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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
sIyTH VIRGINIA REGIMENT.
One of It's Members Says IL IL Not
as had ns Represented.
Macon Telegraph)


Camp Haskell Macon. Ca, December
&C. 1sSS.-Editor Of the Telegraph: hope
you will pardon the assumption on my
part I'm addressing this letter 10 you,
but so many articles have been published
i'm the Macon papers that / feel, as a
newspaper man myself, II would be no
more than right TO lay a few matters
before you concerning our treatment
here. and ask your consideration. A VISIT
to our camp will bear me out IN the
assertion that the Sixth Virginia is not
the low. beastly mob some of the papers
try TO make us. In an editorial In the
Knoxville Sentinel, published a few days
before this command left that city. 1t
smoke Of the good conduct OF our men,
and stated that during the two months
we were stationed there not q single
one OF our men figured in any street
fights or in the police courts. True, In our
command. as in any large body Of men,
will be found mon who drink Whiskey
and lose their heads but should you p9y
a visit TO our camp you will be assured
Of good treatment. and VIII see Tor YOUR
self that this command IL not made Up
Of the riffraff element Of the negro race
from the slums and jails Of Virginia,
but very large majority of them OF
the best class OF colored citizens: young
men fresh from the schools and colleges
of virginia: men who left their studies
and avocations Of life 10 answer their
country's call: men who have the respect
and esteem OF the best element OF white
citizens at home. We have In our ranks
one man who pays taxes on an assess
ment list Of $1,000 worth Of property "
the city of Richmond. and who Is wSl
known I'm the insurance business Of that
city Many others are well known in
their various trades and professions, In
cluding doctors, preachers BARRIERS, me-
chanics. merchants-in fact, nearly every
class of business Is represented. No
doubt a few unfortunate things have
occurred since we have been stationed
here 20 bring down the odum Of the citi-
zeus II GeOpia upon our regiment. hnt
so few of our men were actually impli-
Gated that II Is exceedingly hard that
our whole command should receive such
harsh treatmers at the hands OF the
press Of Macon, and not be allowed the
opportunity Of defending ourselves. or
let the people understand the true state
Of affairs. Now that we are 10 leave
your fair city. We can only ask fair play
at your hands.
Respectfully.
HAMILTON c. CARTER,
Sixth virginia Volunteer Infantry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
MRS. BOTKIN FOUND GUILTY.
Verdict Murder i'm First Degree. But
Penalty Life imprisonment

SAN FRANCISCO, December 3O.-Mrs.
Cordelia Botkih was tonight found
guilty Of murder in the first degree, in
causing the death OF Mrs. John p. Dun
ming by sending a box Of poisoned candy
to her temporary home in Dover, Del.
The condemned murderess will be spared
the ignominy OF death on the gallows.
however the jury that found her guilty
imposing only the penalty Of life i'm
prisonment.
The verdict was unexpected. An ac-
quittal was confidently awaited by the
defence while the prosecution feared
a disagreement. Rumors had been i'm cir
culation to the effect that several of the
jurors strongly favored the defence, and
that their opinions were too firmly
grounded to be capable of a change.
VERDICT A COMPROMISE.
Although the jury was out only four
hours. more than one hour of which time
was devoted to dinner, it is currently re-
ported tonight that the verdict was the
result Of a compromise.
Considering the unexpectedness OF the
verdict. Mrs. Botkin kept herself well
in hand when her fate was announced.
Not until the jury and most of the spec
tators had left the courtroom did she
give evidence of collapse. Then she
sank back, half-fainting, but speedily
revived on being given glass Of water.
PROLONGED DISCUSSION.
The jury retired at j:55 r. M but soon
afterward was taken to dinner, in charge
Of a deputy from the Sherff's Office. Du-
ring the meal-hour no reference was
made to the case by any Of the men In
whose hands lay the fate OF Mrs Botkin.
on returning TO the juryGoom the evil
dence was carefully gone bver and pro-
longed discussion followed. 1t is not
known how many ballots were taken be-
fore q final agreement was reached.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
THE EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
Uniformity of TcNt-BoOI<s Harmful
Tribute 10 the Teacher.

NEW ORLEANS, December SO.-The
Southern Educational Association closed
It's convention to-day.
4 resolution declaring uniformity Of
textbooks harmful to the best educa-
tional interests was adopted.
It was decided 20 make the executive
officers Of the association an executive
council TO transact official business.
Atlanta invited the convention TO meet
there next year. and the matter was re-
ferred 10 the Executive Committee
At the morning session +. G.. Syte, presi-
dent Of the National Educational AssOcia-
tiOn. delivered an address on the value
of organization in education. and Hon.
G. r.. Glenn, Commissioner of Georgia,
on the Rural School and the Com
munity."
Tonight Colonel William Preston John
ston. president of Tulane University, de
livered an address Of welcome, and paid
"a tribute 70 the teacher saying his was
the highest title that man can aspire TO.
X-President Ramsay and President
Junius Jordan spoke Of the conventions
success. and praised the city's hospital
ity.
After adjournment was declared the
delegates were entertained at luncheon
by Tulane University. Later In the eve
ming the local Womans Council enter
tanned the delegates at a reception in Hor-
ticultural Hall, at Audubon Park.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
TWO SMtLL-POX SUSPECTS.
More Tronbie With Them mt Alex
andrin-Poy Accidentally Killed.

ALEXANDRIA, December S0.-(Special)
The uwo smallpox patients and two
suspects (all negroes) are being closely
watched, yet the wild rumors set forth
frequently create considerable alarm at
times.
Last night a boy yelled fire during the
Baptist Christmas celebration, and
panic was narrowly averted
Frank Detwicr. aged 10. OF Clifton.
recently got his right hand cut OF IN
fodder-cutter.
Monday. while fixing a gun, Mr.. oliver
Offutt accidentally shot young Mercer
Lee. of Fairfax through the brain. The
boy fingered until Tuesday evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
THE AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL.
DisorderIy Proceedings-Address to
American People.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., December So
There was complete harmony in the Me-
tropolitan Baptist church to-day when
Bishop Walter called to order the Sc
cond DAYS session Of the Afro-American
Council. There was no evidence OF the
intense feeling apparent last night. The
fraternal feeling manifested at the open
ing did not last long, however, and the
councu at once began 10 wrangle and in
dulze in acrimonious debate over "A
question Of order. Disorder reigned for
two hours. until finally Bishop Walter
rendered his decision. This I'm turn was
not satisfactory. There was an appeal,
and after another period OF excitement
and confusion. the Chair was sustained.
che principal business at the night ses-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
Property Transfers.

Richmond: Samuel II. Pulliam and wife
TO Lizzie B. Taylor, 5lR feet on east side
Twenty-eighth street, % feet north OF
CLAY $40.
Same 70 Elizabeth p. T. Lacy, 29ls feet
on east side Twenty-eighth street, nl2
feet north OF Clay, subject 10 deed OF
trdst OF $3.50 $3.50.
W. M. Justis and wife to Richmond
Co-Operative Fuel, Lumber. Feed and Ice
Company 92 feet on Seventeenth street,
southwest corner Washington, s..
William \. Moncure, special commls-
sioner. to II. ;. Watkins 2leXl29 feet at
southwest corner Seventeenth and WASH
ington streets; lot at northeast corner
Thirtleth and Fl streets; one moiety or
LOT 2SS. DuvaTs Addition; "a feet on Front
street. Rockets; 40 feet on Richards
street: 20 feet OH Duval street; 50 feet az
northwest corner and Twenty
streets; part OF lot lo in plan of Rich
mond: part of lot 1SS in plan of Rich
mond: acres I'm HenHcO; lot llS, in Du-
vaTs Addition; 10 feet on 81. Peter
street: lots II. Il. l5, and II. Richards
street;'lot Ga in sqt 'e g. Fulton; lot a.
on Seventeenth s,-.et; 81 feet. No. -,
Judah's plan: 70 feet on ST. Peters street;
37Is feet at northeast corner Fulton and
Graham street; lot between Eighth ana
Ninth ana lot 80. $50 -.
A. j. Vaughan and wife 10 =. T. i.
Lacy. feet on east side Twenty-eighth
street. IS feet north Of Clay 500.
III. $. Watkins and wife 10 Richmond
Co-OD6<ative Fuel Lumber, Feed ana ice
i.bs; ComPanS; Corner Washington. 500
Henrico EVerhard Rayhorn and wife
N Elizabeth RayhOrn, 10 acres on Nine
Mile road. 2h miles from Richmond, slOJ
same 10 James NJ. Rayhorn. 12l acres
: miles east OF Richmond. 800.
Elizabeth and j. NJ. Rayhorn TO Ever
hard Rayhorn. 81 feet on Twenty-third
street southwest corner W, 500.
s =. Waddill. Clerk. 10 Fred. Robins.
n xllO feet on Graham street, In name OF
Bridget Burns, now Bridget Boyle, FOR
same 10 same. 97xl5O feet on boulevard.
In name of Rowland Hill. for taxes, 1913.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
NEW WHOLESALE GROCERY FIRM.
Messrs. saunders * Chambers to En-
bari. i'm business January LIST.

The large wholesale grocery interests OF
Richmond will be considerably augmented
January lst by the addition Of Messrs.
saunders a. Chambers, who have formed
a partnership for the purpose Of carry
ing on the WHOLESALE grocery business
on an extensive scale. The firm will oc-
cupy the big brick building formerly used
By the Old Dominion Iron and Nail
Works, at the corner Of Fourteenth and
Cary streets. The building is now be-
ing prepared for their occupancy. Some
what OF a sensation was caused in the
local wholesale circles when il came %
be known that the new firm had secured
this building II is understood that seve-
raj old grocery firms were seriously think
Ing Of making an effort TO lease it. The
building is one OF the most desirable in
the city for wholesale purposes. 1T is
four stories high with basement, and
one OF the latest improved electric eleva-
tors Is now being installed for the firms
use. A railroad track runs 90 the build
ing, and il has three entrances on as many
streets.
The firm will carry fine line Of goods
embracing everything in groceries and
provisions as Well as salt coffee, tea, and
sugar. They will import wines.
iIdNNlr1t li'4ublHf anu Nl5diHt dllo dlSD
act as manufacturers agents for tobacco
and cigars. They will also handle to-
bacco manufacturers supplies.
The new firm is composed OF two OF
Richmonds best known and progressive
young men. Mr.. w. Bailey Saunders was
for twelve years connected with the firm
OF l.. A. Saunders < Sons. Mr. NJ. Allan
Chambers. was with Davenport, Morris
& Co., FOR sixteen years. In consequence
the firm is equipped with the necessary
experience 10 cater 10 the wants OF the
southern retail merchants In the most
satisfactory manner. They have ample
capital at their command, and If Offering
10 the retail trade superior goods and
iair treatment will do il, they will soon
build up a large business. Both gentle
men are identified with the Chamber of
Commerce, Mr. Chambers having for some
time served on the Traffic Committee
With the inception OF the year the firm
will be ready for business. as will be-
made known by the appearance Of a num-
Der OF their travelling statesmen on the
road. They will undoubtedly be instru-
mental In attracting to Richmond much
new business. and Messrs. Saunders a
Chambers intend 10 treat every customer
they secure so that he will always trade
with them. The new firm VIII always
be glad TO see merchants who visit Rich
mond. feeling assured that they can show
them one OF the finest Wholesale grocery
houses In the country. The firm will paw
special attention 10 mail orders
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31

Of st. Patrhk's: O'RSilly and Carne, OF
the Sacred Heart; Donovan. OF 81. Jo-
seph's. and John and Gregory, q. ,. -.
At the conclusion of the mass the Bishop
thanked the congregation very cordially
for attending the mass, and asked Their
prayers for himself, his clergy, and MS
diocese. He spoke in terms of highest
eulogy Of the lobors of the clergy. ana
said he thanked God that they were such
working and devoted priests
The Bishop received many callers du-
ring the day. and. incidentally many
tokens OF the affection az the members
of the Cathedral congregation
He entertained at dinner Rev. Fathers
McKeefrey. Carne. O'Reilly Donovan.
Ticrnan. Waters, Tierney, DE Muynck,
and Leo. ). j.
Rev. Father Kelley. Of Savannah. VIII
celebrate the twenty-ffth anniversary of
his ordination to-day. Low mass VIII be
said at O'Clock. at which many friends
of the distinguished priest will be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
BANQUET TO BRYAN.
The Democratic Leader Against n
Colonial Policy.

LINCOLN. NEB., December ga com
plimentary reception and banquet to Colo
mel w. ]. Bryan was rendered tonight by
the Nebraska Travelling Mems Bryan
Club. at the Lincoln Hotel. Invitations
were sent TO 20 admirers of Mr.. Bryan's,
which were, with few exceptions, ac-
cepted.
The only notable absentee was Con-
gresham Bailey. Of Texas. who was to
have responded to the toast, "Democ-
racy." but who telegraphed from Wash
ington his inability to be present.
Mr.. Bryan insisted that a colonial
Americas Mission, Let not the crimes
of the East e'er crimson thy name; bs
freedom and science and virtue thy
fame"
Mr.. Bryan insisted that a Colonial
policy was wrong I'm principle and unwise.
and predicted that 1t would prove un-
profitable in practice. He said. in part:
''You have labored diligently TO prevent
foreign inanciers from disregarding the
rights Of the American people Now you
prevent the American people from disre-
gardlng the rights Of others Self-re-
straint is a difficult virtue to practice 1t
has been the boast of our nation that
right makes might. Shall we abandon the
motto of the republic and go back CEN
tury TO the monarchlal motto which as
serts that might makes right?
''Be not carried away by the excitement
incident TO wan; it Will soon subside. our
people will turn again to the paths Of
peace: justice will resume her reign.
BE steadfast in TIE faith Of the fathers.
Your fight IS for yourselves, as well as
for your country. In the words OF the
distinguished Georgian, Hill, who saves
his country saves himself, and all things
saved do bless him. Who let's his country
die. let's all things die, dies himself ig-
nobIy. and all things dying curse him.
IMPERIALISM INSPIRED BY Doll
LARS.
Imperialism finds its inspiration in
dollars, not in duty. 1t is not our duty
TO burden our people with increased taxes,
in order to give a few spectators an
opportunity for exploitation; 1t is not
our duty TO sacrifice the best blood of
our nation in tropical Jungles, in an at
tempt to stife the very sentiments which
have given vitality to American institu-
tions. 1t is not our duty TO deny the
people Of the Philippines the rights for
which our forefathers fought, from Bunk
er Hill 20 Yorktown.
"Our nation has a mission. but it IL to
liberate those who are in bondage-not
to place shackes upon those who are
struggling to be free.
1--WE rejoice in the marvellous victory
won by Dewey in Manila bay; we would
give to him a sacred place in history, and
crown his. memory with blessings. To US
ne is a hero 10 the Philippines lie can be
a Sc yiouE
Let him be known to posterity, not as
the subjugator of an alien race, but as
the redeemer of an oppressed people-not
as a Lord Give, but as a Lafayette. The
gratitude OF a people is better than
jeweled sword"
A number of other speeches were made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
Christmas Holiday Rates, is3S-'0o
via AtIantic-Coast Line.

on the above account the Atlantlc-
Coast Line will sell tickets between points
on it's line and connections east OF Tho
Mississippi and south OF the Potomac
rivers at rate Of one and one third FIRST
class fares for the round trip Selling
dates-December q, ., "a, 25, %. 20. and
81. 1885. and January 1 and 2. lS93
Tickets viii also be on sale for teach
ers and students Of schools and colleges.
December 10th TO 18th, inclusive. az above
rates. upon presentation OF certificates
from presidents or principals OF such in
stitutlons. Final limit OF all tickets. JAM
uarv 4 lSq9
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
IN JAIL FOR ALLEGED swINDLING.
Yet He Says He is at Head of Concern
Worth s1OO,OOO,OOO.

ATLANTA, GA, December 3O.-David
]. Telfair who claims to be at the head
OF a concern worth SlO0 ooOoC0 and who
SAYS Cornelius Vanderbilt is one Of his
hackers, is locked up in the Fulton
county jail, because he failed TO pay for
six pairs Of shoes.
Telfair. who IS man or tne appear
ance. about 81 years old, claims ne he's
gone 10 jail as a matter Of principle, and
saws there is story OF persecution
hack OF II all. He claims that his mines
in China are operated under concession
from the Emperor secured through Mr.
Wa Ting Fang
Alfred Vansanvoord, Of New York, is
named as treasurer OF the concern, ana
its principal promoters are Conrad Bier
ann. Of New York; 4. H. Heryey' OF
grooklyn; NJ V. Jefferson of Boston,
and r.. j. Tracy OF Hartford.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
Holiday Rates via r., f. & p. II. X.

The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad Company VIII sell round-
trip tickets between all points on its line
on account OF New-Year holidays.
based on n fare and one third for
the round trip. Rate TO Washington, $tS:
10 Alexandria, AG0: 10 Fredericksburg.
81 60 for the round trip. Tickets on sale
December 3oth 70 January "a, inclusive,
good 20 return until January Z. 1899.
Apply 10 ticket office Byrd-Street Sta
tion; Richmond Transfer Company. sos
Main street, or W. p. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
uIsuoP FOR TEN YEARS.
RI. Rev. 4. Van DE Vyver Ceiebrpfes
Anniversary Of His Consccration.

Right Rev. 4. Van de Vyyer celebrated
the tenth anniversary of his conservation
and elevation 10 the See Of Virginia at
the Cathedral yesterday morning.
Solemn high mass was sung az O'Clock,
and was attended by an immense crowd Of
people. Very Rev. Father L. NJ. Tierney
vicar-general, was the celebrant; Rev.
Father McKeefrey, OF ST. Patrlck's,
deacon. and Rev. Father de Muynck, sub
deacon. Rev. Father Waters was the
master OF ceremonies.
other priests in the sanctuary were Rev.
Fathers Kelley, OF Savannah; Tiernan,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY

New-lear Holiday Excursion Tickets
TO All Points, at the Rate of One
and One-Third Fares for the Round
Trip.
on sale December 30th 10 January 2d
inclusive, good FOR return passage until
January T. 1899 For full information APP
ply TO the Richmond Transfer Company
500 cast Main street; B. q. Carter, ticket
agent. Byrd-Street Union) Depot. and at
Company's office, SSS east Main street.
X. W. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
Filling an Order.
0etroit Free Press)

Detroit Free PreSs.l
"What have you hereY' asked the fresh
Young man OF the waiter at first-class
restaurant.
Everything, sir"
"EverythingY sneerinRly. IfaVe IL
served at once.
clash for one! yelled the walter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31

Dr Hoge grew perceptibly worse yes
LIZ and his condition late last night
vy,s regarded as more critical than at
~ - dosa NOT think he can I've more
,hon ~ week at most and he may die
fine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
Gre1n Gets the Decision.

SAN FRANCISCO. December @.-Greeh
gets the decision over Creedoh' Inc Dou'
lasted twenty ROUNDS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31

No Christmas and NewYear's Table
should be withodt a bottle OF Or. Siegsrts
Ang0sura Bltters. the worlc-renowned
appetizer Of exquisite flavor. Beware Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money IL iAlls 10 curs
p cents. Genuine has L. u. " Oh each
sabiet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
PERSONAL.

i i-tNSON a l..
Senator Martin. who has spent the holi-
days with his family at the Baltic. in this
CITY. left for home yesterday, and will be
absent for "A few days
captain J. c. Featherstone. Of Lynch
burg; Colonel l.. c. Burley, of Alexandria.
and Colonel h. +. Boykin. of Isle of
Wight an members of the General As
sembly Of Virginia. were I'm the city yes
terday and called on Senator Martin.
Secretary Joe Button. of the Virginia
state Democratic Committee and Clerk OF
the state Senate, was in the city yester-
day on his way to visit friends i'm Win
chester
James r. Etheridge and son. Of Norfolk.
are at the Hotel Johnson.
MT. and Mrs. William Bruce have gone
10 King George county, Va. TO visit MIR.
Bruce's mother. and will not return until
after the holidays
Mr.. j. Leighton Stuart, OF Charlottes-
vile, Va, is spending the holidays with
Mr.. }. Mortimer Lynch. Of this city.
Daniel O'Connen. the weIl-known Ium-
herman Of Greenbrier county. W. Va,
who resides near the White sulphur
Springs, is in the city, stopping at the
Metropolitan.
r. Hackett North Carolina: S. Ga
leski, Richmond; r. B. Glenn and wife.
G. i. Glenn, Mrs. S. e. Glenn. Misses
Mary and Rebecca Glenn. Winston, n. c.
National
John G. Slaughter. Danvile. Va; DR..
Henry Froehling. Richmond. Va: vii
liam L. Clopton and wife. Manchester.
Va; Mrs. knight. Richmond. Va; Samuel
May w. d. Williams and family. Univer-
sity of North Carolina; r. W. England,
Culpeper, Vast. James
l.. L. Smith. Strasburg. Va: John T..
Roller, Herrisonburg Va L. H. Martin,
Scottsville Va. O. $. Moran. Richmond.
Va; w G. Howe and daughter. Wythe.
Na.-Howard House.
DR.. w. r. Clements. Richmond: j. l..
Beck Mrs. Beck and child Staunton; A.
d. Turner, Hub. n. C.-Metropolitan.
ID. w. Read and wife. Bedford City, Va.
Is in the city, stopping al the Metropoli-
tan.
The instructions directing the dis
charge from the service Of the United
States of the following are confirmed:
Sergeant James r Shepherd Companv
O. Fourth Virginia Volunteer Infantry.
and Private Charles G. Clarke, Company
*, the same regiment.
POSTAL.
Among the fourth-class postmasters ap-
pointed to-day were the following. Har-
vey E. Lucas, vice Aylette H. Finks. re-
signed. at Bertha Wythe county. va;
Landon Johnson. vice William S. Wheel
er, removed, at Elmington. Nelson coun-
tY, Va; John b. Segar. vice Archie f..
Segar. resigned, at Locklies, Middlesex
county. Va.
Among the fourth-class postmasters ap-
pointed yesterday were the following:
G.. II. Swanson. vice r. b. Stone. resign
ed. at Chestnut Level. Pittsylvania coun-
ty Va; II. G. Coates. vice j. r. Glass.
resigned at Rosa, Halifax county Va.
Tennessee Smith has been commissions
ed fourth-class pOstmastey at Zulla,
va