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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08

The trial of B. Shepard White on the charges
OF forgery and embezzlement was continued in
the Criminal Court this morning. It was be-
gun late yesterday afternoon. but little was
done beyond securing jury and the settlement
OF the governments side of the case. i,-s-
When the case was called this morning White
was already in the court room. The attend
snce was by no means largo and very few OF
Whites erstwhile friends were in the room to
hear the story ofhis fall from grace. White
seemed cool and rather sanguine He has lost
some of his old-time jauntiness of manner, but
his subdued demeanor Is not at all unbecom-
ing to him in his present awkward predica-
ment.
The special panel Of the jury which is hear
ing the case is made up as follows. Henry J.
Mclaughlin, James Murphy, John Hogan, VIM.
Whelan. Marshall L. Smith. James NJ. Hilton,
Milton L. Smith. Theodore Heilman, Jzmes
Nolan, Anton Heitmuller. Harrison s. Barbour
and W. Fl. Houghton. >, d. ~.
The DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OPENING. t''
Mr.. Cole made the opening statement to the
jury yesterday afternoon He held in his hand
three checks when he arose to speak. In brief
he said that tho crime with which the defend
ant was charged was the forging of C. b.
Albree's name to two and John Herbert Corn
ing's name to the third check. There were
nine counts in the indictment to each of
the three checks. The defendant at the
time of the occurrence was in the
employ of Mr.. Corning. who lad bust
ness relations with Mr. Albree. Albree's
business was the erection of fire escapes, and
there were contracts for him to place escapes
on the Louise Home and on the Arlington
Hotel. A check drawn for payment on account
was presented to Lewis johnson L Co.. though
drawn on Riggs d Co 1t was signed by Corn
ing and by White, and as the bank was I'M
willing to cash it without Mr.. Albrees name it
came back a few days later signed by c. b.
Albree. The prosecution claimed that the two
names were forged by White. The other two
checks were treated in much the same way.
All three checks are drawn on Riggs d Co IS
bank. The first is dated May 1. 1890. 1t is to
the order of Jno. Herbert Corning, per C. Il.
Albree. agt.. for 5000, and is signed by A Hyde,
secretary and treasurer Of the Louise Home. 1t
Is Endorsed with the names of j. II. Corning,
c. Il. Albree, agt.. and B. Shepard White. The
second il dated May 16, 1890. 20 the order Of
G. b. Albree, and is the same az the first ex-
cept that it does not bear Mr.. Corning's name
and lis for 1856. The third check is for $500,
dated June %, 1890, to the order of c. B. AL
bree. and is signed By Anthony Hyde and C.
NJ. Matthew'S trustees for the estate of the late
MIR. W. W. Corcoran.
THE FORGERY DENIED BY COUNSEL
Mr.. Geo. K. French's address to the jury OH
behalf of the defendant when court was opened
this morning was Of the briefest description.
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HE TREASURED BRAZILIAN SOIL.
A Pathetic Secret Of Dom Pedro Revealed
The Obsequies.


The Obsequies.
PARIS Dec s-Thc body Of Dom Pedro, the
ex-emperor of Brazil whosdied on Saturday
morning at his residence. the Hotel Bedford. in
this city. was placed yesterday in the coffin
prepared for ii and in which. after the royal
obseuuies in this city, il will be conveyed to
Lisbon and inferred in tho family vault there.
One trait of the gentle-hearted old man who
died so far from the land be ruled over so long
and SO wisely was his intense love for Brazil
1t was the hope, the dream, of his life that
events might SO shape themselves that he
might end his days in the beloved country
from which he had been exiled Though he
had often expressed this desire few knew
of the intensity Of the love the
ex-emperor entertained in his secret heart for
his country. 1t was revealed yesterday, how
thetic While some Of his old servants were
overhauling the effects of Dom Pedro, prepar-
tory to removing them, they found in o chest
belonging to the dead ex-emperor q bag Of
earth. part Of the soil of Brazil, which
he had treasured as one Of his most valuable
possessions. 1t was known that it was his de-
sire to sleep his final sleep on Brazilian soil
and 30 the valued earth was placed in the
coffin and the dead ex-ruler was tenderly and
reverently laid upon IT.. Thus in . measure
was his oft-expressed wish complied with.
The members Of Dom Pedro's family were
present when the body Was transferrsd TO the
coffin and they wept bitterly when they aw IL
deposited therein.
The preparations are nearly completsd for
the royal funeral that the government has de-
cided 70 give Dom Pedro. A soiemn high mass
Of requiem will DO celebrated ct the Church Of
the Madeleine, troops viii line the route
through which the funeral cortege viii pass,
and every honor due dead sovereign win be
paid to him who, dying private citizen, had
held In his hands for many years the dsstinies
Of the great South American empire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08
THE CASE OF LIE CONT.
His Counsel Ask New Trial for Several
Reasons Set Forth.

His Counsel Ask New Trial for Several
Reasons Set Forth.
George LIE CONT by his attorneys, E. H.
Thomas and Leon d. Geneste, filed a motion
today for a new trial for the following reasons:
That the verdict is contrary to the evil
dence, that the verdict is con-
trary to the weight of the evidence;
that the verdict is contrary to law; that the
court erred in its rulings during the trial in
admitting and excluding evidence. and in its
instructions to the jury, as it appears by ref
erence to the exceptions taken at the trial.
For errors noted in the bill of exceptions and
for the reasons set forth in the said bill of ex-
ceptions.
For misbehavior of the Jury.
That new and material facts, unknown at the
time OF the trial and not ascertainable by rea-
sonable diligence by the defendant have come
to light since the trial.
That the verdict was obtained by surprise.
Counsel also asks that the verdict be set aside
and new trial granted for the reasons set
forth in the bill of exceptions.
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Suit for Attorneys Fees.

VIM. Fitch. trading as VIM Fitch & Co., asks
an injunction to restrain John Hoffman
Smith from receiving a draft and to de-
clare S2443 (25 per cent? TO be a
lien of defendants on the draft, &c. The
bill, filed by W. G.. johnson, states that COM
plainant has prosecuted defendants claim for
the use and occupation of his farm and for
timber, &C., taken by the military authori-
ties, and has already received $4,000
on account. He states that on September
80. 1885, he entered into an agreement with de-
PENDANT to prosecute his claims for supplies
and on February 81, 1890, judgment was rem
dered for S9,774. and he states that defendant
refuses to give him power of attorney to re-
ceive the draft or to pay him his commission.
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MR.. FRENCH For DEFENSE.

MR.. FRENCH FOR DEFENSE.
He said that the indictment charged forgery.
The testimony of the governments witnesses
would show that the crime was not forgery
Beyond this the story of the defendant, which
would be somewhat in the nature of a confess
SION. while admitting that there had been a
crime committed would show that it was not
forgery.
MT. c. NJ MATTHEW'S.
The government then placed the first witness
On the stand. 1t was Mr.. c. NJ Matthews. He
testified that Mr.. Anthony hyde ana himself
were trustees for the Corcorar estate. The
Arlington Hotel was part of the estate and az
such they had charge of it AIbree, through
Mr. Corning, had contracted to erect fire es~
capes and standpipes IN the hotei. and witness
said he gave to Mr. White on the 2Sth If June.
1890. check FOR $500 on account of payment
for the work The check signed by nim-
self and by Mr. Hyde as trustees. This check
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08

Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders Held
Today at Eichmond.

Special Dispatch to The Eysnin= Star.
RICHMOND, Va, Dec She Richmond and
West Point Terminal held its annual meeting
here today and reelected President Inman and
the board of directors pro forma. these gentle
men 10 hold until the committee Of c1ami,a-
ton, Of which L. Norton is chair
man. makes its report. II is under
stood that Mr. Inmaa will tEen step
down and out and tina. many changes in the
directory will take place. Among the present
directors are Calvin :. Brice. Samuel Thomas
Jay Gould. 7. NJ. Logan. Pst Calhoun. II. B.
Plant. Sidney Dillon and Abram \. Hewitt.
There we're no developments at the meeting
today.
The Richmond snd Danviiss Company ad-
tournsd last week to meet here on the I'D inst.
whom IL Ia thought that tbs Norton committee
pill be ready TO report. IL IL said that the
Richmond and Dasvii.e Company vas rich and
in splendid condition Until the terminal was
loaded with Cincinnati Southern and other
big lines.
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Haven't Got the Money Yet.

The lawyers for the small colored boy, Angus
tus Williams, who was acquitted in the Criminal
Court yesterday afternoon On the charge Of
stealing considerable sum of money from the
large circus giant, Col Nelson, appeared
in court this morning and asked for an order
for the return of the money that was found on
Augustus when he was arrested in this CITY,
Judge Bradley was little slow in acceding
to the request, for he seemed TO be of the opm-
ion that the money belonged to Col Nelson even
if the jury did bring il. "a verdict of not guilty
for the small boy. Judge Bradley said he would
dispose of the matter finally tomorrow morn
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08

Jacob Albrecht, who keeps the place known
AZ the Wine House on the Rock Creek Church
road, was tried before Jury in the Police
Court this afternoon on . charge Of being an
unlicensed liquor dealer, Mr.. Dumont prose-
cutting and Attorney shillington for the de-
PENDANT. The defense conteuded that mas
much as Albrecht made the wine himself from
grapes grown ON the premises and sold IL in
quantities not less than one pint, no was mot
liable for license, being regarded as . manu-
facturer. The case was given to the Jury, who
returned . verdict Of not guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08
SPOILED ny PUBLICATION.
Why Now rfisl Has Been Granted la the
Hat Trimming Case.

PHrLApEIfuIA, Dec. s.-Judge A;cheson fled
an opinion in the United States eizenit court
this morning granting new trial in the last
hat trimming case, in which The government
vasevictorious. The new trial was granted be-
eanse publications were made in number Of
morning newspapers. moot of them dispatches
from Warrington or purporting to be, which.
IL vas hsId. pEscludei the chances OF fair
trial and we're calculated to prejudice the
Ainds ef ths jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08

Bosrox, Dec. s.-President Eliot Of Harvard
in q lecture last evening on Recent Changes
in Education" his special topic being the Sc
lection or election Of studies in the academic
ccurse, said that at Harvard 219 courses are Of
fered in the liberal arts and sciences and il
would take student forty-four years to pursue
I'll these courses. Selection was therefore nee
essay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08
The Macadarn Pavenents.

Capt. Rossell has just completed the final set
Element of the shortages found in several of the
macadam streets and roads with the result that
all differences have been settled and the Dis
trict does not lose cent by the transaction but
has been paid in full for all shortages found in
the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08
Can't. Miller Better Today.

Capt. James NJ. Miller, who was shot by Po-
liceman Burns several weeks ago, was able to
sit up today. He feels much better than he
did two days ago.
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MIR. ANTHONY HYDE

MR. ANTHONY HYDE
Mr.. Anthony Hyde, who VAS the next wit
ness, identified the other two checks as signed
by himself as treasurer OF the Louise Home.
They were for $500 and 1856 respectively, and
were in payment Of the work II the fire escapes
on the Louise Home. The checks were re-
turned and charged up to his account in the
bank
Mr.. HYDE further said that he had had but
little personal business with White and would
not have recognized him If he had met HIM on
the street. This closed his testimony and as
MIR. French had no questions to ask, Mr.. Hyde
and Mr.. Matthews were excused and at once
left the court room.
CHESTER B. ALBBEF.
Chester B. Abree, the manufacturer of FIRE
escapes. of Allegheny City, Pa, was put on the
stand and described his business relations with
Mr. Corning. through whom he first met B.
Shepard White. He did not come on person.
ally to superintend the work on the Arlington
and the Louise Home. The work was done
through his agent, Mr.. Corning. who received
| a commission on all work secured. The actual
| work of construction was done by workmeu
who were employed by the witness direct He
sent on his foreman from Plttsburg and he Sc
cured additional labor here. mo- i.,'
Mr.. Albree said that he received no money
for the work on the Arlington and the Louise
Home, and in June, 1850, lie made q requisition
| on Messrs. Hyde aud Matthews, through Mr..
Corning, for payment on account He
learned from his clerk about tho 18th or 18th
OF July that the accounts had been paid.
| The checksth at bore Mr.. Albree' name were
| handed to him and he was asked il lie knew in
whose handwriting they were. He said that
/ no did not know, but he was confident that his
name was not in his own handwriting Re-
Gently, he said. he had received q check from
| Mr.. Corning for the sum of the checks that
wero in dispute. Mr.. Albree said that he was
| familiar with Whites handwriting, and that in
his opinion the Endorsement OF Whites name
on tho back OF the check was in tho defend
| ants handwriting.
On cross-examination Albree said that he
paid his workmen through the foreman, Bur-
gin. Whea he first wrote to Corning, in June,
| 1890, ssking for remittance he received no
answel. Nj. Corning was in New England at
the time, and tho first time that witness learned
that there had been a forgery it was through
| his clerk.
Witness wac asked to take up the check foa
$500. In answer to questions from Mr.. French,
| he said that the signature OF his nane was, III
| q general way, similar to his handwriting He
did not think that the writing was like White
usual hand, and he could not zee that the in
1 ..R Shepard White" was ike the B in Chester
b Albree."
There WAS no dslnits arrangement a. 10
corning's making collections for Albrse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08
stolen Watches Recovere,,.

In June last Mr.. P. Sullivan's residence, 7th
and Grant streets, was robbed Of two gold
watches and they were received a few days since
by the McDevitt detective agency, having been
pawned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08

TESTIMONY BIZ MEssRs MATHEWS, HYDE. con-
ROY, ALBREE AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BANK AT
WHICH THE ALLEGED FORGED CHECKS WE'RE
PREsENTED-THE JUDGE ASKS SOME QUESTIONS.
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HE MoNUMlNrAL.
49, AND 1853 ST NV
FINE MILLINERY. CLOAKs. HOSIERY.

i HE MONUMENTAL.
49, AND 1853 ST NV.
FINE MILLINERY. cLoAKs, HOSIERY.
GLOVES. &c.
HOLIDAY CLEARING SALE
Our s35 and go Hedfasd
Cord Refer Jackets. triInu-d
In Mufoon and Mink. at g.
Al the other lar1nents IN fifs
CLoAhs department. inc uding Fur aHd
Cloth Capes. reduced 10 ~ -
per cent
One lot Ladies' Newmsrkeis
in Beaver and Cheyioi Clo'h.
AND all ooiors. formerly sl.. sis
TO s25. at sS.s9
Children sPeAsantC loaks frosu
ito u years Of ase. for schoai
wear, Sl.aq
FUR cllldren's cheviot Esefer..
s2.4a
Every srticle made in Fun g
exceptionally low Iroes.
MILLINERY.
Everything in the line -
Trimmed and Untrimmsd
HATS Bonnets and Hats Millinery
Trimming Novelties. Blrds.
Kancy and Ostrich FsatheIs.
AND six Velvet. siIk Plush. sur~h
SILK. marked down less than 81.
20 and 30 per cent. but fully
BoNNETS- one-half. which means g worth
for about $50
100 pieces SIR Satin o.s
Veiref Ribbons. The largest
assortment. In every width ana
RIBBONS. oo.o- FOR fancy work. Millinery
dress trimmines. &C.. 81 CO.
fourth the regular prices. Mol
at &c. to No. 10 at 3se-
Special bargains IN xersnas
UNDERWEAR Cotton ana SfE Usd<rrsar
for ladies and chiidren SPECIAL
AND bargains in Merino, SILK AID
Cotton Hosiery for Indies s1d
HOSIERY. children.
The Popular c.P.. s35o. -
CORSETS. s2.JO.
The Popular p n. e. q. e.
Csc.
APRONS Atl3e. 25c.. 3ec. Ssc-. -.
NEcKwEAR- The latest assortment for i.di.s
and children
F1cHUs All-snt Spanish fichus -
scAkfs.
f9s :s,s gent: md ss,Is.s
FAM for latie- AID chidren.
FAScYacops For LADIES'. gent. and ehiidrsI.
poLLpox FAIRY LAND ON EIEsT fLooE
Dolls. gasqpe Dolls EssSlL, 5dt PoLLss
bSFEs Esss 5 Ssi. Sss nnp ma R9 pdiiA
DOLLS from &c. 20 sis
d7-or THE MONUMENTAL
JUS opsnsd another line Of Carpet Ru.. the foe~-
Ssisss.. lczs pr l4rs. y hy is.<
Ma c; ,ea 81 se ,.s g So s . las % is1~
' Hoaustsss xilssss, ys.ssis. Body Br..saA -
s''la ssA f'''p Es ziE Z sf sssss s:ss e
s.l5-sosn Hoos bros. = o.. La F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08
Range Of the Therrnometer.

The following were the readings at the once
Of tho weather hureAu today: 81. m, 81; 2 pm,
IS; maximum, II; minimum. %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08

G. NJ. MATTHEWS AND ANTHONY HYDE.
as well as the original contract with Albree for
the construction Of the FIRE escapes, was placed
In evidence.
The cross-examinatior developed the fact
that the witness did not know whose hand
writing was on the contract. 1t was Endorsed
by White. and he was the only one witness ever
saw with reference to the business transaction
until after it was discovered that all was not
right. The check came back in the regular
ecursa NJ hpaipaso
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Stock Market,
Name

The following the orening and closing prices Of
The New York STOCK Market. as reported by special
wire to Corson and Mccartney l4ly + street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08

His Trial for Forgery and Embezzlemcnt
Continued Today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08

CARrErs
ing sizes
Hrasssis,' iosJ b. ists., l:xs ~ isxs. lose ~
gran snd Tlrss-p,y lsrIefs N choice desSpA.
srl5-soSm Hoo Bros. o.. 1ano F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08

White. telling the story OF his departure from
Washington, said that after making some
triaing purchases here he took the train and
went to Kentucky, where had a friend. An officer
met him and asked him il he was B. Shepard
White of Washington. and he said that he was
E. Franklin White of New York. Near Lexing-
ton he was arrested on the train. The officer
told him that there was no indictment against
him there and he could rot hold him, but
White agreed to come back without making
any trouble.
White sand he did not finally decide to leave
town until he was at the Belyedere Hotel. His
letter written there was false and the ex-
PLANTATION in it that he had given. in
that he had handed over all the money
to a woman, was not true, as his checks would
show. They were all paid out in business
transactions.
Sharp County record., 1891-06-18
FROM HARDY.

From our Regular Correspondent.
Bill Scarlet is on the mend.
viii be preaching here Sunday at II
o'clock by Rev Grissit.
DR. A kisson of Portia, with bis family
i5 visiting friends here.
We had plenty of rain last week and
the farmers are in good spir its
Prot, BillingsIey will give an exhibit
ton Saturday night, it being the last
day Of his school.
j E Beck who has lived in the 18th
mns Of Panama s.nco September, oriv-
ed home on the 7th.
Two men got into a row late Sunday
night in old town, Nam. Spring, and
one was shot and the other badly cut, |
did not learn names or particulars
Tom Kincaid moy now be found be-
hind the counter at W. P, Vannatta's
ready to wait on ladies only. Our ?. NJ
says he ONCE faced young ladies weigh.
ing !00r but thinks one weighing $50
would now sui; him better
As Scott Hursburgor and Sam Hoover
were coming to town Monday morning
from the west they stopped their wagon
to pea berries on the hill Az Hoover
stepped around the off horse ho touched
him wito his hand and the animal made
n lunge aud they both started at full
speed, knocking Hoover down. Tie
wagon passed over him, making a bud
wound 10 his thigh and otherwise hruis.
ing his body, The team ran SEQ yards
and fell in u heap, one horse with bror
ken leg, Hoover is in bod,
Sharp County record., 1891-06-18
To EX-COnfcderates.

We now have blanks for appIica-
tiOn for pensions for ex-confederates
and widows of ex~conrederate sol>
diers. They will be sent to all per,
sons applying for them,
Respectfully,
joshua Wann, Judge,
Jasper Hutchinson, sniff
D. L. King, clerk,
Co. Pension Board.
P. S. Afidavits may be made be-
for any one empowered to admins
ter oaths. Any one applying to ME
will be waited upon free Of charge.
D. L. King
Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1891-06-18
SCHOOL!

The Eighth Annual Session OF the
Evening Shade High school will open
Sept SCh, lS9J and close June lgtu. 1891.
A thorough course OF study hl4 been
adopted which embraces he Normal
Course Of the State University, and de.
signed especially iur those who may de-.
sire to teach 10 tbe public schools a( the
state, This course includes all the
branches required for -@ta ucan.e by
our school laws, and Is practical aod
well graded,
Persons who expect to become tea hers
or desire to take lull collegiate course,
will find this course Of great benefit 10
them as TO time money anil proficiency.
system is NJ essential and valuable in the
school as on the farm or in Che bushes,
house.
A certificate Of pr f'ieao7 will be
awarded to tbosc'who successfully com.
plete this cour7e.
Special attention by competent assist.
4istants, will be- .' Primary
Department. f....U. Ig.abu-
10y being the a.. olJ.t.u u.R
Board auJ 'ulou r.......
r, b. HERR. .umm.L
Sharp County record., 1891-06-18

say, Miss lola brings this time two
prize medals, one for superior excel
lence in mathematics and another in
instrumental music. Considering
the number CT bright competitors
in both classes, our young lady is to
be congratulated, and Evening
Shade should feel proud Of her fair
representative in Galloway Col
Iege. Miss Clara Williams of Bates
vile, also 4 native of Evening
Shade, got second prize in mathe-
mates.
-Juo. A, and Miss Artie Abernethy
are visiting relatives at salem
Mrs Dudley Williams and son
Charley we're up from Batesv.IIe on a
visit last week.
The withdrawal of Mr. Laslia from
the race for pros -cuting attorney has
been ann0unc d.
Prof J G. Eaton, formerly of this
county, but now of Boone, one Of the
best teachers Ii thu state passed down to-
day on his way TO the State Teachers
Association.
As vas announced last week, Misses
Lizzie ard Ella Shaver Of Bonham. Tex
as, sisters to Mrs. Nora Davidson, arriV-
ed on the hack last Tuesday evening and
are being gladly welcomed by their
many friends Of yore. The RECoRD joins
in wishing them a most pleasant visit
to their old home.