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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
The Water to be Turned Out of the
Canal This Morning.
NOT BELIEVED TO BE SUICIDE.
It is Feared that While Walking
Along the Banks OF the Canal
in the Darkness, Mr. Alvey
Stumbled aud Fell TO
His Death in the
Muddy Waters.

The water will be drawn or the canal
this morning and the friends Of the miss
ing Mr.. John T. Alvey will search for his
body, that in all probability lies beneath
the flowing waters.
All day yesterday Diver Joe EDWARDS
and his assistants worked faithfully IN
dredging the canal I'm the vicinity OF the
place at which Mr.. Alvey WAS last seem
and where his hat was found "Wednesday
evening by Mr.. G. =. Hopkins. But WIN
out success.
In the absence Of other clues. the rela-
tiyes Of Mr.. Alvey have practically reacn-
ed the conclusion that he has met MS
death In the waters Of the canal. They
have almost abandoned the hope % ever
seeing him alive again. for the finding Oh
his hat on the bank Of the canal ana the
inability 10 locate the missing man any
place else. seems 10 indicate that he ieli
into the water I'm his wanderings.
MOST THROUGH SEARCH
The search has been a thorough one so
FAR as human energy can be thorough,
not only by the friends Of Mr Alvey, tut
by the detectives General Manager
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12

Vicinity Of Cabanatuan and San Jose ana
hurried movements by way OF ldSi"b
over mountains to Bayonbonay, thence on
to Aplrra Among the dipatches tne io'-
lowing appears: ,.oo
'Tarlac. November, D. lS'''
lots did not accept propositions 70
day: enemy attacked our outpOsis De
cause Otis promised Mckinley 10 take
Tarlac to-day. think they cannot nredA
through. take care Of prisoners, as tnere-
in lies our great hopes. especially uor,
our wives. There Is no such miscruit ~
either by the government or by Miong.
Spanish commissioners tried TO deceive
us. dealing with Us as insurgents; our
government sent them away and they
withdrew greatly displeased. Quadrupie
alliance between Germany. France. RUS
sia and Spain. Is a fact Before Deem
Der We will know our fate. Throughout
Europe there Is sympathy for our cause
American Democrats clearly in our favor
they are sure Of Bryan's triumph next
election Pay no attention 10 your affairs
and never mind the rest
The dispatches are given verbatim as
received with several unintellgible words.
including "miscrult" Inquiry Is being
made TO learn whether this is a cable
error or a word used In the insurgent dis
patch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
THE JAMAICAN HURRICANE
Was the Worst in Years, and Lett
Devastation IN its Wake.

KINGSTON. JAMAICA. Nov. lines
sengers from the storm devastated dis
tricts report that Wednesdays hurricane
was the most severe experienced In ia
maica for many years. 1t struck the east
end at o'clock and ragged for four hours
along the northern slopes and through the
parishes Of St. Thomas. ST. Mary ana
Portland. westward 10 Morant Bay, on
the south and Lucea, on the north coast
destroying all cultivation and most OF the
properties in its course, including 100000 OF
the United Fruit Company's banana trees
conservative estimate Port Antonio II
self presents serious damage TO property
including the fruit companys wharf ana
premises. But the main force OF the
cyclone apparently struck Morant Bay 10
Prlestmans River which district IS stlll
totally cut off.
The town OF Morant Bay Is shattered
and fears are entertained that the frult
company's business will be seriously Grip
pied for the immediate future, as the 81
Catherine Plantations are the only part
of their property which have not sur
fered while most Of the independent frult
CIVILIZATIONS are within the area OF de-
structiOn.
Estimates agree that the ISLANDS fruit
trade will require one year TO recover.
No accounts Of fatalities have yet peen
received
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
OFFICIAL COUNT
IS NOT FINISHED
But so Far It Has Disclosed no Start
ling Changes From the Un-
Official Figures.

LOUISVILLE. ky. Nov. 1.-THE sec
ond day Of the official count has disclosed
no startling changes from the unofficial
fgures. Both sides stil claim the state
though the Democratic estimate was
somewhat reduced to-day. Reports from
over 90 Of the ll9 counties give Goebel a
plurality OF little over 1860 votes on the
official count The Democratic UNOFFICIAL
reports from the remaining counties show
enough Taylor pluralities 10 wipe this
out and leave a margin for the Republi-
can candidate.
DEPEND on CONTESTS.
Much depends. however. upon contests
being made I'm several counties on the
ground Of alleged irregularities.
The determination OF these points may
cause a change from present estimates or
the results. The official count has shown
that the two candidates for governor ran
far ahead Of their tickets al over the
state. Goebel is leading Il by an average
OF over % votes 90 the county. I'm Gray
son county. where the Democratic bolt
was strong he leads the ticket by %
votes.
LEADS HIS TICKET.
Taylor appears 20 be leading his ticket
by an even greater average than Goeoel
In Grayson county. Taylor leads over
Marshall. the candidate for Lieutenant
governor by 100 In Taylor county Gocoei
leads his ticket by s. and Taylor by 25.
In thIs city very light changes were made.
IL requires several days 10 tinish tho
count, however. as bitter disputes nsse
arisen in several wards.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
GIVEN CARTE BLANCHE.


FRANKFORT. KY, Nov LIT became
known tonight that a squad OF State
militiamen had been secreted in the State
arsenal for several nights past The sol
diers or officials refuse to tell by whose
orders they are doing guard duty. but IT
deve,ops that they have been on guard
sh.ce Tuesday evening. when Goebel was
given a great demonstration upon arriy-
ing here and threats were made by seve-
raj against white Republicans should
Governor Bradley refuse to recognize
Goebel as Governor. II given a certificate
Of election by the state Boards OF Elec-
tion.
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incd the plan and purposes Of the Southern
Home Association for Confederate Veto
rams. and the same meets with my hearty
approval and endorsement. / have con-
sented 20 sell 10 the above association my
farm, including the homestead Of my late
husband. eX-president Jefferson Davis,
late of the Confederate states of America.
The property referred TO is located at
Bcauvoir. Miss. and contains total Of
about 400 acres.
"Nery respectfully.
(siened
"VARINA JEFFERSON DAVIS"
THE MUSEUM.
Mrs. Randolph read letter from Ms
souri chapter asking for admission 10 the
L.. j.. G.. The chair decided that this was
not i'm accord with the constitution, and
the chapter was not admitted.
Mrs. Roalie. OF Alabama. read the re-
port on finance. and Mrs. Ronsaviile read
the report of the Committee on Badges.
Mrs. Parke Of Georgia presented the
following resolution in regard 20 the Bat
tie Abbey. as the representative Of the
Regents of the Confederate Memorial
Museum. II was-sdcpted:
81 move that each state Division of the
United Daughters of the Confedcracy APP
point a Museum Committee OF three. OF
which the state IleflitnL rNali DC "a
member ex oficio: the state Regent shall
be chairman. and the other two meplbers
shall be appointed by the state Pr si-
dent This committee shall have charge
of the interests of the Museum ana keep
il before ihei, state Division.
Il move further, that each state Pres
ident SHALL after presenting the matter
to her State Convention. recommend the
arpropria.ion of sum of money. varying
according TO the financial condition Of
her treasury. for the running expenses
of this sacred treasure house. which eX-
nenso has heretofore been borne boy the
confederate Memorial Literary Society
alone.
.I further move that each state Presi-
dent shall recommend that each chapter
I'm her Division set apart annually sum
according 10 its ability for the mainte-
nance and enrichment of the room APP
nrouriotci TO fits own state
A great deal Of the time Of the morning
session was devoted 90 an endeavor 10
amend the constitution Of the organi2a-
tion. but it was unavailing.
The election Of officers was not begun
until 2 o'clock and lasted am hour and
a half
Mrs. y. c. Goodlet occupied the chair,
Continued on Third Page)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
OFFICER PARKINSON DEAD.
lie Passed Away Last Night lat the
Virginia Hospital.

Mr. John F. Parkinson died last night
at ulO o'clock AT the Virginia Hospital
where he has been under treatment lot
the past five weeks. Mr. Parkinson mas
long been a familiar figure in the city Oh
Riohmond For twenty years he has
served on the police force and led an ac-
tive life until the last few months.
Mr.. Parkinson was hfty-two years or
age lie was born i'm New Kent county
ami moved to Richmond twenty-five years
ago.
He leaves a widow and four children
Mrs. W. q. Long. Miss Annie Parkinson
Mr.. Herbert T. Parkinson and Mr John
l.. Parkinson all Of this city
The funeral will be held at Leigh-street
Baptist church Monday afternoon AZ ~"
o'clock. The interment will be made In
OakW0oi.
Mr. Parkinson had been III for some
time. but was thought to be improving
and his death was a shock to his friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
THE CARS VISIT
TO THE EMPEROR
The Royal Visitor Accorded Hearty
WelcOmG--LiyeIy Satisfaction at
Samoan Settlement.

Copyright. 1899 by tho Associated Press)
BERLIN. Nov. 1.-THE long-expected
agreement ON the Samoa ana the visit Of
the Czar TO Emperor William at Potsdam,
were TWO events which brought JOY 10
the hearts of the Germans. for they were
brh construed as favorable 10 the Empire
and government. and the press did every
thing 10 assure the Czar hearty wei
come. The correspondent OF the Asso-
ciated Press learns from an eyewitness
that the Emperor and Empress accorded
most cordial welcome 20 the guests
which was fully reciprocated.
The press dwelt especially upon the fact
that the Car anA Emperor William were
always exerting themselves for peace.
and that the presence OF the Car at
Potsdam on the eve Of Emperor Williams
departure for England, at a moment
when Germany had entered into a friendly
understanding with Great Britain regard
ing Colonial policy was tantamount To an
additional guarantee of peace.
After the Cars departure the press in
dulged IN the widest guesses as TO what
the monarchs might have agreed upon.
especlally during the ten minutes quiet
talk while i'm The Mausoleum Of Emperor
Frederick when the doors were closed
and all others were excluded. The solemn
stiffness was only III by the tall altar
tapcrs In the EmperoTs chapel Some
papcrs went TO the lglgth Of reporting
The exact words of the monarchs during
these ten minutes. The correspondent of
the Associated Press learns from an ex-
celent source that after silent prayer
at the tomb Of Emperor Frederick they
silently shook hands and left the mauso-
leum.
NO COMPACT MADE.
At dinner where Count Murieff Count
Won Buelow and Prince Hohenlohe were
also present an exchange Of ideas on the
political situation occurred but informal
". There was no compact whatever made
n should be remembered the Emperor
has distrusted France since NJ. Bourgeois
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
OSCAR DEBRIS TRIAL.
remarkable Scenes in the Iynehbufg
Cluft

TYNCHBURG VA. Nov u.-Special.-
The case of Arthur y. Derr charged with
the embezzlement Of 1880 Of properly
from his aged mother, is in the hands
of a Jury. who failed 10 agree this after
noon. and have been adjourned over TO
Monday IN many respects, the case mas
been one Of the most remarkable ever
known I'm the city Cofrt Derr defended
himself appearing I'm the garb OF a cler-
gvman on yesterday the extraordinary
sDectacle was presented OF an accused
questioning his mother and father
,he former Of whom is eighty-one years
of age and the latter eighty-nine.
II was charged that Mrs. Derr had turn
ed her large fortune over to her son Ar
thur in trust and that he had embezzled
every cent Of It, leaving her absolutely
penniless. Two other indictments are
pending against Derr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12

Brownell. of the Richmond National De
tecttve Agency has his men following up
every suggestion and clue, and there nave
been many OF them. but all have Teen
practically run down and exploded.
The water will be drawn or the canal
at o'clock this morning however, ana
his friends viii assist iu the search Tor
the body. il it be there.
The idea OF suicide has never been con-
sdered The theory is that in his un-
balanced state of mind Mr. Alvey wan
dered up the railroad track and In the
gloom and darkness Of approaching night
fel into the canal
4 case OF some similarity was that OF
Mr. Robert McClintock, an employee
az the gas works. who. upon the last
municipal primary election, started Tor
his home in the southwestern portion OF
the city. lie attempted TO make a short
cut acruss Seventh street. near the union
depot. and with his mind burdened with
the excitement OF the day, and IN the
inky darkness OF night. he walked into
the canal His body was found hoatlns
on the surface the next morning.
SOMD DOUBTFUL
Some NJ Mr.. Alvey's friends doubt that
the bodv will be found In the canal
They agree that II he fell I'm on Wednes-
day night that the body has been there
a sufficient length OF time TO arise 70 the
surface. tt is said by experts that
body without weights TO IL. or that mas
not become cntangled in the weeds at the
bottom. should arise, ordinarily, in three
days.
Following out this theory there are many
who do not think Mr.. Alvey fell overheard.
but believe that he IS still wandering
about This theory Is hardly a good one
for i'm three DAYS had he been wandering,
some one who had read Of the disappear
ance of Mr.. Alvey. that has been so widely
published would have seen him and his
friends would have been notified.
The search in the canal to-day, how
ever. will settle the matter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
SUMMARY OF T0-0AY'S NEWS.



Water to he turned out OF the canal
this morning In the search for Mr.. John
r. Alvey
Report OF ministers on the penitsntisry
ready ~ g..
The Governor reprieves Alex. Tate for
thirty days. 49,
a great Industry for West Point
-poarA ~ Public Works settles the
Portsmouth railroad case.
Mrs Jefferson Davis agrees 10 sell
Reauvoir 10 be converted into Confed-
crate home.
The United Daughters of the Confcd-
eracy elect Officers and adjourn.
A serious ARRAY IN the Second Market.
General.
Both sides still claim Kentucky.
-Caldwers plurality about 1900.
Captain and nine men OF schooner
William NJ Bird perish In wreck.
--Vice- Presidents friends encourages
o-er his condition.
Foreign.
-Boers lombard Kimberley. doing
damage.
-'rroopships arrive al Cape Town
Beers attacked Mafeking on Monday
and were twice repulsed.
Rain imoedes American advance w
Philippines ,.,,.
The Cars visit to Emperor william.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
MIR. Hobart's Condition.

PATTERSON. y. j.. Nov 1l.-Vice Prcsi-
dent Hobart spent another comfortable
night last night. and this morning there
was no material change In his condition.
The Nice-Presidcnt sat I'D in an easy
chair nearly ail yesterday afternoon. His
condition was 50 much improved that he
was allowed to read the papers for a short
time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
James Firth, Who is Said to Have
Made the Assault, Escaped.
THE POLICE HUNTING FOR HIM.
The Details OF the Affair Involved in
Considerable Mystery, and Sew
eral Versions Giycn-Eisher
at the City Hospital
In n Critical
Condition.

As result Of difficulty at the Second
Market yesterday evening about 4 o'clock,
Charles Fisher. a timer, now lies at the
city Hospital I'm a very critical condition.
1t seems that Fisher, who is a German,
had been doing some work for Mr.. John
j. Gravius, butcher in the Second
Market. and when the work was finished
ne went to Mr. Gravins' stall TO ask him
to come and see if the job was satisfac-
tory. NIr. Gravins son was at the stall
al the time. and told Fisher that his
father was absent
TROUBLE BEGINS
AT this moment young James Firth. who
WAS standing near joined I'm the dialogue
and was told by Fisher that no one had
addressed him. Hot words passed between
them. and young Firth is said To- nave
eeizod am ic. pick which was lying near
bv and struck Fisher on The hcad win
f.. Enock,ug him 10 the floor in sense
less condition. Az the blood followed the
blow. Firth became frightened ana ran
out of the building up sixth street anu
disappeared.
rba aotburanco was summoned as once.
DIT Cunningham examined the se"Sele8'
man and said that be thought there was
n fracture al the base of the skull Tn
noy of blood. which had been considerable,
vas staunehod and The wounded man
was removed 90 The City Hospital. lie
now lies I'm q scmi-CousCious condition.
and Or. Cunningham. under whose care
he is. saws that he has every symptom OF
"a fracture at the base of the skull
SEARCH FOR FIRTH.
The nolice were notified Of the assault
and search was at once begun Tor young
Firth but ND 20 late hour last night
he was stiu al large.
Firth Is boy of sixteen years OF age
and very slightly built and h's laihef'
Mr. r. r.. Firth. well-knoWn butcher ih
the market. SAYS that he is not % s1rohs
boy for his age
The veauon said to have been used is
now al tho Second Police station ana Dr.
a piece of fine timber about Two meme
SQUARE by five feet long. lt would oe
dangerous weapon in the hands "l amy
one. The father of young FF'h is great
lv distressed over the occurance ana
seems TO know nothing oi no" lHe iV"
started or where his son is.
ANOTHER VERSION.
Another version Of the affair which was
given 90 Dr Cunningham, ol the Aii''"-
lance. is that Fisher fell from "aso"
upon some rock and was injured Du. '"e
accident occurred inside the market as
the blood upon the floor showed. IL is
also said that Fisher slipped upon the
eoor and fell. striking his head against
the counter. and that Firth mad nothing
I'm do with it. nevertheless Firth Is miss
ing and cannot Doe located.
Much excitement was caused by lhe o'-
currence. although the market was rath-
er deserted at the time.
Nothing can be said with any degree OF
cortainty as TO what Fishers chances OF
recovery are. but at present Dee Is ia
very critical condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12

sbirbuiiding Combine.

GAN FRANCISCO. CAL, Nov. 1.-THE
cau referring to-day TO the statement
tclegraphed from the East that syndi-
cate. said TO be headed by the selsmans,
r.ronoses 10 obtain control OF the leading
sb,rf,,ilSina concerns Of the United States
says that the combine contempiates the
absorption of the Union Iron Works OF
,,,is civ The paper says thar inquiries
aidre.sed TO responsible parties I'm the
Fast brought the reply that the syndicate
bed practically succeeded in combining
r,e sbinvards Of Cramps and sons. at
pbiladelphia. c. p. Huntington. Of New
,,ort News Va the Columbia Iron Works
baltimore. the Bath CMaine) Iron Works,
and the Union Iron Works. San Fran
cisco.
Tho managers Of the Union Iron Works
mother affirm or deny the report. II is
estimated that the consolidated value Of
the concerns admitted to the combine eX-
cceds .e0C,OO0o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
CLAIMS FOR G0eBEL.

The Courier-Journai Figures Him
Plurality OF 155.
LOUISVILLE. KY. Nov. 1.-THE cour-
Ter Journal at midnight figures out a piu-
rality OF rs for Goebel This = based on
CONTINUED on Second Ares@
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12

4 special 10 The Times from Newport
News says:
Nothing is known az the shipyard here
of the reported pending deal operated by
the Seligmans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
WEATHER. FSjRECasr.

Forecast for Sunday and Monday: :.
virginia and North carolina-Falr ana
colder sunday: diminishing northwest
winds Monday fair.
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Continued on Second Page1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-12
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

Following was the range Of the Their
mometcr az The Times office YESTERDAY.
Q a. NJ. 80. y NJ. 6S. 3 r. NJ. I2' ?. NJ.
s.. . T. NJ. IS. i2 NJ. 81 Average G. l-S-
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Continued on Third Page)
New-York tribune., 1899-11-24
PRINCEToN,s NEW LINKS.

Princeton. n. j., Nov % CspeciaD.-The Greens
Committee OF the Princeton Golf Association. to-
gether with Willie" Dunn, has been employed for
the last few days in making a more thorough sur
vey OF the land for the links the old Stock
ton farm. and has designated roughly the prob
able location OF each hole Of the proposed course.
BY this last survey It has been determined that the
course Will be OF the longest and. IL properly
put in shape, one OF the best In the country The
course will be an eighteen hole one and VIII cover
a distance OF about six thousand yards, or over
three miles and a half
There IS a brook rising from a series Of springs
in the vicinity OF the Stockton house and running
through the entire length OF the farm 10 stony
Brook. which Will furnish the hazards, as II must
be crossed six times the return trip. The longest
hole will probably not exceed six hundred and hlty
yards and the others will be considerably under
that. Dunn waxed enthusiastic over the character
OF the land. He found IL 70 be n sandy loam, not
means OF drainage which are in most cases ade-
guate
New-York tribune., 1899-11-24
ATHLETICS.

GAMES OF COMPANY A. 9TH REGIMENT.
The athletic tournament and reception OF Conn
psny A, OF the 47th Regiment, were held last even
ing at the armory Marcy-ave. and Heyward-st-.
Brooklyn. In the two mile bicycle A. BrN
endorpf. of the 23d Regiment. while rounding
OF the turns. ran into the wall. He wrecked his
wheel and received bad cut over the right eye.
The winners OF the bicycle races did not receive
their prizes last night. many protests were
entered. In handicapping. T. F. o Bren used good
Judgment. The banner that was 20 go to the club
scoring the largest number OF points will go to the
Knickerbocker Athletic Club the Xavier Ath-
letic Association. The summaries:
one hundred yard dash Chandcsp)-Ffnai hea; won by
p. Sayles. Knlckerbocker a. c. Ols yards); Charles
Heburg. New West side A. c: @ YARDS, second; J. T.
Miller st. George a. c. q yards. third. rimeo;lo
won by ". F. Rollins. sd Regiment a. A; W. J. Dali
23d Regiment A. A., second. II. b. Lawton jr. 23d
Regiment A. A.. third. Tme-2l2&.
H. J Asendorf. Knickerbocker A. G. "a yards); A II.
Dressler. ". S. Y. N. c. A. as YARDS, second D. J.
Donovan. X. A. A. C3e yards, third Tms-2oS%.
kind r. W. az yards; J. Townsend X. A C. d5 yards,
second c Iedyard. h 6 ". and 2od Regiment A. A.
go yards. third Tme-552.
Running high Jump-WOn by y. Reuss X. A. c. %
inches. with actual jump Of n. IN; W. S. ID
wards x. A. G. no inches) with actual Jump ot r.
IN. second John G. Kehue G. @ A. a. d2 inches,.
YARDS; c. l. Brady. X A G. c6 yardsl. second; r W.
Three hundred yard run Chandicap--won BY A. Peter
Regimen, C22 YARDS. second II. valdes. V A c. 90
one mile bicycle race Cnovice)-won By ". NJ Bird.
y. a. A. Richard Brown X. A. A.. second; r. ".
sulzer 2sd Regiment A. A. third. T1me-3Osh.