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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
DEFRAUDING A WIDOW.
serGeeni HuIce sent afesr ". n. Jerome TO
Answer this Chargs.

serGeeni HuIee sent Afcer ". n Jerome TO
Answer this rhsrss.
Governor Lee yesterday, incompetence
with AZ application made by Common
wealth's-Attorney S. b. Witt, issued a
requisi,iOn on the Governor Of Pennsyl-
vsnia for W. d. Jerome ALIAS Philip
German, who is wanted here for OBJ
tanning 500 from Mrs. Lucy NJ. Foster
under false pretenses.
Some time ago Jerome worked in
Richmond and boarded with Mrs. Fos-
ter, who lives on the canalbank be-
tween Fifth and Sixth streets. Last
October Mr.. James Foster, husband Of
Mrs. Lucy NJ. Foster, was sick for
some time and finally died. During his
illness Jerome waited upon him and
was exceedingly attentive to his wants.
After his death. soma time IN Deceu-
Der, Mrs. Foster received the money
above referred to rom a society Of
which her husband was member. Je-
rome persuaded her to allow him to
take charge Of il for safekeeping.
About the 9th of January she
asked him for the money. He
told her that It was in bank.
A day or two afterwards Jerome dis
appeared, and ais continued absence
aroused Mrs. Fosters suspicious, and,
falling TO hear from him. size called upon
the Chief of Police and informed him
of the matter. Major Poe detailed
Sergeant Z. P. Hulce. Of the Third
police district. to work up the case.
This officer received information that
Jerome was in Norfolk, but upon going
to that city ascertained that his man
had left.
A few days ago it was learned that
Jerome was in Philadelphia, aud the
chief Of police Of that city was tele-
grsphed TO have him arrested. Major
Poe. Chief of Police of this city. re-
ceiyed a telegram Thursday stating that
jerome had been arrested and was
being held subject to his orders. Ser
geant Hulce, equipped with the requi-
sitlon, lett yesterday evening 70 Drlng
Jerome to Virginia.
The Philadelphia Record OF yester-
day says Wv. d. Jerome was ar
rested Thursday at Second and Laurel
streets by Special Officers Rusk and
Hoffman. acting under instructions
from Chief Kelley, who received a tele-
gram from the Chief OF Police Of Rich
mond. Va, asking that Jerome be sp-
pretended and held until an officer
could arrive from that city. Jerome
is charged with the larceny Of $50
from Mrs. Lucy VI. Foster. The pris.
oner said he was conducting a business
for Mrs. Foster in Richmond, and that
he owed him a sum Of money. He
exhibited letter from the woman ask
ing him how she could forward him the
cash,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
A SENSATIONAL TURN
IN TIE ARMSTRONG TRIAL.

Nsnr, The Ciss,a8su Estsr. Dissppears-
whs, vas Told a Reporter AZ ,hs Hotel
Te-Dsx.
Especial telegram TO the Dlspateh.l
ATLANTA. GA, January 29.-When
the name Of z. 4. Mann, editor Of the
Cincinnati Post. was called in the
trial Of DIR. Armstrong he failed TO re-
spond, an affidavit, however, sworn to
and signed by him in Cincinnati, was
presented. This action created de.
cided sensation, as Mann has come all
the way from Cincinnati TO testify. His
absence, therefore, raised an inquiry. II
was given out that he bad left the city
and that be would not appear IS wit
ness at the trial.
A reporter called at the Kimbsll ani
asked the clerk il Mr. L. E. Mann was
in his room.
"No." said the clerk Mr.. Mann has
not been about the hotel to-day. A
number Of people have called to see
him. but be was not to be found. My
impression is that he was not here last
night
"when did be pay his billT"
"He did not pay it AZ all. II was.
paid for him."
"Who paid it?;'
"Mr. Walter G.. Charlton"
When"
This afternoon.
II hear that Mr. Mann's room this
morning appeared as though it was not
occupied last night. That is, the bed
was not tumbled up, things thrown
around carelessly, etc"
well, about that can't say. |
don't know OF any one about the house
that could tell whether the room was
occupied OF not. except the chamber
maid who cleaned it up, and she is not
On duty now"
Considerable interest was felt in the
city by those interested in the trial as
to why Mr.. Mann should have so un-
tremendously left the city. 1t was
said by some that some things were
known concerning him which would be
charged to him if be remained here. 1t
was furthermore stated that it could be
proved that he has borne two names.
This was admitted by others, who said
that he had explained it thoroughly and
satisfactorily.
A letter was to-day received from
Mr.. Mann saying that telegram called
him home TO his sick wife. Manager
Stephens. of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, testified that no such
message had been received.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
A CRATE CHARGE.

". }. Weaver Accused OF Obtaining uOncs
from VI. ". =. AIrts b. Fal>s Pre-
fences.
". j. Weaver was before the Police
Court yesterday morning on the charge
Of obtaining ESQ from Mr.. W. 5. Ayres,
clerk at the Exchange Hotel, under
false pretences.
Mr.. Weaver came to Richmond and
stopped at the Exchange Hotel in Au-
gust, 1884, and during the year follow
ing, staying there a number Of times,
and always paid his bill promptly. He
was introduced at the hotel by gen.
tleman Of Suffolk, who spoke OF him as
a man of means. On the 10Th day Of
September, 1885, Mr.. Weaver went to
the Exchange and engaged board for
month. Alter being there several days
be engaged suite of rooms, saying at
the time that his wife, child, and nurse
would be on in a few days. After
taking the rooms he told Mr.. Ayres
that he would like to get cashed a draft
on gentleman Of Norfolk for $50. Mr.
Ayres said that this was against the
rules Of the hotel, but, however, as be
had been introduced by a gentleman
we'll known to the house, he (Ayres)
would endorse the draft himself.
Weaver gave Mr.. Ayres a draft. Of
which the following is copy, and upon
getting the money walked out Of the
hotel:
"RIcHMoND, Sept. q, ls,5.
ESQ.
AT sight pay to the order Of W. j.
Weaver fifty dollars, value received.
and charge the same to the account Of
Nv. j. WEAVER.
d" To Walter A. Wyatt, l27 Water
street, NorfoU. Ia"
The draft was deposited in bank for
collection, and a few days Afterwards
was returned, endorsed on the back.
&" Can't find. G. HARDY, Cashier"
And in lead pencil was There is
a ". c. Wyatt here, but he says he
owes no such amount or party"
When Mr.. Weaver left the hotel be |
said he had business in Fredericksburg. |
When the draft was returned protested |
Mr.. Ayres wrote to Weaver informing |
him of the fact. lie answered, saying |
that be would return in a few days, and |
would settle the matter also, that /
Wyatt had money Of his. He did re-
turn the following week, and expressed
surprise at the manner in which his
friend Wyatt had treated him, and ex.
planned that his family had been de-
tanned by sickness. lie did not return
to the hotel again.
The case was put in the hands Of Mr.
Wren, who, few days ago. hearing
hat the accused was in fredericksburg,
,ent up there aud had him arrested at
Luck's Hotel and brought to Rich
nond. When the case was called in
he Police Court yesterday Common
gealih's-Attorney S. B. Witt said that
everal important witnesses would
lave to come from Norfolk, and asked
hat il be continued until they could be
often here. The case was continued
NTH Tuesday next and the prisoner
ent to jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
The Alabama Claims Commission.

WASHINGTON, Jsnuary'29.-First-
Comptroller-of-C Currency Durham has
just finished the investigation of the
accounts Of the Court of Commissioners
Of Alabama Claims covering the period
from April | to August 81, 1885, and,
including what were rejected By the
State Department, has disallowed items
amounting TO s22,560 for the same
reason that he stopped the payment of
warrants for items OF similar character
in August last--to-wit, that they were
not warranted by law. He has,
however, leaving the accounts Of Glib
son Brothers for printing done for the
court. The Printers Union preferred
charges against this firm Of oyercharges
and fraudulent measurements. The
Comptroller reports that there was no
written contract betweenthe court and
Gibson Brothers, but that the work was
done under verbal contract, the obliga-
tons Of which were fully complied with
by the firm. The Comptroller criti-
cises the action Of the court in not
having reduced said contract to writing,
and expresses the general opinion that
contracts involving large amounts Of
money should always Be 50 made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30

chsnicsl NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., &C.,
would be increased 10 per cent. on the
lst Of February. This was brought
about by arbitration between the Ex-
ecutive Board Of the knights Of labor
and the Tanner & Delaney Company.
The mouiders in TIE employ Of the COM
pany had asked for an increase Of l2l
per cent. which tbs company refused to
grant, but instead increased the pay Of
all employees l0psr cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
ILIX. CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, January %, 1856.

WASHINGTON, January %, 1856.
senate.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Walthall
presented the credentials of the re-elec-
ton Of Hon. }. ). George, United States
senator from Mississippi. The creden-
tials were read and filed.
Mr.. Ingalls,, from the Committee on
Judiciary, reported tavorably a bill
relieving from political disabilities
George 5. Storrs, Of the State OF Texas,
and on Mr.. lngslls's motion the bill
was passed.
Among the bills introduced was one
by Dir. Call, at the request, he said, of
the Governor Of Florida, TO authorize
The Secretary Of the Treasury to settle
and pay the claim Of the State Of
Florida on account Of expenditures
made in suppreSsiDg Indian hostilities.
In introducing the bill Mr.. Call said
that a similar bill has been before the
FoIty-eighth Congress, but at the
request Of the then Governor OF
Florida it was allowed TO remain I'M
acted on because Washington claim
agent named Wales claimed commits
SLOTS amounting to $4,000 for "ser-
vices" in connection with it. As the
amount Of cash allowed by Congress
was only 900, 900 there would be but
little Of the money left after pay
Ing such alleged commission. Mr..
Call regarded it as q reflection
upon the members Of the Senate and
House that the money should be paid
or contracted to be paid for services
never rendered in connection with legis-
lation, while the soldiers who had rem
dered hard service to the State and the
widows and orphans Of such soldiers
went unpaid and unproyide2 for. Un-
der any circumstances he regarded it as
a public scandal that q vast sum Of
money should be paid to lawyers or
pretended lawyers or agents for
votes to be given in Congress.
The idea OF paying $4,000 Of the |
States claim Of $4,000 should re-
revive public condemnation and Mr..
Call desired, from his place in the 1
Senate, to give public expression TO
his opinion. There were no services
10 be rendered, Mr.. Call said, in con-
1ection with such q bill. The question
nyclyed was one well settled BY the
history Of the country, and legislation
~ il was nothing new. He believed,
however, that the Government Of the
United States should pay the interest
N the claim of the State.
Mr.. Plat submitted q resolution for
IS reference 10 the Committee on Rules,
nd It was so referred. providing that
xscusiye nominations shall hereafter be
considered In open session. i
At 2 O'Clock Dir. Vest took the floor
q The Dskota bill, speaking ct length
opposition 10 Dir. Harrison's bill. II
In conclusion Mr. Vest said be would
GREATER submit . proposition to divide
be Territory by . line running north
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
QUE WASHINGTON LETTER.

The ulrei Tax vpes state. and the
slssms OF me ststss Against INC General
Gesernmept,
IRON Our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, ID. c., January %.
The officers Of the Treasury Depart
ment are required and do set off sums
Of money due from the United States
10 any State against any SUMS that
nav be due from the State. They have
for many years regarded the unpaid
dlfec, tax levied upon the United States
and spportioned among the States by
the act of August s, 1861. rs q debt
due from the delinquent State, and
have treated the same as proper set
OF against any moneys due to the States.
The sum Of s35, 1855 was appropriated
10 pay the State of Georgia in 1888,
but the Secretary OF the Treasury
declined TO make the payment, be-
cause be found that on the books Of
the Treasury Georgia was charged with
the sum Of s5l2.959, which had been
regarded since 1868 as a debt due from
the State 10 the United States, being
the balance Of the direct tax appor-
toned to that State. A bill intro
duced by Mr.. Hammond, Of Georgia,
and reported fayorsbly, forbids the
officers Of the Treasury to treat the un-
paid balances Of the direct tax as q set
off against any claim in favor Of a State.
The amount Of the tax upon the State
Of Virginia was s729,07l, of which
s5l5,569 has been paid, leaving a bal
anoe Of s2l3,50l due to the United
States. The amount apportioned to
West Virginia has all been paid. Ii
was sos, 40.
Nearly seventeen and half millions
Of the original twenty millions levied
upon the States has been paid and a
minority Of the committee insist that
the principle Of set-off shall be main
tanned against the fourteen States that
have not paid in full the remaining
S2.5C0,O00 Of direct tax. More than
two millions Of the unpaid balance
is charged 10 Alabama, Georgia, Mis-
Sissippi, North Carolina. Tennessee.
Texas, and Virginia. The minority
say they will consent to release the de-
linquent States provided the States that
have paid IN full are reimbursed the
entire amount that they have paid re-
speciiyely; shat if Illinois, for instance,
has paid IN full, there is no reason why
Virginia or Georgia should be released
from what they owe.
In respect to the claims Of Virginia
against the United States, which are
now in charge of Mr.. Trigg, Of the
Committee on Claims, there will be no
objection to applying the principle of
Offset.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30

Of the kind sver Teen here. The hours
Of reception were from Q 70. LII, bcf
long before the former hour closely
packed lire Of people extended from
the main entrance Of the Executive
Mansion the entire length OF the car
riage-vay and for half 5 block up
Pennsylvania avenue. Up to Ii O'Clock
the crowd continued to increase. and IT
was long after that hour before the
last one in line had passed through.
The President was assisted 10 rsceiv-
ing BY Miss Cleveland, Mrs. Manning.
Mrs. Whitney. and Mrs. Villas. Sec
re;aFies Manning. Whitney, Endicost,
and Lamar were also present. Colonel
wilson made the presentations,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
GARLAND'S ANSWER.
Tie Goluoversy BsIwe,n ,he senate and the
AdmtDtsIraiiou.

Tie GoLuoyGrsy Bstwe,B tbc senate and the
Adm,Disuauou.
Especial telegram to the Dispstch.l
WASHINGTON, January 29.-The
answer Of Attorney-General Garland to
the demand Of the Senate for papers re-
lating to the conduct Of their Offices by
certain suspended officials will proba-
biz bring the controversy between the
Senate and the Administration to a
speedy issue III open Senate.
The first step in that direction was
made to-day by the Offering Of reso-
luton that the discussion Of nomina-
tions shall take place ia open session.
This will give the Republicans a chance
to criticiSe the Administration in public,
so that " hat they say will be sure to
get into the newspapers. They claim
that the President has made removals
for partisan reasons and is trying to
hide the fact behind the plea that the
Senate is attempting to encroach upon
the prerogatiye Of the Executive.
The Plat resolution was not offered
by authority Of the Republican caucus,
but it is understood TO be endorsed by
many, If not all, Of the Republican
senators. If the resolution should be
adopted the next probable step will be
to call for the papers relating TO sus-
pensions and removals to be sent to the
Senate in legislative session, which
would meet the point Of the objection
conveyed in the Attorney-General's
communication to-day.
Senator Edmunds notified Senstor
Beck to-day that it is the intention Of
the Republican senators to discuss re-
moyals and appointments in public, and
get at the desired information from the
members OF the Cabinet in person lift
cannot be obtained in any other way.
The Democratic senators are 10 hold
caucus tomorrow to consider the
latest phase Of the controversy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
RAILROAD WRECK.
4 P9sstnzer Train Buas in,s a Freight
With Fatal Result.
(By telegraph TO the Dispaich.l

with Fatal Result.
lBy telegraph 20 the Dispaieh-l
CLEVELAND. ONO, January %
A special from Tifiin, Ohio, says: At
] 25 Friday morning as the eastbound
Baltimore and Ohio passenger train was
rushing along at q rate Of forty miles
On hour about one nile west Of Chicago
junction it ran into the rear Of freight
train on the main track going in the
same dirsstion. The shock was terrific,
the engine Of the passenger train and
baggage car, TIVE passenger coaches,
the freight caboose, and about twelve
freight cars were wrecked. The means
and cries Of ths injured soon added TO
the confusion. The Baltimore and
Ohio officials are very Teticent aud little
can be learned from them. The fire.
man Of the passenger train was instantly
killed. Charles Brinton, engineer Of
the passenger train, Conductor Palmer,
Of the freight, and Brakeman Freely.
Of the freight, were horribly injured,
and have since died. A number Of
others were injured, and some may die ;
the names are unknown. None Of the
passengers were killed. The loss prob
ably reaches $4,000. The Baltimore
and Ohio trains 90 to Sandusky and
then down the Indiana. Bloomington
and Western TO this place. The acct
dent was the fault Of the condu:tor Of
The freight. who neglected to place
dsDger-signals in the rear Of the train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
The Great shess Match.

TT w III % tE1t laPAItfI.I
ST. LOUIS, January 29.-The chess
match between Zuckertort and Steinitz.
which was expected TO be resumed here
to-day, will not be opened until We'd
nesday night, the local committee hav-
ing to-day arranged to that effect. The
games will be played at the Harmonic
Club, on Olive and Eighteenth streets.
where arrangements have been made to
accommodate limited number of spec
tatOrs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
THE EVER NAVIG4BLE.
III, Corgcs Broke aud me James 0e u from
Here 90 tho SeI.

III, Corgcs Broke aud thr James o2 from
Here 90 tho SeJ.
The general bIeaking-up Of the ice
seems to have come. A large quantity
Of it in small pieces was floating yes
terday, and the crisis and danger APP
peaE to be over now. When the steam
ers Old Dominion and Roanoke sailed
Captain Thomas Cunningham, SUPER
intendent Of the James-Riyer Improve
ment Company, followed in the tug
Craighill 10 Wilton, to look after the
city dredges, which were at work for
the Government at that point. Having
been warped close into the shore and
made fast by heavy chains, they were
found in good condition and unhurt by
the ice. The Captain used the tug the
rest Of the day in breaking gorges
which formed after the steamers
passed-one at Warwick's and one at
RandOlph's fats. 1t is probable that,
unless another freeze comes, there will
be no further trouble in navigation
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
The Copyrighf 0n.sfion.
IBy telegraph to the Dispatch. j

WASHINGTON, January 29.-The
Patent Committee Of the Senate to-day
continued the hearing Of the interested
parties upon the copyright question,
and several arguments were made. The
principal speakers to-day were Gar
diner &. Hubbard and James Russell
Lowell. In the two days hearing there
has been shown great diversity Of opin-
ion as to the details of the Law. which
all desire passed in some form. There
seems to be but one point on which
printers, publishers, and authors are
unanimous-that any international
copyright Law is better than none.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
Committee Meetings Last Evening.

The Committee on Relief Of the Poor
met last night, and reinstated Mr..
Myers as engineer at the almshouse.
The Committee on Health also met
and Mr.. W. G. Ammons offered a reso-
luton, which was adopted, recommend
ing 20 the Council that the chain-gang.
as a STRENGTHENING force, be dispensed
with, and that hired day labor be SUBJ
stituted in its place.
The committee on the Wren claim
began an investigation by hearing testi-
mony from Mayor Darlington.
The Finance Committee met and au-
thorized the sale Of s5,500 worth Of
city bonds to pay for the site for tho
smallpox hospital to be erected in
Henrico county.
The Committee on Police met and
passed on some routine business Of
minor importance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
aThe Banker's Daughssr- a. the
Academy.

Quite large audience attended the
performance Of ssThe Bankers Dsagh-
ter " at the Academy last night. The
play was well rendered throughout, and
elected well-meTited applause. The
cast is very good, while Mr.. Crossen as
G. Washington Phipps is peculiarly
pleasing. The play will be repeated
this afternoon AID tonight.
Next week Kit, the Arkansav
Traveller" This is the play in which
"the Judge " aud - the Major" APP
pears.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
The Southern Freight Pool.
" telegraph 70 tne Dlspatch.I

ATLANTA, GA, January 29.-The
Georgia Railroad Commission to-day.
under q case made up by the Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce, decided that
the Commission have no power to In
tsIfere with the southern freight pool,
as it concerned interstate commerce
and was beyond State jurisdiction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
The Presidcui and the Senate
by telegraph to the Dlspaich.l

by Telegraph 10 the Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, January 29.-The
Attorney General has sent letter to
The Senate in answer to resolution for
"all documents and papers in relation
to the management and conduct Of the
Office Of United States attorney for the
Southern district Of Alabama" in
which after acknowledging a receipt Of
the resolution in question, he says
I'm response to the said resolution
the President Of the United States d.
reefs me TO say that the papers which
we're in this Department relating
TO the fitness Of j. d. Ben
nett, recently nominated to the said
Office, having been already sent to the
judiciary Committee Of the Senate. and
the papers aud documents which are
mentioned in the said resolution and
still remaining in the custody of this
Department having exclusive reference
TO the suspension by the President OF
George NJ. Dunstan, the late incumbent
Of the office Of district attorney Of the
United States for the Southern district
Of Alabama, it is not considered that
public interests will be promoted by
compliance with said resolution and the
transmission Of the papers and docu-
ments therein mentioned to the Senate
in executive session.
Very respectfully,
lSigned "R. II. GARLAND,
Attorney General"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
Timers Associations.

Nearly all Of the timers in the city
met last night at Wilkinson Hall, on
Ninth street, and organized themselves
into trades assembly of the Knights
of Labor. This is the first trades as
sembly organized in this city. A char.
ter has been applied for to the General
Assembly OF the Knights of Labor in
PHILADELPHIA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-30
Southern Passenger Committee

ATLANTA, GA, January 29.-The
Southern Passenger Committee finished
It's business yesterday. Rates to the
Savannah Centennial were fixed at one
cent per mile and the San Francisco ex.
cursion from Atlanta at sll0 for the
round trip.