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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
WAS FORCED INTO THE ARMY.
This Was what Happened Z" VIZ
UurgdOrf While i'm Germany.

MIR. Carl Burgd)rf, who two years ago
was n valued employee in the Offices OF
the Allen & Ginter branch of the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company. and who at mat
time left here on leave of absence to
visit his parents IN Germany. ana hai
not been heard from by friends in this
city since. is now in the army OF the
Kaiser.
II was Mr. Burgdorfs intention 10 re
turn To his position after spending a rev
months at his old home, near Celie. Han
over: but Unforeseen events transplreI
which prevented him from carrying out
his purpose Upon arriving In Bremen
on the return trip he found a telegram
awaiting him. which was from his IA
Their. ara contained the Information that
hi, mother was very III. and desired him
10 come back home. lie complied. anu r.
NAMED by her bedside until she recov-
cred.
By this time Mr Burgdorf had become
so attached 10 the FatLerland. when ne
had forsakou in his early youth, mat
he decided e. 20 into business there, IN
stead Of again sailing for the tnltea
States. He took Out his citizens papers
and then came an order from the gov
ernment. iustructing him TO report< for
military service. Mr.. Burgdort mace
answer that he hal passed the age Tor
service but the military officials hein
differently. lie was assembled before =
military commission. and pronounced
amenablc 10 the military-serVice law
MIR. Burgdorf then pleaded physlcal IN
capacity. Oh account Of rheumatism hu'
the examining surgeons failed 10 agree
with him. and he was ordered 10 the par
racks at Celle. and assigned 10 tne Nlh'h
Company. Second REGIMENT, hanover
Muskefeers. No. .. where ne mas Dee" '0'
six months. 49,
None OF Mr.. BurSforfs friends mere
onncared 10 know anything AZ TO MS
whereabouts. except that he had taken
NO his residence somewhere in Germany
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

adeauate and beautiful: there are pre,'y
women. and the dances are or n bisas'hs
order: but these elements OF the sho"
are overshadowed by the spscihiu,s
which enlivcn and brighten II al every
stage. The scenery OF the 'oiien
Branch" II now merely an incident OF NC
show. but. witnni. ve~ beautiiui ohe.
The ballet gives "A series OF ln''res,'ne
dances, lei By Miles. Adele Anore' bdi
tolatti. and De Beast. in the hrSt AZ
occurs the Folly Dance ana IN the
second the dance ia the palace OF the
emperor.
The dramatic cast is worthy OF the pro-
Guction. and includes. among others, MISS
Mildred Holden. Miss Kitty Won. MISS
Anna Moore. Miss Mamie Devere' MI
Chris. Bruno, and Cir. Al. W. Decker
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
LETTER FROM MIR. MEHAFFEf.
Some Likelihood That He Mny Hc-
cent the Scctaryship.

President Morton, OF the Young Men
Christian Association. received letter
Yesterday from Mr.. q. W. Mehaffey, or
Philadelphia. relative to the call that
has been extended hsm by the Richmond
association to the vacant secretarysh1p
here.
Mr.. Morton called meeting OF the
special committee appointed 10 select a
secretary. and Sir. Hehaffey's letter was
discussed and answered. The committee
does not deem II wise 10 give out any
thing for publication just yet but they
are still hoping that the Philadeiphian
Will accept.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
A short Docket of Petty Cases.

\ short and unmportant docket con-
fronted Squire Graves in the Police
Court yesterday. and he disposed of it In
record-brcaking time.
". r. Carter (colored) was fined s. for
cursing +. -. Hayden.
Lotion Page 1colored) was sent to Jail
for thirty days in default Of 800 for being
a suspicious character.
Willie Burton (coloredD was sent 10 fail
for ninety days for stealing so worth Il
household goods from Edna Peasants
Emily J. Good was sent up FOR stealing
a lot OF wearing apparel from Dora Marx.
:. r. Embry was also jailed for running
a policy joint.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
VIZ. JOHNSON II ABSENT.
An Aged HcnricOan Eas Mysterious
" Ui.npuenrci from His Home.

Mr. John II. Johnson. highly respected
citizen Of Henrico, who lived with his
wife and children at the corner Of
Thirty-drst and 5 streets. is missing from
his home, and the county police are
searching for him.
Mr.. Johnson is 90 years Of age. lie
has been unemployed for some time His
failure 10 find work preyed on his mind.
and about three weeks ago be disap-
peared from his home and since then
nothing has been seen or heard OF him.
His wife Is very anxious about him.
and fears some serious accident has be-
fallen him. She was only married to
him about a year ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
Given n rri,ini Present.

At the Howltzer Armory Tuesday night
Mr. Davy O'Brien. engineer OF Steamer
No. 3. was the recipient ci bridal pres
ent from the members Of his company
and Of Chemical Engine No. !. The PIES
ent. a handsome silver service. was pre-
scented by Captain william hanary IN a
neat little speech. and Mr. O'Brien re-
sponded vita few weli-chosen words.
thanking his comrades for their Kindness.
Mr.. O'Bricn will be united in marriage -
one Of Bal,lmore's fair daughters early
nfXt month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
To MnrrN a IicnricO Indy.

\ marriage license was issued at the
county courthouse yesterday 70 Mr.. T..
L. Norman. OF Beifo.l. and Miss Mary
V. Grant. OF Henrico. a daughter Of Mr..
Duncan Grant. Mr. Norman represented
his county IN the Legislature In the ses-
sion OF lSs2-'3, and his intended bride
for a time taught school In Lynchburg.
The wedding Will take place to-day.
\ license 10 marry was also issued 10
Armis.ead Shell and Rosa Anna Thorpe,
both OF the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
4 Letter from the Pacific Coast.

CORVALLIS. ORE, August %. 1885.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
| enjoy the Dispatch and It's able. prac-
teal. and conservative way OF treating
the live questions of the day
| love the Old Dominion and her people,
and hope some day to live again within
her borders: but the climate here is de-
lghtful-that Is. suits my health-and
this great Willamette Valley comes
nearer being the farmers Paradise than
any place / ever saw.
Am very glad to see that the Democrats
OF Virginia are taking your advice. and
not dividing on the silver question. i.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

This weeks Central Presbyterian says:
"By the death of Or. Richardson. and
by arrangements that have now been ci-
fected. the Rev. James Z. Smith becomes
the sole proprietor OF the Central fresby-
terrain. lie will also b.. for the present,
at least. sole editor. Sensible OF the
loss the paper and it, readers have sus-
tanned in the removal of the senior editor,
il Is hoped that the character and value
OF the paper VIII be maintained
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
Revival at COrinth.

A very interesting revival is In progress
at Corinth Methodist church on the VIII
liamsburg road. near Fair oaks. conduct
ed by Rev. A. &. Scott. the pastor. Large
crowds are in attendance each might, and
much interest IL manifested. Quite a
large delegation Of lay Christian work
ers went from Richmond last night. The
meetings will be continued throughout
this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
The NcMcnt Devils Auction.

The sale Of seats for the forthcoming
production OF Charles II. Yale's newest
Devils Auction" at tn Academy, opens
to-day. Since this attraction visited Rich
mond last season very extensive altera-
lions and additions are said 10 have been
made in il and to IL. The scenery is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
Revising the Ordinances.

The two branches or The CITY COUNCIL
met at 7:30 O'Clock last night as Com
miftee Of the Whole TO resume the con-
sideration of the newly-revised and re-
codined ordinances. Those present were
President Turpin. and Messrs. Reeve and
Vaughan. from the Board or Aldermen,
and Messrs. Gunst. Briggs. Hobson,
Mayer. Trower. Woody. aud Smith. CITY
Attorney Meredith was also in attend
ance. as was Captain Alexander Coke,
the Codifer. The only thing decided by
the body was lit being the opinion or the
City Attorney that the pronoun "she'
was not necessary in the ordinances. on
motion Of Mr.. Briggs, the committee adj
tourned, on account OF the neat. until
September sth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &C.,
4 l. AT AUCTION.

I will sell at my auction rooms at 1870
a. VI.
TO-DAY. THURSDAY August %, 1se5,
MOhair Parlor Suit. In nice order;
oak and other Chamber suits:
Domestic Sewing Machine, almost new
ana IN perfec, order:
Walnut. oak. ami Poplar Bullets. oak
Extension Table. Walnut. Mahogany.
and other Wsrdrobes, New Rockers
and Chairs, Tables Bureaus. Wash
stands. Bed ana other Lounges. Mir
rors. Pictures. Nv Mattress. &c:
Gasoline Co0kirg-Stoyes. Coal-Stoves.
and a variety az miscellaneous ARTICLES.
GEORGE ". MAYO
au - AuctiOneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

AUCTION sALEs-ThIs Dny

WHEN REAL ESTATE Is SOLD THE
TAAES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
COmprcs.ed-Air Ordinance signed.

Mayor Taylor vest rday morning signed
the amendment TO the ordinance OF the
Richmond city Railway Company. allow
ing II 10 apply compressed air as mo-
tive-pOwer on its Main-street line. The
privilege is only granted as test.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

WANTED. FOR UNITED STATES
! ARMY. ABLE BODIED, U-SMARRIEn
! MEN, between ages OF q and 80, citizens
| NJ the United States. OF good character.
| and temperate habits. who can speak.
read and write English. For full infor-
nation apply, preferable by letter. TO
| RECRUITING OFFICER, SO Main street,
| Lynchburg. Va. au 4-Su. Tu&Thtse5oin
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

BY Sutton e Co,
Real-Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
corner Of Tenth and Bank streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE

THREE FRAME DWELLINGS,
ON THE EAST SIDE OF OAK STREET
BETWEEN MOORE STREET AND
BACONS QUARTER BRANCH
NOS. 9l5. 9l7. AND 9l9 OAK STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
READ AS YOU Run.

600 barrels Choice Family Flour.
500 sacks Finest Salt. 80 pounds. 81 %
800 barrels Patent Family FLOUR. 40
5000 pound. Pork Sides ............ IA
Loo dozen Largest rat Mackerei,
each Observation-Disclosures. B
COS Smithfela Hams. something de-
licio.S ..........-.....s..... 10
600 dozen Plotted Ham and Tongue.
per can 1919. -..s................ 8
5000 bushels Choice Oats ............ 81
large Bars Laundry Soap ....... p
Mocha and Java Coffee fresh roast
ell ...........-.. ..-r-s.r....... -
FINEST New York STATE butter . ~
Nice Fresh Ginge!-Snaps ........... :
1000 bounds California Hams 80.
B plugs Harigrove's sun-Curol To-
b2ccO .........- ..........'........... .
Pure cider Vinegar. per gallon. >,
30 bags Choicest Lagudyra cogfee -. "a
3-pound-cans Table Peaches, in
syrup OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10
4 dozen New Cut Herrlngs ....... ?,
5 GOO boxes Fine Havana Cigars, per
eco boxes Mustard Sardlnes. per
box accommodation. ...-............ 3
Choice Rice, per pound ...............
FINEST English Breakfast Tea. ~ Is
u. OSuLLINAN.
Eighteenth and Main streets.
Phone 5ci. ~ 2s-Su. tn. Th&Sa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

Meoni * 20. T. we i- trustee. .A. n+t
recorded | will proceed q. 5-l. iE i.i..i-
auction. al No. u llr'h l.'a-.,--.'
street.
MONDAY. September 2p.
commencing promptly no I'D s. -. ta, t'-
tire stock OF Groceries. Liquors,
and Cigars, consisting Do part '.
1 barrels Best Brands NhfHey, 10 .,s'
About ~ gallons Whiskey. Branir CO.
Rum. and Wines. in broken D.
80 pounds choice brands Shr~Ar- --l
Smoking Tobacco,
y barrels Now orleans and other sff-,s'
barrels Vinegar,
~ barrels salt Fish;
Very Fine Cash REGISTER; --.
80 boxes Quaker city, Gem, hfth --
other leading brands Laundry
Flour Meal. Sugar. con- II ans
syrup. and Canned Goods ~ t 81
100 pounds Candies. Platform Hl -.t'
ter-Scales. Large E.cctr.--t lis' --'
Awning. all good as new
I pair Extra-Fine Young Mules
2 iGood-Sizei Young Horse, .-..
. Single and I Double CT aetf
" CONS. with Single ana ps-.- 4i-''
ness. all IN good order,
800 bushels oats
4 lot Baled Shucks AMI straw;
Merchants Liquor i2ii.-, ga
WAGON licenses. ..
Together with ALL CHOOSES Is Arill"
This stock Is all fresh ana ne'e.
lootrf. and should attract tl- a.-..-'
Of an dealers n tn city.
TERMS. Cash
J. u. Seabright Aucuoneer. o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

A LADY OF EXPERIENCE DESIRES
4 POSITION. Teaches English. Mathe-
MATES, Languages, and Music. Best refer
ences Address Miss L., care OF Posliaas-
Ter. Milford Caroline county. Va.
al ls-Su, Th&Su6t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

BY virtue OF two certain deeds OF trust
10 the trustees Of the ola Dominion Build
Ing and Loan Association. both dated Sep
TENDER i6, 1891. and recorded in the
CLERKS Ollie ~ Richmond Chancery
Court one in Deed Book IA, B. page l2i.
and the other in Deadlock IA. l.. page
lZ5, which were given 10 secure ihe
payment Of two certain bonds therein
mentioned. default having been made in
the, payment 0f a portion Of both -
said bonds. and being directed by the
Board Of Directors of the Oid Dominion
Building and Loan Association. so % DO.
we shall offer Tor sale. at public auction,
upon the premises. on
THURSDAY. AUGUST %. 1886.
at o'clock =. ", the PROPERTY con-
veyed by the abOye-fn ntioned DC ds. The
houses contain four rooms each. ana
have good. deep lots. fronting together
- feet and running back between parallel
lines. $50 feet.
TERMS. Cash as 20 expenses Of eal'. any
taxes that may be- due. and 70 pay IN
the sum OF 5000. the balance upon
credit Of six and tWclv- months the plr-
chaser 20 give his negotiable notes with
interest added from day ~ SALE secured
b. deed OF trust on the property.
JOHN y. Pi RcELL,
JOHN :. fLIETT
FRANK T. SUTTON,
Trustees Of the Oh Dominion Building
and Loan Association. au -
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4 OF
THREE NiCE COTTAGES.
Nos. i2-5. TT. ard l1eD BLiI.. .rrr-r
NEAR RANDOLPH sr.-
WILL PAY ~ PER GENT.

Dv virtue ~ a certain d..I 30 .-..
dated March - lEj and duly
the Richmond Chancery Court
l5t g. page il. % s.cnr. O.f
therein q -cr.lel. default Il.
made. and being required e. .t
viii s-il 40 public auction, 90 tt. Ill...
20 ~. HIGHEST bidder.
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 80. at p o.
the PROPERTY referred Oh ah.r. arg
described in sad deei as follows
All that i0t ~ land. with 't
thereon, fronting on south DR..
STREET - feet ; inches. moro lr ..s ..
running back between parallel .a j.
feet. more or Jess. % an aiiaE'
Thesr houses are detached. extra v..I-
built OF three rooms -aca besides
Veranla p0Iches. &c There is
stable also lu rear ~ 80. i--G. Iteg HI
b. sold separately, II desired. a- AIS
whole
TERMS: BY consent, only Nl cash 1
each house. balance slX. twelve. ll4 ,.t-
teen months.
YOUR RENT WILL Buy IT.
WALLACE b. IsJAN Irsrt''
J. Thompson Brown A. i.'. Al.f.n'ei'
Take electric car o. t-r.ri ans f.ln-
dolph streets; only tn1 squares distant.
au -
I WILL SELL TlR THE BENEFIT
0f whom if ma concern ~ auction. 10
the Richmond Sf.ck EHUhfne. on cA-
TrRDAf. 1ist ar iiI. O'Clock u N,
SEVEN SHARES GRANITE BUILDING
FUND COMPANY ~IIIN.
RICHARD N. NArsN
an 29-Th&Sa-t l.-l .lef Nn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
RICHMOND RAILWAY
AND
ELECTRIC COMPANY.

Main Office and Light Departures
foot of Seventh street. Telephone ~,
CITY Division, Office Nam AMI ''-'
streets. Telephone sli. 10Th
Union Division. Office twenty I'-'-
and 7 streets. Telephone OF.
Manchester Office, semmes "e"1'
Arc and lncandescent LlSh'' 'l'
Electric Power at reasonable rates.
Electric-Light Wiring special.y' q,
Parties desiring Electric LenS
Power by notifying the main once ',' ~
mail or telephone will bc waited ug'-
by representative OF the company
y lmh 2o-til
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

DOCK AND JOB PRINTING NEAT.
ID LY EXECUTED AT TIE DISPATCH
PRINTING HOUSE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

George W. Mayo. Auctioneer,
- and a north Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

FOR RENT. HOUSE 40. -ii E'''
BROAD. Ten rooms. an modern
ments. Apply on premis 3. Ais.
TURE FOR SALE
FOR RENT. NO. los EAST tANA.
STREET between First Orb
streets. THREE DESIRABLE --'
second floor. Terms reasonah.. i-
FOR RENT. THE VERY pEsl tAt. 70
rN,IsIIING No. so south i-tHn.
containing six room and ls-ii
ences. Rent very low % lr
tenant J. D. ELAM a .'.
Ill3 Main s'ree,.
Phone 53i. a-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

WHEN REAL ESTATE Is som ~
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT - ~.
PAR YEAR ARE 70 EE PAN .''. -
RAIA ~ THE VENDOR AND 49,.
VE.DEE. ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

J. y. Seabrlght Auctone-r.
>! east Brlll stre-L
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
>! east Brll s,re-t
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED SIl.i
OF
GROCERIES, WINES, LIQUORS,
CIGARS, TOBsCCOS, LICENSES,
CASH REGISTER,
CHOOSES IN ACTION, HORSES,
MULES, 3 DELIYERY-WAG0NS,
AND HARNESS 1T AUCTION.

BY virtue Of a Geel g trust from J. ~.
Meoni - 60. t. me as trustee. .it H-.t
recorded. / will proceed o. s-il. D.. pi..'.
auction. At No. u nor'n A's".,-'''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

WANTED. AT ONCE. BOY sTENOG-
RkPWER AND TYPEWRITER. who Is
ouick and accurate. Address y, care Dis
,.a..b au E-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.

LADY PARTIAL TO CHILDRhN.
WISHES POSITION TO TEACH OR AS
r0NpANION Terms very moderate:
Testimonials satisfactory Address ID,
core postmaster Ruther Glen =. o., caro-
line county. Va. au -'-uNNlt-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29
BUSINESS WANTS.

WANTED. AN EXPERIENCED FORE
MAN. who understands the manufacture
ing Of plug and cut plug. with some capt
tai 20 take an interest. Address To
BACCO." =. .. Box go. Richmond. Va.
an gl-TEN Su2r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

WANTED. 4 GOOD, RELIABLE
VIgITE WOMAN. To COOK AND
CLEAN for family Of three adults. Apply
,o i0al Park avenue. au -o-fl~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-29

WANTED. RELIABLE Statesmen
To CARRY OUR GOODS AS SPE-
CIALTY OR SIDE LINE.
ALLEN OIL AND GREASE CO.
an 9g-6t Cleveland. Q.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-21
EVIDENCE AGAINST DURRANT.
San Francisco Police Claim to Have
Found an Important Witness.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 2o.-The police
claim to hays found a woman who will
prove a very apt witness in the trial of
Theodore Durrant for the Emanuel Church
murders, which will begin next Monday. 1t
will be remembered that even the detec-
tives and police department were at loss
to explain the absence Of bloody clothes if
Durrant was guilty of the murder of Min
ME Williams The condition of the body OF
the murdered girl made reasonable the in
ference that her murderer had spattered
his clothing with blood. The blood which
had spurted on the walls of the book closet
indicated that there had been struggle.
With unusual diligence the police searched
In every nook and corner or the Emanuel
Church for some trace of the clothing. They
found none and no better success rewarded
their efforts at Durrant's home. This fail
ure was construed TO mean a flaw in the
Prosecutions chain. If Durrant be the mur-
derer. and acted with Minnie Williams as
he did with other members OF Emanuel
Church. there would be no blood marks on
his clothes The prosecution has secured
a witness who VIII swear TO the actions
of Dun rant on another occasion than of the
murder. Her story will possess the utmost
significance In the case
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-21

Stery Told by Mrs. PietEel Of Her
Dealings with the swindler.


Dealings with the svindler.
TORONTO, July 2o-Mrs. Pietzel is pros
trated to-day. The terrible ordeal of view
ing her children's bodies. the details of the
crime that were brought out at the inquest
and the sight of her chidren's toys caused
nervous prostration.
Mrs. Pietzel in talk with a reporter,
recounted her dealings with the murderer
of her children. She believes she is the
victim of a hypnotic influence exerted by
Holmes. Her story was straightforwardly
told. and 1t is impossible to believe. after
being any length of time in her company.
that she was either a confederate or ac-
complice OF Holmes In the commission or
any of his crimes.
Holmes, whom / had never met" said
Mrs. Pietzel, "but once before the death of
my husband. seemed from the time he
asked me for the care of the children until
his final arrest, to have a peculiar influence
over me. felt controlled by him. He had
a sway over me that then I thought nat
ural. since he had been the intimate friend
Of my husband. Besides my husband had
repeatedly told me that could trust hin.,
that he was good man. and that he would
always be true TO u.s. The children idolszed
him. There was nothing that he could not
do with them Again and again my hus-
band told me how much he thought al
Holmes and how honorable he was until
came TO the same opinion myself. although
at first did not l;ketthe man, and told
my husband so. and begged him to have
nothing to do with him.
Il saw my husband last on Aug. "a, 1884,
He had gone TO ST. Louis. He was then
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-21
ALSO A KIDNAPER.
Holiness Connection with the Abduc-
tiOn of n Chicago Girl.


CHICAGO, July 2O.-The Redmond mys-
terry is revived to-day in a new aspect,
connection with Holmes being shown.
Some years ago Chicago was shocked by
the bold kidnapping of the daughter of a
South-side blacksmith. Her abductors,
while keeping their identity a secret, ad-
mitted in a series of notes sent TO the par
ents Of the child their sole object was to
hold her for a big ransom. The kidnap-
ing, as afterward proved, was done by a
Mrs Gurley, who some time later was ar
rested for the crime and sentenced to five
years in the penitentary. 1t is clear
enough now to these who have investigated
that matter that the mysterious abduction
of the Redmond child was a job put up
by Holmes. and that he used the Gurleys
over whom he had some control, as his
tools. Whether the obtaining of a ran
som was his sole object or not Is a mat
ter for doubt. Mr.. Redmond and his wife
quarreled over the matter and the black
smith went insane and was arraigned in
court, his wife appearing as prosecuting
witness. A big lot of money was spent in
trying TO locate the girl before the trial
was finally settled. which led to the arrest
Of Mrs. Gurley, and yet there was never
time when the child was more than half
a block from Holiness store, her identity
being concealed bv dressing her in boys
clothes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-21

himself again. The opinion was that the
tank was a swindling device of Holiness
who at one time, while living there. claimed
to have new process for the manufacture
OF gas. in which he induced several people
possessed OF more money than caution to
invest. The tank was covered.up this even-
ing and further Investigations postponed
until Monday.
Chemists who have examined the bones
found in the stove in Holiness house say
tonight that in their opinion the so-callei
bones are not bones at all. A further ex-
animation will be made