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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
ZANOLl REMANDED FOR TRIAL.
Says He Is Anxious That the Body Of His Last
Wife Be Exhumed.

New York, Dec. 11.-Charles Zanoli,
the barber who has collected insurance
upon 1.-THE lives of four wives, a mother
in-law, a daughter and an employe, and
who has pleaded guilty of defrauding an
insurance company, was again arraigned
in court to-day and remanded for further
examination.
Zanols council stated that the prisoner
was anxious that the police should have
every opportunity to assure themselves
that the curious sequence of deaths were
from natural causes. The prisoner ex-
pressed himself perfectly willing that
the body of Jennie Summer, his fourth
and last wife, should be exhumed and
examined for traces of poison.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
Eauorahle TO Hihernianism.

Rome, Dec 1.-THE vatican lit is semi
officially announced, has approved OF
Mgr Mart,nelli, the papal delegate to
the Roman Catholic church in the Unit
ed states, visiting Ireland for three
weeks. 1t is pointed out that this APP
proval is regarded as sign that H.
bernianism is re-gaining favor alt the
vatican Other signs of this are said to
be the retirement of Mgr Schroeder
from the staff of the university at Wash
ington and the moral position gained at
Rome by Bishop Keene, who is consid-
cred Mkely to be made a cardinal.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
THE GREATER REPUBLIC
Of Central America in Danger of Disruption
Through One Mans Resignation.

Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. 11.-Senor
Jacinto Castellanoas, president of the let
of the Greater Republic of Central
America, appointed from Salvador, it is
reported, has rendered his resignation.
1t is claimed thai. his resignation endan-
gers the stability of the Greater Repub-
lie, encourages independent action to or
ganize the people and will probably soon
result in lis disruption.
The financial condition is unimproved.
There is much difficulty in getting labor
ers to gather the ripening coffee crop.
revolution against Zelay's govern
ment is apprehended and war between
Nicaragua and Costa Rica is immi-
nent
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12

when a man IN THE so-csllad best society
commits a disheao1abls aiait and satdaty
banss. together 10 screen him instead of
hanging him ITO the first tree"
The popular rear admiral also urged
a RETURN Ito the cid ''iove of ehiwal-g and
patristdam the abhorrence of everything
sortitd and selfish"
The Vagabo-ds were ait firi1 amazed at
the plain speaking, but the subsequent
cheers klh-ws1 that outsp5l0sn truths are
not a1hogetller rnpala table.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
Negotiations Settled

Pekin, Dec. 1.-THE negotiations be-
tween this government and Germany
are practically settled. The Germans
will discontinue the occupation of Kiao
Chou bay. The governor of Shan Tung
province has been removed, but will
net be further degraded. The monopoly
of mines is not conceded to Germany,
but that country ds given preference.
Finally the area surrounding Kiao Chou
bay is set apart exclusively for Ger
many. China yields on all other points.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
Henry viii Visit Pekin

Berlin, Dec. 1.-THE representative
here of the Associated Press is informed
that Prince Henry of Prussia, who has
been appointed to the command of the
second German squadron on the coast Of
China, will visit Pekin where the Chi
nese minds er win receive him as an
equal, an unusual honor. Prince Henry
il is announced, is the bearer of a mes
sage from Emperor William to the Chi
nese emperor. in which is included
program of Chinese reforms.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
Wanted in Nebraska.

New York. Dec. 11.-Eugen r. cush-
man, foreman in the street. cleaning de-
partment of the city, was arrested today
on the charge of embezzlement of $685.
900 from persons in Nebraska. The ar
rest was made on a requisition by the
governor of Nebraska
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
Banker Adludged Guilty.

Rockville Tenn, Dec. 1.-THE jury in
the case Of Charles T. Pritchard this
morning returned a verdict Of guilty.
Prhtchard operated, private bank at
Montezuma, accepted a deposlT of s75
after the bank was known to be insolv-
emit. The penalty calls for $3.50 fine,
double the amount of the deposit, and
IMPRISONMENT for one year.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
dissolution Approaches

AT the dawn of day it was felt that
the end was at hand, for about that
time She experienced one of the sinking
spells common to the illness and for
a long tim seemed so nearly inanimate
that Il. appeared no rally was possible.
But the rally came, and with 1T a con-
dition in which she was able to take a
small amount of liquid nourishment, the
frs, she had taken since last Monday.
This was followed by such peaceful re-
pose as to revive the hope which was
realized, that she would live through
the day The. doctor felt that she would
when he saw her during the forenoon.
In the afternoon another period of anx
iety was experienced by the watchers.
Another sinking spell cameb and for a
time 1T seemed as though 1t would he
the Gatst. After l1alt SHE continued very
weak and low. The doctor called at $50
o'clock and reported that he found a.
r1alterttal change for the worse, such ais
he regarded ais eceutiain to bring about
final dissolution drTing the uighlt. He
had mot even a faint hope that she could
live until morning.
His Last Vigil
President Mckinley continued his vigil
all day, much as he has the proceeding
DAYS. He sat almost constantly in the
sick noom, and There secured about ALI
the rest he has had. His attention had
beer almost wholly given to the patient.
watching in'tenltly for the slightest
change
He had besn kept informed of The af-
fairs of state by communications from
the Whaise House, and, Judging from the
calls of messengers, there were many
telegralns of sympai ny and solicitous i'm
quiry being received from friends of the
mother and SON in various parts of the
country.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
WiII Mol Eyaeuate Kiao Chou

Berlin. Dec. Ill, was semi-officially
announced today that the report that
Germany would evacuate Kiao Chou
bay for coaling station in the Sam
Tah Inlet was unfounded.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12

terial changes, none of which had per-
manently improved the condition of the
patient and as darkness approached III
was felt by those around her that she
had finished the last day of her life's
journey. She was resting comparative
ly easy at thag time, but a great deal
weaker
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12

Canton o., Dec. 12-Mrs. Nancy Alli-
son Mckinley, mother of Presidens VIM.
Mckinley, died at 2sO o'clock this MORN
ing:
The tenth day of Mrs. McKinley's i'll
ness was marked by a number of ma
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
MOTHER" M'KINLEY
DIED THIS MORNING
President At the Bedside the
Entire Day.
END CAME AT EARLY MORN
Surrounded By Her Devoted Sons and
Loving Daughters
IN CALMNESS THE SOUL DEPARTED
And Called Nearer to Her Home
on High.
TEN DAYS OF TOTAL UNcoNSCloUSNESS
IN CALMNEss THE SOUL DEPARTED
And Called Nearer to Her Home
on High.
TEN DAYS OF TOTAL UNcoNScloUSNEss

And Then the Dissolution of Respect to
the Head of the Nation the Grateful Peo-
pie Mourn With Him at the Loss
of His Venerable Mother
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12

A report that the negro committed the
murder at the instigation of Smith,
which has gained curreny, is discredited
by his neighbors. but the facts and cir
Gums. .ances connected with the Attain
will all be sifted TO the bottom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
BAR ASSOCIATION MEETING.
Annual Election TO-Day-Dinner
To-MOrrOw Night.

The annual meeting of the City Bar
Association. at which there will be an
election of officers for the ensuing year,
will be held at the association rooms. in
the City Hall, this afternoon at AIS
o'clock.
The officers at present are: 10 Lane
Stern, president; w. J. Leake. first vice
president: Frank w. Christian second
vice-president; b. b. Munford, third vice
president; S. j. boswell. treasurer. and
r. V. Marye, secretary Reports from the
various committees will show the af-
fairs Of the association to be in ex
cellent condition. and the work accom-
plished in the past year.
Tomorrow night the annual supper
will be given at the Commonwealth Club.
This will be a particularly interesting
occasion, as the judges of the Supreme
Court of Appeals of Virginia and the
judges of the United States Circuit Court
Of Appeals (Which court is now in ses-
sion here are expected to be present
together with all of the large number of
members of the association. Some good
speeches will be made for the entertain
ment of those who may be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

verbally a good woman. was very hlghiy
esteemed by all who knew her and her
illness for many weeks past caused great
solicitude and very general regret. one
was nearly GO years OF age. and leaves
three children--Messrs Fielding ana
Thomas and Miss Attic Berry-aIl OF
whom are grown. and were at their de
voted mothers bedside during her last
illness.
A wealthy northern syndicate IS nego-
tiating the purchase OF large real estate IN
the Northern Neck for the purpose or es-
tablishing race-tracks and extensive
sporting-grounds.
Rev. w. c. Bates pastor In charge OF
the Methodist churches Of King George,
made the trip to Lebanon church, in Spot
sylvania county, by private conveyance.
some days ago. to preach missionary
sermon on Sunday. He is expected 10
return to his home here to-day.
1t is understood that Mrs Alexander
Pratt, of this county, who went to the
Johns Hopkins Hospital, i'm Baltimore
some time ago. for medical treatment, is
improving. and that she will be able to
return home some time this month.
For several days past the grist-mills OF
this section have had an ample supply OF
water, for the first time since early in
1896
Wild turkeys are more abundant mere
Just now than ever before known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Railway Conductors Elect Officers
University Matters.

University Matters.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, February
ESPECIAL AT a meeting of the Order
Of Railway Conductors held in this city,
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Captain G. f. Har-
ris. of the Chesapeake and Ohio. chief
CONDUCTOR G.. NJ Hughes, of the South
ern railway, assistant chief conductor;
w. II. March, senior conductor; l.. T.
Page, inside sentinel: T. II. Mccain
bridge, outside sentinel; G.. l.. Damron,
secretary and treasurer. The order will
meet hereafter at 2:SO p. NJ on the first
Sunday in each month Ut their hall,
near the Union Station.
The struggle in the Washington Lite
rary Society, at the University. over the
selection Of editors for the magazine has
at last ended. and representatives have
been finally chosen. The board that will
serve for the ensuing year will be as fol-
lows:
Editor-in-Chief pro tenn, r. G. Robb,
Virginia.
Associate Editors-Edgar Dawson, Vir-
GINA George Crawford. Virginia: Pierce
Bruins. Mississippi; Mayer Half, Texas;
Business Manager. Norborne Robinson.
At the Presbyterian manse last evening
Miss Henrietta NJ Hase. daughter Of
the late Mrs. Caroline Hase, was united
in marriage TO Mr.. Lee G.. b. Armstrong,
of Truxille. Honduras, Central America.
the ceremony being performed by the
Rev. @. l.. Petrie, d. ID. The marriage
was quiet one. and was witnessed by
a few friends Of the contracting parties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
TAPPAHANNOCK.
Travel Resumed-Circuit Court Term
Observation-Disclosures.

TAPPAHANNOCK, February 9.-(Spe-
cial)-After a week of Interruptions and
delays, the connections with the outside
world are re-established.
Hon. James n. Stubs, of Gloucester, is
billed to lecture in the courthouse here OH
the evening of the 18th for the beueht oil
the local Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton.
The special term of the Circuit Court
advertised 10 be held i'm Tappahannock
to-day and the following days of this
week was postponed on notice from Judge
Barton that owing 10 the interruption OF
travel incident to the severe weather he
would be unable to reach TappahannocL
at the time proposed. 1t is now under
stood that the term will begin on the
10TH
Mr.. Ned Powers, of Richmond. has been
in the neghborhood for over week ana
has made two trips to the Northern Neck
for the purpose of escorting two convicts
from Northumberland to the penitentiary.
but the Weems Line failing to make
some of the wharfs on account of ice and
extremely high winds. he was forced TO
leave them at Warsaw for safekeeping
until travel was safer and more certain.
The boat that should have passed up
Saturday about noon reached our wharf
about 10 o'clock Sunday night and Mr..
Powers was on board with the prisoners.
1t is extremely doubtful if he can reach
Fredericksburg, however. Mr.. r. II. Bag
by intended to 60 up on the boat Monday
night, but the prospect of delay in the
upper river was so great as TO deter him
and he resolved TO make the trip by land.
Our roads are in a worse condition than
for two years.
Hon. Thomas f. Blakey is slightly un-
der the weather from an attack Of grip.
Mr.. George T. Croxton has been SUI
ferer from the same complaint but is out
and almost well. He reports plenty OF
water in his mill-pond at last, and the
new dam promises to stand splendidly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Death Of Virginian i'm Georgia.

ADAIRSVILLE. GA. February o.
Especial last night Hon. James NJ.
Veach breathed his last. Colonel Veach
was the son of Thomas and LYDIA Snyder
Veach. of Frederick county, Va. and
was born August IA, 1879. His GRANDPA
Their, Thomas Veach. was from Delaware.
In lSiS Mr.. Veach came TO Adairsyille,
and had been closely identified with It's
every interest since that day. In 1868
ne built his first mill. and In 1881 built
the present mammoth fouring-mill He
rapidly made money. and was an ORR
ginal stakeholder Of the Merchants
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
THE NORTHERN NECK.
Death of WideIy-KnOwn Lady
Briefs.

CONFORM, KING GEORGE COUNTY,
VA, February 9.-(Special.)-Mr Ella
Ashton Berry, whose extreme illness was
reported through these columns some time
ago, died Sunday evening at Raven
wood" her home, near Hamstead. this
county and her remains were inferred
in the family battle-ground yesterday eve
ming. The obsequies were conducted by
Rev. DR.. John McKnabb. of the Episcopal
Church, and witnessed by. large number
OF sorrowing relatives and sympathizing
friends. She was the widow of William
Berry. Esq, Of this county, daughter
OF the late Alexander Ashton and Bette
washington Lewis Ashton. a near relative
of the first President OF the United States
and one OF the most widely known ladies
of King George. Mrs. Berry was pro-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
voyagers Through summer Seas.

BERMUDA, February 9.-The steamer
Ohio, which sailed from New York on
Saturday last. with party Of tourists,
for a voyage through southern waters,
arrived here this morning, with all on
board we'll. The Ohio will make brief
stop here, and then sail for 81. Thomas.
She will visit ST. Kits. Guadeloupe. Do
minica. Martinique, Santa Lucia. Cura-
Goa; San Domingo, Jamaica, Progresso,
Vera Cruz, Habana, and Brunswick. Ga,
returning to New York ON March I'D,
after a run OF 1900 miles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
N THE MAGIC CITY
HON. j. w. MARSHALL AND THE
STATE TICKET.
Politics Dull I'm His County-Raii-
road Men and the Tax Collector
Murder Trial Postponcd-A Quiet
Marriage.

ROANOKE, VA. February 9.-(Special)
Hon. j. W. Marshall, Of Craig county,
was In the city to-day looking as cheer
full and genial as ever When asked as
to his having place on the State ticket
he said ne had read something about 1t
I'm the papers. but that was all he knew.
Political talk had not reached Craig yet,
he said. Everything was very quiet over
there. Mr.. Marshall has many frlends
here. who would like to see him on the
State ticket, but It is understood that
he has not decided whether he will ac-
cept the honor or not.
The question of garnisheeing their
wages Is still occupying the attention OF
railroad and shop-men here, but 1t is
understood that no deserving men Will
be discharged on account of a garnishee.
The Tax-Collector says he will be easy
on men willing, but unable to pay their
taxes.
MURDER TRIAL POSTPONED.
The case of Robert Conway. the wife
murderer. was set FOR trial in the Hust-
ings Court to-day, but owing to the
absence of witnesses for the defence was
postponed till February 23d.
Colonel John A. Baker. formerly a
prominent attorney Of this city. but now
of Washington, ID. c., wed here this
morning Miss Ida w. Goss, Of Union, 5.
c. Rev. Thomas Carson. of Green-Me-
mortal Methodist church, ofiiciated. The
marriage took place at the residence of
Captain A. c. McHugh, whose wife is
tIa FltF-
welded pair left on the afternoon train
for Washington. Colonel Baker com
manded a brigade of North Carolina
troops during the civil war, and soon
after the close Of hostilities served in
Egypt under the Khedive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Acquitted on Second Trial.

MANASSAS. VA, February 9-(Spe-
al)-Last December Howard Garner
was convicted in the County Court OF
burning ollie Davis's saw-mill at Hold
ley. His case was appealed to the Cir
cult Court for new trial. This was de-
MED His counsel carried his case to the
Supreme Court OF Appeals. which or
dered a new trial. The County CoGrt
tried him again to-day. and he was ac-
quilted. In fact. there could be no trial
for the main witness had died since the
Court of Appeals referred the case back
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
INSTANTLY KILLED.
A Negro Boy Shot by a Girl in
WytheviIIe.

WYTHEVILLE. February 9.-(Spe-
iaJ.)-Last night at midnight. in a tene-
ment-house near the railway station,
Alice Phillips. a colored girl 16 years Old
accidentally shot and Instantly killed
Thomas Bowen. negro boy IS years old.
Bowen was office-boy at the Hancock
Hotel, on Main street The proprietor
Mr.. Abel, retired early. leaving Bowen
TO close up the hotel, which he did; but
he first picked lock 10 a private drawer
OF Mr.. Abelrs, and took therefrom his
pistol. and went down 10 his mothers
where Alice Phillips was staying. On
going into the house he cooked the pistol
and placed il on a table. Afterwards he
asked the girl to hand it TO him, and
when she attempted TO do so, the pistol
went Off. the ball penetrating Bowens
brain. causing instant death. A coroner's
jury this morning acquitted the girl Of
any blame
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
w An VED

POSITION TRAVELLING IN ANY OF
the Southern or Western States. Well ac-
quainted. Can command large sales.
Could lend my employer 500. Address
j. NJ. WOOD.
No. 2l3 south Second street,
fe 7-1w Wilmington. n. &.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
BOydtOn Notes.

BOYDTON, VA, February 9.-(Special.
Mr.. H. e. Jones. an old and well-knowr
citizen, who resided on his estate, three
miles below here. died yesterday morning
after a brief illness.
Several members of the large family OF
Mr.. o. T. Mason, near here. are very i'll.
Many people hereabouts are still suffer
ing with grip.
The warehouses here are receiving and
selling large quantities of tobacco. To-
days sale was the largest this year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
ASHLAND.
Harry Tucker Had to DccIine-The
SANDER Suit.

ASHLAND, VA. February 9.-(spe-
cial)-Major A. 5. Norment chairman
of the w. b. Newton Camp Committee
which was appointed at its last meeting
to arrange for an address before the
camp, is in receipt of a letter from Hon.
II. st. George Tucker, who was asked
to speak. Mr.. Tucker declines. with
deep regret, giving as his reason the
illness of his father. The distinguished
Congressman wrote from Lexington.
where he was with his father. 1t is
not yet determined who will now be
asked to deliver the address.
Mr.. Peter r. Bowles, who is the prin-
cipal in the SANDER suit against Mr.. w.
c. Smith. was seen this afternoon, and
asked if there was any truth in the re-
port that the suit had been, or would
soon be, settled. He replied that there
was not, but settlement was as far off
as ever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

The startling news of
THE sHIRT-WAIsT SALE
is that you can get the best and prettiest
ones. that cost up to S.25, for S9c.
The Misses and Children's soc. ones for
lsc.. any size and style. Hurry up.
They are the right sort.
1000 pounds Writing-Paper was turned
over TO us TO sell. Our always 20c. sort
for he a full pound. Envelopes &c.
a pack instead of sc.
You want to keep watching
THE HOUsEwARE DEPARTMENT..
Nearly every price is a model Of some
thing-same price you have never heard
before. We want quickest sort Of selling
here.
1O-piece Decorated English Toilet Sets,
worth 50; special for to-day N.35 COM
Dlete
Handsome 12-piece Toilet Sets under
glazed decorations. containing large
covered slop-jar. sold everywhere for
Sc; sale price $2.35 complete.
Beautiful Carlsbad-China Dinner gets.
containing 100 pieces including soup
tureen, Haviland decorations, gold on
handles, imported to retail for $25; spe-
cial for to-day 50. complete.
Beautiful Decorated China Jugs, import
ed to sell for Soc; sale price, l5c. choice.
Decorated Cuspadores, worth 20c.. for &c.
each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
WILLIAMSBURG.
Funeral of Mrs. Spencer--In n Hope
less Condition.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. February o
Especial. 1.-The funeral Of Mrs. Gregory
Spencer took place this morning from
Bruton Episcopal church, after which the
remains were taken to the family burying-
ground, in James City county, thirteen
miles distant, and inferred. The services
were conducted by Revs. w. T. Roberts.
Lyman b. Wharton, and j. n. Latham.
The procession was one Of the largest
seen here for long time. Mrs Spencer
was greatly beloved. She leaves a husband
and four children.
Miss Lucy Hansford. who was paralyZed
on her left side yesterday. lies in a semi
conscious state. and little hope is enter
tanned Of her recovery.
Mr.. John Y. Jester who was so badly
burned by falling into the fire, succumbed
to his injuries yesterday, and was buried
to-day.
In the Dispatch of this morning the
name Of Mr.. j. NJ. Cobb. of Yorktown
was printed ]. NJ. Cook. His age was 80
instead of 50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
THE COHEN co. THE COHEN CO

Bank and the Underwriters now Home)
Insurance Company. He was also a
member Of the Piedmont Park Associa-
ton, as well as OF many public and pri-
vate enterprises I'm Chattanooga. Tenn.
He could not be induced to accept public
office until 1892, when he was sent by the
people to the General Assembly, where
he distinguished himself. and had the
confidence OF his colleagues. He was the
originator OF the State-bank bill, OF which
so much has been said.