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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
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and for that reason realizing the. impor-
fonce ~ the work he was Whining to agree
10 an amount which the Council would
be likely 70 allow.
Tho motion was then put and adopted
bv a unanimous vote. The committee
then adjourned. .
LEASE THE GAS-WORkS.
Some time ago two propositions were
admitted by private corporations TO lease
fbo civ cas- Morris The matter ere
afcd considerable interest in Richmond
ana was the subject Of a great deal OF
discussion in municipal circles.
one OF the proposals was to either lease
the works or buy them out and out, and
IL was intimated that a very large sum
would be offered. Upon examination OF
the laws bearing on the subject II was
found that no action could be taken In
the matter unless the people by popular
vote gave their consent.
The matter. therefore. was referred 10
the Finance and Light Committees. which
held a joint-sesslon. and determined that
II was not advisable TO either sell or lease
the works
This settled the question for while
but the parties interested dld not give
up the attempt 20 secure control OF the
works, and finally the Council was induc-
ed to reopen the matter for further con-
sideration, and II was again referred 10
the Committees on Finance and Light.
this afternoon in joint-session, and the
question will be thoroughly discussed
Those who claim TO be informed say that
the result will be the same as before
that all propositions will be rejected.
Since the proposals were first submit
ted, however, It is said that In some d.
rections a sentiment in favor of leasing
the works has grown. while other think
II would be advisable TO sell them out
right.
The price offered for the works was
81 OOo, 900. but 1t is thought that double
that sum could be obtained. IL is likely
that a strong effort will be made by those
interested to carry their project through.
AT the meeting Of the Council after the
proposition 10 give million dollars for
the works was submitted, member OF
that body offered a resolution providing
that nothing less than S500O.0OO be con-
sidered. This resolution is now on the
table. but will be called up by the mem
Der who introduced it. I'm case the joint
committees recommend that the PROPOSE
ton TO either buy or lease the gas works
be accepted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
SUBSTANTIAL SYMPATHY.
A Valuable Cargo shipped to Cuba.
Deaths i'm Cuba.

SAN ANTONIO. TEX, oct 25.-lt has
just developed that within the past few
weeks $4,000 worth of ammunition and
supplies of war have been shipped from
this place to Cuba. and are now in the
hands of the belligerents.
The difficult undertaking was accom-
plished by Col. J. r. Horton. who fought
CALAMITY under Lee throughout the civil
war. and is now devoting himself to the
cause of Cuba.
Col. horton also engaged in disposing
Of $4,000 worth of Cuban bonds, and
has already sold $4,000 worth at 30 cents
on the dollar.
WASHINGTON, oct. 25.-Dr. Drummer,
the sanitary inspector al Havana. fur
nishes frightful reports of the starvation
at Havana. TO the Marine Hospital Ser
vice His report was sent to the Presi-
dent.
DIR Drummer says: 1.-THE death rate is
assuming alarming proportions in this
city, and deaths from intestine diseases,
due to insufficient food among the poorer
cls sses, amounts to about twO-flfths Of
the total deaths.
IAN inspection Of a pest hole. known
as los Fosos, was made by me Thursday
October 18th. This place has been set
aside for country people sent to Havana.
Los Fosos consists of a large wooden
building. $50 feet in length and so feet
In width. The building is situated In an
Enclosure used for storing carts.
Five hundred people were In and
around this building. and Of that number
over 200 were lying on the floor sick and
dying.
Il saw 10 children under ten years Of
age i'm good health.
'"rhe emaciation Of their bodies was
startling. This place IS not a hospital,
but simply place Of residence for these
peoli but the conservative estimate OF
the death rate of these people is about
ten rCT day"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26

authorities 20 make public the correspon-
dence.
THE REAL DANGER"
LONDON, Oct. 26-The Time. after re-
marking editori1lly this morning that
''the real danger is that the American
Government will take some step 10 preci-
plate a crisis" says:
General Woodfofd's note cannot be con-
strued and other papers emanating from
Washington cannot be construed by the
ordinary rules applicable 10 diplomatic
correspondence. This IS fortunate mas
much as it contains expressions II they
came from a European chancellor must
be Interpreted as menacing war. but II is
Unfortunate, because II makes the mean
ing OF the note ambiguous that no clear
intimation Is given Of the consequence OF
a refusal to acluesce in American de-
mands.
There Is the distinct statement that
American interests are suffering and that
an attitude of neutrality cannot be pro-
longed indefinitely. This IS mentioned IN
the concurrent resolution OF the two
Houses Of Congress last year and in the
recent resolution OF the Senate. There
is an assurance that public opinion now
demands the recognition Of the insur-
gents as belligersnts IL is suggested
whether the Spanish government should
not consider 1t better TO terminate the
war and to this end the United States
tenders it's good Offices and calls upon the
Spanish government within the present
month to formulate definite proposals by
which that tender may be rendered ef-
fective or to give satisfactory assurances
that the war will be brought TO a speedy
end.
PREFERS A DISASTROUS WAR.
Spain appears to prefer 10 lose Cuba
in a war she foresees will be disastrous
to her rather than TO surrender what she
regards as just and right in Difference 10
menace.
1T Is a foolish choice. but he choice
of a nation. On the other hand, If Presi-
dent Mckinley and his advisors are -eally
animated by the friendly sentiments they
may fairly consent to the modest demand
Of the Sagasta Cabinet for a reasonable
period to settle the theory problem hand
ed down by their predecessors
IF this demand is refused, all Spaniards
will arrive at the conclusion that the ugly
rumors in circulation as to the nnancial
influences working behind the lingo agi-
tation are true and that President NC
Kinley's plausible words are merely IN
tended to cover a projected abuse OF SUI
peror physical strength
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
Cause of Langtry's Death.

LONDON, oct. 2j.-The Coroner's jury
in the case Of Edward Langtry, who died
in a hospital for the insane at Chester.
on October 18th, returned Il verdict that
death was due TO the enusion Of blood
upon the brain. caused by an accidental
fail.
Langtry was found October 18th wan
dering on the railway al crew, in a dazed
condition and was placed in lunatic
asylum at Chester where he died about
ten days later.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
DIR. COngesta Promoted.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 25.-Dr Jose
CongostO. the Spanish consul al TINS pQrl,
to-day received word from Madrid thdt
he has been appointed Secretary-General
to Cuba, succeeding the present Incumbent
Of that office. The position is the third
highest I'm Cuba.
DR.. Congosto will sail for Havana next
Saturday. and will assume the duties OF
the office Immediately upon his arrival
there.
lie has held tho position Of consul mere
for the past twelve years, aud prior 10
that was stationed In France, AFRICA
and Portland. Me. lie will be succeeded
by Senior Joaquin TOrreia. the present
COnsul-General I'm Jamaica.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26

Harry A. Cassin Cannot he Found and
Money is Missing.

ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 25.-Harry A. Cas-
sin. ex-bank cashier, is a fugitive from
Justice, and not even his friends can say
where the ex-cashier is. He did not ap-
pear to-day when his case was called In
the criminal court.
Cassin was indicted last spring Tor en-
bezzling s71 900 of the funds OF the Georgia
Loan Savings Banking Company, corpo-
ration, of which he was the trusted cash
Ter. 49,.
He gave bond In the sum Of $1,000
which was signed by Banker Nj. Colk-
or of This city, who. II is said was in
Identified against loss by the father-in-
law Of the young banker.
II is said that Cassin is now In, South
Africa and that he Is doing well In 4
business venture in which he Is engaged.
Cassin was at one time one Of the pop
ular young business men of Atlanta and
was very highly connected, having mar
ried the daughter Of Judge Sillery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
GREETING DTFFICULTIES.
Opponents Of autonomy Tryt Make tin
teresting for Marshal Blanco'

MADRID. oct. pa dispatch just re-
ceived here from Havannah has caused
considerable stir in political circles. 1t de-
clares that the opponents Of autonomy
are striving to create difficulties for Mar
shal Blanco. who succeeds General Wey-
Ter as Captain-General Of Cuba, adding
that the situation in that island Is the
same as II was six months ago.
The dispatch further says that the mil
itary operations Of the Spaniards are sus-
"r troops are solely en-
ployed in guarding the railroads and that
1t is estimated that 1900 soldiers are on
the sick list.
Finally the dispatch asserts that the
financial situation in Cuba is frightfui
that commerce is paralyzed and that the
autOnomist committee is not in accord
with the members Of the autonomist par
ty.
It Is reported here that the Spanish gov
eminent has cabled to General Weyler.
the retiring Captain-General OF Cuba, in
structing him to await the arrival Of his
successor Marshal Blanco. before en-
barking on his return 10 Spain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
THE GAME TOMORROW.
The United states Artillery School Team
to Meet the Athletics.

to Meet the Athletics.
The United States artillery school foot
ball eleven of Fort Monroe, Va, will bat
tie for hours with the athletics to-mor-
row afternoon at the ball park. This Is
one of the strongest teams in the south,
and a great game can be expected. the
following record will show what they did
last season:
Artillery School, 6; Hampton. 8.
Artillery School. 4; Navy, 4.
Artillery school, 0; Navy, 0.
Artillery School, 10; Navy. 0.
Artillery School. 10; Columbia Athletic
Club of Washington, 10.
Artillery School. O. Columbia Athletic
Club of Washington. g.
Artillery School, 6; Newport News, o.
Artillery School, y; Newport News, O.
Artillery School, 4; Baltimore City Col
lege, o.
This year October 18th. Artillery. 16;
Maryland Athletic Club. OF Baltimore. 0.
They will line up tomorrow as follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26

injured by jumping from the second story
Of the hotel. that she may die. Nhat
remained of the bodies OF Tucker ana
Salsglver were gathered together ana
were not enough to fill an ordinary cigar
box.
The fire Is supposed to have originated
by Prof Tucker knocking over lamp
I'm his bedroom, as he had the tootnache
and used the lamp for making hot appil-
cations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
Burn Your aSS-DOOkS Up
and Buy for Cash.
Try it one week at the Great
Wholesale and Retail Cash Store of
&C. Anderson, Sr.'S
2J2 WEST BROAD
and 1881 and 1888 WEST CARY ST.

Arbuckle's and Lion Coffee. only ID i-2r.
per pound.
Best Cream Cheese. only lie.
Cod Fish. fresh. only 5c. pound.
Soda Crackers and Cracker Dust. 'c.
Mixed cakes and cream Crackers. only
&c. pound
Large Irish Potatoes. only -oc. peck.
Best Elgin Creamery. only Dee.
Fern Brand Condensed MIX. Co., cam.
Rival Brand Condensed MIX. Nc.
A large can Condensed MIX. 'r. can.
Best White oil. only So. per gallon.
Fatapsco Flour, only 35c. bag.
Patapsco Flour. per barrel only 800
salt Pork 4 IL. o.. g. and Co.
Iards. &c.. &c. and 1c. pound.
Macaroni. only Co.. per package.
Ctarch. only &c.. pound.
Good Vinegar. only l2c. gallon.
New Pruncs. only 6c. pound
Best Lemons. only Joe. dozen.
Mail orders solicited
old Phone at 2l2 west Bro1d, "-. old
'phone al 1891 west Cary. 2i2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
C.snerns, Nenhem Killed.

HAVANA. oct 25.-The body OF General
Adolf Castillo. the insurgent leader who
was killed IN the engagement with span
ism guerilla forces under MAJOR MANUAL
Tapia Ruano, of the artillery, between
Lachorrera and Managua' arrived mere az
: o'clock this afternoon. Large crowds
have visited the morgue 10 look at the re-
mains. Major Ruano. is a nephew OF Pres
ident Cisneros a the Cuban provisional
govcrnmout
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26

our opening last Monday was tho talk
OF the town: and the comments and praise
our goods and prices brought forfh MAS
heard on an sides Allow us 10 thank tho
public for the generous way in which fNoY
came forward and appreciated tho firf
that an was said in reference Co our store
and display was verified when they came.
We are daily receiving invoices Tor now
lines and novelties. and hope Orb receive
the generous patronage wo did thc past
week from those that visited us. and lIrn
hope those who have nor yet had onnor-
tunity will favor MS with c1l We have
just received "a large and beautiful 7s-
sOrtmcnt of rich cut-Gl1ss in an pf the
latest cuttings As many of our custom
crs nave been ppointod in our cute
Glass not arriving FOO time for opening. We
invite them to cali now and inspect Our
line. which is unQuestionlhly the best ON
the market
See our display NJ Bric-a-Brac Clocks.
Dinnerware. Silyerw1ro and llonsefur-
nishing Goods. Many new Novelties Tor
Bridal and Birthday presents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
TYLER at Cape Charles.

CAPE CHARLES. VA. oct. 25.-Spe-
cial-Hon. J. Hoge Tyler addressed an en-
thusiastic meeting Of about two hundred
people I'm Parsons opera House here to-
night The address was about an hour
and a half long and his remarks were
frequently greeted with applause.
Several ladies' We're among the audi
Cpce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
Andltnr Hnhhs Resigns.

WASHINGTON. oct 2J.-George S.
Hobbs, auditor Of the Southern railway,
has resigned, 10 take effect at the end OF
this month. 10 become general auditor
Of the Maine Central railroad.
He was elected to this office M a meet
ing OF the Maine Central directors at
Portland on October 10Th. lie has been
,ere three years. President Spencer has
not announced his successor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
Maior HANDS Condition.

WASHINGTON. oct. 2j.-Secretary Of
State Sherman received ID caDlegram yes
tsrday from Paris stating that Maj Mos
es T.. Handy. special commissioner TO the
Paris Exposition. is receiving the best OF
medical attention. that he Is regarded as
out Of danger and hopes 90 sail for home
next Saturday Mai Handy's Illness has
been "A matter OF much concern 10 his
friends here and throughout the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
NORTH CAROLTNA FOOTBALL.
The State University Defeats Clemson Col
Iege OF south Carolina.

cial-The University of North Carolina
defeated Clemson college. S. c., here to-
day by a score OF 2S TO o.. Four minutes
after the game was called the Varsity
had scored a touchdown and kicked goal
Bath teams played a hard. gritty and
scientific game. Clemson has decidedly
the strongest team the Varsity has met
this year. Clemson's double passes TO full
back were the features OF the game.
Nh. linz IN. n.na an fnIlnu-a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
roor.Rall Games To- Morrnw.

The Richmond Athletics will face the
Artillery School football team from For
tress Monroe on the local gridiron to-
morrow afternoon at I O'Clock and from
the past record OF the Artillery boys a
fine game may be expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26

The visitors are not only strong men
but are fast on their feet. and play fast
ball The Athletics have made Whitaker
captain. He has been keeping Coach
Wertinbaker on team work. so there will
be a marked improvement seen In the
game tomorrow. The game will be call
ed at T. NJ. sharp. Two thirty-minute
halves will be played.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26

NORFOLK. VA, oct Especial -Jno.
y. Gaskins. a well-known portsmouth
st,snd;ng 10 his boat at Gosport.
wainwright A. Sons general storo IN
Portsmouth,. was burped cut last night.
Loss about S2,SN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
DEATIIs.

HtNNANT.- died. nj hts residence. NO
202 vast Fifteenth str &, HanchesteI.
Va, D: =. HtNNANT. In the forty'tnifd
year OF his age
HIS funeral took place Monsd,s sy,bo az
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26

This would seem to seal the impending
doom which for years has threatened the
destruction Of this popular summer resort
so dear to many Virginia pleasure and
health seekers and especially 10 Rich
mond people. As has been eloquently told
in The Times this once populCus island
seven miles long and nearly half mile
wide has gradually succumbed TO
the entertainments OF wind and
tide until but a small part of its former
proportions existed at the 'se of last
winters storms when most o. ne remain
ing houses were undermined ana only the
life-saving station on the Southern end
of the island and several cottages remain
ed on high ground. One by one the in
habitants born and raised on the island
reluctantly abandoned their homes until
only the families of the life-savers re-
NAMED Now the unprecedented tides have
driven away these fearless toilers OF the
deep and perhaps the island will have TO
be entirely abandoned as n lfe-saving
station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26

ALEXADRNIA, VA, oct. Especial
Captain George Davis. an old-time river
man, is dead. aged eighty-Odd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
COBB,S ISLAND SUBMERGED.
The Life Saving Crew Escape in the Life
Boats.

CAPE CHARLES. VA, oct. 25.--Spe-
GALA severe wind and rain storm has
been prevailing here for several days
past and was accompanied by an unpre-
ccdehIe1 tide which has done considerable
damage TO the government jetty built TO
protect the harbor here last winter.
Captain Andrews and the men of the
Cobb's Island Hfe-saving station reached
here tonight having abandoned the sta
ton and escaped in their life boats.
lie reports the island entirely sub
merged and for the first time in half
century there is not person remaining
on the island tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
PnsImaster Annointed.

WASHINGTON. oct 2j-H. j. Clements
has been appointed postmaster at Friends
Mission. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
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SPANS REPLY STILL OUT.
Continued from First Pagc.)
THE REAL DANGER. +"

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
A LUCKY BREAK.

Then there happened what .on the rail-
road at almost any other time would have
caused disaster. but now proved bless
ing: AS the train plunged over the en-
bankment the coupling-pin that held the
last three OF the six sleepers broke and
they miraculously remained on the torn-up
track. In that way sixty lives were
saved.
OF eye witnesses there were none except
the crew Of d tugboat passing with tow.
They saw the train with its lights as IL
came flashing around the curve and then
saw the greater part of II go into the
river. Some of the cars with closed win
dows fioated for a time. and the tug,
whistling for help. started 10 the rescue.
A porter jumped from one OF the cars
that remained on the track and ran into
the yard OF Augustus Cars house, near
the scene OF the accident. He shouted:
THE train Is in the river; all our pas
sengers are drowned"
In few minutes Mr.. Carr had dressed
himself and. getting boat rowed with
the porter to the scene. AS they turned
a corner in the bank they came upon the
express car and the combination car
floating about twenty feet from shore, but
sinking every minute. Several men were
taken from the tops OF these cars and
Efforts were made 10 rescue those inside.
A few were gotten out the passengers left
upon the track making q human bridge TO
the shore To carry the wounded men.
AN AWFUL SITUATION.
The day coach and smoker had gone
down i'm the deeper water and rescue for
their occupants was impossible. In the
smoking car the conditions must have
been awful. The car turned completely
over and the passenger end OF IL was IN
the deep water. while the baggage end
stood up toward the surface. The men IN
the lower end must have fought like aends
for a t.ief period, for the bodies when
taken out were a mass OF wounds.
The closing scene Of the rirst day Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26

Belden. Cap Full Back. Gentry, Cap
Length Of halves twenty-five and eleven
minutes, the game being called for the
visiting team 20 catch the train. Umpire,
Dr. Baskerville; referee. Butler; lines
man, Williamson.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-16

beck, of the San Antonio Zouaves, is
down at the grounds getting the camp
in readiness for the boys who will go
into camp this evening at o'clock.
The Houston cavalry arrived this
morning and took up its quarters in
the grounds. They got in at IL
O'Clock.
The Houston Light artillery got in
over the Arkansas Pass this morning
at 10 O'Clock, bringing horses and field
pieces with them. The officers are:
T. D. Kehoe, first lieutenant and act
ing captain r. B. Cannon, first
lieutenant; l.. p. Schultz, second lieu
tenant. ...
The Lights tent will be on the line
of the staff officers of the United States
troops up on the hill, near the COM
manding officers tent, that of Colonel
Whitside, through whose courtesy it is
supplied. There will be visitors
register and all are invited to call and
register. There will be sign showing
the tent.
The weather for the opening day is
promised as fair, and cool.
Policeman ]. NJ. Moses has been
detailed for special duty at the Menger
hotel to assist Special Officer Gulwest.
Miss Zella Steinle and maids will en-
terrain the Busch Zouaves, of Calves
ton, as the Hale Zouaves are not COM
ing
Messrs. Jesse and ]. M. Oppenheimer
were commissioned as special police
men for duty on the drill grounds by
Mayor Callaghan this morning.
A new restaurant has been establish.
ed on Main plaza.
The kennedy Rifles of Corpus Christi
arrived over the Arkansas Pass this
morning with band.
The Washington Guards drum and
fife corps, of Galveston, rendered
number of patriotic airs in front of the
courthouse this morning.
The following companies came in
over the International this morning:
Neeley Zouaves, of Memphis; Thurs
ton Rifles, of Omaha; Co. D., of St.
Paul.; Henderson Rifles, Henderson
Artillery and Brennan Rifles.
The following companies came in
over the Southern Pacific: Sealy
Rifles, Washington Guards and drum
and fife corps, of Galveston; Lipscomb
Guards, of Luling; Morton Cadets, Of
Washington, d. c., and the Hamilton
Rifles, of Navasota.
The International south-bound pas
senger train did not arrive here until
1880 a. m. being four hours late. The
regular train was held for two specials
at Taylor. t.r