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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
A Remarkable Case.

II all be true that Is inferred regarding
Theodore Durant, the medical student
N,ho has been arrested in San Francisco
upon suspicion OF having murdered two
young women and concealed their bodies
IN Emanuel Baptist church. OF that city.
che suspect must be somewhat Of a COM
bination Of Eugene Aram and Dr. Jekyl
and Mr. Hyde. The victims were Blanche
Lamont and Minnie Williams. and they
were members OF Emanuel church. One
Of the bodies was found in the library
room OF the church, ana the other in the
tower OF the edihce. II was known that
Durant had been paying attention TO both
Of the women, and the last time either
Was seen she was in Durants company.
Miss Williams disappeared Friday. two
weeks ago. and her body was discovered
the following day. The discovery suggest
I'd that Miss lamont, who had been
aissins since April 80, had also been
eoully dealt with, and her body hidden in
The church. and search was instituted.
when resulted Sunday morning last IN
making the tower give up its CHASTITY
pec.et-
DuTdUt, WHO WY Oh tNo
Dhurch. and superintendent OF the Sunday
school. had key 10 the building. lie
MAS frequently seen Going in and out OF
i at unusual hours. but, owing to the
iact that he held the offices above named
Ind was known TO be deeply interested in
PERTAIN electrical apparatus connected
with the church. his frequent visits did
Not nj ~ attention a
appearance OF Miss Lamont and before
The discovery OF her body, Durant's
lctions were very singular He dscon-
Hnued his attendance upon medical lee
lures, became a constant visitor 20 news
paper-circles and entertained the re-
portcrs with ingenious theories regarding
Miss Lamon,'s strange absence. Some OF
The theories he advanced are said TO
have been marvellous specimens OF IN
Hr.cacy, but he always maintained that
the young woman would be found.
The night on which Miss Williams dis
appeared. and after the time she is sup
bosed TO have been murdered. Durant
attended a church reception at the resi-
nence OF one OF the members OF the con-
rregation. and was among the gsyest Of
Abe gay.
Since his arrest Durants conduct has
been a puzzle to ril who have been
thrown in contact with him. He has
laughed and joked with his Jailers. slept
well, and failed 20 give the slightest indi-
cation that he Is not In a most COM
Portable frame Of mind. Tho details OF
the murders are not ut for our columns.
but should 1t turn out that Durant Is
really guilty his case IL one OF the most
remarkable In the annals Of crime. and
the moral and mental constitution Of
fhe man will prove most interesting
ltudy 20 crlminologists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

The Dispatch doesn't take any stock IN
the story Of the Washington Star thar
the President appointed General Fitz. Lee
as Collector because he wanted an hon-
es..money man" to have the place.
1t is our belief that the President d not
particularly well-informed as to Fftz.
Lees views on the currency question,
and that ne made the appointment be
cause Of his personal admiration for Lee.
and because he thinks (as well he may
that Lee will make q good officer. and
will be satisfactory TO the people OF Vir-
ginia.
As TO how the name Of General Lee
came TO be presented to the President we
think the story which we printed yester-
day Is correct-viZ.. that q distinguished
V.rginian, not now holding any office.
telegraphed Lee. asking Lee II he would
have the collectorsh!p II IL were offered
him; that Lee answered yes; that
with copy of his own telegram to Lee
and Lees reply thereto. this friend went
to the President and showed him the tele-
graphic correspondence. and that there
upon the President made the appoint
ment
And we may add that We are yet to
hear of the first man who isn't glad that
the Office was given to General Lee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
Artesinn Water Supplies.

In a recent No. of the Transactions
Of the Institute Of Mining Engineers n.
II. barton treats OF the distribution of
Artesian wells on the coastal plain from
New Jersey TO Virginia Among the facts
brought out is that several wells on the
Eastern Shore of Maryland, derive their
water supply from the rainfall west Of
the Chesapeake bay, the supply passing
beneath the salt water Of the bay. II
is also shown that many Of the wells at
the summer settlements on the sand
bars Of the Jersey coast receive their
supply from inland rainfall that passes
down through gravel beds far below the
saltwater lagoons lying between the
mainland and the sand-bars.
II would be interesting to have in the
West Point and Peninsula Artesian area
such an investigation as has been made
on the Jersey and Maryland coasts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
P-TowN OFFICE. "a EAST BROAD
APRIL 81, 1895.
Rschmond and Her Lights.

Rlchmond's City Council has taken q
ocng and decided step backwards. That
august body has besn attacked with q
Wp:rit OF economy, ana dispensed with
eiectric-lights on the streets. returning 10
ehe ancient gas-Iight Hcnceforth Rich
uaond will be the peculiar field or pick
pockets. thugs, and garroters, whose
deeds being evil. love the Nickering DIM
meas OF the gas better than the broad.
white glare OF the electrtc-llght and we
hasten to warn the be1ated Danvillfans
Nho often strive TO connect with the mid
night trains at Richmond 20 carry an
arsenal with them when they wander
along Cary street. We shave long had an
tdea that that costly City Hall would get
Danville Register.
The Registers sympathy 10 appreciated.
but It Is misplaced. Tho cost OF our
City Hall was large. but with economy
On the part OF our city government for
nyo years the debt can be easily managed.
Anyhow. Richmond hasn't tho slightest
idea OF going back 20 gas-lit streets. We
shall stick TO electricity. The move TO
cut of our electric-,ighes was not in the
interest Of economy. but was a coercive
measure on tho part OF some OF the
friends OF municipal ownership OF an
electyic-rght plant, who by this means
hopsd to compel the Board OF Aldermen
10 support the measure.
Now that these coercionists sea what in
lury their action IL Going Richmond %s
havs the right TO jspect that they will
reconsider. and tha9 the Common Council
will make an Appropriation for the con-
tinuance OF the present electric service
until Richmond IS prepared to do her own
1treet-iighung.
Our elsctric-lighting Is done Mt present
BY the Richmond Railway and Electric
Company-the company that controls
hesrly ell of the s,reet-car lines here.
We repeat that there is no spirit OF |
economy" in the proposition TO terminate |
Business relations with the electric COM |
pany. The spirit" IS coereive to hasten |
action on the part of the Board Of Alder
hnen.
We hope that the Common Council at its |
oneeting Tuesday will vote the needed APP
(which meanwhile VIII not be cut OFF, and |
Mat the Board of Aldermen and Com
mon Council will then return in
good hunor 10 the cCnS.3c-etion
Of the main question. which is. Whether
Richmond would better establish an cleo
trlc-light plant 10 do her street-hghting,
and II SO. whether our municipal finances
Nlll justify Us IN making the necessary
Expenditure ct this time?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
Richmond seems to be Or

Richmond seems to be progressing back
ward. Her authorities have decided TO
shut off electricity and return TO gas
for lighting the streets. Her progressive
citizens are Justly in an angry mood
about it, The Council says that its OBJ
ject is retrenchment. On the other hand
II is contended that the object is to force
the establishment of an electric plant by
the city. In the mean time the people as
a whole are thoroughly disguised at the
idea OF going back to an inferior light
as they may well be-Charlottesville Pro-
gress.
Yes. our people are thoroughly Disguised
with and justly indignant at this action
Of our representatives. which has made
us the laughing stock Of the country.
The public demand is that until Rich
mond gets ready to make her own cleo
tricity our City Council shall buy 1t
upon the best terms possible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

We observe that a correspondent OF
one OF our city papers objects to Fulton
being called Rockets. The point is well
taken. Fulton is not Rockets. Accord
ing TO our understanding. Rockets is but
a narrow strip Of ground on the river
bank. near where the steamboats, land. 1t
was so called. We believe, after a man
OF the name OF Rockets. who a century
or more ago had a ferry-boat landing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
Let Us Have Light.
Oh. no. It must not. cannot. be-
1t Is not Richmond's way,

Oh. no. II must not. cannot. be-
1t is not Richmond's way.
To give up electricity
In this electric day.
And, II the gassy councilmen
Are 'heady." why. we say.
Let's pick out wiser leaders when
We near tn election fray.
This city's course Is onward, up,
Instructors will get hurt;
Stupidity may gain a sup.
But ne'er more. we assert.
Then let us have the proper light.
The light that means success.
To rear with all who would bring
night!
Our Council is mess"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
Spring Song.

The trees have donned their leaves.
The birds are on the caves,
The flowers are blooming fair;
The sun IL climbing higher,
He brings his welcome fire,
And the frost 1t fees the air.
The fields have spread their green;
Fairer carpet ne'er was seen.
On which the fairies dance;
The brooks, unbound again.
Are busting toward the main.
Rejecting Heavens glance
My love Is waking bright
From her long virgin night.
Beneath my fervent gaze;
Her beauties gin to grow.
Expand. and richly glow g,
o. fair are loves spring days!
That silent-stealing blush
Inimitable fiush!-
My glance alone made rife;
Just as the flowers a-field
Their varied hues revealed
To tn lord OF their sweet life
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
Spring
M edicine

al was all broken down In health,
90 weak and nervous 1 was hardly
able to be up. had severe pains in
my side, and headache. Iwould often
have to stop when going upstairs on
account Of palpitation OF the heart.
] had no appetite and distressed feel
ing in my stomach. resolved to try
Hoods Sarsaparilla. / took two bot
ties and have not had spell Of sick
headache for four months, feel well,
work all day and eat heartily. My
friends remark how we'll am looking.
/ think all nervous, run down people
ought to take it, especially nursing
mothers" MRs.S .AsHwoRTH, Eaton, O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

The chief executive officer Of the Federal
Architects Office has returned to Wash
ington from stay in Atlanta, and he
says the Cotton-States Exposition Is 60
ing to be a good second TO the Centennial
doubt it will be credit to the Georgia
capital and the South. but we are equally
sure the AtLantians will be disappointed
IL It is compared TO anything less impos-
ing than the great Worlds Fair at Chi
cago. Nothing short OF 1.-The greatest"
ever satisfies Atlanta, and we wish more
Of the same spirit animated some other
southern towns of which we know.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
A, GREENTREE,
PALACE Clothing HALL.
You Cannot Afford
Pass By Our Store.
WHY!

Because we do sell high.class
Goods for the same or a lower
price than you pay all around
town for inferior goods.
That's the WHY!
Where else can you buy a
Stylish Child's Suit, strictly
all wool, value $3.50, at S2.75?
Where else can you buy a
Nobby Boys Long-Pants Suit,
handsomely made, any shade
and style you may want, value
So to $40, at $6.509
Where else can you buy a
Handsome Dress Suit, con-
sisting of imported material,
newest designs, worth Sl8 to
$40, at Sl3.75?
An elegant line Of Business
Suits, perfect in fit, in light
and dark shades, Cheviots,
Worsteds, and Serges, from
81 to $40, worth SD.
l lot Mems Pants, in eight
different styles, in Cheviots,
new patterns, regular price
$3.50, at $l.85.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

Already robin-redbreast has his mating
ditty sung.
The liverwort has oped Its eyes the wood.
land brakes among,
The birches have their tassels to the
vernal breeyes hung.
The hen the western hemisphere IL tap
ping for her young.
The shadbone has the average human
epiglottis stung
The carpet for its old per-annum rub-a.
dub is swung.
The baseball rooter has begun to fulmi-
nate his lung.
And by these signs we certify that spring
has really sprung.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21


1t IL reported from Toxic that the at
tempt 10 assasslnate IA Hung Chang
was not the act Of q mailman. a. the ia
paness newspapers stated. but was the
result Of q widespread conspiracy. an
account Of which in the papers was not
permitted by the government; that i'm
ruediutely after tho attack on the Chinese
viceroy the police disarmsd numerous
Japanese citizens known ~ members Of
tbe war party. and that great many
swords were taken from the crowd. which
weapons could only have been worn In
violation Of the law. IL II pity these
swords were not taken before rather
than after the attack on Ii. ana that
Distois ~ well as tho other variety OF
HssSss, were not then taken away from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

Another Gallant Confederate An
swern HE Last noll-Oa11.

A0Otn0B 0oAnont OOahGUGses0 49,
swers HE Last BoIl-Call.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. April ~
Especial. Mr. william Nossstt. . we'll
known citissn Of this city. and for many
years past engaged In the undertaking
business, died at his residence on b street
this morning, after q lingering illness Of
consumption. He was q gallant Confed-
crate soldier IN the Second Virginia
Battalion, under command Of General
Custis Lee, and leaves many friends 10
mourn his demise. His age WAS 50.
Captain II. B. Berry. Clerk OF the Cor
poration and Circuit courts. II danger
ously Ill with pneumonia.
The condition Of Mrs. Rev. 8. q. Fer.
guson, who has been lying critically III
for several days. Is thought to be some
what improved tonight.
Colonel Preston Belvin. Of Richmond.
spent several hours in the burg to-day
nlIing business engagements.
Senator Little left to-day for Richmond
for the purpose of presenting the record
and his plea for q new trial In the Nor
garfield case before Judge RELY. OF the
Supreme Court Morganneld continues
to retain the same composure. and the
don't-care-air. that SO characterized him
throughout the trial. and II he realizes
the fate before him he does not show IT,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

Issoimportantthat you should be sure
to get THE BEST. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla has proven its unequalled merit by
its thousands OF remarkable cures, and
the fact that it has a larger sale than
any other sarsaparills or blood puri-
fer shows the great confidence the
people have in it. In fact it is the
Spring Medicine. II cures all blood
diseases, builds up the nerves and
gives such strength to the whole system
that, as one lady puts it, 1t seemed to
make me anew"
II you decide to take Hoods sarsa-
parilla for your Spring Medicine do
not buy any substitute. BE sure to get
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
A High Ideal.

Dora: No. haven't made up my mind
yet whether to accept Mr.. Lushman OF
not. He's not exactly my ideal. You
know ! have always said that when !
married II would be to some one that l
could look up TO.
Clara: That's Lushman, TO a dot. /
heard Fred say only yesterday that
there wasn't q man In the club who got
high" as often as he did.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

a fine statue commemorative Of the
late General John c. Fremont will soon
be erected near Tappan Zee sn one of
the most commanding sites along the
Hudson river. This soldier. explorer.
and Republican politician. who is to be
thus honored was born In Georgia. in the
city Of Savannah. about eighty years ago.
He was educated in Charleston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
CRITICAL SURGICAL OPERATION.
Though Successful, the Patient Died
40 Hours Afterwards.


30 Hours Afterwards.
BOYDTON. VA. April 20.-(SpeciaL)-
On Wednesday Drs. Atkins. Hamilton.
and Epps performed critical surgical
operation on Mr.. william Atkins Tor
gravel Of the bladder. and three stones.
larger than partridge eggs were extracted.
Mr.. Atkins has been a great sufferer for
twenty years. and though he stood the
operation well, on account OF his ad-
vanced age, which was & years. he died
about thirty-six hours after 1t was per-
formed. The dimensions Of the largest
stone are 81 IL inches in circumference,
and 4 l-2 inches I'm length, the aggregate
weight being about 700 grains
Mr.. w. A. Bryson and charming lady. of
Richmond. are here this week visiting
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Mary L. Wells, who resides In
the country near here, Is quite III.
Mr. Harry Granger Is convalescing.
Farmers Of this section are very busy
now preparing to plant their crops. and
less commercial fertilizers will be used
this season than for several years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

There Is a theory that the murderous as
aault upon Mrs. Parnell was made rather
for the purpose Of obtaining political pa
pers In the aged lady's possession than In
order to get money. and the police Of
Bordentown are proceeding accordingly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

of diseases marked by loss of vitality wasting of flesh The
lungs and the stomach enter the through
these two organs.
The medicine that will do quickest and most thoroughly
medicine to take That medicine Dr. Peces Golden Medical
Discovery searches disease wherever they ex
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

The Georgia State Medical Association
has expelled Dr. W. l.. Bullard. OF CO.
cialist, for advertising in the newspapers.
What seems TO have aggravated his Of
fence in the eyes Of the association is
that DR.. Billiard used cuts In his ads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
NINE HORSES DIE IN THE FLAMES
Livery-Stnbles I'm Suffolk Destroyed
by Fire-Loss, $4,000.

SUFFOLK. VA. April 20.-(spsciai)-
About o'clock this morning tho livery
and sale stables OF Junius T. Parker, on
Sycamore street, were destroyed by fire.
nine horses perishing in the flames. The
fire had been under way some time when
discovered. and, although the depart
ment responded promptly the building
could not be saved, but the fire was pre-
vented from spreading. Several of the
horses were gotten out of the stables,
but rushed back into their stalls and were
burned TO death. Only five were saved
out OF fourteen In the stables. A car
load Of hay was also burned. The origin
OF the fire Is n mystery, as there were
no lights in the building, nor had there
been any fire In It for several days. Mr..
Parker's loss is estimated AT about $1,000
with no insurance. He bad an offer of
$1,000 for pair of the horses that he lost
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

OF the $50 new post-ofiices established
in the United states In the last four
years. 4.4SG are in the South. This affords
striking evidence OF the increase OF popu-
lation in the South. and Of the business
development of this section
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

The tce-patriotio Japs. However, airs
well that ends we'll The perforation Of
Hs cheek probably FASTENED the peace
pact and the viceroy 10 now reported
to have reached Tien.Tsin. quite himself
again. and none the worse for his ia.
pancSe experfcnce
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
Reward of EIattery,

Doctor: You don't really know how you
caught such a severe cold?
Artist: l must acknowledge that do
not.
Doctor: Well. can tell you You
caught It putting the finishing touches
on that last painting of yours-'Icebergs
at Sea-"
Artist: Oh. thanks. Doctor! Let's see
That last bill OF yours was $50. wasn't IT.
Yes! Well, will draw q check for 1t at
once
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

IL we are TO judge by the remarks OF
our Richmond contemporaries. the CAPT.
tai city WIFI soon be where Moses was
when the light went out."-The Norfolk
Landmark.
Our councilmen will stand nightly in
their own light If they put Richmond in
darkness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
Just Suited Her.

Bertha: With your ideas Of extrava-
gance, can't see how you can ever be
contented with Mr.. Leach.
Ethel: And why not. pray1
Bertha: Why. his friends say he Is
strongly inclined to he close.
Ethel: Just my style. can't endure
ono Of your distant, dimdent sort.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
Phonographic Charade.

NNTitteu ioT the Dihpetcn.D
Low rates OF FIRST across my THIRD
And to the Holy Land
Invite full many traveller now
From home 10 foreign strand:
And Western tourists seek In crowds
The paths the Saviour trod-
The hills and plains where dwelt OF yore
The chosen seed OF God:
And towards the SECOND Of the East
Pursue the same highway
That Saul. the WHOLE. with purpose
fell
Trod In the olden day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
A Liberal Pour.

LET me pour out my soul. she sang,
With labial extensions
That seemed to hint she meant thereby
To prove her souls dimensions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

Ambassador Eustis must have been
nodding when by implication he
acquiesced in the contention that there
are no ruins in this country. Where In
the wide. wide world can be found a
more picturesque ruin than the greenback
partyf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
THE WILLIAMS MURDER MYSTERY.
Body Exhumed and Examined
Strict Secrecv 0a IN the Reault.

strict secrecy ms to the Result.
HEATHSVILLE. VA, April 2o.-(Spe-
cial.) THE body OF T +. Williams, who Is
now believed to have been foully muir
dered by his wife and Albert d. Veimyer,
has been exhumed for an official examina-
ton Drs. Booker and Douglass made the
examination. They then made report
the contents Of which will not be revealed.
The strictest secrecy is maintained con-
corning both this report and Vdmyers
confession.
II Is rumored that more damaging evi-
dence has been discovered, and that the
suicide theory has been completely ex-
ploded. but the information, while 1t may
ba true Is unofficial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

The New York Herald denies. on the
authority OF Mr.. Oliver II. r. Belmonts
family. the rumors that Mrs. w. X. Van
derbilt and Mr. Belmont are soon to be
married.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
A AuPe Thing.

Upper: You are something OF genius
Cbipper. Can you tell me OF any way to
make a safe burglar-proof?
Clipper: Certainly. XIII on all the
burglars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21
eeemed strange 10 Her.

wife: It ID after midnight, dear. What
has kept you out 90 late?
Husband: We've been taking an &C.
count OF stock.
wife: thought you were in the dry
goods business.
Husband: So / am.
Wife: How strangei I didn't know
that taking that kind Of stock would
affect the breath.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-21

Fierce: Don't fatter yourself. sir. that
I am at all alarmed. Remember that
"mediocrity wages incessant warfare
against superior men,"
Pierce: / know It does. sir. but I can
afa nd IL