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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
Norfolk Select Council and License
Taxes,

NORFOLK. VA, June ESPECIAL. ITO
night at its meeting the Select Council!
adopted resolution offered by President
Carroll appointing a commission to en-
auire into the feasibility OF the abolition
of all license taxes on dong business In
this city. This Is a result of the protest
following the recent assessment OF a
license tax on newspapers and other in
dustries. against which no license had
ever been assessed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
LEND A HAND---EXCURSIONISTS

Help to get this 100000 worth of Sprinr and Srmr
Clothing of the contractors THEY'RE ,7,dsr So.
complete the alterations for the OPENING Of orr
Wholesale branch tmeard they'll begin TO saw anil b u
mer July lst-whetber we're ready or not ~ ~
The entire surplus stock sacriced-every Mans and Row,
Suit ON upper hoorsis included It's ;ust wbat &
needs demandngthe foIres of our active ne
This isn't "sae its progresson-in which everv n
who has the advancement of Richmond at heart L; n5
qualities at tremendously cut prices. Ns
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09

NORFOLK. VA. June S--lSpecial.)--
Two nesroes--willIam Bray and william
Brickhouse-were placed In the county
Jail this afternoon to await the action Of
the grand jury upon the charge Of rob-
bing Mr.. j. +. James, a contractor at
Norfolk. Of $50 in cash. and an ~ gold
watch and chain. The robbery Was con.
mitted In the county near Norfolk lAst
Saturday. while James was asleep.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
THE CAR-BUILDERS.
THE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
MASTERS AT OLD POINT.
The First Days Proceedfngs-T'wo
Thousand visitors Prcsent-An Adj
dr.ss of welcome Made by the
coxernor-ROutiue business.

| OLD POINT VA, June S.-(SpeciaL)-
The annual convention of the Master
! Car-Builders' Association convened this
morning in the Chamberln Hotel at IL
o'clock. Fully 1900 delegates are present,
many of them being accompanied by
their wives. The number OF visitors can
be fairly placed at over 2oOo.
President S. A. Crone called the meet
ing TO order. and Rev. w +. Shepherd
made the opening prayer
Colonel Royal T. Frank, Of the First
United States Artillery, stationed at
Fort Monroe, formerly welcomed the
delegates to Old Point Comfort, paying
glowing tribute to the men who have
done so much to perfect the transporta-
ton facilities of this country.
Governor O'Ferrail welcomed the dele
gates TO Virginia soil. He said that
the whole State was proud OF the honor
Of their presence. The Governor spoke
FOR nearly an hour. Agriculture, he said,
heads the list OF industrial vocations.
but what would agriculture be without
the aid or the mecHaHlC.
The Governor then went into a discus
sion OF the various mechanical contri-
yances Of the age, and coming to en-
gines of warfare, said:
II favor most heartily. and shall ever
advocate the settling OF all international
differences by arbitration, providing
these differences do not involve the per-
petulty or safety of our system Of gov
tl.l t.,.tra Inst fttff fnc
these / would never submit TO arbitra-
ton. but rather stand the shock OF bat
tie and crash OF arms, though our land
might be crimsoned and our water red
dened. feeling that the spirits OF the
fathers were lowering over US and the
favor Of the God OF Battles was resting
upon us.
WOULD MEET THE ISSUE.
Earnestly trusting that no such
calamity will befall our united and
happy country. yet should war ever
come we fear no nation, or alliance OF
nations. for American soldiery on the
shore and on the pillows will see that
the honor OF this republic never SUI
fers and the flag OF this Union never
trails. while American genius and
American skill will be equal TO any
emergency In supplying ordnance and
war-vessels, ships and land-carriers. and
whatever may be necessary for our de-
fence. II any Power on earth thinks
that we are not prepared. she will soon
learn TO her sorrow that the United
States is always ready to rebuke in
suits. maintain her rights. preserve her
dignity, and defend her institutions: and
that she can rely upon the brains and
hands OF her skilled mechanics with the
same confidence as upon the muskets.
brave hearts and ncrvy arms Of her citi-
zen soldiery-each loyal In their respec-
tive spheres"
RAILROADS.
The Governor made lengthy COM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09

IN the interest of his paper. He wisbos
20 secure the services of citizen Of
'nls town to edit the Advance
C rlsseS Maggie Bowers. Viola and Raw
amp nave returned from West point
MISS Were they have been in school
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
CASE OF THE THREE FRIENDS.
United states VIII Appeal from De-
ctsiou Of Judge Locke.

WASHINGTON, June S.-The United
States will take an appeal from the de-
cision OF Judge Locke yesterday In the
case of the suspected hlibuster Three
Friends. Az soon as the decision was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
You're Live to the Opportunity.

Yesterdays throng tells that you doing Just what
put such greatly reduced prices stock of Ladies'
Suits, Wraps Waists Skirts and Wrappers tempt you to
domake short work of the closing out of this department
There's lady in Richmond who needs to be told OF the
high character Of these garments You all know they with
out rvasthat they represent the choicest that's creadhat
there isn't an old style a doubtful value i'll the lot
Now comes the imperative command of duty that says
SACRIFICE and off the profs-down go the prices
below the cost line It's the choking of ambton-the
strangng of Succession had built great hopes for this
department But public spirit demands of this
and we make it-brayely, It's your time to profit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
All the Imported and Domestic
Model Suits---Organdie, Muslin, and
Silk and Wool Gowns

no duplicates. Effects for which there
are no match in any store in this city.
The si5. $50 and $50 ones now. SD. 30
The $50 and s35 ones now SD. 80
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
Az the ladies' Bicycle Sweaters.

the line we've made such a hit with-and
that you have found such satisfac-
tory values at 81 and -, are cut 10
"a Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
Ladies' Shirt-WaiStS-

OF WHICH there Is full and complete 1n(
of sizes-in exclusive patterns. The last
chance to buy the perfect-htting Saks
Waists. The Fine Lawns. Dimities. Per-
Gales, Organdies--
Soc ONES NOW s5c.
75c. ONES NOW 23c.
CSC ONES NOW 4Sc.
Slis ONES NOW 7Oc.
s,9s ONES NOW Csc
$3.50 aud 50 NOW $3.50.
1850 and "a NOW 81. %.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-15
BENHAM MURDER TRIAL.
The Prison.F"s Attorney Outlines the neTenoe-
Renaa .teuni evidence sspectea.

~ hNtNtuNy NsutuutA inc 1ehDnOes
Hensa .tenai Evidence Ehpectea.
BATAVIA. N. v, July l4.-Iutorost In the
Benham murder trial Is on the increase. and the
largest crowd yet present at the Court House
surrounded the door this morning at the open.
ing Of court. II ts said that the sensational evi.
dcncc brought out by the people will be over.
shadowed BY that the defence will produce.
Benham has said that none Of bis friends will
be spared In his efforts to escape the chair.
Mr.. Scarlet, In opening for the defence this
morning, said that he would show that Ben
ham had the greatest affection for his wife and
that thore was absolutely no motive for the
crime.
"As to the relation Of the defendant with
other women he said. I'VE see no reason why
those things should have been brought Into this
fendant, but May Nv Wiar ~1 s We viii pre- Prove se' was va,
ssos y s5an, Mi,S wh sosan Ss rS win Ih,i himi s Ms YOU
may, condemn him for that, but. you cannot
send him 70 the electric chair: In justice t9
s SsSFF So~ %'s sSo; Ia, Kept Kept t RSsS@ %e'f rom S't 'hs door, OF
q many In this village, We will prove that May
the disgrace now resting on bis name.
MI. Scar o, dweit at grea. length on the tssti.
h%% died IL M from Snpt The e % sDS e OF pra asSt ACID acid poi poi.
eoning, and said that he would show the jurors
that tho symptoms and pathological, signs
prosecution arc not indicative OF the presence
Of ,prussic, acid; that as a matter OF fact no
hydrocyanic poison was found in the body.
The defence then proceeded to establish Its
contention that Benhsm,s relations With bis
Among the witnesses called on this point were
George Page and his wife Of Bethany, Miss
foot of Byron, NJ. o. Fisher Of the Eagle Hotel
at Leroy. Miss Margaret Moore, Margaret
o,Roprke, and Char,es Henderson Of Byron.
The last three had worked for the Benhams.
All the witnesses named testified to the friendly
relations between Benham and his wife,
Mrs. Martin G. Benham. mother OF the do
PENDANT, was also called. She testified to tho
circumstances surrounding. the marriage Of
Benham to his 16-yearold bride. and said she
had never seen anything to cause her to think
that her sons relations with his wife were not
the most aRreeAblA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-15
WEDDING FEAST INTERRUPTED,
Bride and Bridegroom, separated Because OF
the Bride>s Youth.

Bride and Bridegroom separated Because or
the Dridc's Youth.
Annie Solomon, a l6-yearold bride. and her
husband, Moses Landsinnn. 20 years old. OF l3
Norfolk street. who was married TO her by
Alderman Schilling in the City HALL on Tuesday
afternoon. we're prisoners In the Essex Market
Court yesterday. They had boon ruuely separa-
tel FROM each other Oh their wedding night, and
the nuptiI feast was broken up.
The girl 10 a pretty runette. and looks to DO
fully 20 years old. She left her home. at ll6
McKibbin street. Brooklyn. where she lived
with her parents. about q week ago. The parents
notified the police. who searched for the girl in
vain. Her father located her At Landsman's
homo on Tuesday night He peekcd In through
the open door and saw her, Landsman, tho
latter's parents, aud a nunuer OF guests, at the
wedding supper. When he started 10 enter he
fell over n mat. The guess jumped from their
se.ts and rushed into The hail. wnoro the old
man lay PROSTATE.
II want my daughter" shouted Solomon.
Jumping 10 his iect-
she is not here" nswere the bridegroom,
and The door wat shut in the oil mans lace.
Later in The evening he reDorted The ta.ts TO the
Eidridge street stallion pc ice. AMI Detectives
Munohan ana Cohen arrested LinLsInan al his
home. The girl was not there, but was .ound
secreIed in the house Of one OF Lanisman's rela-
tives at 1871 Division street. Sne was also
LanIsman was charged in tho police court
with abduction because OF the youth OF the girl,
ami she was ..rr!isneL on i technical CHI rye OF
vagr,ncy: Magistrate Braun advised the pa
renis o. tn girl 10 accept the inevitable. be
ad. oLrned the case TO en- .ble them to come TO
some "greement. Later in the day be heli an
still oLiurate. so The bridegroom was hold in
$1,000 bail .or trial, while the gir' was released.
s SS,V would kI, sI K n to- her ~t nas or Ind ASSN as sne S snd BEEN
courLed by him Tor seven 80 .rs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-15
arAo, WAEs~ soxs sor soED.
Ths sherifr arauts . Representative Rsbber
Company Wecetvernhtp.

TRENTON, N. j., July 1.-the residence OF ex-
Mayor Frank A. Mcgowan was advertised to DO
sold by the Sheriff to-day to satisfy judgments.
The Sheriff adjourned the sale for a week despite
the ORC est Of counsel for ono OF the Judgment
creditors. The property 10 advertised to he sold
under foreclosure proceedings on July 20.
To-day's advertised sale was TO realize moneys
for ere iitors whose claims were unsatished by
the recent sale oil Magowan's personal property.
vi o-Chance.lor Reed to-day granted an orter
authoriS .ng Re, eiver John 7. BIRD OF tn Tren.
ton Rubber Company 10 examine Frank A. Ma
GoWan, his father, Allen Ma owNn, and william
=. II yes. the 8 cret Try and treasurer, contern.
ing the AFFAIRS OF the bankrupt tomp my, which
are badly nluddled. The receiver charges that
Frank Mcgowan over rev his accounts $780,.
600 and that the books show other irregularities.
Tho Corporation act requires The o iIcers OF a
company In u receivers hands to answer regard
Ing its "dairs under penalty OF i'm prisonmunt.
NJ gown 10 circulating a petition among his
creditors asking Tor an extension OF time and
says he will str ,ihht,n out h . affairs and soon
take the Trenton. Rubber Company out OF the
hands OF the receiver.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-15
WAS 1T SQUIRE Do BoIs's GHOST,
The win or the Tenant or His ola House
EEi1htebed by a spectre Clad In white.

the Win or the Tenant or His ola House
TriIhtebed by a spectre Clad In white.
KINGSTON. July lathe old house OF Squire
Josiah Du Bois has long borne the reputation
OF being haunted, and since the death OF tho old
Squire several years ago 1t has stood vacant.
Last week Daniel Burke and his wife moved
into the place. Strange sounds. hs n so Q one
was trying 10 open the blinds on the front porch,
have frequently been heard, but the Burkes
paid no attention TO them. Last night. leaving
her husband alone in the house, Mrs. Burke,
with her youngest child. visited Kingston Point.
q nearby summer resort She returned late
and went into the parlor. which adIoins tho
bedroom OF her hush nd, to lock the windows.
A scream WAS heard by her husband, who was
awakened from 81 ep by the cry. Getting ont OF
bed, he h stene 10 the parlor. struck 4 light,
and brheld the s useless body Of his wife
o. retched on tho floor. with her babe clutr he'd
tightly in her arms. Sh moaned and cried after
being resuscitated, telling her husband thai Ne
she turned from locking the windows she boheld
a spectre cl I'd In long white robes that seized
her in It's embrace. She had only time. she said.
TO see that II wore q beard Of snowy Wilderness,
whom she fainlel. The description OF the spectre
tall Q with the appearance Of the late Squire
Du Bo!s. The Squire was Spirituslist. AMI do
elared that ne would revisit his homo frequently
after death.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-15
ELOPERs ARE FORGIrEM.
Mr.. GreenbsrE Sorry Vow That ne Had His
Kew son-in-lnw Arrested.

hF. SroenDHrE sorry Vow Vhnt ne EAo HIS
New ssn-in-law Arrested.
At daybreak on the day preceding Grant Me-
mortal Day Isaac Goldstein. n young street-car
driver. went to the residence OF Herman Green.
berg. at AZ Allen street, and upon whistling US q
signal Of bis presence there was soon Joined by
went to the City Hall and were married by Al.
derman Schil.ing. Greenoerg. who 10 a shirt
manufacturer. was furious when he heard OF the
marriage. He complained 10 the Gerry Society
that Ida was 100 young TO get married. and the
society separated the couple and secured Gold
stcin's indictment for abduction. He was tried
q month aLo in General Sessions. but the Jury
disagreed. He was released on bail and the
Gerry Society took charge Of tho bride. Record.
er Col was stonished yesterday morning whom
GreenherR walked into court with Golistein.
have 10 md out, your Honor, he said,
"th II / have done this young man nm injustice.
! h we .ound out that h" is an industrious Young
nan. and that he really loves my daughter. I
implor, you 10 discharge him. My wife and !
are ready TO h I'VE him and Ida We with ns. We
have made ARRANGEMENTS TO have another wed
ding accor ling 10 the jewish forms, and l DO
Upon hearing this the Recorder glanced at
Assistant ID strict Attorney Carpenter In a puz-
zled way. Mr.. Carpenter said that he lndorsed
the pie for n dismissal Of the case.
the Recorder to the Assistant District Attorney,
and II the plea is really made In sincerity,
will honor ,hly discharg the. defendant"
Papa Greo lberg and Gold stein thanked tho
Gre3nhers said that he would make Goidstein
bis partner after the second m ,,rriaSe cerem my
had been . riormot. II Ia sii that Goidstein
has a snug sum OF savings In an east side bank.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-15
WANTED 10 SEE TIE PRESIDENT.
A Negro Preacher soIicita Mekiniey.s Ale In
Building . Churrh.

Building . Churrh.
WASHINGTON, July lA-Tho Rev. Robert An
derson OF Sandersville. Ga. o little old colored
man. with long kinky hair just turning gray,
slightly stopped under tho weight OF seventy.
eight years. wearing an oil silk hat Of the
vintage Of 10 de war" amb!ed up to the White
House this morning and asked TO see the Presi.
dent. As he passed into the main vestibule he
removed his hat and tiptoed cautiously to tho
stairs leading up 10 the Presidents Office After
reaching the top OF the steps he stared nervously
about like one who had lost his bearings.
IL wants 10 see de President" he said. and he
handed this note to tho President's messenger:
and let me- in. Rev. RoSr. AsDrnsoS.
The note was taken to Secretary Porter. but
as the President was engaged with Secretary
Bliss, and there were several Senators and
Representative waiting. the old mar was told
to come ground again to-morroH; He promised
mes" With With The he ffresidsnI. He is " prereher. and
e ess sssn sim: s %s" 1855 Of iRs s hs'h as. Isl .s1s a''is s tSe
building Of seven .hprches. and he would like to
s ssils aH SIm' ho Thu links nEs'i aea S " sSs' h see c %ln to- TO
President. He is thinking about ere,tinR this
owns in s ndsrsyiiie. but until be secures $3.50
more to make u last payment on The properly no
dent ought TO be goo for $3.50.
Mr.. Anderson was a slave up to ten years be-
e eGas ID. q bis freedo Sn' Tor 81 81 81. co. 8 lie" lie a 10 u R1ei
consider BILE property after securing his fr' @
dom, and whom The wiz opened he was comfort
ably fixed on = big farm near Macon. The WAL,
his time and money to the church; as h"s
which Is a little history of b mself and his :Am-
iiy. He sells the same Tor ~. All nloLey 70
m the rhnrch-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-15
GUIDES IN TIE STATE CAPITOL.
Fixing tho Prices That visitors s1uIt Pay ror
Their Services.

ALBANY, July l%-Visitors to the Capitol do
string the service OF a guide in order 10 make a
tour OF the buildings must pay for the service
hereafter II n proposed plan OF Superintendent
Easton's IL put into operation. Tho orderly
force has been cut down to such small proper
tons. III un endeayor to reduce expenses. that 1t
Is entirely inadequate TO accommodate visitors.
ana Tor some time former emp o. ees o the
Public Buildings Depar' ment have boen ekinE
out a LIVING by touring sigh through tho
big building and charging Tor their Time. These
former employees have worked without re,oS.
n.lion lruIII the department. but Superinle ndent
Ets. on INKS he can Utilize them o help out
tho reiuceL, or ,crly !orce. Therefore no SOON
expects to have notices posted In Coaspicu-
Gus places about the Capitol %0uilding, In, orlning
Tourists thai they should make app!ict!.i ny Tor
guiAes OF the OrLegly stationed AT the Washing
ION avenue entrance To .he building. The notice
viii announce that the g,i Les are not employees
OF tho state. and are Permitted TO charge Tor
their services according 70 The following tariff:
% cents per hour or fraction thereof ,or one per
son, 80 cents for more than one bat not more
than nye, and 10 GENTS ior slE or more. only
persons designated BY Superintendent EASton
viii DO permitted 70 cot ~ guides
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-15
FIELD DAT FOR JERSEY SOLDIERS.
A sham battle tn the V~Soada-etorm Wrecks
Many Tents NJ The hea Gin Camp.

A sham Hattie In the Syoada-etovn WRECKS
Many Tents NJ the Aea Gin Camp.
STATE CAMP, SEA GRIT. n. j.. July IL-Be-
meath a broiling sun tho lnfAntrymen Of tho
First Regiment, n. @. n. j., were marched
from camp this morning by Col Edward A.
Campbell for their longexpected held day.
The men were In heavy marching order. their
attire being fatigue uniforms and campaign
hats. In his haversack each mon carried ono
ration. For q distance Of six miles up hill and
down dale the regiment trudged. the route fol-
lowed taking them through tho villages Of
Manasquan and AlIendale TO the deserted town
OF AlIalre. Two halLs were made on the way,
one OF nItoen minu. es 81 the END OF TWO miles,
and anotner OF hve minutes a. the end Of Ave
panies D, +. q, and B, acted as the advance
guard, and skirmished through the adjacent
woods and fields like yeterans. Companies L,
K, A, and q, forming the third battalion, acted
as the main body, while Compan eS NJ, H.. !. and
L, the second battalion, were The rear guard. The
real marching. When the ooldiers reached, Al
lhire the third battalion engaged IN q sham
sSsi, erS %i' in a he nsinhboyy.e e Wood ppo''u
Companies A and X were the advance firing
Line. Company h wac the supporting ana
reserve force. In the mean time the other bat
taiions went into camp Under the treos along
return march in reverse order. A severe thun-
der shower overlook the soldiers. and they were
dienchei when they re-entered camp. Inc
hr.t cavalry troop. was also out OF camp this
forenoon for a road ride and drll. led by Capt
h. treiinghuysen.
Last night u terrific gale from the Atlantic
wrought havoc about the reservation. Be-
tween midnight and l o'clock this morning
more than a score OF tents were levellei 6y the
wind. AL the seven large double tents on
In them we're forced to seek shelter elsewhere;
The tents NJ brigade headquarters alho suffered
damage, that OF Brig. lien. p; +. Wanser, post
commandment, being damaged most. The dis;
pensary OF the post hospital and the re- iment4l
emergency hospital were also felled by the wind.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-15
TIE LATE AIR. CREEDE ,s FORTUNE.
re Leavee u TO FITS Adopted Daughter-His
WIFI will Contest His WILL

ne Leayes u 10 FITS Adopted Daughter-His
WIFI will Contest His WILL
Los ANGELES, CAL, July 1.-the will Of Mr..
n. c. Gre de. tho Colorado mining millionaire.
whose death was due to an overdose Of lauda-
mum, has been found. II leaves all his estate to
little Dorothy Creede. his adopted daughter. who
WINS the child OF Edith Walters Waters. an ac-
tress. The child is about three years old. and
Mir. Creole soon became so fond Of her that the
10 lousy Of bis wife was aroused and a separa-
ton was the result.
1t now turns out that Mr.. Creede began d..
yorcc pro, eedings az inst his wife three, weeks
ago.. He had paid her sc, 900 TO leave him for
eood. and she signed papers relinquishing nIl IN.
terest In his state, but he cared che might con.
test his will. and so he fiea n divorce suit. She
put In a ~cross.comp.aint. and II was tn knowl.
oiRe that she would contest his suit which made
him nervous and depi essed.
Mrs. Creede Ia now In Mississippi, but she has
notified her attorney here that she will start for
Los Angel 8 at once to contest his W i'll ind So
cure what she regards as her share O. the estate.
Tho Coroner's Jury decided that Mr.. Creede's
death WAS accidental.