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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
Mr.. SHERMAN'S FUNERAL.
Simple Services Attended by Diplo-
mats and Statesmen.
(By Associated Press

WASHINGTON, October 2f-In the Cap
ital of the nation, where MS life-work had
been accomplished, there gathered to-day
representatives of every government de-
partruent and the representatives of many
of the Powers to pay honor TO the memo-
ry OF John Sherman The funeral SER
vices held here were a the Sherman
home \ notable gathering of statesmen.
diplomats and officials filled the hallway
and pariors of the residence
The services were simple They began
at l 2. NJ, and Were conducted by Rev.
Alexander Mac ckay-Smith, rector Of ST.
Johns Episcopal Church, assisted by Rev.
&. " Paddock, assistant rector
Concealed in the rear of the hallway
quartette of ST. Johns choir, accompanied
by organ!st, sang in the intervals of the
service. After the hymn Rock of Ages.
Dr. Smith read the simple but impressive
funeral service of the Episcopal Church.
When the reading of the service was fin
ished the choir softly sang the hymn
Peace. Perfect Peace.
There was no funeral address. and after
IL brief prayer the choir chanted the an
them Lord Let Me Know My End and
the Number Of My Days The casket
was then lifted by the pall-hearers. with
the honorary palI-bsarers following, and
carried from the house, where a datach-
men. of the Fifth Cavalry under Coonel
Rafferty, waited to escort il to the depot
The honorary pall-bearsrs who were
grouped about the coffin during rhe ee-e-
ussay were: Secretary Hay, Secretary
Gaze, Justice Harlan, of the Supreme
Cour;; Admiral Dewey, General Nelson a.
Miles. Senator Cameron, OF Pennsylvania:
Senator Hawley, of Connection: Judge
Bancroft Davis. Hon. J. y. Clssou, Of the
State Department. and Colonel VI. VI.
Paker
The funeral party left for Mansfield.
Ohio. on a spseial train over the Pennsyi-
vana Railroad at ESQ O'Clock. There the
.nterment Will take place or Thursday,
wtlen President Mckinley will attend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
SUMMARY OF To-DAy's NEWS.
Local.

Local
Council to act on the curfew law
Suspected of murder. Coles is arrested.
Good racing at the Fair
Big suit 10 prevent sale
Men 10 guard the church
Hermitage Golf Club organizes
Col. 10 Lane Stern's report.
-Postofice employees resign
Daniel stirs the people OF Giles to
REV. Dr. J. ~ Craig drops dead while
addressing the Virginia Synod
New River rises TO u great height and
does much damage.
Daughters of the Confederacy make
radical change in their bylaws. The new
.ssaisity and v. u. l. play football to
a stand-stilf.
General.
Bryan yesterday made nineteen adj
dresses in Maryland and Delaware.
Roosevelt jeersd in his own state and
Piled with questions. which he did noe.
answer.
cite coal strike Off.
Foreign.
Chinese rebels recruiting and nc1
number ten thousand.
No threat To other Powers or secret
features in Anslo-Ge.man agreement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
work is, in general. encouraging within
the bounds Of the synod

work is. in general. encouraging within
the bounds OF the synod.
TWENTIETH CENTURY FUND.
Rev. Drs. II. a. White. r. r. English,
E. d. Wasfourn and Judge B. r. Well
ford were appointed to arrange for a
meeting tomorrow night In interes, of
the Twentieth Century Million Dollar
Fund. for the cause of education on
which the church is now engaged.
The report of the Board of Trustees of
Union Seminary was read and referred
10 the standing committee. This report
shows that the institution is in first
class condition with bright outlook for
the future.
Rev. L. D. Washburn. d. D., presented
the report on SuHday-school work which
WAS exhaustive, thorough and Intelligent.
IL Shows that the twelve presbyteries
have 4a5 schools; 4671 officers and teach
crs; 332G5S scholars: s36 scholars admitted
20 the church: funds contributed for cur
rent expenses. S12,fS5. and for other
causes, SS.iSS.44
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
PRICE TWO CENTS.
RICHMOND. VA THURSDAY. OCTOBER, 25. 1900.

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order of evacuation have moi @ only :! !est
Pekiu. but probably are now at Ten ism
or near by.
The Quartermaster' Department has
made all arrangements for taking mem
aboard ship, so there IS no longer ii'as.. =.
danger of the troops being prevented by
ice from leaving North China
Ii is now said, in all probability. Genera, l
lanes III. Wilson. the second in command
in China. will soon be detached. and VIII
not remain in Pekin. according 10 Tue
original programme
Instead of having negotiations for final
settlement conducted through fully or
sar.ized commission on behalf Of the United
states Government, as at first proposed 1t
begins to appear that they will be con-
Quoted. if there are to be any formal ne
cotiations. through the simple mechanism
Of The American Legation al Pekin, pro-
posals for the purpose being dispatched to
Minister Conger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
Nineteen Addresses in Maryland and
Delaware.
AUDIENCES APPRECIATE TIVE
The Silver Ratio Touched Upon. but
Imperialism, Trusts, Philippines
and Ssandin. Army Occu-
pied the Mos. Conspicu-
ous Places i'll the
asSs::s. Speeches.
(Bv Associated Press. }

WILMINGTON. DEL. Oct. 24--Mr.
BRYAN made two specifies of some length
N this city tonight. after having mace
seventeen other addresses during the day.
Beginning at St. Michaels, on the East
ern Shore of Maryland, he spoke in sue
cession at Easton, Preston, Hurlock,
Vienna. Salisbury and Berlin, all of which
places are in Maryland, and at F'rankford,
Georgetown. Milford, Harrington, Dover.
Clayton. aIiddletown k!rkwood and New
castle, in Delaware
The audiences of the day were. as a
rule, fair sized. and a majority of them
were thoroughly appreciative. At few
OF the stopping places in Delaware there
was apparent lack of enthusiasm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
SIXTEEN MILLION.
More Than This Number Enrolled III
Schools Past Year.
Hy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, October 2i.-The annual
report OF the United States Commissioner
of Education for the fiscal year ended
June 80 gives the figures for the fiscal
year 1S9S-99 as the latest statistics OBJ
tainable. 1t shows that the grand total
of pupils in all schools. elementary, secon-
Diary, and higher, public and private, for
the year ended July 1st. 1899 was IS, 1875, ,S62.
of which number enrolled in the common
schools elementary and secondary, was
15.13S,7l5
Twenty and one-half per cent. of the
entire population was enrolled in the pub
lie elementary schools and high schools.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
ARCHITECT CHOSEN.

cantatn Dinmocls Will D,aw Up Plans
FOR tho New Grove Avenue Church.
The Building Committee of III Grove
Avenue Baptist Church held a meeting
last evening at o'clock at the offices
of Pollard & Bagby. real estate agents.
plans for li,e r, building Of the church
edltice were thoroughly discussed Cap
tain Marion J. Dimmock was elected the
architect to draw up plans for the new
building. which is to cost $4,000. including
the church furniture. OF this sum over
aoOO has already been subscribed
The following Executive Committee was
appointed
& Messrs T. n. Eiiett,R. L Peters, A L.
Phillips. II. R. Pollard, Jr, W y. Reddy.
r. ". Jones, John S, HarwooA. =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
NO THREAT INTENDED.
No Secret Features i'll AnsIc-German
Agreement.
(By Associated Press.)


WASHINGTON, Oct 4.-In view OF
the widespread comment that the Anglo
German alliance concerning China was
open to the possible construction of an
implied or indirect menace against some
other Power interested in the China
question, the attention of Count DeQuadt,
the German Charge dAfafres, to-day Was
called to this point.
Count DeQuadt said that he was able
to give a categorical and very positive
statement and of highest authority that
the agreement involved no menace what
ever to any Power concerned III China.
He said this applied TO all the parties
which had taken a hand in Chinese af-
fairs
Count DeQuadt stated with equal
positiveness that there was no foundation
for reports of further or additional fea-
lures to the agreement beyond those
transmitted to the various governments.
and made public. He said that document
covered the entire transaction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
An Old Time Barbecue in Alex
andria.
MARTIN AND OTHER SPEAKERS.
Mass-NI Getting i'll Dinwiddie Addressed
by Congressman Swanson II
Clcm Green-Joint Discus
sion Between l. II m b
and Allan-Mcct-
z ingsat Crewc
Especial Dispatch TO The Times.)

Especial Dispatch TO Inc lines
PEARISBURG, VA, October 24.-Giles
county turned out en- masse to-day TO hear
Senator John ". Daniel. The day was
delightful after the rain of yesterday,
number away, there were about 1,5Oo to
2,CGo persons who heard the Senator.
His speech was such as only he can
deliver, chastc, elegant logical and beau
tiful, and new life was infused into the
Democracy of Giles county.
Senator Danniel has no more ardent
admirers than the good people OF Cites.
a free dinner was s-rved on the court
house square, and taa Narrows Cornet
Band furnished music. The day was one
long to be remembered.
MASS MEETING IN DANVILLE.
Especial Dispatcl. Tho Times)
DANVILLE. VA, October 2i.-Iiora.
Claude A Swanson, Democratic candidate
for re-eection 10 Congress. and Mr.. Glenn
Green, of Charlotte county, addressed Z
mass meeting of 1,5QO enthusiastic Demo-
Gratis at Hodnett's Warehouse tonight.
THE CREWE CLUB.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)
CREWE, VA, October 2i.-The Bryan
Stevenson and Lassiter Club held q spirit
ed meeting here last night and passed
strong resolutions denouncing the actions
OF Nominee Wilson and lie leaders OF the
Republican party in this county.
Arrangements have been made to secure
prominent Democratic speakers to- ad-
dress the voters here at short Intervals
from now until the election. Hon. Francis
r. Lassiter will be the first. He will
speak here next Saturday night and Hon
a. j. Montague will be here on the night
Of November lSt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
VIRGINIA MILITARY.
Colonel Stern Makes Splendid
iSnnnpf

Colonel Stern Makes Splendid
Report
It is said that the annual report of As
ststant INSPECTOR J4 Lane Stern. vhlea
was laid before Adjutant-Gensrai NaEe
yesterday afternoon. is one of the finest
papers of its kind in the State Il shows
that Col. Stern made thorough and cr.ti-
cal inspection OF each company. and thai
while. in the main. il is h.shiy comp.i.
mentary 10 the officers and men, yet II
he found any flaws anywhere he CD hes
hesitate to rc:nt hem out the report
shows that the properly OF tae @ stsl,e ...ss ..as
he.., well cared for. and that there was
never better management and discipl'ns
onstt,e part of the officers. The military of
the State Is getting into splendid shape. .,..
and the new representation pan @ ssesn.iy mn.
ADOPTED BY the legislature and ne strict
enforcement. OF the laws By those in charge,
have contributed no little to this end.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
KILLED HERSELF AND CHILDREN.
Crime of Crazy Ncarcss III North Caro-
lima.
(By Associated Press

Ina.
(By Associated Press.)
CHARLOTTE n. c., October GA
gro woman named Carrie Caldwell. who
lived in the northern part Of Mecllenburg
county, North Carolina, this morning
killed her three children and committed
suicide.
The woman cut each of the children's $
throats with a razor and then drsw the
same instrument across her own throat.
from the effects OF which she died some
hours later.
At the time OF the CRIME lar husband
was aaay from home. The woman'6
brother was al the house and she sent
him on an erfand 10 the barn, and when
he returned n found the three children
dead and the woman gasping from 4 cash
which she had inflicted in her own throat.
y physician was summoned at once.
but tco late to save her life. The chill
dTen were aged six. two and four years,
and their mother about thrty-tiye. The
cause of .;he woman,s act is supposed to
have been insanity.
The coroner held an inquest over the
four bodies this evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
SILVER RATIO.
Will Defend 1t When Republicans
Propose Change.
tBy Associated Prcss.)

CBy Associated Prcss.)
SALISBURY, MD, Oct 2i.-In his
speech at Preston, Nd, Mr. Bryan made
reference to the financial question in
response TO an inquiry. The question was:
How about 16 to o. Mr.. Bryan said:
IF you want to know about 16 to l, |
will tell you. 16 tc l was the paramount
issue in 1896, but the Republicans have
done so many mean things since then that
we are kept busy on the new things.
NEVER CHANGED.
But if a Republican dispute the 16 to
l doctrine, you tell him that we have a
Republican President. Republican Sen
ate ard Republican House, and they
have never attempted to change the 16 to
i ratio, and Mr.. Mckinley is now COIN
Ing silver dollars al the ratio of l6 TO i
without waiting for the aid OR consent OF
any other nation on earth.
Until the Republican party proposes
to change the ratio I object to their dis
cussing the ratio. When they propose to
change il we will discuss it with them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
MOVE The MAINE.
The Dc,cIict a Menace TO Navigation
in Havana Harbor.
{Er Associated Press

iEy Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2l.-The battle
ship Maine is to be removed from
Havana narber. as it is considered an
obstruction 10 navigation. Several times
since the close of the Spanish war there
has been talk of raising the wreck, but
it has been postponed from time to time
for various reasons. Now General Wood,
;.pon the recommendation Of the harbor
authorities of Havana considers that The
removal of this obstruction to navigator
has become imperative.
It is sinking deeper and deeper into the
mud of the harbor and the longer the
work is delayed. the more difficult it will
be of accomplishment. To-day General
Wood saw the Secretary of the Navy and
after laying the matter before him in de-
tail, secured the Secretarys consent for
the removal of the wreck.
The work will be undertaken i'm
!nediately upon General Woods return
10 Havana, which will be within the next
week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
REBELS RECRUITING.
They Are Now Estimated to Number
Ten Thousand.
fEv Associated Prcss.l

CANTON, Oct 2t-AccordIng to Off
cial reports, all the cities in the Hui Chow
Prefecture are still holding out the
rebels combining themselves to capturing
villages and slaughterinS Isolated bodies
of imperial troops. The rebels are also ac-
.ivelv recruiting and are now estimated
to number 10000
There has been no pitched battle. The
Chinese General commanding at HUI
Chow is afraid to leave the city, for fear
of being cut off.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
SIX DEATH SENTENCES,
All of 1isese Were COMMITTED by the
President
(Bv ASS ciatcd Press. }

WASHINGTON, October 24.-General
Lieber, judge acknowledgement of the
army, in his annual report to the secre-
tary of War, says there were $3.50 trials
by general court-n!artial irring the past
fiscal year, OF which 81 We're commits
stoned officers; 1 cadets; 6G1s enlisted men,
- - a
OF tha commissioned cf7ners - an, ~
the enlisted men 5000 were convicted. A
total of 25S5 men We're sentenced to dis
honorable discharge, of whom 2,27G were
in the regular army and 5l5 in the volun-
tee-s. Six death sentences were imposed.
all Of which We're commuted by the Presi-
dent. i.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
SENSATIONAL CHARGE.
German AIinisier of intcrior Accused
of Receiving Eribss.

BERLIN, Get. PA great sensation
has been caused by the allegation taal
Count Won Posadowsky- Wiener the Secre-
tary of State for the Interior. has osen
-.brihsd with l2.Go0 marks for his week M
connection with the penal saFyitgde oiis
OF 1SgS.''
The allegation is contained IN lse.ss
rrbich IS Going the rounds OF the German
,,-ess The writer asserts taas Her
Erurn subscribed five thousand marks
70 the fund constituting the alleged
brine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
Any Effort to Do Further Damage
VIII be Violently Resisted.
PRAYERS AND ADDRESSES.
Colored Folks Hold Enthusiastic Ser.
vices at Which Money Is Donated
to Restore Furnishings De-
struction of Roll of Honor Is
Reported, and indisna-
ton Is Expressed.

The most sensational meeting the con-
gregation of the Ibird-Street Methodist
Church (colored) ever held was that last
night, which resulted in the appointment
of twenty men 10 guard the church edi-
fee and prevent such vandalism as was
perpetrated IN that building last Mon
day night Rav. w. r. Gullins, pastor
divine services. Prayers were offered for
the mutilated church. and the mortified
congregation, and several short addresses
were made with refererce to the depreda-
tons oe Monday night.
After the prayers and addresses Il col
lection was taken up to be devoted to the
replacing Of the church furniture That
was destroyed, and S1ll was raised for
this purpose. The night before a little
over slC0 was contributed for this fund,
ANA a number of prominent white people
have sent in donations ranging from 81 to
$25 The actual damage done to the church
property amounted TO S5i4, and this in
cluded tlle laceration of a brand new car
pet and the dcsecration OF the pulpit fur
nture.
GUARDS ARE AIMED.
1t was learned at last nights meeting
that the large roll. including the pictures
of the present Bishop his predecessor and
the pastor of the church. Rev. w. r.
Gullins had been literally slashed to
pieces except a small photograph of the
present Bishop, who, it is understood
had nothing to do with the appointment
OF the pastor CT the church. The pic;yre
of the present Bishop was taken out Of
the group and respectfully laid upon a
table 1t was not defaced or injured while
the others were slashed into shreds.
The congregation declared vengeance
against the persons guilty of desecrating
the church and appointed twenty men
as guards to protectithe church property
in future. 1t was understood that these
men will be armed and will be assigned
to duty around the building at night.
The general impression among the men,
bers Of the congregation is that the dep
relations committed, were the result of
the factional differences in the church.
which resutT in the recent expulsion
Of some of the members.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
Two Nc.r scs l.spcl,ed,

MACON GA, October ai-I- was learned
Esers to-dav that two negroes. james Grier
sanI lanes Galloway, were iynehsd by
White farmers near Liberty Hill, In Pike
county While cut hunting they reckless
!. " sshot into farmers house. Tightening
Young woman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
HAVE LEFT PEKlN.

American Troops Supposed TO BE Near.
ias Tier Tsin.
(By Associated rress.l
WASHINGTON. October ss4.-Based On
General chaffee's advice. the War De-
partnent officials are Of the opinion that
all of the American troops included in the,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
OLD TIME BARBECUE.
An Immense Crowd and SDcnkin. by
Scnator Martin and OttserS.

Senator MlttlH 0htI I@iJiEETS.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
q ALEXANDRIA, VA, Oct. PA
regular old time barbecue was held on
the old fair grounds, at the head of
King Street this afternoon. 1t was given
under the auspices of the Democratic
clubs of this city. Shortly before o'clec,s
the enclosure in which the event took
place was packed. A large OK which was
roasted by the chief of the Jolley Fat
Mans Club, of Washington: was the
principal diet, together With liquid re-
freshments, in which many indulged.
Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
New Director ot Cuban Posts.

by -AssOciateI Press)
WASHINGTON. Oct. 2i.-C. NJ. Cotter-
man. assistant superintendent of the Rail
way Mail Service. with Headquarters at
San Francisco, Gala, has been selected
as Director-General of Posts in the
Philippines, TO succeed T. w. Failie, re-
signed on account Of ill-health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
WEATHER FORECAST.

..-,reca<t for Thursday ard Friday:
Virginia and North carolina-Fair Thurs
t;;.y' md Friday; light to fresh northeastern
" winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
RANGE or THERMOMETER.

The ta,crmsnter ranged as follows at
The Times Office yesterday: . d. N. -: le
NJ, IS. 3 p. NJ. 81: 6sF. AZ. u.s. . P. M.. "a:
u NJ. g. Average temperature. 741-s.
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-25

vote OF 80 to 32.@ The entire time of the
senate today was devoted to debate upon
the question, many of the greatest law
yers and orators in the body delivering
speeches. AS the days session wore on
and the hour for the final vote approach
ed the galleries gradually filled until thev
were thronged with multitudes, while
other multitudes were unable to gain ad
mission ~
On the floor of the senate was every
member Of the body now in the city,
and scores of members of the house of
representatives. The great throng listen
ed with deep attention to the brilliant ar
gument of Mr.. Spooner, in favor of the
seating of the former Pennsylvania SEN
ator, and to the dramatic and fiery elo-
quence Of Mr.. Daniel (Va.), who appealed
to his colleagues to do what on his oath
as senator he deemed right, and vote to
do justice to him who was knocking at
the senate doors.
AS the big clock opposite the president
pro tempore marked o'clock there was a.
hush in the chamber. Mr.. Frye, in the
chair, announced that the hour for the
final vote had arrived, and the question
was the pending motion of Mr.. Chandler
to strike out of the motion declaring Mr..
Quay not to be entitled to a seat the word
mot" Senators throughout the chamber
eagerly followed the roll call, for all knew
the vote would be close The first sensa-
ton was caused by the failure of Mr.
Pettigrew, Of South Dakota, to answer to
his name, although he was in his seat
YaY1 ba
voted mo" in a clear, distinct voice, thus
dashing the last hope of the friends of
Mr.. Quay, who had expected confidently
that the distinguished Missourian would
vote for his longtime personal friend.
In perfect silence it was announced that
the senate had denied to Mr.. Quay the
seat he has sought for some months past
HOW THEY VOTED.
The vote on Mr.. Chambers motion was
as follows!
Yeas-Allison, Baker, Carter Chandler,
Clark (Wyo.), Cullom, Daniel Davis. De-
Doe, Foraker, Frye Gear, Hansbrough,
son, Morgan, Nelson, Penrose, Perkins,
Platt (N.-Y), Scott, Sewell, Shoup, Spoon
er, Stewart, Sullivan, Taliaferro, War
ren, Wetmore, Wolcotta32
ry, Burrows Butler, Clay, Cockrell, Gull
berson, Hale, Harris, Heitfeld, Hawley,
Jones (Ark), Lindsay, Mcbride, McCum-
Der McEnery, Mcmillan, Martin, Money,
Platt (Conn), Proctor, Quarles, Ross, ST.
mon. Teller, Tillman, Turley, Turner,
Vest, Wellington-SS.
Pairs were announced as follows the
first-named in each instance being favora-
BILE to Mr. Quay, and the second opposed
to him:
Pritchard with Gallinger, Depew with
Hanna, Foster with Kean, Lodge with
Thurston, Kenny with Caffery, Elkins
with Chiffon, Fairbanks with Mallery,
Hoar with Pettus, Kyle with Rawlins.
The following senators were impaired:
Aldrich, Beveridge Clark (Mont). and
Pettigrew.
The vote was then taken on the reso-
luton declaring Quay not entitled to
seat, which was carried, SO to 80. The roll
call of the. senate was the same as on
the previous call.