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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
"sncRnr SEEyICA- rc.NIGHr.
Gilleue's Great Play at the Academy
Scnlchi is Coming.

This evening at the Academy Of Music
local play-goers will be accorded their
first view OF William Gillette's play OF
tho Confcderacy, Secret Service" II was
the greatest dramatic success Of last
season. and so far it will not be outdone
this season.
Secret Service" like the other serious
stage work that Mr.. Gillette has given
us is a war play. founded on certain incl
dents in the conflict between the North
and South.
There is a romantic love story that
runs through the play. and gives the au-
dience a chance TO forget the serious work
Of the author.
The engagement continues Tomorrow
afternoon and evening.
Nine Scachi, the famous contralto. late
Of Maplesons Imperial Opera Company,
and a contemporary OF Patti. will give
a concert at the Academy Of Music on
Tuesday. This Will be the opera event
Of the season, as Nine. Scalchi stands
alone in her profession as the greatest
contralto OF this generation. She will be
assisted by Mile Marie Toulinquet Mile.
du Bedot and Signors Guarni. and Al
berti. Seats for the concert will be on
sale az the box Office Saturday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14

The Apple Crop Bringing Much Money to
the Farmers.


ELLINGTON. oct 12-Special.--I have
lust returned from "a trip through this
county and Albemarle. The drought has
been severe IN every section. Many
springs and wells have dried up, and the
fields are as bare as In winter. \ few
farmers have commenced sowing wheat
Tobacco has been cut and housed the
corn crop viii De snOrt-much Glow an
average.
A great many apples have been sold and
are now being gathered ana shipped. Ihls
will bring a great deal Of money. and u
will be scattered extensively. as most
every person mas some apples 20 sell sew
eral persons I'm this county Will realize
several thousand dollars from their orch
ards The crop is exceedingly fine along
the Blue Ridge Mountain.
The branch railroad from Albemarle 10
Warren Is being rapidly made by the con
tractors, Mcssrs. Tune Bros. a Co. VINO
are working over two hundred hands.
At HOwardsville quite a force of hands
are az work on the marble quarry on Mr..
@. r. Lewis and The upcrintondent who
has had great deal OF experience in the
business saws the marble is very fine.
and that the quarry will be extensively
worried.
1t is said that Col. p. y. Young. Of Mon
troal will be the Republican candidate
for the Legislature from this county. but
that there will be TO opposition 10 the
Democratic nominee for the Senate.
Capt. G.. IT, Lynn, an old and respected
citizen. now I'm his cighty-third year, Is
critically Ill.,
Cant. John V. Wheeler. Of Colleen. spent
a day and night i'm this village this week.
Mr. w. r. Perkins has moved 10 Lynch
burg 20 practice law I'm connection with
Judge J. Singleton Diggs. Of that city.
Many persons from this county will at
tend the Lynchhurg fair on the 18th and
nth. The excursion rates are very low.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
~ ACr or JUSTICE.
WHY Mr., Blanks Introduced a kesoiuiioh
in the Common Council


Mr.. J. VI. Blanks, Councilman from
CIov Ward. at the last meeting 81, the
Common Council introduced a resolution
providing that the Committee on he
trercbment and Reform be requested TO
investigate the record Of the Health De-
nartmont for the past six years
mis- resolution was adopted by the
Council and came mp for concurrence in
tho BOARD OF Aldermen Tuesday night,
where IL created a good deal OF discussion.
Major Allan. chairman of the ketrench-
ment and Reform Committee said that
he aid not think the resolution should be
referred TO his committee. or 10 any COM
mittce I'm its present shape His commit
tee he said, would not know where L.
begin such an investigation, unless some
spccidc charges were made.
The resolution was finally laid on the
table pending the production Of some spe-
cial charges by its author
Mr. Blanks was seen yesterday morning
hv "a reporter at his drugstore on west
CLAW street and asked what his object was
I'm the introduction Of the resolution mem
toned.
OF introduced g." he said, Sin order that
the men, against whom charges were
made when the discharge Of certain men
from the Health Department was investi-
gated by the Retrenchment and Reform
Committee. might have an opportunity to
defend themselves
IF you recOllcct. i'm that investigation,
II was said that officer Johnson Walton
had employed certain members Of the city
force 20 work on his own property. and
that DR. Oppenhmer. President OF the
Board Of Health. had allowed members OF
the force 10 60 10 the polls on election day.
at the city's expense, TO work for certain
candidates.
'I think it is due to these gentlemen"
continued Mr. Blanks. TO allow them an
opportunity to disprove these charges.
The Retrenchment and Reform Committee
recommended further Investigation, and
my resolution was simply for the purpose
of giving them an opportunity TO make IT,.
"The Council referred the matter to the
Health Committee but ] think the only
thing they can investigate viii be the dis
charge Of the men. and not the other
charges. 7 proposed an investigation over
n period Of six years I'm order 10 allow full
latitude. and my resolution was introduce
ed with the approval Of certain members
OF the Committee on Retrenchment and
Reform"
Mr. Blanks intimated that other matters
worthy Of attention might be- discovered
in am investigation covering a period Of
six years. .nls liff
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indications. evidenced by the encourag-
ing reports made by the various com
mittees. Il is safe to assume that they
will not be disappointed In their eNpec-
tatOns.
As a preliminary start. as Il were,
towards the financial success Of the ba-
zaar the young ladies IN charge OF one
Of the booths have arranged most de-
Hghtful entertainment 20 be given al st.
Mary's Hall on the night Of the 10Th in
slant A varied and attractive pro
grammc. including some Of the best
amateur talent in the city. will be pre-
scented. The price Of admission Is small
and from the large number Of tickets
already sold the indications arc that a
handsome sum VIII be raised as nucleus
for larger and more substantial amount
20 be realized from the bazaar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
To Dedicate a Church.

II has been definitely settled that the
dedication of the Fulton Baptist church,
now almost completed. will take place on
Sunday, October 3lst.
The Rev j. r. Harrison, the beloved
and energetic pastor is preparing an in
teresting programme for the occasion.
He has invited the Rev. p. G.. Elsom,
former pastor TO preach the dedicatory
sermon. All the Baptist ministers in the
city win participate.
Mr.. Harrison has lahored arduously for
the completion Of the church since he has
been its pastor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
uiser With sci 900.

BOSTON. oct IA thorough search
OF the rooms Of Mrs. Almira Perham, who
died apparently penniless on April 2lst
at her home AT the South End. has reveal
ed over SCI 600 scattered about In odd
places. or this sum $4,000 Is In cash.
Bills OF all denominations were found in
an old hustle. The rest Of the S6l U00 is
i'm United states bonds. Much money was
found in chairs. trunks and chests ith
false bottoms. and IN odd recep, 1cles
whose existence was not revealed Until
the walls themselves had been partially
torn down
Mrs. Perham gave her neighbOrs 10 IN
derstand that she was almost starving,
and she often received presents Of money
and food from the charitable among thlm.
She died alone. without leaving either
a will or directions where the money could
be found. As she had no children. the
money will be divided among legion Of
neprews and nieces from New York. Chic.
Maine Illinois and California, who are
already on the spot fighting over the
estate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14

Wesibrook. the late home Of Major
Lewis Ginter. has i'm changing ownership
gone into the hands OF a family whose
name is the same as that OF the original
owner. This place was the home OF the late
Colonel John b. Young and was pur-
chased Of his estate by the late John
Pope. who sold it 20 Major Ginter
Mrs. Minnie +. Young. Major Ginter
niece. is now the owner Of the property.
and will. with her children. make her
home there The present owner Is not
related TO the family Of the same name
who originally occupied the house.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
Black Woman Doctor.

CLIO Ann Grler. a coal-black negress,
has been licensed 20 practice medicine in
Georgia by tho Board OF State Medical
Examiners.
The board Of the white physicians were
astOnished when the negress presented
herself for examination. IL was the first
application made TO the board by q woman
OF her race and she Is the first cOlOred
woman admitted 20 practice In the State.
She presented a diploma from the Wo-
mans Medical College Of Philadelphia and
was found 20 be thoroughly informed in
her profession.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14

The Hcnrlco County Court was in ses-
sion for % short while yesterday. The case
OF Jack Goodman. who was fined by JUS
tice of the Peace Lewis for carrying con-
cealcd weapons was tried on am appeal
before Judge Wickham who sustained
Justice Lewis i'm his decision and fined
Goodman $50 and costs
a deed of bargain and sale was filed
I'm the Henrico County Court yesterday by
Magnus Hessburg and wife conveying
90 Henry Bendix lot No. 2, block %, and
improvements. on Barton Heights, for
5000.
a deed Of trust was filed by Henry
Bendix TO T.. NJ. Redford for lot and i'm
provemcnts. on Barton Heights. for S2.e2
The recent rain has benefited the
wheat crops In Henrico considerably. The
rain was welcomed by the farmers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
Cleaning the Streets.

The ordinance providing for the election
OF a superintendent OF the street cleaning
force. which was referred TO the Health
Committee bv the Board OF Aldermen
Tuesday night. has aroused considerable
interest.
The ordinance provides for the election
yearly by the city Council. of Superin-
tendcnt OF Street Cleaning. who shall be
paid $500 per year lie is 10 have full
charge Of the strcet-cleanng force, and
is also TO perform such sanitary duties
as the President Of the Board of Health
may direct.
The Strcet-clcaning Department is 10 be
under the control of the Committee on
Health. who shall hold the Superintendent
responsible for the conduct of the depart
mcnt.
This ordinance takes from the President
Of the Roard of Health the supervision Of
the STRENGTHENING force, and makes II his
duty 20 only look after sanitary condi-
fiOus
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
The Public Lyceum.

The Executive Committee OF the Rich
mond Public Lyccum met IN the office Of
Or. Henry c. Jones on yesterday. re-
preventative Of Major Pond. OF New York,
who conducts the largest lecture agency
i'm the world was present
The committee was unable 10 complete
the list Of attractions 10 be brought 70
Richmond this winter on account Of the
failure OF some Of the members 10 pay
their membership fees. II has been found
necessary. therefore. 10 adopt the rule
that all members falling 20 pay the fee
promptly shall forfeit the right to be as
signed reserved seats I'm the order in
which their names were enrolled New
members are joining daily, and it is
thought that the list may reach as many
as 100.
1t is the purpose Of the committee to
engage the very best talent available.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14

The American Christian Missionary So
cietv which controls the missionary
home and Decentralization and church
extension operations of the Disciples OF
Christ (Chr.stians), numbering over one
million COMMITMENTS. meets az Indian
apolls from the lth to 2lst. inclusive. II
will be composed from nearly every state
OF the Union.
The following delegates viii represent
the churches Of this city Messrs. William
g. Maury. Colonel John b. Cary and j.
T.. Hm. and Mrs. r. ID. Tyler. Mrs. r. II.
Duke. and Miss Chile Cary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
Pretty Home Wedding.

Mo residence Of Mr. and Mrs. ". a.
Pencil was the scene of d very pretty
wedding Tuesday evening. the occasion
being The marriage of their daughter
Miss Jessie Pencil 90 Mr.. Raymond j.
Cole. The house was very PRETTY de-
corated with ferns and flowers.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
G.. G. Vandcrslice, Of Union Station
church. after which reception was ten
dcrcd TO the bride and groom and their
friends by the parents Of the bride.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
NEWS or THE COURTS.
G. Powell Hill Gets $50 Damages-The
Peters Assault Case.

Peters Assault Case.
The case Of G.. Powell Hill against OF
to B. Nauman. for 5000 damages, on ac-
count Of injuries alleged to have been
received by being knocked down by Mr..
Naumann's runaway horse, was finished
i'm the Law and Equity Court yesterday,
$50 damages being awarded the plaintiff.
The Instructions Of Judge Minor 10 the
jurv emphasized the point that horses
must not be- left standing on the streets
THAI their owners will be liable to punish
ment unless the teams are tied or at
tended.
The Hastings Court was busy the entire
day trying felony cases.
J. u Peters, who some time ago vio-
lentlv assaulted w. r. Kelley near the
Old Markc1. and inflicted a severe cut on
his face was tried. Peters testified that
ne was so drunk at the time OF the oc-
currence that he had no knowledge OF
what passed. and did not remember as
saulting Kelley.
The Jury brought a verdict OF ten
days I'm Jail and fine OF -.
John stuart. colored. was given Two
wears for entering the house OF Mary
Miller and stealing certain articles.
Josephine Washington. colored. charged
with HOUSEKEEPING was given SIX mohths
i'm jail and fined one cent.
Charles Croxton colored. on two charges
of houeebreaking was acquitted.
lille Walker. charged with assault, was
given one year In jail.
In the Law and Equity Court Judgment
for Si05O5 was rendered in the case or
Jefferson s. Polk against Mrs. n. l.. Ford.
In the Chancery Court Germair +. Simp-
son qualified as administrator Of the es-
tate OF Charles Fl. Simpson.
The following cases are set for rial In
the Law and Equity Court for the re-
and Co. against Western Union Tele-
graph Company. w. c. Pond against +.
A Lowry: Thompson against Maynard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
FOOT BAIL NENT WEEK,
Two Great Games Here with Norfolk and
Hampton Respectively.

The Athletic football team will play
two games in this city next week. one
with the Norfolk and the other with
Hampton -
THESE two win be the hardest fought
battIes that the Athletics are 10 play this
season, as neither teams lost game ls 81
season The Norfolk team has Leen
training hard all season for this game.
and would rather beat Richmond than
anv other team they have 10 play.
They are being coached by Mr.. Saun-
ders Taylor. the great quarterback OF me
university OF Virginia OF s5's team. They
have the heaviest team in the State as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
nr uarhnngh's Fnneral.

The funeral Of Dr. W. II. Harbaugh,
whose death was announced in yester-
days Times. viii take place at 1880
o'clock this morning rom sacred Heart
church and the interment will be In Mt.
Cavalry Cemetery The following gen.
tleren will act as Dall-bearers:
Messrs. T. A. Scott. George Woodall. G.
NJ. Gaubert. w. ]. Todd. Charles II. Page,
w. Vaughan Lloyd. Thomas Frayser- and
Andrew krause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
Saws lie Doesn't Fear him.

Speaking Of the announcement by Mr..
John II. Kemple that he will be a candi-
date for the House OF Delegates in Hen
rico. Mr.. Addison Maupin, the Demo-
cratic nominee I'm that county, said
be attached no importance to IT,
He does not fear defeat at his hands,
and predicts that Mr.. Kemple will not
develop more strength than the independ.
emit candidate who ran two years ago.
Messrs. Maupin and Kemple are neigh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
Richmond v. Raudolph-MacOn Saturday

Richmond College football team will
lineup against the strong Randolph Ma
con team in this city Saturday. October
18th.
The Randolph Macons are coached by
Mr.. Wallace Carr, and have been prac-
ticlng necessarily since the opening OF the
season.
Coach wertenbaker IS hard at work
with his Richmond College men. and Il is
promised that they will put Up a snappy
and exciting contest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14

all the men behind the line weish over
two hundred pounds. -, .,.t,
ne "a, - '..strengthcned their team by -
a,,r Whitaker. Captain Of the l,nlversi-
~ If North Carolina for 80 and 20 VINO
viii play half-hack. tn.
Mir. Otis Stocksdale. who Is III win
pneumonia. IS slowly improving ana Is
now out OF danger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14

county for shooting a man abaut three
years ago.
charge Of steallny from the G. fnd
O. railway will also be placed against
the man.
Yesterday the negro acknowledged
to officer Huntington that he did the
shoot.ng. but duplicates several others
also
Prince Edward officials will be informed
OF the arrest and tho man VIII be held I'M
IN the officers are heard from.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14

The funeral OF Mr.. Edward Kelley
who committed suicide az ms home No
Sl5 north Henry street Tuesday evening
will take place from his late residence
this afternoon az 3 O'Clock. Rev. Mr.
Garrett of Marshall-Street Christian
church will conduct the services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
Gone 20 Washington.

Col. w. L. Wickham, chairman OF one
wing ~ the Republican party. has gone to
Wasbington Members OF his Executive
Committee were expects, -, to meet him
h'si5as cotonel VVlckham, are James ;.
Paitie. OF Roanoke: T. X Hickman. Of
Harrisonbnrg: r. r. Hubbard: Of Bucking-
ham. and and AlSah Martin. Of Norfolk coun-
~. The members OF the committee will
call on the President.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14

Heavy Sentence for Counterfeit
shower.

The United states District Court held
sitting Yesterday morning and disposed
Of n nun Der Of indictments.
For swearing and drunkenness IN INC
National cemetery az Seven Pines Wait
Watkins and Walter Scott. On flead.ng
gniitv before Judge Hughes, m the united
states District Court. were tined one dci.
lar and costs piece, 10 remain IN jan
until ID was paid -,
90 10 sending a threateninc letter 70
Chicago man and was fined s25 and costs,
Ira default of which she went 10 jail -Or
thirty days.
COR plcadcd not guilty 10 the charge or
nassins- a counterfeit half dollar in this
cifv and the jury brought in verdict
% guilty Judge Hughes sentenced tne
attendant 10 tho pcnitentiary at Column
bus. Ohio. for five years.
Thc court Adjourned until this morn
ing GO 10 o'clock esu8l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14


Collector Wallace said ho was ready 10
turn the office over 10 bis successor. lie
forwarded Co Washington to-day S333.e5.
the sum of money due the government
up 90 this time. 10 is expected Mr Bethel
viii qualify n a few days. lie VIII have
20 give bond iu the sum OF $4,000.
The Collector of Customs is paid I'm
fees. These foes are supposed 90 agsre-
gate about $500 per year, Mr hetnci -
first pay wiu not he received until early
in February
The appointment is "a provisional one,
fn that Mr. B0thcls name Will have 10 be
lsent into the Senate when that body
~c,ts in December
COLLECTOR FORCE.
Following is list Of the persons who
hold positions under the Collector:
Barney Frischkorn deputy collector and
INSPECTOR. vs.. S. Archer. deputy and in-
spoctor. p. b. Pcttus deputy and inspec-
tor. vs.. g. Nunn deputy and inspector
at West Point. John +. Dolan. janitor.
Anthony Knorr and Frank T.. Jones. Ia
borers. Lucicu Lowry. Waterman, En-
mctt e.. Richardson and John r.. Tres
non. nremcn.
Nr. Frischkorn is the deputy collector
and receives salary OF 81 900 per year.
Inspectors are paid s. per day. sundaV
included.
Just how many OF these officials are
protected by the civil service rules IS
not known Various constructions are
placed upon the law.
The collector is also custodian Of the
custom house property. which requires
much ~ his time and FOR which he re-
ceives no pay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14
SR. BETHEL GETS 1T.
COLLEcrOgSHIp ram rams no
IHFCb4f WIRD REPUBLICAN,
NV. Wallace Is Ready to Turn the Once
Osss TO HIS Successor-Mr. Murphy
spoken Of for Dep"'y.

President McKlaley has appointed Mr.
3Gan s. Bethel. collector OF customs Tor
IChmord
Ilc will qualify So "a few days and take
charge of ODE Office. u is unaefsiooe
fbaf Nr Prank Murphy will be made
deputy collector
nc anrontmcut OF Mr.. Bethel was not
"a sunrise Mr Bcthcls opponent
was Captain -. G. Cook. 10 was not
,.ntu "a few months ago that he decided
40 asnirc to tho office. Mr. Bethel at
thai timc had secured the endorsement
of iho Republican leaders who have q
.'puiI' with thc administration.
WHO HE is.
Dr.. Bethel is n weli-known citizen OF
CLAY Ward. llo b. gentleman of me-
chauical turn of mind and for many
years nUcd % responsible position az the
works on Belle Isle Tie was president
az me Cor mon Council from July ]. 1855.
10 July j. lSSs. MI Bethel held position
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14

4 Case Forces High school Pupils "a
Change Theirouarters,


Since the opening Of the session two
classes Of the pupils OF the Richmond
High School have been taught in rooms
rented at si1 east Marshall street On
Monday last IT was discovered that lit
tlo daughter Of Mrs. Cora y. Stagg, who
owns the house. and who is niece OF
Mic owens. a teacher in the High
School. had scarlet fever.
The case was at once reported 10 Super
intendent Fox. and he Immediately rented
rooms in house just opposite the High
school and moved the two classes 10 the
new quarters.
The ntle patient has been Isolated and
there Is no possible danger Of any spread
Of the disease. None OF the children have
stopped school on account Of the occur
renee.
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10 DISBdND mere.
Maj, j. vi. Burke Tells How Buffalo BilFs
Aggregation Will Freak Up.

RICHMOND VIII be
the scene OF a pecu-
liar parting OF the
clans. races and ma
tlOnalities that go 20
form Buffalo Bits
anthropological Con-
gress Of strange peo-
pie and concourse OF
primitive and mill
tary rough-riders 81
the universe. On
farewells will be In
Saturday night after
{ h G performance.
order and this we'll
organized and we'll
disciplined band OF
men from many
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14

Active Preparations Ia Progress For q
Grand Affair

Considerable interest is being mani
tested I'm the bazaar TO be held at ST..
Mary's Hall from November Sth TO the
10Th for the benefit of 81. Mays church.
The young ladies OF the congregation.
whose enthusiasm knows no bounds
when interested in undertakings OF this
character, are working hard To make the
affair grand success and from present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14

A Negro says lie Shot Man But other.
Helped Him.

young negro man named Early
wiley was arrested as a suspicious char
acier IN horse In Elm street Fulton.
Tuesday night. By Omcers Huntington.
Brown and Vest.
The negro Is wanted IN Prince Edward
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-14

under Collector Fisher during the Har-
rison administration Since he retired
from that office be has been connected
with an Insurance company. lie has n
family aud is one OF the leading laymen
ln Piuc-Strcet Baptist church.