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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09

.e .~surer mad given her this knife for safe
r"s nrois on The day OF his arrest. Tn,
peSution asserts that II was with thi,
ha@A 'hat L0etgert murdered his wife
pacing her body In the bollinf
posdsh, where II Yves dissolved.
Inc ugly looking object was nassaI
around for tho inspection OF the at,or'
neSs' and was handed to I.leteert ub,
opened and closed the blades. qazine
.uriously at the weapon, and scrapIno
vac piade with his finger, as II 10 fee
."v stains which covered the blade. He
s''hced no emotion, though he knew
, snS. every person in the courtroom was
CLOSELY watching and taking note of his
"V.ioh' IN talking with his at
torneys, he admitted that the knife u,ag
his property. vas
j. III. Odenbrett and w. G. Cadv cors.t.
makers, were placed on the s,ana
IN succession. and positively Identified the
Two alleged corset steels as having been
the product of their factory. Certain
marks on the two bits OF metal were
SHOWN TO correspond with similar marks
on new steeis. which were brought into
court. The witnesses positively testified
10 the similarity and also to the fact
that the new steels were OF the pattern
usually sold by their factory
This was considered by the State to be
great blow 10 the defence. and was un-
expected by the latter, who hoped 10
prove that the two pieces of steel were
scale-bands.
Emma SchimH<e. sister of Gottlieba
Schimpke, who testified to having seen
Luetgert and his wife enter the factory
on the Hateful evening, was placed on
the stand TO corroborate the testimony OF
her younger sister. She was a very fall
tcring witness, and suffered under the
scathing cross-examinatlon to which she
was subjected. She was apparently i'm
bued with the idea that she must testify
only TO those matters which hurt the
cause of the defence. Judge Tuthill ad-
ministered kindly but firm lecture TO
the trembling girl.
From her the defence secured the ad-
mission that she was not sure she saw
Luetgert and his wife enter the factory,
and the defence also forced her to ad-
NIT that she could not remember any
thing that happened on any other par
ticular night than May 1st. When asked
The day upon the night of which May 1st
tell she hesitated, and then said: "Satur-
lay, wasn't it?' The defence felt that
heir cause had gained perceptibly from
her testimony.
The court opened with the usual crowd |
;lamoring for admission at the door. |
Within the courtroom the members OF |
he fair sex predOminated among the |
pectators, and the little room was crowd |
"a 10 its utmost capacity.
When Luetgert entered, shortly before
ourt was opened, he repeated his manner
4 Tuesday, and smilingly nodded TO the
ury. He attempted to catch the eye OF
udge Tuthill. but that official refused TO
otice the prisoner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
THE LATEST FROM HAWAII.
Anti-Annexetion Projects-Negro La
bor Plan FufIs-Other Notes.

HONOLULU VIA VICTORIA. b. c.,
September s.-The annexationists are very
much worried over the difficulty OF an
alleged attempt on the part OF the anti
annexationists to influence Senator'S Nor
gan and Quay. who are expected to ar
rive here soon on a tour OF investigation.
They say that Senators White, OF Califor-
MIA, and Thurston. of Nebraska. who
viii lead the fight against annexation In
Congress this winter, will also visit Ha-
waii and attend the mess-meeting OF. ma
tiyes, which. 1t is alleged by the annexa-
tionists. has been called for the purpose OF
convincing the senators that the natives
bitterly oppose annexation.
1t u stated that Senators White ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
GEN.LEEINNEW YORK
HE CANNOT sAr WHETHER nrs
VIII RETURN TO CUBA or NOT.
THE CASE OF SEHosIrl cIsxRRoS
lie Says the stories Of the Yesns
Lady's Ill Treatment Have Bees
Much Exnsseratcd-Ffshback Aiss
Returns.

NEW YORK. September Sy-Couau,-
General Fitzhugh Lee. accompanied By
his son. Frtzhugh Lee. Jr.. arrived from
n"oaha' on board the >seguranca, to-
day. The General said that he had been
sunering from biliousness for some time
past but felt very much better after
| the sea-trip.
| "neh asked whether he would return
10 CUBA or not the General shook HI.
head and said: II cannot answer thar
and would rather not talk ON Cuban -
fairs until make my report In wash
| ington."
In speaking OF the case Of Evanealin>
Cossio Cisneros the General said: .-rhs
young woman Is now confined In the
Casa Recohidas. She has never been
tried, and l do not think that it was
ever Intended that sho should be BAN
ished. The stories of her ill-treatment
are much exaggerated. and were Il not
Tor the hubbub which has been raised
ABOUT her. the girl would probably have
been released long ago. In fact, I was
given to understand that her name MN.
~ f>'.NS" hSt ono mas cOmfOrts
able quarters, and is treated as well
as possible under the conditions.
There. Is good deal OF suffering IN
cuba, but the Americans. numberins
about 1.4O9 are being cared for from
the fund OF sSo.ooo which was aupro-
priated for that purpose. They receive
reiief daily. and up to the present time
about $1,000 has been expended"
BUSINESS IN CUBA.
us there any sign OF business improvsns
or change for the better In cubars
asked the reporter.
NO; am sorry TO say there IL not.~
replied the General, "and there win nos
be any Improvement until tho war N
ended"
when VIII that be- General?"
To this last question General I,es re.
piled in Spanish, free translation OF
which is: THAT Is too much for me, a
cannot say"
General Lee and young Fitshugh Lee.
Jr., went to West Point to-day to see the
Generals other son, George NJ, who IL
at the Military Academy there and to-
morrow they will leave for washington.
Among the other passengers on board
the Seguranca were Robert l.. Oliver.
United States Consul at Merida, Mex.
and George w. Fishback, OF this city.
who was said to have been sent to Ha.
bana on business for the United States
Government. Mr.. Fishback said that his
trip to Habana was purely on private
business. He stated that there was 9
great deal of suffering all over Cuba, ana
hat the condition OF the people was even
worse than when he was there last as
secretary to Commissioner Calhoun when
the latter was investigating tho Ruis
ease. He saw Miss Cisneros at the Casa
Recohidas. and he said tho reports re-
sarding her treatment were grossly exc
iggerated; that the young woman was
airly well treated. and did not complain
when he was speaking to her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
Thurston win superintend the drafting

Ihurston will superintend the drafting
OF monster petition TO Congress. II
wnicn the Hawaiians will assert that th'
government was torn from them through
tne actlon OF American Minister Stevens
III Is also alleged that the mass-meetins
Will be conducted entirely by Hawaiians
and will be made as dramatic as possi-
Die. The idea is TO work upon the SYM
pathies OF Senator Morgan and to per-
suade him, II possible, that the natives
have been deprived OF lands and power
by handful OF rich and powerful whites,
backed by treacherous American Min
lister.
1t is believed that the ex-Queen NAV
arrive on the same steamer as the scna-
tors, and that she will address the peo-
pie at the mass-meeting.
The second card OF the anti-annexa-
tionists will be played on tho arrival
here late In September OF Senators Pet
tigrew, Of South Dakota; Lee Mantle. OF
Montana, and Frank Cannon. Of Utah.
They are now In Japan and China. study
ing the silver question. Before they SAIL
ed by one of the Empress liners from
Victoria, B. c., they secured return pas
sage by the Pacific Mail steamer Doric,
due here from Yokohama on september
24th. and announced their intention OF
EtuldlillUk over u week III tilo Nity W
study the annexation question:
The ambition of the North German
Lloyd Steamship Company people is to
extend their lines on all waters, and will
sooner or later make them bidders for
Honolulu business. Already the COM
pany has issued large number of charts
and maps. which have been distributed
freely about the city, taking the pro-
posed routes from Yokohama to SaA
Francisco via Honolulu from Australia
to San Francisco, and from Yokohama to
Victoria, Ii. G.
Some OF the companys Atlantic steam
ships have been found too slow for the
service on that ocean. The North Ger
man Lloyd Company people are equip
ping the Atlantic service with fast
boats. The lower boats capable OF do
ing from Is to II knots an hour, II Is
said. will he brought to the Pacific
Ocean to establish the Australia-Victo-
ria Honolulu and San Francisco routes.
The Supreme Court has decided that
he income-tax law passed by the last
session OF the Hawaiian Legislature Is
Alvey Hawkins, a young man from
5atesvlle, Tex, died In this city yes
erday from blood-poisoning. The de-
'eased was a nephew of the Governor
" Tennessee.
The United States steamer Marion left |
or Mare Island on the 9th.
President Dole has issued a proclama- |
ion calling the Senate to meet In special |
session September Sth, instead of the |
4th, as previously announced In an As |
ociated Press dispatch. After the an
lexation treaty is ratified the Senate |
will adjourn until the regular session.
An attempt to bring negro laborers 10 |
his country has failed. The matter was |
eferred to some southern senator's for |
m opinion. A telegram on the 26th by |
teamer knocks the scheme In the head. |
he southern senators, including Senator |
forgan. object to an attempt to take |
heir labor from them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
LONGsTREETs WEDDING.
The Anniversary of One of His MILL
tary Achievements.

| ATLANTA, GA, September S-(Spe-
| cial. 1.-THE Blue-Parlor of the Governor
| Mansion, darkened, and illuminated with
wax candles. was beautifully decorated
| with floral designs and presented a pretty
picture at half-past 3 o'clock this
evening, when General Longstreet, on
the arm of his best man, took position,
TO await the coming OF Miss Dortch, who.
a moment or two later approached upon
the arm of Governor Atkinson. The
General looked proud and erect. giving
no evidence of the years which are his,
while the bride, nestled close to his side
and awaited the service by which they
were declared to be husband and wife.
Immediately congratulations began, and
the General found himself in the hands
of the ladies', who initiated him into the
art which General Gordon understands
so well.
A Confederate colonel. who had served
under Longstreet in the Wilderness.
shouted through the trumpet which the
General always carries: This is the
greatest victory you have ever won"
eyes" replied the General, looking
tenSerly at his bride. ''and she is worth
all the trouble of the winning"
Eight years ago the first Mrs. Long
street passed away, and the husband
was left with his young daughter to
minister to his wants. Years rolled by
and O young lover came wooing to the
Longstreet home and bore away the
daughter and left the father alone, as
his sons had all entered into other walks
of life and had left the parental roof.
Having been an ardent admirer OF the
splendid character OF Miss Dortch, her
independence, and the bravery with
which she had entered into the conflict |
of real life against so many obstacles,
about year ago General Longstreet
made up his mind TO ask her to become
his wife.
In January last he formally addressed |
her. and the warm-hearted girl responded |
10 his pleadings. for she had long admired |
him for his splendid personality and the /
high place which he had won for himself l
among his fellows. through his superb /
and chivalrous bearing She ac-
cepted him. and their engagement dates Il
from the beginning Of this year. During |
the sweet summer days that have Just
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
AZCARRAGA STORY DENIED.
Premier Didn't Say Anything About
Wnr-Anofher Spanish Denial.

MADRID, September Sit Is officially
denied that the Premier, General Azcar-
raga, has written to the leaders Of the
political parties. saying that the govern
ment at Habana would prefer war with
the United States TO the Intervention or
that country in the affairs of Cuba.
II is also officially denied that an at
tache of the Spanish Legation at Wash
ington has drawn upon himself the sus-
picion OF espionage. On the contrary,
1t is asserted the attache referred to
confined himself. in visiting United States
forts and arsenals, to n purely scientific
inspection of these works, similar to that
of an American naval officer during the
latters recent visits to Ferrol, Cadiz,
and Cartegena.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
MORE PIGEONS FROM SQUADRON.
Rooseveft Witnessing Evoiutions-
Good Time for the Birds.

| WASHINGTON, September s. The
Acting Secretary of the Navy received
| two messages from the Atlantic squad
ron this morning. They were sent from
the feet to the commandant OF the Nor
folk navy-yard by carrier-pigeons, and
then telegraphed to Washington. The
first message was as follows:
"Ship New York, 3 p. NJ, September
7th, fifty miles from Norfolk. Assistant
Secretary Is on board the Iowa, en-
gagged in witnessing great gun exercise,
with service charges. Brooklyn and
Massachusetts will follow. Sub-calibre
exercises suspended. Search and other
night-signal exercises tonight"
Ship New York, A. NJ, September
Sth, southern backgrounds, fifty miles
from Norfolk, commandant Norfolk
navy-yard: The squadron getting un-
der way for evolutions before Assist
ant Secretary, who remains on Dolphin.
Very successful target-practice by
Iowa and Brooklyn yesterday. Search
light exercises last night, and attack on
drifting target by six and one FOUNDERS
with aid of four search-lights. Weather
hazy; light airs from east; sea smooth"
Excellent time was made with this
last message. IT having been received
at the Navy Department in one hour
and fifty-four minutes from the time the
pigeon was released at sea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
Very Low Rates 20 Nashville, Tenn
md Return.

All who have had the pleasure or v1sfts
ing the Centennial Exposition at Nash.
Vile, Tenn, since It's opening, May lst.
have expressed themselves as being sur.
prised and delighted with tho variety ana
completeness OF Its exhibits. The gen.
tlemen In charge of the management OF
this great Exposition have deeply i'm
pressed the public with their ability ta
make this one of the most successful In
stitutions of its kind. The Thorough
and systematic manner In which they
have distributed illustrated matter OF
the Exposition alone has aided material.
ly In their success. and their efforts in
this particular are not the least abated.
although the Exposition closes Its gates
finally on October 31st. All whose
means permit should avail themselves OF
the opportunity to visit this Exposition
The railroad companies having connec-
tions for Nashville have spared no pains
10 furnish the best possible facilities for
those visiting that place. The following
round-trip rates from Richmond TO NASH
Vile are In effect for those going to
visit the Expostion: s2625. sold daily,
good until November T. 1857; $l9.25. SOLD
daily. good for twenty days; sl4. sold
Tuesdays and Thursdays only good for
ten days. These low rates apply via thu
Southern railways 'Land-of-the-Sky''
route, passing through tho beautiful
mountain region OF Western North Caro-
lima and East Tennessee. widely known
as the Land OF the Sky" and often
termed the Switzerland Of America"
The schedules via this route are most
excellent, one train leaving Richmond
II noon, to which sleeper Is attached
at Greensboro 6:25 II. NJ. which goes
through TO Nashville without change. ar
4 - NJ
There Is also another train leaving Rich-
mond 2 A. NJ. Sleeper open s:3o II. Ma
which connects with train leaving Sails.
bury s:55 A. NJ, carrying through sIeepee
TO Nashville, arriving there 6;B ~ M.
Schedules, sieeping-car reservations. lie
Illustrated matter OF the Centennial, etc.s
furnished upon application to c. w.
Wsstbury, travelling passenger agent
s2O east Main street, Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
passed they met at Lithia Springs, and

passed they met at Lithia Springs, and
the bond OF mutual attraction was
strengthened by daily converse, and the
date OF the wedding was discussed.
1t Is a long way from the historic field
OF "The City of Kings" in distant Mex-
leo, to the Governors mansion in At
lanta, and just fifty years separate two
Of the most important events in the ca
reer Of the old warrior. To-day half
century ago, September s. 1s47. Long
street led his regiment in the charge on
that field where the glory OF the Ameri-
can arms was enhanced through his
courageous daring and department. and as
a recognition OF his service on that oc-
casiop he was promoted. For that rea-
son this was the day selected for thu
wedding ceremony. and In both events the
distinguished leader showed himself fully
equal to the occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
MACON WROUGHT UP.
A Young Lady FeiOniously Assault
ed I'm Her Room.

MACON, GA, September S.-Miss Sal
lie Chapman. aged 20 years, living wiA
her brother-in-law, ]. G. McInvale. i'm
this city. was feloniously assaulted in
her bedroom soon after daylight this
morning. A 9-year-old girl was in the
room with her, but was so frightened
that she could not give an alarm. Miss
Chapman does not know whether the
man was black or white. She was
frightened and so hurt that she became
insensible, and has not yet recovered
her wits. The whole town is wrought
mp to a high pitch of excitement. This
is the second assault OF a like nature
in the last two weeks in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
A PRESIDENTIAL RECEPTION.
Mr. Mckinley Will Remain at som-
erset Until MOnday.

SOMERSET PA, September s.-The
streets tonight are alive with people.
most of whom are visitors from different
parts of the country, the OCCASION being
a public reception by President Mckinley
and Mrs. Mckinley. held at the Ensley
residence. where the President and Mrs.
Mckinley ale visitors. In the parlors
were the President and his wife. Mr.. and
Mrs. Abner Mckinley, Dr. and Mrs. Ems
ley, Miss Mabel Mckinley, Misses Kittie
and Ella Ensley, Mr.. and Mrs. +. A.
Scell.
The President this morning announced
his determination to remain here until
Monday and this afternoon he declined an
invitation from delegation of prominent
citizens of Johnstown, headed by the
Mayor, who invited him TO visit the Flood
City before going home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
ANOTHER LuErGERT SURPRISE.
ne Knife With Which, 1t Is Al
"ged, the Murder Was Committed.

CHICAGO, September s.-The defence
me trial OF Adolph Luetgert were
1'e'ed 70 another surprise by the State
'ne trial to-day. What is considered
DC one OF the strongest pieces OF evil
chnss yet offered we1 introduced. Mrs.
r,1.ne Feldt. Luetgert's one-time
tSs ss.neart, was called TO the stand by
sts. a,e Tor the third time. Assistant
s,s,e,At ','1 Attorney McEwen handed her an
usy. looking pocket-knife the blades Of
asl sa were stained and rusted. and
sse her II she had ever seen Il before.
''s'Haed that the biz SAUSAGE manu-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
Six Young Men Drowned.

DETROIT MICH, September S.-Slx
young men were drowned from a yacht
near Windmill Point, in Lake st. Clair
late this afternoon. The dead are Thomas
Fritz, H. Gerteis, Grant Murray. Thomas
Newsome. Charles Rice. and Jay Tansey.
A party of ten chartered the yacht
Blanche b., and went up the Jake. When
near the mouth OF Fox creek, and nearly
off Windmill Point. three Of the party
climbed out on the boom. and COM
menced to rock the cratt, which, bea
heavily ballasted. mrched over and cap
sized, going TO the bottom. Six men, who
were In the cockpit, Were drowned. The
three youngsters who caused the disas-
ter. and one other, were saved by boat
which pulled out from the shore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
Florida Newspaper Consolidation.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, September g.
The Florida Tirnes-Union and the Florida
CITIZEN have been consolidated, and will
anpear tomorrow as the Times Union and
Cftizen. The paper will be under the pre-
vious citizen management, with George
w, Wilson as president OF the company
and editor-in-chief. T. t. stockton as
business manager. and Emerson w. Judd
"a MANAGING editor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
"a Negro Layvyeress."

MEMPHIS, TENN, September Suite
A. Little, a 23-year-old negress. with a
bright. round face and an intelligent eye,
entered the Criminal Court room this
morning, and presented duly authenti-
Gated claims to the privilege of practicing
law in the courts Of Tennessee. She was
admitted TO the bar without question.
She is the first representative of her
sex of any color TO be admitted to the
bar of Tennessee. She is the only colored
woman in the South licensed to practice
law. and II Is thought she is the only
colored woman in the United States that
ia "a member of the bar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
AUTUMN OUTINGS.
Via Chesapeake and Ohio TO the Sea-
shore.

The Chesapeake and Ohio will con-
tinue their attractive Sunday Outings
until further notice. Patrons OF these
Sunday Outings will find September a
delightful month in which to visit Old
Point, Buckroe. Ocean View, Norfolk,
aid Virginia Beach The fast vestibuled
trains, the regularity OF schedule, and
the clean ride have drawn a large pa
tronage to these trains this season. The
White Squadron. now In Hampton Roads,
can be seen by those using the ,Chesa-
peake and Ohio next Sunday Outing
train TO Old Point. Ocean View. Norfolk,
or Virginia Beach via Chesapeake and
Ohio. The following war vessels are
expected TO be In Hampton Roads next
sunday-viz.: New York. Texas. Indiana,
iowa, Puritan. Brooklyn, Massachusetts.
Maine. Annapolis. Fern. Wilmington,
and Dolphin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
sunday ExcursIon to scott.ville.

on next Sunday. September l2th, the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway VIII sell
tickets from Richmond to Irwin and re-
turn at rate OF IS cents. Pemberton 81,
Columbia sl.S. and Scottsville $50. These
tickets will be good only on excursion
train leaving Richmond $50 A. NJ, and,
returning. reach Richmond at 6:io r. IL.
Of same date.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
H s. Perry Executed.

ATLANTA. GA. September S.-H. S.
Perry was hanged for the murder OF Billy
Lanier at Decatur to-day. The execution
took place on n galIows in the yard OF
the DeKalb county. jail. The doomed man
wes pale. but cool and collected to the
last. on the scaffold he declared his in
noccnce OF the crime OF murder, and re-
iterated his statement that he killed
Lanier to protect the sanctity OF his
home. The drop fell at II :f3 A. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09

IB EA5I Gf<AIEs bIHEEI,
slgnor Campobello. late baritone Of the
principal opera-houses OF Europe, refers
with pride to the following opinion Of
opinions:
Jean de Reszke writes: II certify that
my friend and theatre comrade. Signor
Campobello Is one OF tho ablest teach
ers, and that he knows every secret Of
the true art OF singing"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
ENGINE STRIKES A CARRIAGE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rosenberg, OF Norfolk,
Injured.

WASHINGTON, September S.-An en-
gine on the Metropolitan Branch of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad struck a
carriage at First and NJ streets tonight,
the vehicle. and badly in
mring the occupants. These included G.
Auerbach and wife, Of this city. and N.
l.. Rosenberg and wife, of Norfolk, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-09
.SationaI Democrats, to Nominate

COLUMBUS. o.. September Sat a pre-
IimInary conference OF delegates 10 the
State convention OF the National Demo-
cratic PATTY ,o, ns,u mere s,e, to,nisht , i Was
convention proper viii meet in the morn
Ing