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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
RosEBoRo. EXPRESS ROBBERY.
The Preliminary investigation he
uius-Arent Grier TestiGcs.

WILMINGTON. y. c.. January "A
special dispatch to the Star says the pre-
liminary investigation OF the express
robbery at Roseboro' began to-day In
MAGISTRATES court at Clinton. n. G. ES-
press-Agent Grier was on the witness
stand all day. and his examination had
not concluded when a recess was taken
until tomorrow.
Grler testified that the robbery was n
conspiracy entered into by himself. DR..
+. J. Cooper and Redden Butler. Cooper
acted the masked man, and got the
money-i9j0. Cooper is the Coroner or
the county. and Butler the Mayor or
Roseboro Both are OF good families and
widely connected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03

the contention being that even II the
North Carolina Railroad Company had
the power TO lease irs road II could only
do so by the unanimous vote OF all It's
stockholders
The attorneys for the Farmers state
Alliance. who had instituted the other
suit. which Is 10 take away the charter
Of the road. wanted 10 induce some stock
holder TO sue 10 test the legality OF the
lease. and now have had this second
suit brought.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03

WEST PALM BEACH. FLA, January
"a destructive fire here this afternoon
destroyed over half the business portion
of the town The fire broke out about
80 O'Clock in Hewitts saloon and res
before II could be checked the entire
block. including the Seminole Hotel,
valued at $4,000. was burned. The fire
was checked at the Showers building al !
o'clock. Several persons were badly IN
iured bv the explosion of dynamite TO
save other buildings. The loss is esti-
noted at SglQ 600
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
uo,bcr-Goosc Ten rarty.

Tho "Nother Gooee ca-narty," givcn
last night at Belvidere Hail by Miss
Mary Beecher. was quite a success. and
Tie little folks taking part in 1t acGulttel
themselves handsomely. The chaIacieIs
i'm the famous nursery RHYMES were ~,
uraecntcd by children. and Littie JtyS
Homer. Bo-Peep Little Boy Blue. Ol1
King Cole. and all the rest or the NOR
tribe were very much in evidence, ana an,
looked as II they. had just s.JLRsu v. ore
endowed with life After the entertain
ment dancing was INDUCED I'm, Mr. Ioney
Tburstons orchestra furnishing ue
music
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
FIGHT on THE MIDWAY.
Dnhomcynns Attack Their Conces-
siouairc-LPttcr's Wife Engaged.

ATLANTA, GA, January 2-The Da-
homeyans in the village on the Midway
became enraged to-day and attacked
Major Pene, the cOncessonaire. There
were fifty savages and only six whites
I'm the enclosure Mrs. Penru Pene rush
ed to her husbands assistance, STRUCK
the chief of the village In the face, and
her husband drew a pistol one Of the
whites rushed 10 the gate and gave an
alarm Police and spielers ran In with
drawn pistols and drove the Dahomey-
ans back, and quiet was restored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH FRIDAY. JANUARY 8. 1885,

OF Orange, on Monday. the S0th ultimc
a fox-hunt was arranged for him on
Tuesday, but owing 10 a high wind.
wi Oh prevailed all cay. the dogs were
une Die to keep the trail OF the fox con-
tnuo, sly. Young Vanderbilt viii remain
several days I'm Virginia. His mother,
Mrs. W. X. Vanderbilt. IL a near relative
of Mrs. John G.. Williams.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03

DOCK AND JOB PRINTING NEAT:
ID LIZ ExsUUrED At THg pisPAfVA
PRINTING HOUSE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03

Mr.. George A. Garter. the mosquito
man." entertained n large audience AZ
the Young Mems Christian Association
last night. His humorous lecture provoked
roars Of laughter. as he described the
much-abused insect, and the part II took
II history, science. literature. and art
Mr.. Carter is q humorist and impersona-
tor of marked ability. and Is well known
To Richmond audiences.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
Brief Manchester Items.

Preparatory services for the LORDS
Supper. which will be celebrated in the
Manchester Presbyterian church Sunday.
will be held in the lecture-room OF that
church to night.
Last night about o'clock. while Mr;
II. H. Pollock was walking up Hun
street a vicious dog ran at him and BIT
him on the leg Mr.. Pollock summoned
"A physician TO dress the wound. ana re-
noriol the Occnrrence 70 the nOllce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
Mrs. Pncrfii ImprONing.

Mrs. Maria Pacetti. who was shot in
the left arm by her husband "Wednesday
morning, at No. 52i west Broad street
is rapidly recovering from the enecis
of the bullet-wound. and will, no DOUBT,
be able to appear In court when the
case is called tomorrow The Dispatch
was i'm error i'm saying yesterday that
the shooting occurred at $40 west Broad.
Mrs Pacett was employed at the res
taurant at which she was shot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
irop-uouIdcrs' AnniVersary.

The Iron-Moulders' Union last hlsnt
ceiebrafed their seventh anniversary at
Wilknson's Hall. and elected officers 1or
the ensuing year. Addresses were maze
bv Messrs. James b. Doheriy, Alexamder
T. McCulloch, and William II. Mulen'
after which an interesting musical pro
gramme was rendered. Dancing was also
INDUCED in. and quite a delightful eve
ming was spent by the members or the
Lnion and their lady friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
- -
HE htIDAIIN HOME.
Ah"u"i hcc't"g al the Association
In Charge al This Ipstitutiop.

Tho annual meeting OF this well-estab-
ifhed institution was held yesterday al
ihe home. on Spring street This unosten-
tatlons charity Ike the hand that giveth
unseen. Is quietly doing lts work. not
a3 much as IL would like to do because
N lack OF opportunity AS the years go
hy me stealfastnsss of many Of rs
former Inmates Is proof OF the faithful
work done. which win not be fully known
i'li he secrets OF al hearts shall be dis
closed The Old officers We're reelected.
81 follows: W. ". Parker. president.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03

CHICAGO. I'LL. January 2.-The estate
of the late Eugene Field was brought
into the Probate Court to-day on a peu-
lion OF the widow for letters of admins
tratiOn. Inc estate is valued az S2ouN'
ali in personal property. Besides this.
there is the poets home, valued at $1,000
10 $4,000 which he had conveyed TO MS
wife some time before his death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03

ATLANTA. GA. January 2.-Thc Ger
maine-Rountree affair Is at standstili.
Members of the Capital city club say
that II Germaine IS a gentleman there
satisfaction for the withdrawal OF his
card TO the club. MIR. Rountree, who
gave him the card, and afterward re-
called II. will not discuss the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
THREE CANDIDATES.
For superintendent OF the Norfolk
Public schools.

NORFOLK. VA. January 2.-tSpecial)
For the unexpired term Of Mr.. X. C..
Murray, late superintendent Of public
schools Of this city. there are three
applicants. These are Captain W. A. ;.
Taylor. president Of the city school board
who during the Illness Of Mr.. Murray
acted in his place; Mr.. r. a. Dobie, and
Major George W. Taylor, who was
candidate when Mr.. Murray was last
chosen II is not known here when the
State Board Of Education the appointing
power, will meet. but in the mean time
the friends Of each candidate are work
ing hard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
The Dry-Goods Market.

NEW YORK, January There was
no expectation Of the dry-goods market
showing any material change from previ-
ouslv-prevailing conditions I'm any depart
mcnt: nor has there been any alteration.
Spot business has ruled extremely quiet
throughout whilst the orders by mail
showed the usual year-end restrictive in
duences. The general tone is also with
out material alteration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
Southcrner Commits Suicide.

LOS ANGELES. CAL, January a.
Charles Rogers committed suicide here
last night by opium poisoning. Rogers
I~d recently arrived from the Southern
states. and was wel,-dressed, % years
Old. ana apparently wealthy. His brother
g. 4 Rogers, lives in Atlanta. Ga. The
suicide had a gold watch and chain ana
some valuables, but only - cents in
money
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
The Fire This Morning.

An alarm Of fire was turned IN shortly
after / o'clock this morning from Box 81
corner OF Twenty-ffth and Main streets,
occasloned by the burning of some wood
work on the second floor Of the building
occupied bv the Richmond Stove Com
pany The department responded prompt
il. and the flames were quickly quenched,
ere any great damage had been done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
NORTH CAROLINA II. II. LEASE.
Another Suit to Invaitdnte It
Brought by stockholders.

RALEIGH. n. c.. January 2-Another
suit is instituted to inyaiidate the lease
OF the North Carolina railroad to the
Southern railway for ninety-nine years
This one is brought by Mr.. and Mrs
Peter Cobb. OF Guilford county. who are
stockholders, and Is to annul the lease.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
bradley Not for Anything.

FRANKFORT, ky, January 2.-Gover-
nor Bradley denies emphatically the story
rrlnted in Louisville papers that he had
started mis- campaign for President. tie
sevs he is not a candidate for senator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
Run Down and Killed |!

Hundreds of people lose their
lives every year through being
run down by horse-cars, cable
cars, or clectric-trolleys.
Thousands of people are daily
risking theirlives in another way.
They are run down and killed by
reason ofill health. They allow
their systems to get weak, and
some slight illness develops into a
fatal disease.
Its wiser to take no risks but to
build up health, strength, and
vitality by the use Of a healthful
stimulant. There is nothing
better than
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
Mediation for zeitoun Accepted.

LONDON. January "A dispatch from
Constantinople says that the Porte mas
consented to accept the offer of the
foreign representatives at Constantinople
mat the foreign consuls at Aleppo msdi-
ATE between the Turks who are besieslng
town. for the surrender OF the latter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03

LEXINGTON, KY. January Mayor
IL. r. Duncan VIII probably refuse 70 turn
his Office over 10 Mayor-elect j. Il. sim
rail-. next Monday. claiming ne was
elected for four instead of two years.
some of Simralls friends threaten 10
take the Office by force.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03

PEORIA. ILL. January 2-Peter
schertz banker and lumber merchant.
al Metamora. who was also IN the gram
business at Low Point and Casanova
made an assignment to-day. TIE H@Dlh-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
Duffy'SPure Malt WhiSkcy

which is unequalled for its
strengthening, invigorating,
tonic effects. 1t is not an ordi-
nary whiskey, but preparation
having wonderful medicinal
powers. 1t is universally pre-
scribed and recommended.
Be sure that you get Duffy's
pure malt whiskey. 1t is the only
medicinal whiskey in the market.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
Locating Its Poles.

The STANDARD Telephone Company has
located 23S OF it's poles. and hands VIII
be put to work to-day preparing the poles
ready TO be put up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
Young Vanderbilt Hunting In vir-
sinla.

ORANGE. January s.--tSpecislp-Wi
X. Vanderbilt. Jr.. accompanied by his
tutor. Mr.. ii. T.. tiecthner. arrived at
the residence OF John q. Williams. Esq.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
TIE COCKsDE CITY.
Tobacco stntistics-Comine Murder
Irinls-Driefs.

PIE rERS URG. VA, January 2.-tSpe-
clal) 1.-THE Il ternal-reyenue collections at
the Office IA this city during the past
year amounted to s2os,S3i.s2--a slight in
crease over the previous year. The ex-
ports of tobacco for the year aggregated
s 7yo S., pounds. an increase Of nearly half
a million pounds over the large record of
1891. The exports during the month Of
December were 15g.SN pounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
PORT OF RIG HMoND, JAN. 2. 1896.
ARRIVED

ARRIVED.
Schooner Mary LangdOn. Hatch, Rock
land lime; X. Wendenberg.
SAILED
Schooner Bessie Brown. Smith. East
Newark, railroad ties: vessel. Curtis &
Parker
Schooner John $. Beacham. Strout. New
York. plg-iron. J. y. Gordon. agent: yes-
sci. Curtis 4 Parker
Schooner Carolina. Connolly. Baltimore
via Scotland lumber
Schooner Fannie Brown. T.amson,
Charleston via Lambert Point coal.
Schooner Mary Curtis. Maker. Charles
ton via Norfolk. coal; vessel, Curtis a.
Parker.
PORT OF WEST POINT. JAN. 2. 1896.
(By teegraph)
SAILED.
steamship Charlotte. Bennett. Baltl.
more. passengers and general cargo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-03
SEINE THREAD.
GENE THREAD. ANDAeSs

StINE ThhEhU, AND H&3
- NErIISG.-We would call
the attention Of all fishermen &c the eN-
caii or write for any information about
our stock. We will fll all orders for
FRESH AND DESIRABLE SEINE
THREAD. NETTING. AND TWlNES at
l.. LICHTENsTEIN's SONS.
corner Seventeenth and Franklin SITS,
Direct importers OF the celebrated Lion
Brand Seine Thread. warranted to give
satisfaction. IA Ism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-15
STREET LIGHTING PROBLEM.
The Two Electric Com pa MES Sti
Fighting the Cnse.

The Two Electric Conn anies still
Fighting the Cnse.
The fight for the contract for street light
ing is on in earnest, and array Of legal
talent has made its appearance at the BAT
tie ground-the Commissioners office-to
fight the matter to the bitter end.
The statement Of the facts in the case. as
printed in The Star. put both electric com
panies On the lookout. and Judge Jere
Wilson. counsel for the United States
Lighting Company. provided himself with
a copy Of the statement above referred to,
and proceeded to draft brief. Then came
Mr.. J. J. Darlington representing the Po-
tomac Company. and he wanted to possess
himself Of all Information concerning the
case at Issue
He was equally as certain that he had
good case as Judge Wilson was that the
new company had absolutely no standing in
the matter.
In the meantime word comes that the
Potomac company il the lowest bidder for
lighting the public parks. and that Super
intendent Wilson, in charge OF public Dull J.
ings and grounds. was ready to award the
company a contract soon as the Com
missioners had acted.
The Potomac company maintains. II the
spaces is awarded To II, 1t will be the
simplest thing in the world to proceed
with the contract. To do the work it would
even go SO far as to erect powerful storage
batteries in the parks (which. by the ray
are United States property. and under the
control of Col WILSON,. and stretch its
wires or lay Its condu.ts there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-15
THE ARMIES DIVORCE.
The Major Fails to Pay the Required
AlimOny.

AlimOny.
Maj. George A. Armes a retired officer
of the United States army. who was sued
for divorce several weeks ago. was today
ordered by Judge Hagner to be arrested
by the marshal and ccLfined in Jail until
the further order Of the court for con-
tempt In refusing to obey the order Of the
court requiring him to pay alimony and
counsel fees.
The present divorce suit is the second
filed by the defendants wife, Mrs. Lucy
H. Armes, the first, filed in june 1894. hav-
ing been compromised and dismissed by
her. The present one was filed the 18th Of
last April. Mrs. Armes charging her hus-
band with cruelty. and it Is still pending
a final disposition by the court. But, pend
ing its final disposition. Judge Hagner, the
25th Of last May. ordered Maj. Armes to
pay his wife $l0O al:mony and 500 as coun-
sci fees. The 30th Of last month Mrs
Armes' counsel representing to the court
that Its said order had not been obeyed
her husband was ordered to do so "a or
Eefore the eth instant or stand committed
as for contempt of court. This morning
courts attention to the failure of Maj
Armes to obey its order of June 80. the
order Of arrest was made. This latter or
der directs that Maj. Armes shall be con-
fined In Jail until he complies with the said
order of June 30 or until the further order
Of the court.
The marshal made a return this after
that Maj. Arnes could not be found. 1t is
understood that he left the city several
days ago for a trip on the ST Lawrence
river
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-15
SOLD BEER on THE SLY.
Woman Charged With Roaming a
..Speak-Ensy."

The police find that the prosecution of
'.speak-easy" keepers in the mile limit il
Ike the prosecution Of the Offenders against
the policy laws A wholesale raid on the
offenders is always followed 10y an observ-
arce of the law for short time. and then
business starts up anew. Since the police
mae the general raid on Rupplivile sew
eral months ago "speak-easies" have either
been less numerous OF the offenders have
been more successful in their efforts to
elude the police. James Fenton, the ex-
policeman. among those who were
caught in the big raid. and when he had
satisfied the judgment of the court he went
to Fort Monroe to work, leaving his wife
and five children behind. They still live IN
Ruppliville and the mother found Il so
difficult TO get along that she renewed the
beer business and sold the beverage to the
old soldiers and others.
But this week polio eman Yetton learned
Of what going on. and he obtained a
warrant for her. The writ was served. and
today the woman and children stood before
Judge Miller. the former being charged
with keeping an Unlicensed bar. She had
no one 10 represent her in court. and. being
unable to make a denial of what Was
charged against her. she said she was
guilty. and asked the court to be merciful
to her When questioned by the court she
said she found it almost impossible to get
along and feed her children without selling
teer.
Where is your husband" the court in
CURED
He has gone to Fort Monroe" was her
answer.
why don't you go down where he is?"
The air Gown there don't agree with U.S."
ITS better than the air in Ruppliville."
She promised she would not repeat the
ohense. and In consideration OF her sur
roundings the judge took her personal
bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-15
THE RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
Work on the AnncOstln Stopped From
Lack of Funds


Major Chas ]. Allen, corps Of engineers.
In charge OF river ard harbor improvements
In this vicinity, has reported to the chief
OF engineers that the old iron, machinery,
etc. removed from the wreck of the steam
or Lady of the Lake in the Washington
channel of the Potomac, near the foot Of
TIN street. have been sold at public auction
and the net proceeds. amounting to 1904. 10.
deposited In the treasury. The expense Of
removing this wreck was $4,000.
Major Allen also re ports that owing to the
lack OF funds for continuing the improve
ment CT the Anacostia river he has depos-
tied in the treasury the balance of s. 1tS,
OF the appropriation of S2DOOO made by the
act OF September. 1880, and the improve
ment has been dropped from the list of
works under his supervision
The construction Of the sea wall On the
margin of the reclaimed area of the Po-
tomac was continued during June and
favorable progress made This wall Ia now
nearly completed along the Virginia chan
mel front and along the Washington chan
mel front. and is well advanced along the
margin of the tidal reservoir The total
amount completed Is 26. 4O5 linear feet
Major Allen says that the gates of the
reservoir outlet are caused to slam by the
swell from steamers in the Washington
channel. and this continued action in the
course of time skaters and breaks the
gate frames. which were built of Georgia
pine. 1t has been already necessary to take
out seven of the gates and repair them. In
doing this white oak lumber has been sub
Sntuted Tor the Georgia pine In the frames,
and - expected to prove more durable.
The channel through the bar above Long
bridge having shoals. soundngs are being
required to restore twenty-foot naviga-
zion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-15
PROBABLY MR.. PARKER.
HIS Election n National Conn 1t tee
man Expected.

CNpccteu
The national republican executive COM
mittee meets today in Cleveland to perfect
the plans for the campaign. and during its
sessions. which will probably occupy two
CT three days. the vacancies in the MEM
berShip of the national committee includ-
Es that of the District OF Columbia, will
be filled. The belief prevails in well-in-
formed republican circles here that ex-Dis-
trict Commissioner Myron NJ. Parker will
be chosen 10 the place SO long filed by Col.
Perry NJ Carson Mr.. Parker has been
pushed fer the place by General Grosvenor
and Senators Quay, Proctor, Sherman and
SeWeil- There has Eeer opposition to Nh
Parkers appointment the part of some
Of the local republicans ever since Mr.
Parker. at the st. Louis convention deciar-
ed himself against District representation
In the convention 1t is said however. on
good authority. that the abusive tone adopt
Ell by those who have been fighting against
Mr.. Parker's selection has reacted in his
favor. Every member of the national COM
mittee is said to have received letters from
certain local republicans In which Mr.
Parker has been assailed in every possible
bcrs of the national committee have be-
come thoroughly di5gusted at this style of
campaign against Mr.. Parker, whose ability
and worth are widely recognized.
fhe other names most prominently men,
toned in connection with the place are
those of MIR. y. L. Britton and DR.. A. z.
Pardon. the latter being the president of
the Union Republican Club. which is strong
ly urging his selection.
MIR. Parker. who has been killing salmon
up in New Brunswick. with Senator Proc
tor, Is now in Cambridge. Mass. During
their outing MIR. Parker and Senator Proc
tor rode 30 miles horseback and 10
miles in canoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-15
YOUNG BEALL INDICTED.
Doctors Say He Is No Longer In
RRAc.

Doctors Say He Is No Longer In
sane.
The grand jury today returned an indlct-
ment against Irving S. Beall. charging him
with false pretenses. The accused Is u
young man. who. little more than a year
ago, was sentenced to year and day in
the Albany psnitentiary. He was pardoned
last winter. While in the penitentiary he
became acquainted with William Davis
alias Davis Harris. a prisoner confined
therein.
Returning to Washington. 1t Is charged,
tho young man pretended to Hannah Da-
Wis, the prisoners wife, that his (Bealrs)
father was Thomas Taylor. and held the
office of United States district attorney for
this district. and that for the sum of five
dollars he tBealD would induce his al
legged father to secure a pardon for her
husband the woman. it Ia further
charged. believing young BeaIrs story.
paid him the money.
The young man, who Is said to be Of an
excellent Maryland family. was committed
to jail last March. and while there his
parents had a marshars jury inquire as 10
his mental condition. Much to the surprise
of District Attorney Birney, the jury de-
clared that the young man was suffering
from acute mania. He was thereupon d.
rected TO be confined in st. Elizabeths In
sane Asylum Several days ago. however.
Dr. Godding. the superintendent of the
asylum. Lotified Judge Cole that Beall
should no longer be confined there, having
fully recovered. and after the Indictment
was returned today Judge Hagner ordered
the young man to be taken to Jail to
rwait trial.