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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
STRANGE DEVICE.
A WOMAN SENDS POISONED FOOD TO
HERSELF
sho Does 1; 10 Embroil Another One OF Her
Sex il tho hSshes Of
the Law

LAST MIGHT colorcd woman named Mary
Thomas Wss arrested on the charge oi mixing
DcF.sIu poison 10 food and sending the
~ 90 NdHe Gsnuowsy. another colored
&y.I 10. v,h inicut 10 kill.
4... ..oucr wss taken 10 the Third sta.
n1u-.o..c and there baiicd in the sum Of
$500
ANOTHER CHARGE.
The accused Immediately swOre out
c-arr.rf a.nuN Milic GaanOwsy.
ul. nffcr charge read. "that Mi 10 Can
nou.y fId on ihr pa Of January. 1859, mix
poison .n some food and gave the same TO
I.,. Thomas. telling bjm that the sender
..- Muy IbOml-, and that he must carry
t. tlgc 20 NiNc Gannoway.' snd this
u.s dome with view 90 convict her, the said
Nalv 1homas. ~ thc sci. when she (Millie
Gauu0way) Tas really the sender Of the pol
-IU fD hcg.clf.
Ihc alter woman was also bailed in the
slu ui $500.
UNEXPLAINED SUSPICION.
NHu'o G8nnoway says th,t on Saturday
evening . c'a.s ~ jelly was brought to her
fnu.r, faI Catherine street by little Coz
llcJ Gifl. wro sisted that The sender was
Nmf Thomas Something aroused Miles
su-urious anj she refused 20 cat the Jelly,
sn1 it was Iatcu 60 Dr. William II. Taylor.
-t.ic chemist. who msdc an Analysis and
found tl. irIy to contain arseuicai poison --
"i,ogeh ou Rats probiby, The NIX also
shanDlth presence oi tnc same poison.
PRESENT OF ORANGES.
The same woman further claims that yes
f.rdaf fv,ulp. % nric coi0red bog brought a
r,,tn,e - oranges % bcr house aud stated
ttstfl were sruf lv Mary Ihomas. These
orange. ale ~ ttc sta'iou.bouse and are sup
posed o. contain poison.
Ihr lftic pITi who carried thc Jelly Satur.
d.E evening l1s urt been found, hut James
Tboma-. nc u'tl. collred bow ~ho took The
oranges Yesterday evening, states that they
vr.r given mn by a coored woman,
ul. pt1 h'm to tahe thcm 10 The house OF
NUrs tAnurN0y. lic tays The woman who
i'r.I nim walked with him nearly 10 Can
po,yIy's house aud told him 10 20 10 the
door aud give the oranges ~ some one and
trr "NaIy Iboma. sent them 10 Mrs. Gau-
n.ntt.' N. did o.. hc was directed and dtd
not see thc Norlau any more uuid be recog-
uiled hfr as Mile GannoHay herself, alter
fhe Wa, arrested.
T-E GnLrN-I TEn MoNsrHR.
Itis.1.d fhata feclire Of jealousy has ex.
i.cd btyrru fhc TWO women for some
time. caused by Milhc GaDnoWay's husband
paving attention to MUt I60mIs. The lai-
f.r wouan l. cmpl'ycd as "a cooA I'M the iain-
if of Nr. o.. T.. Iinlcy, corner ~ seventh
ard Grace streets, Both accused will be be-
foretac Ponce Court for eXaninaiiOn this
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
Immense cotton Crop.
lBy Telegraph TO tho Dispatch.

CHARLESTON, :. c.. January 22.-Thc News
and Courier says oditorilly that day by day
the cotton crop Of lsSs|s9 assumes more
generous proportions, and there are few " no
now dispute the fact that It will be the largest
crop ever made. The conditions have been
unusually favorable for maturing the crop,
and In many OF the most fruitful sections the
pickers are still actively at work in The field.
The result OF the proiongl,i0n OF the pick
ing season over a vast area Of the cotton belt
must be an addition to the yield which is as
gr1tifying as 1t was unexpected II seems not
eXtrayagant TO hope with the present ont
look that the crop will approximate, il ID does
not reach, the magnificent total OF 100000
lalcs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23

Strange against Strange's Executor. Ap-
peal allowed and supersedcas awarded II
decree pronounced 10y the Circuit Court OF
lbe city Of L,nchburs on the I'd day Of JAM
uary, 1850.
Cleek and Others against Stephenson, Re-
celycr. Appeal allowed 10 decree pro-
nounced by the Circuit Court oi Bath county
ON the - day Of September, iSSS.
Fidelity Insurance, Trust, and Sife'DepoSit
Company and Others against Shenandoal-
Valley Railroad Company and others. Fur
ther argued by Judge Waller X. staples and
Judge W. ". Crump and continued until
ln-lAN-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
Military win BE Used n Nece.sar,

Special telogran % mo DlsDatcn.I
CHARLESTON. W. VA, January 22.- Early
this morning Governor Wilson received the
following telegram:
ELSHoRS, ". VA, January 81, 1889.
Governor +. ". wilson:
our men are working, but a mob from Po-
cahOntas. Va, threatens TO stop them by vi0-
lence. We have applied 10 the ,herid and
have received no response. We ask iOu 10
protect our men and property.
l-ignedl TURKEY Gar COAL & COKE co.
Governor Wilson replied mat warrants
must first be issued by the civil authorities,
and that in case they proved unable 10 cope
with the rioters the military would then be
used TO settle the difficulty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
Serious Loss.
by Telegraph to the plspateh.l

by Telegraph % INC DI5paLch-I
EVANSVILLE. lND., January 22.-The acci.
dent TO the Louisville, -. Louis and Texas
railroad bridge across the river at sp0tisgile
will prove serious loss 10 the company.
From persons who arrived here last evening
by the Evansville and Spottsville packet
Emma Irwin it was learned that only four
are now supposed TO have been drowned.
Tue number dangerously Injured by the fall
lng tlmbers and iron is increased to six,
three Of whom will die. a gentleman from
Henderson SAYS one OF the foremen OF the
bridge company was arrested in that city
sunday Dfght
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23

A series Of Temperance meetings uneeI .ns
au,p,ces OF tbe Good rempiars 10 Richmond
was begun last night at Un'on-st.,ion het,o' a,,
Gisl church. An impressive speech was DENY
sres cred nv Mr. Lon j. Beauchamp, OF Oeio. lie
80 49, syyested by large aud intelligent audi
ence and they were deeply interested,
The meeting was presided over by Kev.
w n AtwilI The opening prayer WAS by
psy r. stureis, and several other minis
Ter. were present. Mr.. X. 5. h' 's'eAline
led large choir. ,s,, old.
To-night the meeting will be held 10 oia'
Msrtot Hall 1t 3 O'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
AnAttemnted Robbery.

Last night some thieves attempted to break
into the store Of Buriord Brothers. corner
OF Second and Jackson streets. They bored
hole through the back door OF the store
room and had removed the bar which fasten-
ed the door when cOlOred man VINO sleeps
in the yard heard the noise, and came out
and frightened them of.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
AHnr.n FnfnIrY Injured.

Yesterday morning the driver Of CITY,
railway c1r left the csr stsndingat the corner
Of TWcnty.eighth and Nam streets Tor few
minutes. and The team for some cause started
down Main street on The Fulton route at
considerable speed. The ear Jumped the
track and rolled upon one of the horses,
breaking one Of hls legs 20 b.dlv that the ami.
nal was killed T. end his suilerings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
Ambulance OH.

The city ambulance was summoned to the
corner Of Twelfth and Main streets yesler-
day about noon 10 Mr.. Allen, who WAS taken
suddenly III and foll to the pavement. In
falling his face struck against the curbing
and be received two very ugly cuts, which
blcd freely. The wounds were dressed and
he wa, taken 10 his home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
Mol RrnIfh Rus4nll.

Nr. Russell begins an engagement at the
Theatre Tomorrow night. playing A Poor
Relation The rite he takes is that OF Noah
Vale, character sweet, tender, and gro
tesque, impccunious and witty.
-Four performances viii be given, inclu-
ding 4 SATURDAY, matinee,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
IN TIE cHAycEnY cornr.

The suit which was instituted In The Chan
cery Court Monday Dy Mr.. ". II. Beveridge
as counsel for Mr.. llierholzcr 10 upset the
deed Oi assignment from Mr.. Chslkley WAS
yesterday dismissed fiom the docket.
The American Extract Company, o. Chi
csgO, Yesterday. through their counsel, Mr.
Harvey Wilson, Instituted a suit in the
Chancery Court for the same purpose.
The plaintiffs in the case are third.class
creditors under the deed aud the object o.
the sul' II 10 place them Oh the footing Of
hr.t class creditors. The declaration IN the
case will be filed to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
New Orleans Races.
rBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.

NEW ORLEANS, Jlnuary 22.-Ihe weather
wss cold and the track heavy.
First race-one bali OF mile--Iris won /;
Florine second, Cleo. Martin third. Time,
s..
Second Tace-three quarters OF n mile
Duhme won; Cheeny second, Kee Wee Ma
third. Time, l:22l.
Third receive elghths OF a mile--Joyiul
won; Red Leaf second, Doubt third. Time,
1903.
Fourth race -ffteen-slxteentbs OF 8 mile
Mfth won; Hollywood second, Bertha third.
Time, l:il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23

Judge Waddill will to-day begin taking
deposii0ns 70 subs,autiate his claim for
seat In Congress. -Four different notaries
public have been employed to record the
testimony OF The witnesses, and hundreds OF
the voters ~ Jackson Ward have been sum-
moned in the Judges behalf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
An OLD onenderCaptured.

Dump Twyman, a cOlored man, who has
been wanted by the police for over six
months, was captured last night by Officer
Brannon and taken 70 the Third siati0n-
house. There are four charges against
ivy yman-three for assault and battery and
one for being 4 suspicious chrricteT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23

this proceeding In the event the same should
be dismissed. The bond was given with
Nessrs. =. schloss and NJ. Millhlser as sure
ties.
Mr. Proskauer said yesterday afternoon
that he expected q great many Of the other
Virginia creditors 10 Gle their petitions ior
admission to the snlt In few days.
should Mr. balkey's affairs be settled In
the manner contemplated by this proceeding z
The creditors claims will be allowed accord
ing to the order OF their petitions being died.
ThisclSe involves many nice law points, and
u NAV naturally he presumed that the trial
Will attract much attention. There will be
abundant legal talent on either side. and a
hard fight VIII be made. Every effort will
be made TO have the GnI adjudication
reached az soon 1s possible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
Ina New Office.

Alderman a. l.. Wilkinson has resigned
the position 10 which be was recently ap-
pointed by superintendent Odell, OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. and has ac-
cepted position under Receiver Decatur
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23

y. ". ROWf, p w.. commissioners sals a
four houses on norm Fourth aud north ffth
streets, aBl house IN rOti near Gash Corner
suI Tanner & Delaney ships
\. ". BOWE. y. ~. trustees sale of tho
brook turnpike.
RICHMOND BAIAAR. 30 and Il A. M.. horses.
males blgsios, sagOns. hay. &c.
GEORGE =. MAYO. l04 A. H.. executors sale
II lOgsohOi furniture. carpsis yNsss, g..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23

a fool FOR tho Nerve, AMI Brain, an ABSOLUTE
euro f0r Nervous Hoaiia be, Mental Weakncss,
Dssfonieucy, and positive cure for ihs Liquor
HABIT Sold ~ ". n. ac0If, irauklsn and sovso.
tesnln renis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
Lnrge sale OF Household Furniture
un-Oay

To-day "wednesday though no. my regu.
lar .ales dag. shall offer AZ nv auciion.h0use
tire largest COLLECTION of Hou.ebod furnl-
iure sold IN several months. see particulars
IN auction column. GE3RGE W. MAYO,
AuctlOncer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23

The balance Of the Fine Assortment Of
EngI1ylnR-,
Etchlngs,
Essels,
aud Albums,
viii and must be s0d at any ptice during
thi. month.
By order Of the Trustee.
LEWis ART GALLERY,
Jl2 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
Hands Accepted.

WASHINGTON, January % Bond offerings
to-day aggregated slG70.0e0. Accented
$4,000 81 al 100. Toe IcmainJer offered
consisted Of one item SJJ0,00 OF rs al
rnD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23

Nc. A. stein, buyer aud manager for
Wcriheincr's amous shoe. House, has re-
turned from The North. where he has secured
some big blrgain, In shoes, aud invites his
friends 10 give him an early call.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
Govcrnor,. .EeceotlonTo-Night.

Governor and Mrs. Lee will hold recep-
ton. open 10 the public generally, at the TX
ecutiye Mansion tonight from 9to III O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
Mason noran.

A large sssemblage tlled st. Patriek's
church yesterday afternoon 10 witness the
marriage Of Mr.. Jtffry j. Mason, OF
Newark n. j.. formerly OF this ctr. to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
w. S GUSN,
A. l. WILKINSON,

In retiring from the f1rm OF W. ;. GUNN u
co. take this ms,hod OF thanking ocr patrons
for their fayor- aud tras. they will continue
their patronage 10 my late partner. ". GUM.
fa ss-st A. l. WILKINSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23

A neglected cold Is means OF leaving
this world. Use Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup In
tina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
RIcgvosD. Va. January 1, issa

RIcBvosD. Va. January l. isc9
HAyING SECURED THE GENE
i RAL AGENCY FOR rHK STATE OF yiR-
GINA FOk IHE PkSN MUTUAL LlRE-
INSURANCE COMPANY or PHILADELPHIA.
we. the usdersigosd have this day formed a CO
Partnership for the purpose of eoaductlnS ne
business of LIfk sUaANCE under the erln-
name sod style u fLkAsASts wOhiuAAs
a, Na. lIis east Main street. kiehal0od. Va
the Penn IA purely mutual eompxay. its poll
cies are ihc0ntcstsDle ana aon-forfefaois. 10
seruritY ABSOLUTE. aud with is large assets aad
SURPLUS Ne eau fully recommend II 70 our friends
ami he pubilc and solicit their psifonAge
W. kREO. fftAsANfA
IA 23-Js ShARLkS X. MOkfhAd, Ja
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23
CT. THE FLOWER STORE

NOTICE. THE FLOWER STORE
~ stN0. sglh east Msin c,roet Is closed. ~ to
GREENHOUSES az tho foot ~ Laurel street. on ths
riser. require our oLiIre attention. There o. 90
rLOHEblN8 PLANTS or THs BhsT YARlE-
TIES zap be found; also. CT I-FIOn EhS AND
FLORAL DESIGNS AZ lowest ra,es
Cfder from 90 east bf Oz1. or through phoIo
50. AnsWece cay or nigh
la@EWXk2, NJ. X. CAILlS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23

RIcHHoSD. Va. January y, iss9.
NHE COMPREHENSIVE HERETO
l. FORE consisting OF WILLIAM :. GUNN sud
A. l. WILKINSON, under The nrm-nams an
style Of ". =. 0USS 4 Co. o0Bductios tho sand
Gnd dredging Dasiesss, 10 this day dissolved by
mutual consent A. l. WILKINSON retiring ami
". 6. GUM continuing The business under tho
oid name and style OF W. ;. GUNS s. 90.
All persons inieDtsi % the late concern will
mako payment to WILLIAM :. GUNN. and
th0ee haylng claims vail present same 70 hial
i0r settlement lie alone is authorized - settle
W. s. GUSN,
KI.NnN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-23

FoR NIGHT SwEArs
OF consumption gives speedy benedt.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-22

at is not that 50 many married people get along so poorly, but that under all the cir- cumstances they get along 50 well.
 The Churchman holds that although in one sense church is the house of God, in an- other it is on the same footing as club house. Persons invest money in the fabric, the furnishing, and the salaries of those who serve, and those who do not so invest have really no right to partake of privileges they don't or won't pay for. "Tramps and hear CTS with itching ears who beat about from one church to another must not be aston ished if sometimes they meet with less atten- ton in church aisle than habitual worship- CTS and steady, constant, supporte1s.' , Speaking on the club idea, the Independent makes this points ''It is to be considered whether a church which is not church, but club, has right to ask the State to relieve it of taxation. If there be any excuse fol not taxing a church it is because it is pub lie benefit. But if it is private benefit, why should it not pay taxes like any other private clubs If the rich are bound to have theil private and extravagant religion all by them selves, then why not let them pay all it's ex penses, and not ask the public, the poor pub lie that are shut out of their religious clut houses, to help them pay for the protection they receive from the State2"
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-22
Paste Makers.

An odd industry practiced in this city, says The Upholsterer of New York. is that of making paste in large quantities. It is done by an old couple, each of whom is nearly 80 years of age, and they live in the very heart of the most bustling business portion of the town. The old man was bookbinder, and it was while in this business that he learned the secret of preparing the excellent article that provides him liveli- hood in his declining years. Up three flights of st airs. with quaint little carved banisters, hardly more than inch in diameter, are the rooms in which they live aud ply their trade. Everything is as clean as pin. and when you have made your purchase and seen it transferred from the huge eauldron that hangs over the fire, and that might do duty as a s:property' in the witches scene in 'sMacbeth," the compound is so clean and sweet that it looks positively inviting. ssWho buys it?" Why, the paper hangers are the largest buyers, and they recognize its excellence to such extent that the old couple live very comfortably on the profits of their odd business.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-22
$ SURE.

Lounger (to faro dealer)-There's V you dropped on the floor.
 Dealer-Never mind. If anyone picks it up we are sure to get it.-Life.
 He-They say Mary Anderson is losing her mind.
 She-No! You don't say. Is she going to get arrieda-Washington Critic.
 Mamma-Why did you tell me a lie, John- nie?
 Johnnie-Because, mamma, you didn't give me time to think up truth that would ft.- Detroit Free Press.
 The drama is getting more and more real- istic. Real babies, real water, real burglars are among the advertised realities. We have hopes of future play with real actors.- Baltimore American.
 Rector's wife hysterically)-"Here's note come from those Wagshaws. They ask me to play and sing during the evening, because women to assist as waitresses. ."-Punch.
 The Careful Father-"What, man, you are going to let your son serve his year in the infantry and not in the cavalry" "I have only one son, my Isaac Do you think I can trust his life to an unreasoning ani- mals'-Fliegende Blatter.
 A Know-nothing-Pro you tell me who was Aristophanes, and how long he lived?" Student-''Pd like to accommo-
  know as much about him as you do."-From the German in Texas Siftings.
 Father-Well, how did you come out on the bean guessing contest?
 Dull boy-I guessed there were 15O beans in the jar, and there were 9,20O.
 Father (sadly)-Pm afraid you'll never be fit for anything but weather bureau chief. Philadelphia Record.
 "Ah," sighed Delaney, the clerk of S1O ol- ifl a. vember because she was so passionately fond of sleighriding, and knew I couldn't afford it, and now there hasn't been enough snow to go out ones all winter. Twas ever thus."- New York Evening Sun. sI wouldn't go to church if I were in your place, my dear. You're barely over fright ful case of pneumonia, and you are in no con- dition to go."
 q know it, Alfred But I'm going if it kills me. I'll paralyze them with my new spring bonnet."-Chieago Herald. "So you've gone on the stage, Miss Mash! "Yes, I'm WiIn 7.1oo..-i1 n "What part do you tGkea" Well IT am one of the pages that re move the big chair in the second act o1 l :Nadiy,' but as soon as can save up money | for a wardrobe shall star rn-Chicago Her. aid.
 | A correspondent of the Writer asks why a pound of manuscript passing between author and publisher should need more post l age than pound of calico? The answer Is | simple. It is wise dutJ imposed by tht l government for the protection of the mos defenseless mortals on the face of the esrtt -editors.-Chicago America. l Hard at work-Visitor tat Wsshington)-
 "You are the new secretary of agriculture,
 believe" The new secretary-"Yes; what | can I do for you?" Visitor-sI thought thai since I was here might get some beans , | The new secretary-''Yes, sir. Here's g | package, sir. Plant lem in furrows three feet | deep, and-no, that's the direction for sap. | lings. These must be sown under glass ano 1 transplanted in June, or-no, come to think l that's for tomatoes. Well, l haven't my I glasses with me; but you can read the direc tions yourself Pluck.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-22
Lace Curtains.

Before our entire assortment is broken we would earnestly advise all intended pur- chasers to kindly look at our assortment of Curtains. We feel positive, without ''any egotism," that you never looked on such s magnificent production before in this city. FROM
 53c pair to $7.5O in Nottingham and Guipure Lace. FROM
 $3.S9 pair to $45 in Irish Point. FROM
 s4 s9 pair to sas in Swiss Lace.
 ss1 pair to s55 in Real Brussels.
 s15o pair to $9.5O in Raw Silk and Chenille.
 The above lots of Curtains are decidedly the most complete line ever shown in this State. Every pair guaranteed under the market price. You have only to look at our goods; it insures sale.
 Compare our values with those shown else where; that is all we ask
 20c yard to 2sc, we show g fine line of Figured and Striped Canton Flannels for Curtains, Drsperies, etc.; exceptional prices.
 411sc yard, 25 pieces 40 inch Scrims, worth Sc.
 10c to 19c a yard, Figured Muslins for Sash Curtains, Dress Goods, etc.; all are bargains
 1Sc yard; we show the most perfect imi- tation of China Silk for drapery ever looked at. This quality is sold for more money Poles and Chains at lowest prices