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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
THE MARkS-BAlN TRIAL.
A Motion for New Trial Submitted and
Argued-Decision Expected To-Day.

Motion for New Trial Submitted ana
Argued-Dscision Expected To-Day.
Especial telegram TO the Dspatch.l
HIcxsFoRp. Va, December is.-Owing TO
The delay Of the train from the North
which brought Messrs McKenney and Nc
lwaine, counsel respectively for the prose
cution and defence, Judge Barham did not
open his court until o'clock. Carleton
Marks, the prisoner, was brought into
court. He looks well and seems 20 take
his case with the same stoical indifference
a. heretofore. His father is with him and
has the sympathies OF all present.
GROUNDS yos THE MOTION.
At half-past 2 Mr. Mcllwaine moved the
Court TO set aside the verdict and grant the
prisoner a new trial, upon the following
grounds:
/. Because the verdict was contrary to
The law.
2. Because 1t was contrary 70 the evi-
dence.
.. That the verdict had not evidence to
support il.
4. Because the verdict as to some OF the
weight Of evidence in these matters Is with
the prisoner.
THE ARoUxxHT.
SIR. McIlwaine then addressed the Court
IN an argument OF four hours. taking the
ground that as the jury had not found
general but special verdict upon one
count Of the indictment. and as there wss
no proof before the jury that Balm died
from the wound in the face. and that Dr.
Nicholson. the coroner, had failed 10 OK
anime the wound in the breast. that there
lore the verdict was contrary TO law, and
hs insisssd the Court should set tbs same
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
The Just,cs P,ned Them

In the Police Court yesterday John Lee
was fined $50 for carrying concealed
weapon-a dirk-knIfe. Lee was also
charged with being drunk and disorderly
ON the street; with assaulting and beating
Lee Carter, and with being drunk and dis
orderly and abusing Policeman b. III;
Angle in the police station. He was fined
IS and costs on the first charge. but the
last two were dismissed.
William Biyens and Charles Fisher were
charged with fighting and creating DIS
turbance in the house OF Mollie Montelle.
Blvens was fined S. and costs and Fisher
@lO and costs,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
Marriage of Colonel Marye and Miss
- Faster.

Colonel l.. T. W. Marye, a prominent
young lawyer OF Ashland and member Of
Governor McKinney's staff, and Miss Rosa
B. Easter, OF Eastville. Northampton coun-
ty. were married at $3.50 o'clock "Wednesday
morning at Christ Episcopal church, East
vile. The brides father, key. George w.
Easter. ofiiclated.
The maids OF honor we're Misses Annie
Easter. sister Of the bride. and Kathleen
Williams, her FIRST cousin. The ushers
were Messrs. G. Lee Moore, Morton Marye.
Jr.. Kennard Nottingham. w. l.. Eyre, X.
Lee Ailworth. and Hugh NJ Murray.
Among those present were Governor Nc
Kinney. Major Miles Cary, X. G. Murray,
Esq, X. B. Cooke general passenger agent
of the New York. Philadelphia and Norfolk
railroad; l.. ID. Smith, DR.. Frank Wake,
and many others.
Colonel and Mrs. Marye left at once for
Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
Charity Ball.

The great social event Of the season. the
brew Benevolent Society, will take place
al Belyidere Hall January 26th. The COM
mittee has so far met with great encour-
agement and snccess, and judging from
present appearances the expectations
formed will be more than realized. All
who have had the interest of the associa-
ton at heart have gone 10 work with vim
and energy highly credItsble, and with
very promising results. The Society has
done much good in tho past. and will
doubtless be able through the proceeds OF
the ball 20 continue 10 extend its large
sphere Of usefulness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
Important Notice.

A few weeks of panic has all but killed
ticipated the panic, laid in more goods
than there is demand for therefore. in
order to reduce my stock. from now TIL
after the Holidays | will offer bOnd,jt
10 per cent. discount OF my regular prices,
all marked in pain figures.
Diamonds. Watches, Rings. Solid Silver
and Silyer-Platod Goods, Opera-tilassesi -
large line Of French and American Clocks
special Designs Tor Christmas Presenta.
ID. BUcHAskg. Goldsmith,
III Eas, Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
Tho York steeI and Iron Company.

This corporation was chartered yester-
day by Judge Samuel b. Witt, of the Hus-
tings Court. The corporators are Messrs.
NJ. NJ. Strause. Leon Wallerstein. |. /.
Strause, Ed. Whitlock, Louis Stein, A. L..
Jacobs. aud Samuel Proskauer-all of this
clty.
The capital stock Of the company is not
10 be less than one hundred thousand nor
more than one million dollars. Its objects
are to acquire and hold real estate and per-
sonal property in this or any other state.
and 10 own and erect iron-furnances, &c.
These gentlemen have acquired largo area
Of valuable iron-ore lands near Yorkyille,
York county. s. c., which they say will
yield well. 1t is the purpose OF the COM
pany TO erect furnaces and steel-works en-
this land az soon AS practicable. Mr.. NJ.
NJ. Strause is the president. The charter
was lodged with the Secretary of the Com
monwealth and the charter-tax Of $50
maid
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
Richmond Coming TO tho Prom :

A very unusual thing in Richmond is
the gift of West-End Lot, but thus 10
what the Perpetual Investment Con-
struction and Deposit Company is doing.
They will give as Premium one OF
these lots with every $1,000 OF paid-up
stock. Dividends on stock are paid
semi. annually. Only few lots left.
DAVID W. RErsHAgr. Secretary,
100 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19

,rodden now. we would be forced TO tread
twenty years hence. Ii will be my special
pleasure to have you TO assist and accom-
pany me in these paths. and you will have
the assurance that the blessings Of thou
sands of others will be invoked upon your
heads" The Emperor concluded by again
impressing upon his hearers the necessity
of paving special attention to the study OF
modern history.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
CHALLENGED.
EMPEROR WILLIAM ON EDUCATION.
Hrs Sacred Duty to See that Christian
Shirt was Cultivated.

TBy slo-Americsn cable TO the Dispatch.l
BRRIrs december lS.-Emperor William
in his speech on Wednesday at the closing
to the fact that surprise had been express
ed because in his speech opening the Con-
ference lie had made no siiusion 10 tSn, M.
gion, said that, though MS vieMs oIa;,s on .ms
sacred duty TO see that Christian spirit
was cultivated and increased IN the
schools in order that the youth OF tns s. na.
tion might be fitted for the requirements
Of modern life. "We are now, ne saiui
lin q period of transition, Fastening .owsia
Q new century. Ny ancestors Always nsd d
their zangers on the pulse OF tune, and
snsy aiw:ys looked into ths d;v;ued % tbs
spirit Of time in this matter ss in
matters. Of social reform, ana am
resolved TO venture INTO paths tnAs' " nos
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
pARNeLL WELL RECEIVED AT GowAN
tie Addresses Another Crowd-Davitts
Manifesto Entitled Facts for Voters.

lie Addresses Another Crowd-Davitts
Manifesto Entitled Facts for Voters.
BY Anglo-American cable 70 the Dispatch
DUBLIN, December 1s.-kt the conclusion
of the meeting in Goresbridge Parnell and
his party proceeded to the town OF Gowan.
They were we'll received at this place, and
Parnell spoke briefly from q window To n
large crowd which had gathered IN front of
the house where he was stopping. Dautt
has issued manifesto entitled Facts tor
Voters" and the Parnellite party have sent
out a counter-manifestO summing up the
arguments for their side. The Healyites
held a successful meeting at Urlingford to-
day. Healy and Davitt were the principal
speakers.
OPPOSED TO HOME RULE.
Rey. Mr.. Park. moderate. Of the Presby-
terian Assembly of Belfast. has issued an
address to his brethren IN Great Britain IN
behalf, he saws, of n million and quarter
of Irish non-Conformists who are unani-
mously opposed to home rule except IN the
shane of a alocal-government measure con-
ferred by all imperial Parliament, which
alone is competent TO deal with remedial
restriction for Ireland. The address ex-
presses the conviction that the evils OF a
Dublin Parliament would only be deepened
by the recent events.
CHALLENGED.
Dublin, December ls.-Timothy Healy,
in addressing the meeting at Urling Ford,
said that Scnlly. tho Parnelite nominee IN
Kilkenny. had told him how in the diff
Guilty with the tenants he had applied TO
the castle. and having obtained warrant
from Forster, had clipped the secretary
az the league into the kilmainbam jail.
He said he challenged Scully 10 disprove
this story, and he concluded with the offer
IN parnell that if Scully won he (Healy)
would personally pay his election expenses
nrnvided Scully would pay the expenses OF
fiennessy If the latter were elected.
Dayitt claimed that the labors of Dill
Ion OBrien. Sexton. Healy, and Sheehy
were equal TO those OF Parnell In occurring
for the land act that most valuable clause
known as the Healy clause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
MAReATe's GRAND HOTEL BURNED.

The Inmates Narrowly Escape with Their
Ives-A Bar-Maid Injured.
tBy ApElo.Ameriesn cable TO the Dispa,cn-l
LONDON. EEG.. December lS.-The Grand
Hotel at Margate caught fire last night and
despite the efforts made TO extinguish the
flames the hotel was destroyed. The FIRE
broke out after the inmates had retired
and the flames spread with such alarming
rapiditv that when they were awakened
they had no time 10 save their.clothing or
personal effects but were compelled TO
rush from the burning building in their
night-clothes. Great excitement prevailed
and many Of the guests had narrow es-
capes. No lives were lost and the only
person reported hurt is the bar-maid. who
was injured by jumping Il om a window.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19

THr OLp yrTrpAS Peterson begins
its fittieth year with oil the freshness ot
youth. II IS one of the best Family Mags-
zines in the world. The January No.
shows marked evidence of improvement,
its contents being of a superior order OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19

There are $1,000 people or more in Rich
mond who want TO buy Xmas presents and
do not know what to get. Now. II they
will go to the Woman's Exchange, corner
Fourth aud Franklin streets, they will hnd
thousands of articles suitable for presents,
and most Of thsm are the hsndiwork OF
some worthy woman. These goods are
sold on commission. and the proceeds keep
many woman from suffering. You are
actually doing charity when you make .
purchase at this sstabl,shment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
Gong Hunting.

Many are the hunting parties that are
now being made up for Christmas week.
The East End Shooting Club will go up to
Mattoax. in Amelia county, and dozen
members will make up this crowd.
Another party. embracing many OF the
court officers and others, will go down to
Kelton, on the James.
The woods of Chesterfield and other
counties in this vicinity will be filed with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

GEORGE W. MAYO. 1890 A. NJ. houssho d
furniture, horse, phAston, harness. &c.
JOINT GODOIN, aP.M., brick residence 10.
1907 on south eico a Cary between Lind On
aud Beech streets.
PBCdSER q ELLIS. ~ Z. NJ, silyerware. taiJls.
and bed-liDen. &C., al g.i east Broad str eoL.
WILLIAM JENKINS 81 son. i2H T.. NJ, ba-
nanas, gTapes lemons, and pears.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
Rendinr-Ronm Openrd.

The opening Of the free reading-room at
1929 east Main street last night was great
success. A large number of girls and boys
were assembled there with their parents
Bread and coffee we're supplied, and to-
gether with the games and books and
papers happy evening was passed. The
enterprise bids fair 10 be a success. and 10
add greatly 10 the comfort and welfare Of
the boys and men in that part Of the city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
Grc,t narrain. In planns.

Hume. Minor * Co. on Ninth street, ara
Offering great bargains III Pianos and Or
gsns.
Weber Pianos the grandest of oil,
"Weelock Pianos the people 'sfayorlte,
wilcox Il White the best of Organs,
can be purchased at reduced prices for the
HOLIDAYS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
AFAILuRe IN PROVIDENCE.
Owens Brothers. Agents of the Atlantic
Mills, Assign.
lBy telegraph to tho Dispatch

Mills, Assign.
tBy telegraph 10 tho Dispatch.l
Providence, II. l., December ls.-Owen
Brothers, agents of the Atlantic Mills, have
made an assignment TO Charles II. Merrin:
The liabilities are large, bat the mills Will
continue running as usual under the man.
agement Of Stephen o. Metcalfe.
THF FAILURE SERIOUS.
The failure will be O serious one. The
cause is the strineencv in the money mar
ket. II is due primarily to the failure five
wears ago Of the woollen-mills in New
Brunswick. which Owens Brothers had
backed They have since been taking up
the extended paper of that concern. The
last of this paper tell due recently. but
owing to the great stringency OF the
money market Owens Brothers were una
ble 10 obtain the loans which were necessi-
tated on account of the drain which this
note business had made upon their
finances.
THE MILLS NOT AFFECTED.
The managers of the Atlantic Mills state
that the mills are not affected by Owens
brothers. failure, and the lattcr's liabilities
are one million dollars. Originally Owens
Brothers controlled the stock Of the At
lantic Mills, but during the past nine
months 81 100000 additional capital has
been invested. 5000. 900 of which was III the
nature of preferred stock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
Tiue-Pieces.

Every one can afford an elegant gold
OF gold.filled watch at the present low
prices. Call and examine my most COM
plete stock in this line. All Of your old
gold and silver watches and iewelry
taken in exchange. A. +. JAIME,
New store, 9l2 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
THE STORM IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Telegraph and Telephone Wires Down
Trains Delayed-Itoof Falls.
[speeIal telegrsm 10 tho Dlspatch.l


CHARLESTON. W. Va, December 18.-The
snow ceased about O'clock this morning.
after falling for thirty-eight hours. and the
extent and effect of this, the seyerest storm
we have ever had. are beginning 10 be
known Telegraph wires, which were all
down Yesterday. have been repaired and
messages are now being sent The tele-
phone lines in this city are still III bad
shape. Only few of them gre IN working
order. The Government telephone line
between the locks is down both above and
below Charleston. The Chesapeake and
Ohio wires suffered severely, but are being
repaired as rapidly as possible.
THE TRAINS.
Passenger trains over the Chesapeake and
Ohio from the West were not delayed, but
the frelghts are at "A stand. and the yestl-
bule train which arrived here at 1880 o'clock
this afternoon was the first train from the
East for thIrty-seven hours. 1t was de-
layed by heavy SHOWS III the mountains.
Passengers report from three to four feet
of snow between Coyington, Va, and the
White Sulphur Springs, with drifts eleven
feet deep in places. On this side OF the
mountains the snow is from eighteen TO
twenty-four inches deep. At Charleston
there was nearly two feet
ABoof FALLS IN.
At Hinton the roof of the Chesapeake
and Ohio round-house fell under the
weight, injuring two men and three en-
glncers.
Beyond the injuries of all kinds and the
suspension of traffic the damage has not
been great hut should the snow 60 of
with a rain there would De terrible Hood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
The Exnosition Society.

The meeting of the Virginia Agricultural
and Mechanical Society called for next
Monday will be held IN the rooms Of the
Bar Association at o'clock p. NJ. instead
of at the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton hall at p. NJ, as formerly reported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19

The sale Of the property Of the Pied
mont Manganese and Iron Company OF
Baltimore. Nd. has been postponed BY
the trustees ON account Of the unfavorable
time for sale until next spring, when n yili
posed of at private soles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
vifs-,rurderer Hanged.

WErLGNp. OST., December l8.-Arthur
Hoyt Day, who murdered bus wife by push
ing her over the Cliff at Niagara Falls in
July last, was hanged at Sol o'clock this
morning. The condemned man walked 70
the scsfold firmly and with smile on his
face. His death was easy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
Christuas Beef.

Now is the time 10 leave your orders fcp
Spiced Beef, Corned Beef. Roast, and other
meats with A. Eichel, No. SIS north sirsn
street, who has a nice line OF meats for the
HOLIDAYS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19

aside Hs made one Of the ablest arguments
Of his life.
Mr.. Mckenney. for the prosecution, re-
Piled in speech Of several hours. He was
listened 10 with great attention.
DECISION TO-DAY.
McIlwsine then replied, and at this
writing the Judge has taken the papers
and will decide the matter Of new trial
tomorrow morning, and at halt past 10 the
court adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
Presents for Wen.

Can't Won find something suitable fsr q,
manY Come 10 us and see what We have.
Neckwear in endless variety ell put up IN
a nice box, Suspcnders, Silk Handkef-
chiefs. L,nen Handksrchiefs. MufteiS
Gloves. Bath Robes. Smoking !acketA
Umbrellas, Cones. Leather Cun and Collar }.
Boxes. Traveliing-Sets, Jewelry. etc.
CossrABIK BsoraEss,
sl9 east Broad street,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
THE DAY OF LEES BIRTH.
A Plan for the Celebration Adopted by
the Lee-Camp Committee.

The committee appointed by Lee Camp
OF Confederate Veterans to make prepara-
tions for the celebration of General Ro-
bert f.. Lees birthday (January 18TH,
which has been made legal holiday IN
Virginia. met at Murphy's Hotel last night
and adopted tho outline OF programme
for the days observance.
There will be parade Of the First regl-
ment Virginia infantry, Richmond Light
Infantry Blues, Stuart Horse-Guard.
Howitzers, and Lee Camp and Pickett
Camp. all Confederate veteran organiza-
tions. and all military and civic societies.
Tho HowitZers will fire salutes at sunrise,
noon, and sunset. The publc-school chill
dren will be invited TO assemble around
the Lee monument, where an address VIII
be delivered TO them by some dlstinguished
citizen. After the parade an address VIII
be delivered 10y some renowned Contede-
rate soldier in the hall OF the House OF
Delegates.
Lee Camp will have q banquet after the
address at the Capitol.
The Mayor aud Governor will be request
cd 10 ask tho citizens 10 suspend business
after II o'clock NJ. on tho 18th.
sUB-coMHrTTREs.
The general committee appointed the
following special committees:
Niitarv-General Charles j. Anderson,
Colonel Henry G. Jones, Major w. j.;
Simons, Colonel J. V. Bidgood. Colonel
William r. Smith.
On Speakors-C Colonel James W. Pegram,
General John Il. Cooke, and Colonel j. V.
Bidgood.
Straus. and Thomas Z. Campbell:
On Music-Colonel Alexander w. Archer,
Captain Charles Euker, and Captain Sol.
Cutchings.
On Finance Colonel John Murphy. Cap
tain William Simpkn. and Colonel A. q.
Evans.
On Banquet-Captain Charles p. Bigger,
D. Smith Redford, +. &. Crump, and Greer
H. Baughman.
Chief Marshal, General Charles j. Ander.
son.
The ladies Of the Hollywood and Oak
wood Memorial Associations and the Ladies
Auxiliary Corps of Lee Camp will be spe
cially invited to attend the speaking at tn,
hall of the House of Delegates. The Ole
soldiers from the Homo will be invited q
take part in the parade and conveyance
will be provided for them.
GRAND CAMP OFFICERS.
Grand Commander w. L. Smith and th'
staff of the Grand Camp of Virginia vii
have charge of all Confederate organiza
tions. The grand officers Of Virginia ar'
General william Z. Smith. grand com
mander; Colonel Hugh r. Smith, lieuten
ant grand commander; Colonel Thomas A
Brander. lieutenant grand commander
Colonel +. Z. Reeve. lieutenant granC
commanders Captain Thomas Elicit
acting Acknowledgement; Major. K. Il
Stover NJ. d., surgeon-general; Major j
NJ. Binford, nspector-general; Majo
Washington Taylor, quartermaster-gen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
contempt Case Continued.

The case of James Gilday. charged with
contempt, was called in the Chancery
Court ct IL A. NJ. yesterday. In conse-
ouence OF the sickness Of his counsel. Mr..
Page. II was postponed until thssame hour
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19

and Thompsonz Ijromius and Arsenic SPRING
Water are eliciting more attention from physi-
clans and invallis a. present than tho public
have any idea Of Tho cures are almost miracu-
loua POLK MILLER & Co,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
Forced to Assign.

TbF E~sVstH HPI " sII0 DI'poRIHsI
NASHVILLE. TEsN., December 1s.-Me-
Gebee & Co., of Rome. Ca. Wholesale
grocers and cotton-faetors. have been
forced TO assign. Liabilities, Sl50. 900; as
sets about the same.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
BOYS "FooLING" WITH PISTOLS.
CornweiI Goes to tho Grand Jury.
tSpeciai telegram 10 the Dispatchl

lcpttlhi NfiNkihNl W Jl' Dspnliu.l
ABINGDON, Va, December 1S.-A very sad
accident occurred in this place at o'clock
this evening. Bascom Catron, sixteen
years old, and Thomas Cornwcll, a young
gun and lOcksmith. We're fooling with
pistols in the shop of the latter, when the
pistol in the hands of Cornwell. thirty
eight calibre, was discharged, the ball
taking effect in CatrOns neck killing him
instantly. An inquest was held. tho jury
rendering the following verdict: " Bas-
com Catron came TO his death by a pistol
shot IN the hands Of Thomas COrnwell."
sNApPISO AT ZACH OTHER.
From the evidence before Mayor Lam
dtam it appears that CatrOn walked in and
picking up an old pistol snapped it at Corn
well. when Cornwell picked up another
and after swapping several times IL was dis
charged with the above disastrous result
The young men were good friends, and
Cornwell seemed to be very much affected
hy the accident. The pistol bad only re-
Gently been repaired and laid away.
FOR TIE GRAND JURY.
There was only one cartridge in the cylin-
der, which was probably placed there by
the small boy who works at the shop.
COrnwcll was held for the grand jury.