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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
is TT UANNd'S MONEY!
Attorney Campbell Produces loo which
He aims Was Paiu HIM.

CCOLUMBUS OHIO. Jan. &.-The two
star witnesses in the alleged Senatorial
bribery investigation were examined be-
fore the Senate Investigating Committee
to-day. They are Representatives j. G.
OTIS. Of Hamilton county. who claims 10
nave been offered a bride TO vote for
Senator Hanna. and Thomas c. Campbell.
attorney, who acted as the legal represn-
tative of Otis.
There was nothing I'm the testimony Of
either witness To- even indicate that Sena-
tor Hanna. Major Dick or Major Rath-
bone had any connection with General
Boyce through whom 1t is claimed the al
legged negotiations were conducted. In
fact. Attorney Campbell. who came all
the way from New York to testify took
occasion TO say he did not believe Sena,Or
llama was interested in or knew Boyce
Moreover, BOyce himself had declared
70 Campbell that ne did not know Mr.
Hanna and that II his personal wishes
were consulted he would prefer TO see
him defeated. lie claimed that he repre-
scented J. Pierrepont Morgan. of New
York.
Campbell produced roll Of bills in de-
nominations Of 500 and $50, aggergating
H,5O, which he claimed Boyce had paid
10 him during the negotiations.
Campbell said If Boyce returned to
Hamilton county he would be glad to re-
turn the money. otherwise he would use
part of il in pushing a suit for damages
against a Columbus paper.
Mr.. Otis also testified that Boyce told
him that President Mckinley was desir-
Gus 10 see Senator Hanna elected. and in
timated that II he (Otis) voted for him he
would be taken care Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
DAMAGE SUITS COMPROMISED.
The Killing of the Callahan Family by 'he
Southern Railway.

LYNcHBURG. VA, Jan. 2s.-Spec al
The five suits for $1,000 each which were
brought against the Southern railroad
for the killing OF the Callahan fanny anu anu
their friend. Miss Evie McBrayer, ma We
been compromised for the sum OF soVJV'
Joseph Callahan. his wiie and TWO emf
dren, and Miss McBrayer were killed on
the Southern railroad, twelve miles south
OF Lynchburg about two years ago.
They were struck by the fast mail while
crossing the track in a two-hOrse wagon.
The cases OF the two children were tried
first. and verdict of 5000 was given
by the jury for each. writ OF error
was obtained, and the case is now on
the docket Of the Court of Appeals.
The suits of the administrators Of Mrs.
Callahan and Miss McBrayer resulted In
vcrdicts of $500 each. subject 10 a
demurrer. on which the Judge has not
yet passed an opinion.
The suit of the administrator Of Joseph
Callahan has not yet been tried The
5000 of compromise included all i've
cases.
Il. Crump's new and handsome dry
goods store narrowly escaped destruction
by fire this morning. Loss from smoke
and water is fully covered by insurance.
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Al New Orleans Track.

NEW ORLEANS Jan. 2S-Favorites
were in better form to-day and won three
OF the six events on the card. Weather
cloudy: track slow. Summaries:
First race-seven and a half furlongs.-
Sedan g TO u first. Royal Choice % 10 I
and , to u second, Dombardon 10 TO u
third. Time. i.il.
Second race-seven and a half furlongs.
-Dunster 80 to u first. Noluntante Q5 10
! and 3 10 u second. Dnsmore (even)
third. Time. l:ili2
Third race-siX furlongs.-Pat Norris
sey g TO p first, Fred Barr go to and
s TO y second. Everest 60 to u third.
Time, l:l7i..
Fourth race-mile and twenty yards.
handicap.-Forbus % 10 81 first. Milwau-
kee q TO and even) second, Silva Is TO
u third Time. 1:fSA.
Fifth rsce-one mile.-Rockwood 90 TO
u first, Dorothy III. & 10 | and TO ID
second, ArreZzo @ 10 81 third. Time,
1:4r..
Sixth race-six furlongs. Brighton q to
D first Cncas Is 10 and to p second,
Shuttle Cock 6 10 u third. Time. l:l7i3.
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Left by the LichI OF the Noon.

CRAMER HILLS. y. j.. Jan. &.-1he
identity Of Mysterious Evangelist
Thompson. from nowhere" is discovered
He. who compels women 10 swoon and
so into a cataleptic state and Is con-
Quoting the tremendous revival in the
Wesley Methodist church Of this unpre-
tentious suburb is former pulpit orator
OF M.llville, y. j.
There he won urenviable fame. While
pastor of the UNCONVENTIONAL church ne
attacked the morals OF the village FOX.
This precipitated row. resulting In the
reverend gentlemans arraignment before
tribunal composed OF dcac DTS ana IN
fiuential members OF mis- congregation.
1t was the habit OF this eloquent divine
TO deal I'm personalities rejecting upon
the home life of members OF his nock.
Patience ceased to be a virtue and the
Inevitable was precipitated by partic-
larly harsh sermon dealing with youth
ful depravity.' holding Millville club men,
beers responsible for its existence. He
found 10 convenient 10 leave town AZ
midnight and stay away.
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MIDDLESEN COURT.
The fudge Lectures the Jury on the Sub.
iecf Of state Expenses.

STORMONT. VA. Jan. 2s.-Special.- -
This is the third day the County Court
has been in session at Saluda. The case
against Leonard Saddler for shooting at
j. r. Parks has occupied two whole days
since empanelling the jury on Wednes-
day evening and will perhaps take up the
best part Of tomorrow.
r. G. Jones. Commonwealth Attorney
and Walter h. Ryland. editor of the
Urbana Herald. represent the Common
wealth and Hon. Robert McCardlish. the
defence. The case was ably argued by
all three OF these gentlemen and given
10 the jury al ] o'clock to-day but no
agreement had been reached when the
court adjourned at o'clock this evening
Before adjourning the court Judge
Garnctt had the jury brought in and
gave them a very stronglecture on the
criminal expenses of the State being
greatly augmented by hung juries and
requested reform along this line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
WATIR INSTEAD or VINE
IL What the W. 4. L. u. Want Used to
Christen the Battleships.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. January o.
Special.-The Womans Christian Tenn
perance Union. Of this city, has forward
ed q petition to John ID. Long. Secretary
OF the Navy. asking that the bat,leships
Kentucky and hearsarge. soon TO be
launched here. be chrlstened with water
from the James river instead OF wine. as
Is the old custom.
In this move the local union is Joined
BY the organization throughout the
United States. and the members are hope
ful that their request will be granted, as
Secretary Ions IS known 10 be a mem
Der OF the Total Abstainers' Association.
After referring 10 the japanese custom
of releasing two white doves as a war
ship giides from her cradle into the
water. the petition says: "Our earnest
prayer Is that your good ships may al
ways be characterized by those things
Of which the white ribbon and pure water
are symbols"
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Personal AND GENTRAL.
Interesting Facts About RI I'll mond's Cit
zens and other Matters.

Iens ana ofher HHft'F..
Mr. Warner Ball. a leading lawyer %
Lancaster county, was at the Capitol
yesterday.
4 huntsman's robe and brown over
coat are at the Chief Of Police headquar-
tiers awaiting identification.
The many friends Of Mrs. Mary T.
Wake. OF staunton. Va, will be grieved
TO hear OF her extreme illness In Balt-
more.
Edward Brown. the young negro who
was badly burned yesterday morning.
and who Is at the Aln,shouso Is getting
along "a well as can be expected.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers gave
delightful birthday party Thursday even
ing at No. 1913 west Main street.
An interesting revival Is in progress in
the Fulton Baptist church. Rev. j. X.
Harrison, pastor, where Or. j. william
Jones is preaching every evening ut
o'clock.
The Rev. ID. c. Guthrie. Of ontario.
Canada, will preach at the Grace-Street
Presbyterian church tomorrow night at
o'clock.
The Academy Band and Orchestra,
Professor Moses Stein, director. held a
most successful rehearsal at their new
headquarters. Hume. Minor & Companys
assembly room Thursday night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
FIRE At PHOEBUS.
The Oldest House In the Town Destroyed
Partly Insured.

PHOEBUS VA, Jan. 2s.-Special.--The
large store house belonging TO the estate
OF the late Capt. r. III. Clark. opposite
the Iapidary, near the west end or MN
Creek bridge was destroyed by fire early
this morning.
The building was used as store ana
boarding hosse by Mrs. II. Engeioart'
who saved most Of her goods ana iurni-
ture. though In a damaged condition. rms
was the Oldest house IN the village, ana
was quite large. containing many rooms.
Ii was partially insured.
This Is the third fire which has visited
this place I'm as many weeks. The town
has a good fire department, which has
rendered excellent service
Miss Margaret w. Prosset. Of Rich
mond. Is visiting Mrs. Geo. NJ. Lutler the
wife OF the G. and o. Station Agent OF
Old Point.
w. r. Larrabee. T. G. NJ. visited Rich
mond last Thursday in the interest of the
Rebekah Lodge |. o. o. r., of this place.
and Newport News. His business was
with the Grand Secretary, Hon. T. WHEY
Davis.
Mr.. John VI. Daley. OF Detroit, Mich.
prominent member Of the Masonic re-
ternity. who has been visiting here lett
to- day.
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Mnonsh inrrs in New York City.

NEW YORK. Jan. &.-Hyman Gluck-
enstein. a dwarf, was to-day held in 81,
500 for the United States jury on the
charge OF Illicit distilling.
Gluckerstein was arrested yesterday.
and at his home In the heart OF the east
side of this city there was found a still
with a daily capacity OF seventy gallons.
constructed on the most improved plans
Another east side 'moonshine" estab-
lishment was raided to-day while running
In full blast. Abraham Goldstein and
Levy Harris were arrested as the proprie-
tors and held In &, 800 bail by Commits
oloner Shields.
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TELLER RESOLUTION wins.
CONTINUED from First Page)

Chaffery. cullom Davis, Fairbanks, For
aker. Gallinser Gear. Hale, Hanna,
Hansbrough. Hawley. Hoar Lodge. Nc
Bride. Mcmillan. Mason. Morrill,, Nelson,
Penrosc, Perkins, Plat tconneciicuO,
Platt New York;, Quay, sewer; Inurs-
ton. Wellington. Wetmore and Wilson-S2
The pairs throughout the voting were
as follows:
Turley with Deboe: Faulkner with FL
kins. German with frye; Jones tNeVada)
with Proctor: Walthall with Spooner.
The first named would In each case have
voted with those sustaining the resolution
and against all amendments while the
last named would have voted against res
OlutiC MS and for the amen iments.
There was no demonstration on the an
n)uncemcnt of the final vote and at +.
Nj. On motion OF Mr.. Allison, the senate
adjourned until Monday.
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IT'S TTTUTTON1LTTY ARG UED
BY EG-PRESTDENT HIRRISON
Before the supreme Court OF the United
Stntcs The Law Defended By the At
torney General of Illinois.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s-The argument
fen the Supreme Court of the United States
In the cases before 10 known ls iho ME
uOlS inheritance tax cases was heard Ia
that court to-day.
There are three of the cases, an in-
vOivug the cOnstltuuonality of the lli-
nois law. but they were consolidated and
argued ass one case.
EX-PRESlDENT HARRISON.
The State was represented by Attorney
General Akin. OF Illinois ana Alrssrs. 4.
s. Moran. Robert Sizes and Frank L.
SHEPARD and the opposition i0 ihe law
Iv cv-presideut BENJAMIN Harrison. VIII
liam ID. Gutherie ana Eugene l.. P.us-
SIM.
HI. Gutherie opened the case and o. Was
arranged that General Harrison should
close ln opening the case MI Glthorlc
~kt.cheC tLe grounds tur tlr action, rat-
ina trar the validity of the act Ot Use
Illinois LEGISLATURE OF 1895. fixing an iu-
harifancc tax. was unconstitutional itc
took the view that o. divides the law
OF Inheritance into TWO classes ana makes
ex.mpti0u~ both OF which provisions
were unconstitutional. providing as he
claimed, for taking property without aue
process OF law and denying equal right,
Acknowledgement Akin and Judge Mo
ran c0ntcnded in response ina- tho Law
imposes a tax upon the privilege u M
hcritauce and not upon properly tntt
the exemptions are lair and reasonable
and within the power OF me Le5lsia -ui"
IN make. that the ciassinclu0ns MADE by
The statute We're IN proper exercise ~
executive discretion and hence that mo
law rs not In violation Of The tourleenlh
amendment 10 tho Constitution.
HIS ARGUMENT.
General Harrison began his argument
AZ 3.O5 I. NJ. speaking ma distinct voice
and receiving from the beginning tne
carefIil attention OF both the members ~
The court and those On ATTENDANCE. ne
said that the counsel on me otncf size
had practically confessed the law 10 De
Unconstitutional by falling o. snow "a
what position they assumed. hc cohlcnu-
ed that there could be no more Limitation
put upon the right Of a man 20 dispose
Of his property after death man Peiore ,y
a., audience which filled the limited spac"
of the court room. and when he cone hei,
ed after speaking an hour ana hali.
he was warmly congratulated by many
persons. Mrs. Harrison was among MS
auditors.
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Rrnndlation Injunction.

WINSTON, y. c., Jan. &.-Special.-
Judge Starbuck tonight heard arguments
FOR permanent Injunction restraining
the treasurer OF Wilkes county from
paying interest on railroad bonds. Judge
Avery. of Morganton and b. b. Finley.
of Wilkesboro, represented the commits
sioners of Wilkes, while j. l.. Patterson
spoke for Sheriff Call, treasurer of tn
county.
Judge Starbuck is expected 10 announce
his decision In a few days.
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THE MASON MURDER TRIAL.
Nile Father Tes'ines rs TO His Disposition.
AnOid Confederate III.

ABINGDON. VA. Jan. 2s.-Spccial. -
The Mason murder trial to-day was slow
and without any new or sensational fea-
lures. The evidence being as on yester-
day. TO bring proof as 10 the disposition
and habits OF the prisoner. William p.
Mason. his father testified that he was
dangerous only when under the influence
Of liquor but AT such times exceedingly
dangerous.
No expert testimony has yet been In
PRODUCED end argument Will not be COM
nenced sooner than Monday.
Andy Cunningham. an old Confederate
oo5djer Of the Forty-eighth Regiment. 10
dangerously III from his old wound. re-
ceived at Chancellorsvile. when he lost
n arm and received Z wound In his
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not large nor were those I'M attendance
by any means unanimous In their views
as 20 what should Dc done The result
was. no understanding was reached
There have been enough bills offered
looking TO cutting down expenses 20 save
To the State all the money il now pays
out. provided the acts should accomplish
All their patrons claim for them. In fact,
T. all the revenue saving bills passed IN
the last six years had borne the fruit
predicted III the time OF their passage.
the States Treasury would be running
over with money to-day.
There is unquestionably pronounced
retrenchment and reform fever among the
members of the Legislature. The truth
is the fever is so apparent there is no
installing It's existence. Yet il may Dee
that nothing viii be accomplished for
the reason that the members VIII not be
able to agree.
A LEADER rs WANTED.
one gentleman in discussing the situ1-
ton last night said: The great trouble
is this There is no recognized leader I'm
the Legislature Can him boss IL you
will. but there is needed some one who
can map ont a plan and then set men 20
adopt r. We have many leaders. some
OF them very able men. but no one tower
ing above the others. The leader is sadly
lacking
There may be some plan adopted where
by expenses can be cut down. but just at
present the outlook is not very encouras-
ing Members have got 10 sacrifice per-
sonal friends. and IN some cases have got
10 agree 10 the reduction Of their own sal
aries before there can be passed any
measures making material reductions in
expenses. There are some Common
weaIth's Attorneys In the LEGISLATURE who
frankly say they will vote to en-. their
own pay.
Yet the way OF retrenchment is not
clear.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
DEEP CREEK POISON CASE.
Mrs. Bolt and Daughter VIII Recover
ANALYSIS TO lie Made.

NORFOLK. VA. Jan. 2S. Special. -
The family Of Richard Bolt. who were
poisoned by drinking coffee at Deep
Creek are recovering and il is now
thought that the wife and daughter are
out OF danger
DR.. Morgan the county coroner. re-
moved the stomach of the son OF Bolt,
who died and this with the sugar and
coffee found in the house will be submit
ted TO a chemical analysis.
There is no clue to who administered
the poison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
SALEM LIGHTS.
Smaller Lamps and More OF Them TIT
Idea.

SALEM, VA. Jan. 2s.-Srecial.-R. c.
Copenhaver. Of the Pulaski division OF the
Norfolk and Western railway, has arrived
in Salem to enter upon his duties as as
sistant agent at the station here, vice
L. A. Anderson, VINO Will go 10 Betty
Baker. Va. TO act as agent.
Councilman j. G. Langhorne has pet
scheme which he will submit TO the city
Council at its regular meeting next
Thursday. Ii is a plan for lighting the
streets of the city, which he is confident
will be a great Improvement over the
present system Al present there are
ffty-two arc lights Of 1900 candle power
each on the streets, and they are a con-
S derable distance apart. Mr.. Langhorne's
idea Is 10 do away with the arc light and
suspend "A lamp of less candle power from
each pole on the streets, making the
lights closer together. and while smaller
in volume. will more thoroughly and sys-
tematically light the city.
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ms ARGUMENT.


Rsnorts OF sales OF tickets for the char
tiv bau given on the 10Th instant uneer
re ousplces OF tho Hebrew BencN9lent
kssociaffon have al tccn made 70 Mrs.
Cohen. the cha rman Of the committee:
and the result shows that the sum OF
81 400 was realized for the poor. Inc r.
suit is highly gratifying TO the ladies' MO
varied 40 uobly 10 make ~ the Drillitht
social and financial success II was.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
Mid-Winter Musica'.

WINSTON, y. c.. January S.-Special.
The annual mid-winter musical concert,
by Salem Female College was given last
night and tonight. The young ladies'
were greeted with crowded and appre-
ciative houses each night.
Many North Carolina and Virginia girls
took prominent parts in the concert.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
Freioht-1rain Wreck.

WELDON. y. c.. Jan. Especial: A
freight wreck occurred here last night
On The yard Of the Coast Line. Several
cars were dera led and badly wrecked.
The Florida special. south oound: was
DELAYED here several hours. and No. 30.
north-bound was also delayed.
The wrecking train came down and
the tracks are now clear.
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FREDERICKSBURG VA. Jan. 9S.-
Special. Casey Grear. son of William
Grear. Of King George county. while out
hunting to-day. let his gun fall and IL
was discharged, blowing out an eye and
shattering an arm. DR.. Caruthers has
amputated the arm. but the youth is not
expected to live
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
Summer Car for Norfolk.

NORFOLK. VA, Jan. ESPECIAL r d.
Lancaster Williams, of Richmond pres
ident OF the Norfolk Street Railway, is
here to make contracts for summer cars.
Representatives of six car companies
are here 10 bid on them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
Can Never Tell,

He-It Is strange how frequently In
ventors fail TO realize the Importance OF
their own work.
she-what is the particular instance!
He-why. here is a statement that the
inventor OF the hair pin intended It TO be
used simply in dressing the hair!-Puck'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
FINED 4 HUNDRED DOLLARS
For Assauiting a Policeman-Deaths of
Prominent People.

ROANOKE, VA, Jan. 2S-Special.-Tim
O'tlallern was found guilty of felonious
assault on Policeman Beard in the Hust-
ings Court to-day and fined 500.
Mrs DR.. 5. II. Price, wife Of Treasurer
Price. of Bedford county, died to-day at
her home in Montvale.
Or. Thomas +. Goolsby. n venerable
physician of Roanoke county died last
night at his home i'm Catawba aged sew
enty-flve years.
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chest, which has now revealed an inter-
nal abscess.
His condition is critical He lives nj
Grecndale. five miles northwest OF ABB
ingdon and is aged about nifty years.
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Shad,lnck-BrOUn

Special-Mrs. Mary s. Brown and Mr.
John W. Shaddock, OF Loretto Essex
county. were married a. the parsonage Of
the Catholic church here last night Rev
Father De Munynck officiating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
RANDOLPH MACON ALUMNI.
An Association to- be Formed In Baltimore.
RicycIists Must Take the Mud.


ASHLAND, VA, Jan. 26-Special-Dr.
j. A. Kern president Of Randolph Macon
College. left this morning for Baltimore
10 assist in organizing a Randolph Macon
College Alumni Association in that city
He will respond TO a toast al a banquet
given tonight by the Association.
A majority of the Councilmen are OPP
posed to granting the privilege OF allow
ing bicyclists TO ride on the sidewalks.