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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07

The Legal Battle u TO he Fought
Inch by Inch.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., January G.
At the first OF the Sugar Trust senatorial
bribery cases, called this morning. be-
iry that OF Elverton r. Chapman. OF
New York. on an indictment for de-
olinng 10 answer the investigating com
mittee's question. 1t was evident that the
legal battle for which such an eminent
array OF counsel had been retained was
10 be fought inch by inch with all the
vigor at their command. and that not
an iota OF evidence would be permitted
10 escape the severcst scrutiny. Ex-
Senator Edmunds. Judge Dlettenhoefer.
and Mea-s. Shellabarger & Wilson. for
the defendant. are the most prominent
and the governments prosecuting Of
icers, however strcng. will only be
able to get it before the jury. which was
impanelled on Saturday by the exer-
else of considerable legal ingenuity.
The District Attorney opened the case
this morning by reviewing the history
OF the charges, declaring that this
government had only to show that the
questions had been asked before the
Senate Investigating Committee. and the
witness, now defendant, had declined to
answer. Judge Sholabarger at this
point intcrjected in an undertone How
required 10 answer"
sThe District Attorney offered In evil
dence certified copies Of the New Jersey
law, under which the Sugar Trust was
Incorporated Judge Diettenhoefer OBJ
iected TO its admission, because the in
dictment gave the capital stock at $50
100000. while the certificate showed $50. -
000.0e. He contended that the defence
came prepared to answer the Indictment.
and not things shown outside OF II. An
exception was noted when the objection
was oyerruled
Judge Diettenhoefer objected to admit
ting certificate showing the Increase
Of stock. which he declared irrele-
want.
During the formalty Of Identifying the
Wilson tariff bill another contention
arose over the introduction OF a certifi-
cate, with the Senate Journal proving
the reception Of the bill by title In the
Senate the District Attorney claiming il
TO be essential
Mr. Edmunds declared that. under that
Interpretation the Clerk OF the House
was a part Of the Senate Journal for
the certificate showed that he appeared
to present the bill The District Attor-
ney said there was no other practicable
way TO present the evidence
but 1t is no; matter OF practicable
ty.' rejoned Judge Wilson; NOR is IL
matter OF convenience to the govern
ment. When you indict man you are
Obliged TO prove guilt. and we submit
that the certificate is not evidence"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
RoANokE's BIG FIRE.
The Norfolk and Western VIII Re-
build at Once.

ROANOKE, VA. January 6.--(speciaD
The Norfolk ard Western railroad will
rebuild their burned offices here imme-
diately. Nico-Presdent and General
Manager Sands said to-day that as soon
~ the insurance adjusters had concluded
their laboTs the debris OF the burned
building would be cleared away. and he
hoped that by February LIST work would
be commenced on the new Offices The
new building will be erected on the site
Of the old one, but II will have twice its
capacity, and Will be much higher and
much more imposing. II VIII also be fire.
proof and iron win enter largely into it's
construction. The architects are now
busy on the plans, The building Will be
a handsome hye-story structure. large
enough 70 accommodate the entire force.
The force has been busy to-day putting
lhlnss In order In their temporary quar-
tefs, scattered throughout the city The
oness OF GeDeral-Msnager Sands. Gene
fal.superntendent Hippy. Superintendent
ot-ifsnspoftation Huger. and the tele-
S'soh department are all In the Terry
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
PICKETT CAMPS MEETING.
New Members Elected and vacant
Positions FiIIed-Othcr business.

Pickett Camp Of Confederate Veterans
held an interesting meeting at their head
quarters last night
A communication from the Ladies'
Auxiliary Corps. appointing Mrs. r. y.
Northern yice-regent of the Confederate
Memorial Literary Board, was read and
approved.
Applications for membership were re-
ceived from DR.. r. A. Patterson. and
Messrs. James McGraw. James \. Smith.
and James Ii. Campbell. Dir. Montciro
was rcinstated. Captain l.. +. Reeve.
was reelected a member Of the Soldiers
Home Board while Captain NJ. W. Halle
wood was reelected historian.
Monday. the 9th Of January. will be
ladies' night at the camp, and on
that occasion Or. W. W Parker will
deliver a lecture. Historian Lakewood
Will also read a paper on "The Battle Of
Gettysburg
Commander Northen and his staff ex-
press themselves as highly pleased with
the manner I'm which they were received
at the meeting of Phil Kearny Post.
Grand Army Of the Republic, last Fri
day night They spent a very pleasant
evening. and were most Hospitality enter
tanned.
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=: !; 81 5; 3!g,,gg1jSS
>ruiTZse..zG sAxzs .ss boa, -
To-day's news from the Invcn-
tory Reduction Sale:

Just fancy the most comm ndabie Dress
Stuns In this house exclusive styles.
that you fingered carcss.ng y. longea Tor.
ard fingered. near lti.c while ago;
wanted. but wouldn't buy. because the
price WAS high, They are here today.
some OF them at a price that would start
them and startle you. They are az good
no" as then. but nof half as expensive:
Lots OF 75c. and 81 and SIS six and
Wool Novelty Dress Goods are In the
Inventory Sale At soc. yard
\ lot Of the SOC. Novelty Dress Goods
are now sc. yard. 10, OF soc. Pure
wldc. arc IN this sale for sc. q yard:
Some 81 lie. Fancy Dress Goods and
Suitlngs for ioc. a yard. Some sc. pieces
OF Fancy Wool Mixed Homespun. double
20 I'm the Inventory Sale. The l0c Wide
Initiation Halr-Cioth now &c. yard.
Lots OF Il. too. 40-incbos-wide Fibre In
terlning IL selling for SC. a yard to-day.
too: All of our - and l9c. Fine Check
and Plaid Dress Ginghams carried
throughout the year are to oe sod for
Zoe. yard until entire LOT II sold. Genu-
Inc Red Percales. Sc. n yard: were iec.
Y i-2c. Figured Crinkled Saeen. &c. 20
dozen Pure-Nhite Cotton Towe.s, &c.
lsc. yard. lie. yardwide White shaker
Flannel 10 be sold for i-2c. yard. Have
you not heard tell OF how ClOaks are sell
Ing during Inventory Sale? People say
II - the most extraordinary reduction
ever made In Cloaks for any season. We
have reasons enough. We have too many.
ana they virtually cost US nothing on
account OF so many already sod. an
We ar. actually selling $3.50 and SIS
Cloaks for s. Infants Fur-Trimmed
EiderdoHn Cloaks for 4ic. just the same
way with Boys' Clothing. Though IL -
conceded We are the closcst-tO-cOst sell
ers In town. We have yet made awful re-
ductons during the Inventory Sale.
These goods are sold every day. and
every hour of the day until closed our.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07

(Temple Barr


The difficulty OF taking cats about
makes this exclusive attachment often
source Of mutual pain. 4 pet
dog being often taken on the Journeys
OF the family. is delighted at the sight
OF trunks and signs OF departure: but
the cat. who learns 10 know that she
Is TO be left behind. grows melancholy
and restless when she sees them. Mine
give me so much trouble by their impor-
tunlty when / am about TO leave home
that | have the packing done In an un-
occupied room and keep the door shut.
In this way / once kept Princess from
knowing my plans until the carriage was
az the door and the luggage was being
put on she was up tree before the
house when this happened. and. taking
in what was going Oh as she saw me
come out IN my bonnet, she rushed down
10 the ground with a howl OF anguish
like a cry OF physical distress. in my
absence she bestowed her society On her
master much more than at other times.
but when We were both away she remain
ed alone as she never associated with
the servants She had her preferences
among them. and would at long Intervals
nav a short visit TO one whom she liked
In the servants hail and the sewing
room. but never stayed more than few
minutes. and this has been more or less
the case with them al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
THEY TOOK LEAVE.
All the Prisoners In Boydton Jail
Save One.

BOYDTON, VA, January 6.-(Special)-
Last night six prisoners made good their
escape from the county jail at this place.
and as yet their whereabouts are un-
known 10 the officers of the law. Only
one prisoner remained in mis- cell, and he
could have fed with the others had he so
wished. Those at large are: EDDIE brydic,
about IS years OF age: Alex. Gregory,
about %. Jack Harris, about 70: William
Lewis. about q: George Hudgrgs. about
%: and George Burwel. about 80. The
last named is wanted In North Carolina
for horse-stealing. and Is supposed to have
done the work of eXtricating himseif and
Others. All are negroes.
Sheriff Cogbill has offered liberal re-
ward for the capture and return of any
or all OF the said fugitives from justice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
THE CITY ON THE DAN.
The viii of DIR. Damc-tssignmcnt-
Call Accepted.

DANVILLE, VA. January 6.-(special)
The will OF the late George W. Dame,
d. D., made in February. 1925. was pro-
bated to-day. The estate goes TO the
children Of the deceased. J. G. Dame
qualified as administrator.
W. II. Austin. doing business as con-
fectioner, in Neapolis. made an assign
ment to-day. His liabilities are not
stated. 1t is supposed he will pay out
Rev. j. c. McReynolds, late pastor Of
the Christian church. at Ashevillo. n. c.,
having been extended a call TO the Chris
tian church. in this city. has accepted the
same. and will enter at once on his work
here Rev. Mr. McReynolds was born In
Indiana, and is about % years OF age.
He was educated at the University Of
Kentucky He has two sons. one a minis
ter. and the other studying law at Chapel
Hill, y. G. Mr. McReynolds resembles
very much DR.. Parkhurst Of New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
THROUGH THE STATE.
EARL, SUNDAY MORNING FIRE
AZ CREME.
Tho Norfoll. aud wc,ter" R"''''""
raint-Shop Durrcd-""od
Tircmcn ard tiiizc"N-
gloia News.


..,,,v., VA January 6-'specia''-N
fev minutes after o o.eio'N ,ss,,.
SUNDAY, morniug smoke was So" , ,,
,,r from IN, on and paint room az" ~,
.,.. N.rfolk and Western r"'''0''
''7 ..hi., is divided from them
''' ,,.,. .t-.,t wall. built specially 10
,..,.., ihe spreading OF hie' Inc -"
,,.,.,,r.nt and nearly every man "'''
d. ,ou.n Turned out promptly IN re-
go. a., the alarm bell. and the iouu
vnalus OF the yard ana o'"'' wv
motives then under steam
strains of water were soon playing OF
g.. roof or the shops, and the paru'oh
sail which extended several feet ABOVE
.... roof az the latter building. Tor 70 was
...,. ,.at,he nfammabic material Wnlch
,.e flames were feeding upon rendered
,.e saving OF the paint shop impossioie'
1h. weather was intensely cola. and the
v..l WAS blowing the SPARKS and tames
rt,r ,ho main body Of the SHOPS. ana
also ln the direction OF the round-house.
ENTIRELY DESTROYED.
Tho OH ard paint room. together with
fts contents. consisting of nearly 2"D
gallons Of different kinds of oil, as wen
AS quantity Of paints. car-erease, ana
.'wasic." was entirely destroyed Ihere
were several iron tanks OF oil In the snop'
which burst wllh loud reports, throwing
Tie flames high ia the air. as wen aS
hurting brick and slate boz every
direction. Strange TO say. no one was
burt. and the shops proper sustained Out
ffNe DAMAGE. None Of the machinery
was injured. although the fire several
lines penetrated the roof ana leaped
a0vn along the rafters OF the building
gtat there was no more damage uoHt
was Ola, to the good work of the Fire De
pat.mcnt anu others. All realized tnat
f the entire shops were destroyed not
only would the railroad company suffer-
Iat most serious blow would fan on
tire town and Jos people as these works
may hc Justly said 90 Doe the hun or the
iueiucss-whocl of the community.
THE Loss.
THE loss Is estimated TO be about 5000
covered hv insurance Workmen have
olroadv commenced 20 restore the build
,nc ON "a better and larger scale than for
,rerIr The cause Of the fire was, IL is
sunuosed. spontaneous combustion.
a movement is on foot to change the
source OF the water supply of the town,
and obtain 30 from the south side Of the
railroad track. instead of the north side,
AS is now the case. This will not only
give "a larger supply. but what is at pres
cnt of more vial Importance, a purer
SrnulN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
wELL-,<NowN LADY DEAD.
Mrs. CatharInc PouIson. of Accom"c
County.


ONANCOCK. VA. January 6.-tSpecial)
Mrs Catherine r. W. Poulson. one OF
the most widely known and highly re-
spected ladies on the Eastern Shore OF
Virginia. died early yesterday morning
al her home. near Onancock. in the e5d
year OF her age During the past rev
wears she had been rather feeble, ana az
times had had severe attacks, but ior
the last few days her health had been
unusually good. and when shc retlred Sa-
turday night she appeared To be very
bright and cheerful Shortly AFTER mld-
uight she was attacked with her OLD trou-
HE and before a physician could be sum
moned she was dead She was the widow
az Hon. Robert J. Poulson. who before
the ware had represented Accomac IN
both branches Of the General Assembly.
HER FAMILY.
She was member Of the Custis family,
being a sister OF the late William Samuel
Custis. long Hish Sheriff of Accomoc,
and OF the late James W. Custis, Of
Williamsburg. Va. She was cousin ana
warm friend Of Governor Henry A. Wise.
Five children survive her-Dr James
PouIson. Mrs Charlotte Taylor and
Misses Bette. Mary, and Sarah Poulson-
all residing near Onancock
ItOufIf lONienll anu an HIS AaiiiiN WIZ
unconpromising southerners during the
war. and on account Of their outspoken
sympathy with the Confederate cause
thov were an arrested by the Federal
authorities and subjected TO many indig-
mites. but none Of their household could
rvor be- made to take the oath then re-
suired Of all southerners inside the Union
lines.
SUFFERED FOR HIS LOYALTY.
Robert Pouls0n died in 1852, in conse-
uuence OF cruel treatment received AT
the hands Of the Federal authorities while
he was confined in prison for loyalty to
his state.
After the war Mrs. poulson managed
The extensive estates left by her husband
in such manner as 10 pay off all its debts
and leave the property unencumbered to
her children. She was devoted member
OF the Presbyterian Church. and many
Of the famous ministers Of that denomi-
nation made pilgrimages 10 the Eastern
Shore 20 share her hospitality and enjoy
the pleasure G. her society.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
" ADFORD.
Officers Elected and InstaIIcd-Acci-
dent 90 Lady.

EAST RADFORD. VA, January G.
Especially AT the last regular meeting Of
Central Lodge. No. l03. Independent Or
der OF Odd-Fellows. the following officers
for the ensuing term were elected and
Installed. Frank Cassel. noble grand: j.
J.. heller, vice-grand George +. Nimmer,
secretary; j. i. Bricker treasurer; NJ.
=. Corvin, chaplain; G. O. Moody. con-
ductor; J. i. Warden. warden: X. T.
Buckingham. right supporter to noble
grand. c. /. Kerr. left supporter TO noble
grand, II. Hinchu. inside guard. l.. W.
Clark. outside guard.
After the installation services were
over. about forty members of the order
adjourned TO the restaurant Of George
II. Quick. and partook of an elegant
bdneuct
The weather still continues cold, and
the ice Is thick on the ponds. New river
Is high. or that stream would be frozen
over. AS 1t is the current is full OF mush-
ice
Miss Sophia Roberts. a teacher in the
Roanoke schools, who has been spending
her holidays at home here, fen on the
ice Saturday afternoon and sustained a
fracture OF the nose. She was removed TO
her home and will not be able 10 attend
ihe opening Of her school tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
THEY GIVE FREELY.
The Generosity Of the People of
Scotland Neck.

SCOTLAND NECK, y. C.. January g.
Special. )-Scotland Neck people give away
more money for benevolent and charita-
bic causes than any other people in the
county. one week ago the congregation
OF the Baptist church were pledged TO
raise 500 for the completion OF the Bap-
list church IN Washington. Yesterday
Rev. \. G.. Wilcox. who has built eight
churches in this section, came before the
same congregation. asking for money to
help build church at Roanoke Rapids.
The sum of SliS was quickly raised, and
at the evening service the same con5re-
CATION took up a special collection for the
Cumnock-mine sufferers in Chatham
county, amounting TO Sl.50
The weather has been extremely cold
for three DAYS
Mr. " Bggs has gone TO Baltimore on
business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
HAS BEEN LONG MISSING.
Nr. Waugh Drew His salary and Not
Heard from Since.

There Is a man missing on this side
OF the river also. and his disappearance
dates back even farther than that Of Mr..
John Rennie. OF Chesterfield.
Mr.. Andrew Waugh, 60 years Old. a
machinist employed at the Richmond Lo-
comotive- Works. and residing at No.
1896 Mil street, left his home on the
afternoon OF the 18th OF December say
ing he was going TO draw his money
This he did, and has not been seen by
his family or friends since
His wife has been mace i'll through
distress over his absence. All efforts
at locating the missing man have been
unsuccessful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
Death OF "a Gallant Confederate.

LEESBURG, VA, January 6.-(SpecialJ
Loudoun has lost another Of her best
citizens. The funeral OF Captain oscar 5
Braden took place to-day. He died at
his nephews residence. near Waterford,
on Saturday. and was seventy-seven years
OF age. Captain Brsden had been an in
valid for many months. He never held
public office. but was looked up 10 as a
citizen Of uncommonly sound sense and
judgment He vas one Of the most gal
LIANT of Confederate soldiers, serving dur
ing the war in the Sixth Regiment of Viz
einia Cavalry. as captain of Company X,
the Loudoun Cavalry, and was seriously
wounded. He was president OF the Lou
doun Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He
was unmarried. His death is universally
lamented.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07

there Is abundant evidence that the peo-
pie OF the State prefer biennial ses-
sons 10 annual sessions OF the General
Assembly. He urges that the State m;-
litIa 'he literally cared for. and refers
TO the work Of the militia In suppressing
riots. He closes this part Of his mes
sage with these words:
II urge unou the General Assembly
TO use all the power at its command 10
frown upon and stamp out this spirit %
lawlessness. which l. a reproach upon the
state. ard shocking TO our civilization.
Lynching must not be tolerated in Ohio"
The greater part OF the message Is
made up OF reviews OF the work OF the
State Institutions
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
FELL INTO THE FIRE.
4 Charlottesville Lady Badly Burn
ed-FuneraIs-Ciiur Matters.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. January
G.-(special.)-Mrs Tom. Smith. while
making a fire yesterday. tainted and fell
into the open crate, and was badly
burned about the face and neck. She
may possibly lose her eyesght She was
The only support of her invalid husband.
The funeral OF Mrs. Archy Bellamy
took place to-day. She was Is years Old.
The funeral of Willie. the lj-year-old
son Of Mr.. A. Crow, took place this
afternoon.
The annual meeting OF the Charlottes-
Vile Baptist church was held yesterday.
Encouraging reports Of officers and OF
the societies, etc, connected with the
church were read. The membership Of
this church numbers So.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
Residence In Amelia Burned.

DEATONNILLE. VA, January C.
Special -Information reached me last
night that the beautiful residence of Mr..
Gilman Anderson, of this county, was
destroyed by fire Saturday night. This
is indeed a calamity.
cratic negro. died last week. He was a
representative OF the old-time Virginia
negro, polite. respectful and was much
esteemed Mr.. James Anderson. a lay
man of the Methodist church, read the
funeral service at his grave.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
4 PASTOR RESIGNS.
Rev. Mr.. Mund,, Of Wiisop-News-
,nuer Sold-The Tobacco Market.

WILSON, ~ C.. January .. --'Speciai) -
DR.. j. A. Mundy, pastor Of the Baptist
church here, rendered his resignation TO
the church yesterday, to take effect after
next Sunday lie is undecided as TO what
field he VIII enter but has under consider
alton three or four calls, one OF which
ne will accept this week. DR.. Mundy has
been a faithful laborer here, and the
people generally. irrespective or denomi-
nation. are sorry to see him go
To-day al noon the Wilson Mirror was
sold at auction. The sale was made on
account OF the death. some time ago, OF
the owner George W. Blount.
The tobacco market opened up well
after the holidays. The bulk Of the crop
has been sold. This market expects 10
handle about million and half more
Mounds before the season closes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
The Range Boiler Exploded.

The boiler connected with the range In
he kitchen OF Mr.. Charles II. Hasker's
rosidence. on north Twenty-fifth street,
xploded Sunday morning. completely de-
polishing the stove and SCATTERING things
n the kitchen. The servant, who was
preparing breakfast az the time, was
ianfuliy hurt by a piece Of the stove
striking her in the face. The room was
ct on fire by the explosion, but the
lanes were extingulshed before they had
made any headway
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07

building The wreck n still burning, and
the Fire Department was called out
again to-day 10 cxtinguish the flames In
n carload OF coal I'm the celia.
BURIED IN EDINBURG.
The remains Of Mrs. Annie Belle New
land. who died on the 81 instant, were
sent last night 20 Edinburg. Va, for IN
t,rmcnt in the family burying-ground
near that place. The deceased was about
35 years OF age. and was born near MI.
Scion. Augusta county. Va. being D
daughter OF Isaac and Marguerite KILLER.
who afterwards removed TO Harrisburg.
Pa, and still later to Edinburg, Shen-
andoah county. We.
Mrs Nancy Meadows died yesterday
morning at the home OF her husband. at
the Cove. Bedford county. some ten
miles from this city, after a long Illness;
aged 80
MACHINE-WORKS BUSY.
The work at the Roanoke Machine
Works for the month Of January viii
equal that for December. Whilst the
hours are "A little shorter In one or two
departments. more men are employed.
and the same amount Of money is being
spent.
81. James Methodist Episcopal church.
South. was dedicated yesterday. the ser
mon being preached by Rev. w i. Lock,
the pastor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07

father, an aged gentleman Of Savannah
Ca. had been fatally injured. and on
Friday the elder Mr.. Freeman died. IT
appears that on Wednesday night Mr.
Freeman was seated In a carriage in
savannah, when a hoy thoughtlessly
threw popcracker under the horses
ie't. As a result the horses ran OF,
Mr.. Freeman was thrown against the
curbstone, and his skull was fractured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-07
GOVERNOR M'KISLEY's MESSAGE.
state Financial Denctt-t University
suppOrt-The MiIittH.

COLUMBUS, O.. January Gin his
message to the General Assembly Gov
ernor Mckinley calls attention to the
fact that the revenues OF the State are
not equal 10 the S'ste's' expenses. and
recommends that new and proper means
81 taxation. Of which there are many. be
made to bear their just proportion OF
the burden. He recommends that the
LEGISLATURE refrain from increasing local
Indebtedness. He also recommends IL
berai treatment OF the State univer-
si,y. and reduction ~ the volume OF
printed State reports: and declares that