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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
A DAY OF GOOD CHEER.
Football the Live Topic of Thought
and Conversation Yesterday.

Good cheer, without the noisy accom-
paniments that approach rowdyism. but
which are deemed necessary by the UNI
thinking. was manifest everywhere, In
street or In hotel lobby
The college boys from the Tarheel
State and the generous representation
from Charlottesville backed up by enthu-
siastic contingents from the local coll
leges. gathered about the gridiron heroes
at the Jefferson, and the football ex-
perts who were on hand at Murphys,
New Fords and the Lexington through
out the morning, and the history of the
game was gone over again and again in
the discussions that ensued.
Broad street held nearly every pretty
girl and gallant swain I'm the city.
The flower stores disposed of countless
nuns" the yellow and the white yarie-
ties being the favorites.
After the game the scene on Broad
street took on the appearance Of fete.
Big be-ribboned and be-chrysanthe-
mumed groups. girls and boys. thronged
the sidewalks. and. strange to say, the
victory of Carolina was discussed with
great complaisance even with enthusi-
asm. by the crowds.
The popular congestion Of the streets
AID not diminish uercepibly until far
into the night and Richmond seemed
loath to go 20 bed even then.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
NO WASTE OF WORDS.
Evidence Which Is Right to the Point
and Reliable.

Judge Frank Ives Of District Court Of
Crookston, MINI. says: FOR some time
have used Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets
with seeming great beneht with Few ex-
ceptions. [ have not been so free from
indigestion in twenty-five years.
George W. Roosevelt. u 5. Consul to
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets. safe. pleasant TO take. convenient
to carry, give keen appetite perfect diges-
ton.
Mr.. w u. Tomlln. mechanical engineer
Duluth. MINI. one box or Stuarts Dys-
pepsla Tablets has done IT'S work. and /
am again gaining flesh and strength.
o. f. Ransom. Hustonville Ny: j was
distressed and annoyed for two years with
throwing M food. often two or three times
a dav. had no certainty OF retaining a
nj n I ate one -Four boxes OF the
Tablets from my druggist have fully
cured me. / find them pleasant TO take,
convenient 20 carry
Rev. G. u. Brown. Mondovt, Wis: The
effects Of Sfuarts Dyspepsia Tablets Is
simply marvellous. n quite hearty dinner
81 brolled beefsteak causes no distress
since I begun their use
over six thousand people IN the state
Of Michigan alone In 1874 were cured or
stomach troubles by Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets.
Full sized packages may be found AZ oil
druggists at 30 cents. or sent By mail on
receipt ~ price from +. \. Stuart Co,
Marshall. Mich.
Send for liOle book on stomach diseases,
mailed free.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
MURDER0US GIRLS.
a Young Lady Probably Fatally Beat
en- by Three Young tiragos.

PITTSBURG, PA, Nov. A.-,liss Nora
Bitner, a highly respected young lady Of
Allegheny. was beaten so badly this af-
ternoon by three girls none Of whom are
over fifteen years OF age) that she will
probably die. Her assalahts Mamie
Wright Sophia Mickle and Victoria Ben
mel are in jail.
The cause Of the assault Is rather mys-
terious. Ii seems that Miss Bitner, with
a young lady companion was walking
along East Ohio street and In passing a
group Of young girls at play she made
some jocular remark concerning the
party, whereupon one OF the youngsters
grabbed her by the hair ana pulled her
to the ground. While prostrate Miss Bit
ner was kicked on the head and beaten
into insensibsMty. Her companion was
unable 10 protect her and rescue was
only effected when two men came upon
the scene. The physicians attending Miss
Bitner say her skull Is fractured and a
blood clot has formed on the brain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
VICTIMS OF THE FIRE.
Four arc Known 10 be Missing anu
Dthers are Thought To be Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2i-The dead
body Of j. NJ Leghtead was removed
from the ruins OF Baldwin Hotel to-day
The body was discovered in the bath
room adjoining his apartments, sitting
in a chair almost as natural as HE. II
was partially burned and blackened by
smoke. but was easily recognized. Il Is
supposed ne fell asleep in the chair and
was overcome by smoke. Late this AFTER
noon an unacceptable body. supposed to
be that Of a woman, was recovered from
the ruins OF the theatre. The idea that
there are many more bodies In the ruins
Is gaining credence and the firemen en-
gagged In searching the accessible part or
ire ruins to-day reported that terrible
odor such as follows the tncneration or
human flesh was becoming apparent
This l. particularly true in the debris on
the Ellis street side. IL is believed per-
sons have been lost whose identity Is I'M
known. ane who were not included In the
list OF guests -Four persons are known
10 be missing. They are: John j. Carter
associate Judge of the Jockey Club: Tate
Prior. sheet writer for Bookmaker j. j.
Carroll Andrew, Cashier Baldwin Grot-
to; w. w. Bencheley. employe OF restau-
rant. ts-'S
The hotel safe. containing many val
uables belonging To guests, including
$4,000 in cash, has been located.
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Bla1co's Cabinet Resigns.

HAVANA, November 2i-The members
OF the Colonial Cabinet to-day rendered
their designations to General Blanco, who
accepted them, but requested the secre-
taries 10 continue the exercise of their
functions until his successor shall have
taken possession.
General Blanco has announced his In
tention OF leaving on Saturday or Mon
day next by the steamer Viiiaverdo.
The United States Evacuation Commits
sion In a note to-day requested that the
archives OF the civil administration be
left here. as they would be valuable 20
the incoming government. The Spanish
Commission replied, acceding to tho re-
quest.
The American Commissioners also de-
liverei note to-day informing the
Spaniards OF the early dates upon which
tho American troops are expected to ar
rive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
DR.. E. H. PIERCE
DIESIN NEW YORK.
He Was Found Dead in the Morton
hOnse Yesterday.
WAS FROM CHRISTlANSBURG.
Belonged TO WcIl-known ana very
Wealthy Virginia Family-No Mo.
tive for Suicide Givcn--Passed
Richmond Going North.
WAS FROM CHRISTlANSBURG.

Information was received here from
New York yesterday Of the death in that
city Of Dr. Edward II. Pierce, Of Chris
uansburg. Va
The following special was received by
The Times from Christlansourg'
DR. Edward H. Pierce was born and
raised here. He was wealthy young
man and was educated at the University
OF Virginia and the Baltimore Medical
College His father and grandfather be-
fore him were wealthy ana prominent
mon. No cause IS known for the suicide.
He was of n happy and cheerful dlsposi-
tion lie left here for New York three
weeks ago. He was a brother Of Judge
Walter NJ. and Major William L. Pierce,
OF this place"
WAS IN RICHMOND
Or. Pierce was about twenty-seven or
thirty years old. lie attended school at
tho Virginia Polytechnic Institute and in
1889 was at Hampden-Sidnoy College. Mr..
James II. Tyler. Jr.. who was one OF his
class mates. spoke highly Of DR.. Pierce
last night lie said he was a young man
OF fine promise and he knew OF 10 reason
why he should wish 20 end his life.
Dr. Pierce later attended the Univer-
slty Of Virginia, having been there IN
1894 and 1895. lie completed his education
at the Baltimore Medical College.
The Doctor was I'm Richmond about
ten DAYS ago and Mr. Tyler talked with
him. lie was then on his way 70 New
York. The young man at one time said
he wished 20 enter the naval service OF
the United States.
His brother. Walter NJ Pierce IS jndge
of the County Court of Montgomery.
Or. Pierce was a very popular young
man. lie had a splendid education and
there was apparently bright future for
him.
NO EVIDENCE or SUICIDE
The Associated Press sent the following
particulars OF Or. Pierce's death last
night:
NEW YORK November 2-E. IF.
Pierce. OF Christiansburg. Va. was found
dead to-day in his room in the Morton
House. He was sitting IN a chair. fully
dressed. Mr. Pierce registered at the
Morton House on Tuesday morning and
was not seen alive again. There was no
evidence OF suicide The eyes were
slightly discolored as n from rush Of
blood "a the head. The entry in the hotel
book showed that the mans hand was
very unsteady when registering. Before
ne went 10 tho Morton House he had
lived a. the Hotel Albert. which he was
requested 10 leave. as he was continue
ously under the influence Of drink.
The Hotel Albert manager understood
that Mr.. Pierce was n medical student
and was 20 have taken a course at the
Post Graduate Hospital. He left a valse
IN tho Hotel Albert I'm which were
number of papers dated two or three
years back from Charlottesville. Va.
and showing that he had moved TO
Chrs'iansburg Va. from there. The
Officers could find nothing to indicate that
Mr.. Pierce had committed suicide.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
THE DREYFUS CASE.
Colonel Picquart's Evidence is said TO
Have Been Highly Sensational.

PARIS, Nov. 2i.-Despite attempts to
maintain secrecy regarding the matter
II has leaked out that Col. Picquarts
deposition before the Court OF Cessation
was sensational Col. Picuuart, II IL
said. broke down and appealed 10 the
Judges 20 simplify his terrible ordeal.
It is believed that the courts demand
for the secret document will lead TO
renewed conflict between the military
and civil authorities. II IS understood
that NJ de Freycinet. Minister Of War,
vainly appealed to General Zurlinden,
the Military Cover nor Of Paris, TO grant
Col Picquart provisional liberty.
Much indignation is manifested by the
Dreyfusltes at the decision to try Col.
Picquart by court martial.
NJ. II. Adamard a brother-in-law or
Dreyfus. says the family OF the prisoner
knows nothing Of what Is passing IN inc
Court of Cessation. 1t Is true, however
that Dreyfus has ben allowed the nd
ertv OF walking about on the Island.
II is not believed that he will be per
mitted to reply by cable to his wile
message.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25

cnce. Itrelieves the condition that pro
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
ST. ALBAkS WON.
Washington and Lee Defeated by a
Srore of 90 TO y.

ROANOKE. VA. Nov. 2i-Special-The
football game here this evening between
st. Adams and Washington and Lee, re-
suited I'm the defeat Of the latter by the
overwhelming score Of 80 TO D.
Washington and Lee won the toss and
gave Adams the ball for the kickoff.
With strong wind blowing In their face
Adams kicked 10 the five yard line. The
University advanced the ball 20 the mid
die OF the field by steady line buckins,
but here lost II on downs.
The finest play Of the game was now
made by Adams full back, Walker. lie
bucked centre and went through for
touch down after two or three futile at
tempts 10 tackle him.
From now on IL was apparent 10 all II
was only a case OF how many touch
downs Adams could make.
Just before the referee blew his whistle
for the end of the first half Campbell
succeeded In dropping a goal from the
thirty yard line. saving the University
from a shut out.
For Adams the playing OF Walker. Dab
ney. Mallory and Moran cannot be
praised too much.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
POSTAL REVENUES.
The Increase Is $4,000. OOO-Thc Ser
vice Now in Fine Condition.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2L-First As
sistant Postmaster General Heath has
completed his annual report. except the
portions relating TO military post-ofiices
az the army camps and in the Antilles
and Philippines, and the rural free de-
livery service. both of which await fur
ther advices.
The general business 81 thee department
shows an Increase Of over six million dol
lars during the fiscal year In all depart
ments Of the service the influence OF
prosperous times has made itself appar-
emit Zl19SolS domestic money orders
wero isauet against 25.lG9,Q55 last, year
for sla.3jf,l2l against Sll4fS2.6l6
The recommendations for congressional
action are numerous. Mr.. Heath recon-
mends that clerks in pOst-olfices be classi-
fed on fixed scale Of salaries similar
TO that Of le,ter-carriers so as to give
fair prospects OF advancement and GER
tainty Of compensation AZ present there
is no rule or system for the grading of
clerks.
Post-ofice clerks. unlike letter-carriers
have no limitation on their hours and no
vacation without loss of salary. An ap-
preparation OF fifty thousand dollars is
requested for the employment Of substi-
tute clerks 10 allow vacations. An in
crease of 10000 is recommended for
clerk hire.
Congress Is asked to repeal the law
f0rbildng the abolition OF a post-ofice
located ~ n county-seat by consoli-
dati0n or post-ofiices. The abolition OF
small p0st-oficos contiguous 10 n large
office having free delivery and the es-
adjustment OF stations and sub-stations
in lieu thereof Mr.. Heath says, has been
found to result not only IN a vastly i'm
proved public service. Out in substan-
tial saving in expenses. and he desires
authority 10 continue this plan.
4 mobilization Of tho eight-hour law
as applied to letter-carriers is recon-
mended so as 10 provide f0rty-eight hours
for six DAYS work and only rs many
hours on Sunday within the eight-hour
limit as are absolutely necessary
Mr. Heath recommends An additional
grade OF carriers, 10 be known as car
rier sergeants IN all cities having fifty
carriers OF more. these positions 10 be
assigned by competitive examination
among carriers who have served five
years or more
The duties Of these sergeants would be
10 supervise the work or carriers and
investigate complaints.
Mr.. Heath recommends In view Of the
success OF the extension ~ Tho rural
free delivery service and the satisfaction
II has given that on appropriation OF
three hundred thousand dollars be made
FOR rural free delivery during the next
fiscal year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25

.,,otioble water IS sufficient for only H.
50o acres leaving go. CSC 600 acres suitable
only for grazing purposes. There are
thirty forest reservations embracing an
estimated area Of f0.1l0,44 acres.
rho Indians are declared to have made
substantial progress. and the Chippewa
outbreak was the only serious disturb
ance Of the year
The approximate value Of all the lands
coded by the indians aggregates Sj'Z'S'-
90
Reviewing pension matters. Secretary
Bliss reports $4,000 claims OF all classes
pending. and says a separate division mas
been organized for the ADJUDICATION or
claims growing out of the war with
Spain.
He concurs In the recommendation Tor
the creation Of a commission to revise the
pension laws and regulations I'm the inter
est OF a future. reliable, intelligent ana
uniform practice.
Early legislative enactment for the TAX
ing of the 18th census "a urged - view
Of the necessary large amount y work
preparatory 10 the enumeration Of the
population.
During the year the Geological Survey
has surveyed geographically 5Oo5f
square miles. making q total now com
pleted Of approximately one fourth Of the
area Of the entire county exclusive OF
ALASKA.
Tho advancement along educational
lines is outlined by increase OF over a
quarter OF a million of school pupils In
the United States for the fiscal year
1869. over the previous one, but yet the
total average amount Of schooling power
individual for the whole United States.
measured by the present standard. does
not quite equal five ,ears Of 200 days each
for each inhabitant The total number Of
school pupils I'm the country in elemen-
tary. public and private schools colleges.
universities. high schools and academies,
Is put at lG 2jj093.
The reindeer and their Lapland drivers
in Alaska have largely passed into the
service Of the PostOhice Department. and
are now being distributed for carrying
the Yukon mail up ana down the valley
OF the Yukon through n thousand miles
Of scattered mining settlements In the
wilderness
TIE fur seals are doomed 10 extinction
unless pelagic sealing can be stopped.
The branding Of female seals has proved
a success The brands render the pelts
valueless, and show that the United
States has property right 20 the animal
Representation in Congress for the citi-
zens Of Alaska is strongly urged
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
RACING AT NEW ORLEANS.
The Crescent City Jockey Club Meet
Opens Most Ausp ciously.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 2i.-The Cries.
cent Jockey Clubs winter meeting open
ed under the most favorable auspices
to-day. Despite the recent rains. the
track was good. Clear, cool weather and
q good card brought out an attendance
Of 5.O0O Three favorites won. The fea-
ture OF the card was the Inaugural Han
dicap. for which Foster Brothers Abuse
was a proper favorite. Summaries:
First race-one mile--Patron q 10 y
first. Debride Gi to and to 81 second.
Her Favor q to y third. Time. i:A IL.
Second race-six furlongs-Iiittick IS to
81 first. Our Nellie a to / and to 81
second. Fintan 90 TO y third. Time, LIS.
Third race-mile and an eishth-Deyo
6 TO p first, Mutt Is 10 and TO - sec
ond. Joe Shelby Is 10 y third. Time,
1857 1-2
Fourth race-the Inaugural Handicap,
six furlongs-Abuse (s TO 81 nrst. Digs
60 TO l and 8 TO u second. Macy % 10 y
third. Time, lis la.
Fifth race-sevsn-sighths OF . mile
David u ia u nrst. DIT. shepeesA % to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Iiichmond's
Citizens and Other Matters.

Capt. Cary w Warren. OF the Grimes
Battery, Portsmouth, is in the city.
The meeting OF tho ]. w. Daniel Demo-
cratic Club has been postponed until next
Thursday night.
DIR. Charles A. Young. OF the University,
with his wife. is stopping with Mrs.
Colonel John b. Cary.
DIR. A. S. Priddy former member Of
the House OF Delegates from Charlotte
county. is I'm the city.
Messrs. NJ. T. Cooke. member OF the
House from Norfolk city. and VI. s. New
berne, the delegate from Norfolk county,
are In the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
KEPT GOOD ORDER.
Crowds Enjoyed Themselves Yesterday
in Quietncss aud Decency.

Among the things which will serve to
make Thanksgiving Of '0s in Richmond
q remembered ono was the excellent order
maintained on the streets.
Big crowds, estimated in the thousands
had come into the city over the various
railroads. and with the one idea of having
o good time.
The good time was bad all right, but
there was little or no boisterousness
noted. Some Of the very young men dal-
led overmuch with the wine cup in sew
oral instances. but these were quietly
taken care Of by friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
OUR INTERIOR AFFAIRS.
Revision of Pension Laws RECON-
mended-Area Of Our Public Domain

WASHINGTON. Nov 2i-The annual
report Of the Secretary Of tho Interior.
Bliss. made public tonight, reviews in
detail the progress Of pension, indian.
land, patent, educational and territorial
affairs.
Reviewing the great diminution In pub
lie land area Secretary Bliss says or
three hundred and odd million acres OF
desert land requiring irrigation to rem
der them valuable farming lands the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
THANKSGIVING FETE.
Concluding Entertainment to be Given
This Evening.

The delightful Thanksgiving fete which
has given pleasure to many hundreds
durng the past several nights at the
commodious and handsomely decorated
tabernacle will come 10 close Tonight
The ladies' In charge are determlned 70
make the closing evening the brightest
and most notable Of all. and TO their usual
preparations for the entertainment or the
crowds for tonight they are putting on
an extra squirt, and have IN store many
genuine pleasures.
They have secured as the principal at
traction play given by Mrs; Chandler.
Of the Woman's College, ard which Is
an evenings entertainment IN Itself. =.
In making the concluding even ng the
establishing an era IN entertaining.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
BINGHAM, a; HORNER, 6.
Result OF a Spirited Game Yesterday
at Oxford. y. 4.

OXFORD. n. c., Nov. 2i.-Speciai.-
Bingham School beat the Homer School
q to al football to-day at Homer Park
The game was very spirited in the latter
half. the playing OF Shirley. Leary and
Webb, OF the Horner team, particularly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
other in the second half. About soo peo~
pie Witnessed the game.
The line was az Follows.


ANNAPOLIS. MD. Nov. 2t.--The naval
cadets and the eleven OF the Virginia
Military Institute played a game of loot
ball to-day in a driving snow-storm. The
cadets won by a score Of 81 to ,. Can
tain Shanes. OF the Virginia. was severely
injured Cadet Adams was also hurt.
This game closes the cadets season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
LEFT FOR HOME.
Carolina's Men Went Last Night; Vlr-
giuia Goes To-Day.

Hoarse with shouting OF victory. and
sore after hard battle, the North Caro-
lima team embarked on the midnight
train for the university at Chapel Hill
IL was their last game of the season,
and for many OF the men the last OF n
time. but the soft press OF their yes
terday hard-won laureis filled them with
becoming enthusiasm.
VirgIna's tam viii leave this morning
for Charlottesville. They feel them
selves the victims OF circumstances
brought about through 4 train of adv err
stiles. but owing TO no one mans fault.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25

Close ut Jennings.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 2i-The Washing
ton Cup race. for two and a quarter
miles. furnished the chief attraction at
Bennings to-day II was close and
exciting contest. Jefferson winning by
but head over Maurice. who likewise
beat Warrenton. the favorte. by SINH
lar distance. The purse was sl.7o0. OF
which ST. 200 went 10 the winner.
First race-mie and one-sixteenth--
knight of the Garter 6 to u first. Beau
Ideal go 20 / and 10 u second. Banquo
III. 01 TO 81 third. Time. 1:52.
Second race-six acknowledgements q
to - first, Judge Magee a TO and to
81 second. Shelk % TO u third. Time.
ILL.
Third race-steeplechase. about two
miles and n half-Whlte Carriers g TO u
first. Decapod 6 to l and TO u second.
Last Fellow 05 10 II third. Time. 5:23 i-2.
Fourth race-Washngton Cup-two and
a quarter miles--JeffersOn Is to u first.
Maurice az to and to u secopd War
renton t6 to 81 third. Time. 4:o52-5.
Fifth race-six and a half furlongs-
Bsrdella e to u first. Boney Boy g to
and even) second. Diminutive oil to 81
third. Time, i:2i Is.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25

Fire broke out about o'clock last even
In the house owned by Philip Kelly. and
occupied by Lena Lewis {ccloredl. on
Broad street between Thirty-frst and
and created a damage OF s2o5 before Il
could be extinguished,
Box Is was rung. srd the department
responded promptly,