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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
HORRIBLE INDEED /!
MRS. w. II. MARSHALL KILLED by
HER BROTHER-IN-LAw.
THE MANS MIND WAS UNBALANCED.
A Terrible Tragedy I'm AppomattOx-
An EstimabIe Lady Shot by Her De-
ly Attempted Suicide.

| APPOMATTOX, VA, March 19-(Spe-
cial.)-At the home of W. b. Marshall
Emmett Marshall. son of the late Douglas
Marshall, of this county, to-day shot and
instantly killed his brothers wife, Mrs.
w. b. Marshall, who was a daughter
OF W. G.. Coleman, of this county. and
a sister of q. A. Coleman, the shoe mer-
chant Of Lynchburg, Va. After the shoot
Ing of Mrs. Marshall Douglas, a brother
OF Emmett, came to the house, and as
ne entered the yard the latter fired on
| on him, wounding him in the arm, but
not seriously. He also tried to shoot his
| other brother, the husband of the de-
ceased lady, but w. B. and Douglas got
hold Of him and disarmed him. The
mind Of the man who committed these
desperate acts was unbalanced, and this
accounts for the terrible tragedy. Mrs.
Marshall leaves eight children. She was
shot in the mouth with double-barreled
shotgun.
Emmett Marshall was brought here to-
day and lodged in Jail. After being in
prison for some time he made desperate
attempt TO commit suicide by bending
forward and running his head against
the sharp edge of the steel cell. which
act inflicted an ugly wound on his head.
and, it is said, caused the loss of con-
siderable blood. The prisoner is now
being guarded to prevent his further in
juring himself.
Mr. Coleman, Of Lynchburg Mrs Mar
shalPs brother, Immediately on receipt
of telegram, which read, Susie killed
and William wounded by Emmett" pro-
cured private conveyance and drove
through the county to his sisters home
The farm on which the Marshalls reside
is located about eight miles south of
spout Spring. a station on the Norfolk
and Western railroad, about fifteen miles |
east Of Lynchburg. There for many |
years the Marshalls have lived. establish |
ing themselves in the passing years as |
one of the prominent and well-to-do |
families of that section. Their father, |
who died several years ago, left a con-
Of landed property. w. b. Marshall. who
Is about AZ years of age, married Miss
Susie Coleman when she was only II
years of age. Emmett Marshall never
married, and for quite a long time has
been an inmate of his brothers home.
'or many years he has been subject to
attacks Of mental alteration, but they
we're never deemed of such a character
IS to justify the entertaining Of grave
-nMety on the part of his relatives and
riends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
MIR. MCLINTOCK's FUNERAL.
IT VIII Take Place From st. Andrews
Church This Afternoon.

The funeral of Mr.. Robert w. McClin-
tock who was drowned in the canal at
the foot OF Seventh street on Thursday
night, will take place this afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock from st. Andrews Episcopal
church. The services will be con1uoted
by the rector, Rev. Mr.. Sims, assisted Icy
Rev. Mr.. Gayle.
The active and honorary pall-belrers
will be from the membership Of Hickory
Camp, No. 6, Woodmen Of the World, and
the Aurora Council, No. 2S, Junior order
United American Mechanics, Of both of
which lodges the deceased was men,
Der. The gentlemen selected are as fol-
lows:
Active: From Hickory Camp-James w.
Gentry, r. L. Adams, j. A. Pfaff, and
Eugene ]. Walton; from Aurora Council
E. Il. Kuhn. ID. T.. Mann, j. w. Field,
and Hon. r. NJ. Taylor.
Honorary: From Hickory Camp-John
b. Allen, G. r. Tursley, r. A. Fones, A.
X. Vest, r. Day, John S. Morriss, DR..
James Crane T. J. Oberry, w. T. AtNin-
son, and w. 2. Knowles; from Aurora
Council--E. Mcdowell, A. Hoberstock. y.
A. Clay L. Z. Kemmerer. A. Il. Barfoot,
6. e. Aikens, Clifford Lyle. T. ]. Dance,
Y. n Rowsey, II. A. Melter, j. r. Bat
kins, and T.. ShepersOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20

Mccain began his closing appeal FOR
damages for his client shortly after noon.
He made one grand effort TO clear the
good name OF his client from the impu-
tations and insinuations that have been
cast about Il. he closed his argument
az $3.50 o'clock this afternoon, when the
case was given TO the jury, and after
two hours deliberation the twelve men
filed into the courtroom at $50 o'clock
and rendered a verdict OF 500 damages
for the plaintiff. Rev. John II. Parlett.
Thus ends one of the most sensational
and hotly-contested suits tried in this
court in recent years. The defendant,
John h. Fries, who was considered quite
wealthy, filed a homestead deed IN the
County Clerks Office after the suit was
brought and just prior 10 the trial OF the
case. The homestead exemption IN this
state amounts to about 5000. In ad1i-
ton. he gave a deed Of trust to Jesse
OO0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
THE COURT-MARTIAL FINES.
Judge Minor Asked to Interfere-He
Has Not Yet Given n Decision.

Following up the decision reached Fri
day night by the general court-martial in
the case of Private J. II. Hartman, OF
Company G, First Regiment Infantry, who
up to this time has refused TO pay the fine
Of so imposed upon him by that court
last fall, Captain Frank NJ. Woon, judge
advocate, yesterday morning served a
capias pro fine on City-Sergeant II. Clai-
borne Epps to bring about the commit
ment Of the defautin& militiaman. Ser
geant Epps took the ground that the Su-
preme Court of Appeals had declared
such cases to be moot cases and that
he therefore had no right, under the law,
10 make an arrest i'm this instance.
Captain Woon then prepared a petition
for writ of mandamus and served no
tice of the same on City-Sergeant Epps,
who at once secured the services Of
Lieutenant Colonel George Wayne An
derson as counsel.
This petition vas late yesterday after
noon presented to Judge Minor, of the
Law and Equity Court, and argued by
ge-Adyocate WoOn for the military
court and Colonel George Wayne Ander-
son for Sergeant Epps.
Judge Minor received the petition, but
has not yet made known his decision in
The matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20

80, @'ioh at the Tortugas. work on u,h,o,
""i now De pushed as rapialy as nossi
~ ~ me Alabama Dredging and Jett,
~olnpany' of Mobile, was awarded m,
,, inere is no doubt that the autbori,Ie,
"oio are Keeping themselves fullv adj
,,u as 10 the movement OF the Snanisl
| oa.s', no''lia, now en- route from Spain
sohs acquainted with the facts ca,
| ta,,n stop at the Canaries is ONLY
10, t,,S' ahd that there is no purpose
| 10 -. pt't OF the Spanish Government
."rh Dack the torpedo boats because
- the removal OF the Texas and Nassa-
e""se'ts from Key West. on the contra
- 'he purpose, as made known in Wash
,,.Is, 'oh' Is mat the torpedo-boat notilla
- 'UhVnue It's trip to Cuba and Porto
~ ~ was stated to-day by one high in
'"i authority that no steps had been
'oheh toward interceptlng this notilla ar
warning it away.
me state Department posted the fol-
owing owing memorandum during the dav:
me elections for the Cuban House Of
representatives will take place on April
-i,h' and that for the Council Of Admin
istratlon on April 2Sth. The Cuban par
"aInent Will meet May 3D."
Inc diplomatic aspect Of the Spanlyh
- e''Oi NNN'ioptu no new phases TODAY.
Messrs. Angulo, Valera, and Cadenas
lhe three commissioners named by the
cuban Cabinet TO act with Minister Polo
IN framing a commercial treaty. will he
presented 10 Secretary Sherman and
Judge Day on Monday next. They expect
TO take up the negotiations with Commits
sioner Casson after the ceremony of pre-
sentation is concluded.
THE PURITAN COMPLETED.
Commodore Farquhar, formerly Chief
or the Bureau of Yards and Docks of the
naYy-yard, was in conference with the
naval officials to-day. He reported that
the finishing touches have been put on
the monitor Puritan, and that she is in
hne condition for sea service. 1t is said
that the Puritan will leave soon for Port
Royal S. c., at which place, ii has been
reported, the Navy Department will To-
cate fleet of torpedo-boats, which may
be called on for assistance either by the
heet at Hampton Roads or that at Key
West, should the necessity arise.
Port Royal is at convenient distance
from either Of the two places, and al
though the torpedo-boats are slower in
moving than the cruisers, they could
reach either place within a reasonable
time. The monitors, which II has been
said will compose the fleet, include the
Terror, the Miantonomoh, the Puritan,
and the Amphitrite.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
They Escaped in Their Night-CIothes

A fire, which originated I'm a wood-shed
in the rear of the residence Of MIR. X. Il.
Tucker, No, 5l9 north Twenty-frst street,
yesterday morning shortly after o'clock,
partially destroyed the dwelling Of that
number and the one adjoining, No. 52l,
occupied by Mrs. Mary V. Harrison
Originating at such an hour. the fire
forced the two families to get out of the
burning structures I'm their night cloth
ing. Fortunately, however, no one was
hurt, although some of Mrs. Harrisons s
children had narrow escapes from suffo-
cation. Mrs. h. NJ. curl whose house
adioined the burning buildings. 20 the
rear, also had TO hurTiedly leave her
sleeping apartments. The total damage
was about $500, and this amount would
have been much greater but for the
prompt arrival OF the department in re-
spOnse TO an alarm from Box 3l6. The
property destroyed belonged TO the Won
delehr estate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
At LAKESIDE CLUBHOUSE.
Large Turnout of Members Yester'
day-GoIf Players on Hand.

The fun meeting OF the friends and
members of the Lakeside club, which
takes place every Saturday, and is looked
forward 10 with so much pleasure all the
week. occurred as usual yesterday after
noon. AS usual there was large num-
her of agreeable people present the golf
playing was quite brisk, and the informal
tea at the clubhouse very pleasant.
Among those present were: Mrs. w. Ben.
palmer Mrs Ed. Mayo, Mrs. William l..
Rovau. Mrs. j. S. McLaren, Mrs. James a.
WEIGH Mrs. Potts, Mrs. Patton, Mrs. {.
Cadot Mrs. Moncure Perkins, Mrs. Deca-
tur Axtell. Mrs. Lottier Mrs. charles
T.atbrop Mrs. Fred. Pleasants, Misses
Tennant. Harris, Bosher, Hayes, Townes,
Skipwith. Adkins. Gray, Bessie Pace,
Fthel pace, Flossie Talbot, Palmer, FL
eie Cameron. Helen Cameron, Mary
cameron. Edna Forbes, Cooke, and
Messrs. Holiday, Grant, William Pal
mer. Ben. Palmer, Charles Williams, An
trim TYLER. Brock, Guy Davis. Campoell,
Currie Granville Gray, Palmer Gray,
ems Break. Cadot. Blankenship, Brock
enhorough. Higginbotham, Walter Clai-
horne. Pegram, Ferguson, de Trevlle'
Lewis, holland Page. William
Johnson. Richard Meade. Lewis, end
ofbers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
Special Work at the First baptist
Church.

At the First Baptist church to-day
there begins a series Of special religious
services, which will continue through the
week. Their purpose is the deepening Of
the spiritual life and the helping into a
more satisfactory Christian experience.
DIR. Cooper expects as a helper in them
Rev. r.. Hez. Sven, pastor Of the Second
Baptist church, of Washington, ID. c.
He has been engaged I'm such work for
years, and has been very successful. He
is man of pleasing address, an attrac-
tive preacher, an earnest worker IN
methods that are wise and winning. The
church has been making preparation for
his coming during the last week. and is
ready TO welcome him with earnest CO.
operation. The services of to-day will
be preparatory TO the weeks work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
GENEROUS DONATION.
Charles broadway Rouss's @ft TO
,ha UnIyerslty of Virginia.

HARLOTTESVILLE, VA. March l9.--
csnecialD-,In a letter to the Board OF
visitors of the University OF virginia
Charles II. Rouss. the blind philanthro-
pist of New York, says:
carrying out my promise mace seve-
check for slOOOO the appropriation OF
which YOU viii understand. but which
wiIl here reiterate. Having been In
fopmed that the $4,000 previously do
nated by me was not sufficient to com
nlete the physical laboratory building.
which bears my name, and unwilling 10
permit any one else 70 nave Iruis l,,.i an q
work which ! consider 10 be my special
,',,,,l,aoe desire so much OF the sum
sent as may be needed 10 be used In
iiauidating the balance due on the cost
Of .he building, the remainder to be add
ed 10 the equipment fund
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
STUDENTS HAVE a JOLLY TIME.
Mr.. Green Handsomely Entertains
the Hampden-Sidney BOYS.

HAMPDEN-SIDNEY VA, March 10
ESpecial.)-The young people OF Hampden-
Sidney were royalty entertained last
night by Mr.. s. X. Green, at the home OF
Mrs. Darlington. Mr.. Green, whose home
is in Baltimore, has been pursuing some
studies here this year under a private
tutor. During his short stay he has made
many friends not only among the people
Of the village, but among the students
OF the two institutions Yesterday was
his birthday. and he concluded TO cele-
Drate IL by having these friends spend the
evening with him at his temporary resi-
dence. All the young ladies' OF the village
were present, also a number from Farm
vile and other places. II goes without
saying that all these were dressed in
their prettiest and looking their best
Fully fifty students from the college and
the seminary were invited. II Is needless
to tell the rest 10 any one who knows
anything about old Hampden-Sldney. The
nifty boys had genuinely good time
with all these bonnie lassies, until away
past midnight. Hampden-Sidney Orches-
ira was present, and Ndded a great dcal
OF pleasure TO che occasion by their sweat
music. Messrs. Arthur, Williams and
Lowry also delighted the company xItb
their recitations. Mr.. Lowry's recitation
on the italian base-ballist was exception
ally good.
The whole entertainment was one NJ
the most enjoyable which has been pfven
on 'the hill'' in years. The guests went
home wishing Mr.. Green many happv
returns, and their only regret IS that his
birthday comes but once d year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
The Feast of 81. Lo.epn.

The patron-feast-day was celebrated
at ST. Joseph's church yesterday with
behtting pomp and ceremony. Solemn
high mass was sung at o'clock, Rev. T.
B. Donovan officiatlug.
During the mass the Right Rev. Bishop
gave quite a lengthy discourse on the
devotion OF ST. Joseph. and he after
wards officiated IN solemn benedictioR
and the close Of the public noyena.
The services were well attended. Tho
altars were beautifully decorated with
natural flowers by the Franciscan Sis
ters. The choir, under the able manage
ment OF Miss Maggie Ryan, deserves
great credit, for II enhanced the solemni-
ty I'm such a degree as TO deserve the
admiration of all present. and To merit
special testimonial OF approval from
the Right. Rev. Bishop
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
DIR. CaIisch's Lecture To-Morrow
Night,

Much interest is being manifested In
the lecture to be delivered tomorrow
night by DR.. T.. n. Calisch, in the Hall
Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, for the benefit of the Home for
Needy Confederate Women. The subject
Of lbe lecture Nlll be <r. Jekyl and Mr..
HyU and The enViable feputati0n
which the lecturer has made IN its pre-
sentauon ON former occasions, coupled
with the object for which it is given at
this time, will no doubt serve to draw
a large and appreciatiye audience.
Captain Frank w. Cunningham will be
charge Of the musical part of the pro-
gramme, which Will be contributed to by
some Of the best local talent. and, among
other selections, will himself sing as
solo the sweet old song, "Who VIII Care
for Mother Now"
Reserved seats can be secured at the
Young Mems Christian Association office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
A Pleasant Event.

A very pleasant event, which Is looked
for week hence is the informal enter
tainment of shockoe Council. Royal ar
canum. on the evening OF March Goth.
ri SIS o'clock, in Zee Camp Hall Tho
pleasures of the evening are open TO the
members only and their wives and lady
friends. The committee IN charge assures
an enjoyable evening TO all who may at
tend and full attendance OF the
members, with their wives and lady
friends, is desired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
Pavnbro,.er Case Dismissed.

The case of Samuel Cohen, charged
with violating the law requiring pawn
brokers' TO pay a license for displaying
the usual sign Of their business. has
been erased from the docket Of the Police
Court. The case was originally brought
TO test the law, but was taken from the
move the sign. He it seems. was trading
under an ordinary merchandise license,
costing s.. while the pawnbroker's IL
cense costs 500. and ii was charged that
Mr.. COhen's sign was misleading.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
Confirmation at st. James Church

An interesting CONTINUATION service VIII
take place this morning. when Right
Rev. Francis NJ. Whittle, Bishop of the
Diocese Of Virginia. will confirm a class
at ST. James Episcopal church. corner
Fifth and Marshall streets. Bishop Whit
tie has so far recovered from his eye
trouble as to be able 20 discharge the
usua duties of his high office. and at
the above service he will also preach
the confirmation sermon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
Blind Authoress Selling Her Books.

Miss Mary j. Salter. the blind authoress,
Is here for few days and VIII endeavor
20 sell some OF the books which she has
written The titles OF her works are:
"a Friend In Need" "All that Glitters
Is Not Cold" and THE Lost Receipt; or,
Frustrated Designs"
Miss Salter became blind at the age
OF % and 10 gain a livelihood wrote
short stories, afterwards having them put
I'M book form. which she Is now selling
o.. Livelihood
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
report that General Panic. Of the spanish

report that General Pando Of the Spanish
army. has been captured by General
Garcia, the insurgent commander.
AT the headquarters of the Cuban
Junta i'm this city, nothing had been
heard Of the reported capture. There
was disposition to discredit the story,
and to ascribe it's origin TO some enthu-
siastlc but irresponsible person.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20

Rev. n. I. Sweeney who WAS TO speak
at the Grace-Street Presbyterian church
tonight has been detained In Indiana by
sickness. The address at this eharch
Will be delivered by Rev. Donald Guth-
rte, assistant pastor of the Second Pres
byterian church. a warm friend OF asso-
ciation work and an able speaker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS DAMAGES.
This the Verdict I'm the Case of Par
lett VS.. Fries.

WINCHESTER, VA. March 19.-(Spe-
clal.)-The seventh days hearing OF the
slander suit of Rev. John Henry Parlett
against his brother-in-law. John B. Fries.
in the Circuit Court here. again drew a
crowd this morning Hon. r. T. Barton,
OF Barton & Boyd. counsel for the defead-
ant, concluded his closing argument.
which he began yesterday, and Mr. w. L.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
Revival mt the Tabernacle.

Commencing tonight Rev. DR.. William
r. Hatcher will hold a series Of revival
meetings at the Grace-Street RaptIst
Tabernacle. He will be assisted in the
meetings by Rev. Or; r. T. Hale. OF Bir-
mingham. DIR. Hatcher will preach to-
night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
Animal Meeting.

The Junior Epwofth Reform Assocla-
tion will hold its annual meeting m the
brick school-room at st. Johns " edIesday
afternoon az 430 O'Clock. Business. elec-
ton OF officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20

Rev. L. l.. Smith. president OF the
Board OF Missions of the United Synod
OF the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
South, Will conduct services at Trinity
Lutheran mission. Twenty-ninth street.
at l., NJ. to-day.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-08-11
BRAVE ACTS.
0uickpcss I'm Time of Danger Has
often Saved the Lives of Many
Persons.

On jubilee day, which commemo-
rated the discovery ofgoldin California
in 1S49. a squad of battery l, of the
regular army, was firing salute at
Lime Point fort, near San Francisco,
says the Youths Companion. One load
the charge was 80 pounds of powder
inclosed ii woollen bag-did not go
off, and the officer in command or
dered it to be pulled out of the can
non.
The charge was withdrawn, and, as
it dropped to the ground, it was seen
that one corner of the woolen bag was
on fire. In an instant the powder
would have caught and the seven men
with their officer would have been
killed. Private John NJ. Jones jumped
toward the smouldering bag, rolled II
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-08-11
NICE BUNDLE OF CASH.
Midnight Mechanics Secure $4,000 from
"A Bank In IA Michigan Town.

Richland, Mich, Aug. 6.-One OF the
most daring bank robberies ever per-
petrated in Michigan was carried out
by six robbers Thursday night. Some
of them came from the east on hand
car, and evidently had confederates
with horse and carriage. They Sc
cured about $4,000 in cash from the
Union bank, and 81, 600 in notes. The
horse and carriage were taken INTO
Augusta and left there. There were
three explosions which awakened
many people.
Alvin Barnes, an old man who lived
near the bank, was ordered into the
house with Il threat that they would
shoot him. George Robson and Ed.
Barrett saw the robbers, but did not
modest them. The safe was com
plete wreck, nitro-glycerine being
used to open it. The inside doors were
blown ten feet out into the office, and
pieces went through the plate glass
front 20 feet distant. The chisels and
other tools were left there. The hand
car was disabled so it could not be
used to pursue the robbers.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-08-11

nished by the bureau of equipment in
the distribution of coal. No matter
how frequently or suddenly the scene
cf naval activity is changed, the YES
sells must have fuel, and it has been
Commodore Bradford's business to see
that loaded colliers were on hand
when they were wanted. Without the
employment of an extra clerk and
without the slightest parade he has
succeeded in keeping the bunkers of
every vessel in the navy full of coal
from the beginning of hostilities, no
matter whether they were on the
North Atlantic coast or in the Carib-
bean sea, or in the ports of the Pacific
or the Philippine islands. At the same
time he has been able to furnish fuel
for the army transports in both oceans
without allowing his coal piles at the
source of supply to be diminished.
Some idea of the magnitude of this
task is suggested by the fact that
within the last four months 100000
tons of coal have been delivered to the
ships of the United States navy in va