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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
Retiring Annuities for Public school

Teachers.
Editor Of The Times.
Sir-The committee appointed 10 con-
slider the ways and means whereby other
cities have established and maintained
annuity and retirement funds for public
school teachers, and also how a similar
movement may be erected In our city,
desire 10 give thruOel the daily papers
from time TO time the Information which
they have obtained through corresponr
dence. This is for the benefit Of those in1
terested in the movement, and also 10
arouse thought in those who have not yet
considered the subject
The Legislature on Michigan passed an
act In 1885 ordering Tie Board OF Educa-
ton of Detroit 10 establish pubic-school
teaCbCrs' retirement fund, the treasurer
of said board 10 hold a.l money belonging
to the fund, and 20 invest or pay out the
same under the direction OF board OF
trustees. composed of he Board Of Edu,
cation. the Superintendent, and two rep
resentatives selected by the teachers.
The funds consist OF III moneys received
from donations. lesae.es. gifts, requests
or otherwise for or on account OF such
fund. and such percentage Of the sala-
ries OF the teachers as the said board
shall deem reasonable and eXpedient, and
which shall not exceed one per cert, and
all interest or income derived from the
foregoing moneys.
The board has power TO retire any
teacher after service Of twenty-five
years. and any teacher has the right 10
retire after havins taught for that
period. Such teacher is entitled 20 re-
ceive an annuity rot % exceed 500. Any
teacher who shall voluntarily leave the
service before having completed the re-
duired time shall forfeit all right and
benefit I'm the fund. bur any teacher dis
charged or dropped. except for miscon-
duct, shall receive an moneys paid 10 the
fund less any interest which may have
occurred In Gaze OF death before COM
Melting the required time, the fun amount
contributed, less The interest "h'ch may
have accrued thereon snall De pald 10
the heirs Of said teacher.
In addition 10 the foregoing, the teach
ers Of Detroit have a Mutual Aid Asso-
citation the object Of which Is 20 render
pecuniary aid TO members in case OF sick
rose The funds are derived from mem
hershin dnes 81 annually, initiation fees.
81 donations. and beQu.sts In case or
sickness or bodily injury a member re-
ceives * a week for "A period not 10 eX-
coed sixteen weeks. member cannot
receive moro than one hundred dollars in
'''' A. z. MOON. Secretary.
pIcbrond Va, Nov. 2, 1899.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26

stitution: don't occupy overheated rooms
al any time. live out of doors at least
for two hours every day ana walk ana
drive. That's my advice. Inen doH
be afraid 10 breathe plenty oil Boou'
fresh air: oven If the weather Is coiu.
The people who 90 about with mulheu
tbroats. overburdened with wraps-nei
singers who turn mp the collars OF theH
coats at the slightest breath oil an
and women singers who hide themselves
I'm a mass of carriage rugs ana cover
their faces with laccs and WoOienS "Hc"
carriage Griy.ng-aIe the ones VINO
first BEGIN TO cough. ON the other hand
don't go TO extremes ana expose your
self I'm raw. damp air. especially at night
fan BE sensible, and preserve a happy
medium between wise caution ana fool
ish coddling
.\yhere one voice IS injured by eN-
posure to cold. 20 are hurt by singing
when the voice is not i'm good cohol-
ton. Even when I've had 10 lose 400
bv missing performance. / have in
varjablv pocketed the loss FOR the great
or gain. and my voice has ouuasted
twice over those who began their career
with me.
Never allow the throat TO become
dry Keen 10 moist. The hot, dry air
of the overheated room ia very bad for
IT, purching ii and tending 90 encourage
inflammation. And when ont walking or
driving IL is apt to become dry ana hard
m cold as Wei as I'm warm weather.
Let me give you % piece of advice It's
little thing. and yet effects big results:
When YOU are outdoors, always Keep a
bit OF candy in your mouth-not TO eat
but To- dissolve slowly IN the mouth 10
moisten the palate and the throat and
10 keep them moist ~. y ENenlns
InaL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
Thanksgiving Cheer.

II is the custom at the Laurel Indus
trial Home. where so many boys are re-
formed and made useful citizens 10 ce-
lebrate Thanksgiving Day and Christ
mas in a fitting manner
The income OF the Prison Association
OF Virginia, which controls the institu-
ton, is limited, however. and unless well
wishers Of the lis boys now there come
10 its aid, they will not receive mex
Thursday the accustomed present, nor
the most tempting dinner
An appeal of this character viii touch
the hearts OF an and it is believed that
the response viii bee liberal.
All donations for the Home can be left
at the grocery store Of r. l.. Christ
ion and Co.. on Main street between
Eighth and Ninth or that OF Hermann
Schmidt. corner Of Fifth and Broad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
Chesapeake
& Ohio RV. (

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER -. 1873.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND.
BROAD-S IKEEI STATION.
900 A. Nj. Daily, with FarlOr car ,of
principal stations, Newport news,
Old Point. Norfolk and Portsmouth
Connects al NoriOik odlty Mttn ga"
Dominica steamship Tor New YORK
as i. NJ. DAILY with Pullman tor lOca
stations Newport News, % P0lnL,
kcftolk Aad Pofttn1itn Conne. =
al Old Point with Washington steam
ers daily ana WIN Baltimore steam
400 a n fxpress. except Sunday. for
clifton Forge. Connects at Gordons-
vile for Orange CdlvertQn MSnas-
sas. Alexandria and Washington, at
Union Station. Charlottesville, FOR
Lynchburg. al Basic CITY Tor
q15 p. M. Daily. with Pullman to Gin
ciunau, Louisville and ST.. LOdIs,
connecting At GOrd0nsville Tor
orange. and at orange with south
eru Railway uOrth-bOund, Al Gov
ington. Va. for Hot Springs. stops
only az important stations. Meals
served on Dining cars. No. Z local
train. except sunday. follows above
B.5O p. NJ. Accommodation. except sun
1880 Baly Tor ciq HoIoa VI With va F..
ana GordonsvlIe 10 Cincinnati and
louisville Meals served Oh dining
car. Connects a. stanton teNcept
Sunday Tor w 4hCHesAclt ' a. diiu a.
COyingtOn Va. daily Tor virginia
Hot Springs
TRAINS LEAVE ELGHTH-STREET
STATION.
1920 A. NJ. Daily, Tor Lynchburg Lexing-
ton Va. and Clifton Forge. Con
meets, except Sunday, with Buck,
ingham and Alberene branches ana
az clifton Forge with No. ! TOT en-
500 =. NJ. Except Sunday for COLUMBIA.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
BROAD-STREET STATION.
500 A. NJ except sunday, itOm boswell
$50 A. NJ. Daily. from Cincinnati 49,,
1l:20 A. N. Daily. from NOrfoik ana Ola
$3.50 p. N. Daily. from Cincinnati and
Louisville. .
$50 p. N. Daily. from Norfolk and Old
7:45 p. N. except Sunday. from clifton
TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHTH-STREET
STATION.
$40 A. NJ. Except Sunday from Column
600 p. VI. Daily from Clifton Forge.
Lexington. Va. and Lynchburg, and
except Sunday from New Castle and
Rosney.
JOHN D POTTS.
Assistant Cen Pas. Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
RAILROADS
Atlantic Coast Line
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOV. 10. 1889.
TRAINS LEAVE RIcHMoND-BYRD-
STREET STATION.

800 A. NJ. Daily. Arrives Petersburg e:2i
a. NJ, Norfolk III "a a. III. stopy
only at Petersburg, NaFeriy anu
SunolA, Va.
9:o5 A. NJ Daily. Arrives Petersburg $50
a. NJ, Weldon 1915 \. NJ, tayettS-
Vile 4:lJ +. NJ, Charleston ll;so Z.
NJ, savannah 1850 y. AZ, Jaehson-
cite go a. NJ, Port Tampa 90 4.
NJ Connects at Wilson with N?'
A., arriving Go.dsboro $40 r.; ",
Wilmington 0.45 L. NJ. PULLMAN
Sleeper New York to Jacksonvilie.
II 80 A. NJ. Daily except SUNDAY. Arrives
Petersburg 1903 4. NJ. stops Man
chester, DrcNrys Bluif. CentraiiA
and Chester on signal
1888 =. VI. Daily Arrives Petersburg 4.iJ
Il. NJ Makes all stops.
$50 =. NJ. Daily except sunday Arrives
Petersburg $40 -. Nj. He.icn So
y. NJ, and Rocky Mount $50 4. n.
Makes all intermediate siOps.
Gas T. NJ. Daily. Arrives Peters burg Z :2t
i. NJ Connects WIKI y ana w. Tor
Norfolk and intermediate points,
Emporia $40 Connects with A. and
-. for stations between Emporia and
Lawreneey.ile), Weldon SIS 7. NJ.
Fayetteville lib a. NJ, Charleston
5:Oi A. NJ. savannah 7.0i 4. NJ.
Jacksonville ll;J0 A NJ. Port Tampa
NEW 4 LINE TO MIDDLE GEQR.
GA PotNTS-Arnving Aiken : -
a. NJ, Augusta $40 a. NJ Macon
IL A. NJ. Atlanta 1918 +. NJ Pull
man Sleepers New York 90 VIZ
minctOn. Charleston. Jacksonville.
Aiken. Augusta and Macon
900 p. NJ. Daily. Arrives Petersburg a.70
r. NJ. Weldon ll:20 y. NJ Makes
local stops between Petersburg and
weldon. Arrives Lynchburg 2.lj 4.
NJ. Roanoke, Va, 1870 A VI, jrls-
toll Va, 1910 A. NJ Connects at
5:35 A. VI Pullman sleeper Rlch-
mond 10 Lynchhurg.
1915 2. NJ. DAILY Arrives Petersburg
IL: 30 a. NJ.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND
3:23 A. NJ. Daily. From Jacksonville. Sa.
vannah. Charleston. Atlanta. Ma
con. Augusta and All points South.
SIS A. NJ Daily except sunday From
Atlanta. Athens and kale 30. fen-
derson. Lynghburg and fle West
s.37 a. NJ. Dahy except sunday. Peters
burg local
500 A. NJ. sunday only From Atlanta.
Athens Raleigh. and henderson,
Lynchburg and the Wee.
IL .O5 A. NJ. Daily except sunday From
Goldsboro and intermediate stations.
Norfolk and Suffolk.
LOS A. VI. sunday only From Norfolk
Suffolk and PETERSBURG
1875 =. VI. Daily except sunday From
s:55 p NJ. Daily From Norfolk SUE
folk and PETERSBURG
7:25 p NJ Daily. From jacksonville.
Savannah Charleston Wilmington.
Goldshoro ana an points south
$50 p ". Daily From PETERSBURG
Lynchburg and Ncst
r. n EMERSON.
r. KENLY. Traffic Manager.
General Manager.
II. NJ EMERSON
General passen sor Agent
G.. $ CAMPBELL.
Division Pa error AGENT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26

Nine Ndeiina Patti has been giving
gone excellent counsel 20 a young Amer
ieau wlo not long since soueht her
don't believe I'm coddlng myself and
making my throat too tender. j kept
my vocal powers at their FUN by ex-
IRENE care but YOU viii notice. II you
have aceu told OF my rules of life that
I've never made myself sensitive to
slight exposure.
"A GREAT deal has been written about
nv dread OF taking cold. and i have
BON informed OF the eccentric means
use TO avoid n. All that Is rubbish,
OF course I'm careful. as every singer
should be, TO avoid sudden and violent
changes; but. on the other hand. would
warn you not 10 make yourself TOO ten
der aud invite cold by the inex3erience
Of slight exposure.
'IIarden yourself, build up your con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26

II was at dinner al the end of dinner
and they were discussing the dessert. To-
day 90 happened to be apple pie. As he
finished the first riccc he remarked.
That's bully stuff, Gimme another
piece ] wonder who invented apple pie.
anywav?'
Il don't know" she replied meeklv,
"Ill ask the cook. Perhaps though Eve
had hand in it She discovered che ape
PIES YOU remember.
$40. ! don't remember he replied.
GROSSLY. as ne bit sapagely into his second
piece 81 wasn't there But my expert
ence tells me that Eve was not cook.
Cooks are born. not made my dear Come
To think Of il. though. She did invent ape
pie sauce. You know she took the apple
and made mess of it.'-Harpcr's Bazaar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26

A negro child, Nat James. aged three
years. was badly burned about the arms.
legs and body at 1901 Baldwin street. at
$50 o'clock yesterday morning. The
chllds mother, who Is in service. left
him alone in the house. His clothing
caught from the fire in the room Dr.
Cunningham. who attended the injured
child, considers the chances about even
in the matter OF recovery
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26

his reason. lie was placed in the ambu-
lance and then the fun commenced The
negro fought desperately along the entire
route to the Amshouse Hospital, and Dr.
Cunningham had all he could do 10 keer
the insane man in control. lie managed
TO get the best Of his patient, however
and safely landed him at the Hospital
A commission OF lunacy VIII i.quire into
the mans mental condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
\ LONG-NEEDED WANT SUCCESS
FULLY ESTABLISHED IN RICH
MO\D.

THE NEW YORK LAUNDRY WORKS
has added to its already extensive plant
a department TO thoroughly renovate all
woollen fabrics. such as Blankets iCr-
there's. LambreQuins Goods returned in
appearance equal 10 neE. Ali diseased
germs positively removed. Guaranteed
against shrinkage and positively mo h
proof. Ladies are requested to inspect
samples of the work now on exhibition
AT No. u north Ninth street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26

I'm The football game a. West Point last
Saturday between the Cadet and the
Syracuse teams great run of one hum
dred yards was made by Charles NJ.
Wesson. quarterback Of the West Point
team play that had never been done
on the grounds before.
Young Mr. Wesson is n Virginian. son Of
Mr.. Charles VI. Wosson. of PoNhotan
county. and well-knoWn here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26

SAN FRANCISCO, NOV. ga memorial
to congress is now being prepared by the
citizens executive committee asking that
san Francisco be relieved of the care Of
the regular troops returning from tia
Philippines
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
Fought the noctur.

DR.. Cunningham, OF the ambulancs. had
an adventure In prosecution Of his duties
early yesterday afternoon. He responded
TO call sent from the Tredegar Iron
Works TO attend a sick man. The indi-
vidual. however, was found to have lost
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
RAILROADS.
LAWN INV I|oIfe|hSWestsn
ccbeduia IN geisct
NOVEMBER 10. 1899.

NOVEMBER ~. 1899.
LEAVE RICHMOND DAiLD. Byrd
STREET STATION.
800 A. NJ, RIJnMOND AND NOhrOb
VESTIBULE LIMITED. Arrive at
Norfolk ll:2j a. NJ. stops on.s AT
Petersburg, Waverly and SuHoih.
Second-class tickets not accepted ON
this train.
a.o5 A. NJ. THE CHICAGO EMPRESS.
Tor Lynchourg, Roanoke, Co.uinpus
and Chicago. Pullman Sleeper koan-
oke To Columbus. also Tor bF,stYi'
Knoxville and Chattanooga. fuli-
man sleeper Roanoke TO knoxVbie.
Gas L. NJ tor Suffolk. Norfolk, ana IN
termedidte stations. arrives at Nor
folk at lO.ie L. NJ.
600 =. NJ. for Lynchburg and Roanoke
Connects at Lynchburg wiki WASH
Pullman Sleepers Lynchburg 10 Mem
uhis and New orleans. care. parlor
and observation car Radtord 10
Attala Ala. Pullman sleeper be,
tween Richmond and Lynchburg. and
hofths READY for occupancy at $40
p. NJ. Also. Pullman sleeper Peters,
burg ana Roanoke
Trains arrive Richmond from Lynch
hurry ap5 the West daily at sis A. NJ.
Fast at II :O5 A. NJ. and VETIBULED
LIMITED 7.oo y. VI.
once: SIS Main street.
JNO. e WAGNER.
City Pass. and Ticket, Agent.
District Passenger Agent
W. b. BEVILL.
General Passenger Agent.
General Office. Roanoke. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
IN FAVOR OF ROAD.
Pennsylvania TO Recover Damages Re
smiling from the Chicago Riots

CHICAGO. Nov. "a verdict was rem
dered here to-day I'm the United States
Circuit Court in favor Of the Pennsylvan-
in railroad company in its suit against
the city for damages done during the
big railroad strike Of 1894
The decision is regarded as important
as having a probable influence on tho
actions Of other roads which suffered
property damage during the riots.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
Killed by the Beers.

Lieutenant Brine, a cousin OF Mr.. p. a.
s. Brine, has been killed in battle with
the Beers in South Africa. lie was a
member Of the First northumberland Flu
siliers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
MINORITY FIGHT
IN LEGISLATURE
Democratic Division Over Important
Measures Predicted.
Composition of the Minority Fore
castcd-NIcasurcs the Governors
Message VIII Recommend.
right for once.

Inc Ltb ''"'-'N wac
toosdav. December 6th-ten days from
,~,,o ..-.,y.tion ia made that the
TO- IN rs,,e au exceedingly IN
.',- .,'.,, Develof'mcnts of the
,, t.,. .,,.s ,,0i.t to animated discus
go ,.,f....'s of absorbing interest
pegDite the TACT chat the Legislature is
Overwhelmingly Democrduc' lheIe Us as
serted 90 be sentiment OF opposition 10
the powers lhdt be which VIII "ed ana
hold together "a respectable minority nom
,he ycry outset.
a., fbe ono eide there VIII be a majority
,r1o~siro election methods and machinery
fbot Obtain in ihe state. and on the other
a. determtuoI minority.
THE DISSIDENT5
Tho oomn,s.tIrn of This minority has
hon n s.,l..,.t of gossip this week. j. viii
t.,,,1. 10 r,lr.e the Republican mem
.-.,..f.f,, an or the tu.coepaents.
Se'S' "..' . ,.,.,. to cstrol "rvler
iii ""'',.'' " ' 49,, I'll with
Demo .i''7' wiz DC -o'.'" ,,., d., ,bo
inc minority l' '9 ' ,''...i ,is,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
8. a. L..

sEABOAflD AIR LINE.
LEAVES BYRp-sTREET STATION.
9:O5 a. M. ,D,;lv
900 P. M. 0""T
for Henderson (aIrIye Durham daily. sx-
cept Sunday. k4lelsh. SANFORD southern
Pines. Wilmington, MaagsDOrO. Monroe.
Charlotte, LincOintOn. shelby RutheT-
fordton. Chester, Clinton. Greenwood. Az
neville. ElbertOn, Athens. ATLANTA.
Augusta. Macon. Montgomery. New Or
leans Pensacola. Jacksonville, Cha.ta-
nooga Nashville. Memphis, leNas, Mex
leo California and the NsJ Ia Memra.s
or New Orleans.
Train leaving az 500 r. ~. runs through
soIId 10 Atlanta without change OF cars.
Sleeper ready for occupancy at $40 4. II.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
Sis A. NJ. Daily. except sunday (Sun-
day 500 A. M
7:2o p. NJ. Daily.
For tickets baggage checks, sleeping.
car reservation. etc., Aspy ,,S9v,,,,
General AGENT,
SO east Main street.
z. ST. JOHN. vice-Presldent and Gen.
" s "a M MissfEs' General Superintendent.
II. W. B. GLOVER. rraffie Manager.
l. = ALLEN
CsasSai Passenger Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
SSR S SS'LSaT.
EFFECTIVE nov A. 1904
TRAINs IEANE RInIMnNn "a

SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOV a. ISll
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. "A.
,,
HOO I. NJ, No II. Southern Express.
~, ais .0i -> N.,'.. -i- non he
L psny,iiie. Greenseor9' Salisbury, aI 3
NJ stops for r. passeas'ls a, ioeii
stations stations. Gomez d Dan, ..s al a.,
Fl Florida Exp Ts.i s." 3d. ea-rt.ns
AND shlYq Tam isei %Ih t5nnc's.a >." fora
Florida points Also. con. e.,s -
panviiie and Charlotte WIN Ff-H-
80 SN,s .' ~, '' .irrtlr' 'Iai
between New York lul NlHNl
New York ami Al.unnr. >e" lnr.
and New Orleans. nlth Duhl i..a
for an points boo IU.lt M..ic1 hNt
California AI-u IHIHIl '.NiL
sleeper Monday. Nai...' .nt
Friilve kra. uirrflu tY San FRA
deco v-ifhnuf oh.rr.
t2W =. ~. 40 solid ua'n Biry ~
Htori.tfs y - 5000 Ia a -,.
lev with Fa~mt.le a.I l.Un..al
railroad AZ hefflI.t ... I.l..
Vile oxford Henderson and D.r-
nam. and aI Greensboro ior Durham.
Raleigh ami Whist -Sa EN- AZ IAN.
vii. Hll 80 ll.
MAJ soi'd train IA y lor NJ
orleans ana N".ni- S'u,H WIZ
Cliiie- $50 peg ~, r,cl',.
VINO anu III .'Nl t"i N.' az 49,
Havana. lhiNNtt .r'N'I $500.
IN Mem
500 T. NJ 50. T.. local daily except
SUNDAY. FOR harsE.o and in'erMe.
date points
TRAINS ARRIVE tT N''ItM'ND.
600 n From A. anita. Ausu "A and
30 y y. Asteylle. and lu points
$40 a. NJ. from Neysgle and lo.al
stations.
LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS.
Nos. Of ana ", between ID tn- hester
and Neapohs.
..-r,,- ,.,,..... ......... ,...,..a.
OiSA X. TX IA, J. b. 81. -
TIE EAEOklIE kOt ~ NONIh'
f'SO 81 NO. 10, hal1ilno- l..'' t,',1,,,
udi,y eAttpl SHud"ls soi We o," 's
and intermediate slAuoh., mhA.tiS
close connection al west lplul WIN
steamers TOT Ba.llmoie Mondays
Meoneaaaya ana i"'. ~,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
THos. 3. HICKS,
Phones. new. rs; old. ga.

Ask US for prices on best Anthracite.
spllnt, and Steam Coal before placing
your order for winter supplies. New
Phone, z72. WARNER MOORE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-26
JEFFERSON LIVERY

l respectfully inform the public that
have added 10 my superb livery equip
ment a fun line of one-horse rubber-tire
Coupes. Broughams and Cabs My livery
excells this year any thing in this line
in the city. More than twenty different
kinds of vehicles. only first-class bridal
coach in the city-the one the President
rode in while here and remarked that
it was the finest carriage he had ever
rode in. | have more rubber tired livery
than any two stables in the city. Prices
as low as the lowest. Service the best.
1 would thank any one needing livery 10
give me a call.
THOS y. HICKS,
ils North ID street.
Phones. new, rs; old, ga.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-09
NO FRIENDS FROM MAINE
APPEARED.

Providence, December s William kse-
fer appeared in the district court today
charged with highway robbery. and said
he was not guilty. He still claimed to be-
long In Portland, Me. but he Admitted be
had been In the west Turing the past tall
He denied that hs was released from
Sing Sing prison q short while ago.
kesfer said he was known at one time
az Jimmy LArkip, but that 10 was only
an assumed name to protest his interests
In two opposing business enterprises
He listened attentiveiy to the proceedings
of the court and hastily concluded to
waive examination ard allow HE case to
go 10 the grand Jury.
Al the present sitting Keeter's bail was
fixed at 5000. and no ono appeared to 20
his surety, though the accused asserted
frierds Ion Maine would come to his
aid.
keefer is charged with robbirg Mrs.
Al mira Aldrioh, an agsa widow lady. al
tie door o q savings bank.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-09

Of these public acts ,mbinsd show con-
clusively that the compact inclrdss the
discontinuancs Of old polygamous reia-
lions as well ~ the prevention OF new
ones. As evidence that this compact has
been broken we point to the fcllowins'
i-That In Utah 1000 iliegitimats ohii.
drsn have been born 10 polygamous wives
since statehood
s-That about 1000 poly gamous house
tempt to secure q punishn eas Of these
offenders Is denounced by the majority,
as We believe, Of Utah's citizens
s-That the ciroumstantisl evidsncs
enthusiastically points TO the existenoe OF
new wives In poiygamous houssnolfs,
the must conspicuous examples Of which
are the cases Of Apostles Abraham H.Can-
non, John W. Taylor and Apostle Teas
dale, In at least the first Of which the
church organ Of the dominant churc1
refuses to deny the marriage and the rev
poly gamous wife 10 employed as teacher
In o church .ademy.
THAT the very men who Interpreted
the manifesto CT 1850 Of the Mormon
church, TO prohibit unlawful cchabits-
tion with phi acquired wives now pub
Holy Justify Its continuance
: 5-That most Of the same men who In q
pstItlon for amnesty pledged their sacred
honor for the OBJ. dience OF the law ny
their people, are now encouraging the
com mis- sion Of the crime OF unlawful co.
habitstiop.
6-That men holding high church
Office have pleaded guilty TO the crime Of
unlawful cohabitation before the state
G ,urts without having their church
standing affected.
7-An this IL by necessary Implication
endorsed by u majority II Utah's people
10 the election of Brigham II. Roberts
Who, during his campaign was publicly
charged with being violator Of the laws
aud In spite Of urdsnied charges. was
elected by an overwhelming majority.
That MIR. Roberts himself understood that
compact to mean the uiscontinuance OF
unlawful cohsbitatiop, we point to his
registration oath OF 1895, In which he
swore IL to he his intention to obey the
laws prohibiting unlawful cohabitation.
(Signed)
L. q. Iiiff, Salt L axe.
u. W. Martin, Manti, Utah.
g. II. Owsn, Salt Lake.
JIM. Coombs, Brigham City, Utah.
A. L. Schroeder. Salt Lake.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-09
WAS BURNED DEATH

Lowell, Mass. December s.-Burned to
q crisp almost unrecognizable, the body o
John, Kerr a tsanster. employed by E. S.
Sherman, local grain dealer. was foun d
this evening by the drsmen after the fire
had been extiuguisned in the barn of DIR.
r. X. bell In the rear of 81 Wannallanoit
street. 1t Is the generally accepted theory
that Kerr, while carrying the hay to the
loft lost bis balance and fell on his Ian
tern, thereby causing thu fire and being
rendered unconscious by the fall, met his
death.