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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
southern Prisons and the W."
Records.
Washington, December j. I'
a.. rlf.r.ntnnf

Washington, December j. l''N
To the Editor of the Dispatch.
A radical change has been I'---'.
made in the War Records Once "i
has proved 10 be very satisfactory
successful. BY an act OF N'"e'- .,,,
proyed March 2, 1883, which went .'
effect In July following, the prev, ...5
and publication Of the records "'le
in charge OF board, coAsia'i's .,.
army officer, and two ciVllldAs. ..
rangement continued unti l'" -
ago. when. by order OF the ae-Ie-'.' ...
war. the board was abollsH1'' d..
work placed I'm charge Of Co.ol- d.
Atns,yorth chief OF the Record and pen.
sion office of the War Department
NJ Colonel Aiusworth's FIRST acts WIS
organize the whole force Tor "o."
connlete the Series 2-the prisonti
series-the delay IN the puhlieal''
which had created much cOmme"l
dissatisfaction. Under the ne" oi'.'
thtrss the eighth and last volume
series 3 was placed In the naH's ...
The public Printer December ISL ana '.
nroof Is now nearly an read ,
"a are far on towards comp. ''o"'
Soon after Colonel AinsW0lth Was i'.
in charge, ne 4eohNA "tt ....-
that the two Confederate ohl.eis
Moved in the Office should caIel-'' -.
anime All material that had mere.
heen rejected. or may hereafter '.
tected. and report In Wriuns D" f.
oninion II any OF this material is oi ...
Gent value or interest, judged from ..'b.
Confederate standpoint 90 justify l'' t
LEGATION as a part OF the series. .,
we're also REQUIRED 20 examine iNe t''
nroofs of all matter that may
cepted and put I'm type. ana H lN'l b..
cover that anything that Is known y. .,
Iievea 10 be OF record in the dep4I' s,i,
and that Is necessary 10 a iaA "i IN
nresantatiou OF the Confederate ..y
the publication. has been oui''eu' .',,t
win Immediately make written In
NJ the facts In the case 70 the 0h''''
charge. ,a.. inst an1
This order is 80 manifestiy JUS ,,,,,
fair that II will create surprise ~ .t.l
tbat no such order was ever proui',h
until. Colonel AinswOrth assumed ~.
while IL cannot be fairly doubted INA, 49,.
work has been complied fairy ana y-,sy
Iy n certainly would have given ~.
assurance OF this had such order ~ -,
az Colonel Ainsworth's been III eN',,.,.,,
from the beginning OF the conip. ,,,.,rs
Work is now being pushed on 'ny ,,i,b
as rapidly as II can be, eonsis'en'
accuracy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
W. E. DREW & co.,
Main and Eighth Streets.
de I-Sun. W&H
COURT Orders.


VIRGINIA.-IN THE CHANCEkf
COURT or THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
THE 2lst DAY OF NOVEMBEA. lse.
Fountain Coles ct ais. ....''''.'F Ia'"''.-a'
VS.. .t s-t...
son. and Louisa Thomas ...DeieH-'".'
Is CHANCERf.
The object Of this SIT is TO paf, ,,,.l
the real estate left by Betsy Ann Ai-ra'
deceased. consisting Of a house ani 10y
situated IN tile ,ity Of Richmond iroa,-
ing rs feet on the western line Of SIKH
street aOrth Of Baker, and running 9a.A
l22 feet 10 ca @.ley. Ueing designated a'
No 9l4 north Sixth street
And an affidavit having been made M a.. ana
filed that Cornelius Thompson and 20 /.
Thomas ere n0n-residents Of The state ot
Virginia. il il ordered that they do appear
here within fifteen days after due p-oh-
cation of this order and do what Us .e-
cessary TO protect their Interest in TINS
suit.
A copy-Teste: -.,.,,r, o,.-,.
p A |. Smith, y. q. no ~ ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14

The suit of Christian Evensen against
=. ]. Morris and others is on trial in The
Law and Equity Court.
Upon petition of Messrs. John l. WI
liams and Son, Mr.. Joseph V. Bidgood
was appointed receiver Oh the estate OF
George NJ. West.
Judgment was rendered In favor or the
Seaboard Tie and Lumber Company
against o. r. Dicken for fl0703
In the City Circuit Court suit was In
stituted by l.. c. Younger against John III
Bradshaw for $65l7.
Judgment was rendered for s. In favor
OF George Schwalm against II. S. Duke.
Julia Holmes. charged In the Hustlng.
Court with felonious assault, was sen
fenced TO thirty days in jail, and TO pay
fine OF cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
HoBsoN AT MONTGOMERY.
He 4, Accorded an Ovatioh-hecep-
ton by Legislature.

MONTGOMERY. ALA, December l''
Lieutenant Hobson spent a portion OF the
dav in Selma. where he was rendered d
nublic reception at the Academy Of Music
which was attended by large crowd'
Leaving there in the afternoon, ne ar
rived In Montgomery at $50. Five thou-
sand persons were at the depot TO meet
and greet him. The crush was terrihc,
and all were eager to see the man OF tne
hour. He was driven to the residence Oh
Mr.. Phares Coleman, where the party
rested awhile. Accompanied by the dlt-
ferent committees Mr.. Hobson was driven
IN the Capitol, where the Legislature
was I'm session, having extended their
bonfs in his honor. He entered the House
NJ Renresentatives-both houses being IN
Joint session-on the arm or Governor
Johnston. the committees following. Inc
Governor made a short speech, and then
Sneaker Walter, a boyhood chum or the
Lieutenant's, introduced him TO the as
snmbled crowd. Hobson spoke about
fifteen minutes, in his modest manner,
praising all except himself for the conduct
and success of the war. He was then
driven to the City Hall, where every one
had q chance to shake hands with him.
He will leave here in the morning for
Atlanta. His sister, Miss Annie, accom-
NAMES him. On arrival Of the party at
the Capitol, the entire building was
tbronged with a brilliant assemblage, and
the reception he received was regular
ovation
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
A NEGRO COMMITS SUICIDE.
James Meriweather Sends Bullet
Through His Brafn-Other Attempts.

James Edward Meriweather. colored
man. aged SO, and until lately Deputy
Revenue Inspector, committed suicide
Yesterday afternoon at 1915 o'clock at No.
$50 north Second street, by shooting him
self through the brain with a pistol
Meriweather was discharged from his
Federal position about a week ago. and
since then had been on spree. These
two things are thought TO have caused
the deed.
He put the barrel of the pistol in his
mouth, and sent the ball whirring through
his BRAIN Death was instantaneous. DIR.
Taylor. the Coroner was called, but
turned the body over 10 friends, not
deeming an inquest necessary.
Deceased was brother OF DIR. j. Meri-
weather and was IA well-known Jackson
Ward politician. 1t is very rare that a
coiored man commits suicide.
Two Attempts at Suicide.
Ethel Ford, young woman living at
No. 203 Mayo street, attempted TO kill
herself yesterday afternoon by taking
morphine. DR.. Gwathmey. OF the City
Hospital, succeeded after much work in
bringing her around. This is this woman's
third attempt TO take her life.
Rosa Minor (coloredD took laudanum at
her house at Sixteenth and Grace streets,
yesterday afternoon, also to kill hers III
Dr. Gwathmey was called In. and brought
her around.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
Bryan's Farewell to His Regiment.

SAVANNAH, GA. December l3.-(Spe-
cial)-Colonel William Jennings Bryan
tonight delivered a farewell address 10
his men, saying that he regretted that
they could not go home with him, as he
thought the mission OF the volunteer sol
der had been accomplished, and he didn't
think the police and garrison duty In
Cuba should fall TO a volunteers lot. He
closed by bidding them a very tender
good-by. After lingering with his regi-
ment until the last moment. Colonel
Bryan left for Washington, whence he
will go to his home. I'm Nebraska.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
The Cow Died.
baltimore SUM

DR.. n. G. Keirle. physician in charge OF
the Pasteur department OF the City Hos
pital, has received letter stating that a
COW. bitten by supposed mad-dog that
bit Mrs. Mary Craddock. OF South Boston.
Va, more than a month ago, died OF
rabies. This practically establishes the
fact that the dog was mad. Soon after
being bitten Mrs. CraddocA came TO the
hospital. and was given the regular course
OF treatment At no time did she show
alarming symptoms. and has returned
home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14

Glazebrook e. Co., for steam-pipes and
other heating apparatus. and with the
proprietors of the Virginia Laundry, who
occupy one of the stores under the opera
House, TO supply heat.
Mr.. Wells will probably return from
New York tomorrow, but in the mean
time it is expected that he will be heard
from to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
The Best Plaster

A piece of flannel dar.pened with Oh1n-
berlain's Pain Balm and bound ON % me
affected parts is superior to any plaster
When troubled with pain in the chest
or side or a lame back, give It a Hi';
You are certain to be more than p.elssl
with the prompt relief which II affords.
pain Rain is also a certain cure Tor rheu-
matism. For sale by all druggists ,,.
''''-' ' de Io-Sa. Su&W
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
ExPIATING A BROTHER's CRIME.
Has Served Ten Years of Thirty
Year Sentence.

NEW YORK, December iS-Michae,
o'Donnell has served ten years OF a
thirty-year sentence in Sing Sing prison
for burglary which his brother James
and two other men committed. On his
death-bed. in the Presbyterian Hospital.
James confessed the crime for which his
brother is suffering Investigation by de
tectives Of the District Attorneys once
has confirmed this confession, and to-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
TOBACCO DEAL CONFIRMED.
Colonel Carr 10 Remain mt Head of
blackwell Enctory

CHARLOTTE, n. c., December 13.-A
special to the Observer from Durham, n.
c., says: The Blackwell tobacco-factory
has been sold TO the Union Tobacco Com
pany, Of New York. The deal takes ef-
feet at once. Colonel J. s. Carr will re-
main at the head of the Blackwell works.
The price paid has not been disclosed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
EVERYTHING MUST CO,
H'SSEllING GOODS.
Profit is No Consideration
FURS.

FURS.
Buy Furs here-Muffs. Canes
Collarettes, Scarfs, Stoles. Fur
Trimmings.
Buy Books.
Buy Flannel and Muslin In.
derwear.
Buy yard-wide Navy Blue and
White and Black and White
Percales at SC. yard.
Buy Toys. They are marked
down as low as the rest of the
stock.
Now is your time to buy En-
broideries and Laces for sprind
sewing. Our stock is complete.
They are all marked down to
close them out rapidly. Come!
Remember. we must sell. We close
the store by FEBRUAR 1st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14

Tight Shoes stop the circulation Of the
blood and this makes trouble all along
the line. The perfect shoe Is that which
is fitted perfectly-that IS. not too loose
or too tight. That and the quality are
the first things we consider Next Gomez
the price. We are not the only shoe
makers in the world. but every man ami
boy I'm Richmond would do wei 90 visit
us. He will save money and gain 4n im-
mense amount OF satisfaction.
Phone. 1892. Will send. get shoes re-
pair. and return. Shoes Ha.fsoied. lc,
sewed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14

day District Attorney Gardner sent an
official letter to Governor Black recom-
mending = Donnells pardon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
A NEW POLICEMAN ELECTED.
Mr.. William ii. Wyatt, n Printer of
Clay Ward, is Chosen.

The Police Board met yesterday eve
ming and elected William II. Wyatt a
member Of the police force to succeed
officer James. deceased, OF the Second
District.
Mr. Wyatt Is a printer by trade, and
a resident of Clay Ward, residing at No.
20l south Laurel street. The new officer
is a man of more than medium size. ro-
bust, and strong. He is rs years Of age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
The Only Way.

(Brooklyn Life) an
She: Do YOU think we will ever saw
enough 10 get married. -. al.
He: Not unless VIC break OF 'n'
gagement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
rs TO I0C.
CHILDREN's FURs.
An Extraordinary Opportunity for
ri Ruyera.

SPECIAL THIS WEEK-0o Childrens
Ermine Sets-Scarf and Mun- SSC.
Tor ............. ......... .s....'.',''' -
Children's Colored Tipped Ahgora
Fur Sets. Muff and Neck 81. Is
Scarf ........... ........' .....''.' g..
Chidren's Fine White Thibet Eur Sets,
Neck Scarf and Muff, trimmed 81 d
with heads and ribbon, for.
Natural Opossum Sets, two I.OO
Fine Ermine Fur Sets, trimmed WIZ,
tinted Angora fur. ribbon and ST. rs
heads, at .....''...';t.,i;,,,., lambs
Children's Fur Sets OF Fine LaihD
Wool-Muff has purse attached an1
trimmed with ribbon and heads ST.. SU
special sale at ...................'
BABY-CARRIAGE ROBES,
From s1.75 to s1O.SO.
Oouhle Raby-Carriage Robes, with
patent opener handsome quilted SD 5O
lining ................ .......''s''''
EXTRA HOLIDAY SALE CoLohhD
UNDERSKIRTs.
Excellent Quality Fast Black oaueeh
skirts we'll made. with deep f1ounce, hh-
ished with fine cords at bottom, zoe.
a wonderful value at .........''', -
Beautifully Lined Skirts, mace Win
deem double ruffles and six CORDS az DOT
tom. special holiday price TINS oSC.
"eeN KAUFMAN q Co.,
Corner Fourth and Brohu'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-14
Take Advantage of the Cut Price.

and buy your Piano this week. Our b.g
stock is going fast. Cali quickly.
CHASE BROS. PIANO CO.
so east Broad.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-30
NO PLURAL. MARRIAGES
MORMON CHURCH IS SAID TO HAVE
ABANDONED POLYGAMY.
Statement from President Lorenzo
Snow and a Defense of Congress-
man-EIect ID. III. Roberts.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Dec. 29-In connection
with the election of B. H. Roberts to Con-
gress and certain charges circulated by the
Presbyterian board of missions, President
Lorenzo Snow, of the Mormon. Church, fur
mshed signed statement to an afternoon
paper here to-day, in which he says, in
part:
declare most soemnly and empha tically
mat the statements which are being pub
ilshed to the effect that the Mormon Church
is encouraging and teaching polygamy are
utterly untrue. Ever since the issuance of
the manifesto on this subject by President
Wilford Woodruff, my predecessor in office,
poIysamy or plural marriages have entirely
ceased in Utah. Since my accession to the
presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ
or Latter-day Saints I have repeatedly as
serted my intention 10 stand by that mani
Iesto and my determination not TO permit
any marriage to take place under the sane
ton of the church which is contrary to the
law OF the State, and | now reaffirm that
statement. The implied understanding with
the Nation when Utah entered the Union as
is no intention or disposition on the part OF
the church to violate or depart from IL in
the future. The enabling act required a
Utah that polygamous or plural marriages
should be forever prohibited. Laws have
been framed in support of this constitutional
for in case of their violation
The election of Mr.. b. H. Roberts to the
ONCE OF representative IN Congress from
Utah was an entirely secular affair. Non
mormons participated in his nomination in
the regular convention OF his party. Nom
mormons also aided in his election. Many
Mormons, not being of his party, voted for
his opponent. He was elected as an Amer
lean citizen by American citizens, and the
question of religion did not enter into the
purely political contest. The church has
nothing to do with the action of Congress in
relation to his seat. If, however, notice is
to be taken of the wild statements and anti
Mormon Examinations from the pulpit and
the press to the effect that Mr. Roberts has
violated the State Constitution and the re-
quirement in the enabling act, it is proper
for me to state as / do most positively,
that the charge, which, incidentally, affects
the church Of which we are both members,
is entirely without foundation in fact If he
should be unseated the result as to polygamy
would be different. There have been no
polygamous marriages since 1890. There is
no movement in the church for the revival
of such unions l am personally opposed to
any such change. My associates in the
leadership of the church unite with me in
this determination.
THE excitement that has been caused dur
ing the last few weeks is without reason,
and. it appears to me, without excuse. With
a sincere desire for the welfare, progress
and redemption Of the whole human race, l
am, etc. LORENZO SNOW"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-30

Whites argument He accused the Della
ware attorney of appealing to the sympathy
OF the jury. He said that Mr.. White had
misrepresented, especially with regard to
the arrival of the box of candy at the Della
ware postoffice. MCGOWAN said that its ar
rival had not been proven, and that an en-
ploye of the Dover postoftice might have
placed the package in the bag as easily as
not. Referring to the anonymous letters,
Mr.. MCGOWAN said that they had not beGG.
traced to Mrs. Botkin, and that she had no
reason for writing them. The identification
of Mrs. Botkin by several of the witnesses
for the prosecution, continued Mr.. Nc
Gowan, were fiimsy and unreliable and that
action in such cases must be carefully con-
sidered. Mr. MCGOWAN said that no motive
had been proven that the contention of the
prosecution that Mrs. Botkin was enamored
of Dunning had not been proven by the
facts in the case; in fact, the opposite held
good. MCGOWAN entered a bitter attack up
on Dunning.
MCGOWAN reserved the subject of arsen-
ical poisoning for the concluding feature of
his argument. He held that arsenical poi
soning had not been proven, and even If 1t
had, the attending physicians had stated
that lump arsenic had been used whereas
the drug clerk from whom Mrs. Botkin pur-
chased arsenic entered the purchase upon
the poison book of the druggist specifying
powdered arsenic. Every point throughout
the case declared MCGOWAN, was shrouded
in doubt and he urged the jury not TO bring
in verdict opposed to the facts adduced in
the defense.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-30

money in the business. and have united to
prevent fatal competition. The advance is
small, amounting on the grade of paper
used by the Journal to about IS cents on one
hundred pounds. So small an advance will
not materially affect publishers who do not
proceed upon the theory that the value of a
newspaper depends upon its weight. 1t is a
small matter to those who publish newspa-
pers for which they are paid. For years
there has been a demand on the part of the
advocates of cheap money for an advance
of prices. Now that few prices are adj
vancing those making the demand should
not complain. There should be no change
in the tariff on paper and pulp, because the
tariff has nothing whatever to do with the
advance. 1t is due to a combination of pa
per manufacturers. If the price is beyond
a fair market value, the combination will
go to pieces through the action of independ-
ent manufacturers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-30
HARRY HARMON'S LEAF.
Jumps from the Top of N Six-StOry
Building Into Chicago River.

CHICAGO, Dec. 29-Harry Harmon, a
bridge jumper, plunged from the top of
six-story building into the Chicago river
this afternoon. Pedestrians crossing Rush
street bridge at o'clock saw a man walk
to the end of plank extended from the
roof of the building at River street and de-
liberately fall backwards toward the water.
The feat was performed privately to settle
wager. The man fell almost perpendicu-
larly from the plank. 1t seemed he would
strike the dock and be crushed. The specta-
tors stood speechless, but the diver fell safe
ly A few seconds later he was hauled to
the landing by means of a rope. Harmon
was slightly injured by the fall. Small
pieces OF ice partially submerged struck his
face when the water closed over him and
cut q deep cash under his right eve.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-30
NOT A WHINING ISSUE.

A well-informed correspondent in Wash
ington says that the Democrats in Congress
are considering the advisability of making
an issue of the early turning over of Cuba
to the Cubans for Independent government.
AS soon as they think that it can be done
so to make political capital the Demo-
cratic leaders will begin to insist upon the
setting of a date for the removal of the
troops and the transfer of power to Cuban
authorities.
1t is now evident that our authorities in
Cuba are going to have a great deal of
trouble with the Cubans, who have no idea
of well-ordered government which protects
life and property. During the past few days
Cubans who, now that the Spaniards are
preparing to leave, should exercise self-con-
troll and await their departure with patience,
are taking the initiative in riots and street
brawls Quite number Of men have been
killed in Havana, according to the latest
reports, all of whom were Spaniards acting
on the defensive. Because General Brooke
will not permit them to join the United
States army when it shall take possession
of Havana on Sunday the insurgents are
filled with resentment.
Such being the temper of the Cubans, it
would seem to be the duty of every pa
triotic citizen of the United States to use
his influence to sustain our authorities in
the island and to inspire confidence among
the Cubans in the good faith of the govern
ment of the United States There is at pres
ent no considerable element in this country
in favor of the annexation of Cuba Every
fair-minded man knows the President is
sincerely in favor of turning the island over
to an Independent government selected by
the people of Cuba at the earliest day that
there shall be evidence that such a govern
ment will insure tranquility. Many Of the
Cubans are impatient. If any party in or
out of Congress- shall begin an agitation
which may cause those people to suspect
the good faith of the administration it will
incite suspicion and lawlessness. and make
the work of the United States much more
difficult and expensive. 1t cannot be that
any considerable part of the Democrats in
or out of Congress will be so unwise and
50 unpatriotic as to adopt a policy which
will complicate affairs in Cuba.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-30
in MRS. BOTKlN'S BEHALF.
Attorney MCGOWAN Scores the Police
and Methods of the Prosecution.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.-The an
nouncement that to-day would probably be
the last day for argument in the Botl<in
case attracted an immense crowd to Judge
Cooks courtroom to-day. The police held
the crowd in check with difficulty and for
hours after the commencement of the argu-
ments of the defense by Attorney Frank
MCGOWAN, the corridors were filled with a
curious, morbid crowd anxious to catch a
few words of the scathing arraignment of
the police and the methods of the prosecu-
ton, which had been whispered about would
be the main feature of McGowan's address.
Nor were the rumors without foundation.
MCGOWAN hauled the police over the Goals
royalty; he charged the prosecution with all
kinds of infamy in the handling of its case,
and he roasted several of the witnesses to a
crisp. He went over the case from begin
ming to end. and said that the defense had
not made technical fight; that it had not
bickered over the admission OF evidence. and
lad kept nothing back. He attributed di-
rectly opposite methods to the prosecution.
He said that were his client guilty she would
have attempted to hide everything hurtful
to her case. He admonshed the jury re-
gdrding circumstantial evidence and as
serted that evidence must be resolved in IA
vor of the defendant He enumerated many
cases of circumstantial evidence, and limited
upon the dishonesty of prosecutors in many
cases to secure conviction on such evidence.
MCGOWAN attacked Attorney General