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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-02
Rebel Line Gone,

Manila, Nov. 26.-Senor Buencamino,
former member of Aguinaldos cabinet,
who has been captured, admits that the
rebel line has gone to pieces. He says
Aguinaldo has gone to Bayombong and
it is now merely matter of persistent
chasing in order to catch him. The whole
trouble, he said, would soon be ended.
Buencamino had $1,000 in gold when he
was captured, but had no clothing. He
came to Manila wearing borrowed gar
ments. Buencamino, who was Aguinaldos
secretary of state, says that when his
party was attacked Aguinaldo's mother,
with her 4-yelr-old grandson, got into the
brush. Buencamino thought they had
been killed. Wheaton, however, has Agui-
naldos son, but his mother has not been
found. Our cavalry is pushing toward
Bayombong, where Aguinaldo is likely to
meet them if he gets away from General
Young.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-02

form, at the back of which is a stand
ard gauge for taking the height by the
celebrated method of Bertillon. Weigh
Ing comes next, then the test for lung
capacity, while a spirometer is used
This resembles a miniature gasometer,
consisting of a sheet metal cylinder
and a flexible tube. The ergograph
covers endurance tests. The arm is
strapped down 70 that the middle
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-02
Yale Lost.

New Haven, Nov. 26.-Just one short
minute before the close of one of the
greatest football contests ever played be-
tween Princeton and Yale, little Arthur
Poe Prnceton's right end, a member of
the famous Poe family dropped beauti-
full goal from the field and won the game
for the Tigers by the narrow margin of IL
to 10. All the more remarkable is the
fact that Poe never before, in practice
or a game, attempted to kick goal from
the field
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-02

zon, and the ubiquitous tourist who
comes out of mere curiosity finds the
sentiment fully satiated before the next
boat sails for Hong Kong. Typhoon and
quarantine rigors have had the effect to
terrify many. This latter means three
days isolation, during which the passen-
gers lie under the broiling sun, and no
friendly boat comes nearer than ten
yards.
The crew, the coolies and the passen-
gers despairingly watch the cool cafes
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-02

of Filipino and Chnaman makes the
scene of one chasing the other around
the house with knife common scene.
The main servant-the cook-who some
times earns as high as $40 month"; does
the marketing, and horse steak or the
remains of some old caribou are often
served up at table. The only salvation
of the American resident is in the i'm
ported canned meats, or those brought
out by the refrigerator ships for the ar
my. Condensed milk is another essential.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-02

So LARGE number of people have
/A\ rushed into Manila from the
22S United States during the past
year. While a certain proportion of
these comprise the families and rela-
tives of army and volunteer officers,
goodly average represents those who in
tend to engage in business or invest cap
ital as soon as the conditions shall war
rant AS a summer resort however, these
have discovered that there are many
places preferable to the capital of Lu
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-02
Destroyed by n Tornado.

Fort Smith, Ark, Nov. pa telephone
message from Paris, Logan county, re-
ports the town of Magazine destroyed by
a tornado, Magazine is on the new Choc-
taw & Memphis road, 60 miles east Of
Fort Smith. All efforts to reach Magazine
by wire have failed. Bonneville, 10 miles
from Magazine, suffered severe storm,
houses being blown down and cattle killed.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-02
MAY WORK GREAT CHANGES.

Chicago School Children Tested in
Regard to Physical Condition.
An innovation has beas begun by the
Chicago school boartso Vat may bring
about sweeping refop9I7 in the whole
American educational system. Not sat
isfied with alone watching the mental
deyelopmentof children in its charge, it
has gone about the study of their phys
Zeal development with minute care, in
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-02

Berlin is shaddering at the grew
some discovery that there is trade
understanding between professional
nurses and underwriters. Competition
between the latter has raised the reg
ular commission paid to nurse to 30
per cent. of the cost of a funeral. The
fact that a doctor has made this state
of things public, with the suspicion
that the undertakers may have to
square with that profession also, ADDS
to the cheerfulness of Berlin patients.
Every man in town seems to imagine
he Is qualified to umpire the hits and
fouls of reporters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-07

Clerks Judges"
And the proper official canyassers Of
general election returns shall canvass
these returns I'm like manner as other
election returns. and the result shall be
certified to the Secretary of the Common
wealth as the result in other elections is
certified.
IS The Board Of State Canvassers
shall meet In the office of the Secretary
OF the Commonwealth on the fourth Mon
day in June, 1901. and shall examine the
certified abstracts Of such returns, and
shall make certified statement Of the
whole number of votes cast for constitu-
tional convention and the whole number
of votes cast against constitutional con-
vention, and they shall examine all the
certified abstracts OF returns of votes cast
at said general election, and shall deter
mine and certify the number Of electors
voting at said general election for any
purpose, and whether majority Of the
same were in favor OF a constitutional
convention, and shah subscribe their
names thereto. and shall deliver the same
over TO the Secretary Of the Common
wealth, who shall record I'm a suitable
book, 10 be kept in his office, such GER
titled statement and determination. and a
certified copy of the same, to be made
by the Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
shall be communicated by the Governor
10 the General Assembly at the next ses-
sion thereof"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-07
A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
ur. Floods Bill Expected to Pass
Text of the Bill.

"NIv constitutional convention bill VIII
he passed." said Senator Flood. as ne s't
az dinner with Mr. Leslie Martin at the
racerson last night Furthermore. 1t
will be made a party issue. and ma
ioritv of the people will vote for con
vention."
senator Floods bill was the topic oil
universal comment last night. There was
not heard a single voice in opposition.
TEXT OF THE BILL
The bill is as follows:
"Be IL enacted by the General Assembly
of Virginia. That at the general election
to be held on the fourth Thursday IN
Nav 1901. there shall be submitted 10
the electors qualified to vote Tor the
members of the General Assembly the
question: Shall there be convention 10
revise the Constitution and amend the
same2'
- The judges OF election at each OF
the several voting places in TINS state are
hereby required 10 use separate pailo'-
box in which separate ballot-box, so pro-
vided the judges of election shall deposit
tbe ballots Of all qualified voters voting
uuon the mestion OF a convention to re-
wise the Constitution and amend the
same. Said separate ballot-boxes shall
be provided as ballot-boxes for other cleo
tons are provided.
49, The ballots to be used In said elec-
ton shall be furnished by the respective
electoral boards as I'm other elections,
but shall be separate from the ballots cast
for county. district. or corporation ON
GERS. and upon each ballot shall be print
ed the words: For constitutional conven-
ton and Against constitutional con-
vention': and all voters voting upon the
ouestion who desire 20 vote for d constl-
tutional convention shall strike out the
words against constitutional convention
and those desiring to vote against con-
stitutional convention shall strike out the
words for constitutional convention and
said ballots shall be prepared in the same
way as now provided by law.
"a The manner of receiving and can
vassing said ballots. and making returns
and abstracts thereof, shall conform III
all respects TO the requirements OF the
general election laws OF the State, except
the certificate Of judges and clerks
which shall be as follows. or TO ike Ell
feet:
1--WE hereby certify that at the election
held on the fourth Thursday In May, l"i.
there were votes cast for constitutions
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-07
ON THE APPOMATTOX.
NEWS NOTES FROM PETERSBURG
AND VICINITY.
The ELECTION OF Mr.. MANN.
Death of n Young Farmer of Sussex
County-The Sici-0Hicers Chosen
The Pool Tournament-rwo Fires
other Mention.

PETERSBURG, VA, December g.
Special THE election OF Colonel Will
liam Henry Mann as Clerk of the House
of Delegates is very gratifying, nobonly
to the Democratic party throughout the
Southside, but to the many friends OF
this young man in this city and through
out the Fourth Congressional District
Information has been received of the
death of Mr.. Henry Dyson, well-known
young farmer Of Sussex county, at his
home, a few miles from Stony creek. He
was only about % years OF age. young
man of high character, and very popular
IN his community.
Mr.. John ii. Pollard, one of our most
honored citizens, and for many years en-
gagged in the banking business mere, Is
quito sick, of pneumonia.
The condition OF Commonwealth's-At-
torney Charles T. Lassiter, while still Sc
rlous and materially unchanged. Is re-
garded as more favorable. He is resting
moro quietly.
At the regular meeting OF Sycamore
Council. Royal Arcanum, held last night
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Regent, j. T. Lawrepce'
Vice-Regent. J. y. Brown; Past-Regent'
c. Il. Browne; orator, r. Il. Brunei; Sec
rotary. II. r. Smith; Collector, W. j.
Parham; Treasurer, Eli Kuil; chaplain
r. W. kruse; Representative to supreme
Council. r. l.. Brunei; Alternate, I. T.
Browne. Grand Regent Sol. Bloomperg
Will pay an official visit TO the couhcils
in this city on the 10th instant.
The Executive Committee of the Cen
trail State Hospital met to-day for the
transaction OF the usual monthly oGsl-
ness.
Tho pool tournament, which has been
I'm progress for some days at Centre Hin,
under the auspices of the Cockade city
Cycle Club, closed last night. Ihere
were a number of players and some me
plaviug The winner of the first prize
was Mr.. Z. e. Seward. and of the second
Stanley Beckwith. The club Is putting
ND a fine ten-pin alley, which VIII De
completed and opened to the members In
a few days. ,
Rev. Or. Mcbride. OF Lexington. who
is conducting a mission at Grace church,
Is preaching to large congregations.
The Common Council will give out con-
tracts for further vitrifed brick ana
sheet-asphalt work on Sycamore street
ON the 18th instant The bids for the
work are in. but have not yet been made
public.
Mir. Frank Morrison. of Sharon, Pa
has purchased large tract Of land IN
Prince George county, said. to be ABOUT
ZOO acres. He Is a man of means. and,
IL is said, intends to establish me
stock-farm. tie will build wharf on
lanes river for the convenience OF ms
farm. s,o.
Two slight fires occurred this after
noon one was at the residence OF Mr..
r. A. Young. on High street, ana the
roof OF the building was somewhat dam
aged. The other was in Blandford, near
The cemetery, but very little injury was
! done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-07
TO ACQUIRE JUsTIs ISLAND.
Proprietor Wants More Thnn the
CITY VIII Give.

The Committee on the Improvement OF
James River held its regular monthly
meeting in the City Hall last nignt at o
o'clock. Those present were: Messrs'
Curtis (chairmam Christian, CrenshaW
Donahoe Ebel. Ferguson, Guy, McCar-
thy, Mosby. and Seay. ,..,...,,
The captain OF the city tug submitted
his report for the month Of November
showing the operations Of the department,
and stating that 5.625 cubic yards OF sand
gravel and rock were dredged from the
harbor during the month.
The Clerk reported that the sum or
S27g932 remained to the credit OF the
department out Of the appropriation OF
1920. after deducunS Si,J)f. ordered
transferred to a special account by the
Council
The monthly payroll and sundry bills
We're approved and ordered 10 be paid
A report was received trOm the City
Attorney with reference to condemnation
proceedings TO acquire the island pro
perty I'm James river owned by w. NJ
Justis and others. giving IL as his opinion
that there is no Virginia statute contrary
to the institution Of condemnation pro-
ccedings and an abandonment OF the
same after commissioners have been ap-
pointed. The report was laid on the taDe
The chairman presented "a communica-
ton, signed by W. NJ. Justis, containing
q proposition "a 10 the conditions upon
which he will deed his property 10 the
city. These conditions include the dredg-
ing and furnishing DN the city oNsV.V CUBIC
yards of sand annually for a period or
ten years and delivering it on scows al
a landing I'm the dock and at such other
points as he may desire.
After considerable discussion the COM
municatiOn was referred TO a sub-cOmmit-
tee. composed Of Messrs. Mosby, Guy. and
Ebcl for a further conference with Mr..
Justs This proposition cannot be ac-
cepted by the city. and the sub commit
tee is instructed to try and reach some
more feasible agreement with Mr.. Justis
for the transfer of his property.
MONEY FOR HARBOk IMPROVE
MENTS
The special joint Committee on River
and HarbOr Improvement met al $50
o'clock last night Mr.. Travers presi-
dent of the Chamber Of Commerce. re-
ported that the Chamber had raised the
sum Of 81, $50 for the improvement of the
harbor. and that the said sum was now
available. Chairman Curtis stated that
an official notice TO this effect from the
Chamber would have 70 be sent to the
City Auditor before the like sum apprO-
priated by the city could be drawn. Mr..
TraVers explained that ne would see that
this was done ut once. An informal dis
cusson Of matters relating 10 the river
and harbor Improvement was INDUCED in.
after which the committee adjourned
The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings will meet in regular session in the
City Hall tonight AT 1880 O'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-07
KILLED HIS BROTHER.
SAD FAMILY TRAGEDY IN WHICH
yIRGINIANs FIGURE.
IN THE MONUMENTAL CITY.
Richard Il. Briggs shot by Raymond
Briggs, of suffolk, Three Times,
md Died neutrality-suspicious.
is Claimed.
is Claimed.

SUFFOLK. VA, December 6.-(Special)
Richard Evans Briggs died about II
o'clock to-day in Baltimore. Md. from
wounds inflicted on Monday night By his
brother. Raymond Briggs, Of Suffolk, Va,
who. with his mother, Mrs. j. NJ. Briggs,
went from Suffolk to Baltimore about
two weeks ago, TO visit the deceased and
his wife.
The brothers had a difficulty on Monday
night, the accounts of the particulars OF
which are conflicting, and during the
alteration the younger man shot his
brother three times.
The deceased was 80 years of age and
his brother is in his 2lst year. These
young men are sons oil the late Or.
George W. Briggs VINO lived in Rich
mond, Va. before and during the civil
war, but subsequently moving TO Nanse-
mond county, and later TO Suffolk. where
ne died. The son who died to-day Will
probably be buried in Hollywood Gene
terry, Richmond, Va, where his father
was Inferred.
Raymond Briggs Is under arrest in Bal
timore to answer for the shooting, which.
he claims, was done in sef-defence. His
brother, the deceased, also eXOnerated
him from blame. soon after he was shot.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
A Baltimore special received by the
Dispatch last night says:
Richard f.. Briggs, his WIFE, and Ray
mond lived with their mother NJ the
house where the shooting occurred. Ray
mond is deformed having curvature OF
the spine. Neither Raymond nor his
brother would give the particulars Of
the shooting, but the police claim 10 have
learned that Richard went home about
$3.50 o'clock under the influence Of liquor,
and that as soon as he entered the house
he began TO upbraid his brother. From
words they got to blows, and Il Is said
that Raymond, being physically weak.
drew a pistol from his pocket In self
defence and fired three shots. each Of
which took effect in Richards abdomen"
DR.. Charles l.. Demerritt. No. 1896 Full
ton avenue. was summoned. and by his
direction police ambulance was brought
and Richard was removed 10 the Mary
land General Hospital. At the hospital
Dr. John d. Blake probed for the bullets.
and later Opened the abdomen. j, was
found that the inteslincs were perforated
i'm several places. rhs psrfora.ions were
sewed up. and the man va, made as com
Portable as possible. Ds. DemerriJt. who
accompanied MS pdtiept 10 the Horpls1i'
said that the first Of the three shots w9s
evidently fired At close range as ,he SKIN
around one of ths oullet wounds was
burnt and blackened by powder. One OF
the bullets was located luss under the
skin near the spine. The other bullets
could not be found.
ALL HE HAD TO SAY.
The Baltimore evening News says shat
when Raymond was before Il justice
Tuesday morning he refused 10 make any
statement. To Lieutenant Manning, how
ever, in answer 10 questions, he later
said: II shot him in self-defence. That's
all want TO say"
The strongest concern OF the prisoner
seemed to be the condition of his brO.he.
ana his chances Of recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-07
DEATH or MR. :. T.. TYLER.
Engineer az New Pump-Iiouse-Niss
WaddiII Dies I'm Charles city.

Mr. Sylvanus Eugene Tyler, engineer at
the New pump-hOuse. died al $40 yester-
day afternoon at the home or his sister,
Mrs. Iris \. Eubank, No liOS west Broad
street Deceased was IN his 18TH year,
and leaves five children. two sisters, and
three brothers. The funeral arrangements
have not been made
Mr. James Thomas Thacker died at )
o'clock last night at his home, No. y
north Twenty-trst street Deceased was
a native Of Knoxville. Tenn, and AZ
years old. He was timer by occupa-
lion. and was member Of Trinity Metho-
dist Episcopal church. The funeral ar
rangements have not been made.
Miss Rea Waddill. eldest daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs l.. a. Waddill. ITO capitol
street died yesterday at Mt Airy. char IS
Mr.. John II. Marston. The burial will
take place at Auburn Charles City
county to-day at o'clock. Miss Wad-
din was a great favOrite with all who
came in contact with her, and VIII be
greatly missed. Hers was truly Chris
tian character.
The funeral of Miss Mary Virginia
STROBE. who died Tuesday night at the
residence OF her sister, Mrs. l.. Lee Brad
lev. No. 303 south Belvidere street. Will
take place from the house this afternoon
al o'clock, and the interment will be in
River View. DR.. j. 3. HutsOn Will con-
duet the service. The pall-bearers will
he Nessrs. j. Y. French, O.. p. Shackel-
ford. w. b. Pattie, II. j. Carlton, j. III.
Rowsey, Harry Cobean. II. I. Moody. and
N Il. Carter.
The funeral of Miss Virginia Gregory
will take place from the home or Mrs
Hughes, No 2ls east Main street. ar
o'clock this afternoon, ana the remains
will be taken to Columbus, o. Tor inter
ment Deceased was the aunt Oh MIS-
r. n. F'inney.
The funeral OF Mr.. Antonio Samanni
whose sudden death Tuesday night was
reported In the Dispatch will take place
from ST. Peters Cathedral this afternoon
at 3 O'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-07
DEATHS.

GREGORY. Entered into rest. Decem-
Der g. 1899. NJ Mrs. Hughes's. Zls east Maia
street Miss VIRGINIA GREGORY, aunt
or Mrs. II. VI. Finney.
Funeral THIS AFTERNOON az 4 O'clock
from residence. Interment az Columbus.
q.
STRODE.-Bied. at the residence Of her
sister, Mrs. l.. Lee Bradley. No. Sos south
Belvidero street. December 9Th. at usj0
i. NJ, MARY VIRGINIA STROBE. In.
tho oath year OF her age.
Funeral from the above residence To-
DAY az o'clock p. 81 lnterment In
Riverview Friends and acquaintances ins
vited
SAVANNA Died. suddenly. on the 5,h
instant ANTONIO SAVANNA. In the
seth year OF his age.
Relatives and friends os tho family are
respectfully Invited 10 attend the funeral.
from ST. Peters Cathedral, on THURS
DAY AFTERNOON at 3 o'clock.
TYLER at the residence OF his
sister. Mrs. Iris A. Eubank. HOS west
Broad street. az go o'clock "Wednesday
evening. December 6. 1899. sYLvANU0
EUGENE TYLER, in the 18th year OF hio
age.
Deceased leaves i've children. two sls>
tiers, and three brothers 10 mourn their
loss. ~
Funeral notice viii be given IN thiG
evenings Leader.
THAcKER.-Died December 9th. At a
i. NJ. nj his residence. No. % NORTH
Tweniy-iirst street. JAMES THONAN
THACKER, formerly OF Knoxvilio.
Tenn: aged q years
Funeral notice later. ia
Knoxville and Eeiske (renn) papsro
please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-07
FIRE IN 4 STABLE.
Furniture Destroyed. and Damage
Done to the Extent of $500.

The stables and outhouses In the rear
of Nos. 40 and 723 north Twenty-nttn
strees caught fire last night shortly be.
fore o'clock, and the flames were NOT
subdued until damage had been done "a
the extent OF $500 The property Is owned
by Captain Wat Taylor and occupied D.
Joseph II. Fox and Newton NucAois. Ire
buildings were Insured TO tho extent OF
$40. and a wagOn-load OF furniture.
which was stored By Mr.. Nuckols. was
also burned. the loss In this instance be-
ing estimated at $3.50. There was no In
surance either upon the building or the
furniture
BLAZE ON EAST BROAD STREET.
A flre-alarm was turned IN from BOX
f2T at 7.aO o'clock last night. caused by
the burning of some cotton in vacant
store near the corner OF First and Broao
streets The cotton became ignited III
one of the stores on the south side OF tho
street. but II was put out before any
damage was done. and transferred 20 tho
vacant store. No. ia east Broad street.
There the fire started again. but IL was
put out, and no damage was done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-07
FRANK BAGENT IL ARRESTED.
Charged with breaking Into the
Haskcr-Marcuse Plant.

Frank Bagent. a white man. is under
arrest at the First Police Station on
the serious charge OF breaking into the
establishment Of the Hasker-Marcuse
Manufacturing Company and stealing S75
belonging 20 the beneficial society formed
by the concerns operatives.
The arrest was made By Sergeant John
Il. Hall. who has been at work on the
case since the robbery was reported to
the police last Saturday morning. The
money was taken from the desk OF an
officer OF the society.
A number OF other important arrests
were also made IN the First District
yesterday.
Charles Spencer (colored) was arrested
by Sergeant Jeter charged with cutting
John Ford.
Philip Gosham Golored) was also ar
rested by Sergeant Jeter. charged with
cutting Robert Austin. white boy.
Gresham VAS beating Aus,in's younger
brother, when Austin ran up TO strike
him. Gresham drew a knife and struck
Austin I'm the left side. The ambulance
was called and the injured boy moved
Ia his home. Or. GOode says that the
weapon enetrated the lung
Lewis Parker. cOl0rod man. was ar
rested by Sergeant Hall. charged with
running 4 club on Church Hin without
license.
Sergeant Otey arrested William Gibbs
(coloredl for breaking into the house OF
Ida Robinson.