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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
Given Five Years.

NORFOLK, VA, December 1I-(Spe-
cial)-Edward Foreman, was tried in the
Corporation Court to-day on the charge
OF holding up and attempting to rob Louis
Banks, OF Portsmouth, In this city DC
tober 1st, ha also attempting at the time
to throw Banks into the river He wa7
found guilty and his punishment fixed at
five years in the penitentiary. The grand
Jury OF the Corporation Court to-day
found a true bill against I. Q. Thomp-
son. the telegraph operator, on the charge
OF criminally assaulting Miss WOOD OF
this city, and Commonwealth's-Att
Duncan at once called the Courts atten-
ton to the small bond OF Sivo uhoer "nle,.
,rbomnson was at large. He asked that
the ball be increased to $500. as the Of
fence with which the defendant Is charged
is a capital one. A capias was al once
issued for Thompson's rearrest. anu nc
was bailed later IN the sum OF sl'V"'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
PICKER MUTINY CASE.
Only One Man 10 be Tried---the
Cook.

NORFOLK, VA, December H.-(Spe-
clal )--When the noted Pecker mutlny
case comes up for trial there will be but
one man Of the crew Of six TO confront
the charge-John Anderson, the cook, the
confessed murderer OF the captain ana
mate OF the Schooner Olive Pecker, ana
also charged with burning the vessel
Several weeks ago two OF the crew
andrew March and Martin Barstad-were
acquitted OF the charges against them,
and held as witnesses. The other three
John Lind, William Hersburgh. and
Manuel de Dios Borrial-were indicted
as accessories 90 both murders, and as
principals in the destruction OF the
schooner. To-day the indictments against
them were dismissed by the Federal
Court upon a motion by District Attor-
neg White for the entry OF an order OF
nolle prosequi
In making this motion, Mr.. White
stated that he had been able 10 look
moro infinitely into tho cases Of these
men since they were indicted. and latter
eonferring with seafaring men. both off,
GERS and ordinary scamen, and learning
the important position which the COOK
occupies on merchant vessel. he being
practically next 20 the captain" said
ALP. White. Il have determined TO accept
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
North Carolina Bridal Party.

sTAJJNTON, VA, December A-(Spe-
ciall-There was a happy company OF
North Carolinians here to-night-a bridai
party. a., MI No.,
pbodes daughter of Hon. j. Il. ID.
Rhodes, OF Linvile was married at her
fathers hosptable home. to Professor Il;
H. MofIatt, of Raleigh, n. C., owner and
editor of the Christian Sun. The cere-
mony was solemnized under the ritual OF
the Christian Church. by Rev J. O. Atkin-
son. chairman of the faculty OF
Elon College North Carolina), and the
Rev. r. II. Peale, of Amberly, Va. Miss
sallIe Rhodes, sister Of the bride, was
maid OF honor. and the groom's brother
Mr.. II. Moffatt, OF Asheboro', y. C.. was
best man. Last night reception was
held, and after the marriage, a sumptous
wedding breakfast was served. The
bridal party is en- route for North Caro-
lima.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
SUICIDE IN CUMBERLAND.
The Desperate Deed of n Prominent
Young Farmer.

FARMvILLE, VA. December lL-(spe-
cial.)-Mr. Andrew Dowdy. very promi-
nent young citizen of Cumberland county
committed suicide yesterday evening at
his home, three miles from the court
house. There Is not here any known
cause for Mr.. Dowdys terrible deed. lie
was fairly well to do and quite popular
with a large circle of acquaintance. he
was not more than q years old and was
unmarried. 1t is reported that on sun
day he attempted to hang himself with
a single-tree strap. and finding 1t too
short for the purpose, abandoned the
plan of death by hanging. Yesterday
however, he went from his mouse WIN
his shotgun, saying he was going to hitch
his horses and go on a hunt for game
This was the last seen of the unfortunate
man alive. When discovered he had tied
a strap to the trigger OF his gum ana
directing the barrel to his left breast
pulled the strap with his toe, sending the
deadly load to his heart.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
CbaueI-HilI Jottings.

CHAPEL HILL. N. c., December d
fcnacIal Excavations for the ne"
alnmni building were begun this morning.
The building IS to be placed north Oh .n l',
Ola East and opposite the Chemistry
huiIdinp completing the semi-circie. Inc
plans promise handsome structure; ,,o
DIT baron, of Charlotte, preached the
monthly sermon TO the Young Men
christian Association Sunday evening.
In spite OF IT'S being the examination
,eriod which began on the nth, the
CHORAL Association continues TO noid It's
meetings. Under Professor Harrington
able management. this organization mas
made rapid progress: ,o
The Dramatic Club has made Janu-
ary date with Raleigh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15

NEW ORLEANS. December 1i-Ihe
track was heavy. Summary: :,
First race-six furlongs-lha a 10
won. oreusa Is to and to y second
and Jolly Son Oh to 81 third. Tims'
f:23 IA. =,
second race-fve furlongs-Dunster g
10 81 won. Chiffon co 10 ! and 10
second, and Octave q to u third. I'me'
40.
Third race-sfx furlongs-Uncas teven)
won. Vanessa 90 to u second, ana Ance
c. a to u third. Time. LIZ.
Fourth race-six and half furiongs-
sligo G. to 81 won. Tom Elmore 900 10 !
and Is to u second, and Baik Line % 70
q third. Time. 1:u IL
Fifth race-one mile-Dockstader % 20
ID won, viscount q to p second ana
Elyria C5 to ~ third. Time, l:A Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
KILLED ON THE RAIL.
Met Death I'm an Accident to a
Freight Train.

MARION, VA, December H.-(Special)-
The west-bound freight train, which
passed Marion yesterday morning about
o'clock, broke a coupling two miles
west of here, the accident causing its
sections to separate and collide. A man
was killed and a car OF oil set on fire.
The burning car was detached from the
rest of the train, and burned down TO
the rails. destroying portion OF the
track.
The man killed was quite young. and
it seems, from papers found on bis man
gled body, and scattered along the road
bed, his name was William Orahood. He
was we'll dressed and from cards picked
up, he appeared to have been member
OF Typographical Union No. z, OF Pitts
burg, Pa. Letters from Miss May John
son. Holly Springs. Miss, who appears TO
have been q sweetheart OF the dead man,
were found on his person. Some OF the
papers found contained the direction that
in case Of accident. Miss Johnson be COM
muncated with, and accordingly L. H.
Scherer, Town Sergeant, wired her yes
terday morning.
As near as could be gathered, the adj
dress of the dead man was Marysvilie, u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
A FARMER STABBED.
Mr. Joseph GrifHn. of AIbemarIe-
Universtty Matters.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, December
A-(special)-Mr. Joseph Griffin. a WELL
known farmer. residing at Rio. about
four miles north OF this city, was badly
stabbed at that place this morning by
Fred. Draper, a plssterer The affair
occurred at IL O'clock. and tie exact
cause is not known. though II is believed
10 be the outcome of an old grudge. Mr..
Griffin was cut in three places on the left
side. He is attended by DIR. J. Il. Early,
OF this city, who says that the wounds
may prove serious. Mr.. Griffin Is about
80 years OF age. and has n family OF five
or six children. The affair is generally
regretted here, where Mr.. Griffin is known
as n peaceable and law-abiding citizen.
Draper was arrested at his home this
afternoon by Officer Stratton, of this
city. and brought here and confined in tho
county jail TO await trial.
The Varsity football eleven will be
photographed tomorrow afternoon at 8
o'clock on the gymnasium steps.
The change in the custom at the uni
versity. by which the academic session
is now divided into three portions, in
stead OF two, is working well; the more
even distribution OF the examinations be-
ing conducive to more uniformly sustained
class work. There is one class Of young
men to whom IT is certainly favorable
those who wish to enter the University
but were unable to do so at the begin
ming of the session. Heretofore 1t has
not been to the advantage of a new stu
dent TO enter in January. because Janu-
airy was mainly given up 10 examinations,
in consequence Of which the student en-
tering found that he practically lost the
whole of that month Now he can enter
at once upon his regular class work, with
two full terms of the session remaining
The advantage is increased, too. by the
fact that in some OF the schools, either
new courses or new divisions of courses
are taken up, so that he enters at the
most favorable time within the session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15

the cab window. which Is OF
heavy glass, and fell dead on the moor
of the machine. The hole In the glass
IS clean cut, and just large enough to
let the body OF the bird pass through.
The bird is fine specimen. Its head IL
about five inches I'm diameter. and from
tip to tip of wings 1t measures thirty
nine inches. II Is In the possession OF
one OF the officers of the road. who Is
proud of his property, and this afternoon
said he would In all probability, have II
shipped to a taxidermst and put In shape
for proper keeping. The owl had
large crawlsh in its mouth and still re-
tains its grip on II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
CULPEPER.
A Quiet Wedding-Bishop gibson
Prcaches to n Large Crowd.

CITLPEPER, VA, December H-(Spe-
cial.)-The beautiful residence OF MI
Phillip Eastman, at the south END Oh
East street, in this place, was the scene
of a quiet wedding this afternoon at
o'clock. the contracting parties Delhs
Miss Ella w. Eastman and Mr.. George
" Bain. OF F'auquier county. The cete-
nonv was performed by Rev Earnest
stenbens. of the Methodist Episcopal
church. The couple left on the 4lo Tram
for the South. .nos g.,
Right Rev. Bishop Gibson preached III
Ct Stephens Episcopal church to-night'
Notwithstanding the Indictment weatheL,
the seating capacity Of the church was
nnt sufficient to accommodate the crowd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
HE RESIGNED.
A Swap Around in North Carolina
Offices.

RALEIGH, N. c., December A-(Spe-
cial)-Great surprise is expressed here
this evening at the news that James NJ
hawthorne had resigned as Commissioner
OF Agriculture, his resignation to take
effect December 31st, and that the BOARD
OF Agriculture had accepted his resigha-
ton. This was done at a late nour' II
is the result Of deal by when ne pc
comes Superintendent OF the Pehitehtlaiy
vice John r. Smith and the latter Is
elected TO succeed him as Agricultural
commissioner. The reason given for this
stem is that Mewborne is considered a
far more able manager than Smith. The
deal is made by Governor Russell.
The Penitentiary Board will next week
elect Mewborne.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
poc,sv Mount IN. CO. lettings.

ROCKY MOUNT. n. c., DeceniDe' r.
~, ~ cards are out announcing the
NAV a prominent young druggist here
~ Miss lancaster, daughter OF MI
The four tobacco warehouses mere are
selling at the rate OF million pounus s. q
Eek sales 10 date have been about s.N
r,illion hounds. Those In posltioh 10
hnov saw 100000 pounds VIII De soiu
during the season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
Unmpton,s Budget.

HAMPTON, VA. December A-sspe-
cial.)-Messrs. q. A. Schmelz, sesar mh,,-
ing, s. Gordon Cumming, and Ut. :. "a,
Parramore, OF the County Dsmoe,a. -
committee met last week and decided 70
recommend to the Legislature the fol-
lowing as the Electoral Board for the
county; segar whiting. Hampton scott
WOOD. wythe, and DIR. l.. @. pononoe'
chesaueake. On last night the commit
tee had another meeting. with full com
mittee present, the additions being james
Mitchell, w. T. Daugherty, ana v. L.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
REV. E. LESLIE COOK.
Taken to RoanOiSe-Wfii MOI i"iA
About His Case.

ROANOKE, VA, December H'-'0pe-
c,al)-sergeant Manuel. of the Roanoke
nol,ce force, arrived home this afternoon
from Orange, Va. with Rev. IL. hesiie
coob who was arrested there YESTERDAY
,ho charge of an irregular check
transaction In this city ne m"S tha
~ svening by a representative OF tne
. riiis hut refused TO talk about mis-
lest The officers here have not yet
aaas5sd when a preliminary examination
o e .ne case will be made. Chief-of-Poice
OF a,.v receiyed a telegram to-day from the
Hsyor of Fredericksburg: requesting MN n,
y. lila the prisoner till the authorizes Oh
.Dat city have been heard from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15

Daugherty, and the former action non, waI :
rescinded. and the following Ei9 1ura
BOARD recommended: DR.. I. II. ra a,, q
more. Wythe; G.. a. Schmeiz' CheSap v,ann,
and .segar Whiting. Hampton, d"
bers' of the County Committee 49,,
Miss Julia NJ. Armistead' VINO ua Jas - co.
quite sick, is thought to DC De'''i -
day. IL rarort a very
our merchants % 60 far
NI,ss Virginia II. Armistead. OF WIZ
,,dsbrrg Is visiting relatives here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
Winston Mention.

WINSTON, N. c.. December 4-lSpe-
ciai.1-Mrs. Il N. Watson, mother OF Hon:
- n Watson. late Democratic candidate
Cor Governor. died last night at her home,
ne Kernersville, at the age Of % years:
4 nretty home wedding was celebrated
~ the residence OF the bride. In Salem to-
night. the contracting parties being MT nj:
NorfoIk and Western railway ONCE here
and Miss Minnie Louise Tesh. The cere-
rnony was performed by Rev. A: ID. Thae-
Ter. OF the Moravian church. The couple
were the recipients OF many costly ana
useftrI presents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
A BRIDGE FALLS IN.
Two Luuenburg Farmers Go Down
with It-seriOusIy Hurt.

KEYSVILLE. VA. December 4.-(Spe-
clal)-McCormick's bridge, one of the
largest and highest bridges in Lunenburg
county. fell in last night, carrying down
as its victims, E. NJ. Cheatham and John
Rooch. two prominent farmers of Lunen-
burg county. Both gentlemen are seri-
ousiy injured. The horses of each are
fatally hurt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
THE SOUTHERN BANKERS.
They Meet In Atlanta To-Dsy-cuS
reney Reform.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., DeceDotr u--
The question Of the assessment OK light
house dues against foreign vessels entsss
ing the ports of the United States. =
now receiving the attention OF leading
shipping interests in this country. ana
II Is not improbable that during the pres
emit session bill will be introduced IN
Congress having for It's object the innpes
sitIon Of such dues.
The records OF the Treasury Dep4rt>
ment show that the annual expenditures
OF the United States for the benefit OF
navigation amount to about sDnQ0.ooQ. c{
which ss,500ooo Is for the maintsnance ce
lighthouse Embellishments.
The benefits TO foreign ship-ownerp -
this heavy expenditure Is said to be scvs-
raj times greater than those enjoyed ~
American merchantmen. and, aithou&6
the United States charges DO lient-hcpoe
dues, Great Britain and other EuroDeaN
nations impose these dues or all foro1G1l
vessels entering their ports. inc1tdlTl|
those Of tho United States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
ADVENTURE WITH AN OWL.
n..bes Through the window Oh !"
Locomotive-Cnb.

ASHLAND. VA. December h-ospe-
rr,raynan Lee, of Train 49, north
sonnd on the Richmond. Fredericksburg
"a po,omac railroad. was badly fright
" Ia ,h,s morning about $780, by the sud-
-.aara,ce of a large owl In the
ueh hts engine. The train was running
cav ~ sneea OF possibly fifty miles an
AZ a ay 81 n point between Penoia
n oS ssvford a sudden crash came ana
anu an. tsra was thrown violently by him.
1 ~ seems s that the owl was flying IN an
arnos,te direction from that In which me
1 sra,n was running, aad It crashed through
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15

the statement OF these men that they
were forced by John Anderson TO throw
the bodies OF the captain and the mate
overheard. after he had shot them, and
then 20 help burn the ves sell obeyIng his
orders at the point OF 6 pistol. In a
word, Nave reached the conclusion that
the United States would not, under the
circumstances. be justified in prosecuting
these cases"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15

scrIbed sections Of the Constitution Of
the United States"
At 1215 the Senate adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15

Eat Cream Toast
For Indigestion. Eat Il nstssd Of eesoc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
Senate Session short.


The Senate was In session just fifteen
minutes to-day, an adjournment then be-
ing taken until tomorrow, out OF re-
spect to President Mckinley, who was
to-day In attendance upon the funeral
OF his mother. The motion to adjourn
was made by Mr. Hoar, OF Massachu-
sets. "All senator's" said he, "are aware
OF the great calamity that has overtaken
the Chief Magistrate OF the nation. He
Is to-day In attendance upon the funeral
Of his mother. out OF respect to him, and
as an expression OF our sympathy for
him In his affiiction, l move that the
Senate do now adjourn"
No business beyond the introduction OF
bills and resolutions was transacted.
Among the bills introduced was one by
Mr.. Kyle, Of South Dakota, to change
the immigration laws OF the United
States. He gave notice that at the pro-
per time no would offer the bin as q
substitute for that which 10 now pend
ing before the Senate.
I'm only ono feature" said Mr.. Kyle,
docs my bill differ materially from the
measure now before the Senate. Ny bin
provides that all immigrants shah have
their test OF education made by the
United States consuis at the points near
est 10 their homes II Is a serious hard
ship for these people TO cross the ocean
with the prospect staring them In the
face OF failing In the test at the port Of a
foreign country. This feeling OF stage
fright doubtless so seriously anect'
many Of them that they are unable 70
do themselves justice In reading the pre-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-27

great house was most imposing, for it
was not brought without procession
First came runner in a horseman 5
coat with a boar spear in his hand
Then a huntsman in green with a naked
and bloody sword. Then two pages in
sarcenet, each with mess of mustard,
and last the bearer himself, chosen for
his size and strength, proudly holding
the huge silver platter on which the
boar's head lay.
Such was the plainest procession that
entered, always with music, for a
Christmas carol was always sung. What
the magnifcence of the wealthiest houses
was may be imagined from the fact that
King Henry II, having caused his son to
be crowned during his own lifetime
himself served as bearer of the boar's
head at his sons table and was preceded
by the royal trumpeters as he entered.
The splendor of these ancient foasts
would doubtless seem barbaric now, but
the profusion of the viands seems won
derful In comparison our modern
spreads seem small, and one wonders if
in the elder day all men were like the
one who died only lately and who
made reputation by single remark,
"The turkey is an excellent bird with
one serious fault-he is too big for one
person to eat and not big enough for
two" DAVID A. CURTIS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-27
The Useful Holly

If we believe Pliny, the Roman his.
toriap and naturalist, the holly is po-
tent tree, exclusive of its Christmas
privileges. AS far back as his time it
was planted near dwelling houses to
preserve them from lightning. The
learned philosopher not only tells us
this, but says that its flowers cause wa
ter to freeze, and that if staff of its
wood be thrown at any animal, even if
it fall short of touching it, the animal
will be so subdued by its influence as
to return and lie down by it. AS the
American holly blooms in June it will
be easy to try the effect on water.
Holly has also found place in medi-
cine, but it involves such heroic treat
ment that / fear the faculty will scarce
ly approve it. In many districts of Eng
land the country people advise you to
thrash your chilblains with holly leaves
and assure you that it is a perfect cure.
1t may be. There it has also been rec
commended in decoction of the leaves
for rheumatism and for intermittent
fever. Lonicerus recommends it for a
pain in the side commonly called "a
stitch.
Sheep and deer will eat holly in hard
winter, and branches are fed to cattle
for fodder in France when other food
is scarce.
The holly of Europe and the holly of
the United States each will grow to be
a tree of some 40 feet in height. The
wood is even grained, white as ivory,
except in the heart of old trunks, and
takes an exquisite polish. 1t has been
much used for "inlaying. Many arti-
cles said to be of ebony, such as the
handles of teapots, ETC., are holly stained
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-27
Santa Claus.

Once upon a midnight dreary, as |
pondered weak and weary over all the
Christmas presents that boyish fancy
draws, while with sleep tried to tus-
sic, tried with all my might and mus
Gle, suddenly / heard rustic, like the
noise of Santa Claus. Though with
fright fairly shuddered, for fright
had no cause-it was only Santa Claus.
Then / listened more intently to the
sound that crept up gently to my cham
Der, where my wonder almost caused
my heart to pause, and l heard the can
dy splitting, as the stocking he was fill
ing, and l wished I'd left shilling
there for dear old Santa Claus, And the
noise heard so plainly in the room ad.
joining pas was only Santa Claus.
Anxious now to get peep. down the
stairway did creep, all impatient for a
glance, although against the laws, and
it filled my heart with dread, as with
sudden fear he fed and jumped into
mammals bed-naughty, naughty Santa
Claus! And the stories that we hear
each year are as thin as summer gauze.
Fraud stupendous-Santa Clausl
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-27
WEIGHT Of the Rrain.

Prof. Sir William Turner, in an ad-
dress at the recent meeting of the Brit
ish Association for the Advancement of
Science in Toronto, recited some inter-
esting facts about the human brain.
The average brain weight in man, he
said, is from 40 to SO ounces. In woman
the weight is from "A to As ounces. A
few men, including the great natural
list, Culver, have had brains exceeding
60 ounces in weight, but equally heavy
brains have occasionally been obtained
from persons who had shown no sign
of intellectual eminence. Among in.
FAINT children the average brain weight
is for girls ten, and for boys 11.67
ounces.-Youth's COMPANION.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-27
BelgIum,s PhcnomennI GroMth.

While in France the population is,
according TO some, stationery, and ac-
cording to others diminishing in size,
the neighboring kingdom of Belgium is
giving evidence of an altogether phe-
nomenal growth. Official statistics just
issued at Brussels show that the pop
ulation has more than doubled during
the century, while during the same
period cities and towns have tripled
and quadrupled their population, Ant
werp having grown no less than 3s3 per
cent. since 1s6o.-N. Y. Sun.