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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

Had They Been Accepted the Abyssinian
Trouble Would Not Have Happened.

LONDON, March IA Rome dispatch
to the Central News says Signor Crisp
Will present to the Chamber Of Deputies
documents proving that If the minis
ters had accepted the proposals made by
him the disasters to the italian forces IN
Abyssinia would not have happened.
ROME. March 7.-General Baldissera,
the newly-appointed commander-ln-chiet
Of the Italian forces In Abyssinia, has
asked the government 10 send 10 Alr-ca
az once additional artillery, men, ard mu-
nitions Of war. lie also reports that OF
the 1900 men who were missing after
the battle fought at Adowa last Sunday
1000 have returned TO the Italian camp
snd others are arriving daily.
1t was reported here that King Humbert
will to-day authorize the Marquis oil
Ruiimi to form q cabinet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

Information relative to Mr.. Barton was
obtained which is entirely accurate
Prior to his removal 10 Richmond ne
lived I'm Little Rock, Ark. where ne was
rated by Bradstreet al SzW.wV anu those
who knew him thought this low ngure.
. From the way I'm which OF late ne kept
his accounts. however. no one, not even
himself. knew how he stood. IL - salu
that he kept only one book, and put down
receipts and expenditures under each
other. Mr.. Lamb. who at one time OWN
aJ land with Barton, severed al cOnnec-
ton with him.
While Mr.. BartOn's transactions nave
been much confused for wears, 1t was
stated Yesterday by one in position 10
know that none OF mis- dealings had been
criminal until within the past lew
months. when he became So hard-pressed
that he was compelled to take advantage
of those who purchased land from MN
in order to keep himself aiioat'
PECULIAR METHODS.
His peculiar methods were yesterday
clearly explained by one LEo IS familiar
with the whole matter. When man
came TO Mr. Barton 70 purchase lana ne
would insist upon the prospective buyer
having an ahstraSt Of the tue maze.
The purchaser would get the abstract
ana carry IL 10 MI Ddi tDi y D''~N' 80
he would keep it for several days, during
which period he would take the ABSTRACT
to some building and loan company anu
borrow money upon the lot the abstract
showing that il was not encumberea.
lie would then give the purchaser
deed of bargain and sale. which the lat
ter would have recorded. never thinking
&, necessary 10 examine the title again.
Thus no suspicion was aroused III any
quarter. and the victim paid for mortgage
ed land without knowing IL.
4 gentleman familiar with Mr.. Bar
TOMS methods said that from the time
that Mr.. Barton first came here he would
occasionally do peculiar things. AZ hrst
ne thought nothing of them. but Is now
forced 10 confess that he sees why MT
Barton acted so. So far as Mr.. Barton $
actions i'm Little Rock are concerned, II
is said that there was nothing question
able about them.
4 TERRIBLE TANGLE.
The trustees have for some time past,
n is said, had an experienced accountant
AT work endeavoring TO straighten out
Mr.. BartOn's affairs. but ~ Is SAID that
thev are ia a hopeless tanele
I'm speaking yesterday OF the FEAR eN-
messed bv Mrs. Barton that she mitnt
a. any time hear Of her husband sui
eide a gentleman said he was entirely too
sharp to take his own life. 'Ihere Is no
sucb good luck I'm store he said.
A has been stated, Mr.. Barton was a
very peculiar man. on occasions ne
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

The ambulance was called at o'clock
last night to Brook avenue and Leigh
streets TO W G. Saunders drugstore 10
attend a colorod man named Moses Cham
berlain who had been cut In a fight by
Fred Evans, also colored. The row oc-
CURED on Munford street. Chamberlain
had several painful cuts on the head,
and his nose was cut open. tie was
taken 10 the hospital and treated by DR..
G.. y. Lobenberg.
The ambulance was also called at II
O'Clock 90 No. ~ south Tenth street. a
house OF ill-fame 10 attend Annie Rooney.
one of the inmates. who was painfully
burned. The woman was attempting 20
light n lamp. when she set fire TO her
clothing. She was horribly burned about
the upper part Of her body. Drs. Luxford
and LObenberg dressed her wounds and
then took her 20 the hospital.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
General Longsfreet's Reply.

To the Editor Of The Times:
Sir.-.I am truly obliged for the ar,'-
Gle that appeared I'm your issue OF inc
LIST instant.
There is a serious error I'm the report
Of my letter Of the 22nd OF June 1853
which comes from using Colonel MosDy :
account OF II, instead OF the letter az
written and published in the war recorus.
He published the letter interhnlng he
word Shephtrdstown, In tho postscript
and It is his construction that IN M
hurry of getting the papers TO mail. has
crept into my article. 1t was mentioned
I'm tho narration. that the word had been
interlined but appearing as It does WIN
out more definite explanation, II may be
a little confusing 70 the general reader.
Very truly yours,
JAMES LONGSTREET.
Gainesville. Ca, March 4. 1896
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

surrendered himsef 10 me and "a now con-
ned IN Jail here. We. his friends here.
hope you Will act on the petition already
in your Office and commute his sentence
III YOU can We sincerely hope you VIII
commute the sentenc and send us papers
10 that effect as early az you possibly can
by Sunday IL possible~and you VIII
greatly oblige every man In Marion coun-
ty."
Gov. Stone had declined 10 interfere
I'm this case. but Purvis' friends are ra-
Their confident Governor McLaurn Will
commute the sentence to life imprison-
mcnt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
The Treasury Department Changes.

WASHINGTON. March Mr.. Oliver
p. Tucker, Deputy Comptroller Of the
Currency has resigned and has been APP
pointed bank examiner for the district
OF Cincinnati. vice Madison Belts, Ma
tional Bank Examiner for Cincinnati. re-
signed
Nr. George NJ. Coffin, OF Charleston,
s. G has been appointed Deputy Comp
troller of the Currency to succeed Dir.
Tucker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
JUDGE COUNsELs LiWLEssNEss
Reproves the Defendant in "a Divorce Suit
for Not Using "A shot Gun.

KANSAS CITY. MO. March AS
the Phillips divorce case terminated in
the Circuit Court. in this city, today the
spectators were astonished TO hear Judge
W. j. Henry, a venerable and conserva-
tive jurist. reproye the defendant, Balling
\. Phillips for not using a gun 10 defend
his honor. Theroupon the plaintiff. Mrs.
Hettie Il. Phillips. tainted and was car
ried from the room. The case has been
replete with disgusting testimony from
the start The defendant. Balling a.
Phillips. was shown TO be the injured
party. and was given the DEGREES. In
giving his decision, Judge Henry, an eH-
Judge of the State Supreme Court. said:
THE only fault / can find with you.
Mr.. Phillips. is that you have been too
much inclined to leniencv. If you had
taken shotgun and indicated the hon
or Of your home you would stand better
before this court and in the community"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
TENNYsON's IDrLs or THE KING
VIII he Prof. BInchweil's subject Fire

VIII he Prof. HIachwell's subject FIRE
80. ntf- oe'refs 't"ev" "" Wire.
ASHLAND, VA. March 7.-Special.-ln
the college chapel next Thursday EVEN
ing Professor r.. T.. Blackwell will give
The fourth and last public lecture OF the
college course this season. His subject
will be Tennyson's '1dyls Of the King.
A recognized authority on Tennyson. ana
n graceful and fluent speaker, Professor
Blackwell will entertain and instruct his
audience TO n degree attained by Few
lecturers.
Alta meeting OF the Ashland Fire Com
pany last night the following officers
were elected: Morton Henry. chief: G..
F. Delaruc. arst assistant chief; SchOoler
Fox, second assistant chief Willie Vim
cent. treasurer. w. W. Bennett, secre-
tary.
Mad-dogs are again numerous In the
community and several children as well
as dogs. have been bitten.
MIR. ". c. Saunders, living in the
county. lost to-day loo cords Of wood by
fire. which originated in the forests.
There was no insurance on the wood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

We murt make room for new stock re-
Gently purchased, and viii sell 5000 copies
o. slightly s0iied and shef-w0rn Sheet
Music. among which are compositions
from some OF the standard authors at
tho extremely low price OF one cent a
copy for cash.
Remember our new store on Broad
street. No. 49, the third door from cor
ncr of Second street.
MANLY Z. RAMOS G CO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
DEATHS.

wAIIERSTErN.- Died, on Thursday
night. al il 90 o'clock. GtSTANTS WAL
LERSTEIN, in the eightieth year OF his
age.
The funeral will take place from the
residence OF Mr.. 4 ". Kaufman, 1904
east clay street, SUNDAY, at fl A. NJ.
q
wATKTNS.-Died Saturday afternoon
at o'clock. A. SALE WATKINS. IN tho
dftv-ffth year OF his age.
Funeral on MONDAY. March the 9th.
at $3.50 p. NJ, from the First Baptist
church.
GALLAGHER.-Dle az l o'clock this
morning al the residence Of her son.
s. ID. Gallagher f306is west Clay street.
Mrs. MARY GALLAGHER, in the seven
ty-frst year of her age.
Funeral notice hereafter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

WASHINGTON, March 6.-rhe Bethle-
hem Iron Works. OF Bethlehem. Penn.
to-day contracted with the navy depart
ment 20 supply eight sets Of iOrgings for
the thirteen-inch guns for the new bat
tleships kentucky and Kearsarge. a
contract for supplying the forgings for
the eight-inch guns for these vessels will
he signed with the Midvale Steel Compa-
ny, another Pennsylvania concern.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
The Advisory Committee Named.

The following has been appointed the
Advisory Committee to act with General
Peyton Wise, chairman Of the General
Committee on Propositions for the Recep-
ton of Confederate Veterans In June next.
Peyton Wise. n. V. Randolph Thomas
a. Brander, John Murphy, James n.
Boyd.
This committee will meet at Mechanics
Institute tomorrow night al O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
the UORk PROGRESSING.
The Standard Telephone Company VIII be
In Operation Next Month.

The Standard Telephone Company Is
rapidly pushing their work forward and
by April the 18th they will have an eN-
change in operation and put in telephones
which will embrace the heart Of the busi-
ness centre OF the city.
Tho pole lines from Second TO Eign-
teenth and from the river 10 Clay streets
lave nearly all been placed in position.
IN addition 10 this, the construction OUT
side Ot this limit is being rapidly push
Ell forward
Poles arr being erected on an average
OF thirty a day. The crcss-arms. pins,
and insula.ors are being rapidly received
by the company. and will be put IN posi-
ton this week.
The engineer and the superintendent
of construction Of the company have
moved into their Offices in The Times
building. and the other offices are being
prepared for occu0ancy. All along the
line the company's work is progressing
rapidly and satisfactorily.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
. cbecl for Three Hundred Dollars.

Major n. V. Randolph, on March an
received a letter from gentleman IN
Baltimore enclosing a check for $500 ior
tho aid Of the twenty-five Confederate
veterans. whom. it was supposed would
Mt that time have 10 be dropped. owing
to the fact that the Legislature mad not
made the desired appropriation,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
NORK TOBACCO sTOCK.
Reports That the Company VIII Redeem
scrip by assume Stock.

NEW YORK, March The following
expiration Of the reTort that the Amcrl-
can Tobacco Company has issued. or Is
about TO issue. part or all of the S2oOoooI
of its treasury stock, comes from per-
sOns enjoying close relations with GER
tain Of the companys directors. 1t IS that
when the company Purchased certain
plants recently, it did so partly for cash
and partly for stock. and borrowed stock
from several large holders. giving then
scrip in place OF il. II is said that the
company now intends 20 redeem the scrip
by Issuing stock for II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

Mrs. Thomas a. Brander has been APP
pointed TO represent r. +. Lee Camp No.
l, Confederate Veterans. TO assist in col
iectng relics for the Virginia room in the
Comic derate Museum. This appointment
was made at the request of Mrs. !. Taylor
Ellyson, vicepresldent for Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

ALEXANDRIA. VA. March Special.
u, y. Charles Gauss. the commissioner OF
en3oWments Tor the trustees Of he Epis-
copal Seminar. who has been extremely
successful in his work FOR this institution
is in an unfortunate condition OF health
and his friends have taken him 10 Phila-
delphia for treatment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

One of the Most Remarkable Cases OF
Record Again Brought Up.

Record Again Brought Up.
JACKSON. MISS. March 7.-Win Pur-
Wis. the Marion-county white cap who
was hung two years ago. but who It was
alleged through conniyancc OF the sheriff.
slipped the nose and escaped death. and
who Was resentenced TO hang, and was
rescued from Jail several months after,
and but q day or two before he was TO
again mount the scaffold. broke jail,
has surrendered TO the sheriff. as Will be
osen from the following letter received
by Governor McLaurin this morning:
II take this method Of notifying your
Hunnllspcy that Xul Rugyis has this day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

Mr. q. NJ. Walden. a well-known citizen
NJ Pittsylvania, who lived near Laurel
Grove. died at his home Monday morning
last in the seventy-fourth year Of his age.
The funeral took place Tuesday after
noon.
The deceased was good man and an
estimabie loyal iuzen.-DaEVhle Regis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
OBITUARY.
Thomas A. Downs.

CAPE CHARLES. VA. March MIR.
Thomas A. Downs. oyster Inspector Tor
the Eastern Shore OF Virginia. died sud
denly last night at the residence OF MS
son-in-law. County Treasurer j. H. WISE
about four miles from here, aged seventy
al.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

At o'clock this morning the ambulance
was called TO the wharf OF the Clyde Line
OF steamers, where Il Norwegian named
Alfred DeWolf had shattered his collar
bone by a fall. He was taken to the
almshouse. where his injuries were at
tended 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
vas very kind TO the poor. and again ne
would be exceedingly harsh 10 them.
MIR LANES LOSSES.

v
ycuid be exceedingly harsh 10 them.
MR.. LAMBS LOSSES.
Mr. and Mrs. Lamb are losers 10 some
extent By Mr.. Barton's careless method
of doing business" Some time ago, when
they went TO New York to live. they left
for safe-koeping at Mr.. Barton's house
n number OF ornaments and articles OF
furniture. All of these thing<have been
levied upon. and taken along with Mr..
Barton's effects.
The sale Of the house will not take
place on the 18th, as advertised. Yester-
day Messrs. Preston & Leake and Chris
tlan & Christian got out iniunctions 10
prevent such sale. Messrs. Preston n
Leake represent the interests OF bufld-
ing and loan company and Christian *
Christian the receivers.
Several other cases of deception prac-
ticed by Mr.. Barton were discovered yes
terday OF the same nature as otners
published, but enough has already been
published TO establish a strong case
against him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

Mr.. Henry p Jackson has curiosity
i'm the way Of newspaper. IL Is da'eu
Ulster. y. j.. January 4, 800, ana one page
is devoted TO an announcement Oh '"e
doatb of General George Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08

Senator william NJ. Flanagan was pro
nounced considerably better last nlgh.
He Is stin at the residence OF Judse-Nad-
am He Is not yet able TO sit up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
Secretary Smith tit.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March Sec
rotary Hoke Smith has been confined 70
his home several days, suffering from
grip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
THOROUGH INVESTIGATION

On the other hand, the reporter has
thoroughly investigated every phase OF
the case and talked with those who have
looked into IT. Not one OF these gentle
men who is familiar with the case but
pronounces many Of the transactions OF
Mr.. Barton swindles pure and simple.
only those hold contrary opinion who
are ignorant OF the true status.
From different sources a great deal OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
Sudden heath

Miss Nancy Samuel. an aged lady, died
suddenly last night At her yesIdepce. lvoS
east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
HAS NOT INVESTIGATED
WAS STATEMENT MADE BIZ CON-
MoNWEALTH's ATTORNEY SANDS.
Some More Facts In Connection With the
Barton Matter-D Of His
Very Peculiar Methods.

Commonwealth's Attorney Sands Is re-
ported as saying that his language was
given correctly lin the main" in an even
ing paper a few days since. on the day
that this article referred 10 appeared
Times reporter called upon Mr.. Sands
who said to him in unmistakable terms,
Il have not yet investigated Nj. Barton
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22
A GROWING AUXILIARY.

The Ladies Auxiliary Ancient Order
HlOernians met in their hall last We'd
nesday night and quite large number of
new applicants placed their names on the
roll OF the already long list OF member
ship. Judging from present Indications,
the near future will prove this to be the
largest organization of ladies in this city
Charity is one Of the fundamental laws of
the auxiliary but its social feature is by
no means small factor 1t is rumored
that an entertainment of some kind will
he given by the auxiliary in the near
future, under the auspices of Division
No | Ancient Order Hibernians Quite
a large number of young ladies are already
members and all ladies over 16 years of
age are eligible 1t is hoped there will be
n large number of new members ut their
next meeting. The president, Mrs d.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22
BLANKETS and COMFORTS.

The time has now come
when yoa must provide your
self with blankets and COM
forts and we are prepared to
show you an immense stock
and at such prices that you
cannot refrain from making a
selection when you can Guy
an all wool ia Blanket at
IS per pair that you'll pay 81
for elsewhere and 81 for a
satinecovered comfort-large
size, that will C st 81. SO else
where; then why not buy from
us? While we are on the sub
Ject we would state that we
have SO pairs white blankets
slightly solled that we propose
to sell az one-half their actual
worth, beginning Monday
morning; first cone will get
the bast.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22

On Friday night about | o'clock thief
entered the residence of rhos. Possin. at
JOS seventh avenue s. W.. and literally
ransacled thesswhole house: every room.
both up and down stairs was entered.
The sleeping department. of Mr. and Mrs.
Possin was not spared, but before enter
ing their bed chamber he took the pre-
caution TO remove his shoes. leaving
them in the hall. Mr.. Possin's pants
were first ransacled and his loose change
transferred to nimble fingers His silver
watch next became the ornament of the
strangers vest pocket. AS the thief was
leaving the room Mrs. Possin awoke, and
he became so frightened that he went
through the window, leaving his number
mines TO condemn him. They were
CATERS and were turned over to the
police. Yesterday morning tke watch was
pawncd by Nose Griffin, and in the after.
noon Officer Rigncy took hold of the ease
and soon had Nose under arrest. Nose
told such II straight story rs to how he
come by the watch that the policeman
turned him loose. Rigney soon had Sam
Wright in charge, as Nose said that Sam
was the man who gave him the watch to
sell. sam told two or three stories about
the watch, and ut last said he got it from
IL man named Williams. He was stylishlv
dressed and carried dude cane when mr..
rested. The shoes We're taken TO the nil
ana they fit him exactly. The officer says
he. has evidence sufficient to prove that
Wright wore the shoes ON Friday evening
before the theft. Sam had just returned
from Richmond, where he had served ii
five years sentence .for HOUSEKEEPING
and robbery in this city. He had not
forgotten old tricks, and he will hardly
have time to forget what he has learned
in the last five years, for if he is convicted
he will get five years added to his sem
tence.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22
THE PLAY AND pRIzE-wINNERs.

The Woodward- Warren Company
closed its weeks engagement at the
Academy by presentation of four-act
drama, THE Phoenix The interest of
tne play centers chiefly around Chas,
NlcGrath rs Lester Blake, and Harry
taken with spirit, and well rendered.
Harold Holmes as JACK Furbush, the
reporter, had u somewhat minor charac.
Ter, but sustained the merited reputation
won for himself on Tuesday night us
JACK Raincy III 1.-The Diamond Mystery
MISS Oracle Beebe, the pretty little
souorette, who has so gracefully taken
various characters through the week, APP,
peared as kittie Lorraine. This charac-
Ter, like that of last night, The Pet of
Poker Flat, is one well suited to her, and
she..has, succeeded in making herself a
prime favorite with her audience. 1t is
TO be regretted that the caste of last
nl0ht's play was such as to give Miss
Warren but little work, since her rendi-
ions of her several characters through
the week have been such us to make her
nm easy first in all the company's plays.
IL goes without saying THAT Mr.. Wood
ward, as Mr.. Mo.ser, the broker, was
funny AS IL comedian the Roanoke peo-
PIE nave seen few his equal and his every
appearance upon the stage was signal
FOR applause. The theatre-goers of Ron.
hoke have had solid week..of first-rate
ACTING and genuine comedy. there being
no indifferent actor in the entire troupe,
and any future engagement of the Wood.
ward Warren Company will be hailed
with pleasure by TIL" many friends it has
made for itself here in Roanoke. At the
close OF the play the drawing that mad
been announced took place. Master Will
lie Hanil was bind.folde and placed
upon the..stagc.r The tickets drawn, by
nm were read by committee taken
from the audience. The winners were:
i. D. Shulkcam, Roanoke Machine
Works, Sl2, 80. Thos. Powdre Roanoke
Machine Works, $3.50. +. H. Cameron,
-, and Mrs. Thos. Powdre the 100 cakes
of Crystal Spring Soap.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22

Morgan, deserves great deaf of credit
and to her and the other officers of the
auxiliary is due its present success 1t
was decided n few meetings ago by the
ladies to leave the charter open until Jan
uary /, 1897. This was done for the pur-
poes of giving all those who wish an OPP
portunity of becoming charter members.
Those interested in the growth of the aux
Hilary request all who are eligible to be-
come members at once and assist those
who have united together in the bonds of
friendship, unity and true Christian
charity.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22
WELL REMEMBERED HERE.

News has just reached the city of the
death, on Friday morning, of.Rev c. :
Lucas, who has been for several. years the
pastor of the First Christian Church
Allegheny, Pa. Mr.. Lucas has wide
circle of friends all over Virginia, who
will be grieved to learn of his death. and
particularly is this so with the members
of the Church Avenue Christian Church
here, for whom he preached for some
months during 1889. He was a man of
very bright intellect and II thorough
scholar. His remains will be taken to
Giles county. his old home, for inter
ment. He leaves II wife and several
daughters.