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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
THE COCKADE CITY.
4 Serious Accident-NisitOrS 10 tha
Battie-FieIds-POlit

PETERSBURG. VA, April 20-(sne.
cial)-Mr. Edward II. Chambers q cfl-
zen of Dinwiddie county. was painfully
IL not seriously injured by an accident.
on Halifax street this morning. TIE was
driving down the street. and was ab0u,
turning into the yard of his brother
Mr.. X. +. Chambers, when his wagon
was run into by an electrician. which
was running rapidly down grade. The
wagon was knocked some distance and
badly broken. Mr.. Chambers was thrown
out upon the ground. and besides having
one or more ribs broken, was, n rs iear-
ed internally injured 4 cOlOred man
who was in the wagon with him was
also thrown out, but beyond slight
bruises was not hurt. Mr.. Chamber.
received prompt medical attention, but
It will be 4 day or two before TIE exc
tent OF his Injuries can be developed.
VISITORS TO THE BATTLE-FIELDS.
Mr.. Arthur Mcclellan. Of Philadelphia,
"A brother Of the late General George y,
Mcclellan. and hts nephew, Mr. John
NJ. Mcclellan also Of Philadelphia. spent
yesterday In our city as the guests oi
Mr.. George Cameron. They visited tnt
battle-helds east Of the city, ana liz
spected old Fort Steadman with inieres t.
liz was at this fort that Mr.. Arthur Nc
Clellan was stationed during tle sess
OF Petersburg. Mr.. John H. Hart a
prominent tobacconSt Of New YORK was
also a visitor TO the battle-helds yestef'
day.
GENERAL NEWS.
The last. and probably the most ASH
ionable german Of the season viii 10
given at the Grays' Armory Tomorrow
night.
Thus far, no opposition has been de-
veloped 10 Mr. Charles 4. Slaughter COZ
City Treasurer. Saturday is the last day
for the entry Of names, and IL no 0.heI
candidate appears by that time ~
Slaughter will probably be declared Oh.
Democratic nominee by the city Com.
mittee without the Formally Of prl-
mary election.
Dr. Fitzgerald, OF Boston. Is a guesi
at the residence OF Major T.. r. Lassitet
There is nothing new IN reference %
the negotiations for the purchase q tlq
Virginia and Carolina railroad. Pro-
badly next week will develop the status
of affairs. |
James James. the young pitcher fof
the Washington team spent last night
with friends IN this city. james made
his start as a pitcher In Petersburg. and
was with the Farmers for two seasons.
A slight fire occurred on High street
this morning. burning the roof or p
house owned by Mr.. ". II. Lawrence.
and occupied by a colorcd famiiy. No
insurance.
According TO reports here. Colonel Asg
Rogers is slated for the Office OF Col.
lect0r of Customs and Morgan Treat io-
United States Marshal for the Eastern
District. But there are eight or iet
good Republican applicants who do ut
think this slate Will hold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
DEMAND FOR sUGAR-BEET SEED.
Farmers In Many states Disposed TO
Try New Crop.

WASHINGTON, April 2o.-r'he Agricui-
tural Department is being importuned
from all parts OF the country for sugar
beet seed In view Of the unsatisfactory
prices received for staple crops during
the past few years. and the prospective
increase in the duty on sugar, farmers
in all sections OF the Union evidently IN
tend to experiment with sugar-peet cui-
ture. Heretofore sugar-beet growing mas
been confined almost exclusively 70 Ne
braska. Kansas, and California. Tne
Agricultural Department has sent beet"
seeds this spring to about thirty States
and Territories. The demand comes
from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan,
the Dakotas. Texas, New Mexico. Iowa.
Missouri. Wisconsin. Minnesota, Tonnes
see. Kentucky, and Virginia. There nave
also been requests from Pennsylvania
and New York. A Nebraska sugar-re-
filming company donated five tons or beet
seed to the department, and the depart
ment has purchased two tons additional.
The supply is about exhausted, but the
demand continues. IL successful, the IN
dustry will probably be developed In many
OF the States in which experiments are
made this year, supplanting corn ana
nsha
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
CASHIER sTIcKNEY's MURDER.
Suspect Kelly Confesscs both That
and the Robbery.

BOSTON, April pa special to the
Journal from Montreal to-day says that
Joseph L. Kelly confessed to-day to the
murder of Cashier Stickney at Somers-
worth, n. II. He admitted that he COM
mitted both the murder and the robbery.
and says that he had no accomplish. He
ton of killing the cashier, but that he
had to DO II. because the old gentleman
recognized him. After telling Mr. Stick
ney with blows on the head. when the
cashier showed signs of regaining con-
sciousness he slashed him with q knife
When Kelly arose this morning he sent
for Detective Cote and asked him II ne
did not think il would be better for him
10 tell all he knew. Cote naturally en-
couraged him to do So Then Kelly sent
for Chief Carpenter and made a confess
sion TO him 10 the effect TINT he alone
committed the murder. and that he had
hidden the remainder OF the money AT 81
Clete. which is not far from ST. Justine
de Newton
In talking to Cote and some of the
other detectives. Kelly told great many
STANCE incidents about his trip. Among
other things he intimated that he had
stolen the clothes with which he was
disguised from an old woman whom he
met at St Justine de Newton.
At Asgie Ashton's house. In Montreal.
Kelly said that he was man out Tor a
lark. The woman suspected Kelly and
the house I'm charge of the officers he
said: well good-by; the next time you
hear Of me Il will be at thu end OF a
rope !" and he laughingiy made u sign
which meant that he was going TO be
banQod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
WEATHER MAN JAILED.
Fined for Contempt of Court-Fine
Afterwards RENTED.

CLEVELAND. o.. Aprirs2O.-Ma w.
II. Stockman of the United States Wea-
Their Bureau, was sent to jail by Judge
Ong this afternoon for contempt of court.
Stockman had been called as a witness
I'm a damage case. and was expected 10
tell the Jury whether ii rained on GER
tain day. He did not appear when called,
and Judge Ong issued an attachment Tor
him. The Major was on the way TO the
courthouse when the Deputy Sheriff met
him. Judge Ong lectured the Major Sc
verely. Stockman upheld with dignity
that he was busy with WORK for the
United States Government. and added
that he had written orders from the de-
partment to attend upon courts only when
he had completed those official duties
Judge Ong replied warmly that he did
not understand that government ofhclalS
were above the courts, or that the courts
had to wait until they had leisure He,
therefore fined Stockman s. and costs,
and held him committed until paid. Stock
man was exceedingly indignant. and an
nounced that he would report the case 10
the department az Washington. Judge
Ong tod him to do so by all means. The
Major left the courtroom in a rage,
without paying his fine. Judge Ong sent
a deputy sheriff after him. and ordered
him taken TO Jail.
Major Stockman declared that govern
ment official cannot be compelled TO at
tend civil court when busy, and that
Judge Ong will find il out.
AT 2:45 O'clock this afternoon Judge Ong
held a consultation with Distrct-Attorney
Dodge. and as the result Of the interview
the Judge decided TO remit Stockman' 5
fine. StOckman was accordingly released.
After Stockman's release Judge One
directed that the clerk communicate with
the department at Washington TO obtain
a ruling as TO whether government duties
take precedence over courts order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
NEW IRISH LEAGUE.
or aiII,.c..
WITH ANY ENGLISH PARTY,
Organization OF PnrneIIitcs with :,
View to absolutely Indcne,s...
Action for the Benefit Of the Nbo,.
Irish NrfiOnv

DUBLIN. April 20.--There w9g iar,,
attendance of prominent Pauelllteg a,
the convention summoned 10 meet ln ttf,
city to-day by John r.. Redmond. T6s
meeting was private. A resolution va,
adopted providing for the formation ~
an Independent irish league, in which
agrarian interests are not 90 bo d0mi.
nant, and which will be founded uoor
the broader and soundcr basis OF lnle.
pendent political action for the beneff a
the whole Irish nation" The object ~
the league will be civil and religion.
liberty, and no further interference ot
priests IN politics: absolute Independence
OF alliances with any English party: the
principle Of federalism In Mr. Ghdstone's
home-rule proposition. and manhood
suffrage. which will give the Paueultes
a political majority in Ireland"
The league will also urge the Immediate
redress Of Irciand's financial grievance.
amnesty for all political prisoner. land.
law reform and the development ann
encouragement OF labor and Tho Indus.
trial resources Of the country. etc.
4 temporary Executive Committee Wa
elected to draft a plan Of organization
and to hold Office until the parrfuiff
convention meets again In October.
There was fair attendance M tho uuh,
lie meeting which followed Che rryaf
conference. and the proceedinas were
marked BY much enthusiasm. SIR Rel.
mond explained the new movement had
appealed TO Irishmen AZ home and lr
America for support. lie outlined fht
policy OF obstruction 70 bee pursued Ir
the House OF Commons in order f0 .c.
cure redress Of financial grievance. Hs
mention Of the name OF Timothy Har.
rlngton produced a hostile demon .ra..
ton
Mr. Stuyvesant Chandler. who hsl =
very hearty reception. declared tfaf ftf
new platform contained the corner.
stone OF the American Consultation. anI
that the birth Of the new league volN
revive the interest OF an American b.
the welfare OF Ireland. Amid l0ul
cheers. he babe England bewars OF "that
vast throng OF Irlshmen I'm the United
States. with the same old love ~ lra.
land. who hate England in their hearts,
resolution approving the procsedng
OF the conference was adopted unal,
n10uglV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
THE HAT-TRIMMINGs CASE.
IL Is Finally Decided in Favor OF
the Government.

PHILADELPHIA. April 2o.-Ihe famous
hat trimmings case. which indirectly in
volved between s20OOO.C00 and S25,ooO'OOO,
and which bad been postponed from time
TO time for the past three years. was
finally decided I'm favor Of the government
by a jury in the United States Circuit
Court this afternoon. fIhe SUIT was
brought as q test case by Meyer q Dick
inson. big importers Of this city, who
sought to recover from the United states
Government a difference OF 80 per cent
in customs duties. The firms contention
was that the importations In question
consisted solely of hat trimmings. on
which the duty under the Mckinley tari1
act was only 20 per cent. but the federai
officials in their argument. maintalned
that the merchandise was used chiefly Tor
dresses and dress trimmings, and tnat
the duty of 30 per cent. levied by the
government was proper Meyer & DICK
inson were nomnally the plaintiffs, put
there were hundreds OF big importing
firms throughout the country VINO were
interested i'm the outcome of the suit. ana
who were instrumental In procuring the
hest oDtainable counsel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
Mr.. singIc and Bride Return.

Mr.. and Mrs. George W. siagle, the
happy bride and groom whose marriage
In Washington or Monday was announced
in the Dispatch. returned home YESTERDAY
afternoon. The elopement had been
MANNED n seems. to circumvent an Oh
stacle TO the marriage interposed by the
relatives Of either party. Mr.. Ssaele was
a Catholic. while mis- pretty fiancee' MISS
Bertha Powers was Baptist. Eacn
family objected 20 the marriage beng
celebrated according 10 the rites or the
church TO which the other belonged:
The ceremony was performed in Wash
ington by Rev. J. j. Muir. of E-street
s II Wilkins OF DALLAS. Texas. who acted
as best man: Rev Sam Small. the
evangelist: Charles y. McEnery son OF
Senator McEnery, and Messrs Mullih'
Meagie. Powell and Marmaduke.
MIR. and Mrs. Slagle will live on street,
Church Hill They were very cordially
received yesterday by their relatives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
M,kIyLEY AND GRANT MONUMENT.
President and Nice-Prcsidcnt VIII
Go On Separate Trains.

WASHINGTON. April 2o.-The arrange
ments for the Presidents trip TO New
York TO attend the dedication OF the
Grant monument. April 10Th. have been
perfected. President Mckinley, with his
family. the members Of the Cabinet and
their wives. the ambassadors ana minis
ters OF foreign countries. aud few spe-
ciaily invited guests. will leave mere on
special train over the pennsylvania
railroad at 1890 Monday morning. ar,
irving IN New York at 4:SO. General
Miles. commander Of the army, and Adj
miral Brown. the ranking admiral OF the
navy. will accompany the President, as a
special escort.
Vice-President Hobart and the mem
hers of the Senate ana House Will leave
here on o special train over the Baltimore
aud Ohio on Tuesday.
The precaution OF having the President
and Vice President travel separately on
such occasions is taken. because, While
no danger is anticipated. IL Is regarded
as wise 10 guard against the remotesl
possibility OF embarrassing the admins
ration OF the government In case OF the
disability of the President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
BURNED TO DEATH.
A Terrible AFFAIR I'm sussc,-Bitten
by "a Habid Dog.

WAVERLY, VA. April 2o.-,Splc.lll -
The residence Of Junius Vaughan. a col-
ored man. residing about seven miles from
this place. caught on fire on the nignI
OF the 18th instant. while the inmates =
the house were asleep and was entirely
destroyed. When Vaughan awoke BE- a.
tempted to carry out his bed, and upon q
returning 10 recover his two children ihe
roof fell in. and the children we're burned
10 death. Vaughan ran out OF the house.
but was so badly burned that ne died ol
yesterday.
Yesterday morning. when Mr. j. T.
Harris. a highly-respected citizen rts-1ins
three miles west of Waveriy. got up he
found a strange dog fastened 10 his renee
When he went 10 loose him the dog DIX
him on the right hand. II was soon is-
certained that the dog belonged lo Mi.
J. w. Horn. OF this county. and thar 10
was thought TO have rabies. MI huit
had had the animal confined ~ nous
by q chain for several days and dLfiIs
the night he gnawed out. ana went uiNN
the premises OF Mr.. Harris's. where he
accidentally got fastened 10 the renee
The dog Dir Mr. Horn on the arm before
leaving his house. The dog conduct cth-
WINGED all VINO saw him that h. nae lna
rabies. and he was killed. Mr. HARMS
and Mr.. Horn both secured m1isl0nrs
from Mr. Parker. near Cabin Point olHy
county, Va. and applied them to iht
wounds. Az this writing they are COZ
fairly well, though they are some"ha@
alarmed.
Ex-Judge r. W. Arnold OF Norlolk =
spending a few days with his family, ia
our town.
News on "a business trip.
Judge West attended Southampton
Court yesterday.
Judge West denied the two apple tuoD
for liquOr-Acenses al Wakefield ana N.7
az Jarretts last week. and the applicants
have appealed 10 the Circuit Court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
THE CITY By THE SEA.
To Fight for Greece--Improvements
Marriage.

NORFOLK, VA, April 20.-(Special.)-
The Greek victory at Reveni yesterday
has had a visible result in Norfolk
George Skalradese came TO this city from
Greece about two years ago. and opened
a Greek restaurant He has succeeded
well and has saved considerable money.
This morning he read the press dispatches
giving an account of the battle at Reveni
and the route Of the Turks, and he al
once decided TO return and enjoy some or
the triumphs the Greek soldier can claim.
SO he offers his establishment Tor sale
this afternoon, and will leave for Greece
as soon as his business is closed out
The Merchants and Miners Transpor-
tation Company began extensive repairs
at it's wharf property in this city to-
day. New piles will be driven and new
building for railway and freight clerks
will be erected.
The Southern Railway Company to-day
began clearing away the old buildings at
the corner OF Water and Jackson streets
TO make room for the erection OF hand
some office building there as soon as
possible.
Ensign Charles Webster. of the battle
ship Brooklyn, and Miss Annie Old were
quietly married ut the residence OF the
brides father. Judge W. W. old. in this
city. this afternoon. Rev. DR. O. :. Bar
ten. rector of Christ Episcopal church,
officiated The pair left on an extended
tour North
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21

the same. applying the proceeds 70 tes anc
payment OF the debts. which were '''s
mated as follows: .ox. Mrs. Lena
Z,pier. eco: w. A. Greenwood. $50; Hosen
d Link, so.
Seconds. stern. so. teddy
ThIrd-AM other creditors raiany' from
Judge WHIT still being ao ,,as onened
the city. the Husfings Court was op oases
yesterday by Judge Lamb. The be. cases xtsn
Terry Tyler. Samuel Rucker, ana tb Jan asd
Thonias--were continued un'h '"o ~
instant t,cansea
Clerk Christian issued marriage licsnsss
10 William F.. Smith and Annie f'eos'o
Farmer ,,,.. tho
The suit OF II. NJ. Nornent ag,lmSs AZ ' zoo
Hasker q Marcus Company ~, f,rS,g
damages for personal injury. Is on tria'
In the Law and Equity Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
JENNINGS RACE-TRACK.
PecOnic Wins the Easter Sfeepie-
chase. with Ease.

WASHINGTON, April 2O-The fields at
Bennings to-day were rather small, ana
with but one exception the talent iounu
no trouble in picking the winners. Her
own. an Sto-i shot, surprised the crowd
by coming I'm first in the third. Peconic
was an easy winner in the Easter steepie-
chase the event OF the DAY. Attehuahce
fair. Track fast. Summarizes: 81,
First race-six furlongs-Ge &c QO 10 y
won. Mahoney % TO- u second, Loch Giyn
az 10 II third. Time. IT 40.
second race-four and half furlongS-
sly Fox G 10 100 won. Tantris az 70 u
second. Water Crest 90 10 - thifd' u me
81 As. -
Third race-six furlongs-Her Own q to
II won. Russler q TO 100 second, SLOW
poke a 10 100 third. Time. l:l1.
Fourth race-one mile-Dutch skater III
to 2W won. Brisk @ 10 - second, Valley
go 10 ID third. Time, :i6.
Fifth race-Easter steeplechase. purse
$3.50. 4-year-olds and upwards, about two
mlles-Peconic & TO 10) won. Mars Chan
C to u second, Decapod q to u third.
Time All.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21

IN cases where there are several appli-
cants. - -
Brown the defeated congressman IN inc
Fifth District. had q long conference az
the Metropolitan to-day.
Among the Richmond arrivals to-nlgnt
were Colonel Otway Allen. who stopped
over on his way TO Baltimore. where ne
has an important business engagement to-
morrow: President William II. Trigg. or
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, and Mr.. w. u.
crenshaw, who viii remain over to-mor-
row. and Judge L. l.. Lewis, who went
10 stop with some friends. Ex.congress-
man Tazewell Elicit passed through on
his way TO New York.
Tho Young ladies from Roanoke College,
fortv-two In number. are enjoying them
selves Immensely. They visited some OF
Tho departments to-day. the Capitol, and
the library. and will so TO Mt. Vernon
,o-morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
From AJjutant-Generars Office.

First Lieutenat and Ordnance OIL
Ger William H. Anderson. First Bat
talon (coloreO. passed a successful eX-
animation Yesterday morning at the Office
of the Adjuta nt-General. The Examining
Board consisted of Adjutant-General An
derson. Assistant-1nspector stern,
and Colonel Harry Hodges, Fourth Regi-
ment Infantry, of Norfolk.
Permission has been given by the Chief
Executives of the States of Maryland
PENNSYLVANIA. New Jersey. and New YORK
TO the troops of Virginia that expect TO
participate in the ceremonies connected
with the dedication of the Grant monu-
ment. to pass through their territories
with arms
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
strect-RniIyyny ConsoIidntion.

BALTIMORE. April 20 The call FOR
proxies from stockholders. OF the Clty
Comnany Is being largely responded TO.
AS soon as sufficient proxies are IN hand
a speclal meeting of the stockholders OF
the two companies will be called. az when
a plan Of consolidation Will be submitten'
n was reported In financial circies 10,
day that the basis of consolidation would
provide that the capital stock OF the con
soIidated lines should be 100000. Accord
ing to the report, this was 10 De eN-
changed for CITY and Suburban stock at
liz mar value OF $50 a share. and for Irac-
tion stock at S2l a share, the par yalue
of the latter now standing at s25 snare
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
THE BLUES AND THEIR TRIP.
Practically Complete
The Governor VIII Probably Go.

The two companies of the Blues Bat
TALON met after drill last night and dis
cussed their trip to New York. The boys
will start on Sunday morning, but the
hour has not yet been set, this and other
details being left open until Governor
O'Ferrali decides definitely whether ne
will attend the unveilng or not
The great travelling trunks OF the bat
talon have been brought out for neces-
sary repairs. and three new trunks have
been purchased for the transportation OF
the helmets. Uniforms are being pressed
and nearly everything Is IN readiness
There will be a battalion drill tomorrow
night. at which the l20 men who are TO
undertake the trip are ordered TO be
present. Final arrangements viii be an
nounced after the inspection.
Major Cutchins said last night that
from conversations he had had upon the
subject with the Governor. he felt con-
WINGED that he would go TO New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
Ohio.s First EIcctrOcutions.

COLUMBUS. o.. April A.-The first elec-
trocutions in Ohio took place at lz.41
O'Clock this morning. William Haas ana
William Wiley. both murderers, paid the
penalty for their crimes. The eiectrocu-
ton of Haas was set for Aprii SIN, Dut
owing 10 fine burning out of the armature
of the efoctrocution dynamo. the execu-
ton had TO be postponed, and Governor
Bushnell fixed the date SO that Haas
would be electrocuted on the day set Tor
the electrocution OF Wiley. 4 new arma-
ture to be used only for electrocutions,
was secured. and the test to-day showed
If TO be fully up to requirements. Both
electrocutions were cminently successful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
NOMINATIONS by THE PRESIDENT.
Cornelius Van Colt to BE Postmaster
ut New York.

WASHINGTON. April 2o-The Presi-
dent to-day sent TO the Senate long
list OF nominations. among which were
several of Importance:
State-John A. Merritt. of New York
10 be Third Assistant Postmaster-Gene-
raj.
Postmasters-New York. Cornelius Van
Colt. at New York city; Melvin NJ.
Conkln. at Elmira Andrew j. Pol
lock al Pensacola. Fla; John w. Clong,
at Statesville. y. c.
Interior-James L. Davenport. of New
Hampshire. First Deputy Commissioner
of Pensions; Leverett NJ. Kelley, or IL.
linois. Second Deputy Commissioner Of
Pensions.
William Youngblood Of Ala
bama. 10 be Auditor for the Interior De
partment.
Interior-William A. Jones. of Wiscon-
sin. to be Commissioner of Indian At
fairs: Simon 5. Matthews; OF Mississippi.
TO be Register of the Land Office at
Jackson, Miss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-21
FOURTH-CLASS POsTMASTERS.
How They Shall he Named In Nir-
GINA Not Decided.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-The Fourth
Assistant Postmaster-General has not yet
taken up the cases Of fourth-class post
masters in the Democratic districts OF
Virginia, not having decided who should
be allowed to name such appointments
In districts of Virginia represented IN
Congress by Republicans the congress
man has been allowed to suggest the
names of men to fill vacancies and TO re-
place postmasters whose terms Of office
have expired. In the case of Virginia 1t
is yet to be determined whether the Re,
nublican state Committee will be allowed
the privilege Of disposing of the pa
trOnaCe.