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THE ROME TRIBUTE VOL. VI. NO. 1.96t> TUESDAY THE DAY. Democrats of the Finance Com mittee Closing the Gap. GETTING THE BILL IN SHAPE They Will Lay It Before the Republican Minority Early Next Week—The House. Washington, March 2. —The senate finance committee began session again " promptly at 10 o’clock with all the Democratic members present but Mr. Vance. The only senator who appeared before the committee during the morn ing session was Mr. Hill, who went over practically the same ground he took in his speech to the caucus, except that he went more into detail. In the afternoon Mr. White, of California, went before the committee and made an exhaustive argument in favor of higher duties on California fruits. It is understood that the committee has practically decided upon the sugar schedule, and iu the re sult reached the sugar men appear to have gotten more than was conceded up to this point. According to the best au thority obtainable, all sugars up to 80 degrees by polariscopic test, will have a duty of 1 cent; between 80 and 90 de grees, one-tenth of a cent additional; be tween 90 and 96 a rate has not been fixed, although the demand is made of two one hundredths of a cent for each degree. Above 90 degrees a net increase of 1-8 of a cent is asked and up to this time re fused by the committee. Senator Voor hees said that the committee hoped to lay the bill before the Republicans by Tuesday morning at least. How to Establish a Quorum. A Democratic caucus to consider how best a qourom may be established of members who are present and not voting • will be held Tuesday evening, March 6, at 8 o’clock. Galusii:!. Grow Sworn In. Washington, March 2. —On motion of Mr. Holman unanimous consent was given to swear in Honorable Galusha A. Grow as the repscntative at large from Pennsylvania at the present time, in the absence of his credentials. On the arm of Mr. Holman the venerable ex-speaker appeared before the bar of the house, took the oath and was greeted with ap plause. ' —■ Mr. Grow, of Pennsylvania, then took a seat on the extreme left of the chair, next to the one occupied by Mr. Quigg, the youthful New York member. A resolution of the committee on the -judiciary directing an investigation of Judge Jenkins’ restraining order in the Northern Pacific railroad case, was re ported by Mr. Boatner, of Louisiana, with a request for unanimous consent for its contideration; but Mr. Kilgore, of Texas, objected, and it was with drawn. By a vote of 168 to 129, or a majority of 89, the Bland silver seigniorage bill passed the house. A PAINTER SHOT, And a Regular Duel with a Woman Fol lowed the Shooting. Memphis, March 2. —J. W. Denning, a painter, was shot by Mrs. Wrench and fatally wounded. After receiving the bullet Denning drew his pistol and a duel ensued between the woman and man, both parties emptying their pistols. Mrs. Wrench was wounded twice—once in the arm and once in her left leg. She was divorced from her husband some mouths ago, and Denning's name was coupled with hers in scandal. Since then she has been Denning’s mistress, and it was because Denning was going to leave her she shot him. Denning i.-j shot through the bowels. TERRIFIC EXPLOSION. One of the Workmen Was Blown to Atoms Felt Miles Away. Philadelphia, March 2.—A terrific explosion occurred in the waste sepa rating building of the Sepuano Chemical company, at Gibbstown, N. J. The force of the shock was so great that it was felt in towns 15 miles away. Fortunately there was only one man in the building at the time of the explo sion, Levi Ivins, one of the workmen, was blown to atoms. The seperating building was destroyed and the sur ■ rounding structures damaged. MoKane Making Clothing. Sing Sing, March 2. —John Y. Me -1 Kane, after being duly received at b prison, was locked in cell 119 on the ’ third gallery. He ate scarcely any supper, but slept well all night. When morning came he marched tc the mess room with the other convicts and ate quite a hearty breakfast. He has been consigned to the clothing in dustry and has taken his jilace in that department. He is taking his imprison ment iu a very sensible manner and shows no signs of breaking down. AN ARKANSAS LYNCHING. ' The Brutal Murder of Hunton Wilson Is Avenged by a Mob. Memphis, March 2.—Justice, swift, sure and sweeping, was meted out to two murderers by a mob at Mountain Home, Arkansan. About 11:80 p. m. several hundred men assembled at Moun tain Home for the purpose of lynching Anderson Carter and “Bud” Montgom ery, alias Jasper Newton. The mob was very orderly and went al out its business with a firm determination to see that full justice was meted out to tho guilty. They overpowered tho jailer and the - guards, took their guns and demanded F the keys. Hon. J. C. South, representa tive of Baxter county, made a half hour’s sneech to the mob and begged tnat tne lives or tne men De spared ana that the law be allowed to take its course. The members of the mob list ened in sullen silence to his talk and that of others, and then went about their deadly work. They procured the keys, unlocked the doors, and commenced shooting into the jail. After about 20 shots the firing ceased. Anderson Carter was found dead, but Newton was found to be alive and asking for water. This was given him, and then the mob finished its ven geance by riddling his body with bullets. Both died protesting their innocence, and only asked that they be relieved of their shackles'. According to previous agreement the life of Bert Carter, one iri the trio who confessed and gave,Ame whole thing away, was spared. The mob was afraid to take t’ue men out and hang them, for fear the sheriff would interrupt them. After com pleting their work the men dispersed. The crime for which the i men were killed was the killing of Hunlton Wilson in Baxter county, Arkansas, dn the night of Dec. 18. While Wilson was sitting by his wife before the fire tfyo men en tered the house, killed him instantly, and, nearly killing his wife, ‘robbed the house of si, 100, and after helping live coals of fire upon Mr. Wilspn’s body, made their escape. Mrs. Wilson man aged to crawl to a neighbor’s/ and give the alarm. i The crime was a coldblooded one, and the finale will long be remembered by the people of Baxter county. Carter, who was killed, had the reputation of having killed a man in TeJtas county; and Newton, whose real name is Mont gomery, was wanted in Clky county fo* a crime committed 15 years ago. WANTS TO BUY SILVER. The Proposition of a Synd’uatc to Buj Uncle Sam’s Washington, March 2. —Secretary Carlisle has received an offer of 65 cent; per ounce for 75,009,060 ounces of th-.i silver bullion now in the tr’easury. The offer comes from the British and Ameri can Financial anil Industrial Invest ment syndicate of NeXv York. The syndicate, through J. T. Raplee. pro poses to enter into a contract with th United States, t<> be at-proved by tint president, to take 5 > or 75,000,- 000 ounces of silver at-I’s cents p>r ounce, and pay for it in I'm 'al inoaev of the United States or in Approved bill:) of exchange on London. Mr. Raplee agrees to take not less than 2,000,000 ounces of silver monthly, with the option of taking' 4.000,000 ounces. As a condition precedent tc entering into the contract he requires that an export duty of 12 1-2 cents per ounce for a period of five years Ise levied on all silver, coined or uncoined, sent out of the United States. The writer refers to Senator Hill, of New York, as to his financial standing. A MOB REPULSED. The Murderer of a Storekeeper in Danger of Hu in;; Lynched. Scranton, Pa , March 2. —A mob of 200 men attempted to force the jail at Stroudsburg, for the purpose of lynching Richard Prior, a negro who, a week ago, murdered Christian Ehlers, a store keeper in Monroe county. The attack was made at 2 o'clock a. m., but was repulsed by the sheriff, who held the mob at bay until the police ap peared. The mob retired iu a sullen mood and it is feared that they will bo reinforced and will yet succeed in break ing into the jail and securing the mur derer. A Lyncher Between Two Fires. Raleigh, March 2.—Sheriff Gamble, of Alleghany county, has placed in Win ston jail a man named Rose, who was one of the lynching parties which hanged Dan Slaughter in Sparta. Rose is shot in the stomach and hand and was cap tured 12 miles from Sparta. He is put in jail at Winston for safe keeping, Slaughter’s friends wanting to hang him for taking part in the lynching and other lynchers wanting to hang him because they were afraid he would betray them. There is no telling how the affair will end, as Slaughter’s brothers in Virginia vow vengeance. MR. WILSON BETTER. He Passed the Fourteenth Day of the Fever Safely. St. Louis, March 2.—A special to The Republic from the City of Mexico says: Dr. Prevost says that the bulletins from Guadalajara indicate that ths fourteenth day was passed safely in Congressman Wilson’s case; that he is so much better that he may be considered as no longer in danger. Congressman Tarsney has wired Con sel General Crittenden to keep i informa tion as much as possible from the press so as not to make his'.friends in tho states unduly anxious. This has caused all sorts of telegraphic messages to be sent here fromJGuadalajara exagerating the fact of Mr. Wilson’s real condition. The following message has been re ceived by Consul General Crittenden: Mr. Wilson is doing well. His fever has left him and his skin is cool and moist. He says he is a great deal better, and he only wants nursing, food and rest. I think in 10 days he will be up and able to go about a little. A little imprudence of course would set him back, but 1 think he is now out of all danger. Can't Do Business in Tennessee. Nashville, March 2.—State Insur ance Commissioner Cragg has wired all - state agents of the Columbian Insurance company of America, revoking their cer tificates of authority to do business. This action was taken in view of the as signment of the company at Louisville Wednesday. A Prisoner Kills His Keeper. Trenton, March 2.—Joseph Wall witz, alias John Malwitz a lawyer serv ing a 20-year term in the state prison, attempted to escape at 1.30 a. m. and in an effort to secure his freedom, shot and killed Deputy Keejjoy Jaipeß]B, Lippin cott. ROME. GA.. SAIUIID. IN BRAZIL/ It Is Hard For Them to Make a Choice For PreFldent. EXCITEMENT PREVAILING. The Troops Are Kept in Readi ness at the Barracks For an Outbreak--The Vote. MoNTEvipa6, March 2.—The two houses met in joint session to elect a president, but no candidate received the necediary majority. The sitting lasted site hours and three ballots taken. The last ballot gave Chucarro 44 votes and Gomenzore 42. For an absolute majority, 45 votes are necessary. Both houses will meet again for further balloting. The close division of the parties and other circumstances connected with the election have created great excitement. Troops are confined to the barracks, as serious trouble is feared. The Capture of Sapo. New York, March 2.—A Herald Mon tevideo special says: Letters from Santa Catharina give additional details of the capture of the Brazilian rebels of the town of Sapo. The fight was a furious one, and the town was almost destroyed before the loyal garrison was overpow ered. Colonels Carneiro and Dulcidio Amyrtas were killed. MRS. LEASE IN NEW YORK. She Spoke for an Hour and a Half in Coop er Union. New York, March 2.—Mrs. Mary E. Lease, the Populist lecturer of Kan sas, addressed a meeting in Cooper Union in the interest of the unem ployed. Dr. Edward McGlynn presided, and of the 1,500 persons present, a large num ber was made up of members of the Anti-Poverty society. Mrs. Lease held her audience spell bound for an hour and a half, during which she excoriated both the Demo cratic and Republican parties. She de nounced President Grover Cleveland as “that Wall street lawyer, agent for Jewish bankers and British gold bugs, a smoke extinguisher, a prostitutor of pa triotism and a destroyer of silver.” Her lecture was made up principally of denunciation of existing social, polit ical and economic conditions, which could only be changed by an adherence to Populist theories and the Populist parly, which she said was the inheritor of the Democracy of Jefferson and tho llepublicanism of Lincoln. 'A GRAVE ERROR. Patti's Orclii|strn in A’Tny --God Savo .- the Queen.” Montreal, March 2.—A great sensa tion wass caused at the end of the Patti perforphance in the Academy of Music by thq neglect of the orchestra to play the Queen” when the curtain finally fell. The thing was so strange to th© audience that people sat dum- without moving till the gover nor general. Lord Aberdeen, stood up in the -Vice regal box and started the nation al alnthem himself. Before leaving the theater Lord Aber deen saw the managers of the academy and (expressed great displeasure at the neglect. Messrs. Thomas explained it by the presence of Patti’s own orchestra, who were not accustomed to it. It is the second time in the history of Mon treal theatricals that such a thing has Lapp ailed. Tailks Silver in a Silver Section. La .'Junta, Col., March 2.—Ex-Presi dent Btenjamin Harrison and party, con sisting! of his daughter, Mrs. McKee, Rev. Mr. Howard and the president’s family physical!, passed tnrough La Junta, this train being four hours’ behind time. After dining the ex-president ap peared on -the steps of the car and made a few remarks, congratulating the peo ple of Colorado on their pluck and en ergy in stemming the hard times of ad versity. Hd was loudly cheered. Tha ex-president imade a speech advocating the larger use of silver as money by agre meat atpoag the nations of the woi Such -an agreement, he believed, Wi-im.. 1 soon be'brought about by scarcity of gold in England and Germany. Progress on tl>e Grant Monument New York, 2.—The Grant Monument association held its annual meeting here and General Horace Por ter, president, presented a report show ing that some progress had been made with the work. The main structure, he thought, would be complete in about two years. The amount of funds in the treasury a year ago was $476,058.89. Since that time there has been received $4,249.87, making a total of $480,308.76; expended during the year, $47,070, leav ing a balance of $433,238.76. Won 835,000 on a Throw of Dice. Helena, Mon., March 2.—Recently General C. S. Warren secured an option on a mining claim for $15,000. Miles Finlen offered him SIO,OOO for his bar gain, or $25,000 for the mine. Warren demanded $50,000. Finlen proposed a game of dice to decide whether he should take the option at $15,000 or pay War ren $50,000. Warren agreed and threw a pair of fives. Finlen threw three deuces and won $35,000. Couldn’t -Stand Business Reverses. Minneapolis, March 2.--Colonel Wil liam Branham, an ex-army officer and government agent at Park Rapids, Min nesota, under Harrison, committed sui cide in his sleeping room. He shot him selp through the head. Financial re verses are supposed to have caused th< rash, act, He wm about 60 years old. MOkNINGF, MAUCHO, A SENSATION. Intrigues Carried on Behind the Dupuy Ministry’s Back. THE PRINGESS AND CZAR. The Czar Looks Upon His Fair Sister-in-Law With Much Favor—Their Scheme. Paris, March 2.—A sensation has been caused in this city and elsewhere by the appearance of an article in The Figaro, iu which the czar of Russia, Princess Marie D'Orleans, wife of Prince Waldemar of Denmark, Count De Beau champ, a captain in the French army and French military attache at Copen hagen, General Borieus, secretary gen eral and chief of the military household of President Carnot, and others, play conspicuous roles. Some idea of tne gravity of the revelations may be gath ered from tho fact that Premier Casimir Perier submitted to President Carnot for his signature a decree removing Count D’Aunay, ex-minister to Copen hagen from the diplomatic service, ow ing to his connection with the affair. The revelations are associated with the Franco-Russian alliance, and appear to have been, generally speaking, the result of intrigues carried on behind the backs of the Dupuy ministry. This is not the first time that the name of Princess Marie D'Orleans has been connected with court intrigues. The princess is said to be a remarkably clever and attractive lady. She is a daughter of the Duke of Chartres, was born Jan. 13, 1865, and was married to Prince Waldemar, who is a captain in the Danish navy, at the Chateau D’Eu, on Oct. 22, 1885. Some idea of the pow er of intrigue which the princess is said to possess may bo gathered from the fact that ex-Minister Fiourens does not scru ple to describe her as the “conscious ar tiiicier” of Bismarck’s downfall. The favor in which the princess stands with the czar is based both upon family relations and the pleasure he takes in : her unconventional conversation an<J high spirits. The crown of Norway has been dafl gled before tho eyes of tha French diplont ast, anil French war were at hes-beck and call. WlrJB ever the czar was at Fredensburg, country residence so much enjoyed SB the royal family of Danmark, he w;S much in company with his sister-in-law" She, like the czar, is fond of animals, and long walks, and the czar iftimifiy accompanied her io through 'the woods. Naturally it was snp’jcv.'jd that the prin cess had great irA'liience over lhe czar, and beiii^iithorough French woman and spopAHiieous in her impulses, she sug gested to the czar that during the so journ of Admiral Avail an and the Rus sian officers in Paris, last autumn, his majesty should receive two French war vessels at Copenhagen, where he was then on a visit to the royal family of Denmark. The princess communicated these facts to the French minister at Copen hagen, and the czar, in due course of time, inspected tho two French war ships which were sent to Copenhagen. The chief incident mentioned in con nection with the revelation is the al leged attempt to obtain, through the Princess D'Orleans, the czar’s real feeling on the scope of the Franco- Russian alliance. With this object in view Captain Beauchamp is said to have approached the princess, telling her of the informa tion which was required by the French government, or, rather, by President Carnot. The princess, according to the story, is said to have replied vaguely to tho suggestions of Captain Beauchamp, who subsequently handed four written ques tions to the favorite of the czar, asking her to try and obtain answers to them. The first of these questions was: “What does Russia expect of France in return for the friendship she is manifesting to ward her?” The second question was: “Do you think the czar considers himself pledged toward France; at any rate, so far as the defensive is concerned?” At the request of the princess these questions were left with her for two days. Later, Captain Beauchamp wrote her saying that a reply was awaited at the Elysee palace. Then, it seems, it occurred to the princess that she could not allow the matter to proceed any further without placing herself iu a false position to ward tho French government, and con sequently she sent for the French minis ter at Copenhagen, Count D’Aunay, and informed him that she felt bound not to leave the government in the dark in re gard to what was going on. M. J. D. Pasteur, who was then secre tary of the French legation at Copenha gen, immediately communicated the facts to the French government, and it appears, in accordance with instructions received, called again on the princess and persuaded her to hand him the questions. The Dupuy cabinet, a few days later, came to grief, and when the present ministry was formed the French minis ter to Denmark, Count D’Aunay, went to Paris and delivered the documents to Premier Casimer- Perier, with the result already told. Iu conclusion, it may be mentioned that Captain Beauchamp has been re called from Copenhagen and given a year’s leave of absence. SEC R E TAW'S Ml TH'S PEAKS. A Sumptuous Repast at (lie Kimball House in Atlanta. Atlanta, March 2.—Secretary of the Interior Hoke Smith was complimented by his fellow citizens with an elegant dinner at the Kimball House, at which about 100 guests were present. Mr. Smith made tho speech of tho evening, which abounded in expressions of his high appreciation pf the considera- . tiou constantly bestowed noon him by ms Home people, and he whs especlUU' gratified at this reception tendered Speaking upon the cause and tll'eiflfl the recent panic he said: Tin- punii- of lasi t h<- I ration. It emnt: upon to In tin orox'i-:.-:, v..: 1 111 In regard to silver, the Interior said: I shall not urge a of the pi n form, but I I he has lollowed it to the let! lie < system also reqtl i red. . He then touches the following language: fl -. to 11-, lieve, it -s. 'I no impediment <■ I'ho par witli this gre it ism.* ly pass such a.ldit ional I 1 may be required to confirm y. A SINGULAR DEATH. Madame Patcy's Strangely. Prophetic Song Just Before She Died. London, March 2.—Madame Jane Monach Patey, the distinguished con tralto, has just died at Sheffield. Mad ame Patey was closing, at Sheffield, a tour of the provinces, and after singing unusually well, was twice sang “The Banks of Allan She w.h stricken while singing lines of the and ‘•(’’.el S ■ r " - ‘ ■BT r H sent the following postal to Vitlfl dent Stevenson: “Boonisilay:” If you do not send expenses ifthen yon will lie one first to be kicked out; but, if you I will s-e you first before I do else. Send quick. WHO 105 Eautaw street-. Joseph Lieutenant Lewis H. and Richard E. Weeden, of the WasW ington detective force, testified Donjon ’ admitted he wrote the card. Donjon tes tified in his own defense that he did not mean to injure anybody. Judge Morri son sentenced him to 18 months in the penitentiary. A Noted Mexican Dying. City of Mexico, March 2.—General Juan M. Cortina, the celebrated Mexi can revolutionist whose escapades along the Texas border 20 years ago are a part of history, is dying at his beautiful home in the suburbs of this city. He was recently released from prison, where he was confined for alleged revolutiona ry intentions against the government. He lived for many years in Brownsville, Texas. Denounced tho Hatch Bill. Chicago, March 2. —Leading traders from 11 commercial centers held a secret meet at the Chicago board of trade and and passed resolutions condemning the Hatch antioption bill and Senator George’s measure. The bills were de nounced as iniquitous and unjust, as class legislation and as calculated to do great injury to the producing classes of the country. Government Expenses Eccced Receipts. Washington, March 2.—The official statement of treasury receipts and ex penses just issued shows in round figures that for eight months of the present fis cal year the expenses of the government have exceeded the receipts by $49,000,- 000, the aggregate standing: Receipts, $100,500,000; expenses, $217,500,000, or at the rate of $72,000,000 for the year. Headly Had His Helpers. Lexington. Ky„ March 2.—lt is be lieved that duplicated warehouse re ceipts have been issued covering tho en tire 8,000 barrels of liquor contained in the three warehouses of the Headly & Peck distillery here and also that W. H. Headly, the absconder, had an accom plice in the Work. Many arrests are look for. A Gridironcd Section. Bedford, Pa., March 2.—The newest thing in the way of gridironing the sec tion with railroad lines for developin' r' of its diverse interests is a new elect: railway to traverse an important sect’ll of Blair and Bedford counties. A chair ter has been granted and $175,000 : stock has been subscribed. Justice Long Will Appeal. Lansing, March 2.—Justice Long, of the state supreme court, declares hi» purpose to have Judge Cox's decision in support of Commissioner Lochran’s posi tion that his pension should be reduced irom $72 to SSO per month reviewed by \he court of appeals, and taken finally to the United States supreme court ii necessary. He makes no comment on the Cox decision, but desires to have th« question settled beyead appsM. PRICE hIVE CEN L THE FIRST WATER Will Be Pumped Into the New Reservoir at TWO O’CLOCK TODAY. Large Crowds Will Go Out To Witness This Long Looked For Event. The long looked for day has at last arrived and the citizens of Rome will walk Rome’s’streets with higher heads and a prouder step than they have dared to do for many days. Today the first water will be pumped into the new reservoir on Fort Jackson, and a large and happy crowd will wit ness the long looked for event. At 2 o’clock the two great pumps will be put in operation by Mr. L. G. Wagner, the superintendent of the works, and at each stroke of the piston volumes of waer from the placid Oostanaula w ill be forced iuto the reservoir. There is not a citizen of Rome who will not take the time to be present, and congratulate himself on being a citizen of such an enterprising city. The water works committee will be the heroes of the day, and will take pleasure in showing the crowd over the pumping station, and explain ing the action of the pumps and machin ery. Those who desire going first to the pumping station will find it convenient to take a Fourth Ward electric car, which will take them within three him dred yards of the E. T. V. &. G. R. R. bridge, over which they can cross to the pumping station, just on the op opposite side. They can then go to the and return to the city through ■forth Romo. F Those who so desire, can take a North Rome electric car and visit the reservoir first, returning by the pumping station and tho Fourth Ward. Only one pump has yet been-put in operation; today both will make short work filling the large reservoir. Every resident of Rome who can spare the time will go out, and enjoy this great event to the fullest extent. A "North Carolina Doctor’.4 Drath. k 2.—Dr._Charles E. ■ : <■<■i v< > d i■- ■’•’■-5'- response to their for help. Their condition cannot be de scribed. Many ranches have been de serted and a number of deaths from starvation have occurred. Cattle and other live stock have died by the thou sands. The country is literally burned up, and water for domestic purposes must be hauled long distances. Did Not Like Being Blown Up. Aabany, N. Y., March 2.—Duncan L. Parker, a widower, and Florence Bond, a spinster, were united in marriage about a week ago. Last evening a party of men visited their home at Afton, N. Y., and gave them a horning. During the fracas Mrs. Parker, it is charged, fired seval shots from the house, one of them striking Alonzo Phillips, a farmer, age 4 i aged 50 years, and injuring him so badly that he died. Laborers Hunting Wives. Pittsburg, March 2.—Owing to the great demand for public work in the parks at $1 per day the city employ ment cemmittee issued an order some time ago to employ only married men. This had the effect of causing a big boom in business at the marriage license clerk’s office. Every unmarried Italian and Pole in Pittsburg seems to be hunt ing a wife. A Chinese Girl’s Appeal. Denver, March 2.—J. B. Lycan, jus. tice of the peace at Blackhawk, Colo rado, has appealed to the police of Den ver to prevent the sale of Lillie Ling Sou, the first Chinese girl born in Colo rado, by her father to a wealthy Chi nese merchant in this city, who already has two wives, but wants the girl, who is 15 years old, as a third. Lillie, wha is popular in Blackhawk, sent a China man to Justice Lycan with a message asking him to save her. Holds the Pilot Responsible. Albany, March 2.—The New York court of appeals has affirmed the judg ment of manslaughter in the second de« gree against Thomas Welsh, The de fendant was a steamboat pilot on the steamer of F. W. Devoe, when it collided with the sloop yacht Amanda on the Hudson river. Tho yacht sunk and Welsh was convicted of wilful mis conduct, which caused the collision and drowninir of Mr. Francis Jenkins. Rumors Regarding tho Terminal. New York, March 2.—lt is rumored that there will be some announcement in regard to modifications of the Term inal plan this week. Drexel, Morgan & Co., say there is nothing to be given out on the matter at present. It is observed, however, that houses holding friendly relations with Drexel Morgan are hint ing at something of considerable i-- portaoce. ist en he •ds ceived co: