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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
THE LUETGERT TRIAL.
IMPEACHMENT of Testimony for the
Defence.

CHICAGO, October 6.-The testimony
in the Luetgert trial to-day was moro
interesting to the general public than
il has been at any time for the last two
weeks. The dry, technical evidence of
the experts gave way TO impeachment
evidence offered by the State against tie
witnesses for the defence who had ststed
on the stand that Mrs. Luetger' had
been seen in Wisconsin a few days after
the murder is said to have b"@n COM
mitted Several of those who claim to
have seen the woman around Kenosha,
Wis. Jared badly at the hands of their
neighbors. and Witness Scholey, the prin-
cipal witness for the defence. had his
character torn TO shreds. One of his
neighbors. who testified against him,
said he did not know what was meant
by Scholey's "veracity," but made him
self clear in the next breath by adding
IT do know, though. that Scholey is no
good
Evidence was introduced to show that
Luetgert had not put any grease or chip
ped bone into his watts for making soap
on the night of May LIST. as his business
PARTNER. William Charles, testified. be-
cause II had all been carted away on
the morning before 1t was also shown
that Luetgert had no occasion TO make
any soap, for when the factory was
seized by a deputy sheriff, several days
after the murder is said to have been
committed, a great many barrels of soap
belonging to him were found In the base
ment of the factory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
The Mole and HI. Functions.

The Rev. Augustus Jessop. In an article
on moles in the Nineteenth Century. de-
scribes them as the natural enemies OF
the ground beetles that have OF late been
the curse OF the market gardener He
says: These ground beetles, who have
begun to eat up the fruits Of the soil, and
who, by-and-by, VIII return to their car
nivorous habits by feeding upon babies
In their cradles and the 2-year-old little
toddlers In their perambulators have
gone on increasing at an awful and in
conceivable rate OF geometrical progress
sion. because the moles have been for n
long time undergoing a process of exter-
mination; and what is to be the end OF
II all none can say" He goes on TO say:
"A mole Is one OF the most interesting
and instructive animals, IL only you take
the trouble to study him. We have had
delightful monographs on the frog. on
the crayfish. on the common domestic fiy.
but l know no satisfactory booking on
the mole. May suggest that some gift
ed naturalist should set to work upon this
subject and witch the world with the tale
he might unfold? There are those who
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
FROM THE COCKADE CITY.
En- Route for the Sussex Rally
Brief Mention.

PETERSBURG, VA, October 6.-CSpe-
cial)-The Democrats of Sussex county
will have a big rally tomorrow Court
day.. and among the speakers will be
Senator Thomas S. Martin, Hon. John f.
Ryan. Speaker of the House Of Delegates;
Major +. II. Lassiter and others. Senator
Martin spent tonight in this city.
The Republican State ticket nominated
al Lynchburg is well received by the Re-
publican masses here. and will be given
good support at the polls on election-day.
1t is expected, however. that many lead
ers in the party's councils who opposed Il
convention, and who acknowledge Mr..
Agnew as the State chairman, will give
the ticket, at most. a lukewarm support,
if they do not ignore il altogether. 1t
will be interesting to see how they will
act. The Democrats, however, have no
fear OF the ticket
Two alarms Of fire We're sounded last
night, but in each case the damage was
very slight. The losses by fire in this
city during the past year will not aggre-
gate more than very few thousand
dollars.
Two Of our well-known young citizens
left this evening for a trip through the
country on their bicycles. They will go
as far as Farmyille.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
NEW TRIAL IN HART CASE.
Application Argued-Decfsion Re-
served-AiIeged Cuban Expedition.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, October g.
The application for new trial in the
case of Captain John Hart, OF the Hart
Company, who was convicted several
months ago Of providing the means for
a military expedition to Cuba on the
steamer Laurada, was argued to-day be-
fore Judges Atkinson. Dallas, and
Kirkpatrick, sitting as the United
States Circuit Court OF Appeals. Judge
Bradford, OF the United States District
Court of Delaware. also sat on the bench,
but took no official part In the case.
Hart. ON conviction, was sentenced by
Judge Butler TO two years ipprison-
ment and 500 fine. but pending the dis
position OF the appeal for a new trial.
sentence was suspended, and he has
since been at liberty under bail. W. w.
Kerr and United States Senator Gray.
OF Delaware. argued In support OF the
appeal. and the governments opposition
to the motion was looked after by
United States District-Attorney Beck.
The court reserved its decision
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
THE SEALING MATTER.
Britain VIII Not Meet Russia and
Enthusiastically Two Conferences

LONDON, October 6.-The officials or
the British Foreign Office have commu-
nicated to the United States Ambassa-
dor. Colonel John Hay, the final deci-
sion that tho government of Great Bril-
tain must refuse to take part in any
seal conference with representatives, OF
Russia and Japan. The British Gov
eminent however asserts its willing
ness to confer with the United States
alone, but it insists that Russia ana
JAPAN are not interested i'm the Boring
Sea seals TO a degree emitting them 10
representation at the conference.
The British Government does not sug-
gest any date for a conference with the
United States, and it is thought probable
in London that Great Britain's with
drawal will result in two meetings-one
between the United States, Russia, and
Japan. and the other between the United
States and Great Britain and Canada.
1t cannot be too strongly reiterated
that the withdrawal of Great Britain
from the Washington conference Is due
TO Canada's insistence, and until the
Canadian officials informed the foreign
officials here of Canadas objection to
Russian and Japanese representation,
Great Britain fully intended to enter the
conference.
CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUES
WASHINGTON. d. c., October EN-
ouiry at the State Department confirms
the announcement from the British For-
eign Office in London that the British
Government has refused to take part in
any conference in which the Russian and
Japanese delegates participate. Beyond
this confirmation, the officials OF the
department decline TO discuss the ques-
ton. as correspondence is still in pro-
gress on the subject.
Mr.. John W. Foster, ex-Secretary or
State. who is in charge Of the interests
OF the United States In the Boring Sea
seal fisheries matter, was asked about the
statement that there would be two con-
ferences, one between the United States
and Great Britain, and the other between
the United States, Russia, and Japan,
but declined TO discuss this point at the
present time.
Hon. John w. Foster makes public the
names Of the following delegates who are
to represent the Russian Government at
the conference: Councillor Martens, Of
he Ministry Of Foreign Affairs. and Pro-
lessor of International Law in the Uni
versity Of st. Petersburg; Court Council
lor p. Botkine. OF the Russian diplomatic
service. formerly attached to the legation
Of that country at Washington, and Coun
cillor-of-State Grebnitzky, Governor OF |
the seal islands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
BONDTON.
The Tobacco Board-ElectiOR of
OGicers-POIitics.

BOYDTON, VA, October 6-CSpecial.)-
The Tobacco Board OF Trade had a meet
ing yesterday and elected Major n. p.
Lea president and j. b. Wells secre-
tary. Major Lea was president Of the
Chase City Board of Trade last year, but
has recently moved here, and is taking
an active part in this market. Some
eight or ten members paid up their an
nual dues and few additions were made.
Major n. z. Lea. II. Taylor Wells, and
A. Hatchett were appointed as Arbitra-
ton and Sales Committee
Tobacco is coming in freely. The color
Is good and farmers are satisfied with
prices.
The weather is exceptionally pleasant,
though rather dry for preparing land for
wheat and oat seeding.
County politics are so mixed It is hard
TO tell who is a Democrat and who is a
Republican. To the uninitiated these two
parties appear to be running together and
the Democratic nominees. The
canvass will open in earnest on court
day. the 18th. at which time some dis
Democrats will address the
people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
Personals and Briefs.

Miss Alexander, of No. o west Marshall
street, has returned from New York.
Mrs Ellen Meade Clarke, of Atlanta
Ga, is in the city, stopping at the Lang
ley.
Mr.. Henry Abrahams has returned to
the city after vacation of eight weeks,
spent in southern cities.
Miss Marie C. Terrell. of Louisa county,
Is the guest Of the Misses Mayo, on Por-
ter street, Manchester.
Mr. J. w. Nokely, travelling auditor OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, AS In
the city on business.
Miss Margaret Stokes, of Boiling Island,
is spending a few days with Mrs. A. Y.
Stokes. OF No Is east Franklin street.
Mr.. William Mclaughlin. editor and
proprietor of the Sunday Gazette Atlantic
City, n. j.. is in the city for a day or so.
Miss Annie NJ. Smlthers. who has been
visiting Mrs. J. Goodwin May, of Louisa,
Va, for the past few weeks, has return
ed to the city.
The quarterly meeting of the Board OF
Agriculture. which was to have taken
place Tuesday. was postponed until Oc-
tober 18th by the order of the president
Mr.. Alexander c. Adams, of Philadel-
pha. was here to attend Major Ginter' s
funeral in the capacity of representa-
tive of the American Tobacco Company.
Mrs. j. c. Luck and her little daughter
and son, Susie and Willie. have returned
to the city. much improved in health,
after spending six weeks in Caroline
county with friends.
Miss Sophia Morrison, OF Augusta. Ga,
who has been spending some time in New
York and Washington, will be in Rich
mond for a few days as the guest OF
Mrs. j. Ii. Askew.
There will be special music at the meet
ing of the Brotherhood of St Andrew of
St Johns church tomorrow night. Mr.
Joe Woodbridge and others will sing. All
men are welcome.
Mr.. d. Buchanan, the well-known
Broad-street jeweller, has returned to
Richmond after an extended trip TO his
native ana beloved Scotland. Mr.. Buch-
anan was gone from the city six months.
At the meeting Of the Wednesday Club
on Tuesday night, at the Young Mems
Christian Association, just before the ad-
journment. in memoriam of Major Gin
ter. the beautiful chorus. oh Happy and
Blest are They" from ST. Paul, was
sung
DR.. w. II. Harbaugh continues very ILL.,
He has rallied several times during the
past ten days, but suffered as many re-
lapses. His complaint is tuberculosis. and
his friends entertain only the faintest
hope OF his recovery. DIR. George Ben.
Johnston is his attendant physician.
The Board Of Managers of the virginia
Home for Incurables are engaged making
preparations for an entertainment 1.-THE
Carnival of Nations" TO be given for the
All friends OF this worthy institution will
be gladly welcomed as co-workers. The
bazaar will start on the evening Of No
vember Sth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
THE ADJUTANT-GENE
Mr.. Jeffries Talks in Behalf of Colo
mel NaiIe, of CuIpeper.

Mr.. j. L. Jeffries, of Culpeper the
nominee for the Senate from his district,
was in the city yesterday. Mr.. Jeffries
is one of the most ardent supporters of
Colonel Male for the Acknowledgements
ship. He says that the announcement
made yesterday that Colonel Male is not
in the race is altogether without founda-
ton, and formal announcement of his
candidacy will be made within the next
day or so. The friends of the command
ant Of the Third Regiment, said Mr.. JEFF
fries, expect to make a very active effort
10 secure his appointment. and regard
his chances as very favorable.
Mr.. Jeffries spent a couple Of days in
the city, and during his visit he conferred
with several men who are prominent in
military circles. with a view to ascertain
ing their predictions. Mr. Jeffries left
for Culpeper last night.
Colonel George Wayne Anderson. of
this city. is also being spoken of as a
probable aspirant TO the Office of Adju-
tant-General
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
Hay mt Berryville.

BERRYVILLE, VA, October 6.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Democrats opened the politi-
cal campaign at the courthouse in
Berryville on Tuesday. County-Chairman
Thomas ID. Gold introduced the speaker
of the occasion. Congressman James
Hay Jr., Of Madison county. During
the course Of mis- speech the questions
OF the day were tersely and clearly ex-
planned, State and national questions
touched upon. and the speech throughout
was forcible and eloquent. Captain r.
s. Parks. Of Luray, was the next speak
er, and for nearly an nour he held the
attention Of his audience by his apt IL
Illustrations Of the points at issue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
Rhen I'm Russell.

LEBANON, VA, october 6.-(Special.)-
Yesterday was a great day in the history
of Russell county Democracy. The crowd
was the largest since the F1tzhugh Lee
parade and speaking in 1885. There was
speaking by Judge William F. Rhea, the
distinguished orator of the Southwest.
From all the hills and valleys. hooks and
corners of Russell. the yeomanry gather
ed in. Judge Rhea spoke for two hours
with his accustomed logic and eloquence.
A large number of Republicans were at
tentive listeners.
Hon. Alexander st. Clair, of TaZewell,
nominee for State Senator. and William
ID. Hanson. nominee for the House or
Delegates. we're N. hand. making friends
and sstes. The Democratic party Is
unit'h throughout the county. 1t has
'hded its loins for the fight. 1t has de-
termined to win. and, therefore. will win.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
Meeting of the State Committee.

Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson. chairman of the
State Democratic Committee, speaking
mittee to be held here on the 18th instant,
said that no material changes in the
plans for the campaign would be made
He said that II might be deemed advisable
TO change the appointments of certain
speakers from the more certain districts
to where contests existed. but beyond that
there was not likely to be any departure
from the present arrangement.
He added that an additional appoint
ment would be made for Major Tyler to
speak in Washington on the night of the
18th, if that gentleman thought he could
make IT convenient TO crafty the Vir-
ginia Democratic Association of that
city, who are very DESTROYS of having
him.
morning for Fredericksburg. from which
point he will go 10 King George county,
where he will make an address to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07

terta,nment. days for securing. reserved
seats personnel Of the attractions anu
other Information. The cover Is a work
OF art 80
A Young lady, accompanied by her es.
cor, 60 looking through telescope. ana
seesi ten stars blazing In the distance
four OF them large. and ak httle
smaller. These stars In silent manner
convey information as to the single price
OF entertainments, while the moon Ienos
hcr light TO encourage the young man 10
take his best girl Tor wife) 10 the coming
entertainments.
The sale OF season tickets Is already
worry large. only 10 seats Of the entire
number being unsold. There Is no doubt
that the limit will be sold long before the
date of ooening. Ii is certainly magnin-
cent course and Is deserving OF the libe-
raj patronage already assured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
AufumnaI Virginia.
Norfolk Pilot

How glorious IS Virginia In the fail or
autumnl Virginia Is beautiful In spring,
lovely in summer, and delightful IN many
ways and aspects in winter; but m sep
TENDER, October and November she pre-
sents a spectacle OF gorgeous grandeur
that cannot be surpassed anywhere, at
any time. while all through the season
she breathes an atmosphere that pathes
all the senses In an ether and elixir OF
delicious satisfaction. Beauty, sweetness,
and all that can bring felicity 10 our
physical. intellectual, and spiritual belnB
abound around us I'm all directions. Every
yearning OF body, and soul is overwhelmed
with a profusion Of all that can comfort
cheer, and bless. The animal and tho
spirit I'm US now have every desire ful-
filed, and hope itself is wrapped In
sleep so full OF all It's dreams realized
that IL cannot imagine further want
than the eternal continuance OF the per-
feet present.
From the old fields, recently so desc
late. TO the mountain tops. the matchless
drapery OF variegated nature Is spread IN
splendor and grace be.Ond the reach or
art Everything. from the od-neld Pine
and rotting rail-fence 10 the royal parks
OF our country places. are clad I'm every
hue and tint, so disposed as TO achieve
the highest and most exquisite effect;
and now II IL. TOO. that every color. tone,
and shade have their finest development
and distinction to the enraptured eye.
delicately perfumed air is happiness. ana
every sound. attuned TO the scenery, II
ETHEREAL delight.
And what TO the hunter IS more glad
dening than the whistle OF the partridge.
the chatter and bark OF the squirrel. the
duack OF the wild duck. and the yelp anf
call OF the magnificent wild-turkey COB
bler2 The old hares and 'possums are
now fattenirg for the boys. and soon thu
fox will be glad 10 lend the mounted
hunter and his hounds a merry round,
enliyened by the cry OF the eager doss
and the cheering sound OF the horn.
IL Is the fruition OF nature In all her
bounty: the fulflment OF all the promises
OF Mother Earth. and over all is glamour
and magical glory that aptly celebrate
the occasion and make gratitude itself an
inner JOY crowning all Joys
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
Fell Dead in the street.

BEDFORD CITY, october 6.-(Special)
About II 80 o'clock to-day Mr.. Samuel L.
Haguman, without the slightest premo-
milton. fell suddenly upon the street and
expired. The cause OF death Is supposed
TO have been heart -disease.
Mr.. Haguman, whose home was near
Lowry, about six. miles distant was one
of the most influential and highly esteem
ed citizens of the county, and his sudden
death will produce void in his neighbor-
hood. where he was ever prominent In
deeds of friendly service.
He was prosperous farmer and pub
lic-spirfted. progressive man.. His wife
and a number OF children survive him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07

surging crowd pushed him into the cna.ta-
co circle he was heartily greeted py sne
genial Colonel who Informed MIN ina.
the ticket was the strongest ever put ou'
IN THIS state. and a sure winner. .s.
When asked as to the course the otner
faction would pursue, the Colonel saia:
Ihey. Will come around all right. siy
good friends. Park Agnew and Jim Nc
might and main. General James A.
Walker will also be found where me
light Is thickest. His district opposed .ne
convention, and that is. / presume. the
reason the Ninth District was not In evl-
AS well as all other good Republicans.
will put their shoulders to the wheel and
help push US on to victory"
Next TO Colonel McCaull, Hon. JAKE
Yost seemed to attract the most attention,
and he could only find time TO say: i am
delighted with the ticket. and can see no
reason why IL should not win.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
HAPPY LAMBITEs.
What They Have to Say About Their
Ticket.

LYNCHBURG, VA. October 6.--(Spe-
clal. )-Union Depot at 5 o'clock this morn
ing presented the appearance of an ad-
journed meeting of the delegates to yes
terday's Republican convention. The side
walk around the station was jammed
with politicians. who eagerly discussed
the results OF the convention, and as
not be defeated. Colonel Pat McCaull was
the central figure Of the largest group.
The Colonel was as clipper as a 2-year-
old. and gave an encouraging word or nod
to all who addressed him. The Dispatch's
representative found much difficulty In
getting within earshot. but when the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
Celebrated Their Fifth Anniversary.

The Young Peoples Union of ST. Johns
German Evangelical church celebrated the
fifth anniversary of their organization
last night with a reception extended to
the members of the church and their
friends. An interesting programme of
vocal and instrumental music was carried
out. and Rev. DIR. Mcneil made a short
congratuatory address. Refreshments
We're served. and the evening was very
pleasantly spent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
Mr.. Chris. Quincy Here.

ago was proprietor of Jarret's Hotel
Petersburg. and manager Of the Theatre
in that city. and who has many friends
in Richmond, is here in advance of
thea trical combination. which will appear
at the Academy in the near future. Mr..
Quincy claims the distinction of having
been the first man to talk over the tele-
phone wires between Richmond and Pc
tprSburg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
Serious Runaway Accident.

LIVINGSTON, VA. October 6.-(Spe-
cial)-Mr. r. r. Bradshaw hitched his
gentle" horse to his surrey to take his
sister. Mrs. l.. F. Spencer, and Mrs. Ed
ward Entwisle to the early morning train.
The shaft OF the wagon came loose and
the horse ran of, and as a result broke
Mrs. Spencer's jawbone. Mr. Bradshaw
has a fractured leg and other bruises.
Mrs. Entwisle escaped with only cut
ON the face.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
ATLANTA ConstItutIonl

The melon crop was short this year, ard
a Southwest Georgia farmer. who had
practically "cornered" II I'm his neig hbor-
hood. had suffered seriously from the
depredations OF some OF the hungry COL
ored brethren So he gave 10 out hat he
had poisoned his melons. and after tho
news went forth he ceased 10 miss them.
Night after night an old negro who
lived near the finest melon patch bad
gazed at their green sides with hungry
eyes. but the thought OF the poison kept
him hungry still.
One moonlight night. however, his APP
petite got the best OF him. lie looAed N
the direction OF the melons long ana
earnestly. then, shouldering sack, ne
started of.
lin de name OF goodness. Rufus. whar
you gwinef' asked his wife.
The old man turned, pointed 20 th,
melon-patch. and said. slowly, anu
solemnly:
I'm a-gwIne whar dem melons is!''
''But-dey's poisonedr'
II know dey ISL But Ira gwine ter taso
my death. Pray fer me-!
Old papers for Gale at the Dispaica
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
The Portsmouth Democratic Primary

NORFOLK. VA, October 6.-(Special)-
Charles r. Bland was to-day renominated
for the House OF Delegates by the Demo-
Gratis of Portsmouth at a primary. He
beat his nearest opponent Colonel w. II.
Stewart. nearly 200 votes, and by p ma
jority over the combined vote OF his two
ODDOpqDtG
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07

The NTH annual announcement OF the
star course OF the Young Mems Christian
Association OF Richmond was issued
unoer the auspices OF the committee yes
tefday. IL ~ a beautiful publication OF
twsnty-four pages illustrated throughout.
SIC contains valuable information con-
>s1'n~ The course. including date OF en-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
Real E.tate Tran.fer..

Richmond: w. c. Preston. special COM
missioner, to A. J. Chewing. 10 feet on
south side Moore street. Ill feet west Of
Oak. 1915.
Annie f. and John l. Sims to John r.
and Araminta r. Powers, "a feet on Main
street southwest corner Lombardy. $40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
Withrow Nominated.

CONVICTION. VA, october 6.-(Special)
The Democrats of this legislative district,
composed of Allegheny, Bath. and High
land counties. have nominated A. f.
WithrOW for the House.