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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
A Returned German.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Va. Dec. -
Specialize the Exchange Hotel Tonight
The young ladies cot th. city gave an ela0-
orate return german 90 their gentlemen
lends. and the event proved one OF tho
most enjoyable ot inc season.
Thiry couples took part Ia the figures.
which were lea by Air. b.. A. Young, Jr..
dancing with 81 ss AbDiD ST. John.
Amongst the other dancers were Misses
Eva Tayloe. OF King George. Maitis
Hughes, OF Btltim9re ELLIS. OF North
Carolina. Burr,n. Of Norfolk; Hooe. %
King George, Jennie Phillips Salie Tap
scott, Mary Gordon Wallace. Kate \.
Doggett. Mamie Flckea. Minnie SIN IN.
of king George. Lillian Montague. Lena
Rove, Mary Fltznugn. Edmona lee. Ada
Darlington. Fanni, Tucker Carmichael,
Fam Taylor. Nellie Carmichael. Mrs.
prank Tiford. 90 Washington. Mr.. W.
O. Steaus. Mamie Stone. Mrs W. u.
Tyler Mia Pollock. Elise Ficklen Louise
.McCarty ROsalie Shlfcr. OK Bon Air.
Mrs WIN. Bernard. Messrs Frank TIL
ford, OF Washington. Burrel. % the Uni
versity d. Virginia, Tavoo. OF King
George. George braNJ0n 90 Phiadelph a :.
". G. Latimer A. B. Bolts Jr. &.
OC0nor Goor.ck. f. w. Green. W B.
Tyler, Rice h0oc ol King George. q. v.
Shepherd. Jr. D. " Green. H. l.. Wal
lace, Charles 4 Goolriok. W j. Chewn-
ms. of Richmond. K. d. Carmichael. w.
II. Hurkamp W G.. Warren. W. X. Cool
rick. Charles n. HurOmp VIM. Bernard.
i. Hay Tal.aferrO. james Britlon. w. {.
Stearns. Tom Shepherd. Charles 5. Brad
Icy. Carter Hail. John Pollock. T. X.
Tyler G. Minor Bots. j. Garrett King.
Chaperones Mesdames IA. b. Lane. e. -.
Rowleu. ii. H. Johnston. G. H. Chewn-
ms ID. G. Bowman. j. T. GoOrick
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30

coronation address. Mr.. Branch spoke
with noble sentiment about the mission
OF woman. and said that while virginia
would ever feel proud Of her brave. noble
and patriotic sons. she would, at the same
time. point with pride to the virtue. nero
ism and beauty Of her fair daughters.
Mr.. q. G. Hanklns crowned Miss Bes-
sic Lamb, OF Holiins, queen; Mr.. j. "a
Jennings Miss Mary Goddin, of Oakland
first maid OF honor: Mr. j.. Z. Walden.
Miss Lucy jennings Of TOano, seccnd
maid OF honor: Mr. " Z. Goddln, Miss
Bertha Davis. OF Llghifoot. third maid OF
honor.
The BAH opened with the royal set. and
soon the large hall OF Hotel Felix was the
scene OF a gay throng stepping the light
fantastic step, and enjoying the pleasures
Of Christmas festivities
Among the many present were: Misses
Lucy Wright. Mamie Richardson. kittie
TAYLOR. Bessie Richardson, Lucy Taylor,
Harriet Cowles. Canine Robinson. Eva
Blankenship Helep Smith. Daisy Den
mead. Annie. Edith and Ethel Gcddin.
Emma Godsey. Mamie Robinson, Fannie
Marston. Texle and L~ha Meanley Mrs.
Mamie Hankns. Mr. and Mrs Coleman
Whitaker. Mr.. and Mrs. J. 7. Farthing;
Messrs. Dudley r. Cowles Woodson Rich
ardson. Robert Boswell. Clarence Apper-
son +. s. Cowies. c. c. Curtis. Claude
Meaniey. r. NJ Turner r. r. Taylor, r.
l.. Geddy. Gus Goddn, G. A. Bentley J.
n. Bush. j. b. James. Frank Latimer. J.
-. Lamb. r. c. Godsey, d. w. Msrston.
J. NJ. Geddy. w. \. Marston. ID. W.
Marston Jr.. DR.. II. U. Stephenson A. j.
Johnston and NJ BossieuX.
The chaperones for the occasion wsre
Mrs Carter Cowles Mrs. Taylor Earth
ing. Mrs NJ NJ Goddin. Mrs. Coleman
Whitaker.
At o'clock large supper was served
I'm the dining halls Of the hotel Music
and dancing continued until late hour
and when az last Home Sweet Home
was concluded by the bard. every enc
declared this 10 have been one ot tho
most Joyous and pleasant occasions 81
the Christmas. ID"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
THE WHEELS GO AROUND.
The Industrial Progress Of the South
IL Astonishing

Judge Joseph J. Wilett. Of Alabama,
who launched the Van Wyck Presidential
boom at the Tammany Fourth OF July
celebration and ran foul Of ex-Gov Hogs,
II Texas, who was present in the interest
Of William Jennings Bryan. Is again IN
New York on business. AT the Holland
House recently he chatted on the wonder
ful industrial development OF the South.
Judge Wilstt resides In Admission 90 miles
from BirminA ham. whence he latter
place draws largely for its raw material
FOR iron and stee..
The progress Of the SOUTH" he said,
more especially IN the matter OF manu-
featuring, is something that few would
believe who were not brought face to face
with Il. Ny own town OF Admission Is but
one town among hundreds. Taxable values
there have doubled and quadrUpled IN
way that Is astonishing. In Birmingham
the increase II eveyn greater do not re-
call single town or locality that has not
prospered many fo,d. II would hardly pc
an exaggeration TO say that every village
which a few years ago depended entirely
upon agriculture for its life has now It's
manufacturing plant OF some kind. The
mere statistics Of this Industrial growth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
PLANS HAVE NOT
YET BEEN FORMED
COrporators Have Ninety Days in
Which to Accept.
FINANCIAL SIDE OF MATTER,
~ is Being Handled 10y john L.. VIII
Iiams & Sons aud T.. W. Wilson
g Go. 49, Nothing Decided
as to Officers.
FINANCIAL SIDE OF MATTER,

No steps have been taken as yet 10
organize the Richmond Passenger and
Power Company.
Matters are in formative state as yet
There will be conference before long,
at which it Will be decided whether or
not the provisions Of the ordinance will
be accepted.
one ccrporator may accept the ordi-
nance should all others decline to do so.
lie can associate with himself SUCH per-
sons as he may e. fit
The corpcrators are given ninety days
from the approval OF the ordinance 70
accept each and every provision IN writ
ing Within thirty days after The accept
ance the company must ile with the city
clerk a surrender of an rights ana prlN-
iegcs enjoyed by any stroet-car company
Cperaing lines in the Clty, win the eA-
ccptiOn of those chartered to the kich-
moud Traction Company.
TO DEPOSIT BONDS.
The Richmond Passenger and Power
Company IS required within iorty-nVe
DAYS from the approval Of the ordinance,
10 deposit with the Auditor Of the city a
bend or bonds of the city Of Richmond
or Of the United States asgregating I'm
value twenty thousand dollars. This bond
or bonds will become the property OF tue
city. 81 the company fails within the limit
prescribed 20 accept the ordinance, or il
within thirty days from such acceptance
il fails TO file the surrender Of al rights
and franchises Of other companies IMAM
The Traction.
As has been stated, the plans are as
VET In the formative state. Certain fl
uanciaI matters are TO be arranged These
are being looked after by John l.. VIII
liams & Sons. of Richmond and p. W.
Wilson & Co.. Of New York. There is
considerable detail work 10 be done be
fore an organization can be formed. The
matter of officers has not been consd-
cred and cannot be until - IS ascertain
cd who VIII accept the provisions Of
the ordinance.
THE TWO COMPANIES.
II Is quite certain that the Richmond
Passenger and Power Company and the
Richmond Traction Company VII have
closer relations than have the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company and
The Traction. But they viii re-
main separate corporations There
viii be persons largely interested in
both concerns. but ihe bulk Of the stock
VIII probably be held by persons who are
interested in one company and not in
the other.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
FORTUNE TURNED LOOSE.
Half Million in the Way of Semi
Annual Dividends.

in the first half Of January DO is esti-
mated. no less than half million dollars
viii be distributed u Tho way 81 reini
annual dividends declared by The various
banking ana mercantile corporations
Nearly all the banks declare dividend
of 2Il or 3 per cent. Among these hnan-
cial institutions are the Metropolitan
Bank. the Security Bank, the Planters
National Bank. City Bank of Richmond
Merchants National, First National, IN
ion Bank and others. Insurance. title
and trust companies. railroads and other
corporations declare dividends on the first
of the year
The Virginia-Carolina Chemical Com
pany will probably contribute the large [
single item Of the aggregate Of dividends.
A regular quarterly dividend of . per
cent. on the preferred stock of the COM
pany is payable January 18th. IL was
stated yesterday by q gentleman promi-
nenty identified with banking interests
that the Vrgnia-C1r7ina Chemical
Company will turn loose al this time
something Ike two hundred thousand dol
lars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
Question ofCiaims.

Michael Goldsteln applied In Circuit
Court No , yesterday by Howard Bry.
ant. attorney. for the appointment OF
receiver for property la baltimore belong
ing 90 the Consumers Brewing Company.
Of Virginia. pending al accounting be-
tween Mr. Goidsteln and the company
Mr.. Goldstcin. II Il said entered into
contract With the company TO sell ~
beer In Baltimore ana he claims that
$500 is due him By the company. II Is al
legged that the company has removed all
IT'S property from Baltimore. except that
in possession % Mr. GOldstcin, and has re-
fused TO account 10 him for his sales. Mr..
Colistein. Il Is said, has two wagons and
four horses Of the company, An order
signed by Judge Stockbrldge requires
cause 10 be shown BY January eth wis .
receiver should not be appointed. -Batli.
more sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
PROTESTS UNAVAILlNG.
Mr.. Williams Says Nr. Ryan's objec
tio"s Vii Amount TO NOthin".

tio"s VIII Amount to Nothin".
Mr. J. William Mlddendorf and NJ.
IL. Irvine Keysor. the Baltimore Glrec-
tors IN the New York Produce Ex-
change Trust Company. have returned
from meeting OF The board held in
New York on "Wednesday.
Mr.. Middcndorl said that the results
of the meeting were entirely satsflc-
tory and the relations of The company
with tho Seaboard Air Line cousoi1a-
ton Will be continued in the same cor
dial way President John SHELTON Nyil-
uams of the SCaboard Air Line who IS
also a director I'M tho trust company. is
also pleased with the action taken.
Speaking OF the recent developments
IN seaboard Air Line ana Produce lsN-
change Trust company matters ~.
Williams continued.
"The enemies OF the Selboard Air
Line consolidation have tried 20 oin-
barrass us los proving a connection be-
tween II and the suspension OF the Pro-
duce Exchange Trust COMPANY The
seaboafd plans have been quite indie
PENDENT OF any developments that Cou'd
or have arisen by reason OF the trust
company suspension. Ny interest In
the Produce Exchange Trust Company.
which led me 20 como here 20 attend the
meeting yesterday, was because OF my
lsTge personal interests a. shareholder.
not because Il had any relation 20 the
status OF The Seabo8rd consolidation"
Asked regarding The recent statements
Of Thomas +. Ryan, Mr.. Williams faid:
, 1.-THE dispatch addressed 10 me he gave
20 the newspapers. but never sent II 10
me. what he says Is misleading and in
due time shall answer him. The vari-
ous protests he Is fllng al cur meetings
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
CUSTOM HOUSE NOTES.
Cases in the Federal Courts - New
Years Hours at Post once.

Years Hours at Post once.
in the United States District Court yes
terday the case OF the Chesapeake and
ONO Railway Company against The Allan
tic transportation Company was argued
before Judge WaddHl. Mr. Henry r..
Wickham and Captain Arthur $. segJ
appear Tor the railway and Messrs. r..
NJ. and Floyd Hughes and G.. c. Mitchell
for the other parties Co the litigation.
The case vas originally in the Circuit
Court Of Newport News, but WAS trans
ferred 90 the Federal Court.
Judge Waddnl reserved lis decision.
The clerk Of the United States Circuit
Court of Appeals has received the
transcript of the record I'm The case Of
James =. Grant master of the tus-boat
4. LuCkenback VS. The steamship SOlvcig
The case is appealed from The Judgment
of the United States District Court at
Norfolk
ON New-Year's day the post-ofiice Will
b. open from l0:30 a. NJ. 90 $3.50 +. VI.
for the delivery o. mail ard sale OF
stamps There will be calls hy carriers
at TIC star boxes at A. NJ and j.
NJ. No delivery Of mail will be made
by carriers. The Stations will observe the
same hours as al the Central office.
Col James ID. Brady who has been
very il zoo his home IN Petersburg was
very much better yesterday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
Oniccr. Islccted.

Jefferson Lodge, No. %. X. Of =,
elected these oneers Thursday night: a..
e.. IS. >. Pcyiou. Y. g.. j. X FISHER,
prelatc. NJ p. Whitehurst, NJ OF W. W.
H. Ba.haw. of r. and s.. j. r. LAM
Kin. NJ. of A.. ". T. Atkinson: N. Of EX,
George H. Rufin ~ of a. John a..
Davis /. c.. w. J.. Gaines. q. g., W. r.
Atkinson. Representative 20 Grand
Lodge. III. W Furcron. Trustees. r. T.
Briggs II. W Furcron. +. r. Chapman.
recommended for u. C. c.. 7. J. Waller
alternate 10 Grand Lodge a. VI. d.
Parker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
TO RETURN TO-DAY.
President John Skclton Williams VIII
Rcuiy 60 Mr.. RYAN.

President John SHELTON Williams. Of The
Seaboard Ar Line will return TO Richmond
this morning, when it is understood
hc will have a reply TO make 90 Mr.. Thos.
~ Ryan's charges that Will De a
"Crusher."
ON his return from New York MI
vs. lHams has stopped in Baltimore to
confer with some of his associates in
tine management OF the Seaboard.
It has leaked out that a bill VIII be
offered iu the Legislature soon after the
holidays designed TO prevent the consoii-
dation of the railroads embraced I'm the
Seaboard system a measure similar TO
the one to be presented TO the Virginia
lawmakers was defeated in the Georgia
Legislature.
This bll viii De advocated by the Ry-
am people and win. no doubt. receive the
support OF friends of the roads that
are rivals of the Seaboard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30

TN, Governor yesterday honored requi-
eifion papcrs from the Governor OF North
Carolina for Charles Toler and Grant
Johnson. under arrest az Lynchburg The
men are wanted by the Nortb State au-
tborifles for larceny. committed az the
town of wilson IN that state. Constable
George Munford brought the papers TO
the Governor. The constable will receive
the pr soners from the Lynchburg au-
thorllles and take them back with him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
COMING TO VIRGINIA.
Many Canadians Expected TO Settle in
This state.

Recently The Southern Railways Land
and Industrial agent made "a succili move
TO attract the attention u Canadians
to the country along the Southern
lines. Last week the first result of
the work was received. The repres MIA
tive Of several farmers, now residing IN
Ontario. called no tine general Office Of
the Southern. I'm the ely OF Washing
ton. ara after obtaining further detailed
Information about the South. left for
Virginia, where he viii STUDY the re-
sources and ADVANTAGES Of the State, re-
porting his conclusions - his people in
Carada.
Il is expec-ed thl- many families will
settle I'm Virginia. prJyided favorable
rerort is rendered by this advance agent
Heret, fore. the immigration from on
tario and Quebec ms been 10 Manitoba
and northwestern states. The large
amount Of advertising The Southern is
dong in that country will doubtle s
turn the attention of that people to the
South. Once locatei in this section,
they will be pleased and it is believed,
will be successful.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
special sermon.

Or. Hawthorne will. on Sunday morn
ing preach a special New Years sermon
on "The Field Of Christian Enterprise ~
This is a spcc al sermon prepared at the
request of the Atlanta Constitution, IN
which he VIII review the progress OF
Christian enterprise I'm the past. and Will
forctell as FAR as 10 is pOss bic TO see.
what it w n likely accomplish IN the fu-
urc The subject for night THE saviour
Last prayer for Ills Disciples"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30

The case Of Robert DusaH, vino seriously
cut Morton n. Wilson near the Virginia
and North Carolina spoke and hub FAC
t,ry. was before Justice James 7. Lewis
yesterday morning.
Af.er hearing the evidence Of George a.
Ploxson. who was present al the time OF
tie difficulty. and that Of the two princi-
rals. the case was sent on to the grand
Do ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
FARMERS HAVE MONEY.
Remarkably Heavy Deposits in iIarri-
sonhurg Bank.

Al least one Of the State officials IS
impressed with the belief that the
farmers of Virginia are enjoying
their fun share of the prosperity of the
Zines. He related a fact which came to
his knowledge on q recent trip TO Rock
ineham county. in the Shenandoah Valley.
Al Hauisonburg. "a town Of two or three
thousand sous he learned there was 10
Gated a bank-thc First National-which
had deposits amounting 20 eight hundred
thousand dollars. To appreciate how re-
markable an exhibit this SIS, one must rec
ollect that the average for bank IN a
town OF that size would not reach $500 o.
600.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
ACCIDENT TO STEAMER,
In Collision With Chesapeake & Ohio
BaPgc,

iSdrgc.
The Newbernc. the local freight steamer
Capt j. r. Rhodes, plying between Rich
mond and Norfolk, was considerably in
jured Thursday by collision with G. and
O.. barge. which was being towed by a
tuS
The collision occurred shortly after the
Newberue bad left Norfolk on her way to
this city.
by the impact about forty feet Of her
timber above The guards just abreast of
the engine-room. was carried away, en-
failing "a loss of $500.
The steamer continued her trip, how
ever. but was forced 20 anchor about
sixty miles down the river. owing TO a
heavy fog. She is due here at -. NJ,
but did not arrive until 1880 Yesterday
The vessel has returned TO Norfolk for
repairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30

The Governor on yesterday granted a
pardon 10 Jeremiah Murray. who was sen
fenced IN the Richmond Police Court Z
pay 4 fine Of $50 and serve thirty days
in iail He was arrested Christmas day
vi n a weapon his possession. Murray
vas en- route from Augusta county 10
Norfolk city to visit MS mother.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
BR0CK-HENDALl.
Git Ems OF ircdrric iSsburg are Taking
Their Own Guy Bonds.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Dec a.
Specialize Calvin Brock Of Nicholas
county W. Va, and Miss Virginia KEN
dali. Of King George county. = ere mar
ried yesterday az the home Of The bride =
parents, I'm the latter county. Rev +. J.
Wuy officiating. Mr. and Mrs Brock
left az once for thelr home In West Vir-
giu'8.
The twenty-five. thousand dollars Of
four per cent. bonds 10 be issued by tho
city January lst. are being taSsn by
home people st a premium
a. v. chandler Jr. OF PoWllng Green.
delivered Cd lecture at the opera house
tonight ON "WoTan Oh History for tho
hrrett of tho Mary Washington Hospi-
tai
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
NIidni.ht Nlnss.

In obedience 70 the decree published by
the Holy Father. and by permission Of
the Rt Rev. Bishop, solemn high mass
will be celebrated al ST. Joseph's church
M midnight Of December 5lst as a
thanksgiving for benefits received dur ne
the course Of the present century, and to
implOre COD favor 0n tne ucw era AIDE
mission 20 the mass will be by ticket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30

one OF the s. pans OF the bridge to b.
erected across Games river by the Rich
mond. Petersburg and Carolina has been
placed upon the stone piers. The work
IS rapidly progressing
The laying g the steel rails between
Richmond and; Petersburg will be COM
menced next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER
Interesting Cases Instituted in the Law
and inmitN CnnIl.

suit was instituted On the Law and
Equity Court yesterday afternoon by X.
ID. Arnold against T. Carroll for the sum
az 5000 for alleged defamation Of charac-
Ter. a motion was fled Tor judgment
In the case of the Citizens Exchange
pank AGAINST S. $ Richardson and Viz
aiuia T.. Richardson. judgment was rem
Gercd for Sl5i.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30

RELIEF IN SIX HOURs--DISTREss-
ing Kidney and Bladder Diseases re-
lieved in six hours by NEW GREAT
SOUTH AMEki..a,Ss ~ -, , 49,, H..
exceeding promptness In relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back. IN male
or female. Relieves retention OF water
almost immediately. II you want quick
relief and cure this Is the remedy. Sold
Drug Co Richmond Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
FIRE at Curtis Neck .

The crew and passengers on board the
steamer Iocahontas, upon arriving here
yes erday reported the burning OF barns
on Currs Neck farm. This splendid farm
is one OF the richest iu lhe state. and is
owned by Mr.. scnf. Of New York. and
managed by Mr.. j. W. Weden.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
NinsnncrnlIc Rail.

The Ladies Hebrew Ala Society will
give a masquerade ball al Sanger Han
on Tuesday. January End, for charitable
purposes The grand march will be given
at SEQ O'Clock. and prizes viii be given
for the handsomest and most original cos
tunes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30

The unprecedented prosperity OF the
present time has made Itself evident ir
the office OF City Collector Cunningham
The taxpayers are coming up more
promptly than ever before In order 10
accommodate those who will be unable 70
pay before Monday. the office viii b
opsu all day New Yess's-pay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
Case OF Gundy.

Next Tuesday the grand jury will meet
I'm the Hastings Court, and among the i'm
portant cases to be heard for indictment
is that OF Albert Gundy alias Albert Cole
man. on the charge OF the murder Of
Policeman Robert d. Austin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
Now Cattle Quarantine.

Governor Tyler has issued a procIama-
ton declaring quarantine against cattle
in certain boundaries on account OF sple-
netic or Texas fever. The quarantine Is TO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30

The Richmond police are on the look
out for Nick G iligan, who Ii IS believed
killed Mr.. Beverly Turner wednesday
night. at his home on the lower James
river.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30

All Of the public schools of the city will
open FOR he remainder Of the session on
rext Tuesday morn n, when every schoal
must be present OF suffer the usual conse-
ouences on his or her report.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-30
THE TIMES. RICHMOND VA SATURDAY DECEMBER 80. 1899
HA WI M Q N D,
FLO RBST,
1917 East Broad ST., Richmond, Va.
Plant Decorations, Choice Rosebuds,
Cot flowers, funeral Designs, q.

viii accomplish nothing. for the consoi-
dalton plans have now got beyond the
stage Of legal protests. baltimore sun