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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17
THE PARKS OF THE CITY.
THEIR CONDITION TO BE E1-
AHMED TOsMoRK0W AFTERNOON
by the Grounds and Bnilding Committee,
The Cost Of Putting Them in
Proper Order.

In spite OF the fact that the room was
like furnace the Committee on Grounds
and Buildings was in session for a con-
siderable time last night. great deal Of
the discussion being devoted to the con-
sideration OF the condition OF the city
parks.
The committee met shortly after
o'clock The members present being
Messrs. snead. Lawder. Rountree. Brock.
Neale. Briggs and John NJ. King.
communication was received from the
Old Dominion Ladies' Auxiliary asking
20 be allowed 20 use the armOry for one
week from September 9th, instead OF
from September 18th, as previously grant
ed FOR the purpose OF holding a carnival
The permission 20 change the date was
granted.
on motion Of Mr. Briggs the steps at
Jefferson Park. which are in bad con-
dition, were ordered 10 be repaired.
MONROE PARKS CONDITION.
Mr. ROunfrce called the attention or tho
committee TO the bad condition Of Monroe
Park. The leaves were falling, he said,
and the park presented an unsAghtiy
condition, which had been severely criu-
cizcd.
There was no appropriation, no said,
10 keep the parF IN order and he moved
TO transfer $50 from Marshall Chimbo-
razo and Reservoir Park TO pay for keep
ing the place I'm order.
Mr. Briggs offered as n substitute that
the money be taken from the fuel and
ice account, which has "A balance In hand
Of $500. After discussion the amend
ment was adopted.
A letter was received from Mr.. J. x.
Eubank, complaining that the Superin-
tendent OF Monroe Park had discharged
him for no cause. and put a Henrico man
in his place.
The clerk was instructed 10 notify both
the Superintendent and Mr.. Eubank 10
appear before the committee al its next
meeting
TO IMPROVE THE PARKS.
on motion Of Mr.. Rountree the CITY En-
gfneer was requested 10 report 10 the
next meeting OF the con mittee the cost
Of putting Monroe ard Candles Hil
Park I'm good condition.
on motion Of Mr.. Briggs. however. the
vote whereby the motion was adopted
was reconsldercd. and on motion or Mr..
Snead the committee decided 10 meet az
Monroe Park at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon and make a tour OF the parks
10 decide what parks need repairs ana
how much money will be necessary lot
the work
Bills were ordered paid and the commit
tee adjourned.
The Committee on Water. which was
called 10 meet az 7.'0 last night. failed
10 got 4 quorum. Another attempt N
hold n meeting will be made Monday ar
ternoon at 73O o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17

Judge Cox, in giving his opinion in the
Wood case. declared that he knew or
nothing more impOrtcnt 10 the interests
OF the country than the policy which
the civil service legislation was intended
10 initiate and promote and that n was
perhaps. "a mater Of great regret that the
Civil Service law (act OF January 16. 1SsO
had not gone further than II does but
his duty was % cOnstrue the law as n
stood. not as IL might have stood. IL &c
probable that the publication OF this de-
cision will have the effect OF stirring IN
the spOilsmen 10 renewed efforts and that
they will resume their clamor for tho
ousting Of all Democrats I'm office ire
spective OF the fidelity OF the latter 10
their official duty. But President Nc
Kiniey has laid down a policy which II
IS the duty OF his heads OF Departments
10 follow out. and that policy dictates
that no worthy public servant. In subor-
dinate station. shall be ousted without
iust and reasonable cause. He has IN
sisted that the Republican party will take
no step backward. and II would he n
marked retrogade movement 10 discharge
faithful and competent men merely he
cause the law does not prevent him from
ousting them Philadelphia Ledger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17
Faxed Coffin.

Yates Vandorwerkcn. undertaken az
Bedford Avenue and South Ninth street.
Williamsburg. says that on Saturday
night he was called upon by John n. COe.
son of the late Senator C0e. who sid
that his mother had died I'm Belmar y. j.
and he wanted 20 hve-hundred-dollar cask-
81 with two silver plates prepared, and
FOR Undertaken Nanderwcrkeu TO take
charge NJ the funeral arrangements. lie
then borrowed $50 from the undertaken.
Young COe gave orders FOR the coffin and
also arranged for the removal Of his
mothers body 90 Brooklyn. He asked the
undertaken for $50. Vanderwerken gave
him two checks for SIS each. and that is
the last he has seen of COe.
The failure OF the body 10 arrive In
Brooklyn 10y Monday night made Wander
werken suspicious and from friends Of the
family I'm Brooklyn he learned that she
had been seen alive and well I'm Belmar on
Monday morning A check for 5000 which
Coe had given 10 NanderWorken on ac-
count OF the funeral the undertaken found
was worthless. Last evening Wander
werkcn started for Belmar 10 find out N
Mrs Coo Is alive or dead.-Ncw York
Times
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17

case is remarkable and adds a now phase
10 COW culture. whatever that may be.
Many persons yesterday who heard or
the Mount Pleasant prodigy said IT was
all bOsh. But u isn't. Good men ana
honorable men. and men who know how
10 vouch for its truth are prepared
10 provo II. This cow viii go down In
history. In years 10 come she Will rival
the one I'm Chicago that kicked over the
Kerosene lamp or even the famous bun
OF the crockery store.
Mount Pleasant feels a local pride I'm the
animal and IL is probable that some
official recognition will be taken OF her
patriotic service. IL has been suggested
that "a iolldcatlon meeting be held ana
souvenirs IN tho shape OF milk snakes
be- presented 10 the guests. Frozen Gus
tard might go better. or even barpe-
cued calf. n In ninety days, bul then inc
COW does not want TO part with her on
spring. She does not believe In n living
sacrifice 20 please and freeze out the
hunger OF n village full ~ friends.
Mr. Venning's animal. as already stated.
IS COW. She Is "A hlOOded COW. and has
n pedigree longer than her horns. Inc
sickness and the rich. mellow color OF
skin shows that she is descended from
kings and mOnarchs and dukes and an
that. She is n warm member. 20 use a
slang expression. and phrenOlogist, VINO
has examined her head. says that the
most prominent feature is Dhiloprogeni-
tivencss. That means the love ~ child
rem. or the love Of calves. The bump on
tho COW As Immediately above tho
middle mart OF tho "ccrebollum.'
She has nrmness. vcncration. self-es-
TEEN. approbativencss. hcnevolence ana
spirituality. All these things hath the
COW. and even more; she hath pair or
fine. shapely calves. She would be the
rago M tho soashore.
80
soon I'm a stock yard. She gives up be-
sides. buckets OF crcam-capped milk
three times day. and boards her own
children. She IS a Klondyke. She IS
worth her weight in free silver and X
Is doubtful II she could be purchased at
any price. She has shattered all records
I'm COW circles. and with a pair OF dam
gerous horns she stands ready 20 detend
her rights. 10 fight for her home, her
children and her country.
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A Rnnkrnnf Town.

A special from Decatur. Ala, says:
Notice has been served in the city Of
Decatur by John c. Eyster. attorney for
the Eastern bondholders. that a manda-
mus will be filed within the next week
enioining the city from paying out any
money on water, light and other contracts
until a portion OF the accrued interest
on $4,000 worth OF bonds issued by the
city about nine years ago has been paid.
The part covered by tho mandamus
amounts to 5000. and covers period or
two years. the total interest being about
S2i000. and which has been dofaulted.
Mr. Eyster said that this would prac-
tlcally mean the bankruptcy OF tho city
and that complications would probably
follow through which special legislation
would be had putting the city I'm the
hands Of n receiver. or making 10 a tax
ing district. The city's finances have
been In bad shape for several years
through mismanagement and only
through tho greatest lenloncy OF credl-
tors has it been kept out OF bankruptcy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17
4 Prolific Cow.

Mr. W. McC. Venning. Of Mount Pleas
ant. IS the proud owner OF a COW that has
given birth 10 two calves within the
past three months, says the Charleston
News and Courier In June she bacame
the mother Of healthy calf. Since then
she has been a steady mixer. and a few
nights ago astOnished the little village by
having anOthers offspring. The second
calf Is stout. well-built young animal.
and Is sporting around TO the amusement
OF the VILLAGERS. The first one Is almost
large enough 20 eat hay, and is disposed
10 night its younger brother for the moth
er's affection. The COW IS still furnish
ing milk 10 her people, and does not
seem TO think her feat near so strange
as the citizens of Mount Pleasant do.
For a time Alhambra Hall Is forgotten
and from all sides OF the town the chill
dren have swarmed 10 see de COW wot
have two cllts in tree months.
But there Is no fake about this cow
II the story IA doubted 10 viii be an easy
matter 10 get bundles OF proof and am
davlts from Mr.. Nennng and others. The
Oldest Charlestonian cannot recall an In
stance OF COW having made SUCH a re-
cord. IL is true there have been cows
that have given birth 10 twins Tho
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17

Mr.. Charles W. childress the co o5nIi,.
sioncr of Revenue for Hcnrco county
S,,,,,v,oned the Richmond Traction COM
pany before Justice James !. LEWIS at
lTenrico county Court House yesterday,
rbe cause OF the summons was the lall-
ure OF the company TO pay license .. INK
assessed against II for running VauuJ s.l,s
nerformances az the Broad street PARK
and the Auditorium. -. 80 ,o,,oo.
When the Commissioner went 10 collect
me tax early in the season the company
- w The point that the show was a free
one. and there the matter restea. 49,.
rho commissioner claimed that inc
..,,,,,,ent feature was a separate ana
distinct business and therefore should be
'1 So he claimed $3.50 or so a week for If
teen weeks. ,, ....-,,o,, to- .bo
.,o,, onDeared before the magistrate
,.ostprdSv and declared that there was no
desire on the company parl " neglect
ne duty i'm paying the tax.
bed been simply overlooked, he said.
and so a compromise was made, the COM
many paving $50. and the Commissioner
bainc satisfied.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17
PERSONAL AM GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citis
zens and other Matters.

zens and other Matters.
pr. J. r.. Trevillian has returned from
his Northern vacation trip ana Is again
at HE post
There will be an entertainment at tho
Masonic Homo Friday from 10 II p. NJ
for the benefit Of the Masonic Home MIS-
siOnary Society.
Mr.. S. w. Britton. soliciting freight
agent Of the Southern railway. who has
been an at his residence for several days,
IS out again.
Lee Camp has recently presented 10 tho
Soldiers. Home a handsome organ. which
has beeq p4Ared I'm the reception room OF
the hoshitat
4 small h4pdlc was found on tho street
vostcrda,o morning and is now at the
Third pollcoNtation. where IT'S owner can
get 70 by prcAcag tho property.
Misses LENA ehnd Minnie Scnf have re-
tur1ad hncYo a8tor q pleasant trip Of three
weeks visiting friends and relatives In
Baltimore. Philadelphia and Washington
Mrs George Vilman accompanied by
her daughter. Mrs Marburger. and grand
child. Of Baltimore are visiting the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Robert Sent IN the West
End
Mr. David II. GriGth. who has been
representing the Southern Manufactures
Company IN New Orleans and Memphis.
is home on his vacation after an absence
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Myers. who have been
summering for the past three months al
Ocean Grove and Asbury Park. on the
New Jersey coast have returned 10 the
city and are located at their east Marshall
street home.
william Poindexter negro boy was
arrested Yesterday morning 10y Sergeant
Allen and Policeman Rodford, or the
Second district charged with stealing
pair Of contributions. valued NJ $40 the
property Of Colonel A. w. Archer
At 74O o'clock yesterday morning the
ambulance was called 10 Wagner drug
store. Sixth and Broad streets. negro
named Charles Burks had TN some man
uor received "a scalp wound. The physi-
clan closed the gap with few stitches
and left the patient
The Hartford city Guard. ~ Hartford
Conn. and the Worcester Light Infantry
OF Worcester Mass. who will visit ltich-
mond the latter part Of this month nave
secured quarters M Murphy's Hotel Ihey
will be accompanied by good band ana
will be shown the city by the local MILL
tary
The sacred concert 10 he given at Lake
side Park ON Sunday afternoon next VIII
he bv tho First Virginia Regiment Band.
from $3.50 TN $50 o'clock. Mr. A. j. LESS
the band-master, has chosen some very
pleasing musical numbers for next sun
dav. The concerts viii be repeated cV-
crv Sunday hereafter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17

Bishop Grant Of Philadelphia. and Bish-
op Gaines, Of Georgia, are urging the APP
pOintment Of JudsOn Lyons. one or the
most prominent cOlOrod men Of Georgia,
as registrar OF the Treasury.
IL is understood that an arrangement
has been reached I'm the matter Of post
mastership of Augusta. Ga. whereby the
appointment will go 20 Mr.. w. II. Stall
ings. a white man. IL is stated that
Lyons. the colored applicant, will be given
a position in Washington.
II. Loftln. the negro postmaster al Hoo
Evansville Ca was shot Wednesday night
by unknown parties while going from his
office 10 his home Three shots were
fred. only one OF which took effect The
ball passed through the arm into the
shoulder I.oftn is not dangerously
wounded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17
DRuGGIsrs 10 mErr HERE.
The National Association to Convene AT
the Jefferson oct. 11th.

Tho outlook for business during the
coming autumn and winter at the Jeffer-
fon Hotel ie very bright. the prospects
being favorable for the best season the
house has ever had
During the month Of October there will
ho two excursions coming TO Richmond,
both run under the auspices Of the Penn
90 stop mt the jefferson.
These excursions viii Dee run from New
York PHILADELPHIA and points cast OF
these cities and will reach here october
9Th and 18th
At least 400 people are looked for at
the jefferson when the National Whole
sale Drug Association meets there ON the
18th OF October next
The association will bc I'm session four
DAYS. and ON the last dav OF The session.
October 1ith. there viii Doe a banquet.
Delegates Co this meeting will number
800 and 90 u.s. Thought that at least one
hundred ladies' viii come with them.
The Camden Republican club. Of Cam
cen ". j forty iu number. is expected
az the Jefferson on October 23d. for sew
cral days stay.
These visitors have expressed n desire
10 hear the Rev John Jasper preach his
famous sermon ODE Sun DO Move" and
have written him 20 know If he will
preach 10 before them when they come.
Thc enquiries for rooms this season. and
actual bookings from New York alone
are large many people there desiring a
mnder climate az closer distance than
Florida 90 New York
Mr. Fry, the manager OF tho jefferson.
hopes t0 have the roof garden covered
with glass. 30 as 90 Doe available for COM
certs. dances. hanQuets. or FOR use as a
sun parlOr.
Among those registered ~ the jefferson
last evening were ~. Bodies. San Fran
cisco Mr. Edmund Allen. and the Misses
Allen. Philadelphia w S. Willard and
Walker Taylor. Of Wilmington. y. c.. and
Harrison Csssard. of Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17
Ennr Killed inn Wreck.

ST LOUIS. MO. Sept ga wreck on
the Wabash at Keytesville, Mo. early this
morning resulted in the death of four
men.
The dead: William Gaines. St. Louis,
postal clerk; W. b. Smith. Moberly, fire.
man: William G. Clark and Paul street,
both Of Salisbury. Mo.
Ten people We're more or less injured.
The passenger train left st. Louis at
10 o'clock Wednesday night; the freight
was a minute late az Kcytesville and was
Just entering the switch when the pas
senger train crashed into it. Tho only
theory as 10 the cause OF the wreck is
that there must have been a deviation
IN the watches Of the conductors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17
DEATHS.

GTIPTN. Died az the residence ~ his
parents. 1901 ST. Peter street. on Thurs
day morning. September l6. 1897. RUS
SELL TURNER GfLPIN. IN the twen-
ty-secOnd year of hIs age.
Funeral will take place from the Fbc-
nezer Baptist church. on SATURDAY
AFTERNOON. az { o'clock.
Friends arc invited. New York and
Baltimore papers please copy
BOWIS.-Dled. September 18th. AZ High
land Springs. near Richmond. Mrs.
MARY LOUISA Bowls NEE LOrtOnl.
Funeral at $3.50 u. VI TO-DAY from
her late residence. Highland Springs.
LEVY.-Died this morning az o'clock at
her residence No 1913 east Main street.
Mrs. RACHEL LEVY.
Funeral at 2 o'clock p. W. TO-DAY
from tho same house
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17
PRlrir MORNING MAERIAGE.
The First Service in the New Fulton Bap-
tist Church.

AZ n o'clock yesterday morning 20 the
strains OF The Bridal Chorus" from Lob
engrin. Mr. w. Floyd Reams. led to the
marriage altar Miss Nellie H. Prairie. in
fllton Baptist church. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. j. u. Harrison.
pastor OF the church
The popularity of the young couple was
ettestcd 10y the large number Of friends
present the church being crowded. This
was The FIRST service held IN the main
auditorium Of the church since It's CONE
glction. The floral decorations. from
Hammond were tastefully arranged and
the bride carried bouquet of Madame
Tcstout roses and was attired in tray
eliiug gown OF Napoleon blue
She is the attractive daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. A. Y Prairie and Mr. Reams IS
am attachc Of The Richmond Cedar Works
MT Wilson Reams brother Of the groom
was the best man. with these gentlemen
acting as ushers: Fobt ~. Tallcy Ernest
Turner. Parrish Miller. Edward BEDFORD
and Waverly NuckOis. Mr.. Reginald
Walker. Organist OF park-Piace Metho-
dist church was az the organ and dis
coursod appropriate music.
The young married couple took the noon
train Tor a southern trip.
KER-POCkELGTON
Miss Callie Pockelgton and Mr.. Ciar-
ence Parker were married Wednesday
night at 9 O'Clock al the residence Of
Squire Lewis. zoe Louisiana street. Full
ton. the Rev. j. w. Daughcrty officiating
The young coupe are popular Ia the
Faaf-Fud. and the ceremony was an cx-
tremoly pretty one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17
DR.. Vandersllce in Dnrham.

DURHAM. " c.. Sept l6-speclal-
The revival services conducted by the
Rev. Dr. Vandcrslice have been exceed
ingy interesting and Of great blessing
10 the entire congregation OF Trinity
church, and Of all others who have at
tended There have been about forty CON
versions. believers have been strengthen
cd and the cause OF God greatly advanc-
Cd
The interest has been Widespread and
Is growing
The Doctor leaves Friday morning 20
return TO his charge AZ Union Station.
where he will preach twice Sunday.
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Richmonn to Atlantic CITY and Return via
RI. and P.'and Penn. n. r., 50.

On Saturday. September 18Th, the r.. i.
and T. r. r. will sell round-trip tickets
from Richmond for the ~ noon and flo
T. NJ. trains. 10 Atlantic city and return
for $500. for special trains leaving Wash
ington at Z. VI. and 1876 =. NJ Satur-
day. September 18th and Z a. NJ. Septem-
her 18th good returning on all regular
trains (cXcept Limited trains) until Mon
dav. September 10Th.
Tickets will also be good returning on
special trains. leaving Atlantic city at 6
p. NJ Sunday. 18th and Monday. 2eth, for
Washington. and 10 reach Richmond not
later than the morning train of Tuesday.
September. 2lst Change cars at Wash
ington
For further information apply 20 Rich
mond Transfer Company. 9o3 east Main
street ticket Once Byrd street station. or
G.. A. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
sepi71S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
GRANTS OF OYsTER LANDS TO PEO-
PLE VINO ARE DEAD.
Gen. Roberts Impressions Of tho Kiondiks
Country-A Quiet Marrisge-school
Money Apportionment.

RALEIGH. y. c.. September l6.-spe
claL-senator Butler in his paper to-day
highly endorses tho letter OF ex-Judgs
Avery. which has brought forth such
severe criticism since its publication. The
paper also says that Governor Russell
WILL within the next ton days. give hif
decision In the Railroad Commissioners
case.
At Roidsviilo few days ago there vi.
trouble between a white man and a negro
and feeling ran so high that race riot
was feared and tho military company re-
NAMED az the armory an night 10 be 10
readiness for any trouble. An is not en-
tirely quiet
Governor Russell will. before his re.
turn 10 the Executive Office, visit ths
State farm az Wadesboro.
BACK FROM KDONDYKE.
General w r. Roberts. who has been
United states Consul 90 Victoria. has
returned 90 North Carolina. where he Is
most heartily welcomed HIS successor il
an Illinois man. General Roberts was
tho nrst southern man to over hold this
place. lie has been IN the midst OF The
Klondyke craze. and advises AN PROS
pective klondyke goeys 10 wait until
spring, saying that be thinks tho "ands'
Will last FOR a number OF years
Mr. Vanderbilt will soon arrive In Now
York. and little later he will have quito
a house party al his lovely homo M Bit-
moro for the fan and into the Christmas
holidays.
The new road from Shelby 10 Tennes-
see Via Morganton and Blowing Rock
which Is expected 20 tap the coal fields
In Tennessee is being pushed by Balti-
more capitalists
GRANTS TO DEAD PEOPLE.
Treasurer Worth has been notified that
some OF the grants Of oyster lands IN
Craven county which parties hold were
made 10 people after they were dead.
That one deed was made 90 man who
had been dead thirty years
The marriage OF Mr. James r. Fowler
Of Danville. Va. and Miss Minnie Barber
occurred yesterday Tho bride was In
deep mourning. for an only brother, 50
the marriage was a very quiet one.
Superintendent Mcbane OF the School
Board IS ready TO send the warrants for
the 2 per capita apportionment for tho
school children 10 the different county
treasurers. The amount appOrtioned ~
N6.sio II and q takes $4,000 daily 10 run
tho state public schools Wake county
gets the largest amount. Sl.595l6 Bun
comb next with S.3l0H Mecklenhurg
with Sl.20f58 while Dare gets the small
est sum Of any Of the counties Sl3A
Tho general school fund comes from
the sale Of public lands. interest on bonds
and other ways The last appartionment
was made In 1894 and tho amount was
$40 % az the rate 81 l.07 per capita.
A VACANT CHAIR.
The Executive Committee ~ the state
University met yesterday and accepted
the resignation ~ Professor Lams OF the
chair OF Pedagogics No successor was
appointed but the chair will he kept mp
until another professor is chosen The
committee appointed Or. +. T. Boykn.
Ph. D.. Of Chatham county professor OF
Political Economy and Of History
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17

stein. National President OF the Travel
lcrs Protective Association.
The reception was given him by Post
A Of the Missouri Division. II. p. A.. and
was largely attended, there being some
go guests present.
Many national officers or tho Associa-
tion were there. and the retiring president.
Mr.. John A. Lee. welcomed the new pres
ident. who replied IN an appropriate way.
After tie reception. there was dancing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17
OBITUARY
I Wirf Dabney

Col r. 4 +. Dahney received a tele-
gram yesterday morning announcing the
death Of his eldest SON. Mr. j. Writ Dab
nov. IN Baltimore. 40 500 A. NJ
Later ln the day he received another
telegram stating that tho funeral would
take place I'm the above city Sunday az
p. NJ Mrs Dabney has been with her
son for the past month. and all rccognlz-
ed the fact that tho end was near AZ hand.
Mr. Dahney was a very prominent MEM
her ~ the Odd-Fellows and various other
benevolent organizations. and they were
very attentive during his lingering Ill
ness