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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
DEATH OF COLONEL vENAnLE.

Colonel Charles S. Venabie, who died
yesterday at Charlottesville Va, was IN
every way splendid specimen Of man
hood. Personally, of noble appearance, his
superb physique was ht tenement for
the mind and soul of the Christian schoiar
and devoted patriot he was.
1t is rare to find one who had the extra
ordinary experience OF scholar and SOL
der which fell to the lot Of Colonel Ven
able Having been educated in the exact
sciences and with the career of a profess
scr open to him. he was chosen as one of
the confidential members ce his military
family by General Robert e. Lee, and for
the most eventful years of that great Cen
erals military career he was MS constant
aid and companion When the war ended,
he was elected Professor of Mathematics
at the University Of Virginia and con-
tinued to hold that position for nearly
thirty years, when his health became such
that he was made Professor Emeritus and
gave UP the active duties of the chair. For
many years he was chairman of the Fac
ulty and administered its duties with
force and fidelity which won the admira-
ton of all who came in contact with him.
II is impossible in this brief notice to do
justice to a man of SUCH varied and high
qualities and of such wide usefulness. 1t
is not too much TO say Of him, how
ever, that there would be no circum-
stances under which Virsinans would not
be willing and proud 90 have him presented
as a representative of their State.
Colonel Eenable was not mere profess
sor He had all the gifts and qualifications
Of teacher. he knew his students by
face and name and never in after life for
got them. He loved the poor students and
the bad boys as well as he loved the
bright students and the good boys lie
had the interest OF every student a heart,
he was amiable in his dealings with them,
he was lovable in all his ways and all the
boys loved him.
There was sorrow throughout the length
and breadth OF the Commonwealth over
the taking off of this noble Virginian, but
to the University men his death is per-
sona grief
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

ing himself or his cause justice.-lnde1-
Appeal.
Bryan stock has jumped peg or two
within the last forty-eight hours. HIS
speech OF acceptance at Indianapolis IS
one of the marvellous productions Oh tnat
marvellous man. Even his enemies COIL
cede that ne has made q strike in It, "hlie
the conservative AMI Independent press are
loud in craise of his ntterlnces on that
OCCASION F'rcdericksburg Free Lance
The speech was up to the standard OF
excellence set by Mr.. Bryan in his former
efforts, and will probably prove a strong
document in the campaign literature OF
the next few months.-Newport News
Press.
Mr.. Bryans speech at indianapolis, the
full text of which we give this morning.
is typical Bryan speech. 1t is tiowery.
rich in apt quotat.cn and is the bold deliv-
erance of a bold and fearless man. It
will be noted that Mr.. Bryan devotes the
most of his attention to Imperialism. which
he defines in his own way. If Imperialism
is not the paramount issue in this cam
paign it will not be Mr.. Bryan's fault
Newport News Herald.
It Is mastery argument against forci-
BILE retention of the Philippines, treating
every phase of the question clearly and
forcefully and pressing his conclusions
with irresistible logic. AS an argument it
is unanswerable. The address is a, model
of polemic oratory, notable for Its dignity,
simplicity and strength.-Danviile Register.
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SOME VIRGINIA OPINIONS.

Mr.. Bryan has met the issue in a manly
and Straightforward way. He has MADE
his words simple and his meaning GEAR
Nobody can mistake his meaning. tie m
tends to put an immediate end to imperial
ism II he is invested with PRESIDENTIAL
Landmark.
Mr.. Bryan's speech was devoted almost
exclusively to discussion of the question
of Imperialism, justly declared Dy the con-
vention and treated by the nominee as the
paramount issue in the present campaign
but it is in no sense brllliaht enoro IN
matter or manner, beng IN stsie uisctir-
sive and verbose, and lacking IN syliosls-
nrehend that - will be a disappointment
to many of Mr.. Bryans ardent admirers,
and it does not impress us as rising 70 the
occasion of the great arsun1ent' ot Is uo-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

All subscriptions by mai, paysn,s 10 Gu CO.
vance. Watch the Ians:: on SS.h 90,
IL you live out OF f..ca:non5. am gee VIZ ~
rour subscription .1oirex. SO you can ~
new before the paper ii stopped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

The Times Is always ,ndebtsA 10 li u H.
Senals. but musr urge that BIZ sue
sent over the ssgnsture Of the seia GEM e.
All unsigned Communications VIII NC
3ected always.
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PETERSBURG AGENT.
MRS. c. HUTCHINSON. LUMBAR
STREET.
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The New York Evening Post, in refer
ring to the death of Lord Russell, Chief
Justice of England, recalls the address
which he delivered before the American
Bar Association four years ago, and
quotes the following extract: Its true
s.gns ARE thought for the poor and SUI
fering. chivalrous regard and respect for
woman, the frank recognition OF human
brotherhood. irrespective Of race or color
or nation or religion, the narrowing of the
domain OF mere force as a governing fac
tor in the world the love of ordered free
DOM adherence of what is mean and
cruel and vile, ceaseless devotion TO the
claims of justice Civilization in that, it's
true its highest sense, mHst make for
peace
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

MANCHESTER BUREAU:
Carriers Drug Store. No. 11u2 HUN 0'ie
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

II is said that the taz-assessors LIST
shows that there arc more dogs than peo-
ple in the town OF White Pl&ins, n. Y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

The new King of Italy is taller than
was his father, but has abnormally short
legs-a characteristic of his branch of the
family. His father, King Humbert, and
his grandfather, King Victor Emmanuel,
had such short legs thut they hardly
seemed taller when they stood up than
when they were seated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

In order to increase the comfort of wet
weather travelling IN summer, the Hart
ford Street Railway Company has equip
ped all its open cars with -troughs.
The troughs run from end 10 end of each
car, just beneath the edges of the roof,
and the water which might otherwise
drip on the conductor and the passengers
is carried to the street through iron pipes.
The case for disfranchisement is thus
stated by the Wilmington On. CO Messen-
ger Democracy: North CArol.na sent
10000 men into the war, which was nearly
its highest white vote before hostilities
began. It buried 1850 Of these. as the
war records of the United States Govern
ment show. 1t lost fully Sio,eoo,oo0 by rea-
son of negro supremacy. 1t has expended
probably from SS,o0o,o0o TO S1o,C00,coo of the
white peoples taxes in the education Of
the negro children. So the descendants Of
the heroes and others have resolved upon
white control henceforth."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

THE MAILING LIST 1s Only FR:Sr 1
ED ABOUT EVERY TEN "a
THEREFORE, DO NOT FEEL: IN ES, - !,
ON THE LITTLE PINK SLIP IS MOI
CHANGED As SOON AS The eob'
SCRIPTIUN is RENEWED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

But one of the most touching and pa
thetic prayers that We have seen is one
written by DR.. r. W. Micou, of the Theo-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

WE DESIRE no CkIL THE ATTBS,,
TON OF ALL PERSONS SESDlH:s
POLITICAL MEMS AND OTHER CON- M ,
NUNICATJONS I'D THE TIMES 10
TIE NECESSITY OF SIGNING THEIR
NAMES 10 Such SEFORTS. As IT Is
lie RULE OF THIS PAPER NOT ~
PUBLISH ANY ARTICLE JHE MA u =
OF WHOSE AUTHOR is VNHNON ~
REJECTED CONTRIBUTIONS WILL
MOI BE RETURNED UNLESS ACCOM-
PANIED BY STAMPS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

It was a bugie call to Americans. YES
We say, "a bugle call to Americans NO.
a bugle call to Democrats, or Popuiis'S'
or silver Republicans, bimetallists or iho-
nometallIsts, Free Traders, or Protec.iO. u,
lists. but "a bugle call to Americans -
citizens of the great American repap..s,
who still believe in the principles OIL 1ipst =
on which this Government was iouhus
and in the Constitution which was aaop'eu
by the people of the various STATES 49,
thew entered into the compact Ct unloh--
Charleston News AMI Courier
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is bound in honor TO protect you. II table
talk, unguarded because he'd as never to
be repeated, ceases to enjoy its imTemo-
rial exemption from reissue, usually with
additions; If personal correspondence has
10 protection from purloinins interchange
Of views and expression OF sentiment
among gentlemen, or at least among gen.
tlemen and others, is at an end. Guests
must ba mute, or indulge only in insane
remarks.-Christian Advocate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

with Mr.. Bryan's political financial no
ions as they were iterated anu Tepeaieu
in his campaign OF 1896 lis views "ets
unsound financially and soc!aiisuc anu
radical to a dangerous degree BUT oot'pt-
less he has learned n1uch in the past 10
eventful years, and his opinions have rip
ened with experience, and he has grown
in craftsmanship ana patriotism. At any
rate the Picayune thus accounts for ms
able and magnificent dcliverance of yes
terday. and is glad to be able to pay MN
such a tribute.-New Orleans Picayune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
our RELIGIOUS CONTEMPORA-
HiEIS

Within a month we heard it stated that
9 minister detailed the conversation at his
own table. repeating words uttered in free
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

All in all, no other Democrat could nave
made SO superb a presentment of the case
and. because he has made it, William 'e'i-
,,i,,,,s Rr,,a, has earned a new title to that
80, Ia,5larsbip Of which it was the formal
acceptance-Columbia state.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

II there be a Democrat in this broad land
who objects to the facts or conclusions TO
be found in the speech o. our candidate
ACCEPTING the nomination of his party
then we need jonly say that Mr.. Bryan IS
not an opportuniSt, and never VIII DC one
If pliancy and smooth words are desired
they can be found in the opposing camp
where they, are regarded as staple COM
modities and relied upon 10 turn the uie IL
the stream of the coming battle Mt
Bryan has said he would not turn asiae
an inch from his course TO meet TINS
voter and he means what ne says-"e
must win or lose without the opportunistS'
Florida Times-Union.
Mr. Bryan has touched the button and
set the pace. He talks for the American
Ism which has made our country strong
and great; he talks for principles whiea
nave grown with the civilization OF the
people Democracy affords the only nope
OF saving thu nation from imperialism
Atlanta Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

The Advertiser assumes that, notwttA-
standing some of Mr.. Bryan's declarations
of this plank of the platform, he would
endeavor, in the event OF his election, to
faithfully execute the policy outlined in
this plank unless prevented by the Con-
gress.
Mr.. Bryan has often appeared to better
advantage than in this particular Speech
and in our view the remarks OF MI SteV-
enson are upon a higher plane ami display
more statesmanship.-Mon AdEef-
User.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
ROTH WAS FINED
FOR CONTEMPT
EmanueIS Clock Was Slow
Which Fact Cost Him
Two Dollars

In City Court this morning Emanuel
Roth. Of Second and Market streets,
was fined 81 by Judge Cochran for con-
tempt of court.
Edward Mulvey was charged with
stealing q pair OF slippers, valued at
seventy-hve cents from Roth, and the
latter was summoned 10 appear in
court at 3 o'clock this morning. After
waiting for acme time for his appear
ancc, Judge Cochran ordered q caplas
issued for him. but before it could be
served Roth came into the court room.
As an excuse for being late. Roth said
his clock was slow, and as a reminder
TO keep it right I'm the future, Judge
Cochran imposed the above fine. Null
evy was held in 5000 bail for his ap-
pearance at upper court.
Robert Wilson was charged by his
wife. Mary, with committing an assault
and battery upon her At his request
the case was continued until Monday
night
Sarah Hicks colored, charged with
disordorly conduct, was dismissed
Three drunks were fined 81 and costs
each.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
WILD Man ALARMS
CHINCOTEAGUE PEOPLE
Special to The Evening Journal.


ChincOteaguo Island. Dec. 27.-The
wild man OF Chincoteague Island has
again made his appearance. and women
and children are again being terrorized
by the mysterious parsonage.
Almost all male residents OF the
island are engaged in the oyster busi-
ness, which nccessitates their absence
from home during the Autumn ana
Winter months Consequently. women
and children are the only residents on
the island.
Last Winter what was termed a
wild man struck terror to the hearts
Of women and children by prowllng
about during the night That he was
in search of plumber was evident from
the fact that hen roosts were raided
nightly, and often pig-pons were
robbed Of their occupants. The depre-
dations continued until the return OF
the oystermen, when they ceased. The
nocturnal prowler was not seen again
until the past Autumn.
The much-talked-of wild man IS be-
lieyed by many to be none other than
a demonted sailor who wandered away
from his cabin two years ago. Since
the disappearance of the sailor women
residing on various parts of the island
have been mOlested by some myster-
ious being who has been termed wild
man.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
MOTHER KIDNAPS HER son And
OUTWITS HER TWO PURSUERS
Sensation Affects the Family Of Former Attorney General
Miller and hCteS Much Comment in Western
Political and Social Circles
MORE CHARGES PREFERRED
Cases Of Sergeant Lucas and Officer Welsh
Continued BY Police Commission

Owing TO the fact that Police Com
missioner Hart is III. and was unable
TO attend thc> meeting of the board
held last night no action was taken
In the case OF Sergeant George Lucas
and OFFICER John L. Welch, charged
with acting in manner unbecoming
to officers.
Evidence In the case against the off,
GERS was heard on Saturday afternoon,
and, although Mr.. Hart was not pres
ent at that time, he was consulted be-
fore the hearing took place, and was
satisfied that II should go on. and has
been furnished with stenographic
report Of the proceedings.
The matter will now come up at the
next meeting of the board. which will
be held on Monday night. instead OF
on Tuesday night, as Tuesday will be
New Years Day
AT the meeting last evening the
commission ordered Chief OF Police
Massey 10 prefer charges against Po-
liceman II. b. Freeman and S. II. Mo
ran. who We're In smiths saloon. Third
and Pine streets at the time the fight
between Sergeant Lucas and officer
Welsh took place Il Is alleged that
they did not take proper steps TO stOr
the fight between the policemen. -Four
applications for patrolmen were made
to the commission last evening.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
READY TO PLACR
LARGO CONTRACTS
Reading Company Will Spend
Over -, ,OOO,O Just for
Rolling Stock

Philadelphia. Dec. 27.--In pursuance
of its plan to re-equip its road. the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Company has let contracts which in
the aggregate amount TO over $780,
600. This is subdivided IN contracts
for freight cars of various patterns.
new passenger coaches and forty-hve
locomotives. The latter contract goes
20 the Baldwin Locomotive Works.
and Is the only one in which Philadel-
phla labor Will participate.
IT is well-known fact that the
Reading railways freight traffic has
been in most congested condition for
some time past. more trade having
been coming this way than they have
been able TO comfortably handle with
their present equipment and 1t has
been plainly evident that new rolling
stock was urgently needed. The con
tracts now placed viii by June !, when
they must be completed. place the
company i'm an excellent condition
and increase their carrying capacity
by millions of tons.
Two thousand and thirty new cars
hae been ordered, a large proportion of
them of the present steel class that
has lately come into use and which Is
now considered TO be OF the finest
One thousand of these VIII be made
By the Pressed Steel Car Company. OF
Pittsburg, 20 have a capacity OF 100000
pounds To the Cambria Steel Com
pany. OF Johnstown, Pa, goes the con
tract for 500 steel gondola cars Of 10O.-
600 capacity. and TO the American Car
and Foundry Co. am order for 500
box cars with steel UNDERTAKING. of
$4,000 pounds capacity.
For the passenger service the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Company. of
Wilmington. Del. have a contract for
twenty standard passenger coaches
with open platforms, and the Jackson
and Sharp Company. also OF Whining
ton, will build ten coaches Of the broad
vesubule type
Forty-ilve locomotives are TO be bull
/ by the Baldwin Locomotive Works
thirty-fve OF them being for freight
traffic and ten for the passenger ser
/ ice. The amount involved is in round
| figures $3.50 600 for engines and S2,10O
| 000 for new ears.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
Blood Poisoning Caused Death

Arthur Hall, the 1S-year-old son Of
George w. Hail. of No. z East Nine
teenth street, died Christmas after
noon Of blood poisoning after a short
illness. On Saturday last he complain
ed of pain i'm his right check. and on
Sunday went under the care of Dr..
James III. Morgan who saw that the
boy had a pimple on the lower lip. and
that the upper lip had the appearance
Of having been stung by an insect. DR..
Morgan says IL was a case Of blood
poisoning, growing out Of a rundown
condition OF the system.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
HOLIDAY SElSON Was PROFITABLE
Business Men Say Trade Exceeded That Of
Any Other Year

Market street. business men report
their Christmas trade as having sur
passed that of any holiday season
They attribute the fact to the operation
Of all the local manufacturing estab-
lishments and the consequent large
distributionrof money.
jewelers. and house furnishers seem
to have done the greatest business.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
ROSS MAKES AFFIDAVIT
alleges That MtAultl's Election Was
Brought About by Unfair Methods

Howard d. . Ross has filed notice with
Francis J McNulty state senator
elect from the Second district, of this
city, that he viii contest Mr. Nc
Nulty's election before the Senate at
It's sitting next week.
According TO Mr. Ross affidavit he
was defeated for the office because 2O1
men in one district Of the Second ward
were deprived of their votes because OF
trouble at the polls; because ten bal.
lots were rejected in another ward and
furthermore, because other Republi.
cans were refused qualification. Will
liam :. Hilles represents Air Ross.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
WILL BIZ BURIED TO-MORROW
Joseph Biggar'S Body to be Inferred in
Delaware City

row afternoon, the funeral Of Joseph
Biggar will take place. Interment will
be made in the cemetery a. that place.
After much effort, Deputy Coroner
Ferris Giles located the dead mans
daughter, Laura E. Biggar the actress,
in Philadelphia, and to-day Miss Big
gar came TO this city. Mr. Biggar's
body was removed to his late resi-.
dence, at Mrs. Simonds. on the New
Castle road this morning.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
WI Remore ohrIstmas Tree

On Saturday the Christmas tree
which was set up in the City Court
room for the poor children will be
taken down and the trimmings stow
ed away for use next year The tree
will be sent TO East Lake Presbyterian
Church TO be used in the New Years
celebration 10 be held there.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
Injured by a FAN

While attempting to do the "giant
swing" on a horizontal bar in the
North End Athletic Club yesterday af-
ternoCn, Health officer Harry Graham
fell and was badly. although not seri-
ously injured. James Riley, collector
Of garbage, was present at the time,
and, carrying Mr.. Graham into an ad-
joining room, dressed his injuries.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
NEW TUGBOAT FOR WILMINGTON
National Dredging Company Awards Con
tract 10 PhiladeInhia Firm

Neahe & Levy snip and Engine
Building Company. OF Philadelphia
will build a new modern null tugboat
for the National Dredging Company, Of
Wilmington.
Tho boat viii be 10 fet long between
perpondiculars, "a feet beam and 1914
feet deep. The huh will be built in
Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
Mr.. ohoate Retircs to Practice Law

II. Nj. c. Choate. who has been a
deputy clerk in the Court Of Common
Pleas in Baltimore for several months.
viii retire from that position the first
Of next year. and will engage in the
practice of the law. Robert j. Bond.
a recorder in Che record office, has
been appointed TO the vacancy. Mr..
Choate was a former resident of New
ark
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
BUSINESS MIN INTERESTED
Are iHxiOHS About Chrisiiana River I'm.
prOyement

Members OF the Board OF Trade who
are interested in the improvement OF
the harbor are trying to find some way
in which 10 have the River and Har-
Dor bill amended In the Senate VIII
mington asked for $4,000 with which
20 keep the Christiana river clear until
a new project for additional dredging
and bulkheading could be made but
the House Committee cut out every
thing pertaining TO Wilmington
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
Unusually Omen Season

Owing to the open Winter. the
steamer Ulrica has run later in the sea-
son than it has for eight years past
The tugboat Laura b.. which usually
takes the Ulrlca's heavy trips. has been
overhauled, and is in readiness to per-
form Winter service whenever neces-
sary.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
McDonald Is RecoverinR

Samuel Mcdonald, who killed Au-
ditor Norris who is well-known 70 all
rogue players in Wilmington. in Wash
ington last Saturday. is steadily i'm
proving, and, although his condition is
precarious, the physicians say he has
fair chances of recovery.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
Is Candidate for sernennt

PatrOlman William Floyd, who has
been on the police force for nearly
twelve years, and is one Of the oldest
members, is an applicant for the Of
fee of sergeant in case OF a vacancy
occurring. Officer Floyd was at one
time lieutenant OF Company A. n. G. ID.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
Club to HOLD Recognition

At 73O O'Clock this evening the
Union A. c. will give a reception to
it's members at No. 504 Monroe street.
The Reception Committee. composed OF
William Moore, J. VarellO, Frank
Bogia and Thomas Rossister. has ar.
ranged for refreshments and an excel.
lent program Of music.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
oerman soeIely EIeola omeers

Delaware Lodge. No. 349, German Or
der of Harugari, has elected these Of
ficers: Z. b., Peter Wall; o. b.. Her
man Marten; L. b., Charles Heinel
secretary. Edward Seideaburg; treas
urer. Daniel Maler; trustees. John
Maicr Frederick w. IIoiss. George
Klambacher.
Evening journal., 1900-12-27
Bishop Coleman Addresses children

Bishop Coleman addressed children
of ST. Thomas Church, Newark, last
evening. Charles NJ. Curtis imperson-
ated Santa Claus. and presented gifts
and candy to the little people This
evening the bishop will talk to the
children Of the Newport parish. and
tomorrow night to the children of
Christ Church. Brandywine hundred.