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are supposed 10 be directed against Ger
many. and are likely to provoke serious
consequences.
The Boersan Courier says that the ex-
element has well night nzzled out ana
that the crisis Is drawing 10 an end, every
thing tending towards peace.
Apart from purely Prussian opinions
which the Kaiser unquestionabiy repre-
sen,s, the sentiment pervading the wnoie
OF the German States continues TO up
hold the Emperor's action in interfering
in the Transyaal. and 1t will be bitter
national disappointment II the Imperial
Government shall retire single step
from the position IL originally assumed.
The entire press OF Bavaria. Saxony'
and Wurtemburg. and even the Gotha
Gazette and the Coburg Gazette. the Of
fetal organs OF the D1ke Of Saxe-Coburg
and Gotna, the Duke of Edinburgh, are
warm in approval OF the course the En-
pcror has taken. though from no quar-
ter is war advocated.
The National Zcitung accurately re-
fleets the universal feeling upon the con-
tinuous Of relations between Germany
and England. saying that Germany viii
be found oftener than hitherto allied
with Englands opponents in disputes az
fecting England's interests until the
British press shows itself convinced that
Germanys friendship Is more desirable
than her enmity, and that Germany's
interests need fear but little from the
policy OF England
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
NEWPORT NEWS.
Police statistics-Handsom Tesfi-
mcniaI-Lcap-Yenr supper.

mCntnI-Lcnp-l ear supper
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, January IL
Special -Chief-of-P Harwood has
given out the following criminal statistics
for 1896: Numbers Of arrests, 1927; convic-
lions misdemeanors) $40; sent TO the
County Court, charged with felony, 6S;
discharged, with costs, SO; fines and costs
collected, S2,6s856; fines and costs not
paid. S7i7.s5. Total, SS,5565l.
Dr. George W. Potts, of 'Homewood,"
past deputy grand master OF District No
80. delivered very impressive address on
Masonry" at called communication Of
Bremond Lodge, No. z4l, a. +. and \. NJ,
held last night for work in the third de-
gree. There were a number OF visitors
at the meeting. among them being Mr.
Thomas Mclaughlin, Of Richmond, and
Mr.. John J. Townsend. Of Washington.
HANDSOME TESTIMONIAL.
Captain C. W. Adams received a very
handsome gift last night from Newport
News Lodge. No %, /. o. O. T., OF which
he IS treasurer. 1t was an ebony cane
with beautifully-caryed gold head, bear
ing his monogram, and was presented
TO him as a mark of the esteem In which
he is held by the Odd-Fellows Of New
port News. The presentation address was
made by Past-Grand NJ. J. Moore. Cap
tain Adams made a very graceful ac-
acknowledgement.
"The District School at Blueberry Cor
ners" is the name OF a laughable enter
tainment that is being gotten up by local
talent for the benefit OF the Young Men
Christian Association educational classes
Rev. George W. Wray pastor Of the
Washington-Avenue Methodist church,
has returned from a visit TO his father
who is i'll at his home, near Hickstord'
Greenesville county.
Miss Katie Bowen. Of Remington. Va.
is visiting Or. William +. Cooper, in this
city.
A LEAP-YEAR SUPPER.
The young ladies' Of Newport News gave
an oyster supper to their gentlemen
friends last night at the residence Of
Mrs. II. Il. Bailey. IT was one OF the
most ENJOYABLE social functions that have
taken place in this city for long time
Among those present were the following:
Miss Vlrgie Semple and Miss Mary Shield
Of Hampton; Miss Lizzie Clarke, Miss
Halle Webb Miss Louise Parker, Miss
Virginia Robinson. Miss Mamie BraXton,
Miss Louise French, Miss Alice Spruil'
Miss Willie Barham, the Misses McNalr
Miss Montgomery Miss BiSgers, MISS
Price. Miss Able, Miss Smith, Mrs. Mile
Upshur, Mrs. ii. l.. faIheI, NJ anu M =
Charles Harding, Mr.. and Mrs. w. a.
$. Taylor Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Elliott ana
Messrs. II. s. LveZey. II. c. LiveZey,
f. p. Palen, Frank Milford, J. A. Massie
S. l.. Wood. Robert Stocker, J. J. Wood
ward, T.. =. Sheridan. a. l.. Hopkins
S. S. Archibald, L. l.. Martin, j. d. CRIT
fen. W. l.. Hillyer, Irwin Tucker, i. ;.
Robinson, John Shlnn, ]. L. Street T. j..
Barham. W. ]. Nelms, Claude Fitchett
James Plummer. Jr.. w. II. Sally, A. G.
Peachy, George Wilson, Joe Wilson, W. G..
Hughes, and Drs. b. r. Gary and Samuel
w. Hobson.
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RUN OVER AND KILLED.
A Sad Accident ut Crewe-The Young
Mems Christian Association.

CREWE, VA, January n.-(SpeciaL)-
Mr.. Charles A. Coleman, "a years OF age,
and a most upright young man, was run
over and instantly killed by a shifting
engine in the Norfolk and Western yard
a few minutes before O'Clock this morn
ing He was employed as hagman, and
was TO have gone out on his train in
short time lie was walking across the
yard, and had just passed around a train
of cars standing on track next TO that
on which the shifter was coming, and in
trying to pass in front of the shifter,
was struck. He was a member OF the
Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen' IN
which he was insured for 500. His body
Will be taken to Green Bay tomorrow for
burial, near which place mis- father, Mr..
Il. Il. Coleman, resides.
THE Y. NJ. c. A
On next Monday night dhe 18th instanD
will be held the annual meeting of the
Railroad Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, at which time the officers will pre-
sent their reports for the past year, and
an election will be held for president,
vice-presldent, recording secretary, trea-
surer and four members of the Board OF
Directors. This association Is fostered
mainly by the Norfolk and Western Rail
road Company, and is the means of much
good being done in the community.
HE CLEANED UP.
Your Washington Na) correspondent
tells good story OF the colored sexton
of one of the Episcopal churches In Rap
pahannock county, who removed all the
decorations on last Christmas morning
that had been placed there the day be-
fore, thinking he was obeying orders 10
"clean up" The same thing happened In
the Episcopal church In our town just
one year ago, under almost the same
circumstances, the difference being that
after the mistletoe, holly, and cedar had
been tastefully arranged, Christmas-tree
was given the children OF the Sunday
school, and the church warden gave in
structions to the sexton to remove the tree
and the trash about it, preparatory TO the
service for which the edifice was de-
corated The construction OF that word
trash" caused no decorations 10 be In
the church when the congregation as
sembled The warden, remembering he
was a church warden, constrained himself
i'm the manner in which he asked why
this thing was done. The evergreen"
sexton replied that his orders were to
remove the trash. which he did the best
he knew how, and there was so much
honesty In his manner that the warden
postponed the rest of the interview. This
year the warden and sexton are ON better
terms. The publication OF these stories
may be the means of preventing similar
occurrences at other places.
Mrs. John w. Neblett who has been
visiting her father. Mr.. T. #. Rives, In
Dinwiddie, has returned home.
Miss Emma Pope. who has been stay
ing with her aunt, Mrs. Baxter Jones,
has left for a visit to friends in Peters
burg.
Mr.. John Rives. Of Dinwiddie. Is In town.
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CONGRESSMAN William X. Mckinney, y"
south Sycamore street. has peen pui
chased by MIR. David Dunlop Tor nis sur.
There seems to be no doubt az 10 VI.
sale. and the price paid In cash IL saiu
TO be s22.5oo. In this connection IL
reported that Congressman Mchenhe'
may later remove from the city.
5000 FOR AN EYE
Mr.. u. s. II. Jones. one Of the pest
engineers on the Norfolk and western
railroad. recently lost an eye by the ex-
plosion OF a lubricator on his engine. MS
organ has recently been taken out, anh'
unfortunately, Mr.. Jones has been per-
manently disabled from the discharge Oh
his regular duties. He was MEMBER
Of the Brotherhood OF Locomotive-Ensl-
neers. and will be given 5000 for MS dis
ability by that order
Mr. John Corln, OF Crewe, secretary OF
insurance for this department or divisioh'
Was in the city to-day to fix up the
proper papers in the case. Mr.. Jones Is
prominent Mason, a most respected cnl-
zen. and was one Of the best engineers
on the Norfolk and Western railroad, as
mentioned.
SOON TO COMMENCE WORK
Fires were kindled yesterday at the
Swift-Creek cotton-factory, with the we"
Of testing the machinery which has peen
idle for some months. The factory VIII De
started TO work. with full force. WITHIN
a month.
II is feared that the Illness or DR.. j..
p. Strachan. a prominent physician OF
this city. may prove fatal.
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least a doub1 in the mind Of the jury
as TO the defendants guilt. go.
TO. overcome this the Commonwealth
to-day. in rebuttai, placed on she stan"
Gergeant Gleason, who related con-
yersatlon he had with Mrs. Metcaif 'he
morning of the fire, just prior 20 'ne
arrest OF Metcaif. In which she staten 10
him In the presence OF DR.. whey q pnS
siclan OF Clifton Forge, that she ala NJ.
know positively by which way her sun
had entered the building. Or. Whey was
then called. and corroborated the Ser
geant.
FOG AND DARKNESS.
pe,ora the Commonwealth introduced
their rebtstal testimony the defence ex-
amined several witnesses. VINO testined
10 the foy and darkness OF the night on
which the house was fired, and the dlih-
Guilty of recognizing any one at any as
lance.
Two members OF the grand jury whicn
found the indictment against Metcali
were also called TO the stand, ana tesu-
fed that Harris had stated to them tnat
he would receive no remuneration Tor MS
services as detective in watching Met
calf Il the latter was not convicted.
OTHER WITNESSES.
H. Given took the stand, and stated
that he recognized Metcalf by the gum
coat he wore, and thai he was in good
position TO see him. as he passed on MS
way home just previous 10 the IRE.
Policeman Cochran testified that DAVIS
was the frs, one to throw water on the
fire. and that Metcalf threw no water
on the blaze This Davis, VINO was the
next witness. corroborated.
The defence then called to the STAND
Mrs. Metcalf, who, on cross-examination'
and after several evasive answers, nnaiy
admitted she had the conversation as
related by Gleason, but that at the time
she was very much excited, on account
Of her suspicious of Gleason. This closed
the evidence, and a recess was TAKEN
during which the Instructions TO the jury
were prepared.
ARGUMENT COMMENCED.
Attorney Benz. Haden opened the argu-
ment for the Commonwealth. He stated
that he had been engaged by the people
of Clifton Forge 20 assist in the prose-
cution. and, after a careful review or me
evidence which was accomplished WFth
consummate skill. he turned TO the test-
rnony Of Mrs. Metcalf. He honored. he
said. the motive that prompted mother
to protect her erring son, and he sym
pathized deeply with her. He made
fine argument.
Attorney John w. Bear followed, Tor
the defence. and had not concluded wheh
court adjourned until Monday morning
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REPUBLICANS MEET.
THEIR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CONFER IN PETERSBURG.
Meeting Of the state Committee An
viIIe-Caused by JeaIohsy-Per-
sonnI and General Notes.

PETERSBURG. VA, January u.-tSpe-
cial.)-Colonel william Lamb, OF Norfolk
chairman OF the State Republican COM
mittee, arrived I'm the city this morning
and took quarters at the Shirley Hotel
The object OF his visit was to attend
meeting OF the Executive Committee OF
the party, which had been called for to-
day. The meeting was held in Colonei
Lambs room, and there were present.
besides the chairman. General Suth Boil
ing and Colonel Asa Rogers. 1t Is an
nounced that the committee decided to
call meeting OF the State Committee, 10
be held in Norfolk, on Tuesday. Janu-
airy 18th. for the purpose of arranging
for the district and State conventions
Of this year. Colonel Lamb was very
cheerful when seen by Dispatch report
er. "You can say" he remarked.
that the Republicans are determined
to carry Virginia by 1900 majority for
President this year. OF course, the
good Democrats Of the State will smile
at this boast Of the Republican State
chairman, and will be inclined TO doubt
the claim.
Right Rev. Bishop j. J. Keane, Of
Washington, and Bishop Van de Vyver
Of Richmond, arrived in the city this
afternoon, to be present at the dedica-
ton ceremonies of st. Joseph's Catho-
lie church. on Sunday morning. Rev.
Father Tierney, OF Richmond. who viii
act as master OF ceremonies In the dedi-
cation ceremonies, came over with the
above dignitaries Bishop Van de Vyver
will consecrate the affairs of the new
church at O'Clock Sunday morning.
This ceremony, it is understood, will
thus early be performed in order to
shorten the regular dedication services.
which commence at 1919 o'clock. Great
regret Is expressed at the inability of
Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Kahn TO
be present.
MURDER IN LAWRENCEVILLE.
A gentleman just returned from Law
renceville reports a murder committed
at one Of the hotels in that town on We'd
nesday night. There are two hotels in
the rown-the Lawrenceyille and the En-
terprise. From the gentleman's statement
it appears that the engagement Of
servant formerly I'm the employment OF
the Enterprise Hotel by the Lawrence
Vile Hotel had caused some feeling on
the part Of the head-waiter I'm the lat
ter house, and that this Jealousy was
the cause OF the tragedy. which occurred
in the dining-room of the latter hosiery.
The parties to the affair were both col
ored-the alleged murderer being a walter
named Richard Johnson, and the victim
being a new employee named Robert
Brodnax. The latter was shot dead in
the dining-hall, in the presence Of several
guests. Johnson fed. but was pursued,
canttirpd and lodged I'm Jail
REPORTED SALE OF a RESIDENCE.
1t has been generally reported on the
streets to-day that the fine residence or
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GERMAN AT TOANO.
A Most Enjoyable Occasfon-Mahy
Hnppy Dancers.

TOANO, VA, January u.-(Special)-A
beautiful and enjoyable german was given
last night by the Toano German Club
at the hospitable home Of Mr. and MIS-.
John NJ. Geddy. The night was all tnat
could be wished for, and the young ladles'
in their evening costumes, presented d
picture OF loveliness which will long be
remembered by all who had the good
fortune to be present. The music was
furnished by a string band, and was
rendered in the most excellent manner
| noticed among the dancers DR.. IL. n.
Stephenson. with Miss Susie Warburton,
OF Sweet Hal; Miss Lula Wright, with
Mr.. John Parish, OF Lanexa; Miss Lucy
Jennings. with Mr.. G. C.. Curtis; Miss
Kitty Taylor, with Mr.. w. /. Bowiesi
Miss Ethel Gatewood, with Mr.. Gland
Meanly; Miss Nettie Richardson, Of Rich
mond. with Mr. W. Walker Ware, OF
birmingham, Ala; Miss Annie Gatewood,
with Mr.. Wren Richardson; Miss Mamie
Wright with Mr.. Arthur Johnson; MISS
Mary Warren. with Mr.. Ii. p. Turner;
Miss Ellen Gillian, with Mr.. Lghtfoot
Richardson; Miss Lena Ware. with Mr..
T. S. Cowles; and Mr.. and Mrs. r. G.
Turner. Among the stays were Messrs.
c. c. Branch, W. A. Marston, r. NJ.
Turner, Edward Meanley, r. Kemper
Taylor. Coleman Whitaker, Warren
Marston, clyde Gatewood, Common
wealth's- Attorney Cyrus a. Branch. Mr..
II. II. Richardson, Of Norfolk; Mr. Il. L.
Geddy, OF New York; Mr.. Winfrey Mars
ton, Of West Point.
The occasion was very gracefully
chaperoned by Mrs. ID. W. Marston, Mrs.
John Geddy, and Mrs. r. c. Turner. At
4 o'clock the band struck up the old, ia
millar waltz, Home, Sweet Home"
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DR.. Rice nj DIR. HOge's To-Day.

The Rev. DR.. Theron IL. Rice, of Alex
andria, who breaches for DR.. Hoge this
morning and afternoon, will be cordially
greeted by the congregations who hear
him. He is one Of the younger men of
the Church who has already. by his
talents and scholarship, attained high
position OF influence and popularity.
Probably no other pastor Of his age has
received so many calls TO other promi-
nent churches and has deciined them all
because of loyalty to the people OF his
present charge.
This is the first time DR.. Rice has had
an appointment 10 preach In the Second
Presbyterian church.
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vanderbiIt-BeImont wedding.

NEW YORK, January 1.-THE Eve
ming Telegram says Mrs. Alva T.. Van
derbilt, the divorced wife of William X.
Vanderbilt, was married to Oliver Hazard
Perry Belmont by Mayor Strong this
morning. The ceremony was performed
at 10 o'clock, and only Miss Smith, Mrs.
Nanderbilts sister. and very few per-
sonal friends, were present Almost i'm
mediately after the couple had been
welded, they left the house, and, 1t is
understood, started for Marble House,
AT NeWpOrf
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Just before y o'clock last night Po-
liceman Bailey arrested Dump Twyman.
a negro. who is supposed 10 have robbed
the money-drawer OF the store of Mar
rim Brothers. corner Of Second and Baker
streets. some time ago. Dump is quite d
celebrity in police circles here. but for
several months he has been in Baltimore.
He came back home last night, and was
picked UP by Officer Bailey. in Pink alley.
: colored man named Harris is also al
legged to have had a hand in the robbery.
which amounted to between $50 and 500.
but he has not yet been caught.
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The Rattle of Gettysl,urc.

At the meeting of Pickett Camp to be
held on Monday night Captain Halle
wood will read a sketch OF the third
days battle at Gettysburg. Captain
Hazlewood has carefully prepared his
data from the official reports. and his
paper will prove interesting to AL vete-
rams. Visitors will be welcomed at the
meeting.
As General Lees birthday occurs on
Sunday, the 18th. the Woman's Club Will
celebrate 1t on the evening of Saturday,
the 18th, at o'clock, instead Of the usual
Monday afternoon entertainment. The
subject Will be Virginia Statesmen. Nir-
GINA Heroes, and Writer'S" Each MEM
Der is privileged TO bring an escort.
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Endorsed Mr.. Hamilton.

BRISTOL, TENN. January u.-(Spe-
ciaL)-A large meeting Of the citizens or
Bristol. Va, was held in the Virginia
courthouse tonight to endorse w. ;.
Hamilton for Judge Of the Hastings
Court. All Of the heretofore candidates
except Mr.. Stuart came ort in speeches
and endorsed Hamilton. The meeting was
presided over by ex-Mayor RAIDER, and
Mayor Winston took a prominent part
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
No Tidings of Mr.. Gil.

Nothing has yet been heard OF Mr..
Joseph y. Gill, the well-known printer,
who disappeared Friday night a week
ago. His family and friends have left
unturned no stone that would possibly
lead TO the discovery, save one, ana to-
Gay the water in the canal will be turned
out as the last resort to the discovery of
his whereabouts. Mr.. Gill was always
neatly dressed. and was seen last walking
on the wall of the canal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
Seriously Hurt by n Train.

BURKEVILLE. VA, January u.-tSpe-
cial) -Yesterday William Boyd, colored
man. aged about So I'm crossing the
track opposite the passenger-shed mere
was struck by a passing freiSht-traln
and knocked down between the track
and the platform. The train was
promptly stopped, and the old man was
taken out. lie had been struck on the
head. and had a rib broken. He suffered
a good deal last night, but to-day Is bet
ter DR.. Bryant, OF Crewe, thinks he
has a chance Of recovery. No fault Is
attached TO the company, as the train
was passing slowly.
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THE METCALF ARSON CASE.
Fourth Days Proceedings-The Ar
gument Commenced.

CONVICTION. VA. January ll.--(Spe-
ciaL) THE fourth day Of the trial OF
Metcalf. charged with arson at Clifton
Forge, proved very interesting. The evil
dence OF Mrs. Metcalf. the mother or
the accused. yesterday was a temporary
triumph for the defence. and. backed up,
as 1t was. by the testimony of several
ministers and other men OF good rspu-
tation as to their confidence in the lady's
veracity. undoubtedly presented new
phase Of the case. and established at
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Changes I'm Railroad Circles.

Mr.. Paul N. Rivenbark. clerk to the
agent OF the Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad Company. has been appointed
soliciting-agent in this city for the At
lantic-coast Line vice Mr.. George d..
Ecker. who has been made soliciting
agent for Northeastern North Carolina.
with headquarters at Tarboro'.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
Two Small Fires Last Evening.

There were two small fires in the city
last evening. One occurred at the corner
OF Seventh and Cary streets, and did
about 500 damage to a dining-car and
a Pullman. The other was at the corner
OF Thirtieth and Grace streets. where a
small white boy set fire to a bale of hay
belonging to Mr.. Edward Shipaway. The
damage was trifling and was settled by
the parents of the lad. There were still
alarms in both instances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
johnson brought to Richmond.

Sergeant Hall returned last night from
Baltimore with Fitzhugh Johnson, the
negro who attempted 10 steal shoes from
Mr. Gooie. Johnson Is a young darby,
OF perhaps 20 years, and Is comparatively
small. lie Is now confined at the First
Police Station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
Fatal Railroad Accident.

BRISTOL. TENN, January 1.-(Spe-
cial)-A train on the Louisville and
Nashville road ran into rock-slide near
Mlddlesborough. KY, this morning, kill
ing Engineer Alvin Looney and seriously
injuring James Jones. the fireman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
Grangcrs to Meet Here.

There will be an important meeting at
Murphy's Hotel on Tuesday evening next
Of the Virginia State Grange. This will
10 the twenty third annual seskion Of the
CrangcrA
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THE DAZZLER.

Brighter. clever. and funnler than g
The strong 20 company ever seem Do
piece, supplemented by new urgs
dances. new costumes, new sctl.
ia l2-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

n clever farcical ahsIlltf
II YOU are looking for au evening
enjoyment YOU do not want CD
this engagement. ~ l--
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ANU SEMENTs.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY ETH
MATINEE AND EVENING
The banner farce-cOmely event n r
season.
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= Nh T I'lI'I CorRT OF ,lOMIs.


will constitute the first part of PIE
tertainmeni. 10 will be- follow li D.
GREAT OHIO OF specialize, all cf
lluInl with
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ACADEMY or MUSIC

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
JANUARY nth AND lsli
Return OF the popular f1tofl.
AL g.. FIELDS NfN>IREi-.