Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-19
THE PLOT THICKENS.
Law OFFICERS ON THE TRAIL.

son Mr.. John Walker, . maternal
uncle Of the same; and W. II. Madi-
son, q cousin, reached the city from
King William county. 1t was so late
that Mr.. Charles Madison thought IT
unnecessary TO go out 10 the almshouse
until the next morning, and the party
sought quarters for the night.
Early yesterday morning Mr.. Charles
Madison and Mr.. John Walker called on
Justice ID. G. Richardson at his resi-
dence on Church Hill, and after brief
conference they,all three went over TO
the almshouse. Major Charles r.
Bigger met the party and led the way
TO the room in the almshouse used as a
chapel, and in which the remains Of tie
woman found floating in the Old reser-
yoir had been resting since last Sunday
morning.
LOOKING AT THE DEAD.
The father approached the coffin and
stood close beside it while the lid was
being lifted. His face indicated the
painful emotions that were struggling
within him. The white cloth was
gently removed, revealing to the eyes
of the sorrow-stricken father face
scarcely less white, save for the bruises
on it, than the grave-clothes that CO.
vered the body. In voice which
quivered with feeling Mr.. Madison said
THAT is my poor daughter
lie stepped back to the wall, leaned
heavily against it, and placing his hands
over bis face, shook from head to foot.
The scene was an affecting one. What
the thoughts of the sufferer were at that
moment will never be known.
After awhile sympathetic words from
those who were present, and the neces-
sity for action, caused Mr.. Madison to
smother his grief and make known his
wishes in regard to the remains, the
disposal of them being now entirely in
his hands.
He decided not to take the body back
to the old home, but TO have it In
tered in 0akwood cemetery at
o'clock p. NJ. yesterday. At home
were a mother, six sisters, and three
brothers, and it was thought best to
spare them the pain that would Dc
theirs if the remains were taken to
their presence.
A coffin Of neater appearance and
more elaborate finish was secured, and
in this was laid all that was mortal OF
Fannie Lillian Madison.
twas appropriate that the plate upon
the coffin bore the inscription " AT
Rest" for the resting-places Of the
body since death had been numerous
and frequently disturbed.
Later in the day, at the suggestion
Of relatives. the interment was post
poned until to-day.
HUNTING THE CRIMINAL.
Justice ID. C. Richardson, who has
been very active in his efforts to unfold
the mystery surrounding the fate Of the
unfortunate woman, sent a telegram
Yesterday morning to Mrs. Dickerson,
at Millboro', Bath county. He asked
Mrs. Dickerson TO send by express, c.
o. D., as soon as possible, to NJ.
Charles Madison, care ID. c. Richard
son, Richmond, Va. the trunk, cloth
ing, and all the property of Lillian Mad
ison. These things will get here per-
haps some time to-day, and there may
be discovered additional evidence to fix
upon some one the guilt Of beguiling
Lillian Madison to her death.
Justice Richardson also swore ont a
warrant against 7. j. Cluyerius, and
placed the same in the hands Of Cap
tain Charles II. Epps and Officer Logan
Robins for execution. At an early
hour yesterday morning these officers
left the city for the purpose of exe-
cutting the commands Of the warrant.
HER HISTORY.
Miss Fannie Lillian Madison was a ma
tive of King William county, and her
parents live few miles from the court
house. When a young child she left
her parents and went to live with her
grandfather and uncle, whose residence
was about mile from her fathers. She
was born in 1868. Went to school at
Burlington Academy to Mr.. Joseph Gar
lick. After having nearly completed
her education she returned to her grand
parents, where she then expressed de-
sire to do something to earn her living.
In October. 1884, she wrote to rela-
tive by the name of John c. Jones, who
lives at Millboro', in Bath county,
asking him to get her school.
In a short while she received a
letter from him. stating that he had
obtained position for her with Mrs.
Dickinson, who lives at Millboro'. Shr
accepted the offer, and Immediately be-
gan preparations for the trip; came to
Richmond cia the York River road.
accompanied by her uncle. Mr.. Joseph
Walker, and stopped with a relative,
Mr.. W. ii. Madison, No. 9l2 Twenty
eighth street. This was on the 10th
of October, 1884. She remained few
days. and went from here to Millboro'
Mr.. W. II. Madison says that this is the
last time that any of her relatives saw
her in this city alive, but that his family
had received several letters from her
the last on the first Of last week, in
which she said that she was doing well,
and was delighted with her home, and
spoke of going to church the coming
Sunday.
DEAD AT THE ALMsHoUsE.
Tuesday morning Mr.. W. II. Madi-
son went to the almshouse, identified
the body as that Of his cousin, Miss
Fannie Lillian Madison, and afterwards
went down to his uncle's, in King Will
liam county, and informed him Of the
death Of his daughter.
Yesterday morning Police-Justice
Richardson had several persons sum
moned to appear at the Police Court
that had given in their testimony before
the Coroner. These witnesses were ex-
amined privately in the Office Of the
Police Justice. Among them was Mr..
Charles Madison and Mr.. Joseph
Walker. Areporter had a conversa-
tion with Mr.. Madison a few minutes
after his examination, and was given