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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

sunk. Admiral Sampson, claiming tha'
ne was within signalling distance al the
time, put In his claim for bounty along
with the others. and while there was Il
quiet expression of surprise that ne
should nave made the claim, there was
nothing done TO bar him, and he was
simply adiudged to have INDUCED in
matter OF questionable taste
now. however. he comes TO the front
with a claim for prize money on the
Keina Mercedes and the Maria Teresa
both of which were raised after the
nattle Of Santiago harbor. The Reina
Mercedes las sunk by Cervera 70 block
the enamel when he feared the approach
Of the American ships, and not a sheil
was fired al her by Admiral Sampson
Meet M any time. She was subsequently
raised by wreckers at government eX-
pense and was'towed into the har0or at
Norfolk. va.
THE Maria Teresa was disabled by
shells mostly from the Brooklyn. ana
ras beached by her officers. She was
afterwards raised by wreckers employed
bv the government and was lost on Ca'
island as she was being towed 20 the
Hampton Roads.
.rbese are the two ships on which Ad-
miral Sampson claims prize money from
tne United states government as having
been captured" by a fleet under his
command.
T,le Admiral throws up as little screen
for mis- remarkable avarice, the speclous
plea tnat he feels it his duty TO do TINS
for the mem under him. The com
mander in cases Of a prize receives ~
pcr cent. of the value OF the capture
ana the balance is divided among the
officers and finally reaches the sailors
IN comparatively small dose Inc
Maria Teresa was valued at SloWVV
and the Reina Mercedes at about SiooVV'
so the Admirars solicitude for MS
men" would carry with il the comtorta-
nle sum of $4,000 as his share in the
vessels captured by feet under my
command"
Tne audacity of this claim is enough
10 ALLEVIATE the last champion that samp-
SON mad. for it reveals in him a degree
of avarice that is little short Of crime.
,srom "a technical standpoint and one
very rigidly observed, Sampson makes
fnis claim. but there is not a vestge OF
riebtnl claim or equity in it, and we are
NOT prepared TO believe that aside from
chadwick. his protege, ne could nave
gotten an officer in the navy 20 have
made such a monstrous declaration with
MIN.
EVEN Sampson himself feels a sisht
degree of shame, or rather sees at once
now the public would regard such o
claim. for he attempts 10 hide Denihd
..his men" but the dodge IS too appar-
emf and the S2s0O0 is the only pouitce
ne requires for the sting Of public disap-
probation.
II is with q sense OF regret that we
read of this claim. Not that We are sur
nrlsed al Sampson. for our opinion OF
MIN was poor. but there IS something IN
~ that makes man feel regreful TO
know that I'm the service OF his country
there are officers in high places whose
creed is their ruling passion ond IN
wnom avarice supplants patriotism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
I'lllIc.

The doomed man was defiant 10 the last.
"Oh. feel as fine as d fiddle" he OK
claimed as the rope was being adjusted
about his neck
String him upw shouted the mob with
quiet humOr
For it was not the way Of these crude
people TO take lie too ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
E:.Wiig6'S S,
Late Skaters.
Main Near Seventh.

cohorts in every county In the~Sate, anu
they saved the day against the inAllei
emit scattered private citizens. 1857 VIC
time the next legislature met ti,s
,,erled their hold. and under the lead
.erabip of the shrewd and plausible Mr.
KVickham they defeated Mr.. Withefs'
ana since then they have been making
n determined effort TO retire him from
,,,,rte affairs. They have lulled the
pa0ple 20 sleep and played upon thelf
p9rtisanrv until they have actuAiy
made them love their burdens. Imagine
81 Won can. a great, private business pe-
ine rum as we run the State OF Virginia
Imagine the Norfolk and Western rah-
road with the complicated ways ana
the methods that maintain 90 our com
monwealth's government; imagine IL WIN
the eun.rauifv of officials. and the un-
necessary salary list and favorltism. ne
potfsn, and the thousand other Ills thAe
VIRGINIA is heir TO- 10 would DE a God
s.,9 to the Deople Of this commonwealth
N they could have Mr. Barr. OF the Nor
forlr and Western. 90 take charge or the
state government for four years, 10 run
its finances TO suit himself. Not as
dictator. OH mo-. but as a business InA"'
full OF business methods and business
economics with such. a man at tho
head Of the States Affairs, with fun pow.
or ana discretion in the organization OF
o,,r governing forces with full authority
and discretion I'm the collection ana ex-
pendlture of taxes, in seventeen years,
Virginia would not owe a dollar IN ina
world. and the people would not be taxed
AS much as they are now. I am not ar
guing for a dictator: an. no. am argu-
ing TO arouse the people 10 be dictator
enough FOR themselves. TO Top on the use.
less offlceholders and the extrayagan,
and wasteful scattering OF the states
funds And to this end give US con-
suutional convention and send 70 that
convention the wisest. most
practical. most honest men In the COM
monwealth. and our children VIII rlss
up and call US blessed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
Tcst of Rnnnfy-

Gladys-I am afraid you aren't as pretty
ass nurse
Mamma-What makes you think SOP
Gladys-We'ye been walking ln The
park a whole hour and not single police
man has kissed you.-Boston Traveller
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
The Unknown.

Life is not long
we mix a moment with the madding
tnrong,
Ana then the clay beneath the coffin
I'D
Consigned to earth Is, and TO mourners
ND;
Inc weak. the strong.
Life Is but short
An atom whired By winds Of destiny,
hurried like chaff across the awful sea
T,hat stretches out into eternity
40 what strange port
%. l.. Lyman In Transcript.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

"I hear that DR. Squigham is going
abroad for three months"
Eyes. he starts next week"
what will your wife do while he is
away"
Get well, I pe."-Chcago Times
Herald
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
Not Liberal.

Dick-Isnt It. good TO have a close
friend2
Jack-NOt always. suppose You want
a loan for q few days. DO you think
close friend would be he one TO approach?
Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
The Cnnse of MINIS Grcrd.

Sunday school teacher-'Now. Tommy,
can you tell me what 30 Is THAT makes
men hunt for pearls and diamonds
Tommy guess It's girls. The Jewel
ers Weekly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
soUTuERN NOTES.

The Georgia state Horticultural So
ciety will hold its twentythird session
AT 1anulah Falls on August I'd and 80.
There will be fine exhibition OF fruits,
pants ana vegetables at this session.
The guaya crop around Aliainn anu III
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
AIior a Kind.

Curate-I never saw such set OF idiots
as / had 90 preach 90 this morning Ma
bel Zone of the congregation suppose
that is why you kept on calling them
Dearly beloved brethren. "-Tit-Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

And the tornado blew your house
clear over on its side? 1t must have
been a terrifying experience
yes. We felt a good deal upset over
it."-Exchange
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
SUMMER EXCURSION TICKETS

washington and Baltimore and tho Balti-
more and Ohio railroad Royal Blue Liner.
For rates and fun Information apply TO
g. w. Westbury. T. =. A, Southern rail-
way; Richmond Transfer Company. or ad.
iress ARTHUR G.. LEWIS
s. p. A., BALTIC. & Ohio r. r.,
Under Atlantic Hotel, Norfolk. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

| most 5000 a day-and this is the mar VITO
| commiserates with the lowly laborcr, who
| culls out by hardest toll maybe so a week.
! Populism, such as Bryan represents.
has been accused Of dizziness. T. vii!.g 90
| entirely crazy when II learns that Bryan.
I'm his tax schedule has returned gold
| and silver plate" diamonds md Jew
| elry,' zone billiard table" horses and
| carriages. -four watches and clccl s. q"
and host Of other things he has been
/ wont 10 call the fruits ~ illgot.en
| gain and 1.-THE luxuries nlchel from the
poor mans purse"
We find no fault with Mr.. Bryan for
| making money for nobody has accused
himself OF doing II dishonesty or course
that times are good is no fault OF his.
and he seemed TO know, after his defeat.
! when he refused $4,000 per arnum. that
prosperity was coming AID Pc was not
the man to avoid opportunities just TO
be able TO cali the poor my brothers in
. poverty
This money-maklng facility may, too,
, help him in his presidential aspirations,
for he has promised 20 work even harder
for his country than he does Tor him
self. and IF he was given a proper show
as President 10 circulate about the
country be might soon wipe out the
national debt
a small matter Of $4,000 viii not hurt
Mr. Bryan with the laborinc man, if the
Republican papers let him alone for the
momentum he has on poor mans talk
will carry him Though another twelve
months even with the drag Of 100000
upon him We are glad to know Mr.
Bryan is prosperous, as we are TO hear
Of the good fortune Of every honest man,
and we hope when he accumulates
enough from his labors he may be able
to devote some Of his time TO the sup
port Of real Democratic principles.
with Senator Morgan and Joe Wheeler
both for expansion, the people of Ala
bama will be treated to a campaign Of
education"
We are just waiting for Joel Chandler
Harris to trade of his Jersey COW for
one OF those fine oil wells i'm Georgia.
We really can't see how Algar can feel
resigned TO the situation.
Cadet Mars. Of West Point comes from
Illinois. A soldier with that name must
have had somebody 10 planet.
The President of the Republic OF An
dora. I'm the Pyrenees. gets a salary Of
about Sl5 per annum. lie evidently has
to have "his washing done home
While Joe Wheeler Is up the tree there
is o. movement in Alabama TO pull the
ladder away.
Hon. Bin stone. Of Missouri IS likely
to look upon himself as the only pebble
ON the beach
DR.. Doty seems TO have demonstrated
that there is something in a name after
all
Sampson so far has not filed a claim
for prize money for the capture of Nom
tojo's fleet at Manila.
The kissing bug is described as having
dun color We supposed though this
comes from the frequency with which
he presents hs bill.
Mr. Bryan Is to get $50 for speaking
at scottdale. Pa. on August sth, 10 the
poor men" OF that section
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16
TINES BUILDING,
TENTH AND BANK STREETS.


RlCHAOND. VA.
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riers on tneir own account IN .his IVY
and Aanc hester for 10 cents week,
whom paid weexiy, but ~ cents per
month when yaio monthly, by mal'
OUTSIDE OF tIchLiond ~ cents mouth
$500 a year-anywnere N the oh'te1
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

Ask Us for prices on best Anthracite.
splint. and steam Coal before placins
your order for winter supplies New
Phone, "a WARNER MOORE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

Dreyfus is engaged in reading up his
whole case. lie is now assured Of public
sympathy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

Miss May Wright sewell, recently made
president Of the International Congress
Of Women, speaks four languages. She
Is NOT married.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

The Myook Of Hmawza has imprisoned
two youths for kissing a girl Hurrah
for the Myook Two men have no right
70 kiss one gil.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

. THE WEEKLY TIkES-lssued aho ma az,
cd la Two parts-One dollar yesl W
mAt,-anyw here In the United Stalts.
Address al communications eid CUTIE
pondence 10 The Times CompSny.
THE TIMES COdSANi'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

Queen Margherita has a $1,000 handker-
chief but if she gets the hay fever She
would trade IL for bandana.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

The Times is elwR-s indebted 70 lrie ls
who favor Il with society items sly
personals but mast urge thal o. ,ha
gender.
All unsigned communications VIII oe re-
tected always
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

MANCHEsT ER BUREAU. liz HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

All subscriptions by mail payable III az,
vance. Watch tine label on your pAgoi,
you live out OF Richmond. and see -
your subscription expires, so YOU SAn ~
new before the paper IL stOppeo'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

Mr. Bryan is to get $50 for speaking
at scottdale. Pa. on August sth, 10 the
poor men" OF that section
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

with Senator Morgan and Joe Wheeler
both for expansion, the people of Ala
bama will be treated to a campaign Of
education"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

PETERSBURG AGENT,
MRS. 8. c. HUTCHINSON. EOh nv
STR E.IET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

The kissing bug is described as having
a dun color We supposed though this
comes from the frequency with which
he presents his bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-16

We are just waiting for Joel Chandler
Harris TO trade of his Jersey COW for
one OF those fine oil wells i'm Georgia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-07
PETITION TO M'KINLEY.
Over 400 Representative Men Urge
Mediation in Transvaal Case.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-The petition to
President Mckinley urging him to offer the
friendly services of the United States in
mediation between Great Britain and the
republics of the Transvaal and Orange Free
State has received the signatures of more
than 400 representative men, including
eighty odd presidents of colleges. fifty
church dignitaries. governors OF states,
mayors of cities, justices Of the state courts,
senator's, congressman, editors and others
conspicuous in public matters, the profess
sions and commerce.
Regarding the petition, the Earl OF Aber-
deem to-day cabled to the World: IF even
now a way can be opened for friendly inter-
vention, the good Offices of none would be
more acceptable to the people of Great Brit
ain and presumably also to the Dutch in
South Africa than those OF the President
Of the United States"
The DuAe OF Westminster also cabled to
the World: Judging from past history and
the prolonged negotiations with our govern
ment, whose proposals are most moderate,
/ am of the opinion that the Beers will not
listen to any reform affecting their politi-
cal status and that therefore arbitration
is now out Of the question"
ton to-day are Clark Howell of Atlanta,
John r. Mclean. OF Cincinnati; Edward
Rosewater, OF Omaha NJ. H. De Young. of
San Francisco, and Frank p. McClennan,
of Topeka. Others of to-day's signers were
Patrick A. Collins, of Boston, Chief JUS
States Court of Appeals of the Indian Ter
ritory; Senator Mason, of Illinois: Senator
Sullivan, of Mississippi and several state
and United States court justices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-07
CITY OWNERSHIP PAYS
RUsHvILLE's SUCCESS IN RUNNING
LIGHT AND WATER PLANTS.
Number of Fires In Cities OF the
State-Great Building Activity in
Anderson-NecrO
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE, Ind, Oct. 6.-Rushyille
owns and operates her own electric light and
water works plant. The city assumed con-
troll of the plant two years ago. The domes-
tic and commercial lighting business had
been neglected and the city in its first years
operation OF the plant lost s., S2s.79. If the
public lighting is left out of the calculation.
When the present administration secured
control of the city's affairs the light and
water plant received immediate attention.
II. L. Wells, of Columbus, Ind, was in
stalled as superintendent and the City Coun-
Gil determined TO see if the plant could not
be placed on a paying basis The annual re-
port OF the plant for the year ended Oct. !,
1899. has just been made public. 1t makes
a fattering showing for municipal owner
ship. During the year the revenues from
light amounted to 81, 70394 and from water
$3.2i4.16. total income of $7.94S.10. The cost
of operation, repairs, additions and extern
sions was Sc, 937.5S, leaving a net surplus of
$101o.52, and the city has its street lights
and fire protection, valued at 5000 under
private contract, free. This Is practically
a net earning of about $1,000 over expenses.
The coming year, it is expected will make
still better showing for the plant The
railroad companies are negotiating for water
for their engines. which, If furnished by the
city, will add considerable revenue. "A con-
tract has been made with the railroad COM
panieS whereby they are TO pay 50 per month
for arc lamps at their street crossings,
where formerly the city got nothing. In
anticipation of the continued successful
operation of the water works and electric
plant the City Council has reduced the water
ard light levy and applied the saving TO
other departments of the city government,
where funds are in greater demand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-07
THE ATBARA BRIDGE.
Men Who BuiIt II Receive q Royal
Welcome Home,

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 6.-Superintendent
Wennas. of the Pencoyd iron works, of this
city. and the seven skilled iron workers
who accompanied him to Egypt to erect the
bridge over the Atbara river, in the Sudan,
reached the Pencoyd works to-day. The
whole force turned out to greet them
Work was suspended and whistles were
blown Superintendent Wennas said to-day
that he did not regard his achievement as
a great one. He said that If he could have
had big force of American helpers to as
sist him in the erection of the bridge in
stead of convicts, the only help availab BILE,
he could have finished the work even
quicker than IL was done.
There was no skilled labor In the Sudan
and Superintendent Wennas was forced 10
accept the services of convicts, who Were
provokingly slow in their work. AS an in
stance. Mr.. Wennas said six gangs OF these
people, of six men each, were able 10 drive
only one hundred rivets day, while In
America one gang OF four men Is expected
TO drive $50 rivets day. The intense heat
was also a drawback and obliged suspension
OF operations eacn day from IL O'Clock TO
3 work being performed only firm II and
from to o'clock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-07
AN ENORMOUS PRICE
Fixed by the Seymour Water Com
pany for City Payment.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SEYMOUR, Ind, Oct. 6-Ten years ago
W. L. Mcmillan. OF Peoria, ILL.,, was granted
a franchise to put in a water-works plant
in this city. The contract made with the
city was for a period of thirty years, and
the city was to have the right to purchase
the same at the expiration Of ten years.
The time for the purchase, according to the
contract, having about arrived. a bill was
passed by the last Legislature making it
possible for the city TO purchase the plant
by issuing bonds in payment, If the plant
could be purchased at a reasonable amount.
The City Council afterwards notified the
company of it's desire TO purchase. At
meeting of the City Council last night a
communica ton was received from the water
company fixing the price at $4,000 AS
water-works sTock, on the basis of recent
sales, 1t wCrtn less than $3S on the hundred,
this price is considered exorbtant. The
$4,000 bor.is OF the concern are held by the
shareholt ers.
The citizens have been paying high rates
for water OF AN inferior grade, analysis by
State Health Officer Hurry showing 1t to be
unfit for use. The city also has been paving
s.. O60 yearly rental for fire protection The
that iron and machinery have gone up, but
the iron and machinery were put in when
both were at low prices, and are, besides.
much deteriorated by ten years or constant
use.
The water-works property in the city and
township is assessed at $36,Sio for taxes, but
this does not include the pumping house
and standpipe which are outside of the city
limits. But the entire plant does not pay
taxes on over $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-07
REV. DR.. CAVEN ELECTED.
Chosen President of the Pnn-Presby-
terian AIIiance-Resolutio

WASHINGTON, Oct. Sat to-day's ses-
sion of the Pan-Presbyterian Alliance Rev.
Principal ~aven, ID. D.. of Toronto, Ont,
was chosen formally as president of the
alliance, sucot eding Rev. DR.. Lang, of Glas-
cow. Scotland. The Recommendation of the
business committee continuing in office the
other officers was adopted Formal resolu-
tons were adopted urging that the Bible
be used in all periods Of instruction in
schools Of learning; that the alliance views
with alarm the great number of divorces
granted by the courts on unscriptural
grounds, and asserting that the marriage
relation should not be dissolved except on
grounds laid down in the Scriptures, and
that the church array its forces the more
strongly in opposition to the liquor traffic.
Rev. DIR. Roberts, of Richmond, Va, pre-
sented a paper on The History of the
Western Section OF the Alliance" and the
Rev. DR.. Chamberlain addressed the council
The Missionary Work in Brazil" The
closing address of the cay was delivered by
the Rev. DIR. Duffield, of New York, on
Christian Progress During the Nineteenth
Century" ii was brilliant effort, a hitting
conclusion of the formal sessions OF the
alliance
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-07

The golf season at Richmond will close to-
day. the finals being played for a silver cup
and the seasons championship
The Wabash postoffice Is handling over
three hundred pounds of mail matter daily,
of which about forty-five pounds are first
class.
The infant child of Charles Kikendall. at
Portland, fell into tub of water yesterday
and was rescued just in time to prevent a
fatality.
DIR. George THAN. formerly a leading
physician of Fort Wayne. was adjudged in
sane yesterday. His troubles are due TO the
use of narcotics and alcoholism.
The tenth annual reunion of the Twenty
third Regiment, /. V. l., will be held at
Salem the 18th and Goth inst. full attend
ance of the comrades is expected.
The twenty-third annual reunion of the
ed-and-twenty-fourth Regiment
of Indiana Volunteer Infantry will be held
at Peru Oct. Is and 90 Col. II. II. Neff, Of
Winchester is life president of the associa-
ton, formed of the regiment and the Fiji
teenth Indiana Battery, which is associated
with it. George w. Brown, of Winchester,
Is secretary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-07

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WATERLOO, Ind. Oct. 6.-The twentieth
annual reunion of the Forty-fourth Regi-
ment Indiana Volunteers closed a two days
session In this city this afternoon. The
reunion was one Of the largest and best
ever held by this regiment. About $50 MEM
bers Of the regiment were present. The
first session was held last night, at the
opera house. with a rousing campfire, there
being about 500 persons present. Among
the exercises on the programme worthy of
especial mention was an address by Hon.
Nicholas Ensley, of Indianapolis, who gave
the regiment much information regarding
his recent visit to the battlefield of Chick
amauga and the placing of the markers for
the Forty-fourth Regiment; also showing
the inscriptions placed on the regimental
monument. Just before the campfire las
ment at the residence of the president, Hon
Frank w. Willis on Center street, at which
about 400 were present. Entertainment was
furnished by the citizens for the veterans
and the reunion was in all ways brilliant
success.