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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
A SUSPICIOUS DEATH.
l.. II. COURTNEY SUPPOSED TO
HAVE BEEN MURDERED.
HIS BODY TERRIBLY AUTILATED.
Was Telegraph Operator mt CO.
iumbus, O.-Rcmains Found Strevv.
Body To he Brought to Richmond.

Lawrence II. Courtney. formerly Of
Richmond, but lately resident Of
Columbus. o.. is believed 10 have beer
murdered near the latter city on Tuesday
night.
The following special telegram to the
Dispatch. received last night, gives the
details as far as they are known 10 ths
police officials in Columbus at the present
time:
The police are puzzled over tho mys.
terious killing OF Lawrence II. Courtney
telegraph operator here. last night. His
remains We're found strewn all along tho
Little Mama track. at the viaduct lead
ing to Scioto River bridge, at Spring
street
Courtney was employed by the Nor
folk and Western Railway Company
here Last night he attended the thea
ire with Mr.. Thomas ". Gallon. friend.
Gallon says they met a mutual friend
after the show, with whom they went
to a restaurant Courtney left him there.
and was not seen alive again.
| POLICE THINK HE WAS KILLED,
From that place 10 where the body
was found Is a half mile II Is an out
of-the-way place. and business could not
| have taken him there. He was not
| drinking. The engineer OF passengers
train arriving at 2 A. NJ. says he felt a
| shock as the train struck Courtney.
After bringing the train In. he walked
| back to the viaduct TO investigate and
found the mangled remains. The po-
lice say Courtney was killed and his
body placed on the track. However. a
! Of t.,
his pocket. He was "a years old. and
came here from Richmond. Va. where
his mother and brother, Frank. live"
REMAINS no BE BROUGHT HERE.
Mr.. Courtney left Richmond for
Columbus about three years ago. His
mother. Mrs. $. A. Courtney. and his
brother. Mr.. ]. A. Courtney, who Is in
charge of the railroad telegraph-oflice at
ClOpton live near Manchester His sis
ter Is the wife of Or. Wade, the dentist.
and lives on Main street near Adams
street Deceased was a nephew OF
Major Alfred r. Courtney, and OF
Major r. L. Courtney. assistant-superin-
tendent Of the Richmond. Fredericksburg.
and Potomac railroad.
Up 10 a late hour last night the family
of the deceased had not been informed
of the details Of the tragedy. The tele-
grams and dispatches received here du-
, ring the day. only conveyed the meagre
fact that Mr.. Courtney had been killed
| instantly apparently while walking
, down the line Mr.. J. A. Courtney al
once telegraphed for the remains to bs
, forwarded TO this city. and they are ex
pected to arrive on the first train this
! morning The funeral will take place
according 10 present arrangements. al
soon after the arrival of the corpse. as
necessity may demand, and the inter
ment will be made in the family section
In UollvWOOd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
GEORGIA AND ALABAMA ROAD.
The Annual MeetiDg-Eiection OF
Oaicers-COnsoIidu

AMERiCUS, GA, December i'.-lhe an
nual meeting OF the stockholders OF the
Georgia and Alabama railway took place
in this city to-day. OF the s6,2SoocO capt.
tai stock outstanding, every snare was
renresented IN person or by proxy. Presi-
dent williams submitted his report for
the ten and a half months from August
n 1895. the date on which the Georgia and
Alabama company took possession OF TINS
property. to June 80. 1896. showing large
increase In every department OF the com
pany's business. The approximate gross
earnings for eleven months and one week
In the current calendar year are reported
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
TIE PRESIDENT WELL.
he Is Enjoying His Duching Expe-
dition Greatly.

GEORGETOWN. 5. c.. December 10
The government launch Water Lily came
I'D to this city this evening about
o'clock. bringing mail and dispatches
from the presidential party. From what
can be learned. the President is well, ana
j. enjoying the shooting hugely. "he
party went out duck-shooting early TINS
morning at Woods pond. and had first
rate luck. baggng nearly hundred NAL
lards. the greater part of which fell un-
der fire from the Presidents gun. As
deer-drlve had been arranged for the day,
they were forced 10 leave the ducks and
go on the drive. But the woods were
so terribly wet from recent rains that
the dogs could not keep the tran OF the
deer. and the hunt was abandoned.
I The party broke camp this afternoon,
and. embarking on the Water Lily. came
from the Santee through the Mosquito
creek canal 20 the lighthouse tender
Wistaria, which was anchored in Win
yah bay, near South Island. After re-
ceiving the party. and taking on board
the baggage and bags Of game. the Wis
taria steamed over 10 Muddy bay. where
she lies tonight, about mile distant
| from the Annandale Club Lodge, ol
| Friend Field"
President Cleveland and his companions
will go ducking in the marshes to-mor-
row morning. and II the weather is cold
! and windy. as it has been to-day, they
| will unquestionably have fine sport, fOi
the ducks cannot sit out in the bay IN
| windy weather, because Of the roughnes,
| of the water, and always seek the
| quietude of the many creeks which wind
| around and through these marshes wher
these conditions prevail. II Is then tha
] the hunter enjoys this exhiarating spOr
| TO It's fullest extent and as this is wha
Mr.. Cleveland came here for. Il is quite
sure that he will have his desire fulfilled
The President and his party will re
! main at Friend Field tomorrow. an'
! until Saturday going ducking each morn
| ing. and as an invitation has been eX
tended them by the Messrs Donaldsol
| for a deer-drive on their lands, 1t l.
| probable that they may yet have th
| pleasure Of adding a buck or TWO 10 thei
list OF game
Mayor Morgan received an acknow
ledgment from the President this eve
ming OF the invitation and resolution ex
tended by the City Council and citizen
TO attend a reception here as he passe
through on his return 10 Washington
i'm which he states that his plans are no
definitely formed. but that he Will answe
definitely I'm day or two. That he WI
accent IL is the sincere desire of ever
citizen OF old Georgetown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
MISS ELLETT WEDS.
SHE BECOMES THE BRIDE OF DIR.
ROY. OF ATLANTA, GA.
BEAUTIFUL EUPTIALS AT HOME.
Altar Decorations OF White and
Green-Pretty bridesmaids and
Maria ogc--BriIIiant Reception.

DIR. Charles Dunbar Roy. of Atlanta,
Ga. and Miss Carrie Wesley Elicit Of
this city, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Tele-
machus II. Elicit. were married at the
elegant home Of the brides parents. No.
S7 west Franklin street, at $50 O'Clock
last evening. The wedding was one OF
che most brilliant home events of the
season. combining magnihcence. beauty,
and culture, and bringing together a
most fashionable gathering Of society
folk from this and other cities.
The folding-doors between the two par
lors and the library were thrown open.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
TO SUPPRESS RECRUITING.
steps Taken by Direction from
Washington-The Penalties.

DALLAS, TEN, December 16.-United
States Marshal Love by instructions
from Washington, to-day took measures
10 suppress Cuban recruiting. In this
city the recruiting agents got notice
and abandoned their headquarters be-
fore arrests could be made. The Cuban
independence League tonight issued an
address TO the public in which was
stated that "the general public seems
not 10 understand that the arming and
eduipping of forces 10 aid Cuba would
be an offence against Federal law, and
that it is severely punishable both by
fine and Imprisonment Our present de-
sire is to extend 10 the Cuban patriots
such moral and material aid as may be
clearly within the law. When the United
states Government shall have granted
belligerent rights to struggling Cuba, or
recognize the present Cuban republic,
il will be time enough 10 organize volun-
teers. We are American citizens flrst
and Cuban sympathizers afterwards; we
shall obey our laws under all circum-
stances. and advise our friends 10 dc
likewise. Organize on these lines, but
tin her proper status shall have been
recognized. let there be no recruiting Tor
Cuba. .. PAGbl' l.eSlu,nl,
IL c. McNealus. Secretary Cuban lnde-
pendence League of Dallas, Tex
II was given out oficially that the
parties conducting the recruiting were
acting without authority from the league
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
TOBACCO TRADEMARKS.
determination To Seek Action at the
Hands of Congress.

LOUISVILLE KY, December i6.-At a
meeting of the Executive Committee Of
the Trade Mark Association OF Plug
Tobacco Manufacturers. called for the
purpose of settling the priority of certain
trade-marks II was decided 70 make an
effort 10 have the long-term Congress pass
a law requiring all trademarks 10
h. registered. and all members notified,
50 that they cannot be duplicated A
penalty will be attached to the use OF an
other firms trademark after the bill has
passed. II was decided 20 maintain the
association and another assessment was
laAled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
RECRUITING PROCEEDS OPENLY.
United states Attorney, However,
Gives Warning.

ST LOUIS. December 1.-THE enlist
ment of recruits and solicitation Of funds
10 assist the Cubans continue here un-
abated. and is carried on without attempt
AT concealment. This is done in direct
violation Of legal enactment. and to-day
United States Circuit-Attorney Anthony
felt called upon to interfere. Senor Ramon
Aouabella. the active Cuban agent here,
today received a note from the attorney
calling the formers attention to the neu-
trality law. -..
Julius Won Gerst and w. {. carter rev
olutionary agents have been quietly pick
ing ND the right kind Of men and shlppihg
tbem TO New Orleans. They left for tha'
point yesterday. accompanied py C9iie'
Inns Knott. a chemist. and }. H. Goodher'
a mechanical engineer, who have ne"
Fangled cannon that is said 10 work dead
" execution . ooe
Von Gerst claimed that he had sent =,
men ont OF St. Louis. and that he woulu
ric,f up 800 more on his way down 10 Ne"
orleans Preference is given 10 veterans
~ tbe British or German armies, not clll'
IONS OF this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
Southern Railway to Issue Clerical
PERMITS.

The Southern Railway Company will
issue clerical permits for 1897 to regularly
ordained clergymen in charge Of churches
located on or near its line. Ministers
will apply to nearest ticket agent for
application blanks. Those living in Rich
mond. Manchester, and suburban towns
will apply to the undersigned. Permits
for 1896 have been extended 10 January 10,
1897 ]. c HORTON.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
go east Main street. Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
,, ,nre Of, Of money carried by an appropria-

,ure or money carried by an appropria-
tion bill
on one point the committoe-C9 to So
sustained the chairman: bat later re-
lused TO sustain him-57 to Stand the
amendment cutting out The hospital was
agreed TO. In the House, MIR. Little
maze the point OF no quorum on the
vote adopting the, amendment. and. mono
appearing ON count by the Speaker
the House. at 410 o'clock. adjourned un-
I'll tomorrow
In the morning hour Mr. Bailey Dem
ocraO, OF Texas. asked unanimous con-
sent Tor consideration Of n resou utlon,
directing the Committee on Naval Af-
fairs TO investigate the construction of
the battloship Texas but it was referred
TO the committee without action.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
,,..,tprs All over Texas.

DENIsON. TEX. December l6.-Mass-
.,,na,irgs are being held all over North
irevas in sympathy with Cuba. The war
.,,rtt &c rampant. Colonel I. NJ. Standi-
sar of Governor Culberson's STAFF says
ls, IN case OF war with Spain Texas
on,,,d ony mt 5000 men in the field inside
- thirty days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
hu''i"r~ ~ y,,rdcr omciaIiy Denied.

MADRID. December l6.-Ihe 9DanIsn ,,,,1,'
,,',-nrnucnt =, have authorized the PUBL
oJ cation by the newspapers here. here OF ,,at a
c"''om 'sn'o,oent declaring that the runors tha'
S5.r'I Naceo was murdered by poison,
uene'a anv other manner, are baseless shu
% ui,in,Io,,s a. and asserting that the ms.
at loader was killed I'm fortui'oso
sncountsr between the repels aau '"N
s.on,sh troops under Major CiruJeua'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

Leave your Christmas orders for Huy-
ler's Candy, before the rush, with
X. l.. CHRISTIAN & co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
He WAS Killed

because he failed TO get his tickets for
the Imperial Operetta Company ana
George Fenmark Taylor. at Corcoran
Hall to-night-l5 cents Better get your
tickets to-day. Hall opens at 9 A. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
s,iu,,,ly-Usea Upright Pianos

from ai5 upward-seyerai genuine bar
gains. Walter ID. Moses & Co, 1915 Main
etrept
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
Positively Only Two More Days

remain in Mhlch 10 buy n large 81 bottle
of To-Ka. the great Mexican Blood Tonic
for % cents as we take possession OF our
Atlanta store on the 1st saturday VIII
positively be our last day here.
MEXICAN MEDICINE COMPANY
205 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

MADRID, December l6.-El Correo MI
utor demands that General Meyler ~
recalled from Cuba. and replaced ~ ~
II''ai starin. General Macias. now in
'l.,,,nd of the troops in the Canary
,er,nds succeeding the MARQUIS oi
,tnmoda as second IN command.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
False EcOnOmy.

To buy a shoddy Chair, when you can
get one OF those elegant Morris Chairs or
Tufted Leather Rockers from Sydnor 4
IJundley
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

nan. OF Petersburg; Mr. and Mrs. Junlus
A. Morris. Miss Tinsley, Miss Kent
Nissoa T.ouise and Lima Mayo. Miss
Iulve Lyons. Miss Maude Stokes. Miss
T5lossle Talbot, Miss Bessie Pace. Ma.
ormond Young. Mr. Robert G.. Hiden.
MIR and Mrs. T. ". Pemberton Mr.. W.
II AIlison. Misses Moore; Miss McPar-
ton OF Annapolis Miss Mary Saunders
Miss Anne Walker. Mr.. and Mrs. Ste
phen Putney, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar ID.
Tavlor DIR. and Mrs. Joseph a. White,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Taylor Ellyson. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank CruInp, DR.. II. a. DICK
erson and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert W.
Powers. Mr. and Mrs w. Greanor Neal,
Rev. DR. James Nelson. Mr.. and Mrs
Adolphus Blair: Mrs. Willie Wills. OF
Atlanta: Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Cox; Miss
Boarman. OF New Orleans; Miss Judith
Deane. Miss Helen Montague. Miss
Helena LEROY. DR.. NJ. j.. James. Miss
Ella Thomas. Mr.. w. n. Grant. MIR. and
Mrs. Grayson Burruss. and Mr.. X. l..
Gambler. OF Baltimore Mr.. George Il.
Browning. of Washington; Mr. Carroll
Montague. Miss Beuah Patterson, Judge
S. B. witt: Mr.. and Mrs. I. Warrington
Wise. OF New York: Mrs. w. II. +. Lee
MISS Marguerite Wright. Mr. X. r..
Lee. Jr.. Misses Morehead. Carr. and
Watts of Durham. y. c.; Mr. and Mrs.
J. A. Coke. Miss Nellie Parker. Dr. w.
d. Thomas and wife. and many others.
OTHER WEDDINGS THIS WEEK.
Mr.. Willie w. Bnrord Of Elko Hen
rico county. and Miss Annie T. Collier.
| eldest daughter Of Rev. and Mrs. II. b.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
yIoIets. Niolefs.

Go to Harvey x CO.. Florists, No. B
west Broad street, and set your Plants
and Violets for Christmas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

De Bor Ie Due Jelly. Red and White.
made of the whole currant-delicious with
yenison and wild duck-at
T. l.. CHRISTIAN q CO.'S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
Small lot of Genuine Irish Bacon at
r. l.. CHRISTIAN & CO.'S.

For Couaus AND THROAT DISORDERS u"
RpoyS's BROScBfAL TaocHEs "Haye never
changed my mind respecting them, except
mink oetter Of that which began by thinking
well of.'-Key. Henry Ward Beecher. sold onl,
in hoxps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

hE, newark returned 10 this port TINS
cruz, II Is reported that she wen. %
aver as far as the Bah'n1s na"N, ,hn Three pes
@,vs 9,vea TO see anything OF the i"iss
Friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

buy my Furniture from Sydnor &
Hundley because I get choice Furniture
and fine values They are leaders and up
20 the times. Aha
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
StOu Thief.

That cough is thiei tina, is stealing
your health and life. Dr. David's Cough
syrup of Pure Pine-Tar. Horehound. ana
wild Cherry, will stop II at once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
Stimulating and Nutritious.
Uorsford's Acid Phosphate.

It supplies just the right element 0he
phosphates) to repair waste OF body and
brain-a food itself-and also helps digest
other food.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

Great Plano bargains.

Immense stock. from so upward. Walter
ID. Moses & Co.. 1905 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
The Di.patch's New Phone.

The No. OF the Dispatch's new phone
Is 1858. Patrons will please note this.
The old phone No. IL l5s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

pulled and Extra-Large-Layer Figs, OF
superior quality, az
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

Jamaica and New England Rum;
French and California Brandy-very old
and rich I'm flavor for eggnog-at
r. l.. CHRISTIAN * CO.'S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
To Cure a Cold in One Day

take laxative Bromo Qulrine Tablets.
pruggis-- -Afund money IL fails 10 cure
l5c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

It pays to look through our stock OF
Fine Art Furniture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

We have three repossessed Pianos.
which we offer at surprisingly low prices.
Walter ID. Moses 4 Co.. 1905 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

SIS wnshburn Guitars and Mando-

for Xmas. We are sole agents Walter
ID. Moses & Co, 1905 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
See That You Take

Or. David's Iodo Ferrated Sarsaparilla.
''The Blood-Puritler."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
Ccuvh No More,

hut take Dr. David's Cough Syrup. The
Best on Earth"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

Use pixie Nerve and Bone Liniment,
The Best on Earth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17

fins,
finest in the world. Prices from SIS up
ward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
Harvey & Co.

have lots of violets-fresh every day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
WAsHINGTON. December is,-

- WASHINGTON. December s.-
1r.o Forecast for Virginia: Fair wea-
liam Their. followed by cloudy wea-
her In the evening; northerly
winds. shifting to southeasteriy;
not so cold.
North Carolina and South Carolina:
Fair weather. slightly warmer; northeriy
winds. becoming variable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
OTHER WEDDINGS THIS WEEK.

rico county. and Miss Annie T.. Collier.
eldest daughter Of Rev. and Mrs II. b.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-17
House of Representatives.

Ine House to-day. in Committee Of the
"t1e. devoted nearly al Of four
.o.fa session 10 the army approprla-
les
sreat portion Of the time was spent
discussing a ruling Of the chairman
',e committee (Slr Hopkins, Of Hi
l in.t am amendment TO cut Off the
. s1Ings Hospital az recommended
lhe slreeon-General and Secretary
nan was out Of order. being a change
EXISTING law The discussion was quite
'i'urs Messrs Dingley Wepubh-
.''il o. Maine. Bailey OemocraD, OF
1' Little ODemocraD, Arkansas
2" utopublican). OF Pennsylvania
si uepuolicam. o. Iowa. Lacey 'He-
q. nl. N Iowa: Cannon Utepubicah''
;. 'Nnois and others. participating
,s question was important as anectlhs
3. power Of the House, under the rules
"AAI restrict. OF define the expendi-
The morning times., 1896-09-25
Let the Truth Be Known Concerning the Bond
! Sales.


differently
of ponds
they the and decide
1t high time the outrageous deception practced by
Treasury officials concerning bond sales should be
exposed The of Congress approved July H. 1882 providing
that be set gold has been made
the politics long enough The sold
funds supply deficit expenditures and for other
purpose and argument of the tendess-chan
rtfu subteruge conceal lack of That fact how
the necessity scotchug the silver snake
nue claim that the Sherman silver purchasing
beginning of financial troubles The dec
ade of 1SSO1s9o the most in American history
Up $780, when the Sherman law enacted had surplus
of and gold But the attempt
bolster the silver industry by purchasing of
the white metal each month contrary sound economic
principles the shock world that
began fall off and inadequate
public expenses The entire story told the following
table, taken from recent Treasury report:
TREASURY REVENUES EXPENDITURES SURPLUS
The morning times., 1896-09-25
ODD FELLOWS CONFER.
Changes in Secret Work Presente
and Referred to Com lit tees,

and Referred to Com init tees.
Dallas. Texas. Sept. 24.-Tot,ay the
Sovereign Grand Lodge OF Odd Fellows
went into secret session which continued
until the close of the session. The records
OF last years secret sessions were read
and a large number OF new amendments
and chanEis in the secret work was pre-
sented and referred To the proper commit
tees.
A new Rebekah assembly installation
ceremony was adopted and the COMMITTEES
on revision Of the Rebekah ritual presented
u report which. after considerable dis
cussion. was referred to a committee If
ten. including the original committee OF
three who were instructed to report to-
morrow morning.
The past grand sires were called in con
sulatiou with the committee whose duty
IL Is to present the ritual in proper order
for consideration. This was made the
special order of business for Friday morn
ing.