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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
rnre fnr the Insane.

The subcommittee on the Keller for the
Poor met at o'clock yesterday afternoon
I'm the office of the Superintendent OF
Public Charities.
There were present Mr.. James I. Smith.
and Mr. Albert Miller. The committee
met for the purpose Of considering the
question of the insane inmates OF the
Alshouse. There is no place for ,he.r
accommodation at the institution and
superintendent Davis has heretofore had
them sent to the city Jail. The JAN rhy-
stefan has always ordered their discharge
and then they have been sent back 10 the
Almshouse.
The purpose Of the committee was 10
define what action Superintendent Davis
should take in the premises. Dr. John
G.. Trevillan. the surgeon 20 the AIMS
house. was present and stated that DE had
seen Judge Witt and stated the case 10
him and that the Judge had said thar IL
would be necessary 10 hold another CONF
mission Of lunacy and send the patients
to the City Jail and that II they were
again released by the order OF the CITY
Jail physician. DIR. Gordon. he would or
der a commission Of conference 10 meet
the committee with DIS. Trcvlllian ana
Gordon
The subcommittee decided 20 report 10
the committee proper tho substance or
Dr. Trevillian's interview with Judge
Witt. and the fact that commissions OF
lunacy had been again held upon those
patients who had been returned 10 the
Almshouse and that they had been sent
10 the Colored Insane Asylum at Peters
burg. The subcommittee then adjourn
ed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
STREET COMMITTEE TANGLE.
lc,,,,,,oa from First Page)


"a ,ha re,b dav of December, lss'' CON
cor,,n,. tho nav of the hands III tne
IooI,h and street Departments ne
amended and re-enacted so as 10 re'lu do
follows: ,,o,,oa IN tho
etrae,s and Health Departments at'euu
rolIcaII and are prevented from "o'h W
inclement weather, they shai pc u'sniiSo
"a Tor the day, and receive pay Tor one
fourth OF day. ,,, .,.or,
shaII me considered as part OF the Street
nonartment. and shall report Tor f'i-
cali every morning unless 1otihed, TO the
contrary by the Engineers Department.
This resolution shall be in force from
it's passage. ,...,,.,
u reduced wages Of men working long
hard hours. and said II there was reduc-
lion to be made 1t should apply to all alike.
whether they worked with pick or with
a pen.
Mr.. Cutchins said the resolution was
necessary, or the first thing you knew the
streets of Richmond would be cleaned by
the contract system.
Mr.. Bahen opposed the resolution IN
characteristic and vehement fashion, es-
pecially that part OF 1t making the work
men come long distances TO roll calls ana
next the reduction of their pay.
He wanted every body cut down, In the
City Hall, as we'll as everywhere else II
there was any cutting to be done.
Mr.. Carter opposed IL also. and said that
the city would not save anything by con-
tract labor. but the contractor would make
the money. lie wanted the rule OF reduc-
ton TO apply to all alike, salaried men and
per diem men. and thought all should be
treated in the same way.
7. Mr.. Hobson offered a substitute for the
resolution as follows
BE II or2sined by the Council or TIE
city Of Richmond that ii shall be the duty
OF the Engineer Of the city and the Pres
ident Of the Board of Health to determine
whether or not the hands In the street ana
health department respectively shall
work or be paid on days that are inclem-
emit
"All ordinances or parts OF ordinances
or resolutions which conflict with TINS
ordinance are hereby repealed
This substitute was iost
A recorded vote was demanded on the
adoption Of the resolution of Mr.. CUT
chins. and the result was: ayes .; noes 3
defeating IT.
So the rejection Of the resolution VIII be
recommended TO the Council.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
NORFoLh. .; BKoOhLfN, 6.
The Gau q Forfeited to he Home Team by
HfookINu.

NORFOLK, VA. April 15.-Special-
To-day's game with Brooklyn was for
fetited TO the home team by a score OF
% 10 o. Brooklyn being unable 10 play out
the ninth inning. having 10 leave IN order
10 catch the boat. The locals had the
victory cinched, so It did not make much
difference any way, and no one kicked
on either side.
The feature OF the game was the phe-
nomenal finish made by the Norfolk team
in the ninth. The score stood TO 3 in
favor OF the visitors. and Daub had
struck out the first two men up. Leahy.
the next man. walked. Griffin muffed
Skaters long fly, and both men scored
on Weddige's double; Weihl followed with
another Dagger; Wentz singled, Me
hit for two bases, and Hayden singled,
netting a total Of six runs
Gilroy pitched a great game, and Daub
was in splendid shape until the ninth.
though the locals outbatted the visitors
easily all the way through, even except
ing the ninth.
Newton pitched the last two innings for
Norfolk. but two hits being obtained.
McFarlan's long drive over centre-feld
fence. the double steal OF Shaffer and
Weddig, and Weihl's great catch OF G..
Smiths low fly were star features.
Score.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
Kansas CIty Fire Bugs.

KANSAS CITY. MO. April l5.vSnce 3
O'Clock last night Kansas city seems TO
have been at the mercy Of a band OF in
cendiaries Between 9 o'clock last night
and l oclock this morning seven fires
broke out in the very business centre OF
the city. At least four and probably all
were Of incendary origin. While the
majority Of blazes were soon eEunguish-
ed two OF them resulted in heavy dam
ages. The big five story Scarritt block.
I'm Walnut street. near Ninth. was de-
stroyed. entailng a loss of 10000. and
from this structure the flames spread TO
an adjoining structure In Main street, al
so owned by the Scarritt estate and oc-
Gupied by the Campbell & Eaton CrOckery
Company. The building on Main street
was damaged $4,000, and the crockery
stock suffered equal damage. Only by a
very narrow margin were other adjoining
buildings saved from destruction.
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the bills fell due on days previous 20 the
meeting.
An ordinance was approved January u.s.
1873. providing that gas should never be
furnished free. except on the streets,
city grounds and in city buildings. and I'm
buildings used for drilling purposes The
question was raised as TO whether it had
ever been repealed. and the clerk was
instructed to look il up
The clerk was authorized 10 sign war
rants for purchases made prior 10 1897,
when the accounts have been audited.
The investigation of the boilers and
other matters concerning city Hall en-
ployes was postponed for called meet
ing. to be held Monday afternoon at >
O'Clock.
The City Engineer was authorized to
have three boilers lined and other minor
repairs made at once, i'm order TO facili-
tate the inspection.
The City Engineer was empowered TO
purchase small articles needed from time
to time. such expenditures not to exceed
SO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
lhlfannIIa hN the Sea

NORFOLK. VA. April 15.-Following
the signal success OF the Chautauqua OF
the Mountains in West Virginia. a similar
institution although on a much larger
scale is TO be started in Norfolk. The
Chautauaua by the sea VIII hold its first
session in this city beginning June -
and continuing one month. More than
fifty lecturers. including college profess
sors and other distinguished men. have
already been engaged. and the association
will be incorporated shortly.
The association will also hult - m
mer city similar to Ocean Grove. y. j.;
about ten miles down the coast frolr
Virginia Beach. This new city viii c
called "Chautauqua-b y-the-Ses. It'd
will be- in every way moicl town. Its
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
Rate on Hides

WASHINGTON April 15.-Representa-
tives of importers and dealers in hides.
tanners and curriers', shoe manufacture
belt manufacturers and leather inter
ests generally continue actively at work
to-day in the interest Of free hides They
probably will submit statement TO the
finance committee this week Fro m
present indications they believe that there
Is strong probability that a duty will be
imposed on hides of neat cattle probably
one cent per pound but that there will
be no duty on goat skins. The cattle in
terests have no representatives here, but
are relying upon Representatives and
Senators from their States to take care
OF their interests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
UtLKER AND THE COMMITTEE.
The General Denanily Throws Down the
Gauntlet and War H. Declared

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 15.-Spe-
cial-If declarations mean anything, Gel
oral Walkers position towards the state
Executive Committee on the western
M. rshalshfp question is Enthusiastically
war TO the knife. While there was really
never amy chance for any cOmprOmise IN
this case. both sides played AT politics
for some time in order TO avoid an open
r1nture. Since the appointment or COL
Hector Aguew. however. there has been no
reason for any more lodging by either
side. and the gauntlet which has been de-
family thrown down by one seems 10 nave
been quietly taken up by the other.
While the fight cannot be said 10 oe YET
squarelv on. the issue has been joined. ana
both sides are making ready Tor the Tug
of war. which must come later on.
General Walker having endorsed Colonel
Henry Bowen. IL is said, Will demand
his appOintment while the State Execu-
tive CON mlttee and National Committee
man Bowden. although they have not yet
asked the appointment Of any one. Will
undoubtedly make strong night Tor lion. ;.
Brown Allen of Augusta.
II the future can Doe judged by the past.
there can be no doubt Of the result. ana
the prediction in these dispatches OF as
goes the collectorship. so goes the bal
ance Of State Federal patronage" may be
verified not only I'm the appointment Of
Mr.. Allen as Marshal. but also IN the Sc
lection Of Mr. GleaNes as Attorney for the
Western District.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
GROUNDs AVID BUILDINGS.
Several Matters of Interest Ia the 'i'y
Passed Upon by the Committee

Passed L non Nv ihf
1bere was a full meeting of the
crounds and Buildings Committee last
ni,.bt in room No. II. of the City Han
rho purchase Of a case f,r the Collector
~ Delinquent Taxes at the price OF go
was approved. .,.,.s,,,
CITY Clerk August desired the oohl'tl'-
tees approval Of the purchase OF two drop
lights. one for his use ana the oIn'r l'r
that Of the Sergeant-at-Arms. Inc cosI
of the lights was s. each.
on motion Of Mr.. King the purchase
was approved.
CITY Accountant Mccarthy was given
the use Of room No 3. for his official du-
ties This is the room allotted TO repcft L
ers and Captain Mccarthy said lie would
welcome them gladly when they nal coca
sion to use 1t.
The CITY Engineer submitted estimates
for fitting up room No. !, on The fourth
floor Of the City Hall with oak chars, and
a table az the cost of sls3; and the jury
room on the same floor for 80. Consld-
GRAFTON OF the matter was deferred.
A small amount of money lef. over CT
unpaid warrants was placed 10 tue credit
OF the suspense account.
The CITY Engineers budget was re-
Noted as being ready but before being
received by the committee il viii be
scaled bv n subcommittee consisting OF
Messrs. Briggs. Brock. and King "lieh
meets at o'clock Saturday IN Eolo1el
Cutshaw's office
The Gas Inspector reported % the com
mittee that under the law he would be
compelled to cut OF the gas In any de-
partment which did not pay It's bills MS
they fell due. The clerk was instructed
TO confer with the City Attorney as TO
whether such action would be legal; also
as to whether vouchers could be s'sned
BY the chairman and City Engineer when
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
THE RETRENCHnENT COUMTTTEE.
Adjourned to Help out the Committee on
streets.

Adjourned to Help Out the committee on
streets.
The Committee on Retrenchment and
Reform was TO have held meeting last
night at 5 o'clock, but, owing to the
fact that several members of that COM
mittee were also members of the Street
Committee, which was al that time
holding a meeting. at which important
matters were being considered. il was
decided TO postpone the meeting OF the
Retrenchment and Reform Committee un-
iii next Tuesday afternoon at o'clock.
At that time the committee Will near
statements from several parties requested
10 give information about their duties,
compensation. hours. &c. The committee
will take recess from Z 20 O'Clock
and will then resume its duties and con-
tinue I'm session until II =. NJ.
IL was explained mt the preliminary
assembly of the members yesterday even
ing that 10 was "a matter Of Importance
that the committee make steady progress
so as to give the clerk time to prepare
their report 10 be submitted 20 the meet
ing of the Council on the first Monday
I'm May.
Mr.. Allen and Mr.. Noble each stated
that he realized The Importance OF this,
and was anxious TO do everything reason
able towards pushing ahead the work.
At the same time they did not wish 10
retard the progress Of certain important
matters then being considered by the
Street Committee.
It is understood that the general report
OF the Retrenchment and Reform Com
mittee will be ready for the considera-
ton of the Council al their regular month
Is meeting In May.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
SULLIJIN WIN TIGHE.
His Representative VIII Challenge Fits
simmons o-Day,


BOSTON. April lJ.-Shortly after John
l.. Sullivan returned from Carson Ciiy
his manager Frank Y. Dunn, posted $1,000
with a Boston paper TO bind match with
Fnz Up to date no notice has been taken
of IL. The Sullivan people mean business,
IL is claimed. and this money Will be
drawn and placed with some New hor"
paper.
Manager Dunn. who is sick and unable
To- 60 10 New York. has empowered Neise
lines sporting editor Of the Boston
Herald. TO 80 10 N.w York ana challense
Fitzsimmons over again in behalf of SUN
van. Dunn will make $1,000 bet that
Sullivan wins.
Sullivan is anxious 10 fight Fitzsmmons
I'm March next year 90 finish ana for the
largest purse offered by any club. Mr.
Innes will Doe I'm New York tomorrow TO
see Fitz and demand am answer Of yes
or "no" whether he will fight sullivan or
not. Whatever money is put up will go
I'm the hands Of Al Smith. who was the
stakeholder in the Fitz-Corbett match.
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ANDERSON. Died. in Richmond. April
18Th. M 1890 \. NJ. MIR. JOHN IL. An
DERSON. at. IA
Ills remains will be carried 70 hls OF"
home IN Essex county Tor inteim'h''
BULLINGTON.-Died. at the roslden., ~ o'
m 1870 A. NJ. April lith. CHARLES j.
BURLINGTON. aged thirty years.
Remains will be taken 20 inlit9.l ',1 '..
pa for interment THIS lfridaSi
MORNING. April 18TH.
GULLETT. Died. April a. 1877. az me
residence OF her husband ~ i.o,.i'''''.''
Her funeral took place Thursday,
April 18th. at 4 o'clock L. NJ rom the
above residence. ,.. ..
Greensboro N. O. papers p'e"Se 0oPS'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16

The Richmond College Boys Win From
The Doctors.

Another victory was added TO their long
string by the college boys yesterday after
noon at Pinel Park.
The victims this time were the
''meds." on the start the game looked as
IL u would be a holly contested one. but
the lack of practice and team work on the
part Of the Doctors made itself apparent
and they weakened gradually. going all 10
pieces before the last inning was reached.
Mason, i'm the box for the Doctors, held
his own very well, but his support was
ragged.
The Richmond College boys had no
trouble winning the game. Here is the
detailed score. -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16

PITTSBURG. PA, April 15.-While tap
ping "A blast at the Republic Iron Works
ON South Side. about clock this morn
ing. the molten metal boiled over INTO
"A Dit of water causing an explosion. Five
men were badly burned TWO of whom Will
probably die. Their names are:
Dennis Mahoney. recovery doubtful.
James Reilly recovery doubtful
Martin Kinsh
Stanley Perseyar.
John Morton.
The damage to the mill property was
small
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
The Civil Service.

WASHINGTON. April l5.-The Senate
Committee on Civil Service. OF which SEN
ator Pritchard Is chairman to-day dc
cided TO enter upon "A thorough invcsti-
CATION of extent. TO which the civil ser
vice law is enforced. and the effect of
its enforcement In promoting public well
fare. The investigation is to take place
under the authority conferred by the AL
len resolution and will be conducted by a
subcommittee consisting Of Senators Prit-
chard. Elkins. and Clifton. The Commit
tee will make "A special investigation OF
the effect Of the more recent civil ser
vice of President Cleveland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
wELL.nNouN wouAN DhAD.
Decease Of Mrs. luton, Wife OF Henry
Ward Beecher'- Accuser

NEW YORK. April l. Mrs. Elizabeth
r. Tnton. the wife OF Henry Ward
Beocher's accuscr. died on Tuesday last
al her house in Brooklyn. The news OF
her death was not made pubic until To-
Ga,- since the famous Becchcr trial she
has shared her home with her widowed
daughter. Thco. 1ltOn her husband -
i'm Paris. where he mas lived since the
Beocher trial. -,-..
For "A long time Mrs. Titon was almost
totally blind. but less than year ago
She underwent "a difficult operation ana
regalned her sight. ,,-..,
Then. about month ago, she suneIeu
,'-,,,tvtic stroke from which she was
slowly recovering when, in the latter part
of last week. She was again stricken.
The funeral services were held to-nisht'
Few were admitted to the house. Mala-
chi Exeter. a preacher Of the Plymouth
brethren. 10 which sect Mrs. Tiiton be-
longed. oniciated. The interment VIII
take place tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16

Summary: Earned runs-Norfolk' T.
Brooklyn. 4. Two-base hits-Hayden
Canayan. Griffin. Gilroy. Weddige, Wcihi
Me Threc-base hit-Nic Home run-Mc-
Farlan. wild pitches-Daub. Bases
on balls-Off Newton, ]; on Daub, q
Struck out-By Gilroy. 2; by Daub' D.
Left on bases-Norfolk. 8; BROOKLYN, T.
Double plays-Daub. Shindle and La
chance. Sacrifice hits-Gilroy and Wed
dIee stolen bases-Shafier. Weddige. La
chance. Jones (2). Anderson CD. a. Smith
Wentz. Hayden. Time OF game-one
hour and fifty minutes. Umpire-hah.
Weddige out on hit by batted ban.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16

II. Grifith, OF that village. Instead.
however, she took the train for her Ken
lucky home Tonight. still Mrs. Smith.
She had advertised in Chicago matri-
monial journal for husband. and Mr..
Griffith had answered Photographs were
exchanged and an agreement arrived at to
meet In burlington and be married. Both
arrived in due time
They met and decided not TO marry.
Griffith paid the womans expenses and
sent her home to Kentucky. while he re-
turned to Charlottesville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16

size viii depend upon the patronage the
Chautauqua receives. and VIII Doe %
creased year hy year. To begin with an
auditorium and hotel will be e.ccted nd
"A number OF cottages built. Spelklrg Of
the project. Mr. Grover. Chanceiior Of
the Chautauqua, yesterday said. lhue
IS no doubt as TO H. Tho piaIs are fIllv
formed. and We have enough money lie
hind as to do everything sc coniem-
plate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16

The Result Surprise to the virginia
Hooters.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, April Is.
-spesiaL-Lehigh defeated Virginia mere
this afternoon by score Of to B. The
result was somewhat Of surprise 10 the
Vireinia's rooters as well as disappoih'-
ment. The game abounded In star plays
the most notable among winch were
Males catsh of high hot liner and the
double plays Of the visitors.
Yale plays Virginia here Saturday ana
In Lvnchburg Monday The score.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
RICHMOND

Summary: First base OH errors-Rich-
mond l. Two-base hits-McGuire and
Cartwright. Sacrifice hit-Demontreville.
Stolen bases-Sebach %, Abbey. Cart
wright and Bertc Double plays-Mc-
CURE 10 Cartwright: Selbach TO O'Brien.
First base on balls-On Maui J: of King.
2: off Ashe. I: off Swain. /: off Stimmel.
T.. Hit by pitched ball-Elsey. by King
Mari and Schabel by Ashe Struck out
BY Maui. .: by King. J. by Stimmell. Il.
Time OF game two hours. Umpire, Mr..
HfNdler
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
Yale ri RiXcrXirW.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. April 15.-Spe-
cial-The Yale College team is scheduled
for q game at River View Park tomorrow
afternoon. 1t will be met by strons
combination Of Newport News and Hamp-
ton twirIers chosen from the Southeastern
League teams of the two cities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
PENNSYLVANIA University Defeated

ATLANTA. GA. April 15.-Picked teams
from the University of Georgia and Uni
versity of Pennsylvania played game Of
base-ba at Brisbane Park this afternoon.
The crowd was large and the enthusiasm
great Georgia won with a score of ! 10
N
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
GORDI CONDICTED.
The Famous Trial Concluded With Ners
dict of Murder in the First Degree.

GEORGETOWN. DEL, April 15.-James
NJ. Gordy was tonight convicted OF muir
der i'm the first degree for killing his VIE,
formerly Mrs Mary Estelle Lewis, OF
New York. by throwing her into the
Broadkill river, at Milton. Del, on March
I1fh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
VIRGINIA.

Summary: Earned runs-Lehigh, 3, vi
ginia. 1. Two-base hit-McNair. Three
base hits-W. Grace. off Mellor. Home
runs-White. off Collier: +. Grace, Off
Mellor. Stolen bases-Lehigh. 4; Virginia.
=. Base on balls-On Collier, A. on
White. !: OFF Mellor .. Struck out-By
Collier. 3. BY White. T. BY Mellor. ..
Passed balls-McNair. ?. Double plays
w Grace, unassisted, Cannon and w.
Grace: +. Grace and w. Grace Wealth
er fair Umpire-Mr Morrison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
Emporia. II: Weldon. >.

FMPOF IA. VA. April 15.-Special.-The
game here yesterday. between Weldon and
Enporia resulted in victory for the
Emporians by a score of II TO 3. Weldon
was outclSssed. Batteries: EmpOria,
Brockwell and Turk; Weldon, Bagby and
TruebiOOd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16

MEDICAL COLLEGE

College ................O 2ll632 s-15
Medicals ...... ...........O0QO o.
SUMMARY.
Earned runs-Richmond College. !. Two
base hits-McNeil. Three base hits-Mc-
Gowen Hazcn. Home run--Rea. Stolen
bases-McNenl. 8: wills, 2; White. Rea.
EllysOn Bagby. 4.RObinsOn, Hirsh, Nc
Gowan. Mason. Hazen. Gilmer; Shepherd.
2. Base on balls-On DeCamps. g. of Ma
son. 8: off Barker. 2 Struck out-By
Kaufman. 3; by DeCamps. 4. by Mason, 3;
Passed balls-RuCker. Time of game, :
hours. Umpire Mr.. Greenwood.
NOTES.
There will be no game at Pinel Park this
afternoon. The contest announced Tor
to-day between Richmond College ana
Johns Hopkins is off.
Bob Pender Is sim on the anxious seat
His many admirers hope he won't remain
there long but Will get in the game.
The Cherubs play in Washington to-day
and Tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16

BURLINGTON, IOWA. April B.-Mrs.
Irmintha Smith OF Beach Grove. Ky.
arrived recently in Burlington with the
fond expectation of leaving for Craw-
fordsvills Iowa, as the wife OF Mr.. d.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-16
MAR fsGE>.

Observation-Disclosures, by Rev. Or.
William y. Tudor. ASrll y,h' n. VII
ADA BYRON COLE. Of Mecklenburg
county. Va.