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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
SHE WAS NOT MS WIFE.
The Woman Whom Aiken Claimed
ms His Frou Was Married.

$. Il. Aiken, the proprietor OF the saloon
at go north Seventh street. who some
days ago reported to the police that bis
wife had flown. taking with her their In
FAINT son and a considerable sum OF his
money. was a visitor as Chief Howards
office again yesterday by Invitation OK the
Chief.
ergesnt-Detective Tomlinson invesii-
gated his case Win a view to locating the
fleeing wife. and Sunday he received the
following self-explanatory letter;
Headquarters Police Department
Savannah, Ga, February tb.
"Chief- of-Secret-Seryice Tomlinson:
Dear Sir,-Your letter received ana
contents noted. S. r. Aiken LETT here
about two months ago with Nr. VIII
liam Collins's wife. She arrived nome
the other day. and | understand Is now
living with her husband. Aiken was run
ming a green-grocery store and butcher
shop in partnership with man named
Richardson. / suppose Aiken thinks that
Collins's wife is his property on account
of her running off with him. Aiken car
ried off ali the firms money. Let me
know If she pulled his leg for all ne had
Yours. FRANK MDEKMoTT.
"Chief OF Police"
"P s.-We don't want Aiken, but II
he comes back / suppose Collins will make
things hot for him
Chief Howard sent for Aiken yesterday
morning. and gave him good lecture
The Chief told him that there was no
room In this city for him, and advised him
TO leave for other parts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11

trade: during the war he was In the
Confederate army, being captain OF Com
pany ID. Sixth Virginia Regiment, Ma
homes Brigade: and after the war ne
held municipal Offices for considerable
time. filing the position Of Mayor Tor
four terms. and was also elected TO the
position OF City Collector. He has also
since the war been engaged IN the drug
and notion business, but Tor some years
prior to his demise had withdrawn from
active business pursuits. He was re-
cent? married, and leaves wife. THO
deceased was upwards OF 70 years OF age
but was man OF considerable vssof.
even in the years OF his later lie
WANTS HEAVY DAMAGES.
4 suit for $40, 90 has been brought IN
the Norfolk county Circuit Court by
Messrs. Nicely Seldcn a Warrington, at
torneys for Mr.. John L. Hammer.
against Sheriff Cromwell and Constable
Carmine. The bill alleges that MIR. Ham
ner was trapped by a decoy-letter Into
visiting the house OF certain woman.
without warrant on false charge and
put in irons and treated with indIgnIty.
and forced to pay 500 blackmail before
he was released.
IL the bill which passed the House OF
Delegates Saturday fixing the salary OF
the Police Justice OF this city at 5000
per year becomes a law. Police-Justice
Burroughs will contest its constitution
ality. He does not believe his salary can
be changed while he Is In Office. Com
observation-disclosures Baum and others
left for Richmond tonight 10 consult
Mr. Cooke and others. In order that a
change may be made making the law
effective on July /, 1896. The fees receiv-
ed by the Justice from July /. 1894. to
July /, 1895. amounted to $500. and JUS
tice Burroughs does not think 5000
sufficient salary.
GAAfBLING-HOUSE RAIDED.
Last night between 7 and s O'clock the
police raided the upstairs at No. 13f
Church street and arrested Charles Dout
and three other men. The gambling
tables, cards, and poker-chips. which
were found In the place, were coniis-
Gated. In the Police Court this MORN
ing bout was sent on to the grand jury
upon the charge OF maintaining
gambling-house. and was bailed for his
appearance.
About six years officer Carmine. OF the
Huntersville constabulary, had placed In
his hands warrant for Henry
with stealing a calf from resi-
dent of the county. Some two
years ago another warrant for Brick
house. charging him with burglariziug
HITS bar-room. In Norfolk. was also
placed IN that officers hands. The ac-
cused. however, was not apprehended nm
til tonight, when Constable Carmine
arrested him.
A resolution has been adopted by the
BAPTIST ministers OF Norfolk. Ports
mouth. and vicinity heartily endorsing
the object OF State-Senator Claytor's bill
"fcr diminishing the evils OF social clubs
where intoxicating liquors are used
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
city Hall Court News.

The following cases were heard In the
Hastings Court yesterday:
Louis Miller was convicted OF selling
liquor on Sunday and vas fined 500.
Joseph Powell (coloreD was convicted
OF petit larceny in two cases and given
three months in jail In each case.
Daniel Lee lcolored) was given twelve
months I'm Jail fos resisting the police.
The City Circuit Court was quite busy.
judgments were rendered in the case OF
Edmond Bossieux against Fl. W., Tupman
for sJ3, and In the case Of II. A. Saunders
& Sons against J. l.. Binford for 81 800. Il.
Salts were instituted as follows: The In
dorsement Guarantee Company vs. VIII
liam and Emmie y. Wingheld for Ssss. 70;
damages. $50 Same VS.. James T.. Sum
mers for sol; damages. so.
The Law and Equity Court convened
yesterday for the February term. The
docket was called, and cases were set for
trial:
Ernest n. Long qualified to practice law
In this court.
In the case Of the Endorsement Guaran.
tee Company vs.. T. W. Brooks. Judgment
was rendered for $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
MISS PARKER AND HER rENNY.
Growers GIFT of n Cent Attracts q
Good Deal of Attention..

growers Gtff al r. ttut tttrnshs ~
Good Deal of Attention.
The New York Press Of Sunday last
published large, two-column cut of Miss
Nellie Parker, OF this city, In the cos
tune In which she appeared In the
Greek cymbal-dance In the Kirmess.
and relates in special from this city
the little incident in regard TO President
Cleveland and the penny, an account OF
which appeared in the Dispatch some
weeks ago.
The special reads as follows:
Society IN Richmond is quite proud or
Miss Nellie Parker, who suddenly be-
came known all over the country the
other day because OF shining, new l.
cent piece. She has been long known
here as a distinguished southern beauty.
She stands In with the President, whom
she met when he visited Atlanta some
months ago. He gave her as a souvenir
OF the occasion a brand-new cent ana
requested her to use 1t as a magic tails
man with which to pass the guards at
the outer gates OF the White House This
she did short while since, with good ef-
feet
She is recognized as leader In society.
She is Democrat but likes the way
"the Press states the question" Her
father Is DR. w. w. Parker, well known
In local literature and a leading MEM
Der OF the State Medical Society.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
QUEENS SPEECH TO-DAY.
IL VIII Not Refer tn Arbitration OF
Venezuelan Matter.

LONDON. February l0.-The speech
from the Throne, which will be read at
the opening Of Parliament tomorrow, was
read at the Queens speech banquets given
by Lord Salisbury and the Right Hon A.
J. Balfour. First Lord OF the Treasury,
respectively. at No. 20 Arlington street,
and No. 10 Downing street, this evening.
The speech makes no reference whatever
TO the subject Of arbitration Of the Vene-
zuesn dispute. The speech sets forth
that the relations of Great Britain with
foreign Powers are satisfactory. recapi-
tulates the known facts OF the Transvaal
trouble, alludes to the necessity for an
increase Of the naval strength OF Eng
land. and refers 10 the dispute between
Great Britain and Venezuela and. the
negotiations with the United States. say
ing that the United States had been con-
sidering proposals that offer a most re-
spectful solution. The facts OF the massa-
ores and disturbances In Armenia are
mentioned. While IT deplores the ex-
cesses which have been committed, II
says that some degree OF satisfaction Is
to be found In the Sultan's promises 10
institute reforms. but avoids any indica-
ton OF the future policy of England in
regard TO Turkey.
Her Majesty congratulates the country
upon the success OF the bloodless opera
lions OF the British expedition In Asban-
tee, and deplores the death of Prince
Henry Of Battenberg. who was a men,
Der OF fhe expedition.
The speech announces that the measures
TO be introduced by the government will
include an employers limited liability bill,
a measure for the creation OF voluntary
schools an Irish-land bill, bill for the
formation OF an Irish board of agriculture
for the relief of agricultural distress.
bill for the regulation OF alien pauper
immigration, and a measure for the con-
struction OF light railways for the rural
districts.
No Importance Is attached 10 the abb
sence OF any reference TO arbitration OF
the Venezuelan dispute. Prime-Mlnister
Salisbury and the Right Hon. a. j. Ral-
four, First Lord of the Treasury, have
prepared carefully guarded statement,
which they will make in the House OF
Lords and in the House of Commons
early in the debate on the address In
reply TO the Queens speech indicating
the willingness OF the government to ar
bitration OF the territory non occupied by
British settlers.
Interest IN the question grows more
intense every day, and becomes more In
favor Of closing the dispute on any terms.
AS the declarations of the Ministers are
not likely to be satisfactory TO the Libe-
rails, II is believed that Sir William YER
non Harcourt, their leader in the House
OF Commons, will move an amendment
20 the address affirming that arbitration
of the boundary question ought TO be ac-
cepted by Great Britain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
DEATHS.

BRowN.-Died. Monday. at the Bap-
list Home, at li:3o a. b.. Mss. EAlI.1
BROWN.
Funeral services from the home at ,
o'clock THIS cruesday) MORNING. Tbe
remains will be carried "a Hanovtr
county for inteFment.
KOLBE.--Ded. In Baltimore. February
Sth, MARGARET A., beloved wife or
Charles ]. Kobe, and daughter OF Ellen
G. Welsh and the late Christopher Welshs
aged % years.
Now that you're dead. dear wife,
And mid sweet flowers Laid.
Out In the peaceful cemetery,
Out in the qaiet shade;
Our feet will ofttimes wander
Towards that sacred grave,
Where sleeps the one we loved - weus
The one we could not save.
You are net forgotten. dear wife.
Nor never will you be;
For. 90 long as life and memory k)f,
Well ali remember thee
May she rest IN peace.
Funeral viii take place from 81. Pa.
tricks church THIS TUESDAY NORM.
ING at 10 o'clock with requiem mass
rds and acquaintances are invit~d 20
attend.
WDCNOJ4H<-t.tQ, NJ n<F 1eeH1@u<<<
702 north Twenty-dyst street. MARY.
rclIct OF James McDonoush.
Funeral from ". PstEscks church
WEDNESDAY MORNING st 10 o'cicck.
PoTTs.-Died. IN Greensboro. n. G..
February 9TH. at II p. d.. Of heart
failure. ROBERT T., POTTS. IN the e5sh
year OF his age
Inser,nert THIS TUESDAY. It Bi&n-
ford cemetery Petersburg. At 70 o'clock.
Services At the grave.
TURNER.-Disd. az williamsburg. Va.
FEBRUARY =. lso& Mrs. a. A. TURNER
Funeral from L. w. Btilup9s UNDER
taking-rooms Ut O'Clock THIS fru<sdey>
AFTERNOON. Services q Holly wool
Friends and acquainsaness reqoested -
attend.
UNDERWOOD. - Died. - eajply esi
peacefuliy - IN infank - Ne. ~ ~
south stssst. Petesabws. Va. 10y
18th. ~ ~ A. NJ. MARIA II>VI3E<
\ wits % R. ". Underwood. - tho 0(h;
year o. her age.
vuner1l Win ea,e plnes THIS (xooe&1yI
AFTERNOON n Z t'elock lrcn - ~.
cond DoDtlsk cAasch. xo<>yeo1DG ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11

Hon. Rufus A. Ayers. ex-Attorney-
General. is in the city.
Mr. ii. d. Armstrong has been elected
organist Of Christ Episcopal church.
Mr.. j. Winston Repass. late Treasurer
Of Wyihe county, was in the city yes
terday.
Mrs. Clarence Taylor Boykin left yes
terday TO visit friends in Washington,
ID. c., and Pittsburs. Pa.
Mr.. John A. Heisler. who has been
living in Los Angeles. Cal, for the past
five months, has returned 10 Richmond
10 live
Miss Ella l.. Starke. Of Hanover county.
sister OF Mr.. John w. Starke. is visiting
tho Misses Haynes. Of $40 north Nine
teenth street.
AT the ''Mother Goose" matinee to-day
at Sanger Hall there will be some beau
tiful fancy dancing, and also fancy
marches aud drills.
Dir. Fred. l.. upper Is seriously III in
Denver. Col. His father. DIR. II. A Tup-
per. suddenly called 10 him, started last
night for Denver.
Miss Rose Thomas. OF Fairfax. daugh-
ter of ex-Lieulenant-Goyern Thomas. Is
the guest of Mrs. Charles T. OFerrall.
at the Executive Mansion.
In the absence from the city OF Rev.
DIR. william T.. KAteher. the service at
Grace-street Baptist church Tomorrow
night will be conducted by Rev. Il: Il.
Collier.
Miss Grace y. curle returned home
Saturday, after delightful visit OF
nearly n year to relatives In New York
city and friends in Brooklyn and jamai-
ca. n. Y.
The music of the comic songs Gil
hooIey'' ard "Since Finnegan Joined the
Nhi,e-Muie Guard was composed BY
Mir. J. NJ. Ryall. The piano scores were
arranged by Mr. Bsseler.
In the Henrico court-house YESTERDAY a
tramp exchanged hats with Sheriff Solo
mon. and II is needless to say that the
sheriff got the worst Of the bargain
ANYBODY else than Mr.. solomon would
have gotten mad about Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
DEATH OF CONGRESSMAN GRAIN.
He Was I'm His seat In the House on
Saturday.

WASHINGTON. February 1o.-Repre-
Representative William IL. Grain. OF the
Eleventh District OF Texas, died I'm this
city at an early hour this morning OF
pneumonia, contracted at the southern
charity ball last week. He was in his
seat in the House as late as Saturday.
The Texas delegation held meeting
this morning, and adopted resolutions
expressing their sorrow at the death OF
their colleague. Speaker Reed appointed
as a committee OF representatives to ac-
company the remains 10 Texas Messrs.
Pendloton and Crowley, OF Texas; Kyle,
OF Mississippi: McDearmon, OF Tennessee:
Miles, of Maryland; Mines. OF Michigan;
Leonard. OF Pennsylvania; Eddy. OF Min
nesota, and Murphy, OF Illinois. The
funeral train cave by the Southern
railway at 10? night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
GOLD FOR THE BONDS.
Peculiar Method Of n sixinfiint Bull
lion Broker.

NEW YORK. February io.-The de-
poslts Of gold in the sub-Treasury to-
day In payment for bonds were ss74's2.
In addition. considerable gold was de-
posted for examination.
For some time past bu:lion-dealer In
Wall street has been turning in legal-ten-
ders for gold and selling the gold at a
premium. To-day he presented $4,000
In legal-tenders, and Withdrew the same
amount OF gold Five hundred thousand
dollars in gold we're immediately turned
into the bond department.
on the second transaction OF f,oo,oov
he secured the gold In bags and gave II to
the clerks OF firms. who had subscribed
for the new ~, and who hnd accom-
panied him to the sub-TreasuSy. II was
then that Assistant-Tseasurer Jordan OBJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
The Kentucky Deadlock.

FRANKFORT, KY, February H.
There were l0i members present In the
Joint assembly to-day, and Hunter once
more came within one vote OF an cleo
ton. This happened as the result OF
a pair between Senator Ogilvie Demo
craft, and Representative Poor tPopu-
IisD. who were absent. The vote
stood: Hunter 81; Blackburn. 4s; scat
tering 5. Necessary to a choice. 81.
This is expected to be the most in
teresting week OF the session. and 1t
is claimed Il Will see the end or the
prolonged deadlock.
The contest cases will be taken I'D
Tomorrow, in case OF the return OF
Lieutenant Governor Worthington, who
il presiding officer OF the joint assem-
biv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
crccdmors Clubs Annual Outing.

The Creedmore Club held it's annual
meeting yesterday at Biandon Park. and
after enjoying an elegant oyster bake
and listening to speeches full OF wit and
humor. the members elected the follow
ing officers TO serve for one year: Ben.
Metzger, president; Joseph Stumpf, vice.
president; Ed. HoitZ, secretary: Charles
Langford, treasurer; William Snellings.
general manager and caterer; Preston
Belyin, Joe Lichtenstein, Dick Cauthorn,
Lewis Gichelbrecht, Gus Delarue, Allen
Stokes. John n. Burch, and Thomas T..
Savage. Board of Governors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
Federal sennte Reorganization.

WASHINGTON. February Ex-senator
Pritchard. of North Carolina. left the
city to-day TO be gone a fortnight.
This fact is evidence that nothing In the
way OF reorganization OF the Senate will
be ATTEMPTED for at least that time. Mr..
Pritchard carried through the nomination
of Major Grant. OF his State, for Ser
geant-at-Arms. and he would not leave
the Senate II the election was 10 come
up very soon. In fact. he made careful
inquiry into this question before he de-
parted.
Ii is understood that the vote may not
he taken in the senate this month at all.
but that 1t may be postponed some time.
There appears TO be division among
the Republicans as TO what is best 10
be done under the circumstances, owing
TO the attitude Of the Populists. who
contend that they viii support their own
candidates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
Mr.. y. 81. George Barraud Married

Mr.. j. ct. George Barraud, we'll
known young lawyer OF this city who
was a candidate for the Legislature last
fall was recently married In Scotland
Neck, n. C.. his bride having been Miss
Salie Turner Smith. of that town.
The following is from the Scotland
Neck Democrats account OF the we'd
ding:
THE bride is one OF the most accom-
pIished young ladies of this community.
well and pleasantly known and noted
for her many charms OF character and
winsome life in every way
1.-THE groom IL rising young attorney
OF Richmond. and Is well known here,
having taught here some time In Scot
land Neck Military Academy. in which
institution he successfully managed the
military department"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11

jeetsd TO having the sub-Treasury used
as an snncx to bu.lion-brcker's Office.
The dealer in question made charges
Of favoritism against Mr.. Jordan, but
the pith OF his argument lies In the fact
that he DID not care 10 cart the gold from
the ub-Treasury and then bring 1t back
Probably such eonrse would reduce the
insignificant profit he secures by selling
government gold withdrawn through the
agency OF legal-tenders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
Two noys Leave Homo.

Robert LeCler. IA years old, and Ham
my Mccoy. a youth about the same
age. left town together Saturday morning
and their parents have since been
an1iously searching for them. The boys
were both of an adventurous turn. and
are believed TO have set out in quest OF
adventure. Young LeCler's home is at
2SlO street, while McCoy's parents re-
side az 2sl4 Q street. Late last night
nothing had been heard from the boys
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
Don't Want the Biii 10 Becems
Law.

A delegation Of policemen consisting OF
Captain Angle, Sergeants Cosby. Brooks'
and Tomlinson. and Policeman 9ffHn
called on Governor OFerrall yesterday
morning TO petition him 10 veto the eih
passed by the General Assembly 10 de-
prive policemen OF witness fees.
Every member OF the delegation SPOKE
and tho conference was quite a lengthy
one.
Tho Governor stated that the bill had
not been presented TO him ss yet. and ne
had had no opportunity OF studying its
contents.
Tho policemen maintained that thf bill
was an injustice. and would depaive
them OF great source Of their revenue.
and urged. further. that much Of their
own time was taken up for this purpose.
and that they were therefore due TO re-
celve some compensation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11

voted 70 the construction OF the prison.
The membess OF the committee discussed
the best method OF providing means for
building the iail 1t was finally decided
20 recommend to the Council the ap-
preparation OF $4,000, to be added to the
rs coo 20 be derived from the Clsrk-Spring
property. for the purpose OF erecting the
prison. II having been estimated that
n modern iail. such as the city needs,
could be constructed for the sum OF SIS
ooo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
SETTLED WITHOUT A JURY.
Miss Birdie sutheriand's Breach of
Promise Suit Ended.

LONDON. February 1O.-The suit for
breach Of promise brought by Miss
"Birdle" Sutherland. ballet girl,
against Hon. Dudley Churchill MAORI
banks. eldest son of Baron Tweedmouth.
which was TO have been tried before
Lord Chief Justice Russell and a special
jury. has been settled. the defendant
paying Miss Sutherland 5000 and as
Stunning the costs of the action. Miss
Sutherland sued for 10000 and few
weeks ago refused an OFFER OF 5000 to
settle the affair out OF court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
SAYS THERE Is NO RUPTURE.
Rev. MIR. Daugherty Denies the hu-
NOR of Division In His Church.

Rev. John W. Daushsrty, pastor OF
Fulton Baptist church. denies that there
is any rupture in his church on account
of his recent street-meetings. which
he has been conducting. He was nefn
last night by Dispatch reporter 5uat
after one OF these meetings had been
held, which he addressed, end sald
there was u large attendance. and ~ In
tended to continue them as long a. they
accomplished any good. They were the
outgrowth OF n missionary spirit In hlo
church. he said.
Sunday Mr.. Daugherty spoke In favor
of a more liberal communion, and fnute
all persons who had been Immersed ~
partake of the Sacrament. Mr.. Daugher-
w. when asked IA to this. said: II
am In full sympathy and harmony With
the teachings and practices Of my denomi-
nation"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
senator McCunc and Ills Party.

WOODSTOCK. VA. February 1o.-tspf-
cial)--A meeting was called to assemble
here on January County-court day TO
protest against the course OF State Senn-
tor James @. McCune. who was elected
at the last November election On the
"honest-election" platform, and was post
poned until to-day. The meeting to-day
was attended by about 80 people. and
a resolution was passed calling upon Mr..
McCune 10 fulnl his pledges TO HE
marty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11

BALTIMORE. February 10.-The ff-
teenth annual assembly OF the League OF
American Wheeimen opened with a
good-roads meeting IN the Young Mems
Christian Association Hail. on north
Charles street. at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing Representatives OF 1900 organized
wheelmen will wrestle with l.. A. W.
problems for the next four days
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11
SOUTHERN RAILWAY OFFICES.
Two of Them Moved Ia Atlantn-Are
All 10 GO:

ATLANTA, GA, February l0.--General-
Roadmaster J. A. Jordan. OF the South
ern railway. and superintendent I.um, OF
bridges and trestles, will remove their
offices from Washington TO Atlanta as
soon as the transfers can be made. These
changes are made necessary by the
character Of. their work. which requires
them TO be out on the line nearly all the
time. Some say that these changes are
the beginning OF the return OF all the
general Offices to Atlanta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-11

oss ns councils special committee on the
. ,a OF erecting 4 new city jail held
lenzlhv meeting An Room No. 70 Of tbe
NV Han Yesterday afternoon. Those 40
asssebuence were Chairman Gunst and
4, $3.50 ,. Tanner ana Mayer The Council.
=, WI DC remembered. directed this body
,. snecl sale Of the Clark. Spring pro-
-" 81 $1,000 The proceeds TO be de-