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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
THE DISMAL
SWAMP CANAL
Negotiations are Pending for Its Sail
to a Wealthy Syndicate Of
New York CaDitaIists.

BALTIMORE. Nov. 15-Nogotlatlons ars
pending for the sale OF the Lake Drum
mond Canal and Water Company which
owns and operates the dismal swamp
canal which was formally opened ioi
traffic last month. a New York syndicate
is anxious 90 secure control 0f the props
erty, and has made an offer for the pur-
chase Of the securities OF the company.
A formal offer, 10 is said, has been mads
TO Alexander Brown a. Sons. who financed
the company. When asked about rumsrs
OF contamination OF a deal with tho
New Workers, to-day Mr.. Brown al-
mitted that a deal is pending, but declined
10 go into details. The total capitalize
ton Of the company is s., 10000. OF which
$4,000 IS first mortgage five per cent
thirty year gold bonds. and 100000 c0m-
mon stock.
SURVEYED BY WASHINGTON.
The canal was originally surveyed by
George Washington. and was constructed
early I'm the century II was taken pose
session Of by the government during tls
Civil War. at the close OF which o. was
returned 10 the Dismal Swamp Canal
Company On n di.apdatei condition.
The Lake Drummond Canal ana Water
Company acquired the property frame
chises and privileges and roh16.lttal
the waterway. The dismal swamp canal
begins I'm the State Of Virginia on The
south branch OF the Elizabeth river, about
six miles from Norfolk. and extends in a
southerly direction about % miles to ihe
Pesquotank river In the State Of North
Carolina The canal Is one 0f a chain OF
inland waterways extending along the
Atlantic coast from Capo Cod Mass. 20
Wilmington y. c., through Long Island
Sound. Delaware and Raritan Canal"
Delaware Canal. Delaware Bay "Chesa-
peake and Delaware Canal" Chesapeake
Bay Chesapeake and Albcmarle Canal,
and Dismal Swamp Canal Aihemarle
Sound. Pamllco Sound. Core Sound and
Bogue Sound.
It IS understood that ~ tho deal IS con-
summated the locks az both ends Of tho
canal will be abandoned and the water
way wldened sufficiently 20 permit The
passage Of larger vessels than those that
now ply the course.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
G.RA1YAA
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ON THE RACE TRACK.
The Results of the Days Sport at Ben
nings and Newport.
sti5 10 s275

WASHINGTON. Nov. 15-Results at
Bennings:
First race-six and half furlongs-Sid-
ney Lucas @ TO 1OJ first First Whip @ 10
and even) second. All Gold @ to p third.
Time. 1:25.
Second receive furlongs-Sidney LII
cas- q to u first. Ilagedon @ 90 - second
Golden Rattle 20 20 - third. Time, Loo.
Third race-hurdies. mile and three
quarters. over seven hurdles McFonso
100 10 ID first. Julius Caesar Is TO and
g 10 Sd second. The Lost Chord ~ TO j
third. Time, 3.2l 20
Fourth race-mile and 100 yards-Alva-
RADIO ILL., g to ID first. Strangest % 10
and 10 - second Matanza O. TO p third.
Time, Isl
Fifth race-handicap for three-year-
olds and upward, mile and one-siNteenth-
WarrentOn q 10 u first, Kinniknnic OK
10 / and TO 81 second. Charentus G3 TO
81 third. Time. 1:5l.
Newport.
CINCINNATI. O., Nov 1j.-Results at
Newport:
First race-seven furlongs-Russeil r. &c
20 ID first Necklace Is to % second. Incl
dental Gco to ID third Time, lbs 81.
Second race-fvc furlongs-Mis Stanley
0 TO 81 first. Troubaline 6 to y second,
Isabinda q to j. third. Time, 1;O1ia.
Third race-one and half miles-Albert
Vale &c TO u first Nirgie o. G3 10 - sec
ond, Fresco a to ID third. Time, 2:3i
Fourth race-One mile handicap-MOlO
6 % % first. Souchon C 10 u second,
Skillman OS TO 81 third Time, 1907.
Fifth race-six furlongs-Merry Day a
To ID first. Utopia &c TO 81 second, Ferrou
% TO y third. Time. 49,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16

sll OF which were referred to the proper
committee.
Rev William A. Campbell. Of the Nir-
ginia Bible Society. Rev. W. II. Joyce
81 the Baltimore Conference; Rev. II. W.
Battle pastor Of the First Baptist church,
I'm this city were introduced to the Con-
ference
The character Of the presiding elders
was called and passed upon. The reports
Of the presiding elders Of the condition OF
the churches in their charges was very
gratifying.
CHARACTERS PASSED.
The character OF the different ministers
was next called and passed upon. and
reports received from the different
churches The reports showed, on the
whole an improvement in all departments
Of the church work.
Or. Coke Smith moved that the report
of the Board OF Education be made the
special order for Friday morning at il
o'clock. II was seconded.
The Conference at 1890 7. " adjourned
with singing the Doxolgy ana benediction
by Bishop Wilson.
The opening sermon was preached to-
night by Rev. w. w lear. Of Market
Street church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
Atthc BiiOu

As usual the Biiou IS doing a pack-house
business again this week. which IS the
strongest possible evidence that the bill
presented IS good
All Of the seven acts are good enter
tanning bits OF amusement and OF the
highest blending. Tho Wartenberg Broth
ers present an act that IS n great novelty
They are clever foot iugglers and won>
derful musical equilibrists Billy Link
IS a thoroughbred comedian. lie tells
new Jokes and his parodies and originality
is excellent Miss Carrie Behr. the pretty
little comedenne. has made quite hit.
Her erotesque makeup Of gawky coun-
try girl is very funny. Amann and Hart
Tvs sketch IS good. and the other acts are
very entertaining.
There will be one Of the popular lady
and chiidrons matinees to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
Wirelcss .relegraphY.

LONDON. Nov. 15.-The American Line
steamer 81. Paul which arrived az South
ampton TO-DAY had an unique experience.
As she approached England Signor Mar
conf. from apparatus attached 20 the ma n
mast established communication with
wireless installations 80 Alum Ray ana
Pole, and received dispatches from both
points regarding the progress OF the war
i'm South Africa the wreck Of the United
states cruiser Charleston, and other i'm
portant events. This intelligence was
published in the Transatlantic Times,
printed on board ship The paper selling AT
a dollar copy. and the proceeds being
devoted TO the Seamen's FUND. W. W.
Bradneld was the editor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
ASSOCIATION FORMED.
Elks Hold Important Meeting and
Eject Organization.

The Richmond Elks held an important
meeting last night and the Atlantic cay
Reunion Association was formed with a
membership OF 40 and officers were elect
ed. The officers are: president, Preston
Belvin. Vice president John X. Niche;
secretary. L. II. Siegel; Treasurer, II. c..
Epes
This association has for its object the
booming of Richmond for the place of
holding the sessions of the Grand Lodge
and the Elks Reunion of 1901
The regular business of the lodge occu-
pied the other portion OF the evening.
Two candidates were ipitiated and the
memorial services. which will be held the
FIRST Sunday i'm December were rehearsed.
The services on this day will be held in
the Academy and the stage will he under
the direct management of Mr.. IT, G. Epes.
ON this occasion Captain +. W. Cunning
ham viii so 20 stanton to assist in the
exercises of the Lodge in that place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
MAY CONTEST PLANT'SiWILL.
His Widow is Not Satisfied and Has
Retained Counsel.

NEW YORK. Nov. 15-Judge Lynde
Harrison. of New Haven. executor Of the
Will OF Henry b. Plant, the railway and
steamship man who died in this city on
juno 23rd, last. was I'm the city to-day on
business connected with the Plant In
vestment Company When he was asked
about the likelihood Of a contest Of the
will Of Henry b. Plant by the widow who
receives an annual allowance OF $4,000
BIZ the terms Of the will, he said that
Mrs. Plant is dissatisfied with the pro-
visions made for her in the will. and has
retained counsel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
Investigation.

80" tyil take steps TO discover how
a, canne about that the special crop report
n,blisheI Yesterday by the Department
- Agriculture was known TO private indi-
yiduSls and firms before being sent to the
exchange. A.. A..
Supt King said to-day that the ex-
chanre had taken measures 70 investigate
..be9 yvas evidently a leak IN the Office
az the Ooyernmen; statisticion. lie would
No, saw what steps would be taken. II
was known. however. that Mr.. King had
written a letter aeking for an official IN
auiry. in addition 20 asking the represen-
tatiye. OF the exchange In Washington 10
take whatever steps were necessary,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
DEWEY NOT A CANDIDATE.
Senator Proctor Says the Admiral
Wont Go Into Politics,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-Senator
Proctor, of Vermont, tonight In an in
teryiew with a Post reporter. said:
1T IS not true that l am trying to start
Il Dewey boom for the Presidency.
1T was generally understood that be-
fore Dewey left Manila he was avsrse
10 being drawn into politics. and am in
a position 10 know that since his arrival
in this country his antagOnism has been
confirmed"
Then you think there is no possibility
Of the nomination OF Admiral Dewey
next year?"
There is absolutely none" was the
reply. ''he is out Of it, and I am not try
ing TO run him as a candidate"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
American Eriendship.

LONDON Nov 1j-George Wyndham
Parliamentary Under Secretary Of state
for War. addressing his constituents az
Dover this evening. said that next 10 the
affection which the colonies felt for the
mother country he would place the friend
shin Of America.
This friendship between the American
RerubIic ard the British Empire de-
clared the speaker els one of the most
dramatic. and may become one Of the
most mOmcntOus and far reaching,
episodes in modern history Is does not
however. imply hostility to any other
rrnaf rnWnr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16

the transport Nubia asserts that 1900 ra-
lions of salt carton labelled New YORK
1899 had 10 be thrown overheard as It was
full Of disease" adding:
"They only salt down the very worst
portions OF verv inferior beasts and pigs.
This has aroused a storm of indignation
against the "rascally contractors ana IN
capable admiralty Transport officers VINO
afllowed filthy. sailed brisket beef to DC
furnished 10 the troops"
The War Office has accepted n gift OF
1000 plum buildings for the troops II
South Africa.
These puddngs will aggregate upwards
OF ten tons in weight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
USED AN IRON BAR.
BOY Assaults a Man With Deadly
Meapon.

Weapon.
Mr. John T. letter was struck on the head
with an iron bar yesterday evening about
$50 o'clock bv Emmett Cornell. a boy
about eighteen years old.
The row took place in a store near Sixth
and Marshall streets. in which Cornell
was endeavoring to sell some baking pow
ders.
While Cornell was endeavorlng 10 sell
his goods Mr. Jeter called him Richmond
tramp and Cornell replied with several
oaths Jeter told Cornell to get out of the
store which he did. but walked across the
street TO . blacksmith shop and selected
a piece Of iron suitable TO his hand, as he
said returned to the store and struck
Jeter over the head. knocking him to the
floor and inhicting very severe wound.
Cornell was arrested and carried TO the
Second Police station and the ambulance
was summoned 10 attend letters hurt.
Dr. Cunningham found a cut in letters
SCALP about three inches long, which he
seWed I'D.
Cornell win answer for his offense to
Justice John this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
The Popc Neutral

LONDON. NOV 15-Clriinal NY ii
letter 10 the Pope. pointing o.I lie e ..l
effect which attacks unon s,,.'..,
poaring IN the Vatican ors .i,. G,rre
unon british opinion. ha7 p.,,,,,,
fruit. This evening obs ti'n, A.
publishes paragraph fioiy Sc I'm
is thes official organ OF H. .nE mar if,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -, he war ln South Africa
eoln,lleht ,s u. bv he vatican. II says
are sbet n tSe ' HOW See viii nor take the side
~ eitber narfv IN the hostiitles'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
Ran Ahead Of His Ticket.

LINCOLN. NEB.. Nov 15.-lnterest in
the election last week was revived to-day
when tabulated returns began al me state
capital. inasmuch as IL shows that Hol-
comb 0Nusion ran FAR ahe'a OF ms ucse',
elected one az the university regents. while
the majority for the second Fusion can
didate will be less than COCO
The county I'm sixty-four counties out
Of the ninety in the state gave Rich ft'u-
sion). for regent. 81. So; Ely tRepo' Sl'5s'.
The same counties gave Holcomo a ma
jorfty Of 1l.5S} If Rich should win out
il viii be not TO exceed by a thousand
yotas
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
MAYOR OF CHARLESTON.
j. Edgar Smyth Nominated in Dem
Ocratic Primary.

CHARLESTON. s. c.. Nov. l5.-J. Ed
gar Smyth was nominated for mayor or
Charleston to-day In the Democratic pri-
mary, and this means election,
His opponent. James NJ. Seignious. had
some strong supporters, but the major
ity OF 1000 which was given BY the voters
strongly endorsedMayor Smyths four
years administration.
Many OF the old aldermen were returned
TO the Board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
THE SPANISH PRISONERS.
The President Making Efforts TO Pro
fpct Them

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15-The President
Is making efforts to secure the protection
Of the Spanish prisoners with the insur-
gents in the Philippines. cable mes
sage has been sent TO General OTIS. ana
BY him forwarded to General Macarthur
with instructions to get II 90 Aguinaldo'
II possible relating 20 this subject. the
President requests the kindly and hn-
name treatment OF the Spanish prisoners
and the message also contains an intima-
don that any Of the insurgents response
bic FOR the ill-treatment OF such prisoners
will be held to strict account when they
ere taken by the United States forces
operating I'm the islands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16

ent upon his professional care and skill.
He feels that his duty demands more
than mere routine, stereotyped interest
in his patients; he feels that his work is
a serious matter; that it is often CUES
ton of life and death.
You have my many heart felt thanks for
vofir kindly advice to me in my sickness, writes
Mrs. Claus Nelson Of Pieo Heights. Los Anse'
les. Cal. Box 81. in cordial letter TO DR. X. '.
which / received two years ago, and which |
could not do without. II IS all the Doctor
have had since got Il ] had female trouble
and Dr. Piercc's Fayorite Prescription, together
with the advice given In his book, cured me OF
five years sickness. thought my days would
not be long but your knduess and medieiue
would not let me die"
For more than thirty years DR.. Pierce
has occupied a grand and most unique
position for benehting his fellow beings
As chief consulting physician OF the
great Invalids' Hotel aud Surgical Insu-
tute. of Buffalo. Almost countless thou
sands have sought his services and sd-
vice both in person and by letter.
"He IS one OF the best men in the
world" said the late President Garfield,
land he is at the head Of one OF the best
medical institutions in the world Dr..
Pierce's great thousand-page illustrated
Common Sense Medical Adviser " is sent
free for 81 one-cent stamps to pay the
bare cost of mailing or for handsome
cloth-bound copy, 81 stamps. He makes
no charge for consultation by mail; he
only requests that sufferers will state
their cases TO him fully, freely, and In
perfect confidence. Address DR.. X. ".
Pierce, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, n. Z.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
ENDORSE BRYAN.
Michigan State Democratic Commit
tee Come Out for the Nebraskau.

DETROIT MICH. Nov. 15.-The DEMO-
cratic State Central Committee, after a
meeting to-day. announced its intention OF
endorsing W j. Bryan as the next Demo
cratic Presidential candidate. They also
declared i'm favor OF campaign conduct
ed on anti-imDeriallsm and antitrust lines,
al the same thine reaiiirming their allegi-
ance to the Chicago platform and its free
silver plank. Plans were made for the
issuance 81 a monthly Democratic publ
cation 10 be issued under the supervision
% the committee. the publication TO be
Ultimately chanCed 10 daily. IL possible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
OPERATIONS
IN MANILA
CONTINUED from First Page !

randed by Colonel Luther r. Hare In tho
sbarp engagement with the insurgents
near San Fabian. Saturday. The ofhcer Is
Major Peyton G. March, formerly cap
tain OF the Aston Battery ana itter Oh
General MacArthur's staff.
Owing to the character Of the censor MP
~ Manila General Otis not permitting he
eording Of the names of the killed
and wounded. full account OF
tho engagements near San Fabian
vas cabled. but the correspondents were
not permitted to send the name Of MAJ
or John A. Logan killed I'm action or
those of the othera killed or wounded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
-, ~ lIlcgnL

JAcRs0EViTiN gL4,, cNeV np .,a,a
the test case OF Gearss p. ny s es,,..
ka. to-day, arrested 49,. ios safe law, Judge
", i1 cDsl.'' y, the Fifth circuit. pronounced
the arrest q illegal and discharged tho as-
cused. ..-i-------- 49, - --
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16

ST. LOUIS. MO, Nov. i5.-John Allen,
the Christian Brothers College football
player who was injured In the game with
81. Louis University alumni last Satur-
day, died to-day. Alien was the son Of Z
retired army officer. "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16

rhe Boston critics ARE enthusiastic over
tho PLAYING ~ De Pachmann ire n'anist
who appeared there last week. This great
artist. who came here several years ago
and proved a real attraction. Is credited
with marked improvement since his last
Visit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
Rainbow l'etc.

The Baby Show yesterday afternoon al
the Bazaar at the Rcgimental ArmOry,
IN which there were sixty entries. was
success. much amusement being furnished
By the anxiety OF a large number OF eX-
ture the prizes, two beautiful silver cups
donated by J. J. Spining. which were
awarded by the following gentlemen.
acting as judges. Mcssrs. Sam Stern.
Justice Crutchheld. VIM. H. Thompson.
and =. T. Winston.
First pri.s went 90 Master Henry Samp-
son Cohen. Jr the prettiest child over
eighteen and under fwcuty-four months.
son Of Mr.. and Mrs Henry cohen; second
prize 20 W. J. LaNarrc, Jr. son Of Mr..
and Mrs w. J. LaNarrc the being de-
clared 10 have the prettiest child under
fifteen months OF age
The Judges decisions were az least sat-
isfcatOry TO two mothers.
Tonight The Economical Boomerang.
q very comical opera 81 bright and pretty
music. viii be given under the direction
Of Mrs a. c. Harding In which the fol-
lowing parties VIII tG-c T~~..
Mr. DObhletOn Ned COgDlA
Mrs. DObbloiOn ............Mrs. Ann Tyler
Aramiuta Saraphina Johnson mint for
shorD .................N Miss Ethel Harding
afr. Plover ..........Mr. Harvey Harding
Mrs. Plover ......-.Miss Mcsselle Gregory
Dr. KillOrcure. Mir. Edward Burton
Aiessrs. w. w Hav-ie and H. Stanley
ehelor. Of the Havnle CHAR Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
TO CuBE A CoLp IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II fails
to cure n w. Groves signature 10 on
each box, &c. ..ul-..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
POINTING THE WAY.

When brave admiral in war time goes
into an enemy's harbor he knows that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16

J tne Hfc OF every
man in the fleet
! depends upon
his skill and
courage. II is
tremendous re-
possibility; and
ne cannot feel it
lore deeply and
han a conscien-
Iysician feels his
'ility for the lives
who are depend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16

Niessrs. w. W. Hav-ie and IT, Stanley
isbeior Of the Havnie CHAR Company
yorvillc. Va. are registered at MUiphy's
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16
News For the Boys!

All the old fayOrites that proved
Trustworthy and some new shapes
and styles that are pleading for
a trial.
AT the Introductory prices they
will not have to plead long II the
pOcketbOOk has a voice in the
matter.
q ih 10 q 1h
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-16

Superaunuated relations were asked for
Rev. John T. Moore, Rev. A. O. Brown.
Rev X. Il. Jones. c. s. Warmsley. Rev.
Joseph II. Riddiek, Rev. J. c. Watson,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-11-03
Fishing For a Drink.

A guide who has done more or less
plug fishing on Mooselookmeguntic
lake says he car get a drink Of nice,
cold water when he Is anchored on n
lake, provided the water is deep
enough. For deep fishing 1t IL customa-
~ to sound for a clay bottom before
casting anchor, and u informant
claims that he can sound to secure a
cool drink. He ties a weight to the
bottom Of his coffee bottle, and with
the string tied also to the cork he
drops 1t to the bottom; then by a quick
jerk pulls the cork, the bottle fills with
cold, clear water, and he has only to
pull 1t in.-Phillips Photograph.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-11-03
How Emery II Quarried.

Emery comes from the island of
Naxos, in the eastern Mediterranean.
whence it has been exported for the
last two centuries or more The beds
are in the northeast Of the island. the
deposits descending into some Of the
neighboring islands, the emery being
found in lenticular masses, resting on
layers Of schist in limestone almost
identical with Parian marble, the fin
est marble known, which m from
the island of Paros, close by.
There are about 300 men engaged
in the trade, all of whom have to be
married before they are admitted to
the fraternity. The material Is much
too hard to be dug out or eve blast
ed. Great fires are lighted around the
blocks till the natural cracks expand
with the heat, and levers are then In
serted to pry them apart. This sys-
TEN Is continued until the blocks are
reduced in size to masses Of a cubic
foot or less. and they are then shipped
as If they were coal. There are said
to be 20. OOO.O 900 tons yet available at
Naxos, and the last reported years ex-
port was $3.50 tons. 1t Is one Of the
hardest substances acknowledgements
pery.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-11-03
A Land of Many Thirsts.

The Egyptian travels without
his goolah. He fills it with filtered
water and in the morning can COM
mand a pint or more Of water cooled
by evaporation through the unglazed
clay. This precious fluid he does not
waste on unsatisfied thirst. Taking off
the long white wrap and the piece Of
cloth that covers his head during sleep,
the native pours the water over his
head, neck and hands. The European,
with all his instinct for cleanliness,
seeks first to relieve his overmastering
thirst.
There are in Egypt as many thirsts
as plaques. but the dust thirst Is the
worst. Every pore is sealed; the throat
is a lump Of dry clay, and n feels
what it must be to be a mummy.-Lon-
don Standard.