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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
INCREASED VALUE
in NOR CAlROLIlIA
NewAppropriation Available for STREE
Work in Raleigh.
A TEXTILE MILL CHARTERED.
Al Furniture Company Incorporated.
Society to Take n Rest After Gay
and Giddy Whirl-A Telephone
Company Pays Its Taxes.

RALEIGH, q. c., Feb 27.-Special.-
state Auditor Aver has issued his re-
port, and in his letter to the Governor
gives the States resources and the pur-
poses to which it IS applied. He recon-
mends a board of equilization as rene
dy for the unequal valuation of property
in the several counties. The aggregate
value returnable for taxation on property
for 1898 was 1859 3o2, SsSS.42. The value for
1897 was 500 SCI, 1877 SO.
The second $4,000 Of the street Inn
provement bond morey becomes avail
ablesfor the Street Committee March list,
so the stone work. will be resumed.
The Auditorium Committee have had
quite a number Of options given them
for very desirable sites for the audito-
rum. 1t is earnestly hoped that the mat
ter will soon be settled and work begun
on the building.
Rev. DIR. f. c. Mcconnell, pastor of the
First Baptist church, Lynohburg, Va,
will preach the baccalaureate sermon at
the commencement of the baptist Female
University in this city
A TEN-CBNT CHECK.
State Treasurer Worth received yester-
day check for 10 cents from the Air
Bellono Telephone Company, of Sparta,
n. C. This IS the amount Of the COM
pany's 10 per cent. tax on gross earn
ings. as reported by officers.
The Lilly Cotton Mills, of Spray, Rock
ingham county, was yesterday incorpo-
rated, with capital stock of $4,000 The
mills will manufacture, bleach and finish
cotton wool, iute, hemp, silk, and CHER
textile products.
The Oxford Furniture Company, Of
Granville was also incorporated, With a
capital stock Of 900.
Society begins tomorrow, which is Ash
Wednesday, to take n much needed r,st
for forty days. Raleigh has never been
so gay as this winter has been. TIE
numerous clubs and societies have left
no day without one or two meetings. and
so there has been continuous round of
gaiety that has ceased to be Il pleasure.
TIE CONVICTS.
The number of Federal prisoners in
the penitentiary has been reduced to 100,
and as only United States prisoners cor
victed in this State are now sent there
the number will grow still smaller There
are ninety convicts employed in the shirt
factory, and the output is 100 dozen per
day. There are now fifty-four female
ccnvicts, all in the main prison. thirty
eight of them working in the shirt fac
tory and the others are in the laundry
and making clothes for the convicts. The
health of the convicts is pretty good.
The Baptist University here has re-
ceived $500 as a gift from Mr.. Dennis
Simmons, of Beaufort county.
Collector Duncan is using Senator But
ler's frank to send out copies of But
ler's speech against the franchise amend
lnent to the Constitution. Collector Dun
can runs Republican affairs in Eastern
North Carolina. These copies are sent
to white men. Mr.. Duncan now ex-
presses a very great admiration for SEN
ator Butler
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
know the names OF those who sent these
contributions We wish them to know
|. that we have received same with our
THE RICHMOND DOCTORS.
DIR. Lewis Wheat Presents Paper of
Interest and Value.

DIR. Lewis Wheat Presents Paper of
Interest and Value.
DR.. Lewis Wheat was the lecturer be-
fore the Richmond Academy Of Medicine
and Surgery at the Jefferson Hotel last
night, and presented highly interesting
and forcible paper on new phase of an
important genealogical subject to which
he has given much research. and which
was received with close attention and
discussed with interest by members Of
the Academy.
The attendance was large and the
meeting one OF the most instructive yet
held.
DR.. w T. Oppen'leimer presided at the
meeting. The paper read by Dr. Wheat
was discussed by Drs. J. S. Wexford,
Gordon, Stuart Mcclure, W. w Dunn and
Labenberg.
Interesting cases, with presentation of
pathological specimens. were reported by
Drs. William III. Parker. Stuart Mcclure
Blankingstip and Garcin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
is to nut NIecklenburg in another d1

is to put N1ecklenburg in another dis
trict and into one in which an OLD ana
popular Judge now holds office, and by
this means bring Judge Hundley III
competition with this judge, hoping
thereby to defeat Judge Hundiey
A large petition has been signed mere,
urging Hon. II. T. HUTCHINSON, the menl-
Der from NIecklenburs, and also Hon.
y r. Eegleston, the Senator from this
district. to fight this bill with all their
might. Judge Hundley is a faithful as
we'll as a just and upright judge, and
che effort to deprive him of his Office
is resented by the Mecklenburg people
as an outrage upon a worthy. and ef!i-
Gent judge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
EMPLOYERS Liability Bill.

An enthusiastic and enjoyable meeting
of the Central Trades and Labor Council
was held last night.
a resolution calling upon the Richmond
senators to support the employers La
bility bill. now pending in the Senate,
was unanimously adopted.
Several speeches were made by mem
bers of the Council and routine business
was Transacted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
AL0sT TOW COMES IN.
Enslishmen to Banquet in Honor OF

Boi,s' Victory.
NORFOLK, VA. Feb 2L-Special-The
big ocean tug C. W. Morse. which start
Ell to t,y the German sailing-ship Fritz,
and barges. from New York for Newport
News, lost the ship at sea in the recent
storm, and was compelled TO abandon
her, because she could not approach her
TO put a line aboard while the storm
endured. The Morse was ccalsng here
tonight. preparatory to going to sen
to search for the great ship. when the
news that she was passing In the Viz
GINA capes came.
The tug Triton. 1t appears. overhaul
ed the derelict at sea and lowed her.
to Newport News.
Engasl1nsen here are iubilant over the
news of Lord Roberts victory, and are
arranging to give q banquet In honor Of
the event. There are many Engfishmen:
here, especially in the marine districts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
Smallpox in North Carolina a.

WINSTON, IN. c., Feb. 27-special-A
private letter from Reidsvile says the
State smallpox expert decided that the
sickness in the female seminary there
was smallpox in a mild form, and not
chicken-pox, as reported.
a lawyer from Madison says Rocking
ham Superior Court, which was to have
opened next Monday, has been cancelled
on account of smallpox in the county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
JUDGE HUNDLEY's FRIENDS, TOO.
They are Stirred Up in Regard 70 the

They are Stirred Up i'll Regard 10 the
Change Of judicial Districts.
81 BOYDTON. VA, Feb. 27-specia1.-A
report here, to the effect that move.
was on foot to change the judicial dis
tricts OF. the State and make Federal.
Judges for them, has made the friends
OF Judge George ]. Hundley believe it.
was a plan to legislate him out of office
i as judge. and It is stirring up the Meek
slenburg pebble considerably
The plan. as generally unde rstood here,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
Travellers Lost

ABERDEEN. Feb. 27-Five Aberdeen
travellers, which started for. the fishing
grounds before the recent gales, have
not returned. and all hope OF their safety
has been abandoned Their crews number
about seventy men and boys. 5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
Fire ut the University.

CHARIO VA, Feb. =
special-Fire broke out in the residence
of DR.. W. A. Lambeth, at the Gntver-
s:ty, about l o'clock to-day, but was
checked before much damage was done.
Loss, about $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
Twelve Below.

sPL.ATTsBURG, n. Feb. 27-Last
night was probably the coolest OF the
winter IN the Adirondack region. t was
E Il below zero at daylight here this morn
Ing, IA below at Malones and e below at
Saranac Lake. M
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
burned to Death.

DANvILLB, VA, Feb. 2I.-Specia!-
Lula Hardy. colored and her child
John, twelve years old, were burned 10
death in a fire hereN tonight. The fire
was in small cabin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
Simon Guckcnhcilncr.

SAVANNAH. GA. Feb 27.-Simon
Guckenheimer, a leading wholesale gro
Gerry merchant, died to-day; aged sixty
nine He left an estate estimated to be
worth upwards of 100000. At the age
OF twenty he arrived in this country from
Germany with $50 in his pocket. This he
invested in notions and began his career
as a peddler. From this humble begin
ming he amassed a splendid fortune in
Georgia and died at the head of one OF
the largest wholesale houses IN this sec
fiOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
OBITUARY.
"A, WOolncr.

A telegram was received by Rev. DR.. T.
n. Calisch yesterday morning announcing
the death Of Mrs. Calisch's father, Mr.. a
Woolner, of Peoria, ILL.,, after a three
weeks Illness Mr.. Woolner was one OF
the most highly-respected citizens of Peo-
ria and was seventy-seven years OF age
One son and five daughters survive him.
All reside in Peoria except Mrs: Caiiseh
who was with him when he died.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
GottcnOyer the Effects.

The members of the household of Mrs.
Frommer who had such a narrow escape
from fatal poisoning by rough on rats
last week, have ali recovered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28

There was to have been a meeting o.
the subcommittee on Streets last night
but a. quorum was not present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28

There will be meeting OF the Com
mittee on Streets this afternoon at 5
O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28
William e. Wilson.

LEXINGTON, VA. Feb. 27.-Special.-
With the death of Mr. William E. Wilson,
at his home near Natural Bridge, at the
advanced age of eighty-three years, an
eventful life has come to a close. Mr..
Wilson was one of the 'Forty-niners' who
sought wealth in California gold mines.
He again visited that State in 1870
Mrs. Lidie Elliot lewis.
KING GEORGE COUNTY, VA. Feb.
s6-Special-Mrs. Idle Eliot Lewis, wife
of Mr.. Fielding Lewis, CT this county,
died at "Marr,ion,'' the ancestral home
of the Lewises, here, on Friday night.
Her remains were taken to Washington
to-day by Steamer Randell for inter
rlent Mrs. Lewis was the only child
of Colonel and Mrs. George Elsot Wash
ington. and was lady of unusually
bright and attractive manners. She was
united i'm marriage to AIr. Fielding Lewis
in July, 1885, and the young couple at
once went to South MctAlister, I. T., to
reside. as Mr.. lewis was then in bust
ness there Her health failed about two
wears ago A winter at Saranac Lake,
n. Y, was of no benefit, and she return
ed here last April. since which time she
had gradually grown weaker till death
released her.
Besides devoted husband and parents,
she leaves little daughter about two
years old.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28

AMao of Hawaiian ls;ands-shows craters of the
various volcanoes and other interesting detail, inelud
ing distances to various parts of the world.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28

Relief Association.
S. The Citizens Relief Association begs
leave TO thank the kind friends of the
poor for tl.e following. AS we do not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28

1t is Senate bill No 556. incorporating
the Tldewater and Western Railroad Com
pany, which viii run through the counties
represented by Mr.. Early.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28

! Hon. N. B. Early. Jr., has succeeded in
,alaving bill passed through the House
which will prove of great interest to his
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28

/. DR. J. NJ Whitehead. Of Lee. and Hon
tJchn Whitehead, of Norfolk. nearly al
ways happen to be on opposite sides Of a
question upon which there is recorded
I vote.
The member from Lee is much disturb
ed lest his people shall mistake his votes
lfor those of the Norfolk man. and spends
hmuch OF his time during roll-call trying
fsto convert his namesake to his way OF
voting. so there can be DO confusion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-28

AMap of the Philippine Isiands.-Ths map shows
every island included the archipelago, with the prin-
cipal rivers mountains and towns. An inset map of
Manila Bay is given, showing the surrounding country
as far north as Tarlac, giving wagon roads. etc,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17
Board of Canvassers.

The County Commissioners finished
their task of canvassing the ballots cast at
the general election Thursday In
counting the ballots the commissioners
found that nearly fifty ballots were thrown
out as worthless by the election commits
sioners, they not having been marked ac-
cordrng to law.
At the Fourth Ward school house thir-
teen ballots were thrown out, more than
at any other precinct in the county. The
next highest number thrown out was 8, at
the Masonic Hail. Hedgesville.
The commissioners will not be in ses-
sion Friday, They will convene in the
County Court Saturday and on Monday
will reconvene as board of election can
vassers to make the recount demanded by
Mr.. Elliss Elliss.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Mr.. Daniel Shockey, Of Waynesboro,
Pa, is in this city.
Mrs. A. c. Grove, of Cumberland, is
visit relatives in this city.
Mr.. G. T. Knight, of Charles Town,
spent Wednesday evening in Martins
burg.
Mrs. f. o. Blocker has gone to Wash
ington, ID. c.. where she will spend the
winter.
Messrs. T. A. and c. W. Moore, OF
Hancock, Md, spent Wednesday night in
this city.
Mr.. Harry Holman. after two weeks
visit to his home here, returned to Selma
Alabama.
Mrs. Frank Rabbit and little daughter
OF Rockville, Md, returned home after a
months visit to her parents in this city.
Undertaken VIM. H. Wilen left We'd
nesday night on train No. 7 over the b.
& o. for Wheeling. to attend a meeting
of the State Board of Embalmers.
Mrs r. c. Burkhart and two daughters
Mrs. James Shepherd, Mrs. Stewart
Westenhaver and Mrs. Margaret Fryatt
left yesterday on a short visit to Mrs,
Elias Emmert, Funkstown, Md.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17
Announcement,

1t affords the management much pleas
ure and satisfaction 10 announce that the
services Of the Hon. Geo +. Evans OF this
city, have been secured as Editor Of The
HERALD. Mr., Evans in years past was
associated with THE HERALD and much
of the success of the paper is due to the
influence he exerted while connected with
it. Mr.. Evans is also well acquainted
with the politics OF the County and State
and has the ability TO handle the ques-
tions which will arise during the coming
session Of the Legislature.
1t is needless to say that THE HERLAD
will continue to be strictly Republican
paper and work for the bestnterest Of the
party. We would ask that you give Mr..
Evans your earnest support in the under
taking.
The management wishes further to
thank the patrons for their past support
and the many expressions of appreciation
which have come to us for the way in
which the paper was conducted during
the campaign just past. We hope to mer-
it in future still greater praise, and with
your substantial support will give the
readers OF THE HERALD such paper
that they can well be proud of.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Peter Riner, though defeated, comes
out Of the Shfi9vaIty contest with a clean
record and the confidence and respect Of
good citizens Of this county. Now that
the administration will continue for four
more years in Republican hands, the lead
ers should see to it that Mr.. Riner is pro-
vided with position worthy his merits.
He has been faithful party worker and
should not be forgotten. Republicans OF
Berkeley, stand by Riner, he deserves
your support.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

A few more than one-fourth of the vo.
tiers of Berkeley County voted on the al
ternate road law. Although a majority
of those who did vote, voted in favor of
the law it will not become operative be-
cause of the small number of votes cast
on the question. The question can be
submitted again at the next election pro-
vided those who desire ovote on the law
petition the Court for re-submission.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Seventh District Jefferson, Morgan
and Berkeley countiesH. S. Cushwa,
d., Martinsburg, and Rossi M. Fisher, ID,
Berkeley Springs. Morgan county.
Eight District Mcdowell and Wyom-
ing counties r. K. Smith, r., WEIGH,
Mcdowell county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

To alt subscribers whose subscription
fall, dse between now and Jan. !, 1901,
who will call and make settlement at
once we will advance their subscription
to Jan. /, 1902. All subscribers who are
in arrears will be given like advance if
their subscriptions are paid before Jan. /,
1901
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

The smoke of battle has cleared away
and we can now see clearly over the field
the party has travelled in the campaign
just closed. The victory for the Repub-
lcan party was won by the rank and file.
The organization was anything but what
it should have been. No more loyal band
OF Republicans ever marched in battle
array than did the privates in the ranks,
and had the men who were selected as the
leaders Of the party measured up to the
standard, not man would have fallen by
the wayside The reason for reviewing
the past is that the party mayprofit there
by and avoid the causes in tn, future.
The kicking horse should be hitched on
the off side and not in the lead.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

d. S. Eichelberger got heavy dose OF
knock out drop on the sixth, but he comes
up smiling and as handsome as ever. The
trouble with Son" is that he won't stay
licked
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Next time the Democrats of Gerards-
town viii know better than to tackle
Bishop Bowers" and General Prosperity
on the same day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

The Second Ward school house can
boast of the handsomest two election
clerks in the State, c. M. Lamar and p
r. Harrison.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

The Republicans of the Third Congress
sional District are to be congratulated on
making Gaines-a Congressman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Two important questions come before
the next Legislature. First, The arranging
Of the Congressional districts SO as to give
the five Congressman to the Republican
party without unjustly gerremandering the
State, as the Democrats did in rcdstrict-
ing. The second and most important IS
the reapportionment of the members Of
the Legislature. We have confidence in
the ability Of Delegate Henshaw 10 see
that Morgan and Berkeley counties are
fairly dealt with and that the unjust APP
portionment by the Legislature after the
last census is corrected, and these count
les given their fair representation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Your Uncle Alex Clohan does not make
much noise, but he's death on Shanghai
Democratic chickens.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Chairman WoIfes had hard time get.
ting the kinks out of the Fifth Ward.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

The same old coon is smiling at the
frost on the pumkin and the corn in the
shock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Opequon District,-will let the matter
drop. We all knew that she was there.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

The Fifth Ward was a little scattered
but it got ill., in fairly good time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Mckinley "benevolently assemulated
the United States on the sixth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Mems Storm overcoats in
friezes, meltans and grays
You couldn't catch cold
with one on if you tried.
The $3.50 kind for IS, the
regular $40 kind for $500
Mems overcoats in Kerseys,
Oxfords, Meltans and all
of the fashionable mater
ials artiatically tailored
and stylishly cut, made
for the benefit of the very
particular man, priced for
the benefit of all, $500 to $500
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

The paramount issue in Berkeley Coun
ty now is, who will get the Jail
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

The Republicans will have the Legisla-
ture by thirty-three on joint ballot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Mems all wool $3.50 Suits in
Black and Gray Cheviots,
now $685..
Mems andyoung mems Black
Clay Worsted $3.50 suits,
our price now $3.50
$1,000 suits for $3.50. Stylish
fancy Worsteds and Ok
ford Grays, fashionably
cut, handsomely trimmed
perfectly tailored. $1,000
values 81. so
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Sheriff Stuckey found his cousin Jeem!
Smith more than his match
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17
Stuckey is a hustler,

Go get him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

The top of the morning to you, Senator
Elkins
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Prosperity seems to be prospecting al
ready
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Dayton is all right so is Berkeley.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Teddies Rough Walkers are still on the
march.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Here's to Gov. White, hip, hip, hurrah
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Mr.. Daniel Shockey. of Waynesboro,
Pa, is in this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

Tomahawk did ncbly.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-26
SPOKANE FOLKS WORRIED
FEAR THAT THE WENATCHIE
LINE WILL HURT
THAT CITY
GREAT NORTHERN IS ASKED
II Something Cannot BE Done to
Relieve the Dilemma OF the
City at the
Falls.

Tie general officers of the Great North
ern are receiving many communications
from Spokane business men and CONNER
cial organizations, with reference to the
report that the road will build into the
Republic mining district via the We
natchee route. Residents of the Western
city are inclined to believe that the con-
struct!on Of the line will hurt the busi-
ness interests of the city.
The plans for the new line have de-
veloped a peculiar situation which must
be overcome by the Great Northern in
order to protect Spokane trade. Business
men of that city have cited the fact in
their communications, that the new line,
If built, Will make route thirty miles
shorter from the sound cities into the
mining district, than from Spokane. In
addition to this phase OF the situation, the
business men call attention to the fact
that with a new line, they VIII be obliged
to pay terminal rates into the new terri
tory.
Eastern Washington merchants are TAX
ing the matter up with the Great North
ern and urge the adoption of the San
'4' i0uIS' "IIch Would give spokane
almost direct connections and protect her
trade against excessive competition from
the sound cities. These interests urge
that tae Great Northern secure the Cen
trail, of Washington, and build from that
line into Republic.
The latter road is the property of the
Northern Pacific Negotiations for its
transfer to the Great Northern, in ex-
exchange for equally valuable conces-
sions, were in progress some time ago,