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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-22

So thoroughly entrenched themselves IN
their position that the father, with all his
millions. is unable to make them feel the
smart Of his displeasure.
The trouble dates back TO January I'd
OF 1891, when the two boys purchased from
the old man three quarters of the stock
i'm the Hawaiian Commercial Company.
Something over a million was the price
fixed. and A certain sum was paid down
on the spot, leaving 100000 to be paid in
two years-that is. $4,000 on January 2,
1895, and the other $4,000 on January ?,
1886.
Some time prior 10 the purchase old
Claus gave $4,000 To each of the boys.
Now he regrets it. for they used 1t as
ammunition against the Golfers Of
Spreckels, ST. The old gentleman not
long ago said that Adolph and Rudolph
thought that he ought to have given
them 100000 apiece, instead Of 10000;
but, for the sake OF harmony, he sold
them the three quarters interest in his
Hawaiian company.
This did not have the desired effect. for
shortly after the transfer the two boys
packed up their trunks and quit the
family home. Since then the peop,e OF
San Francisco have been nightly inter-
ested in the war. Although now an old
man In years Claus is as active as ever.
and a stiff fighter. 1t was generally sup
posed that he would make short work Of
the two boys. but after two years they
are still holding their own. More than
that, after a carefully-prepared plan on
the part Of the old man to bring them 10
terms. tley beat him at his own game,
and now he doesn't know where TO begin
at them again.
The plan was this: The last payment of
$4,000 was due on January % last. and
when Claus heard that the boys were
hard up for ready cash, he saw all the
money-lenders in San Francisco and ar
ranged with them not to make any loan
TO the boys. Then he waited for his VIC
tory. On January 2d he sent a messen-
ger to the boys for the $4,000. expecting
as an answer a plea for compromise.
Then he thought he could make his own
terms and resume his former position as
undsputed boss of the family. But the
messenger returned with a certified check
for the full amount. Some money-lender
had worked 10 windward of the old gen.
tleman, and the latter Is after his scalp
with a vengeance.
BEGINNING OF THE SUGAR KING.
All this is but small chapter in the
career OF Claus Spreckels He is worth
to-day anywhere from twenty TO sixty
millions, and perhaps more. And he has
accomplished all this in the face of many
handlcaps. His education, 10 begin with,
amounted 10 nothing. His English is
broken and heavily favored with the ac-
cent of the Fatherland. But his money
making genius was OF the indomtable
kind which smashed every barrier into
flinders. tii .''
small wonder. then, that the two sons
should allow nothing. even family senti-
ment, TO stand in the way of their finan-
cial progress. The old gentleman's thirst
for lucre made a great number Of men
groan, but il looks like a back-handed
swipe on the part of Dame Fortune to
use his own sons for the purpose of re-
taliation
A GROCER AT FIRST.
1t is interesting at this period TO follow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-22
ORPHAN BOYS HYPNOTIZED.
DIR. Henry Brings the Lads at the
Asylum Under His influence.

The boys of the Male Orphan Asylum
were given quite a treat yesterday af-
ternoon, in lecture by the hypnotist,
Dr. Henry. About two hundred people
besides the boys enjoyed the lecture.
One OF the particular features of the
afternoon was the perfect control mani
tested over Charles Lotto boy of 10.
by DR.. Henry. The hypnotst lost little
time in bringing Charles under his com
pIete control. aad then began by making
him think he was freezing cold. The boy
threw a handkerchief for d SNOWFALL.
and seemed thoroughly convinced that
he was making and throwing sure enough
snow-balls.
When told that handkerchief was
rabbit. he Immediately fell into the
hypnotists way of thinking, and then
accused the so-called rabbit OF being
baby, because 1t was the wish OF DIR.
Henry.
The boys became very much excited
over the entertainment. and several had
themselves hypnotized before the lecture
was completed. DIR. Henry regretted that
his time was 50 limited. but said he had
another engagement at s o'clock Last
night the boys had by no means lost
any OF their excitement, and were more
bus.ly engaged I'm studying the mysteries
of ''Svengalp' and all other hypnotic ideas
than they were with the problems OF
mathematics or some other more sedate
branch OF science.
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SUGAR KINGS TRIALS
Claus Sprscksls OulVittsd BY His
Two Sons.
QUEER FAMILY
WAR.
The boys Are on Top, Hut the Father
SIN in the Hunt-WOndcrful Rise
of n German Immigrant-A Grocer
at First.


There is an unique war going on IN
the home of Claus Spreckels. the sugar
king Of this continent. The old man,
who landed in New York more than half
a century ago. with wooden shoes on his
feet and 50 in his pocket, and conquer
ed untold difficulties in building up the
immense fortune thau he is now master
OF. has at last met his match In his two
sons. and they are giving him no mercy.
The two sons are Adolph and Rudolph
Spreckels. There is another son. John.
D., who is generally spoken Of as the
good SON He stands by his father
through thick and thin. and, being
gifted with strong commercial intelli-
gence. is a valuable aid TO the old man.
For it is a financial war that is disturb
ing the peace OF the family, and Just
now the two sons are on top and have
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-22
DEATH OF CHARLES II. HARRIS.
Well known in Richmond Years
A-o-Sonc of His characteristics.

Mr.. Charles T. Harris, formerly OF this
State, died Sunday at his home, in Dover
Del.
4 special from that city says:
Charles r. Harris came to Dover from
Virginia about ten years ago for his
health. He possessed $4,000 in securities
and large real estate holdings.
"Mr Harris employed as companion
man named Butler. clerk at the hotel
at which he stopped in Dover. Some time
ago Nil Harris added a codcil to his
will bequeathing the sum of $1,000 TO
Butler. 5000 to L. 5. Clark, of Dover,
and 5000 TO each of two friends in Nir-
ginia.
Miss Sarah McPhail, of Philadelphia,
niece of Mr.. Harris, sought 10 remove her
uncle from Mr. Buffers influence, but was
unable to do so, and Butler refused to
allow her TO see her uncle. She applied
TO the court for a writ of lunatico de IN
quirendo. and J. Frank Wilds was APP
pointed trustee for Mr.. Harris, who was
declared insane.
mir. Butler said this morning that he
would make contention 10 establish
the validity Of the codicil. Miss McPhail
will oppose the cOdicil on the ground that
II was made under the influence OF
Butler"
Mr. Harris was well known In this city
some twenty years ago. He was a native
of Norfolk, where he accumulated large
fortune in the baking business, especially
i'm the baking Of ship-biscuit When Nor
folk was evacuated he went South, where
he resided until the close OF the war
During his frequent visits TO Richmond
he made his headquarters at the Office
of the late Parker Campbell, and was
the friend Of that gentleman, and also
the late Judge titzhugh and the iate
DR.. Houston. Mr. Harris had acquired
| a fine education, and was an exceptionally
good Latin scholar. During the war his
nephew was killed and buried on the
field Of battle No record was made OF
the exact place Of burial. Mr.. Harris
spent a great deal of time and money eX-
huming the remains Of Confederate sol
diers. and finally found what he believed
TO be the remains of his nephew. Inc
plugging Of the teeth satisfied him as TO
the identity. These remains he had re-
Inferred and over them erected Inonu-
ment
one of his favorite diversions III writing
/ TO his friends was to put the address on
the envelopes in rhyme, and in such
way as to puzzle the post-ofiice authorities
in making them out. He also had
fancy for puzzling his friends with me
chanical problems.
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ulrc which made the bill law. ana
there was n hitch several conferences
in which wise heads were put togetner,
were held, and finally 1t was determineu
that a resolution recalling the bi1
should be passed In the Senate. Inis
was done yesterday. and the bin came
back 10 be acted upon.
TO HAVE a CAUCUS.
A Democratic caucus for the conside-
ration of the many election bills now
pending before the two houses will be
held next Tuesday night az o'clock
in the hall Of the House OF delegates
Thee was some doubt as TO whether
n sufficient number OF Democratic
members could be induced TO sign the
petition 20 order such caucus, but that
has now been accomplished. and Chair
man Cooke. Of Norfolk. will issue an
order within the next day or so.
TAX on MARKET-CARTS.
MIR. Newberne's bill. which seeks 10 have
abolished the tax o. 10 cents each on
market-carts. was considered by the
House Committee on Counties. Cities. and
Towns yesterday and was finally passed
by without action. Mr. C. V. Meredith,
Mr.. James +. Flournoy, Mr.. Cooke. and
Mr.. Booker opposed the bill. and Messrs.
Newbernc and Winston spoke for II.
Among the other gentlemen before the
committee were Messrs. q. G. Smith, j.
III. Timherlake. r. Il Horne. Il. + Cosby.
Il. NJ. Cosby. Marcellas Moore. and Wal
ter Sydney. all of Hanover.
NOTES AND GOSSIP.
The House Committee on Militia and
Police Will meet tonight at O'Clock In
the han of the House of Delegates, when
the various military bills will be taken up.
number OF military officers will he
present and the session will doubtless be
a lively one.
Several Of the committees OF both
branches met yesterday but transacted
no business OF any great importance.
The substitute which Mr.. Williams has
offered for HE three fOurtha value
clause" insurance bill. differs from the
original measure in that the latter provid-
cd that company should pay the full va.ue
of the policy, while the former limits
the liability of companies TO the actual
value OF the property at the time il was
destroyed. The chief objection raised
against this bill by insurance companies.
Is that it viii promote incendiarism. This
measure will come up In The Senate to-
morrow as "A special order
Dr. Henry, the hypnotist. gave his first
lecture last night In the hail of the House
Of Delegates to his class Of legislators.
The lecture consumed an hour and d half
and the Solons went away much wiser
than they came.
The members Of the General Assembly
yesterday received an invitation TO the
lecture to be given IN the hall OF the
House Friday night by Mr.. Barton wise,
on the subiest. "Carthagenia 10 Point
Pleasant" The lecture will be under the
auspices of the Association for the Pre-
servation of Virginia Antiquities
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-22
ON THE APPOMATTOX
THE SUDDEN DEATH or Msss.
LOUISA BsRDsoNG.
The Case of Harris, Charged with
the Murder of Mallory, Agnfn
Continucd-Light Sentences Agreed
To-Personai.
TO--Isers0nui.

PETERSBURG. VA. January 1.--(Spe-
cial Mrs Louisa Birdsons. wife OF Mr..
W. Z. Birdsong. a trusted employee OF the
Norfolk and Western railroad, In this
city. died very suddenly last night at tho
residence OF her husband. on Old street.
OF heart-dIsease. The deceased. who was
a much-respected lady. was apparently Ia
perfect health up TO within ten minutes
before her demise. Her age was about
Is years.
MURDER CASE CONTINUED.
In the Hastings Court to-day II was
agreed that. by reason OF important en-
gagements OF counsel for the defence AMI
the probable absence OF witnesses, the
trial OF the case OF II. II. Harris for the
murder OF William r. Mallory. which had
been set for Monday Of next week. would
be postponed until the 18th Of February
when It Is supposed. unless something oc-
ours TO prevent. the trial may begin.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Mr.. Orris A. Peach, a popular employee
OF the Electric-I.ight Power Company, was
married at o'clock tonight to Miss
Eleanor Lamb, a charming young LADY,
residing IN the western portion OF the cttys
Lewis Avery ,coorcdD driver for
well-known mercantile house. In this city.
was arrested to-day on the charge of
the larceny of two gold rings and a small
sum of money. the property OF a colored
brother. He was bailed In the sum OF
/ 500 for his appearance before the Mayor
tomorrow.
In the Hastings Court to-day. in the
cases OF the negroes charged with as
I sault and riotous conduct In Blandford
J on Christmas-Day. the commemorative
! Attorney in view OF the light penalty
( imposed upon the ringleader OF the sang.
consented to a lenient punishment for
! the other parties, and they were sem
fenced to sixty days imprisonment IN
/ Jail each.
ID. Klein. the alleged drummer from
Richmond, recently arrested on the charge
Of defrauding the proprietor OF one OK
the hotels In this city OF board and
lodging. was sentenced by the court To
pay fine Of SO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-22

LEESBURG. VA. January H.--(Special.y
The birthday OF General Robert y. Lee
was celebrated here yesterday evening by
Clinton Hatcher Camp OF Confederate
Veterans by a dinner at the Leesburg
Inn, at which there was a fine attend.
ance. After the dinner short addresses
were made by Colonel Ligi White. Rev.
j. w. Grub. Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South: Rev. Edwin s. Kinks. &C
the Episcopal church; Rev. Mr.. Barber
OF the Baptist church. all OF Leesburg.
and the Rev. James ID. Smith (Presby-
terian). of Washington. The last named
served In the Union army. but spoke in
the highest terms OF the noble character
of General Lee. Hon. Eppa Hunter Jr.
now attending court here, also made q
capital address. as did Circuit-Judge T.. C.
Nicol. The occasion was one OF much
enjoyment. and everything passed off
nicely.
The two banks OF the town were closed
otherwise business went on as usual.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-22

took SAIL across the racine 10 lnNesu-
gate, burt he was quite dismayed at find
ing that every foot of land must be ir-
rigated. This meant the expenditure OF
every cent he had accumulated; but his
confidence was great, and b. took the
plunge.
lie found 1000 acres Of land, low. con-
Meeting two mountain regions, and, con-
sidered useless. He leased this barren
waste from kalakaua for a song. and
went TO work. There was plenty of water
In the mountains, % miles away. He
dug a canal, II feet wide and feet deep,
built aqueducts, blasted thirty tunnels,
through solid rock and got water td his
desert at a cost of something like $4,000.
He founded a town. calling ii Speckels-
vile. He macadamized the streets there
of. planted shade-tTees, built church,
and established club for the entertain
ment OF his army Of employees. He ex-
tended his main canal until it penetrated
every part of his barren estate. He
caused five immense reservoirs to be con-
structed. high mp in the mountains. so
that he could have a perpetual water-sup-
ply. Meanwhile the cane he had planted
had been growing. and a mill that soon
duced 100 tons OF sugar r. day was being
built under his personal supervision.
KING KALAKAUAS FRIEND.
Spreckes became the bosom friend of
the old King, kaiakaua. and the latter
made him a knight commander in the
Kings order. He loaned the King big
sums at fat interest and lorded II over
the court officials with a high hand.
He was diplomatic, too. and made the
portly Queen numerous presents OF Amer
lean finery. and in short time became the
most powerful white man on the islands.
When the eastern sugar magnates tried
TO down him they met a tough Customer.
He was not content to stand on the de-
fensive, but at once assumed the aggres-
sive. and coming East established A big
refinery in Philadelphia, and soon got a
good share of the business In the East.
He has large beet plantations in Southern
California and a big refinery to convert
the product into sugar.
He Is a jolly old man and his wife is a
good natured German woman, who, in
her younger days. knew what hard work
meant He Is a liberal spender, when in
the mood, but hard man to deal with
in business. Ii rifles him to be crossed in
any undertaking, and that is the reason
the rebellion Of his sons strikes him so
hard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-22
Northumberland and Prohibition.

HEATHSVILLE, VA, January IL
(Special)-A prohibition movement Is on
foot in Northumberland again. which. II
successful. will prohibit the sale OF liquor
in the entire county. A number OF petit
tlons have been drawn up and circulated
throughout the districts In which liquor
licenses are now granted. petitoning the
Judge of the County Court TO order spe-
cial election on the question of granting
or not granting liquor licenses in these
districts hereafter. A desperate effort
will be made to render the movement
successful and there will be probably
no difficulty in getting enough Signatures
to the election, but the result OF the
election is very doubtful The principal
difficulty will be with the colored voters.
The n iority of them will, undoubtedly,
oppostehe movement.
on last Saturday a party Of huntsmen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-22
Rev. l.. q. Broughton's Meeting.

There was an immense audience at the
Second Baptist church last night TO hear
Dr. Broughton. The young ladies' or
the Womans College attended in body.
accompanied by President Nelson. The
large choir which was led by Mr.. Gilmore
ID. Hotchkss, has been increased by the
addition Of a number of well-known
church singers.
Dr. Broughton preached on Lacking
One Thing" and powerfully moved his
audience.
This afternoon at O'Clock he will give
a Bible reading on Religion In the
Home" with special reference TO pa
rental authority and responsibility. At
S o'clock DR.. Broughton will preach again.
1t is estimated that nearly twenty per-
sons gave their hearts TO Christ and
publicly confessed him at last nights
meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-22
FREDERICKSBURG.
Epidemic of Mcasles-Personni aud
General Notes.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, January zis
Especially MIR. Irvine Moon. Of Richmond.
spent yesterday and to-day in the old
burg. where he formerly lived.
Persons here are taking advantage oe
low prices OF blooded stock at the Idle
tracks near Alexandria. and are supplying
Themselves with brood-mares and stall
lions. This move will result In greatly
improved strain of horses In this neigh-
borhood.
The epidemic of measles still continues
here and while not so general among the
children, the disease has attacked adults.
There are several such cases I'm the city
that are proving very stubborn. No Ia
tallties have as yet been reported.
MARY WASHINGTON LODGE.
The Mary Washington monument lodge
was turned over TO the architect by
Contractor Wroton last week. MIR. Wro-
ton was highly complimented on his work.
which is an ornament to the section or
the town in which 1t is located.
Mr.. Robelt Sneilings. OF Stafford county.
while trying to stop a runaway team on
Falmouth bridge yesterday. was knocked
down and badly bruised and cut about
the face and head.
ID. A. Herring, Esq, OF AudinS I@&Pf'HS
Company. spent to-day here. He goes TO
Richmond tonight.
There was large leap-year party and
auction sale at Mr.. James Morrison's, an
the county, last night, at which the
bellies brought fair prices. At the con-
clusion OF the sale a nice supper was
served to those present.
A GOOD SIGN.
our tle-dealers are acquiring all the
tracts of wood land they can Dnd con-
tiguous to Fredericksburg. The revival
of trade I'm their line would seem TO In
dictate the carly resumption of general
railroad-work.
Mr.. William T. Kirby, who for the past
six months has been connecNcd with
local paper here. has a position as re-
porter on the Norfolk Virginian.
Miss Bertha Capner, of Falls Church,
Il visiting relatives in Spotsyivania near
this citv.
Mr.. William Cliff. OF King George. ard
Miss Carrie Cox, OF Stafford county. wera
married yesterday at the home of the
brides parents. In the latter county. Rev.
w. G. Bates was the officiating clergy
man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-22
Was a Pleasant Anair.

The entertainment given last night by
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. AGREE at their
residence. No. 504 IL north Twenty-fifth
street, was decided success. Following
is the programme:
Address-Mr John r. Acree: singing
by Independent Quartette; recitE don by
the talented elocutionist. Gus schnur-
man; duet by Mr. William AGREE and
Miss Birdie AGREE: Indian-club-swinging
Professor A. Gary; recitation, MIR. Gus
Schnurman. solo. Louis Dalton; duet.
Mr.. David Richwine and Mr.. George
AGREE.
Mr.. Gus Schnurman, the elocutonist.
proved himself "a master OF the art
After the entertainment an enjoyable
supper was spread for the guests and
those taking part, and all did ample JUS
tice 10 their inner man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-22
BEDFORD CITY.
The New Postmaster-The Hish
school.


BEDFORD CITY. VA, January H.
Especial THE intelligence came this
morning from Washington of the APP
pointment Of Mr. A. Boyd Clayton to the
position of postmaster here. which has
been filled for the past four years by
MI. w. II. Mosby. The other applicant
for the position was Mr.. j. w. Johnston.
Both applicants hold high positions in
the social and business life of the COM
munity. and the present appointment is
very satisfactory.
The decision i'm regard TO the High
School question, which has divided the
county into factions, and created such
interest, has been wired from Richmond.
The substitute bill, prepared by Senator
Lowry, securing the school to the Central
and Municipal districts, has been
passed, and gives general satisfaction In
those districts. The 500 in excess OF the
needs OF Central District and Bedford
City, which has hitherto been annually
distributed among the outlying districts,
will now go towards the expenses OF the
High School, and II is estimated that the
additional tax will be slight. This school.
despite the disadvantages under which
1t has labored. is doing fine work. With
its splendidly- equipped corps OF instruc-
tors. II has INDICATED its claim as an
institution of high grade. Last year a
number OF county teachers after their
brief sessions bad closed availed them
selves OF its advantages, and now write to
say what great benefit they thus derived
for the work Of teaching. There are over
eighty pupils in attendance.
Mrs. S. Hirsh. VINO has been very i'll
for some waeks Is this morning safd tn
be In extremis. She has suffered extreme
pain and nervousness from some trouble
in the bone OF the face. supposed at first
10 be an abscess, but now thought TO be
a cancer. Five different operations have
been performed. but without affording re-
lief Physicians from Lynchburg and
Roanoke were summoned In consultation
with those of the town. Mrs. Hirsh has
a husband. a son. and two daughters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-22
IN nu,,a a Bicycle Academy.

Messrs Twohig Temple and Charles
Wallace have rented the vacant lot just
across from tho Jefferson. and have let
the contract for the erection OF a first
class bicycle training school. The lot is
10 be enclosed by an eight-foot fence.
and will have a one-fifth-mile track.
The old frame house on the corner OF
the lot is to be used as a storeroom. IN
which all paraphernalia VIII be kept.
The work OF construction will begin to-
1av