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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-08
THREE NEGROES HANGED.
They Were Convicted OF the Murder
of a PedIcr.

NEW ORLEANS. January 7.-Three ne
gro murderers died on the scaffoid NJ
Hahnville. a small town in ST. Charles
Parish, to-day. Louis Richards alias
Pierre alias Creole, by the last name be-
ing notorious, was one Of the trio. To-
gether with George Washington and
Foxli Morris, he was sentenced 10 death
for numbering and robbing a Hebrew
pedler named Louis Zeigler last June. on
tho Ellington plantation, near Hahnville.
Creole confessed, duplicating the other
two. and with the assistance OF his state
ment the authorities obtained conclusive
evidence of their guilt. Creole also con-
fessed that since 1884 he had murdered ar
least nine men and one colored woman
on various plantations, and that not for a
single one was he ever arrested. His VIC
tins were principally Italians and He
brews. who made living by peddling
among plantation negroes Close inyes-
tigation revealed that his confession was
entirely correct. and II cleared up numer-
Gus murder mysteries Of years ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-08

doing It. so I merely stated that he was
looking as though he were not IN the
best of condition.
"'Oh. l am all right he exclaimed.
In fact, 1 think am enjoying very good
health. 1t is true he continued. tnat
I do not always sleep well, my appetite
Is rather tickle, and / feel unaccountapiy
tired at times, but have no pain what
ever. and | think / am getting along ali
right
IT left him with warning not TO be TOO
certain about his condition, but ten you
that unless that man takes prompt ac-
ton of the right kind. he is a candidate
for the grave. and that, too, within a
limited period"
"And vet he does not know t!'
''The thing which makes Bright's dis
ease of the kidneys, which that man UNI
doubtedly has. the most dangerous OF all
diseases. is that II has no symptoms OF
its own. mean that pain Is seldom
felt I'm the kidneys themselves, and yet !
deliberately state, as a physician. that
nearly one half Of the deaths in America
are caused by Brights disease OF the
kidneys. This may sound like rash
statement, but / am prepared TO fully
verify II. Hundreds of burial certificates
have been made out by family physicians
fer heart disease 'apoplexy,' paralysis
spinal complaint rheumatism 'pneu-
monia,' and other common complaints
when in reality it was Brlghts disease
of the kidneys.
Few physicians and fewer people real
ize the extent of this disease or its dan
gerous and insidious nature. 1t steals
into the system like a thief. manifests
itself by the commonest symptoms, and
fastens itself upon the constitution De-
fore the victim is aware of its presence,
IT Is nearly as hereditary as consumption,
quite as common, and fully as fatal. En-
tire families. inherlting 1t from their
ancestors. have died, and yet none or
the number knew or realized the mystic
rious power which was removing them.
Not only this. but until recent years,
no remedy was known which could pre-
vent or cure this most fearful or dis-
eases, and even to-day, with all TIE ad-
vancement of science, there Is but one
known discovery by which it can be pre-
vented. controlled when il is contracted,
or finally cured. That remedy is Warmers
Safe Cure, and it has, to my certain
knowledge. saved more people from UNI
timely deaths, and is keeping more peo-
pie in perfect health to-day, than any
other discovery ever known in the entire
history of the world. IL was concerning
this remedy that the late Dr. Dio Lewis
said:
while my own life has been devoted
to the prevention Of disease, and while
years ago 1 gave up the use OF medicines,
| gratefully recognize the precious value
Of Warmers Safe Cure, and If l found
myself the victim OF kidney trouble, l
should instantly use it,"
When physicians of the highest stand
ing so unhesitatingly endorse modern
discovery, which will certainly cure the
most terrible of diseases, does 1t not
stand to reason that those of us who
realize that we are slowly drifting into
a state Of decline; that our kidneys, liver,
or urinary organs are not what they
should be. should avail ourselves Of the
benefits Of so great scientific discovery
which are placed so easily within our
reach?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-08
Photographic Briefs.

HaLana.-The expectation OF leaf to-
bacco free of duty began.
Iondon.-The Cabinet will meet to-day,
presumably TO decide about the Chinese
loan.
Notwithstanding following fourth-class
postmasters have been appointed: North
Carolina-Liberty, j. f. Pickett; Staley,
j. S. eraser.
Observation-Disclosures Committee No. 3
held its first business session. The contest
of Wise VS.. Young, from Virginia, was
postponed until to-day.
Washington.-Miss May Waite, a years
old. and said to be daughter OF ex-
Governor Waite, OF Colorado. attempted
to commit suicide by taking strichnyne.
Berlin.-It is semi-officially explained
that Prince Henry's squadron Will still
be necessary at Kiao-Chau, as the Ger
mans may have TO reckon for some time
TO come with possible outbursts of Chi
nese fanatics
Washineron.-The nominations OF S.
Brown Allen, for United States Marshal.
and II. NJ. Anderson, for District Attorney
of the Western District of Virginia, We're
not sent to the Senate, for the reason that
the President had not been notified In due
time of the selection of Judge Anderson
by Congressman Walker for the latter
place These appointments are practically
sqtfled however.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-08
DEATHS.

DUNN.-Dled. at his late residence. Pole
Green. Hanover county. Va, Friday. jan
uary Z. 1895. at $50 o'clock Il. NJ. Mr.. I.
b. DUNN. In the 5ist year OF his age.
Funeral will take place SUNDAY az
O'Clock p. NJ. from Saady-Grove Metho-
dist church. Friends and relatives OF the
family are requested to attend.
Norfolk. Petersburg. and Baltimore
(Aid) papers please copy.
sWINDEI.LA-Died al Sis z. NJ, Janu-
airy 7. 1898. at the residence II his nather-
in-law, SIR. Thomas r. Campbell. No.
south Beech street DR.. II. u. SWIM
DELL. Of Elizabeth City, n. c.
Funeral will take place from the above
number TOMORROW Sunday AFTER
NOON ut 2:30 o'clock.
Elizabeth City and Washington On. Cd
papers please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-08
NORTH CAROLINA II. II. LEASE.
Case Before MIR. Craig Postponed
Until the 18TH.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., January IA
special from Salisbury, N. c., to the OBJ
server tonight says: No testimony was
heard before Special-Master Craig in the
lease case to-day. The attorneys for the
plaintiffs had expected TO examine Colo
mel A. b. Andrews. first vice-president OF
the Southern railroad, this morning, but
after consultation to-day they agreed to
an adjournment Of the court until next
Wednesday the 18th instant, when the
nlaintiffs, the Southern railroad, the Cen
tral Trust Company, and the old Board
Of Directors of the North Carolina rail-
road will continue the giving of any evil
dence they may have TO offer as TO the
charge Of fraud.
am informed by counsel for the plain
tins that IL is unlikely that they will offer
any evidence on the 18th, but that they
amounted the day in order that, If they
desire they may do so. All the attorneys
and witnesses at yesterdays hearing
have returned TO their home. Samuel
spencer. president OF the Southern, went
north in his private-car last night.
The future Of the protracted litigation
over the lease is as follows: The sixty
DAYS which the plaintiffs have In which to
offer evidence expires on the lttn OF jan
uary, unless extended by Judge Simonton'
which Is unlikely, as 1t is understood that
the plaintiffs do not desire an extension
NJ time. After January 10th the defend
ants Governor Russell, Accomplishment
Walter and the new Board OF Direc-
tors of the North Carolina road, have
twenty days in which to offer evidence in
rebuttal. Upon the expiration of the de-
PENDANTS time, on February 9th. Special
Master Craig will send In all the evidence
5-aduced I'm his court TO Judge Charles III.
simonton, Of the United States Circuit
Court who Will render his decision as to
whether or not there was fraud In the
lease when the contract was MADE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-08
The Ne,y peputy Clerk.

Mr.. Lewis Fleming. OF this city. has
been appointed Deputy Clerk OF the
Chancery Court by Clerk Saville. and en-
tered upon the duties of his Office the
early part OF this week. His selection Is
peculiarly appropriate. as he Is splendidly
qualified for the position. After a liberal
education at Hampden-Sidney College, he
served I'm the Clerks Office under Mr..
Goddin for several years and subsequent
~ resignng. he took the law course at
Richmond College. He was engaged In the
mercantile business when Mr.. saviile
again called him 10 assist la chancery
matters. and feeling a yearntng for his
earlier occupation. he accepted the place.
Mr.. Flemings selection Will be hailed
with pleasure by the legal profession.
especially the younger members, as ne Is
affable. courteous. aud accommodating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-08
FITZsIMMONs AND CoRBETT.
Stuart Trying to Secure Articles for
n Fight.

CHICAGO, January 7.-Dan A. Stuart
arrived in Chicago to-day, and tomorrow
night will leave for st. Paul. where he
will endeavor to secure the signature Of
Fitzslmmons TO articles calling for an
other fight with Corbett TO take place in
July or August.
Everything depends" said Stuart,
upon the attitude Fftzsimmons may as
sumo 1t is a settled fact. l think that
Corbett will not fight Maher before he
fights Fitzsimmons again. and | am not
considering any such contingency. 1t
Is Fitzsimmons and Corbett or nothing.
although, If / cannot secure this fight, l
might offer a purse for Corbett and
Maher"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-08
colonoi 1arnu shieIds OF NORFOLK. was

Colonel Leroy Shields. OF Norfolk, was
In Richmond yesterday. Colonel Shields
having been appointed by President Cleve-
land. His term expires In April. when
IL Is said ex-Congressman Bowden Will
succeed him. Colonel Shields took an
Rryan. hut was not dismissed from the
service. as were so many OF his fellows
for their offensive partlsanshiD' that
year
The Washington Star OF yesterday says:
Mrs Rubin, OF Danyilie. and Miss Ade-
line Chaffin. OF Richmond, Va, are visit
ing Mrs. ]. l.. Waring. 1906 Sixteenth
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-08

ATLANTA. GA. January Tom
Cyrus (colored) was hanged here al n:fo.
The moose slipped from behind his ear
and death resulted from strangulation.
He made no statement whatever on me
gaIlows. His crime was the murder or
Annie Johnson, also colored. who was
employed at the home OF Governor Akin
son as "A domestic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-08
MEN THAT ARE DOOMED.
AND YET WHO DO NOT REALIZE
THEIR DANGER.
why People Drift Along Until IL
often Is Too Late, Explained by a
Scion of Science.

II met a gentleman on the street to-
day whom have not seen for some time.
but the moment my eyes rested upon
him could see that he was doomed"
It was a member of the faculty OF a
New. York medical college who made
this statement.
II saw" he continued. that peculiar
color of countenance, that lack OF express
sion in the eyes and puffiness under the
lids, which indicates the presence OF the
most horrible Of all known diseases. The
corners of the mans mouth were some
what drawn down. and the lines OF the
face were distinctly marked. l felt Ike
warning him. but I was not on sufii-
GENTLY intimate terms to warrant NY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-08
Execution in Georgia.

ST. LOUIS. MO. January IA special
TO the Post-Dispatch from cambridge
Ca. says: Simon Hopkins (colore6 was
hanged here at ll:3O to-day. he made
confession 10 the effect that hd inveigiod
a friend named Harris into swamp ana
killed him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-08
cau.nt I'm n Circular Saw.

Mr.. Plus Kellar, one Of the employees &c 5
s,,.9rs and the thumb of his right hand
e nnss on Yesterday ye afternoon while he was
working on the circular saw me IAN am,
Duiants ZEN 10 The Virginia Hospital,
where he remained for treatment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-08
Hanged Protesting Innocence.

GREENVILLE, MASS, January .
John O'Neil. Jr.. was hanged IN the
Franklin county jail to-day for the muir
der OF Mrs. Hattie Il. McIeon, OF Buck
land. on January Sth OF last year. He pro-
tested his innocence 90 the last.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-08
stenmer Mndura pIsabIed.

ST. MICHAEI.S. AZORES. January L.
The British steamer Madura. Captnn
Fair. from Cardiff, December zSd, iva
Wilmington, N. c.. has put IN here Win
machinery disabled.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

The person who made Milwaukee
famous is soon to leave the city. The
First Methodist church of Asbury Park,
N. j., has called Rev. Wesley A. Huns
berger and under the rules he regards
the call Is a summons to be needed.
The loss to Milwaukee involved in the
permanent departure of this clergy
man will be felt by the hotel-keepers,
the lake and rail transportation COM
panies, by fugitive and other varieties
Of foolish lovers in two states, and by
quite a number of hack drivers. The
newspapers, also, must confess a sense
Of loss in being deprived Of a source
Of much mystery and Of some sensa-
tional news. A preacher who has re-
ceived for a period Of several years a
greater amount Of money in the form
Of fees for marriages, many Of the
clandestine sort, than he derived in sal
ary as pastor Of the flock Of one Of the
prominent city churches cannot 60
without being .-niscuously missed.
FNrhL Ea kkE "a a. .FET aA".NA -
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

For many years there has been no
time when a pure food bill was not be-
fore the legislature of some state. The
urgency of legislating ON the subject is
humorously stated by a Hartford man
who liked some raspberry jam so we'll
that he asked his grocer to get him the
recipe. The grocer wrote to Boston,
and the Boston wholesaler wrote to
Kalamazoo, and the manufacturers in
Kalamazoo, being assured that the in
formation was for domestic purposes
only, replied that the body of the jam
was tomatoes, the coloring was secured
by aniline dyes, and the seed was hay
seed!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16
THE QUEENS r1uMNEss.
sti1ens tile Backbone OF sas" -
md His Cabinet.

9tihens tile Backbone OF sas' =
and His Cabinet.
Madrid, April 5.-Despite the eforls
of the press to work up patriotlc en-.
thusiasm, the public seems indi1ereat
to the situation. Excepting among o.
ficials and officers it is rarely as
cussed. Apparently the people are
chiefly interested in the result OF a ny
lottery lust announced and IN tne
preparations for an extraordinary Dun
fight on Easter Sunday at winch cele 70
brated toreadors from all parts VI
Spain will perform.
The queen regent is taxing d veaS
active part in the negotiations, my
has thoroughly identified herself VIII
the war section of the cabinet. Her az
titude is much approved by the ON
Gals In. the army, and has undoupteo-
" strengthened the dynasty for the
time. being. Her majesty is repofted
to have told Senior Sagasta: Il re-
ceived from my husband a heritage 1or
our son, and will W. agree to nave
that heritage. curtailed." Senior sa-
.gasta said to a friend after THURSDAY $
council at the palace: 1--WE went IN;
eve men to see one woman, n
emerged seven women, leaving the
man inside" meaning that they Went
in disposed to yield, but that the
queens patriotism and frmness ~
spired them. At the same time IL -
reported that the queen regent IS DONG
much to avoid a rupture.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16
LET THE CuPANs DECIDE.
Foreign Powc r Propose That III.
h BE Left to the Cubans.

Foreign Pow rs Propose That the
Problem BE Left to the Cubans.
Paris, April ga report current that
France and. other powers, including
England, propose that the Cuban peo-
pie themselves shall decide the Cuban
problem by a plebiscite, Cuba being a
civilized country. In this connection
it may be noted that one Of the chief
arguments in Spain's answer to the
American demands is the solution of
some Of these questions belonging to
the Cuban people who cannot decide
upon them until the Cuban parliament
meets on May 4. If Spain replied for
them, the government argues, she
would undoubtedly usurp rights grant.
ed to Cuba by recent legislation.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16
Hoods si psa;'a
Ia Americas Greatest Medicine. 81; six for S..
Hoods Pills a aic. al All ' dr1ggist s%a': Sc.

The baldwin Locomotive Works of
philadeIphia, Pa, have recen.4y deliv-
cred to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
comnanv the last of the large order Of
locomotives placed last fall. This deliv-
ery included twenty heavy engines which
are now being broken in for service be-
tween Cumberland and Baltimore. Ihese
,ooom,,tives are of the same style that
the motive power department adopted
as the standard for the first n second
divisions. They are Of the consolidation
tvne with 21x26-inch cylinders and the
average load that they pull approXimates
1880 toys.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16
-
HAVANA WANTS WAR.
Expected By Some Hopefully, ~
Many Fearfully.

Expected BY Some Hopefully, BY
Many Fearfully.
st. Paul, April 5. The New York
Herald's special cable to the Pianeer
Press from Havana says:
War is expected by all here now-cx-
pected by some hopefully, by many
fearfully. 1t is in the. air. There is q
new and sprightly note in the music to
which the soldiers of Spain march this
morning. Their step has a new spring
to it.. Rockets and saluting guns, to
which no one gave a second thought
two days ago, have caused inquiring
words and glances for the last forty
three hours. The palace expects war.
The censor told me it was inevitable,
the United States having forced Spain
to the wall, and Spain, with her back
to it would give the enemy his fill of
fighting. The censor's idea of it Is
that of the Spaniard, military and
civil. The wires flashed to Madrid
last evening the news that three
American vessels had been seer of
Havana harbor, and, though Ameri-
cans knew the story was due to smoke
seen afar, many in the city accepted
it as an evidence of the
Approach of the Squadron
from Key West, which was lying
within striking distance of Havana,
waiting for orders to blockade the
port. This news lent new interest to
the movements Of the Vizcaya and
Oquendo, which sailed, it is believed,
for Porto Rico to join the torpedo
squadron. Inquiries at the palace re-
garding the object in sending the twin
cruisers to sea at this time met with
uplifted brows, and a polite refusal to
reply. 1t was given out that the cruis-
ers were going to Mexico. This, of
course, is nonsense, and the only rea-
sonable conclusion is that the Ameri-
cans are expected to intercept the tor.
pedo squadron and the Vizcaya and
Oquando were hurried off to Porto
Rico to join the smaller vessels and
give battle for them If necessary. It
Is difficult to describe the growth Of
the war scare here. AS yet there has
been no violence or even threats, but a
realization Of the
Gravity of III Situation.
has come to all. The guard around
the American consulate was again
doubled and Gen. Lee is assured by
Capt. Gen. Blanco that every possible
effort will be made to protect him and
other Americans.
Consul General Lee now knows the
full details Of the situation but seems
not to expect hostilities on Monday or
Tuesday, as many do, thinking it more
probable that no encounter will occur
before April Is. Gen. Lee goes to and
from his office as usual. He feels the
full gravity of the situation, but is
calm and cheerful as of old, believing
that if negotiations r suspended
suddenly between Washington and
Madrid he and other Americans re-
naming will
Go Away in Safety.
under the protection of the Spanish au-
thorities. The Fern, with the Stars
and stripes above her, lies in the har-
bora ship of refuge in case of ex-
tremity. Gen. Lee had an informal
conference with British Consul Gullon
and came to an understanding regard
ing the Englishman's course in case
the demonstration against Americans
reached open violence and threatened
n massacre. No doubt the consuls Adll
stand together in case Of an emerg-
enCy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16
COMES DOWN SOME.

Advice Of the Pope.
st. Paul, April 5. = The New York
Herald's special cable to the Pioneer
Press from Madrid says
Last night the situation looked as
black as it could be, but now it has
changed. Early in the morning. Sen
ors Sagasta, Gullon and Moret received
notices to attend the palace. When
they reached there q communication of
historical Importance was conveyed to
them. Two days ago the Spanish gov
eminent refused an armistice. To-day,
mon the advice of the pope, Spain &C.
cepts an armistice, and this speaks
peace.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16
What is the use Of getting angry at

What is the use Of getting angry at
foreign lecturers in America who give
unfavorable impressions Of American
audiences, and even Of American wom-
en-? They are doubtless honest i'll
their views: If they were not the i'm
pressions would be without value and
unworthy of notice. If they gave only
praise that would still be valueless,
for it is not to be expected that they
will see things through their glasses as
we see them through ours. And hasn't
this country acquired a suficfency of
self-respect to overcome its sensitive
ness to criticism?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

The most selfish act witnessed. may
be a trifing matter, expressive Of pro-
found disregard Of the convenience and
comfort Of others. Thus in a London
fog two companions found much as
sistance in making their way because
q couple in front of them had a Ian
tern. Suddenly a voice exclaimed,
"Hide the lantern; there are some peo-
pie behind us actually making use of
our light" In your way through the
world, with the cropping all about you,
do you show or hide your light?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

Mrs. Hanaford says we would
have had a civil war il the ome of
the country had had their rightful in
fluence. The women of the south were
quite as bitter as the men. and it has
taken them longer to recover from IL;
and within three months there have
been half a dozen women's conventions
the members of which quarreled them
selves half to death and separated in
a state of irreparable enmity. Let
Mrs. Hanaford put that in her pipe
when she is out of tobacco.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16

What a mighty drama is unfolded in
the development Of the Russian en-
pire! The whole world watches it with
absorbing interest. But there is a
tragedy in progress in the empire. A
Russian journal says that the lower
classes in the tsar's domains have one
third less to eat than their grandpar-
ents had. The lack of proper nourish-
ment in uncounted homes is a shadow
which dims the splendors of imperial
ism.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-04-16
Papal Mediation.

Rome, April 5.-The Vatican circles
announce that Archbishop Kean,, bish-
op assistant at the pontif1cal throne, in
the name Of the pope, has sent to
Archbishop Ireland the expression Of
the earnest desire of his holiness that
Archbishop Ireland use his influence
with President Mckinley in favor Of
q pa~cificatory attitude in the Cuban
question. It is explained that Arch
bishop Ireland was asked to do this
because of his friendship with the
president.