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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06

lust after the concert Mr.. Hildebranu.
was told that Richard Scott, s-year -v,u
negro. living at the foot OF the Mon.'cs'o
Hills, had In his possession q vioiin ""'0h
was apparently OF great value.
Or,ck 10 scent an old-time INSTRUMENT,
M nildebrandt went In search OF Scott,
ana found him at work In field near his
cabin. ,,., sao
The old man stated that the fiddle mao
been handed down 10 him by his father,
who had been slave in the family Q,
Thomas Jefferson. Scott readily asreeo
for a consideration TO part with the Vio-
lin. which, upon inspection. proved 20 pe
n genuine Nicholas Amati, whicii naAs
ranks with the Stradlvarius for vaiue ana
rarity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
A BAREFACED BURGLARY.
Thieves Break Into IA Grocery-Store
md Load Their Wagon.

The police are quietly but zealously in
vestigating one OF the most barefaced bur
glaries that has occurred in Richmond for
some time On Friday night last thieves
broke into the store of c. Domenici & Co.,
No. ITO east Franklin street, and stole
a quantity OF provisions and q small sum
OF money. amounting in cash value 20
nearly 800.
The thieves evidently had a wagon on
a quantity OF bags Of flour, case of
twenty-five dozen eggs sides OF bacon,
hams tobacco, and cigars. incidentally
they broke into the cash drawer, and took
s. that had been left In IL as change Iol
the next DAYS business. Up to- the present
time no trace OF the guilty parties has
been found though clues are not want
ing, and some arrests may be expected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
BIG TOBACCO FACTORY.
English Syndicate building One nj
LouisyiIIe-Extensf Business.

LOUISVILLE, KY, January 5.-An
English syndicate is making arrangements
to build an immense tobacco
mandatory in this city. The plans are
now being drawn by a well-known archi-
tect and work will begin as soon as the
weather permits. Mr.. Kelk, the repre-
sentative Of the syndicate, has been In
the city for some time, arranging the
preliminaries. The syndicate proposes to
handle great deal of tobacco. For
some time past the company has been
doing a little rehandling business here
but concluded to go into the manufacture
of tobacco for the Liverpool market on
an extensive scales 1t is stated that 'Vo
men will be employed at the factory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
snnreme conrt OF Appeals.

Jackson against Commonwealth. WIN
Of error and superscdeas refused 10 luoh
mont rendered bv the County Court OF
washington county on the Sth OF Novem-
her 1891 -.
McCIanahan and others against Roanoke
Iron Company and others Argued ny
John ". Wright for appellant. ana n: ~.
Ibiey~,r and William Gordon Robertson
for appeliees. and continued until to-day;
Cardwell. receiver VS.. Kelley. submitted
on printed notes.
The next cases 10 be called are Town
send against outten. and Greer receiver
against Hale and others
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
RICH YOUNG MAN ON TRIAL.
Defense, Insanity Produced by Ex-
cessive Use of Cigarettes.

ST. JOSEPH, MO-, January 5.-Calnoun
Calkins, the son of rich parents ana
formerly a young society leader, is on
trial in the Criminal Court here on 'ne
charge of burglary and larceny. lie
broke into the real-estate office OF John
L. Ziedler on the night of September 90
and rihed the safe. When the police ar
rested him he admitted the crime. Ihe
defence is that he was made insane by
the excessive use of cigarettes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
Bryan May Now Go Through.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. January g.
The nomination of Charles Page Bryan
to be Minister to China was presented to
the Senate in executive session to-day.
and referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations. The nomination has been held
up for three weeks or more, but Mr..
Bryan's friends now accept the release of
the nomination as an indication that the
President desires confirmation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
STRIKE OF ENGLISH ENGINEERS.
Severe American Competition In
Their Line Inevitable.

LONDON. January Cdr Narrow, OF
Yarrow & Co.. a leading engineering hrm
in London, cables to the Times this morn
ing from Boston that the result of his
tour Of New England has impressed MN
with the fact that a most severe COMPETE
ton is inevitable from the United states
He thinks the English engineers now on
strike are Ignorant of the progress Of the
other countries" and offers to defray the
expenses Of a delegation to go from Bos-
ton to Philadelphia, with a view to pre-
pairing a statement as TO The social and
financial position Of American engineers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
JACKSON FOR JUDGE.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PACED

ing at o'clock to consider the Dill 10
prohibit the use of trading stamps.
A special meeting Of the House Com
mittee on Courts of Justice will be held
tonight in the hall of the House of Dele
gates, to consider the employers liability
bill.
Senator Steele, of Washington county,
is a warm admirer of Senator Daniel, but
owing to Illness, could not be present at
the election of the Senator. He explained
the cause of his absence and has had his
name entered in the journal as voting
for Senator Daniel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
CoIored woman burned to Death.

CULPEPER, VA, January 5.--(Special-)
Jane Amminger, an aged colored woman
of this county living near Rixeyville,
was burned to death last night in a most
tragic manner. She was sitting in
rooking-chair in front Of an open fireplace
with her two grandchildren. At her re-
quest one OF the children put a log Of
wood on the fire. and in some way the
SHARKS caught the old woman's clothes.
The child offered all assistance possible,
but only succeeded in burning itself so
severly that it is thought it also will die.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
Anthracite Coal Mt Kings Mountain.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., January ga
special to the Observer from Kings
Mountain. n. c., says that government
expert has examined specimen Of the
coal recently discovered near that place,
and pronounces it TO be 80 per cent car
bon. and a fine sample of anthracite.
The deposit, 1t is said, crops out in seve-
raj places
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06

OTTAWA. ONT. January 5.-Acting-
Warden Coster, Of the st. Vincent de
Paul Penitentiary. at Montreal, has sug
gested to Minister-of-Justice Mills that
fiogging should be permitted to put down
the roting in that institution. and Mr..
Mills has decided to permit this to be
done The idea Of Mr.. Coster is TO take
some of the ringleaders and fog them in
the presence of the other conyicts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
Mrs. Mack to he Arraigned Monday.

NEW YORK, January 5.-Judge Garrett
son, D!strict-Attorney Youngs, and
Emanuel Friend. counsel for Mrs. Au-
gusta Mack. held a conference at the
queens county courthouse to-day. at
which It was decided that Mrs. Mack
should be arraigned next Monday. 1t is
said that she will be allowed 10 plead
guilty TO manslaughter, and be sentenced
TO a long term Of Imprisonment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
Many Followed the Hounds.

The Deep Run Hunt Club met yesterday
afternoon at the old Exposition Grounds
and enjoyed a fine run Of nearly two
hours with such favorable weather con-
difions Il was natural that the field should
be a large one. and II Included many
ladies' The usual reception at the club
horse was held after the hunt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
FREIGHT-TRAIN WRECK.
Conductor Reported DyinG-Ene'-
neer md Firman Injured.

MANISTEE, MICH. January 5.-rhe
rear end Of a Toledo. Ann Arbor ana
Northern freight train rushed down
Church Hill. in the village of Copemish'
this county, and dashed into Manistee
and Northeastern freight engine standing
on the crossing. taking water. The en-
CINE was completely wrecked. Conductor
Jones is reported to be dying, and I'm
gineer Andrew Fritz and Fireman Ercott'
of the Manistee and Northeastern engine
are at their homes in this city with more
or less serious injuries.
The accident was caused by the ann
Arbor brakeman cutting the tram al Two
on a steep grade. on the supposition that
the conductor would hold II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
BELONGED TO JEFFERSON.
Rare Old violin, Owned by n Balti-
MORGAN.
Baltimore Herald.)

baltimore derlu.)
Genuine Nicholas Amati violins are as
rare as they are costly, but when such
an instrument comes into possession or
a musician of the present after having
once been the property Of Thomas JEFF
ferson, President Of the United States it's
value Is enhanced threefold. Such a his
toric music-maker is just now being man.
ipulated by Mr.. David l.. Bartlett. TO
whom II was loaned by Albert Hide
brandt the weli-known connolsseur ana
collector. OF this city
The manner in which the rare old fiddle
was secured is decidedly interesting. Not
long since Mr.. Hildebrandt who is a
'cellist of ability. together with Fred. H.
Gottieb, futist; Isidor Dubowitz. violinist,
and Richard Meyer pianist. went TO Char
lottesyille, Va. TO give a concert for the
benefit Of charity organization there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
Within Company Wage-Cut.

NORTHBRIDGE, MASS. January g.
The Paul Within Cotton Manufacturing
Company, of this city, announced to-day
that, in conjunction with the other cot
ton-mills in the Blackstone Valley, cut
of about 10 per cent in the wages of
the operatives would be made on January
nth. The company employs six hundred
hands
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
RIOT IN A COURT-ROOM.
All Chattanooga stirred Up-serious
Trouble Feared.

CHATTANOOGA. TENN. January g.
when the Hamilton County Court con
vened yesterday, Squire Springfield and
squire Raulston had some hot words and
ciinched. Instantly. the $50 men IN court
started a riot Clubs. chairs, cospidores,
and knives were used. and everybody
fought his neighbor. Windows we're bro
ken. and the courtroom defaced. Officers
were compelled TO restore oder with
their clubs. and then rourt adjourned.
The whole city is stirred UP, and serious
-~ouble Is feared.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
INDIANAPOLIS CURRENCY BILL.
II VIII he Introduced To-day and
Referred.

WASHINGTON, January 5.-Reprosen-
tative Overstreet, of Indiana, will to-mor-
row introduce the currency reform bill OF
the indianapolis Monetary Commission.
and It will be referred to the Committee
on Banking and Currency. IL will then
take It's place with Secretary Cages bill
before the committee which meets Janu-
airy 18th. TO consider these and the other
official bills now pending.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06

by the Secretary of State from our Min
lister to Spain. announcing the revocation
of the embargo on exports Of tobacco
from Cuba:
Tobacco 'bando' revoked. Leaf tobacco
can be exported on paying tax of u pesos
per 100 kilos All manufactured tobacco,
except picardura, free of export duty.
Santiago de Cuba excepted from new
order Importation OF tobacco from all
ports in Cuba prohibited. New order
takes effect January 10TH"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
Inmhcr-YnrIa on Fire.

SAGINAW, MICH, January 5.-The
lumber yards of the Saginaw Lumber and
Salt Company, at Crow Island, three
miles below the city. are on fire. The
yards contain 100000 feet of lumber,
and the mill plant is valued at a quarter
of a million dollars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
HAVE THE BROWNS BEEN SOLD.
President Won Der Abe Positively
Asserts That They Have Not.

ST. LOUIS. MO, January 5.-Whether
or not the St. Louis Baseball Club has
changed hands is still an uncertainty, but
1t is pretty generally thought that the
deal has been consummated. This. how
ever, is vigorously denied by President
Won Der Abe. who at o'clock this after
noon met S. F. Myerson and stated posi-
lively to him that thu Browns had not
yet been sold to anybody. Mr.. Myerson
openly accused Mr.. Won Der Abe of using
him as a tool to force Mr.. Brush to come
10 terms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
Simon Hernsheim Commits Suicide.

NEW ORLEANS. January 5.-Simon
Hernsheim, the head Of the large Herns-
helm cigar-factory. committed suicide to-
day by taking cynide of potassium. The
death Of his wife and family troubles
preyed on his mind, and he sought self
destruction as an escape. He was q
wealthy man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
A Chird's Death.

Grace Catherine. the little daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. August l.. Hanna, NO. of'
Crook avenue. died after briei illness
Yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The rune
raj will take place tomorrow altei , ,,n
nj 3 O'Clock from the residence. ana lhe
intermcnt win be In Shockoe Cemetery.
Rev. j. A. Morehead will conduct the
service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
THE DREYFUs AFFAIR.
OF Has No Connection With Ger
mnny or Germans"

BERLIN. January 5.-The Cologne Ca
7ette reiterates most catagorically that
Tho Drevfus affair has absolutely no con-
nection with Germany or the Germans III
any way whatever" This gives great sat
isfaction here. 1t is supposed to be a fnal
challenge TO the French Government 10
roppdlate the insinuations against Ger
many. CO. ".
The Vossische Zeitung says Count Won
Munster the German Ambassador TO
France volunteered to make a similar
statement at the trial Of Dreyfus. but the
French authorities declined his offer, fol-
lowing press attacks upon the Ambassa-
dor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
nutterworth,s Condition Improved.

BROWNSVILLE. GA. January 5.--Dr
Mcintosh reports Mr.. Butterworth's con-
clifton as improved to-day. He recovered
consciousness this morning for the first
time since he was attacked with uremic
commissions on Monday. and has been
conscious all day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
cotton-Msri Wage Reduction.

WOONSOCKET. r. L., January 5-No-
tees OF reduction 70 conform TO the
recent reduction Of wages in the Woon-
socket cotton-mils were posted to-day in
the Hamlet cotton-mills. The reduction
went into effect on Monday lasl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06

Mrs. /. ID. Moore. widow OF Judge Jonn
Z. Moore, Of Huntsville, Ala, died last
night AT the residence OF DR.. Lewis
Wheat G2l east Franklin street. Mrs.
Moore was about 70 years Of age, and
WAS an aunt Of Mr. Thomas NJ. Ruther-
ford. OF this city. She leaves no chill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06

letter from Mr. ]. b. ReInstein. the regent zen,
OF the university and chairman ot .me
trustees OF the Phebe Hearst Architec'ua-
raj MAN requesting that they be cxhlp',-
ed Al such place IN this city as. the Sc So
rotary selects and that maps and pIo-
orammes be given 10 srchitects appNhs
for fhoul
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
General Yeatmnn-Biggs Dead.

LONDON, January 6.-According to a
special dispatch from Peshawur. General
Arthur Goolrhin Yeatman- Biggs, In COM
mand OF the Second Division of the Tirah
expedition. died on Tuesday OF dysentery.
The news is confirmed from various
sources.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
pu.,ness Against Machine Politics.

PHILADELPHIA, January 5.-Tbe BUSH
ness- Mems League Is to call a meeting TO
oppose the selection OF a candidate for
Governor which may be made by what
the league terms a State machine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
A Piece of Flannel

saturated with Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and applied to the seat OF pain will euro
the worst case Of lame back, rheuma'
tism, or neuralgia. In mild cases rub
bing with the hand is sufficient. II acts
like q charm. For sale by all druggists.
25 and so cents a bottle.
de 18th, Sa&Tunr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06

The Central Committee OF the Associa-
ton for the Preservation Of Virginia An
ti0uties will hold a called meeting Satur-
day. the Sth al II o'clock. promptly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
BeIgian Prince to visit Us.

LONDON, January 6-The Brussels cor
respondent of the Daily Chronicle says
that the nephew of King Leopold of Bel
GUM, Prince Albert Leopold, the heir
presumptive TO the Belgian throne. will
make long tour of the United States
and Canada.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
Death of Louis Ranger.

NEW YORK, January 5.-The death OF
Louis Ranger. prominent member Of
the Cotton Exchange was announced to-
day. Mr. Ranger was also member of
the Coffee, Produce. and Corn exchanges.
He was 65 years old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
Mr. rurpln Very mI.

Dir. William Turpiu who Is confined 70
his bed with an attack Of erysipelas, IS
seriouslg ~. and IL not allowed by his
physicians 10 see any visitors
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
FAREWELL TO GENERAL BOOTH.
big Salvation-Army Denomination
In London.

LONDON, January 5.-Six thousand per
sons. most of them members Of the sal
walton Army. took part at Albert Han
tonight in a demonstration of farewell
TO General William Booth. who is about
TO sail for the United states, ito assist
In organizing great additions TO the
army"
Three brass bands led the music, and
in the body Of the hall were a thousand
Salvation lasses who performed theatrical
movements with red, white. and blue
scarfs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06

LINCOLN. NEB., January 1.-The SUI
preme Court this evening rendered de-
eision affirming the penitentiary sentence
of twenty years Imprisonment imposed
on ex-State-Treasurer BARLEY, convicted
in the District Court OF Douglass county
Of embezzlins NSs.00A
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
THREE MEN KILLED.
Terrific Explosion of Gas in
Mine.

WILKESBARRE, PA, January D.
Three men were killed at the Avondale
mine Of the Delaware. Lackawanna, and
Western Coal Company to-day by terri
fc explosion Of gas. The explosion took
Mace in an airway off the main slope.
The men were driving through this air.
way.
AS soon as the explosion was heard.
rescuing party was sent down. All were
alive when found, but the three victims
died during the day.
The cause Of the explosion is not
known
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
nay STATE spINNERs TO STRIKE
so They Decide, subject to Approval
of National Union.

NEW BEDFORD. MASS, January o.
The spinners' union tonight unanimously
voted to strike against the reduction OF
wages, subject to the approval OF the Ma
tional Spnners Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06

WASHINGTON. d. c.. January g.
Senator Butler. Of North Carolina, miro
duced resolution to-day providing 10Y
the election OF United states senators "
direct vote Of the people
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
An Architectural Compefition.

Hon. Joneph r. I.awless. Secretary on
the Commonwealth, has received a plaster
model set OF photographs, and several
typographical maps Of the grounds OF tho
University Of California; also, several pro-
.rrammes for the Phebe Hearst architec-
Iturni competition
yhcse articles were accompanied by a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06

Mr.. ". c. Mcdowell OF Ford's Hotel,
Is al Waynesboro'. having his ice-houses
filled. ready for the summer season az
Fords llthia Spring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
Cuban cane-Fiela~ Burnea.

HABANA. January 1.-THE cane-helds
belonging to Simon Milan, az the colony
OF Palenque. near Guines, province o.
Habana. have been burned IL IS De-
lievsd the fire was OF incendiary origin
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
Maltese for british Army.

VALETTA ISLAND OF MALTA Janu-
airy 5.-Four members of the Council
have cabled to the Marquis OF Salisbury,
renewing their offer to assist In the mill
tary requirements of Egypt by raising
1000 Maltese for general military service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06
postmasters for virginia.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January o.
The following Virginia fourth-class post
masters have been appointed: Boykins,
f.. b. Beaton; Zuni. f. II. Bowden.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-06

Revocation Of Embargo ON Tobacco.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. January b.
The following telegram has been received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-21
TIE CTB4N OUTBREAK.

II was not In Havana this time. bur in Wash
ington II was entirely uncalled for and papa
Div insincere. 1t was unpatrotic, insensate
brutal. such as could De inspired only by gross
ignorance or malicious marplotry Happily 1t
was quickly suppressed. more quickly and ef-
fectively than was It's Hayanese congener by
Marshal Blanco. For that suppression the
thanks Of the Nation are due to Speaker Reed
and Chairman Hit They could not prevent
some OF their colleagues from making specta-
cles of themselves but they did balk action i'll
tended 10 dscredit the Government and involve
the Nation in interminable mischief
No time could be more inOppOrtune for re-
ncwal Of the Cuban recognition business in Con
gress than the present. The hideous state OF al
fairs In the island year or more ago and the
apparent indifference toward II Of the Cleve-
land Administration might have furnished
some provocation for such action. But the times
have changed, and both the state Of Cuba and
the Administration Of the United States have
changed with them. More has been accom-
plished by this Government since the installa-
ton Of President Mckinley than even the most
aggressive partisan Of Cuba hoped for. The
most effective representations have been made
to the Madrid Government with the result that
Weyler has been removed from command and
his infamous policy Of determination has been
reversed American interests have been re-
syected and safeguarded. All American pris-
oners have been released Relief of the mpov-
erlshed and suffering Cubans mas been under
taken on a generous scale liberal measure
of self government has been offered 10 the
Cubans The Spanish Government has re-
rounced It's former irreconcilnble attitude. and
is now ready and anxious 10 negotiate terms
with the insurgents, and II has even been
brought 10 realize that the war must be- ended
within reasonable time or an alternative must
bc accepted.
In the face of such achievements in ten