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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
JAMES RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
Captain VIM. II. Allison Succeeds HIS
Brother, the Late James w. Allison.

The Council Committee on James River
Improvement held its regular monthly
meeting last evening at @ o'clock in room
No. on the upper floor Of the City Hail.
The following members were present:
Messrs. Vaughan (chairman). HARRISON
CARRIER, Mosby. Ferguson. Guy, Plcot'
Christian, Capers and Mayer
The report of Captain Thomas {. cum
ningham for the month OF March was
submitted, which showed that during that
period $3.50 cubic YARDS of sand. rock,
broken stone and Ave boulders were re-
moved from the channel In the harbor'
The report also recommended the paint
ing of the bottom of the tug Thomas {.
Cunningham.
The report was received and 1t was
decided. on motion Of Mr.. HARRISON. tha'
the tug be sent to Norfolk during the
next thirty days. when II can best be
spared. 10 be painted at an expense not
10 exceed the amount OF last year.
The clerk reported that the appropria-
ton 10 the credit Of the department for
the present year was 5000 OF whlch
81 352O5 had been expended, leaving an un-
expended balance Of S7,6f.s5.
The payroll OF the department for the
month Of March was approved. amount
ing TO S6f4.3I, and the usual number OF
current bills was ordered TO be paid.
Chairman Vaughan reported that he
had gone with Mr.. Mosby and sub-com-
mittee from tho Chamber OF Commerce.
consisting Of Captain John A. Curtis and
Mr. Warner Moore. TO Washington 10
confer with the Virginia Senator'S and
captain John A. Lamb In order 20 Sc
cure. II possible an appropriation Tor the
Improvement of James river. The at
f1VcIICppgeflf
present. but the committee hoped that at
the next session Congress would make
such an appropriation y
The report was approved on motion OF
Major Capers.
THE question as TO the Office of harbor
master came up and Mr.. Hancock, the
present incumbent, appeared before the
committee and stated that there were no
rules to be found anywhere to govern that
office and that his duties were not de-
fined.
Colonel Cutshaw thought there should
be some body representing the city II
not this committee, TO direct the haroor
master and give him instructions.
Mr.. Mosby moved that special COM
mittee Of three be appointed who. with
the City Attorney and City Engineer.
should draft proper ordinance gov
erning the Office OF harbor master.
The motion was agreed TO and the
chairman appointed Messrs. Mosby. Guy
and Mayer members OF that committee.
The chair stated that since the last
meeting OF the committee vacancy had
occurred through the death Of the late
James w. Allison. Mr.. Ferguson moved
that the latter's brother. Mr.. William
II. Allison. be elected TO I'LL the vacancy.
The motion was carried Hnd the COM
mittee adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
AFTERMATH.

A corps of women doctors and nurses
will be raised by the Medical Womens
Club, Of Chicago. In case OF war with
Spain. The club met at its rooms to-day
and concluded that 1000 nurses could be
got together In the city and that twenty
five physicians could be sent out IRON
among the women doctors. commit
tee was appointed to perfect plans TO put
the idea into operation. Those SIGNIFY
ing willingness to so serve thelr coun-
try will be put through daily training.
Easter lilies are said to be scarce IL
New York this year. owing TO destroying
insects in Bermuda and war in Cuba.
The following strange story is from
New Orleans:
Mrs. Elsie Tupen shot and wounded Sc
riously If not fatally. her son-in-law'
Frederick Solane. a sienographer' TINS
morning. while another bullet struck
and wounded Ben Walker A passer-Dy.
Mrs. Tupen was in love with Solane and
Jealous OF her daughter. When soiane
married the daughter she went 10 ms
house and attempted suicide by shoolng
herself She was taken TO a hospital and
as soon as she was discharged she waited
for an opportunity and then shot Sc
lane.
That Rev. DR.. Briggs should become an
Episcopalian is not surprising says
New York correspondent, in view OF his
SUSPENSION from the Presbyterian minis
try. and OF the fact that his daughter is
OF the Episcopal communion. Moreover
Il Is known that Bishop Potter has long
been a friend OF Dr. Briggs and sympa-
thize1 with him during his trial Tor
heresy.
Rev. r. Dewitt Tal.nage says that
everybody should applaud the President
for the wise and conservative policy he
IS pursuing. He IS confident the Presi-
dent Is determined 10 maintain peace, II
possible. with honor. But, he ADDS, II the
STANDARDS blew I'd the Maine, war is In
evitable, and the evidence Is strong against
them.
The gold shipments 10 date since the
movement began on February 18th asgre-
gate i3.272.Oco.
SPANS bull fighters made money last
year Mazzantini in 6s fights killed l6e
bulls, and made 39e 600 pesetas; Reverte
score was Il fights. 1eO bulls, and $4,000
pesetas while Cuerrita, with % hghts ana
i4I bulls slauehtored, earned $500 pese-
tas or $9l, 900.
The superintendent OF the missouri
state Fish Hatchery was recently sur
prised, on draining of pond containing
bass. TO find very few fish in 1t. 1nves-
tigation revealed the missing hsh N a
condi,ion ~ Attenuation. or winter SLEEP
in the mud covering the bottom OF the
pond.
The calendar for the present year ex-
actly reproduces that of 1881. Each year
bagan On a Saturday, had a 18th day OF
February. and in both years Easter fails
on April 10Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
Blood is Thicker Than Water.

IL IL one Of the blessings OF our CIVIL
ization that the subject OF Britain never
gets beyond the protecting folds OF the
flag under which ne was born. Let dan
ger from hostile nations threaten even
the humblest citizen, no matter IN Wnat
country he may be, he can claim the
protection OF the Union Jack. In view
OF possible war between the United states
and Spain the British navy has sent one
OF its warships, the Cordelia, 10 American
waters. so as TO be within hall OF Cuba.
that IL may render assistance 10 BRUSH
subjects who are living on that untor-
tunate island The Cordella has been Iy-
ing OF the coast OF Florida, and Is. now
at anchor in the bay in front or ST.
Augustine. Last Wednesday one or the
ordinary sailors on the Cordelia died. and
as soon as word reached st. Augustine
the commander Of the American fort In
that town rendered to the captain OF the
Coredelia. a lot in the national cemetery
that oyerlooks the outlet TO the sea as
burial place for the British tar, and wnen
the funeral was held on Thursday the
band Of the First United States Artillery
and a detail from the infantry company
stationed at that port, marched at the
head OF the column from the LANDING 10
the cemetery and American musketry
fired the farewell volley over the grave
of the British sailor. and American bu-
giles sounded that saddest OF all notes TO
the soldiers ear, Lights out" The
Union Jack and the star-spangled banner
were at half mast In honor OF The hum
bic sailor, who died far from home and
native land.-Hamilton (Canada) Specta-
tor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
who Shall Have the Child ?

An interesting case came up before
Judge Christian in the CoTporaulo"
Oh Monday. ., Co.
About q year ago woman haiheu Su
sic Fox. sued out a writ OF haDeds COT
ms against another woman named Ella
Trimbie. before Judge Christian, OF the
CORPORATION Court, OF this city, 70 recover
possession Of her female child ABOUT I'VE
wears If age. named Lillian Mary FOX.
The evidence showed that the mother
being I'm very destitute circumstances
ana unable 10 support or provide for the
child executed a writing whereby she
gave the child when only few months
old. TO Ella Trimbie, to be reared ana
cared for, and the mother, IN the ineah-
time removed to the city Of DanyiHe.
n seems that the mother, desiring 10
Mace the child with some one who' sne
thought, could better rear her IN prop
or manner, sued out writ or haDeas
corpus for that purpose. when the case
came up for hearing, Judge Chrlstlan'
deeming both parties improper persons
to rear the child, and not knowing Where
the child could be placed, entered an or
dor demanding the child to Ella Trimbie
until such time as the court could ma 4
suitable home for her Ella Trimble. be-
ing very much attached 10 the child and
very 10th to give her up. took her TO
North Carolina, where her sister re-
sides, and had her sister appointed
guardian for her down there and lett the
child with her, thus rendering the court
here powerless to take further action IN
the matter.
When she returned 10 this city, how
ever. several days ago. the court here
awarded a rule against her, requiring
her to produce the child I'm court on yes
tcrday. This the woman failed TO DO
ana the fudge. deemlng her action con-
tempt of court, entered an order requir-
ing her TO either go TO jail for contempt
or else execute a bond with security 10
produce the child in court on the first
day of the May term. The bond was e1-
ecuted accordingly. and the matter VIII
be finally disposed OF at the May term
of court.
The child seems to have been tenderly
cared for and is a beautiful and inter-
esting little creature. in perfect health.
and the Judge and counsel In the case
are still in quest Of a suitable home for
her.-Lynchburg News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07

4, must be a real ono that cannot be
evadnd 50 far as human foresight can be
dcoended upon. Before a port can be
blockadcd. then, full rotlce must be given
of The purpose TO blockade so that neu-
trnl vessels will run 10 risk of being en-
trapped. and, when tho blockade IS cstab-
lished. Il must be real and enduring
enc. II IL is pretermitted for one day, the
blockade IS raised and all the forms and
ceremonies incident TO the establishment
OF n blockade must be gone over again.
n Spanish cruisers. therefore. should at
tempt TO Get up a surreptgious blockade
OF the sort defined by thtaIerald's man.
and should seize an English. French or
German vessel under pretence that New
York was under a state OF blockade,
spain would ut once have to account TO
England. France or such other power
and instead Of having the United States
alone on her hands. she might hnd her
self engaged in war with the United
States and all OF Europe. SO much for
this particular in tho Bill Of misinforma'
ton daily served out to the public By IL
norant and sensational writers.
Nearly akin to this matter Is the status
OF neutral commerce in case we have war
with Spain. We discussed this subject
few days back, but a word or two in ad-
dition will not be out Of place here.
The Declaration OF Paris OF April is'
1856. provides in its second and third para
graphs as follows:
"2. The neutral flag covers enemy's
goods with the exception Of contraband OF
war.
g. Neutral goods. with the exception
Of contraband Of war. are not liable to
capture under the enemys flag"
Az the maritime powers. except the
United States. Spain. Mexico, Venezuela
and China, are parties to the Declaration
Of Paris, either by having signed 1t or
having afterwards assented TO it,
While the States mentioned have not
actually become parties to the Declare
ton Of Paris, they have all expressed
their concurrence in the two propositions
quoted. Their objections to the Declare
ton has been based, in the main, upon its
first paragraph, which aims at abolishing
privateering.
No civilized nation attempted, with
in the past forty years. whether IT was
party to the Declaration or whether it
was not, TO conhscate the goods OF an
enemy, not contraband OF war, carried in
the vessel of neutral, or TO conhscate
the goods Of neutral, not contraband,
carried in the vessel Of an enemy. II we
have war with Spain, there is no proba-
bility, therefore, that either power will
attempt to do either of these things.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07

other told OF a United States consul IN
Central America who came to his post
drunk. continued drunk and died drunk.
and OF the remarks Of a bright Spanish
American woman who felt obliged to
fudge OF the character OF the American
people by such specimens as were placed
on view in the consular posts abroad.
our consular service ought TO be q
business organization TO promote the ma
terial interests OF the country In foreign
lands. But It can never be efficient so
long as. under the spells system. the SER
vice IS regarded as dumping ground for
troublesome politicians who cannot be
otherwise provided for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY.

Your particular attention is called TO
TWO CIRCULARS recently sent out by
your Executive Committee. ono calls
special attention to having you place
your lot in the perpetual care" Of the
company and the other asks you TO con-
slider the desirability OF using slate vaults
or boxes in burials. Nothing has done
more to beautify Hollywood than the
care the company has given 20 the lots
entrusted to them. We want every lot
in Hollywood under the perpetual care
oreration in securing so desirable an end.
Tfor further information apply to the su-
nerintendent at the grounds or either
of the following
A. BARGAMIN, President;
OHIO o. OWENS.
GEORGE d. PLEASANTS,
Executive Committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
SOME INTERNATIONAL LAW.

A Few DAYS back the New York Herald
h.a a dispatch from Key West. in which
,,s writer said an officer Of the navy
there of high rank had said to him that
while New York and Philadelphia are
admittedly snfe from attack by Spain, in
case we have war with her Spain. with
her fakt armored cruisers, could and
nrobabiy would establish a blockade Of
the port OF New York. 1t would quickly
he raised by our battleships, he said. but
he added: Even one days blockade OF
that port would bring shrinkage Of
values which would maintain a navy for
years"
The newspapers are fllled now with alb
aurd stun of this sort written by ignor-
ant men. We cannot believe for mo-
ment that any ofioer OF the United States
navy is 30 ignorant of international law
a. TO have made any such statement. 1t
in doubtless the fabrication OF the wise
acre who poses as correspondent OF the
New York Herald at Key West Block
sdes cannot be established IN a day, aban-
doned the next day. and re-es,ablished
the day following. The laws of nations
require certain forms and ceremonies 10
be observed. before a blockade can go
into effect that Will give neutrals fun
notice that the port is blockaded and VIII
give sueh Of their ships as are in the port
abundance Of tins 70 get out Of it. This
time is usually fifteen days. but # is
scmstimes extended TO three times that
period
And after the blockade 10 established,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
-scnsitixe Correspondents.

We are willing 10 wager hundred dol
lar bill to a ginger snap that the Globes
country correspondents are more uncer-
tain In their writings and harder 10 please
than any in Mississippi Some weeks our
pAper Ia filled with them, the next week
not a single ono appears. Again. should
we take the liberty OF abbreyIating GER
tain parts OF their writings In their me
and~rings and clrcumlocutions, things OF
no interest TO the general reader. forth
with said correspondent becomes angry
with We editor, and writes no more. Some
OF our best reporters act thusly,-oxford
(Afise.) Globe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
orR CONSULAR SERVICE.

The Springfield. Mass. Republican.
has been printing number OF short
stories about the consular service. writ
ten by man who has gathered his
knowledge By experience.
one OF these stories told OF certain
consul representing the United States in
a South American country who lived
with number OF native wives and who
appeared In his underclothes TO greet
Clergyman visiting IN that section An
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
[JIIIII+II1!l!.EI:.!!.n.|
- Speciality.

primary. Secondary or 1erusry Syphins
oernaLentIy cured in 10 to 50 daya You
can be created at ONE for the same price
under same guaranty. TX you prefer 70
come here We vii, contract TO pay iallroad
fare ana hotel bills. and no charge II ~s
fan to cure II you have taken Mercury,
iodide Potash. and still have aches and
pains. Mucous Patches IN mouth, sore
Throat Pimples Copper colored Spots.
Ulcers on any part OF the BODY, hair or
eyebrows falling out, u rs TINS Syphilitc
BLOOD POISON that We guarantee 10
cure. we solicit the most obstinate cases
and challenge the world for case We
cannot cure. This disease has always
betfied the SIKH OF the most eminent
pnysicians $500 600 capital behind our un-
Conditional guaranty. Absolute proofs
sent sealed on application Address Cook
Remedy Co., az Masonic Temple.
Chicago. ILL.,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
NeighbOrly Chat.

"what did the new nelghbor say to
you, Gussief
"she said she thought We had a big
washing on the line.
Did she?'
.iYes'm. She asked me how often we
washed? said once a week"
what did she say2"
"she said she was surprised. Bhe
didn't think IL was more'n once a year"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
REDUCED RATES TO NORFOLK

VIA THE NORFOLK AND WESTERN
RAILWAY. The "Only All-Raii Line
with SOLID VEsTIBULED TRAINS
AND NO CHANGE OF CARS. Fare one
way. s.; round trip. $3.50. Trains leave
Richmond daily at 3 A. -. and 1870 z. NJ.
Returning, leave Norfolk at $40 A. III.
and 4:S5 p. NJ. For full Information APP
ply az companys office. corner Ninth and
Main streets, or Phone 4S7.
r. w. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07

ditor of this paper has frequently been
classed as n liar" II says we piead
guilty. But we don't dare 10 tell the
truth - va ala the very Fellows VINO
are oenouncing us would be os'raci]eu'
II Is better as It is."-Chicago Times
Herald
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

The New York & Florida special train
will be discontinued Friday April Sth.
last trip southbound will leave Richmond
IA p NJ on that date Last train from
the south will arrive Richmond Tuesday.
April 18th. S:55 A NJ.
c. s. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

The Richmond and Augusta Sleeping car
line in operation on trains, No. 80 and NO.
80 over the Atlantic Coast Line has been
discontinued. Passengers for augusta
leaving Richmond on train NO. 80 at a'So
p. NJ. will take the Macon sleeper arrN-
Ing Augusta at 1855 A. Nj.
c. S. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
Air That Failed.

She loved him for his lordly air.
Not for the things he did or said;
OF lordly airs, oh, girls, beware
To-day that maiden's love is dead.
They went to ride-he had no pump
TO put his lordly air in play;
She looks upon his as a chump,
For she got puncture on the way.
Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
WITHDRAWAL OF n. Y. & FLA.
SPECIAL n. L.. Il II, TX, II.

The New York and Florida Special,
leaving Richmond. Northbound al s:.o a.
M. daily, except Monday. and arriving
Richmond, southbound. at $50 p: NJ,
daily. except Sunday. will be Withdrawn
for the season as follows:
Last train Southbouni viii arrive Rich
mond Friday. April sth. ~.
Last train Northbound WIN leave hien-
A'0''A g. A. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
Mans View of IL,

George, did you notice Mrs. Highroll-
ers new Easter bonnet?'
"Yes, Of course; wasn't II lovelyP II
looked like one OF your lace tides wopsed
M with two feathers. a decanter stopper,
ana wad of red nsckties sticking out OF
tt"-Truth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by the Clerk OF the Hustlngs
Court: Charles Curry and Annie belie
Myers VIM. McGhee and Rosa higgins
Emmett ]. Grove and Ada V. Johnson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
Rare Old stuff.

II tell YOU" exclaimed the patriot, "the
spirit of &c is at work."
You bet" replied Swlller. II Just had
about four fingers OF II around at Finni-
gan's IL went down like oil."-North
American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
One Execution.

Richard-We are always wanting some
thing we never get.
little Johnny Qnterrupting)-When ma
says | want a whipping / notice l always
get it.-Boston Transcript.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
Signed by the Mayor.

Mayor Richard NJ. Taylor yesterday
signed the ordinance which prevents
the congregating of hack drivers, boot
blacks, etc. in front OF the hotels IN THIS
civ TO the ANNOYANCE Of their guests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07

Tho Virginia Trust Company offers abb
.oIute security for all valuables deposited
in it's vault. the only one in Virginia.
Parties are invited 20 avail themselves
OF such security.
THE boxes I'm the Safety Vault OF this
company cannot be surpassed botn
ysI,its absolutely fire and burglar proof
and located In the only fre-proof office
building In this city. Charges very mod
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
Her Tact.

"She lacks tact. She scolds her hus-
band when he comes home late at night
'Dearl dearl Now, / avoid all that
by not letting my husband go out at al
in the evening. detroit Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07

Under the Chair OF state the sleek cat
sleeps,
And round 1t the shadow of the evening
creeps;
While Ger it falls the glimmer Of sun
sets rays
For Sherman is just dreaming out MS lites
last days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
. The War Scare.

l belong in the militia,
And oh, what grief IS minei
You see, want 10 quit EN-,
But I do not dare resign.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
IL Rolled On,

The first revolver ever made
Outdates the human race;
For 1t appeared when this old earth
First whirled away through space.
Lille.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
Street Railway
Transfers.

On and after Sunday. February
20, 1898, a passenger viii De en-
titled TO ONE transfer on pay
ment of a single fare.
Transfers to Fourteenth street,
Richmond. and to Hull street,
Manchester, will be allowed only
on payment Of cash fare.
Passengers desiring transfer tick
cts will notify conductor when fare
is paid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
DroSpntiuU Lilies.

Councilman w. T. Woody. Of Marshall
Ward yesterday. presented Mr. James
Caskie. president of the COMMON Council
and City Clerk u. T. August with hand
some specimens of Easter lilies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
No Prestige at All.

do you think Mrs. Dash will be elected
president of the Federation OF the Fed
Grafton OF the FederationY
Mercy no; she's never been to Europe"
Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07

Had Spain sought the Church more
vigorously before she INDUCED her butch
cry in Cuba there would be more con-
sistency and yet less reason for her seek
ing the Pope at this late day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
Never Stop That One.

Mrs. CT see a crusade against the
wearing Of hats in church has been start
ed in indianapolis.
Mr.. C.-Nothing said about passing
them. Is there?-Yonkers Statesman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07

Mr. Briggs has closed his continuous
performance IN the Presbyterian Coun-
ellis and Joined the Episcopal church. and
everybody is satisfied.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07

There are lots of people who do not be-
lieve we are going to have war but they
are not willing to trust themselves in the
recruiting station yet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07

The store OF A. Hutzler's Sons will be
closed Thursday. April 9TH, on account
OF holiday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07

The latest purchase Of ship by the
United States was the Diogenes. Have
they gone TO buying tubs?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07

Uncle Billy Cullingworth is big man.
but he has not been able to turn over the
postofice yet.