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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
A Fine Barn Destroyed by Fire
williamsburg Locals.

WiiltamsDufS Locahs
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, April s.-(Spe-
cial)-The fine barn and stable belonging
TO Mrs. Kate Piggott, who resides on
her farm near here were entirely de-
stroved by fire Yesterday, and but for the
timely arrival Of the neighbors other
large buildings nearby would have been
lost. The fire was the work OF an IN
cendiary. and there was no insurance on
either the building or the large quantity
OF hay and guano which 1t contained.
rhe horses were saved, but number
of farming implements and several sets
of harness were consumed.
The members OF the American Railway
Association. en- route to Newport News
and Old Point, spent an hour here THIS
morning examining the objects or IN
terest in the old town.
Mr. Thomas Newman. Jr., who has
been in the post-office here for several
wears. has resigned. and will leave Mon
day for Newport News. to go into busi-
ness with his brother. Mr.. Richard New
man.
sheriff G.. w. Young. of Warwick, was
here to-day on official business
CAPTAIN Barnett Jones. from Toano.
spent yesterday here with his friends
and was given a hearty greeting.
The old frame building. corner OK Mas
sau and Gloucester streets, built about
the year l74O. and In the rough-and-ready
DAYS lust succeeding tho war Used as
nost-office. is being removed, to give place
ia n more modern structure, TO be used
az a jewelry and bicycle store.
The old courthouse, which STANDS OH
Main street, presents very attrac-
tive appearance. having been recently
thoroughly overhauied, reprinted, ana
supplied with new furniture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09

ers of more than one-tenth OF the stock.
but no steps were taken In the direction
indicated. II was obvious that those who
were not satisfied with the present con-
ditions did not have sufficient votes TO
do ANYTHING. and consequently the real
purpose of the meeting was not even re-
ferred. President NJ. NJ. Gillian presided.
and the session was short and common
place. Another meeting Is now In con-
temptation.
Mr.. Gillian said last night that he was
not advised of the grounds upon which
certain gentlemen were reported to desire
changes ia the directorate. Indeed. he did
not know, except from rumors OF an inde-
finite character, that there was any dis
satisfaction. He had made full report
OF the condition OF the compaDy's affairs
az the annual meeting, and the assets
we're examined by committee as well
as submitted for inspection by the stock
holders as a body He regretted anything
like friction. as 1t would necessarily in
jure the company.
The principal criticism Of those who
calldO last Tuesdays meeting seems TO
be that the funds of the company might.
I'm their opinion, by the adoption of DIFF
ferent methods, be more profitably en-
ployed than they now are. The company
was organized in lSsZ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
nusium

The crackajack association DOWlerS
will roll the decisive game OF the sea-
son tonight at o'clock. Much interest
is felt In this game. as the holding Of
the championship medal is practically set
tied by it, At $50 the -talked-of
"Bantams" viii try to prove their supe-
rlor skill over the students in match
game Of basketball. All association
members are invited to witness these
games.
An gymnasium members are invited to
participate in the outdoor run on Mon
day night at o'clock. The course VIII
be to Monroe Park and back. Heart
and lungs are developed by this admira-
BILE sport.
At 43O T. NJ next Wednesday will
occur the open session" Of the gym
nasium class for boys Of s 10 y years
of age. An exhibition of the regular
class-work will be given. and a game
Of basketball witnessed. The physical
director will explain the value OF the
different exercises presented. Parents are
especially invited to be present. Adinls-
sion viii be by tickets, which may be
obtained Of the boys in the class. or al
the association Office. The class Of older
boys will have their "open session a
week later.
Notwithstanding the fact that warm
weather DtEiNS " creep III Nil hHf tAS
regular class-work Of the gymnasium
still continues 1t is expected that regu-
lar work will be carried on through the
most of the summer. Undoubtedly, the
greatest panacea for spring lassitude Is
light, systematic exercise. To man
who has been accustomed TO go through
the summer in a chronic tired" state,
intelligent exercise and frequent baths,
such as our admirable facilities afford
would prove veritable revolution.
There IS no good reason why the muscles
should not retain their tone and elias
ticitv in summer as at other times. The
attention Of the association membership
is called to the fact that the gymnasium
il a cool place" on a hot day. Mild
exercise through the summer will do
much to ward off disease and promote
health.
Men who were measured three months
or more ago are requested to make a
date with the physical director for ia
second measurement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
MRS. CAPERs MADE PRESIDENT
Placed Mt the Head Of the Old Do
miuion Board-DOnatlon Day.

miuiou Board-Donafion Day.
The ladies Of the Board of Managers OF
the OLD Dominion Hospital met I'm the
chapel OF the Virginia Medical College
Yesterday afternoon. Ii was the regular
annual meeting, and, inasmuch as there
has been no president OF the board for
some time-the place having been filled by
DR. George Ben Johnston temporarily
and IL was known that the committee APP
pointed to make the nominations had at
length agreed upon report, the greatest
interest was manifested in the meeting,
and the attendance was unusually large.
Ihe first business Of the session was the
reading Of the reports of the various COM
mittees, which were highly satisfactory,
and showed the institution TO be in u very
lourishing condition.
Some routine matters OF minor import
ance were transacted, and the meeting
then went into the election of officers for
the ensuing year
Mrs. j. H. Capers, Sr.. was unanimously
elected president Mrs. Wingfield was
chosen as vice-president Mrs. Garcin.
corresponding secretary, and Miss Celeste
Berry, treasurer.
The result Of the election was eminently
satisfactory 10 the board. and the incom-
ing officers were received with much en-
thusasm.
After the election arrangements for to-
day. being donation-day at the hospital,
were discussed. A committee was APP
pointed TO be present and 70 receive do
nations from the friends and well-wishers
of the institution. The earnest hope was
expressed that the hospital would receive
the same kindly attention at the hands
Of the charitable public this year that 1t
has always done in years past. The Re-
ception Committee is composed of the fol-
lowing ladies': Mesdames James Il. Kear-
ny. Joseph Anthony, II. II. Levy, ID. ID.
Talley. j. Calvin Stewart, w. w. Bradley,
and Misses Bowe, Cayce, ONeill, Cot
trell. and Stirling.
A new ward has been lately added to
the hospital, for the reception and treat
ment OF the wives and children OF Con-
federate soldiers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
Personals and Briefs.

Miss Shield. who was injured In the
recent runaway, continues TO improve.
CAPTAIN Frank w. Cunningham, City
Collector, will publish the delinquent
tax-list on April 22d.
Mr. James r. Taylor. Jr., formerly OF
Richmond but now well-known bust
ness-man Of stanton, is in the city on
visit.
Messrs. Lee and Ike Relnheimer leave
to-day for New York. Philadelphia, and
other northern points. on a pleasure
jaunt.
Pension-Clerk f. /. c. Scott. OF the
First Auditors Office, issued 80 pen
sions yesterday. The work has become
so large that he has been given several
assistants.
Sheriff T. +. Chambers. OF Dinwddie
Courthouse, came to Richmond and car
ried back to Dinwiddie negro named
Henry Johnson who is wanted for break
ing into a car.
Delinquent-Tax- Collector Walford will
print the list OF delinquents on April
22d. and all who desire TO have their
names stricken off the list must pay up
by the 18th instant.
Inc 1 DUNG ItOlit 1hlOi VI i~SAoh-
Street Baptist church will give a must
Gale tonight in the lecture-room of the
church. There will be music and reci-
tations, followed by refreshments and
a social hour.
Mr.. Corrie Graves, who on the 1st OF
April resigned his position with Messrs
NJ. Ailhiser q Co.. returned yesterday
from Newport News, where he has been
visiting. He will make Waycross, Ca,
his future home.
Peter Bertani. the Italian who was
brought here sick Tuesday night, Is still
at the almshouse. He has improved some.
hut IS an III man. Aiessrs. Charlie Donati
and Gonnellia, members of the Italian
Association here, have visited the sick
man.
Rabbi e. y. Calisch will speak this
evening at Beth Ahaba Synagogue on
the subject. "The Value Of Symbols"
services begin at o'clock. Saturday
morning the subject Of the sermon will
be "Posthumous Saints" Services be-
Gin at 1920 O'Clock. The public is well
come at all services.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09

Your anxiety is for your
delicate child; the child
that in spite of all your care
full overwhelming, keeps
thin and pale. Exercise
seems to weaken her and
food fails to nourish. That
child needs SCOTS Emulsion
with the Hypophosphites-
not as a medicine, but as
a food containing all the
elements of growth. 1t
means rich blood, strong
bones, healthy nerves, sound
digestion. No child refuses
SCOTS Emulsion. 1t is
pleasant and palatable.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New yoth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
Health Committee Meets.
BRIGHT. NEW PICTURES.
Now, Children. for the Last Set OF
Brownies-They Are Here.

We are now ready to deliver the third
and last set OF the Palmer Cox Brownie
Primers. The little ones have been look
ing for their coming with great anxiety.
They are entitled the Jolly Chinese, the
Monkeys Trick. the Rival Babies, and
the First Trousers. They have delight
full colored frontispiece pictures. and most
enchanting tales and drawings.
These four 15-cent books can all be OBJ
tanned for 10 cents by those who will cut
out the little coupon from the advertise
ment and send or bring to the Dispatch Of
fee. No extra charge for mailing. Be
sure to state that you want the third
set. and address Book Department, the
Dispatch Company, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
70 Decorate the Graves.

The Junior Oakwood-Memorial Asso-
citation has undertaken the decoration
of the Soldiers and Sailors monument
ON Libby Hill. Memorial-Day, May SOth.
'rhe association will give an entertain
mont early in June. the nature and scope
ne which will be decided at a meeting
20 be held May 4th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
THEY WANT 4 REORGANIZATION.
Stockholders of Title & Trust Co.
Wish New Directors Chosen.

There Is a movement on foot among
a considerable number of the stockholders
of the Title and Trust Company looking
to a partial reorganization OF the concern
whose Offices are at 1il2 east Main street.
No well-matured plan has been devised,
but the desire seems TO be TO bring about
such changes In the directorate as VIII
lead TO the adoption Of new methods OF
doing business.
A general meeting OF the stockholders
was called for Tuesday by Messrs. r. L.
Traylor, w. s. Robertson administrator.
Allison & Addison. John Addison, j. ID.
Crump. II. l.. Alfriend. Hunter Mcclure,
Alex. Cameron, Warner Moore. Granville
@. Valentine, and Edward s. Rose, hold
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
Alexander II. Kayser Dead.

sTAUNTON. VA. April s-(speciai.)-
Alexander Hail Kayser. only son OF the
late william b. Kayser, died here to-day;
aged 30 years. He IL survived by his
mother and one sister. The deceased
was a great invalid, and had not been
out OF his house for twenty years. He
was a great reader. and kept posted on
politics and the personnel OF the city,
despite his protracted invalidism.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
Total disbursements .....,.. 81

Excess OF receipts over expendi-
lures (no allowance made for
public consumption ............ S29.i39 81
Total In favor OF works. without
public consumption ............ $9,f@ -
Gas made. 6s.76i.700 cubic feet: gas con-
sumed. 666l076i cubic feet.
Cost Of gas at burner. including lamp
lighting and extension. SO $500; cost OF
gas az burner. excluding lamp lighting
and extension. 80 25-i0O.
We have deducted 10 per cent for Leak
age and condensation from gas consumed
I'm making above estimate Of cost at
burner
Health Committee Meets.
\ regular meeting or the Committee
on Health was held in Room No II OF
the City Hall al o'clock last night.
Those present were Chairman Hobson
and Messrs. Burton, Hawkins, Williams.
and Moore. The pay-rolls OF the depart
ment were approved, and a communica-
ton was received from the Committee
on Streets. stating that that body would
meet the Health Committee In joint ses-
sion at z o'clock +. NJ. on the 18th in
slant. TO consider the resolution as TO
the pay of hands I'm the respective de-
partments reporting for duty upon in
ola r..,,f Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
nInhmnndera I'm New York.

NEW YORK, April s.-(Special.)-Dr j..
Michaels Union square; r.. u. Glenn
Grand; J. G.. Tinsley, waldorf; ,. ,.
Patch. Aston; j. W. knight a. l..
Fadems, Gilsey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. April s.-'rhe
steamer Paris, Of the American Line. was
locked at the ship-yard here at noon to-
day Tor her annual overhauling.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
.JEWEIRl.
JAMES CITY.

NJ ms MEYERS SONS. 9Th AND Ba0AI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09

Excess OF receipts over expendi-
lures no allowance made for
public consumption .........
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
INFANTS CAPS.

Infants Blue and White &c. Cahc
Bonnets, slightly soied, Zoe;
g. Infants Silk Bengaline Z2c. laps
White. Brown, Tan, and Red, Toe.
Cbildren's SILK Gam o. Shanters, 4
Navy-Blue. Tan, and Red, regular SV'
kind for 29c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09

Heavy. Solid Silver-Top Belt-Pins, worth
I'D TO 25c.; remnant price &c. each.
Pure White Indestructible Pear and
Round Shape Top Hat-Pins, worth lOc
each: remnant price, for DC.
KID GLOVES.
Ladies' 2-Clasp Piques-Red, Tan. and
White-with fancy embroidery sutch-
ing, regular 81 quality. for .uc. nj.
and Colored Kid Gloves, good as any
81 quality, in sizes IL and ID Only
HSc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09

Two Is. one ., one a. one % and one
90 only of our 75c. Ventilating Corsets
10 be sold for SOC. pair
Ferris Waists to be sold for zoe.
% %. %. and &c Of the 81 c. b. Corsets
to be sold for 5oc. pair
ono 10 onIy. of the s. j. =. Dresden
Garrett 10 he sold for So 80
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09
Light Department Ordinances.


The Committee on Light then met TO
consider the ordinances relative TO that
department, which originated in the Com
mittee on Retrenchment and reform,
and were referred from The Board OF
Aldermen to the body in session. Those
present were Chairman Starke and
Messrs. Noble. Witte. Vaughan, ana
Hardwicke Tho measures under con-
sheraton had reference 10 the govern
ment OF the Light Department. the pay
ment Of gas bills. &c. and the reduction
Of the Gas Inspectors stan ana the
reduction Of the salary Of this officer.
The ordinances were read, ana MT
Hardw.cke found some Inconsistencies In
some of them, and said he did not think
The committee was prepared 20 act upon
them On motion. they were laid upon
Tho table until the next regular meet
Ing. and the Superintendent and the In
ipector OF Gas were directed 10 30 over
them and report upon them at this time.
Al The suggestion OF Mr. Noble. super
intendent Knowles was also instructed
10 got up all the information relative TO
the passwords possible. so that the
Committee on Light might be able 10
Iefute the statements Of Judge Flournoy
ana Colonel Marshall, that the plant h'td
been operated at a loss 20 the city.
The commlttee then adjourned.
OPERATIONS IN THREE MONTHS.
Superintendent Knowles has prepared
statement Of the operations OF the City
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-09

The following new members were then
elected: Mr.. w. NJ. Coulling, proposed
by Mr.. L. A. Hoen; Messrs. Charles Da-
venport & Co., by Mr.. S. H. Halves;
Messrs j. II. Brown, Gentry & Moon.
and w. II. Sans, by Mr.. j. W. Lock
wood Jr.
Tie meeting then adjourned.
The times., 1897-03-31
NO EVIDENCE AGAINST CONN
There Was a Fatal Defect in the
Indictment.
Judge Bradley Directed the Jury
to Return Verdict of
Not Guilty.

The verdict in the trial OF Hon c. q.
Conn on d charge OF criminal libel pre-
ferred by Commissioner Truesdell, upon
which there was an indictment returned
in January last. was reached yesterday at
1890 O'Clock Justice Bradley instruct
ed the jury to deliver verdict in the
defendants favor, and Mr.. Conn was at
once discharged from custody.
The decision of the Justice was that
there was insufficient evidence submitted
TO convict, and at the same time he sus-
tanned the plea entered by the defendant 5
counsel of fatal variance in the facts
alleged in the indictment anu the facts
sought to be proved.
The scheme of the Indictment, he said,
in substance. seemed to be to charge the
defendant with every step in and in
gredient of the offense. 1t does not pre-
tend to aHege Mr.. Conn's connection or as
sociation with the publication OF The
Evening Times, but it does specifically
charge, in the terms OF the law, malice
In writing and publishing the alleged Ii
belous article in The Evening Times.
If the purpose of the pleader had been, he
said, TO hold him responsible for the pub
lication, 1t should have been charged pub
licatiou alone. 1t is not necessary to
charge complete responsibility, but, if
the specific allegation he that he was SO
responsible, il was risky TO charge details
without having the means at hand to
prove them.
The Justice referred TO the fact that
The Times Company is body corporate, by
a name indicated in the certificate of in
corporation. The defendant at the time of
the alleged lihellous publication was the
president of the company and its general
manager. He controlled its business af-
fairs and looked after its editorial man
agement, according to the evidence. But
the company was equipped with various
officers.
1t had a cashier in Mr.. Lewis; a business
manager in Mr.. Goldsmith, and managing
editor in Mr.. Foster. What the functions
were which each was to perform was
not in evidence. 1t is all a matter of
inference. Each must have been in
vested witt some duty. over these
were the president and general manager.
What knowledge had the defendant of any
matter charged here? 1t is not in evi-
dence, and it is all guesswork a. to who
The justice then stated in substance
that if the Objectionable writing were
prepared and inserted by subagent, the
corporation was responsible. The ale
cations, he said should be set out with
clearness and distinctness, by the pleader,
and the objections made by the defend
ants counsel were clearly sustained, The
question was not that. no one had been
pointed out as the author. That the
Western Senator referred to in the article
was not named would be no defense.
The publication was "a perfect offense of
itself, but the failure was to connect the
defendant.
The party Injured, he said, is not without
remedy, nor is the community. a corpora
tion may be sued for damages or it may be
fined and punished.
1t was not necessary, the court said, to
The times., 1897-03-31
KAUFFMANN EQUITY SUIT.
Papers Praying for IL Sale and DIS
tribution of Proceeds.

The papers in the suit OF Madeline Kauff-
mann and others, against John f. Mattcrn
and others, were filed in the equity court
yesterday, praying for the sale OF certain
real estate in the bill mentioned. and the
proceeds distributed among the parties
according 10 their respective interests
tits also asked that a guardian ad Item
be appointed to the infant defendants, for
the purpose of defense to the suit
It's alleged in the bill that the heirs-at-
law TO the estate of Conrad Kaufman are
desirious tc provide for the maintenance
and support of Madeline Kauffmann, widow
of dececent Conrad Kaufman. who died
intestate, September 9, 1889, possested Of
number of ioes in square 553 Tothis end
the heirs conveyed the real estate 10 the
complainant, George $. Kaufrmann, In trust
to assume control, aud to pay one-third of
the nec receipts to the widow One Of the
heirs has since died, bequeathing her share
in the estate to her husband and the suit
is to have a division Of the estate
The times., 1897-03-31
City Brevities.

NThe Weather Bureau yesterday received
hourly bulletins from the flooded territory
in the West,
Patrick Brennan's last will was filed for
probate yesterday The widow is the sole
beneficiary and is named as executrix
Chairman Mcmillan, OF the Senate Dis
trict Committee, has gone to New York on
private business and will be absent several
days.
The Northeast Citizens Association pro-
poses 10 petition the new District Commits
Kioners, when appointed, for street i'm
provements.
The pension applications of Edward
Brahler aud Charles F. Gilmore, of Wash
ingtOn, were allowed yesterday by the
Commissioner OF Pensions.
A decree was granted yesterday by Jus
tice Hagner to Almer NJ Hoadley, divorc-
ing him from Minnie A. Hoadley, the
grounds alleged being desertion.
The will of william r Brown, dated
January 6, 1896, was filed yesterday for
probate The entire estate is bequeathed
to the widow, Annie I. Brown.
Representative L. D. Apsley, of Massa-
chusetts, who has been seriously ill for
the past few days, was feeling much better
last night and is entirely out of danger
There was an order entered in Justice
Hagner's court yesterday overruling a mo-
ton to rescind decree allowing alimony
In the proceedings for divorce filed by Mary
L. Hoover against Thomas G. Hoover.
The times., 1897-03-31
School of Music Recital.

Tie Lawrence School of Music will hold
fits regular monthly recital tonight The
program arranged includes twenty-one
numbers. and among those who viii take
part In the recital are Miss Emma Greene
Prof. Arthur Yundt, Mrs. W. II Lawrence.
Mrs d. f. Summers, Mrs. Florence Huss,
Mr. w H. Grandy, Miss Kate Daily, Miss
Gertrude Reach, Mr.. E. Marceron, Miss
Janet Taylor, Mrs. NJ. c. Griffin, Mr.
william Scantlehurg. Miss Nellie Bauer,
Miss Ellis. Mr. John s. Barnes, Mrs Dent,
Miss Julia Won Entrees, Miss Mae Hfggs,
and Prof Lawrence.
The times., 1897-03-31
Report ON Machinery and labor.

Commissioners Carroll D. Wright, of the
Bureau of Labor, said yesterday that al
the data had been collected necessary
to prepare his report to Congress on the
special resolution introduced in the House
nearly three years ago by Congressman Nc
Gam. The resolution directed the Bureau
of Labor to prepare a report on the in
fluence of machinery on wages, and the
cost of production. Al soon as the Com
missioner tabulates the material on hand
he will submit his report to Congress-
The times., 1897-03-31
Judge Sims to Reside Here.

Judge Sims, First Assistant Secretary
of the Department of the Interior, left
Washington yesterday for his home at Ell
Dorado, Lake county, Florida. He will re-
turn to Washington, and it is said, make
this city his home. Thomas Ryan. of
Topeka, Kans., who was yesterday nomi-
mated as his successor, is well known at
the department.
The times., 1897-03-31

pass upon the main question of whether
a libel had been committed. The facts
were that there was not enough eviden &C
addueed by the Government to connect Mr..
Conn as the responsible party. He was not
the proprietor of the paper, nor was it
shown that he had knowledge of the pub
lication.