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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-24

Our latest news from London indicates
that the British Government is preparing
to make Pyramid Harbor in Alaska the
price Of consent to the Hay Paunc efote
Treaty. Lord Salisbury will be i'll ad-
yised If he offers any such proposition to
this country The treaty as it stands is
q much better thing for his nation than
# is for US. II he only realized how
heartily a majority of Americans hope he
may reject the convention, he would rati-
fy it as soon as he could dip pen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
PUBLIC SCHOOLS A
BURNING ISSUE
String Debate in Committee of the
Whole.
AS TO LOCAL SCHOOL FUNDS.
Had Long DiscussioaNo Action Was
Taken The Able
Speech OF Mr.
Watson.
AS TO LOCAL SCHOOL FUNDS.

Tbs Constitutional Convention spent
over three hours in Committee OF the
Whole yesterday, debating amendments
offered to section seven OF the report of
the Committee on Education, relating to
local taxation for public school purposes.
but no action was taken upon any Of
them, save one offered by MIR. Pollard.
providing that the school term provided
out of State funds should be five instead
of four months, and that was vot down
The only other matter of impo! lance that
came VI, was the report of the Committee
or Public Institutions and Prisons, which
is printed in ano her column in fun.
There We're seventy-seven members in
their seats, and some of the prominent
leaders on the floor were ,oenator-eIect
u. Finley Cromwell. Of Norfolk county.
Captain W. D. CaTdwell, of Hanover. and
Colonel Robert Cat1ett. OF Rockbridge.
As soon as the section above mentioned
was taken up in Committee of the Whole.
spirited debate was precjpitated, which
lasted throughout the session. and which
was full Of life and fire Mr.. Watson
opened in an able and lucid argument in
favor of the section. of which he himself
was the author in the committee Mr..
EgglcStcn, of Charlotte. moved to strike
out the provision requiring the maintain
ing of the primary schools for four
months before funds derived from the
special tax should be available. Mr..
FLOOD moved instead of striking it out
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23

(Chairman);
D. Q. EGGLESTON,
7. J. MONCURE,
W. n. PORTLOCk,
I. l.. CNYN.
S. p. WADDIDLL,
y. T. LINCOLN,
n. L. COBB,
c. ]. CAMPBELL,
w. IT. YANCEI,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23

the insane now existing or hereafter es-
tabl;shed, which shall consist OF all the
directors appointed members of the sew
eral local Boards. The general Board
Of Directors shall be subject TO such rules
and regulations as the General Assembly
may. from time TO time prescribe by law
and shall have full power ard control
over the local Boards of Directors and ali
of the officers and employees OF the said
hospitals.
Section T. TIE general Board of Direc-
tors snail appoint a superintendent for
each State hospital for the insane. who
shall be removable by said Board for
misbehaviori incapacity, neglect of ciIi-
cial duty or acts performed without due
authority OF law. The superintendent or
each State hospital for the insane shall.
subject to the approval OF the general
Board of Directors, appoint all resident
officers, and, subject to the approva! OF
the local Board OF Directors, appoint all
other employees OF such hospitals and RAY
remove said officers and employees with
the consent CT the Board that approved
the appointment in the first instance.
Section S. There shall be q commission
er OF State hos i.aIs for the insane who
shall be eN-otficio chairman OF each of the
local Boards of Directors and OF the gen.
eral Board of Directors, and shall be held
OF ali moneys appropriated or received
from any source for the maintenance OF
the said hospitals. The Commissions shall
cause to be established and maintained q
all Of the hospitals, a uniform system OF
keeping the records and accounts OF
money received and disbursed and the
report thereof. The Commissioner shalsbe
appointed by the Governor by and with
the advice and consent of the Senate,
for a term of four years. The commits
sioner shall execute such bond. receive
such salary and discharge such other du-
ties as may be prescribed by law
STATE BOARD OF CHARITIES.
Section 9. There shall be state Board
of Charities to consist of not less man
five nor more than fifteen members TO
appointment upon which women shall fa
eligible. he Board shall be appointed
by the; Governor Tor term of fot!.. years,
and neither the members thereof nor its
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
CAUSE OF DEAF..ESS.
The Most eommon caus. oaiy le.eItly Dis
covered.

1t has been stated on good medical al1-
thority that nlne-ten,hs OF cases Of Gaa.-
ness are caused from catarrh or IRON
throat trouble.
The Little tube which leads 10 the ear
from the throat Is lined with a sort OF
Teivety structure caliCo mucous mem
brane. 1his N, mbrane Is s naplv a con-
tiucation of the mucous membrane m
lag the throat. " men disease OF any
sol; attacks the ucoIs membrane OF me
throat it Is very liable To extenu INTO me
Sastachian tube and up into the ear.
The history OF nearly all casts OF deaf
ness is like this: cold is contracted ana
neglected, other colas are taken. the
throat becomes sore and indamed. whIch
is assraTated by particles dast ano
germs from the ar This co--:.eion. ca. ses
the disease TO spread INTO me TUBE mat
leads to the ear.
1t seems little far-fetched to say tar
most ca. IS OF deafness are caused from
catarrh. but II IS scerta My true at.l any
one who has had severe catarrhal cold
must have noticed how the bearing VAS
-nected while the cold lasted.
With cataIrh-suff>rerS this impairment
o.> nearing becomes chrome and grows
worse the longer the catarrh Is neglect
ed.
You can cure catarrh and deafness u
The resuia. US of an excellent new prem
aration called Stuarts Catarrh Tablets.
COMPOSED of antiseptic remedies when
act 18th on the mucous membranes aut
principally ak most clfectuaily on the
blood. eliminating the catarrhal DO sou
from the system.
People whose nearing is defective NAV
thinf 1; little remarkable that a simple
and harmless tablet would very often
remove al. traces OF deafness. but when
it Is remembered that catarrh causes The
deafness and that the catarrs Is easily
cured by the r. gnlar use Of Stuarrs Ca
tarrh Tablets there is no mystery about
1t.
If you are subject to nasal catarrh or
catarrh of throat, bronchial oes or ca
iarrh of stomach and liver, the safest
and most effective treatment IS the new
catarrh specific. Stuarts Catarrn Tabiets
sold by al druggists at 50 cents for fuil-
kxea package.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
PENITENTIARY.

PEN1TENTIARY.
Section 1. There shall be a penitentiary
located in the city of Richmond, with
such branch prisons and prison farms
elsewhere as may be provided by law.
Section 2. The penitenttary, branch
prisons and prison farms shall be govern
ed and controlled, and the superintend-
ents and surgeons thereof appointed by
board of five directors to be appointed
by the governor by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate. The superin-
tcndent shall appoint and may remove all
other officers and employees OK the peni-
tertiary, branch prisons and prison farms,
subject to the approval of the Board OF
Directors. The superintendent and sur
geons shall be removable by the Board of
directors for nlisbehavior, incapacity
neglect Of official duty Or acts perform
ed without due authority of law The
terms of the directors first appointed
shall be one, two, three, four and five
years respectively ana thereafter, upon
the expiration of the term of director.
his successor shall be appointed for q
term OF five years.
Section 3. The Board of Directors shall
provide cells at the penitentiary with
suitlclent air space and ventilation to
MAINTAIN health, together with all addl-
tlonai buildings necessary Cor that pur-
pose, fer which it may, with the ap-
prevail OF the Governor. eXpen6 all OF
the receipts derived from hire of con-
victs after deducting expenses and main
tenance Of the penitentiary branch Dris-
ons and prison farms
Section 4. The General Assembly shall
upon the application of the Board OF pi-
rectors of the penitentiary, approved bv
the Governor. appropriate sucll sums OF
money. in addition to the net receipts de-
rived from hire OF convicts. as may be
necessary to provide and maintain suita-
bic buildings at the penitentiary branch
prisons and prison farms: or the General
Assembly may. in addition to sucl, ap-
preparation or in lieu thereof, authorize
the Board of Directors with the approval
of the Governor. to borrow in the name
of the Commonwealth 4 sum sufficient
to provide and maintain said buildings:
the sum thus to be borrowed shall at no
time exceed two hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars, nor bear Il higher rate of in
tterest@ than four per cent
STATE HOSPITALS FOR THE INSANE.
Section s For each OF the four State
hospitals for the insane now existing and
for every such hospital hereafter estab-
lished there shall be q local Beard of
Directors consisting OF three members.
who shall be appointed by the Governor.
by and with the advice ard consent OF
the Senate. Such Board subject to the
approval of tn general Board of Directors
hereinafter constituted. shall De charged
with the local control and management CT
the HOSPITAL for which it is appointed. The
terms of the directors first appointed shall
be two. four and six years respectively.
and there after upon the expirat ton Of the
term of a member. his successor shall re
appointed for a term OF six years
Section 6. There shall be general
Board of Directors for the control and
management of all the State hospitals for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
AS TO PRISONS AND ASYLUMS.
Very Able Report is Submitted by Chairman
Ayers,

The Committee on Public Institutions
and Prisons presented its report to the
convention yesterday, and it is to be
found in full below.
The committee is unanimous in its concur
sions, except as to the matter Of appropri-
ating $4,000 for improvements at the
penitentiary, from which Mr. Hardy, Of
Lunenburg, dissents. and upon which he
reserves the right TO offer a minority
report. Mr.. Hardy states, in a toot-note
on the report, that he most heartily con-
ours in all it's other recommendations
The report, which was ordered to be
printed, is as follows:
Richmond. Va. Nov. 2f,s 1901
To the Hon. John Goode, President OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
agents shall receive any compensation Tor

agents shall receive any compensation Tor
their services.
Section 10. The Board may visit and in
spect. either through it's members or daily
authorized agents. all institutions OF
chIr table, penal, correstioHai. reror ma tory
or eleemosynary character. whether State.
county, or mum cipal, incorporated or ur-.
incorporated in the State; and shall an
nually or oftener report to the Governor
the condition OF these Institutions, with
suggestions for their Improvement and
the Governor shall transmit copy at
such report to each institution affected
thereby, with such recommendations as he
may deem necessary
Tie members of the Board and its du!y
authorized agents shah at all tines have
free access TO said institutions in DIS
charge of their duties hereunder, ard the
General Assembly shall prescribe D. law
general raleS and regulations for the con-
troll of said BoarG IN the d'scaa~ge OF .ss
c.utias hereunder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
WEAl
WOMEN

Are made strong
by the use Of DR..
Picrce's Favorlte
Prescription. It
regul a t es the
perio d S, d RI S
weakening drains,
heals illhainl.la-
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and cures female
weakness.
Sick women are
invited to consult
Doctor Pierce, by
letter, free. All
wo N a My conf
dence held in
sacred secrecy
and guarded by
strict professional
privacy. Write
without fear and
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Dr.. R. Y. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. Y.
TT had been a great
sufferer from female
W c a kncss,r writes
Mrs. NJ. B. Wallace,
of Nluerster, Cooke
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did me any good. I
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at last I found relief.
I followed your
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four of the Golden
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now feel like a nep
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eighteen pounds
Doctor Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets
cure. biiiousness
and sick h cad
ache. Til ely do
not create the pill
habit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
He Is
Grateful


Richmond. "a, July 1. 1901.
The Powhatau Meaicins Co
Sirs.-Gratitute sor the relief ntfo-cos
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Respectfully.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23

would compel the establishment OF high
courses, just as is the case now. with
an added imp2 rs givcr to the :ncre-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
the Constitutional Convention:

Ute CONSUtUtIOllII CVIIVeHliU!I.
The Committee on Public Institutions
and Prisons respectfully report that
they have given the most careful con-
sideration to the subject committed to it
by the convention, and have visited and
personally examined into the condition
and management of the pcniteutiary and
State hospitals for the insane and here
with transmit the result of their labors.
constituting ten new sections to be in
ccrporated in t!lc Constitution, which, in
their opinion and judgment will secure
The most efiiciert. economical and stable
gov ernment Of these Institutions. and a
thorough visitation and inspection of
these and all other institutions of a like
character in the State.
Very RESPECTFULLY,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23

Vienna nas a school for Walters.
America has Is, go druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-03
BOSyON'S Milk WAR.
'reat Shortage in Milk and Advantage Seems
10 Be With Producers.

Boston. April Each side in the
pending milk war between the con
tractors and producers claims that ill.,,
status has been strengthened by to-
haS developments, and conscqucntlv
ootn SIDES are confident of ultimate
success. The producers affirmed that
they had received important additions
I" their ranks during the day. Nhilc
on the other hand the contractors CON
tended that the claims of the union Of
iiclals were eXtravagant and that no
difficulty was experienced in getting 4
normal supply of milk into the city.
Whlie tn" suggestion that the differ
ences be settled by arbitration was
more or less discussed. nothing def
mite in that direction was done al
though the matter has been brourh;
unciiicially to the attention of the
Do2Td of arbitration by outside parties.
The headquarters of President Ward
OF the Milk Producers Union at the
American House was a busy place. to-
day. Early in the morning he began to
receive encouraging reports from VA
fiouS producing centerS that had not
come into line Monday. and at noon
President Ward estimated that about
2oc0 additional cans had been held back
from the contractors. today, making in
all about $4,000 cans Fly tomorrow. he
believes. a considerable number more
Will be added. including various points
IN Connecticut. which state sends
something like: $500 cans to this city
every day.
Reports from Canaan and East Leb-
anon II IA,
shipping. Monday. stated that 500 cans
were withheld. today. They would have
been held, Monday, only for a misun-
derstanding
Wlndham. n. H.. will also turn the
cold shoulder to the contractors. to-
morrow. holding back probably $50 cans
ana IN the SuncOok valley district.
wnere a vigorous campaign has been
carried on by both parties. the produc-
ers claim that 1000 cans will he held
back, tomorrow or Thursday
Director w. W. Barry of Saxton's
River. VT. dropped into the American
House conference shortly before room
and brought encouraging news from
his section of the Green Mountain
state. Mr.. Barry says that the distric,
around Bellows Falls. Saxton's river.
Walpole and Westminster. is getting
to be pretty dry one. so far as the
contractors are concerned
VIM. IL. Hammond of Elliott. Conn.
third vice president of the union. explain
ed the situation in the Nutmeg State. II.
admitted that little milk was being held
back there. today. but had hopes thar
Pomfret, Jewett City and large producing
centers would swing into line by tor,or,
row or Thursday.
The contractors continued good naturcti
and complacent and were all disposed to
considerably discount the claims of the
strikers as to the total amount OF milk
withheld. '''''''
One of them stated that the officials of
the Producers Union We're evidently fool
Ing themselves and the people they rep
resent, for their claims of I: 500 or IL 81,
cans withdrawal were manifestiy absurd
AS far as we can figure. sand this CON
tractor, mot more than half the amour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-03

g. milk claimed as being held back wls
really retained. II seems too bad tnai
they should give out such erroneous
"tatcmcnts for II will do neither side any
c. II. Hoods made a sia,cm"r, IN wlici
he snid "rhc supply Of milk hns de-
creased somewhat. but not nearly 50
much as Prcsidcn. Ward has stated. ~
fact, less thnn hal ns meny cans have
been withheld as he would estimate.
The situation Is about the same; there
are some producers who are going ou'
and others who are coming back some
men who are Just beginning to III Ia back
their milk. and others VINO have fit tha'
the MISUNDERSTANDING was cared up ana
are satisfied TO resume business on tn"
cid basis.
There are. I believe. about 10 or a
dozen producers who have co IN" az -
ms and are now sending their mi k az be
negotiations with US 10 sec whether W"
will take their old milk al tn" regular
price If they will come back to u'
at really appears as VI the sccon
thought of the producers Of New Ens az
was cxertng itself and would bring the
disaffection 10 a speedy close.
The latcs, point to be heard from by
, The union committee. this afternoon, W. :
| Iillishoro. n. H.. and The report from
there was to the effect that there woui'
producers. tomorrow. A ililsioro man
who brought down this infcrmttlon caro-
! thnt the farmers NJ there nave ub"ui
reached the limit ci tIt'l lHtI.il'' n'tH
| the direct contractors, ami thar thciF
, state of mind II not improved Nv thc
Knowledge that many Of their farms, AM
! oven their cows, havn bcr2nc hrhv,r
| mcrtgagcd IA the result of tn" Ehpiuul-
nhIc MIXTURE of their Vocation.
! Treasurer Sc1mmoh went 20 itNtitf' n.
! n,cd,,rrr,i there this afternoon. bnt is cX
! Uected hack In i:orion, tomorrow.
| The very latest result cf u" Slflk" !,
a corner in milk cans. Il j. r. ported tn!
/ No rnntr,ctors bought III 3rt cans. Sol
| ur,,ay all the available supply on 'H'
! market. and that the manufacturers III
nouncc their inability to Il any nc" u
! doris inside of ~ days.
one Of the union officials stated ~
night. tina; he ara his associates hd1 l'i u
1 approached hv representative m'h. VIZ
/ ,in.;,. IN tnlr advantage rf III" Pre- sen
! situation and organize an lhh'l'hIS,n'
| distributing company IN y iHt"n ~
| scheme. if IL takes tangible share, - 10 -
IL "a Interest the local milk cnntiIc. CF3
| much more than a corner In cans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-03

The directors of the oak Grove
Cemetery Association held their meet
ing at the aldermen's roomt ycster day
afternoon, all being present. Freeman
Patten was elected presto cnt. the
question which involved the clectt' II oil
the two directors. this year. and which
at that time was not made public. was
that of the election of sex ton Yes
teray's election settled tho ms tier,
John Milton. the present sexton. being
re- elected by a vote of 4 to ,. Di Z ctors
Moves. Harrington, Church aud Davis
voting for him and Directors Pattcn
Atkins and Bradstrect against him. J
X. Foy was reelected treasurer by the
same vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-03
The Patton Stock Company.

Only Il small attendance was pr sen; n
johnson hail. last evening, at the pre-
.cntation of DIR. Jckyll and MIR Hyde"
by the Patton Stock Co. This company
IS one of the strongest that has appeared
here this season. and the two plays :"
far presented have been very fin Cold
win Patton as DIR. Jckyll and AR. Hyde
WAS as strong as coald he as<c for. VIC
let Barney as Sybil was equally as good
and supported by the S:ronS company. the
entire presentation was pleasing and sat
isfactory. During the pcrforma nee sever
al specialtics are introduced. Mr.. Bcw-
ley is one OF the best comedia Is and he
never fails to provoke laughter. The Ic-
Bland sisters in their speciality Of sing
ing and RANGING are very fhc. This
evening. Across the Trail, a scnSa-
tional comedy. will bc presented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-03

The ice in the river still remains firm
T., most places. From Halbwell to the
bridge there are very few open places.
From the stream to below South Car
liner, there is IA narrow strip on the
west side that has worn open. while
the east side is fast. From South Gar
diner to Richmond. there :.rc no open
places of any size and from there to
the lower end of the bay, with the cX-
ccption of the narrowS below Rich
mond, it is still solid. A short warm
spell or q heavy rain woul. soon take
il out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-03
Beware o. Ointments for Catarrh that Contain
Eercury

as mercIr-- VIII surely destroy the sense
of smell aud completely dcrangc the
whole system when entering ii through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
tons from reputable physicians. as the
damage they will do is ten fold 10 the
good YOU can possibly derive from them
Halls Catarrh cure. manufactured by r
j. Cheney & Co. Toledo. o.. contains n1
mercury. and is taken internally. acting
directly G"on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls
inc II is taken Internally ana made in
Toledo. ohio. by +. J. Cheney & Co
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. price .5c. per bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-03

Dr. Alfred Mitchell. second assistant
surgeon on the medical staff of the
Home hospital. has resigned his posi-
'lon' much to the regret of all He is
a worthy son of the distinguished ply
siciah and surgeon of Brunswick DIR.
Mitchell Will go to a hospital in New
YORK city for time and thence 10 the
J"hn Hopkins Medical University in
baltimore. When he has completed HIS
s'udies there nc will be ready ana well
equipped for general practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-03

capt Harry q. Morton. the new
commander Of co. y. belongs to n
prominent Maine family. though much
OF his life has been spent in the Wet.
His army service was in the LIST Maine
Heavy Artillery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-03

Charles II. Douglass, Wa ter STREET
There were a large NUMB II OF wy
friends present and the scrt ices wh'ci,
were conducted by Rev. ". +. o"'a''
of the Universalist church. were very
impressive. The bearers we're W. =
Landcrs. William Hesef1ine. II. u.
Small and c. IL. Averill. The remains
were placed in the receiving tomb OF
Oak Grove Cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-03

The returns from furlough. yesterday
We're: George Wilson from Portland
j. Deadly, New York CITY: T.. :. Scott
and John McCurrfy, Worcester. Mass. .
T. ID. oGrady, Manchester, y. H.;
Michael Herkin, Providence. Il. |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-03

Inc double funeral of the late Nicho-
las Andrews ana Peter Mckeclcr. took
place III the chapel. at o'clock ycstcr-
uay ofternoon. Rev. FIR. j. +. Michigan
oHlciitinS and Capt. Black cumna:ld-
ing the escort