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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
ITO IMPROVE SCHOOL SYSTEM.
New Hulcs and Higher Standards
Proposed by Special Committee.


The CITY School Board will meet Monday
night and hear report from
the SPECIAL Committee appointed to con-
slider the question of a revision OF the
rules and regulations governing the schools
of the city The committee has had sew
eral meetings and has formulated a set
of rules which differ somewhat, though
not materially, from the old rules Inc
object of the committee has been to inau-
gurate a simpler system OF discipline in the
schools and to this end simple method OF
marking the staining of the children in
their various studies is recommended and
the demerit system is changed. Heretofore,
forty dement's have been cause tor suS-
pension. Under the proposed change. TWEEN
~ dement's will be sufficient. but the half
demerit is to be inaugurated- The rule
providing for corporal punishment STANDS
as it was and the pupils VINO commit
fragrant offenses will be subjected to the
curling influences Of tae rod, just as they
have in the past
Another important matter to be con-
sidered by the school Board Monday night
IS the proposed changes IN the standards OF
promotion from g-ade to grade. The plans
Of the committee contemplate the increase
in the number of primary ana grammar
grades from fourteen to sixteen, ana an
increase of the High School grades from
SIX TO eight.
1t is also proposed to make the eSamina-
ton percentage in the sixth grammar
grade, which is now higher than any
other, Uniform with the others, and to IN
crease the percentage requirement OF the
graduating class, which has been relatively
lower than that OF the other grades.
1t is said that the Board a this meeting
will consider the question of requiring post
graduates to have at least one years eN-
perience as teaching. either as assistants
or UNDERSTANDS. before they can be placed
on the list of reserve teachers.
The committee which has been at work
on these problems consists OF Messrs.
EutZler Ebel and Cutchns. and has been
given much valuable assistance and adj
vice by Superintendent Fox. The meeting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
\ Good ititidance,

(Special Dispatch {" TIE IInles1
VII SON. VA. August G2-Norr1an VIII
Hams a negro boy. was sent from Motto
49,. comfy 10 tie peniteatiary a few days
ago for cutting a negro boy neaE Spain
lii He vas IL worthless ana trouble
soy.,e negro and the people were glad to
SCI r5 -I,. has been no rain OF any conse-
,,,,arrs n this neghboraood for several
Co" Con- is burning to the tassei and the to-
bacco crop is not much better off. There
canno. be more than one-hail oil a crop
OF corn or tobacco mace. a no matter 10"
rrnft has been more plentiful than for
,r,,nv years ana OF fine quality. Peaches
- tsan seli,as well. and large quantities
ave been canned so- the winter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
Wea1her Conditions.

The thermometer at 3 o'clock yesterday
registered ST degrees, considerably lower
than usual, while at O'clock yesterday
morning the mercury stood at z degrees
With these encouraging registrations and
more showers, which are very proba-
bic, i, Is expected that the thermometer
vii! fall even lower, and stay so for soma
time to come
The rain Tuesday was quite general
over the State. and proved Of great bene-
fit TO suffering crops. The chances are
favorable for more rain to-day through
out the State.
The area Of high barometer pressure
that has been stationary over the South
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23

Atlantic States for the past fortnight or
longer is moving southwark and cooler
weather is following, in its wake. Storm
conditions are central over the Plateau
regions. Iha barometer pressure Is hlSh
on the Oregon and Washington coast. The
temperature has been practically station
airy over the country, except an the South
Atlantic States, where it is cooler this
morning. Rain has fallen on the Middle
Atlantic and South Atlantic coasts ana
in the Lower Missouri Valley. Thunder
storms are reported from Huron. North
Platte. Kansas City. st. Louis, Savannah,
and Charleston There have been no heavy
rains in any section. Light fog is pre-
vailing at Baltimore. Continued moderate
temperature is indicated for this ricinity
during the next thirty-six hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
A SCHOONER RAMMEO.
Fire in Norfolk Does Damage to tho
Amount OF $4,000.
snecial pisratch to The Times

iSI'etli4 '4st'dS'ti " IN t'4h'S-'
NORFOLK August 22-The schooner
Florence snay, bound from a James River
port for New York with railroad ties, vas
rau-med this morning at } o'clock IN
trhesa,elke Bay by the barge Dosis. which
was toyed astern OF the tug Nathan
Hale. The stern of the Shay was cut
down to the water line, and she was lowed
in here aIeak by the tug Joseph NJ Clark.
The damage is estimated at $2,6oo by
marine men
Fire originating in the office Of the
Henry Wake Company this morning at
> o'clock damaged the stock OK hard
ware. mill and marine supplies 10 the
extent. il is believed. of perhaps 10000
The Wake Company are among the IaFss-
asr wholesalers IN their line in this sec
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
The WnccI Wnl.l1 s.

So far as can be learned the Wheel ana
Spoke Works Company have determined
upon no site for the rebuilding of Their
plant. recently destroyed by fire Presl-
dent Mcmahon is still in New York, nor
has the proposition OF the Chesapeake ana
Ohio Company been accepted. a decision
vii probably be reached in few days
A rumor that the company had deter
mined 10 locate in New Jersey could not
be verified.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
Proncrty Transfers.

The following property transfers were
recorded yesterday:
Richmond-H. r. Pollard, Jr., Jonn
Bagby and their wives to Seaboaru Ar
Line Railway, 81 feet on south sac bioeau
street, 81 feet west of Sixteenth, 1929
Henrico-Walter E. Brauer and wife 10
John II. Simpkins, % SIS acres On Nine
Mile Road, III miles from Richmond, 2,oc'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
Patents Granted v.rsinians.

AIessrs. Davis & Davis. Washington pat
ent solicitors, report the grant this week
OF the following patents 10 NirginIans:
]. Is Bussells, of Irvington, apparatus
for making fertilizers.
Daniel Murphy. assigner Of one-haf to
Francis ]. Reiiey, 10th OF Richmond; coat
sleeve.
]. L. Ham of Huddleston, tire-tishtrer
j. ". Fairfax, Frecstone Point, mail
bag.
Wm. H. Curd. of Dearborn, Cow clip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
WANT A NEW JAIL.
The Present Structure is a Menace TO
Health.

The jail officials are gratified at the evil
dent interest the City Council is taking in
the necessity of needed improvements at
that institution. They hope hat. instead of
improvements TO The old jail, a new one
may be built.
The present structure is menace TO
health. and is We'll known as being in a
dilapidated condition.
The star prisoners, such as ARIZONA
joe and Alexander Brase. are conducting
themselves in a manner becoming such
persons. Joe IS still suffering with the
wound on his forehead inflicted by negro
in Lynchburg some time ago. He says he
never expects TO recover from the blow
as the sore place IS gradually eating itself
into his head.
Two lunatics Will he removed from the
tail to-day to the Eastern Hospital.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
NEW FlRE-ALARM REPEATER.
IL Arrives and Is Bcin: Installed a,
the CITY Hall.

Superintendent Thompson has received
and is installing al tire-aiarm headquar-
tiers at the City Hall, the new Gamewe!l
Gre-alarm repeater recently purchased by
the Board of Fire Commissioners 1t is
one of the finest pieces of machinery of
dts kind in The country, and is an improve
ment on any of the instruments previously
used 10y the city.
The repeater cost 5000. When 1t Is
in operation. Richmond will have the
most complete outfit for receiving and
sending out alarms of fire in this part
OF the country This machine not only
receives and sends out alarms all over
che city, but corrects errors in alarms
and signal. and makes impossible the
making of a mistake IN the recording or
transmission Of a signal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
LABOR NOTES..
Many Meetings Held Looking u
Making Labor Day Success.

W
The committee in charge of arrangements
for Labor-Day parade met last night ana
considered the question Of allotuns posi-
lions in line on Labor-Day to the several
unions.
Everything is working smoothly in the
matter of preparations for the occasion,
and it is understood that all the com
mittees are much pleased with the hatter-
ing outlook for a grand success on sep
TENDER Sd.
the Cigarmakers' Union held an import
ant meeting last night at Smiths Hail.
and transacted much business.
The brotherhood CT Carpenters aeld a
largely attended meeting on TUESDAY nlsnt
1t was decided to employ Il business agent
at once, on account OF the increasing
business OF the organization.
Mr. n j., Helfert was appointed as aide
to the chief marshal OF the LapoF-oaS
parade, and Mr.. J. \. Strineer was made
n member of the General Committee on
Arrangements for Labor-Day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23

While the New Ford's Hotel lease has
not been signed. there is little doubt that
Messrs WE'LL & Shere will rent the prop
erty-
They being in possession of the hotel.
the trustees will give them every possible
opportunity TO renew the lease.
Captain WE'LL is n Paris and it has been
necessary 10 communicate with him again
before closing the deal. No other offer
will be acted upon until Captain WE'LL
is heard from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
KILLED IN A CAVE IN.
Require! an Hour to Get the i:ody
from Tuunel-innihcr Injured
lsnccfnl nisnntch TO The TlmesN

Especial Dispatch to The Times0
W1NSTON-SALE,N1, n. c., August 81
White working in a tunnel near Donnaha,
on WEkesboro Railroad. this mcrainG. L
white man named Reynoldman was killed
instantly by a cave in. L required an hour
70 get his body cut \ ccIored workman
was also caught under the dirt, but he
was rescued without serious injury.
The Co.ored Industrial Fair here VIII
close tomorrow. 1t has been success.
There was some very good horse racing
this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
TRAGLE'S OPENING.
Now Ready for business i'll HIS Beau
tiiul New Store.

Mr.. T. Elwood Tragic, the enterprisins
proprietor of the Tragic Medicine Com
pany. opened the door OF his handsome
new store at No. ST East Broad Street
yesterday.
All day the store was visited by friends
and customers OF MI. Tragic, who admired
the new fixtures and the enlarged ar
engagements of the new place. An orches-
ira dtscoursed sweet music, and an air OF
prosperity prevailed.
NJ. Tragic started business niue over
-hraa wears ago at the small store. No.
S11 E,os+ Broad Street He was successful
from the start, and his business increased
so that he had to move to his present ne"
quarters
All the fixtures, trimmings and decora-
tons were made in Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
Misc v:,nLcw Rallies.

Miss Elizabeth L. Van Lew, who has
been desperately Ill at her nome. on
Church HILL rallied yesterday evening
and was very much better last night.
DR.. Marcy, her physician, said she might
survive several days longer. She was
resting easily, he added, and displayed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23

a year as counsel for the Virginia Iron.
Coal and Coke Company. 1t IS quite likely
Mr. PEtegar will accept. but in answer
To the query to-day he said he would rot
make up his rnird until he could meet the
Governor for a conference. He viii so to
thu. Governor tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
Widow Gets Her Money,

Mr. Isaac Held, clerk of Magnolia Camp
No. 20, Woodmen Of the Word. yesterday
paid to the widow Of the late capt. Wl-
Y. White, who was assistant superlhteh-
dent Of the pententiary, the sum or Sl'oV1'
the amount of the certificate which capt
Whits held in the order. Owing to the
absence Of the beneficiary from the city
the payment Of this money was delayed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
MR.. M'CABE'S IN THE ARMY.
10 Is Designated by the President for
Il Second Lieutenancy.
lgx Associatcl Press.l

WASHINGTON, Angus, Outward
p w McCabe. of Virginia, and Robert
ratas bv the President for appointment
as second Iieutenants in the regular
army.
NJ. NcCabe Is a son OF Colonel w.
Gordon McCabe. OF this city. and IL
widely known and very popular here. He
Is an exceptionally bright young man.
and his entry into the regular army
under such fattsring auspices will DO
hailed with delight by wide circle OF
friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
TRANSFERS AND CONDUlTs.
These Questions Now Asitatins Rich.
munu Streets ar Co,nnanics

s1'F'''NH 'os' W = ~ SyJItIIJS19IFVs
The actual negotiations for system Of
transfers between the two stleet-car COM
a,a;lies haze been commenced and efforts
are being made TO have the Council Com
mittce on Streets taksi up In the near fu-
;urc the matter OF the rehabilitation of
the lines Of the Richmond Passenger and
Power Company. Ia connection with the
Cater IS tn important, question OF whether
or not the underground trolley will be
s,,artt,r.,a for .ie present overhead ar
rxnscnient.
me matter OF whether the
wtrss by which the cars are
opcrafeo are overhead or under
xrouno rests entirely With the City coun-
a. and Il Is understood that II the street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
A MAD DOG.
Excitement Was Caused Yesterday at
Chesterfield Courthouse.

Chesterfield Courthouse.
There was considerable excitement at
Chesterfield Courthouse yesterday after
noon. occasioned by the Wild antics OF
dog supposed 10 be mad. the animal ran
around swapping at everybody in sight,
and finally BIT d boy named Jimmy CRISES.
The dog was shot and killed by MI
Moody.
Rev. r. E. Collier. the well-known min
lister. who has been conducting a protracted
meeting at Sa.em Church, returned to
Richmond last night. He goes back to
Chesterfield to-day, and the meeting VIII
continue for a week longer. Mr.. Collier
has met with much success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23

Motherhood ought always to bring
happiness. But it is often the begin
ming of lifelong unhappiness,. As pre-
paration for motherhood, and as pre-
ventive of the ills so often following
maternity DR.. Pierce's Favorlte. Pre-
scr;ption has been hailed az "God-scnd
to women" 1t heals diseases peculiar
to women, tones up the system, makes
motherhood practically painless, and es-
tabIishes the sound health which insures
healthy children.
~During the past year found myself pregnant
and in rapidly failing health" writes Mrs. ". J.
Kidder of Fill Dale Farm. (Enosburg Center),
Fnosburg. Vt eI suffered dreadfulfy from boat-
irr and urinary difficulty. was growing per
ceD.;b1y weaker each day and suffered much
sharp pain at times. felt that something must
be done. sought your advice and received
prompt reply took twelve bottles OF Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, and also followed
your Instructions began TO improve inllnedi,
ately, my health became excellent. and couid
do ell my own work I'VE live on GOOD Sizeo
farrn). 1 walked and rode all Gould, ana en-,
loved it. had a short easy confinement ana
have healthy baby boy"
DR.. Pierce's Medical Adviser paper
covers) is sent free on receipt OF II one
cent stamps to pay cost OF mailing 0"lr.
Address DR.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23

Monday night is likely to be fraught with
interest to citizens OF Richmond, as we'll
as to the children who attend the puonc
schools.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23

TINE IS ALL OWED I
ELEC Trio Al co.
Must Have Plant in Operation by
First Of Next January.
yIADUcT ORDINANCE APPROVED.
Street Committee Acts Fayorably on
This .Bnt Tables tho Petition
for spar Tracks in Fiji
rccnth Street.
yIaDUcT ORDINANCE APPROVED.

The Council Committee on Streets met
at the City Hall at $50 o'clock yesterday
afternoon to consider number Of ordi-
nances and petitions relative to the chesa-
peake and Ohio yiaduct and the con-
struction Of spur track by the Seaboard
and the Southern Railroads on Fifteenth
Street The ordinances dealing with the
riaGuct matter were sent to the Council
for adoption, but the spur track petitions
were tabled until August 2Sth.
After the business for which the meeting
had been called had been transacted. Mr..
Whittct moved that a day be agreed on
for the consideration of matters pertain
ing to the rehabilitation of the lines OF the
Richmond Passenger and Power company.
it was explained that this subject "ouia
come up naturally at the Eext meeting OF
the committee on August 2Sth, and the
motion was withdrawn
The committee was called to order by
Sub Chairman Pollock. those present beins
Messrs. Burton. Lawder. Eills. Bahen
Whittet, Woody, Gibson, Pollock ana
Peters.
The first matter taken up was the oTdi-
nance allowing an extension of time to
the Virginia Electrical Railway and De
re'opnent Company to complete its by
draIlic and other work until January 1st.
1901 The committee recommended the
adoption of the measure by the City Coun-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
THE SPECIAL FLYER TO WEs1
POINT

Next Sunday and Every SunoaS-siAty
Gents Cor the Round TRIP.
Fast limited train leaves southern ran
way station $40 A. NJ. returning leaves
West Point $3.50 P NJ, arriving hlchilloho
7:40 P. NJ. Seventy minutes rae eaell way.
Fare for the-round=t1ip, sixty cenlS>
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23

Two fast trains with Par!or cars leave
Richmond every Sunday. the hrst tram
leaves Richmond at $50 A. M, ana Will
make no stops between Richmonu ana
Old Point.
The second train leaves at 500 A NJ.
and stops only at Williamson s. newport
News, Hampton ayi Old Point.
ReturEirg, trss train leI , nr. .N ORION
View $50 P. NJ; Buckroe Beach 100 T.
NJ, and Old Point 1880 u. M, arriving
Richmond $50 p. M
Th, second train leaves Norfolk &C. &
O. WHARF at 7:So P. NJ; Old Point 500
p. NJ. and Newport News $50 r. NJ, ar
irving Richmond 1G:15 2. NJ.
This is the only route running Two out
ing trains.
Passengers taking the 500 a. NJ. train
can take c. & o. steamer at Newport
News for Norfolk, or take ocean View
steamer at Old Point. Norfolk tickets good
returning via C. & Q. steamer or Ocean
View Railway
Only one dollar for the round trip on
either the So or 900 A NJ tram.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
PIERS FOR ELEVATED.

An ordinance from tie Committee on
Shockoe Creek which is a substitute for
the original ordinance. allowing the Chesa-
pcake and Ohio and Seaboard Air Line to
construct a steel viaduct near the line Of
Shockoe Creek. was read. Tt authorizes
the railway companies to place certain of
the viaduct pedestals within the limits of
the proposed new channel of Shockoe
Creek. but provides that when the creek s
channel Is changed the railways shall
build a wall on both sides of the creek and
place the pedestalS in said walls The
substitute ordinance was forwarded to the
Council with the recommendation of the
Street Committee that it be adopted.
The committee considered at some length
the ordinance granting to the Chesapeake
and Ohio Hallway Company privilege to
construct temporary earth mhankrnents.
instead of a steei riaduct, In Fulton. On
motion of Mr.. Lawder the measure was re-
ferred to the City Attorney, VINO was re-
quested to insert penalty clause.
Mr.. Burton asked. on behalf Of Mr.. vii
1iams. postponement of acton on the or
dinance granting the Seahoard Air Line
the privilege of constructing snur track
on Fifteenth Street from Franklin Street
IN the dock.
WANTED ACTION TAKEN.
SCI do not see why this matter should be
delayed any longer said Committeeman
Mills. The ordinance has been before this
committee several times, and number of
citizens have been here to protest against
this ordinance. Some of them are here
now. We are just as prepared to act
upon this matter now as We Will ever
be-
Mr.. Williams, attorney for the Seaboard
Air Line, was heard upon the subject. lie
said hs had been absent from the city for
two weeks, and that since his return he
had learned that the ordinance was not in
such shape as the petitioners desired it.
He, therefore. asked that tho matter be
laid upon the table.
Ihs committee finally tabled the ordi-
nance. and the SANG action was taken in
reference To tho ordinance granting the
Southern Railway the right to construct a
track in Fifteenth Street from hngan &.
Co.'S establishment 10 Lombard Alley and
along Lombard Alley. 1t was then agreed
that these matters should be taken up by
the committee at its meeting or August
Ssh.
Mr. Burton submitted a petition from
the Virginia Electrical Development and
Railway Company asking for the desisna-
ton of pole route on Seventeenth Street
from Broad Street to the dock. and the
matter was referred TO the City Engineer.
A regular meeting of the Committee on
Health will be held ct the City Hall at
o'clock this evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-23
EOrd'S Hotel Lease.

vm. H. Curd. of Dearborn, Cow clip.
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Savings Deposits.

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.
The savings deposits of this bank is
one Of its deservedly popular features.
Interest at the rate of three per cent per
annum is allowed on all sums of one dol
lar and upwards remaining on deposit
three or more calendar months.
When made during the first three days
of any month, interest is allowed on
these deposits as If made on the first day
in the month. Interest on all SIMS not
drawn will be payable on the first days
of February and August, and interest
not then Withdrawn is added to the prin-
ciple, thereby giving depositors COM
pound interest.
Deposits may be made by married
women or minors in their own names.
Facilities are given depositors to draw
money.
Deposits made for a longer period than
six months draw a higher rate than or
binary savings deposits.
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Best quilt, made by girl under
sixteen. ....-...-..........--. Matte Adger.
Best quilt, made by girl under ten,
....................-...- Sandidge.
Best pin cushion, made by girl under
sixteen Blanche Stroud.
Best sofa pillow, made by girl under
sixteen Dubois Elder.
Best outline work, done by girl
under Mary Nellie Dibble.
Best painting, done by girl under
ten ....................... Jennie Elder.
Best pencil draining, done by boy
under sixteen ......... Walter Stinson.
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To Shreveport /!

COTTON BELT EXCURSION TO SHREVEPORT
AND RETURN ON NOVEMBER 9TH.
On account of Ringing Brothers
show at Shreveport on November 9th,
the Cotton Belt route will sell round trip
tickets from Benton to Shreveport and
return at the rate Of Is cents. Good to
return until November 10th.
O. r. DENTON, Agent.
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BENTON, LOUISIANA,
FAsr,dsy, So: October Is, 1900.
LIST OF PREMIUMS
/. Awarded by the Judges for Our
Parish Fair Association.

Following is a list of the premium
~;rners at our second Annual Parish
III. held at Benton, October 9th, 10th,
III, 18th and 18th:
CAss A-Horses of All Work
~ stallion, stallion bride,
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Dentistry.

DR.. T. M. Comegys, Office in the new
Cooper Brothers building, second floor;
Shreveport.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-03-28

Close connection at Calhoun Falls fur all poi intB
on 9. A. L. Railway, and at spartenbu for Sou.
Railway.
Fcr :ny information relative TO tick els or
schedules, etc., address
WI. CRAIG, Gen. Pas. Agent. t.Aukr~- Ga
T. NJ. Emerson .Traiic Manager
R,eso FAnt. Ag ,ut, Anderson. s. c.