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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
PUBLIC SCnooL FUNDS.
Richmond's Citizens Determined Thai
They Shall be Supplied.


Day by day it becomes more apparent
that the citizens OF Richmond are de-
termlned that the Council shall provide
money TO run the public schools for the
full term Of nine months.
The various ORGANIZATIONS Of the city
are one by one taking action I'm the mat
ter. the Junior order OF American Me-
chanics having led the way. Last night
Liberty Council. Daughters Of Liberty.
held a meeting at West-End Hall. and
with the greatest unanimity passed reso-
utions condemning the city Council FOR
not appropriaing school funds. The men,
bership of this Council is l25
There has been some mistake regard
ing the failure OF the resolution appro-
priating money for the schools TO get
through the Council, and some of the
councilmen have been uniustly condemn
ed The original resolution provided that
5000 be set aside for the schools. BE-
fore a vote was taken on 81. however. Mr..
r. r. Briggs stated that in the apportion-
ment Of funds the School Board had re-
coived $1,000 more from the State than 70
expected. lie. therefore. offered n suhsti-
tute. providing that 5000 be Appropriated.
II required twenty votes 10 make this
appropriation and tho resolution failed
to pass by the following recorded vote:
Ayos-Messrs. Blanks. Bloomborg,
Briggs. Ebel Gunst. Horace A. Haw-
kins. Hobson CARRIER Miller Mosby.
Neale, Noble Pollock. o. A. Hawkins,
Whalen. and WoOdy-H
Noes-Mossrs. Cottrell. Foster Harrcl-
son. Jones. King. Rountree Wake, Wal
lerstein. and President Caskie-9
The substitute having failed 10 pass.
a vote was taken on the original motion,
and that. too. was lost by the following
vote:
Messrs. Blanks. Briggs. Ebel IT, A.
Hawkins. Hobson. CARRIER Miller. Nloshy.
Neal. Noble Pollock. O. A. Hawkins.
Whalen, and Woody-14
Messrs. Bloomberg. Cottrell. Foster
Gunst. HARRISON Jones. King. Rountree
Tanner. Wake. Wallersteln and Caskie-
y.
Messrs. Gunst. Rloomberg and Tan
ner. who are recorded i'm the negative
on the later vote are all strong advo-
Gates Of public schools. and only declined
10 vote for 50 000 because the School Board
asked for 5000
The question has now come down 10 one
propostlon-shall the # 000 children who
attend the public schools Of Richmond he
forced TO stay nj home for n whole month
I'm each nine. and thus be delayed nearly
year I'm completing their school course?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
UETLER A JON1H2
His Vessel Disabled--A Warm Time in
Prospect for the General.


MADRID. Nov. 5.-The Spanish Gov
eminent as a result Of the debate Of the
ministers on the remarks OF General
Weyler. has come to the decision to try
him by court-martial no matter where
he lands. If he confirms the accuracy of
the press reports OF his utterances.
The commanding officers at all the ports
Of the Spanish Kingdom have been in
structed 10 demand Of General Weyler
the moment he can be communicated with,
the exact terms Of the speech which he
delivered I'm reply to the manifestation
at Havana upon the occasion Of his em-
barkation for Spain on Sunday
The steamer Montserrat. on which
General Weyler sailed for Spain on Sun
day. on Wednesday. az cabled TO the
Associated Press. reached Gibara, on the
northwest coast Of Cuba. with her engines
disabled. and may be compelled 10 re-
turn TO Havana, in which case il is not
unlikely that there will be interesting de-
yeOpments
No further news was received here to-
day regarding the Spanish steamer
NI0ntserrat. having General Weyler. the
former Captain General Of Cuba on
board. which vessel put in to Gibara Pro
vince Of Santiago De Cuba. for repairs
10 her machinery Whilo on her way from
this port 10 SPAIN via Porto Rico.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
FEVER SITUATION.
Disappointing at New Orleans--No In
crease in Death Rate at NJ obile.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 5.-The record
OF yellow fever cases and deaths Is dis
appointing. The death rate is higher
than il has been for several days ana
the number of new cases is not as small
as the Board of Health predicted 1t would
be. The situation, while IL has not i'm
proved, is not considered worse The
warm weather which was experienced
here to-day. 80 in the shade, has not
helped the patients any.
The deaths are John @. Lambergo, Gull
lamo Averno; Horace De Van Denbosh,
Miss Addie Mitchell, Mrs. j. NJ Sabler,
Tony Maranto, Louisa Joachim, Elsie
Oubrey, Miss Elsa Chapman Augustine
The Board of Health reports: Cases Of
yellow fever to-day, 81: deaths to-day
10: total cases Of fever TO date, J,lO6; to-
tai deaths 10 date 223; total cases absO-
lutely recovered, SOS; total cases under
JACKSON, MISS, Nov. 5.-New cases
of fever are reported as follows: Cayuga,
/; Country Farm, l.
MONTGOMERY, ALA. Nov 1.-THE
official report of the Board of Health to-
day is as follows:
One case reported at Highland Park,
outside the city limits and one death.
New cases-W. i. Clark, Highland
Death-w. S. Cope.
There has not been a new case re-
ported in the city limits for two days
Selma reports a clear bill Of health and
the churches will resume service next
sunday
MOBILE, ALA, Nov. 5.--Another long
list of new cases and three deaths were
added to Mobiles fever total to-day.
There Is no increased death rate, how
ever, and physicians report that the
cases are for the most part exceedingly
mild.
New cases were eleven and deaths three
TODAY
MEMPHIS, TENN. Nov. 5.-One new
case Of fever IS reported tonight and no
deaths.
The new case is Oliver Alexander, in the
infected district.
Tonight is cold and frost is expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
HER PLEA ron FOOTBALL.
Mrs. Cannon Doesn't Want Her Sons
Death Used Against II.


ATLANTA, GA, Nov. AIRS. Cannon,
the mother OF Won Cannon, who lost his
life as a result OF injuries received in the
Georgia Virginia football game I'm At
lanta on last Saturday. protests against
the use Of her sons death as an argument
against the advancement Of athletic train
ing in the University. Mrs. Cannon has
written n letter addressed TO Representa-
tive Neyin OF the Legislature:
Dear Mr.. Nevin:-lt would be the
greatest favor 10 the family OF Won Gam
mon II your influence could prevent hts
death from being used as an argument
detrimental 10 the athletic cause and its
advancement al the University. His love
for his College and his interest in all man
ner OF sports. without which he deemed
she highest type OF manhood impossible,
are well known by his classmates and
friends. and II would be nexpressibly sad
10 have the cause he held so dear injured
by this sacrifice. Grant me the right 10
request that my boys death should not
be used 10 defeat the most cherished OBJ
Ject OF his life.
Of Noven Der 2d is timely. and the author
sties Of the University are trusted 10
make all needed changes pertaining 10
the welfare of its students. and when
they are given the means and the conf
dence their loyalty and high sense OF duty
should deserve it.
yours most respectfully.
won GAAfMON'S MOTHER"
This letter by Mrs. Cannon puts new
phase on the agitation against foot ball
which has occurred In this city and State
since her sons death. The Common
spite the protest OF its president. who
used to play the game himself, passed an
ordinance forhidding the game in the
city.-New York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
THANKSGIVING DAY GAME.
IL win be Played at the Old Main-street
Rnse- RnlI Park.

There Is 10 be another Athletic Park in
Richmond and the site OF the old base
bell park will be the SPOT
The Richmond Railway and Electric
Company have already begun plans fer
erecting grandetands and enclosures on
the site OF the old baseball park on west
Main street. The contractor is Mr.. Chas.
H. Langford and the park will be speedi-
iy placed I'm condition.
Contracts have been signed by Mr.. Muir
ray Mcclure on the part of the Universe
" OF Virginia Foot ball Team, and the
Manager of the North Carolina Team for
the Thankseiving-Day game, which will
be played at the Main-Street Park, and
after that date other athletic exhibitions
will be given there.
The accommodations for the public will
be first-class. and IL is said they will
equal any park in the country.
A bicycle track VIII in ell probability be
laid.
A number Of well-known local sporting
men are at the head OF the scheme and
they promise first-class attractions.
Football Accident.
HAMPTON, VA, November Especial
In the football contest yesterday after
noon between the Hampton Athletic club
and the Columbia College team. Massie,
OF the home eleven, was painfully but not
seriously injured by spraning his right
knee. AT first II was thought his leg
WAS broken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
Duffy's Pure
Malt WhiSkey.

1t is a pure healthful stimulant
which quickens the circulation and
restores healthy action to every
part of the body. 1t is a sure cure
for colds, malaria, pneumonia.
1t assists nature and builds up the
system.
Do not be induced to take any
inferior whiskey which your deal
er may try to substitute, but be
sure that you get Dufy's.
Nothing else can produce the same
effects.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
Blanco's Proclamation.

HAVANA. November 5.-'rhe proclama-
ton Of Captain-General Blanco 10 the
Snanish army I'm Cuba. which will soon
be issued. contains the usual celebrations
TO the troops in regard TO maintaining
discipline. etc, and adds that property
should be respected and urges that the ut
most energy be displayed during the
lighting with the enemy and until VIC
tory Is achieved. after which the sol
diers are instructed 10 act with clemency
towards the vanquished. taking care or
and curing wounded prisoners, who are
TO be delivered TO the proper military
authorities. Unarmed persons who offer
no resistance are 10 be taken 10 the near
est village and are TO receive help during
a stated time, according TO orders pre-
viously issued.
The decree abOlishing import duties on
cattle will he enforced from Nov. 10Th
until January
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
Only a Cold!

Yes but a cold frequently has
a serious ending. Chronic coughs
pneumonia, bronchitis and con-
sumption all start with a cold.
neglected colds cause more than
two-thirds of all the deaths III
America.
There is a right way and a
wrong way to cure a cold, but you
can make no mistake in using
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
CROKER ISN'T DEAD.
He VIII Probably Start for Virginia To-
Day-OnIy Has "a Slight Trouble.

NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-The rumor that
Richard Croker was dead was in circula-
ton in all quarters of the city from ear
ly in the morning until late this even
ing. II also spread throughout the coun-
try and inquiries as to the truth Of the
report were received from points as far
distant as San Francisco.
The Tammany leader has simply a
slight cold and will probably be well
enough tomorrow TO start on a trip TO
Virginia. He is at the Murray Hill Hotel
here and did not leave his room to-day
lie had chill en- Tuesday night at Tam
many Hall and on Thursday complained
OF not feeling well.
Prof. William Eluhrer, who was called
In, said that Mr.. Croker is simply suf-
ferine from stomach trouble. Inc result Of
overwork and is not In the slightest dan
ger Of serious complications.
John G. Sheehan, Nathan Strauss and
Andrew Freedman had chats with Mr..
Croker this afternoon. He is able to sit
up in bed and did not think IL worth
while TO inform his wife and children Of
his indisDosition.
At the Murray Hill Hotel tonight 1t
was positively stated that Mr.. Croker is
recovering from his cold and stomach
trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
OFFICI1L RETURNS.
The Vote ia Full as Officially Cam
yassed.


yassed.
sTAUNTON, VA, November 5.-spe-
cial.-In the county Of Augusta and city
OF Staunton there were 4S2O votes cast
for Tyler and McCaull. Tyler received
1893; McCaull 1,4lI Tylers majority
1856.
Opie, for the Senate. received 2S27 votes
and Cochran 1914. Opie's majority, 9l5.
Cochran's vote would have been larger
but for the fact that he died the morn
ing Of the day of election just as the polls
opened,
The leading candidates for the House.
Walker DemocraO received the highest
vote. 2.7S5, and Fulton the highest on the
Republican side, 1853. Walkers ma
jOrity. az.
The Republican vote was small. Nc
Kinley received in 1896 about 800. Nc
Caull i'm 1897 received l,4ll-about 40 per
cent. of McKinley's vote.
Taking the highest legislative vote on
the Republican side and comparing II
with McCauiTs vote. he felI behind the
ticket SAC votes. or more than one fourth
the highest vote cast In Augusta county
and stanton by the Republican voters.
Edward Echols led the ticket IN the
county and city, receiving 1888 votes Tor
Lieutenant Governor
Official Vote of Sussex.
PETERSBURG, VA. November 5.-Spe-
cldl.-Inc OUltldl vote OF OuSStA toAli1
gives Tyler 6S5. McCaull 40. Cutler z.
Cowdon s, Newcomer g. Echols 62S. Rol-
Ter So Cooke S. Smithdeal s. Montague
643. Lyons l0S. Kennedy q. Hartley 40,
Arnold 52l. Chaplin IA. Knox i92.
GraysOn's Full Vote.
INDEfENDENCE. VA, Nov. 4.-Spe-
cial.-Al precincts in Grayson county
give Tyler 100 majority over McCaull for
Governor; Echols l25 majority over Roll
Ter for Northumberland; Montague
2OC majority over Lyons for Attorney-Gen-
eral. Hale, OemocraD, is reelected 10
the House by 81 majority, defeating Rob
bins, Republican,. This is a Democratic
gain of about 200 over last fail in the
county.
farewell County.
TAZEWELL VA. November 5.-Spe-
cial.-T Il. George. clerk OF the County
Court had his ankle badly sprained by
his horse falling with him He was very
painfully but not seriously hurt.
VIM. G.. Young who has recently been
appointed by the President postmaster al
Tazewell. qualified yesterday and will en-
ter upon the duties OF his office at once.
J, Powell Royal will be his assistant
Newport News.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Nov. 5.-Spe-
cial.-The official count OF Newport News
gives Tyler q plurality OF AS and Hon.
Thomas Temple. for the House. 4si.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
NEW cHURCH ron RICHMOND.
Father willibaid Studying Architecture.
Called Needing Of Agnew's Committee.

Affh1teFtures
Called Needing of Agnew's Committee.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Nov. Especial.
Rev. Father WllAbald, pastor OF st.
Mary German Catholic church. on Mar
shall street, Richmond. was in the city
yesterday He had been 10 Baltimore.
but stopped here on his way home for the
purpose OF studying the lines and pro-
portions OF 81. Marys church, one OF
the most imposing gothic structures IN
Washington, with a view OF getting up
design for a new church which he hopes
soon 70 build on the site OF the old ST.
narys
IL is the intention of Father Willlbald
and his congregation 20 have 1t the most
massive ecclesiastical ednce In kicn-
mond. II viii cost something like $4,000
or $4,000.
Hon. II. r. Pollard came from Rich
niond last night and left for Baltimore
this morning.
Chairman Park Agnew viii call Re-
publlcan Committee meeting 20 be held in
this city November eth. II is expected
that Judge Waddll. Col Brady. Edgar
Allan. George r.. Bowden, General James
A. Walker Morgan Treat and other Re-
peblieap lesde.s VI Virginia viii be pres
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06

Of the monetary commissioners. appointed
to confer with European governments
concerning the feasibility Of establishing
international bi-metallism, arrived mere
tonight on the Steamer Campaign Inc
other commissioner. Former vice fIesl-
dent A. h. Stevenson. will return on
later vessel.
Both Senator Wolcott and Mr.. Paine
asked 10 be excused from saying anything
of their mission abroad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
A Woman Elected.

SYRACUSE. n. Y. Nov. 5.-Miss Arie
s. Huntington, Democrat, daughter OF
Rt. Rev Frederick u. Huntington. Epis-
copal Bishop Of Central New York. has
been elected School Commissioner for
two years. leading the ticket in her ward.
She is a leader In several charitable en-
terprses, and is a woman suffragist. She
is the first woman TO hold elective office
in SVrgclISp
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
Nav Be Trouble With Three Friends.

HAVANA. Nov. st is semi-ofiicially
announced that there will be trouble here
upon the arrival at this port Of the
American steamer Three Friends, which
is alleged to have taken part in flibus-
tering expeditions. and which IS now
bound TO Havana on a legitimate COM
mercial Grand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06


The local College eleven were clearly
out-classed IN the game yesterday with
the Columbian University team. OF wash
ington and the visitors had little difficulty
In scoring.
The College boys were not in their best
form. the end being partially out of sorts.
The Columbians put up a fine ail-round
game with oyster, ltye ana Lewis doing
stella work, and frequently the crowd or
about two hundred people applauded the
great work Of LOWS.
The toss-up and kickoff was won by
the locals and the BAN was caught by the
visitors and advanced ten yards, ana
then Tlndal made "A gain of five through
the right end, following 1t up by LETT
end gain Of fifteen yards. oyster went
firought the right end for ten, and In the
next scrimmage, by Ellyson's good work
only one yard was gained. Then Lewis
bticked Tor eight yards. following II
quickly with gain OF six ana by re-
peated rushes and gains touch0Cwn
was scored by 11ndail and Lewis kicked
goal-S. $3.50, ..,<.,.,x
The next kick-on was for gain OF
eight yards by Columbian, and hye adj
ditional at LETT end, and the centre for
ten Pope tackled well and only two
wards were gained. ON downs Lewis
lost the ball 10 Richmond College, but
no material gain Was made ana on a Dad
punt the bdli went udth W Ah' NASitoi ..
Lewis bucked left end Tor 1--WE and Tin
dali went around right Tor Six, ana
through good tackling the ball went over
on downs when Frazier went through
the centre for TWO. But In scrimmage,
three yards was lost and on downs the
bail went back u the Columbians.
Then some me rushing was done anu
IN raUid su..tssion i've, slA, TO- si ,A'S;
twelve and n4ree yards we're gained 1hd
Lewis bucket .hfOu2h Tor lOucheOMh'
and goal was kcked-l2.
THE SECOND HALF.
Lewis kicked off 20 Landlord, VINO
gained ten yards I'm the scflmmage hNe
were gained through the centre, whlch
a NAV. unfortunate for the locals, at
this point. gained another touchdown
for the visiters. The locals, in attempt
Ing TO punt on a snap~back. were blocked
and the ball fell into Locals territory pc
You'd the line with a Columbian on 1op
however and the score was increased
points making IS TO o.
on the Kickoff Pye scudded for twenty
yards evading all opposition, running
over the line and colliding with specta-
tor. In the scrimmage i've yards were
rail ed. and on an off-side the ball went
10 Richmond on a punt for twenty yards
advance. The next two downs were
fruitless. but in another punt nfteen
yards were gained and the bail went 10
the visitors for three-yard gain.
More pretty rushing was then INDUCED
I'm. and a number of gains made. which
took The ball through for touchdown,
making the sco-e p 10 0.
The hall was switched around consid-
eratlv In the next kickoff. with little adj
vai 81 &c for either SIDE, When time was
called.
The Columbias leave this morning for
william and Mary College, where they
play this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
T IGNORANCE in regard to

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would seem in this age to be in
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will pay to get pamphlet and
color cards, also twelve pictures
of houses painted in different
shades or combinations of colors,
free. Send your address.
JOHN T. LEWIS & BROS. CO.,
75I South Front St, Philadelphia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
Mcdonnell Defeats Elmer.

OAKLAND. CAL. November 5-Billy
Elmer was knocked out In four rouhos
by Frank Mcconnell. Of san Francisco
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06

ent. II Is likely that the committee VII
wait on the President and urge certain
far appointments
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06

Monetary Commissioners Return.
NEW YORK. Nov. 5.-Senntor Wolcott.
OF Colorado, and General Charles Paine,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
William yermillion.

sTEUBENVILLE, O.. Nov. Sat i0.3f
to-day William Vermilllon cashier Of the
Smithheld National Bank dropped dead
while at his desk in the bank lie had
been In his usual health
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06

PRACTICE ECONOMY IN buying medl-
c!nes as In other matters. 10 Is economy
10 get Hoods Sarsaparilla because 4 con-
tains more medicinal value than any 9TH
er-l00 doses one dollar.
HOODS PILLS are the only pills 20
take with Hoods SarsapaEiila. care all
liver LIS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
TEE c0LUMBTAN UNIVERSITY WOW
GAME WITH LITTLE TROUBLE.
Manager Deans Men Ontciassed, but They
Put Up a pmoky Contest In an
Up-Hiii Game.
THE LINEUP.

Time Kcepers-Tyack and Nichols. score
.-Columbian University. %, Richmond
Colleae. o. Twenty minute halves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06

pAAfPLIN CITY, VA, November D.
snecial.-Alr 4. G.. McAlpin. druggist al
his place. died at o'clock this m0rning
and vii be buried with Masonic honors
M 10 o'clock from Southside Lodge NO.
l9l. tomorrow.
Mr.. McAlpin had been for years a great
sufferer from rheumatic govt. lie was.
Notwithstanding his eNcruciatins pains.
an energetic worker until death claimed
It's own.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Nov. 5.-Spe-
cial.-The official count Of Newport News
gives Tyler a plurality OF 4I5 and Hon.
Thomas Temple. for the House. 49,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06

COLUMBUS, o.. Nov, 5.-The Ohio Leg
islature stands "A Republicans, 10 Demo-
Gratis. and one doubtful on the official re-
turns received up to tonight. With
dozen or more OF the lightweight coun-
ties very close. there have been no ma
terial changes, except in Wood county,
which will be claimed by both parties TIL
the courts pass uron the action Of the
supervisors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06

,fr Asa Gathrlght the beloved son OF OF
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph b. "4hils 81, D.
al the home OF his parents w. i,.s i.ef
d i~rI I'M the twentieth year OF MS
THE funeral will be held on sunday an.
ternoon from Union station M'thopist
Episcopal church. The lnleinien' VIII nc
nj OakWoOd.