, and Rucker was taken
IN the hospital and treated. The injury
is not considered dangerous.
An officer took Green to the police
station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
HIS FOOT BADLY MASHED.
A Youth of Church Hill Has Severe
Accident.

stanton Adams. O youth about II years
OF age, who resides on Church HILL hao
his foot severely mashed at the Chesa-
peake and Ohio yards yesterday after
noon. so badly, in fact, that the member
Will have to be amputated.
Young Adams was on the top of box
car when his foot became caught In
the brake chain and crushed before he
could extricate IL. The ambulance, with
DR.. Baughman in charge, was called, and
the lad treated and taken 10 his home,
No 2gi2 east Broad street. He was de-
livered over then TO DIR. Hinchman, the
family physician.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
HIT THE WRONG MAN.
Allen Jones Fires at Royal Rex, Jr.,
and shoots Willie Green.

Allen Jones, a negro about 20 years OF
age. became involved i'm a difficulty last
night about 3 o'clock at the corner of
st. Peter and Baker streets, with Royal
Rex, Jr.. and. drawing a pistol, fired at
him. The ball flew wide of its mark. 9nd
found lodgment in the leg of Willie Green,
a colored youth, who was standing by.
Willie at once ran off to find doctor,
and was not seen thereafter, and Jones
rushed off to avoid the police. He sue
ceeded in this, bur the Third District
sleuths are on his trail, and he will
probably be apprehended to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
DEATHS.

HEWLETT.-Died. after an illness nj,
four days, at $50 o'clock. February 2fb
THOMAS r. HEWLETT. az his rss
dence, $50 north Seventeenth street.
Funeral from Leigh-Street Methodist
church TO-DAY Sunday, at $3.50 p. M
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
FIRE AT MI. JACKSON.
Meat store, Dweiling-House, aud
Law-Omce Badly Damaged.

WOODSTOCK. VA, February S-(Spe-
cial.)--A destructive fire broke out at Mt
Jackson. in this county, this morning
about o'clock. and before it was con-
trolled destroyed the meat-store Of D.
r. Hosfeld. the dwelling of d. w. Proc
tor in which was the general store OF
c. l.. Proctor. and the law office or
Robert j. Walker The origin Is I'M
known, but II IL thought to have origi-
mated from the explosion OF lamp In
the meat-store. which communicated IL
10 nearly-tilled oil-tank. and thus ig-
nited the adjoining buildings. The loss
IL as follows: Hosfeld, 81 800; insurance.
$500. Proctor building and stock OF goods.
$4,000 Insurance. $1,000 All OF the ef-
fects in Walkers ONCE were gotten out.
Mt. Jackson is without fire department.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
NO Cure a cold ln one pay.

take Laxative Bromo Qulnlne Tablets
All druggists refund the money II It fails
20 cure. 25c. The genuine has l. u. Q.
on each tablet -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Cards, Bll-Heads. Statements. Letter
Heads. Note-Heads Circulars. Handtliis
Dodgers. &C.. printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. Wll give you
good work az same prices you pay ior
inferior wSrk. Send Us your orders era
we will guarantee satisfaction IN every
sarticuiar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Old papers for sale at the pisDAtcn
office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

qured a constitutional vote. A motion
was made by Mr.. Saunders to reconsider,
and he made a strong argument why the
Governor should not be limited 10 an
amount less than that allowed other
Executives. The motion to reconsider
was lost, however.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Kane, MasSie, Mc1lWaine, Norris Mum
ford, Mushbach, Steele. Turnbun, With
ers-i6.
Noes-Messrs. Eggleston. Fairfax, Kee-
zell, Letcher Lowry, Sands. ST. Clair,
Tate, Wickham-l0
WE'RE ANXIOUS TO GET OUT.
The consideration of bills on the calen-
dar was again taken up and several more
were ordered TO engrossment. 1t was
well on to midnight when the last bills
were considered. and business was trans
acted in the most Informal manner, every
body gathering about the Clerks
desks, or sitting In most undignifed
fashion on top Of the desks near by, lean
ing on one another's shoulders, many
with their hats and coats, for all the
world like boys eager to get out OF school.
Finally at 40 Mr.. Munford moved 10
adjourn and IL was adopted without any
body voting.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
During the night. the following House
bills were passed:
To amend an act 10 legalize primary
elections IN Henrico.
re amend and re-enaet section III OF the
Code with reference to how judges of
election appointed.
TO amend section 12e Of the Code with
reference TO form OF poll-books.
To incorporate the Ola Dominion Chemi-
cal and Electrical Company.
For the relief Of Matilda Switzerland.
To amend section COG of the Code In
reference TO the form of list made by
Treasurer.
TO amend an act in relation TO charter
fees.
TO make South river. in Augusta. a
lawful fence.
To amend the charter of the town of
Hampton.
In relation to road law OF Allegheny
county.
To authorize the Board of Supervisors
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-19

David b. Rioker drove by the scene OF
the murder at clock that night, but it
was very dark and he saw nothing sus-
picious. though his carriage wheels must
have passed within few feet of the body.
Detective John X. Saville of Boston
relat1d the story of Crellin's capture and
told about finding in his possession the
knife which is alleged to have belonged
to Ivory Boothby. Crellin was arrested
by Deputy Sheriff Mcdonald of st. Johns
bury, and handed over to Coroner Brad
bury. He offered no objection to COM
ing. and voluntarily stepped up to be
bandcuffed to the coroner.
County Attorney Emmons asked for an
Adjournment till Monday, in order to
secure material evidence that had just
come to his knowledge. He said he had
been laboring at disadvantage by not
having been fully informed concerning
the evidence that had been gathered prior
II the hearing. Some of the witnesses
he had not had an opportunity to confer
with before they took the stand.
i continuance was granted till Monday
morning at o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-19
CUB ~ TARIFF.
su 9osfqof Discussion by MIR. DingIey
and the Commission.

Washington, December l7,-Members OF
the Cuban commission now in Washing
ton under escort of Secretary Quesada
of the Cuban delegation, called today on
Chairman Dingley of the ways and means
committee and discussed the subject of
Cuban tariff, the general purpose being
to secure better arrangement than now
exists particularly to the impori products
of sugar and tobacco. After going over
the matter Mr.. Dingley pointed out that
pending the determination Of the Cuban
future form of government. Congress
could do nothing in the matter of tariff
rates and this determination, be said,
rested largely with the Cubans themselves.
If they established stable system of self
government and an independent nation
was established then a reciprocal basis
of exchange doubtless would follow be.
tween the United States and Cuba. For
the present, however Mr.. Dingley said,
the military arm of the government
was In control of Cuba so that all tariff
question was under the ca.e of the enc
outive branch and not of Congress.