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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-26
In Clerk Robortson's Office.

Yesterday in Clerk Robertson's office
the following was recorded:
Deed made June y, 1900, by Eliza H.
Conway, widow to NettIe NJ, Fee,
widow. consideration, $1,000; transfers
a lot on McColloch street.
Marriage licenses were issued to:
Edward Cunningham, aged twenty
one, and Cecilia Holland, aged twenty
one, OF Pittsburgh.
John c. Galley, aged thIrty'sevon
(wldower). and Orrell A, Caldwell, aged
twcnty-sfx. Of washington, Pa.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-26
PERSONAL NOTES,
Going and Coming of wheeling
People and Visitors.

GOluB anu SUEuLuB VI WaeSA1u&
People and Visitors.
Travelling Passenger Agent Fred San
key. OF the Pennsylvania Lines, came
down from Pittsburgh yesterday, and
with Passenger Agent Tomlinson put in
some liCks for the Pennsylvania-Alle
ghcny Valley route to Chautauqua
Lake for the convention of the Fourth
district Epworth League. to be held in
July. The train from Wheeling viii
leave at 1925 u. m, July 5, Join the Ep-
worth League special at Pittsburgh,
and reach Chautauqua Lake at S:4O ..
m. Messrs. SRnkey and Tomllnson re-
Ceived assurances that large delega-
ton from Wheeling would attend the
convention, which is that Of the same
district of the Epworth League that
met in Wheeling two years ago.
C. H. Fields, of st. Mary's, is at the
Park.
A. F. Dawson, of Grafton, was in the
city yesterday.
j. Frank b. Williams, of Fairmont, is
n Mcclure register.
f. r. Sapp was Fairmont register
at the Stamm last night.
Miss Gene Donel, OF the Island, is
visiting friends at Tittin, Ohio.
Hon. c. L. weems. OF st. Clalrsville,
was at the Windsor yesterday.
Miss Jessie Morris left last evening
for ST. Louis. via the Pan Handle.
Miss Nettle Meyers, of South Wood
street, Is confined to her home. very ILL.,.
President j. NJ. Kersey, of Bethany
College, registered at the Grand Cen
trail yesterday.
Travelling MachInist Kerr, OF the
Singer Manufacturing Company OF
Cincinnati. is in the city.
Mrs. George busch and Mrs. Louis
Feldmuun leave for Bremen on the
steamer Rhcin, sailing from New York
July 4.
Prof. ]. Sebastian Rafferty, and fam
fly have moved TO the Moundsville camp
grounds for the summer. They VIII re-
turn to the city In the fall.
Mrs. Martha A. Taylor and son and
daughter, Miss Susie and Master wal
ter, departed for ParkcrsburB and inter-
mediate points to spend the summer
Chauncey c. Devore. eldest son of
Col. j. II. Devore, fell and broke his
coiiar-bone yesterday while going
through some amateur gymnastic eXer-
ciges.
Fred Trlstram, of Pittsburgh, district
passenger agent Of the Wabash, ana
j. w. Stevenson, of pittsburgh. district
freight agent Of the Great Northern
were in the city yesterday,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Newman and
daughter, Edna. of Eleventh street, and
Misses sue Dlttman. Nettle Williams.
kate Molder and Ada True leave for
cincinnati this morning on the Key
stone State.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-26
County Commissioners.

The board Of county commissioners
committee on court house and jail met
yesterday and transacted routine busi-
ness. This Is the boards busy week.
meetings being called as follows;
Tuesday, committee on poor house and
farm; Wednesday, auditing session OF
the board; Friday. special meeting OF
the board to Gnish consideration Of mp
plIcntlous for assessment reductions
from Clay district; Monday, regular
monthly meeting Of the board.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-26
The Last Opportunity,

Water rents are now due, and are
subject to u discount Of 10 per cent, II
paid before June 30. Not taking ad-
vantage OF this discount is equivalent to
borrowing money at the rate OF 40 per
cent per annum. Can you afford this!
Remember, in order TO save the dis
count you will have to pay your bill on
or before Saturday, June 80. Office open
every night this week until s O'Clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-26
NEWl NEW! NEW!

Our second invoice of Foreign and
Domestic Woolens for Spring Suit
ings. Excellence in ft, finish and
workmanship.
@. HESS 6 SONS,
Fashionable Tailors and Fine Fur.
nishers, 1321-1s25 Market St
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-26
Specials in Wash Goods.

100 pieces handsome Batlsts Cord and
English Dimities just out of the
cases and placed on the counters
for your inspection. Plain and fg-
ured stripes and polka dots, all the
new colors. All this IN.
week, per yard. ........... lUG
Especially attractive this week are
the Jacquard Swisses, Dresden ia
conat and Dimities, Of which we
ar showing an immense 0I
line at per yard. ......... LzC
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-26
SILKS.
New Wash Skirts.

P. K. Shirts, trimmed with enbroid-
cry inserting all around and An
ished with deep hem, al 60
selling for .........'.,.WI'VV
White P. K. skirts, heavy cord,
deliberately trimmed in embroidery,
extra well made, 90 76
selling for .........''. PA'tV
Ladies' White P. K. Skirts, heavy
cord and faring bottom, embroid-
cry inserting down seams and
made with inverted pleat, "a 90
selling for. ............ .WT'VV
Better Skirts relatively as cheap,
ranging in price 90 Or
up to.........'....'.'.Wv'VO
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-26
TURTLE Soup tonight
JOHN CORCORAN'S SALOON,
No. lGS Sixteenth Street

WE have a nne Hrcond-hnnd kranich
g. Bach upright piano which belongs 10
a party who has lett the city ana
placed It In our hands 70: sale. If you
want bargain call and see II.
i. w. BANNER co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-26

We have fitted more than twenty
thousand pairs OF Spectnctes, giving us
q record and experience uneqnnlled by
amy other optl0inn In West virginia
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
JACOB w. CRUDE, Optlctnn,
No. 1900 Market street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-26

WE have n fine secondhand KranIch
& Rach upright piano which belongs to
marty who has left the city and
placed It in our hands for sale. II you
want n bargain call and see It,
II W RAINIER co
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-26
Colored Wash Skirts:

Entirely new linen color Crash Skirts,
trimmed in white braid, Q7o
selling for. ...............VlG
Blue and Black Polka Dot Duck
Skirts, trimmed with three rows
Of braid to form over 6Qo
skirt, selling for. ...'..... 0OC
Ladies' Pure Linen Crash Skirts,
made with deep hounce, braid
trimmed and extra wide, al no
selling for. ............ WI''FV
Better ones relatively as cheap, at
prices pr to. ranging 1895
Misses plain, polka dot and striped
P. K. Skirts, latest fashion cut,
braid trimmed, length 80 al or
to 2 inches, to-day. ..P I'AO
Misses White P. K. Skirts, trimmed
with embroidery inserting all
around, made with deep Of 40
hem, to-day ............ WIIfV
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-26
N1coI1's ART STORE.
Ole gnteILlaerleer


lmeel a5 ana ed l[ourteoptl sIreot.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
TO OBSERVE EVENTS.
The Mission OF the Gunboat Macbiss
In Dominican Waters.

The Navy Department received a tele-
gram yesterday reporting the departure OF
the gunboat Mschias from San Juan.
Porto Rico, for San Domingo city,
whittier she was ordered in connection
with the incident caused By the demand
of France that the Dominican Republic
pay overdue indemnity. French war
ship is now at San Domingo city. The
State Department has no recent informa-
ton in regard to the incident. Its last
advices were that the Dominican Gov
eminent was ready to pas the money de-
manded but France declined 10 declare
that the incident was closed unless an
apology we're offered for alleged insults
to the French Consul.
Mr. Powell, the United States Minister
to Haiti who IL accredited also TO the
Dominican Republic, was TO leave Port au
Prince Haiti, for San Domingo city on
January :, and it Is supposed that he has
reached the latter point. The Machias
should get to San Domingo city today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
GencrnI wilson Returning TO Cnhn.

General James II. wilson commanding
the Department of Matanzas and Santa
Clara, Cuba, who has been in Washington
for the past week In consultation with See
rotary Root in regard to the situation in
Cuba. denies that he is about to resign his
commission as brigadier general of voun-
teers. II was reported that General wills n
was piqued because Major General Wood
had been advanced over him, and that he
would retire 10 civil life. In REPUTATION OF
the report Adjutant General Corbin yestcr-
day made public letter written him by
General Wilson December 81, in which the
writer denies the report. General Wilson
left last night TO resume his command.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
A CENSUS CONFERENCE.
Director Merriam VIII summon city
Supervisors to Huntington.

The Director of the Census is about to
call together the supervisors of the large
cities of the country for conference in
Washington. In taking this step Mr.. Mer-
riam has in view more complete organi-
zation of the census taking force in each
city. He is OF the opinion that better plans
for the enumeration of large masses Of the
population can DE worked out as the result
of an exchange OF views than could be de-
vised arbitrarially from the census Office.
Mr. Merriam also deems it advisable to hold
this conference in order that he may be-
come personally acquainted with the sup
ervisors of the census in large cities, and
that the instructions to them may have
the added value of verbal statement, in
stead of being solely dependent upon print
cd regulations
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
CONCERT POSTPONED
The Advance sale Too Small TO War
rant ~ Performance

The second performance Of the Baltimore
symphony Orchestra. which was to have
been given yesterday afternoon az the Ma
tional, has been postponed indefinitely.
This is due to the fact that the advance
sale proved OF such discouragingly small
proportions that the manager Of the Or
ganizatiOn and its director. Ross Jungnick-
el, did not feel justified in carrying out
their programme. Indeed. such an act on
their part would have made necessary an
outlay of something in the neighborhOod Of
$500. The soloist of the matinee was TO
have been Alexandra Petschnikoff the
Russian vioiinist, OF whom great things are
rcnnrIrd
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
THE LAWToN FUND.
General Corbin Reports n Total of
s,2Ug0..2 in Hand.

About $500 was added to the Lswton
home fund yesterday, the total cash re-
ceipts being given out as So 990.22.
The large subscriptions raised in san
Francisco, New York. and Pittsburg are
expected in a few days.
The principal subscriptions yesterday
we're. Citizens Of Detroit. $3.50; David c.
Ferguson Garrison, 1871. Il. and V. a. y. L..
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
Coming Around the Horn.

The training ship Hartford has left San
Francisco on an extended cruise, which will
end at Fort Monroe in May. She has on
board 800 native born enlisted men, who
have never seen sea service. They will he
trained on the voyage as memo war'smen.
The Hartford is the famous flagship of
Farragut in the battle of Mobile Bay. She
has been practically rebuilt at a cost OF
5000. 900. Her first stop Will be Valparaiso,
Chile.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
GENERAL GREELY IMPROVING.
Furnace Held Pending His Victims
Complete Recovery.

General Greedy is said TO be improving,
but Major Carter, his physician, still re-
fuses TO say that his patient is wholly
out of danger. Urtil this statement is
made IN the shape Of certificate to the
District Attorney. the latter says that
Furnace will not be released from custody
even should he secure the $4,000 bond in
which he is now held. A brother of the
eXpressman arrived in Washington yester-
day from Hampton, Va. and will look
after his interests during the coming trial
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
Capes, Coats, Furs, Suits, ETC., Less Than Half
81 for Coats worth up to SIS.

IL you are going to pay as much as
81 for coat. you should certainly see
these at 81 which We shall put on sale
this morning-the most stylish kerr
seys and cloths. lined with the I'm
est quality OF taffeta silk; made with
strap and plain seams and plain and
velvet collars. a week ago these coats
brought as much as SIS. yet We offer
you the choice OF them for 81.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
Dressmakers' Findings.

Ice Genuine whalebones and Dress
Steels, all lengths, DC doz.
&c Hooks and Eyes, dozen for 1c.
100 yards Black Sewing silk. 3
spooIs for sc.
SC Dress Betting, grey and black. 1c
belt.
SC Bone Casing. silk stitched. all
colors. 1c yard.
sc yard.
60-inch Tape Measures. 1c.
10c Feather-stitch Braid. white and
colors. &c piece.
&c English Twilled Tapes. fc.
25c Ball and Socket Packet Fas-
tener. &c dozen.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
$40 to SIS Suits. $3.50.

Ladies' Suits OF Venetian. home
spuns, broadcioths. and the hsndsom-
est Of novelty cloths and cheviot
sefges, in black. blue. and all colors,
with jackets lined with the finest quail
ity OF fancy taffeta silk or the famous
SINNERS satin; the skirts are In va
riety OF effects. and include the short,
unlined garments for Tainy-day wear.
without understands Choice for $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
So to $40 Wraps, S4.9S.

Jackets OF the finest grades OF kerr
handsome tafieta silks. in black. blue.
and colors: finished with fancy tailored
stitching: variety OF styles: also
fashionable plain and fur-trimmed
Cloth and Plush. Worth Sc to $40.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
So Refers, Sl.39.

Misses and ehildren's REFER jackets.
10 sizes to 1T girls from 2 to IL years.
of plain and fancy rough cloth. with
notch and sailor collars. either plain
or combination eoiors, which sold at
e. for 81 20
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
So Skirts for Csc.

Ladies' Figured Brilliantine Skirts,
worth up to SIS; are often sold even as
low as Csc. but you have seen what
they offered you. and because you have
you will appreciate these all the bet
ter. Actual 50 Black Brilliantine
Skirts-full in width and fashionable
in hang. for Doc.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
SIS TO 81 Wraps. S3.B.

Ladies' Jackets of kersey cloths.
rough oxford cheviots and the like. in
blue. black, and colors-fnished with
strap seams and stylish Plush and
Cloth Capes. plain and trimmed.
Worth s. to 81.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
Wrappers, 69C.

Manufacturers sample line OF Wrap
pers: best quality lannelette; some
with ruffies over shoulder in v. round
and square effects: braid finished: 9TH
ers with braid trimmed diagonally: SO
different patterns to select from: wrap
pers in this lot sold as high as s1-50,
will go at Green Ticket Price, sc.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
81 and Sl.25 Waists, Soc.

A manufacturers entire line OF
waists. including plain fannels and
plaid effects-whole front of fine pleats
diagonally; also plaid waists in pretty
combinations of blue. green. cardinal.
brown; these waists sold for 81 and
Sis. Green Ticket Price, soc.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
Neckscarfs, Sl.9S.

The most extraordinary Offering OF
the sale-Siberian Bear Fur Neck
scarfs. long, handsome fur which
few weeks ago you could not buy for
less than So. will be here at s1.eS.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
Union Suits, ACC.

One lot of Half-wool Union Suits.
the "Oneita" kind: all sizes. in grey
and white; regular 75c suit. Green
Ticket Price. 49c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
l9C Hosiery, 7c.

One lot Of Heavy Ribbed Children's
Hose; fast black, double knee. spiiced
heel, and toe; sold everywhere at 19c.
Green Ticket Price, &c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
Suits no TO $40 for s3.9S.

A lot of odds and ends in ladies'
Tailor-made Suits-all stylish gar
ments-sold first of the season for as
much as s10-to go now at s3.9s.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
30C Underwear, nc,

% dozen Ladies' Ribbed Vests. fleece
lined, extra heavy weight. pearl but
tons. pants to match: regular value
soc. Green Ticket Price, &c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
Trimmed Hats, SI.%.

Those very stylish creations in la
dies trimmed felt hats. OF which We
sold thousands at s. each. will be sac
rificed AT SIiS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
S5.9S Plush Capes, $3.50.

Ladies' Stylish Plush Capes. In dit
ferent length and trimmed with hand
some fur. which sold for s5.9s up until
now. will be closed out at the very low
price Of $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
Umbrellas, 39c.

A lot of Mems and Ladies' Gloria
Umbrellas in a splendid assortment of
handles. which sold for as high as ssc;
to go al 3gc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
Child'S Vests and Pants.

One lot OF Merino Vests. French
makes. pearl buttons. pants to match.
as follows.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
SOC COrsets. l9c.

Odds and Ends in Heavy Jean Cor
sets; heavily strapped, double stay;
sold everywhere at soc. Green Ticket
Price, ice
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
ISc and Csc India Linon, SIC.

100 yards India Linon in remnants
running from l to 10 yards; very fine
sheer quality. worth from 15e. 10 CSC.
Green Ticket Price, 1-2c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
Domestics Specials.

Remnants Apron Ginghams in as
sorted size ehecks-useful lengths
Tor .................... d o-fc
Remnants best quality Navy Blue.
Black and White and Plain Black
Prints. in useful lengths-fast
Remnants yard wide Percales in
Navy Blue, Black. and White and
light grounds; worth 10c and 19 1-2c.
for .......-............. D 3-fc
500 yards Bleaehed Tea Toweiing-
is inches wide. While ii lasts il
VIII be sold Tor -.-...--..-......l l-Sc
As dozen Rieached Houeyeomb. Tow
eis-neatly fringed-pretty red borders
note the size. 20x4o inches
worth double, for ..............6 1-2c
IS dozen Sheets made OF good wear
ing quality unbleached muslln-size
Slx90-regular 59-eent values.
lOi -....-.-.. -.--.-.--..---. <Soc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
Cutting Prices to the Core at Kings Palace!


o (learane reductions
Compa onwnt
prv o ifs are ngnade
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12

There is no beer equal to Heurici's Maerzen
Beer. Phone 6Si, Arlington Boitling Co., Tor a
case
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12

This is New Year Day at the Russian
Embassy. Bishop Tikhon. from the Greek
Church in Alaska. viii greet the first day
of 1900 according TO the Russian calendar
with a service to be held at the embassy
this morning. The members OF the am
bassadors household and few additional
friends will attend
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12

The steady downpour of rain had a dam
pening effect On the spirits of those socially
inclined matrons and maids who like to
make senatorial calls on Thursday after
Moons. There is always a CHEEKY percea-
tage of bouyancy among the women OF
Washington. however. and they ventured
out In numbers sufficiently large 10 form
pleasant little groups at the homes OF Mrs.
Fairbanks, Mrs. Davis, and hostesses of the
afternoon. Mrs. Shoup and the Misses
Shoup welcomed quite number of callers
at the Normandie. and another attractive
railying centre was the drawingroom of
Mrs. culiom, who was assisted In receiving
by Mrs. Kennedy and Miss Amy Gillette OF
Chicago. and a group OF young ladies from
Illinois.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12

The annual charity BAH, which will mon
opolize the social honors of next Monday
evening. will be given IL the banquet hall
OF the Arlington
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12

DIR. and Mrs. Gallaudet entertained at
dinner last night in honor OF Speaker and
Mrs. Henderson. The guests invited to
meet them were Senator and Mrs. Havley,
Senator and Miss Cockreli, Representative
and Mrs. Russell. Representative and Mrs.
Lanhsm. General and Mrs. Foster. Miss
Dawes, Mr.. Lewis J. Dawes, Dr.. Sunder-
land, and Mr.. Wright
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12

1T is now a known fact In Maine that
Representative c. A. BCutelle will never
again occupy his seat in the House." said
VI. r. Haslin, OF Portland, Me-. at the Riggs
last night. While his condition is not
fatal. his mental faculties have been ign
paired to such an extent that he viii be
helpless for many years He was a brilliant
man. and has been shipmRster. sailor. mer
chant. editor. and statesman in turn. He
was very popular. and his absence and ILL.,
ness have caused no little gloom through
ont the State"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12

Bishop Leonard, of Cleveland. Ohio, is
at the Arlington for brief visit Bishop
Leonard is well known in Washington.
having acted as the pastor of St John
Episcopal Church for many years.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12

Mrs. George l.. Hamilton. Of New Hamp-
shire Avenue gave tea from I 10
O'Clock yesterday afterno, n for Mis- Thrrn-
ton and Miss Brown. of Lexington. who
are visiting her The floral decorations
in the parlors and tea room were OF pink
roses and carnations. The hostess, be-
comingly gowned in black net over purple
silk. was assisted In the inequalities of
the afternoon, in addition TO her guests of
honor. by Miss Josephine Merrick and
Miss Mildred Merrick, her sisters, and by
Miss Mary Mcclure.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-12
IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.

John Wanamaker. the merchant politi-
clan. is at the Arlington from Philadelphia
for few days. Mr.. Wanamakcr IS here
attending to some matters affecting the
contest for the Pennsylvania vacancy in
the Senate, and expects that NJ. S. Quay
will have a difficult task proving himself
entitled TO the seat. He is accompanied
by Mrs. Wanamaker, who is visiting
friends in the city.
John p. Elkins, Attorney General of
Pennsylvania, is at the Normandie for a
week. Judge Elkins is here attending to
some legal matters and is looking the
Quay contest over from close quarters. He
held conferences with members OF the
Pennsylvania delegation in Congress last
night, but would give out no statement.