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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
AN OVATION TO POLK MILLER
II Was n Heartfelt Tribute from His Old
Amelia Friends,

AMELIA COURTHOUSE, VA. August
-(SpeciaD-Mr. Polk Miller. Of your
city. WIS greeted last nieht with an over
r.w audience. at the Ottorburn Springs.
The hrg, assembly. drawn from Amelia
and IL. surrounding counties. was repre-
sentative. ana most appr.ciat.ve. II WAS
generous ovation. which The dIstin-
cr.ithel gentleman Will eyer cherish. and
he fit il tho moro as IL WAS the heartfelt
tribute Of his oil friends and acquaint-
aucez Mr. Miller was I'm splendid form,
and unclaimed the attention OF his hearers
for an hour AMI half lie has improved
In stage manner AMI effect. His impoT-
eonations OF the odd plantation niger
were natural. unique, and inimitabI"'
vhnn his songs and banjo music were
rapturously received
Artcr the lecture the ball came or. ana
n thr9rg Of merry darcers Kept up me
cay scene til near the dawn OF day.
Durirg the evening Mr.. Toney MihcT'
MI william Tonl,in. Of Easton, Pa; Pro-
f.s~cr Horace Smith, AMI others rem
derai some beautiful vocal music.
Little Miss Daisy Miller daughter 81
Mr. II. r. Miller Of Richmond. gave a
recitation with grace and dramatic effect.
,yhicn was highly appreciated. Richmond
was largely represented I'm the audience.
The Ot;erburn has had a successful sea-
son.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
FACTORY AND STEMMERY BURNED
a Large Quantity Of Tobacco Consumed
Losses and Insurance.

PETERSBURG, VA, August lS.-(Spe-
cial)-The large two-story tobacco factory
on Washington street. with the frame
stemmory adjoining. in the rear. occupied
by Mr.. ). +. williamson for the purpose
Of rehanGl!ng and prizing, was destroyed
by fire tonight. How the ire originated
h. not known, but 1t was first observed IN
the dry-stcmmcry. and IS supposed 70
have been accidental y strong Winl
quickly famed the fire into fierce fames.
which eny.lopel the stammery. ana the
nrpmcl worked at great disadvantage.
The brick factory next caught, ana N'-
thing was lett # the building but bare
walls. AIr williamson lost quite large
quantity Of tOblccO-hOw much cannot be
estimated. The brick building was the
urou-rtv Of Ot.la Malone. daughter OF
General Malone ard Is said to be Insured
IN the virginia Mutual II was worth
about s7.o0J. The stcmmery belonged 10
MIR. Williamson. and was worth about
5000. TINS building was about 4oND ieet.
nh. factory was one of the Oldest OF us
kind I'm the city. It was built about hity
years ago by McF.nry and McCulloch, ana
II WAS there that the celebrated NC. &
Ne" brand OF chewing tobacco was
manufactured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
from uarr,scnburer Mr.. Parrish asked

from Harrisonburg Mr.. Parrish asked.
lie was hunting his victim. gentlemen
OF the jury. and you know ~"
with dramatic emphasis Mr.. Parrish
asserted that barring those miserable
charges. Colonel Parsons spoke from MS
grave through this letter. and declared
that Goodman was honest. ana had III
al cases kept within the rules or ms com
pany. lie then took up tho two charges III
the letter, which no effort had been inaue
TO prove. ana stamped them as mean anu
false. These were matters with Whlch
Parsons had nothing 10 do, and no Just
man would report his dog on such testi-
mony.
THE STAMP or FALSEiOOD.
Coming to the charge with reference
to the alleged immoral advances OF tHe
prisoner 20 the wife OF Secuon-Mas''
Staples, Mr.. Parrish warmed w ana
SAID II was n sorry sight when the Com
monwcalih came here 10 geek me hIoou
Of an honorable man on what * sal'
by such people as the Phelps women.
They could not blacken The character or
a true and honest man. He proposed 20
dispOse OF this. not. as 10 callel H. III
a few minutes and he proceeded To 20
80 I'm "A very vigorous manner. Inc
statements OF Mrs Staples. each ana all
OF them. have the stamp or iaisehooh
on their very face. As 10 the Lo"
Moor trip the train on when she
claimed 10 have gone did not stop
cl,ber there or AZ clifton Forge. The
smoker then undertook 20 explain The
seeming discrepancies In this part al
tho priscncr's testimony, and TO snow
that he was borne out on every pony
either b. other evidence or ciIcuH'
stances.
Tho CHARGES brought by the Phelps wo-
men were demonstrated 70 the satiSiac-
lion Of Staples to be false. and the
great mental worry that he underwent
was due. not 70 Gooim1ns aieseI
advances. but 10 his lack OF confidence
In HE wife. whom he had Sood reason
20 believe fflse.
Mr. Parrish severely condemned Iar-
sons for resurrectlnC this matter. which
had sluuhered for three years ana had
b,an proved false. and said his malce
and Vcn2eance prompt d him TO Try not
only 20 take Goodman's support ioT III"
C.milv away from him. but - pui Il
thorn between him and the VIE OF MS
bosom. who for eighteen years had bcrh
the sunshine OF his NE. IL appealed 10
the Jurors 20 know what they Woul,l
have done had their honor and their al
been thus threatened? There were men
honorable aud true. in the courtroom
who wouid have shot Parsons Gown on
sight. But Goodman was patient ana
though he consulted friends. not d word
Of malice or threat did he utter.
INCONSISTENCIES.
Continuing. Mr Parrish took up the
evidence in detail ana argued TO show
that the Inconsistencies were in the
testimony for the prosecution. not in
GoOdmln's statement; .ndeavored to show
10 what extremes the prosecution, follow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
ALawn Party at NorthGcld.

CUMBERLAND, VA, August S.-(Spe-
cialJ-On last Wednesday evening most
delightful lawn party was given at Nortn-
field. the beautiful residence Of Mr.. y. -
Gray. formerly OF Richmond. II was
given in honor Of his daughter and niece
Misses Ada and Maria Gray. and their
guests. Misses Lyle Tyler, Emmie Nhcr-
ry. and Georgia Wilson, three of Rich-
mond's most popular ana fascinating
belies. The charming hoste was assisted
bv Mrs Powers and Miss NcKae. There
we're present Misses Powers, Byerly. Roy
uolI, Coleman. Robertson. and others ol
Cumberland; Nellie Spence, Cora hylr'
and Misses Brooks. OF Richmond; MISS
Torcs OF birmingham. Ala: Messrs. Flip
hin. Coleman. Reynolds. French, Powers
DrazcaI. McGae. Or. Anderson, Of Farlh-
vile. and others. The pleasure Of the eve
ming will not soon be forgotten by those
present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
Ard. R. R. COMPANY REoRcANIzsO.
Schooner Edward johnson Disapied-
democrats wen Organized.

NORFOLK. VA. August .-tSpecial)-
ro-dav the stockholders Of the Atlantic
and DanyilIe railroad held meeting for
contamination under the new manage
mon,.
The following directors were elected:
T.. Ncweass. or London; a. Gore'. =. r.
Rison. Danynle: \. G. Lewis. L1"r"nc'-
VINE; Major Lehman, New YORK. ). ".
Perry. Norfolk. and J. +. Griffin, Ports
mouth.
rho following officers were elected: j..
Novroes. president. \. T.. Thorn. srac,.l
counsel; Adam Tredweli. secretary and
treasurer: G.. VI. Hughes. general manager.
The schooner Edward johnson. Captain
Weaver. III tow Of tug has airiF, u
her from Richmond with hol- stove in
her bow. the result Of collision Win the
nlud-machine Bishop, at Gcose-lliil chsu-
mel.
WARD MEETINGS.
The CITY Democratic Executive Com
mittee VIII meet on Monday tlthl 10 ar
r,ngo for holding ward meetings. 20 elect
da,,g3tes 10 The congressional conN nton
If Ni-ciria Beach. tn. Democrats ~
Portsmouth elect delegate On Tuesday.
As far a. can be seen there rs esq. .l,r.
or.luiLatIoa amongst the Democrats 81
both c.,ies. and while a NV ~ th" f.-
formers Will go OF 10 the Prof. .mtl"ui- 70
the number VIII hardly be missed lh-i'
+, very large sprinhiIns Of I'publ''hS'
illcl, and white. ia tho Prohibition fanh5'
anyhow. Many seem 10 think that u-
bulk Of the party is from The q. q. J.
FELL THROUGH.
The council Of war arranged 10 b" h'iI
last night by the Pr hihit!on leaders 10
condemn the action IL The Police COM
missioners fell through. the indisnan's ho'
coming TO time only TWO OF the COM
missioners acted In making removals
Mayor Petit being in Maryland.
FOR CONGRESS
senator II. l.. Maynard, II Norfolk
county. is now declared earnestly IN the
CONGRESSIONAL race. making four cand-
dates for the Virginia Beach nom.n'-
ton. ~,
T,.e funeral Of the late Captain VII
lam II. Face Will take place to-moiro"
afternoon from Colley Memorial c1Uic J.
and viii be attended by the various or
r,rizations 10 which the deceased De-
lOuGeI.
The trial o, the Heh-ow and Gree;
merchants for violating the sabbath VIII
end In the police Court on Tuesday.
TOO MUCH RAIN.
The rains continue here. and the grain
farmers az the county VIII have much OF
their fodder crop ruined.
The farmers around Deep Creek ani
Bowers Hil. in Norfolk county, are
shaving hears. The animals have come
out OF the Dismal Swamp earlier TINS
year than usual.
4 grain warehouse is to be erected In
Portsmouth for foreign trade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19

rho phelps women-Signora. Kate. and
coyrie-Mrr. Staples West End. Low
Moor. Springwood. Maidcn's Adventure.
ard ealtpe.rc cave are names that VIII
live as long as the Goodman triai re.
talns a hold upon the public mihd' ana
~ Editor Dana has kept MS ey" on tne
,eports OF the Dispatch. ne has no ooupt
added some gems to his office directory
OF curious names.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Uis Horror Judge Moore is one OF the
most soc!able an1 approachaSle men on
the virginia Bench. But wncn on duty
ne Is dignlaed and attentive, ana "hle
ba "a mover harsh or rude. he insists upon
perfect dccorum In the COURTROOM anu
the sl,ghtest disorder Is promptly re-
buked Judge Moore WAS eGucateh at
Vanderbilt for the ministry, ana preachei
for three years IN large am n,n '..'.i
AI.,hodis, church in Texas. lie was
Cor,cl IN, reason Of falling health to re-
FIR. from the ministry; but he still re-
IA ms something Of his clerical air. Ihere
{, brlrht future before him In the law
and he will be again heard from.
Attorney craig Is "A self-made man. ann
- go, hiq V-lv In the world by hlS
own exert,on7. He Is great a"y,r'
,rr ,,h.,c hn IL not always choice IN the
grammatical construction OF BIS sen
tences. and while he has occi-7lo'ai'S
uqoI words that do not appear IN the
Ii..Io,,rv he nevertheless has Ngo-
rous and fcrcoful way OF eXpIeSs."S "'"''
10 and his repartee ~ hrlihihL
.,,o,,ev parrish T. man Of line per
so,,,l aonoarsnce. and his manners are
co,,rttv Hc has a refined. musical voice.
81 while he knows how 10 say hlii
,tirps have no doubt h. has been en-
.i.[,,, reanec,fnl % the attorneys On the
a.har ellc and has rarely made any
ohr,r - teuper, although he has once
mr. twice been sorc.y PROVOKED. MI i"l-
ris5 is the leading lawyer IN inns St''i-i u,
and has lovely home IN 'he Town o..
C,vlngtor. This house Is the picture 90
comfort. and the large yhfd i p.i"'' j.
fully kept. The pretty g'een 49,
-oe,,l,rlv cropped. and there Is 4 foun-
80, =, the yard which Is constantly
Attorney Alien IS 4 university man, ann
ba, hon at the bar hut four years re
&c very quiet in h:s manne-' bu' NJ D.,
IN - ,r,nly courage. and has condHct'i
,Ts c,.. without fear or favor. i i9
I'.,,,rJ u he has gotten the cf"1i:
| 80 re deserves but j. IS npic'ao.e
| ma, his associate, Mr. craig. mas con-
rt,nflv conferred Yth him CURING '"e
| examination. ana mas SHOWN -'i
| f,-,rro 70 Mr.. Aliens suggestions AMI
| opinions. .-.., ro,,t,, ,,r
a., Cnrr,.r,v Commemorative Attorney
~ mat county. He 10 well-known by the
Ric,mond Der. He is a good lawyer and
ra- rendered valuable service 20 the de-
| fcrce in the conduct Of the case. II vas
| NJ Anderson who III so much IN work
| ing I'D the evidence. > D. 30
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19

THE LATE COL. III. {. PARSONS.
der. Had the examination been con-
fined strictly TO the tragedy ana the I'M
mediate Circumstances leading thereto
the trial might have some TO an end a
week sooner. This Stsp!es feature,
which. when thoroughly sifted, did not
amount TO much. added materially 10 the
cost of the trial. as we'll as 10 its length.
COST LOTS OF MONEY.
This case Will swell the criminal ex-
pense account OF Allegheny county for
this year vesy materially. OF the Com
monwealths large number OF witnesses
many came from Richmond and other
far-away points so that the item OF
mileage Is quite considerable ore
roch of the Richmond witnesses for the
plcsecutlon vas allowed SIC for mileage
and OF course all OF those summoned TO
testify on that side receive 81 per day
for attendance. Judge Moore thinks the
costs of the trial Will aggregate at least
81 90. and II 1t not unlikely that they
will even far exceed that amount.
Outside of Councils fees, which, l am
told. are not large for such case, the
prisoner's expenses Will not be SO heaVy.
His friends have been very loyal to him.
and none Of them would think OF claim
ing attendance at his expense. Some Few
who were not his special friends may
file their accounts.
SOME OF THE NAMES.
One Of the features OF case OF this
character is the oft-recurrence or GER
tain names In the evidence. and In the
argument. There were many such names
I'm the Cluyerius cas-, which VIII reauiiy
be recalled by those who remember that
famous trial, and the Goodman trial has
been rich In that sort Of nomenclature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
I..lInnnnfiy Denied.

7, having been reported 10 ,ne ~.
!. na," - the soldiers Home that MI
% %anaS"' sargent emf an inmate Of the home
h n"i been begging. Mr. Sargent not only
, naI noI denies the charge, bat pro-
d , t ,"s,imonjaIs 10 refu;e II. Mr.. sa r.
gent is engaged. when not perfornlngs ,o ou,"
duties ns arc required Of him at INC i tIIan
I'm SELLING sacred music. Rev Ut. IT, 'hor
tos,iies that Mr.. Sargent Is ' p,,',,s,
In good standing of West-Nle" '',,,.
church. and sells music-books anu .. g.
sheets TO raise money 10 con 60
his church and other benevoieh' Wv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
E,,ap,tinp< fron l.mDDria.

EMPORIA, VA, August h.-tSp1ciah) =
Judge Barham to-day set aside the gram
and uetit Jurors 10 serve the ensuing
twolve months. The September term OF
our County Court promises to be quite i
busy term. Already several felony cases
are dCcketei.
Mrs. W. r. Tillar Is visiting her father
at Bristol Va.
Sir. Bernard Mann. a prominent attor-
ney OF Petersburg. and Mr.. Morton Rld-
die. roadmastcr Of the Petersburg ran
road, were on the streets to-day.
Miss Marie Harriss. OF Dinwldd.e. pass
ed through here to-day en- route to EdSer-
ton, Brunswick county.
Mr. T.. l.. Turner, district deputy grand
master OF District No 10. a. f. and Il.
NJ, will visit Lodge No. l36 at Dlnwiddle
Courthouse next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
THE REGULATORS ACQUITTED.
Evidence Failed show Which OF tho
yight Killed sam Wood.

BRISTOL. TENN. August lS.-(SpeciaD
George carr George Blair, John Pearson,
Sam Patton. Clint Davidson. Char!. 8
Moore. Howard Williams, and two
FranXlin boys. charged with killing sam
Mods coloreD. were tried a; Cat city
tni, wefk. and were acquitted last ,v'-
ming. The young men were regulating ma
community. and were hunting for some
bad characters. when the colorel man L.
sisted tho search Of his hcus-. and struck
at one Il them. y h.ht euslsd. IN winch
lie was shot. The evidence failed 70 show
who fred the fatal shot
Judge Jackson, Of scott. being SICK
judge Ward, Of Washington, heard the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
With Startling Eject.

The Glen Mountain House. watkins
Glen, New York. IS one OF the most pGpu-
lar resorts in the entire country. From
It's airy perch It commands = v.ev Of a
magnificent sweep Of scencry-ard this
10 say nothing OF the maryellously beau
tiful glen itself. IL has had thlu'ands of
visitors this summer. The glen IS on oc-
casiors ct night lighted ~ electricity.
which brings out It's beauties with start
ling effect The Glen Mountain House
possesses every convenience for the COM
fort and enjoyment OF tourists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
RUMBLlNCS FROM RAWLEY.
A Tennis Tournament and Other Amuse'
ment,-Notables Present.

RAWI.EY SPRINGS, VA, August IS
(SpecIal.)-The height OF the season here
continues. and the number Of guests ex-
ceeds that of any recent summer. There
is jollty on all sides. and everything and
everybody wears a smile. The Inevitable
dancing and card-party st'll hold the
boards, and there are more vigorous and
inyigorating diversions, such as tennis.
tenpins, fishing. strolling along pleasant
paths beside the limpid mountain stream.
riding horseback over picturesque Pendle-
ton pike, or climbing rugged peaks be-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
Mr.. LOVELkCE FATALLY INJURED
A Ncapoll, Hat and shoe Merchant Makes
nm Assignment.

DANvTLLE, VA. August 18-(specialD
Yesterday evening a mule driven by Mr..
William I.ovelace. VINO lives in the county
became frightened when about three miles
from town, and ran on the side OF an
e,nbankment, overturninS the wagon ana
catching Mr.. Loyelace under IL. He was
found in this condition unconscious, with
tn wagon-body Oh his head. lie was
unconscious when heard from to-day, ana
IL is feared he has been fatally injured.
II. j. Adams. hat and shoe merchant
I'm Neapoiis, made an assignment to-day
for the benentsof his creditors. Assets,
stock OF goods; liabilities. >l,J0.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
Hooter smalrs Excursion TO Norfolk.

Mr.. J. c. Small announces train from
Richmond 10 Norfolk Monday. August
10Th. TO leave Richmond via Chesapeake
and Ohio railway. at 1870 noon, and, re-
turning. leave Norfolk At L. NJ, ar
irving at Richmond u midnight 10 enable
Richmond rOoters 10 witness the ban
game between Richmond and Norfolk
teams. Fare. $50 round trip. All in
terested In baseball should avail them
selves OF this excursion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
Cleveland and Turner Endorsed.

IURAY, VA. August B-(Special.)-'
District meetings were held In this county
to-day TO elect fourteen delegates 10
represent the county in the congressional
convention. which ASSEMBLIES In luray
August 30th. At the meeting in Luray
resolutions were adopted endorsing Cleye-
lands administration and the course oil
Hon. s. S. Turner In Congress. The indi-
cations are that the latter will be re-
nominated by reclamation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19

This Is n rare opportunity 70 DR.,
packago Of standard Copyi y., $50
Music. vocal or irstrum .r'el ?,
cents. Regular price. B. thy -
ing on rapidly. Don't m.s7 tt..,I
other fine bargains which v .
Offering In order to close 80 our t.,
as quick a. possible.
WALTER -. MOSES z lg
1905 Main street. Opy. p9ff.D~...
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
S,,Idop Death of T.. V. Murphy.

WAKEFIELD. VA. August l,-'Spe,,
ciaIj-E. Y. Murphy. a former citizen -
this place. died suddenly Of heart-dis ' .,
at Lttleton y. e.. this mornins. Mf
Murphy vas member Of the wholesal'
grocery firm Of Murphy. Jenkins * CO..
also part owner Of the Tarboro' chewing
Gum Factory az Tarboro. :. 6. Nr:
Murphy was travelling In tho interest 't
his busin IS. and his sudden death WIS
a great surprise here. His remains Ieaeh-
cd here tonight from Suffolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19

Do not buy your Plano or organ o.
fore calling on the Richmond MUSIC 80
They will make II pay YOU IN So
stock. Must reduce. rt,
First-class guaranteed Piano. u'i'rs
We have the most expert tuners III
glnla. 50 conceded by tho best au'n I.I
RICHMOND MUSIC CO..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19

eHectually. yet gently. when costiye or
bilious. or when the blood is impure or
sluggish. % permanently cure hab.fual
constipation. 10 awaken the kidneys and
liver 70 a healthy activity without irri-
tatins or weakening them to disvel head
aches, colds, or fcyers use Syrup os Iigs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
They Give satisfaction

All who have seen them are oenS".eu
,,,,.n tho Famous Paintings OF the
world" which are now beng onere Co. 20
80 s,,bscribers by the Dispatch Com
nany. Call and see them. Each nutnp er
e., no had by bringing or sendiEg thI.o
coupons and 10 cents to the Dispa'ca OIL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19

MrrrrLpoRsER's Closing.out sa'' OF al sam sam.
NOR Goods and Now Fan Goods at Sacfihce
Prices will commence Monday morning keau
,so,r advertisement in ty-days paper, third
n.g,. and give them a call. Bargains IN ''o'y
nr.I.la.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19

Tho moro recent arrivals are: Mra' {. l.
Stokes. Miss stokes. Mrs. T. O. iaroo'i''
and daughters. Louise aud Violet lN'n-
rond: Archer Palmer. c. i. wade ~ ~
Huccins t. " HuesIns, Baltimore ~
/ : stone. Miss stone. MISS Cooi S''
Washington. T.. 3. Lpscomb ara W.
Y II. Humphreys. stanton; Miss Dun,
nin1ton. Farmvilie: Il. :. Walker ana
wire. Mrs Ann c. Goss. ora. p
NJ NJ. Quarles and wife. M3s
ouarles. Basic city; T. q. II r
ring. q. G. Grattan. Jr, liarrisonou'S'
Mss Ferral Iandover. Md {. l. for-
ror. Petersburg: Miss Gay Rop'nson.
Mrs. Robinson The Plains; II'ut, ma"
u ". CoffInan and wife. United states
navy. Mrs. l.. T.. Hyde. Circ.nnatE Miss
Collins. Hagerstown. Miss f. '. Lisseu,,
Miss Winfield. Virginia: Mr.. Klatie ana
wife. Charleston 5. g.; Miss Netue ''%-
hugh, Fredericksburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19

Orders for printing sent to the Dis
patch Company will be given prompt at
tention, and the style OF work and prices
Hiu be sure to please you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
GOODMAN IS GUILTY.
Murder In Second Degree and Eigh-
teen Years Imprisonment.
WHEN THE VERDICT WAS REACHED.
During The Afternoon Recess Of the
COYinstOn Court.
HOW The JURY STOOD.
Ten for Hanging, One for Second De-
gree, One ManSlauShte'.
LAWYERS CONCLUDE AT 6:6i P. n.
Thirty-FOur Minutes Later the Result
Is Announced.
PARRISH FOR THE PRISONER.
In Eloquent Final Appeal In Behalf
Of Goodman.
Nh. ALIENS ARGUMENT
He Closes The Case for The State With
Telling Effect.
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW.
Why Certain Testimony Was Admitted
Cost of the Case--I Judge, Counsel. and
Other Personal y JtcA
Mr.. ALIENS ARGUMENT
Hs Closes the Case for The State With
Telling Effect.
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW.
Vhv Ccrtain Testimony Was Admitted
Cost of the Case--judgc. Counsel, and
Other Personal y JtcA
cstan correspondence Of the Dispatch)


CONVICTION, VA. August 1S.-Eigh-
ten years in the state Pcnitonuary IS
The penalty that tho jury by whom
CAPTAIN Thomas \. Goodman was tried
says he must pay for taking the life OF
Colonel Henry {. Parsons. in tho lobby
Of the Glldys Inn. at clifton Forge, on
the morning of June 29th last.
I:ut for the persistence Of two OF the
Jurors the verdict would have been muir
der IN the first decree instead Of the
second, and the life OF the Conductor
would have been d.manded. Ten Of the
sturdy mountalrccrs ware for hanging,
one WIS for murder in the second degree.
ana the twelfth man for mansl1ughter.
The prisoner bore up with remarkable
courage Und r the heavy blow. but his
wife who stood ~ him through his
trouble. was completely crushed.
TIE VERDICT.
II was p.Ufal. indeed aronizlng 10 look
upon. whom Clerk Hobbs. in clear. vibrate
tones. red these awful words:
1--WE. tie jury. find me accused Thomas
A. Goodmtn. Fsilty Of murder in the
second degree, as charged in the within
indictment. and ascertain his term Of
imprisonment IN the State Penitcntiary
st eighteen years.
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