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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16

and warmth. He recounted the abilities
and achievements of the heads of the
various State Institutions OF learning, and
then, with his finger trembling above his
head walked over to the Rockingham
Senator's desk and exclaimed: And yet,
sir, these are the men whom you CON-
tend Will throttle the will of the people
of this State!
Judge CamgJ3ell made vigorous attack
upon the committees report He contend
ed that the system proposed was an end
less chain and that the choosing of menu
bcrs of the Stale Board would be a game of
Il tickle YOU and you tickle me. And
yet this, sir" he said in conclusion, is
what YOU want to ram down the threats
OF the people of this State
There are hot debates ahead before the
report is disposed OF.
THE DAY IN DETAIL.
The convention was called TO order by
President Goode at 10 O'Clock. and prayer
was offered by Rev. DIR. Russell Cecil,
of the Second Presbyterian Church.
The roll-cal disclosed the presence OF
siXty-nine members, and the Journal OF
Wednesdays proceedings was read and
approved.
a number OF leaves OF absence were
granted various members.
Petitions in favor OF the Barbour IL
Quor-license resolution were presented.
Major Anderson. for the Committee on
Suffrage. reported back the resolution
offered by Mr.. Bra,iton, and asked that
his committee he discharged fron further
consideration of the same. This WAS at
the request of the patron.
Mr.. Petit introduced a resolution re-
lating to the judiciary Department.
Dr. Mcllwaine moved that the conven-
ton so into Committee Of the Whole TO
consider the report Of the Committee on
Education. Mr. O'Fiaherty objected,
saying the report 81 the committee had
jus. been printed and members had ha.i
no opportunity OF examining it.
The vote Was taken and showed there
was no quorum. The ro!l-cali was or
dered ana resulted yeas, %: nays, IL.
Captain Parks VAS named as chairman
of the Conmitteezof the Whole on the re-
Port af the Committee on Education anu
occupied the chair.
OPENING STATEMENT.
Chairman Mcilw2ine III explaining the
report. said the committee had had the
benefit OF much expert testimony and
some that was otherwise. The report
was unanimously sisnett by the com mt
tee and no minority report would pc
made He said the effort OF the COM
mittee had been TO obtain an efficient
free-school system. but the Legislature
would have To heatrusted to carry out
the law. This was recognized through
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Saturdays SpeciaIties in
Goats end Jackets.

Our Covert Cloth Goats for Ladies and
Misses made in the regulation length, with
flared sleeve and L'Aiglon collar, are very
cheap at the selling prlcc- These coats are
perfect fitting garment They come G. o.
In castor and blue. !. -. |c'|
Misses Jackets in covert cloth, castor and
blue oolors, with deep turn back cuffs, halt
lined with silk ROMANO. These Jackets look
very natty on a young girl. The turn back
cuff makes the slight difference in Cd 1S
There's some 27-inch Kersey Jackets in tan
that are bound to sell quickly. They're ac-
tually worth more than we ask and ought to
bring $50. When YOU examine the quality
and workmanship you'll think so too even If
YOU don't say so. Flared cuff. LAiglon
collar, shaped back and lined G OS
throughout YC'0o
Last but not least by any means in the
list is the Oxford Melton Cloth Raglan
we've spoken about before. It's beauty.
made in the newest shape, fitted back, shaped
collar and satin lined to the waist. A coat at
sl2. 50 has no more style than this SS.OS
one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
WzLLER g. RHOHDS.

out the report. He explained that the
addition of the FIVE heads Of the State
educationa! institutions to the present
State Board of Education was to meet
the numerous objections of present pol
itical or partisan control. The change
made was to secure a nor-partisan and
Observation-Disclosures board. removed as
far as possible from the arena OF poll
tics. Objection had been made for not
including the head of the deaf and blind
school. at Stanton. This school was en-
gagged in an entirely different system OF
education from that taught in the free
public schools of the State. He further
explained why the superintendent of
some county or city schools were not
included in section > Section 8, relating
to a Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton. he said he did not doubt would be
unanimously adopted.
THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
Section 4 related TO duties of the State
Board of Education and; required that
no member Of that Board should be elig-
ibie for appointment to the office of SUI
perintendent of Public instruction within
one year after the expiration of his term
Of Office.
The selection of school books is left
to The State Board of Education. OK
cept that city school boards shall choose
books and appliances for their own
schools.
Referring to the requirement of a board
of five directors to manage the State
Library. he, sad evidence. had been heard
by the committee that the library at
present WAS doing almost no service 10
the State, an6. the committee without
hesitation had recommended 2. system
of management that would make the.
library an honor and blessing to the
State.
Section five related to the maglsterlal
districts and the mode Of selection OF
school trustees was a radical departure
from the present mode, and the com
rlittee woult. ask thatzt.lis be rassed by
until the suffrage plan was adopted. y
change might be desired from the pres
ent recoa:fpclIaa ton
Section S ~ relating to the literary fund,
was the present Law.
FROM FIVE no SEVEN.
Explaining the change of the scnoo.
age in section seven. he said it was put
up from five TO seven years and brought
down from tUentS-oile to twenty years,
because there was abundant testimony
that the present system crowded the.
schools in many sections, with Children
so young as to seriously embarrass the
schools, and prevent proper attention to
older children.
The requirement. THAI on1r grammar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Some Fur News.

Our Full Length Electric Seal Scarf. with
six very full tails, cannot help but please you
We sell it for pC.So
Satirl-lined throughout 81 inch Curly As
usually, Usually good good for ao'''e''''k VI SIU.OO
Very full cape of long Astrachan Fur. full
size skins, lined throughout with satin lining
and guaranteed to wear satisfactorily for two
years. This cape has all the style and
quality OF $500 cape, our &1S On
price =. :. -. ~ Ac'oO
"Near-Seal /" Coat. % inches in length,
made of carefully selected material, new
sleeve, storm collar and lined with SINNERS
satin. This is a serviceable and gCS On
dressy garment for. V<sC'VV
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
sunreme Court OF Appeals.

The following were the proceedings in
the Supreme Court OF Appeals Of Viz
f,ity of Radford vs.. Heth and othors.
argfied by r. L. Jordan for appellant
and Judge w. Gordon Robertson for up
peIIees and submitted.
Rvman VS. Rymans executors. Argued
by f, D. Newman for appellant and sub
Watts vs.. Southern Bell Telephone and
telegraph COMPANY. Argued Dy VIM
Beasley and j. T. Coleman for appellant
and Judge John ID. Horsley for appellees
and submitted
Tho next cases TO ba called are Rowe
VS.. Dresgill and Bass admir- vs. Norfolk
Railway and Light Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
NEW OPERATING ROOM.
Retreat for the Sick Being Painted and Deco
rated Building Notes.

A new operating room is to be built at
the Retreat for the Sick at once, Con-
tractor Moore having secured the con-
tract. The Retreat Will be painted and
decorated throughout by Mr.. r. l.. Peters,
work having begun yesterday.
Local contractors are figuring on plans
roy a handsome residence for Mr.. Z. o.
nTever. OF Charlottesville. The building
is % cost about $4,000. The contract will
be let pext SATURDAY,
The contract for the building to be
erectee, bvs MI. E L. Bemiss at Second
and Grace Streets will be given out on
Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Silk Waist Items.

Look at a Waist we have to-day, that's
really worth $500, made in silk taffeta. new
sleeve, buttons in the back and tucked down
the entire front, and alive askyou c. O2
for it is >pc'So
We spoke the other day about the Givenaud
Waist you know, You can't make any mis-
take in buying one of these garments. Pts
made of the best of his silk, with groups of
small tlicks down the front to the bust line and
The entire back finished with small tucks. The
collar and sleeves are also tucked. We have
them in a large assortment of colors. in addi-
ton to black They are worth C. 90
$3.50. our price. i. -. spo'VO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Saturdays
Ready-Made Suits.

A Venetian Cloth Double-Breasted Eton
Suit that We show To-day is a bargain at the
price We offer II. silk rcmaine lined. Jacket
trimmed with ssltiI, ard skirt made %S Or
with separate flounce.
Cheviot Elton Blouse Suit. all wool, taffeta
lined, latest style ilounced skirt Gf2 20
and new fiared sleeve "
An Atwood Cheviot Mourning Suit, nicely
tailored throughout. double-hreasted Jacket
with coat back, taifeta lined, full e az nH
fiounce skirt. IT'S something new " 4 q "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
POLICE PROTECTION.
More Men Needed TO Properly Patrol tli:
fity

The request made by the Police boafi
that the City Council increase the ii.e'i -
sershir, of the police force by % men IS
being favorably considered by members
Of the Council The Board OF Aldermen
at its last meeting referred the rsqueSs
10 the Finance Committee
The number of assaults and roooer res
that have recently been reported ~ 90.
police is being used by the advocates q
an increase in the police force TO adFant, !,
age 1t is argued that it is 2 phEsis ~ /.
impossibility for the present force 80
II is frec1Ientlvs the case that two. men
nave all the territory to cover from i:rs't
10 Thirteenth Streets. north of Broad 70
the city limits In the Third DistEist !:
which embraces all the tffTltoty w. ~
First Street. and in which the TRAGEDY df
Thursday morning occurred. there are but
n;no mon available for duty at n,sht- ! ne
relief goes on at O'clock y. NJ, mus
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
FLATTERING ENDORSEMENT.
Labor Organizations OF DanriIie Watt Mr
Eoherty.

Labor Commissioner Doherty is rece;r-
ing almost daily communications telling
him of additional endorsements OF his
candidacy for reappointment By the "a
All the labor organfza lions Of the city
of Danville have endorsed the Commits
sioner and sent in their papers To Jnas
effect They are as follows
Central Trades and Labor Council Car
penter's Union. Typographical Union.
Timers Union Textile Union. Garment
Makers Union. Tailors Union and the
CicarrI1ak ers' Union,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16

pretty Miss Rose MarSton Poses as Model
for Three Figures on Uncle Sans Two
Dollar Certificates.
Six Entertaining Fables by George AIDE, the
Most Celebrated Modern Fable Writer in
the World, as follows:
:.The Balky Boy Who Kept Her Waiting
s.The Man Who Acquired Wisdom at the
Usual Market Price"
.:The Secret of One Popular Success"
'.The Man Who Crawled Under the Tent and
sBshen Stayed for the Circus
s'The Two Farorites and the Usual Combna-
ton"
'.The Roundup in Honor of the New Lumin-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS.
Argument Concludei in The Case OF Savings
end Trust Company.

The United States Circuit Court of Ap-
peals was in Sc ssion yestet day with Circuit.
Judges Golf and Simonton and District
Judges Jackson on the bench. The only
case heard was from an opinion oS
judge Waddill in the Circuit Court at
Richmond. the argument being continued
from Thursdays session. The case was
that OF the Universal Savings & Trust
CO., formerly the Mutual Guarantee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Ems, "a" Mcets Ic-N;aht.

Poht "a Travellers Protective Asso-
citation. viii hold IT'S regular monthly
meeting tonight at their headquarters.
Third and Main STREETS. Several interest
Ing. questions will be Before the mem
hers. and 1t IS hoped that there viii Do
a large attendance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
s,ARTLiNG. sU L TIT.

IF every one knew what a grand rnedi-
cine DR.. Kings New Life Pills is writes
D H Turner. Dempseytown. Pa, you'd
sell all you have in 4 ltS Iw" Tteks
.tise has made q new uLln ~ ne IN
faltiblee for constipation. stomach ana
liver troubles. % cents ~ Ovens an -'ii-
nor'S Drug Company
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
SUDDENLY BLIND.
Mrs Nichols Here for Treatment at the Local
lniirmary

Mrs. Mack c. Nichols, If Mount Lau-
rel. Halifax county. is at the Eye ana
Ear Infrmary in this city. Tor treat
ment Mrs. Nichols is totally ptlnd, ana
became suddenly SO a few weeks ago.
While sewing at her home q sharp pam
IN her left eye preceded the cntlra loss
or sight. y few days after her ..gnt eys
began TO fail, and in less Tran week.
shag haG lost the sight in tnat rs com
pleteIy as in the left.
An operation VIII be necessary. nut
there gems little hope that she may
regaia her sight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Y.fe-'s New Stcr:.

When the Messrs Meyer open their
new store in St, Louis next spring tho
firm will hear the old and well known
raEnc OF Julius Meyers Sons The let
ter-head of the firm reads: The corr.
ing store of ST. Louis. TO be opened
spring 1907
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
HE VelD Store
OPENS his Morning.

According
tusw hah you sir
entertain
dtnadean
our
et @
new oulong
vii bea raau
T ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
On Sick Leave.

Lieutenant j. VI Pickreii. OF the United
States Navy, has been granted 8 three
months stca fzsrve. ard wtEi come TO MS
home IN this city. He has been asoacd the
Illinois, bur for the last month has been
III at Newport News
Mr.. Pickrels is the son OF Mr.. z, w.
Piekrsn. q. No. Sill Floyd Avenue
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Couple Of
Underskirt Bargains.

Good value to-day in a Black Satteen
Pettiooat with corded bottom and 81 on
lined with canton flannel to tlounce ~ wv
You'll appreciate a Mercerized Satteen
Underskirt that we have when you look at it.
It's made with deep accordion plated rutfle to
sometimes sn 1 to have the plating spread at the
bottom. The corded bottom prevents that.
This understirt is really worth CT or
so, our price
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
TOLL CHARGES.
The Fifth Wheel in the Rapid Transit
franchise

\ petition is being circulated in Fulton
asking that the Citizens Rapid Transit
Company be granted a franchise.
In assuming that City Attorney Pollard
vii! give as his opinion that Il franchise
cannot be granted by the city including
toll charge for the use of a viaduct. e
is quite likely that the Legislature may
be asked to grant a Franchise with such
a, OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Veilinss and M,
Handkerchiefs.

Ladies' Sheer Linen Henlstitched l-
HandkerchletS, ! and inch hens, each w
IS different new patterns in Velings, includ-
ing plain and spotted nets. embroidered che
nile and velvet ring dots; also complete as
sortment of Hermann VeilingS, all SOC 3Hc
values: sale, per yard ;. =. O>A
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Leather Goods.

25 dozen AIl-Leatller and Leather Covered
Frame Chatelaine Bags chamois lined AOr
and regular s1.0o bag. Sale, each
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
FIosfp DISPLAY.

Mann &; Brown have one of the largest
displays of American Beauties, Chrysan-
themums. Vioiets and Carnations In che
city Call and see them at No. West
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Ladies Neckwear.

500 dozen, consisting OF 80 patterns in Swiss
Embroidered Turnover Collars; our regu- &c
lar 10c patterns. Sale. each -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Notions.

Kieinert' s No! 2, 3 ard lightweight Dress
Shields, regular prices 10. 124N Hnd 15c 81
pair sale. all sizes, per pair :. "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Ribbons.

100 pieces Satin Taffeta and Satin Liberty
Ribbons, No: 50: all shades; value, 25c fOc
per yard; sale. per yard =. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16

putting eighteen ,aen on at night. but only
nine at one time. This is the ease alt
over the city and an increase in the force
is one of the ery.ing ~ cessities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Toilet Goods.

% gross Assorted Violet Odor and Rose
Toilet Soap, three cakes in box; our regular
SC per cake quality. Box of three cakes &c
for. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Umbrellas.

100 new Umbrellas, made of the best quality
Corola, Paragon Frame, Pearl and German
Silver Handles, with case and tassel, OQc
each. Wv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Ostrich Feather Boas.

Paris has put its seal Of approval
on Ostrich Feather Boas this year,
and consequently they are the proper
thing. One reason. perhaps, that
makes a good many of US want them
is that good feathers are scarce and
hard to get. The war in South
Africa has interfered greatly with
ostrich farming.
We have the best selection in
Richmond, and at all prices. We
quote a few:
r:,f Sa51 ko long, White Ostrich ST. $1,000
il yards, White, and Black Os-
trich Feather BoaS. good quality. 6 On
each. ~ ao'OO
yards, Grey Ostrich Feather G12 n0
Boas, very full and good curl " Ao'oo
II yards, Black and White Combination
Ostrich Boas, very best quality go 0n
and extra full, each ap%"'OO
yards, A!l-BIack Ostrich Feather Boas, the
very best quality and full Y G05 90
inches long: each. >po'Oo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Toilet Special.

Saturday onIy-Colgate's Perfumes: all
odors; never sold for less than 25c tic
ounce. Special, per ounce
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16

Black Cats Trained to Stand Guard and Per-
form Their Duties Systematically.
The Cultivation of Apples in Virginia i
Great Traffic.
Secret Service Polite Department.
House of Bishops to Celebrate the ri
Centenary of the settlement ot jamestown.
Old Well With Magic Power to Bring Back
All Who Drink Theretrom-
Literature and Literary Topics, by Arthur T.
Eastman, Lit. D., assisted by corps OF
eminent literary men.
Horses and HorSemen.
Society OF the Week
Sporting, Fashions ana Dramating News.
The Field OF Politics
Timely Illustrations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Jewelry and Shell Goods

Best quality Shell. Amber and Black. Plain
and CrintIed Hair Pins; all perfect, and n
regular for SC kind. Sale each $50. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Sterling
Silver Novelties.

IS gross Sterling Silver Manicure Pieces,
such as Tooth and Nail Brushes, Files, DARN
ers, Shoe Horns, Bells, Blotters, Cuti- Toe
cles and Seals; value 25c each; sale, each ~
1ogross Assorted Brooch Pins, values 0Ec
from 50 to 75c each; SALE each @CN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
LIVE, BREEZY, UP-TO-DATE
THE SUNDAY TIMES"
Rapidly Growing In Favor

Complete and WelEdied Newspaper and Family Magazine
the
o
Its VIII
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16
Mems Section.

CT on Remember we are showing the
, l.OU strongest line of Mems Underwear
in the city at this price. Too many to enum-
crate, but a call will easily convince you OF
this fact.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-16

A great many suggestions and requests
were made by members in connection
with passing by consideration OF these
sections Of the report, but the speaker
refused TO weld the floor for any motion.
He then criticised the placing of a repre-
sentative of William and Mary on the
State Board He said, if the convention
wished to hear one great. grand howl
from the Valley of Virginia, just let it
adopt this report IS it comes from the
committee There has been more politics
in the Legislature in the last twenty
years over judges than there mas peen< on
the zhrstiras. and if the public schools
are placed in the hands Of the college
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-02
OGDEN SOCIAL NEWS.

One OF the pleasurable events o. the
week was farewell party given at the
homc. Of William Crltchlow In honor
OF his sonsJohnQ. ,andBenjamin andMrs.
Hattie Jensen, on the evening of Mon
day, October 2Sth. The evening was
one OF much pleasure and long to be
remembered by those present. The
evening was spent with vocal and In
strumental music, imprOmptu speeches,
ETC., after which sumptuous spread
was enjoyed. Mr.. John q. Critchlow
left Tuesday for Peru, South America,
where he goes as expert accountant.
and TO look after some mining interests
OF Hon. A. W. McCune, OF Salt Lake.
He will accompany Eight other gentle,
men TO the scene OF their labors. Mrs.
Hattie Jensen accompanied her bro.
Their around by Portland, Oregon to San
Francisco, where she Will visit with
friends for short time. Benjamin
Crltchlow, left Wednesday for England
where he goes to do missionary work.
Prof H. s. Goddard was In Ogden
this week on business and pleasure.
Ut. II. 4. hlCn was IdTk Ndlley Nis-
tor this week on business.
Mrs. Ashby Stringham, one OF og-
den's popular and charming ladies,
daughter Of Mrs. Richard Douglass,
was married Tuesday evening to Rich
ard Weatherby, Of Butte. Mont, Rev.
William f. Maison, officiating. The
wedding was a quiet one. Mr.. and Mrs.
Weatherby left this week for Butte,
where they will make their future
home. Mr.. Weatherby is a well known
business man OF Butte.
Mrs. Thomas Il. Fitzgerald left Tues.
day evening for New York City where
she has gone to spend several weeks
with relatives and friends.
The home of Hon. +. ]. Henderson,
was the scene Of very delightful party
Tuesday evening, given by Mr. Hender-
shot TO his many friends. The home
was decorated with profuslon of beau
tiful cut flowers and ported plants. The
evening was very pleasantly spent In
vocal and instrumental music. short
speeches, etc Miss Nellie Henderson,
charmed the gathering with some beau
tiful solos. During the evening the
guests were invited into the spacious