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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17

Assistant Postmasters Practically Exclud-
ed from Civil Service.


ed from civil service.
WASHINGTON, Nov 1G-The appeal
of Major Copper, Of Atlanta, Ca. from his
removal as assistant postmaster I'm favor
of Major Smythe has reached here
The Civil Service Commission. however
can see no relief for the action. for an
amendment 10 the civil service rules made
by President Mckinley July 9th last. cx-
ccpts one assistant postmaster, or a chief
assistant 10 the postmaster Of whatever
dcs snduon, at each postOfice from the
civil service requirements for oxamina-
tion or registration before the commits
sion. Chairman Proctor OF the commits
sion. who returned tonight from New
York. stated under this rule there was no
action the commission could take I'm the
matter and the discretion thus given the
postmaster was only restricted by for
bidding removals for political purposes.
II the postmaster gives no reason for
the removal there is no remedy Tor the
dcposal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
10 HoNoR GEoEGE's MEMORY.
as single TaNer But One who De
NoieA MLm.ell % pmblic GOOD.

Not as single Taser But One who De
voted himself to Public Good.
NEW YORK. Nov l6.--It has heen de-
tormined TO appeal 20 the public az large
for subscriptions 90 a memorial Tor Henry
Gc0rge. on the hroadcst grounds OF re-
speci for the memory of "a man who de-
voted himself unselhshly 10 the public
good. and entirely irrespective of differ
tnce of opinion as 90 his economic polu-
cal views. in tnc hope that all the
various projects which have sprung up
in different parts of the country having
this purpose In view can be brought into
harmony
The following-namcd gentlemen repre-
scnting AN shades of political opinions. 90
which other names may De added in their
discretion. have agreed 20 act as a Ma
tonai Committee for this purpose: Mayor
strong, Seth Low. Charles Stewart
smith Isldor Straus. c. T. Christensen.
Edward NJ Shepherd. Thomas g. Sher-
man. August Lewis Tom J.. Johnson
cleveland. and William Lloyd Garrison
Boetom George Foster Peabody. Of this
city. has been appointed treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17

Formal designations rendered To the
Governor--Io Reduce Expenses.

ST. JOHNS, y. T., Nov l6.-The min
istry headed by Sir William Whitoway
formally resigned to-day.
Sir William Whiteway wished 10 nm
AN vacancies In the departments with
his defeated supporters and their fol-
lowers. but Sir Herbert Murray the
governor of New Foundland, refused 20
sanction any permanent appointments
and consented TO authorize only acting
appOiutees. The governor was impcllcd
T. this determination 10y the pledge of The
incoming Winter Cabinet TO reduce the
number of office holders. lie refused
therefore, TO create any vested rights hy
agreeing TO permanent appointments.
The Cabinet of Sir James Winter Will
assume Office at noon tomorrow and fOl-
lowing the precedent created by the con-
troversy between Lord Aberdeen. COVER
nor-geueral of the Dominion Of Canada,
and Sir Charles Tuppcr while premier
last year. will insist upon the cancella-
tion ot all these appointments immed-
aftIN.
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tions all over The country. and me h'ees-
sity 0f uniform laws regarding me ass"-
Citations
The Fecrciarvs rrport was partly MS
torical and partly statistical ano deat
with the Increase in thc number N the
associations: their beneficial influence
and ,hclr prosperity
Bird NJ Robinson. secretary ~ the
league. read his annual report It's prin-
cip1l feature was series Of comparisons
OF building and loan associations with
national banks showing IN the main that
the loan associations were safer instiiu-
tions
Frederick Kilhrrn. superintendent ~
Banks i'm New York state. delivered an
address In which he spoke OF his eNpe-
rionce In building and loan associations,
and answered many questions which were
put 20 him
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17

NEW YORK. Nov ia saw which may
be the implement with which VIM. Gul-
densuppes corpse was dismembered in the
cottage at Woodside. J.. J., where he was
murdered i'm June last. was brought 20
District Attorney Young's. at Long Island
City, to-day. u is said 10 have been
found buried In the meadow lying be-
tween Flushing and Colgate Point. where
Mrs Mack is said 20 have told the Off
GERS ON Sunday last that II WAS placed
by Martin Thorn. The saw Will be pro-
duced when the Thorn trial Is resumed on
Monday next.
IN anticipation Of this latter event. a
spetal venire Of two hundred jurors VIII
be issued tomorrow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
STATE SEN.iTOR MORRIS
Thinks there will be No Legislation Look
ing to Change In the Election Laws.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. i6.-Spe-
cial.-State Senator Morris. OF Charlottos-
vlle whe spent d few hours in Wash
incton yesterday. said the coming session
of The Legislature would be a very busy
one. The election of United States Sen
ator. basement officers and county
judges would about consume the month
of December There are some very bit
ter contests for JudgeshpS and each
candidate having opposition will be ac-
compauiod 90 Richmond boy many friends
who will pull OF their coats and 80 TO
work.
MI. Morris dld not think there would
be any legislation changing the election
laws. but important legislation would be
needed ln the interest of State revenues.
He said the expenses OF the state gov
ernment would other have 10 be much
reduced or somc'mcans would have 10 be
devised Tor raising additional revenue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
The King aud Queen Murderer.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. Nov. l6-Ar-
a. e. LOcklcy. the negro who was arrest
ed here "a few weeks ago charged with
the murder OF Alice Chapman (cOlOred)
her SON Charles and George Lee, at Lit
tlc Plymouth. Va. the killing Of whom
flt prisoner admits was turned over 10
Sheriff Eubank of King and queen cOun-
Va.
riu Eubank was accompanied Dy MS
d... and with the prisoner handcuH
td they started at once by tram Tor bal-
umore where they VIII take the po11 lor
James city , .,,,
Locklcy in admitting his crime SAID
tho killing was done IN sclf-dcicnce, nc
having been murderously attacked by the
IITD. mlr.OIa.
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vOL.I2-NEW SERIES. NO. 2l7.

ship. rs due 70 the modern passion for
bigness OF things and Is too unwieldy
lie asked his hearers 10 look at what
had been done across the ocean. DO you
want to be governed like New York?
Yet the result there, which was watched
with so much interest and which 50 man,
,'coplt deDlore. was adopted after IN
effort 10 amend admitted defects in the
municipality by enormously Increasing
its area and bringing a much vastor pop
uiation under its range. Tho undertaking
has failed lamentaibly because 1t could
not obtain the assistance and cooperation
OF the only class Of men by whom muni-
cipal institutions can be satisfactorily
and thoroughly governed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
Fox Hunters Gatber.

CYNTHIANA. KY. November i6-Fox-
hunters from all quarters OF the country
ere Gathering here TO attend the annual
fox-hunts OF the National Fox-Huntefs
Association and fox-hunting IS almost me
sole topic OF conversation. About hun
dred and nfty are here TO settle prelimi-
naries. and the greatest enthusiasm pre-
vailed
A number OF ladies were present Near
ly all OF the best known foN-hunters OF
the blue Grass State are here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
TUO-sTORY BIRN BURNED.
Loss Of About 81 800 TO the John u. Davis
Estate in the ouniy.

Shortly after o'clock last evening fire
broke ont IN the barn on the estate of
the late Mr.. John B. Davis. situated about
two miles north Of Dir. Valentine Hech-
ler's residence. in the county, east Of the
city.
The ire is supposed TO have been start
cd by tramps.
The barn was n two-story frame struc-
ture. the upper story containing hay.
while the lower was used TO store farm
ing implements The loss was total. the
barn being out Of the reach Of water. and
Will amount TO $1,000 or $l,5o0.
The amount Of Insurance. II any, could
not be learned.
The fire lighted up the eastern sky for
miles around. II could be seen from
many points in the city. and was the oc-
casion Of numerous inquiries at The
Times Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
Poles TO Have "A Bishop

BUFFALO. n. Y, Nov. l6.-Apohnar,yy
t<arwosld.who is conspicuous isure IN
The affairs of the Polish Church to-day
received "A cable message from Anton
Kozlowski. dated Weisbaden, Germany
ri Was consecrated as bishop for the
Polish Independent Catholics of North
America last Sunday. leave for Amer
lea al once
..Tnat means that at last the Poles or
this country Will have bishop OF thelr
own" said Mr.. Karw0ski.
Rome would not give us one before we
left that church, and now We Will nave
one
Bishop KOzlowsh has had successful
parish in Chicago for some time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17

ST. JOHNS. ". T., Nov. lG.-Word has
been received from Chatham that the
schooner Janet A. from Tignish. WAS
lost Tuesday night. or Wednesday morn
ing of last week. of Fox Island.
She was loaded with oats and produce
Three men and two women were aboard
The bodies OF Captain Gillis' Susan Chan -
plon. and an unknown man brought 70
Chatham bv the steamer ST. lsadore last
night confirm the news OF the wreck.
THE Janet A. was a vessel of - tons
registered tonnage. was built an Church
Point. y. s., I'm 1852, and halls from Chat
ham,
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sl,erGnrrl 20 rnlonel Inrk.

WAsHINGrON. y. c.. NOV is.-At the
regular monthly meeting ot the Southeast
passenger Agents Association. Colonel
w. Turk. passenger agent ~ the Southern
railway, was presented Win solid silver
eavel in honor Of his recent ele'-
tion 10 the presidency of tho American
Association OF Passenger Agents.
Colonel Atrore. general passenger agent
OF tho Louisville and Nashville, made the
presentation speech.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
TOBfCCO IMPORTS.
The Government Examiners Recommend
Rules for Classification.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 16-The govern
mcnt examiners Of tobacco at several Of
the more important points of entry i'm the
United States. by order OF the secretary
or the Treasury, met in conference in
New York recently with a view of tho
adoption Of uniform practice in the
classification of imported tobacco.
The report Of the conference which has
reached the Treasury Department. makes
three recommendations. as follows:
first-That p per cent. of AN marks Of
every invoice Of imported tobacco should
be examined and that the rule for the
present be limited 20 tobacco supported
from the West Indies, Mexico and South
America.
Second-That the percentage OF wrap
pers found in filler bales Dee reached by
the count of leaves
Third-That the districts from which
tobacco IS imported DE marked on the in
voice wherever practicable.
These recommendations will be adopted
by the Treasury Department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17

BOSTON. Nov. 16.-Joseph a. Iasigi,
formerly the Turkish Consul IN this city
who was arrested I'm New York last sum
mer. charged with the epoezLlement OF
large sums OF money from the rus'
funds held by him. and who was recently
found guilty in the suffolk county supe-
rior Court was to-day sentenced 20 serve
a term OF not moro than eighteen nor
less than fourteen years In states prison.
with ons day solitary confinement ana
the rest OF tho term at hard labor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
~, Petersburg Threatened.

ST. PETERSBURG. Nov I6.-All day
long a fierce wind from the sea has driven
the waters Of the Neva up the stream
and flooded the canals. the suburban
Islands and outlying portions Of the city.
Several bridges have been swept away
and the food continues 70 rise, threaten
ing 10 assume grave proportions.
At frequent intervals. cannon ~ the
fortress are fred 10 keep the inhabitants
alert.
Al O'Clock the wind is ahating and II
Is possible that the expected great flood
may be avcrted.
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with Hayti and China May Mean An In
crease i'm the Nayy.

LONDON. November T.-The Berlin
correspondent of the Times says: Not
only the Radical but the Clerical jour
mails. are of the opinion that the conflict
with the republic OF Hayi and the at
tack ON Tie missionaries In China Will be
used To- influence German public feeling
Dbl favor OF extensive naval plans.
Various journals, meanwhile. continue
10 uree the government 10 take prompt
measures for rcparati0n IN liayu.
The NcutsuachCr considers the acuon
Of Hayti not only an offence 10 the dig
nifty Of Germany. but an insult 20 En-
perOr william
The .nsinuation I'm the documents pub
Hshcd I'm the Haytien newspaper, Moni-
tour that Germany had been acting as d
she contemplated pr0tectorate over
HayH. Is described as "A ruse 10 excite
mistrust of other powers. particularly the
United states.
IL is said i'm official quarters that the
government is considering sending ana im-
pcrial commissioner 20 Port au Prince
with the German warships
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
The Killing Ju titled.

CARSON CITY. NEV.. Nov lG--Julian
Gripan the how who shot and killed Dis
trict-Attorney Charles Jones recently,
was to-day exonerated by the grand jury.
Jones. who was a married man, had
been paying attention 10 Guinan's sister,
and on the day Of the shooting, met her
by appointment near her home. DR.. GUM
an. her father interrupted the meeting
and ouarrelled with Jones The boy, who
was watching from o. upper window OF
the house. fearing that his father would
be killed by Jones. who had reputation
as a gun tighter. shot and killed the at
tOrney with Il rifle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
Washington Gossip.

WASHINGTON, d. G., Nov. lt...spe-
ciaL-Patents were issued TO-DAY W Nuul
SON ID Barrett. Norfolk wig frame
Charles c. Penlck and X. l.. Nash. hich-
mond. fan attachment Tor baby carriage
w w. Ashby, OF virginia. who Was re-
Gently appointed Consul 10 Colon, fana-
Ills wife and daughter, who accompanied
him are well.
IL A. Redf0rd who has been In at
TENDANCE on the Southeastern Passenger
Association leaves for home to-morio"
lie was the only representative from
Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17

WASHINGTON. Nov. l6,-The final act
on tho part OF this government in the rat
incation OF the treaty adopted by the re-
cent Universal Postal Congress. was
taken to-day when President Mckinley
siened the formal convention or treaty
and Secretary OF State Sherman had the
government seal affixed.
Postmaster General Gary has already
signed.
me treaty takes effect January l. 1852
II ,,odines th, convention Of Vienna, IN
Congress, now IN force.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17

TOPEKA. KAN, Nov. 1G-The quaran-
tine I'm Kansas on cattle from the South
was lifted to-day. and. according TO Tav-
Tor Riddle. chairman Of the State Live
cattle for years was begun He said:
There are "a great number on the
border. ready 10 come In tonight. and
there arc cattle In Mississippi ready 10
be shipped to kansas Thirty thousand
eas Mississippi and Western Tennessee
viii be shipped into Kansas before De
Con1bcr 1sf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
nuIIprSG AND LoAy COMPANIES
The International League Holds Con-
yention--NanyD Delegates.
NEW YORK, Nov. l6.-The third AM

NEW YORK, Nov. l6.-The third annual
convention OF the international League OF
Ruilding and Loan Associations began this
evening al the Windsor Hotel. The league
includes nearly every building and loan
association in the United States and
Canada
There were between fifty and sixty dele
gates at the convention
President John Hanson, OF the New
South Building and Loan Association. OF
New orleans. called the meeting To order.
In a short address he called attention 10
the growth of building and loan associa-
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Ah.nrhed q Comnefiinr

DETROIT. MICH, Nov. 16.-Arrange-
ments for the absorption OF the Ameri-
can Eagle Tobacco Company by tho
American Tobacco Company are prac-
tically completed. Oiiicers OF the latter
company are in Detroit taking inventory.
but the price 10 be paid is not given out
The business OF the company will be
GRADUALLY worked into the various nlants
Of the American Tobacco Company
throughout the country.
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Liberality OF the Gar.

CANEA. Nov. 1.-THE Greek Bishop
~ Canea. Island Of Crete. has been ro.
fiaed bv the Russian Consul thai Inc
car proposes 10 rebuild at his own
cost The burned Christian quarter of
Canea and 10 enlarge the Orthodox Greek
church.
sum of money for the relief Of the poor
OF Canea.
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To Meet in Chicago.

LOUISVILLE. KY, November ls.-Ihe
General Assembly knights OF Labor to-
day selected Chicago as the next place
and the first Tuesday in November. lSss.
as the time for their next meeting. Re
ports rom several minor committees were
heard. but nothing or importance was
takon up. Grand Master Workman Hicks
said that the ass, mhly would not complete
,its business before Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
UOWE-SEEKERS RATES.
To he Continued During the Remainder
of the Winter.


NEW YORK. Nov. l6.-The Board OF
Control Of the Joint Traffic Association
was in session here to-day. Among the
subjects discussed was that OF passenger
and freight rates east and west bound,
which have been in chaotic condition
for some time.
Other subjects considered were
the relations OF the Grann Trunk and
Canadian Pacihc railroads TO the Joint
Traffic Association and the matter Of
excess fares charged ON fast trains be-
tween the Seaboard and Mississippi Val
ley cities.
ii was decided 10 continue "home-sock-
ers and settlers rates from north
west points 10 the southeast during the
balance of the winter. The railroads of
this district have been making strenuous
efforts 90 secure r. better class of set
Tiers md have established industrial Of
fees throughout the entire country.
Rates were also agreed upon FOR the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
4 sfrnmrrIn O-nrantinr.

BREMEN. Nov. is-The British steam
er strathdene. Captain Phillip which ar
rived here yesterday from Savannah. has
been quarantined for five days. the incu-
bative period for yellow fever.
one member OF the crew Is dead ana II
Is thought tho death was due TO yellow
1ack on board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
RATN DOESN'T INTERFERE.
American tBeauty" Performs "a Great
Feat at the Horse show.

Feat at the Horse show.
NEW YORK. Nov. 1.-THE rain again
attempted to interfere with the social
sldeof the Horse Show tonight, but 1t
did not succeed.
Before o'clock the first and second
tiers Of seats were alive with magnin-
Gently groomed and gowned occupants
who evlnced a keen interest IN Things
horsy. The boxes were not so wei oc-
cupicd as on Monday night but tneie
were enough box holders present 10 snow
that the smart set IS as much interested
In the exhibition as ever.
During the evening the mounted park
polire ~ave an exhibition and several of
their animals received prizes.
The last class TO compete was com
posed OF nine hunters ana jumpers.
boinh Pulitzer's American Beauty
electrifed the audience I'm the Garden by
eoinp eight feet into the air when only
I'VE feet was required of her.
She failed. however. 10 take the third
hurdle and lost the ribbon.
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CONGRESS- or BAPTTsr MINTSTERs
Rev. G. II. Eager One of the Participants
in the Discussion.

III lhf bi>fu~NtOns
GifGCAGO Nov 1.-THE hfty-sevonth
90 -'.. ''rpffet Crnrroee Of
Ministers was convened at Emmanuel
main in session three days. Many OF the
ablcSt ministers and theolOgians Of the
Baptist Church OF the United states are
In the city and Will take part I'm the
discussion of the congress.
when the congress was convened to-
dow 'nv Johnston MYERS -. D.. pastor
OF Emmanuel church, made n speech
ot wcicout. and was followed by Judge
Henry v Freeman. Rev. Adm 4. Ken
drlck. D. D.. Of st. Louis. president Of the
congress, responded, and then the work
of the session was taken up.
This afternoon the subject was. Are
the Teachings OF the Apostles Of Equal
Authority with Those Of Christi
This evening the theoogians discussed
the question. "Is Baptism a Prerequisite
10 the Lords SUPPER
The writers who read papers on the
question were q. Il. Eager. ID. D., Of
Montgomery. Ala. and .. r. clifford, u.
D., Of Buffalo. Rev. T.. s. Henson. ID. ID.
Of Chicago. and Rev. r. H. Conwell. y. D.,
OF Philadelphia. were the appointed
speakers.
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PERTSHED ~ THE FLAMES.
Dwelling Houses burned in widely sepa-
rated states.

EUFAULA, ALA. Nov. 1G.-Three half
grown children lost their lives IN the burn
ing Of an old frame house a milo from
White Oak. Ala. Sunday night Their
parents, Louis Brown and wife. went 20
church. leaving their children, aged
twelve. eight and six years locked lh
the house. supposedly for their own safe
tv. bat the old building caught fire soon
after the parents LEFT. and when they
returned they found it q heap of ashes
In the centre of the mass of embers the
bones OF tho children were found IN
heap. showing that they had huddled TO-
gethor m their agony and fear.
PLATTsBIrRG ". ~. Nov lG.-Mrs
Terriman and her nephew, Edward Ma
son. were burned 20 death on farm
few miles from Peru, this county, last
night. Mrs Tcrriman was seventy years
old and her nephew hfty years Old
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SUFFERED GREATLY.

The shipwrecked men suffered greatly
from cold and hunger. They had with
them i'm the boat only a small quantity
Of biscuits and a gallon jug Of water.
The men rescued were James Butler
mate. Of fremont. Mass. Frank Miller
(colored). cook. OF Providence r. J., ana
1bomas THOMPSON. Marion Olsen and
Chrsten olsen
Tne rescued men speak feolingly OF me
treatment they had received on the Bel
pcnland.
The Theo Deane was built IN 1891 at
Ottcrville. y. y. and was owned IN Bos-
ton Her gross tonnage was 3i9, and net
tonnage. 29i.
The schooner Willie L. Maxwell. whlch
was taken in tow by the Belgenland on
SATURDAY morning of Nantucket. was
= ,,r.hrd nflr r vrar a~0 nt Franknn
Ne. She is rs feet in length and her ca
uacitv is 2il tons.
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wpAruER FORECAST,

WASHINGTON. Nov. l6.-FoFecast Tor
Wednesday. 1.,.
For virginia. North and South Carolina
Showers. followed by clearing weather
decidedly colder; a fall OF ~ degrees
southerly winds becoming nor1heTiS'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
FIFTEEN LIVES WERE SAVED.
Splendid Work Of Rescue Of the Ocean
Steamer BelSenland
A SCHOONER AND A BOAT PICKED UP.
One Was Water Logged ana the other
Contained the Crew of schooner
Bound for Norfolk, Which Was
Wrecked on Barncgai.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 1.-THE clos.
ing portion Of the voyage OF the Steamer
Belgenland, which arrived to-day from
Liverpool. was eventful and interesting
TO those on board and 10 the watchful eye
Of the look-ou, can boz credited the save
ing o number or lives.
on Sunday morning the water-logscd
and sHl-icss schooner Willie l.. Man
well was sighted and she was taken in
tow to the great relief Of her crew OF ten
men. the vessel having been helpless.
On Monday morning a small boat was
sighted drifting hclplessly with five men
ABOARD. When the men were taken on
board the steamer it was found that they
were the crew OF the abandoned schooner
the Thoo. Dean.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17

The President "f Girard College Puts 1t
Under the Ban.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. l6.-Presldent
Fetterolf. OF the Glrard College, has is
sued an edict against football, and hence
forth the students Of the institution must
keep off the gridiron.
The ban on football was the result Of
n boy having his leg broken last Saturday
during a practice game.