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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
MEYER SYCLE..
Extra Special Values,

RIBBONS.--The best assorted ribbon
stock in in Richmond. We attempt TO
match any shade. and generally succeed.
The handsome MORE Roman Stripes claim
your attention. The New SIX Moires the
Satins, inches wide, all shades. &c.
yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
The Saks Stores,
Distance Lends
Enchantment

to most Clothing sales. But
we want you TO get close up
10 ours. There's always
quality here. 1t is regular
stock we're ofiering-the
original tickets are still on
the goods-and the cutting
we do really MEANS some
thing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
Now Is Your Chance.

Any Of our pretty and well-made Flan-
nellette Wrappers, that were $l.5O, ~, and
$3.50; choice, SSc.
Any of the $50 Cloth Waists, all shades
and Black. Csc.
Any of the 81 ATWOOD Cloth Waists,
SIC.
Any Of the 8. $3.50, and IS Cloth Waists.
now s..
Any OF the Solid-Colored Velvet Waists,
that were 1898 and s.; choice. $i.9s.
Any OF the Plaid Velvet Waists, that
were s5.9S to IS: choice 1898
All the YardWide Androscoggin Bleach
ed Cotton. SAC. yard.
NEW ORGANDIES.
NEW PERCALES,
NEW INDIA LINONS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
A GEOLOGIC SURVEY.
MAJOR JED HoTcHKIss APPEARS
IN BEHALF OF THE BILL.
STRONG REASONS FOR ITS PASSAGE.
He Urges the Necessity of Ennctiug
Such Law and the Two Commit
tees to Meet I'm Joint Session TO
Consider the Matter.

The House Committee on Finance met
yesterday morning, with Mr.. Cooke. or
Norfolk, in the chair. and was addressed
at considerable length by Major Jed.
Hotchkiss. or Staunton, in behalf Of the
House bill introduced (by request) by Mr.
Silas n. Walker. Of Augusta. for the
establishment OF a State geologic and
economic survey. provide for an invosti-
CATION of the natural resources Of the
State. and the preparation and publca-
ton of reports, maps, ETC., Illustrating
and making known the character Of these
resources.
Major Hotchkiss drew attention TO the
fact that the first geologic survey OF
the State was made by Mr. William Bar
ton Rogers IN 1860 at an expense to the
vey were never made public. but the
notebooks Of SIr. Rogers were preserved
by his widow, and were recently donated
By her to the State. These, he explained,
would be Of great service IN making a
new survey.
In discussing the subject, Major Hotch-
kiss exhibited a number Of maps, which
he brought here for the purpose. and by
which he endeavored TO demonstrate TO
the committee not only the necessity for
the proposed survey, but also the fact
that, If carried out. it would result in
considerable revenue TO the State. He
also mentioned the fact that the General
Government had spent 100000 with
similar object IN view
After some consideration the bill was
passed by to be taken up at joint ses-
sion Of the finance committees OF both
houses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

| mileage, ana Otner allowances OF certain
| state officers.
To lay off, designate, and survey the
| natural oyster beds, rocks. and shoals I'm
York river, in the county Of King and
Queen.
To amend and re-enact chapter 59S of
the Acts of the General Assembly of Nir-
ginia, approved March 3, 1894, in relation
to working and keeping in repair the
roads and bridges of Alexandria county,
as amended by an act approved March 3,
1896.
To compensate school trustees other
than clerks of district school boards I'm
Prince George and surry counties.
To incorporate the Truitt Lumber Com
pany
For the relief OF the Orange and Keys
vile Railroad Company, and
Senate bills to declare a certain portion
Of ground in York river to be a natural
oyster rock, and to amend the charter
Of the town of Farmville.
SALARIES OF THE CLERKS.
The bill (No. SSD relating to the salaries
Of clerks of the Senate and House was
next taken up, and. with it was con-
sidered Mr.. Stubbs's substitute. The lat
ter allows the Clerk of the House 600
per year and the Clerk OF the Senate
81. 100, with $50 per week each during the
session, while the original bill allows
these officers $3.50 and $500 year respec-
lively, with a similar allowance.
Mr.. Parker favored the substitute, as
he thought II would not be well 10 cut
too deeply and thus place the House In
opposition to the Senate. The evil re-
suits of such a step could not be fore
Swallowed, he said.
Mr. Campbell moved to amend the sub
stitute by allowing the Clerk of the SEN
ate $500 instead of sl.lOO. and the Clerk
Of the House 1900 instead OF 81 600 He
was legislating as a member OF the
House OF Delegates, and did not intend
10 be influenced or turned aside by the
other body.
Mr.. Craig asked Mr.. Campbell what
duties the Clerk Of the Senate had that
kept him employed throughout the year.
The delegate from Amherst replied that
there were none. Mr.. Craig then wished
TO know why he received his salary per
year"
SPEAKS FOR THE COMMITTEE.
Mr.. winborns spoke In favor of the
original bill. He saw no reason. he said.
why the clerks should receive an annual
salary. any more than the members OF
the Legislature. He thought the reason
for the objection raised to transferring
the duties OF the Keeper or the Rolls was
perfectly apparent. II was because II
this was not done, The Clerk Of the House
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12

Nebraska xsraerer. Chased ~ Mob,
kiIls Himself.

Kills Himself.
Fairbury. Neb., Jan. CA mob OF
several hundred men traced an assassin
10 his hiding place Wednesday and
forced him to commit suicide. The muir
dcrer was William Baker, who on Tues
day killed his brother and his brothers
wife. The man hunt was an exciting
affair. Tuesday the remains OF The muir
dcred couple were found in their res
idence near town. They had been shot
by an ASSASSIN, who fired through the
window. Not a clew was left, except
the footprints of the supposed muir
derer in a nearby field. The promi-
hence OF the dead couple brought out
several hundred persons, who formed
into posses and hunted the whole coun-
~. The tracks of the supposed muir
derer were guarded until midnight
Tuesday night, when bloodhounds were
secured and put TO work. They took
the trail at once. followed by the man
hunters armed with all kinds Of weap-
oDs. Some were mounted, but many
were afoot.
The coroner's jury, hastily impaneled,
returned q verdict that William Baker
came 10 his death by his own hand after
numbering his brother and sister-in.
law.
George and William Baker few
years ago loved Jane Moles, a pretty
girl. George married her and thereby
earned the hatred of his brother. viii.
liam repeatedly swore he would kill
them and all the rest of the Baker
In u,ily
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BUSINESS LOOKS UP.
Tone of Quiet Confidence Pervades
Nearly All Branches.

New York, Jan. S.-Bradstreet's says:
1.-The year opens with tone of quiet con-
fidence pervading nearly all branches of
business, with encouraging activity In the
iron trade, a resumption of work by many
thousands of Industrial employees in the
western glass industry, largely reduced
volume of business failures. as compared
with corresponding periods in preceding
years. and a general outlook certainly not
inferior to any previous year at this time.
Distributive trade has naturally been
rather slow pending stock taking, and the
return of statesmen to the field. While the
volume of distributive business is no larger,
Industrial activity is a special feature un-
confined to any one section, but specially
notable in the west. Resumption of work
after the holidays has been generally en-
couraging in that section. Autumn weather
in the northwest checks distribution, but
collections are reported good. Sales OF
southern iron are large. Louisiana sugar
crop returns have been very satisfactory.
Nine-tenths of F'lorida's orange crop was
gathered before the late freeze, and cotton
is steady and in good export demand. Wool
has opened up actively in some eastern
markets, and lower prices for cotton goods
have stimulated some demand.
THE holidays have exercised their ex-
pected effect on export trade in leading
cereals Wheat exports from the United
States and Canada for the first week IN
January amount to 3,4S1, SIC bushels, against
s, 495, 900 bushels last week, 1881 900 bushels
in this week year ago, and 3,471 900 BUSH
els in the corresponding week in 1896. Corn
exports also show a sensible diminutfon,
amounting to 4,0S6,000 bushels last week.
4,S19,00O in this week year ago and 2,626..
600 bushels in the corresponding week oil
4
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ed in the search for the missing girl, ard
among others was Theodore Durrant, who
had often acted as Miss Lamont's escort
Ten days had passed since Miss Lamont
disappeared, and her friends had almost
given up hope of ever knowing her fate,
when a discovery was made which led to
the finding of Miss Lamonts body.
The ladies of Emanuel church were en-
gagged in decorating the edifice preparatory
to the celebration of the Easter Sunday
services, when the mangled body of Minnie
Williams was found, almost Eaked, in the
library. A number of ugly knife wounds
and some rags that had been forced down
the young woman's throat told of the un-
equal struggle she had made to protect her
honor.
The trial, which began on July % and
lasted until November l, was one of the
most celebrated in criminal Jurisprudence.
Nearly 1900 talesmen were examined be-
fore a jury was secured, and six weeks
passed before the taking of testimony was
begun. The evidence throughout was cir
cumstantial, burt when taken together
formed chain so strong as to admit of no
reasonable doubt.
The case was submitted to the jury on the
afternoon of November /. 1895, after having
been on trial over three months. Twenty
minutes after they left the courtroom the
jurors returned and rendered a verdict of
guilty in the first degree. The California
law gives the jury power to fix the punish
ment of the criminal, but as no recon-
mendation of mercy was made. Judge
Murphy, few days later. sentenced Dur
rant to be hanged on February q. 1896
Then began a fight for delay. vigorously
maintained for almost two years. not even
ceasing with the execution of the death
SeUfQnee-
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12

Demands from China Similar Treat
meat 60 That Accorded Germany.
London, Jan. 7.--Accoriing 10 spe-
.ial dispatch from Shanghai Russia Is
endeavoriug 70 obtain terms similar
10 Cermany's for the occupation Of Port
Arthur and the Kiao-Tong peninsulas
from a point considerably north Of
Taiien-Wan.
The Hong Kong correspondent Of the
Daily Chronicle says: The Russian oc-
cupation of Port Arthur completely
blocks the entrance to Picking, and IL
Is imperative that the court should be
transferred TO Nankin, the southern
capital.
1t Is learned on excellent authority
that in the event Of Great Britain guar
anteeing the new Chinese loan the con-
cessions required will be the opening OF
new treaty ports, open to all nations
alike.
The Times says that II understands
the terms of Germany's lease of Kiao-
Chou TO be 90 instead of so years. A dis
patch TO the Times from Picking,
dated Thursday. says: Under the agree
ment between Baron Heyking, German
ambassador to China, and Prince Kung,
president of the tsung-li-yamen, Ger
many will pay a nominal annual rental
for Kiao-Chou. She acquires the right
to begin forthwith the construction OF
dock and fortified coaling station.
Washington, Jan. Sat the cabinet
meeting on Friday the most important
matter considered was the eastern sit
uation. which was discussed at some
length. It appears to be the opinion
Of the secretary of state and other
members generally that the gravity Of
the situation was overestimated. Ger
many's action, it was thought, had nc
other purpose than the acquisition of a
naval station, and did not indicate that
she had any Interior designs upon
Chinese territory other than for the
purpose stated. Great Britain and the
other powers, IT was thought, would be
granted the same concessions Germany
had acquired, but beyond this, the Eu.
ropean nations would not seek to go
The opinion was also expressed that the
interests Of the United States in China
were not at present in any sense in.
volved, nor were they likely to be.
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betrayed His Trust.

New York, Jan. 6.-The American Elk
press company was robbed Thursday OF
$10,5s2, and Clark Braden, Jr., trusted
employe, is missing. Three days ago
the night manager in charge of the Of
flee at Forty-seventh street and Mad
ison avenue was taken i'll, and Braden-
a clerk of the company for more than
ten years-was temporarily substi-
tuted. Among the parcels to be sent on
the $3.50 o'clock train on the Hudson
river road Thursday morning were sew
eral containing cash to the amount OF
$3.50 and one containing five 81 900 Chi
cago gas bonds. 1t was Braden's place
to take these packages to the train,
returning to the Office and remaining on
duty until seven o'clock. When the day
employees arrived Braden was not in the
office. There were no receipts for val
liable packages by the morning train,
although the books showed that sew
eral such parcels had been received at
the office. The leather bags which had
contained the packages were found un-
der some other freight. They had been
cut open and the money and bonds
taken
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12
Shot by a Widoyy.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. s.-A deplor-
able tragedy occurred in the outskirts
of Memphis Friday afternoon. DIR. s,
A. Rogers, professor of anatomy at the
Memphis medical college, ex-president
of the board of health and one Of the
most prominent physicians of this city
was shot by Mrs. Mary Sanbrink, wild
ow, and lies in a dying condition at St
Joseph's hospital. After shooting DR..
Rogers the woman turned the revolver
to her breast and sent a bullet through
her heart. The shooting occurred seven
miles from Memphis on the banks of the
Nonconnah creek. DIR. Rogers regained
consciousness for few minutes Friday
night. He made the statement that Mrs
Sanbrink decoyed him to the fatal
spot by writing him note. He says the
woman had greatly annoyed him with
her attentions and threatened to shoot
him on several occasions
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12
AT END OF HIS ROPE.
Durrant Hangs at Last for Murder
of Blanche Lamont.
he Dies ProtestisE Hts Innocence
Embraces Catholic Faith at Almost
Last Moment = Hts Crime and
Fight for Life.

San Quentin. Cal, Jan. s.-When Will
liam Henry Theodore Durrant died on
the gallows Friday morning for the
murder of Blanche Lamont he gave such
an exhibition of GOODNESS and nerve as
has seldom been seen under similar cir
cumstances. Hopeful almost to the very
last minute that something or some one
would intervene TO save him he walked
to the scaffold and made his speech pro-
testing his innocence as calmly andw
as distinct enunciation as IL he had been
addressing an assemblage of friends
upon some ordinary topic of the day.
His face was pale, his eyes were red, but
his voice was firm and he stood as solid
ly as a rock while he proclaimed his in
nocence and professed forgiveness to
those who, he said, had bounded him to
death. There was not hitch or acct
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12

AT West Palm Beach, Fla, 400 state
convicts were let out at auction few
days ago under four-year leases. They
were massed in the public square, most
Of them apparently half starved and
emaeiated by illness. and were sold for
the benefit of the state. There were
both whites and negroes. The colored
men fetched as good prices as the
white men. Leading citizens and
farmers fought for the most promising
Of the men who were being sold into
slavery. The prisoners were dragged
of, bound hand and foot by their new
masters, to serve out the time of their
seufaucas
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12

THERE is project on foot to build
an elevated railway from New York to
Chicago to be operated by electricity.
The capital of the proposed company
is placed at 500, 200, 900. Such western
capitalists as Marshall Field and p. d.
Armour are said to be backing the pro-
ject. The road will be built in 100 foot
spans and will carry passengers and
express, leaving heavier articles to be
carried by the steam railroads. 1t is
claimed that on road of this kind 1OC
miles an hour can safely be made.
Those interested in the project will, it
is said, appeal to congress for char
Tar
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12

The formalities preceding marriage
in France, which have hitherto been
of q formidable character, have been
modified no doubt in view OF the
dwindling population Of the republic
Men over rs and women over Fl can
now be united without the consent Of
their parents, after presenting single
respectful notification Of their intent,
and waiting one month before pro-
ceeding to extremes. Consentine
parents are no longer obliged to have
recourse to q notary and formal deed,
but may 60 to the municipal office and
register the permission free Of cost.
When the parents are divorced the con-
sent Of the innocent party will sufflce,
and when they are dead. missing or i'm
prisoned, mere cath, duly attested,
Will serve In place Of legal proof
Chicago Chronicle.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12

PROF. GATES, of the Smithsonian
institute, at Washington after years
of scientific investigation, declares
that science will put an end to
all crime. This is the calm Judgment
of the deeply learned man who has de-
voted his life to research. He an
nounces, not as possibility, but as
a fact. that the murder in a mans
brain can be removed by the surgeons
knife. If the diseased part can be
definitely placed it can be either cut
out altogether or treated SO as to be-
come healthy, when the victim be-
comes a normal man.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12
4 WISE PEDDL En-.
He Knew Very Well How to Dispo
Of HIS Goods.

ne M4eW very wen now 10 OlnVOoc
Of His Goods.
He carried big load Of brooms, and as he
xigzaged along the sidewalk with his burden
on his back he cast his pale, gooseberry eyes
over the houses to see probable customer,
Then he ascended fight Of steps and was
hailed by the woman next door.
you can't sell any brooms there. The
woman in that house never buys at the
door,
He rang the bell and waited. Sure enough
the woman Of the house opened the door, and
when she saw the broom yender she was
about TO close It again.
y don't want anything" she said.
Il know Il, said the man. THE woman
next door said you wouldn't buy anything"
She did, did shey Perhaps I'm as able to
buy thines - she il. How much did you
~ your brooms were?"
she aaid / couldn't sell you any--that you
nexg bought anything at the door.
Dear ne, / wonder how she knew? Give
ne that broom with the covered handle and
~ one striped red and blue And I'll take
tho q thoea enall whisk brooms. So? 1
11vef buy anything at the door! The idea!D
I1en be called on the first woman who had
talked With him and sold out the rest Of his
tr9oug e BIG advance over bic original
pvicc1. He had been il neighborhoodS Be-
{o<1. hicnE0 Times Herald
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12
Millionaire Merchant Kills Himself.

New York, Jan. 7.-William T. Buck
ley, who, until January l, was a men,
Der of the dry goods firm of Durham,
Buckley & Co., shot and killed himself
in little boathouse adjoining his resi-
dence in Wave Crest, l.. l., Thursday
morning. Placing pistol close to his
left temple, he fired a bullet entirely
through his head. He died almost in
stantly. Mr.. Buckley was about IS
years old and was well known in New
York business and social circles. 1t is
reported that Mr.. Buckley had a mis-
understanding with his partner, James
Ii. Durham, which resulted in his being
practically forced to retire.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12
Long Dis1nncc Telephone.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. IA prac-
teal test of the wonders of the long
distance telephone was made Thursday
between the Minneapolis Office and
Lowell, Mass. Charles j. Glidden, pres
ident of the Traders national bank of
Lowell, was in Minneapolis and presid-
ed over the regular meeting of the bank
directors in Lowell. The directors as
sembled at four o'clock, eastern time,
and Mr.. Glidden called the meeting to
order and the business was transacted
in the usual manner. Mr.. Glidden
readily recognized the voice of each
director as they spoke into the long
distance instrument. The line was
made up of eight copper metallic cir
cults, and was over $500 miles in
length. This is believed to be the first
business meeting ever held by use of
the telephone over so great a distance.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12

INFORMATION has reached the pen
sion bureau of big scheme started
to defraud the ex-slaves of the south.
A great many of these negroes have
undoubtedly been already swindled.
The scheme is based upon bill intro
duced by Senator Thurston over year
ago to pension ex-slaves. The pension
bureau has learned that agents of GER
tain organizations have been travelling
through the south aud obtaining from
ex-slaves fees for the alleged fling and
prosecution of pension claims.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12

..,,.x ,xc, "a nrxsorm the same. may be IN
dlcfed therefor and upon conviction snail %
removed from once; and whereas. ~ scc,ioa
msde misdemeancr for any person TO be drunk
IN anv public place in the presence OF Two or
more persons; now, therefore .,,~..
He Ii resolved BY the house OF reprcSentatisesf
That the speaker be and he Is hereby authorizea
and reoucxfed TO aproinf special committee
consisting OF Ave members Of this house, wne
shall proceed 10 Investigate these charges. and
The said committee shall have power TO summon
hem BY s he sergeant alarms Of this house, or
his deputy, TO compel the attendance Of Wit
nesses. and 10 administer oaths 10 any person
the SAID comm.ee sns1 s's mlln op stenorra,
anu snail " CHARACTERIZATION. the said
pher AZ Iessonapie ON, ss,sss,t 10 the house
eommissss snsi, aesics, monenf with the evil
uehcc 80 .ah sl ~ ~ ,,eh ,hereof as NAV be
the sum on VOL o. 80 nh t. rnys,ssd ont ~
nc 6,,s cont,ngent fnnd TO- pay the es penses
OF .his inVestisa'on. a., ,.h,s On n cali Of
MI Dnsmose no ,e .,nc,, 70 To "a In favor of
yeas anu nays tne 'o'e s'oou . w " =" wv
Mr.. Glover then introduced second res1lu
ton amending me p reSeuns o" smcng "hie6
specinc charges VI ,e,,,,n ~ cert,in code pro-
visions and covering al the techncal
maae 10 tne nIst One. nesSs.e" w ''s '.N'
comm,,tee wnnoy' Ss.,rrent yesolution
- 80 ~ "A oIocfnro off 40 State
submitting 70 tne qnallnsu eievsoss , y, n
ior ratincauon OF relcS ,a,,n .. ~ tnc Common
tne consti.u'ion IN ie'"'o" w Wv
scnooi Iung. - xu.,.. tro,s. concurrent
by MI. he,tn ~ Nemt ,ha ,,,.,iGea e,ectors III
resouuon ,,n,,argent 10 fhe comstitatlon in
tne ota'e an senu.n' ~ ~ .a1ectinr iuiges of
relation 10 ine manner OF se,ecans ''use' VI
the circuit anu csancery ,, sc.,,ons ooso and
by MI. laLuo.: ~ at - s,ocS law fences
W. 2, tns coue - ~ rsp csprv into effect
by MI :,,ns ~ sase,y and health In state in
laws ieiaiins W saie'y """ "es " "
sttutohs. ..,.,.. ro,,,rtea ttouse b,, M
Inc pension commtsee repor ,sh rscom, u
y, aei .,,a,, 70 p eass 'u"'' WIN i'
ZION that " uoPaSs'
Senate.
The senate met at 10 o'clock, Lieut.. Gov.
Jones In the chair.
Committee on constitution reported fayorably
resolution No ., submitting amendment In rela-
lion O donation OF State lands, also No. 4 re-
iating to public school fund.
Concurrent resolution No. z, Mr., Rainwater:
Memorializing congress to submit to the several
States for their ratification or rejection an
amendment to section OF article OF the con-
stitution, so as to authorize the election OF
United states senators by the qualfhed electors